"Oh? This young master Chu can be considered an outstanding talent of his time. When I was in Jiangnan, I once had a good chat with him. Why didn't young master Chu come today? "Mo Jingli asked. A trace of confusion flashed through the Chu family head's eyes. He frowned and said, "When did Emperor Chu meet nephew Junwei?"
"A few months ago."
"That's impossible." The Chu family head said.
Mo Jingli narrowed his eyes, "Mr Chu, are you saying that I'm lying?"
The Chu family head shook his head and said calmly, "No, it's just that … this nephew of mine is indeed outstanding. However, he already passed away several years ago. At the time, he wasn't even twelve years old. He could be considered to have died young. How could he have a good chat with Emperor Chu? "
Before the Chu family head finished speaking, Mo Jingli's face had already turned ashen. The various family heads who had been forced to attend the banquet looked at the man wearing the emperor's robes. His face was sometimes ashen, sometimes red, and sometimes black. How could they not know what had happened? They were all born and raised in Liyang. If the Chu family really had such an outstanding person, how could these local nobles not know? This clearly meant that Mo Jingli had been fooled by someone using the Chu family's name.
Mo Jingli was instantly enraged by the humiliation of losing face in front of the masters of these prestigious families. He stared at the Chu family head and said, "Mr Chu, what do you mean by this? Could it be that you think that I'm lying? " The truth had already reached this point. Mo Jingli had already guessed that he must have been fooled by that Chu Junwei back in Nanjing. After connecting the dots, Mo Jingli was almost certain that Chu Junwei had something to do with the Prince Ding Mansion. However, in front of these people, how could he admit that he had been fooled by someone from the Prince Ding Mansion? Moreover … the Chu family and the Xu family were in-laws. It wouldn't be right for him to make an example out of the Chu family, right?
The Chu family head said calmly, "This one doesn't dare. However, Junwei of the Chu Clan has indeed passed away many years ago. If Emperor Chu doesn't have the surname, this one can take out the Chu Clan's genealogy for Emperor Chu to look over.
Mo Jingli naturally wouldn't do something like slapping himself in the face. He didn't care about the others' expressions and sneered and said, "The Chu Clan secretly colluding with the Prince Ding Mansion and attempted treason. Take him down for me, confiscate the entire Chu clan's property and detain him. " Fortunately, Mo Jingli still retained some rationality. He only planned to imprison the Chu family and not directly execute them. Although, he really wanted to do that.
Two guards quickly came forward, grabbed the Chu family head, and dragged him out of the door. Everyone present couldn't help but be shocked when they saw this scene. Most of them were from prestigious families, and many of them used to be families of government officials. No matter who was in charge, they had to give them some face. But who would have thought that in less than half a month after Mo Jingli arrived, the head of the Chu family, which was second only to the Xu family in the entire Yunzhou and was now the number one family in Yunzhou, would be dragged out so rudely.
On the one hand, these family heads' impression of Mo Jingli was getting worse and worse. However, at the same time, they couldn't help but feel a chill in their hearts. It should be known that the status of these scholars was determined by the attitude of those in power. When those in power respected the scholars, their status was very high. However, in this chaotic world, when those in power viewed the scholars as ants, there was nothing they could do.
Looking at these family heads whose expressions changed slightly, Mo Jingli sneered. He raised his cup and said, "Everyone, there's no need to spoil the mood for such a small matter. Come, let me propose a toast to everyone." Regardless of whether they were willing or not, at least this time, everyone raised their cups. Mo Jingli was pleased. With the Chu family's example, these people should know that if the ruler wants the subject to die, the subject has no choice but to die.
Outside the hall, Mo Xiuyao leisurely leaned against a tree outside the room. He closed his eyes and listened to everything that was happening inside. He didn't open his eyes until the Chu family head was dragged out. A smile flashed across his lips.
The Chu family head was dragged by two guards to the governor's mansion's dungeon. Just as he was thinking about what to do next, a low voice suddenly entered his ears. "Don't worry, the Chu family won't be in danger."
The Chu family head was stunned. However, the two guards beside him didn't react. It was as if what he heard was just a hallucination. However, he was very sure that he wasn't hallucinating. He really did hear a person's voice. It seemed to be very far away, but it also seemed to be in his mind. Who was it?
As if understanding his doubts, the voice calmly said three words, "Mo Xiuyao."
The Chu family head lowered his head to hide the shock in his eyes. He finally remembered who this voice belonged to. That year, during Master Qingyun's birthday, he also went to Glass City. Originally, according to the relationship between the Chu family and the Xu family, it was natural for the Chu family to submit to the Prince Ding Mansion. However, the Chu family and the Xu family were different. Although the Xu family was also a large family, they didn't have many descendants. As for the Chu family, not to mention the various branches, just the recent generations of the main family were enough to shock people. They were also spread all over the country. Once the main family of the Chu family moved to Glass City, these branch family members would be in big trouble. Moreover, the situation at the Prince Ding Mansion wasn't as clear as it was later. Therefore, the Chu family only went to express their goodwill to the Chu family and the Xu family. They didn't pledge their loyalty to the Prince Ding Mansion.
Although one or two years had passed, the Chu family's patriarch still remembered Prince Ding's deep and unique voice that could easily make people submit to him.
The Chu family head didn't have the time to be shocked that Prince Ding didn't die. Instead, he appeared at Mo Jingli's camp in Liyang. As the head of a large family, he could quickly calm down and realize that this was a great opportunity for the Chu family.
When he thought up to here, a trace of a resolute expression flashed in the eyes of the Chu Clan's Patriarch, and he suddenly said, "Go report to his Majesty, Emperor Chu. The Chu Clan is willing to swear loyalty to Emperor Chu!"
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