The Ace Bigshot Becomes A Farmgirl

Chapter 1113: Chapter 1113: What Reward Do You Want

All of Gong Qiu’s last moves were used to abscond with the prisoner, but instead, they were completely captured by the Fifth Prince.

Of course, these are all things that came afterward.

At this moment, Meng Yunzheng and Shu Yu returned to the small courtyard and changed into a fresh set of clothes before coming out, only to see Ying Xi return from outside with a sullen face, as if something unpleasant had happened.

Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng exchanged a glance, “What happened?”

Then Zhao Xi, who had just come in, sighed, “What else could happen, people outside are calling Yun an ingrate, saying that he actually put his own father behind bars with his own hands, causing the downfall of the entire Gong Family. Such an unfilial person is bound to be struck by lightning, and his children will be born without a rear end.”

Shu Yu, “…” The last part doesn’t need to be repeated.

Ying Xi sneered, “Their children are the ones born without a rear end.”

Shu Yu turned his head sharply to look at her, so that’s what you care about?

Of course, Ying Xi cared about that, because the one marrying Young Master Meng in the future would be her mistress, so cursing Young Master Meng’s children was essentially cursing her mistress.

Shu Yu rubbed her forehead, feeling a bit weary.

She asked Zhao Xi, “What’s the word outside now?”

“What else? The common folk are saying Yun acted righteously by suppressing his kin. People like Gong Qiu, who are corrupt officials, should be sentenced to decapitation according to Dasu law. They say Yun did the right thing.”

It’s natural, for these common people, having one less corrupt official means less exploitation.

Since it concerns their immediate interests, how could they not be happy, not praise the person who exposed the corrupt official?

However, the noble families in the capital think differently. They only feel that Meng Yunzheng’s heart is too ruthless, his means too vicious. Not even considering father-son affection, such a person is too heartless.

They also think he got wind of Gong Qiu’s impending downfall and betrayed his father for self-preservation, which is seen as a base and selfish act.

In any case, Meng Yunzheng, who always had little presence, has now become a name known throughout the capital, from the Emperor and Concubines to beggars on the street.

The opinions on him are mixed, both praise and criticism.

However, this view started to tilt after the central judicial office revealed Meng Yunzheng’s true identity.

The public learned that Meng Yunzheng was not Gong Qiu’s son, and that Gong Qiu was actually the enemy who killed his mother. He had played dumb and bided his time for years just to personally take vengeance, to comfort his mother’s spirit in heaven.

After eleven years, he finally gathered enough evidence of Gong Qiu’s crimes and presented it to the Emperor, finally avenging his mother’s murder.

The world now sees him as a person of deep emotions and filial piety. To endure humiliation and bear heavy burdens at such a young age shows great character and patience, promising boundless prospects in the future.

After this event, it’s expected that this once obscure young man will soon make a name for himself in the capital and perhaps even on the court.

Many are waiting, waiting for Meng Yunzheng to soar to new heights, to step onto the court.

Even the Emperor thinks he wishes to accomplish great deeds.

For reporting Gong Qiu, he made significant contributions, and since the Gong Qiu incident has concluded, it naturally calls for praise and reward.

The Emperor, taking advantage of the slight improvement in his health, began court sessions again. This time, it was to bring a conclusion to the matter of the Second Prince colluding with Gong Qiu to attempt rebellion.

He’s granting honors and rewards to those who made contributions in this matter, including Meng Yunzheng.

The Emperor summoned Meng Yunzheng to the hall, looking at this young man whose demeanor had entirely changed after enacting his revenge, slightly surprised, he asked in a deep voice, “Meng Yunzheng, since you have performed great service, have you thought about what reward you would like?”