Chapter 107 Dad's Confusion
The next day.
The Imperial College is closed.
Zeng Anmin learned this after he came to the Imperial College from the Imperial City Bureau.
Then he headed straight home.
Nothing to do today.
So I just headed home.
…
"Master, you're back?"
As soon as I stepped into the yard, I heard Qi Bo's voice.
"Um."
As soon as he got home, Zeng Anmin relaxed.
He looked into the distance and asked, "Where's my father? Is he still in the Ministry of Chancellery?"
"The master got up early today and went to the palace for the morning court."
Qi Bo replied quite respectfully.
"Morning court?" Zeng Anmin was stunned.
What's wrong with Emperor Jianhong out of the blue?
Doesn’t he dislike early morning court?
But this has little to do with him.
He walked lazily towards the yard, and as soon as he entered his yard, he saw Hu Zi running around the yard.
"kill!!!"
I don't know who made a wooden sword for Hu Zi, but he kept chopping the rape flowers in the yard with the sword...
With one strike of the sword, a field of cauliflower fell down.
"Don't leave, demon!!"
Hu Zi glared with his eyes wide open, and the wooden sword in his hand looked like he was about to split Mount Hua, and he also looked like the leader of a hundred thousand soldiers!
There is a kind of lofty ambition that goes forward even if there are thousands of people against me.
But it would have been better if he hadn't chopped the flowers in his own yard.
Zeng Anmin's mouth twitched.
I can understand.
As for children, if they have a stick or something in their hands, it will either be the flowers or the grass that will suffer.
"uncle!!"
Hu Zi looked up at Zeng Anmin, his eyes full of joy, and stood there with his hands on his waist:
“I’m awesome!”
"Amazing, awesome."
Zeng Anmin just answered casually.
Then he suddenly raised his head and looked towards Hu Zi, with a hint of surprise on his face:
"What did you just call me?"
"Uncle!"
Hu Zi blinked and said seriously, "Shouldn't it be?"
Well……
In theory, this is true.
But when did you change your gender?
"Who taught you?" Zeng Anmin frowned and looked at Hu Zi.
At this time, he had already come to Hu Zi, looking down at him.
Hu Zi raised his head and tried hard to look at Zeng Anmin and said, "I asked my mother, and she told me."
Well, it's still the same.
The name they call me has been changed...but the name Aunt Lin hasn't been changed yet.
Zeng Anmin slowly squatted down and picked him up, a smile on his face:
"What were you doing just now?"
"My mother said that my father was a great general admired by everyone, and he was unparalleled in bravery on the battlefield!"
When Hu Zi talked about this, his eyes lit up and he said with great pride:
"Did I look like my dad just now?"
Zeng Anmin looked at the cauliflower that had fallen to the ground with pity, and revealed a reassuring expression:
"picture."
"hey-hey."
Hu Zi buried his head on Zeng Anmin's shoulder and whispered, "My uncle promised last time to tell me the story of my father..."
"That's easy."
Zeng Anmin carried Hu Zi to the chair. He looked at the scenery in the courtyard with a smile on his face:
"Your father is not only a great general admired by everyone."
"He's also the best swordsman in the capital!"
As he spoke, Zeng Anmin's eyes became dazed.
He seemed to see the heroic demeanor of his cousin's husband, a peerless genius back then.
“The First Swordsman!!!”
When Hu Zi heard this, he suddenly jumped out of Zeng Anmin's arms.
Holding the wooden sword in his hand, he attacked the rape flowers in the yard again.
"I am the best swordsman in the capital!!!"
Although Hu Zi's voice was childish, the heroic spirit within it was perhaps only understood by the rape flowers lying on the ground...
“Shuashuashua!!!”
The sounds of Hu Zi's swords rang out one after another.
"Don't you want to hear a story?"
Zeng Anmin's mouth twitched.
"Haha." A familiar voice sounded.
Zeng Anmin turned his head and looked over.
Aunt Lin walked slowly from the gate of the courtyard.
She had a pure smile on her face and looked at Hu Zi in the yard with kindness.
"I haven't seen this kid so happy in a long time."
"yes."
Zeng Anmin smiled and nodded, continuing to look at Hu Zi.
"Mother!! I'm the best swordsman in the capital!!"
Hu Zi was extremely excited.
"Um."
Aunt Lin stood beside Zeng Anmin with a smile on her face, and there was a hint of joy in her voice:
"I heard about the overturning of the verdict by the Zhongyuan Marquis' Mansion."
"oh?"
Zeng Anmin didn't expect that Aunt Lin had heard something about what was happening in the court.
Aunt Lin's smile remained unchanged. She stared at Hu Zi blankly, her face full of maternal love and kindness:
"If it weren't for the overturning of the case by the Zhongyuan Marquis' Mansion, I would probably never have dared to tell Hu Zi about his father in my entire life."
"yes."
Zeng Anmin grinned but didn't say much.
"Over the years, I've actually treated Hu Zi as my own son. I'm happy that he can live a good life and be happier in the future."
"Yes, I'm happy that he can live well."
Zeng Anmin looked at Hu Zi's excited figure.
For the first time, a sense of relief, as an elder should have, emerged in my heart.
It’s like I’ve done something that will make my child’s life happier in the future.
When doing something like this, I feel an inexplicable sense of pride in my heart.
…………
The imperial palace.
In the court.
Emperor Jianhong sat calmly on the dragon throne, gazing at his ministers.
"Your Majesty, the case of the poisoning of Lord Lou from the Minister's Mansion should be concluded today."
A minister stood up and reported with a serious expression.
This person was none other than the Minister of Revenue, Ren Weizhi.
He had a calm expression, a wisp of beard on his chin, and looked to be about fifty years old.
He had a broad body and looked like a huge tree stump when he stood there.
After he finished speaking, he looked indifferently at a person in the field.
That person was Zeng Shilin.
After just a faint glance, Ren Weizhi withdrew his gaze.
When King Qi fell, Ren Weizhi was one of the few people who knew the inside story.
Before the current Majesty made up his mind to deal with King Qi.
He met someone.
This person is Bai Ziqing, one of the ten inspectors of the Imperial City Department.
Bai Ziqing has a clean family background and is a leader in martial arts among the younger generation.
Therefore, he is quite trusted by Your Majesty.
After meeting Bai Ziqing, His Majesty quickly eliminated King Qi with lightning speed.
So it is hard not to wonder whether Bai Zi has any connection with Zeng Shilin.
However, Zeng Shilin's expression remained unchanged at this time.
He stood among the crowd, his eyes watching his nose, and his nose watching his heart.
It was as if everything had nothing to do with him.
"oh?"
A glimmer of understanding flashed across Emperor Jianhong's eyes.
He first glanced at Ren Weizhi, then nodded slowly:
"Xuan Bai Ziqing."
"yes."
With the departure of the young eunuch, the hall fell into silence.
The Minister of Revenue Ren Weizhi also returned to his position.
What he has to do today is to test.
Test what the relationship is between Bai Ziqing and Zeng Shilin.
Not long.
An extremely beautiful figure slowly walked into the court.
He was dressed in white and had wavy yellow hair.
He looks very young, with a hint of indifference in his eyes:
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
"No need for formalities." Emperor Jianhong nodded calmly, then said:
"How is the case of the poisoning of Minister Lou's only son being handled?"
"Your Majesty, I have successfully completed the case at the Minister's Mansion. Last night, I apprehended the person who poisoned the victim and rescued Minister Lou Tong, the son of Minister Lou, from danger."
As soon as he said this.
All the ministers in the court glanced at him indifferently.
Some are indifferent, some are mocking, and some are sarcastic.
Solve the case and solve the crime.
It just so happened that you solved the case just after the seven-day deadline?
Although most people's expressions remained unchanged, they all had their own guesses in their minds.
It's nothing more than finding a few scapegoats.
This is a common tactic used by all officials throughout history.
After hearing his words, Emperor Jianhong's face did not fluctuate at all.
Obviously, he had the same idea as his ministers.
"If it's a false accusation, then the crime is unforgivable."
Emperor Jianhong's voice was devoid of emotion.
Bai Ziqing bowed respectfully and said, "Every word I say is true. If Your Majesty doesn't believe me, you can ask Minister Lou to come and ask him in person."
Lou Yingqi did not appear in the court today.
Because of the tragedy in his family, Jianhong gave him a long vacation.
"That's not necessary. Let him rest for a few days."
Emperor Jianhong raised his eyebrows slightly, and a hint of interest appeared on his face.
He looked towards Bai Ziqing:
"Who poisoned the snake? How was the venom of the blue-bellied snake cured?"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone looked towards Bai Ziqing curiously.
Although it has been several days since the son of Lou Yingqi, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, was poisoned.
However, such a major case still caused quite a stir in the court.
A third-rank official, not a big deal.
But it’s not small at all.
If his son really died of poisoning, His Majesty would definitely be furious and kill a lot of unlucky people, whether to win over Lou Yingqi or to calm the panic among the ministers.
Fortunately, according to Bai Ziqing, the case is over.
So they wanted to know how the case was solved.
"Your Majesty, the one who poisoned me is not a human being."
Bai Ziqing slowly raised his head, a hint of coldness in his voice.
As soon as these words were spoken.
A gleam of brilliance flashed in the eyes of Ren Weizhi, the Minister of Revenue.
But he hid it very well at this time, just standing there firmly without saying a word.
Dad raised his eyebrows and looked at Bai Ziqing curiously.
"Not a human?" Jianhong narrowed his eyes and looked straight at Bai Ziqing.
"explain."
Bai Ziqing took a deep breath and reported:
"A few days after the incident, my first thought was that Lou Tong must have offended someone recently, or that Minister Lou had a disagreement with someone recently."
“Therefore, this case is classified as a retaliatory case.”
"So everyone focused their thoughts on the person who poisoned them."
"But, after searching for several days, I still couldn't find it."
"It was not until yesterday that I discovered a few suspicious points in a desperate situation."
"The furnishings in the room... the bedding... and the open window..."
He spoke slowly and unhurriedly, narrating the entire process of "himself" solving the case.
"So, finally, after careful reasoning, I finally found the source of the crime!!"
"That's a green-bellied snake!"
After Bai Ziqing finished speaking, his chin was raised high, and his face was full of pride.
Just hearing his words.
Dad's brow slowly furrowed.
This scene is so familiar...
I seem to have seen it somewhere...
As he narrated the entire process of the case.
There was no expression on Emperor Jianhong's face.
The entire court was in complete silence.
"The demon race...appeared in the residence of the Minister of the Great Saint Dynasty?!!"
Someone gasped.
This sentence reveals countless information.
How did the demon race sneak into the Great Saint Dynasty silently?
You know, although Confucianism and Taoism did not reach their peak during the Great Sage Dynasty, it can still be regarded as the most prosperous dynasty in modern times.
In the capital city where Confucianism is rampant, there is actually a snake demon hidden.
What is behind this snake demon?
Which minister is it?
Or a disciple of Xuanzhensi?
Where does this strange technique that can hide his evil spirit come from?
As the snake emerged.
Then this case is no longer an ordinary poisoning case.
It might even be a massive case that would cause a bloody storm in the court!!
At this time, some quick-thinking ministers in the court had begun to feel a sense of crisis.
Jianhong's face was extremely gloomy.
His voice was extremely cold, and he looked at the eunuch beside him:
"Announce Lou Yingqi to the palace!"
There was a chill in his voice.
This hint of chill created a depressing atmosphere that enveloped everyone's heart.
"yes!"
The young eunuch did not dare to delay and trotted out of the hall.
This is a serious matter.
It has even become so big that even the Xuanzhen Division cannot afford it.
No matter how powerful Master Xu Tianshi is, he would not risk the world's condemnation to protect his disciples.
…
In the hall, the oppressive atmosphere lingered for a long time.
Everyone stood there waiting quietly.
Time passes by little by little.
finally.
Under the guidance of the young eunuch.
Lou Yingqi slowly appeared in the court.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. May your Majesty live forever."
As soon as he entered the hall.
Lou Yingqi bowed respectfully to Jianhong
Emperor Jianhong slowly looked at Lou Yingqi's lowered head and spoke in a deep voice:
"I heard that Lou Tong's poison has been cured?"
Lou Yingqi looked straight ahead and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, with the help of Bai Tisi, we have found the murderer and saved my son from danger."
"Who is the murderer?"
Emperor Jianhong stared at him intently.
"It's a seventh-grade green viper."
…
As soon as these words were spoken.
There was no sound in the entire court.
Emperor Jianhong slowly closed his eyes.
His hands under his dragon robe grasped the armrests of the dragon throne.
Thousands of thoughts in my mind slowly dissipated.
This matter can be big or small.
In serious cases, the lives and property of hundreds or even thousands of officials in the capital will be implicated.
The smaller one is that the evil spirits of the demon clan are still unwilling to give up and want to murder the officials of the Holy Dynasty.
However, now that King Qi has suddenly fallen, a number of officials have been imprisoned.
If this case is investigated further.
Then do you still want the capital city?
soon.
Emperor Jianhong had already weighed the pros and cons in his mind.
But he couldn't say this.
If he said this, the royal family would lose face.
So who is the best person to say it?
Emperor Jianhong slowly glanced at his ministers.
Those who were caught in his gaze lowered their heads and remained silent.
At this time, no one dared to come forward to characterize the case.
Once a conclusion is made, if old accounts are really brought up in the future, the person who spoke will be the first to fall!
For a moment, the entire court fell into silence.
Suddenly, a "Puff!!" sounded.
Lou Yingqi knelt on the ground and wailed:
"Your Majesty, the demons are still harboring evil intentions and are trying to harm me. Please, Your Majesty, help me!"
After he said this, all the ministers were stunned.
Right, who is the best person to judge the case?
Who else could it be except the victim?
Even Emperor Jianhong was stunned for a moment.
He looked at the wailing Lou Yingqi, a gleam of light flashing in his eyes.
"The demon race!!"
Emperor Jianhong took advantage of the situation to back down, his voice filled with an incomparable chill:
"I will settle accounts with them sooner or later!!"
"Lord Lou, rest assured. I will never let down the hearts of my subjects! I will never let down the hearts of the people of the world!"
Lou Yingqi looked up hopefully, tears of emotion gleaming in his eyes:
"Your Majesty is wise!!!"
"Um."
Emperor Jianhong nodded slowly.
All the ministers also slowly breathed a sigh of relief.
The case was just like that.
As for whether His Majesty will conduct a secret investigation, what does that have to do with them?
"My dear ministers, do you have anything else to say?"
Emperor Jianhong looked at everyone with an expressionless face.
Zeng Shilin slowly stood up, facing Emperor Jianhong's gaze:
"Your Majesty, the position of Northern Governor of the Imperial City Department is vacant and must be filled as soon as possible. The security of the capital must not be disturbed for a single day."
As soon as he said this, everyone in the court narrowed their eyes.
The position of Beitidu of the Imperial City Division.
Logically speaking, it has nothing to do with Zeng Shilin.
No matter how many times it is passed, it will not be Zeng Shilin's turn to bring up this matter.
But... Beiti is ruled by the King of Qi.
It was he who advocated the overthrow of King Qi.
What faction does King Qi belong to?
Eunuch party!
He is the number one general appointed by Ji Qing of the Imperial City Department.
Currently, Ji Qing is leading troops to suppress the demon tribe in the northern border and is not in the court.
So Zeng Shilin wanted to take this opportunity to say this.
The position of Beidi Du cannot be filled by the eunuch party again.
He just said this.
The Prime Minister of the dynasty, Li Zhen, slowly stood up and bowed, saying:
"Your Majesty, Minister Zeng is absolutely right. All public security in the northern part of the capital is under the jurisdiction of the Northern Tidu. If no one else takes up the position, chaos will likely ensue."
See Li Zhen stand up.
Dad's mouth curled up slightly.
After he bowed, he returned to his seat.
As long as the goal is achieved.
He said this for only one purpose.
That is to provoke a war.
"Does the elder have a candidate?"
Li Zhen held a very important position in the court, so Emperor Jianhong naturally had to ask for his advice first.
"I don't have any at the moment."
Li Zhen shook his head.
Also returned to his position.
Emperor Jianhong's gaze rested on Zeng Shilin. "Lord Zeng, since you've proposed this, I suppose you already have a candidate in mind?"
The old man in the crowd was stunned for a moment, then shook his head blankly and said:
"I am simply concerned about the security in the capital. I don't have a candidate yet."
"Is that so?" Emperor Jianhong said expressionlessly. "The position of Northern Governor is of great importance. As Minister Zeng, you are a cabinet scholar. If you have any suggestions, it would be helpful to mention a few names for my consideration."
The old man thought for a moment, then said, "Hmm... I think it would be best to choose one from among the Imperial City Department. After all, the Imperial City Department is familiar with its affairs, which would make things much easier."
"If I must choose, I think Bai Ziqing is more suitable."
Dad naturally knew that his good son and Bai Ziqing had formed an indestructible network of relationships.
It is also a good thing to give some advice to older friends at this time.
Of course, he doesn't care whether it succeeds or not.
"Oh, I'm afraid what Minister Zeng said is inappropriate, isn't it?"
However, just as he finished speaking, he heard a sarcastic voice.
Minister of Revenue Ren Weizhi sneered:
"What is your relationship with Bai Ziqing? How could he raise such a question in public in the court?"
Dad asked the question calmly:
"Suggestions? When have I ever thought of suggesting anything? Your Majesty is asking, and I am answering. Everything is still decided by Your Majesty."
At this point, he said to Ren Weizhi with a forced smile:
"What's going on? Could it be that Bai Ziqing has some unspeakable secret about Minister Ren? Why is he so afraid of him taking office?"
When Ren Weizhi heard this, a gleam of brilliance flashed in his eyes. Before he could open his mouth, someone spoke for him.
"Master Zeng, isn't it inappropriate to say such frivolous things in the court?"
"Yes, the offense of indiscretion in the palace may be serious or minor, but Minister Ren is a high-ranking official in the court after all. How can I allow you to slander him like this?"
"Your Majesty, Zeng Shilin insulted important officials in the court. Please punish him."
When a few people saw that Ren Weizhi was being bullied by his father, they stood up in indignation and pointed at his father and started to beat him up.
Dad frowned deeply.
He had just entered the court and did not have many minions in the court.
The war of words...is indeed a bit weak.
But, so what? Dad has experienced more intense verbal battles than this.
He took a deep breath and was about to fight back.
However, there was only a "pop" sound.
Everyone's attention was drawn away.
But Lou Yingli knelt down again, his face was extremely serious, and his voice was sad:
"Your Majesty, Bai Ziqing, the White Secretary, solved a major case in my court in just seven days. His realm is that of a fourth-rank warrior, and he is known as the best swordsman in the capital. He has both merits and experience, having even participated alongside Ji Qing in the Yinwu demon-slaying battle seven years ago."
"Not only is he a distinguished warrior, but he's also brave and resourceful. Yesterday, when the green-bellied snake appeared, he slew it in the courtyard with a single blow. How could such a person not be appointed the Northern Capital?!"
There is sincerity in the voice and every word is precious.
Sure enough, as soon as he said this, everyone's eyes subconsciously looked towards Bai Ziqing.
At this moment, Bai Ziqing was having trouble suppressing the corners of his mouth.
He looked at Lou Yingqi who was kneeling on the ground.
I just feel like I have gained a new close friend in my life.
Every word and every phrase touched his heart.
Lou Yingqi, very good. We will definitely become good friends regardless of age difference in the future.
"Furthermore, Your Majesty, the Minister of Revenue, Ren Weizhi, openly slandered Minister Zeng for forming a clique in the court. This is a serious crime that should not be underestimated!!"
Lou Yingqi stood up expressionlessly and looked towards Ren Weizi.
I have a vague feeling of protecting my father behind me.
"When did I slander him..." Ren Wei subconsciously wanted to refute.
"Humph! Minister Zeng has only been at the imperial court for less than a month, and he can't even figure out how to find Bai Ti Si's chambers, let alone form a clique!"
"How did you slander me into wanting to give him a warning?!"
Lou Yingxian was full of energy and firepower, staring at Ren Weizhi intently:
"Isn't this slander?! Isn't this throwing dirty water?!"
As he spoke, he bowed deeply to Jianhong:
"Your Majesty, the Minister of Revenue, Ren Wei, has spoken outrageously, slandering all the ministers of the court! I beg Your Majesty to take notice and not allow such a black sheep to remain in the court!"
???
Dad glanced at Lou Yingqi blankly.
Who is he?
Why are you protecting me so much?
(End of this chapter)
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