Brocade clothing

Chapter 189
Chu Qing thought that if she wanted to avenge her master and bring down Uncle Liu Guo, the first thing she had to do was to climb to a high position. Only when she got to that position could she be invincible and have the right to speak. Thinking of this, Chu Qing was not so resistant What's more, she believed that Li Tianxiao was a wise gentleman, but the other party's feelings... made her afraid, she didn't dare to get too close, fearing that the more contact she had, the more she would fall into it unconsciously, and she would never be able to crawl out again.

This meal was enjoyed by the guests and the host. Li Tianxiao didn't say anything in the end. He left Chu Qing's place before the palace ban. Chu breathed a sigh of relief, but couldn't fall asleep. At the table, I looked up at the night sky in the sky, silent, I don't know what I was thinking.

After Qiao Yu tidied up, she came over, put down the hot tea, and sat opposite her: "My lord, is there something on your mind?"

Chu Qing lowered her eyes and looked at her: "I'm thinking about Master. A year ago, Master was still alive, and I was also in Qingshui Town. Although it was remote there, it made people feel at ease. They are not at the same level, but I feel empty in my heart, like duckweed with nowhere to rely on." This kind of bewildered feeling was not clear before, but now everything is quiet, which made her feel panic.

Miaoyu lowered his eyes and pushed the hot tea in Chu Qing's direction: "I know what you think, young master. I used to feel this way when I was in the brothel. It was like a stone was pressing on my body. Obviously everyone treats me very well. Okay, but I just don't feel secure. But, it's different now..."

Chu Qing looked at her and joked, "Why is it different?"

Qiao Yu blushed, coughed lightly, and said generously: "Since I made an engagement with Brother Zhong, I seem to have a backbone, as long as I think of such a person in my life in the future, who can cover for me. We support each other through the wind and rain, and we have gone through such a life together. As long as there is a place with him, it is a home. As long as I think of this, I feel at ease, so... I know, son, what you lack is a home. In Qingshui Town, where Master Zhang is, it is like a home. When Master Zhang is gone, the young master feels like his home is gone, that’s why it’s so empty..."

The words of the witty words, like a spell, awakened Chu Qing in an instant. She was stunned, thinking of what the witty words described, home?

For some reason, Li Tianxiao's appearance suddenly flashed in her mind, her heart trembled, and she quickly threw Li Tianxiao's appearance out of her mind. Chu Qing, Li Tianxiao was definitely not that person.In addition to the unequal status, just thinking of staying in the harem forever without freedom, she feels that the whole person is not right, not to mention, the other party's harem beauties, what she wants... is to have a single-minded person, and a white head. Leave.

But because of the witty words, Chu Qing calmed down and had no sleep all night.Early the next morning, Li Tianxiao sent Tianyi over, and sure enough, he began to arrange manpower to dig the tunnel secretly.Staying in the courtyard, Chu Qing always felt uncomfortable. She was always trustworthy, and she could hide the movement in the yard from her neighbors, but she couldn't hide it from Uncle Zhou.Fearing that Uncle Zhou would notice the movement and start a dispute with Mr. Tian, ​​Chu Qing simply found an excuse and casually talked about digging the tunnel.

Uncle Zhou didn't ask any more questions, Chu breathed a sigh of relief, and started to buy the dowry with witty words. After Zhong Xuan found out, he took out all the money from the bottom of the box to marry a wife, and gave it all to Chu Qing: "You, You have a look at it, if you like it, just buy it, you are welcome."

Chu Qing touched the thick bundle of banknotes in his hand, and said with a teasing smile: "Brother Zhong, this is the wife's book that he has saved for a long time. Now I have to take it out, don't you feel bad?"

Zhong Xuan glared at her, pretending to be angry and said: "It's against you, I'm making fun of you, big brother, go, go, take your sister-in-law to buy a dowry, don't come back if you can't spend it all!" Unreliable, I used to use Chu Qing's silver, but since I feel that I will spend my whole life together, I am naturally not stingy with these extraneous things.

Chu Qing raised his eyebrows and said: "It's all spent? Then the days will not last?"

Zhong Xuan blushed: "Then... I will leave it to Qiao Yu to take care of it in the future..." After speaking, he met Shang Chu Qing's smiling eyes, and couldn't help but turn redder, driving him away. Going out: "Go, go, go buy it quickly, don't get in the way here."

Chu Qing laughed twice, thought of something, lowered her voice and said: "Then Aunt Han has come here to make trouble?"

Zhong Xuan was stunned for a moment, shook his head and said: "She dare not, that woman is very afraid of death."

Chu Qing asked again: "Where is Liu Shui?"

Zhong Xuandao: "He is also very honest, as if he is sure that we can't get evidence at all, which is really annoying. It's just that after Lord Zhen was dismissed, the position of Minister of the Ministry of Justice has been vacant, and Beizhen Fusi has never dared to start rashly. The investigation is just waiting for you to come, but I'm afraid it won't be too long. As soon as the new Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment arrives, the investigation will probably start. I don't know if I can find anything. It would be great if you can handle the case now It's a pity for Zhong Xuan, but now that Chu Qing's identity as a woman has been exposed, without an imperial decree, she can no longer get involved in this case, so he would rather suppress it temporarily.

Chu Qing thought for a while, and said: "Liu Shui is a thoughtful person, and there are not many people he can trust. He used to be a bastard and was looked down upon by others. Those people in the Liu family fawned on him after he became the head of the family. He I'm afraid it's even more despised. He has committed so many cases, many of which are probably done by himself, but he can't really show no trace. So he must need help from someone who can be trusted. This person ...Nine times out of ten, it's Aunt Han, you find someone to follow her, keep calm and see if you can find something useful to follow her."

Zhong Xuan's eyes lit up and said: "Yes, why didn't I expect that although I can't do anything else now, I can follow Aunt Han, okay, I'll find a few reliable people to do it, you have a good rest these days , after taking office, I am afraid that some people will be busy."

Chu Qing couldn't help laughing: "I don't know if it can be done, but Brother Zhong said that I have already taken office."

Zhong Xuan winked: "You have the one above to support you, and Uncle Liu Guo, what are you afraid of?"

Chu Qing shook her head helplessly. Seeing that Zhong Xuan wanted to continue teasing, she hurriedly begged for mercy and went out with witty words. For the next half a month, Chu Qing took witty words to buy dowry, everything was available, but she was very free.It's just that I still have to go into the palace every day. Sometimes when Li Tianxiao is busy, she only needs to say a word, and he will let her out of the palace; , just to buy things, and they are all things for girls to marry. There is nothing to talk about, but Li Tianxiao seemed very interested, and insisted on letting her talk about it. In the end, it became a habit instead. , and entered the palace automatically.

And in the past half month, Uncle Liu Guo was the most calm person. Uncharacteristically, he didn't come to see her. During this period, someone sent a letter with only a few words on it: Be safe and don't be impatient. , wait.

What is she waiting for, she knows very well, it is nothing more than waiting for the heat of this matter to subside, and he will find a chance to recommend herself again.And the position must not be low, so that he can push himself up and become his most advantageous sword, which he uses to stab Li Tianxiao from time to time.

And this opportunity finally came. Master Zhen, as Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, beheaded innocent people by mistake because of a mistake. He is about to take office and leave the capital.Chu Qing didn't go to see Mr. Zhen. Although Mr. Zhen was eager for quick success, he didn't go to prison directly, but he was downgraded from the second rank to the fifth rank, which probably dealt a big blow to him. He walked very low-key, and took office with his whole family At the time, Chu sighed softly, but didn't say anything.

The position of Minister of Criminal Affairs of the Second Grade was vacant, and someone had to fill this gap. Because of what happened last time, this time he had to carefully screen. Li Tianxiao finally selected a person, Min Xujie, who was nearly forty years old at the time, and was Jin Wuwei. He has been in office for nearly 20 years, and he has not made any mistakes. He is old-fashioned but also very talented, but he is not smooth enough, very withdrawn, stubborn, and unwilling to communicate with his colleagues. So after so many years Although there are achievements, they have never been promoted.

Li Tianxiao knew that Uncle Liu Guo was waiting for a vacancy, and the Jinwu Guard was under his direct jurisdiction, which was also the position closest to his sphere of influence. Years is considered an exception, not to mention, she is still a woman.

Therefore, Li Tianxiao chose to choose, that is, this position is the best, so when he went to the morning court, he made an exception and mentioned Min Xujie to fill the position of Minister of the Ministry of Justice, and the position vacated by Jin Wuwei, the criminal officer, would be re-elected. Find someone to fill.

The courtiers obviously didn't expect that Min Xujie would suddenly be promoted two ranks in a row. As soon as he stepped down from the court, his colleagues who had shunned him became enthusiastic overnight and began to gather around to congratulate him.Min Xujie is a very lonely old man with a goatee. Although he is only 40 years old, he looks like a little old man in his 60s and [-]s. With a straight face, he just hummed expressionlessly and left to hand over It's obvious that he is a difficult master to get along with.

Uncle Liu Guo followed behind, and Fang Zirui, the servant of the household department, followed. He stood beside Uncle Liu Guo, looked at Min Xujie's back, and couldn't help laughing: "Congratulations, Uncle Guo, the opportunity has finally come. The fourth-rank Although the promotion of a criminal officer is not high, it is not low, and it happens that the position is suitable, and it is the closest to His Majesty..." His last meaning meant something, and Uncle Liu Guo didn't know it. He heard the emperor's promotion from the previous court. Min Xujie, he knew that the opportunity had finally come, and it was not in vain that he waited for half a month.

Uncle Liu Guo smiled, and Fang Zirui said: "Go and prepare, write the notes that need to be written, and I will see the results in court tomorrow."

Fang Zirui nodded: "Yes, this subordinate will do it right away to ensure that there is no leak. This position...is destined to be reserved for Yu Xiaochu."

(End of this chapter)