After breakfast, Yu Zheng went to Zhou Mansion.
In the study, Master Zhou said with a serious expression: "Cao Qian's actions today have the potential to force him to take the throne. I'm afraid he won't be able to hold back."
Yu Zheng said: "That's just right."
They all knew why Cao Qian was impatient. If so, they would simply give him a push.
"Write a letter to Xie Qi'an." Yu Zheng looked at Zhou Boxu.
The evidence against Cao Qian has almost been collected, but the first prosecution is complicated and time-consuming, and it is difficult to completely eradicate the Cao family's influence.
Therefore, Cao Qian must first commit a fatal crime, and then present the evidence of the crime and punish him for several crimes, so that the Cao family's influence can be completely eradicated quickly and once and for all.
Zhou Boxu nodded in agreement.
Master Cao's matter has been kept secret for so long, and it's time to make it known to the public.
The most convenient and quick place to spread news is in teahouses and restaurants.
Besides, the wedding banquet the day after tomorrow is also a good time.
But this is a lifelong event for Zhou Boxu and Yu Lan. Yu Zheng hesitated and said: "If you mind..."
"Their troubles will not affect my marriage." Zhou Bo Xuhun didn't care.
"The bigger the fuss, the more lively the wedding banquet will be. It is the most solemn wedding gift."
Taifu Zhou also said: "Those who achieve great things do not stick to trivial matters."
Both father and son said so, and Yu Zheng said nothing more.
On the fifth day of the sixth lunar month, rumors suddenly arose in Beijing that Master Cao had been deceased for several months and had been buried in the ancestral grave of the Cao family.
When Cao Qian learned about it, he was thinking about how to publicize Yu Cheng's achievements and build momentum for Yu Cheng. Before he could take action, his entire army was defeated, and his face was livid with anger.
"Who heard it? Where did it come from?"
The subordinate said in panic: "I don't know..."
"Then go check it out for me!" Cao Qian slammed the table angrily.
"Yes." His subordinates hurriedly took the order and left.
"Come here!" Cao Qian called to take charge.
Not only did he have to find out where the rumors outside came from, he also wanted to find out who in the mansion leaked the news.
There is no ground, the rumor is so accurate, there must be a spy in the house.
But Master Cao's courtyard was under strict guard, and everyone who came to visit him was present, and no flaws were revealed. What went wrong?
Could it be that the cronies who handled related matters betrayed him?
Cao Qian clenched his fists, furious.
If he wanted to find out who it was, he would have to skin him!
On the sixth day of June, Zhou Boxu and Yu Lan got married.
The Zhou Mansion was filled with joy and guests, including Cao Qian and Cao Sheng.
As soon as the father and son arrived, they could clearly feel the surrounding eyes falling on them intentionally or unintentionally.
At the beginning, everyone was still wary. Although they were curious, they did not answer the inquiry first.
However, after three rounds of drinking at the wedding banquet, someone from the aristocratic family who was sitting at the table with Cao Sheng asked out the question under the influence of wine.
"People say that Grand Master Cao is dead. Is it true?"
Cao Sheng said coldly: "That's nonsense. My grandfather is fine. I went to see him yesterday."
"Really?" someone questioned.
The rumors outside have noses and eyes, so it doesn’t look like they are false.
Cao Sheng said angrily: "What do you mean? Curse my grandfather?"
"It's none of my business, that's what is said outside."
"Yes, Brother Cao, we are just concerned, that's why we confirm it with you."
"No need. If anyone talks nonsense again, I'll beat them all over the floor." Cao Sheng didn't appreciate it at all and warned harshly.
Being so arrogant made everyone unhappy.
Someone muttered dissatisfiedly: "Why are you pretending? If you have the ability, go find the person who spread the rumors, or let Grand Master Cao show up to prove it. The evil spirit is trying to hide it, making it clear that there is something wrong."
Cao Sheng, who had been holding back his anger and drinking again, was instantly ignited when he heard these words. He stood up, grabbed the man's collar, and punched him.
"Hey, don't fight..." The people around were busy trying to start a fight.
Cao Qian heard the sound and rushed over, shouting in a deep voice: "Stop!"
Cao Sheng stopped his hand, and the people at the table helped the injured Mr. Zheng up.
Mr. Zheng wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and said mockingly: "Mr. Cao is so majestic."
When Cao Qian saw clearly who Cao Sheng was beating, he immediately felt angry and wanted to peel off Cao Sheng's skin.
What a coincidence, that man is the nephew of the imperial censor, and his father is a doctor in the Ministry of Personnel. They are all supervisors and assessment officials, so they should not be offended easily.
Cao Sheng had no choice but to hit him.
"Mr. Cao, what do you mean?" Dr. Yushi and Zheng Langzhong asked angrily.
"He made rude remarks and cursed my grandfather. Shouldn't he be beaten?" Cao Sheng glared angrily, wishing he could make up for it again without realizing that he was at all wrong.
Mr. Zheng, who was beaten, was not convinced and said: "Everyone outside is saying that Mr. Cao is so powerful, do you want to beat them all again? Even so, you can't stop everyone from talking."
Cao Sheng said arrogantly: "I will beat anyone who dares to speak in front of me."
"Shut up!" Cao Qian was so angry that he blocked Cao Sheng's mouth.
He was so smart all his life, how could he give birth to such a fool! No matter how hard you teach him, he won't be able to teach it, and it will only cause trouble for him!
Doctor Zheng sneered again and again: "Master Cao really lives up to his reputation. He is domineering and domineering. I have seen it today."
The imperial censor also said: "Master Cao is so indulging Young Master Ling. Could it be that the Cao family has one hand covering the sky and no one cares about it, and no one takes it seriously?"
"Regardless of whether Grand Master Cao is still alive or not, even if Grand Master Cao is still an official in the court, he would not dare to be as arrogant as you."
"Misunderstanding, it's all misunderstanding." Cao Qian hurriedly explained his apology.
However, the imperial censors and other officials did not appreciate it. Taifu Zhou and Zhou Boxu tried to mediate it to no avail, and insisted on asking Cao Qian to give an explanation.
Cao Qian glared at Cao Sheng angrily, gritted his teeth and said, "Then let Mr. Zheng fight back."
"Or, I can give him twenty sticks myself."
"Master Cao is worthy of being the Minister of the Ministry of War. He likes to use force to solve problems. It can be seen that Mr. Cao has learned this very well." The imperial censor sneered coldly.
Cao Qian opened his mouth, unable to speak.
Among the hundreds of officials in the dynasty, how many of them can defeat the Censor in terms of words and skills? Even if it was noisy, not many people would dare to make a noise.
Cao Qian only felt that one was as big as two, and he dared not speak out, for fear that the more he spoke, the more he would make a mistake.
The most important thing is that he is afraid of getting involved in Grand Master Cao's affairs, which is fatal.
Taifu Zhou looked at Cao Qian and Cao Sheng, frowning and interceding with embarrassment: "This matter started due to rumors, and it was all a misunderstanding... But no matter what, it is always wrong to hit someone. Mr. Cao will make amends to Mr. Zheng. The crime is over."
Cao Qian quickly followed the words and asked Cao Sheng to quickly apologize.
However, Cao Sheng would rather die and said: "I'm right, why should I apologize? He should apologize to my grandfather."
Cao Sheng didn't understand why he was wrong in protecting the reputation of his grandfather and the Cao family!
Zhou Boxu, dressed in a wedding dress, stood aside with a slightly gloomy expression on his face, clearly displeased.
Yu Zheng, Prime Minister Xie and others also stood on the side, looking at Cao Qian and his son with unclear meaning.
Mr. Zheng was so angry that he laughed back: "Okay, you invite Grand Master Cao here, and I will apologize to him in person. Everyone present will bear witness, and I will do what I say."
"Please, please..." Cao Sheng, who was carried away, agreed without thinking.
