Chapter 96

  Wen Jia only had Wen Xin escape, Wen Li was captured and thrown into prison, where he joined his two brothers.

  At this time, after Wen Yi's in-depth analysis and explanation, Wen Ren also had an epiphany. He decided to take responsibility for all the crimes together with his second brother, in order to preserve some of the Wen family bloodline and maintain the family's reputation, no longer intending to deny them.

  "How can we recognize it? Mother is going to Beijing to appeal to the emperor." Wen Li found it hard to understand his two brothers' decision.

  It's not about shaking heads and sighing, "Mother is confused, if we brothers admit to the crime of Lian Yun Pavilion's extermination case, this case will end here, without affecting the reputation of our ancestors."

  If mother insists on going to the capital to file a complaint, the contents of that sheepskin book will inevitably be mentioned. Regardless of whether what is written in the book is true or false, our ancestors' reputation will inevitably be tarnished.

  What's more, the handwriting on the sheepskin book is exactly the same as that of our ancestor Wen Taigong. How can we explain this to others? If it weren't for this, they wouldn't have ruthlessly exterminated Zhao Yishan and his family when they were coerced by him. Unfortunately, a Zhao Ning'er escaped, taking the sheepskin book with him, which led to today's disaster.

  Wen Li listened and suddenly felt enlightened, then again shocked and pale, "But mother is probably going to the capital..."

  At this point, the three Wen brothers looked at each other in dismay, momentarily unsure of what to do.

  After a long time, Wen Yichang, the clever and resourceful second son of the Wen family, let out a deep sigh, sat up straight on the ground, slowly closed his eyes, "It's heaven's will."

  At the time when Wen Jia brothers were at a loss in prison, Wen Si Gongzi Wen Xin escaped to Taihu but only saw the water stronghold that had been breached, and knew that the Wen family's situation was already over.

  Having no other choice, he returned to Huzhou again.

  The old lady had indeed packed her luggage and was ready to set out for Beijing to file a complaint with the emperor.

  This matter will be reported to the capital, and it will inevitably become a big deal, I'm afraid that by then, no one can control it.

  Bao Zheng felt a little sorry for Wen Hou, and with this, Wen Hou's reputation would be hard to preserve.

  Seeing the idol, Lu Xiaofeng couldn't help but say: "Even if the Wen family had meritorious service to the imperial court in the past, the descendants of the Wen family have also enjoyed the ancestral blessings for many years. This is originally a matter that cannot be mixed together."

  Nowadays, the portrait of Wen Taigong is still enshrined in our dynasty's Yinglie Temple. His later generations are not worthy and cannot inherit his legacy, which is also a matter of fate, what can others do about it?

  "This official is only afraid that once this matter reaches the capital, the reputation of Wen's ancestors will also be damaged, and the Wen family will be considered defeated. Moreover, among the four brothers of the Wen family, Wen Si Gongzi has a good character and no bad deeds, it would be a pity to make him an accompanying burial for the Wen family."

  Lu Xiaofeng couldn't help but mock in his heart, after all, idols have their own limitations of the times. In his opinion, credit is credit, and fault is fault, one cannot forgive the descendants' crimes just because their ancestors had merits.

  As for Wen Si Gongzi, she also looked down on his behavior and said bluntly that he was a small man!

  Moreover, even if the Fourth Master was not involved in other matters, resisting the imperial court's officials and refusing to appear for trial is also a crime. Furthermore, he also intended to abduct her on the day of her wedding, and intended to abduct an official appointed by the imperial court, which is another crime.

  No matter how Little Phoenix looked at it, Wen Si Gongzi couldn't be considered an innocent person, he was simply a fugitive!

  However, these words Little Phoenix would not honestly tell her idol. Idols are idols, but they also have their own limitations of the times, and after all, there is still a generation gap in some things.

  So Little Phoenix Maiden actually fully supported Old Lady Wen's insistence on making a scene in the capital, thinking that it was no big deal and wouldn't kill her.

  Gongsun Ce said on the side, "Sir, don't be too regretful about this. You've already done your part with a clear conscience. It's just that Madame Wen is unreasonable, and there's nothing we can do about it."

  Little Phoenix secretly gave Abdominal Black Bamboo a thumbs up in her heart.

  Well said!

  Bao Zheng said: "If we can persuade Mrs. Wen to change her mind, that would be best."

  Lu Xiaofeng: You think people are too kind, but Wen Lao Tai Tai is not that benevolent. She relies on being the widow of a meritorious official and the wet nurse of the current emperor's mother.

  Bao Gong's eyes fell on Lu Xiaofeng, "Miss Lu, would you like to take charge of this matter?"

  You wonder why Bao Zheng called Lu Xiaofeng "young lady" when she was already dressed as a married woman, this matter is actually still quite confusing.

  Because Lu Xiaofeng first had the reputation of "Divine Maiden", and secondly, although she married Zhan Zhao as his wife, for some reason, everyone felt that calling her "Madam Zhan" was a bit strange, so they unanimously continued to use their old title, uniformly referring to her as "Maiden".

  This is indeed a very helpless thing.

  "Me?" Lu Xiaofeng was somewhat displeased in his heart, but didn't show it on his face, and only said, "I'm afraid that Old Lady Wen won't give me this face."

  "The girl is a woman, it's convenient to communicate with Old Lady Wen." And he, because of his reputation, also caught three sons of the Wen family, and it's not suitable for him to talk to Old Lady Wen anymore.

  "Okay, I'll give it a try."

  "Thank you, miss."

  "I'll go with her." Bei Xiaoyang Chun spoke up at the right moment.

  Bao Zheng looked at Zhan Zhao and said, "Alright." Since no one from the Kaifeng Prefecture was accompanying him, it was unlikely that Madame Wen would behave excessively.

  "Thanks for your trouble, Brother Ouyang." Zhan Zhao bowed his fist in gratitude.

  Ouyang Chundao said: "It's just a small matter, no need to thank me."

  Then, Lu Xiaofeng went to Wenfu accompanied by Beixiaoyang Chun.

  Before entering the Wen's house, Lu Xiaofeng couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion. He had almost been taken away by Wen Jia San before, and in the end, he still had to come to the Wen's house for a visit.

  "Old Mrs. Wen."

  "Madam Wang." Old Madam Wen had someone bring her a chair. "I don't know what brings you here today, madam?"

  Lu Xiaofeng smiled slightly, "What if I said it was to advise Old Lady not to go to the capital to file a complaint?"

  The old lady was slightly startled, but immediately her expression turned stern and she said: "Impossible! Bao Zheng only knows how to be afraid now, it's already too late. He has thrown my three sons into prison, one of whom is still missing, if I don't go to the capital, who can help me get justice back?"

  "But I don't think so."

  "Oh? Why does the lady need to persuade me again?"

  "I wasn't being so kind-hearted, it's just that Lord Bao can't bear to see the loyal and heroic name of your ancestors be ruined, so he wants me to act as a mediator."

  "You..." The old lady's face turned angry, and she couldn't help but slam her dragon-headed cane on the ground.

  Lu Xiaofeng remained unmoved and continued, "Old Madame, do you know that this time you've come to the capital not only can't help the Wen family regain so-called justice, but also might let Wen Taigong's lifelong achievements go down the drain."

  "Is it?" Old Lady Wen suppressed her anger and said, "I'd like to hear your explanation."

  "Naturally, I came to see you today precisely to talk about these things." Lu Xiao Feng said calmly and composedly, "As long as you insist on reporting this to the Emperor, you will have to reveal the contents of that sheepskin book. At that time, regardless of whether what's written on it is true or false, I'm afraid it will all lead to criticism from the court officials, and the good name of your ancestors will inevitably be tarnished, which will also affect the later generations of your family."

  The old lady was shocked and her angry expression gradually faded away.

  "Your three sons, who are detained in the Huzhou Prefecture government office, are all related to the case of Lian Yunzhai's nine deaths and ten lives. This is an undisputed fact. And your fourth son, who is on the run, also has charges of resisting arrest and disobeying orders."

  "If the old lady insists on going to Beijing, at that time, I'm afraid none of the four sons can be spared." I can add the crime of attempting to coerce officials and harm the imperial princess at any time.

  The old lady was flustered, "How could this be..."

  "Now, although Wen Si Gongzi has the crime of disobeying orders and resisting arrest to be tried in court, if Lord Bao does not pursue it further, he will also have nothing to do with the case of Lian Yunzhai's family extermination, and can still save his life. If Old Lady insists on her own way, whatever the outcome is, it should also be acceptable."

  Daughter

  "Fourth son——" Madame Wen looked at her fourth son walking in with a haggard expression, both shocked and suspicious. "What's wrong with you?"

  "The Taihu brothers have been wiped out."

  The old lady turned her head to look at Lu Xiao Feng.

  "Mr. Bao has always been very thorough in his work."

  "Bao Gong!" Old Lady Wen slammed her dragon-headed cane heavily on the ground.

  Wenxin gazed at the figure in the hall, feeling as if her heart had plunged into icy waters on a bitterly cold winter's day. She was already dressed as a married woman, yet still looked stunningly beautiful.

  "Would Lord Wen's son like to go to the government office to surrender and ask for leniency from Governor Bao?"

  Wen Xin stared at her absent-mindedly.

  The old lady angrily said: "My fourth son won't go, you go tell Bao Zheng to give up this idea."

  Lu Xiaofeng slowly stood up, "Alright, I'm willing to be the messenger." Your Wen family has been causing trouble in Huzhou for so many years, it's about time you received your retribution.

  Daughter

  "Fourth son, wake up! She is Zhan Zhao's wife and Bao Zheng's spokesperson. She is our Wen family's arch-nemesis."

  Lu Xiaofeng, who had already walked to the entrance of the hall, turned back and smiled sweetly, "You're right, I'm indeed the archenemy of your Wen family, thank you for the compliment, Old Madam."

  Ouyang Chun suppressed his smile and followed her out.

  "You seem to have no intention of persuading Mrs. Wen."

  Lu Xiaofeng walked ahead with a light step and said, "After they made the Wen family turn Huzhou into what it is today, why would I still have such intentions?"

  Ouyang Chun thought so too, this kind of Lu Xiaofeng is the one that the people of Chenzhou have been talking about, the "Divine Detective Maiden" who is just and stern, and hates evil like an enemy.

  She treats kind people with warmth like spring, but treats sinners with eternal cruelty like severe winter.

  She walks in official circles, but often handles events in the way of Jianghu people's quick intention to repay kindness and grievances. Such a Feng Daren makes Ouyang Chun delighted.

  Only such a woman would be the phoenix lady with whom Wu Mu is willing to form a bond of brotherhood, and only such a woman would be the one for whom Nan Ke is deeply devoted.

  "But since it's like this, why did you still agree to go with Bao Daren?"

  "I've already explained the serious consequences to that old lady, but she won't listen. What can I do?"

  Ouyang Chun: "......" Then why did you let Wen Si Gongzi go and surrender himself?

  Lu Xiaofeng seemed to know what Beixia was thinking and said, "Letting Wen Xin surrender is my own idea, I just casually mentioned it." Magistrate Bao was willing to overlook his crime, but that didn't mean she was willing to forgive him for trying to abduct her.

  One debt repaid with one debt, even close brothers must settle accounts clearly!

  Bao Zheng let Lu Xiaofeng go on this trip, of course, did not achieve the goal of making Madame Wen give up her idea of going to Beijing to file a complaint.

  That stubborn old lady insisted on going all the way down a single path until it was dark.

  When Bao Zheng was executing Wen's three sons, suddenly a portrait of himself from that year appeared, and he put it on the wall to scare away evil spirits. As a result, evil spirits really possessed him!

  The lingering soul on the painting allowed Bao Zheng to get rid of the three scourges of the Wen family, and then the soul disappeared.

  Little Phoenix Maiden, who witnessed the entire process, exclaimed: "It's too damn mysterious!" She had a very strong sense of déjà vu.

  Finally, Bao Zheng beheaded Wen Tianxiang's three sons who had surrendered and confessed.

  The old lady was so angry that she fainted and was carried back by Wen Xin.

  Zhan Zhao naturally knew that his wife was sneaking a peek from behind, and after coming down from the hall, he saw her drinking tea in the back and couldn't help but say: "Why do you like watching these things?"

  "It's not that I want to see what kind of weird things Wen Lao can do, but indeed it's very weird. Such a thing as summoning gods is something they can actually do."

  Zhan Zhao also expressed his surprise, "I didn't expect □□ to really show up."

  Little Phoenix Maiden nodded hastily, "Yes, yes." What a wonderful and mysterious chat.

  "Do you think Madam Wen will go and plead with the Emperor?"

  "Of course." How else would she have ended up dead on the floor of the Dalit temple?

  Little Phoenix Maiden suddenly woke up in the middle of last night and thought about the ending of this unit's case, and could only sigh: It was destined by fate.

  The plot is really powerful!

  "What a pity for Wen Si Gongzi."

  Lu Xiaofeng really couldn't understand why both Ou Xiao and Zhan Xiaomao thought that the writer was quite good, but she just couldn't see anything worth pitying about that guy for half a day.

  Is she biased?

  It shouldn't be like that, that guy just intended to take her hostage and make her very unhappy, otherwise they didn't have any personal grudges.

  "The adults intentionally kept the letter."

  Lu Xiaofeng glanced at him sideways.

  Zhan Zhao smiled slightly, "You won't add any more charges against him, will you?"

  "Will I?"

  "Can't you?"

  "Am I really such a petty person?" Wen Jia was not unreasonable, and she would naturally not be outdone. If Wen Jia continued to act unreasonably, she couldn't guarantee that she wouldn't reveal her identity, state the facts, and go to the Temple of Great Wisdom to make a scene.

  Zhan Zhao lowered his head and smiled.

  Xiao Feng immediately kicked him with her foot.

  This scene happened to be seen by Gong Sun Ce, who was collecting his troops, and he walked over with a smile.

  With a wife like this, such a funny scene will probably be seen often in the future.

  This is also good... The Kaifeng Prefecture can't always be so serious and solemn, sometimes it needs to be adjusted with laughter and joy.