Lu Fang took in the expression on Feng Bao's face, paused, and then spoke.
"In one month, Eunuch Shi will have to leave the palace due to physical reasons."
"When the time comes, it will be up to you to take his place!"
After hearing what Lu Fang said, Feng Bao's face was filled with astonishment, and he confirmed to Lu Fang while trembling all over.
"Fuck...godfather, is this true? When the time comes, will I take over Eunuch Shi's position?"
Lu Fang was not surprised by Feng Bao's performance at this moment. She chuckled and explained immediately.
"It's natural. Godfather, I have worked so hard for you to do this job for you!"
"I hope you won't disappoint your godfather when the time comes."
When Feng Bao heard what Lu Fang said, he immediately knelt on the ground and said in a deep voice.
"I, Feng Bao, will remember all the good things my godfather did to me!"
"Well, that's right. Godfather's love for you is not in vain. Come here."
Lu Fang moved her eyes away from Feng Bao and immediately gave instructions.
"Daddy, whatever you want your child to do, just tell him."
As soon as Lu Fang finished speaking, Feng Bao was still kneeling and came to Lu Fang's side and said flatteringly.
Lu Fang just stretched out a hand, gently stroked Feng Bao's head, and gave instructions.
"You, please remember carefully in your heart that we will always only listen to His Majesty!"
"do you understand?"
When Lu Fang said this, she suddenly emphasized her tone, which made Feng Bao, who was kneeling on the ground, very frightened and responded repeatedly.
"Thank you godfather for your teachings. I will remember it. I will remember it!"
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The next day, Yangxin Hall.
Jiajing got up very early. At this moment, he was walking quite casually in the Forbidden City, accompanied by his eunuchs and maids.
And when Jiajing came to Xiyuan and looked at the Wanshou Palace that was destroyed by thunder and fire, he immediately gave instructions.
"I'm tired, just rest here for a while."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
As soon as Jiajing finished speaking, a eunuch came forward, laid soft cushions on the stone bench, and placed all kinds of exquisite cakes on the stone table. There were still some squid in the jade-like green teapot. heat.
Jiajing nodded, then sat down on the stone bench, picked up a piece of pastry and put it into his mouth, frowned, and then gave instructions.
"Notify the Imperial Kitchen Room that the flavors of these pastries will change. They are the same every time!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
When the eunuch serving the emperor heard this, a look of panic appeared on his face, and he immediately responded.
After Jiajing finished speaking, he poured himself a cup of hot tea.
The entire Xiyuan is full of greenery, and not far away, there are chirping birds from time to time, which is quite relaxing.
At this moment, Lu Fang came to Jiajing's side quietly and said respectfully.
"Your Majesty, Zhao Zhenji has returned to the capital by boat from Zhejiang!"
"In three to five days, I should be able to come back."
After hearing what Lu Fang said, Jiajing nodded and immediately gave instructions.
"When he arrives in the capital, you send someone to pick him up and don't let anyone have a chance to come into contact with him!"
"do you understand?"
Lu Fang heard this and immediately responded respectfully.
"Yes, Your Majesty! I understand."
After Jiajing finished his instructions, he immediately turned his eyes to Lu Fang and said.
"Come, sit down, the weather is nice today, drink tea with me!"
As soon as Jiajing finished speaking, a eunuch came forward and laid out a soft cushion for Lu Fang. At the same time, a skilled maid poured him a cup of hot tea.
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Lu Fang didn't refuse and sat directly opposite Jiajing. The respectful expression on his face remained unchanged, and he accompanied Jiajing to enjoy the scenery of Xiyuan.
After a long time, Lu Fang summoned up the courage and asked Jiajing.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me for being bold, this Longevity Palace should be repaired!"
When Jiajing heard what Lu Fang said, his expression was calm, he shook his head and said slowly.
"No, no need, just let it stay like this!"
When Lu Fang heard this, her face looked like she was hesitant to speak.
Jiajing seemed to see through what Lu Fang was thinking, chuckled lightly, and explained.
"Were you thinking just now that the national treasury is so abundant now that there is nothing wrong with using part of it to repair the palace, right?"
Seeing that the emperor had guessed what she was thinking, Lu Fang responded with a look of panic on her face.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me!"
"It's okay, it's not your fault."
Jiajing didn't mean to blame Lu Fang, but drank all the tea in the cup and continued.
"As long as I show the slightest sign of wanting to repair the palace, those officials will shamelessly submit petitions, and absolutely no one in the civil and military dynasties dares to object!"
"They will even actively go to implement this matter, but they are doing it in my name to gain benefits for themselves."
"When the time comes, it will be apportioned layer by layer, and the amount that will fall on the common people will be an astronomical figure!"
After Jiajing finished speaking, he immediately looked at Lu Fang, waiting for his response.
"This slave deserves death!"
Lu Fang knelt on the ground with a thump and responded tremblingly.
"Well, get up. I told you that I don't blame you for this."
Jiajing nodded and then motioned for Lu Fang to get up from the ground.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
After Lu Fang finished speaking, she slowly stood up from the ground and immediately sat down in her previous position.
"Previously, Xu Jie proposed to me that after Zhao Zhenji returns from Zhejiang, he would formally launch a campaign to rectify the administration of officials."
"It just so happens that it's time to bring out a group of people to scare the monkeys."
After Jiajing finished speaking, he took the fish food from the hand of the maid on the side, and then fed the fish with its head exposed in the pond.
As soon as the fish food fell into the pond, the fish in the pond started to scramble for it, and the water surface continued to ripple.
Lu Fang suppressed the horror in her heart, came to Jiajing's side respectfully, and spoke.
"By the way, Your Majesty, I forgot to mention earlier that there is another person who will return to the capital by boat with Zhao Zhenji this time!"
"Oh, who is it?"
When Jiajing heard what Lu Fang said, he immediately turned around, his face full of curiosity.
"It seems to be an official named Hai Rui, who previously served in Chun'an County, Zhejiang Province."
After Lu Fang thought about it for a long time, he gave a definite answer.
"Hai Rui!"
Jiajing sighed after hearing this name from Lu Fang.
"Your Majesty, do you know this Hai Rui?"
Lu Fang was very puzzled by Jiajing's performance and asked immediately.
"Of course I know him. This Hai Rui is quite famous. He is a divine sword of my Ming Dynasty!"
Jiajing took in the expression on Lu Fang's face and said with a faint smile.
Hearing Jiajing's words, Lu Fang's face became more confused and she thought to herself.
"This Hai Rui is obviously just a small county magistrate. How could he be so praised by His Majesty? Is there some inside story that I don't know about..."
Lu Fang quickly suppressed the chaotic thoughts in her heart and asked Jiajing truthfully.
"Your Majesty, I still have one thing that I don't understand. Why do you have such a high opinion of this Hai Rui?"
It was obvious that Jiajing had no intention of explaining Lu Fang's doubts, but chuckled lightly and said.
"Humph, Lu Fang, you will know when the time comes."
"When the time comes, let this Hai Rui serve in Zhao Zhenji's Inspectorate!"
"By the way, the previous official named Tang Shunzhi also did the same."
After Jiajing finished speaking, he added another sentence.
"As you command, Your Majesty!"
The expression on Lu Fang's face remained unchanged and she responded respectfully.
(End of chapter)
