Chapter 268: Palace History

Not just the Yuan family.

Almost at the same time.

Lord Yang also received the news.

At the same time, he also knew that Emperor Mingcheng had summoned Qin Chi to Wenyuan Pavilion. "Are you saying that Qin Qi'an received the imperial edict not long after meeting His Majesty?"

"Indeed."

The visitor was Ke Bingzhi, another tutor of the Hanlin Academy. "Teacher, I thought I could make further progress this year, but I didn't expect to be disappointed in the end."

Ke Bingzhi was a disciple of Yang Ge Lao.

With the secret support of Lord Yang over the years, his promotion speed has not been slow, but it took him nearly ten years to sit in his current position. Originally, people thought that he was doing well.

How did Qin achieve his success in just one day?

Elder Yang said in a powerful voice: "Bingzhi, keep your mind steady. We are all mortals, don't argue with the evildoers."

"Monster, monster?"

"Over thousands of years, there are always one or two people who are incomparable to normal people." As a cabinet minister, Yang Ge Lao naturally has profound common sense and his insights are not comparable to ordinary people.

People like Qin Chi can only be described as monsters.

It doesn't seem like something that should exist in this world at all.

Unfortunately, he existed right before their eyes, and those who were born in the same period as him could only consider themselves unlucky, because as long as he existed, others would be suppressed and dimmed.

"Be patient, he won't stay in the Imperial Academy for long." Although Yang Ge Lao couldn't see through Qin Chi, he had some understanding of Emperor Ming Cheng. "Your Majesty promoted Qin Chi this time. In addition to compensation, there must be other intentions."

In the end, Yuan Laogui escaped this disaster.

How he managed to escape was not clear to Lord Yang, and he needed someone to investigate further.

…

The news of Qin Chi's promotion spread.

There were constant voices of envy, doubt, and sour remarks, but these people only dared to speak in private. When they stood in front of others, they put on a very proper attitude again.

This is your majesty's will.

The promotion of Qin Qian'an must be because His Majesty values ​​him.

Various forces are also investigating.

Some people only know some things on the surface, but some forces can find out the truth behind the scenes.

For example, Old Man Hong knew it that night.

He has someone in the palace.

In the newly decorated study, several lamps were lit, making the room as bright as day.

"Minister Yuan had one of his subordinates take the blame for corruption. That person's family has been confiscated and will be exiled in a few days. There is also news that Minister Yuan sent a granddaughter to the palace yesterday. This girl's appearance and temperament are 70% similar to the deceased Concubine Shu."

Old Man Hong reported the news he had just received to Qin Chi.

Qin Chi tightened his grip on the pen, "Shufei?"

"This is an old story in the palace many years ago." Old Man Hong continued, "Shufei was the eldest daughter of Lord Yang. She was not a peerless beauty, but her temperament and personality just caught the emperor's eye. But one day she suddenly died of illness. In fact, she died of poisoning after having a meal with the emperor. It is said that she indirectly saved the emperor's life."

People deserve to be pampered.

His sudden death became a thorn in the emperor's heart.

This was the first time Qin Chi heard of this.

There is a reason why the Yang family enjoyed the emperor's trust. A human life was sacrificed in the process.

Talking about this old story in the palace many years ago.

Old Man Hong continued, "The emperor was furious at the time and slaughtered the palace with blood. In the end, the murderer was found out and it was just a little beauty. The emperor killed the beauty on the spot, and also killed her family."

Then, Old Man Hong sneered, "That beauty cried out that she was wronged until her death."

“Is this a scapegoat?”

"Yes, he was used as a scapegoat by the Yang family."

"Which... Yang family?"

Qin Chi was very surprised by this result. "Uncle Hong, are you saying that the death of Concubine Shu was staged by the Yang family?"

"good."

Old man Hong simply told the old story.

He had planted a spy in the palace, who worked for Concubine Yang. He sent the truth out of the palace before his death. Otherwise, the truth would most likely have been buried.

Old Man Hong added, "Yang Zhengkai's career was not going well at the time, and he had been working in the Imperial Academy to gain experience. Using the death of a daughter in exchange for a hundred years of prosperity for the Yang family was a very worthwhile deal."

"Is Concubine Shu also an insider?"

"Without her cooperation, nothing would have been accomplished. I heard that she had someone in her heart before she entered the palace, and she probably had the intention to die a long time ago." Old Man Hong talked about it. Now it seems that the Yang family's plan was very successful.

No one has ever doubted the Yang family, including Emperor Cheng of the Ming Dynasty.

Who would have thought that Yang Ge Lao would be so cruel? He sent his daughter to death when she was in favor? He did it just to show favor to the emperor and calculated the emperor's intentions clearly.

This incident refreshed Qin Chi's understanding of Lord Yang.

There is no wrong version in the 1619 book forum!

A person who is ruthless enough can achieve great things.

That night, before going to bed.

Qin Chi told Song Jin about this, which made Song Jin feel heavy.

"I didn't expect that at his age, he still couldn't tell the difference between the important and the unimportant. He let the Yuan family go just because of a woman who looked like Concubine Shu." Song Jin turned sideways to face Qin Chi and spoke in a very low voice, not afraid of being overheard. "Where does this put the common people of the world?"

This made Song Jin think of himself.

Can her family's case be brought to light? Can Emperor Mingcheng make the decision?

Obviously she didn't dare to gamble.

If the ruler of a country ignores the law, how can he expect his officials to obey it? The Yang family is now highly valued by the emperor. Even if someone comes to the emperor and says that Concubine Shu is plotting against him, no one will believe it.

The two chatted until late at night.

Before going to bed, Song Jin reminded Qin Chi, "Be careful when you go to the Hanlin Academy next time. There are villains everywhere in this world."

"I'll pay attention."

Qin Chi gently hugged Song Jin and said, "It's getting late, go to bed, my lady."

The couple slept in each other's arms.

The next morning.

It was not yet bright outside.

Qin Chi got up and put on casual clothes.

When breakfast was served, Song Jin glanced at him and asked, "Sir, aren't you going to the Hanlin Academy to work today?"

"There is no rush to be on duty. The new official uniforms have not been delivered yet. I will go to the Hanlin Academy later and invite my colleagues to have a simple lunch at noon."

Qin Chi told Song Jin the "tradition" of lunch in the Hanlin Academy as a funny story.

Song Jin found it interesting.

A new official must entertain guests. It should not be grand but also not shabby. It would be just right to invite everyone to a simple meal at noon.

When Qin Chi went out, he ran into Dong Xingde again.

Dong Xingde's expression froze slightly.

"Master Dong, what a coincidence."

Qin Chi took the initiative to say hello.

When they met yesterday, they were still at the same level, and Dong Xingde was still able to act like a senior. Today, Qin Chi is his superior. No matter how unwilling he was, he still had to salute Qin Chi, "Your subordinate Dong Xingde greets Lord Qin."

"No need to be so polite outside. Come to my house for lunch at noon." Qin Chi made an intentional invitation.

Dong Xingde agreed sourly.