Since childhood, I have been learning martial arts from my father and older brother. Although my skills are not perfect, they are more than enough for tracking Xie Sheng. Marquis Xie may be ruthless, but he should understand the principle of "shared glory and shared loss." Two days later, he still arrived at Chengxing Alley in the west of the city.
Xie Xuan was imprisoned, and Chengxing Alley remained closed for many days. When Madam Yuan saw Xie Xuan at the door, she immediately wanted to close it without saying a word. Xie Xuan stopped her and said something in a low voice. "Please leave, Marquis. I don't understand what you're saying!" Madam Yuan said in a flustered and panicked manner after hearing him.
After a long struggle, her hair was disheveled, and she used both hands and feet desperately to block the door. Xie Sheng still stubbornly refused to leave. He wedged his arm against the door, and when the person inside hesitated to close the door and hurt him, he kicked it open. With a grim face, he stared at the panicked woman in front of him, and his sharp eagle eyes scanned the empty street in front of the door. Afraid of being discovered, I quickly hid behind the wall.
When I cautiously peeked out, I found that the gate of Chengxing Alley was tightly closed, and I realized that the two of them had already entered to discuss matters. I added a lock made of mysterious iron to the gate and instructed the secret guards borrowed from my elder brother to guard the back door and the courtyard wall. "Xie Sheng is not skilled in martial arts, so be on guard for any nighttime signals he may send to summon help. Tomorrow morning, call for more bystanders to come and knock on the door."
Since we're already inside, let's stay a little longer.
Xie Sheng This person couldn't resolve his own issues when he was young, which ended up affecting the next generation, giving rise to such a heartless thing as Xie Xuan.
Indulging his son to do things he didn't dare to do himself, he is equally undeserving of a good life.
Early the next day, there was a lively scene at the entrance of Chengxing Alley. A few early arrivals saw Xie Sheng coming out from inside, vividly sharing his experiences with the onlookers. "I knocked on the door not long ago, and the people inside responded immediately. I have never seen Marquis Xie dressed so disorderly and improperly!"
"He saw us and hurried back. I guess he got up early and forgot to use the back door!"
"I was wondering why Chengxing Alley was locked with a big padlock. Turns out they're pretending no one's inside, trying to cover up the truth!"
The rumor spread like wildfire that Marquis Xie spent a night with a married woman, and of course, it didn't escape the notice of the person in the Imperial Palace.
I think His Majesty must be very curious. At this critical moment, instead of being cautious, Xie Sheng is getting close to Madam Yuan. There must be something fishy going on. When I return home, I plan to add fuel to the fire on this matter. "Father, what will you do with Yuan Zong?"
When I mentioned Yuan Zong, I saw my father's face visibly darken.
My older brother had just finished practicing martial arts, and he placed his bow and arrows on the nearby table, took a sip of cold tea, and sat down next to me, casually picking up where I left off.
"That guy is fat-headed and thick-skinned. Father left him in the army to be a target for martial arts practice."
I tugged at my brother's sleeve, "Brother, I have a request, I wonder if you are willing to compromise?"
Luo Cheng's eyes were sharp, as if he could see through my thoughts at a glance.
"Come, I'll take you to see him."
Bad news travels a thousand miles. Even though Yuan Zong is in the military camp, he has already learned that Xie Sheng spent the whole night with his wife in Chengxing Alley. At this moment, he is lying on the sandy ground of the military camp, with several soldiers laughing and kicking him as they pass by. After being trained, Yuan Zong now has a swollen face, but his expression is not one of dejection, but of indignation.
I walked up to him and looked down at him from a higher position, "Do you want to go see Xie Sheng?" He shielded his eyes from the glaring light and squinted to try to see me clearly. After a moment, he suddenly stood up.
My older brother Luo Cheng and I stood not far away, watching the bustling activity around the tightly closed gates of The Marquis Yiungchang Residence. I had thought that Yuan Zong would willingly work for Xie Xuan and had planned to discuss the terms with him. I didn't expect that without saying a word, as soon as he saw the gates of The Marquis Yiungchang Residence, he couldn't help but start cursing.
"Xie Sheng, you bastard! Come out! I've been gathering intelligence and passing on messages for you in the army, and you dare to forcibly take my wife?"
"Do you dare to take responsibility for your actions? Get out of here!"
Marquis's Mansion At the entrance, the servant was punched twice and scratched several times, looking displeased as he pointed and gossiped next to Yuan Zong, calling him a madman.
Upon hearing this, Yuan Zong staggered towards the person, placing a hand on his shoulder and said in a collapsing manner:
"I'm going crazy!" He spat at them. "I have nothing to my name now, what do I have to fear! Xie Sheng promised me an official position and status, but now it's gone. Xie Xuan said she would take my money, but I have nothing. I'm almost thirty and just got married, as a Marquis, what woman can't I have? Yet he even went after my wife!"
Yuan Zong seemed to be pouring his heart out, with tears and snot streaming down his face.
"He used my family's fabric business to secretly amass wealth. The silver that flowed from my account all went into his treasury!"
At some point, the Grand Preceptor of the Court of Judicial Review appeared at the door of The Marquis Yiungchang Residence, dressed in black robes. After Yuan Zong finished speaking, he gestured behind him, and several subordinates followed closely.
Several subordinates walked towards Yuan Zong and planned to take him away after controlling him, but they were stopped by the Grand Preceptor of the Court of Judicial Review.
"No need to take him back," he said, raising his hand and showing the imperial decree in his hand.
"Immediately search The Marquis Yiungchang Residence. The Dali Temple is handling the case, and unrelated people should retreat!"
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