Chapter 223: On Guilt and Conviction
Originally, it was the thirty-sixth hall that discussed Li Xuandu, but it turned out that Li Xuandu was asking all the hall masters present.
Although Zhang Haishi's intention was to protect Li Xuandu, such a result was obviously not satisfactory to the old sect master, if the old sect master changed to let Li Rushi be in charge of this matter, it would be very bad, so he had no choice but to speak: "This time the old sect master means to talk about crime, since it is a crime, it is allowed to defend himself, and now there are still people who question that Mr. Four is suspected of collaborating with the enemy?"
Everyone's eyes invariably looked at Li Rushi.
Li Rushi looked at Gu Yusheng. The meaning is also very clear, he is not the only one who wants Li Xuandu to die, and he can't let him keep contributing.
Gu Yusheng understands a truth, the old sect master's speech has always implied deep meaning, the so-called "on crime" is not in a "crime" word, but in a "on" word, the old sect master's meaning is also very clear, Li Xuan is wrong, the old sect master is right, Li Xuandu can't be allowed to affect the old sect master's strategy, so it is necessary to refute Li Xuandu from the root.
But judging from the current situation, it is very difficult to refute Li Xuan from the front, so he can only find another way.
Gu Yusheng thought for a while and slowly spoke, "Fourth uncle." ”
Li Xuandu looked at Gu Yusheng: "Yes." ”
Gu Yusheng asked, "According to the fourth uncle's opinion, are you guilty or innocent?"
Li Xuandu said: "Guilty." ”
Gu Yusheng asked again, "What crime?"
Li Xuandu replied: "You shouldn't be disrespectful to the old sect master. ”
Gu Yusheng stared at Li Xuandu: "That's all?"
Li Xuandu asked rhetorically: "I don't know what crime the third lady wants to convict me?"
"How dare I convict the fourth uncle. Gu Yusheng said: "Since it is a crime, I will only ask the fourth uncle, and the fourth uncle will give it to the old sect master...... Let's call it advice, right?"
Li Xuandu said: "Naturally, it is right, if it is not right, the old sect master will refute them one by one, but the old sect master did not refute them, obviously agreeing with these admonitions, but there are many inappropriate things in them, which offend the old sect master." ”
Gu Yusheng was choked by Li Xuandu, she had never seen the old sect master and Li Xuandu's answer, how could she know whether the old sect master refuted it or not.
Li Rushi shouted: "Li Xuandu, did you say that the old sect master did not refute it?"
Li Xuandu said indifferently: "At that time, there were only two people in the conversation, I and the old sect master, since Hall Master Li didn't believe what I said, then ask Hall Master Li to ask the old sect master." ”
Li Rushi was forced by Li Xuandu's words, his face turned red, neither did he advance, nor did he retreat.
Seeing this scene, although his face was still solemn, he couldn't help but applaud Li Xuandu in his heart, it seemed that Li Xuandu's sharp mouth could not only bully her, but also deal with these big and small foxes.
The rest of the people, including Li Taiyi, saw that Gu Yusheng and Li Rushi were deflated one after another, where did they dare to rush forward to pretend to be heroes, especially Li Taiyi, although he thought that his sword training qualifications were higher than that of this fourth senior brother, but when it came to this strain and verbal confrontation, he was ashamed.
Li Rushi was speechless for a while, and a low uproar sounded in the hall at this time.
At this moment, Zhang Haishi finally spoke: "Be quiet. ”
The whole meditation hall was quiet again.
Zhang Haishi said: "Since it's a crime, I think it's almost the same here, Hall Master Li and the third lady have already asked, and Mr. Fourth has also defended himself, I don't know which hall master has a different opinion?"
Speaking of this, Zhang Haishi turned his gaze to Situ Xuanluo, who was like a stone Buddha: "Master Situ Hall." ”
Situ Xuan shook his head and said, "My subordinates have no opinion. ”
Zhang Haishi turned his gaze to Li Ruxian again, and before Zhang Haishi could ask, Li Ruxian had already taken the initiative to speak: "My subordinates have no opinions." ”
Zhang Haishi showed a satisfied smile on his face, as if his substantial gaze swept over all the hall masters in the hall one by one, and the hall masters who were swept by his gaze all lowered their heads one by one. The voices of "no opinion" in the meditation hall came and went.
"Good. Zhang Haishi gently patted the back of the chair he had been holding onto: "The crime is decided." ”
Everyone's eyes were on Zhang Haishi.
Zhang Haishi said slowly: "According to the rules of the sect, if you don't respect the elders of the teacher, you will think about it for a year, and you will be expelled from the school. The status of the old suzerain is respected, naturally it cannot be judged by common sense, Li Xuandu is disrespectful to the old suzerain, and he should be punished heavily, that is, from today onwards, Li Xuandu will be deposed from all positions and expelled from the sect. ”
As soon as these words came out, not only those hall masters, but even Li Rushi and Gu Yusheng widened their eyes, and their faces were full of disbelief. Because the whole sect knows that Mr. Two and Mr. Four have always been close, and Mr. Two treats Mr. Four as a father and brother, this time Mr. Four angered the old sect master, and Mr. Two should try his best to protect Mr. Four, but who would have thought that Mr. Two would take the initiative to expel Mr. Four from the sect, which made many people think that they had heard it wrong.
Li Xuandu seemed to have expected this result, his face was calm, neither shocked nor arguing.
However, only Qin Su noticed that Li Xuandu's right hand was clenched into a fist, trembling slightly, as if he was trying his best to endure something.
Gu Yusheng thought about it a few times, and always felt that something was wrong, for fear that he would accidentally fall into the trap of these two senior brothers, so he couldn't help but say: "Second uncle, fourth uncle just said the wrong thing, I'm afraid the crime won't come to this, right?"
The hall masters in the meditation hall are more and more surprised, today is really a change, first Mr. Four spoke disrespectfully to the old sect master, and now Mr. Two wants to expel Mr. Four out of the wall, but it is the third lady who comes out to speak for Mr. Four, aren't these people all crazy?
Only Zhang Haishi himself understood in his heart that the reason why the old sect master asked him to do this thing was that he was already suspicious of him, and if he wanted to say that Li Xuandu was connected to foreign enemies, the old sect master should not believe it, but the old sect master would definitely suspect that Zhang Haishi was behind his back and instructed Li Xuandu to say these words. If at this time, Zhang Haishi still went to protect Li Xuandu, it would undoubtedly confirm the suspicion of the old sect master, but it would also aggravate Li Xuandu's crime, and if he wanted to protect Li Xuandu, he could only get rid of Li Xuandu's suspicion by doing business.
Li Daoxu once said that among his disciples, only Zhang Haishi is the most like him, and the one who understands Li Daoxu's thoughts the most is naturally Zhang Haishi. So this meaning, whether it is Li Rushi, who has been by Li Daoxu's side for many years, or Gu Yusheng, who is shrewd, has not seen it, only Zhang Haishi can see it.
Zhang Haishi said in a deep voice: "The rules of the sect are set by the old sect master, if the third lady has any objections, she will advise the old sect master." ”
When talking about the word "admonition", Zhang Haishi deliberately accentuated his tone. Gu Yusheng was suddenly taken aback, the fate of Li Xuandu, the last person who admonished her, was in front of her, where did she dare to mention any advice, she had nothing to say. Others, including Li Rushi, also had nothing to say. Although Li Rushi wanted to put Li Xuandu to death, he also knew that it was unlikely, at this time, Zhang Haishi had already given in so much, and if he said more, he would be a little ignorant, so he would accept it when he saw it.
Qin Su wanted to speak, but he happened to meet Li Xuandu's eyes, so he slowly swallowed the words that had already reached his mouth.
Zhang Haishi finally looked at Li Xuandu: "Li Xuandu, do you have anything to say?"
Li Xuandu didn't know Zhang Haishi's intentions, he just simply trusted this brother, and knew that the second senior brother had his own reasoning, he took a deep breath, closed his eyes and was silent for a long time, and then slowly opened his eyes: "Li Xuandu is willing to admit the guilt." ”
Zhang Haishi sighed: "There are five people: monarchs and ministers, fathers and sons, brothers, husbands and wives, and friends. The first of the five Lun is the monarch and the minister, followed by the father and son, the old suzerain and you, both the monarch and the minister, but also the father and son, your disobedience to the people, it is really a great disrespectful crime, as a brother, I am helpless. I only hope that you can repent well and return to the sect in the future, it is only a thought of the old sect master. ”
Li Xuandu looked at Zhang Haishi deeply and lowered his head: "Li Xuandu has thanked Senior Brother for his teachings. ”
Zhang Haishi waved his sleeves and said: "You go to your own residence and wait, I will report the results of this matter to the old sect master, and ask the old sect master to decide." ”
At this moment, Li Daoxu actually walked into the meditation hall with his big sleeves fluttering.
Everyone was startled and got up and saluted.
"Excuse me. Li Daoxu waved his hand, and then looked at Li Xuandu: "From today on, you are no longer a disciple of the Qingwei Sect, and you are not allowed to act in the name of the Qingwei Sect in the future, so you can do it yourself." ”
Li Xuandu's body shook suddenly, then slowly knelt down, kowtowed to Li Daoxu, and when he raised his head, there were tears in his eyes: "Unworthy disciple Li Xuandu bid farewell to his master." ”