Lu Mansion.
Back house.
Mrs. Zhang Shi was crying, and her two sons kept comforting her.
While Minister Lu was in court today, the Ministry of Officials sent people to Eunuch Yu to inspect the goods of the Zhang Shi store, and found saltpeter, sulfur and other contraband.
Since Emperor Tianshun ascended the throne, all materials related to gunpowder have been banned from private circulation.
Everyone got the stolen goods, and the Zhang Shi business name could not be defended. The whole family was charged with Heavenly Prison pending trial.
Zhang Shi choked with sobs and said, "Master, everyone has brought word. As long as you inform Xiang Xingxing, they will be released immediately..."
"A woman's opinion, do you think it's a simple knowledge?"
Minister Lu scolded, "I am the leader of the Qing Dynasty. I should set an example for the scholars of the country. How can I join the castrated dog?"
Zhang Shi wiped away tears and said, "Are you just going to watch my parents and brothers die? Then I won't live either!"
Minister Lu frowned, quite dissatisfied with the Zhang Family.
At a time when the turmoil in the court is fierce, to commit such a crime is like handing a knife to the enemy.
The eldest son standing next to him asked, "Father, is it related to Chancellor Tang?"
Chancellor Tang is Tang Mingyuan, the first cabinet member of the Tianshun Dynasty Chief Minister, and the youngest Chief Minister since the founding of Daqing, which clearly demonstrates Emperor Tianshun's "happy precedent".
Minister Lu looked surprised. He never thought that his eldest son, who was usually reserved and reticent, could actually see the key to the case and nodded.
"Just talking to the castrated dog, I would sacrifice my face for Lao Taishan. However, the castrated dog's purpose is to win over officials from the Ministry of Rites and resist the New Deal!"
The second son said, "Chancellor Tang is a hero of Conglong and his right-hand man. He has a great reputation in the court and among the people. How dare Eunuch Yu go against Chancellor Tang?"
Minister Lu looked at the eldest son, wanting to hear his thoughts.
The eldest son pondered for a moment and then said, "The New Deal is Chancellor Tang's New Deal, not His Majesty's New Deal."
"Yes, it's good that you can see this."
Minister Lu caressed his beard, feeling somewhat pleased that someone would follow him. "But, the fundamental reason is that His Majesty is too soft-hearted and not decisive enough in doing things!"
The second son's face was full of doubts. According to what his father's eldest brother said, His Majesty was very dissatisfied with Chancellor Tang and sent his godson to seize power in the Sixth Ministry. How could he be so soft-hearted?
The eldest son looked horrified, witnessing the cruelty of the imperial struggle.
Emperor Tianshun is soft-hearted because he does not intend to exterminate Chancellor Tang's family. In that case, the New Deal and power will all fall into the hands of His Majesty.
"Father is very supportive of the New Deal?"
"As an official, you should always do something for the people."
Minister Lu said, "Chancellor Tang's actions are quite unconstrained, but every innovation has achieved remarkable results. The country is expected to revive, and I will give my full support."
The eldest son said, "So you signed a letter to participate in Marquis Enze?"
"It is unprecedented for a eunuch to be granted the title of marquis."
Minister Lu said angrily, "On the public side, I should participate in the performance, on private side, I support Chancellor Tang, and more importantly, I should stop Nine Attendants from harming the court!"
The crying Zhang Shi suddenly stopped sobbing and asked, "Master, will this bring trouble to our family?"
"Maybe."
Minister Lu sighed, "Back then, I didn't dare to stand up and resist Wicked Empress, and I can't sleep well at night. This time I can't hesitate any longer."
The eldest son said, "Father, you can try to join forces with Director Zhou and Admiral Yuan. After three dynasties, these two can completely contain Nine Attendants."
"Hmph!"
Minister Lu said in a cold voice, "All castrated dogs are the same breed. Zhou and Yuan deliberately indulged Nine Attendants in order to force the New Deal Party to join forces with them."
"Nine Attendants is just a scourge, these two have bigger intentions..."
While speaking.
There were noises outside, and a few screams from time to time.
A maid came to the back hall in a panic, her face turned pale with fright, and she trembled and said, "Master, the people from Eastern Depot are here, saying... saying..."
Minister Lu Hearing the word Eastern Depot, he stood up and said, "What did you say?"
Poof!
The arrow shot through the air and penetrated the maid's back, causing her to twitch a few times and become silent.
Hula la, a group of Eastern Depot Imperial Bodyguards rushed in, each holding a bloody Embroidered Spring Blade, surrounded by the Arrest and Capture Bureau chief Eunuch Sun in the middle.
"Jiejiejie..."
Before speaking, there was a strange laugh. Eunuch Sun sat on Imperial Bodyguards's back and said while holding an orchid finger.
"Our family found a dragon robe and nine pairs of armor in Mr. Lu's garden. Could it be that Mr. Lu plans to imitate Grand Ancestor?"
When Great Qing Grand Ancestor raised the army, Sacred Flame Sect funded nine pairs of armors. After he ascended the throne, he made a rule that anyone who hid the nine pairs of armors would kill the nine tribes.
Minister Lu said angrily, "You castrated dog, how dare you frame me..."
"Master Lu, please talk to the Marquis in the dungeon!"
Eunuch Sun heard similar words too many times and waved his hand to give the order. Imperial Bodyguards swarmed in and arrested the Lu Family people, stringing them together and taking them into the Eastern Depot dungeon.
After being subjected to eighteen kinds of torture in turn, no matter whether he is guilty or not, he will admit it!
At night.
Women in blue shirts were flying around the capital.
He can fly several feet into the air, and his body lightening skills are among the best in the world.
More than a dozen Imperial Bodyguards followed closely behind, each with strange footwork, as if Ferocious Souls and Vengeful Ghosts were erratic, throwing out a few hidden weapon darts from time to time.
The leader, the steward father-in-law, was holding the Qimen Flying Claw weapon and spoke in an uncertain voice, "This Qinggong of Xiao Niangpi seems to be Soaring Cloud Sect Ascension Steps."
His subordinate Imperial Bodyguards said, "Sir, I will issue the cards to the Soaring Cloud Sect tomorrow."
"Whatever cards are issued, we will be surrounded and killed by the army."
Another Imperial Bodyguards said, "Lu Family comes from a scholarly family, and his legitimate son actually married the Jianghu sect. He must be secretly raising dead soldiers with the intention of treason!"
"That makes sense."
The father-in-law in charge praised, "You are very smart. If you work with our family from now on, you will definitely get promoted and make a fortune."
"Thank you, father-in-law."
"What's it called?"
"Godfather!"
"Jiejiejie..."
The strange laughter was like the wail of a night owl. The father-in-law in charge took in Gan'er, and he was in a very good mood. He immediately activated his Qi, and Qimen's flying claws came out to grab the woman's back.
The woman jumped into the air and avoided the flying claw attack.
But he saw a few silver threads connected to the end of the flying claw. The steward's five fingers changed, and his movements were like playing a piano, and the flying claw at the other end flew back upside down.
The flying claw changes its position flexibly, like a palm extending several feet away.
Tear!
The woman had no time to dodge in the air, and the flying claws dug into her shoulder.
"Caught!"
The steward was about to pull back the flying claw, and under the moonlight, he saw several round black balls being thrown towards him, with sparks popping out.
"This is..."
The father-in-law in charge was so frightened that his eyes were splitting, and he didn't even bother to pull back his flying claw. He waved his hand and grabbed the nearest godson and blocked it in front of him.
Boom!
There were several explosions in succession, and Imperial Bodyguards, who could not dodge, suffered heavy casualties. Those who survived were also seriously injured and were no longer able to pursue them.
"Ahem..."
The father-in-law in charge vomited a few mouthfuls of blood and threw his godson away, with half of his body left in the explosion. His eyes were full of resentment and anger.
"Lu Family hides artillery secretly. If he doesn't kill the nine tribes, it won't be enough to correct the king's law!"
He waved his hand and pulled back the flying claw weapon. Four of the five sky silk threads tied to his fingers were broken, making it very troublesome to repair.
The steward's father-in-law looked at the tips of his claws, which were stained with purple and black blood.
"Our Soul Severing Poison, the winner will have a narrow escape from death, but the lucky one will not die but will be disabled!"
The words are divided into two parts.
The woman endured serious injuries and poison, and desperately fled to Nancheng. Eventually, her vision went dark and she lost consciousness.
The popping sound woke up the old couple in the courtyard.
The old man boldly came out to take a look and found a beautiful girl. When he saw that she was covered in blood, he was so frightened that he went to report the crime to the Yamen.
The old midwife, who knew some medical skills, touched the woman's wrist.
"She's carrying a baby!"