Chapter 128 The Investigation Trio
"Hey, it's getting lively here!"
"Let's go, let's go..."
Choi Shin-ki and Fang Yi-ai ran up to him excitedly.
After listening for a while, Wei Shuyu concluded that it was basically a story of senior employees bullying new employees.
Other censors, wanting to intimidate him, asked Chu Suiliang to serve them tea and water.
Chu Suiliang refused.
He said he came to be an official, not a servant.
Then he unleashed a furious outburst...
“I am an imperial censor appointed by His Majesty. Are you making me serve tea and water to subtly criticize His Majesty?” Chu Suiliang’s words were sharp.
"Don't talk nonsense. We just asked you to pour us some water. What are you talking about, His Majesty? Can't colleagues help each other out?"
That censor was equally eloquent.
"Where are the servants of the Censorate?"
Chu Suiliang retorted, "Or are you abusing your power to send them out to do other things?"
"You bastard!"
Liu Fan shouted and stepped forward, saying, "Chu Suiliang, I never expected you to be so narrow-minded. You're framing us for just helping to pour water!"
"I would like to ask, how can someone with your character be a good official?"
"I'll send a memorial to His Majesty shortly, impeaching you!"
The rapid-fire attacks from both sides left Wei Shuyu stunned.
Are all officials in the Censorate so corrupt?
It's just a simple matter of serving tea and water, yet they've already fabricated all sorts of charges against you, and now they're even writing a memorial to impeach you...
How much free time must Li Shimin have to deal with such trivial matters?
As expected of the Censorate, which reports matters based on hearsay.
"Hey you...it's your turn, hurry up and talk them out..."
Always eager for drama, Choi Shin-ki pointed at Chu Sui-liang and started fanning the flames.
Swish...
Everyone immediately turned their attention to him.
"Let's see the sacred tree?"
Choi Shin-ki glared at him: "Believe it or not, I'll put you in a royal sack?"
"Where did this audacious madman come from, daring to run wild in the Censorate!"
Liu Fan roared, "Men, throw him out!"
Wei Shuyu remained silent.
You're just watching the show, why get yourself involved?
"Do you even know who your dad is...?"
*Smack*
Just as Choi Shin-ki was about to reveal his father's identity, Wei Shu-yu raised his hand and smacked him on the head.
A censor is not scary.
A group of them would be terrifying.
If they really start arguing, the outcome is predictable...
Choi Yi-hyun was absolutely righteous and even betrayed his own family, beating up Choi Sin-ki to vent his anger!
"You can continue..."
Wei Shuyu dragged Cui Shenji into the Censorate.
Um?
Everyone had noticed Wei Shuyu long ago, but no one said anything.
"Are you Wei Zheng's son?" Liu Fan blocked his way.
"Is there a problem?"
"no problem."
Liu Fan pointed at the two men: "You can come in, but they are not officials of the Censorate, so they cannot come in."
They dared to pick a fight with Chu Suiliang.
Because the other party offended Changsun Wuji, they were given free opportunities to be attacked.
But Wei Shuyu, they really didn't dare...
Not only because Wei Shuyu was Wei Zheng's son, but also because Wei Shuyu had ousted their leader, Wei Ting.
"What are you all doing, making such a racket at the door?"
Just then, a majestic roar came from afar.
Wei Shuyu turned his head to look.
Goodness, it's another 'old friend'.
Wei Ting walked over with a stern face, and when he saw Wei Shuyu, his expression immediately darkened...
"Wei Shuyu, why are you all gathered here?" Wei Ting shouted.
"What's it to you what I'm doing here!"
Wei Shuyu replied irritably, "Weren't you dismissed from your post? What are you doing here?"
snort.
Wei Ting snorted coldly: "I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I've been put back into service again."
"The current Vice Censor-in-Chief is temporarily acting as the Grand Censor!"
Holy crap!
Wei Shuyu was dumbfounded.
Now he finally understood why Li Shimin had appointed him as an imperial censor.
So that's where the pit was buried...
What is a temporary replacement?
To put it bluntly, Wei Ting still held the reins of the Censorate.
After Wei Ting has rendered meritorious service in a few days, the position of Imperial Censor will still belong to Wei Ting.
This is a bit uncomfortable...
"I'm asking you a question: why are you at the entrance of the Censorate?" Wei Ting demanded.
"You're asking me? Who should I ask?"
Wei Shuyu rolled his eyes: "I just got here too!"
"You bastard!"
Wei Ting shouted, "What kind of attitude is that? Don't you want to be an official anymore?"
"I won't take it anymore."
Wei Shuyu went along with it: "You can dismiss me from my post."
"..."
Wei Ting paused.
If it were an ordinary official, he would have done so long ago.
However, the officials of the Censorate were all appointed by the emperor himself, so he really didn't have that power.
And he hasn't even taken his revenge yet.
If we let Wei Shuyu go, how will we ever get revenge?
"We'll let it slide this time since it's your first offense."
Wei Ting stopped looking at Wei Shuyu and roared at the crowd, "What are you all standing there for at the door? Why aren't you going in? I have something to announce!"
The words were spoken.
Wei Ting took the lead and stepped into the Censorate.
"Uncle Yu, it's been a long time."
Chu Suiliang greeted him with a smile.
“Chu…”
Wei Shuyu didn't know what to call him for a moment.
Call him Uncle; Chu Suiliang is a generation younger than Wei Zheng.
Call him by his name; Chu Suiliang is nearly thirty years older than him.
My courtesy name is Dengshan.
As if sensing Wei Shuyu's embarrassment, Chu Suiliang said.
"good."
Wei Shuyu nodded: "How did you end up arguing with them..."
Upon hearing this, Chu Suiliang's expression changed.
"One can know the whole leopard from a single spot."
Chu Suiliang lowered his voice and said, "The most taboo thing for an imperial censor is to collude with the corrupt. Little do they know that they have joined forces to target me, which is a grave offense of forming cliques for personal gain."
"Moreover, there are only fifteen censors. How come two of these coveted positions just happened to become vacant, allowing the two of us to benefit from it?"
Huh?
Upon hearing this, Wei Shuyu immediately sensed that things were not so simple.
The power of the censors was immense.
If a problem arises, then things will get very serious.
but……
What's it to me?
I'm just here to observe.
The two chatted for a while before entering the Censorate together.
As for Choi Shin-ki and Fang Yi-ai, let them be free for now.
The two wandered around the street for a while...
"Remains, this won't do."
"What's wrong?"
"I feel uncomfortable if I don't get involved with the big shots."
"But we can't get in."
"Don't panic, we need to find the Empress Dowager's room."
"Yes, let the Emperor Emeritus grant us official titles."
"Walk!"
The two scoundrels turned their guns around and ran off to the palace...
Inside the Censorate.
Upon Wei Ting's reappointment, a meeting was naturally required.
He made a show of force to warn everyone that although he had been demoted, the position of Imperial Censor was not one that others could covet.
Just as I was about to speak, a figure rushed in...
"Sorry I'm late."
After saying that, he stood to one side.
"What happened?"
Wei Ting shouted, "The roll call time is Mao Shi (5-7 AM), look at what time it is now!"
The man glanced at the sky: "It's just past Chen Shi (7-9 AM)."
"You're even late for roll call? Are you going to be late for court assembly too?" Wei Ting scolded.
The man didn't seem to care much.
Being late for the morning assembly would result in a beating, while being late for roll call would at most result in a demerit and a fine.
"Ma Zhou, I am speaking to you!"
"oh."
And what is your attitude?
Ma Zhou looked up: "A very sincere attitude!"
Damn it!
I couldn't refute that answer.
"I won't waste time with your pleasantries. I'm about to assign you a task..."
Wei Ting then changed the subject: "Wei Shuyu and Chu Suiliang will be working for you from now on."
Ma Zhou frowned.
The people in the Censorate mostly acted alone, and it was easy for Li Shimin to become suspicious if they got together.
"I don't need any help."
"That's not up to you."
Wei Ting smiled and said, "This is a task personally assigned by His Majesty."
"Are you serious?" Ma Zhou's face darkened.
"nature."
Wei Ting nodded: "Recently, salt prices in various regions have been fluctuating abnormally. His Majesty has ordered the Censorate to conduct a thorough investigation!"
Ma Zhou had no choice but to obey.
It is impossible for Wei Ting to have falsely conveyed the imperial edict.
"I object!"
Just then, Wei Shuyu suddenly spoke up: "I'm still too young to participate in such a large-scale survey!"
"Objection overruled!"
"Why?"
"His Majesty has decreed that everyone else in the Censorate may do as they please, but you alone must participate in the investigation!"
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