Chapter 385 Chapter 384 Disaster 2
At the end of the sixth year of Jingyuan, hundreds of people froze to death in the city of Bianjing. The usually gentle Emperor Jingyuan was furious. Jingzhao Prefecture and the Dali Temple arrested people every day. Suddenly, the New Year's Eve and New Year, which were not very lively to begin with, became even more deserted. Civilians were trembling with fear, and the powerful were worried that they would be thrown into jail and live with rats if they were not careful.
Zhao Lan is the youngest son of the Prince of Jin's Mansion. No matter whether it is the mistress of the house or the clan sacrifices, it is not Su Ruojin's turn to interfere. She is happy to stay in the quiet. If someone invites her to eat in the front yard, she will go to eat. If someone invites her to join the sacrifices, she will go to pay her respects. She just wants to be a nobody and not care about anything.
Zhao Lan was afraid that she would feel sad and disappointed, "Is it really okay?"
As long as Su Ruojin had the slightest intention, he would go to his mother and ask for her favor. But his wife really didn't want to get involved in household affairs. Although he could see it, it would still be better to ask her in person. What if he misunderstood? Wouldn't that be a case of good intentions leading to bad results?
Seeing that he was nervous, Su Ruojin put her arms around his neck and said, "I'm tired of running the shop and making money all year round. It's the end of the year now, and I really want to be a lazy and foodie."
In later generations, after working for a year, who would be happy to worry about this and that at the end of the year? They would rather stay in bed for three meals a day, eat when they wake up, play with their mobile phones when they go to bed, and be a little god.
"It's ok for a lazy bug, but it's okay for a little foodie..." That's fine. Due to the snowstorm this year, there aren't that many things to eat. He said, "Have a good rest."
"Okay." Su Ruojin yawned, "You should go to bed early too."
Tomorrow is New Year's Day, and I have to go to the palace to invite the emperor.
Zhao Lan wanted to kiss his wife, but when he thought of the snowstorm that was about to come inside and outside the imperial city, he gave up the idea and hugged his wife, "Well, let's sleep."
In order to deal with the freezing deaths and disasters before the New Year, Emperor Jingyuan asked Zhao Lan from the Imperial City Department to join the Dali Temple in investigating the case and jointly preside over the corruption case. He was so busy that he left home early and returned late and was rarely seen.
On the second day of the Lunar New Year, Su Ruojin went back to her parents' home with gifts.
Except for Su Dalang who did not return from his post, the entire Su family was there.
Su Yanli said, "Your uncle sent you a New Year gift before the Lunar New Year. Tomorrow is the third day of the Lunar New Year. You brothers and sisters should also go to the mansion to pay New Year's greetings."
Su Sanlang replied: "Okay."
At the beginning of the new year, Su Sanlang was sixteen years old. He took the path of the military examination. Su Yanli was now a third-rank official. Whether it was the military examination or the recommendation through imperial favor, his life path would be easy.
The family chatted and he said nonchalantly, "If I can't be in the top three, I'm sure I'll be in the top ten."
It’s a good thing that the second son is confident, but there are always people better than you. As an old father, Su Yanli still has to teach him, “Whether it’s doing things or being a person, don’t be impetuous.”
Having served as an official for many years, the gentle and elegant Su Yanli has accumulated prestige. When he is serious, he is intimidating without being angry. Su Sanlang put away his playful smile, stood up and said solemnly, "Yes, Dad."
"Yes." Su Yanli said, "We must set a good example for our brothers and sisters."
"Yes, Dad."
Su Sanlang didn't dare to laugh anymore.
Su Ruojin smiled slightly and asked, "Dad, we are going to the Prince Consort's Mansion tomorrow, what about you?"
He replied: "I want to be on duty."
Other departments of the government office were still on holiday, but all departments involved in the case were on duty, including the Ministry of Justice.
"Some of the cases in the Dali Temple have been transferred to the Ministry of Justice for review. We will be very busy this first month."
Su Ruojin said thoughtfully, "On the way here just now, I heard people talking, saying that the branch of the Xie family who presided over the poor alley in the north of the city had hanged himself in prison, and not a single ounce of the silver he embezzled was found."
Su Yanli nodded. It was not that he, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice, revealed the case intentionally, but that everyone on the street knew about it. "I will find out everything after I go on duty tomorrow." But he would not say any more.
Su Ruojin was just saying it casually. The court might find out where the silver went, or maybe it would just pass with time. Who knows?
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