Upon hearing this, Zhao Zhenji suddenly stood up from his seat, and all the unhappiness in his heart dissipated at this moment.
After that, Zhao Zhenji showed an eager look on his face, turned his eyes to the subordinate official, and gave instructions.
"In that case, why are you still standing there? Why don't you quickly invite Eunuch Feng in!"
When Zhao Zhenji finished speaking, the subordinate official reacted belatedly and responded respectfully.
"Yes, sir!"
After the subordinate officer took the order and left, he saw Zhao Zhenji pick up the tea cup from the table, take a sip, and couldn't help but sigh: "Huh~ It's not bad!"
Not long after, under the guidance of the former subordinate, Feng Bao walked silently into the duty room where Zhao Zhenji was.
"Sir, Eunuch Feng is here!"
"Well, I know, please go down!"
Seeing that his mission had been completed, the subordinate official immediately turned around and left without even stopping in the room.
After the subordinates left, Zhao Zhenji turned his eyes to Feng Bao and saluted respectfully.
"I have met Eunuch Feng!"
When Feng Bao heard this, a warm smile appeared on his face. After scanning Zhao Zhenji's body, he immediately spoke.
"Master Zhao, our family came here this time in compliance with His Majesty's order. Please come with us. Your Majesty has something important to discuss with you!"
When Zhao Zhenji heard this, he nodded and responded without thinking.
"In that case, thank you, Eunuch Feng!"
"Where, where, without further ado, Mr. Zhao, let's set off quickly. Don't let His Majesty wait too long!"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Zhenji responded in a subtle way, and immediately followed Feng Bao's steps towards the direction of Qianqing Palace.
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Zhao Zhenji followed Feng Bao's footsteps along the way and finally arrived at Qianqing Palace.
At this moment, Feng Bao, who was walking in front, suddenly stopped, turned around, and gave instructions to Zhao Zhenji.
"Master Zhao, please wait here for a moment while we go in and inform His Majesty!"
Zhao Zhenji was naturally accommodating to Feng Bao's request. He bowed his hand to Feng Bao and said respectfully.
"Eunuch Feng, please!"
"Um."
After hearing this, Feng Bao nodded slightly to Zhao Zhenji, and immediately stepped on the stairs of Qianqing Palace with brisk steps.
After entering the Qianqing Palace, Feng Bao immediately turned his attention to Jiajing, who was sitting on the dragon throne, and reported respectfully.
"Your Majesty, Zhao Zhenji is waiting outside!"
Hearing this, Jiajing put down the brush in his hand slowly and gave instructions.
"Well, I understand, let Zhao Zhenji come in!"
"As you command, Your Majesty!"
After that, Feng Bao looked troubled, turned his gaze to Jiajing, and made a plea.
"Your Majesty, there are currently a lot of affairs at the Supervisor of Ceremonies. If there is nothing else to do next, then I will take my leave first!"
When Jiajing heard what Feng Bao said, he immediately gave instructions without any hesitation.
"Well, since the Chief of Ceremony has a lot of things to do, you should go down and do your work first!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
As soon as Jiajing finished speaking, Feng Bao looked grateful and responded respectfully.
After that, Feng Bao did not stay at all in the Qianqing Palace, but left directly. As soon as Feng Bao walked out of the Qianqing Palace, he heard a high-pitched voice.
"Xuan, Zhao Zhenji has an audience!"
Later, on the steps of the Qianqing Palace, Feng Bao and Zhao Zhenji passed each other. After nodding to each other, Zhao Zhenji stepped into the Qianqing Palace.
"I bow to your majesty, long live my emperor!"
The moment he entered the Qianqing Palace, Zhao Zhenji followed his usual practice and knelt on the ground respectfully.
After Jiajing put the letter paper in his hand into the envelope, he turned his attention to Zhao Zhenji and gave instructions.
"Well, get up!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
After getting Jiajing's permission, Zhao Zhenji stood up from the ground. At this moment, his face was full of anxiety.
Jiajing took in the expression on Zhao Zhenji's face, chuckled, and then joked with a smile.
"Zhao Zhenji, you look like you are going to serve as a feudal official. Why do you still look so timid when you see me?"
When Zhao Zhenji heard what Jiajing said, his face was full of determination and he responded without thinking.
"Your Majesty, everything I have is given to you by your Majesty!"
"You are like the king's father to a humble minister. How can any child in this world disrespect his father when he sees him?"
After hearing what Zhao Zhenji said, Jiajing was in a good mood. He quickly withdrew his eyes from Zhao Zhenji, pondered for a moment, and then said slowly.
"Zhao Zhenji, you, you!"
Immediately, Jiajing changed the topic and asked Zhao Zhenji.
"Zhao Zhenji, you should know why I came to you today, right?"
When Zhao Zhenji heard Jiajing's words, he immediately cheered up and responded in a deep voice.
"Your Majesty, Wei Chen knows that you are here to talk to Wei Chen about the impeachment of Hai Rui by those officials!"
Hearing this, Jiajing nodded, then turned his gaze to Zhao Zhenji and said.
"Well, that's right. I came to you today just for this matter. You must have read the impeachment memorials before this, right?"
As soon as Jiajing finished speaking, an expression of indignation suddenly appeared on Zhao Zhenji's face, and he said in a deep voice.
"Your Majesty, to be honest, when Wei Chen saw those impeachment memorials, he was very angry. The contents in those impeachment memorials are clearly shameful slander. Wei Chen is willing to vouch for Hai Rui, and I hope your Majesty will be aware of it!"
When Jiajing saw the always mature and prudent Zhao Zhenji being so excited, a look of surprise appeared on his face. But soon, Jiajing thought of all the care Zhao Zhenji had given Hai Rui since he came to Beijing, and he felt relieved.
After hearing what Zhao Zhenji said, Jiajing nodded slightly and spoke comforting words.
"Zhao Zhenji, you don't have to be so panicked. I know Hai Rui very well. He will never accept bribes from local officials or anyone as stated in those memorials!"
"As for Luo Zhi's crimes, ha!"
When Jiajing said this, he sneered, and the meaning was self-evident.
Seeing this situation, Zhao Zhenji couldn't help but feel a little ashamed on his face. He immediately knelt down on the ground with a plop and begged Jiajing.
"Your Majesty, Wei Chen is so ashamed! Wei Chen, Wei Chen actually..."
When Jiajing saw this, he glanced over Zhao Zhenji's body and immediately spoke.
"Get up, Zhao Zhenji, you don't have to be ashamed of this. I have sent people to check the details of the officials who were impeached according to the list you provided. The matter should be resolved soon!"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Zhenji immediately stood up slowly from the ground and turned his gaze to Jiajing. After thinking about it for a moment, he carefully proposed such an idea to Jiajing.
"Your Majesty, I feel that Hai Rui just went to Shandong to explore the White Lotus Sect, and suddenly many officials who impeached Hai Rui appeared in the imperial court. Do you think there is something behind this? Is there something fishy going on?"
"Could it be that Hai Rui discovered something in Shandong and made those behind him jealous, so they took the opportunity to impeach Hai Rui by any means possible!"
After hearing Zhao Zhenji's conjecture, Jiajing nodded and responded unhurriedly.
"It's natural!"
(End of chapter)