NFBE Chapter 176 Unless There Is a Great Victory in the North
Chapter 176 Unless There Is a Great Victory in the North
The eldest sister's family was kidnapped, so there was no need for the four of them to enter the Shangshu Mansion again. After they returned to the agreed inn, Yun Feiyang and Yun Nian had already returned.
The two people's faces were not very good, and they were not surprised at all when they saw the four people coming back so quickly. After exchanging information, everyone fell into silence again.
It turned out that everyone in the court was clamoring to punish the traitor's family, and under this trend, the emperor had no choice but to compromise and escort my grandfather's family to the capital.
Just when the prisoner car was about to arrive in the capital, Minister Duan's family disappeared overnight. The most abominable thing was that when Minister Duan's family disappeared, a group of imperial guards were still surrounding the Minister's Mansion.
Some people in the court said that the Lin family was plotting to escape, while others said that it was related to the hostage Huyan Lang who was stranded in the capital, and that it was a token of his allegiance to Liu Shuo's newly promoted son-in-law. In short, there were many different opinions, but none of them was favorable to the Duke's Mansion.
"The latest news from the palace is that since my grandfather came to the capital, His Majesty has received more and more memorials to execute my grandfather. I'm afraid that His Majesty will make a decision in less than two days."
"Your Majesty, are you really going to execute my grandfather?"
Yun Feiyang had just told everyone the news when Yun Yiduo began to ask questions. She didn't believe that the emperor, who valued friendship and loyalty, would not execute her grandfather.
"Duoduo, sometimes, even His Majesty has many things that he cannot control."
"No, I still don't believe it. I want to go to the palace to see His Majesty. Yes, I'm going to find Prime Minister Song."
When Yun Yiduo thought of her interactions with Song Lingyun, she thought of Prime Minister Song. However, when she begged Yun Feiyang to accompany her to the Song Mansion, she was told that Prime Minister Song was ill and would not see any outsiders.
She looked at the not-so-high wall of the Prime Minister's Mansion, exchanged glances with Yun Feiyang, and then jumped in. They had lived in the Song Mansion for a few days and were very familiar with the situation there. The two of them quickly found Prime Minister Song's study.
At this time, Song Lingyun was confronting Song Cheng in the study.
"Father, they asked to see you, why didn't you meet them?"
"Yun'er, your father cannot see them. The old Duke's matter is irreversible. Even if they see your father, what can they say?"
"Why is it irreversible?"
"The crime of treason should be punished along with the entire clan. Your Majesty has done the utmost. Do you think your father doesn't want to help? Do you think Your Majesty is willing to cut off his own arm like this? The situation is pressing and it is difficult to defy fate."
The two siblings paused as they tried to push open the door. It seemed that Prime Minister Song already knew the emperor's attitude towards his grandfather. Should they still go see the Prime Minister?
Prime Minister Song looked at his little daughter, whose eyes had turned red with anxiety, and sighed and said:
"Father knows that you are grateful to Princess Anle because she saved you, but in the current situation, unless there is some good news from the North that changes the situation, otherwise..."
Prime Minister Song shook his head and faced north. His Majesty had lost his appetite these past few days and looked haggard. However, the overwhelming number of memorials was pressing forward.
This contest finally came like a storm.
There was a squeak.
Yun Feiyang decisively pushed open the door, and for the first time, the two siblings were exposed to outsiders without any cover. They were both wearing soft moon-white gauze, with the same mountain-like eyebrows, water-like eyes, and picturesque faces.
Song Lingyun just looked at the brother and sister who came in, and her heart seemed to stop beating at that moment. She stared at the bright and beautiful face, and her cheeks gradually blushed.
Prime Minister Song had never expected that he would be so amazed by the two little kids. He even thought that it would be better for the two siblings to cover up their damn looks, otherwise, who knows how many romantic debts they would get into.
"Yun'er, since there are guests here, please leave!"
Prime Minister Song saw that his daughter was a little out of control, and hurriedly asked her to leave. Although Song Lingyun was reluctant to leave, she also knew that a lady from a wealthy family should be polite and courteous, so she bowed to her father, bowed to the two siblings, and left.
"Prime Minister Song!"
The two siblings performed the Jianghu salute to Prime Minister Song, and Prime Minister Song also stood up and saluted them in return. After all, they were the princes and princesses personally appointed by the emperor, so he still had to show the proper etiquette.
"Your Highnesses, please take a seat."
Prime Minister Song was very polite, and the brother and sister did not refuse and sat down. Yun Feiyang saw that after Prime Minister Song saw them, he showed a look of surprise and worry, and roughly guessed that this matter made him embarrassed.
But even though he knew that Prime Minister Song was in trouble, Yun Feiyang had to ask a few questions first.
"Prime Minister Song, my brother and I came here for the Duke's Mansion. I wonder if the Prime Minister has a good plan to save the Duke's Mansion from disaster."
"Your Highnesses are eager to save people, and I understand that. But even His Majesty cannot show mercy to such a serious crime, and I, a mere prime minister, am powerless. Unless there is a great victory in the North, and Duke Lin Xiaoguo has made great contributions!"
The two siblings were silent. Ninth brother had just advanced deep into the city, so how could he accomplish anything in a short while? But grandfather was in danger at any time, so they couldn't wait!
"Does the Prime Minister believe in Duke Lin?"
Yun Yiduo looked at the Prime Minister, feeling somewhat sad. Didn't everyone trust Ninth Brother? Why did they still blame Grandfather?
"Princess, whether you believe it or not is not important now."
"Then what's important?"
"What's important is who is driving the changes in the capital? The old Duke is just the beginning. Some people want to see the old Duke be beheaded, but they don't want him to die."
"What does the Prime Minister mean?"
The two siblings did not understand, and Prime Minister Song did not explain too much. He just looked at them and reminded them:
"You are all young, don't be impulsive. Let everything take its course!"
"Can……"
Yun Yiduo wanted to say something, but Prime Minister Song waved his hand, signaling them not to bother her anymore. The two looked at each other, clasped their fists towards Prime Minister Song, and left in a hurry.
After the two left, Song Lingyun came out from the corner and stared at the departing figure in a trance. It was the first time she had seen such a good-looking person.
"Yun'er, why don't you go back and rest?"
"Father, are we really not going to care about the old Duke's affairs?"
"Alas, some things depend on fate."
After leaving the Prime Minister's Mansion, the two siblings' moods once again fell to the bottom. From what the Prime Minister said, their grandfather's family might be sentenced to death. Should they rob the execution ground?
Early the next morning, a notice was posted at Caishikou, announcing that the Duke of Protectorate had surrendered to the enemy in Liushuo during the battle in the northern border, and was recruited as a royal consort, accusing him of treason and collaborating with the enemy. His family members had been taken to the Ministry of Justice's prison, and would be executed three days later.
They didn't expect that the matter would be settled so quickly, and the sentence was still beheading. They wanted to find the secret guards of the retired emperor, but found that those secret guards were just watching from a distance outside the Ministry of Justice without taking any action.
When Yun Feiyang found the secret guard, the secret guard said the same thing, telling him to convey the old duke's instructions and to see him off without any unnecessary actions.