I, Jiajing, successfully cultivated immortality

"Wh...what!"

After Kong Shangxian listened to the servant's report, his pupils suddenly shrank, and his face was covered with horror.

Immediately, without caring about the steward beside him, he suddenly got up from the seat, walked in front of the servant in two steps, and lifted his collar.

After that, Kong Shangxian looked at the slave with a selective look and asked.

"What did you just say? Say it again!"

Suddenly frightened by this, the servant couldn't even speak clearly, and he hesitated for a long time before he could speak clearly what he originally wanted to say intermittently.

"Master...Master, I...I'm telling the truth, there are really many soldiers outside!"

"In addition, Cao Feng, the governor of Shandong, and an unknown official are also waiting outside!"

When Kong Shangxian heard this, the expression on his face suddenly became extremely gloomy. Immediately, he turned his gaze to the housekeeper aside, and ordered in a deep voice.

"You go with me and see the situation!"

Facing Kong Shangxian's order, the butler didn't dare to neglect in the slightest, so he could only bow his head and say yes.

In this way, Kong Shangxian and the housekeeper walked out of the room under the guidance of the previous servant.

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The Confucian Mansion is located in the very center of Qufu City, facing south from the north. On the left and right sides of the gate, there are a pair of stone lions more than two meters high. The word "Confucius" written in gold characters.

At this moment, Hai Rui looked at the majestic gate of the Confucian Mansion in front of him, and couldn't help turning his gaze to Cao Feng, the governor of Shandong, and asked curiously.

"Master Cao, this Confucian mansion is really magnificent. As the governor of Shandong, have you ever been here before?"

Cao Feng who was at the side heard Hai Rui's words, and couldn't help but heighten his vigilance secretly. Immediately, he pretended to think about it for a moment, and responded.

"My lord, to be honest, I have been the governor of Shandong for so many years and I have only been to the Confucius Mansion once."

"That time was in the 38th year of Jiajing, when Kong Shangxian succeeded Fengyan Shenggong, I was invited to come here once!"

Hai Rui had a panoramic view of the expression on Cao Feng's face, and immediately said with a smile.

"Don't worry, Mr. Cao, you don't have to be nervous. I don't have any other intentions, but I'm just curious!"

When Cao Feng heard this, he could only laugh a few times to ease the embarrassing atmosphere.

At this moment, Kong Shangxian came out from the armpit door with the housekeeper and several servants of the Kong family.

When Kong Shangxian saw Cao Feng, governor of Shandong, and Hai Rui, who was talking and laughing happily with him, the shocked look flashed across his face, but he quickly calmed down and came in front of the two.

Hai Rui and Cao Feng saw the arrival of Kong Shangxian, the contemporary Yansheng, they stopped talking and saluted him respectfully.

"I've been waiting to see Duke Yan Sheng!"

Seeing this situation, Kong Shangxian had no choice but to force a smile out of his face, and immediately spoke.

"Two, please get up!"

After that, Hai Rui and Cao Feng looked at each other and stood up respectively.

At this moment, Kong Shangxian turned his eyes to Hai Rui who was aside, with a look of curiosity on his face, he asked Cao Feng.

"Lord Cao, who is this?"

Cao Feng heard Kong Shangxian's words, and immediately introduced him with a smile.

"Yan Shenggong, this is the one sent by the imperial court to investigate the case, the left deputy chief censor Hai Rui!"

"He is Hai Rui, and he personally led people to raid the homes of the other families!"

After Kong Shangxian listened to Cao Feng's introduction, although he was able to maintain calm on the surface, his heart was already in turmoil.

At this moment, Kong Shangxian, after learning of Hai Rui's identity, was shocked and angry, not knowing what to do next.

What Kong Shangxian didn't expect was that Hai Rui, who was sent by the imperial court to investigate the case, would act so boldly. Without saying a word, he sent troops to ransack the homes of the other families of the "Four Sages and Three Sages" without mercy. !
Moreover, Kong Shangxian couldn't figure out for the time being, what kind of medicine was sold in this Hai Rui gourd, and why did he come here at this time?
Immediately, Kong Shangxian's face showed a look of embarrassment, and he turned his eyes to the soldiers in burqas and armor, and asked. "Second adults, this is..."

When Hai Rui saw this, an inexplicable smile appeared on his face, and he responded immediately.

"Don't be nervous, Duke Yansheng. These soldiers are only used to protect us along the way!"

When Hai Rui said this, he turned his attention to Cao Feng, the governor of Shandong, and confirmed it.

"Master Cao, are you right?"

When Cao Feng heard Hai Rui's words, even though he was unwilling in his heart, he could only bite the bullet and agree.

"That's right, Lord Yansheng, these soldiers are only responsible for protecting our safety, there is no other meaning!"

Although Kong Shangxian scoffed at this explanation, he still had to put on a very convinced attitude.

"Well, if that's the case, then I'm relieved!"

When Kong Shangxian said this, he immediately changed the subject and followed up.

"However, no matter what, this is also the Confucian mansion. So many soldiers gather here, is there anything inappropriate?"

After Kong Shangxian finished speaking, he glanced at Hai Rui and Cao Feng respectively.

When Cao Feng heard Kong Shangxian's words, he naturally chose to keep an eye on his nose and mind, and tried not to get involved in this matter.

After listening to Kong Shangxian's words, Hai Rui, who was on the side, also thought it was true, nodded, and immediately responded.

"Well, since Yan Shenggong thinks there is something wrong with this, then I will let them leave now!"

"So good!"

Immediately, under Hai Rui's order, the soldiers all left in neat steps and retreated far away from Yan Shenggong's mansion.

Seeing this situation, Kong Shangxian nodded his head slightly, and an indescribable feeling arose in his heart.

"Hmph, is this Hai Rui who was sent by the court to investigate the case? It's nothing more than that!"

"In front of Shenggong Benyan, don't you have to submit obediently!"

Thinking of this, Kong Shangxian even felt a lot happier. Immediately afterwards, he turned his gaze back to Hai Rui and got to the point.

"I don't know what is the reason why Master Yu Shi came to visit today?"

As soon as Kong Shangxian finished speaking, Cao Feng on the side also turned his gaze to Hai Rui rather curiously. After all, Hai Rui had not revealed the purpose of his trip to him before coming here.

Facing Kong Shangxian's rather curious gaze, Hai Rui pondered for a moment before responding unhurriedly.

"To be honest, the reason why the official came to visit on purpose is just to bring a word to you, Lord Yan Sheng, for His Majesty!"

When Kong Shangxian heard Hai Rui's words and combined with the previous events, he suddenly felt a bad premonition in his heart.

After that, I saw him forcefully throwing away all the chaotic thoughts in his mind, and after carefully considering his tone, he asked.

"What did His Majesty want to tell you?"

"Yes, my lord, what did His Majesty ask you to tell Yan Shenggong?"

After Kong Shangxian, Cao Feng couldn't resist his inner curiosity, and immediately asked Hai Rui.

But Hai Rui didn't answer the doubts of the two of them face to face, but just looked away from the word 'Confucius' written in gold letters on a blue background hanging from the gate, and said to himself.

"There are too many people here, and this matter is of great importance, please forgive me for not being able to say it here!"

After Hai Rui finished speaking, he bent down and saluted Kong Shangxian respectfully.

When Kong Shangxian heard Hai Rui's words, he quickly realized what he said. A belated expression appeared on his face at the right time. He turned his gaze to the two of them, and immediately spoke.

"In this case, two adults, please follow me!" (End of this chapter)