The murderer's methods of crime were extremely cruel, and the Songbai couple were actually hung on the beam of the bedroom, and the concubines they accepted also died in their respective rooms.

As for the maids of the family, they were all thrown behind the gate, and none of them were left intact with arms and legs.

Although I don't know who came out with this news, the entire imperial city was indeed a sensation, and countless people surrounded Songfu to find out.

This explosive news soon reached the ears of the rain that was sitting cross-legged on the bed, and the spiritual power around him was slowly fluctuating.

After listening to a knight's report, Yusheng opened his eyes and said lightly: "Well, I know, stand down." ”

The knight did not linger after receiving the order, and quickly retreated from the room, and did not forget to close the door when he went out.

Looking at the direction in which the knight left, the expression on Yusheng's face looked a little crying and laughing, and after a long time, he sighed softly and muttered: "I didn't expect this pine and cypress to offend the emperor, hehe, it's very interesting." I just don't know if this is just a small punishment or a new round of purge. ”

Not to mention the reaction of the rain sound, after getting the news that the Song family had all died overnight, Hou Tian, who was fidgeting in the study, had been holding a small sign that looked like gold and jade, "Dang Chang!" fell to the ground, and he himself sat on the ground, and said with a desperate face: "It's over, it's over!"

Hou Ming, who had been kneeling all night, moved his knees and walked a few steps forward when he heard this, kowtowed heavily to the ground, and said sharply: "This matter is all because of me, I will enter the palace and say that everything is just that I and Songle actually have a very good personal relationship, and my father is completely unaware of this matter." ”

Hou Tian glanced at him a little blankly, and then looked elsewhere, not knowing what he was thinking.

Seeing that Hou Tian didn't speak, Hou Ming thought that he had acquiesced to his statement, and hurriedly stood up and was about to walk outside.

"Let's not mention how naïve your ideas are, let me ask you, what kind of thing are you? Will Your Majesty meet you?!" Behind him, Hou Tian's voice with some hatred for iron and steel came out faintly.

Hearing this, Hou Ming paused, and the excitement that had just appeared on his face also dissipated.

Yes, if you don't count the identity of the son of Shangshu of the household department, who would care about him, a little fat man who has achieved nothing? let alone His Majesty, who is the Ninety-Five.

Thinking of this, he was also completely desperate, and stood in place for a while, as if he had lost his soul.

Although the entire Song family was wiped out, their entire Hou family was in deep panic.

After a while, the butler came running over. When passing by Hou Ming, he usually saluted respectfully, but he ran over directly, as if this was not his eldest young master, just a ball of air.

rushed to Hou Tian, who was sitting on the ground, and the housekeeper knelt on the ground with a "poof", and said with a sad face: "Oh no, master! Those maids of the family heard the wind from nowhere, saying that the Song family's family is just the beginning, and the next one is our Hou family." It's all scattered, and those who run away are fleeing!"

Hearing this kind of words from the mouthful of the housekeeper, the last trace of luck in Hou Tian's heart also disappeared. Although the butler said that this was just a news that he got out of nowhere, in this imperial city, who else would dare to spread such a statement except the one in the palace?

Thinking of this, Hou Tian seemed to have been drained of his last strength, and lay straight on the ground, and he fainted like this.

Seeing this, the butler's face changed greatly, and he crawled to his side, and after calling a few times and still not getting an answer, his eyes flashed a little resolute, and then without saying a word, he ran straight outside.

It seems that the rumors are indeed somewhat credible, Hou Tian's big tree should really be falling, he doesn't want to be buried with him, he has to pack up his things and prepare to run away.

In fact, he is still relatively loyal, at this time, the Hou Mansion has become a mess, and there are even family members who forcibly break into the treasury and wantonly loot the wealth that originally belonged to their master.

At first, only a small group of the family members did this, but when they found that no one had stopped them, all the family members joined the ranks, and finally even the maids took from the treasury what they had long liked for a long time. As for Hou Tian's concubines, they had already run away without a trace after packing up some soft things.

In this way, the Hou Mansion, which was originally considered a behemoth, fell apart in a short period of time, leaving only Hou Tian and his wife plus Hou Ming and the three of them still in this mansion. Even the yard dogs, who are known for their loyalty, run away with the family who kept them.

The news of the Hou Mansion soon reached the ears of Yu Wenzhuang, who was sitting in the Golden Dragon Palace, and after learning that it was just because of the news that he had casually spread, Hou Tian instantly became the commander of the light pole, and he couldn't help laughing heartily. The murderous intent in his heart also faded in this laughter, and he said softly: "Hou Shangshu's ability is so poor, presumably because he is older and lacks mental strength. In this way, spread my will, let him tell the old man and return to his hometown. ”

Although his voice was not loud, an old eunuch had already walked out of the hall with his head bowed and small steps.

When the time was close to noon, the gate of the palace slowly opened, and then the old eunuch who had appeared in the Golden Dragon Hall rushed out first. I saw him clutching the reins with one hand, and holding a roll of bright yellow holy decrees high with the other. Behind him were two lines of eight Praetorian Guards, and everywhere they passed, both the common people and people of some status hurriedly avoided it, for fear of colliding with this imposing group.

After they passed, the crowd couldn't help but speculate about what could have allowed the most powerful eunuch in the palace to come out and deliver the decree in person.

The group did not pause halfway, and rushed straight towards the Hou Mansion.

When they arrived in front of the Hou Mansion, this mansion that was full of majesty in the past was already a little dilapidated at the moment, and even the plaque hanging on the door of the mansion was torn down by a family member who had been wronged here, and threw it outside the door, and stepped on a few feet by the way.

One turned over and dismounted neatly, the old eunuch held the holy decree with both hands, stepped directly on the plaque, and shouted in a somewhat sharp voice: "The holy decree has arrived!!"

Hou Tian, who had already fainted, miraculously opened his eyes when he heard this, and then he knelt directly on the ground with a spirit.

His smooth movements also inspired Hou Ming's mother and son, who had been blindfolded on the side, and then knelt behind him in the same way, and the family of three waited quietly for the coming of the trial.

Although the old eunuch looked old, his speed was not slow, and he seemed to have known the location of Hou Tian and the three of them, so he walked straight towards the study.

When he arrived at the door of the study, the old eunuch stopped, cleared his throat and said, "The holy decree has arrived!

Hearing this, Hou Tian hurriedly moved forward, and said respectfully: "Minister, Hou Tian, take the order!"

Hou Tian, the head of the household, has been conscientious and conscientious since he took office, and has been doing so for decades, although he occasionally makes some small mistakes, but on the whole he has made a contribution to the country. However, after all, the years are ruthless, and people will eventually grow old, a few days ago, Hou Aiqing came to the imperial study to beg me for permission to return to his hometown. I thought about it for a long time, although I was still reluctant in my heart, after all, I felt that Hou Aiqing should be allowed to enjoy her old age in peace, so I agreed to let her return to her hometown. In addition, he was rewarded with 300 king-level spars as a reward for Aiqing's hard work over the years. After reading this~~!!", the old eunuch looked at Hou Tiandao with a smile: "Lord Hou, take the order~!"

Hou Tian's mouth was already shocked enough to stuff an egg, and after hearing this sentence, he woke up like a dream, and then his excited expression covered his whole somewhat fat face, and his voice was also a little trembling: "The ministers are grateful! Thank you! Long live my emperor, long live my emperor, long live, long live, long live!!!."

After handing over the holy decree to him, the old eunuch said with a smile: "Your Majesty learned the news that the entire family of Shangshu Songbai of the Criminal Department was killed this morning, Long Yan was furious, thinking that Hou Shangshu and you have been friends with Songshangshu for many years, and I was worried that you might be too sad, so I agreed to let you return to your hometown." You don't know, Your Majesty, how reluctant he is. Tut-tut~~~"

After hearing these meaningful words, several cold sweats instantly slipped down Hou Tian's forehead, and the previous grateful look was replaced by panic, and the whole person seemed to shrink in fear.

Seeing his reaction, the old eunuch nodded with satisfaction, and then turned around and left. From beginning to end, the eight Praetorian Guards standing behind him did not move, like eight statues.

After the old eunuch left, Hou Tian's hands holding the holy decree couldn't help but tremble, and then he laughed in a low voice. The laughter grew louder and louder, and by the time it was already somewhat deafening.

Hou Ming, who was beside him, was a little confused, looked at him suspiciously, and said, "Father, when did you go to the palace to apply for a return to your hometown, why don't I know?"

Hou Tian, who was laughing, stopped laughing when he heard this, turned his head and glanced at him lightly and said, "I never said that I was going to return to my hometown." ”

"How could that be. Hou Ming was immediately anxious, and said with a somewhat ugly face. But then he thought of the key to this, and he stopped talking.

Seeing that he had already understood, Hou Tian breathed a sigh of relief, his stupid son was not too stupid after all.

"Alright, pack up, let's leave the Imperial City today. Hou Tian glanced at his wife and children, and said lightly.