Corrupt official in the Red Chamber

Chapter 221: Pulling Hands

Jia Rui was not in the mood to go to Beijing Camp in the afternoon, but went straight home.

After coming back, he couldn't wait to order his servant Wangcai to go to Shuntian Mansion in person and ask Jia Yucun to come over.

Jia Yucun is now completely controlled by Jia Rui, and he is like a dog who obeys orders at any time.

Therefore, after receiving the notice from Wangcai, Jia Yucun immediately ran to Dingxihou Mansion.

Jia Rui met Jia Yucun in the flower hall.

Jia Rui sat firmly on the main seat, and Jia Yucun stood beside him, waiting for Jia Rui's instructions at any time.

Jia Rui took a sip of tea, put down the cup, and then said: "In the morning meeting in a few days, we will discuss the candidate for the bachelor. The Supreme Emperor has promised to give me this position. When the time comes, you can come out and make an introduction."

Jia Yucun nodded quickly. As Jia Rui's lackey, the higher Jia Rui's status, the higher his status.

"Don't worry, sir, I know."

Jia Rui smiled and nodded, and then turned the topic to Jia Yucun.

"It's been going well for a while, isn't it?"

Jia Yucun laughed along with him and said flatteringly: "Who dares to make Xiaguan unhappy when you have an adult supporting me?"

In Jia Rui's opinion, it should be like this, "Then you work hard, and after a while I will raise your position to a higher level. It is still possible for you to serve as a minister with your ability."

Jia Rui is trying to spread the pie for Jia Yucun. He promised him first. As for whether it will be done or not, that is a matter of opinion.

Jia Yucun didn't understand Jia Rui's thoughts. After hearing Jia Rui's words, he knelt down excitedly.

"My lord is Xiaguan's reborn parent. Everything I have is given to me by your lord, and I will serve you faithfully from now on."

Jia Rui smiled slightly and looked at Jia Yucun with meaningful eyes.

Jia Yucun looked at Jia Rui's eyes and was so frightened that he was covered in sweat and started to tremble.

He didn't want to taste the "talisman of life and death" again. It was simply more painful than Ling Chi's execution.

"Okay, you go back."

Jia Rui picked up the tea cup and took a sip, then put it aside.

Jia Yucun hurriedly saluted Jia Rui, and then bowed out like a slave.

Jia Rui still doesn't fully believe in this Jia Yu Village. Although he is controlled by his own life and death talisman, it is a poisonous snake and will bite him if he is not protected.

However, this man is indeed capable. If he uses it well, he can be a sharp sword in his hand, so Jia Rui is really reluctant to give up on him.

Jia Rui had just sent Jia Yucun away when the housekeeper on the other side came over to report: "Uncle, the chief minister of Yizhong County's palace wants to see you."

Jia Rui frowned. He and Prince Yizhong had a semi-hostile relationship. What did he want to do with him at this time?
"Call him in."

Jia Rui sat back on the chair and continued to drink tea, waiting for the long history of Yizhong County Prince's Palace.

After a while, a boy came in with a middle-aged official.

When Jia Rui saw someone coming, he pretended to stand up and raised his hands and said, "I don't know if Chang Shi arrived at a distant place to greet you. Please forgive me."

The middle-aged envoy quickly took a step back and stepped aside.

Jia Rui is now a top official in the dynasty and a big boss. Although he is the chief envoy of Yizhong County Prince's Palace, he still can't bear such a courtesy from Jia Rui.

Jia Rui smiled, sat down again, and then asked someone to serve tea to Chang Shi.

"I wonder if Sir Chang Shi is here to visit the government this time. What's the matter?"

When Chang Shi heard Jia Rui's question, he quickly stood up.
"Back to your lord, I am here this time on the orders of Prince Yi Zhong, specifically to ask your lord for a message."

"What do you want to say, Your Majesty?"

"Your Excellency, the great scholar Shen Jian has no law and has been expelled home by the Supreme Emperor. Isn't this the one who is missing? The prince of Yizhong County has a talented person who he wants to recommend to the court. Doesn't this require Mr. Jia to speak kindly in front of the Supreme Emperor? ?"

After saying this, Chang Shi clapped his hands, and immediately two boys came in from outside, carrying a big box.

Jia Rui glanced sideways at the box and knew that it must contain gold, silver, jewelry, and rare antiques.

Changshi stood up, took out a key from his arms, opened the lock on the box, and then suddenly lifted it up.

Immediately afterwards, Jia Rui felt streaks of colored light coming from the box.

Then Jia Rui took a closer look and saw that the box was full of gold.

A few years earlier, when Jia Rui saw this box of gold, he couldn't take his eyes off it.

But now Jia Rui has seen nothing. Although the box of gold in front of him is valuable, Jia Rui has not seen it before.

Therefore, Jia Rui seemed to be very angry and threw the teacup in his hand on the table, stood up and said angrily:

"What do you mean by this? I, Jia Rui, am honest and upright, with a breeze on my sleeves. Are you trying to bribe me with gold?"

Chang Shi curled his lips and said first, who doesn't know that you, Jia Rui, are greedy for money?The antique store you open in your house is busy with customers every day. Are your fake antiques really so good that people rush to buy them?

But even though he thought so in his heart, he still said politely: "Don't dare, don't dare, our prince knows that Mr. Jia is poor, so he gave a few taels of silver to buy Mr. Jia a few cups of good tea."

After hearing this, Jia Rui slowly sat down again.

"I remember your prince's words, but then again, although the Supreme Emperor has feelings for me, he still has to decide whether he will listen to me or not. Please don't get your hopes too high."

"Yes, yes, as long as Mr. Jia has a few kind words, it all depends on fate." Jia Rui nodded, then picked up the teacup beside him and gestured.

This is serving tea to see off guests.

That Chang Shi was also discerning and left quickly.

After he left, Jia Rui walked to the box of gold, picked up a piece of gold and weighed it in his hand.

Not bad, the portion is quite heavy.

"Prosperity."

Following Jia Rui's words, Wangcai walked in from outside.

After he came in, he first glanced at the gold placed there, with a hint of greed in his eyes, but he quickly covered it up and knelt down there.

"Send someone to go back and talk to your grandma and ask her to put this box of gold into storage."

After saying that, Jia Rui left the study.

Where is Jia Rui going?He is going to Dragon Head Palace.

Today, Prince Yi Zhong gave himself such a box of gold and asked him to speak for him. Jia Rui must be worthy of this box of gold no matter what!

As for saying good things or saying negative things, it depends on Jia Rui's mood.

Speaking of Prince Yizhong giving gifts to Jia Rui, it sounds a bit ridiculous, but in fact Prince Yizhong was forced to do nothing.

Now that the emperor is still in the Yangxin Hall and cannot take a step out, Prince Yizhong knows that this is the best opportunity. If he misses it, he may not have many opportunities left for him.

And this time the cabinet is vacant, it is a good time for him to expand his power.

Prince Yizhong also learned the lesson from last time this time. He knew that when someone is going to be appointed to the cabinet, Jia Rui cannot be ignored. He may not be able to accomplish anything for you, but he can ruin your affairs!

In order to shut up Jia Rui and for the person he recommended to be promoted smoothly, King Yizhong had no choice but to grit his teeth and give Jia Rui a gift.

But he didn't know that Jia Rui was also eyeing this position. Otherwise, Prince Yizhong would only give gifts to Jia Rui unless he was crazy.

Jia Rui came to the entrance of the palace, said hello to their eunuch, then passed through the many guards and entered the palace, heading straight to the Dragon Head Palace.

The reason why Jia Rui was able to enter the palace so easily was because he was also the minister of internal bodyguards.

With the help of the minister of internal bodyguards, Jia Rui could have unimpeded access to the front court.

But when I reached the gate of Longshou Palace, I couldn't get in. I had to ask the young eunuch to report inside.

Jia Rui's entry into Longshou Palace is similar to entering his own home, so this announcement is just a formality.

After a while, the Supreme Emperor sent a message to Jia Rui to go in.

Jia Rui took four square steps to the side hall of Longshou Palace. When he entered, he saw that the Supreme Emperor was leaning on the Kang, and a middle-aged beauty was serving him and eating fruit next to him.

Jia Rui just glanced at it, quickly lowered his head, then knelt down and saluted the Supreme Emperor.

"Get up!"

Only then did Jia Rui dare to stand up, and then stood aside cautiously.

"Didn't you just leave the palace? Why are you back again?"

"Back to the Supreme Emperor, Prince Yi Zhong gave me a box of gold."

The Emperor's eyes flashed for a moment, and then he took the beauty's hand and ate a grape as if nothing had happened.

"What did he ask you to do?"

How could the Emperor's many years of political experience and Prince Yizhong's little thoughts be hidden from him?Asking Jia Rui now is just a casual question.

"To report to the Supreme Emperor, Prince Yi Zhong has taken a fancy to the position of the great scholar, and please ask me to give him a good word in front of the Supreme Emperor."

"Who is he recommending?"

Jia Rui was stunned for a moment, and only then did he remember that he had been talking to the chief historian for a long time, and he didn't know who he recommended.

The Supreme Emperor looked at Jia Rui's dazed expression and felt a little funny. This Jia Aiqing was still too honest.

It was obvious that people saw him as a nuisance, thinking that he just couldn't get things done, so they could just spend some money and not cause trouble for themselves.

However, the Emperor liked Jia Rui's foolishness.

"Okay, I get it, you've already given him a good word."

Jia Rui opened his mouth, "When did I say good things to Prince Yizhong? I came here to complain."

"What should I do with the gold given to me by Prince Yizhong?"

"What did you do before? Let's do it now." The Supreme Emperor gave Jia Rui a meaningful look.

This glance contained so many meanings that it made Jia Rui feel hairy all over.

In fact, the reason why the Supreme Emperor doted on Jia Rui so much and did not question Jia Rui's corruption and abuse of law was because the Supreme Emperor knew that as long as he was alive, no one would care what Jia Rui did. Once he died, the new emperor would not be able to tolerate him.

In addition, the Emperor also has predictions about his own body, which is two or three years away.

In this short period of time, making Jia Rui happy can be regarded as a reward for his loyalty to him.

(End of this chapter)