Morning next day.
Xiao Jingzhao announced the list of all those demoted, and also revealed that Lin Xiangzhi had been ordered to conduct a secret investigation of the Water Transport Commissioner in Jiangzhou.
The ministers were immediately in an uproar.
"No wonder Lord Lin took sick leave without reason; it turns out he was going to carry out a secret mission."
"Lord Lin is truly remarkable. Going there alone is like venturing into a dragon's den or a tiger's lair. His courage is commendable."
"This was originally a matter that the Censorate should have handled, but Lord Lin actually took the risk all by himself. He is truly a formidable young man."
"Lord Lin is a role model for us all, and you admire him to the extreme."
The ministers were all amazed, and their praises were endless.
Lin Xiangzhi was so flattered that he kept bowing and saying humble things.
Also attending court today are Zhen Jingxiu, Bai Zhou, and Su Jin.
Su Jin, Bai Zhou, and Zhen Jingxiu do not usually attend the morning court session.
Last night, Lin Xiangzhi held a farewell banquet for Su Jin, but Zhen Jingxiu had other important matters to attend to and did not participate.
The group stood together, and Su Jin and Bai Zhou looked somewhat listless due to a hangover from the previous night.
Those who didn't know the situation might have assumed that the two were unwilling to be sent down to Jiangzhou.
Some ministers secretly grumbled, saying that if they could be given that official position, they would be willing to go no matter how far away it was.
It's not a problem to be in charge of ranks; as long as you have real power, that's enough.
Zhen Jingxiu turned his head and saw the two looking dejected. He said in a low voice, "Don't be discouraged, you two. You will come back to the capital one day. I was absent last night because of family matters. I am really sorry. I will treat you to a drink at Juxian Pavilion tonight."
Su Jin: "..."
Bai Zhou: "..."
At this moment, the ministers' sighs gradually subsided, and Xiao Jingzhao glanced at them.
"As you all know, Minister Lin has made a great contribution this time. Since he has made a contribution, he should be rewarded, and so should you all."
"Your Majesty is wise; it is only right."
The ministers echoed his sentiments.
Xiao Jingzhao was very satisfied with everyone's attitude and then announced: "From today onwards, the acting presidency is abolished, and Lin Aiqing is officially appointed as the Minister of Revenue."
Lin Xiangzhi immediately knelt down: "Thank you for your great favor, Your Majesty. Long live the Emperor!"
Lin Xiangzhi's achievement this time was unprecedented among the ministers of Wanling State.
No minister of the Ministry of Revenue in any previous dynasty was as young and capable as him, so the other ministers were naturally convinced of his abilities.
During the morning court session, Xiao Jingzhao commended several ministers.
After the court session ended, the emperor left, and all the ministers surrounded him to offer their congratulations.
"Congratulations, Lord Lin! You are a talented young man with an immeasurable future!"
"Congratulations, Lord Lin! You are a promising young man. Please take good care of us old folks in the future."
"You're too kind, gentlemen. This is all thanks to His Majesty."
Zhen Jingxiu, Su Jin, and Bai Zhou stood aside and waited until all the ministers had left before they went over.
"Congratulations, Brother Lin, you've finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel." Zhen Jingxiu said, putting his hand on Lin Xiangzhi's shoulder.
Lin Xiangzhi looked around and saw that only the four of them remained in the main hall.
He swallowed hard and said, "You didn't come last night, so you didn't hear me talk about my experiences in Jiangzhou. Let's talk again tonight."
Zhen Jingxiu looked at Su Jin and Bai Zhou, "How dangerous was the trip to Jiangzhou?"
“There is definitely some danger, but as for being alarmed, I think Brother Lin is just scaring himself. The Emperor has sent people to protect you, so there is no danger to your life,” Su Jin explained.
"Brother Zhen, what happened at home last night? Is there anything we can do to help?" Su Jin asked.
"Thank you. It was Grandmother who was unwell, but she is fine now."
The old lady's headache has been cured. As people get older, it's inevitable that they will have health problems.
Last night, the prefectural physician performed acupuncture, and today Jiang Shuyue was invited to the residence for a consultation.
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Jiang Mansion.
When Jiang Shuyue returned from Zhenfu, she said to Qiuju, "Ajin is going to take up a post in Jiangzhou. Go to the storeroom and get some medicinal herbs and silver notes. I'll go get the prepared pills. We'll go to Sufu in a little while."
Upon receiving the notice of his demotion to Jiangzhou, Su Jin sent someone to inform Jiang Shuyue.
Knowing that medical care was backward in this era, and that even a minor cold could be fatal, Jiang Shuyue's first thought was to prepare more medicine for him.
Taking advantage of Qiuju's absence while she was in the storeroom, Jiang Shuyue returned to the house, and with a thought, she flashed into her spatial dimension.
She packed up a large bag of headache and fever pills and also stuffed in a bottle of antidote pills.
Each white porcelain bottle had the dosage written on it, in case Su Jin used the wrong medicine.
She then took a charcoal pencil and wrote down the symptoms, and then put each medicine into a cloth bag.
The space was only released after ensuring that everything was done thoroughly.
Xue'er recovered very well after her neutering. When she saw Jiang Shuyue suddenly appear in front of her, she was so surprised that she was stunned and her eyes widened.
He stared blankly at Jiang Shuyue, as if to say, "Human, are you pulling a magic trick like a magician's disappearing act?!"
"Be good, don't run around. I'll come back to keep you company later." Jiang Shuyue saw Xue'er staring at her intently and reached out to rub its soft little head.
As soon as the mistress and servant arrived in the hall, Shuanzi ran in to announce, "Miss, someone from the palace, Jiang, has arrived."
"Sui Sui is in the palace and probably won't be able to go home for another two days. Why send someone here at this time?"
Jiang Shuyue said to Shuanzi, "Invite them into the hall."
A moment later, two eunuchs carried in a small, vermilion wooden box.
The two people who arrived were unfamiliar faces. Qiuju asked, "Eunuchs, this is not a holiday or festival, what is the Emperor's intention?"
Jiang Shuyue's marriage to Nangong Zeyue was kept a secret, and Qiuju believed that the Emperor could not possibly know.
A eunuch bowed to Jiang Shuyue and said, "This is a gift from His Majesty. This servant was ordered to deliver it. I don't know anything else."
Qiuju gave each of them a purse. At this moment, Gao Mu came out and saw the two eunuchs out.
Jiang Shuyue shook her head helplessly, "I feel uneasy accepting the Emperor's reward. If I return it, it would be like slapping the Emperor in the face. It's not appropriate either way."
"Miss, don't worry. Let me open it and see what's inside before we decide."
Jiang Shuyue nodded. The wooden box wasn't locked, and Qiuju opened it. The dazzling light of the jewels spilled out instantly, almost blinding Qiuju.
“Miss, it’s full of jewelry and jade, as well as coral bracelets and agate necklaces.” Qiu Ju held up a string of beads for Jiang Shuyue to see.
Jiang Shuyue frowned slightly. "What is he trying to do? Even raising a son wouldn't require so much jewelry."
Jiang Shuyue was busy going to the Su residence, so she had Qiuju and Gao Mu deliver the entire box of jewelry to the storeroom.
When Jiang Shuyue arrived at the Su residence, Du Yutong was already talking to Madam Su in the flower hall.
"aunt."
"Sister Yutong".
"Moon, what should we do? Once Ajin leaves, we don't know when the Emperor will summon him back to the capital. His marriage to Yutong will probably be delayed."
Madam Su's eyes were full of worry, showing no joy whatsoever at her son's promotion.
Du Yutong pursed her lips, lowered her head, and said with red eyes, "The Emperor's appointment letter has already been issued. Ajin's career is more important. At worst, I'll wait for him for three to five years."
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