Chapter 89
At this moment, Du Zongye rushed over and didn't even say hello. He walked to Ruan Peng, raised his hand and slapped Ruan Peng several steps back.
Ruan Peng had no angry expression on his face, and he stood aside honestly.
Du Zongye didn't look at him and greeted Du Zongcheng and Du Zonglong: "Big brother, fourth brother!"
Du Zongcheng said lightly: "Your errand is important, there is no need to take a leave to come back in this matter, and the impact is not good."
Du Zongye shook his head: "My fourth brother can come back after taking leave, so I, the person involved, have to come back. And it's because I'm too busy, so I didn't realize that such a scum was found in my family."
Ruan Peng stepped forward and wanted to make a statement.
Du Zongye pointed at his nose and cursed angrily: "You are a scum, do you still have any objections?"
Ruan Peng quickly shook his head: "The villain dare not. Second Master, the villain is misbehaving and makes friends with the bandits. Although he is a friend of drinking and meat, he cannot forgive him. Please punish him. The villain will never complain."
Du Yong cursed in his heart.
Ruan Peng is really calm, so he insists on the four words "wine and meat friend". Anyway, there is no evidence of death.
Du Zongye shouted violently: "Do you know what your so-called wine and meat friends have made me experience? There must be punishment, just wait for it."
"Second brother calm down!"
Du Zonglong pulled a stool and walked forward, pressed Du Zongye onto the stool, and then asked: "Are there many people in your ritual office talking about it?"
Du Zongye's face was as gloomy as water, and he breathed a long sigh: "It must be there. To be more polite, the Du family is not strict in control. To be honest, he said that the Du family raises bandits and even puts the disappearance on the Du family. This is still the yamen. I can completely imagine how it spread among the people. Has our Du family ever been involved in such rumors?"
Du Yong laughed in his heart. His second uncle is usually very calm, and it is really rare to be so angry like he is now.
However, this is understandable. There are two yamen in the court that pay special attention to reputation, namely the Ministry of Rites and the Imperial College. Fame is directly related to the path to promotion.
Du Zongye was appointed as the Minister of Rites and could go further immediately. It would be strange if he suddenly made such a mess.
Du Zonglong touched his chin: "It's good to not be strict in the control of the lower body. Didn't the Tao family's pleasure boat pass that way?"
Du Zongye shook his head and smiled bitterly.
Du Zongcheng turned his head and ordered Du Yong: "Pour the second uncle... pour a cup of cold water to let him calm down."
There was no cold water. Du Yong poured a cup of hot tea and handed it to Du Zongye with both hands: "Second uncle!"
Du Zongye took a few sips, calmed down a little, and looked at Du Yong: "Your health is not yet ready, just rest at home."
Du Yong shook his head: "Uncle II, your health is fine for the time being. I heard from the neighbors that I was talking about it. Where can I rest? Come over and see if I can help you, maybe I can come up with an idea."
Du Zongcheng and Du Zongye didn't care much about giving advice, but they both praised Du Yong's enthusiasm, at least on the surface.
Du Qiong was curious and asked, "Brother Yong, what are you thinking now?"
Du Yong carefully said: "The fake ones cannot be true, but the real ones cannot be false. Since Butler Ruan and the three bandits are just friends with drinking and meat, just explain it to the government truthfully. They will never deny what exists, and they must firmly defend the unjust words. The rumors are very fierce now, and it is not ruled out that people who are ill-behaved are deliberately causing trouble. After all, our Du family is not a small family, and there are many people working in the family. Especially the second uncle and fourth uncle are both critical periods, and the position upwards are all a carrot and a pit."
As soon as these words were spoken, Du Zongcheng looked at him with admiration and nodded in praise.
Du Zonglong asked: "Xiao Yong, what are your ideas about how to investigate this case?"
"Uncle Fourth, I can't even get on the stage now, what's the point?" Du Yong spread his hands.
Du Zonglong smiled and said, "Although you can't play, you can always analyze it roughly, right? After all, you have experienced several cases and made some achievements."
Du Yong said in a deep voice: "I just thought about it carefully. The old white-bearded man was a very critical figure, which reminded me of the big bearded man in the east of the city before. The big bearded man led a group of gangs and bumped into the seventh team of our Feng Group. The old white-bearded man also led a group of gangs and bumped into the patrol. How do you feel when I compare this?"
Everyone's eyes lit up.
Du Zongcheng said lightly: "Continue."
Du Yong nodded: "I have many ideas and are quite complicated. First, there are passionate people who are helping the government. Second, some people use the power of the government to eliminate dissidents. Third, some people take advantage of the disappearance case to take a ride to do something to achieve the goal of ulterior motives. In any case, it shows that there are many dangerous elements hidden in the capital. I want to borrow a sentence from Lord Wang here, that is, there are terrifying forces taking root and sprouting in the capital... In my opinion, it is not only that, the evil forces even collude with the officials in the court."
"Is there any collusion with the imperial officials?"
Du Zongye's face was very serious and he said in a deep voice: "You can't say such words!"
Du Yong smiled and said, "Don't be surprised, my nephew is just a rough guess. Actually, it's not what I guess. Lord Wang must have that meaning, but it's not easy to say it clearly."
Du Qiong asked, "Brother Yong, you haven't said how to investigate yet?"
Du Yong shrugged: "In my opinion, it should be the Dali Temple and Weiwei Temple jointly investigated. The same old saying goes, unity, no difficulties are counted. If you are not united, check a hammer."
Speaking of this, he asked back: "Brother Qiong, do you think the two yamen will be united?"
Du Qiong called out: "How could I know?"
Du Yong didn't ask any more questions, picked up the teacup and sat aside, and slowly started drinking.
At this time, the old housekeeper came to report: "Marty, Captain Hu of Dali Temple Feng Group asked for a meeting and said he wanted to take... and asked Butler Ruan to ask some things. Captain Hu had just been to the second master's side, and then came here."
Du Zongcheng nodded slightly: "Please come in."
The old housekeeper took the order and left.
Du Zongye took this time to instruct Ruan Peng: "Let me listen to it. After going to Dali Temple, you will do what Xiao Yong said. Do you remember what he said just now?"
Ruan Peng nodded quickly: "The villain remembers that Young Master Yong just said that he will never deny what exists, and he must firmly defend his words of injustice."
Du Zongye nodded lightly.
Soon, Hu Hefeng, with a serious face, appeared in front of everyone. Seeing so many people in the Du family here, he was obviously stunned for a moment, but soon returned to normal, and bowed: "Hu Hefeng of Dali Temple paid homage to the Marquis, met Mr. Du, and met Shaoqing."
Du Zongcheng raised his hand: "You don't have to be polite, your father and I are always in love, sit down and talk slowly."
"Thank you, Marquis!"
Hu Hefeng straightened his body and bowed to Du Qiong and Du Yonggong again: "Brother Qiong, Brother Yong, don't be fine."
Du Qiong and Du Yong smiled and returned the gift.
After Hu Hefeng sat down, the old housekeeper poured him a cup of tea. After he took it, he thanked him solemnly. Du Yong was surprised by his serious and polite appearance.
After taking a sip of tea, Hu Hefeng talked about the serious matter: "Mr. Marquis, Xiao Hu came here today. He was ordered by Lord Wang to take Butler Ruan Peng from the second house of the mansion to ask..."
"No hurry!"
Du Zongcheng waved his hand and smiled and said, "There is no rush to do it. It's so hot, let's talk about it before taking a break. I know Wang Mukun, not an impatient person."
Hu Hefeng said respectfully: "Yes, Marquis!"
Du Zongcheng smiled and said, "A few days ago, I heard that you and Du Yong had a little quarrel. It doesn't matter if young people are a little angry, but don't take it to heart."
Hu Hefeng quickly said, "What the Marquis taught is that Xiao Hu and Brother Yong are actually doing things for errands, and they have no personal grudges, so they will never play with their hearts, right? Brother Yong?"
Du Yong nodded: "Brother Hefeng, I have forgotten that little thing. I want to congratulate Brother Hefeng on taking over the disappearance case. By the way, are you also responsible for the case last night?"
Hu Hefeng sighed: "Brother Yong, don't laugh at me. If you have a missing case, I am just a supporting role. As for the case last night, Lord Wang has to discuss with Weiwei Temple. I am only responsible for asking Butler Ruan to come over."
Du Yong said curiously: "What is Lord Wang's idea about last night's case... Is it convenient to ask?"
Hu Hefeng chuckled: "What's inconvenient about this? Lord Wang has never said anything wrong with the Du family. He only said that the case is very strange and we must investigate it as soon as possible. However, the case must be the main force of Weiwei Temple."
Du Yong asked again: "Do you know which teams it is? Can the team where my brother Qiong is located be lifted?"
Hu Hefeng recalled: "Today, the Second Highness has gone, and he is helping Captain Mo to plead with the team where Brother Qiong is."
Du Qiong asked with concern: "How is the second highness talking?"
Hu Hefeng shook his head: "I don't know either. It seems a bit difficult. There are many opposition voices saying that it is not in line with the rules. After all, it has not been a few days since the suspension of work."
Du Yong said, "I didn't refuse directly, that's it just a matter of talking about it?"
Hu Hefeng nodded: "Of course some talks are discussed, after all, it is the Second Prince. I said to Brother Yong, why do you care so much about Weiwei Temple?"
Du Yong spread his hands and sighed, "Can I not care? Just because I had a dispute with Captain Mo, my brother Qiong was suspended and reflected on me. I felt guilty, afraid that he would delay his future promotion."
Du Qiong quickly comforted: "Di Yong doesn't have to feel guilty, it's just that Captain Mo and I are wrong."
After everyone asked some questions, Hu Hefeng felt that it was almost done and made another request to get someone.
Du Zongcheng did not refuse, looked at Ruan Peng and said lightly: "You must cooperate well in handling the case!"
Chapter completed!