Chapter 290 Sending People to Investigate
"Zhao Gao..." she murmured.
For a moment, Zhao Yuanxi really didn't know what to do with Zhao Gao.
On the one hand, he had not made any major mistakes and had even made contributions to the Qin State, and the King of Qin liked him quite a lot. But on the other hand, Zhao Gao in history books did deserve to be killed, and reality also showed clues in historical records, so Zhao Yuanxi had to be on guard.
"You, ask Zhang Liang to come over."
Madam Mi was puzzled. Seeing Queen Mother Zhao's grim expression, she asked, "What's wrong with the Queen Mother? Does she need Liang'er to solve it?"
Could it be that the eighteenth child in Hu Bazi's belly is really an ominous sign? Otherwise, why did the Queen Mother feel so unhappy when she heard that she was pregnant with a boy?
Then why did she call Liang'er over? She couldn't let Zhang Liang drug the concubines in the King of Qin's harem!
Madam Mi shook off the unrealistic idea in her mind and waited for the Queen Mother's answer.
"Let Zhang Liang do me a favor."
Among the people who followed her from Yongcheng, apart from Han Fei, Zhang Liang had the highest position.
Han Fei is now the Grand Tutor. He usually gives advice to the King of Qin, or teaches the princes in the school. He rarely interacts with other people. Zhang Liang, on the other hand, is young and promising. He is currently in the limelight in Qin State and has many people working for him.
Zhang Liang initially served as the Chief Censor, assisting the Grand Censor in his work. He had very little experience in work, but fortunately, although the Grand Censor Feng Jie was upright in his actions, he was kind to others. Moreover, the two were not much different in age, so they could teach each other and work together well.
When the palace maids from Ganquan Palace came to report, Zhang Liang and Feng Jie were processing the supervisory reports submitted by the censors. After compiling them into documents, they would report them to the King of Qin for disposal.
Zhang Liang was puzzled. "The Queen Mother wants to see me? Did she say why?"
Since he took office, the Queen Mother seldom sent people to look for him. Whenever she sent people to look for him, it was for matters concerning the academy or his mother. Now that she summoned him in the capacity of the Queen Mother, it was very rare.
"The Empress Dowager is looking for you for something important, so please go quickly. I will handle the matters in the office." Feng Jie smiled and waved his hand.
Zhang Liang stood up and saluted, "Then I'll trouble Censor Feng."
After he left, the Chief Censor couldn't help but say, "Everyone says Zhang Liang is the Queen Mother's man. Now it seems to be true."
Feng Jie raised his eyelids. "Zhang Liang has been favored by the Queen Mother for many years, so it's normal for them to have a good relationship. He is now an official of my Qin State. What the Minister said is really inappropriate."
This statement seems to slander Zhang Liang for forming a clique for personal gain. In the Qin State, especially as a censor, one should know what to say and what not to say.
"I know I'm guilty. I just said it unintentionally." The Chief Censor was ashamed. He was just a little dissatisfied that Zhang Liang was promoted to Chief Censor at such a young age.
If he was like Censor Feng, with a family background in learning, it would be understandable, but Zhang Liang had no political achievements other than the merit of persuading people to surrender. How could he be above him?
Because of this, when he heard that the Queen Mother summoned Zhang Liang, he couldn't help but say a few more words.
Feng Jie didn't pay much attention to what the Chief Censor said. He had no ill will towards Zhang Liang and even admired him quite a bit.
Feng Jie's father is the current Prime Minister Feng Quji. In addition, he was gifted since childhood and became the Imperial Censor at a young age.
He is also used to being envied.
When Feng Jie first took office, there were many questioning voices from within the organization, but as time went by, these voices disappeared.
Zhang Liang today is just like he was back then, except that he is not as lucky as him. Although he also has a father who is the prime minister, he passed away early. Now he has gone to the Qin State and has no relatives. He was able to become the Chief Censor because of his own ability.
Feng Jie believed that Zhang Liang had the ability to hold on to this position, and it was not impossible for him to even become a high-ranking official in the future.
Zhang Liang hurried to Ganquan Palace and saw his mother sitting with the Queen Mother. He was slightly stunned, hiding his thoughts in his eyes. He bowed and saluted, "Your Highness, Zhang Liang, pays homage to the Queen Mother."
Zhao Yuanxi rarely saw Zhang Liang in his official robes. This red and black robe made him look more mature. "No need for formalities. I called you here today because I need you to do something."
"Your Majesty, please speak."
"Zhao Gao, the Imperial Chariot Officer, I suspect he has committed dereliction of duty. I want you to send someone to investigate what he has been doing recently. This isn't something you should be responsible for, but I can't inform the Supreme Court, so I have to ask you to do it. Remember not to alert him."
Zhao Yuanxi was not sure what Li Si's attitude was. If the two of them had a good relationship and Li Si leaked the matter, it would not be so easy to catch Zhao Gao.
Zhang Liang had lived with Queen Dowager Zhao in Yongcheng, so he naturally knew this eunuch whom Queen Dowager Zhao trusted quite a lot. He couldn't help but feel a little puzzled. How had Zhao Gao offended the Queen Dowager?
The Queen Mother was kind and would not take minor mistakes to heart, but since she asked him to investigate, it meant that Zhao Gao had really committed a crime, and possibly a serious one.
"I obey your command."
The Censor is responsible for supervising all officials, so this is not a difficult task.
Madam Mi was puzzled. "Isn't the Queen Mother worried about Hu Bazi? Why is she now suspicious of this Eunuch Zhao? Could they be related?"
Zhao Yuanxi said quietly, "Perhaps I am a prophet."
Madam Mi smiled helplessly. The Queen Mother sometimes spoke in strange ways, but fortunately she was used to it.
Zhang Liang felt relieved when he saw that his mother was so close to the Queen Mother. He thought his mother would not be used to the life here, but now it seems that he was worrying too much.
That’s right, there are probably few people in this world who can’t get along with the Queen Mother!
"Then I'll take my leave."
Zhao Yuanxi tried to persuade her to stay, "You and your son haven't seen each other for a long time, and little Zhang Lan hasn't seen you, her brother, for a long time either. Wait until Zhang Lan finishes her class, and you three can get together!"
The investigation wasn't extremely urgent, so there was no need to deprive him of even a bite of food.
Zhang Liang was stunned for a moment, then a smile appeared on his face. "Then I would like to thank the Queen Mother first."
Zhao Yuanxi waved his hand, "You guys chat, I'm going out for a walk."
After spending the entire afternoon counting accounts and being delayed for so long by Hu Bazi's matter, Zhao Yuanxi was already exhausted and was just planning to relax.
After she left, the hall suddenly became quiet.
The hall was dimly lit, with only a few rays of light leaking in through the narrow windows. The incense burner in the middle was emitting white smoke, connecting them like strands of silk thread.
"Mother." Zhang Liang's Adam's apple moved and he called softly.
"come over."
Zhang Liang followed his instructions and stepped forward, leaning forward with a nervous expression.
Madam Mi snorted lightly and said with a sullen face, "What are you afraid of? I won't hit you again."
Zhang Liang complained in his heart, you might as well beat me up again.
"It's fine if you don't come to see me these days, but why don't you even come to see your brother?"
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