Chapter 583 The Queen is back!

Students in the capital city were clamoring for an explanation from the court about the punishment of the aristocratic families, especially the Qi and Zuo families, as well as the many officials in the Imperial College who were implicated.

Many people originally thought that this matter would only take a few days.

But as time went on, people noticed that more and more students started to make trouble.

It was mainly over at the Secretariat. Old Grand Tutor Su didn't care and let the students do as they pleased. It was the same even in the Imperial College.

Many people began to speculate what the trick was.

After all, the court is as deep as the sea. For many things, you can't just think about what you saw, but also think about what you didn't see.

The carriage that Su Changan and his companions were riding in was driving along, and when they approached the Zhongshu Province Yamen, they saw many students standing in the middle of the street.

The most outrageous thing was that there were many ordinary people distributing water and food to the students.

Xun Kuang saw His Majesty and the Empress gently lifting the carriage curtain and looking over there, and immediately explained: "The students came here because they knew that the Empress would protect His Majesty at all costs, so their black hair turned white. In addition, the Empress was already ill, so many people who had received your kindness came here spontaneously to send food and drink to these students. The reason for this was that they also wanted to do something for you."

While speaking, Xun Kuang glanced at Su Changan who was leaning against the window. Although they were still in the carriage, Xun Kuang and Ji Shuying could see that the Queen was very weak and was just holding on.

But I was thinking that there was actually a rumor in the capital that the queen might not live long.

I even remembered what Su Qingning said that day, "My elder sister is going to die."

However, Xun Kuang held back these words and could not say them.

Xia Fengxiang looked at the students and asked, "What did Yang Shanchang say?"

Xun Kuang immediately replied, "The Grand Tutor and the Grand Master have the same idea. If the students want to make a scene, they can make a scene. We will not stop them or persuade them. We will wait for Your Majesty to come back and make the final decision."

Xia Fengxiang glanced at Xun Kuang and said, "Let's put Yang Shanchang on the petition list to be dismissed and dealt with according to the law."

Xun Kuang nodded: "Yes."

Xia Fengxiang didn't say anything, but looked at the students. The carriage was moving very slowly at the moment, so there was no need to tell Zhou Qianhong, as Zhou Qianhong understood something about this.

Xun Kuang didn't dare to speak, just lowered his head.

all of a sudden

The carriage was unusually quiet.

Su Changan was actually a little weak. Although he had been recuperating for such a long time, the injuries he suffered in that battle were not just external injuries, but mainly internal injuries. This was why Su Changan had always been so weak.

Xia Fengxiang lowered the curtain and stopped looking outside, then looked at Xun Kuang: "What do you think?"

Xun Kuang was stunned for a moment, feeling ashamed. He knew that the emperor was not asking about the students' petition, but about Yang Shanchang. How could he, a director of the Imperial College, view this matter? So after thinking for a while, he said, "I have never thought about these things, so I don't know how to answer your question."

While speaking, Xun Kuang couldn't help but swallow his saliva, because this question sounded simple, but it involved too much.

The southern aristocratic families have been pacified, so what should happen to Yang Shanchang, who has been helping His Majesty resist the aristocratic families? Many people have never thought about this, and only a few have thought about it, because many people think that Yang Shanchang's incident is over.

But little did I know, this was just the beginning.

Therefore, Xun Kuang did not hide anything, did not make up stories, and did not speak nonsense. This was what Xun Kuang knew he should do at the moment.

Not interfering in matters that are not within one's jurisdiction, knowing the rules, and not showing off one's abilities are often the greatest abilities one can have in an official position.

Xia Fengxiang smiled and said, "He looks more and more like Mu Xu."

Xia Fengxiang continued, "Mu Xu did a few things that annoyed me during his trip south this time, but he is old, and I can't do anything to him. You are his disciple, so you should take responsibility for some things."

Xun Kuang raised his eyes and looked at Xia Fengxiang: "Ah?"

Xia Fengxiang didn't say anything, but said, "Tomorrow, you will go to the Shangshu Province to assist the Shangshu Ling in his work. You should first take the position of the Ministry of Revenue Langzhong. Many things in the south will be sent to the capital soon. There are too many things to do next. You must continue to be responsible for the affairs of the Imperial College, and you must also participate in the small court meetings later. Although you, Xun Qingzi, have become the director of the Imperial College, you have established a career, but you must get married first. Now that you are going to get married, you should also take your position in the court to a higher level."

Xun Kuang, whose courtesy name was Qingzi, but few people would directly call Xun Kuang by his courtesy name.

Hearing His Majesty's words, Xun Kuang pursed his lips and said, "Your Majesty, no, my teacher did what I..."

Xia Fengxiang continued, "After getting off the car, ask Yang Shanchang, Su Wenqing, Li Jiulang and others to go to the Imperial Study in the Zhonghe Hall to wait for me."

Xun Kuang looked at Xia Fengxiang and said, "Your Majesty, I am just a scholar in the Imperial College. If I go to the Ministry of Chancellery, it will only cause trouble. No."

Xia Fengxiang looked at Xun Kuang and said, "You have become more capable. I haven't seen you for a few months. Have you learned how to disobey orders?"

Xun Kuang was shocked and bowed quickly: "I dare not."

After saying that, Xun Kuang looked at Su Changan.

Su Changan noticed Xun Kuang looking at him, thought for a moment and said, "Come on."

Xun Kuang was in despair on the spot, asking for help and pleading for him.

But Xun Kuang also realized that His Majesty really wanted to go to the Secretariat to work himself. Su Wenqing, Li Jiulang and others had this idea before, but were stopped by the teacher.

His Majesty spoke so directly at that moment. What was this?

Besides, if the teacher has offended you, why are you looking for me? I am not the teacher's only disciple.

Xun Kuang's face was twisted, he was very unwilling in his heart. After all, his life in the Imperial College was so comfortable. Going to the Secretariat was tiring, mainly mentally tiring.

At this time.

Su Changan and his companions had already arrived at the intersection in their carriage. There were students in front of them, so if they wanted to move forward, the students needed to give way.

Moreover, both the students and the common people noticed the carriage and frowned. What kind of noble person could ride a carriage here on Weiyang Street?

After all, this is where the Secretariat is located, and past the Secretariat is the Imperial Palace. Ordinary officials have to get off the car and walk when they reach this side of the street.

But the students looked at the carriage, which had no intention of stopping, and they all became puzzled.

Some people might inevitably think, could it be that he was the same person who came here to watch the fun and persuaded them to leave at the beginning?

At the same time, there were also some people with straightforward personalities. They looked at the one-eyed woman Zhou Qianhong driving the car, walked up to her and bowed, then said, "My lady, you cannot drive on Weiyang Street, and the Secretariat is in front of you, so no one is allowed to enter. If you are lost, please tell me where you want to go, and I will lead you there."

Zhou Qianhong looked at the students in front of her and said, "Please make way for us. We want to go in."

It is naturally impossible to go back and take a detour. Your Majesty and the Empress are exhausted from the long journey, especially the Empress is already unwell. If they go back and take a detour, it will take even more time. Moreover, if Your Majesty ordered to take this route, it means they will go directly to the palace.

After hearing Zhou Qianhong's words, the upright student and some students around her all stood there in a daze. They looked at each other, and finally all looked at Zhou Qianhong. They all wanted to laugh. Is this person crazy? We have told her that she cannot drive on this road, but she still wants to go in?

The upright student shook his head helplessly and said, "Miss, ordinary people cannot drive on this road. Even the Minister of the Secretariat, Lord Li, can only park his car here and walk in."

Zhou Qianhong knew that the student in front of her had good intentions, so she was not annoyed, but nodded: "I know, so please make way for me."

Did you know you have to drive in?

At this time, someone grabbed the upright student and looked at Zhou Qianhong: "Miss, since you want to go this way as if you were going back to your own home, don't blame us for not persuading you later."

Zhou Qianhong nodded and said nothing more.

At this time, the students at the street corners made way, but they were all clamoring in low voices, and they were looking at this person one by one. Who is this person? How can he be like this? Even if he is a noble, driving on Weiyang Street is against the rules.

However, no students tried to stop them. Even if there were some who felt sorry for them, they were stopped by their colleagues. After all, they had just tried to stop them, but they just wouldn't listen.

Zhou Qianhong drove forward.

At this moment, inside the carriage, after a voice of "I obey your command", Zhou Qianhong also stopped the carriage.

When everyone saw the carriage stop, they wondered if it was because they knew the situation was serious and that’s why they were afraid.

But just when everyone was thinking this.

Everyone saw Xun Kuang and Ji Shuying.

Most of the students present were from the Imperial Academy, so they naturally knew Xun Kuang and Ji Shuying.

Everyone blinked their eyes and watched Siye Xun and Mr. Ji get off the carriage.

Especially when they saw the two of them bowing deeply towards the carriage, and Xun Siye looked particularly aggrieved, they had always seen Xun Siye being unruly and unrestrained, and had never seen such an expression before, so all the students were surprised.

At this time.

The carriage continued to move forward.

Xun Kuang looked at the carriage and sighed. What was going on? He was just bragging to Su Zifeng and the others, and he could continue to treat them to drinks tonight!

Only then did he follow Ji Shuying out of the city with a flattering face. As a result, he met the Queen Mother and got married in a confused manner. Well, let's not talk about this for now. I was actually quite happy.

But why did I suddenly want to settle down and start a family? I had already established a career, and I went to the Secretariat. There were a lot of things to do in the south. It seemed simple, but actually there were a lot of troubles waiting to be dealt with, especially the Ministry of Revenue.

As far as Xun Kuang knows.

After the noble families were confiscated and exiled, all their wealth had to be returned or compensated to the people. The rest was left to their teachers. After seeing the accounts, they all said to the richest man in the south, Mr. Qian Long, "You, the richest man, are not as good as a few pages of their book!"

With just one simple sentence, you can imagine how much wealth those families have combined.

Next is

The matter of Yang Shanchang.

Xun Kuang knew that Zhao Yulang was in the team returning to the capital, but Zhao Yulang now had no official title. Originally the prefect of Jiangling, he was said to have been rescued from prison by the emperor and his men. He looked horrible, with both legs broken and his whole body not looking well.

The emperor did not say much and directly appointed another person as the prefect of Jiangling and ordered Zhao Yulang to return to Beijing.

The emperor's plan is also involved here.

Finally, there are still a lot of officials and students who are related to those noble families who have not been dealt with.

Mu Xu calmed the hearts of scholars in Jiangnan.

Your Majesty clearly wants to use himself to calm the hearts of some people in the capital, but this is undoubtedly putting yourself on the grill. After all, everyone is in danger and in fear every day.

I was suddenly transferred to the Secretariat at this critical juncture. Anyone with a discerning eye could see what this meant, which was that I was to be the one to handle this matter.

I was wrong, I shouldn't have boasted! If I did that, I wouldn't have followed Ji Shuying out!

Xun Kuang frowned, looking annoyed.

At this time, Xun Kuang saw the students blocking the front of the carriage. Without saying anything, he hurried forward and asked the students to make way.

Among them, some who were familiar with Xun Kuang wanted to ask who was in the car and how he dared to drive on Weiyang Street.

Xun Kuang looked at these idiots. It was so obvious. Who except the emperor and the queen would have the courage to do this?

But at the moment, Xun Kuang was too lazy to scold these children. After all, they had become stupid because of reading too much, otherwise they would not have come here to petition.

Xun Kuang personally explained the situation of the carriage, which made the students even more shocked. They all looked at the carriage, and the smart ones among them already had some guesses.

But it’s also this time.

Through the open side door of Weiyang Gate, which led directly to the Secretariat, many officials from the Secretariat ran out at a trot. Even the official with gray hair did not dare to stop for even a second.

After dozens of officials came out, they stood on one side of the main gate and bowed respectfully.

The leader was Li Jiulang.

The students were somewhat stunned, but at this time.

Boom~~~

I saw the huge Weiyang Gate wide open.

The Chixia Army and the Huanglong Guards walked out of the main gate and immediately came in front of the students. They divided the students into two sides. A wide corridor appeared with the Huanglong Guards and the Chixia Army standing on both sides.

As the students and people present were surprised and astonished, everyone saw that Commander Yan had appeared on the side of the carriage at some point.

"General Yan Yunxiao respectfully welcomes Your Majesty and the Queen back to the palace!"

Swish!

Just as Yan Yunxiao finished speaking.

In unison, everyone clasped their fists and bowed.

Everyone blinked and looked at the carriage, stunned. Your Majesty, the Queen? Back? Didn't she say she was on her way back?!

But before the students could react.

Lian Wei said in a clear voice: "His Majesty has ordered that the Secretariat collect all the students' petitions and send them to the Imperial Study. His Majesty will read them all and give you an explanation later. The Empress asked me to tell everyone to go back. It is not a good idea to stand like this in such a hot day. His Majesty will handle the next matter, so please rest assured."

After saying that, Lian Wei breathed a sigh of relief. After all, it was the first time he did such a thing.

But at the same time, the carriage drove towards Weiyang Gate again.

The students looked at each other.

I didn’t know what to do for a moment.

While everyone was feeling lucky that they didn't laugh at others, they were also confused because there was a little girl lying on the window of the carriage, looking anxious to climb in.

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PS: I don't know why I've been anxious recently. I've been feeling tired these past two days. I also suffered from insomnia that day which caused me to have jet lag again. I remember I'll make up for the update once I owe you, don't worry.

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