Abandoned Woman Busy Farming

Chapter 2572: Chapter 2573: Utter Chaos

Lingzi’s heart tightened, just as she was about to speak, she recalled what Anben had done to her biological parents, and her heart grew cold again.

”We’ll send the person out, but this matter must be reported to His Majesty the Emperor, for after all, Anben is orchestrating a conspiracy to overthrow the regime, raising so many Shadow Ninjas, and even openly attacking the envoy of Danliang Country. This matter requires the Emperor’s judgment.” Jiang Yichun said loudly.

The government soldiers outside shouted, ”Nonsense, it’s clearly you who are plotting against Fusang Imperial Court officials, and now you’re blaming Lord Anben, do you think we Fusang people are easy to bully?”

”Oh, is this elevating to a conflict between two countries? Who gave you the courage and authority?” Bai Ruozhu asked.

”Zhongyuan is separated from here by the vast ocean, do you really think we Fusang people will fear you?” the people outside continued to shout.

Anben’s subordinates were extremely anxious, hurriedly saying, ”First get our Patriarch out, he’s lost a lot of blood and is poisoned, he must be treated immediately.”

Subsequently, Anben’s confidants said to Bai Ruozhu, ”Lord Bai, can you release the person?”

Bai Ruozhu gave Jiang Yichun a look, urging him to push the person towards Lingzi, who supported Anben out of the Posthouse.

The government soldiers outside wanted to take the opportunity to rush in, but unexpectedly the Main Gate slammed shut, and they couldn’t push it even an inch.

”Don’t you know I’m a Poison Master? Everywhere I live is laced with poison, I advise you not to trespass. If you really want to come in, go get an edict from His Majesty the Emperor.” Bai Ruozhu said loudly.

Subsequently, the group did not linger in the yard but directly returned to the hall.

Teng Ya brewed hot tea for them, and each person poured a cup.

Holding her tea, Bai Ruozhu said with a smile, ”Today I’ve finally vented my anger, before I didn’t even know who the enemy was, couldn’t even find a direction to vent.”

Seeing her happy, Jiang Yichun’s mood improved too, ”There’s still She Zongyi, taking care of them one by one.”

Fo Lanying laughed, ”Today was so satisfying, it’s a pity I didn’t get a chance to stab twice, Ruozhu you’re too biased.”

Bai Ruozhu glared at her, ”That’s my father-in-law, it’s not easy being a daughter-in-law, naturally he gets to play first.”

”Too bad I didn’t get a chance to play a role.” Qiu Zhiyi said regretfully, no longer with that righteous fervor, seeking the right way, but more down-to-earth.

Shanhu looked at this group of people, feeling amused at heart, they have clear love and hate, wholeheartedly towards friends and absolutely ruthless towards enemies. Although the actions are ruthless, just watching it feels very pleasant, she likes it!

”Have the people outside been arranged well?” Bai Ruozhu turned to ask Mo Beishan.

”It’ll start at first light.” Mo Beishan replied.

Bai Ruozhu nodded, ”Good, for these three days let’s enjoy eating, drinking, and playing in the Posthouse, the Array can hold for three days, during these three days we’ll see what the Emperor’s attitude is. If he picks it up, it wouldn’t be impossible to help him along, but if he doesn’t stand with us, we’ll leave directly and leave the mess for him.”

Actually, Bai Ruozhu doesn’t doubt the Emperor’s character, but lacks confidence in his good-natured personality, just afraid he’ll eventually settle for silence and won’t punish Anben’s gang.

Probably because of his personality, the Fusang Royal Family has less and less say, and power gradually falls into the hands of the daimyos.

The outside government soldiers tried various methods, unable to enter the Posthouse, even tried climbing the Wall, those who managed to climb over suffered internal injuries, fortunately able to escape, not losing their lives.

Someone suggested using fire attack.

The leading officer hesitated, the Posthouse is not a standalone building, nearby there are other mansions, if a fire breaks out, add a bit of wind, maybe the whole street would catch fire.

But eventually he had no choice and ordered firebrands to be thrown in, but once again they were disappointed, the firebrand extinguished upon being thrown.

”What is this? Is it Demonic Method?” someone angrily asked.

”Better go report to the General.”

Bai Ruozhu listened to the commotion outside, almost certain that these people were indeed sent by General Chisong.

To sit in the position of a daimyo, naturally isn’t an ordinary person, so someone like Chisong with lots of thoughts, never missing any opportunity, is indeed too normal.

The next morning, many people in Kyoto heard various rumors, of course, this was based on the disturbances from the previous night, naturally disturbing nearby residents, except ordinary people don’t dare to easily go watch the excitement. As for those who dared send people to watch, even listening could discern what’s going on.

So, the rumor that Lord Anben is not the civil officer everyone sees, he knows Martial Arts and is a Poison Master.

His daughter was not dead, but disguised as Miaoluo to become Crown Prince’s consort.

He raised Shadow Ninjas only the Emperor can raise, he always supported Crown Prince’s succession, saying support for legitimate eldest son, all because the Crown Prince is his flesh and blood.

The Zhaoti Temple Scripture Pavilion fire was also set by Lord Anben’s men, to conceal Crown Prince’s identity, and the poisoning of the Second Prince was also Anben’s doing...

This news was too explosive, including mutiny gossip, palace scandal, conspiracy scheming, and brutal killings, the common people love hearing these, plus many Fusang people believe in Buddhism, especially respecting Zhaoti Temple’s monks, thus they hate Anben for almost burning Master Puru to death.

Besides Bai Ruozhu having Mo Beishan spread the news, there were other folk-created stories, within a day they were hotly discussed in restaurants and tea houses.

At the same time, the Imperial Palace was already in chaos.

”What did you say? It was really Anben?” The Emperor said in disbelief, ”He’s been a civil officer for decades, still Crown Prince’s teacher, how could he...”

Otani explained more details, The Emperor’s face became increasingly grim, silent for a long time after hearing.

After a while, The Emperor sighed heavily.

”I’ve always wanted to convert to Buddhism, if he wants this position, revealing his identity earlier, wouldn’t I let him have it?” The Emperor spoke wearily.

Otani felt somewhat distressed, ”Your Majesty, not everyone is like you and believes in Buddha, nor does everyone disregard power like you do. Even if you say you would let him have it, he may not believe. Plus, given his nature, once he became Emperor, he’d be suspicious of you and the Second Prince, fear he wouldn’t take long to annihilate both of you.”

The Emperor waved his hand, ”I understand what you’re saying, I’m not foolish enough to still yield to him now, after all he’s done such heinous acts, I won’t have a shred of mercy for him.”

Otani was somewhat worried, ”This time General Chisong has intervened too, afraid it won’t end well.”

The Emperor thought for a moment and said, ”Find a way to meet Jiang Yichun and Bai Ruozhu, ask for their intentions. By the way, tell them, I trust them, will stand by them.”