A moment later, Hai Rui, led by the guards, walked into the Governor's Mansion calmly.
"His Majesty Hai Rui, I have met the Governor-General and the Chief Envoy!"
As soon as he entered, Hai Rui saluted respectfully.
"Hai Rui, why did you come to the Governor's Mansion? Have you changed your mind?"
Zheng Michang was eager to get the answer from Hai Rui and asked immediately.
"no."
Upon hearing Zheng Michang's inquiry, Hai Rui just shook his head and responded.
"Then you still dare to come to the Governor's Mansion? My Lord Governor, I suggest that Hai Rui be put in prison and punish him first!"
After hearing Hai Rui's answer, Zheng Michang was quite angry and asked Hu Zongxian who was standing aside.
"Then tell me, what crime should I find to pin Hai Rui on?"
After hearing what Zheng Michang said, Hu Zongxian was not angry, but asked instead.
"This...this, uh!"
Hu Zongxian's rhetorical question put Zheng Michang in trouble. After much thought, he could not find a suitable charge.
"My Lord Governor, I am here to inform you of something!"
Hai Rui bowed slightly to Hu Zongxian, and then said in a deep voice.
"Whatever it is, just tell me."
Hu Zongxian's face still had a calm look on his face and he said calmly.
"Jin Yiwei is also secretly investigating this matter, and has received His Majesty's permission!"
Hai Rui paused for a moment and then dropped such a bombshell.
"Wha...what? Jin Yiwei! Jin Yiwei is also secretly investigating this matter?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Zheng Michang on the side was the first to lose his composure, his expression changed drastically, and he said in shock.
"It's over, it's over, Jin Yiwei has taken action! It's all over now!"
Zheng Michang seemed to have lost all his strength and suddenly fell to the ground, murmuring.
Only the emperor can mobilize the Jin Yiwei. Combined with what Hai Rui said earlier, it means that His Majesty has long been suspicious of this. Now he sends the Jin Yiwei to investigate, more to confirm his suspicions. .
If it were handled in accordance with the laws of the Ming Dynasty, Zheng Michang felt that his head would fall to the ground soon.
Hu Zongxian looked at Zheng Michang who was lying on the ground, his brows furrowed involuntarily, and he scolded angrily: "Look at how useless you are, get up!"
Hearing Hu Zongxian's angry rebuke, Zheng Michang stood up from the ground suddenly, but he still looked like he had lost his soul.
"Hai Rui, do you have any evidence for what you said before about Jin Yiwei's appearance?"
Hu Zongxian turned his gaze to Hai Rui and confirmed.
"Reporting to the Governor, the Jin Yiwei showed the official the ivory waistband on his waist. It has the words "Jin Yiwei Dong Si Fang" engraved on it."
Facing Hu Zongxian's inquiry, Hai Rui did not hide anything and told everything he knew.
After listening to Hai Rui's description, Hu Zongxian nodded and said slowly.
"Well, that person is indeed Jin Yiwei."
"Ah, it's really over now!"
Originally, Zheng Michang was still holding on to a bit of luck, hoping to learn from Hu Zongxian that the Jin Yiwei was a fake! Now that I have received Hu Zongxian's confirmation, the last hope in my heart has been shattered.
"My Lord Governor, I have something to do, so I'll take my leave now."
After Zheng Michang finished speaking, he bowed his hands to Hu Zongxian and walked out of the Governor's Mansion.
"Wait, where are you going?"
But Hu Zongxian spoke from behind and stopped Zheng Michang.
"My Lord Governor, I want to go back and prepare for the funeral."
A smile uglier than crying appeared on Zheng Michang's face, and he responded feebly.
"Come back to me!"
Hu Zongxian laughed angrily at Zheng Michang's performance and said in a deep voice.
"Does the Governor have a way to deal with this?"
Seeing that Hu Zongxian still looked calm and calm, the light of hope reappeared in Zheng Michang's eyes.
Hu Zongxian just sighed and said slowly: "Now that things have happened, where can we find a solution? His Majesty has sent Jin Yiwei to investigate!"
"It is better to write a memorial to His Majesty as soon as possible and explain my fault! When the time comes, it will be up to you how to deal with us."
After Hu Zongxian said this, he turned to Hai Rui and said, "Don't leave the Governor's Mansion during this period! Write a letter to your family later to say that you are safe."
Hai Rui on the side also understood the meaning of Hu Zongxian's words. The Governor was afraid that he would be plotted!
Then Hai Rui bowed slightly to Hu Zongxian and said respectfully: "Yes, Lord Governor!"
…
Capital City, Yan Mansion.
Since Yan Shifan was scolded by his father Yan Song last time, he has been studying the books on his father Yan Song's bookshelf in recent days, hoping to make some progress.
"Hiss~ The meaning of this is really obscure! I read it several times before I understood its meaning."
Yan Shifan closed the book in his hand, then picked up the teacup beside him and took a sip.
At this moment, the butler's voice came from outside the door.
"Mr. Xiao Ge, there are two letters here. One is from your student Gao Hanwen, and the other is from Zheng Michang, He Maocai and the others!"
"Well, bring it in."
Yan Shifan put down the teacup in his hand and said to the housekeeper outside the door.
With a "squeak" sound, Yan Shifan's door was pushed open by the housekeeper. After handing both letters to Yan Shifan, the housekeeper did not make any stop and quickly left respectfully.
"What letter did Hanwen write to my teacher again?"
With such doubts, Yan Shifan first opened Gao Hanwen's letter and read the contents carefully.
"Teacher, student Gao Hanwen, how are you doing recently? The process of converting rice into mulberry in Zhejiang is currently being implemented smoothly..."
After Yan Shifan read what was in his heart, he breathed a long sigh of relief and said silently to himself: "It seems that I, as a student, can be more worry-free."
After a short rest, Yan Shifan turned to open the letter sent by Zheng Michang and others. After seeing the content in the letter, he couldn't help but frown.
"What? This Shen Yishi actually wants to secretly traffic in illegal salt! The key is still at this juncture!"
Yan Shifan slowly put down the letter in his hand, and the anger in his heart began to rise. Then he slammed the table and cursed: "This Shen Yishi is really impatient. He dares to change rice into mulberry at the key point." At that moment, I came up with the idea of selling private salt!"
Yan Shifan immediately put away the letter and knocked on his father Yan Song's door.
"Father, I have something important to report."
After Yan Shifan knocked on the door, he stood at the door and said respectfully.
"Well, come in."
Yan Song's voice came from the room.
Yan Shifan didn't hesitate at all, and immediately opened the door and entered.
When he saw Yan Song, who was wearing reading glasses and handling official duties, he handed over the letter in his hand and said in a deep voice: "Father, it's not good! I heard from Zheng Michang and others that this Shen Yishi has not been very honest recently."
"I heard that he also wants to secretly traffic in private salt!"
After Yan Shifan paused for a moment, he added another sentence.
"Oh, show me."
After listening to Yan Shifan's words, Yan Song took the letter from his hand, patiently read the contents of the letter, and then ordered.
"This Shen Yishi is so ungrateful that he actually wants to traffic in illegal salt! Wouldn't it be nice to just be the dog of my Yan family in peace and contentment?"
Forget it, since he is disobedient, just take care of him by the way. "
"Father, who will handle this matter?"
"Who else can it be? Leave it to your two subordinates."
Yan Song glanced at Yan Shifan and ordered.
"Yes, father, I will write a letter to inform them later."
"Well, get this thing done as soon as possible. If Shen Yishi disobeys, then someone else will be replaced."
Let me tell you, the update should be earlier on Saturdays and Sundays. On weekdays, it will be updated normally O_o
(End of chapter)
