In the Supervisor of Ceremonies, Feng Baozheng waited respectfully in front of Eunuch Shi, the eunuch of the Supervisor of Ceremonies, Bingbi, and did not dare to make any sound.
Ever since Jiajing last ordered Lu Fang to let Feng Bao learn how to handle many affairs of the Supervisor of Ceremonies in advance, Feng Bao has followed Eunuch Shi step by step and learned humbly.
Eunuch Shi also kept no secrets and taught everything he knew.
The reason is simple. Eunuch Shi is planning for his future.
Eunuch Shi has stayed in the palace for most of his life and has already accumulated a large amount of enviable wealth. He knows very well that he will never be able to keep this wealth by himself!
Without power, he was a lamb to be slaughtered. As a eunuch, Eunuch Shi had seen too many people take advantage of the situation.
As the day of leaving the palace approached day by day, Eunuch Shi gradually became anxious and looked around for a solution.
Coincidentally, during an accidental conversation, Lu Fang, the eunuch in charge of the ceremony, extended an olive branch to Eunuch Shi.
Lu Fang promised Eunuch Shi that as long as he was willing to leave the palace early, Lu Fang would guarantee him peace of mind for the rest of his life.
Eunuch Shi only thought about it briefly and agreed to Lu Fang's proposal. From then on, Feng Bao followed Eunuch Shi all the time and learned from him.
In the process, Eunuch Shi also increased his investment in Feng Bao.
In his opinion, although he will soon leave his position as eunuch Bingbi, the eunuch of the ceremony, as his successor, Feng Bao will inevitably put his own stamp on it!
Although my teachings to Feng Bao during this period were not in the name of master and disciple, they were in fact master and disciple!
In addition, Eunuch Shi saw the deep ambition hidden in Feng Bao's eyes. Eunuch Shi felt that Feng Bao would never be satisfied with his current status, and he would definitely find ways to climb up by any means necessary!
Eunuch Shi put back his chaotic thoughts, opened the memorandum that he had not yet had time to review, looked at Feng Bao who looked respectful at the side, and said.
"Feng Bao, come here and see how we should handle this matter?"
Upon hearing this, Feng Bao hurriedly greeted him respectfully. After he read the contents recorded in the memorial, he immediately said in a deep voice.
"A memorial like this should be submitted directly to His Majesty for decision!"
After listening to Feng Bao's answer, Eunuch Shi nodded, his tone full of appreciation.
"Well, yes, you have learned a lot during this time."
"A memorial like this should be submitted directly to His Majesty for decision-making!"
When Eunuch Shi said this, he paused for a moment and then continued.
"We are not like those officials who have the opportunity to try and make mistakes. If we make a wrong step, what awaits us is an abyss of eternal destruction!"
"Therefore, we cannot let down our guard, and the string in our hearts must be tightened at all times!"
"If the string is loosened, someone will catch the flaw, and all the previous efforts will be in vain. Feng Bao, do you understand what I say?"
After hearing what Eunuch Shi said, Feng Bao seemed to have a clear understanding and immediately said in a deep voice.
"Thank you, Eunuch Shi, for the tip!"
Seeing this, Eunuch Shi nodded and immediately gave instructions.
"Well, go and submit this memorial to His Majesty!"
After hearing this, Feng Baoxuan carefully put the memorial in his hand into his arms and responded.
"Yes, Eunuch Shi, I'll go right away!"
"Well, go and come back quickly."
When Eunuch Shi saw this, he did not forget to give an instruction.
After Feng Bao responded, he left the Ceremony Supervisor without looking back. He was very excited along the way.
"Now, I have the opportunity to meet His Majesty!"
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In the Yangxin Hall, Jiajing and Lu Fang sat face to face with a chessboard in front of them.
Hearing a 'click' sound, Jiajing dropped the black chess piece in his hand into the chessboard, turned his eyes to Lu Fang, and said with a half-smile.
"Lu Fang, you lose!"
"ah!"
Only at this moment did Lu Fang react. Then, he frowned and turned his gaze to the chess pieces on the chessboard, seeming to be thinking about possible ways to break the game.
After a long time, Lu Fang helplessly put the chess piece in his hand into the chess basket and said.
"Your Majesty's chess skills are becoming more and more perfect, and I am ashamed of myself!"
"Haha, just practice more."
After hearing this, Jiajing was in a good mood and immediately spoke.
At this moment, a eunuch came forward and whispered a few words in Jiajing's ear.
Jiajing's brows couldn't help but wrinkled and he ordered.
"Let him in!"
"yes!"
After the eunuch responded, he left the Yangxin Hall.
When Lu Fang saw this, he cautiously asked Jiajing.
"Your Majesty, what happened?"
Jiajing waved his hand and explained to Lu Fang.
"It doesn't matter, it's just that your godson Feng Bao said he had something important to report!"
Hearing this, Lu Fang's eyes suddenly flashed with an imperceptible chill, but he quickly recovered and stood respectfully beside Jiajing without saying a word.
Soon, Feng Bao entered the Yangxin Hall.
As soon as he entered the Yangxin Hall, he knelt down on the ground with a plop, took out the memorial from his arms, raised it high above his head, and said respectfully.
"Your Majesty, here is the memorial personally delivered to you by the Supervisor of Ceremonies!"
When Jiajing saw this, he raised his eyebrows and turned his eyes to Lu Fang who was aside. Lu Fang quickly understood, took the memorial from Feng Bao's hand, and sent it to Jiajing's hand.
"Feng Bao, have you learned anything from Eunuch Shi recently?"
Jiajing opened the memorial and asked Feng Bao casually.
When Feng Bao saw this, his face was full of excitement and he immediately responded.
"Your Majesty, in recent days, under the guidance of Eunuch Shi, this slave has benefited a lot and learned a lot!"
After hearing Feng Bao's answer, Jiajing looked away from Feng Bao and said slowly.
"Well, it's good to learn something."
After Jiajing finished browsing the contents of the memorial, he looked calm, handed the memorial to Lu Fang who was standing aside, and said.
"Lu Fang, take a look too."
"These worms actually dare to attack food!"
When Lu Fang saw this, she thought something was wrong in her heart and took the memorial from Jiajing's hands respectfully.
When he saw the content recorded in the memorial, his pupils suddenly shrank, his face was full of disbelief, and he trembled.
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty, this, this..."
Soon, Lu Fang reacted, knelt on the ground, and begged Jiajing.
"My slave, I beg your Majesty to investigate this matter strictly!"
Seeing this, Feng Bao followed Lu Fang's steps, knelt on the ground, and begged Jiajing.
"I beg your Majesty to investigate this matter strictly!"
There is not much recorded in the memorial, only a short sentence: "Your Majesty, the humble minister is Liu Yuan, the inspector of Henan Province. For Henan Province alone, the actual amount of grain stored in the granary is different from the amount recorded in the account books. , very different.”
"I hope your Majesty will send someone to investigate as soon as possible."
Jiajing was silent for a long time and then gave instructions to Lu Fang.
"Go and call Zhao Zhenji over. I have something to tell him!"
When Lu Fang heard this, she immediately responded in a deep voice.
"As you command, Your Majesty, I will go right away!"
After Lu Fang finished speaking, she left the Yangxin Hall without looking back.
On the way to the Yangxin Hall, Lu Fang couldn't help but think of Jiajing's expression when he saw the memorial.
"A lot of people are going to die now!"
After Lu Fang finished speaking, he quickened his pace.
(End of chapter)
