The leader said respectfully: "Lord Hui Shangshu, we have found several limerick poems written by Xiahou Feng, a dog thief, and there are many words in the poems that insult His Majesty. ”

"Go ahead." Qiao Fengzhi said lightly, and the officers and soldiers left in a mighty manner.

The hearts of the two were heavy, and they slowly returned to the courtyard without saying a word.

Yao Duran wept frequently, and her heart was sad. Disrespecting the king is a capital crime. This day not only came quickly, but also came so absolutely! The king wants his ministers to die, and the ministers are not dead and disloyal, but under the monarch's power, whether they are innocent?

……

The limerick poems found in Xiahou Feng's house were quickly presented to Emperor Qian, who was furious and immediately convicted on the grounds of disrespect: Xiahou Feng's family will be beheaded in three days.

That night, Qiao Fengzhi and Yao Duran came to the prison with some food, and paid the guards to visit.

In the dim and pungent cell, Xiahou Feng's family of three was locked together, and the three of them no longer had luxurious clothes, but a plain white prison uniform. Xiahou Feng's face was calm, he was closing his eyes and didn't know what he was thinking, he was as calm as the sky was falling. Mrs. Xiahou also has a good backbone, she did not cry or cry, did not have too many emotional fluctuations, but calmly and peacefully held her son Xiahou Jue's hand, as if she was comforting and encouraging.

Xiahou Jue patted her hand and said, "Father and mother rest assured, the son is not afraid, although the son hates this power, he is not afraid of this power, so he despises it to death." Be a hero in life, and be a ghost in death! ”

"Well, that's good!" Qiao Fengzhi's voice suddenly sounded. Then, the chains rattled, and the jailer opened the cell, and several people looked up, only to see that it was the two of them, and their expressions suddenly fluctuated.

"Madame!" Yao Duran pounced in, hugged Mrs. Xiahou and cried: "Madam, what should I do, Twilight Ran can't bear you, what should I do, I'm sorry, Twilight can't save you......"

Mrs. Xiahou burst into tears, hugged her and said, "Good boy, everyone has their own life, who can save whom?" We're so glad you guys can come and see us off for the last ride! After three days, there will be no more us in the world, and you and you will have to cherish it more in the future, you know? ”

Here, Qiao Fengzhi and Xiahou Feng looked at each other deeply, and their eyes were red at each other. Qiao Fengzhi moved his mouth, and finally said weakly: "My lord, I'm sorry." ”

Xiahou Feng smiled with tears in his eyes, he patted Qiao Fengzhi's shoulder, and said calmly: "Fengzhi, I have long expected this day, so I have already looked down." Fortunately, what Your Majesty fabricated was only my personal crime of disrespect to the king, not the crime of conspiring against the old clan, so it can be seen that Your Majesty has no intention of touching the rest of my Xiahou family, and I am already satisfied with this result. You don't have to be sad, let alone feel guilty, take your path well in the future, remember, the court is sinister, the imperial power is dignified, in the future, you must watch the six roads and listen to the eight directions, and go through this life with twilight in peace. ”

Qiao Fengzhi's eyes were red, but he was speechless, only held his hand and nodded lightly.

"Fengzhi, can I call you that?" Mrs. Xiahou suddenly said to Qiao Fengzhi.

Qiao Fengzhi nodded without hesitation: "Fengzhi is a junior, you can naturally call Fengzhi's name." ”

Mrs. Xiahou smiled and mourned: "Fengzhi, protect Twilight in the future, don't let her suffer again." You two must go on well. ”

Qiao Fengzhi said: "Madame, don't worry, Fengzhi will be." ”

"Alright, Bongyuki, take Twilight and leave, don't let anyone find out." Xiahou Feng urged.

Qiao Fengzhi nodded, but Yao Duran hugged Mrs. Xiahou and cried sadly, and finally was persuaded and helped by several people before he could stand up. Several people looked at each other for a long time, speechless and choked. A thousand words have pale at this moment.

"Go, go back quickly, take care of yourself in this life." Madame Xiahou urged with tears.

Xiahou Feng also urged with red eyes: "Okay, let's go!" ”

Under the reluctant gaze of Xiahou and his wife, the two finally left step by step.

When I got home, it was the middle of the night. Qiao Fengzhi and Yao Duran were both sleepless, Fuquan took the wine at the right time, and woke up Lu Yan to come to the courtyard to drink with them.

The two of them poured left and right cups into their stomachs, and in a depressed mood, Yao Duran quickly got drunk, and said with a sour expression: "Husband, they should be happy that their family of three can go to Huangquan together on the same day, right?" ”

Qiao Fengzhi sighed and nodded lightly: "Death and life are in one place, never give up, enough." ”

Yao Duran gently leaned into his arms, and said with tears in her eyes: "My husband and I should do the same." ”

Qiao Fengzhi hugged her slender waist and said, "Okay, for the husband and you, it should be like this." ”

……

The next morning, after discussing the state affairs, Jia Shuyan suddenly came out to make a statement: "Your Majesty, Weichen wants to impeach Lord Qiao, last night, Lord Qiao bought the prison guards, and went in with his wife to visit the family of the dead criminal Xiahou Feng!" ”

When Qiao Fengyi heard this, his face turned cold, and he glanced at Jia Shuyan sideways, and anger surged into his heart.

"Qiao Shangshu, is this matter true?" Emperor Qiandi asked.

Qiao Fengzhi had to kneel on the ground: "Back to Your Majesty, this matter is indeed true, Weichen is guilty, please Your Majesty to surrender!" ”

Emperor Qian was naturally very angry, snorted coldly, and said, "Can't you let go of Xiahou Feng like this?" In that case, do you have a grudge against me? ”

Qiao Fengzhi hurriedly said: "Weichen doesn't dare!" Wechen has no such intention! I hope that Your Majesty will be able to see clearly! ”

Yun Ce also spoke: "Your Majesty Mingjian, Qiao Shangshu is dedicated to you, and he will only deeply feel the grace of His Majesty's knowledge, and he will never think of anything else." Presumably Mrs. Qiao was entangled tightly, and Qiao Shangshu had no choice but to take Mrs. to visit her in prison. As far as Weichen knows, during Mrs. Qiao's Xiaoyue, Mrs. Xiahou took good care of the door, and this Mrs. Qiao is also a person who knows how to be grateful, so it is reasonable to go to see off the last journey. ”

Huo Jingcheng also said: "Yes, Erchen has also heard that Mrs. Qiao is a loving and righteous person, and it is very rare for a woman to have such integrity and character. Naturally, no matter how affectionate and righteous it is, it can't be because of private offenses, Qiao Shangshu defy the law for the benevolence of the whole woman, but the circumstances are excusable, I hope that my father will be merciful and deal with it lightly. ”

Emperor Qian's face eased at this time, and said: "Qiao Shangshu, as an important minister of the imperial court, but you ignore the law in vain, know the law and break the law, I will punish you for one year, can you plead guilty?" ”

Qiao Feng's heart was relieved: "The minister knows the crime, the minister admits the crime, and never repeats it!" Thank you, Your Majesty. ”

"And." Emperor Qian's words changed, and then said: "In two days, Xiahou Feng will be beheaded, and I will order you to behead it in person, so that the people of the world can see that I have a clear distinction between right and wrong, and I am righteous and selfless." ”

Qiao Fengzhi was deeply surprised, and was stunned for a long time before he said with a dull look: "Weichen takes the order." ”

When Jia Shuyan heard that it was such a painless punishment, he spoke up again: "Your Majesty ......"

"Jia Shuyan." Huo Jingcheng suddenly interrupted him and asked in a casual voice, "Why do you know Qiao Shangshu's whereabouts so well?" and the battle of the Princess's Mansion last month, Lord Jia was the first to know the news, but he ran to inform Qiao Shangshu as soon as possible, this is strange, could it be that the men in my Nanqian are becoming obsessed with Qiao Shangshu? ”

"I ......" Jia Shuyan stammered, and he held back for a long time before he said: "Weichen also accidentally met Qiao Shangshu during his night tour last night. As for the matter of the princess's mansion, Weichen also had no idea at all, so he went to Qiao Shangshu to discuss. ”

When Qiao Fengzhi heard this, he sneered in his heart, discussing? What is the result of a good discussion? Is it that he told him that he was going to charge?

"Alright, let's retreat." Emperor Qian ordered that the court meeting was dispersed.

After leaving the Jinluan Palace, Qiao Fengzhi and Yun Ce walked side by side.

Seeing his depressed expression, Yun Ce couldn't help but sigh deeply: "Fengzhi, are you really so concerned about Xiahou Feng's matter?" ”

Qiao Fengzhi sighed: "Master, how is the way of the world determined? How to distinguish between black and white in people's hearts? ”

Yun Ce said slowly: "The path in the world is in the people, and the avenue is in the king." Jun's heart is white, but it is black. But the gentleman's heart is not black, and the road is unstable. Therefore, if you think about it from a young age, it is good, and if you think about it from a young age, it is evil. Between good and evil, black and white, the benevolent see the benevolent, and the wise see the wise. ”

Qiao Fengzhi said slowly: "Master, I only see that Zhongliang is innocently sacrificed to the imperial power, buried in suspicion and suspicion, is this the national road that you and I want to support in Ding?" ”

Yun Ce's shrewd eyes suddenly froze, and he suddenly raised his hand and slapped him hard, and reprimanded in a low voice: "Fengzhi, if this slap still can't wake you up, then you will be my disciple in vain!" ”

The courtiers passing by looked sideways, and Yun Ce raised his voice and scolded: "Let you ignore the law again!" You've disappointed your teacher so much! ”

When the courtiers heard this, they immediately admired Yun Ce. After all of them were out of the Jinluan Palace, he was still reprimanding his beloved disciples, and sure enough, he was a strict master and a high apprentice. Several courtiers persuaded a few words, and they dispersed one after another.

When there was no one around, Yun Ce restrained his expression and continued to debate with him: "The way of the world is not clear! It's the same everywhere! Just like people, good people will do bad things, and bad people will do good things, which one will be one and two without confusion? Why should a king do a little evil in order to stabilize the road? Can you name an emperor who has done nothing since ancient times? Also, in your heart, is being a teacher good or bad? The teacher tells you that the teacher has also done many evil deeds in order to do good deeds! How do you calculate it? ”

Qiao Feng's heart was in turmoil, and he bowed with his eyes: "Master is angry, it is Feng's heart that has lost harmony, and Fengzhi will reflect on Master's words." ”

Yun Ce's face softened slightly, and he even forgot to shake the feather fan in his hand, and said slowly: "Fengzhi, since you were a teacher, I have been strict with you in everything, I have personally taught you the code of etiquette, and I asked a famous teacher to teach you martial arts." And you have been talented since you were a child, and you can learn it as soon as you learn, so the teacher has never punished you. But today's slap is unavoidable. The books are dead, but the way of the world is alive, and you have already gone out of the mountains and entered the Tao, so you must realize great wisdom in the books and reality. Do you understand? ”

Qiao Fengzhi bowed his hand: "Fengzhi understands, and he should remember the master's teachings." ”

Yun Ce nodded: "Okay, let's go back." ”

Qiao Fengzhi bowed and retired.

……

On the second day, at the end of January, the three sisters of the Huo family came back from Lintian Mountain Garden, and entered the palace one by one to resume their lives.

Looking at their steady and silent appearance, they must be able to be obedient for some days.