For several days in a row, people came to the house every day to deliver gifts.
Fang Zheng is very happy to receive gifts!
It's not that no one gave him gifts on weekdays, but he refused most of them, and the gifts were only given by the people under his rule.
But it is different nowadays. We are all officials in the same court, so giving gifts to colleagues is of course more satisfying.
Several uncles also gave a lot.
In my previous life, I only gave gifts to my leaders, and rarely saw any money in return. Today I finally got my fill!
Although I received a lot of gifts, most of them were not valuable things, just some small things that I thought were worth buying.
Antiques, calligraphy and paintings and the like were the absolute mainstream, and Fang Zhengyi accepted everything that came his way.
Until Taoyuan County sent a box of things he had been waiting for...
On this day, he went to court as usual and exchanged greetings outside the Meridian Gate as usual.
Since someone gave Fang Zhengyi a gift, the relationship naturally improved a lot.
There was a lot of hustle and bustle around Fang Zheng, but there were still some people watching coldly from a distance.
There are some in all departments, but most of them are in the Hanlin Academy.
Yang Yingcai was among them, crossing his arms and looking disdainful.
Someone on the side said, "Oh, this Lord Fang has really risen to power overnight, and now everyone is rushing to curry favor with him."
Yang Yingcai sneered: "They are just some people who curry favor with the powerful. How can we be in cahoots with them?"
"There are also people who gave gifts to Fang Zhengyi. I don't know what they were thinking. Based on my understanding of this guy, maybe one day he will take the gift list and sue the person, accusing him of corruption and bribery!"
"And he pretended that he knew everything and said that he had kept the evidence in advance."
"Yes! Yes! Lord Yang is right, but... I think he seems to have changed a lot after coming back from outside this time. He doesn't speak in sarcastic terms like before." Someone interrupted.
"Pretend! It's all a disguise. Do you really believe in the prodigal son's return? Who knows what evil thoughts he has in mind."
"Look, Yang Fengfan has come up to me again. He has been licking me for such a long time but no one has paid any attention to him, yet he is still working tirelessly. What a traitor dog!"
"Bah! This bastard, whoever has milk is his mother!"
On Fang Zhengyi's side, many people were staring at the box in his hand with curiosity.
"Master Fang, what are you holding in your hand? Do you need to bring a box with you to court?"
Fang Zheng smiled and said, "Good stuff, absolutely good stuff. Don't be impatient, the secret will be revealed soon!"
Yang Fengfan, with a sly look in his eyes, took the opportunity to come over and said flatteringly, "Master Fang, this thing looks quite heavy. Let me help you carry it."
Fang Zheng was delighted. This guy had been licking him all the time. He was the only traitor in the Hanlin Academy.
He really enjoys it when someone licks him like this, and he always feels it is not right not to give others some benefits.
But, this matter still depends on the opportunity. There are so many capable people under him, it won't be his turn...
Seeing Yang Fengfan was about to grab it, Fang Zheng retracted his hand and said, "Thank you, this thing is very precious, I'd better keep it for myself."
Yang Fengfan felt a sense of loss.
I have been licking for so long, but I am isolated in the Hanlin Academy. Why doesn’t Lord Fang value me?
However, this loss did not last long, because she had already started to enter the palace.
As usual, the ministers filed in.
When he arrived at the main hall, Emperor Jing glanced down and naturally found Fang Zhengyi, who looked particularly strange.
He immediately asked, "Fang Qing, why did you bring a box with you to court today?"
Just waiting for you to ask!
Fang Zhengyi smiled slightly, stepped out of the line, picked up the box and said loudly: "Your Majesty, I have been living a very comfortable life these past few days."
Emperor Jing couldn't help but laugh: "Comfortable? I'm glad you're comfortable, but what does this have to do with the box?"
"The reason why I feel comfortable is that many of my colleagues gave me gifts and congratulated me on my promotion to the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. I am ashamed that this is the first time I have felt warmth from someone other than Your Majesty in the court. It seems that the court of my Dajing is a place of love!" Fang Zheng said.
Many people who had given generous gifts instantly looked downcast and cursed wildly in their hearts.
Damn it! I gave you a gift, and you brought it up on the table and said it! You said it in front of His Majesty, do you understand the rules?
Just say it, fucking flattery!
After cursing in my heart, I began to feel uneasy again and thought about countermeasures.
It's over, this guy doesn't play by the rules... The box couldn't contain the jewelry I gave him as a gift...
Yang Yingcai sneered repeatedly and exchanged glances with the people around him.
What did I say? This guy has only been quiet for a few days, and he sells me out!
Emperor Jing still looked calm and composed. He knew exactly who gave Fang Zhengyi a gift.
Because Fang Zhengyi sent people to show him the gift list every day.
Fang Zhengyi continued, "I have just taken office as the Jinyiwei, and I have not yet made any achievements, but I have received so much support from my colleagues. I feel deeply ashamed, so I would like to give a return gift to all my colleagues today while everyone is gathered together. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me."
Return gift! ?
Many people looked at Fang Zhengyi in surprise. It was really new for him to return gifts to officials during court session.
Even Emperor Jing showed a very interested look: "Oh? Reciprocity is a good thing, I don't mind. But how big a gift should be presented at the court meeting?"
Fang Zheng said, "Everyone has a share of this gift. I have also prepared a set for Your Majesty! I dare say that having it is like having a new life. Once you use it, you will love it and never go back!"
Once these words were spoken, not only Emperor Jing but everyone else began to show looks of great anticipation.
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