I, Jiajing, successfully cultivated immortality

The ancestors of the Yuan family also had some official positions, up to the position of head of Dali Temple. Without this relationship, the Yuan family would not have been able to accumulate such a large family fortune.

But in Yuan Yongyu's generation, the Yuan family gradually declined, and for a long time no one passed the imperial examination and became an official in the court.

Even in recent years, the Yuan family has accumulated a deep network of contacts in the court by subsidizing unsuccessful scholars and bribing high-ranking officials.

However, these connections need to be managed at all times. Youdao means that it is better to seek help from others than to ask for yourself, and it is far less cost-effective to let your own people in the clan embark on an official career.

After all, if a member of the clan reaches a high position, they will surely be able to support the family in the future.

In Yuan Yongyu's view, the current Yuan family is just a poor family. There is still a long way to go before it can completely transform into an official family.

And not everyone can afford the term "poor family". For those who have no land in their name and no formal profession, they can only be called hooligans at best, which is no different from bandits and ruffians.

Fortunately, his son Yuan Yongyu, Yuan Cheng, successfully passed the imperial examination and became a civil servant.

At this time, the imperial court issued an announcement saying that it would open another encore next year.

Yuan Yongyu feels that this is clearly God helping his Yuan family. As long as his son Yuan Cheng can participate in Enke next year, he will be able to successfully enter the official career. By then, the Yuan family will also become more powerful in his hands. prosper.

At this moment, a soft call brought Yuan Yongyu back to reality: "The child has seen his father!"

When Yuan Yongyu heard this, he suddenly came back to his senses and glanced at Yuan Cheng in front of him, with a look of relief on his face.

Then, he pointed to the empty seat beside him and said: "Cheng'er is here, sit down!"

"Yes, father!"

When Yuan Cheng heard this, he didn't refuse. After answering, he sat down on the empty seat beside him.

Not long after this, Yuan Cheng looked at Yuan Yongyu who could not hide his sadness at the moment, plucked up the courage, and spoke to comfort him: "Father, I feel that you should leave the third brother alone. If he continues like this, he will be a drag on me." The whole family!”

Yuan Yongyu saw that the child he usually valued the most actually said such words in front of him. He didn't react for a moment and couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.

Immediately, Yuan Yongyu came back to his senses, looked in the direction of Yuan Cheng with a look of disbelief, and asked: "Cheng'er, what did you just say? Did you mean to tell father to stop taking care of this matter? "

Facing Yuan Yongyu's gaze, Yuan Cheng nodded and repeated what he said before: "Yes, father, please don't worry about the third brother's matter anymore. He is responsible for all this!"

When Yuan Cheng said this, he paused for a moment and continued to add: "Father, to be honest, the case of the third brother has already caused a stir in Zhejiang. In addition, the government has not yet done anything about it. The trial of this case has caused great resentment among the people!"

"Although our Yuan family has some connections in the court, no one dares to rashly intervene in this case at this time, because if we don't do it right, we will get burned, and the gain will not be worth the loss!"

After listening to Yuan Cheng's analysis, Yuan Yongyu had a look of hesitation on his face. After thinking about it for a moment, he retorted.

"No, it won't happen. When Mr. Yan Ge celebrated his eightieth birthday last year, my Yuan family sent him a valuable gift."

"Since then, all kinds of filial piety have continued. For small things like this, he only needs to give instructions. In addition, I also sent someone to find Mr. Xu Ge..."

"It's better to wait a little longer. There will be news from the capital soon!"

Yuan Cheng saw that his father Yuan Yongyu could not listen to his advice and still had illusions in his heart, and a trace of anxiety flashed across his face.

Then, he suddenly stood up from his seat and said in a deep voice: "Father, please listen to me this time and stop interfering in this matter. If this continues, our family will be implicated!"

When Yuan Yongyu heard this, he took in the expression on Yuan Cheng's face. After sighing, he said slowly: "Let's wait a few more days until there is news from the capital!"

Yuan Cheng couldn't understand why his father, who was usually extremely shrewd, became so obsessive now.

Then, he looked away, his face full of anger, and said in a deep voice: "Father, you will regret it in the future!"

After Yuan Cheng left these words, he immediately left the room without stopping.

……

Forbidden City, Qianqing Palace.

At this moment, Jiajing was sitting on the dragon chair, casually flipping through the memorials sent by the Chief of Ceremonies, while Lu Fang was waiting beside Jiajing as usual, without saying a word, like a sculpture.

Then, Jiajing put aside the finished memorial in his hand, turned around, looked at Lu Fang, and said, "Lu Fang, come play a game of chess with me!"

When Lu Fang heard this, she immediately lowered her head and responded respectfully: "Yes, Your Majesty!"

Soon after this, a eunuch came forward and prepared the chessboard.

Then, with a 'click' sound, Jiajing picked up a black chess piece from the chess basket and placed it on the chessboard.

When the chess piece fell, Jiajing raised his head, looked at Lu Fang, and then said: "Lu Fang, it's your turn!"

When Lu Fang heard this, she was not to be outdone and immediately dropped a white chess piece on the chessboard.

"By the way, Lu Fang, has anything happened in the court recently?"

After Jiajing landed a black chess piece, he looked away from Lu Fang and asked.

When Lu Fang heard this, she thought about it for a moment and then said: "Your Majesty, I have received news. It is said that there are many more memorials from the Inspectorate requesting the imperial court to investigate Yan Maoqing!"

After Lu Fang finished speaking, he slowly dropped the white chess piece in his hand onto the chessboard.

After Jiajing learned the news from Lu Fang, a trace of ridicule flashed across his face and he commented: "Humph, not long after Yan Maoqing died, these people can't hold back anymore?"

After Jiajing pondered for a moment, he looked in the direction of Lu Fang and then ordered: "Well, instead of giving them an advantage, it is better for me to come, Lu Fang, and hand over the matter of confiscating the house to Yan Song and Yan Shifan. They You’ll know what to do!”

When Lu Fang heard Jiajing's words, she immediately looked stern and responded in a deep voice: "As you command, Your Majesty!"

After that, the Qianqing Palace was extremely quiet, except for the 'click' sound of the chess pieces falling, there was nothing else.

……

Night falls, in the capital, Yan Mansion.

In the room, Yan Song was soaking his feet and browsing the "Spring and Autumn" in his hand.

As soon as Yan Song raised his feet, the waiting maid immediately stepped forward, leaned down, and carefully wiped the water off Yan Song's feet with silk cloth.

At this moment, there was a slight knock on the door.

Seeing this situation, Yan Song frowned slightly and said: "Come in!"

After the words fell, there was only a "squeak" sound, and the door to the room was pushed open. After a while, the housekeeper walked in quietly.

After entering the room, the housekeeper did not hesitate at all. He immediately looked in the direction of Yan Song, leaned down, and said respectfully: "Master, someone from the palace is here!"

When Yan Song heard what the butler said, a look of surprise flashed across his face. He raised his eyebrows and asked, "Oh, who is here?"

When the housekeeper heard this, he did not dare to hide anything. He immediately lowered his head and responded respectfully: "Sir, the person sent by the palace is Feng Bao, the godson of Eunuch Lu!"

Hearing this, Yan Song pondered for a moment, raised his head and looked in the direction of the housekeeper, and gave instructions: "Well, I understand, let him come in!"

"Yes, sir!"

After the butler responded, he immediately walked away without any hesitation.

After that, Yan Song stood up with the help of the maid and sat behind the desk beside him.

Not long after, under the guidance of the housekeeper, Feng Bao stepped into the room.

"I've met Mr. Yan Ge!"

As soon as he entered the room, Feng Bao leaned down and saluted Yan Song respectfully.

Hearing this, Yan Song had a warm smile on his face. He pointed to the empty seat beside him and motioned for Feng Bao to sit down. Then he said with greetings: "Eunuch Feng is here this time. Do you have anything to explain?"

When Feng Bao heard this, he didn't refuse. He sat down on the empty seat beside him and responded with a smile: "Mr. Yan Ge, to be honest, our family came here in compliance with His Majesty's order!"

Yan Song immediately cheered up after hearing Feng Bao's words.

Feng Bao had a clear view of the expression on Yan Song's face, and had no intention of following him in circles. Instead, he chose to get straight to the point: "Recently, officials from the DPRK and China have been frequently impeaching Yan Maoqing for corruption, accepting bribes, and violating the laws of the imperial court. Your Majesty is responsible for this." We take this very seriously, and after investigation, these charges are indeed true!"

When Yan Song heard what Feng Bao said, he acted as if he had no idea about it, and said sadly: "Ah, what, such a thing happened. As the chief minister of the cabinet, I really neglected my duty!"

When Feng Bao saw this situation, he immediately comforted him and said: "Mr. Yan Ge, you don't have to blame yourself too much. Yan Maoqing is a double-dealer who deceives his subordinates and flatters his superiors. You are busy with state affairs on weekdays and you are helpless to be deceived by this villain accidentally." thing!"

At this moment, two maids came forward, one for Yan Song and one for Feng Bao, and brought a cup of hot tea.

Feng Bao took the hot tea from the maid's hand, took a sip, looked in the direction of Yan Song, and continued: "Therefore, His Majesty plans to leave many matters of confiscating the house to you and Mr. Xiao Ge. You see how?"

When Feng Bao finished speaking, Yan Song's face was full of excitement. He stood up from his seat, put on a look of tears of gratitude, and said in a deep voice.

"After I trouble Eunuch Feng to come down, I will tell His Majesty that I will definitely serve my crime and handle this matter obediently!"

"You're so polite, Mr. Yan Ge, this is what our family should do!" Upon hearing this, Feng Bao quickly stood up from his seat and saluted Yan Song respectfully.

After that, the two exchanged a few words, and the atmosphere gradually became harmonious.

Seeing that the mission of this trip had been successfully completed, Feng Bao did not hesitate at all. He immediately stood up from his seat and said goodbye to Yan Song: "Mr. Yan Ge, since the words have been brought, let's say goodbye first!"

When Yan Song heard what Feng Bao said, he nodded slightly and said slowly: "Well, Eunuch Feng, go slowly!"

After Feng Bao left, Yan Song called his servants and said: "Go and call Yan Shifan over here!"

"Yes, sir!"

After hearing Yan Song's instructions, the servant did not dare to be negligent at all. After responding, he quickly left the room.

……

After receiving the notice from the servant, Yan Shifan rushed to the room where Yan Song was located. As soon as he entered the door, he couldn't wait to ask.

"Father, do you have anything to do with your child?"

"Sit first!"

When Yan Song heard this, he did not rush to respond. Instead, he pointed to the empty seat beside him and gave instructions.

Upon hearing this, Yan Shifan immediately sat down on the empty seat beside him without making any excuses.

After that, Yan Song looked in the direction of Yan Shifan and said slowly: "Just now, His Majesty sent someone here, saying that he wanted us to raid Yan Maoqing's house!"

Hearing Yan Song's words, Yan Shifan's face was full of excitement. He subconsciously clenched his fists and promised Yan Song: "Your Majesty finally gave the order. Father, don't worry, the child will definitely Get this done!”

Hearing this, Yan Song looked Yan Shifan up and down, and then said: "Let Zhang Runde handle the specific matters of confiscating the house. He is the Minister of Justice, so it makes sense!"

As soon as Yan Song finished speaking, Yan Shifan responded without thinking: "Yes, father!"

After that, Yan Song pondered for a moment, and then continued: "Now send someone to invite Zhang Runde to the house. I have something to explain to him!"

When Yan Song said this, he paused and added: "This is something your Majesty personally explained, and there is no room for sloppiness!"

Naturally, Yan Shifan did not dare to disobey Yan Song's words. He lowered his head and responded respectfully: "Yes, father, I will send someone to ask Zhang Runde to come to the house right now!"

After Yan Shifan finished speaking, he bowed to Yan Song, then turned and left the room.

After Yan Shifan left the room, Yan Song was the only one left in the room. At this time, he was in an unusually happy mood.

Because, in this way, many crimes can be blamed on Yan Maoqing, a dead man.

"It seems that sometimes the dead are more useful than the living!"

Afterwards, Yan Song suppressed all the chaotic thoughts in his mind, came back to his senses, and spoke with emotion.

……

On the other side, the residence of Zhang Runde, the Minister of Justice, is located in the capital.

Ever since he was involved in Ma Ningyuan's case, Zhang Runde followed Yan Song's advice and lived in seclusion on weekdays. He also refused to participate in any banquets and social interactions after he was off duty, so as not to expose others.

Later, when Zhang Runde learned that Ma Ningyuan committed suicide out of fear of crime and took on all the charges alone, he couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief and felt relieved ever since.

In his opinion, this matter must have been done by Yan Song. After all, Yan Song had been the chief minister of the cabinet for more than 20 years, and he could be said to cover the sky with one hand in the court. It was not surprising that he could do this.

Although he knew that Yan Song would make corresponding compensation to Ma Ningyuan's family, Zhang Runde still sent a letter to Ma Ningyuan's family to express his condolences and stated in the letter that they would encounter trouble in the future. , you can ask yourself for help.

At this moment, in the room, it was getting late, just when Zhang Runde was about to blow out the candles in the room and go to bed to rest.

At this moment, there was a knock on the door, which dispelled Zhang Runde's sleepiness that had finally brewed.

Then, Zhang Runde suppressed the unhappiness in his heart and said in a deep voice: "Come in!"

After the words fell, the door of the room was pushed open, and a servant quickly entered the room, leaned down, and respectfully reported: "Master, someone from Yan Ge has come, saying that they have something important to discuss, so I want you to discuss it as soon as possible. Go to Yan Mansion!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Runde immediately put on his coat, nodded, and then said: "Well, I understand!"

After that, Zhang Runde was seen getting on a sedan chair and hurried to Yan's Mansion.

……

After the sedan stopped at the door of Yan's Mansion, Zhang Runde got off the sedan. Then, he entered Yan's Mansion under the guidance of the steward who had been waiting here.

Under the guidance of the housekeeper, Zhang Runde quickly arrived outside the room where Yan Song was.

The housekeeper went in first to report. Taking advantage of this gap, Zhang Runde began to think about Yan Song's intention of calling him over.

"Logically speaking, if there is nothing important, Mr. Yan Ge and the others will not call me here easily. Could it be that something happened in the court recently?"

Thinking of this, the expression on Zhang Runde's face gradually became serious.

However, even though Zhang Runde racked his brains and tried every means to collect the fragmentary memories in his mind, he did not find any major events worthy of attention in the DPRK recently.

At this moment, the housekeeper of the Yan Mansion came to Zhang Runde and said respectfully: "Sir Zhang, you can go in. Mr. Yan Ge and Mr. Xiao Ge are waiting for you inside!"

Hearing this, Zhang Runde suddenly came back to his senses. After nodding slightly to the butler, he stepped into it.

After entering the room, Zhang Runde glanced at Yan Song and Yan Shifan respectively, lowered his head, and said respectfully: "I have met Mr. Yan Ge and Mr. Xiaoge!"

Yan Song, who was sitting in the main seat, heard the words and responded in a subtle way, nodded, and said: "Well, sit down!"

After Zhang Runde heard what Yan Song said, he quickly raised his hands and thanked Yan Song: "Thank you, Mr. Yan Ge!"

After Zhang Runde sat down, Yan Song looked away from Zhang Runde and said: "Just now, His Majesty sent someone here, saying that Yan Maoqing's crime has been found out and he will be dealt with strictly! "

"I plan to leave you in charge of many matters regarding the house raid. What do you think?"

After Yan Song finished speaking, he looked in the direction of Zhang Runde, quietly waiting for his response.

Zhang Runde heard Yan Song's words, and his breathing inevitably became rapid. He did not expect that Yan Song called him to Yan's Mansion with such a big fanfare just for this matter.

You know, this matter of confiscating a house is a very lucrative job. You only need to move a little bit, and you can make a lot of money.

Then, Zhang Runde looked stern, stood up from his seat, looked in the direction of Yan Song, and solemnly promised: "Mr. Yan Ge, don't worry, I will definitely handle this matter properly." !”

Yan Song took in the expression on Zhang Runde's face, shook his head, and explained unhurriedly: "This time is no different than before. The money confiscated from Yan Maoqing's house must be reported truthfully, and not even a tael of silver can be touched!"

Zhang Runde obviously did not expect that Yan Song would actually say such a thing. Therefore, his face was full of disbelief. After being stunned for a moment, he finally said: "Ah, Mr. Yan Ge, this, you are... …”

Yan Shifan on the side saw this situation and immediately took over the conversation and explained: "I think you should know that there are still many doubts about the case of Yan Maoqing's drowning. Moreover, this time, we took many things that did not belong to Yan Maoqing. The blame was all placed on him!"

"How can this be justified if only a small amount of money was recovered from Yan Maoqing's house?"

When Yan Shifan said this, the expression on his face became extremely cold. He looked in the direction of Zhang Runde and said coldly: "You can make money at any time, but you can clear your name like now. There aren’t many opportunities!”

"Tell them for me, let them choose whether they want money or their lives!"

Zhang Runde saw that Yan Shifan meant what he said, and looked in the direction of Yan Song reluctantly.

Seeing that Yan Song had no intention of speaking, Zhang Runde knew that Yan Song had already acquiesced to this matter, and there would be no room for compromise in this matter!

Immediately, Zhang Runde leaned down and responded respectfully: "Yes, Mr. Xiaoge, I will definitely do as I am told!"

Seeing that Zhang Runde agreed to this matter, Yan Song, who had been silent for a long time, stood up and comforted: "The days are long, and there will be many places to make money in the future. You must take a long-term view, and don't stick to the current gains and losses." !”

After Zhang Runde heard Yan Song's words, a look of gratitude appeared on his face at the right time, and he respectfully responded: "Thank you, Mr. Yan Ge, for your teachings. I understand!"

Seeing that the matter had been settled, Yan Song waved his hand and issued an eviction order: "Well, it's getting late, so let's do this for now!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Runde immediately bowed to the ground, cupped his hands in the direction of Yan Song and Yan Shifan, and said in a deep voice: "Old Yange, Elder Xiaoge, I will resign now!"

After the words fell, Zhang Runde did not stay in the room for too long, but left directly.

After Zhang Runde left the room, Yan Shifan looked worriedly in the direction of Yan Song and asked cautiously: "Father, do you think those people will comply with your orders?"

After hearing this, Yan Song just stood up from his seat tremblingly, turned around, glanced at Yan Shifan, and said coldly: "Huh, this matter is not up to them. As long as I, Yan Song, am still the chief minister of the cabinet, then they will You have to be obedient!"

When Yan Song said this, his face was cold and he said to himself: "Otherwise, I can deal with them at any time!"

"Which is more important, money or wealth and life? Everyone must be able to settle this account!"

"Thank you father for your teachings. My child understands!" (End of Chapter)