Nangong Yuanyi looked at the two people's outfits with disgust in his eyes, "What do you mean by dressing up in white mourning clothes? Do you want to curse me in front of me?"
Sun Zuo and Wu Liang were stunned at the same time and looked at each other. They were not wearing mourning clothes, they just took off their outer robes.
Hearing what he said, I was so scared that I broke out in cold sweat. This idea came from Sun Zuo. The purpose of taking off their official uniforms and hats was to let King Nan see their sincerity.
Sun Zuo knelt on the ground and hurriedly explained: "That's not what I meant by the official position. The prince will definitely live a hundred years, have good fortune, live forever, live as long as the Southern Mountains, and live forever..."
An Xiyue covered her mouth and snickered, and glanced at Nangong Yuanyi. Sun Zuo thought her husband was an immortal monster.
Nangong Yuan Yi glared at the two of them coldly, then led An Xiyue past them and sat on the main seat.
An Xiyue looked at the two of them. It must have been Sun Zuo's idea to wear white clothes. He seemed to be a very smooth person at first glance.
Sun Zuo took out a bag, opened it, and said cautiously: "These are Xianguan's entire net worth, the silver he received from Zhu Gui, and the one hundred taels of reward from the prince. Xianguan has not touched any penny. Please check it out."
Wu Liang also said: "I've also brought the lower-ranking official. Please investigate clearly..."
Nangong Yuanyi raised his eyebrows and smiled slightly, "What do you two adults mean? Are you bringing these things here to bribe me?"
"I have no intention of doing this. King Nan donated food and money to the people. We also want to do our best for the people. These are all donated by us voluntarily for disaster relief." Sun Zuo said: "I hope the prince will see that we admit our mistakes and take the initiative. For your sake, give us another chance, we know we were wrong.”
Nangong Yuanyi didn't bother to talk to him anymore, his face suddenly changed, and he said coldly: "You have been embezzling people's money and collecting protection fees from people over the years as officials. How can it be offset by just saying "you know you are wrong"?" Zhang There was a stampede when people in the state were robbing food, and all the people who were killed and injured were civilians. It was a bloody scene like that, and rivers of blood flowed because of the food robbing. As parents and officials, wouldn’t your consciences hurt when you saw such a scene? Can a simple sentence of "I realize my mistake" save the people who died innocently?"
"Sun Zuo, I know that you are a little clever, but in front of me, you'd better put away your frivolous behavior. The court uses money to support you, not to pave the way for you to do whatever you want. I can kill you at any time. .”
Nangong Yuanyi's cold voice struck their hearts, causing both of them to tremble at the same time.
Wu Liang and Sun Zuo were both locals in Zhangzhou, but they came from different villages and towns. The longer they served as officials, the more their hearts were corrupted. They wanted to stop it at first, but Tu Taishou didn't say anything and no one could do anything. Dare to move.
The two of them lowered their heads at the same time, a trace of guilt flashing in their eyes.
Before they came, they were still discussing how to pass this test in front of King Nan.
An Xiyue thought that Aunt Niu's husband also lost his life in that grain robbery case, leaving behind an orphan and a widowed mother, who almost starved to death later.
At this time, An Xiyue's eyes were slightly moist when Nangong Yuanyi mentioned it. Is human life really worthless in the hands of those in power?
An Xiyue said in a deep voice: "The snow disaster is serious and inevitable, but you two adults should think carefully about whether this is a natural disaster or a man-made disaster? The food from the imperial court has been sent to Zhangzhou City, and there will be deaths. After the incident, None of the officials in Zhangzhou reported it to the police, but instead concealed the matter. Is a rotten person like Zhu Gui worthy of Lord Sun collaborating with him?"
