There was silence in Yuxi Palace——
Baili Longteng stopped talking, and all the ministers bowed their heads and remained silent.
Ye Ling glanced around secretly and saw Baili Changkong and Wang Yuanzhong frowning; the five eunuchs holding pens looked as usual; Prime Minister Zuo Zhou Qing secretly sneered; Liang Jingyi and others had expressionless faces.
Only Jia Chengdao, the official minister in front of Ye Ling, was leaning on a cane and had his eyes closed, as if he was asleep. From beginning to end, he never opened his eyes or said a word, as if everything that happened in this palace had nothing to do with him.
After a long time, Baili Longteng said slowly: "Now that the matter is over, you will disperse separately. I still have to rely on you dear friends to make a big contribution to the country. Especially those of you in the cabinet, I can rest assured that we can take care of the country and the country." I have entrusted it to you, and you must give me peace of mind. The prince is young and inexperienced. It depends on the person... You old ministers should always remind me and give you loyal advice. Do you think what I said is right?"
"What the Holy One said is absolutely true, and I will definitely keep it in mind!"
Baili Longteng waved his hand: "Let's all disperse. Everyone is busy doing their part."
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I will take my leave!"
Prince Baili Changkong led the ministers and left the palace.
Baili Longteng looked at their backs, as if talking to himself, and seemed to be asking a few eunuchs: "Qu Yi, is there anyone who instigated this?"
Gao He looked as usual: "Old slave, I will send someone to investigate right now."
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"Congratulations to Mr. Ye on your achievement!"
"That day when Master Ye first arrived at the Ministry of Household Affairs, the lower officials saw that Master Ye was extraordinary. Now that he has been appreciated by the Holy One, his future is limitless!"
Officials from the Ministry of Household Affairs, big and small, all came here to congratulate the new official Ye Ling on his appointment. Ye Ling's expression was normal. When he first came here that day, no one took a second look. It's just that when the power is there, the favor will come naturally. If the power is not there, the favor will be ignored.
Wang Wenjin did not return to the household department with Ye Ling, but was summoned by his father Wang Yuanzhong. During today's court meeting, he won the favor of the Holy Emperor, but he secretly manipulated the ministers.
All household affairs, big and small, were handed over to Ye Ling.
Ye Ling's heart was like a mirror. He knew that he got this official position because of the reputation and power of his eldest brother Xu Zheng. In fact, I know nothing about being an official and it is difficult for me to be qualified for this position.
Fortunately, the household officials had already learned Ye Ling's identity and did not dare to deliberately create difficulties, let alone let Ye Ling do things.
After Ye Ling assigned various tasks to his subordinates, he stood up and left.
Walking on the corridor, the officials and eunuchs coming and going on both sides all saluted Ye Ling and greeted him. It's a pity that they only respect Ye Ling's official uniform and the things behind it.
While walking, Ye Ling looked up and saw Ya Xiang Zuo Fengyuan in front, looking at him with a smile.
When Ye Ling approached, Zuo Fengyuan smiled and said, "I would like to congratulate Master Ye on your achievement!"
Ye Ling bowed his hands and said, "I don't dare to take it seriously. Could it be that Mr. Zuo Ge is waiting for me?"
"Yes," Zuo Fengyuan nodded and said, "I guess that you will go to the Ministry of War after settling the household matters, so I specially waited here halfway."
Ye Ling smiled when he heard this. He really wanted to go to the Ministry of War, so the task assigned by Baili Longteng required the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of War to work together.
Zuo Fengyuan stroked his beard and said, "You stole the show in front of the Holy One today. Your donation of levy in lieu of relief surprised us old guys!"
Ye Ling said: "Lao Zuo Ge is so complimentary. I think all the cabinet elders should have figured it out. They just said it through my mouth."
"Oh?" Zuo Fengyuan said with a smile: "If that's the case, why do you, a younger generation, need to say it? Even Wang Wenjin will let you mention this matter?"
Ye Ling's heart suddenly shook, and his mind suddenly turned upside down. He suddenly realized the hidden meaning, and hurriedly rushed to Zuo Fengyuan and said, "Please save my life, Mr. Ge!"
Zuo Fengyuan smiled and shook his head: "Everyone calls me the 'Eight-faced Prime Minister'. How can I save you?"
Ye Ling said: "If Mr. Ge didn't save me, why would he wait for me here?"
Zuo Fengyuan waved his hand, turned around and said, "I heard that Chen Shangshu of the Ministry of War is ill at home, but it seems that what he has is not a physical illness, but a mental illness. This physical illness is easy to cure, but the mental illness is difficult to cure!"
After saying this, Zuo Fengyuan walked away.
Ye Ling froze in place for a long time, and then left with a sullen face. He did not go back to the household department, but left the imperial city...
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In a school in a small town outside the city, classes ended very early for some reason today. There was no sound of reading in the school for a while and it was very quiet.
Above the hall, Master Kong Mengyao was sitting on the teacher's seat, and opposite him was a young man in white clothes. He saw this person: "
The young master is handsome, wearing a turban and a white shirt; the willows outside the red building collect water from the sky, and the moon and jade are cold in the autumn; he is full of high spirits and is committed to fame. In the sword-fighting battlefield, the horse is carving its saddle. "
The young man lowered his head slightly and said with a smile: "This situation reminds the student of the time when he studied under the teacher. The young man was naughty and did not know the importance of studying. He always made the teacher angry. The student was punished and could not restrain himself. "
The master closed his eyes and said: "You are now a member of the dynasty, and you should help the king and the country, protect the country and the people. You should not have entered my school and talked about the past with me!"
"What you said is absolutely true," the young man exhaled, and said, "It's just that students have little talent and little knowledge, and it is difficult for them to take on big responsibilities. Recently, I have been feeling upset and irritable, so I have to stay at home to recuperate in order to find peace and tranquility."
"Recuperate?" The master opened his eyes slightly and said, "I'm afraid your illness cannot be cured by ordinary medicine. I don't have your medicine here."
The young man said with a smile: "Sir, if you say this, you are driving the students away. The students are here just to see you, and have no other intention."
After hearing this, the master stood up, turned around and went back to the room: "We have met and we have talked about old times. It is a sin to disturb my students' homework. Forgive me for being old, but I will not see you off, Master Chen!" After that, the master said Then he turned around and returned to the house.
The young man was silent for a long time, and then stood up. He saw someone looking in at the door, and it turned out to be Ye Ling.
After Ye Ling separated from Mr. Zuo Ge, he returned to the town and planned to tell Master Jiu and Xu Guo that he had joined the court as an official. Passing by the school, I found that there was no sound of reading inside today. Ye Ling was curious, so he stepped forward to take a look.
The young man raised his hand to Ye Ling and said, "Are you looking for a wife?"
Ye Lingyi quickly returned the gift and said, "Master is not here?"
"I'm here," the Master walked out of the house again and said to Ye Ling, "It's just that there are distinguished guests coming to the door today, and I don't dare to greet them respectfully."
Hearing this, Ye Ling turned his eyes to the young man. I saw him standing aside slightly embarrassed, bowing his head and saying nothing.
Ye Ling saluted the master and said, "In that case, please forgive me for disturbing me, I will take my leave now."
"Wait a minute," the Master waved his hand and asked, "Have you ever drank the tea I gave you?"
Ye Ling was stunned when he heard this. He had been so busy these past two days that he had already forgotten this matter, so he quickly said: "Master, please forgive me. I have been busy with official duties recently and have not been able to taste it."
When the master heard this, he was a little curious: "If you don't act as a escort, how can you do business?"
"The junior has been recommended by others and is currently the right minister of the household department of the imperial court."
"oh?"
Both the master and the young man were quite surprised. The master pointed at the young man and said: "So, you and my distinguished guest are colleagues. It seems that I disturbed you two."
After saying that, the master turned around and went back to the house. When he reached the door, he still reminded him: "You must taste the tea well. One cup every day, and you must drink it until it is finished."
Ye Ling didn't care about this. He turned to look at the young man and asked, "What do you call me?"
The young man introduced himself: "My surname is Chen, my first name is Changying, and my courtesy name is Muxian. I am currently the Minister of the Ministry of War."
"It turns out to be Mr. Chen!"
Ye Ling still remembered that Zuo Fengyuan deliberately mentioned this person, which showed that this person was very important to the current crisis.
Therefore, Ye Ling stretched out his hand and said, "Master Chen, please lend me a moment to speak. There should be no discussion of court affairs in this school."
Chen Changying nodded, took a few steps, then turned around and saluted the doorman of the inner hall before following Ye Ling out.
Chen Changying asked: "I have heard a little bit about Mr. Ye. He is indeed the sworn brother of Dazhu Kingdom. At a young age, he can sit as the Minister of the Ministry of Finance."
"Master Chen is so ridiculous." Ye Ling did not talk nonsense to Chen Changying and asked directly: "Master Chen, please tell me clearly what is your heart ailment. Maybe I can help Master Chen find the medicine!"
Chen Changying smiled when he heard this, then shook his head and walked forward without any intention of answering Ye Ling.
"Master Chen, you..."
"Sir Ye!" Chen Changying interrupted him and said: "I am indeed very ill, so I am recuperating at home. As for the illness you mentioned, I don't know anything about it. It's getting late, so I'm leaving. !”
After saying this, Chen Changying walked away. An entourage had already walked over with a strange animal pony. Chen Changying turned over and stepped onto the carved saddle, then waved his whip and left.
Ye Ling looked at his back, his heart tumbling several times. His consciousness had long noticed that someone was peeping in the corner.
Ye Ling knew that this Daqian court was just like the Ming Dynasty in his previous life. The emperor had set up two agencies to catch winds and catch shadows, which were under the jurisdiction of the Chief of Ceremonies and specialized in monitoring the world. Almost every move in Taiyue City could not be escaped. Their discernment.
After standing for a long time, Ye Ling turned around and prepared to go back. The figure in the corner also disappeared.
Arriving at the front door of Xu's country, Ye Ling stepped forward and knocked gently on the door, but it was the old woman next door, Sai Da Chong, who opened the door.
As soon as Sai Da Chong saw Ye Ling, he quickly shouted: "Old Xu family, this is your brother who is the head of the family. Why don't you come out and have a look!"
Yun Shu walked out of the house and burst into tears when she saw Ye Ling: "Brother Ye Ling, you are here!"
Ye Ling didn't know why, so he hurried in and asked, "Sister-in-law, what happened?"
After several people entered the house, Yun Shu told Ye Ling what had happened.
Ye Ling frowned. Logically speaking, Xu Guo and others had done nothing illegal, so how could they be imprisoned like this?
He could only comfort Yun Shu and said, "Sister-in-law, don't be anxious. The matter is not clear yet, so there is no point in being anxious. I will go and inquire about Brother Xu and Master Jiu right now. Don't worry."
After saying that, Ye Ling stood up and left.
Yun Shu lay beside the door and warned: "Brother Ye Ling, if you have any news, you must tell your sister-in-law as soon as possible!"
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At the gate of Master Jiu's house, Ye Ling stood at the corner. His consciousness came out and he felt that there seemed to be several people outside the door and in the yard. They don't have very high spiritual power fluctuations, so they shouldn't be considered monks.
Ye Ling thought for a moment and had an idea.
Immediately, he walked towards the gate, but as soon as he reached the steps, five or six policemen rushed out from various places, each holding a knife and a gun in their hands, and shouted: "But let our brothers wait!"
Ye Ling pretended not to know, and asked in surprise: "Officers, what did I do, why did you arrest me?"
"Stop talking nonsense!" one of them shouted: "If you have anything to say, go and tell the governor. We will just take the person. There is no point in asking us. Come, bring him back to me and hand him over to the master!"
As they spoke, the two people next to them took handcuffs and anklets, locked Ye Ling, and escorted him back to Taiyue Mansion.
Ye Ling was caught by them on purpose so that he could find out the whereabouts of Master Jiu and Xu Guo.
