In Liu Xianglian's imagination, he just wanted to reveal the truth and let Zhu Jinghong let him go when he wanted to save face.
How could he have imagined that he had only told these two people they were lying, without even telling the specific truth, that these two guards and soldiers would be so scared that they were like bears.
It's not that these two people are too cowardly or useless, but that the Thirteenth Master is too powerful... Liu Xianglian had a plan in her mind.
Seeing that both of them had their heads smashed, Zhu Jinghong spoke: "Do you think that just by smashing their heads... you can intimidate me?"
Upon hearing this, the two people who were kowtowing quickly stopped, but lowered their heads and no longer dared to move.
"A dignified bodyguard with thousands of families bullied a performer, and even lied to me in front of me..."
"I'm so ashamed for you..."
These words made the two kneeling men feel even more tortured, and they were embarrassed in front of all their colleagues.
"I treat you as friends, arms, and good brothers who do great things together. But now it seems... I am really too young!"
These words were really sharper than a knife, and these two thousand families wanted to die when they heard them.
At this moment, Jiang Yinchun, who had just shown his talents, stood up and said with a respectful expression: "Thirteenth Master, they... are at fault, but considering... they are the first offenders... please spare them this time! "
With him taking the lead, Hou Jing and others also followed suit, and eventually everyone present begged for mercy.
"You two... raise your heads!"
Under Zhu Jinghong's command, the two people present had no choice but to raise their heads, with shame beyond words.
Pointing his finger at everyone present, Zhu Jinghong said in a slow tone: "Look at these people around you. They are speaking out for justice at this time. They really treat you two as brothers!"
"I think you are the first culprit in today's incident, and since I want everyone to plead for mercy together, I will pretend that it didn't happen!"
Having said this, Zhu Jinghong stood up and said with a stern look: "But I also want to remind you..."
After hearing this, everyone clasped their fists and lowered their heads slightly, as if they were listening respectfully to the instructions.
"Whether I'm doing my job well or not...is secondary, but if anyone deceives me..."
"I won't let you go easy!"
After saying this, Zhu Jinghong punched the table with his fist, and the "bang" sound made everyone tremble.
If he wants to take the path of a military commander to seize power, he must first of all demand absolute loyalty from the people below him, and eliminate any negative signs he finds.
It's definitely not good to always appear easy-going. It is necessary for Zhu Jinghong to use today's incident to get angry and put a tight curse on this group of people.
"Master Thirteen's teachings, please remember them!"
Zhu Jinghong put away his anger and said calmly: "Everyone, please sit down!"
When everyone was sitting down, Zhu Jinghong looked at the two Qianhu who were still kneeling on the ground and scolded: "What are you two still doing? Why don't you go back and sit down!"
"Yes Yes……"
Although the two of them were panicked, their hearts dropped. Being scolded meant they had passed the test, and they still knew this.
When the two of them returned to their seats in embarrassment, Zhu Jinghong walked down the steps with his hands behind his back and strolled slowly in front of Liu Xianglian.
"You almost killed two good generals with just one sentence. Do you think...should I kill you?"
Although this question was about Liu Xianglian, it also comforted the two Qianhu. After all, Zhu Jinghong called these two good generals.
More importantly, Zhu Jinghong was questioning Liu Xianglian, as if he wanted to seek justice for these two people.
Yes, it was to seek justice for two thousand households. After all, these were our own people. We had to turn our elbows inward before everyone was convinced and felt that it would be beneficial to follow him, the Thirteenth Master.
Why should a little actor speak justice to thousands of pro-military families? Objective right or wrong is the least important thing in this situation.
"If the villains don't say anything and let them deceive the Thirteenth Master, they will definitely make a big mistake in the future... That's when they will really be harmed!"
There is no doubt that Liu Xianglian's words made Zhu Jinghong very satisfied.
Even if he wanted to let Liu Xianglian go, there was no guarantee that this person would not be retaliated against.
On the one hand, the generals share the same hatred of the enemy, and on the other hand, there is an insignificant actor. If Liu Xianglian really died due to revenge, Zhu Jinghong would not be able to seek justice for him.
In other words, when Zhu Jinghong gives the opportunity at this moment, Liu Xianglian must try his best to "whitewash" herself. That is the way to save her life.
"Listen to what you said... By exposing them, are you saving them?" Zhu Jinghong walked behind Liu Xianglian and said.
"The Thirteenth Master has a clear vision and knows that what the villain said is true!"
Hearing this, Zhu Jinghong looked at the two Qianhu and said calmly: "You said...is he right?"
Even a fool knows how to answer at this moment.
"Reporting to the Thirteenth Master, what this man said makes sense!"
Immediately afterwards, Zhu Jinghong said the key sentence.
"I hope what you said is true. Don't do it in front of me and find someone to take revenge behind my back!"
With this sentence, if these two people take revenge after coming down, they will fool Zhu Jinghong again, and then they will really be unforgivable.
In other words, it is impossible for them to retaliate against Liu Xianglian, but they have to worry about each other's safety.
"How dare you, my ministers, make false claims again!"
Ignoring the frightened two Qianhu, Zhu Jinghong glanced at Liu Xianglian and said calmly: "You have a smart mind, it would be a pity to kill you!"
"Let him go!"
From beginning to end, Liu Xianglian was not mentioned as being "harassed" because the matter itself was indeed not important.
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Liu Xianglian was released and the Hou family's banquet continued. On the other side of the Rongguo Mansion, Baochai had found an opportunity to leave Lixiangyuan.
Mrs. Wang was too enthusiastic, which made her feel extremely depressed, so she didn't want to stay with her for any longer.
So after lunch, seeing that Mrs. Wang still had no intention of leaving, Baochai came out on her own.
After leaving Lixiangyuan, accompanied by several girls, Baochai came to Jiamu's courtyard.
The old lady was taking a nap, and Baochai didn't want to disturb her, so she quietly came outside Daiyu's room.
Through the window screen, you can see Daiyu leaning on the bed, coughing from time to time.
Baochai murmured in a low voice: "According to the past habit of this girl, she has gone to Lixiangyuan to talk. Today, Future... turns out to be sick!"
The people in Daiyu's house noticed her and warned her: "Miss Bao is here!"
When she learned that Baochai was coming, Daiyu sat up from the bed and said, "Sister Baochai... the smell of medicine is strong in this room. Please come back in two days!"
When she finished speaking, Baochai had already entered the room and said with a smile: "Silly girl... we only have two days off. Can you still see me in two days?"
"Sister, I'm not feeling well. I'm afraid I might spread my illness to you!" Daiyu looked worried.
Baochai was already sitting by the bed, looking at Daiyu's haggard face, she couldn't help but feel pity in her heart.
"You... why don't you take care of yourself!"
"I've been weak since I was born, and I've been taking medicine to nurse myself back to health since I was a child. It's even harder every winter!" After saying this, Daiyu coughed twice more.
At this time, Zijuan brought the decoction and warned softly: "Girl, drink the medicine and you will be fine!"
"Come on, give it to me!" Baochai took the medicine bowl.
Daiyu was against the hardship of taking medicine. Every time she drank medicine, it was just as difficult as taking medicine. Zijuan and others would try their best to persuade her.
But in front of Baochai, Daiyu turned into a good girl, feeding the former and drinking from the latter.
"Miss Bao, if you come to feed me every day, we will save a lot of time!" Zicuckoo couldn't help but laugh.
"Oh? Does it make any difference if I feed him?" Baochai put down the medicine bowl and asked with a smile on his face.
"The girl doesn't know. We girls are afraid of hardship. Every time we take medicine, we have to prepare honey and candied fruits..."
"Even so, you have to take a sip and wait for a while, until the medicine is cold before you finish it!"
Hearing Zijuan's "complaint", Baochai turned to look at Daiyu and asked: "You are so disobedient. Why did you become obedient when I came?"
Having been exposed, Daiyu only felt embarrassed, and instead of answering, she hugged Baochai into her arms and started acting like a "sister" one by one.
Baochai took Daiyu into her arms, and Zijuan felt happy after seeing it, so she said, "Is it because the scent of the girl's body makes our girl feel like she won't cry anymore?"
This was originally a joke, but Zijuan suddenly remembered something, and then said: "Speaking of which, the sachet given by the Thirteenth Master earlier has the same scent as Miss Bao's body!"
(End of chapter)
