"Hoo ho!"
Emerging from the back door of the Hou Mansion, Xia Jingyun sat in the carriage, panting, "These people are too crazy."
Chen Fugui drove the car himself and said with a smile: "In this kind of scene, it's too late for others to be happy, so the young master will just hide away."
"What's so exciting about this? It's just a useless escort. If I really like escorts, wouldn't it be better if I go to a brothel?"
"ha?"
"Nothing, let's go, don't miss the time."
For a family as big as the Qin family, when an heir died, there were naturally enough people to take care of it. There was no need for Xia Jingyun to help with anything. He was not even in the team, but went directly out of the city and waited at the burial place.
After the huge team, throwing coins along the way, finally arrived at the place with the coffin and completed the entire burial process, Xia Jingyun followed the team of other relatives and friends and went forward to offer incense.
Seeing that Xia Jingyun actually came here in person, the old Patriarch Qin was a little moved and stepped forward to be polite.
Xia Jingyun said seriously: "No matter what, Brother Qin's death has something to do with me, so it's appropriate to offer a stick of incense. Don't be polite, Mr. Fengyang."
After saying that, Xia Jingyun went over and respectfully offered a stick of incense.
After finishing the work, Xia Jingyun said to the old and new generations of the Qin family: "Mr. Fengyang, Qin family head, you have many things to do today, so I won't bother you too much. I will visit you another day. Say goodbye."
The head of the Qin family nodded, "Mr. Xia, let me see you off!"
The old head of the family slapped him away, "You have so many people here, I will be exhausted! Ask Ali to send them off!"
Qin Li was called over. Although she was a little confused, she didn't object to being able to get along with Xia Jingyun, so she walked down the mountain with him side by side.
Although there is no blue shirt and blue shirt today, the pair of white clothes are equally well matched.
Halfway up the mountain, the old head of the family and the head of the Qin family stood together. Looking at their backs, the old head raised his chin and asked, "What do you think?"
Looking at his father who was winking at him, the head of the Qin family suddenly had a bright light flashing in his heart, "Father, do you want A Li and Xia?"
"What? What a match for a talented man and a beautiful woman!"
"It's not a question of whether you are worthy or not!" The head of the Qin family whispered: "Isn't he already with that girl from the Su family?"
"Already?" Old Patriarch Qin snorted, "What stupid things have the Su family done without Mr. Su? They actually have to wait for Xia Jingyun's imperial examination results to be finalized. We don't have to go to so much trouble. If there is no problem, I went directly to Concubine De to propose marriage, and then sent someone from Sishui Prefecture to pick up his parents, and it was done directly. What matters is sincerity!"
The head of the Qin family couldn't help but nodded, "The results of the general examination have not been released yet, and the palace examination will have to wait for another month. It is indeed sincere and wrong, father!"
He was almost bypassed, but he quickly came back to his senses and said, "That's because they took the lead. Is this okay for us?"
The old head of the family rolled his eyes at him angrily, "So you will suffer from the consequences of being stupid from now on. Don't think it's wrong! What is our Qin family? We are businessmen! When you go out to discuss business, and others come to discuss business, you just Not going? As long as you don’t sign a contract, you can rob them all? If you catch one of these people, the Qin family has been stable for decades, and you are still struggling with what is moral and unjust. When the Qin family is ruined, you Hold a broken bowl and wear broken shoes to speak your morality!"
The head of the Qin family was stunned and speechless.
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After returning from the outside of the city, Xia Jingyun first took a look at the main entrance. Seeing the battle that was even more popular than Liuyun Tianxiang Pavilion, he immediately decided to go around the back door and enter the mansion.
When he arrived at the house, before he could sit down, he saw Gongsun Jing walking over quickly, "Sir, Eunuch Jin is here. His Majesty has summoned you to the palace!"
Xia Jingyun stood up immediately. Chen Fugui was about to turn to the back door, but Xia Jingyun waved his hand directly, "Go to the front door!"
When we arrived at the main entrance, there were visitors waiting at the door. When they saw Xia Jingyun, they immediately surrounded him.
But before they could get close, Jin Zhong walked out with his sleeves rolled up. With a glance, everyone was immediately frightened by the clothes he was wearing.
Xia Jingyun smiled and cupped his hands, "I have important things to do. I have no choice. I'm sorry, everyone."
Immediately, he and Jin Zhong walked out together, and no one who was short-sighted dared to stop him.
I only heard bursts of emotion coming from behind me.
"As expected of Mr. Xia, I think it's His Majesty who summons me again. It's true that the Holy Family is in full swing!"
"Isn't that right? He still has no official position and no position at the moment. This is already a treatment that many people will never have in their lifetime."
"Hey! How can anyone compare to Mr. Xia, who is among the best in the world? I'll put it here. When he becomes a Jinshi, he will be awarded the highest rank in this department."
"Of course, we are not convinced that he is not the tallest!"
That is to say, Bai Yunbian has been hanging out with his classmates and bedfellows for the past two days, and did not come to the scene in person, otherwise he would have said something like a real man!
After walking about a hundred steps, I found the carriage parked at the entrance of the alley, and a small group of imperial guards guarding the place.
Jin Zhong helped Xia Jingyun get into the car. Xia Jingyun smiled and said, "Eunuch Jin, come up and sit for a while."
Jin Zhong shook his head and said respectfully but distantly: "Mr. Xia, the palace has its own rules. I don't dare ride with you. I just ride a horse as a slave."
Xia Jingyun didn't force himself and lowered the car curtain with a smile. But the moment the car curtain was lowered, the smile on his face disappeared instantly.
The signal given by Jin Zhong was very dangerous, and now he was in trouble.
Sure enough, as he expected, after being led into the Qianyuan Hall, Emperor Chongning dismissed all the guards, leaving only Gao Yi to accompany him.
Then he looked at Xia Jingyun, like thunder on the ground, and his tone suddenly rose, "Xia Jingyun, do you know your guilt?"
When the emperor was angry, millions of corpses were laid on the ground, with blood flowing into the oars. Under the aura of power, under the threat of life and death, even though he had been prepared, Xia Jingyun couldn't help but feel horrified, and immediately leaned over, "I am terrified! I have always been afraid. Loyal to the king, patriotic, self-denial and law-abiding, I don’t know what your majesty is saying!”
"I don't know?"
Emperor Chongning snorted coldly and said, "Xia Jingyun is said to be a genius descended from heaven, with scheming and ingenuity rarely seen in this world. Is there anything else you don't know?"
Emperors and women also have something in common. If he is irritable and yells, you don’t need to worry too much. But when he is calm and arrogant or even ignores you, you should realize the seriousness of the problem.
Xia Jingyun also tried out the information he wanted, and immediately said: "Your Majesty is aware of this! I will never use your Majesty for my own selfish gain, or even push your Majesty into trouble. This matter is actually my own protection. With Qin Sichao, oh no , based on Qin Ni’s plan, I’m afraid if I let him go that day, I’ll be in jail the next day, and I’ll be in trouble with heaven and earth without any results!”
"Still acting stupid!"
Emperor Chongning shouted loudly and pointed at him angrily, "Don't you think there is another way to deal with this matter? Or do you think that I am that stupid king who doesn't even care about our ancestors?"
The implication is obvious, I want to depose the prince. This is something you all know. Why don't you wait until I depose the prince and then report this matter?
It's about the country, the country, the country. Is it possible that I will protect the Qin family?
I'm sorry, I just thought you would. Xia Jingyun muttered in his heart, and immediately knelt down, knowing that it was all his fault on Emperor Chongning's part, so he started to act rogue.
"Your Majesty, I have absolutely no intention of doing this. I am young and immature. I am worried about the king and the country. If I have any ill-thoughts, I hope your majesty will punish you!"
Emperor Chongning said bitterly: "A crime? You caught such a big traitor and traitor for me and created a bright world for me. What crime should I punish you with? Won't everyone in the world break my spine?"
Xia Jingyun was immediately frightened and did not dare to speak, "Your Majesty, the sun and the moon can tell me about my heart. In this life, I only wish to make you a sage and a sage, so that the country is peaceful and the people are safe!"
After he buried his head and finished speaking, he didn't hear the answer he imagined. When he was so nervous that he could hardly breathe, and couldn't hold back his thoughts and wanted to raise his head, Emperor Chongning's voice sounded above his head, "Raise your head."
He slowly raised his head and looked at the majestic face in front of him that was once handsome but already had a hint of age, and listened as he said: "You are very smart, and I can't bear to punish you. But this time, you need to help me deal with it." Good tail.”
Xia Jingyun's heart skipped a beat as he understood what Emperor Chongning meant: He wanted his help in designing the dethronement of the crown prince.
From a profit perspective, he really had no reason to refuse.
And under the current situation, he has no room for bargaining.
He could only nod his head, "It is my duty to relieve the king of your worries, and I will do whatever I want to do without any hesitation."
"Okay! Why should you be so polite between you and me?"
Emperor Chongning immediately put on a warm smile, as if the anger just now did not exist, "Gao Yi, give me a seat!"
Then he leaned on the couch and asked as kindly as an ordinary brother-in-law: "How did you do in the Chunwei exam?"
Xia Jingyun still did not dare to neglect, "I have shown my true strength, but I don't know what level my true strength is among the candidates."
"Hahahaha!" Emperor Chongning seemed to have completely forgotten his displeasure and laughed a few times, "If you can get the top three in the examination, I will give you the No. 1 pick. If you don't win, then don't blame me. I won’t help you anymore!”
Xia Jingyun quickly avoided the table and stood up, "I thank your Majesty for your kindness!"
Emperor Chongning raised his eyebrows and said, "Shouldn't you decline a few words at this time? And say a few more truths?"
Xia Jingyun said: "I am quite confident in my ability to manage the world and benefit the people. If I really know how to do it and get into the top three, I will be able to convince the public. The so-called true man does his duty and does his duty to others, so why should he be pedantic and rigid and reject His Majesty's kindness? "
"I just like your temperament!" Emperor Chongning said with a smile: "Don't worry, you have established so many honors for the country and done so many great things for me. I will remember them all for you. After the palace examination, Give you a surprise!"
After saying that, he seemed to have spent some energy because of today's change of expression. After Xia Jingyun's politeness, he waved his hand and said, "Okay, let's go to Changle Palace to say hello."
Xia Jingyun walked out of the Qianyuan Hall and stood by the door. He deliberately leaned on the wall and took a few deep breaths before calming down. He followed Gao Yi towards the harem with his feet fluttering.
The guard at the door reported the situation to Emperor Chongning. Emperor Chongning smiled and seemed to be very satisfied with his power.
When they arrived at the harem, Concubine De was naturally very happy when she got the news in advance. She immediately ordered someone to prepare a lot of fruits and snacks. The two siblings got together and had a lively chat.
Xia Jingyun's mouth was full, and he finally swallowed it, then he said, "Sister, tell me about the prince?"
Concubine De was stunned for a moment, then put down the fruit she was about to hand to Xia Jingyun, and said slowly: "The prince was born by the late empress. His Majesty was still in the dormitory at that time, and he was made the crown prince not long after he was born. After your Majesty ascended the throne, he became the natural son. He became the crown prince. But as the late queen passed away from illness, His Royal Highness became more mature. Without the coordination of the late queen, he and his majesty gradually became estranged."
"The family background of the late Queen is not prominent, but it is not bad. The younger members of the family are also very proud and have received His Majesty's favor. Now several uncles have their own power. Perhaps this is why Your Majesty has always been worried and does not want to follow the facts. s reason."
Xia Jingyun nodded slowly, "Where is the main sphere of influence of people from the Prince's mother clan now?"
"The late Queen is from Sixiang Prefecture, but her brothers are now scattered everywhere. The most powerful among them is Xiao Fengshan, the governor of Longshou Prefecture."
After all, Xia Jingyun was an adult man, and he and Concubine De were not related by blood, so it was not easy for him to stay in Changle Palace for a long time, so he only spoke for a while and then said goodbye under Concubine De's reluctant eyes.
Although women in deep palaces are extremely wealthy and glorious, they rarely have freedom. Even a smart woman like a concubine, as clever as Xia Jingyun, can't do anything about it.
After quietly returning to the Hou Mansion through the back door, Xia Jingyun finally had time to invite "Master Taiyi" who had been hanging around for a while.
Different from the aloofness in the Ministry of Punishment, this time, this person knelt down in front of Xia Jingyun with just one plop. He was a well-behaved and sensible person.
He couldn't help but be obedient. Even people like him had heard of Prime Minister Qin's name, but seeing that the arrogant opponent fell easily under the hands of this young master, how could he dare to show off at all.
What's more, there is another hidden worry in his mind.
Xia Jingyun said calmly: "From yesterday to now, no less than three people have persuaded me to silence you."
The wandering Taoist priest lay directly on the ground, trembling all over, "My lord, please spare my life!"
"But I am a man who understands rewards and punishments. You have behaved very well this time. How could I treat a meritorious person like this? Get up and speak."
As if he had received an amnesty, the wandering Taoist priest subconsciously stood up and sat down, but then he stood up as if his butt was on fire and stood aside respectfully.
Xia Jingyun didn't force it, "Do you know why I don't kill you?"
The wandering Taoist priest shook his head and said, "The heart of a noble person cannot be guessed by a young person."
"Because I want to sleep peacefully."
Xia Jingyun said: "Although we used some methods in the hall yesterday, they were all to find the real culprit. You have both merit and fault this time. If I kill you, I will inevitably feel guilty."
"The noble man is wise."
Xia Jingyun glanced at him and said, "I say this because I want you to know how easy it is to live peacefully and with a clear conscience."
Taoist You Fang was stunned.
Xia Jingyun continued: "I don't care what you have done in the past, but you still have a choice in the future. I will give you two ways. First, I will reward you with five thousand taels and leave Zhongjing. From now on, what will you do with me? It has nothing to do with the Marquis of Jiang'an Mansion. Whether you are doing evil or cheating, as long as you don't fall into my hands, I will pretend that I didn't see you. Secondly, I will build a Taoist temple for you on the outskirts of the city, and you can live here peacefully. You can also use the tricks taught to you, but you must not do anything illegal or immoral. Once discovered by me, I will kill you immediately. Choose."
Taoist You Fang hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "I will choose the second option! Please rest assured, young master. From now on, I will only follow the master's lead and do my best to find out the information for him."
Xia Jingyun smiled slightly, "You are indeed a smart man. Go find Lu Yi, he will help arrange the rest."
Taoist You Fang nodded, then stopped and said hesitantly: "Master, what is your name?"
"Aren't you Taiyi Zhenren from Yuxu Palace in Kunlun Mountain?"
Taoist You Fang was overjoyed and said, "Thank you so much, Sir!"
After the wandering Taoist priest left, Xia Jingyun said to Chen Fugui: "Let Lu Yi go and check this person's details thoroughly to see if it can be used. If not, let him handle it himself."
Chen Fugui nodded in agreement.
At this time, Xia Jingyun leaned on the chair and stretched out.
Doing things is really tiring, even more tiring than doing hobbies.
The past month has been like non-stop work, and I can finally take a break.
Halfway through stretching, he suddenly stood up straight and froze.
How similar is the relationship between myself and this wandering Taoist, and between myself and His Majesty?
Isn't this moment just like that moment?
Life, after all, is still such a game full of confrontation and exchange!
All everyone can do is to accumulate as much chips as possible in exchange for a higher status and greater power.
Don’t think about it anymore, just sleep!
One night, after being completely relaxed and sleeping soundly, Xia Jingyun succeeded in recovering most of his blood.
When he got up the next morning, another invitation was delivered to him.
The old head of the Qin family held a banquet at Mingyu Tower at noon and invited him to the banquet.
It’s time to start planning the detailed outline for the next volume. I want to take time off to adjust, but after thinking about it, I’ll forget it. I’ll try my best to ensure that I don’t take time off and keep updating. However, the number of updates may be less these days, but in the end, the total number of updates this month will reach 200,000. Around.
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