klisemfg Chapter 364: Investigate, thoroughly investigate——
Chapter 364: Investigate, thoroughly investigate——
"what?"
The old marquis and the third master were both stunned.
The old marquis swayed twice, barely managed to stand steady, and calmed himself down: "Are you sure? Is the news correct?"
The third master also looked at Fu Shan nervously.
Fu Shan nodded and said with difficulty: "The Fourth Master has already left the palace and is on his way back home -"
The old marquis felt dizzy and was on the verge of collapse.
Fu Shan rushed forward two steps and supported the old marquis.
"How could this happen? How could this happen?" The old marquis couldn't believe it.
Turning around, he saw the Third Master still standing there in a daze, and he was furious: "What are you still standing there for? Why don't you go and find out what the Fourth Master has done wrong?"
The third master finally woke up from his dream and ran outside to inquire about the news.
This news quickly spread throughout the Marquis' Mansion.
When Lan first heard the news, she was completely dumbfounded.
The people in the yard were also panicked and at a loss.
You have to know that before the news came back, they were all full of energy and walked with confidence.
At this moment, everyone was standing in the yard, whispering to each other, and looking at the movements in the upper room from time to time.
After Lu Zhenzhen learned the news, she rushed over and immediately ordered everyone to do their duties, not to talk to each other, and not to leave the yard.
Then he went into the upper room.
Lan was in a daze. It was only after she saw Lu Zhenzhen that she came to her senses and burst into tears.
He grabbed Lu Zhenzhen's hand and said, "Zhenzhen, is this news true? What should we do? How is Brother Yi now?"
"No, I need to go back to my parents' home to find out what's going on!"
As he said this, he asked someone to prepare the carriage outside.
Lu Zhenzhen quickly grabbed him and said, "Madam, we can't lose our composure now! Whether this is true or not is still undetermined! If it's false, wouldn't it be a joke? If it's true, it's not a good time to go to the Lan family."
"If there really is something wrong, the Lan family will definitely secretly send a message to us! If you return to the Lan family with such fanfare, won't that be a public announcement? Even if there is something wrong, I'm afraid the Lan family won't be able to help!"
"Just be patient and wait! Firstly, according to the news, the Fourth Master is already on his way back! When he comes back, we can hear from him what happened in person. It won't be too late to make an investigation then."
"Secondly, the old Marquis and my eldest brother should all know the news by now! They are all from the Marquis' Mansion. When the Fourth Master passed the imperial examination and became the third place, they benefited a lot from it. Now that the Fourth Master is in trouble, they should also do their part to help."
Lu Zhenzhen's calm handling and analysis calmed Lan's panicked heart and gave her confidence.
After a pause, he spoke: "You're absolutely right. I was so anxious that I lost my mind! We mustn't panic at this time!"
Both of them calmed down, and the maids and servants who served them calmed down as well, seeing their masters were calm.
Zhang Xianjia and a few older maids went to scold them, and soon the yard returned to peace.
Lu Zhenzhen sent someone to the door to inquire whether Fu Zhiyi had returned.
Not long after, I heard the news that Fu Zhiyi had returned, and his expression was relatively calm.
However, as soon as he got home, he was called over by the old marquis.
She also said that Fu Zhiyi asked her to convey a message to the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, asking them not to worry.
Hearing that Fu Zhiyi seemed fine, Lan felt more at ease.
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law knew that the old marquis called Fu Zhiyi over at this time to ask what had happened in the palace, so even though they were anxious, they could only bear it.
Fortunately, with the two of them keeping each other company, we could talk to each other, which made the time easier to endure.
We waited from noon until the afternoon, but the old marquis still didn't release the person.
Lan had no appetite at first, but after being persuaded by Lu Zhenzhen, the two of them took a few bites of the food without any taste, and then had the food cleared away.
Just as Lan couldn't help but complain to the old marquis, saying that after asking about the matter, couldn't he release the person first and at least inform them?
Otherwise, people will suffer in their hearts?
I heard a commotion outside, and then the third master walked in angrily.
Duanduan walked into the upper room upright and was not surprised to see Lu Zhenzhen. Everyone knew the news.
It is normal for a daughter-in-law to come and inquire about the situation.
Although Lan knew that the third master was unreliable, he was a man at the moment and could walk outside and inquire about the news, which was better than them being trapped in the backyard.
He hurriedly asked the Third Master, "Have you gone out to inquire? What exactly is going on? What are people saying outside?"
The Third Master gnashed his teeth and said, "These villains are so ruthless! A few days ago, Brother Yi was so proud and proud, and was favored by His Majesty. They all surrounded me and couldn't be driven away."
"Brother Yi is in trouble now, and the situation hasn't been settled yet, but everyone is avoiding me like the plague and running away when they see me! Damn it, they are so quick to change their minds!"
Lan didn't want to hear the Third Master complain, "So what on earth did Brother Yi do wrong?"
The third master's absence for half a day wasn't in vain, as he did manage to gather some useful information. "I heard there was an error in a document that Brother Yi brought home."
Lu Zhenzhen frowned. This was not right! Considering Fu Zhiyi's character, he would never take anything from the imperial court home casually.
Besides, with his caution, how could he make a mistake?
There must be something else going on here?
However, Fu Zhiyi has not returned yet, so everything is just speculation.
In the old marquis's courtyard, Fu Zhiyi sat upright, his face as gloomy as water. "I brought my document back to the mansion because there were many places that needed to be revised."
"I just finished revising it the day before yesterday. I've checked it carefully and found nothing wrong. Yesterday, while I was on vacation, I put it in the outer study. Today, I brought it to court and presented it to Your Majesty for review, and that's when I discovered the mistake!"
The old marquis frowned. "Are you saying that the document has been maliciously tampered with?"
Fu Zhiyi nodded.
"Who is it? Do you have any suspects? Are you sure it was tampered with in the mansion?" The old marquis's face turned even darker.
Fu Zhiyi sneered, "I brought the document back to the palace and, except for yesterday's rest, I haven't left it. If it wasn't tampered with in the palace, could it be that I tampered with it myself along the way and framed myself in front of His Majesty?"
The old marquis was silent for a long time, gritting his teeth and saying, "Investigate, thoroughly investigate—"
Fu Shan took the order and left.
The room was silent for a long time before the old marquis spoke again: "What is the attitude of His Majesty?"
Fu Zhiyi paused for a moment before speaking with difficulty, "The post of Hanlin Editor has been dismissed. The best case scenario is that after reflection, he can seek a position as a principal in one of the six ministries. The worst case scenario is that he will be sent out to other places—"
The old marquis's eyes went dark again. If he was sent out, he would be a county magistrate in a remote area. If he did not have the emperor's personal approval, he would not have much hope for his career.
But Fu Zhiyi's current situation is that he has angered the emperor, and his career will be difficult, which is a foregone conclusion.