(The original content of Chapter 94, after the back and forth revision, this is all that’s left o(╥﹏╥)o. Thank you everyone for your perseverance and efforts to speed up the processヾ(◍°^°◍)ﾉﾞ)
Emperor Xuande, who was just pretending to be whispering to the commander of the guards at first, smiled bitterly in his heart and turned around.
"You girl, you are really..." You are more arbitrary than the emperor.
But Emperor Xuande's purpose of coming here has been achieved, and there are additional gains.
At this time, there was naturally no need to stay any longer.
After Bai Mingzhu stepped forward and bowed to leave, saying a cold "hmm", he turned his attention back to his niece.
"Indeed, your mother should be worried since you have been out for so long."
After these words were spoken, Bai Deqing, who had finally dismissed all the clansmen and returned to Emperor Xuande's side happily, was immediately stunned.
"Is Your Majesty going back to the palace now?"
He had just rushed back from the Ministry of War, and he hadn't even said a word of greeting to Emperor Xuande!
In fact, as the minister of the Ministry of War, Bai Deqing didn't meet Emperor Xuande often, but he didn't see him completely.
At least one court lasted for ten days and one court for three days. As a minister who could be ranked second in the front row of the court, he saw Emperor Xuande more times than ordinary people.
However, no matter how many times he saw it, it would be in vain if Emperor Xuande didn't remember it.
Bai Deqing knew very well that what Emperor Xuande remembered about him so far was not the title of Minister of War and the title of Duke of Zhenguo, but only the fact that he was the eldest brother-in-law of Princess Qinghe.
In other words, when the current boss of the Ministry of War, Zhao Shangshu, decides to retire and return to his hometown, he will be promoted to a senior official. He has no sense of existence in the eyes of Emperor Xuande. It is unknown whether he can keep his current position, let alone be promoted to the left.
However, now that the world is at peace, he, the left minister, is unfortunately in charge of mobilizing troops and horses. He does not have to report to Emperor Xuande for routine matters, so where can he have a chance to perform?
Therefore, when he heard from a servant at home that Emperor Xuande suddenly paid a private visit to his backyard incognito, besides being frightened, the biggest feeling in Bai Deqing's heart was excitement.
But the good thing about pie-in-the-sky success is now like trying to draw water from a bamboo basket in vain.
But in the face of a powerful master, no matter how dissatisfied and complained he was, how could Bai Deqing dare to express a word?
He could only look at Emperor Xuande eagerly. His eyes and expression of indifference were comparable to those of a deep-seated and resentful woman.
Emperor Xuande glanced at the people around him casually, and suddenly remembered something. Therefore, he did not immediately give the order to return to the palace. He only extended his gossip and said:
"Servant Bai is returning home at this time. Do you think you are not busy with anything at the Ministry of War?"
not busy? How can it be!
Because the assassination of the prime minister was not solved, rumors spread that people from Beidi might sneak into the capital. At this time, not to mention the Dali Temple in charge of Xing prison and Jing Zhaoyin, who was in charge of the security of the capital, and other yamen were very busy.
Even the Ministry of War had to fully participate. In addition to helping to capture the assassins, searching for and providing information about the Beidi people was a top priority.
But these actually have nothing to do with Bai Deqing. Zhao Shangshu is the leader in assigning and coordinating tasks, and the specific execution is also carried out by various subordinate officials.
The right servant took the initiative to lead a team to search for merchants and other suspicious people in the West Market.
But he, the majestic Marquis of the generation, the Duke of the Guoguo Mansion, can't just be like a petty official, wandering around in the streets like a headless fly, right?
Don't say that he can't afford to lose this face. If he really can do it, he will be taken care of by his mother, the old feudal prince of Zhenguo Palace, after he returns home!
However, how could Bai Deqing tell Emperor Xuande the truth about these difficulties when people all over the capital were panicking and the emperor was worried about it?
After thinking about it for a while, Duke Bai sighed with a bitter look on his face:
"Your Majesty, I forgive you. I am a humble minister. In this busy time, I have the intention but am unable to do more for the country and the king. After hearing that your Majesty came to the humble residence, I only hurriedly finished the official duties at hand and returned in a hurry. "
Before Bai Deqing finished speaking, Emperor Xuande had already led everyone along the corridor to the front courtyard, and started talking again:
"By the way, I heard that the old Duke lived a leisurely life every day, which is very enviable. I wonder where they are now?"
Hearing that Emperor Xuande didn't want to leave again, Bai Deqing's spirit immediately perked up. With a red face, he looked up at the Queen of Heaven and replied with a smile:
"My father has recently become obsessed with fishing. However, he was almost in danger several times when he went to the lake. In addition, there were many mosquitoes and flies on the lake. There was no comfort and convenience in the Duke's mansion, so he changed to spending time in the back garden. At this time, I must still be there. By the koi pond in the backyard.”
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Therefore, when he heard from a servant at home that Emperor Xuande suddenly paid a private visit to his backyard incognito, besides being frightened, the biggest feeling in Bai Deqing's heart was excitement.
But the good thing about pie-in-the-sky success is now like trying to draw water from a bamboo basket in vain.
But in the face of a powerful master, no matter how dissatisfied and complained he was, how could Bai Deqing dare to express a word?
He could only look at Emperor Xuande eagerly. His eyes and expression of indifference were comparable to those of a deep-seated and resentful woman.
Emperor Xuande glanced at the people around him casually, and suddenly remembered something. Therefore, he did not immediately give the order to return to the palace. He only extended his gossip and said:
"Servant Bai is returning home at this time. Do you think you are not busy with anything at the Ministry of War?"
not busy? How can it be!
Because the assassination of the prime minister was not solved, rumors spread that people from Beidi might sneak into the capital. At this time, not to mention the Dali Temple in charge of Xing prison and Jing Zhaoyin, who was in charge of the security of the capital, and other yamen were very busy.
Even the Ministry of War had to fully participate. In addition to helping to capture the assassins, searching for and providing information about the Beidi people was a top priority.
But these actually have nothing to do with Bai Deqing. Zhao Shangshu is the leader in assigning and coordinating tasks, and the specific execution is also carried out by various subordinate officials.
The right servant took the initiative to lead a team to search for merchants and other suspicious people in the West Market.
But he, the majestic Marquis of the generation, the Duke of the Guoguo Mansion, can't just be like a petty official, wandering around in the streets like a headless fly, right?
Don't say that he can't afford to lose this face. If he really can do it, he will be taken care of by his mother, the old feudal prince of Zhenguo Palace, after he returns home!
However, how could Bai Deqing tell the truth to Emperor Xuande directly about these difficulties when people all over the capital were panicking and the emperor was worried about it?
After thinking about it for a while, Duke Bai sighed with a bitter look on his face:
"Your Majesty, I forgive you. I am a humble minister. I have the intention but am unable to do anything for the country and the king in this busy time. After hearing that your Majesty came to the humble residence, I only hurriedly finished the official duties at hand and returned in a hurry. "
Before Bai Deqing finished speaking, Emperor Xuande had already led everyone along the corridor to the front courtyard, and started another topic:
"By the way, I heard that the old Duke lived a leisurely life every day, which is very enviable. I wonder where they are now?"
