Hearing Xiao Rui's words, Pei Ji almost spit out a mouthful of blood.
Didn't you say that with the Emperor's will, you would leave some room for me? But how do I feel that you are just here to blackmail me?
Is the Supreme Emperor confused? Why are you so partial to a child with a yellow mouth?
Thinking of this, Pei Ji couldn't help but look at the chamberlain Lao Wang, his eyes full of surprise and confusion.
Lao Wang thought for a moment and then said: "Shang Shu Pei, you must know that only by giving up can you gain something. The Supreme Emperor will leave the Daming Palace soon and go to the Prince Consort's Zhuangzi outside the city to escape the summer heat."
What? ? ?
Pei Ji's head started buzzing.
He didn't care about summer vacation and the like, and he could ignore it wherever he went. Pei Ji caught the most important signal. The Emperor was leaving the palace?
It has been a year, a whole year, everyone knows, and no one dares to mention it due to a tacit understanding, that the Supreme Emperor cannot come out, and is under house arrest in the Daming Palace by his Majesty, his own son.
It's said to be house arrest, but it's actually imprisonment. Historical records have recorded that such incidents abound. For example, during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the famous monarch who proposed the concept of "riding and shooting in Hufu" - King Wuling of Zhao. When he was majestic and heroic in his early years, he overshadowed the contemporary generation, but in his later years he was imprisoned in the cold palace. starve.
Nowadays, the old and new regimes of the Tang Dynasty have just changed. During the Xuanwu Gate period, the King of Qin killed the crown prince and the King of Qi. There was no more rivals. The throne was already firmly owned by the King of Qin.
Everyone knew in their hearts that the Tang Dynasty was founded on benevolence and filial piety. His Majesty could not imprison the Supreme Emperor forever. However, he would have to wait until two or three years at the earliest before he could completely control the court.
What happened? Can His Majesty let down his guard and dare to release the Supreme Emperor?
Pei Ji was puzzled and turned to look at Xiao Rui. Come to think of it, all the recent events are related to this young man. This one? I'm afraid I can't escape.
After cupping his hands, Pei Ji sighed and said, "The younger generation is awesome. With fifty thousand taels of silver, I, Pei Ji, came out."
"Choose wisely. Money is an external possession. This money will be the most valuable expenditure in your life." Xiao Rui praised.
Pei Ji cursed in his heart, if you weren't forcing the blackmail, who would be willing to bleed?
"Hmph, I just hope that Prince Consort Xiao will keep his word and spend the money where it should be spent. I, Pei Ji, am not a Feng Deyi with a fortune of hundreds of thousands. With these fifty thousand taels of silver, I am afraid that I will have to sell out all the acres of the Pei family. ,house."
Xiao Rui turned his head and pointed at Old Wang and said: "Old Wang testifies that after this money is spent, all the grudges between you and these people will be eliminated. The Yushitai and the Ministry of Punishment will close the case tomorrow and will not pursue any further investigation."
"Humph!" Pei Ji felt unwilling. He didn't care about the lives of those lowly people. If you, Xiao Rui, hadn't used the tiger's skin as a banner to threaten me, how dare these untouchables criticize a prime minister?
Of course Xiao Rui understands that it will not be so simple for a person who has been aloof since childhood to look down on all living beings or even go deep into the people.
Therefore, from the beginning, Xiao Rui never thought about changing their ideas. As long as you surrender, know your fear, and learn to restrain yourself in the future, what do you think? Haha, our Yushitai doesn't care about our hearts when we talk about deeds.
"I heard that Mr. Pei, your lawyer..."
Pei Ji shouted angrily: "Xiao Rui! Are you going to go back on your word? I have promised to give you some money. If you dare to touch the dog, I will risk my life and fight to the death."
"I misunderstood. Your son married the eldest princess of Linhai. How can I do anything bad to him?"
Can Pei Ji believe it?
"Huh, Feng Yandao probably thinks so too."
Xiao Rui smiled: "The evil deeds Feng Yandao did are so outrageous and resentful, how can we compare with him? Pei Shangshu edited the "Wude Code" at that time, which was the predecessor of the "Datang Code" today. It can use laws to restrain the people of a country. , of course there is no need to question the tutor. My son, Lawyer Pei, has a reputation for being talented. I heard that he works in the Ministry of Industry?"
Pei Ji sneered and said, "Yes, Quanzi is a few years older than you, and he works as a clerk in the Ministry of Industry. What? Do you want Quanzi to hand over a resignation document as well?"
Xiao Rui knew that this old man was bleeding profusely and must be very annoyed. He would not have any kind words or care.
He patiently got down to business: "I and Your Majesty have received an errand. They need to build several large villages in the north of Chang'an City, near the river. But now we are in short supply of talents, so I would like to ask your son to come over and help."
"You can go to the Ministry of Industry to discuss official matters. Quanzi has already started a family, so I won't interfere."
Quit? Okay, don’t force it.
"One last thing, I often hear the Supreme Emperor say that as people get older, there are fewer and fewer people with whom they can talk. Those old friends from back then passed away one by one, and now there are no more people to talk to."
"Grandpa Huang is going to my manor to spend the summer in a few days. Now His Majesty has approved your retirement. If you have some free time, can you take the time to talk to Grandpa Huang?"
Um? ? This matter?
Pei Ji really didn't expect that after chatting with him for so long, he would finally get some good news.
He said gratefully: "Old minister, I would like to thank the Emperor for his kindness. Once I have made arrangements at home, I will go and spend the summer with the Emperor."
"Okay, the matter is done. I'll take my leave. Mr. Wang, let's go back and recover."
Xiao Rui saluted and said goodbye, turned around and left slowly.
Lao Wang stood up and followed, hesitated for a moment, and then reminded Pei Ji: "Shang Shu Pei, the prince-in-law is not a money-grubbing person. Your Majesty decided to spend 100,000 taels to build a group of workshops. The prince-in-law said that if you do it well, you can make money in a good way. You There is still money left over to compensate the people. The extra money will be put into the workshop and will be used as funds for the Emperor's daily pension in the future."
"Actually, this money of yours is for the Emperor. The prince-in-law is looking for help from the young master. He also likes the young master's talent and intends to support him. Alas... it's a pity."
After saying that, Lao Wang quickly chased after him.
What? ? ? Fifty thousand taels are used to open a workshop for the Supreme Emperor to earn money for retirement?
Pei Ji slapped his forehead and said, "Wait a minute, Prince Consort Xiao, Eunuch Wang, wait a minute..."
After chasing him to the door, Pei Ji finally grabbed Xiao Rui. At this time, his expression changed and he was smiling, "Xiao Prince Consort, it turns out there was a misunderstanding. Don't leave in a hurry. We have to discuss it."
"Discuss? Haven't our matters been settled? What else are we discussing?" Xiao Rui pretended to be confused.
Pei Ji pulled the person into the courtyard and whispered: "You didn't tell me earlier that this money was for the Emperor. If so, I would be willing to pay another fifty thousand."
"Ah? Another 50,000 yuan?" Xiao Rui looked at Pei Ji in surprise, "Pei Shangshu, as you just said, you have already made up the 50,000 taels by selling your house and land and spending all your capital."
Pei Ji smiled and said, "I, Pei Ji, come from the Pei family in Hedong. My ancestors have a small fortune. For the sake of the Supreme Emperor, it doesn't matter if I sell my ancestral property."
"This is not good..."
"Pei Ji is an old man. It is an honor for Pei Ji to be able to use his broken body to help the Supreme Emperor. I hope Xiao Prince Consort will fulfill his wish."
Xiao Rui was in a dilemma for a long time, "Well... well then, no wonder Grandpa Huang often said that Pei Ji was his best friend since childhood. Only today did I know that the friendship between the two of you is so precious! It is enviable."
"No, no, the emperor is so complimentary. So about Quanzi..." This was the real purpose of his money. The purpose of distributing money was to buy a future for his son.
