At this moment, Lu Deming's body began to tremble slightly, and his face looked extremely angry. The reason was very simple. Du Qi's conditions were really harsh.
It should be noted that the Tang dynasty's daily newspaper had now established all over the country. Even if the news in other places would be a little slower than in Chang 'an, in just a few days or even as short as ten days, the news in the Tang dynasty's daily newspaper would be spread all over the country.
Once Lu Deming apologized in the newspaper, the news would be known by everyone in the world.
Everyone in the world would laugh at Lu Deming.
This was what Lu Deming didn't want.
Lu Deming was silent for a long time before he came to his senses. With a miserable face, he looked at Du Qi and said, "Ping Xiwang, if I apologize in the newspaper, the impact will be too great. I implore Your Excellency Ping Xi Wang to be magnanimous and give me a way out. "
Du Qi sneered and said, "When you didn't like me and inculcated my selfish thoughts in front of the Crown Prince, have you ever thought about giving me a way out?"
"You should know that the person you influenced is called Li Chengqian, the Crown Prince of the Tang dynasty. Once the throne is passed to Li Chengqian, he can decide your life and death with one word. "
"When Li Chengqian decides everything arbitrarily, do you think I can escape death?"
"Lu Deming, you have to pay the price for your mistakes. This is your mistake, and you should bear the consequences. Of course, you can refuse to apologize. At most, I'll have someone print a page for you in the newspaper to publicize your glorious deeds. "
"At that time, all the people in the world will know your glorious deeds."
"Your apology has some impact, but at most, I'll just criticize you a little. It's not a big deal. However, publicizing your glorious deeds is a different matter altogether. "
There was a hint of threat in Du Qi's voice as he said, "You better think carefully."
Hearing Du Qi's words, Du Ruhui slightly frowned. As a scholar, Du Ruhui felt that Du Qi's handling was a bit overbearing. However, he did not interfere because this was his son.
Du Qi was humiliated by Lu Deming. If Du Qi didn't come forward, Du Ruhui would have come forward to deal with this matter.
It was just that Du Ruhui would be lenient in dealing with it.
This was due to his personal style.
Lu Deming looked at Du Ruhui, hoping to get his help. However, Du Ruhui didn't care at all. He just stared at Lu Deming, his eyes clearly urging Lu Deming to quickly agree.
Lu Deming's request for help was fruitless, and he was rather disappointed. He could only turn to look at Du Qi.
His eyes were filled with fear. There was even a glimmer of hope.
He hoped that Du Qi would spare him this time, but Lu Mingde was disappointed. Du Qi looked at him quietly. His bright eyes seemed to be able to see through people's hearts, causing Lu Mingde's heart to tremble.
Lu Deming knew that Du Qi would do what he said. Du Qi was a ruthless person. Because of this, a trace of resentment rose in Lu Deming's heart. Du Qi could obviously spare him, but he targeted him.
Hateful!
Lu Deming's heart was filled with resentment.
However, Lu Deming's heart couldn't stop it. He could only watch Du Qi humiliate him.
Lu Deming took a deep breath. He said sternly: "Ping Xiwang, I am willing to write an apology letter. I am willing to publish an apology in the newspaper."
At this point, Lu Deming had no way out.
He was now a Bai Yi, and it was impossible for him to become an official in the Zhen Guan Dynasty. If he was targeted by Du Qi, it would make it difficult for him to move. In the end, he would definitely not be able to survive.
"Very good!"
Du Qi said with a smile.
Without pausing, Du Qi ordered: "Since you are willing to publish an apology in the newspaper, you can start writing now. Write down the matter carefully and apologize carefully. After you have finished writing, sign your name, and you can leave. "
"Come, bring me a brush, ink, paper, and inkstone."
Du Qi immediately ordered.
Not long after, an attendant came in with a brush, ink, paper, and inkstone, and spread them out in front of Lu Deming.
Lu Deming sighed again in his heart.
At this point, his retreat was cut off, and there was no chance to turn back. Moreover, Lu Deming was very clear that this apology would not be perfunctory. If he did not explain the cause and effect clearly, he would not be sincere enough. In short, his dignity would be beaten into the mud, and he would be the most humble.
Only in this way could he escape today's humiliation.
Lu Deming was also talented. Once he had a general direction, he quickly started writing. In a short period of time, he wrote down the letter of apology and stamped his handprint on it.
Lu Deming handed the letter to Du Qi and said: "Ping Xiwang, please review it."
Du Qi took it and quickly skimmed through it.
When he saw the contents of the letter, a smile appeared on his face. This apology letter was really written very well. The responsibility was all on Lu Deming himself. It also said that Lu Deming himself hated Du Qi. He could not get used to Du Qi's wealth, and could not get used to Du Qi suddenly ascending to a high position at such a young age. Therefore, he instigated and incited Li Chengqian.
The content was full of nearly 800 words. After Du Qi read it all, he suddenly said: "Good, you are considerate."
Lu Deming's face was bitter.
Considerate!
These words were usually a compliment, but at this moment, Lu Deming felt that it was a great irony. The reason was very simple. Lu Deming felt that this matter was the most humiliating moment in his life.
Du Qi said: "I will accept this apology letter."
Lu Deming nodded.
Very silent.
Du Qi continued, "But seeing that you're quite sincere, I won't publish it in the newspaper. The matter between you and me is written off. Whether you hate me or not, I do not know and am not interested. I can tell you with certainty that if you target me or the Du family again, it will not be as simple as losing your reputation, but taking your head. "
"Go!"
Du Qi waved his hand.
Lu Deming, hearing this, was first stunned. He was already prepared to be beaten into the dust by Du Qi, and even be criticized by countless people. But now Du Qi unexpectedly did not publish it.
"Thank you Ping Xi Wang."
Lu Deming was incomparably happy after hearing this, and even more excited after surviving a disaster. He respectfully bowed ninety degrees, and then turned to leave. As he walked, there was a touch of relief.
Du Qi looked at Lu Deming's departing figure, shaking his head.
Du Ruhui stroked the beard under his chin and laughed: "Erlang, for you to be lenient to Lu Deming, father is very surprised, and also proud of you. Because by doing so, it means that you have matured and considered more comprehensively. "
Du Qi smiled again.
Previously, he humiliated Lu Deming, but took the opportunity to beat Lu Deming.
As for the matter of publishing it, it was just to scare Lu Deming. Once it was published, although it could make Lu Deming lose his reputation, and become a joke for countless people. In fact, it could also cause Du Qi to be criticized by the Emperor.
Previously in the palace, the Emperor had already vented his anger for him. Now Du Qi still wants to kill him, which could easily arouse the Emperor's disgust. This is what Du Qi does not want, so he chose to give up publishing it.
With Lu Deming's letter, the matter was settled.
No more involvement.
Du Ruhui said again: "It's late, Erlang, go to rest early. During this time, you have to be busy with the wedding, you must participate in the whole process, it will certainly not be easy. "
"Yes!"
Du Qi responded and turned to leave.
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