Good son-in-law of the Ming Dynasty

Su Mu came to Cangzhou to handle the emperor's family affairs, and his old Zhu's family is really ridiculous.Not to mention Emperor Zhengde, there is no formality.However, he is a man anyway, at worst, he will be called a fool by the civil servants.

The problem is, Princess Taikang is a woman! ,

A woman wanders the world outside the palace, there is no guarantee that something will happen.

Even if there is nothing wrong, it will be inexplicably painted with a peachy color by the people's word of mouth.

That's how the so-called scandal came out.

The Taizu of the Ming Dynasty was born in the grassroots, and he was extremely righteous in the country.

But just because of his bad background, in fact, the common people don't have that much respect for Lao Zhu's family.

Especially after Renzong Xuanzong, as for the Hongzhi Dynasty, the civil servants had great power to check and balance the imperial power.Coupled with Zhu Houzhao's nonsense, the royal family has further become a source of jokes and gossip among the people.

From Su Mu's point of view, the situation of the old Zhu's family is similar to that of the British royal family in later generations.

It has become an interesting thing for the working people to arrange the eating and drinking of the emperor's house, Lazard, and men and women.

If they know that Princess Taikang has been out of the palace for three or four months, they don't know what kind of scandal it will turn into.

Su Mu didn't dare to think about such a consequence, nor could he bear it.

If Yang Tinghe asked later, how should he answer.

Something was on his mind, so Yang Zilie pulled him back.

Yang Zilie was still yelling frantically: "Why didn't I kill Ma Quan, why didn't I kill Ma Quan!"

If I'm not mistaken, the succession of the Emperor Zhengde must have a lot to do with Su Mu, the chief staff member of the East Palace.The person who can master the dragon slaying technique is naturally a monster like Yao Guangxiao.

When Liu Konghe was angry in the signing room earlier, he said that it was unwise for Ma Quan to provoke a person like Su Mu, and when he said that Mei Xuanjian was not a good prime minister, Yang Zilie didn't take it seriously.

Now, when Mei Fugui became Su Mu, the attendant minister of two generations of emperors, he believed it.

When you meet this kind of person, you don't even have time to hide, but that Ma Quan will try his best to get in front of him, and looking for death is not the way to look for it.It also implicated the entire Yan Division. When the time comes, how many people will die in this shocking case?

Thinking of this terrible ending, Yang Zilie just wanted to tear Ma Quan into pieces.

But he didn't know that if he didn't bother him to do it himself, Ma Quan had already been killed by Jing Ting's anger.

Yang Zilie yelled for a long time, his voice became hoarse, and he spat out a mouthful of blood, which sprayed all over his heart.

After taking a breath, I just felt that there was no more strength in my body, and I fell down softly.

Su Mu hurriedly said to the prospective father-in-law next to him: "Master Wu, let's talk later, let's talk later."

A soldier came in, knelt down in front of Yang Tinghe and reported, "I report to the imperial envoy, Mr. Wu, and all the officials of the Yan Division have been arrested and imprisoned. Please show me, Mr. Wu."

With the soldiers around, Wu Tuiguan let go of Su Mu, his eyes were still shining with anger.

"Come here, take off the official hats of these three thieves, take off their government offices, and go down to the prison of Yansi to be punished." Yang Tinghe ordered.

A group of soldiers rushed in, stripping clothes, arresting people, and dragged Liu Konghe, Jing Ting and Yang Zilie out in a short while.

Only Su Mu and others were left in the lobby.

Only then did Officer Wu recall his responsibilities, and bowed his hands in salute: "Master Imperial Envoy, what should I do next, should I bring the troops back to Yangzhou?"

Yang Tinghe sat at the head of the chair, thought for a while, and said: "This time Cangzhou Governor Luyan Division has a huge deficit of 200 million taels of treasury silver. The first major case. Mr. Yang is one of the parties involved. I am afraid that it is not appropriate to return to Cangzhou at this moment, and he will wait in Cangzhou with his soldiers for a few days. After the court sends people to ask questions, he will make plans. I have written After finishing the memorial, I will send the situation here to the capital in an expedited [-] miles. Cangzhou is not far from the capital, and within three to five days at most, there should be a decree."

Wu Tuiguan: "Your Imperial Envoy is right, the next official will stay in Cangzhou."

"As for Su Mu..." Yang Tinghe looked at Su Mu indifferently.

Su Mu stood up.

Yang Tinghe's tone was very bad: "Su Mu, as a minister of the emperor, how can he meddle in local affairs? If it is passed on, what will His Majesty face? This time you helped me find the three big rats, and you have contributed to the country. , the merits and demerits balance out, so we will not be held accountable."

Su Mu didn't expect Yang Tinghe to blame him, he was dumbfounded for a long time, and then he replied helplessly: "Master Yang is right, Su Mu has been taught."

Yang Tinghe said grimly again: "I don't care how you came to Cangzhou, and why you used a pseudonym. Your Majesty is going crazy. Why are you so ridiculous as a courtier? This matter has nothing to do with you, step down!"

As he said that, he waved his sleeves and chased Su Mu away.

Su Mu is also not easy to get angry, after all, Yang Tinghe gave him the fame of raising people, and he is Su Mu's teacher in name, even if Yang Tinghe doesn't admit it.

Heaven, earth, ruler, relatives and teachers, one day is a teacher, and one is a father for life. This is a feudal human relationship, and there should be no chaos at all.

I had no choice but to hold my breath and cup my hands.

Before leaving, Su Mu carefully said to Mr. Wu: "Master Wu, I live in the Tongfu Inn. The environment there is very elegant. How about you move there too?"

Old Mr. Wu said angrily: "I am an official appointed by the imperial court, so I can live in the post station. This is the system. Also, the case here in the Yan Division must be my official. It is just right for me to live in the Yamen of the Yan Division."

Yang Tinghe nodded secretly when he said this, and said in his heart: "Although this Wu Shiqi is not from a Jinshi background, but he has a good weather, it can be seen that he is a real gentleman."

Su Mu got angry again and again, but he was a teacher, and he couldn't get angry, so he had to leave the Yansi Yamen in disgust.

I thought that for such a great contribution, I should be rewarded no matter what.Now it has come down to this end.

After leaving the yamen, standing on the street under the scorching sun, Su Mu was confused for a while, but he didn't know where to go.

The inspector was dismissed long ago, so naturally he couldn't go back.Armory, forget it, why don't you still laugh at Yang Tinghe and Mr. Wu, so you don't have to scold him all the time.

It is not an honorable thing to be a government servant. If you are innocent, you should be killed in a car and boat shop.Wouldn't it be self-willing to degenerate if Tangtang raises people to work as errands?

As for returning to the capital, the matter of Princess Taikang will not be resolved for a day, and he dare not go back for a day.

After thinking about it, it seems that I can only go back to the inn.

Fortunately, such an astonishing case of the Yan Division will inevitably shock the court. As a party involved, once the main criminal is sent to the capital for trial, he, Su Mu, will inevitably follow him back.

In this way, even if the game in Cangzhou is broken, Queen Mother Zhang will not keep herself here for no reason.

Thinking of this, Su Mu felt happy again.

As Yang Tinghe said before, maybe after another three or five days, the imperial court will come down with a decree, so just wait a while longer.

I don't want to stay in this ghostly place of Cangzhou.

The weather is hot, the sun is bright, and few pedestrians can be seen on the street.

After a while, they arrived at the inn, but there were quite a few people eating wine outside. When they saw Su Mu, they all stood up with a coaxing sound, and they all stepped forward to salute: "Master Mei, you may be back, is there something wrong?"

"Inspector Mei, I heard that officer Wu Tui of Yangzhou Prefecture led troops to occupy the armory last night. Aren't you working there? Tell me about the specific situation!"

"By the way, all the officers and men of the Yan Division were taken over by the imperial envoy. So many adults were unlucky at the same time. What kind of case were they involved in? Master Mei, you are also on the scene, what news did you hear?"

……

Everyone is excited.

Su Mu said angrily: "I'm not an inspector now, just a small guard. In the middle of the night, Xili was confused and occupied the warehouse. What else can I do, just wait there. Wait until now , and was sent back.”

One person said with a smile: "Master Mei, you are joking, isn't Mr. Wu your father-in-law, what's the inconvenience?"

Everyone woke up at the same time: "Yes, Master Mei, please reveal a little bit!"

Su Mu didn't expect everyone to gossip like this, but they are all acquaintances, and it's not easy to get angry.

He had no choice but to say angrily: "What father-in-law, after what happened last time, Mr. Wu turned against me and said that there is no son-in-law like me. Now, everyone is satisfied?"

Everyone sighed: "It's the same when I think about it, it's a pity for Mr. Mei."

Su Mu rolled his eyes again, thinking of the hateful second child Wu.If he guessed right, he is currently living in the post station, enjoying food and lodging at public expense, so he said: "Everyone is asking the wrong person, isn't Mr. Wu the son of Mr. Wu's house, and he is currently living in the post station. If you want to inquire about news, you must go to him.”

"That's right!" Someone slapped his thigh: "Ask him."

"But, Mr. Wu, who is willing to see us?"

"You're stupid, Mr. Wu is the brother-in-law of a senior official, or else, let's ask Zong Zhen for information!"

"Go together, go together!"

A group of troublemakers looked excited and went out the door with a roar, and the proprietress of the inn shouted anxiously: "I haven't settled the account yet!"

Su Mu burst out laughing, it seemed that Zong Zhen was in serious trouble.

This smile reminded him that he might be returning to the capital in three to five days, and he felt better again.

So he raised his spirits and went back to the yard where he lived, thinking about what to do these few days to pass the boring time.Well, since I have nothing to do anyway, I might as well go to the salt field on the east coast to open my eyes.

Immediately, You Xing came, and couldn't help shouting: "Zhao Hulu, clean up."

After shouting, he remembered that Zhao Hulu had already been sent to the capital by him.

At this moment, there was no one in the yard.

Thinking of the beautiful scenery with Mei Niang yesterday, Su Mu couldn't help but enter the study.

Suddenly, he saw that there was a bag of silver on the desk, which was exactly what he had given to Meiniang.

On the walls of the study, there are posts from my daughter's past days.

But in an instant, there was an inexplicable melancholy rising from the bottom of my heart.

Now, Su Mu didn't have the heart to go out anymore.

Five days later, Su Mu just locked himself in the yard to read and write all day.

On the sixth day, Yang Tinghe sent someone to ask him to go to Yansi, saying that the imperial court had made a decree.

Su Mu's spirit was lifted, thinking that he could finally go back with the three prisoners.