Do you know: I am Yuan Wenshao

Chapter 127 Vigilance (for Subscription)

At this moment, the servants came to report and saw Lin Xiaoniang secretly leaving the house through the back door.

"Okay." Mrs. Wang sneered when she heard this: "Mother asked me to guard the house. I told her not to leave the house long ago, but she dared not listen. Someone, come and get her back for me."

"Don't worry, madam." Mother Liu said, "Now is a troubled time, but Miss Lin bribes her servants to sneak out of the house. What does she want?"

"You mean she is having an affair with someone?" Mrs. Wang's eyes lit up and she said, "Then we should arrest her and punish her."

"Madam, they say that to catch a thief or an adulterer, you must have something to do with her. Otherwise, if the master comes back and she cries and makes a fuss, then it will be your fault again." Mother Liu said.

"You're right. Send a few capable people to follow her. When she gets there, capture her adulterer and see how she will argue." Mrs. Wang sneered.

……

Sheng Hong was taken to a room by the eunuch, who closed the door and left.

He looked around the room and felt something was wrong.

Even if the officials summon him, they should take him to the study and wait in the side hall. There is no reason to throw him into a room and ignore him.

Sheng Hong waited around in the house, but no one came to call him, so he couldn't help but start thinking more.

Waiting until evening, Sheng Hong was afraid, because he had not eaten rice and water all day, and he was already hungry.

He could still bear the hunger, but he had already been exhausted since he hadn't been to the latrine for a day.

Sheng Hong couldn't bear it any longer and opened the door.

The official outside the door saw him coming out and said, "The official asked Shanda to wait here."

"Eunuch." Sheng Hong said with an apologetic smile: "If the officials don't have time to summon me, why don't I go back first and wait until the officials have time to come back?"

The chamberlain ignored him and asked the imperial guard guarding the door to close the door.

"Father, even if I can't go back, let me go to a hut." Sheng Hong knocked on the door and shouted.

However, the waiters outside ignored him.

Sheng Hong was helpless and couldn't hold it in anymore. He took a porcelain vase and wanted to solve it in the house, but he was afraid that he would be discovered and blamed by the officials.

After hesitating for a long time, when he made a decision, he finally couldn't hold it in any longer and peed in his pants.

Sheng Hong was so embarrassed that he wanted to find a crack in the ground and crawl in.

Fortunately, no one came in, and by midnight, the pants were already dry.

Frightened and hungry, Sheng Hong stayed up until midnight. Sheng Hong felt sleepy and could only lie on the table and fall asleep.

The next morning, while he was sleeping soundly, the sound of the door opening woke him up.

As soon as Sheng Hong got up, he saw the officials coming in. He quickly knelt down and saluted: "I pay my respects to your Majesty."

As soon as the official entered the house, he smelled a strange smell, frowned, and stopped at the door.

"Sir, I was restless last night, tossing and turning, and couldn't sleep." Sheng Hong said.

"Okay. You also know what it's like to have trouble falling asleep." Guan Jia said calmly.

Sheng Hong said respectfully: "I am scared, please give me your Majesty's explanation."

"Losing a crown prince is like losing a pillar. I'm so worried that I can't sleep all night. Your husband is sitting in a restaurant, talking loudly about the establishment of a crown prince. You must have already made up your mind. Then you might as well tell me Tell me, let me have a good sleep too." The official said.

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty, I really don't know." Sheng Hong said with a blank look on his face.

"I heard that a few days after the results were released in the spring, Changfeng, the third son of the Sheng family, and Qiu Keli, the son of Qiu Jing, were singing all night long. During the dinner, they talked about how King Yan was strong and noble, and would become the crown prince sooner or later. You must be doing it at home. He was influenced by you to make this comment," the official said calmly.

"No...no...no, it's all Quanzi's ignorance. Quanzi is young and doesn't understand government affairs. This is all his drunken nonsense." Sheng Hong said quickly.

The official sneered and said, "You have taken part in the imperial examination, how can you say you don't understand government affairs?"

Sheng Hong was sweating heavily on his forehead. He knew that a bad outcome would be dismissal from office and relocation, and he was thinking anxiously about how to answer.

Suddenly, an idea flashed in his mind, and he remembered what Minglan said when Zhuang Xuexue took the quiz, and said: "Your Majesty, I always teach my children at home that the emperor is wise and kind, and no matter what decision he makes, he must It is beneficial to the country and the people. I often teach my nephews that a true man should be loyal to the emperor and patriotic, and should not engage in unnecessary disputes. It is right to be a pure minister."

The official was startled when he heard this. He didn't expect that Sheng Hong would have such a feeling. If everyone was like Sheng Hong, he wouldn't have a headache.

"You are a sensible person, but you don't know how to teach your son. Your son didn't listen to a word of your words."

Sheng Hong said hurriedly: "I will definitely scold him vigorously from now on so that he will not dare to talk nonsense."

The housekeeper turned around and walked out without comment.

Sheng Hong raised his head when he heard the door closing. Just when he thought about it, he felt that his legs were weak.

He didn't know what the officials meant, and they didn't say they would punish him or let him go.

……

Yuan Wenshao led Zhang An to Kaifeng Mansion, and after being notified, he met Xue Qi.

"Haha, what kind of wind brought Uncle Zhongyong here." Xue Qi said with a smile.

"Master Xue, why do you need to pretend?" Yuan Wenshao said calmly.

"Uncle Zhongyong, what do you mean? If there is anything wrong with me, just say it." Xue Qi said with a confused look on his face.

There were about two hundred craftsmen and guards in the fire kiln. Kaifeng Prefecture arrested so many people. Yuan Wenshao didn't believe that Xue Qi didn't know.

However, he was too lazy to argue with him and said coldly: "Yesterday, my fire kiln outside the city was attacked by someone. Instead of arresting the thief, Mr. Fu Yin arrested my craftsmen and guards. It is really a great official power. There is a thief using a crossbow at the emperor's feet, I will definitely go to the official's house and give you a copy."

"What, this happened? Uncle Zhongyong, wait a moment, I will go and ask."

After Xue Qi finished speaking, he ordered people to serve tea to Yuan Wenshao and hurried out.

"Master, it seems like he really doesn't know." Zhang An whispered.

"Hmph, the Kaifeng government officials arrested so many people. If he really didn't know better, he would have done his job as a governor." Yuan Wenshao sneered.

"Master, what do you mean, this matter has something to do with him?" Zhang An asked.

"Whether it's relevant or not, I don't know for the moment. You can send someone to keep an eye on him later," Yuan Wenshao said.

"Yes." Zhang An responded.

Not long after waiting, Xue Qi came back and said: "Uncle Zhongyong, this matter is really a misunderstanding. The officers received a report and reported that many people were killed and a crossbow was fired. The officers went to investigate. Exploring. Because the crossbow was used, the nature is very bad. Although Uncle Zhongyong’s people are the victims, they still have to be brought back for questioning."

"The cells in the Kaifeng government office can't hold so many people, so the detectives sent them to the Wucheng Military and Horse Division for questioning. I really don't know about this matter, and the detectives are going to ask about it before reporting it. Old man."

Yuan Wenshao said calmly: "In this case, when can my people be released?"

"Haha, I've finished asking questions and can release him at any time. Don't worry, Uncle Zhongyong, I will definitely find out this matter as soon as possible and give you an explanation." Xue Qi said.

"In that case, I'll leave first." Yuan Wenshao stood up and said.

"Haha, I'm sending Uncle Zhongyong away." Xue Qi said with a smile.

"No need, Mr. Xue, we should catch the thief as soon as possible. Someone is using a crossbow in front of Bianjing. I think Mr. Xue will be in trouble." Yuan Wenshao said lightly.

After leaving the government office, Yuan Wenshao frowned slightly. He thought Xue Qi would find an excuse to delay, but he didn't expect Xue Qi to agree to let him go so easily.Could it be that I was wrong in guessing that this matter has nothing to do with Xue Qi?
"Master, what's wrong?" Zhang An asked.

"It's okay. You go to the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division to lead people and send thirty secret guards there. I'm worried about what they will do next." Yuan Wenshao said.

"Yes." Zhang An responded.

……

There is a Zhuangzi more than ten miles south of Bianjing City, and to the west of the Zhuangzi there is a house covering an area of ​​dozens of acres.

The house looks unremarkable from the outside, but it is very well-defended inside, with strong servants patrolling back and forth from time to time.

In the hall of the main courtyard of the house, Jiang Jingming was sitting in the main seat, listening to a report from a man dressed as a manager.

"Master, Yuan Wenshao has sent people to take those people back."

Jiang Jingming smiled when he heard this and said, "Didn't you ask something?"

"The master has a clever plan. The people we bribed tested several craftsmen alone. Those craftsmen were very alert and said nothing." The steward said.

"Haha, if the formula of Liuli was so easy to get, someone would have gotten it long ago." Jiang Jingming said without caring.

The man in charge hesitated and said, "Since the master knew that he couldn't get the formula, why did he do this? This will only arouse Yuan Wenshao's vigilance."

Jiang Jingming didn't speak, just glanced at him lightly.

The man in charge quickly lowered his head and said, "You are too talkative."

"Haha, it's okay to tell you. Ben and I have never thought about getting the formula. Although Liuli is very profitable, making money is not our purpose. Han Zhang has benefited from us in recent years. Now that he heard that His Majesty has taken charge, he thought How can it be so easy to draw a clear line with us?" Jiang Jingming sneered.

"Master wants to use this matter to drag Han Zhang into trouble?" the man in charge said in surprise.

Jiang Jingming glanced at him and said, "Just finish your business and don't ask any questions about anything else."

"Yes." There was some cold sweat on the man in charge's forehead and he didn't dare to ask any more questions.

"Tell our people not to do anything during this period and not to be exposed," Jiang Jingming said.

"Yes." The man in charge responded and withdrew.

Jiang Jingming murmured to himself: "Han Zhang, it's too late to end the relationship now."

……

Someone used a crossbow at the emperor's feet, and soon the news spread throughout Bianjing. When the officials learned about it, they were furious. They called Xue Qi over and cursed him, ordering him to investigate the matter as soon as possible.

When Xue Qi came out of the palace, his face was a little ugly.

"These people are getting bolder and bolder. If they make such a big fuss, how will I end it?"

At this moment, a little Si stepped forward and saluted: "Master Xue, Mr. Han invites you to see him at his house."

"I understand, go back and reply to Mr. Han and tell him that I will be there soon," Xue Qi said.

Xue Qi got on the carriage and ordered the driver to go to the residence of Grand Prime Minister Han.

Not far from the palace, there is Gonghou Street, where people living on both sides of the street are Gonghou families.

There is a house covering an area of ​​nearly [-] acres at the west end of the street, which is Han Zhang's residence.

This mansion was originally a public residence, but was later awarded to Han Zhang by the officials.

Xue Qi stopped at the entrance of Han Mansion and was led to the front hall.

"I've met Mr. Ming." Xue Qi saluted.

Han Zhang put down the tea bowl and said calmly: "I don't dare to accept Xue Fuyin's gift."

Xue Qi said in a deep voice: "The lower official is scared. I don't know what I did wrong and made Duke Ming angry."

Han Zhang said coldly: "Who asked you to help Jiang Jingming? Don't you know who he is?"

Jiang Jingming was from Xixia. When he first ascended to the position of Grand Prime Minister, in order to quickly secure the position of Grand Prime Minister, he would compromise with him.

But in the past few years, he had been slowly alienating Jiang Jingming. He didn't expect that idiot Xue Qi would dare to help him.

Xue Qi wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "Ming Gong, the reason why I helped him was because I was afraid of offending him. He would be detrimental to Ming Gong."

Han Zhang sneered: "So you are doing it for me? Don't think I don't know. Your son has lost a lot of money in a gambling house recently. You are trying to help your son pay off his debts. Tell me, how much money did you take this time?" ?”

"Ming Gong Ming Jian, Xiaguan received money, but the original intention of Xiaguan was also for Ming Gong." Xue Qi said.

Han Zhang's expression softened a little and he said, "Forget it this time. If he comes to you in the future, he must inform me in advance and don't act without authorization."

He just wanted to beat Xue Qi. Xue Qi, the governor of Kaifeng, was an important chess piece.

"Yes, yes," Xue Qi said quickly.

"Jiang Jingming is not a good person. He was originally from the Xixia Queen Mother's faction. Now that the Xixia Kingdom is in power, he is eager to rectify the internal affairs. In addition, he has been in Da Zhou for so many years and is very familiar with the internal affairs of Da Zhou, so he has not been touched. Jiang Jingming is now eager to make meritorious service to Xixia. The king shows himself, he is like a mad dog now, if you don't want to die, just remember my words." Han Zhang said calmly.

"Don't worry, Ming Gong. Your subordinates will definitely remember Ming Gong's words. But we have cooperated with him for so long, what should we do if he jumps over the wall in a hurry?" Xue Qi asked worriedly.

"Don't worry, he won't dare to mess around in the short term. When King Yong becomes the crown prince, we can get rid of him then." Han Zhang said coldly.

Xue Qi was stunned and said, "Didn't Duke Ming say he supported King Yan before?"

When the battle for the crown prince began, he asked Han Zhang who he supported. Han Zhang meant to support King Yan.

Although Han Zhang and he were not on the same side, some of the officials who took refuge with King Yan did so at Han Zhang's suggestion.

"At this time and that time, did you hear that the official family left several officials in the palace yesterday?" Han Zhang said lightly.

"The lower officials heard about it, and it seems that it was because their heirs made arrogant suggestions about establishing a heir." Xue Qi said.

"Then did you know that the heirs of those left behind by the official family are talking about Prince Yan as the best candidate for the crown prince?" Han Zhang said.

Xue Qi was startled and exclaimed: "Ming Gong means that the official family has already belonged to King Yiyong?"

"Even if the officials have not made up their minds, they are still leaning towards King Yong. Otherwise, there are so many discussions in Beijing about the candidate for the crown prince, why do the officials just deal with them?" Han Zhang said lightly.

The more Xue Qi thought about it, the more it made sense and asked: "Ming Gong, what do we need to do?"

Han Zhang shook his head and said: "Our identities are sensitive and we cannot take sides. However, I have sent people to contact King Yong. When the position of crown prince is decided, King Yong will help us get rid of Jiang Jingming."

Xue Qi had to admire Han Zhang when he heard this, but he didn't expect that he would bet on both ends.

No matter who becomes the prince, he will benefit.

He didn't think Han Zhang made the bet after seeing the official's thoughts.

If this is the case, the official family only kept people in the palace yesterday, why did the people Han Zhang sent to seek refuge with King Yong reach an agreement with King Yong today?
It was obvious that Han Zhang was hedging his bets from the beginning, but he just didn't tell him.

Thinking of this, Xue Qi was a little wary. He had to be more careful with Han Zhang in the future to avoid being betrayed by him one day.

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