Chapter 23. The Truth

The door opened slowly, and I saw Yang Dong standing in the yard with his head bowed. Seeing the guilt on his face after they came out, he knelt down on the ground with a plop. coming."

Wen Muyan and Chu Junye glanced at each other, told Leyin to go down and close the courtyard door so that no one could come in, then sat on the stone chair, looked at Yang Dong on the ground, Wen Muyan said, "Tell me, what's going on? "

Yang Dong was silent for a while before he started to talk about it. Sure enough, as Chu Junye expected, those silver taels were given to poor families by him, and he would take them every month, in order to make life easier for his parents and younger siblings. .

He originally wanted to take it once and forget it, but he couldn't stand the temptation of silver taels. Once he had the first time, he would have the second time, and there would be no end to it.He knew it was wrong to do so, but his family needed too much silver, and he didn't have much left in his own monthly salary, so he had to make this wrong move.

Yang Dong explained everything clearly, kowtowed his head again, and said in a deep voice: "Yang Dong knows that this matter is wrong, please punish the prince and concubine, Yang Dong plead guilty."

After listening to what he said, Chu Junye remained silent for a long time.Corruption itself is very serious, let alone corruption in Prince Jing's mansion, but Yang Dong's move is for his family, out of filial piety, and it should be distinguished from those who spend money by corruption, which is another matter.

On the other hand, Wen Muyan was thinking about another thing. Since it was Yang Dong who took the money, and he only took a small amount, who would get the rest?And looking at Yang Dong's appearance, he doesn't seem to know that his family is still very poor.

Wen Muyan thought for a while, and decided that there must be someone behind this matter, and Yang Dong was also used. That person is behind the scenes, and all the extra money must be in the hands of that person.

But the question is who is that person?

"My lord, the villain knows it's wrong, please don't blame my family, just punish me." Yang Dong kowtowed several more times, and faint bloodshots appeared between his forehead.

Seeing this, Wen Muyan couldn't help but said: "Don't knock it, get up first and then talk." Although Yang Dong was wrong, but because of his filial piety, he could barely forgive some crimes.

But the black hand behind the scenes must not be tolerated!

Wen Muyan glanced at Yang Dong, and slowly said what was in his heart. Seeing Yang Dong's body trembling, he understood that he must know who the person behind that was, so he straightened his face and said seriously: "Yang Dong, Did you do this alone? Is there someone behind it?"

Yang Dong was shocked when he heard the words, he slowly raised his head and put it down again, seeing the two people in front of him staring at him, he could only say softly: "Returning to the princess, the villain has been in the palace all year round and has no time to go home, so he has always asked someone to bring the silver tael back. Home."

"Who?" Wen Muyan asked.

"Princess, it's Li Rusi." Yang Dong replied with his head down.

Chu Junye frowned. Li Rusi had an impression that he was in charge of cleaning the accountant and the yard outside the accountant. No wonder he was able to find a way to embezzle money. He snorted coldly and called Leyin who was guarding outside the courtyard, and said in a deep voice : "Go and find Li Rusi for this king!"

"Yes," Leyin replied in a low voice, and went to look for it when she went out. Not long after, she returned to the main courtyard, stood in front of Chu Junye, and said, "Go back to the prince, Li Rusi...is not in the palace."

What?Li Rusi, a small servant, dared to leave the mansion privately. It seems that the palace needs to be rectified. Chu Junye's face darkened, and he said coldly: "Look, I will find it for this king no matter what."

The music faded away.

Looking at Chu Junye's gloomy face, Wen Muyan couldn't help but said, "Jun Ye, don't be too angry."

Chu Junye clenched his fists, how could he not be angry, this person dared to commit crimes under his nose, wouldn't that mean hitting him in the face?Doesn't it mean that he is losing his prestige?

Wen Muyan sighed softly, looked at Yang Dong in front of him, and felt that it was necessary to let him know the current situation in his family, and let him know that he believed in the wrong person, so he got up and said to Chu Junye: "My lord, let's go back to Chu Junye again." Let’s go to Mausoleum once.”

Although Chu Junye was in a hurry, he understood what his concubine meant in an instant. He wanted Yang Dong to see where his so-called entrusting people to bring money to his family had gone, and his family was still impoverished.

He nodded, stood up and said, "Yang Dong, follow me."

"Yes." Yang Dong tremblingly followed, and sat in a carriage. He had never enjoyed such a comfortable carriage. He couldn't help bursting into tears, and soon the carriage arrived at Lingcheng, where his home was located. The village, but as soon as he arrived at the door, he was dumbfounded.

Isn't that hunchbacked figure his father?Isn't that dilapidated house what it looked like before he left?He brings money to the family every month, why is the family still so poor?

Yang Dong felt a burst of heat welling up in his eyes, and suddenly a figure walked up to him, and said in a deep voice, "Did you see it? You send silver taels to your family every month, but in fact your family doesn't get much at all, and the rest of the silver taels are all Embezzled by Li Rusi, Yang Dong, you trusted the wrong person."

Yang Dong was stunned, a burst of hatred welled up in his heart, he slapped himself fiercely, choked up and said: "My lord, the villain is not talented, he has recruited thieves for the palace."

If it weren't for him, Li Rusi probably wouldn't have the guts to embezzle. Because of him, even if he was found out, he would be the one to take the blame. Li Rusi has a good plan!

Seeing him bursting into tears, Wen Muyan came forward, and said in a gentle voice: "Yang Dong, knowing your mistakes can make you better. When Li Rusi is caught, the prince and I will give you an explanation. Of course, punishment is inevitable. "

Hearing the words, Yang Dong knelt down, kowtowed his head on the loess, and said: "The villain thank you for your grace, thank you for your kindness." Having such a good master is luck that Yang Dong can't get in a few lifetimes. As the master who doesn't distinguish between right and wrong, he has been dealt with long ago, and he is really a scapegoat.

"Of course, if you catch Li Rusi, I allow you to beat him up." Chu Junye coughed and looked away as if nothing had happened. Yang Dong was startled, clenched his fists, and knelt on the ground for a long time without getting up. .

When the three of them returned to the palace, it was already dusk. As soon as Chu Junye and Wen Muyan stepped into the courtyard, they heard Leyin step forward and whispered, "My lord, Li Rusi has been caught."

Chu Junye snorted coldly, waved his big hand and said, "Bring him up, by the way, and bring Yang Dong along by the way." The agreement to let him beat him up was not just talk.

Soon Li Rusi was brought up, his body was tied up with five flowers, his mouth was stuffed with a ball of cloth, and he could smell the smell of fireworks when he got close, Chu Junye couldn't help frowning and asked: "Since Where did you get it back?"

Leyin coughed in embarrassment, and replied: "Go back to the prince, it's the drunken red building."

Zuihonglou, the largest brothel in the capital.

Chu Junye narrowed his eyes, this Li Rusi is quite courageous, he went to the place of fireworks after being greedy for money, is he really tired of work?He glared at him and ordered someone to remove the cloth from his mouth.

As soon as the cloth was taken off, Li Rusi yelled, "My lord, you are wronged! You are wronged!"

"Injustice? Where is the grievance?" Chu Junye raised the corners of his lips, but he showed an indifferent smile, and there was no warmth in his black pupils. He raised his hand to let Yang Dong in, and then continued: "What do you mean?" Tell me, what did this king wrong you for?"

Li Rusi was about to defend himself and let that Yang Dong take the blame, but he saw someone else standing in front of him, staring at him with hatred, and then shouted, "Li Rusi, you are not as good as a beast!"

"My lord, it's not a villain. He is the one who embezzled. He took the money from the palace every month and asked the villain to bring it to his family. The lord is very careful!" Li Rusi argued.

"The king knows that he gave money to his family," Chu Junye raised the corners of his lips, smiled slightly, and continued under Li Rusi's puzzled eyes: "But the little silver he got at home is not in line with the requirements of the royal family." The amount stolen, and a large amount left over, are all with you, aren’t they?” After speaking, he was searched.

Li Rusi's eyes widened, and he was searched unwillingly. Sure enough, a lot of silver taels were found on him. The amount was not something he could have as a servant. Chu Junye snorted coldly: "Li Rusi , what else can you say?"

Seeing that the silver taels were seized, with all the witnesses and physical evidence, Li Rusi was completely stunned, and soon confessed to the crime. It turned out that all the silver taels he embezzled were taken to the place of fireworks.

Wen Muyan sighed in his heart, this Li Rusi is really abominable, he embezzled those silver taels, and went off on his own, hiding it from others for so long, it is really insane.

"Cough cough," Chu Junye winked at Yang Dong, Yang Dong suddenly understood what he meant, rushed up and punched and kicked Li Rusi, Li Rusi shouted for help from the prince, but Chu Junye Calmly averting his eyes, he looked at Wen Muyan, "I didn't see anything."

That innocent expression made Wen Muyan laugh, and after Yang Dong beat him to relieve his anger, Chu Junye said slowly: "Li Rusi, are you guilty of embezzling the royal family's silver?"

Li Rusi was beaten until his nose was bruised and his face was swollen, he lowered his head and remained silent.

Chu Junye looked at his colorful face, suppressed his smile, and said in a serious manner: "Come here, Li Rusi embezzled the money of the royal family. The crime is serious. He should be driven out and handed over to the government."

Li Rusi kept his head down and said nothing, he must not have a good life in the government, but who made him greedy, he was taken down soon, and the courtyard was suddenly quiet.

"My lord, the villain kowtows to you." Yang Dong watched Li Rusi being escorted down and beat him up again just now, feeling much happier. He should thank the lord for all this, so he knelt down and solemnly kowtowed up one end.

"Okay, Li Rusi's matter is settled, and it's your turn next," Chu Junye looked at Yang Dong who was kneeling on the ground, and said seriously, "How should you deal with your matter?"

"All you need to do is listen to the prince." Yang Dong said in a low voice.

Chu Junye smiled slightly, and then said: "Very well, this king appreciates your attitude. Although you also took the silver taels from the palace, but because of your filial piety, let's go to the gate of the palace to guard the door."

After finishing speaking, he turned his head to look at Wen Muyan, only to see him nodding to himself, affirming his actions.

Yang Dong was taken aback when he heard the words, he thought that he would be kicked out of the palace too, after all he also stole the money from the palace, but this punishment made him totally unexpected.

He knelt on the ground, looked up at Chu Junye gratefully, and said loudly, "Thank you, my lord!"

Wen Muyan smiled gratifiedly, walked to Chu Junye's side, and said seriously: "Yang Dong, don't be fooled by the villain in the future, let the villain succeed." Go to some silver taels, and increase his monthly salary, so that he can take home extra silver taels every month.

"Thank you, my lord! Thank you, my concubine!" Yang Dong was so moved that he didn't know what to say. He looked at the two people in front of him, tears streaming down his eyes, and he broke down in sobs.

After Yang Dong left, it was already dark at night, Chu Junye hugged Wen Muyan back to the house, gave him a deep kiss as soon as he entered the room, then gently hugged him, and said softly: "Mu Yan, you Really my right-hand man."

Wen Muyan didn't reply, but raised Chu Junye's shoulder blades on the bracelet, and the moonlight came in from the window and fell on the two of them, and the room was filled with a faint fragrance and affection.

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Happy Singles’ Day, it’s another year’s Singles’ Day, there’s only one single person here, I write about people’s love and affection every day, and I have a little snack, do you think I’ll be double-changing today?Hahaha, there is another update at [-]:[-] pm, see you there!

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