Before long, the first and second-grade officials of the imperial court gathered in Guangning Gate.
"Lord Wang, have you heard? We are here today to avenge Yuan Chonghuan.”
"Yes, I heard about it too. Lord Qian was busy the whole night yesterday and drafted Yuan Chonghuan's rehabilitation edict.”
"I told you that Yuan Chonghuan was wronged back then!”
"I don't know if he's innocent or not, but His Majesty must have a motive for doing this.”
"What's the purpose?"
"Tell me, what other motives does the Emperor have for releasing Hou Xun and worshipping Overseer Yuan? Look at my hand.”As he spoke, he raised his left hand and touched the jade pendant on his waist.
The others immediately understood the meaning behind his words. The left hand caressing the jade, wasn't it hinting at Zuo Liangyu?
At this moment, the sound of gongs and drums came from the city. In the distance, twelve pairs of golden battle-axes and hundreds of flying fish suits were seen escorting a golden carriage.
The ceremonial officer at the door shouted,""Long live you, kneel!"
Hearing the loud shout, the ministers standing on both sides of the road all knelt down.
Just as the carriage arrived at Guangning Gate, Zhu Youjian jumped down from the carriage. Qian Qianyi was on the left, Guan Shou was on the right, and Lu Xuan followed behind. His aura was very grand.
"Dear ministers, follow me to pay respects to Overseer Yuan's tomb.”
After he finished speaking, the ceremonial officer shouted loudly," Rise!" All the officials stood up and followed Zhu Youjian for more than a mile before entering the back of the She family's courtyard.
At the back of the courtyard, there was a tombstone that was half the height of a person standing on the ground. In front of the tombstone, there was a table and incense burner. On the incense table, pigs, cattle, and sheep were already arranged. These were all prepared by Lu Xuan in advance.
Zhu Youjian stood in front of the tombstone, and everyone lined up in order. Under the leadership of the ceremonial officer, the edict of rehabilitation was read out, incense was offered, and a series of sacrifices were made. It was solemn and solemn, as if it was a grand ceremony to worship the heavens and the moon.
Zhu Youjian sat down in the courtyard. She Xin led his family to kneel three times and kowtow nine times to pay their respects to the Emperor. Logically speaking, these commoners were not qualified to see the emperor. However, because they had contributed to guarding the tomb, Zhu Youjian especially wanted to see them, so he made an exception.
"I, Yu Xin, pay my respects to the emperor. Long live, long live!”
"Righteous Warrior She, please do not be polite. Actually, it should be this one apologizing to you. If it wasn't for this one killing a loyal official, Overseer Yuan should still be serving the country. Righteous Yu, do you hate me?”
"Your Majesty, I am just a commoner. Overseer Yuan is not someone I can evaluate. I do feel that Overseer Yuan has been wronged, so I built this cenotaph in the hope that one day, Overseer Yuan's injustice can be redressed. Now, His Majesty has personally come to pay his respects and has issued an edict of rehabilitation. I can only be grateful to you. How can I bear a grudge?”
"Alright, as long as you don't hold a grudge. I've already issued an edict to erect a monument and build a temple here. Your family will also guard the tomb of Overseer Yuan.
"Alright, as long as you don't hold a grudge. I've already issued an edict to erect a monument here and build a temple. Your family will also guard the tomb of Governor Yuan. The grain and rice offerings will be handed down according to the sixth-grade officials.”
"Thank you, Lord!"
"I'll have to trouble you in the future. Oh, right, do you know where Overseer Yuan's descendants are?”
Now that the homework was done, it was time for the real topic.
"This…" She Xin seemed to have something to hide.
"Righteous Scholar She, don't worry. I forgive you.”After he finished speaking, Zhu Youjian waved his hand. The ministers and the rest of the She family walked out of the courtyard under the guidance of the Embroidered Uniform Guards.
In the entire courtyard, other than a few Embroidered Uniform Guards, there were only Zhu Youjian, She Xin, Guan Shou, Lu Xuan, and the officials from the Military and Political Affairs Office.
"Righteous Yu, speak. There are no outsiders here.”Lu Xuan added.
"I dare not hide it from Your Majesty. Overseer Yuan's son, Yuan Chengzhi, is currently in the courtyard.”
"Oh? Then hurry up and get him to see zhen." Upon hearing that Yuan Chengzhi was here, Zhu Youjian was overjoyed.
"Sigh, Your Majesty, when Overseer Yuan died, Cheng Zhi…
"Sigh, Your Majesty, when Overseer Yuan died, Chengzhi was only 13 years old. He remembered that when Overseer Yuan was killed, although the villain had locked him in the woodshed, he had secretly run out to watch the execution and watched as Overseer Yuan was cut off one by one. After he came back, he told me that he wanted to avenge my father, so he wandered outside. This year, on the second day after General Guan defeated Li Zicheng, Cheng Zhi returned to me with injuries all over his body.”
Guan Shou opened his eyes and said,""Yuan Chengzhi participated in the rebellion?"
Suddenly, a murderous aura rose in the courtyard.
"General, please calm down. This child is not sensible." Outside, he had been helped by someone called Cui Qiushan. This person was Li Zicheng's subordinate and had a rough understanding of martial arts. When Cheng Zhi was outside, this Cui Qiushan not only gave him food and clothing, but also taught him some martial arts.”
"He has martial arts. Yes, that's why he can survive.”Guan Shou closed his eyes again and muttered to himself.
"Yes, he was under Liu Zongmin at that time. He was one of the leaders of Liu Zongmin's Firearms Battalion. However, ever since Li Zicheng had done some outrageous things, Yuan Chengzhi had also developed the idea of leaving and going against the law. Last night, when the Brocade Guard came, he wanted to run away, but later he heard that the Brocade Guard asked us to prepare to welcome the Emperor today and that His Majesty wanted to vindicate Governor Yuan. Therefore, Chengzhi hesitated."
Zhu Youjian naturally knew why he was hesitating. An enemy who had killed his father, in the blink of an eye, had sought justice for his father. No one would be able to accept such a change immediately.
However, Zhu Youjian recalled that Guan Shou had shown him the armor that Tie Futu was shot in that day. He thought to himself, No wonder Liu Zongmin had a firearms battalion. Yuan Chengzhi must have played a role in this.
"Zhen understands what you mean. How about this, go and call Yuan Chengzhi over. Zhen has something to say to him.”
"Yes."
A few Jinyiwei followed She Xin out of the courtyard. After the time for an incense stick to burn, She Xin brought a thin but sturdy young man into the courtyard. When they reached the courtyard, the young man bowed.
"Yuan Chengzhi, a commoner, kowtows to the Emperor. Long live, long live!”
"So you're the son of the general. As expected, you're a talented person. Please stand up and give me a seat.”
"Thank you so much!"
Beside him, a Jinyiwei moved a chair over and placed it at the side. Yuan Chengzhi stood up and walked towards the chair.
Suddenly, Yuan Chengzhi jumped over the chair and knocked over the Embroidered Uniform Guards. At the same time, he pulled out the Embroidered Spring Sword from the Embroidered Uniform Guards 'waist.
Just as everyone was in shock, Yuan Chengzhi took a step forward and flashed to Zhu Youjian's side like a bolt of lightning. He then placed his knife on Zhu Youjian's neck.
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