Fragrance Returned

Prince Duan bowed humbly to Xun Xiang and then said, "I happened to be eating next door just now and heard what happened when they were fighting. Old man Ding, tell me, you guys beat me up... "

The more anxious he became, the more he stuttered, his face flushed with anxiety, and he couldn't say the next words.

Seeing King Duan like this, and then thinking of the handsome and calm man with a smile in his eyes, Xunxiang was even more alarmed.

Too good at pretending.

Sun Yumu clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, don't be anxious. What did your Majesty hear the old man say?"

King Duan took a deep breath and calmed down before saying, "Old man Ding said that if you beat the jade pendant on my body, you...beat the emperor."

Although this sentence is a little awkward, it is much more coherent than the previous sentence.

Ding Zhuang was stunned for a moment and said quickly, "Yes, yes, that's what I said. I mean beat the jade pendant on my body, not me."

Adding the words "jade pendant on the body" changes the nature.

Prince Duan added, "I didn't lie. That's what I said."

Xunxiang and Sun Yumu glanced at King Duan at the same time.

If Ding Zhuang really said that, King Duan could grasp the crux of the matter, which shows that he is as careful as his hair and has a strong sense of justice.

If he added these words without permission to help Ding Zhuang out of trouble, it means that he reacted quickly and did anything to show favor to the Ding family.

Regardless of the possibility, King Duan would not stay still.

Xunxiang even believed that he added the characters without permission.

The public is right when talking to the public, and the mother-in-law is right when talking about the mother-in-law. In desperation, it is indeed possible to hear the wrong words, or to say that those people are framed and framed for the sake of getting married.

With this prince, who is regarded by almost everyone as an honest and cowardly prince, as a witness, the emperor will definitely believe Ding Zhuang's words even more.

By doing this, King Duan not only offended the important officials of the Cai and Lu families, but also King Kang, who was behind the Cai family. It also exposed his pretending to be stupid for the past thirty years... Is it worth it?

Xunxiang's mind was racing. No matter what King Duan's purpose was, he was not only trying to show his favor, but also wanted to gradually change people's inherent impression of him.

Let the emperor see that although he looks stupid, he is actually as wise as a fool, and he is also fair and frank...

Grandpa accidentally handed King Duan a "reversal" ladder today.

Xunxiang has always been unwilling to get too close to Prince Duan's mansion, but now she has to accept his favor.

It wasn't just because of Ding Zhuang, but because he didn't want King Duan to suspect that he knew anything about him.

This feeling of being used by him and thanking him is very bad, but I have to be led by the nose.

Xun Xiang bent her knees and said, "Thank you, Uncle Emperor, for speaking out and testifying for my grandfather."

King Duan said, "Xiang Xiangke... is angry. Although I don't want to cause trouble, I don't want an unjust case to happen."

Although I am honest, I am honest.

At this time, King Duan has indeed changed from his silly look before, that is, his facial expression has become more relaxed and his eyes no longer dodge.

Xunxiang bowed her knees again and thanked her.

A few people went out, King Duan got into his car, Ding Zhuang and Xunxiang got into Xunxiang's car, and the group of people drove towards the palace.

Sun Yumu watched them leave with deep eyes, mounted his horse and returned home.

He also figured out the deep meaning behind King Duan's sudden boldness and righteousness in helping Ding Zhuang today.

If Dong Yihe and Xiangxiang hadn't always been suspicious of Prince Duan, he would have thought that Prince Duan was the most pathetic and useless prince.

It was really dangerous, I was almost deceived by his appearance.

The Cai and Lu families had already gone to the Yamen to find Cai Houye and Lu Guogong. They took Cai Yong, who had a bruised nose and face, to the Tai Chi Hall to complain to the emperor.

Lu Yang was seriously injured and was being treated in a medical clinic.

The Marquis of Cai and King Kang had always been angry that Xun Xiang had intercepted Hu and kidnapped Sun and Mu, causing them to lose the Sun family's support and causing the Sixth Princess to lose a good husband.

It just so happens that we can cure the Ding family today, that is, we can cure the Xunxiang behind the Ding family. A second-rate blacksmith who came from the country, a girl who grew up in the country, really turned the world upside down!

Lu Yang was the most beloved son of Duke Lu. When Duke Lu heard that his son had broken one of his ribs and called his daughter a "fart," he was so angry that his mind went blank and he hated Ding Zhuang. .

The emperor and several important ministers were discussing political affairs in Taiji Hall, including Sun Linzhang, and these people came.

They knelt down and cried out, "I am wronged. Please make the decision for me."

The emperor was stunned and said, "What do you mean? Everyone get up and answer."

Cai Yong, who had a bruised nose and face, cried and told the story of the fight, "Your Majesty, that old man Ding is too arrogant. My sisters and several flowery little ladies didn't mess with him, and he actually called them 'farts'. If they listened, At this point, I must not cry to death...

"He even held the emperor's jade pendant and said that if he hit him, he would hit the emperor. He was so courageous..."

His words weakened the idea that Ding Zhuang was scolding the "Four Beauties" in order to praise Xun Xiang, which meant that Ding Zhuang was unkind to those girls, was vulgar and did not have an old face.

The emperor was also angry and cursed, "Vulgar and disrespectful."

Then I heard that Ding Zhuang actually took the emperor's jade pendant and said, "If you beat me, you will beat the emperor." I was even more outraged.

He yelled, "That reckless man is so rebellious and dishonest, who gave him the guts..."

Zhang Shangshu, the official minister, was also present, and his eldest granddaughter was one of the "Four Beauties". It is really unbearable for a scholar to say this about his granddaughter.

His face turned red with anger and he cursed loudly, "That country boy is vulgar, vulgar, and shameless... In order to express his anger, he not only ruined the reputation of several little girls, but also compared himself to the emperor and beat the court. Official. Please punish Ding Zhuang severely."

Cai Yong served in the Royal Forest Army, and Lu Yang had just favored a minor official in the Ministry of Rites, who was also an official of the imperial court.

The two ministers echoed, "I'm so sincere, how can I talk so much about the little lady and dare to say such arrogant words."

Duke Lu said again, "Your Majesty, old man Ding broke one of the ribs of my youngest son just because he was 'beautiful'. He dared to compare himself to the emperor. He is really lawless. I beg the emperor to punish Ding Zhuang severely and return the favor to the court." The hall is peaceful."

Both Cai Houye and Zhang Shangshu clasped their fists and said loudly, "I beg the emperor to punish Ding Zhuang severely and restore peace to the court."

Sun Linzhang clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, Wei Chen feels that although Old Chengyi is reckless, he is very wise and will not be so confused. In the end, you should listen to his explanation."

After all, Ding Zhuang was Xun Xiang's most respected adoptive grandfather, and the emperor was not willing to just listen to one side of the story. Just when he was about to let people capture Ding Zhuang here, he saw the eunuch outside the palace coming in to report.

"Your Majesty, please see Princess Xiangxiang and Uncle Chengyi."

Xiangxiang is here too?

The emperor said solemnly, "Xuan."

As soon as Ding Zhuang entered the hall, he knelt on the ground and kowtowed like pounding garlic, saying what Xun Xiang had just taught him.

"Your Majesty, I was wrong. I drank a few more sips of the yellow soup and praised the fragrance a few more times. The descendants of Cai and Lu's family were unhappy and came in to fight with me. I knew my mistake and didn't dare to talk nonsense anymore.

"My original intention was not to say that those girls were 'farts', but it was just a catchphrase. I was wrong, and I apologize. The 'Four Beauties' in the capital are all as beautiful as flowers, as good as gods, and have both talent and appearance. They are as beautiful as my Xiangxiang. "

The emperor snorted coldly, "I heard that you took my jade pendant and said that if you hit you, you would hit me?"

Ding Zhuang jumped a lot and kowtowed even more fiercely. Everyone in the hall heard the sound of "dong dong" clearly.

He shouted loudly, "It's wrong, it's wrong. They bullied the minority with more, and the old minister was beaten so hard that he couldn't fight back. He had no choice but to take out the emperor's jade pendant and said, 'This jade pendant was given to Xiangxiang by the emperor. Xiangxiang And he gave it to me as a gift. If you beat the jade pendant, you will beat the emperor..."

Ding Zhuang had another set of rhetoric.

Cai Yong quickly knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, Old Man Ding lied. That's not what he said... He said that if he beat him, he would beat the Emperor. It's absolutely true."

Ding Strong said loudly, "I am wronged. I said that beating the jade pendant means beating the emperor."

Cai Tong added, "That's not what he said. Lu Yang can testify."

Both sides hold their own opinions.

Xun Xiang scolded, "The witness that General Cai mentioned is with you, so of course he is speaking to you."

Then he knelt down and said, "Grandfather of the Emperor, Grandfather of the Ding family, although he is reckless, is the most shrewd. Otherwise, he would not have been able to achieve what he has achieved now just by being a blacksmith.

"Xiangxiang knows him well. He will never say such treacherous words. Xiangxiang pledges his head as a guarantee..."

Ding Zhuang cried sadly when he heard Xun Xiang say the words "head on neck".

"Xiangxiang, I'm sorry for you. I've made things difficult for you..."

He regretted it.

The emperor also couldn't bear to see his granddaughter being wronged, "Xiangxiang got up and answered."

While the fuss was going on, the eunuch came in again and reported, "I am reporting to the emperor that Prince Duan is asking for an audience."

The emperor was puzzled. This eldest son was as timid as a mouse. He had never taken the initiative to come to Tai Chi Hall in his whole life. He didn't know why.

Still said, "Xuan."

King Duan came in and bowed after bowing and said, "Qi Qi Qi Qi Qi Qi Qi Qi Qi Qi Qi Qi Qi Qi Qi Qi Qi Qi Qi Qi Qi Qi Qi Qi Qi Qi Qi was eating next to Uncle Ding and heard them passing by fighting."

Seeing that his son was so nervous, the emperor frowned again, "He is in his thirties, but he still has trouble speaking. What did you hear?"

Thinking of how long it would take for the elder to narrate the whole lecture, he added, "You only need to answer one sentence. Did Ding Zhuang say, 'beating me means beating the emperor', or 'beating Yu means beating the emperor'."

Xun Xiang whispered again, "Uncle, don't be nervous, just answer truthfully."

Prince Duan took a few deep breaths, calmed himself down, thought for a while, and said, "What the old man said... is 'beating the jade pendant on my body means beating the emperor'... Yes, that's what he said. Yes, I remember it clearly."

The last sentence was said very smoothly.

The rhetoric was different from those two people, but it was obviously beneficial to Ding Zhuang.

The emperor was originally very angry with Ding Zhuang, but when he saw his granddaughter accompanying him, his anger became much less intense. When he heard what King Duan said again, his heart completely turned to Ding Zhuang's side.

Indeed, as Xiangxiang said, Ding Zhuang may look vulgar, but he is the most shrewd. It is impossible for him to say such treacherous words on such occasions.

The eldest son is honest and dull, and this matter is none of his business. He will not lie for Xiangxiang and the Ding family.

The emperor glanced at his eldest son with relief. For the first time, I discovered that this son also has merits, that is, he is careful, upright, and has a chivalrous heart.

It doesn't seem that stupid.

Besides, both groups are angry, so it is normal to remember a few more words or omit a few words...

Cai Yong had always looked down on King Duan. He was unhappy when he heard that he dared to openly favor Ding Zhuang. He accused him, "King Duan is a coward and an idiot... He is afraid of trouble. How could he suddenly come to testify against Old Uncle Ding? He must be from Xiangxiang County." The Lord asked him to come and talk nonsense..."

The word "silly" was not uttered, and the people present understood it.

Before he finished speaking, Mr. Cai stopped him, "Stop talking!"

Cai Yong mentioned the emperor's son and granddaughter in one sentence, and the emperor's face darkened.

No matter how stupid his son is, it is not something that others can say, and they dare to say it in front of him.

Seeing that the emperor's face changed, Mr. Cai quickly knelt down and kowtowed, "Your Majesty, forgive me for being reckless and impulsive. I will definitely go back and teach him a lesson."

Cai Yong also knew that he was in trouble, so he knelt down and kowtowed, "This humble minister deserves to die. Your Majesty, please forgive me."

Xunxiang ignored them and said to the emperor, "Grandfather, Xiangxiang is wronged. Xiangxiang has never had much contact with the eldest uncle. What ability do you have to let him come to the Jinluan Palace to talk..."

Prince Duan seemed to be frightened, and quickly clasped his fists and said, "Father, father, father, I don't dare to talk nonsense, I am wronged, wronged, wronged."

The emperor was also curious about what King Duan did today and asked, "Duanwang came here to testify, is he just doing good deeds with courage and courage?"

King Duan bowed and said, "Back to the emperor, the chief son and minister... are so big, there are only two or two people. They look at the son minister with the same eyes as the other emperor's younger brothers, and they do not look down on the son minister. One of them... is Xun Prince Consort.

"He is a good man. He has always been so open-minded from childhood to adulthood. I am... grateful to him. Princess Xiangxiang is the daughter of Prince Consort Xun. I don't want the old uncle to be wronged, so I came here to testify.

"I put a head-carrying bag on my neck... to ensure that I did not lie."

King Duan has grown up, and this is the first time he has spoken such a long sentence in public.

The emperor and everyone else in the palace fell silent. They had to admit that they looked at Prince Duan more or less differently than they looked at other princes, including Xun Xiang.

He could even see the meaning behind his eyes, where was his stupidity?

King Duan's words made the emperor even more ashamed and self-blame.

He is his own son!

The Marquis of Cai and his son did not dare to say anything more, but the Duke of Lu was unwilling to let Ding Zhuang say a few more words.

The emperor had lost his patience and listened to them argue for a few more words. In the end, each of them gave him fifty.

First he reprimanded Ding Zhuang, saying, "I have lived so many years in vain. I am disrespectful, vulgar, and vulgar. I talk nonsense after drinking, and I even hurt an official of the court..."

"I will pay Lu Yang three hundred taels of silver. I gave the Panchi jade pendant to Xiangxiang, so I took it back."

I wanted to punish Ding Zhuang with another three months of grounding, but thinking that the Steel Manufacturing Bureau couldn't do without him, he added, "Go to work in the Manufacturing Bureau tomorrow. You are not allowed to rest or return to Beijing for three months."

Ding Zhuang kowtowed and said, "Thank you Lord for your kindness."

He cried and took out the jade pendant from his chest and put it on the eunuch's tray.

He would rather be beaten than return the jade, but he had to pay it back.

The emperor then reprimanded Cai Yong and others, saying, "Cai Yong and Lu Yang pretended to be ill and could not go to the office to have fun in a restaurant. They will be fined half a year's salary. If they dare to do it again, they will be dismissed. Cai Yong first beat people, then spread rumors and caused trouble, and was fined another year's salary."

The Cai and Lu families suffered a great loss and were scolded, beaten and fined.

Ding Zhuang suffered a greater loss, losing the treasure that could ward off disasters.

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