After the banquet, Gongsun Wanyan, the second aunt's grandmother, glanced at the old lady, asked the girl to leave a message, and then followed Li Qingyi to the east courtyard and stopped her halfway.
When Li Qingyi saw her catching up, he was not surprised and saluted, "Auntie."
Gongsun Wanyan was a little embarrassed.
Last time at Jingyuntang, my mother refused to let go and begged Qin Zeng. She came back disappointed. After that, her mother asked someone to give her money, but it was of no use. Now she wants to give money, but she doesn’t know how to do it. To whom!
She looked at Li Qingyi, considered her words, and said, "Niece-in-law, I wonder if Brother Zhen has revealed anything to you about what I said in Jingyuntang last time?"
"Aunt, there are some things that we women can't figure out even with all our efforts. For men, it might just take a few words. Brother Zhen is in the east courtyard right now. Come back with me and sit down for a while. I'll ask him to come back. Just ask, why bother?"
Of course Li Qingyi knew why Gongsun Wanyan was afraid of Qin Zeng, because when the old lady made things difficult for the late princess, the eldest aunt spoke for the eldest sister-in-law, but the second aunt vented her anger with the old lady, so she naturally felt guilty.
But Li Qingyi looked natural at this moment, as if he was really just an aunt asking his nephew about a small matter.
Gongsun Wanyan was also forced to do nothing, so she gritted her teeth and agreed.
The two of them walked all the way to the east courtyard. The weather was hot and Li Qingyi was sweating on his forehead, and Gongsun Wanyan was even more sweaty.
Heng Wu opened the curtain for them and said, "It's really too hot today. I'll go get some water for the second aunt and the eldest grandma to cleanse themselves."
Gongsun Wanyan secretly thought that Li Qingyi's girl was really discerning, and she didn't want to see her nephew in such an awkward state.
Li Qingyi looked at her expression and knew that she was really afraid of Qin Zeng's reputation.
But having said that, except for a few close people who know Qin Zeng, who is not afraid of his reputation?
After a while, Hengwu fetched water and asked someone to bring two more ice basins.
After the two of them had stopped sweating, Li Qingyi said: "Chang Lan, go and ask the uncle if he is available. If so, ask him to come back to the backyard."
"Yes, slave, go right away."
Gongsun Wanyan waited restlessly for a while, then heard footsteps that were different from the girl's from outside.
She immediately became nervous.
Li Qingyi stood up and went to greet him, "Master."
When outsiders were present, Qin Zeng said lightly "Yes" and said nothing else.
Gongsun Wanyan hesitated again and again, but stood up and called out "Brother Zhen" hesitantly.
Qin Zeng nodded towards her and sat aside.
Li Qingyi also pulled Gongsun Wanyan to sit back, and took the initiative to ask for her: "I heard from my aunt that she had been waiting at home for a long time because of the transfer of the staff, but there was no news. I wonder if there is any news from the staff. ?」
Qin Zeng glanced at Gongsun Wanyan, and Gongsun Wanyan's heart suddenly tightened.
But Qin Zeng didn't say much else and told her the answer straightforwardly, "The left deputy governor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate was transferred to the Ministry of Personnel. He is now gradually taking over the affairs of the Ministry of Personnel. I believe that my uncle's appointment will be soon." There will be a settlement."
"really?"
Gongsun Wanyan was so excited that she almost cried.
Qin Zeng looked at her and nodded calmly.
Li Qingyi was very surprised.
The Metropolitan Procuratorate is one of the cleanest institutions. The head is Zuo Du Yushi. In addition, there are left and right deputy censors, left and right Qiandu censors and 13 Dao censors, who are responsible for supervision, assessment and supervision.
On the surface, the power of the Metropolitan Procuratorate is not as substantial as that of the Six Ministries. Because the six ministers are in charge of real errands, the censor is in charge of more imaginary things, but this is not the case in reality.
As for the scope of the censors' supervision, there is basically no restriction. From the ministers marrying more concubines to the emperor's behavior, everything was within the scope of the Metropolitan Procuratorate's supervision.
The Metropolitan Procuratorate is the headquarters of officials from the imperial court, and is basically not afraid of retaliation. If a certain official retaliates against the censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. The next day, hundreds of impeachment memorials can be submitted to the cabinet together.
As the saying goes, "Impeach ministers who engage in evil deeds, villains who create party structures, and those who seek to undermine the government by intimidating others. I impeach all officials who are corrupt, corrupt, and violate official discipline. They impeach those who are academically dishonest, who write petitions to change the constitution, and who want to be promoted."
Even the imperial court elders and the six ministers had a great headache in supervising the impeachment of the censors.
Therefore, the strength of the Metropolitan Procuratorate and the Six Ministries is almost the same.
The Zuo Du Yushi of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, together with the six ministers, are called the "Da Qiqing", but the six ministries are also divided into three, six, and nine levels. If the Zuo Du Yushi is transferred to the Ministry of Punishment and the Ministry of Industry, his status will not be as good as before, but if he is transferred to the official position Department means a proper promotion.
What's more, the left "deputy" imperial envoy was transferred to the position of Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, and he was promoted to almost three levels in a row.
Obviously, the emperor's decision surprised everyone, but at the moment, no one dared to say no, for fear that the wind from the Mu family would blow on them.
Li Qingyi was almost certain that the new Minister of Civil Affairs was someone who had been trained by the emperor for a long time. In this way, the Metropolitan Procuratorate and the Six Ministries were almost all in the hands of the emperor. It seemed that Wei Shicheng's entry into the cabinet was not without its benefits.
The emperor is indeed shrewd.
When Gongsun Wanyan heard the news, her reaction was much more direct. She took a few steps with her fingers crossed in confusion, and asked carefully: "Then... do we need to do anything? Do we..."
"No, I've seen my uncle's evaluation. There won't be any big problems. Just go back and wait."
Qin Zeng's words were undoubtedly a reassurance. Gongsun Wanyan's chest was no longer tight and he was breathing less. "Brother Zhen, I don't know how to thank you..."
Qin Zeng said: "That's not necessary. My aunt can just take care of Qingqing for me."
Gongsun Wanyan paused. Qin Zeng didn't understand what he said, but he understood it very well. He paid attention to this matter and went to see Song Zhenhe's evaluation specifically for Li Qingyi's sake.
She has been a wife for many years and has experienced a lot. She is no longer the sexual boudoir girl she once was. Hearing this, she said very wisely: "Brother Zhen, don't worry, my niece's child will be hurt by many people. Even if you don't tell me, I will do the same." Love and protect her in every way."
Qin Zeng's attitude relaxed a bit after hearing this, "In that case, aunt, please sit here for a while longer. I have something to do, so I'll go to the study to handle official business first."
It was getting late, and if there wasn't something at home that required her to go to her parents' house, Gongsun Wanyan wouldn't have stayed back so late. She was going back to report the good news, but when Qin Zeng asked her to sit down again, her buttocks couldn't help but move. Moved back.
"You go and do your work. I'll talk to my niece-in-law for a while."
Qin Zeng went to the study room in the front yard, and Li Qingyi called for the fruit snacks from Isatis, "It seems that Aunt Cai didn't eat anything just now, why not use some snacks."...
Gongsun Wanyan was a little surprised that Li Qingyi was so attentive. Just now, there was a commotion at the dinner table, and she noticed him.
