After a busy day and the catalysis of alcohol, Zheng Xiong had a good sleep.
In the early morning, the sun shone brightly, Zheng Xiong stretched and slowly got up.
The familiar smell made him feel cordial. Touching the remaining warmth of the quilt next to him, Zheng Xiong smiled with satisfaction.
The same scene seems like the next day. Looking back, I have grown up after all.
Before he finished sighing, Zheng Xiong seemed to suddenly remember something, slapped his head and shouted.
"I'm going, it's over, it's over."
While talking, he hurriedly put on his clothes.
Zheng Xiong had just put on his clothes when Wei Hong, who heard the commotion, also walked in and asked curiously.
"Husband, what's wrong?"
"What time is it now?"
"Just arrived at Tatsuki."
"It's so bad, why didn't anyone call me? It's really hopeless now."
"My family said that my husband always sleeps until he wakes up naturally without disturbing you, so I didn't call you."
"That was in the past. Today I have to go to morning court. It's different."
"Oh, forget it, I can't blame you. Please tidy it up for me. I hope it's in a hurry."
"Ah, I'll bring you some water."
Time passed slowly and quickly. By the time Zheng Xiong finished cleaning, a long time had passed.
Appearance was also very important in the previous court, and the crime of being disheveled was equally fatal. Especially for Zheng Xiong now, carelessness was not allowed.
It often only takes one straw to break a person down, and he will fall into a situation of no return.
After finishing dressing up, Zheng Xiong didn't even have time to eat breakfast, so he walked out of the door and onto the street.
Everyone was left confused.
"What's going on? Are you in such a hurry?"
"My husband said that I will attend the morning court today."
"I see."
Zheng Qi looked surprised, but he was not worried about anything.
Zheng Xiong's official position and title are his capital. Being late shouldn't matter much. He can't lose his life because of it!
Of course, there is still a little helplessness, after all, it is not a good habit, but the child is older and has high achievements, so it is no longer controllable.
Zheng Xiong hurried to the palace in a hurry.
Above the court, Lao Zhu was about to get off work. Looking around, he still didn't see Zheng Xiong, so he couldn't help but ask.
"Yesterday, the Northern Expedition army returned to the city. As the coach, Zheng Xiong, why was there no trace this morning?"
The civil and military officials in the hall looked around.
After Lao Zhu's reminder, I just thought of such a person.
Although Zheng Xiong has a great reputation, few of those present have direct contact with Zheng Xiong, and they have little friendship.
Seeing Lao Zhu ask, no one wanted to talk to him, nor did they want to defend Zheng Xiong.
All of them have a high-spirited attitude that it has nothing to do with them.
Well, seeing this scene, Lao Zhu had nothing to say and directly asked the guard on the side.
"Is there Zheng Xiong on the list for today's morning meeting?"
"Back to Your Majesty, my name has been added, but I didn't show up."
"Oh, hehe, that's great. There's an unexpected surprise today."
"Come here, summon Zheng Xiong to the palace now. I want to ask who gave him the courage to act so lawlessly."
"According to the order."
"Well, father, yesterday Zheng Xiong came to the Prince's Mansion, and Wei Chen was there to pick him up. He was drunk at the time, so he might have missed the morning court time."
"You gave him a drink, have you drank it?"
"Drink a little."
"What wine?"
"Alcohol."
After listening to Zhu Biao's words, Lao Zhu looked a little ugly, but he didn't say much.
After all, he is the eldest son of his family, so drinking a little wine is not a big deal, but today is different from the past. He just wanted to use this as a warning, so his face was still quite stern.
But Zheng Xiong was a little different. Lao Zhu knew Zheng Xiong's drinking capacity well, and he could only drink a glass of wine, so it was not impossible to be late.
All of these things happen to be in your own hands, so it’s not a bad idea to solve them all at once.
Thinking of the wonderful thing, the corners of Lao Zhu's mouth couldn't help but curl up slightly.
"Hmph, if you don't learn how to drink, then you will learn how to drink. Is my prohibition on alcohol in vain?"
"You take the blame yourself!"
"It is all my fault that I am being punished. I hope my father will not blame the champion."
"When he comes, no one can escape. Do you think my laws are child's play?"
"yes."
"Your Majesty, the champion Hou Zhengxiong has arrived outside the palace."
"Why so fast?"
"As soon as I left the palace gate, I saw him coming in a hurry. He said he was drunk and was late."
"As expected, send him in."
"Your Majesty has a decree to declare the champion, Zheng Xiong, to pay an audience."
"Weak minister Zheng Xiong, I have met your Majesty. Long live your Majesty. Long live your Majesty."
"Keep your head up."
"yes."
"Do you know your guilt?"
Thinking it was the crime Lao Zhu mentioned yesterday, Zheng Xiong said immediately.
"Wei Chen is aware of his guilt."
"As long as you admit your guilt, let's talk about your first crime first!"
"Did you drink at the Prince's Mansion yesterday?"
Zheng Xiong looked confused when he heard this. He had been drinking, so what happened? He thought it was not a big deal and replied honestly.
"Took a drink and then passed out."
"Don't you know that I have banned alcohol? You know the law and break the law. How should I punish you?"
I'll go, Prince, you tricked me, Zheng Xiong looked at Zhu Biao with resentment on his face.
Perhaps sensing Zheng Xiong's gaze, Zhu Biao looked away in embarrassment.
Lao Zhu also saw Zheng Xiong's little actions and smiled sarcastically.
"Don't look at it. The prince can't protect himself and can't help you."
"My alcohol prohibition is not a decoration."
"Do you know why Hu Dahai's son died?"
With this inexplicable sentence, Zheng Xiong had a bad guess in his heart. Could it be that he was drinking!
This is an unjust accusation. I am an accomplice at most, which is too much.
"drink wine?"
Zheng Xiong asked tentatively.
Lao Zhu nodded happily.
"Of course, so why don't you tell me what to do with you?"
What a huge departure. The wine belonged to Zhu Biao and he was the one who invited it.
Judging from this, Zhu Biao is his eldest son after all, so he should be fine, but he is in really bad shape.
"Your Majesty, wait a moment, I have something to say."
"Your Majesty imposed a ban on alcohol. Why did you do that?"
"In the past, people were making wine and wasting rice and wheat, so they banned alcohol. However, it is impossible to stop its flow without blocking its source. This makes farmers unable to grow glutinous rice this year, so they block the source of wine making in order to make the grain abundant. Accumulated and priced at a low price, our people can be supported and enjoy their lives, which is how common people can support the people."
"Your Majesty is well aware of the suffering of the people, so he has issued a ban on alcohol. I have three methods, upper, middle and lower, so that the people will no longer suffer from hunger."
"Can we allow Wei Chen to perform meritorious deeds and spare Wei Chen's life?"
As soon as Zheng Xiong's words came out, the whole court was shocked. No one could guarantee that the people would be able to eat.
What Zheng Xiong meant was that everyone would be able to eat in the future, but the meaning was completely different.
"Zheng Xiong, do you know what you are talking about? In front of His Majesty, you are talking nonsense in order to save your life. Even if you have great merits, you will not be able to save your life."
Ignoring the glaring old man, Zheng Xiong looked at Lao Zhu, waiting for Lao Zhu's decision.
Lao Zhu was also very confused. He was reluctant to kill Zheng Xiong.
But I didn't expect that pushing him like this really inspired Zheng Xiong's potential, which Lao Zhu didn't expect.
(End of chapter)
