Xia Houxuan's tone finally changed, but I heard him sigh and reply: "Just to beg for a living."

If he had no other choice, why would he want Xiahou to do this?

The current predicament of the Xiahou family is originally a problem left over from the late emperor's period.

Even General Cao, who controlled the emperor, found it a bit difficult to face the Xiahou family's predicament.

Regardless of whether Xiahou Ba was really captured or pretended to be a traitor, over the years, news continued to come back from the Han Kingdom:

He frequently accompanied Zhang Xiahou, the mother of the Queen of Han, at various banquets in Han.

Not to mention General Cao, no matter who it was, he would be worried after hearing the news.

And Xia Houmao had become very close to the Sima family in recent years, so General Cao naturally didn't bother to pay attention to him.

As for Xia Houxuan, General Cao wanted to reuse him, but it was a pity that Sima Yi could not let him go.

As a result, the three Xiahou clans were unable to advance or retreat, and were trapped in Luoyang.

The reason why Xia Houxuan sent his wife and children away was to stay alone.

Not only to attract the Sima family's attention, but also to preserve the last dignity of the Xiahou family.

"Begging for work?" Sima Shi sneered, "As a minister, if you don't want to be loyal to the emperor and serve the country, but instead do things that violate the imperial edict in the name of begging for work, is this called deceiving the emperor?"

Xia Houxuan smiled slightly:

"Zi Yuan, what about the Xiahou family? The emperor will issue an edict. How can you convict the Xiahou family on behalf of the emperor?"

Master Sima sneered again:

"What about the Xiahou family? The late emperor has already made a final decision. Why does the emperor need to issue another edict? Moreover, everyone can find and punish the rebellious ministers and traitors."

After a pause, he continued, "If the information I got is correct, Xia Houmao led the caravan to the west."

"Taichu, don't tell me, he really wants to do business?"

Xiahou Xuan was silent.

From the perspective of the Wei Dynasty, frankly speaking, Xiahou Ba in the early years and Xiahou Mao today can be regarded as the black spots of the Xiahou family.

Or you can continue to wait for Wei for the sake of faith.

But the Wei Dynasty may no longer be worthy of the Xiahou clan's fate.

Seeing that Xia Houxuan didn't speak, Master Sima felt a little sad in his tone:

"For so many years, everyone thought that Xia Houmao was a villain who easily managed family property and was only interested in profit. I didn't expect that he could endure this. I really underestimated him."

Looking at Xia Houxuan with one eye, his tone became cold:

"You Xiahou clan not only violated the late emperor's order and left the city privately, but you may also have collaborated with the enemy and subjugated the thieves."

"And you, Xiahou Taichu, not only did you not report the knowledge, but you even dared to cover it yourself. What crime should you do?"

Xiahou Xuan said calmly:

"Since I stayed, I already had the thought that I would not survive."

He looked at Master Sima up and down and said, "Zi Yuan supported his sick body and talked to me so much. Didn't he just want to convict me?"

"Zi Yuan is the person in charge of Luoyang. I have no crime, but please do it for me."

Master Sima did not expect Xia Houxuan to be so direct, and his face suddenly turned red:

"Xiahou Taichu, don't think that because you are a famous scholar, I won't dare to kill you!"

Xia Houxuan just smiled calmly and stopped talking.

"Okay, okay! Don't deny it when the time comes!" Master Sima was waiting for this moment, but when he saw him laughing angrily, he ordered, "Come here, bring it up!"

Master Sima, who had long wanted to put Xiahou Xuan to death, had already made up his mind to accuse Xiahou Xuan after learning about the Xiahou family.

When Sima Zhao led the people out, Master Sima had already asked someone to write down the charges.

"...Xuan prepares ministers, but harbors evil intentions, associates with traitors, teaches treacherous tactics, betrays the late emperor's edict, and despises the power of heaven..."

After Xia Houxuan read it, he just nodded briefly and said nothing.

This surprised Master Sima:

"Xia Houxuan, don't you want to defend yourself?"

"If you want to incriminate someone, why bother?"

Master Sima stared at him, as if he wanted to see Xia Houxuan's true thoughts from his expression.

But he was destined to be disappointed, Xia Houxuan looked extremely calm.

"Good intentions." Master Sima nodded and ordered, "Someone, take him down."

"Here!"

"Brother!" Seeing Xia Houxuan's figure disappear at the door, Sima Zhao finally couldn't help but stepped forward, "Taichu is a famous person in the world, so this matter should be handled with caution."

"We'd better send someone to Yecheng as soon as possible to tell the Lord what happened and see what your opinion is?"

After Xia Houxuan left, Master Sima showed pain on his face. He closed his eyes and leaned back, saying slowly:

"How far is it from Luoyang to Yecheng and from Luoyang to Xuchang?"

"What if the emperor's edict from Emperor Xuchang has arrived and Xiahou Taichu is released before your wishes arrive?"

"If Mr. Kuang knew about this, he would definitely let this person go because of the good relationship between the two families."

When Sima Zhao heard what Master Sima said, his eyes widened suddenly:

"Brother?!"

Master Sima finally opened his one eye:

"If Xia Houxuan doesn't die, Luoyang will only become more chaotic. Do you understand?"

Sima Zhao was stunned: "What...what?"

"If you and I don't even dare to use thunderbolt means to deal with such a major event as Xiahou's escape from Luoyang, then who will recognize you and me as brothers in the future?"

Master Sima looked at Sima Zhao's dazed look below and let out a long sigh.

In fact, I did this all for you, Zishang.

"Sir, please think about it carefully. Since you took over Luoyang, things have not been straightened out yet. If you don't use the Xiahou family's incident to set rules, do you plan to make Luoyang chaotic beyond control?"

"When the time comes, let alone you, even I will not be able to shoulder this responsibility."

At this time, Sima Zhao fully understood his brother's plan, and he said in a pleading tone:

"Brother, isn't there a way to take a step back?"

Master Sima shook his head ruthlessly:

"I have only one way to go further, not one step back."

Seeing Sima Zhao's helpless look, Master Sima finally felt soft and softened his tone:

"Sir, have you forgotten the attitude of everyone towards Xia Houxuan when I married the Wu family?"

"Listen to my advice. With your ability, it is impossible to control Xia Houxuan for your own use. You'd better give up as soon as possible."

Sima Zhao cried and said: "Brother, I don't want him to be used by me, but by our Sima family!"

Master Sima waved his hands with a tired face, the look in his one eye was extremely complicated:

"There is no difference. Your Majesty, I am already very old. From now on, you will be the leader of our Sima clan. You must work harder!"

Hearing Sima Master's words, Sima Zhao was startled and looked at Sima Master again:

"Brother, what are you talking about? Even if I am old, you are the one who will lead our Sima clan from now on!"

Master Sima smiled bitterly, closed his eyes again, and murmured: "God's will..."

"winter!"

"Brother, what's wrong with you?"
Chapter completed!