At dusk, in the back hall of the Wang family's mansion.
There were several plates of dishes on the dining table. They were not exquisite, but rich, and could only be eaten by Wang Shouen alone. Even if he is starving to death on the road, for people like Wang Shouen, the cost of food and clothing has never been reduced, but he has enjoyed it to the fullest. Wine and meat in a wealthy family is nothing more than this.
While moving the chopsticks, he listened to the steward's report. Listening to his description of the "lively" scene in front of the government office, his eyes kept shining.
"Under the persuasion of the high judge, the petitioners have dispersed." The steward reported in a low voice.
"It's reasonable to have high defense!" After chewing a few mouthfuls of meat, Wang Shou'en nodded and said with a beaming smile: "I was comforted by him today. I'll see how he responds tomorrow to settle this matter!"
Seeing Wang Shou'en's villainous expression of gloating over misfortune, the manager hesitated to speak, but couldn't help but said: "Master, I really don't understand, what is your intention of doing this? How can those gangsters and common people do anything to the government?" The persecution has angered His Highness the Prince, and I am afraid that his life will be in danger. You are instigating the plan behind the scenes, and if you are discovered, disaster may not be far away..."
"Nonsense!" After hearing this, Wang Shou'en immediately scolded: "The reason why I did this is because I care about the embarrassment and helplessness of the officials and people in the city. This is to ask for life for the people. In the past, when natural disasters occurred, the imperial court ordered the government to provide relief. This time , they just want their own belongings back, shouldn’t they?”
Wang Shouen looked "upright" and spoke in a high-sounding way, but the manager was also an old man who had been with him for many years, and he knew his master's habits very well. I was about to give another advice, but I heard Wang Shouen's strong order: "Inform our people to go to the government office tomorrow to ask for help. Let them rest assured that everything will be fine today, and there will be no danger tomorrow!"
"Yes!" Seeing that Wang Shou'en was stubbornly seeking death, the old servant knew that he could not be persuaded, so he could only sigh helplessly.
On Wang Shouen's side, he looked proud and thought to himself: "Most of the money in the treasury is used to reward the army. I want to see how he will respond to this fierce public opinion!"
"If you can't help it, use troops to suppress it and kill a few more people, it will be more interesting. The military discipline is strict, Qiu has done nothing wrong, so much wealth, why not take it for yourself and use it to win people's hearts. Hum... ..."
"As for me, what can you do to me?" Wang Shou'en murmured a little arrogantly, stroking his beard and continuing with his dinner.
Facts have proved that flags cannot be set randomly. Before Wang Shouen could finish his meal, he was interrupted by an unexpected guest. Dozens of tough and strong men broke into the palace like bandits and quickly took control of the entire palace. They were all wearing ordinary linen clothes, but they were obviously a group of soldiers.
"Xiang Xun!" Looking at Xiang Xun walking into the hall, Wang Shou'en said angrily: "You are so brave, you dare to lead people into my mansion!"
Xiang Xun walked to Wang Shou'en in a very graceful manner. With slow movements, he glanced at most of the dishes left on the food table, and said with emotion: "I didn't expect that Wang Xinxun ate so well. His Highness spent so much every day." It’s a simple meal, but it’s not as good as your eleven!”
"What do you want to do?" Wang Shouen asked coldly with a sullen face, glancing at the uniformed soldiers who were following Xiang Xun and guarding the front of the hall.
He looked calm, but his rapid breathing betrayed his nervousness.
"What do you think?" Xiang Xun looked at Wang Shouen and asked.
A little afraid to look directly into Xiang Xun's eyes, Wang Shou'en turned away with a guilty conscience: "How do I know?"
"Hey..." Xiang Xun sighed and asked with a puzzled face: "I am really curious in my humble heart. Why is Inspector Wang making trouble and doing such sneaky things secretly? To provoke the officials and the people, if you go to the party If there is chaos and people’s hearts are deserted, what good will it do you?”
"I don't know what you're talking about!" The corner of his mouth twitched, and Wang Shou'en brushed his sleeves and snorted coldly to cover up the anxiety in his heart.
"Forget it! Inspector Wang doesn't want to say it, and I don't insist on my humble position." Xiang Xun didn't seem to want to get to the bottom of it, and said calmly: "By the way, I'm here to take your life!"
"How dare you!" Wang Shouen laughed after hearing this.
"Do you think you dare to take a humble position?" Xiang Xun laughed along with him.
Seeing that Xiang Xun seemed to be coming for real, a trace of panic flashed across Wang Shou'en's face: "Your Highness will not agree!"
"Why do you think someone in a humble position dares to visit like this?" Xiang Xun asked quietly.
"Impossible! I am the hero of Luzhou's righteousness. He dare not kill me. If he kills me, how will he face the world's verbal and written criticism?" Wang Shou'en suddenly became wise and said in shock.
"Inspector Wang seems to take himself too seriously..."
Seeing that Xiang Xun's tone was already a little impatient, Wang Shou'en suddenly said loudly: "My father is the King of Han!"
The voice echoed in the hall for a while, but Xiang Xun was silent for a moment, and then laughed disdainfully: "Wang Xunjian, it's not just because of his family background that he dares to act so wantonly and without any scruples... ..”
"Let me remind you, King Han has been dead for many years. Moreover, today's emperor's surname is Liu!"
After saying that, Xiang Xun was no longer interested in talking nonsense with him and waved to his subordinates: "Let's do it and send the inspection king on his way as soon as possible!"
After receiving the order, two men immediately stepped forward and held Wang Shouen on his back.
Seeing this posture, Wang Shouen was completely panicked. He struggled hard and shouted: "What do you want to do? How dare you? I want to see His Highness! You can't do this! Spare your life..."
After crying and howling for several times, Wang Shouen was already in tears, showing his ugly face.
He thought he was noisy, so Xiang Xun ordered Wang Shouen to gag his mouth, then took out a wide and long linen cloth and wrapped it around his head. As the moans of "Woo" gradually became quieter, Wang Shou'en gradually lost his voice and was suffocated to death.
After it was confirmed that he was dead, someone moved the body back to his room. Xiang Xun sat down at Wang Shouen's seat, picked up his chopsticks, asked someone to add a bowl of rice, and continued eating.
"I have never eaten such good food since I followed His Highness, so we can't waste it..."
...
"Your Highness."
Sitting upright behind the writing desk, Liu Chengyou held his sleeve in one hand and practiced calligraphy stroke by stroke. His handwriting was still ugly after practicing it for a long time, and his hand hanging in the air was still a little trembling.
"Is everything done?" Liu Chengyou asked without raising his head.
"White flags have been hung up in the Wang's residence..." Xiang Xun replied: "General Guo has also taken action. He will never give those villains who are plotting to cause chaos a chance to escape!"
"Yeah." Liu Chengyou responded.
"Those servants in the king's house?" He glanced up at Liu Chengyou and asked Xiang Xun in a low voice.
"What do you want?"
"After asking at my humble position, most of them were recruited after Wang Shouen arrived in Luzhou." Xiang Xun explained.
"Then deal with that small group of people..." Hearing this, Liu Chengyou replied calmly.
"yes!"
"By the way, Gu and you will join the army to record affairs. By Gu's side, you will officially participate in military and political affairs..."
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
After Xiang Xun left, Liu Chengyou picked up the paper on the desk, placed it on the candlelight, and burned all his ugly words.
