Chapter 105

  Then Gong Sun Ce went to find Lu Xiao Feng.

  "The girl had said on that day that she would take over any troublesome matters."

  Lu Xiaofeng nodded, "Right, I said so."

  "Now it's just a matter of asking the girl, and the peacock gallbladder will be solved, only lacking the rootless water."

  "I'm not God, I can't control the rain."

  Gongsun Ce said: "As for the rain, Miss, you may not have a way to deal with it, but as for the detoxification, I'm afraid we'll have to rely on you. I also know that you're pregnant now and some things are not suitable for you to do, but Cloud Fairy's life is at stake, Miss..."

  Zhan Zhao suddenly realized that when he heard Gong Sun Ce say this, it was no wonder his wife had not been enthusiastic at first, she must have been considering her pregnancy.

  "Xiao Feng——" Are you going to be okay?

  "Thunder!" Lu Xiaofeng suddenly stood up with a look of surprise on his face.

  Zhan Zhao flashed out in the first moment, concentrated and listened carefully, and indeed heard the thunder. However, his heart was somewhat surprised, that thunder sound was faintly getting closer from afar, how could his wife hear it before him?

  But he immediately smiled and relaxed, some things really don't need to be too clear.

  Wang Chao took those seven clever cups and waited in the courtyard. When the heavy rain came, they were quickly filled up.

  At the same time, in case of any unexpected event, others also used utensils to collect some rainwater.

  The rain came suddenly and stopped quickly, soon clearing up after the storm.

  Bao Zheng gazed at the blue sky basking in sunlight once again and sighed: "Heaven also has feelings."

  Luk Siu-fung said: "It was Cloud who had ordained that Miss Yunnan's life should not be cut short."

  Bao Zheng turned his head to look at her.

  Lu Xiaofeng said: "I was wrong when I said she shouldn't have died?"

  Bao Gong suddenly smiled and bowed his head to her, "Miss, you are right."

  Luk Siu-fung also smiled, "Those who shouldn't die will naturally live on, this is heavenly justice."

  "This matter is probably going to be some trouble."

  Lu Xiaofeng said: "I have accepted your gift with gratitude, but trouble also needs to be dealt with."

  Gongsun Ce smiled on one side.

  Bao Zheng smiled and shook his head.

  Zhan Zhao then asked: "Can it really be done?" Xu's family had been involved in a case of usurpation in the past, and this was indeed a crime of deceiving the ruler.

  Lu Xiaofeng said, "In all things, there must be difficulties before there can be results. If the cause is wrong, then the effect will not be right either. The sage has said: A filial son serves his parents, and even a big stick can be avoided. There are some things in the world that have the same principle."

  Bao Zheng couldn't help but take a glance at her.

  Zhan Zhao asked again: "Are you sure?"

  Lu Xiaofeng said: "My imperial brother has always been a benevolent ruler, and my skin is also quite thick." However, it's a pity that she couldn't be of any use, as the Eighth Highness had already handled the matter properly.

  Zhan Zhao could only shake his head.

  Yun Xiangnu was rescued and told the truth, Hu Tianlun was innocent and released. However, when he returned home, he felt as if the sky had fallen and the earth had cracked open - his father had died, and his wife was not who he thought she was. In a fit of rage, he pointed a knife at Xu Shi and his wife, who had been let out of the side room by him, and vowed to exterminate the entire Xu family, killing all nine clans.

  Just as Zhaoyang led people to arrest Du Sheng, he timely saved the Xu couple and took them to Kaifeng Prefecture.

  Du Sheng was captured first, while Hu Shaofu's wife, who had escaped, encountered the Eighth Prince on the road and was brought back to Kaifeng Prefecture under a series of misunderstandings. The Eighth Prince expressed great interest in attending the trial as an observer.

  However, the result left King Ba Xian with a lingering fear, and he couldn't help but exclaim, "I had no idea human hearts could be so treacherous!" He made a candid comment about Hu Shao's wife, Cui Cui.

  On the public stage, Cui Cui went crazy and snatched the official's sword, holding Xun Xiangjun hostage. The Eighth Prince was worried that she would really harm Xu Yuniang, so he let her go.

  Bao Zheng promptly ordered his men to release them and then Zhan Zhao immediately chased after them.

  This pair of partners didn't need to say a word to each other.

  In the end, in the temporary hiding broken house inside, Cui Cui suddenly woke up, but it was already too late.

  Xu Yuniang and she hugged each other and wept, making an appointment to be sisters again in the next life.

  Cui Cui must die, it is because she instigated Hu Fu's guard Du Sheng to murder, kidnap and imprison people.

  Xu Yuniang also knew that she had no way out due to the crime of deceiving the king committed by her family, and had little hope for the future. She was only regretful that in the end, she still had no chance with Ah Shun.

  Bao Zheng ascended the court, and in the court, he sentenced Hu Shao's wife Cui to be beheaded. Hu Tianlun burst into loud laughter and shouted "good" in the court, which made the eight wise kings present really unbearable, so they directly ordered someone to drag him out.

  No matter what, Cui Cui has been married to him for over two years and they have a husband-and-wife relationship. He actually did this, which is really chilling.

  However, afterwards, after Bao Zheng sentenced Du Sheng to fifteen years of hard labor, he sentenced the Xu family of three to be beheaded and displayed at Caishi Street at noon the next day.

  Arriving at the back hall, the Eighth Highness thought this was somewhat lacking in benevolence.

  But Bao Gong said: "The crime of deceiving a ruler is different from others, it can only be thus."

  Liu Zhengshun knelt down and begged the Eight Wise Kings to save Xu's family.

  Bao Gong was asked by Emperor Taizong: "Can't even an imperial edict save them?"

  Bao Zheng replied: "Your Majesty can pardon all the subjects in the world, but if Your Majesty wants to pardon me, I dare not accept it."

  The Eighth Sage King turned his head and shouted outwards: "Deputy General Luo, prepare the carriage to enter the palace."

  "Thank you, Eighth King." Liu Zhengshun kowtowed again.

  After entering the palace, the Eighth Wise King explained his intention, but Renzong was somewhat hesitant.

  "Xu's family marrying off a maid as a daughter-in-law is an affront to the imperial decree and also disrespectful to the late Lord Hu, how can it be forgiven?"

  "The Eight Wise Kings said: 'The principle of Spring and Autumn is that in establishing laws, it is valuable to be strict; in blaming others, it is valuable to be lenient.'"

  In the time of Yao, he encountered a cruel criminal. Gao Tao suggested executing him three times to atone for his crime, but Emperor Yao said to pardon him three times and let him repent. The people under heaven feared Gao Tao's severe punishment, yet sincerely admired Emperor Yao's benevolence.

  "Your Majesty, the Xu family has mistakenly fallen into a legal trap, and according to the law, he cannot be pardoned and must be executed."

  "I would be inhumane if I could save them but did not."

  "Your Majesty, think thrice."

  "The Emperor thought that since there were reasons for pardoning them naturally, but I also want to know what reason you have for pardoning them?"

  As soon as this was said, it caused the people in the hall to be in a dilemma. Alas, on what grounds can he be pardoned?

  Luckily, Zhang Gonggong, who was serving beside him, said: "Your Majesty, I have a word."

  Speak.

  "On that day, Master Hu entered the palace to request an imperial decree for marriage. I was serving by his side when he requested the decree and said that the eldest son of the Hu family and Miss Xu from the Xu manor had been childhood sweethearts, innocent and pure, and begged for imperial approval. How could it be that after marrying a maid and bringing her back home all these years, he actually didn't know?"

  Ren Zong suddenly raised an eyebrow, "Right."

  The Eighth Sage said: "Your Majesty, this Hu gentleman deceived you first..."

  Ren Zong's face showed anger and he said, "This is absurd. If it weren't for the two of them being in love, then wouldn't I be accused of helping him force a commoner girl into marriage? Wouldn't that be trapping me in an unjust situation?"

  The Eighth Wise King said: "Hu Daren is already dead, so let's not pursue the matter further. However, there is still the Xu family..."

  Ren Zong suppressed his anger and said in a low voice: "Zhang Gonggong."

  "I am here."

  "Pass on Our Imperial Order - Amnesty."

  "Yes, milord."

  Then Zhang Gonggong went to Kaifeng Prefecture to proclaim the imperial edict and granted a special amnesty to Xu Shi's family.

  Watching the Xu family and Liu Zhengshuan leave with tears of joy, Lu Xiaofeng said sincerely: "A perfect ending to a grand reunion."

  Zhu Xian leaned against her and also felt a sense of nostalgia, "General Liu and Miss Xu have finally kept their promise to see the bright moon and clear sky together."

  Yes indeed.

  "When I finished my art and descended the mountain, my master once told me 'Those who are obsessed with pursuit will fall into the abyss without realizing it. Only by entering life and death without being tainted can one be free to come and go.' At first, I didn't understand, but after many years of tempering in the Jianghu, I finally understood its meaning."

  "In this world, there are too many desires and grudges entwined, making it hard to unravel."

  Zhan Zhao couldn't help but let out a sigh.

  "Let's go back."

  "Uh-huh."

  Zhan Zhao supported her as she walked into the mansion, where they ran into Bao Gong, who had just finished speaking with Eighth Virtuous King.

  "Eighth Uncle." Lu Xiaofeng went up and paid his respects with a bow.

  At first, Little Phoenix still called him "Eighth King", but Eighth Virtuous King said she was the emperor's younger sister and naturally also his niece, so she should call him "Imperial Uncle". Little Phoenix had no choice but to change her words.

  The Eighth Prince smiled and said, "It's rare to see you in Kaifeng Prefecture these days."

  Eighth King, are you sure this isn't a joke?

  Lu Xiaofeng said honestly: "I think I won't be able to stay here for too long either."

  The Eighth Wise King suddenly couldn't help but burst out laughing, because he had already seen Anle Marquis Pang Yu walking from the corridor.

  Pang Taishi is indeed dissatisfied with this son-in-law Zhan Zhao!

  The Taishi Mansion sent someone to receive them, and the case of "Peacock's Gallbladder" was also settled. Lu Xiaofeng naturally followed Pang Yu back to the Taishi Mansion to continue his recuperation.

  Time continues to flow silently from people's fingers.

  No matter how much Pong Tai Shi disliked Xing Zhao as a son-in-law, he still allowed him to enter the mansion three months before his daughter gave birth.

  On the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month, in the dead of night, a loud and clear cry of a newborn baby pierced through the sky.

  Lu Xiaofeng gave birth to her and Zhan Zhao's first child.

  "Mother and son are safe, the young lady has given birth to a little young master. Congratulations to the imperial teacher, congratulations to the madam, congratulations to the young marquis." The midwife came out with the newborn baby in her arms to announce the good news.

  The imperial concubine happily took over the baby and really liked him no matter how she looked at him.

  Zhan Zhao quietly entered the house to see his wife.

  Lu Xiaofeng's spirit looked fine after just finishing production, only slightly fatigued. "Zhan Zhao."

  Zhan Zhao said: "You've worked hard, thank you."

  "Have you seen him?"

  "Uh-huh."

  I'm sleepy, I want to sleep.

  "Then go to sleep."

  Lu Xiaofeng soon fell asleep, sleeping very soundly.

  "What? Lu Ming?" Master Pang was truly surprised when he heard Zhan Zhao's name, "Why is it the surname Lu?"

  Zhan Zhao said: "Xiao Feng once said that our first child is going to have the surname Lu."

  Pang Taishi couldn't help but shake his head, "This child." He had also thought that it might just be Yu'er's excuse at the time, but now it seemed that this was indeed true.

  Mrs. Pong said: "It's rare for you to be considerate of her."

  "She is my wife, I naturally have to consider her."

  Pang Taishi couldn't help but hum a sound, "If you really understood her, you wouldn't have left her in Kaifeng Prefecture when there was a case, making her follow and toil."

  For this point, Taishi has always been resentful. The one thing he dislikes most about his son-in-law Zhaoyao is that he only knows how to talk about justice and righteousness, just like Bao Heizi, and ignores the people around him.

  He wasn't unaware that his daughter had made an excuse to go to the Jingyuan Wangfu, but in fact she had gone to the Kaifeng Fu. He was just turning a blind eye.

  Jade has always been reluctant to make things difficult for him as a father, and he would not let his daughter be bullied either.