Golden Branch

Embarrassing!

Wang Heng was thirteen years old, and at this moment she was in the most miserable state she had ever been in.

He was "asked" to leave the house directly, without even having time to pack up his clothes, jewelry, or gold or silver items.

If it weren't for Ah Man, a servant who looked frail but was actually very strong, who was protecting Wang Heng tightly, the people brought by Cui Zai might have pushed Wang Heng directly.

By then, Wang Heng will be in an even more embarrassing situation.

Even so, for a noble lady like Wang Heng, being "asked" to leave the house in broad daylight and in public was a great humiliation.

Wang Heng pursed her red lips, and flames burst out of her big round eyes.

A chubby, delicate little face, cold and angry.

But there is nothing I can do.

The situation is stronger than the person.

They have both the emperor's order and thugs.

Her guards were no match for them and had to be driven out.

"Something happened to the Wang family?"

"Oh, you didn't know? It's all posted on the notice board at the county gate. Governor Wang, bah, that thief Wang dared to deceive the emperor and embezzle money. Fortunately, the saint is wise and investigated him. He has been dismissed from office and his property has been confiscated!"

"...Oh my god, the Wang family is going to be raided?"

"That's right! Look, isn't this Wang family's villa being raided?"

Outside the gate of Wangjiazhuangzi, many people who were watching the fun had gathered.

Some of them were villagers from nearby, some were students from Dongshan Academy, and some even came from the county town or the provincial capital specifically to watch the show.

They heard the fight between the "official officers" and the Wang family's followers, and saw the scene of Wang Heng being driven out.

These people had expressions of surprise, pity, excitement, or joy in their eyes. They pointed at Wang Heng, Wang Jiazhuangzi, and others and talked about them endlessly.

Wang Heng had already taken all of this in.

She pinched the handkerchief tightly and said in a cold voice: "Cui Zai, I say again, this is not the Wang family's property, but the dowry of the Qi Wang concubine."

"And these guards also have badges from Prince Qi's Palace. They are Prince Qi's personal guards!"

As soon as Wang Heng said this, the crowd began to buzz with discussion again—

"No way, it's actually the property of King Qi?"

"Oh my god, is Cui Zai crazy? How dare he seize Concubine Jiang's dowry?"

"Young Master, judging from your tone, it seems you've heard of Concubine Jiang?"

"Oh, brother, you are a foreigner, right? Although Concubine Jiang has long followed the King of Qi to the capital, her story is still circulating in Yizhou and Hedong. Let me tell you—"

The young man who was studying at Dongshan Academy was very excited to finally meet a foreigner who didn't know the love story of King Qi.

He grabbed the man and started talking to him non-stop.

After hearing about the relationship between Concubine Jiang and the Wang family, everyone could understand why the Wang family farm was related to Concubine Jiang's dowry.

"So Wang Jia Jiuniang is the daughter of Concubine Jiang and her ex-husband. She wasn't accepted by her stepmother and had no choice but to live on her biological mother's dowry farm. That makes sense!"

The topic gradually expanded, starting from the raid on Wang's house, and shifted to the entanglement between Concubine Jiang and her ex-husband, current husband, and other people.

Wang Heng is still accusing Cui Zai——

"Cui Zai, you are the chief clerk of Hedong, yet you are using your personal interests to harm the public!"

"What? Have I wronged you?"

"Then tell me, are you the nephew of my stepmother Cui?"

Everyone:...

Good guy!

No wonder this person dared to offend even though he knew this was the property of Prince Qi's Mansion.

It turns out that he did it to vent his anger for his aunt.

Tsk tsk, among the wealthy families, the women are jealous and will still take the opportunity to bully others even if they no longer have any connection with them.

Most of the people watching were ordinary people.

They may not know who the saint in the palace is, but they are all very respectful of the officials and runners in the county government.

What these people are best at is bullying the weak and robbing.

"...I never thought that the dignified King of Qi would be bullied just because he was not in his fiefdom."

"That's right! No wonder they call him 'the broken county magistrate'. This chief clerk is so overbearing and arrogant!"

Public opinion gradually became heated up.

Some people in the crowd, seeing that public opinion began to ferment, quietly "retired after accomplishing their mission."

Of course, the crowd included not only enthusiastic people who sympathized with the Prince of Qi's Mansion and Wang Heng, but also enemies who came to watch the show with malicious intent.

"Ha! Wang Jiu, you have come to this day!"

Lu Jialan stood in the crowd, looking at Wang Heng's embarrassed appearance, feeling very happy.

She had experienced house raiding.

If it wasn't Wang Heng who was being searched today, Lu Jialan would never have come to watch.

Because, for her, house raiding is an absolute nightmare that she dares not think about.

On a bright summer day, people should have been enjoying a leisurely time drinking tea, admiring flowers, catching butterflies and playing, but suddenly teams of officials rushed in.

They were as ferocious as wolves pouncing on a flock of sheep.

They no longer had the same respect for the Lu family as before, but were instead cruel and indifferent.

They drove them like livestock into an empty yard and locked them up.

Then they began to search and rummage through every courtyard and room.

Boxes of things were moved out.

The slaves were tied up one by one.

If anyone resisted or was disrespectful, the officers would beat them with sticks without saying a word.

Lu Jialan was terrified and couldn't help shaking. He felt as if he was covered up, and his body and senses seemed to be separated.

She vaguely heard humble pleas for mercy, painful groans, desperate cries, and a sudden, heart-wrenching cry: "Oh no, my wife has hanged herself!"

Because of the house search, a female member of the Lu family was so frightened that she committed suicide.

Lu Jialan was terrified and confused, and had no idea what kind of pain he would experience next.

In the following days, Lu Jialan and his mother, aunt, brothers and sisters continued to be locked up in the small courtyard.

They are only given one meal and some water every day.

It’s not about eating or drinking well, but just about preventing them from dying of starvation or thirst.

There is nothing more.

Being locked up in a small courtyard, he lived in constant fear.

Lu Jialan couldn't remember how long they were imprisoned.

Suddenly, one day, the guards outside the courtyard were discussing—

"The court's verdict has come down!"

"...Lu, Lu has already surrendered..."

"Family? Oh, those 'nobles' in the courtyard. Tsk, I heard they were exiled to Lingnan!"

Her father was beheaded and she and her family were exiled.

The nightmare of the Lu family has finally come.

"No! It's over! It's all over!"

Lu Jialan came to watch Wang Heng's fun, and it was definitely a case of killing one thousand enemies and losing eight hundred of his own.

She did see the fate of her "arch-enemy": their homes were also ransacked and they were also miserably expelled!

However, she was also aroused by the deepest fear and pain in her heart.

She was tangled and conflicted. To distract herself from the pain, she could only curse with gnashed teeth:

"Wang Jiu, what is this? Confiscating the property is just the beginning!"

"Your nightmare will soon—"

Before Lu Jialan could finish his "dream", the sound of horse hooves was heard in the distance.

Lu Galan turned around and followed the sound, then saw a group of knights and several carriages.

This is--

"Damn it! It's actually Lou Yu!"

Lu Jialan saw clearly that the leader of the knights was a young man with a face as handsome as jade and a body as strong as a green pine. Who else could it be but Lou Yu?

Lou Yu is the most domineering young man in Hedong and even in Yizhou.

He is young, but extremely powerful.

She even didn't want to mess with her cousin who was the governor.

A few days ago, she was kicked out of Dongshan Academy and returned to the Yizhou Governor's Mansion in a mess. She then ran to the study to ask her cousin to "take charge".

As a result, there was no result.

Outsiders all say that my uncle is kind, takes care of the clan members and cares about the younger generation.

In fact, a niece cannot compare to a biological daughter.

Lu Jialan just didn't believe it. If his cousin's biological daughter was bullied by Lou Yu, could he just sit back and do nothing?

"Now that my father is gone, there is no one left in this world to protect and love me!"

Lu Jialan was sad and lost, and vaguely resentful of Lu Huaijin.

So, two days ago, after hearing about Wang Lin's incident and learning that the Wang family was going to be raided, Lu Jialan ran to give Lu Huaijin advice.

The Wang family’s assets are such a huge piece of fat meat.

As the biggest local tyrant in Yizhou, Lu Huaijin should have taken the largest share.

...After embezzling the Wang family's property, the governor's mansion made a fortune, and Lu Jialan, who was staying in the governor's mansion, was also able to get some benefits.

This matter is ultimately shameful. If it were to be exposed one day, Lu Huaijin might be held accountable like her father.

When my father got into trouble, the other branches of the Lu family just stood by and watched.

Lu Huaijin never offered any help.

Now, just by taking them in, mother, daughter and sisters, you have to consider yourself a benefactor.

Why?

Lu Jialan's heart, which was not very bright to begin with, became even more twisted and dark.

Having been through hell herself, she couldn't bear to see anyone else having an easy life.

This includes anyone, including enemies and so-called "family members".

pity--

Just when Lu Jialan was secretly resentful of Lou Yu's appearance, Lou Yu came up to him on horseback.

He rolled over and got off the horse.

His sleeves fluttered, and his movements were quick but not crude.

"Brother!"

When Wang Heng saw Lou Yu, a look of grievance flashed across her face.

"Don't be afraid! I'm here!"

Lou Yu suppressed his hoarse voice and spoke softly to comfort her.

Then he turned his head and looked at Cui Zai who came out after hearing the news.

When Cui Zai saw Lou Yu, a complicated look flashed in his eyes.

I'm a little afraid. Tsk, Lou Rang's leg was broken by Lou Yu.

There was something sinister about it. Lou Yu and Wang Heng had always been good friends. He came here at this time, definitely to promote Wang Heng.

Sure enough, Lou Yu said slowly in a hoarse voice, "Master Cui, the ownership of these properties seems to be in doubt. It's best not to touch them without permission!"

Lou Yu did not scold or accuse in a hasty manner, nor did he threaten or force anyone in a vicious manner.

The voice of a man in voice change period sounds unpleasant, but he is handsome, elegant and dignified. When he speaks at this moment, he is also gentle and reasonable.

Yes, Wang Heng said that these properties were Concubine Jiang’s dowry, and Cui Zai said that the official records were fake.

Each person has his own reasons, but there are still doubts and we cannot just confiscate the property rashly.

The reason why Cui Zai said "no" was because of the cavalry behind Lou Yu——

The Lou family is in Hedong and has several thousand followers.

There is also Duke Anguo Lou Jin in the capital, who is also the saint's confidant.

Cui Zai knew that if he offended Lou Yu and got into trouble, his family would not be able to protect him.

"...Lord Lou is absolutely right! Since you still have doubts, let's seal it up first!"

The meat is already in your mouth, so keep it in there a little longer. When the "time" is right, it's not too late to swallow it in one gulp!

At the very least, these properties will be sealed by the county government. He cannot eat them for the time being, and the people of the Wang family cannot touch them either!

Wang Heng raised her eyebrows. She had already prepared herself for these things to be ruined.

After all, for Wang Heng, what she wants is the "big picture".

As long as the King of Qi succeeds, the wealth that is lost now can be recovered tenfold or a hundredfold in the future.

And if the King of Qi failed, he would only be experiencing the situation of "losing power" in advance.

Being able to "adapt" as early as possible is not entirely a bad thing.

However, Wang Heng knew that Lou Yu would come forward and find a way to "seal" it for her own good.

These things may not be important, but they are what Wang Heng has used since she was a child. They have witnessed her growth and carried her memories.

These all belong to Wang Heng.

Lou Yuduan will never allow anyone to defile or occupy her!

I don’t know who embezzled or sold it. When I get it back in the future, it will be dirty and unusable!

In that case, just save it from the beginning.

Lou Yu, you have the ability!

Cui Zai: ...Damn it, if you didn’t have a good “uncle”, who would take care of you, a half-grown kid?

Cui Zai was secretly envious and jealous. He waved his hand and signaled the officers to take out the seals, lock and seal the gates of each courtyard!

"Master Cui is indeed law-abiding and strict in enforcing the law."

Lou Yu bowed gracefully and spoke gently and calmly, like a gentleman.

Cui Zai forced a fake smile and said, "Mr. Lou, thank you for your compliment. It's only natural for me to do so!"

Although it did not really go as planned, these industries were sealed.

Just wait for "next day" and you will make a fortune.

Moreover, after this incident with the Wang family, Cui Zai successfully established his authority. He wanted to tell some of the "fat sheep" -

Be more sensible and take the initiative to donate.

Otherwise, they would be the next Wang family.

Humph, they don’t have a mother who is the favorite concubine of the King of Qi, so it is impossible for them to hide their assets!

"Ajiu, let's go!"

After dealing with Cui Zai, Lou Yu reached out to greet Wang Heng.

Wang Heng nodded, and while turning around, she didn't forget to give Ah Hu a wink.

Ah Hu had a bruised face and nose, and several of his close associates were also injured and bruised.

After receiving Wang Heng's silent order, he did not delay and hurriedly followed the plan prepared in advance. Several people "found" fast horses, took the token of the Prince of Qi's Palace, and galloped all the way, traveling day and night.

They traveled nearly 200 miles a day and arrived in the capital in just seven days.

After arriving in Beijing, Ah Hu continued to head straight for Jingzhao Prefecture, covered in dust and in a mess.

Boom!dong dong!

Ah Hu struck the drum at the gate of Jingzhao Prefecture to protest his grievances.

"I am suing Cui Zai, the Chief Clerk of Hedong, for violating the law and committing crimes against his superiors. He even embezzled the property of the Prince of Qi's palace for his own selfish desires!"

Ahu's voice is very loud.

Moreover, the drum of grievance itself is very attractive.

Before the prefect of Jingzhao Prefecture received the news, circles of onlookers gathered at the door.

"What? What is that soldier saying?"

"How dare the chief clerk of the county government seize the property of the local prince?"

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