It's late afternoon.

Eunuch Huang brought a few young eunuchs and royal guards to Xie's house with the sound of gongs and drums.

Hearing this, people came out to watch the fun.

"Is this someone sent by the Emperor?"

"Really? It is said that the emperor came at noon and searched the Xie family. What is going on?"

"This doesn't look like they're going to confiscate the property, does it? It looks more like a happy event."

"No way? I heard that Madam Xie just passed away. How can it be a happy event?"

"Is this true? You didn't release the letter?"

"I heard that too."

"Okay, stop talking, let's go and see what's going on."

For a moment, many people gathered at the gate of Xie's house, wanting to know what had happened.

The servant guarding outside the door knew that Eunuch Huang had arrived, and hurried to inform Yun Zhihan and Xie Baiyuan.

Soon, everyone in the Xie family came out to greet them.

"I pay my respects to Eunuch Huang!" Yun Zhihan couldn't help but feel nervous when she saw such a big scene.

"Thank you Madam, thank you tutor, I am here to congratulate you."

"What do you mean, Eunuch Huang?"

"The plaque inscribed by the emperor himself has arrived." As he said this, Eunuch Huang asked someone to bring it over.

When I opened it, I saw four big words written on it: A Family of Loyalty and Filial Piety.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the plaque. The Xie family is grateful." Xie Boyuan was very happy and quickly ordered the servants, "Hang it up now."

"Yes!"

Eunuch Huang continued cheerfully, "Don't worry, there's more."

He took out a stack of bills and handed them to Yun Zhihan.

"Madam Xie, this is 100,000 taels. My family got it from the Zhao family. The emperor said that this should be considered as some compensation to the Xie family."

"Thank you, my Lord, for your grace!"

Yun Zhihan was so happy when he took the heavy banknote.

"Jin Shang, hand the wrapped red envelope to Eunuch Huang."

"Yes, ma'am."

Huang Desheng held the thick red envelope and his face was wrinkled with smile.

"Oh, Madam Xie, how can this be so embarrassing? I am only following the orders of the Emperor."

"Stop saying that, eunuch. Keep the red envelope and take me inside to have some tea and rest before leaving."

"Then I won't be polite."

"Please come inside quickly!"

At this time, the imperial plaque at the gate of Xie Mansion was also hung.

The people all praised him, and the group of people who had just taken advantage of his misfortune changed their attitude and words.

"I told you that the Xie family will be fine, but you still don't believe me?"

"That is to say, this is a plaque bestowed by the emperor."

"Our emperor is wise. General Xie and General Xie have been on the battlefield for many years and even sacrificed their lives. If they could see this plaque, they would feel at ease over there."

At this moment, a servant ran out and shouted, "Our Madam said that today, in order to thank the Emperor for his grace, all the drinks and meals at Yunsheng Restaurant will be half price."

"real or fake?"

"Of course it's true. If you want to go, please follow me!"

"Wow, that's great!"

After saying this, a group of people followed him towards the restaurant.

……

The Xie family was prosperous, while the Zhao family was desolate and bleak.

"You evil creature! You're not going to be satisfied until you destroy the Zhao family!" Zhao Feng covered his chest and angrily scolded his useless son.

"Master, don't be angry. Be careful not to get sick from anger." Butler Zhao kept comforting him.

Zhao Tuo didn't know how to defend himself, so he could only kneel on the ground and kowtow, "Father, I know I was wrong, please give me another chance."

"Unless I'm crazy, I won't give you chances again and again."

"Dad, Dad, I really know I was wrong. I had clearly arranged everything, but I found nothing after I went there. It must be that secret guard who betrayed me. Yes, it must be him."

"What a bastard! I have already dealt with that secret guard. When he was burying the things, he must have been seen by the Xie family."

"People are waiting for you to come and make a fool of yourself, but you keep walking forward without stopping. You are such a brainless jerk."

Zhao Tuo suddenly realized that it was not because Xie Baiyuan kept asking the emperor to search Xie's house, but it turned out that he had already made preparations.

Xie Baiyuan, I will never forgive you!

"Father, please give me one last chance. I will definitely be able to get rid of Xie Boyuan!"

“Hmph!” Zhao Feng snorted coldly, “If I trust you again, I’ll be buried in the ground. Someone, come and punish me according to the family rules!”

"Master, this is not allowed," Butler Zhao tried to persuade him, but Zhao Feng ignored him and insisted on punishing him.

When the servants heard this, they immediately rushed to get the whips. They had disliked this master for a long time, and today finally gave them the chance.

After a moment, the whip was brought.

Zhao Feng ignored others' advice and whipped his son a few times.

At first, Zhao Tuo could still shout for mercy, but after ten whips, his skin was torn and he could not move, but he was still conscious.

Zhao Feng was still not satisfied. If it weren't for this idiot, how could the Zhao family's hard-earned hereditary title be lost just like that?

Then, another ten whips were lashed down, each one aimed at Zhao Tuo's life.

No one dared to step forward to stop it, and some people were even secretly rejoicing that the bad guy finally got his comeuppance.

After twenty lashes, Butler Zhao knelt in front of Zhao Feng and begged, "Master, please stop beating me. If you continue, someone will die."

Zhao Feng calmed down at this time and stopped his hand. He could only sigh, "What misfortune for our family! What misfortune for our family!"

"Master, calm down, don't be angry."

"Butler Zhao, how much money did Eunuch Huang take from the Zhao Mansion just now?"

"Um, Master, please don't worry about this. The most important thing is to take care of your health first."

The housekeeper didn't dare to say anything, because the other party had taken too much, so much that the Zhao family might have to tighten their belts in the next few months.

"Say!"

"Ten, one hundred thousand taels."

"What?" Zhao Feng was shocked. That was one hundred thousand taels of silver. How could it just disappear like that without even a sound?

"Master, if you lose your money, you can find another way, but if you lose your life, you will have nothing."

After constant comforting from Butler Zhao, he agreed to go back to his room to rest. Now that things had come to this, he could only make plans for the future.

Zhao Hui in the house heard that her father had returned and had beaten her eldest brother with twenty lashes, and she was very puzzled.

But she didn't care about Zhao Tuo's life or death, she only cared about her marriage with Master Xie.

Thinking of this, Zhao Hui pulled out the knife that had stabbed into the rabbit's stomach and said to the maids, "Tell the kitchen that I want to eat roasted rabbit today."

"Yes, ma'am."

After saying this, she walked towards her father's room to inquire about her marriage and whether the emperor agreed.

But as soon as she entered the house, her mother signaled her to go out.

"Mom, what happened? Your daughter wants to see her father."

"Let's talk later. Your father is still angry and it took him a lot of effort to lie down."

"I don't want it!" Zhao Hui refused. "What happened to what my father promised me? I must get the result today."

"Nonsense! Your father is already like this, and you don't offer any words of comfort. Why do you dare to act unreasonably here?"

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