The emperor glanced at them and found that these were the people who had just spoken to the princess, and he roughly guessed what Lu Baichuan was going to say.

Several people stared at Lu Baichuan with displeasure and said: "We are just discussing the matter. As officials, we should complain about the injustice of innocent people. Why did General Lu say this? ?"

Lu Baichuan glanced at them and said with a faint smile: "So, how many adults think that Princess Anping is innocent? But after this whole matter, who is the innocent person? It should not be necessary Did Lu remind everyone?"

"This..."

Several people had not gained the upper hand just now, and now they are being held down and beaten by Lu Baichuan, without any struggle. room.

But I heard Lu Baichuan continue: "The adults are right. As a public official, you should complain about innocent people. So in the eyes of adults, what kind of people are considered? Innocent people? They are the little brother who came to ask for debt but was beaten, they are the innocent people who were dragged into borrowing money, they are the girl who died tragically and her family!"

"These people It is the ordinary people in Beiyan who have no power or even the ability to redress their grievances. These are the people who really need your help in redressing their grievances, instead of acting according to the prevailing situation and aiding the evildoers, causing irreparable consequences."

　"But what did you adults do? Regardless of whether they are innocent or innocent, just accuse others at will. Just because the other person has a higher status than me, am I the one who must be punished? The emperor commits the same crime as the common people, everyone. The adults shouldn’t not understand this truth, but why did Lu see it differently?”

Although there was no help from Kang Tiezui in the court, Lu Baichuan was also very sharp-tongued, alone. He started a verbal battle with the heroes, so much so that no one in the civil and military dynasties dared to reply.

It’s not that these people can’t defeat Lu Baichuan, it’s mainly that the matter of Princess Anping is too deceptive and untenable. They really don’t have the old face to say anything.

Several people who were named immediately came out to apologize to the emperor, saying that they were also thinking about the face of the royal family and acted like this due to an oversight.

The emperor felt embarrassed when he heard this, and gritted his teeth and said: "This is not how the royal family protects its face! You all framed Lu Aiqing indiscriminately, and you will all be demoted one level and fined for one year!"

This punishment is quite severe. It is easy to be demoted but difficult to be promoted. I don’t know how many years it will take to get back to my current position.

And the people in the court are most concerned about who is serving food. I don’t know how miserable their life will be in the future.

Thinking of this, everyone couldn't help but hate Lu Baichuan again. If Lu Baichuan hadn't sued them, they wouldn't have had to suffer this hardship. After all, the emperor didn't say anything at first.

“Thank you, Your Majesty, for upholding justice for this humble minister!”

Lu Baichuan was satisfied and bowed before resigning.

"Lu Aiqing is already here, so don't leave in a hurry. Why don't we listen to the court meeting together?"

The emperor invited with a smile. This attitude frightened the courtiers.

The emperor's thoughts have gone west. Even if there is not so much evidence about Princess Anping, it will not cause any trouble. He is really stupid to fight with Lu Baichuan.

Lu Baichuan was very considerate to the emperor and stood aside obediently, listening to the courtiers discussing court affairs. He was just a listener and did not say much. Even if the emperor called him by name and asked him to say a few words, He also said that what the Lord just said was very good and did not offend anyone at all.

The emperor couldn't help but roll his eyes while sitting on it. Lu Baichuan had gone out for a trip, and he was so good at making peace with others.

After the next court, Lu Baichuan left the palace and met the family of the victim girl at the palace gate. He gave them a sum of money and said, "In the future, you can come back to live in China. This money is enough for you." Live a good life. As long as you are kind-hearted, you can go to the general's mansion for help when you encounter trouble."

"Thank you, general, thank you!"

An old woman in her fifties With tears in his eyes, he was about to kneel down to him. Lu Baichuan supported him with a gentle attitude: "No need to be polite, live a good life in the future, Xiu Niang's spirit in heaven will also be happy for you."

Xiu Niang is that kind of person. The name of the murdered girl.

"Yes, yes..."

The old woman wiped away tears again. The murderer of her daughter was punished and her daughter could rest in peace. They should be happy. yes.

“Let the children at home learn to read and write as much as possible, so that they can use knowledge to change their destiny in the future.”

Looking at the little grandson at the old woman’s feet, Lu Baichuan One more thing, the money he gave was enough for the children to study.

"Okay, I will send my child to study as instructed by the general."

When her son went to ask for an explanation from his sister, he was beaten by someone sent by Yuhe. After they retreated, their whole family was expelled from the capital. Their son's injury was infected on the road, and soon everyone was gone. Now she is the only one left, as an old woman, her daughter-in-law, and her little grandson.

If Lu Baichuan hadn’t sent someone to find them in time, it is estimated that their family would not have survived for long.

Watching them leave, Lu Baichuan said to the boy beside him: "From now on, when I am not in the capital, you ask Manager Liu to visit this family every two or three months. If there are any difficulties, please Please help me.”

With only women and children at home, life will not be easy in this world.

　"Yes."

Just after returning home, Lu Baichuan received the news that Yu He was seriously injured just yesterday. Today, he will be beaten fifty times again, and he died without even taking a breath.

Princess Anping fell ill after she returned. When she heard the news of her grandson's death, she fainted immediately. It looked like she didn't have a few days to live.

Lu Baichuan's mood was calm and there was no fluctuation. Evil people will be punished, and it is not a pity for such people to die.

When everyone in the family heard the news, they were worried that he would be targeted in the court, and gathered around to ask about the situation. Lu Baichuan looked at his family members who cared about him, and the sour mood he had just felt because of that poor family was instantly overturned. He smiled and said, "It's okay. The emperor punished Princess Anping and gave us rewards."

Mr. Sun immediately bowed in the direction of the palace and muttered: " The emperor must protect you at critical times. Our Lu family is full of loyal people, so we can’t let us be harmed by traitors!”

Everyone covered their mouths and laughed, and a group of people walked into the yard. Lu Baichuan said: "Mom and Dad, now that the matter in the capital has been settled, my son will return to Changzhou. We can't keep Jiu'er and Gou'er waiting for too long."

"Yes, yes, yes, I should have gone back a long time ago. Your wife has just given birth and she needs someone to take care of her. No one can take care of her better than you, so you have to treat her well."

Ms. Sun has no intention of keeping her, she wishes she could take care of her now. Let him go back.

Lu Baichuan nodded. It was a bit hasty to come back this time, but his wife and children are still in Changzhou, and nothing is as important as them.

"My son knows."

After that, the whole family began to prepare things for him to take back. The plan was to leave early tomorrow morning.

At this time in the palace, the emperor had just gone to court and went to the queen's place to have lunch. He saw a young eunuch coming to tell the emperor: the emperor and Concubine Liu were going on a trip, and they were going to follow Lu Baichuan first. Changzhou.

Well, I came here to inform him, not to ask for his opinion.

The emperor looked at the empress, who also looked shocked, and then at the fragrant food in his hand, and suddenly lost his appetite.