Amnesia villain insists on giving me a baby

Chapter 9 Family Law

The battle damaged Master Xu——

Xu Muzhou handed over Liu Cheng's complete criminal evidence collected by the big guys to the yamen, plus old man Li's confession before, and all kinds of deeds of Liu Cheng running away in advance, it can almost be concluded that he is the one who destroyed thousands of hectares of fertile land the culprit.

Zhang Xiucai issued an order to the police officers of the government office to hunt down Liu Cheng with all their strength.

It's just that Xialiang County is located in a remote place, surrounded by barren mountains and wild forests, and the barren mountains and wild forests extend in all directions. It is not easy to track down a person who is running away alone.

Several people in Xu's house also gathered around the table, and when talking about this matter, Xu Muzhou smiled lightly: "Maybe we can help County Magistrate Zhang."

Zhuang Bai has already thought of countless tracking routes in his mind - he doesn't understand why he seems to be particularly handy in this kind of thing.However, when he first heard Xu Muzhou's words, he was surprised and said:

"Us? You don't mean the people sitting in this room, right? No, tracking down a fleeing person requires a lot of manpower, including everyone in Xu's house, and it's not enough."

Zhuang Bai's analysis is naturally correct, but Xu Muzhou is completely confident: "We have a secret weapon."

This is the second time Xu Muzhou mentioned "secret weapon", and Zhuang Bai was also a little curious by him.But Zhuang Bai still didn't open his mouth to ask. It seems that the time has not come yet, and when the time comes, Xu Muzhou will naturally say it himself.

Uncle Zong was also very conscious of not talking too much.Only Pei Yunchu lowered his head with complicated eyes.

At this time, a young servant came running outside, panting and looking a little panicked. "Patriarch, someone is coming from outside! They say they are from the capital! They are bringing a big battle!"

Beijing?

Xu Muzhou thought about it, his father did send a letter saying that he would send his deputy to Xialiang County, but Xu Muzhou estimated that it would take four or five days' journey, so he didn't rush to arrange reception.

It was only the third day, and the people arrived, and I don't know why they were in such a hurry.

"Uncle Zong, take a few people to meet him." Xu Muzhou instructed Uncle Zong who was beside him.

"Hey." Uncle Zong was about to get up, when the boy who came to Tongchuan had a puzzled look on his face: "... Patriarch, the person outside the door... said that he wants you to go out in person..."

"He also said that he would not enter our courtyard, and asked you to meet him at the door..."

Pei Yunchu's eyelids twitched, and he had a bad feeling.

Xu Muzhou only felt that this request was quite strange. After a separation of twelve years, the father and son had never met each other. Could it be that he, his father's deputy, missed him a lot?

He joked in his heart.

On the surface, he stood up and straightened his clothes and sleeves, planning to take Uncle Zong and others out to meet him.

Pei Yunchu quickly followed, with a anxious tone: "I'll go with you!"

Zhuang Bai also wanted to join, but Xu Muzhou did not forget to tell him in a gentle voice: "You stay inside, there are too many people at the door, it may not be safe for you to come out."

"..I.." Zhuang Bai originally wanted to say "I'm fine", but after thinking about it, it's really better not to make trouble.

Then he changed his tune and said, "Okay, then I'll wait for you to come back."

After leaving the main hall, he walked to the gate very quickly. Although he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he knew that the battle outside was extraordinary just by hearing the majestic momentum.

There were more than ten people in the group, Xu Huan's deputy, Lian Qiu, walked in the front, surrounded by a sedan chair carried by four people, but there was no one sitting on it, but an unknown utensil.

This utensil was covered with a bright yellow cloth towel.

Even the people in a small border area like Xialiang County know that most of the utensils that can be covered with bright yellow cloth are heavy utensils.It may even be related to the royal family.

In addition, Lian Qiu and his group were dressed in brocade clothes that the people of the small town had never seen before. At first glance, they were high-ranking officials from the capital.

This is exactly what Xu Muzhou saw when he stepped out of the gate.

He identified it carefully, and with his already vague memory, he recognized his father's deputy, Lian Qiu, in the crowd.

Looking again, there were actually two people standing on the left and right of Lian Qiu, Zheng Zhifu and his third younger brother Xu Xuanyang, neither of them looked very good-looking, and Xu Xuanyang was still winking at him all the time.

Since Xu Xuanyang arrived in Xialiang County, he often invited Xu Muzhou out for drinks and tea, followed by shouting that he wanted to learn how to do business, and the relationship between the two brothers became closer.

Seeing the color Xu Xuanyang used to him now, Xu Muzhou knew that the situation was not good.

He took a step forward, smiled at Lian Qiu, and respectfully said: "Uncle Lian came from a long distance, and the boat and car are exhausting. It's really hard work. Why don't you go to the yard to rest. I'll ask the big guy to brew you the Tieguanyin you just picked."

But Lian Qiu obviously didn't want to appreciate it, "Second Young Master made a mistake, why are you still in such a good mood? Do you know how angry and chilling your father was when he found out about it?"

"Something wrong?"

Xu Muzhou already understood that it must be Xu Huan who heard about the farmland, felt ashamed, flew into a rage, and vowed to severely punish his cheap son, and Lian Qiu came here for him.

But Xu Muzhou still maintained a meticulous smile: "What Uncle Lian is referring to is the damage to the farmland and the necrosis of the crops. It is true that Mu Zhou was negligent in this matter, but there are also some people who have done it maliciously."

"The evidence has been handed over to Magistrate Zhang's court. Please don't worry, Uncle Lian, and tell my father that Mu Zhou will take more precautions in the future, and I promise not to make an exception."

Xu Muzhou's attitude of admitting mistakes and guaranteeing is a model in the world, but Lian Qiu doesn't seem to listen to it at all, maybe he thinks he is cheating.

"Uncle Lian, what the second brother said is true! Just tell daddy not to lose his temper!" Xu Xuanyang on the side followed suit.

Lian Qiu glanced at the third young master, and said kindly, "Young master, don't hold back your words, everything happens for a reason, how can the master lose his temper indiscriminately. "

With such a stark contrast of attitudes, Xu Muzhou finally realized what it means to be treated differently from inside and outside.

It seems that domesticated children are different from free-range ones after all.

Lian Qiu is Xu Huan's confidant, and his attitude towards people is naturally Xu Huan's attitude.

After a while, Lian Qiu asked someone to bring the utensil covered with a bright yellow cloth towel, "What the master told me, naturally, as a subordinate, I must do it well."

While talking, he uncovered the yellow cloth, revealing the true face of Mount Lu under the cloth.

It was a golden whip. It is said that the old man of the Xu family contributed money and efforts to help the late emperor and Fengguo through a turbulent economic crisis and saved countless lives in the whole country.

The first emperor was grateful for Xu Zishan's kindness, and gave him a golden whip, saying that seeing the golden whip is like seeing himself, as long as it is not related to national affairs, he can cut it first and then play it.

Later, this golden whip was enshrined in the ancestral hall of the Xu family, as the treasure of the town house, and also used as "family law".This time the old man was ill, and Xu Huan was in charge of family affairs, so Lian Qiu was asked to bring this thing over.

"Second young master, according to the family rules, you should receive thirty lashes for what you did wrong this time. I will execute it on my behalf as ordered by the master."

Even Qiu can be regarded as a smart person who doesn't speak dark words, and pretends to beat Xu Muzhou in the street.

This golden whip is strong, it hurts terribly after being whipped once, let alone thirty times?It must have been bruised, and I couldn't get out of bed for ten and a half months!

Pei Yunchu took a sudden step forward, standing in front of Xu Muzhou, protecting him like a calf, "The truth has not yet been revealed, how can we be punished hastily? I have just said that the evidence has been submitted to the court. This is not Mu Zhou's fault." wrong."

"If Mr. Lian doesn't believe it, you can invite Zhang County Magistrate, or invite a few police officers to investigate the matter. Just ask."

Pei Yunchu argued with reason, but Lian Qiu did not lose the wind: "Lian was only doing what the master ordered, and what the master was most angry with was that the second young master poked a hole himself, but he had to use the family's money to fill it. This is true. Is that the case?"

"No matter what the result is in the court, the master's discipline of the young master is just a family matter, how can it be confused? Besides, isn't there still no conclusion in the court?"

Lian Qiu took out a silk scarf, wiped his hands carefully, and then put the bright yellow cloth towel on, picked up the golden whip, "Here is the golden whip bestowed by the late emperor, whoever dares to charge against it will be disrespectful to the late emperor and the present!" Son of Heaven."

As soon as these words came out, the people present were as silent as cicadas, not even daring to breathe loudly.

The servants and servants of Xu's house were the same, everyone knelt on the ground tremblingly when they heard the words "today's son", not daring to lift their heads.

Uncle Zong was so frightened that his wrinkles deepened.And Zhuang Bai, who was also in the house, saw all this from afar.

Only Pei Yunchu said with an attitude of disregarding life and death: "Because we are at the feet of the emperor, we should follow the will of heaven and see the details clearly. We have governed the country strictly in the past, shouldn't we continue?"

"Only by taking the Holy Majesty's clear intentions as a guide, can we live up to the name of my subjects in Dafeng."

Pei Yunchu's words were eloquent and eloquent, and there was not a single word that was unreasonable.

But apparently Lian Qiu didn't accept this, after all, with the golden whip in his hand, he had the right to kill first and then act later, no matter how reasonable Pei Yunchu said, it was also a violation of royal dignity.

Lian Qiu's eyes began to look a little impatient and dangerous.

"Uncle Lian, don't listen to him. As you know, Uncle Pei grew up with me, so he always protects his weaknesses. It's human nature. Don't argue with him."

Xu Muzhou pulled Pei Yunchu behind him, stood at the front, and faced Lian Qiu directly: "It's my fault to make Father angry, and as a son, I'm naturally willing to accept the punishment."

Taking off the blue cover and handing it to Uncle Zong, Xu Muzhou knelt down at the door, straightened up, without any trace of complaint on his face, "Uncle Lian, please."

Lian Qiu was about to make a move when Zheng Zhifu grabbed his wrist.

Zheng Youdao didn't want to take care of other people's family affairs at first, but he really couldn't see it, so he persuaded him: "Forget it, why is the relationship between father and son so harsh? Besides, even if you want to fight, you can't fight in the street. There are so many people watching, save the second son some face. ah."

But this persuasion didn't work, Xu Huan was determined to punish him, and even Qiu was determined to execute it.

One, two, three..29, thirty.

Thirty lashes didn't take long, and it passed in a blink of an eye. During this process, Xu Muzhou just knelt straight, his back was bruised.