After crossing, she was forced to become the first assistant

Chapter 35

Wei Xingzhi took the bright yellow imperial decree and returned to Wei Mansion in a carriage in the heavy rain.

Handing the umbrella to Fu Lianzi who was standing by the door, she stepped into Qingci Hall.

Both Old General Wei and the old lady sat at the main seats, occasionally looking solemn.

After catching a glimpse of the imperial decree in her hand, Old General Wei's eyes dimmed for a moment, "We've heard about everything in the palace."

Wei Xingzhi casually placed the imperial decree on the table, and Madam Ren spread it out to read.

After a while, the old lady sighed softly, "This kind of errand is not taken by others, but you are struggling to do it. Do you know that if the flood in Jizhou is too serious, if you are not careful, your life will be there."

"I know." Wei Xingzhi hooked his lips loosely, "Grandmother, don't worry, I know it all."

The old lady had a sullen face, she knew that this girl had an uncompromising temperament.

"Then let Lianzi, Zhou Han and Ma Huai go with you."

Wei Xingzhi's eyes moved slightly, "Ma Huai doesn't need it. The scientific examination is coming soon. Ma Huai has ambitions and is an official in the court. Let him prepare well for the scientific examination and find an official position in the court. Besides, he There is still a care for Ah Yang."

The old lady thought for a while, "Alright."

Until Wei Xingzhi left, the old lady didn't mention what Mrs. Qin said when she came. Let's wait for Ah Zhi to come back to talk about this marriage.

At dawn, Wei Xingzhi woke up according to the muscle memory of the original owner. After boxing in the spacious and spacious corridor, he wiped the sweat from his forehead and looked at the light rain in the sky with deep eyes.

It's been wet here for almost a month.

"Azhi." The warm voice fell behind her through the rain curtain.

Wei Xingzhi turned around and saw Wang Zhiyang, who looked much better, with a smile flashing in his eyes, "I still know how to wear a dress, I've made progress."

Wang Zhiyang glanced down at the blue and white fox fur cloak on his body, curled his lips, and walked to Wei Xingzhi's side, "The news from Jizhou has come back."

Wei Xingzhi suppressed his smile, "So fast."

"The news about the bank is already circulating quickly, and you can get the news you want with a little money. Our people found out from the people who went to Jizhou to do business that the flood in Jizhou is more serious than you and I imagined."

Wang Zhiyang and Wei Xingzhi stood side by side, and when he lowered his head, his peripheral vision fell softly on Wei Xingzhi's side face.

The voice was soft and delicate, as if in his eyes, nothing but Wei Xingzhi could shake his state of mind.

Wei Xingzhi frowned, "Jizhou is a fief under the jurisdiction of King Kang. If King Kang hadn't rebelled, the news of the flood in Jizhou has been kept secret for so long..."

"Then Kang Wang may have encountered an accident." Wang Zhiyang said indifferently, "Ah Zhi, the matter in Jizhou may involve the struggle for the throne."

"I know, I'm not a fool. You'er was poisoned, his tail was swept clean, who else could there be besides those princes?" Wei Xingzhi's eyes darkened, "I just don't know which princes it is. "

Wang Zhiyang raised his hand and smoothed Wei Xingzhi's messy long hair, "If something unexpected happens, get out in time."

His eyes inadvertently fell on Wei Xingzhi's crimson finger that was slightly protruding from the corner of his neck, and his expression tightened.

If he remembered correctly, this wrench was seen on the emperor's hand when he entered the palace last time.

"Your Excellency, Prince Wang, the Secretary of the Household Department asked for a visit, and the old general called Your Excellency to the study." Fu Lianzi's words interrupted their thoughts.

Wei Xingzhi turned his head and smiled at Wang Zhiyang, "Lvmei will come to deliver breakfast later, you don't have to wait for me to eat first."

After finishing speaking, he held up his umbrella and headed towards the study.

Wang Zhiyang folded his hands under the cloak, and watched the red figure walking away in the rain with an oil-paper umbrella.

A wry smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. He heard that the old lady intended to let the second son of the Qin family marry into the Wei mansion. In fact, everyone can do it, but he can't.

As soon as he stepped into the study, Zhao Shangshu stood in the middle of the study crying, his wide sleeves covering his wrinkled face, wiping the tears from the corners of his eyes.

Wei Xingzhi paused slightly, and closed the door of the study. She knew that Zhao Shangshu hurried over before dawn, probably because of some important business that he couldn't see anyone.

"Master Wei!" Zhao Shangshu's old face was red, maybe he felt that he was too old to beg for a female doll, and it was a bit embarrassing.

But what is face?
Being able to get money is more important than anything else.

Wei Xingzhi turned his head and raised his eyebrows at the old general Wei who was sitting on the chair blowing his beard and staring. What's going on?

Could it be that her grandfather couldn't hold back and beat the imperial court official?

"Zhao Shangshu, my grandfather is reckless, please don't argue with him..."

"Master Wei!" Zhao Shangshu interrupted Wei Xingzhi in a hurry, "You must save the officer!"

As he spoke, he even knelt down on his knees.

Wei Xingzhi looked startled, and quickly grabbed his arm, and straightened her up, "Don't dare to act, dare not act, Zhao Shangshu has broken the younger generation."

Zhao Shangshu's eyes were red, "Your Majesty Wei doesn't know something. The emperor asked the Ministry of Households to raise 60 yuan for disaster relief within three days. The next official is the power of all the people in the Ministry of Households. Even if the officials of the Ministry of Households go bankrupt, they will not be able to do it." Here we go!"

Within three days, the imperial court's industrial silver in various places could not be transported back to the imperial city, nor could it be transported to Jizhou.

But he also understood that Jizhou couldn't wait.

"Lord Wei, I know that you are very intelligent and have people's livelihood in mind. There must be a way to get together 60 taels. I'm here to beg my lord!"

Old General Wei snorted coldly, "It's so nice to say, you're not here to embarrass my family Zhi, this is clearly an errand given to you by His Majesty, but you are relying on my family Zhi!"

Zhao Shangshu blushed from being choked and his neck was thick, but he still bite the bullet and said, "This is true, but I really have nothing to do. After three days, Mr. Wei will bring disaster relief money and relief food to Jizhou. At that time, if the lower officials can't come up with money, wouldn't it be a big joke for the world and make the court lose its trust."

Old General Wei still wanted to speak, but Wei Xingzhi glanced at him.

For some reason, Old General Wei, who always liked to preach to his granddaughter, pressed his lips together at that glance.

"What Zhao Shangshu said is right. Water can carry a boat and overturn it. If the court loses faith in the people and the people rebel, it will be troublesome."

"Yes, yes, as long as your lord understands this ceremony!" Zhao Shangshu nodded like a chicken pecking at rice.

Wei Xingzhi's eyes moved, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he whispered a few words in Zhao Shangshu's ear.

Zhao Shangshu's flushed face gradually calmed down, and there was a trace of suspicion in his red eyes.

"Can this really work?"

Wei Xingzhi nodded, curling his lips and said, "The people of Jizhou are suffering, and the emperor feels the same. He can't sleep or eat at night. He can't wait to go to Jizhou to relieve the disaster in person. The courtiers will be generous to relieve the monarch's worries."

(End of this chapter)