After coming out of Qianqing Palace, Yan Song looked at the setting sun in the distance and the blood-like sky, and an expression of surviving a disaster suddenly appeared on his face.
"Huh, fortunately, this matter has not touched His Majesty's negative scale. There will still be a chance to make amends next!"
Yan Song said this and immediately quickened his pace. At this moment, he just wanted to get on the sedan quickly, return home, and ask Yan Shifan for the specific situation.
After that, Yan Song was seen getting on a sedan chair and returned to Yan Mansion from the Forbidden City.
As soon as the sedan in which Yan Song was riding returned to Yan's mansion, Yan Shifan came up to greet him with a respectful expression.
"Father!"
Faced with Yan Shifan's various earnest expressions, Yan Song just looked him up and down before giving cold instructions.
"Come with me, I have something to ask you!"
Seeing Yan Song's attitude change so much, Yan Shifan was a little confused. Soon, he plucked up the courage and asked Yan Song.
"Father...Father, why did your Majesty come to you?"
Facing Yan Shifan's inquiry, Yan Songquan pretended not to hear it and just walked in the direction of the study. Yan Shifan had no choice but to follow.
After the father and son entered the study one after another, Yan Song sent the maid out and asked her to close the door of the study with her, then he turned his eyes to Yan Shifan and said coldly.
"Yan Shifan, kneel down for me!"
"You idiot, do you know what you did?"
Yan Shifan was not prepared at all for Yan Song's sudden attack. Immediately, he knelt down in confusion and defended himself.
"Father, my child... my child hasn't done anything recently?"
After Yan Song listened to Yan Shifan's defense, he became even more furious. He immediately slammed the table and said in a deep voice.
"Hmph, you idiot, you don't even know what you did. I'm afraid you don't know how you died in the future!"
Seeing Yan Song being so angry, Yan Shifan knew that something big must have happened!
But even though Yan Shifan racked his brains and reviewed it in detail in his mind for a long time, he didn't find anything wrong with his recent behavior.
After that, Yan Shifan was seen carefully considering his words before he turned his gaze to Yan Song and asked.
"Father...Father, the child really doesn't know what happened. Can you..."
Seeing this situation, Yan Song looked at Yan Shifan with a look of hatred for steel, and interrupted coldly.
"Have you sent someone to deliver news to Yan Shenggong recently?"
When Yan Song finished speaking, Yan Shifan felt as if he had been struck by lightning. After being stunned for a long time, he immediately came to his senses and confirmed to Yan Song.
"Father, is it possible that His Majesty came to you specifically just for this matter?"
Hearing this, Yan Song glanced at Yan Shifan coldly before giving a response.
"Yes, do you know what His Majesty showed me?"
After Yan Song finished speaking, he continued without waiting for Yan Shifan's response.
"Previously, His Majesty sent Hai Rui to Shandong to investigate for traces of the White Lotus Sect, but now, that Hai Rui has traced the Zeng family!"
"Not only that, it is said that Yan Shenggong also has an unclear relationship with this matter. Normal people would be afraid to avoid this kind of thing, but you are so good, you actually sent someone to help him regardless of life and death. Send the message to Yan Shenggong, aren't you looking for death?"
After Yan Shifan listened to Yan Song's explanation, a look of panic suddenly appeared on his face. It was only at this moment that he understood how risky his previous behavior was.
Immediately afterwards, Yan Shifan raised his head, turned his gaze to Yan Song, and asked.
"Father, what your Majesty means is..."
Hearing this, Yan Song withdrew his gaze from Yan Shifan, sighed helplessly, and turned to speak.
"Rejoice, this matter has not touched His Majesty's side, so nothing will happen for the time being. In the next period of time, pay more attention to the direction of the wind in the direction. Do you understand?"
After hearing Yan Song's sincere reminder, Yan Shifan looked ashamed, lowered his head in embarrassment, and said softly.
"Father...Father, the child knows!"
Seeing this situation, Yan Song lost most of his anger. He quickly looked away from Yan Shifan and gave instructions.
"Well, get up!"
After getting Yan Song's permission, Yan Shifan slowly stood up from the ground and stood aside respectfully.
Immediately, after hesitating for a long time, Yan Shifan raised his head to look at Yan Song and explained.
"Father, the reason why I sent someone to deliver the news to Yan Shenggong is that I am really worried..."
Before Yan Shifan finished speaking, Yan Song's rather angry voice sounded in Yan Shifan's ears.
"Huh, if I had known this, I, Yan Song, would never have married my granddaughter to this Kong Shangxian!"
"What bullshit Yan Shenggong is, he is nothing more than a waste relying on the glory of his ancestors. Even the most ordinary people in our Ming Dynasty who only know how to farm have made much greater contributions to the country and the country than Yan Shenggong and his family! "
Yan Shifan obviously did not expect that his father, who was usually extremely steady and unfathomable, would actually say such rebellious words. Just when he was about to give an admonishment, Yan Song's rather angry voice sounded again.
"Hmph, the Kong family's land rent actually reached a 30-70 share ratio. It's thanks to Kong Shangxian that he figured it out. What a beast!"
When Yan Song said this, he may have felt that he still had some unfinished meaning, so he turned his gaze to Yan Shifan aside and continued.
"Yan Shifan, do you know how the local officials evaluate the 64th generation grandson of Confucius and the contemporary Duke Yan?"
After Yan Song finished speaking, he continued without waiting for Yan Shifan's response.
"Wherever Shenggong goes, the people are like captives and thieves. With his kind of virtue, is he worthy of the name Yanshenggong?
"Bah, what the hell!"
As Yan Song said this, he became more and more angry and his breathing began to become rapid.
Yan Shifan on the side saw this situation and quickly stepped forward to offer words of comfort.
"Father, calm down, it's not worth ruining your body because of this kind of popularity!"
Then, after hearing some comfort from Yan Shifan, Yan Song finally calmed down.
Immediately, he took the tea cup from Yan Shifan's hand, took a sip, and gave instructions.
"Yan Shifan, please stop interfering in this matter and let Hai Rui investigate. I want to see how many dirty things Kong Shangxian has done behind his back!"
"When the time comes, when it falls into His Majesty's hands, I want to see how you end up. Your Majesty's reputation as Duke Yan is not worth a penny!"
After Yan Song finished speaking, Yan Shifan on the side followed closely and responded.
"Yes, father, the child knows!"
After that, Yan Shifan came to Yan Song and lowered his voice.
"By the way, father, didn't you let your children stare at Yan Maoqing and the others before?"
"In recent times, Yan Maoqing seems to have had very close contacts with other people. I think they are discussing how they should divide the raw silk after purchasing it from local people in Zhejiang at a low price."
When Yan Shifan said this, he paused for a moment and then continued.
"Father, do you think we need to take any measures?"
After listening to Yan Shifan's report, Yan Song shook his head and immediately responded.
"It doesn't matter, we don't need to take action in this matter, you just need to record the officials who have been in contact with Yan Maoqing!"
"What they don't know is that His Majesty has been watching them from behind!"
After Yan Shifan listened to Yan Song's instructions, he looked away and responded without thinking.
"Yes, father, the child knows what to do!"
After hearing this, Yan Song nodded and immediately gave instructions.
"Okay, it's getting late, you'd better go back and rest early!"
"Yes, father!"
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The night passed in the blink of an eye, and in the early morning, Zhao Zhenji rushed to the Inspectorate to take up his post as usual.
Ever since the cabinet announced the news that Zhao Zhenji was going to Zhejiang to take over Hu Zongxian's position, it quickly caused an uproar in the court.
What baffles many people is that Zhao Zhenji, who was usually cowardly and timid, was actually used in such an important manner by the emperor.
After all, this appointment of Zhao Zhenji is no different from others. Zhao Zhenji is going to Zhejiang next to take over Hu Zongxian's position!
Who is Hu Zongxian? He is the governor of Zhejiang Province and the governor of Zhejiang Province. He single-handedly helped to completely quell the Japanese pirate rebellion along the southeast coast. Based on this achievement alone, Hu Zongxian will definitely be written into the history books in the future. Praise for the ages!
Not to mention that in Zhejiang, under the governance of Hu Zongxian, the people lived and worked in peace and contentment, and their lives were considered to be nourishing.
Because of this, in the eyes of those courtiers who are quite envious of this, Zhao Zhenji can be said to be a bad start. As long as he does not make any principled mistakes, settles down for a few years, and accumulates some experience in governing the local area, he will be able to succeed in the future. It will definitely be reused!
If things continue like this, this Zhao Zhenji might be able to join the cabinet. After all, this Zhao Zhenji, like Zhang Juzheng, who just joined the cabinet not long ago, is a commoner!
Out of this idea, those senior officials who usually bossed around were trying every possible means and racking their brains to build a good relationship with Zhao Zhenji.
In recent times, Zhao Zhenji has received countless invitations of all kinds. Some invited him to participate in poetry gatherings, and some held banquets at home. What's more, some even sent money directly to Zhao Zhenji's home. and women.
Despite this, Zhao Zhenji has been immersed in the officialdom for many years, and he can handle this situation very well. He can resolve all these troubles without offending the other party as much as possible.
"Well, there hasn't been much going on at the Inspectorate recently, but why do I feel even more tired?"
Zhao Zhenji thought so, and immediately yawned, walking along the road slowly towards the direction of the Inspectorate.
Along the way, officials greeted Zhao Zhenji from time to time. Zhao Zhenji greeted them all with a smile and a humble expression. There was no air of a frontier official in him.
After Zhao Zhenji came to the Inspectorate, he went to the duty room to inspect the situation as usual. When the officials in the duty room saw Zhao Zhenji's arrival, they all cheered up and devoted themselves to the work at hand.
Although Zhao Zhenji will leave the Inspectorate in the near future and go to the local area to serve as a feudal official.
Once Zhao Zhenji leaves, it means that the position of supervisory censor will be vacant, and everyone's position below the buttocks will hopefully move up.
Because of this, in recent times, those officials who hope to go further have been working extra hard, almost to the point of not sleeping!
Seeing nothing unusual, Zhao Zhenji nodded and was ready to leave.
At this moment, an official in the duty room opened the impeachment memorial in his hand. A look of horror suddenly appeared on his face, and then he subconsciously lost his voice.
"This...this, this, this, this is impossible!"
The official's voice seemed quite abrupt in the unusually quiet room of the Inspectorate. When everyone heard it, the official gritted his teeth and suddenly stood up from his seat, taking three steps and two steps at a time. When he came to Zhao Zhenji, he reported the report tremblingly.
"Sir... sir, something... has happened. Look!"
After the official finished speaking, he immediately lowered his head and handed the impeachment memorial in his hand to Zhao Zhenji's hands.
"Really, if you make a big fuss over a trivial matter, how can it be used for big things in the future..."
Zhao Zhenji looked reproachful when he saw this situation, and immediately took the impeachment memorial from the official's hands.
Immediately afterwards, after he clearly saw the name of the official who was impeached, his pupils suddenly shrank, and the words he originally wanted to say were swallowed back.
There is no other reason than that Zhao Zhenji saw Hai Rui’s name on the impeachment memorial!
At first, Zhao Zhenji thought it was because he was dazzled, so he re-confirmed the contents of the impeachment memorial without giving up.
After Zhao Zhenji finished reading all the contents above, the expression on his face quickly became extremely gloomy. He clenched the impeachment memorial in his hand with extra force, sneered, and immediately spoke.
"Damn it, these damn guys are seeing that I, Zhao Zhenji, am about to leave the Inspectorate. Do they want to give me a blow in public?"
As Zhao Zhenji spoke, he unconsciously increased the strength of his hands. The impeachment memorial had already become disfigured in Zhao Zhenji's hands.
Seeing Zhao Zhenji's anger, many officials in the duty room looked at each other, trying to reduce their presence as much as possible to avoid being implicated.
At this moment, the official who had previously delivered the impeachment memorial to Zhao Zhenji mustered up the courage to propose to Zhao Zhenji.
"Sir, this matter must not be left alone. After all, Master Hai is also our colleague!"
"Right now, Mr. Hai is investigating the case in Shandong. It is really deplorable that those people chose to go to court for impeachment at this time!"
"Sir, how can we allow these scoundrels to wantonly impeach and slander Lord Hai's reputation?"
"Give me the order!"
(End of chapter)
