than ten thousand taels, enough to make a generous dowry.Jia Yin picked and chose, playing with great enjoyment...During dinner, each family member received their own special gift.Li Laotai held the s...After that, he glanced at Yi Zongguan. Yi Zongguan immediately shouted loudly, “Court dismissed!”

The emperor rose and left, leaving all the courtiers staring at each other in astonishment. It took them a long time before they finally got up.

Jun Yan couldn't bear it any longer, he stepped forward and grabbed his younger brother's sleeve, shouting: "Wen Qinglin, you killed me!"

"You clean up the mess you've made. Don't dare drag me into it, or I'll make you pay!"

Wen Yu Shi frowned, flicking her sleeve dismissively. She didn't even bother to look at Wen Jun Yan who nearly stumbled. She said coldly, "What nonsense are you talking about, Wen Da Ren If you hadn't forced people and taken their lives, what would you be afraid of"

"Go home and reflect on your actions. I'm sure the Ministry of Justice and Dali Temple will give you back your 'innocence'!"

Having said that, he joined Li Laoer and Liu Ziheng, and walked away calmly.

Wen Junyan hated it so much he wanted to jump, truly exasperated. All he wanted was to go home as quickly as possible and ask his father for advice...

There are no secrets under the emperor's feet.

In Xindu, the original inhabitants plus those who had later moved there, numbered in the tens of thousands. They would pass their idle time by gossiping about the affairs of the palace and court.

Such a huge conflict happened at the grand court assembly, after the officials finished eating their fill of gossip, they definitely went home to tell their family and friends about it.

After all, this melon is so sweet and juicy!

Thus, in less than half a day, the entire new capital was like a kettle sitting on a stove, its bottom red hot and its spout whistling merrily, bustling with activity!

Have you heard A censor denounced the Jiangning Marquis' Mansion!

Beside a carriage waiting to pick up passengers, the coachman, with his sleeves rolled up, raised his arm and wiped his runny nose with his sleeve. At the same time, a street vendor selling buns started chatting idly.

The steamed bun vendor knew even more than he did, immediately replying: “Of course I’ve heard of him! That imperial censor was surnamed Wen. He was the one who got into trouble that year and was thrown into prison. His family immediately disowned him!”

"Ah, so it's him! I remember this man didn't even wait to get out of prison before rushing into marriage, did he Back then, I even said he was a stubborn one. Didn't expect him to be so bold!"

The coachman's eyes gleamed as he lowered his voice and continued, "This time, he's accusing the Empress Dowager's family! He's saying that the Empress's brother forcefully abducted a woman from her home, and her father is accused of seizing peasant land!"

"Yes, why not complain to the Emperor's face! How could he not think that his brother-in-law and father-in-law are the Emperor's relatives!" The steamed bun vendor also admired him with admiration, clicking his tongue.

Those noble people were like those living in the heavens to them, so poor and humble. They were unattainable.

Now that word has suddenly spread that these high-profile individuals are going to experience misfortune, there's a strange sense of excitement among the people!

Someone came to buy buns and, hearing them speak, joined the discussion while biting into their bun.

"The Wen family is about to be furious! Young Master Wen offended someone, and they couldn't find fault with him, but they caught hold of the Wen family instead! This is truly a case where the fire at the front door has cooked the fish in the pond!"

"Haha," the coachman laughed, shouting, "This is what happens when a fire breaks out at the city gate – innocent bystanders get caught in the crossfire. I heard it from the kid next door who's studying!"

The customer eating dumplings blushed and waved dismissively, "Don't mind what I say, that's just the way it is. Those wealthy families, none of them have clean behinds."

"This time, the Emperor is furious and wants a thorough investigation. The Wu family and Wen family are definitely going to be in trouble!"

The driver and the peddler both nodded. The driver muttered under his breath, "Who's unlucky, it has nothing to do with us. We just make a few coins every day to fill our bellies."

At the nearby wine shop, each private room was also buzzing with discussions about this matter.

But their social statuses are different, and so are their perspectives.

Unlike the common people who keep themselves uninvolved, it hangs high above them.

Each prominent family is more concerned about why Wen Yushi suddenly attacked the empress dowager's clan, and who arranged the backup plan to "save Wu" by encircling "Wen"!

"Since Wen Yishi entered the court, he has been known for his fairness and impartiality in all his dealings. However, he can also be quite rigid at times. Could it really be that the Wu family's transgression happened to fall under his purview this time" An middle-aged scholar furrowed his brow and inquired.

The old man sitting across from him shook his head. "Not necessarily. Though Wen Qinglin is a disciple of Grand Tutor Cui, he is far more tactful than his master. He wouldn't be so oblivious to the situation."

Even if the Empress didn't receive the Emperor's favor, she was still the rightful wife and the mistress of a country. It's uncharacteristic of Wen Yushi to treat the Wu family this way; he must have been provoked by them!

The middle-aged scholar frowned, puzzled: "That's impossible. Wen Yushi married into the Cui family a few years ago and had a daughter. It is said that the couple lived harmoniously and their household was peaceful. There wasn't any bad news about them."

Where did the Wu family offend him to make him strike so ruthlessly

The elder couldn't guess either, and instead said, "The censor who accused Wen Junyan of forcibly buying the ink shop wasn't usually someone who tried to make a fuss. This time, his sudden action is also perplexing…"

Both shook their heads, lifted their teacups, and swallowed all their doubts.

At the same time, in Zhongshan's study at his residence, dinner had just been served.

Li Zhensheng was not at ease in the village and knowing the outcome at court, he went home to take charge.

So, only Mr. Wen, Lao Er Li, and Liu Zhiheng were left, along with Jia Ren and Jia Huan, sitting together eating and chatting.

Jiārén asked, "Teacher, is the imperial censor who accused Wéndàr of being from the Wang family"

Mr. Wen nodded, "This matter is likely something most people couldn't have guessed. When this censor took the exam for a scholar, Old Master Wang hadn't yet retired from office. He happened to give this person some guidance on his studies, so he could be considered half a teacher.

After passing the imperial examination, this man rose rapidly through the ranks. The Wang family played a role in his success, but they deliberately kept it hidden. This connection was carefully concealed.

During my time studying abroad, I made a friend who was classmates with this Imperial Historian. Over drinks, he mentioned him a few times.

After entering the government service, when I had nothing to do, I paid special attention and indeed found many clues.

"I just didn't expect that this time, the Wang family would be so ruthless and expose this person to deal with our family."

Li Lao'er also laughed as he listened: "Wang Lao'er, who has been laying the groundwork behind the scenes, hasn't been in Beijing for many years. He probably doesn't know that you have already broken with your family, and he is unaware of your style of doing things. He thought that by threatening you with the Wen family, you would panic and let the Wu family go."

Mr. Wen sighed and wryly smiled, "My older brother has been acting increasingly absurd these past few years, but he's not a child anymore. Since he has made such a grave mistake, he should bear the responsibility!"

"Don't say that the Wang family intends to use this to coerce me into letting go of the Wu family. Even on ordinary days, I would not condone or shield him from wrongdoing just because he is my brother."

Liu Zhiheng raised his hand to pour more wine for the two of them, saying: "After I get home, I have to tell my old man and urge him to write to our brothers abroad."

Don't think that just because you are high up and far from the emperor, you can do whatever you want without any consequences. If you are caught, not only will you suffer, but your family will be implicated as well!

Li La Er also instructed Jia Ren and Jia Huan, "Our family is doing well these days, with plenty of money and supplies. When you go out, you must think things through carefully and never do wrong because of greed."

Jia Ren and Jia Huan quickly got up to respond...uffled as if someone was trying to hold them back, but it made people even more anxious.The three of them stood with their necks straight, ready to obey their master's call at any moment.Not only was...