Emperor Duanmuhuan thought about it and said, "Come and convey my will."
"Since Mr. Duan is so ill, I allow him to resign and return to his hometown."
"In recognition of his hard work and integrity over the years, I will give him a silver note worth ten thousand taels."
"In this way, after returning to my hometown, I can buy some homestead for retirement."
"Lingluo silk and satin are inconvenient to carry on the road, so I won't reward you. If you have money, buy it yourself. Buy whatever you like."
"Besides, I heard that he has no heirs."
"You Yunxiang, go and pick two maids who are clever and handy. It is best if they have martial arts skills. They will take care of Master Duan's daily life along the way."
"Mrs. Duan comes from a martial arts background. Only with martial arts can we have common topics."
"yes."
The eunuch You Yunxiang, who was originally puzzled, now understood that he was not asked to choose a palace maid, but that the spy commander sent two female spies, and their martial arts skills must be able to suppress Mrs. Duan.
"Prepare the carriage and order a team of guards to see him off. Be sure to take Master Duan all the way back to his hometown."
"yes."
The eunuch You Yunxiang also heard it. The so-called sending Master Duan all the way meant watching Duan Shi all the way. Even if he died, he would have to die on the carriage.
Finally, we went to Duan Shi's hometown to mourn again, saying that he died there.
When the time came, it was naturally not that the emperor was not considerate, but that Mrs. Duan insisted on having her own way and let her husband die during the journey, due to the bumps and fatigue.
Many officials also heard it, but this did not prevent them from secretly applauding the emperor's wisdom, nor did it prevent them from kneeling down to thank Duan Shi.
As the saying goes, people under the eaves have to bow their heads. Things that have nothing to do with themselves should be kept high. That's it.
They knew clearly that it was Emperor Duanmuhuan who harmed Duan Shi, but they still had to be the emperor's officials, so naturally they had to support the emperor's bad behavior. Duan Shi had nothing to do with them anyway.
As for the sorrow of the rabbit and the fox, there is no need for that.
Anyone who can stand above the imperial court and see clearly will not feel sad.
Because one day, they too will fall.
"Retreat!"
"Long live my emperor! Long live! Long live!"
…
Outside the palace.
"The court is over."
"They're all out."
"Have you seen Duan Shi?"
"I haven't seen it yet!"
"Is he alive or dead?"
"I told you, I haven't seen it yet!"
"I said, why are you so anxious here? My wife is sitting over there."
"That's right, the emperor is not in a hurry. He is in a hurry to die."
"ha……"
While the people on the street were chatting and laughing, all the officials walked out of the palace gate, and then gave way one after another because they heard strange screams behind them.
"Woooo..."
It was Duan Shi, and it was the eunuch You Yunxiang who understood and let Duan Shi go, allowing Duan Shi to walk out of the palace alive and kicking, but his mute point was sealed.
In this way, he could not speak, and those outside the palace could not tell that he was crazy.
In this way, coupled with the imperial decree and rewards, the mouths of the people in the capital were blocked.
When Duan Shi returns to his hometown and announces his mourning, he will stop people from questioning him.
…
"Is that Duan Shi?"
"That should be the case. It's almost the same."
"You should be taller. Aren't you from Beijing?"
"Nonsense, before today, how many people in this city knew Duan Shi!"
"I know him."
"real?"
"I know his concierge."
"Go away, I also know the father of his concierge."
"You all, stop arguing, I know..."
"Shut up, Mrs. Duan, go up."
"That's right, let's go to the theater and watch the theater."
…
Everyone saw the second aunt's actions, and the eunuch You Yunxiang naturally saw it too, and quickly issued the imperial edict.
"By imperial edict! Kneel down!"
The two palace ladies cleverly rushed to Duan Shi's side, sealed his meridians so that he could not move, and led him to kneel down.
It looked like the two palace maids were supporting him, kneeling down respectfully to receive the imperial edict.
At the same time, all the civil and military officials knelt down, as did the guards outside the palace.
The second aunt had to kneel down, and the housekeeper and others also knelt down.
The streets were full of idlers, and when they saw the imperial edict, they all knelt down, including those around them.
As the transmission continued, many people who could not see it also knelt down.
However, many people in the house hid back and pretended they didn't know anything, so they didn't kneel down.
…
The eunuch You Yunxiang read out the imperial edict loudly. The emperor sympathized with Master Duan for his years of hard work and allowed him to resign and return to his hometown at Mrs. Duan's request.
In recognition of his integrity over the years, he was given a special gift of ten thousand taels of silver to buy a homestead in his hometown for retirement.
For safety reasons, a team of guards were sent to see him off, and two palace maids were arranged to take care of him and take Master Duan all the way back to his hometown.
…
"Okay, Mr. Duan can take the order and get up."
The eunuch You Yunxiang pretended, bent down and placed the imperial edict in Duan Shi's hands.
With the help of two palace maids, the three of them helped Duan Shi up and covered him in a circle, while the eunuch You Yunxiang stuffed the imperial edict into Duan Shi's arms.
Because he was far away, people couldn't hear ordinary voices over there, so although Duan Shi didn't speak, people thought he did.
Even the second aunt was doubtful and did not rush in after getting up. After all, it was the palace gate.
The second aunt stood outside, watching helplessly as the two maids helped Duan Shi get into the carriage behind them.
"Congratulations!"
"Congratulations, Mr. Duan!"
At this time, the officials came over, and those they knew and those they didn't know all held their hands in their hands to congratulate him.
It's not that there are no upright officials, but precisely because of their integrity, they can't see the twists and turns inside.
Those who could see it naturally did not dare to reveal it, lest they offend the emperor and be beheaded.
They are officials who take care of their families, not desperadoes who can feed one person and keep the whole family hungry.
The emperor asked, "It's not enough for him to die. If he dies, his whole family and nine tribes will be killed. Who wouldn't be afraid?"
Seriously speaking, Duan Shi is pretty good.
It is not unjust for an official to die at the hands of the emperor.
Accompanying a king is like accompanying a tiger. When you are an official, you should think of the day when you will.
At the very least, Duan Shi was declared an upright official after his coffin was sealed. After returning to his hometown, it was recorded in the local annals, and his name could be recorded in history as an upright official.
When you are an official all your life, you only seek money by the way. What you ultimately seek is an official reputation.
Fame is something I don't take seriously when I'm young.
When you get old, especially when you are about to die, gold will become more valuable.
As soon as a person dies, his legs are flabbergasted, the house is full of gold and silver treasures, the mountains and fields are full of forests and fields, and nothing is left.
The only thing that can accompany you for eternity is your reputation.
…
Eunuch You Yunxiang led the team over, "Mrs. Duan, your honorable husband is on the carriage. I will hand it back to you now."
The second aunt could not see anyone from across the carriage, but she could hear the breathing of three people.
Although I was confused, I could only say thank you, "Thank you, father-in-law."
Eunuch You Yunxiang handed over his hand, "No, as long as Mrs. Duan doesn't misunderstand me."
"I don't dare." The second aunt's grandmother said something polite casually.
"That's good." Eunuch You Yunxiang smiled with satisfaction, as he wanted this effect.
Without giving Second Aunt Grandma time to react, she continued: "Mrs. Duan, she said with certainty that she wanted to leave the capital."
"Now I have been ordered to escort Mr. Duan, no, now Mr. Duan, to escort Mr. Duan out of the city."
"Mrs. Duan, please!"
After speaking, without waiting for the second aunt's grandmother to say anything, she waved and led the team forward, while the guards protected the carriage so that the second aunt's grandmother could not approach at all.
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