Fortunate Young Gentleman

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Among the four departments of the Ministry of Rites, the former doctor of the Ministry of Rites was replaced by Tang Ning because of the imperial examination fraud case. Until now, there is no successor, and the position is temporarily vacant. Even so, three people should come today.

The doctor of the Ministry of Food looked at him and said, "Doctor Liu is sick, let us accompany you."

"It's okay, Doctor Liu's health is important." Liu Feng looked at them, waved his hand, and said, "You go in first."

After the two presented the gifts, they walked into Liu's house.

Liu Feng looked at their backs and frowned slightly.

He is the Minister of Rites, and the doctor of the Ministry of Shrines is his subordinate. In an occasion like tonight, not only did he not come, he didn't even have a gift...

What he cares about is not the gift, but the attitude of the doctor of the Ministry of Shrines Liu Jin.

These days, the doctor of the Ministry of Shrines Liu Jin seems to be increasingly alienated from him. Today's events are beyond his expectations, which makes him have to wonder if this person has any second thoughts.

"Lord Liu..."

Another guest came over. Liu Feng temporarily stopped thinking about the doctor of the Ministry of Rites. His dissatisfaction had already accumulated in his heart. It was time to give Liu Jin a good beating.

"Lord Song, the head of the Ministry of Rites, two thousand taels of silver!"

"Lord Zhang, the sheriff of Dongtai, a golden statue of Bodhisattva!"

"Lord Su, the sheriff of Zhongshu, a string of glass Buddha beads!"

...

At the gate of Liu's mansion, a servant of the Liu family loudly sang out the gifts presented by the guests. This was called "singing gifts". This was a respect for every guest. They presented such valuable gifts, so the Liu family naturally had to give them enough face.

There were numerous carriages parked in front of the Liu Mansion. In one of the carriages, a man leaned against the carriage, listening to the servants of the Liu Mansion singing the ritual in the moonlight outside the window, writing furiously, and muttering a few words from time to time...

"Mr. Zhang from the Ministry of Works, one thousand taels of silver, wow, the Ministry of Works is really rich; Mr. Wu from the Honglu Temple, Mi Fu's handwriting, my goodness, how much will it sell for; Censor Cui, top-grade uncut jade, top-grade coral, who said that the Censorate is a government with nothing to lose, isn't that nonsense; Mr. Song from the Ministry of Rites, two thousand taels of silver, so generous..."

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Tang Mansion, Tang Ning gave the stove He added some firewood to the fire, looked at Xiao Jue who came in from outside and rubbed his hands with cold, and asked, "Why did you come just now?"

Xiao Jue complained, "There is a happy event at Minister Liu's house today. Old Madam Liu is celebrating her 60th birthday. Many people went to congratulate her. The carriages and horses filled the whole street. Ya'er and I walked here, which delayed us for a while."

Tang Ning looked at him and asked, "Where are the vegetables?"

Xiao Jue said, "I asked your maid to wash them."

Winter is more suitable for hot pot, but there are not many fresh vegetables in this season. Only the royal family and big families like the Xiao family can grow some off-season vegetables near the hot springs.

Xiao Jue stretched out his hand and put it on the fire, looking at Tang Ning and asked: "What did His Majesty say when he asked you to go to the palace today?"

Tang Ning said: "Let me go to the Cavalry Camp after the New Year to train the Left Guard."

In addition to this matter, Emperor Chen also mentioned the newspaper. Tang Ning was actually prepared for it. He guessed that he might take back the right to discuss current affairs or matters related to the court. After all, this thing is very sensitive and can only be controlled by the court.

Unexpectedly, Emperor Chen only reminded him and did not take back this power. Tang Ning had previously guessed whether he was stingy with money, but after thinking carefully, he felt that as an emperor of a country, even if he was stingy, he would not be reluctant to spend even that little money.

Xiao Jue thought for a while and asked: "Liu Feng impeached County Magistrate Zhong in the palace today. He should fight you to the end. There is a happy event in Liu's mansion tonight. Don't you want to go and see it?"

"Forget it." Tang Ning waved his hand. If he went, I'm afraid that Liu's mansion would not have a happy event today.

Old Madam Liu only has one 60th birthday in her life, so he should do some good deeds and not join in the fun.

He should wait at least two days.

Xiao Jue rubbed his hands and asked, "No way, are you going to let Liu Feng go?"

Tang Ning shook his head and said, "Your Majesty has the final say on whether to let him go."

Xiao Jue asked, "What about you?"

Tang Ning looked at the fire and said, "I plan to send him to see His Majesty."

Liu Feng is really annoying. It would be fine if he did it once or twice, but he is so annoying that he never stops and never repents. Instead of dealing with the trouble he brings every time, it is better to get rid of the troublemaker and solve the problem once and for all.

Xiao Jue looked at him and said, "You'd better not do it yourself. His Majesty has forgiven you once. If you do it again, it means you are not giving His Majesty face. How can His Majesty protect you in the future?"

Tang Ning glanced at him, "Who said I want to do it myself?"

He is not stupid. It is enough for a straightforward naive person to pretend once. If he does it too many times, he will be really stupid. The emperor likes stupid people, but not real fools.

Xiao Jue looked at him and asked, "Then what do you think?"

Shi Shi and Jiu'er have brought the cut vegetables over. Tang Ning picked up the chopsticks and said, "Talk while eating..."

Tang Mansion, the hot pot was bubbling and steaming. Tang Ning and Xiao Jue gathered in front of the hot pot to discuss things. Liu's family, Mrs. Liu's 60th birthday was celebrated with singing and dancing. The guests and hosts were happy and celebrating.

At the same time, a mansion in Beijing.

In a room in the inner courtyard, a woman put her hands on her hips, looked at Liu Jin, the doctor of the temple, and said angrily: "It's the sixtieth birthday of Liu Shilang's mother. It's okay if you don't go. You don't even send gifts. You let her do it." What do you think, Mr. Liu? You still want to be the doctor of the Ministry of Etiquette. I think you are almost done as the doctor of the Ministry of Ancestral Affairs..."

"Shut up!" Liu Jin glared at her, "You woman, what do you know? Let me tell you, it's not certain who is responsible..."

"You tell me to shut up, you tell me to shut up!" The woman was furious, grabbed Liu Jin's hair, and cried loudly: "Why didn't you tell me to shut up when you married me? I will give you a child. Why didn't you tell me to shut up when..."

His hair was pulled hard, Liu Jin grimaced in pain, took a breath, and said: "Don't be ridiculous, I'm talking to you about business. Minister Liu offended that man to death this time. I'm afraid he won't be able to dance for long. If I If you get close to him, you might be implicated. What will you do then? I am thinking of you..."

"I can't live this life, I can't live it..." The woman didn't listen to his explanation at all, and cried while grabbing his hair, but she didn't relax her hand at all.

"You actually told me to shut up..."

"They also said that I am a womanly person..."

"Liu, if you rebel against me, I will fight with you!"

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Ministry of Rites.

It was the sixtieth birthday of Liu Shilang's mother yesterday. Even the Minister came to the house in person to send congratulatory gifts. Yesterday, the Liu family was full of guests and the congratulatory gifts were piled up. The officials of the Ministry of Rites were discussing this matter early in the morning.

Liu Jin limped into the Rites Yamen with a dejected look on his face.

At the door, the chef from the dining department who came in with him turned to look at him. Seeing his bruised and swollen face, he was surprised and said, "Mr. Liu, what's wrong with you?"

Liu Jin waved his hand and said, "I accidentally fell while walking at night last night."

The doctor in the dining room looked at him with a look of disbelief. The injuries on his face didn't look like they were caused by a fall, but more like they were beaten.

"What's your expression? You don't believe me?" Seeing his expression, Liu Jin said angrily: "I tell you, my injury was caused by a fall while walking at night last night. If I lie to you, I will kill my wife!"

"Okay, okay, I believe it." The chef of the dining department waved his hand helplessly. Since Mr. Liu has sworn such a heavy oath, he has to believe it even if he doesn't believe it...