When Yu Zhi walked back, he happened to meet Wang Dafu who was catching up.
"Master, are you asking for marriage? It's rare that you don't ask for marriage, but it's not worth it." Wang Dafu said.
Yu Zhi really bowed sincerely. Gods, Buddhas and ghosts are all things that one would rather believe that they exist than believe that they don’t exist. "Natural request. Although the young master already has a sweetheart, he still has to ask Yue Lao to pull the strings, right? If my sweetheart is attracted by some young master, I will have to put in a lot of effort."
"Young Master Xiao Yu is absolutely right. As the saying goes, everything depends on man and God, and the same is true for marriage. But then again, Master Xiao Yu is young and promising, and the girls in Kyoto can't find him even if they are spoiled for choice. Normally. The young master doesn't have to worry about anyone poaching." Wang Dafu analyzed it logically.
To be honest, Yu Zhi felt very comfortable listening to it.
"By the way, where are those two people Guo Songxian?"
Wang Dafu couldn't help but tremble as he thought about the miserable appearance of those two people, as if he was being immersed in the cold water of Weiming Lake. "I followed Master Xiao Yu's instructions and didn't let them come up until the two men had picked up all the silk scarves in the lake. I saw that they had lost half their lives, so I stopped embarrassing them."
"Old Wang, do you think what I did is going too far?"
Wang Dafu was very nervous. Although this young master Yu was easy to talk to, he could not speak truthfully. Throwing people into the lake so casually, in such weather, is indeed a bit excessive.
Before Wang Dafu could think about it, Yu Zhi continued: "I think it's a bit too much. After all, I also think it's not good for that young man to throw his scarves around like this, it's too unhuman. But everyone, please do your own thing. Men Qianxue, why do we have to meddle in so many other things? Guo Songxian just likes to meddle in other people’s business, so I threw him into the Weiming Lake."
Yu Zhi thought to himself that the last time Guo Songxian turned against him was not just to meddle in other people's business, but now it was retaliation.
For Yu Zhi, what he encountered today was just a very ordinary thing in life. Compared with the assassinations he encountered, it was just childish.
Yu Zhi has experienced more than once the wonderful feeling of having a backer behind him and having tiger skin on his body. Even if it was considered as a fake act of power, Yu Zhi still took advantage.
Today, Guo Songxian did not dare to offend Yu Zhi, not because of the small secretary of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, but because of the tiger skin of Qiu Mansion.
…
In front of the wonton stall, Yu Zhi and Wang Dafu sat opposite each other, with a bowl of steaming wontons in front of them, as well as plenty of chopped green onions.
Wang Dafu glanced at Yu Zhi and then at the wontons in front of him. This young master is really down-to-earth. He can afford the delicacies from Baiwei Curie, but he prefers the snacks in the streets.
Along the way, Yu Zhi held either candied haws on a stick or a twisted candy man, etc., making him look like a big eater.
"Old Wang, hurry up and eat. Don't look down on this little thing. The young master has eaten wontons all over Kyoto, but none of them are as delicious as the ones at this stall." Yu Zhi praised.
The owner and the wife of the wonton stall were both over sixty years old. They laughed after hearing what Yu Zhi said.
Wang Dafu didn't believe it. Kyoto was very big, and there were countless wonton stalls like this in the corners of the streets. How did it become the best wontons in Kyoto?
Even if Yu Zhi said it, Wang Dafu could only echo: "What the young master said is absolutely correct."
"Old Wang, I'm going to Beiliang Mansion in a few days. There will be many dangers along the way. What suggestions do you have?" Yu Zhi suddenly asked.
Wang Dafu was so shocked that he swallowed the wontons he just put into his mouth.
How could he go to Beiliang Mansion?
Traveling thousands of miles across mountains and rivers. In Kyoto, Yu Zhidu's life was in danger and many troubles occurred. Fortunately, the Qiu family is protecting him, but what happens after leaving Kyoto?
Wang Dafu seemed to have seen Beiliang Mansion thousands of miles away. Although he didn't know who Yu Zhi had a grudge against, or who he was wary of, Qiu Ruoruo was so interested in him, and Qiu Yu also came to him for advice, which made him understand one thing - Yu Zhi was not simple.
At least in the eyes of the Qiu family, Yu Zhi was not a simple person.
"Young Master, are you sure you want to go?" Wang Dafu had a sad face, like a resentful woman in a deep alley.
"certainly."
"Can I not go?"
Yu Zhi glanced at Wang Dafu and said calmly: "I don't want you to take risks with me, but Ruoruo definitely doesn't want to. I will also talk to Ruoruo, but you should also think about this for me." In fact, Yu Zhi thought that it would be better to hide the matter of going to Beiliang Mansion from Qiu Ruoruo, otherwise she would definitely go with him.
"Thank you, Master. Thank you, Master." Wang Dafu said gratefully. He wanted to be promoted, but he was afraid of death. Otherwise, how could he still be a hundred households guarding the city?
Yu Zhi already had an idea in his mind. Ye Zhong and Ye Qinghe had their own little plans, but if they wanted to blame Ye Qinghuan or himself, he would never let go of the Ye family.
Yu Zhi touched the golden leaves in his arms, thinking about the Marquis of Beiliang whom he had never met before, showing a relaxed yet fierce expression. What kind of bullshit Qinggu Ye family, if they dare to cause trouble, they must be taught a lesson.
…
When Yu Zhi returned to Qiu Mansion, Qiu Yu was entertaining guests. Yu Zhi took a distant look and returned to his room. He was not diligent in his practice. He spent two days fishing and three days drying nets, so he had not yet reached the true sixth level of Armor Breaking.
Yu Zhi took out the third picture of a little man from his arms. Yu Zhi had always carried this martial arts secret book with him. Now that he was going to Beiliang, the road was dangerous, so Yu Zhi thought of hugging the Buddha's feet temporarily.
"When I reach the level of the fifth level of armor-breaking in the second villain painting, if I complete all thirty-six villain paintings..." Yu Zhi thought to himself. "Master, I will destroy that bunch of sanctimonious scholars."
Scholars refer to Mr. Third’s group. Of course, Yu Zhi also knew that there must be a black hand behind Mr. Three. If only this big shot in the assassin world wanted to kill him, Li Haomiao would have slaughtered the private school long ago, so why should Yu Zhi be frightened all day long?
It was already dusk after Yu Zhi finished practicing. He received Qiu Jinfeng's invitation again. In fact, Yu Zhi didn't like to eat those light noodles or white porridge with Qiu Jinfeng. How could he eat such clear soup and lack of water when he was still growing?
When Yu Zhi arrived at the east courtyard, there was still a middle-aged man sitting in Qiu Jinfeng's room.
Qiu Jinfeng saw Yu Zhi and said, "This is your boss. Mr. Jiang Qing, the censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate."
As the censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, Jiang Qing has a serious face, and at first glance he has the impression of being upright. However, it is not a good thing for the Metropolitan Procuratorate to supervise hundreds of officials and be so upright.
Yu Zhi saluted Jiang Qing. He was his immediate superior, so he should be bowed to some extent, and he should also be asked to look after him a little more.
Your immediate superiors are your parents, and of course the biggest one is still in the imperial city. Yu Zhi couldn't meet him, otherwise he would have to kneel three times and kowtow nine times.
"Master Yushi."
Jiang Qing did not respond. Since a person has such a serious face and even his eyes are serious, it makes people feel like he is in a prison cell of the Metropolitan Procuratorate.
Yu Zhi raised his head to meet Jiang Qing's gaze. He was often stared at and asked whether he already had experience in the academy. What's more, there is a strong autumn wind here, and Yu Zhi has not committed any murder or crime, so why should he be afraid?
Flattery is still flattery, but Yu Zhi is not happy to be treated like a prisoner.
"The teacher has high praise for you, but in my opinion you are just a person who is just trying to gain fame."
Jiang Qing's words undoubtedly contradicted Qiu Jinfeng's. If Yu Zhi could be admitted to the Metropolitan Procuratorate, even a small official position would have to be promoted by the Qiu family.
But Jiang Qing did not agree with Yu Zhi.
The sudden hostility left Yu Zhi speechless.
"The first time Mr. Jiang saw me, he thought I was just trying to gain fame. Could it be that the Censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate has such an arbitrary temper? It's no wonder that there are so many factions in the Chu court today, and the Metropolitan Procuratorate is particularly responsible for the ineffective supervision. .”
Jiang Qing didn't get angry when he heard this. When people in high positions heard Yu Zhi's merciless slap in the face, they would utter some "bold" and "unbridled" words.
There is something different about this Lord Censor.
Yu Zhi walked to the edge of the chair, not wanting to be as respectful as before, and added a cup of tea for himself. If you can't avoid Jiang Qing's scrutinizing gaze, then face it calmly.
If it weren't for the fact that the official rank is so overwhelming, I wouldn't bother to care about you.
Of course, Yu Zhi no longer wants to deal with Jiang Qing. He has no intention of becoming an official, and he doesn't care about his monthly salary of only three taels of silver.
"Jiang Qing. I said this kid won't pay attention to you. Do you believe it this time?"
Jiang Qing?
The only person in this room who can call Jiang Qing this way is Qiu Jinfeng.
"The teacher is right. The teacher still has a vicious eye." Jiang Qing held the cup and took a sip of tea. His expression was no longer as serious as before.
It was not difficult for Yu Zhi to understand that this was a bet made by two old and disrespectful guys.
"Yu Zhi, since you said that there are many factions in the Chu court, then tell us what kind of factions are there in the court today?"
Yu Zhi glanced at Qiu Jinfeng and saw that the other party was pretending not to see him, so he had to say: "Today in the Chu Dynasty, there is a King of Chu, a Prime Minister of Li, as well as the Zhao family, the Minister of Punishment, the Metropolitan Procuratorate, etc. Mr. Yushi, do you think this is a sign that there are many factions?"
Saying it means not saying it.
The King of Chu, the Prime Minister of Li, the Minister of Punishment, the Procuratorate... Why don't you name all the officials in Chu?
One family? Is this what is called factionalism?
Yu Zhi thought to himself that he would not tell the truth to his immediate boss who was supervising all officials. Since ancient times, good advice has been harsh to the ears. If you say the wrong thing, you will inevitably have to wear small shoes.
"Master Yushi, since the Metropolitan Procuratorate has the responsibility of supervising all officials, it should not be afraid of the powerful, help your majesty solve problems, and let the Chu court and the sea be clear. I have heard something in the public, and I don't know whether I should say it or not?"
Jiang Qing's expression didn't change and he said, "There's no harm in speaking out."
"I heard that there are tens of millions of taels of gold hidden in Prime Minister Li's Mansion. There is also a secret room in Prime Minister Li's Mansion that contains rare treasures. They were collected by Prime Minister Li from various state capitals..."
Jiang Qing finally frowned. The boy in front of him, who was less than twenty years old, wanted to impeach the prime minister. He said that a newborn calf is not afraid of tigers, but this calf seemed to be too ignorant.
Since Old Man Li snatched my jade pendant, don't blame me for my fifteenth grade when he is in the first year of junior high school.
Yu Zhi didn't care if he said more bad things about Li Xiuyuan in front of the censor, who was currently his biggest enemy.
If the water is clear, there will be no fish.
Among all officials in the world, Li Xiuyuan's house is the most shabby, but everyone knows that the current prime minister always has some unknown gold and silver treasures. Otherwise, where would the name of traitor inside and outside the court come from.
Seeing that Jiang Qing was silent, Yu Zhi spoke again: "Sir, there are many rumors here. You cannot believe them all, but you must not believe them all. How to make a decision depends on your instructions."
Jiang Qing's eyes twitched. This was the first time someone asked him to track down Li Xiuyuan. Although the Metropolitan Procuratorate is independent of the six ministries and is only responsible to the emperor, the prime minister is a high-ranking official, and he, the censor, is not as high-ranking as anyone else.
Jiang Qing calmed down, exhaled a breath of air unnoticeably, and said lightly: "There are many rumors. If there is no conclusive evidence, the Metropolitan Procuratorate cannot conduct a thorough investigation of the prime minister based on a rumor."
"Sir, I saw a fist-sized luminous pearl at the bottom of the lake in the backyard of Prime Minister Li's Mansion. I saw it with my own eyes. If I don't go there, Li Xiuyuan will hide it."
"..."
The back of Jiang Qing's head hurt a little, and his back molars also hurt a little. Yesterday, Jiang Qing received a letter from his mentor Qiu Jinfeng asking him to come over for a while.
After New Year's Eve, Jiang Qing also planned to come to Qiu Mansion to visit his mentor. After all, without this mentor, he would not have become the censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate personally in charge of His Majesty. These are the eyes of the Emperor of Chu, watching the movements of the officials for His Majesty the Emperor.
The letter also stated that a young man who had just entered the Metropolitan Procuratorate asked him to take care of him.
As a royal censor, he was busy with government affairs and had to deal with many things every day. There were many young people who entered the Metropolitan Procuratorate, but he never paid attention to them. However, who is the young man who can be helped by his mentor Qiu Jinfeng?
Jiang Qing was very curious.
Now he saw this young man, the young man who wanted to pull Li Xiuyuan down as soon as he opened his mouth. Jiang Qing regretted not finding a reasonable and decent excuse to refuse.
…
"Ha ha ha ha."
The old laughter rang in the room. The old man in Qiu Mansion had not been so happy for a long time.
"Teacher, this young man you are looking for..." Jiang Qing didn't know how to evaluate him. Is he honest? No, no, no, this is a fool!
Qiu Jinfeng felt nostalgic seeing Jiang Qing in such embarrassment, as if he had gone back to the time when he taught them how to read and practice.
"What do you think?" Qiu Jinfeng asked with a smile. he asked again.
"Yu Zhi...he is different from those young men from aristocratic families in Kyoto." Jiang Qing replied.
Qiu Jinfeng glanced at Jiang Qing and said angrily: "He is not from a wealthy family, how could he be like such a playboy?"
Jiang Qing smiled bitterly. None of the young people in Kyoto could catch the eye of Qiu Jinfeng. Even Bai Yu, who had entered the Qingyun Examination Ranking, only received a "good" evaluation.
"Teacher, the student is so stupid that he doesn't understand why this Yu Zhi deserves the teacher's help?"
Qiu Jinfeng has a lot of reputation, even Li Xiuyuan has to give him some points, let alone his own student. But after all, face is something that gets thinner every time you use it. After using it this time, it won’t work next time.
Is it appropriate to spend money on such an unrelated young man?
"Yu Zhi is going to join the sect of you all. I want you to help him. Help him unconditionally. As long as he is not deceiving the emperor and being treasonous. He will simply be the one to stir up trouble in the court."
Qiu Jinfeng looked at Jiang Qing as if he was entrusting her with him on his deathbed.
Isn't this the teacher's illegitimate son?
But Yu Zhi is so young...the teacher really thinks he is getting stronger with age...
Jiang Qing's thoughts were racing. There were countless illegitimate children left outside the official families in Kyoto, and many of them were under the control of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. But there is no record of the Qiu family. After all, Jiang Qing didn't dare to find out what happened to his teacher.
Helping a teenager who shouldn't be helping?
Jiang Qing was undoubtedly convinced of the idea of having an illegitimate child in his heart.
"Did Yu Zhi have a problem with Prime Minister Li?" Jiang Qing asked. This matter shouldn't have been asked, but the master and apprentice never had any taboos when chatting.
Qiu Jinfeng smiled faintly, and there seemed to be a picture of Yu Zhi being beaten in his mind.
"Old man Li robbed him of his things. This kid is unwilling to accept it and wants to use your hand to bring down Li Xiuyuan."
"Prime Minister Li robbed Yu Zhi's things?"
"A piece of jade pendant."
Jiang Qing knew that Qiu Jinfeng would not lie to him, but it was difficult for him to believe that Li Xiang, who was inferior to one person and outnumbered ten thousand people, would snatch the jade pendant from a young man. Jiang Qing thought of some rumors about Prime Minister Li and smiled in his heart.
"This is the fact. If the teacher comes forward, Li Xianghui will offer the jade pendant with both hands. Why rely on the power of the Inspectorate? Wouldn't this make the relationship stalemate?" Jiang Qing, as the censor of the Metropolitan Inspectorate, has his own considerations. There are numerous affairs involving ministers and minor officials, but the Metropolitan Procuratorate cannot always trace them behind their backs.
The Supervisory Office wants the Chu court to be politically clear, and it also wants the Chu court to be stable. Therefore, regarding many matters, the Metropolitan Procuratorate adheres to the attitude of focusing on the big and letting go of the small, and turning a blind eye.
Qiu Jinfeng shook his head and said, "If I come forward, the direction of this matter will only make Li Xiuyuan more embarrassed."
Qiu Jinfeng knew more things than Jiang Qing, and he also knew that Li Xiuyuan would definitely not be able to reveal that baby kiss to the world.
"Besides, the fact that this kid didn't come to beg me means that he will use his own methods to get the jade pendant back. For example, he just asked you to check Prime Minister Li's Mansion for him."
"I'm not his knife."
"Do you think he is a fool? He naturally knows that you will not go to Zha Li Xiuyuan. How can some hearsay rumors make the Metropolitan Procuratorate take action against the prime minister? Maybe the night pearl in Yu Zhi's mouth was made up by him. . But he still said that."
Jiang Qing quickly understood what Qiu Jinfeng said, and what Yu Zhi said just now, and smiled: "He was telling me that he and Li Xiuyuan have a grudge. He straightened his position in a big way when we first met, and he was not an official. Material. Compared with white jade, this is far behind."
"Huh? Has Yu Zhi chosen a position?" Qiu Jinfeng asked doubtfully, "His position has always been that the water in the well does not interfere with the river."
