I, Jiajing, successfully cultivated immortality

Chapter 575 Hai Rui Returns
On the other side, with the unremitting efforts of Hai Rui and Shandong Governor Cao Feng, the remnants of the White Lotus Sect in Shandong were finally completely wiped out!

At this moment, in the government office hall, Hai Rui was bidding farewell to Shandong Governor Cao Feng.

"Master Cao, now the White Lotus Sect forces in Shandong have been completely wiped out. Not only that, those who are related to the White Lotus Sect have also received the punishment they deserve!"

"Now that the matter has come to an end, it's time for me to rush back to the capital and report my duties to His Majesty!"

Cao Feng, who was sitting at the top, couldn't help but have a look of panic on his face when he heard Hai Rui's words. After organizing the words in his mind, he looked at Hai Rui carefully and asked tentatively.

"My lord, next..."

Hai Rui seemed to have figured out what Cao Feng was thinking, as he responded with a smile on his face.

"Don't worry, Mr. Cao, I will truthfully report your contributions to His Majesty in the process of annihilating the White Lotus Sect!"

After Cao Feng received Hai Rui's promise, he immediately felt relieved. Immediately, he picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and said in a deep voice.

"My lord, what will be the use of me in the future? Even if I say a word, my lord will go through fire and water for you, no matter what!"

"Ah."

Hai Rui made no comment on Cao Feng's promise, but responded casually.

At this moment, Cao Feng's staff came in and reported to him respectfully.

"Sir Governor, the officials sent by the imperial court to distribute land to the people who have no land have arrived. Do you think..."

When Cao Feng heard what his staff said, he looked displeased, frowned, and then spoke.

"Hmph, how can a small magistrate of Yiling Prefecture have such a big reputation and need me, the governor of Shandong, to greet him?"

After Cao Feng finished speaking, Hai Rui, who was standing beside him, thought about it for a moment and then asked his staff.

"What is the name of this Yiling Prefecture judge?"

Seeing Hai Rui's question, the staff member did not dare to hide anything and immediately responded respectfully.

"My lord, the Yiling Prefecture magistrate is named Song Yiwang. It is said that he was previously sent by the imperial court to Fujian to be responsible for distributing land to the local people who have no land!"

After hearing his staff's response, Hai Rui nodded and fell into deep thought.

Seeing this, Cao Feng thought that Song Yiwang was an old friend of Hai Rui, and secretly thought something was wrong. Soon, he mustered up the courage to confirm to Hai Rui.

"Sir...sir, do you know this Song Yiwang?"

Upon hearing this, Hai Rui came to his senses and responded without thinking.

"I don't know him. I've only heard of this person's name!"

After that, Hai Rui slowly stood up from his seat, turned his gaze to Cao Feng, cupped his hands, and said in a deep voice.

"Master Cao, in this case, it is inconvenient for me to continue disturbing you here, so I will leave first!"

"Go slow, my lord!"

Seeing this, Cao Feng quickly lowered his head and saluted Hai Rui in a hurry.

After Hai Rui finished speaking, he walked back a few steps and immediately turned back. After looking Cao Feng up and down, he warned him.

"By the way, Mr. Cao, you must know that Mr. Song was sent by the imperial court to distribute land to the people who have no land. You must not neglect it!"

When Cao Feng heard Hai Rui's words, his pupils suddenly shrank, and he suddenly reacted and broke into a cold sweat.

From Cao Feng's perspective, Hai Rui was clearly reminding him that although Song Yiwang was currently just a Yiling Prefecture magistrate, the imperial court was able to entrust him with such an important matter as distributing land to the people. It can be seen from this that, This person is not simple!
"There is someone in the court. This time he came to Shandong, it was just a formality. He was promoted when he returned!"

Cao Feng thought this, and immediately came back to his senses. He looked at Hai Rui with tears in his eyes and said in a deep voice.

"Thank you, sir, for reminding me. I am deeply grateful!"

"Ah."

After that, Hai Rui set out on his way back to the capital. After traveling around the clock for several days, Hai Rui finally returned to the capital after a long absence.

Looking at the scattered buildings and the bustling crowds around him, Hai Rui couldn't help but lift the sedan curtain and take a deep breath.

"Go to the Forbidden City!"

"Yes, my lord!"...

I don't know how much time passed, but a soft call came from outside the sedan, waking up Hai Rui who was currently concentrating with his eyes closed.

"Sir, the Forbidden City is ahead!"

"Ah."

Hai Rui responded and got down from the sedan chair. As early as when he returned to the capital, the Forbidden City had received news.

Hai Rui didn't wait too long. He saw a young eunuch walking towards him not far away. His face was full of respect. When he came to Hai Rui, he lowered his head and asked respectfully.

"You are the left deputy capital censor Hai Rui, Lord Hai, right?"

Hearing this, Hai Rui nodded and responded in a deep voice.

"Well, that's right, it's me!"

"My lord, please follow me!"

When Hai Rui finished speaking, the young eunuch breathed a sigh of relief, nodded and spoke.

After that, Hai Rui followed the young eunuch and walked towards the east gate of the Forbidden City.

Soon, under the leadership of the little eunuch, the two came to the east gate of the Forbidden City. Just like last time, the little eunuch took out a voucher from his arms and handed it to the Forbidden Army for viewing, and then they were released. Go in.

Along the way, perhaps out of boredom, Hai Rui turned his attention to the little eunuch leading the way and asked.

"By the way, I remember, wasn't an old eunuch in charge of this matter before?"

When the little eunuch saw Hai Rui talking to him, he immediately slowed down and complained to himself.

"Hmph, it's not because they can't get any profit from you that the senior eunuchs are unwilling to come over. The dignified third-rank officials of the imperial court are actually reluctant to give up even a little favor fee!"

"In the end, such hard work still falls to young eunuchs like us who have just entered the palace!"

Although the little eunuch was complaining like this in his heart, on the outside, the look on his face was extremely respectful as he responded like this.

"My lord, Eunuch Li, who is responsible for this matter, has been unwell recently, so I will temporarily take his place!"

"Ah."

After getting a specific answer from the young eunuch, Hai Rui no longer dwelled on the matter.

In this way, after the young eunuch brought Hai Rui to a place not far from Qianqing Palace, he stopped.

"Sir, the Qianqing Palace is ahead. Please wait here for a moment!"

"Well, please excuse me, father-in-law!"

Upon hearing this, Hai Rui nodded immediately and subconsciously looked towards the Qianqing Palace not far away.

When the little eunuch heard this, he stopped abruptly as he left. At this moment, his face was full of disbelief.

Because the little eunuch who had just entered the palace was the most humble existence no matter where he was.

You know, there is not much warmth in this deep palace. If you are not careful, you will lose your life!
On weekdays, these young eunuchs live on thin ice, trembling and fearful all day long, for fear that what they say will offend their superiors or colleagues.

Not only were they often exploited for their reward money, but their superiors also treated these little eunuchs very roughly. If they did not go their way at all, they would be beaten severely.

Several of the companions who entered the palace with the young eunuch had already died!

Not only that, the ministers in the court were also aloof and looked at people with their noses all day long. If they were not careful, they would be beaten severely.

And the young eunuch knew very well that the Hai Rui in front of him was the left deputy censor of the Supervisory Council and a high-ranking official of the imperial court!

Even those usually powerful and arrogant courtiers had to lower their heads obediently and take the initiative to get close to him when they saw him.

But now, such a high-ranking and powerful court official who is deeply trusted by His Majesty would actually express his gratitude to him, the most humble little eunuch in the Forbidden City.

"Apart from his lack of money, Master Hai is really a good person!"

The little eunuch thought so and quickly quickened his pace.

(End of this chapter)