The weather was particularly good on the day the Song family left Beijing.
Several members of the Song family were wearing wooden shackles and shackles, and when the officers who were being escorted into exile were holding ropes and rushing out of the city, Mrs. Song, who was skinny and skinny after a serious illness, coughed and wheezed, and turned back frequently with hope. , Song Hong and Song Tan also looked in the direction of the city from time to time.
There were many people coming in and out of the city, but there was no one they were looking forward to. The closer they got to the city gate, the heavier their steps became, and the expressions on their faces began to become irritable, except for the much older Mrs. Song's face. Numbness and indifference.
"Go faster!"
The officer pulled the rope, and several people staggered.
Many people in the city saw this group of prisoners leaving the city, and they couldn't help but look sideways when they saw the heavy shackles on their bodies. Some even recognized Song Hong among them, and they couldn't help but point at them.
"Isn't that someone from the Duke of Song's mansion?"
"The Duke's Mansion has been a prisoner for a long time."
Song Hong was originally the Vice Minister of Zhongshu and a direct descendant of the Duke's Palace. If nothing unexpected happened, even if he could not inherit the Duke's title, he would have a bright future in the future.
But who would have thought that he would actually collude with the traitor's daughter, commit the crime of deceiving the emperor, and not only that, he would also plant the evil he left behind on his deceased brother, almost killing his only bloodline.
The result is now good, the Duke's palace is gone, and the Song family has been confiscated and exiled. It is not an exaggeration to say that I am seeking death.
"I'm the only one who heard that the Song eldest son escaped?"
"Are you talking about Mr. Yutai?"
The speaker was standing in a restaurant on the street, looking at the Song family passing by below. When he mentioned the words "Young Master Yutai", he was full of ridicule.
"He has come out, and he confessed on behalf of his father Song Hong. He took the initiative to report that his father colluded with others to betray the daughter of the rebel in the case of Prince Brutal. He also used his frequent visits to the Lu family in the past to betray his old friend. With His Majesty's appreciation, I have been reinstated and returned to the court."
Several people around him hissed, and then some people scorned him.
"It's really shameless to betray your father for glory."
"Is this kind of person worthy of being an official?"
"How could your Majesty appreciate such a shameless villain? You are really confused..."
"Shh!"
Someone in the crowd suddenly stopped him, "You don't want your life?"
There was silence outside for a moment, and everyone tacitly agreed to skip talking about Emperor An and continue talking about the Song family.
Tang Ning took Song Ru, who had recovered a lot, and sat in a separate box with Qian Qiyue who came to join in the fun.
Listening to the chatter coming in from time to time, Qian Qiyue lay by the window and looked at the Song family dragging their shackles past below, snorting with disdain.
"Song Jinxiu is not only shameless, but also very cunning. I heard my father said that he gained a good reputation by stepping on that idiot Fu Laiqing a few days ago."
"Fu Laiqing also has no brains. He eagerly stepped forward to make excuses for others. Song Jinxiu was ignored at all at first. But now, it's good that several courtiers who originally hated him have changed their attitude towards him."
Tang Ning had known about this for a long time. When Qian Qiyue saw Qian Qiyue, she said angrily and softly: "Fu Langjun is also a simple-minded person, so he was plotted by others. Besides, Song Jinxiu wants to ease the situation. Even if there is no Fu Langjun, there will be others."
Qian Qiyue curled her lips, feeling that Fu Laiqing was an unlucky guy, and she immediately thought of something else.
"Oh, by the way, Tang Ning, I heard that Song Jinxiu had previously wanted his mother to be like Mrs. Song San, in order to protect herself from Song Honghe Li, but the Ministry of Punishments accepted the letter of peace and separation handed over by Mrs. Song San. , but only Mrs. Song was not allowed."
She lowered her voice and asked quietly: "Did Governor Xiao call him back?"
Tang Ning said "Yeah": "It's state law. Mrs. Song San doesn't know much about the Song family. Mrs. Song is different. If everyone can find a loophole to avoid punishment by returning home with Li, in the future Who still respects the laws and regulations of the court?"
Qian Qiyue was amused by her serious nonsense. Even though she knew that Xiao Yan's blocking of Song Jinxiu was purely intentional, she did not continue to ask further questions. She just snickered and agreed: "Yes, yes, your Lord Governor is selfless. , to maintain court laws and regulations."
When Tang Ning heard the word "your home", the tips of her ears felt inexplicably hot. Seeing Qian Qiyue's smile, she couldn't help but give her a small look.
Qian Qiyue was actually a little worried about Tang Ning's sudden fainting, and the memory that disappeared out of thin air also became a worry for her. However, seeing that Tang Ning didn't seem to remember what happened that day at all, and Xiao Yan had specifically told her before, She finally suppressed her doubts and told her something else.
Song Ru sat aside obediently. She was already feeling better, but her blood had not recovered yet, and her palm-sized face was showing an abnormal whiteness.
She glanced down at the Song family who had passed by, turned around and asked in a low voice: "Sister, what do you mean..." She wanted to say brother, but suddenly she felt that she shouldn't call Song Jinxiu that, so she changed her title: " Do you think Song Jinxiu and the others will come?"
Tangning shook his head: "I don't know."
Qian Qiyue probed her head: "If he doesn't come, this reputation will be really bad."
"He's here, but his reputation may not be much better." Tang Ning said casually.
If Song Jinxiu doesn't come, naturally everyone will say that he is selfish, ruthless, and cold-hearted. But if he comes, others will not look down upon him. Instead, they will say that he is capricious and vain because he first betrayed his biological father and then sent them out of the city. Love is false, stepping on the bones of the Song family to falsely promote filial piety.
He has taken his own path and will be reviled no matter whether he comes or not.
The people of the Song family below were about to reach the city gate. Song Hong and the others only felt that their hearts were getting more and more anxious. Mrs. Song's frequent glances began to become uneasy.
Even after they left the city gate, no one they were looking forward to showed up, and their faces turned gloomy.
But at this moment, someone suddenly made an urgent voice in the distance.
"Please wait, gentlemen."
Yinquan finally caught up with the Song family leaving the city. He quickly walked closer. Without speaking to the delighted Song family, he passed them and walked up to the escorting officers.
"I am here to see you off because some of my family members have committed crimes and are in exile. I hope it will be convenient for you."
As he spoke, he handed over the things he had prepared earlier.
The leading officer glanced at the two extra silver collars in his hand. After weighing the weight, his expression became much warmer. He only handed the rope in his hand to Yinquan and said to him: "Don't take too long. Gotta hurry."
Yinquanlian said hurriedly: "Thank you very much, Mr. Cha."
The few officers accepted the benefits and made it easier for them. They stepped forward to untie the shackles of the Song family members and then retreated.
Upon seeing this, Yinquan quickly walked to the Song family. Mrs. Song couldn't wait to see him and said, "Is it Jin Xiu here? Where is Jin Xiu?"
Song Tan also stepped forward: "Where are Anan and Ayuan, are they here too?"
