Changsun Yan was sad and angry that his brother had stabbed him in the back at a critical moment, almost cutting off all his options for survival. However, he had completely forgotten how he had planned to frame Changsun Jun. If it hadn't been like that, he wouldn't have been able to survive. Now the identity of the next heir to the head of the Changsun family.
Without this identity, he would naturally not be the target of public criticism. Everyone wanted to push him out to take the blame and calm the anger of the prince and Fang Junzhi...
Good and evil will eventually be rewarded, and the way of heaven is reincarnation.
If you don’t believe it, look up and see, who will God spare?
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Jingzhao Mansion Yamen.
It snowed again in the gloomy sky, but there was not much wind, and it was not too cold. Among the floating snowflakes, countless people came out of their homes and gradually gathered here, filling the open space in front of the Jingzhao Mansion Yamen. It’s full, it’s rubbing shoulders and heels, and it’s boiling and filling the sky.
What happened at the south dock has spread throughout the city, and the people who are bored during the winter naturally want to come and join in the fun.
In addition, the people watching supported the Fang family and were extremely dissatisfied with the actions of the eldest grandson's children.
Although Fang Jun was once called "the one evil in Chang'an" and a dandy among dandies, he was a first-class good official in the eyes of ordinary people, whether he was praying for rain back then or when he later became the ruler of the capital. Everyone remembers all the good policies that Zhaofu has done, including giving out porridge and relief every time there is a disaster, and even leading the army out to control Hexi to ensure peace in Guanzhong.
The people want simplicity. If you keep us in your heart, we will support you to the end.
At present, Fang Jun did not even return home after the victory in Hexi, but directly led his army westward to reinforce the Western Regions. Regardless of his meritorious service or his loyalty, he has already gained countless support from the people.
However, Fang Junshang was fighting for the country in the Western Regions, and those people in Guanlong colluded with foreign enemies to frame him. Now, even his family members want to take him away by force. This can no longer be tolerated.
Hundreds and thousands of people gathered outside the Yamen of Jingzhao Mansion, shouting and cursing angrily, accusing the Changsun family of being too shameless and bullying.
A four-wheeled carriage came from a distance surrounded by guards. The people blocking the intersection gave way. Someone shouted: "His Royal Highness Gao Yang is coming, give way quickly and let His Highness go in!"
The people fled to both sides like a tide, leaving a passage in the middle so that Princess Gaoyang's carriage could reach the Yamen Gate without any hindrance.
The carriage door opened, and Princess Gaoyang, who was dressed in a crimson palace dress and had beautiful eyebrows, was escorted out of the carriage by two maids. Her beautiful little face was tense and as cold as ice.
She was about to climb up the stone steps in front of the door when she suddenly heard someone in the crowd behind her shout: "Two generations of the Fang family are loyal, and one is loyal. They are the pillars of our Tang Dynasty! Right now, the Duke of Yue is leading his army to fight fiercely. In the Western Region, the situation is critical and life-threatening, but there are thieves who want to harm their families. It is really unconscionable! We ordinary people cannot sit down in the court, but we should also have great righteousness in our hearts and rise up to condemn those treasonous officials and shameless scofflaws. , we should praise the Fang family’s loyalty, and I hope that the Fang family’s dukes will last forever!”
"The Fang family will last forever!"
"The thief shall die!"
"Please ask Jingzhao Mansion to make the decision for the Fang family!"
As soon as the words were spoken, the crowd was instantly aroused. The common people already had a good impression of the Fang family and had many supporters. They were not ashamed of the behavior of the eldest grandson family. Now the crowd was even more excited. The sky was filled with clamor, and the snow was falling from the sky. Swirling and fluttering, flying around.
The officials in Jingzhao Mansion's yamen were shocked and hurriedly sent out yamen officers to patrol and suppress them. With so many people gathered together and their emotions intense, it only took a little instigation from people with ulterior motives to trigger an uncontrollable situation.
But before the officials came forward, they saw Princess Gaoyang coming to the stone steps, turning around and saluting hundreds of people.
"I would like to express my gratitude to the father and elders of Chang'an for their love and affection!"
A princess gave a blessing to the common people, which immediately excited these people and made them even more excited.
Someone shouted: "Your Highness, there is no need to do anything! Prime Minister Fang is upright and honest, and he worked hard for the Tang Dynasty. Erlang Fang is even more polite and military, and has made numerous meritorious deeds. If a family like the Fang family is still persecuted by traitors, how can we, the common people, be promoted to Dou?" A way to survive?"
"Both the Fang family and his son are first-class good officials. We, the people, know that. If anyone persecutes the Fang family, we will be the first to refuse!"
"Let the Jingzhao Mansion deal with it fairly. If the matter is unfair, we will go to the gate of Taiji Palace together and let His Highness the Crown Prince deal with it personally!"
"Well said, let's go together!"
"Go together, go together!"
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The government officials in Jingzhao Mansion were sweating profusely as if they were facing a formidable enemy. They were afraid that someone would say at this moment, "Jingzhao Mansion is a bunch of corrupt officials, let's smash it." Hundreds of thousands of people rushed forward...
Princess Gaoyang stood on the stone steps, her petite body standing upright, her pointed chin slightly raised, her eyes staring at these people, and she said word by word: "As everyone said, my family has been loyal for generations, and the father of the family is the emperor." A lifetime of hard work will pay off in the future. The civil and military warehouses in Guanzhong were at a loss when facing the Tuyuhun bandits. Only Wu Langjun led half of the Youtun Guards to go out to control Hexi and live to die! Defeating the powerful enemy, the bureaucrats and family members remained high-ranking and well-paid. Who has thought about Lang Jun and the soldiers who fought in the Western Regions and buried their bones on the battlefield? Not only did they not show any mercy, but they colluded with foreign enemies and intended to frame them! Now they don't even let off the female relatives at home! Such traitors , how rampant! Today, I swear here that if those traitors are not brought to justice, I will not give up. If Jingzhao Mansion cannot handle it, I will sue Jingzhao Yin; Dali Temple If it cannot be handled, I will sue the Minister of Dali Temple; if Zongzheng Temple cannot be handled, I will sue Qing Zongzheng! As long as I am still alive, I will never allow those treacherous people to do whatever they want!"
Her voice was crisp and her enunciation was clear. Every word was heard far away and could be heard clearly by the people present.
"good!"
"Your Highness is mighty!"
"This is the courage a Princess of the Tang Dynasty and a daughter-in-law of the Fang family should have!"
"Don't worry, Your Highness, although we ordinary people have no power, we are brave and brave and will always be with you!"
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Princess Gao Yang nodded slightly, then turned around and entered the Jingzhao Mansion Yamen with graceful steps.
Jingzhao Mansion officials, government officials, and patrol officers all stood on both sides to greet Princess Gaoyang respectfully. Jingzhao Yin and Ma Zhou personally welcomed him out of the main hall. He first greeted him respectfully, then stood up and said with a wry smile: "Your Highness, why is this necessary?"
He naturally understood the purpose of Princess Gaoyang's actions in front of the gate just now. Wasn't it just to arouse public sympathy for the Fang family, making it difficult for the government and the public to suppress the matter, and had to give justice to the Fang family.
However, although he is close to Fang Jun and is a member of the prince's party, he believes that it is not a good thing if this matter gets serious. Once the situation is completely out of control, it will not only be a question of whether Li Chengqian's position can be saved, but also the situation can be changed at every turn. The disaster of overthrow...
Princess Gaoyang slightly raised her snow-white pointed chin, snorted, and said: "I am just a housewife. Your husband fought fiercely in the Western Regions for the country and entrusted the family to me. I should do my best to protect the whole family." , to ensure that your husband has no worries. As for those plots in the court, I have no control over them, and I don’t want to. It’s up to you and other important ministers of the court to discuss and take charge. Whether the officials govern the Qingming Dynasty and the law is fair, or whether it’s the chaos of compromise and compromise, it’s up to you. The people of the world and the history of history will comment on the merits and demerits of right and wrong."
Ma Zhou shook his head and smiled bitterly, not knowing how to answer. This was to blame him and those in the court who advocated peace of mind, which was tantamount to pointing his nose and scolding his mother.
Fortunately, Princess Gaoyang was fair and honest, and she had a good relationship with the Fang family. She did not embarrass him, but asked: "Where is Mrs. Wu? Could it be that she was thrown into prison as a criminal? Then? It just so happens that imprisoning me also further demonstrates Jingzhao Mansion's ability to defy power and plead for the people."
Ma Zhou said helplessly: "What did you say, Your Highness? Mrs. Wu is the victim. How can a subordinate be imprisoned without distinguishing the crime? She is sitting in the hall, waiting for the trial."
Princess Gao Yang sneered and said: "Oh, he looks like a fair and honest official, but I don't know if his belly is full of male thieves and female prostitutes, filthy and dirty like those nobles..."
After beating Ma Zhou for a while, he said: "Mrs. Wu is timid and has never been through such a battle. I will accompany her through the trial."
Ma Zhou sweated profusely. I am afraid that no one inside or outside the city of Chang'an can say such words as "Mrs. Wu is timid." It's a pity that the woman gave birth to a daughter, otherwise she would have been a hero...
However, it is not an exaggeration to ask Princess Gaoyang to accompany the interrogation. As long as it does not violate the principles, Ma Zhou will naturally be lenient to the Fang family.
