The Reborn Duke of Ming Dynasty

Because of some things, Zhang Fan wanted to get to the bottom of it no matter what, so this is the time when he had nothing to do, he found Mao Zhengqing's house and wanted to ask him something.

Before asking, Zhang Fan had already clearly told Mao Zhengqing that he had already investigated his matter, and Mao Zhengqing didn't have any violent reaction to Zhang Fan's words, which also made Zhang Fan feel relieved. few.

If Mao Zhengqing was the kind of person who really did something bad, he would have to panic when he heard Jin Yiwei say to him that they had already investigated him, but this matter is the other way around It's also possible, if he did something bad and heard that Jin Yiwei had investigated him, he would naturally panic, but if he hadn't done anything bad, then he heard that Jin Yiwei had investigated him, then naturally he would have no reason to panic.

It can be seen from this that Mao Zhengqing was really misunderstood by Zhang Fan. He did not do anything bad, and it has nothing to do with this incident.

However, in this way, although one of Zhang Fan's problems was solved, it also aggravated the doubt in Zhang Fan's heart.

Seeing that Zhang Fan said he had a question to ask himself, but he sat like this for a long time without saying a word, now even Mao Zhengqing, who was originally calm, became a little anxious, but Zhang Fan continued to sit like this, but he couldn't say anything. Did not say.

Mao Zhengqing waited for a while, but he couldn't wait any longer. In the end, he took the initiative to ask: "My lord, didn't you say that you have something to ask your subordinates? What is it?"

In fact, when Mao Zhengqing had just finished speaking, he regretted a little. Originally, he couldn't stand Zhang Fan not opening his mouth when he came like this. He wanted to ask what happened. After all, he was so aggrieved. It's better to be happy, even if it's not a good thing, you don't have to suffer this kind of torture, but when he really asked, he started to regret it again. Speaking of it, the National People's Congress is so contradictory.

And Zhang Fan, after hearing Mao Zhengqing's words, looked at him with profound eyes, and said, "Lord Mao, when I said that I had investigated you, I felt a little flustered. No, why did I become so flustered when it came to this matter, I haven’t even asked what it is, but looking at Master Mao’s appearance, it’s as if I’ve done something wrong, this is really unusual.”

"This..." Zhang Fan's words left Mao Zhengqing speechless. Thinking about it, Mao Zhengqing spent the most frightening part in his spare time, but at this moment, he was scared again. , which is simply not what it should be.

No, actually you can figure it out. Think about it carefully. Although Jin Yiwei's investigation is very powerful, it can investigate all the things you have done and the most unknown things, but speaking of it, if you did not do it If there is something that will cause people to worry, then naturally there is nothing to worry about, and Mao Zhengqing is like this, even if you take out the most powerful weapon, you can't hurt him, because he doesn't eat this kind of food. set.

However, the following thing is that Zhang Fan has something to ask him. Even looking at the current situation, it is obvious that what Zhang Fan wants to ask is not something that will be detrimental to Mao Zhengqing, but it is something that Mao Zhengqing does not know , This will make people fear, but I can understand it.

However, this was not the reason why Mao Zhengqing was so timid and afraid.

"Lord Mao, I have a question right now," Zhang Fan asked immediately after hearing what Mao Zhengqing said, "but, although I originally planned to ask Lord Mao this question, Yes, but not now, but after hearing what Lord Mao said just now, I can't wait any longer. Why, Lord Mao has become so timid now? I read Lord Mao's files. When Lord Mao was in the court, even though he was just a good man, he dared to do and speak out, and even dared to fight against the Yan family at that time. It can be seen that Lord Mao was very strong both in courage and intellect.

"But why now, Mr. Mao has become so timid and fearful, even in such a place where there is no need to worry at all, you have to be careful, no, it should not be said now, I think As written in the dossier, Master Mao was supposed to have a bright future because he offended members of the Yan family, but after only one year as a good scholar, he went to Xuzhou Prefecture and became a seventh-rank county magistrate. After that, he became less daring to stand out, and he was cautious in doing things, as if he was afraid of offending someone somewhere, even in the face of those ordinary wealthy households, Mr. Mao was also cautious.

"In this way, if you want others to look at it, I'm afraid that Lord Mao's temperament has changed a lot because of the things he encountered in the court, but I don't think so. I think there is something hidden in it, Lord Mao. In my opinion, this is not a big change of temperament. After all, Lord Mao did not become a corrupt official because of this. What's worse, I have never harmed anyone. If I say it, Mr. Mao is clearly being cautious, as if he is afraid that he will lose his official position because of a slight misstep. Mr. Mao , don’t know what I’m talking about, right?”

"Alas..." Hearing Zhang Fan's words, Mao Zhengqing heaved a long sigh, and said, "Master Zhang is right at all, the reason why the subordinates did this is not because of a big change in temperament , Xiaguan's mind has never changed, since the day of studying, it has never changed.

"However, after the incident involving Yan's party, I understand a truth, no matter what you think in your heart, no matter how upright you are, no matter how jealous you are, if you can't protect yourself, you can't do anything Now, perhaps Mr. Zhang sounds like what the officer said was too high-sounding. Let’s just say that what Mr. Zhang said just now is not wrong at all. Mr. Zhang, I am really afraid because of what I have done. I unknowingly offended some important person who shouldn't be offended, and lost my official position,"

"So that's how it is." After hearing Mao Zhengqing's words, Zhang Fan didn't mean to laugh at him. Instead, he nodded to show that he understood, "Then, can you tell me, Mr. Mao, why this is so? Why, Mr. Mao?" I don’t understand why I care so much about the official position. I’ve already become like this, but I still want to be an official, what is the reason for it?”

"This..." This time, facing Zhang Fan's question, Mao Zhengqing couldn't answer clearly. Obviously, the question Zhang Fan asked really touched something deep in Mao Zhengqing's mind. Well, it made him unable to answer for a while, probably because it would make him a little ashamed to say it.

"Master Mao," however, Zhang Fan obviously must know the reason, "in your life, you have never done anything shameful that you cannot talk about with others. Even though you are a little weak, you acted aboveboard. I don't think there is any reason why I can't tell people, not to mention, now that things have come to this point, and I know a lot of things, please rest assured, Mr. Mao, no matter what reason you say, I will never laugh at you of,"

"Your Excellency misunderstood," Mao Zhengqing said here, stretched his head to look at the movement outside the window, but his mouth continued to say, "It is true that I am ashamed to say this reason, but it is also as embarrassing as my lord said. As I said, now, I don't have any reason not to say anything, but it's a little... a little inconvenient..."

"Here," Mao Zhengqing's words made Zhang Fan stunned for a moment, but he immediately came to his senses and asked in a low voice, "Master Mao, this matter, this reason, is related to Mrs. Zun."

Zhang Fan's words made Mao Zhengqing a little surprised. He looked at Zhang Fan with disbelieving eyes, but finally nodded and said, "How did you know?" Just looking out the window doesn't mean that it has something to do with his wife, maybe he doesn't want his wife to hear it, but he can't understand why Zhang Fan thinks that way, and why does he think so? Just figured it out.

"It's not difficult," Zhang Fan said with a smile, "When I asked people to investigate Mr. Mao's affairs, the people below me also made their own decisions. Judging from the file, Mrs. Zun has nothing to do with this matter, but I am a little concerned.

"And, in fact, I will come here today, and the matter I want to ask Lord Mao is related to Mrs. Zun. Now, it seems that I don't need to ask it out on purpose. I think as long as Lord Mao can tell the reason, it will Even if you tell me,"

"This... oh..." Mao Zhengqing could only sigh here, and turned his head to the side of the window again, confirming that his wife was indeed no longer by his side, then turned his head to Zhang Fan again, Said, "Since your lord wants to hear it, it's okay for the next official to talk about it.

"That's right, the reason why Xiaguan has become like this is indeed because of Xiaguan's wife, but there are things written in it that may be different from what adults think,"

"It's okay, please speak slowly, Lord Mao." Zhang Fan nodded, expressing his understanding, "Although I have something to do now, I can't do it right now. There is still some time. Listen to what Lord Mao said, but it can be settled. My curiosity was aroused."

"The thing is actually like this," Mao Zhengqing began to narrate, "I think my lord already knows about my wife..."