After sending Master Yao and the other three away, Qin Yushi squeezed into Lin Yanqing's carriage and let his own carriage follow behind him.
Lin Yanqing: "Tell me, as soon as I saw you today, I knew you had something to say, and it was about the Grand Master, right?"
Qin Yushi cupped his hands and said: "The one who knows me is the Taifu."
Lin Yanqing smiled and said, "What's the matter?"
Qin Yushi lowered his voice and said: "Today, we received several more lawsuits to impeach the prince. The Yushitai has sent people to verify the authenticity. Once verified, they will issue a statement to impeach the prince. The prince has just lifted the ban and went to court not long ago. If this situation continues to develop, I am afraid that the reserve position will change, and the court will become unstable again."
When Lin Yanqing heard this, he also looked sad:
"Even if the reserve position is changed, the fighting will not stop. The turmoil in the government will also turmoil in Tianchu, which will also lead to various forces forming a new party struggle. The people will still suffer..."
Qin Yushi sighed: "When the world rises and falls, it is the common people who suffer. Do you really think the grand master will not help the prince?"
Lin Yanqing: "He won't. He has a very high vision and will never give in. From the beginning to the end, he has only set his sights on one person. When that person is gone, his ambitions will go with that person, no matter who he is. I don’t like it either, so naturally I won’t help.”
Qin Yushi: "Such an amazing son is rare in the world. It is indeed a pity."
In the imperial study room.
Han Shangshu, the newly promoted minister of household affairs, played chess with the emperor by the stove and chatted.
Emperor: "I heard from the prince that you have been returning home at a certain time recently. Is it because there is too much government affairs piled up in the Ministry of Revenue? Can you still bear it?"
Han Shangshu: "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. We have just taken over the Ministry of Household Affairs, and there are indeed government affairs that need to be dealt with, but they have been sorted out. I returned home late, not entirely because of government affairs. I am indifferent and only follow orders to do things. I really don't like it." It’s social, so avoid it if you can.”
The emperor smiled and said: "You are quite honest. Last time I heard you said that you worked as a bookkeeper in the house of the Grand Tutor's granddaughter?"
Han Shangshu: "It is indeed true. I am not afraid of His Majesty's jokes. Before entering the court, I lived in poverty. My mother was seriously ill. In order to buy medicine for my mother, I not only worked as a bookkeeper, but also worked as a coolie carrying bags. "
The Emperor: "Filial piety is the first of all good deeds, why is it a joke? That girl has done good deeds several times, and the people have a high reputation for her, which is rare. Since you have such a close relationship with that girl, you have been promoted to a second-rank official, but have you ever gone to see her? Meet an old friend?"
Han Shangshu: "To be honest with you, your Majesty, when my mother was seriously ill, Miss Lin did the housekeeping work for Mr. Weichen and my younger sister, and also asked Weichen to bring his mother. Weichen was really grateful to Miss Lin, and my mother also said several times. I wanted to say thank you for the second time, but I thought it was inappropriate."
Emperor: "What are your concerns?"
Han Shangshu: "Wei Chen has only dealt with Miss Lin, but has no friendship with the Lin family. Miss Lin is fashionable and young, and we haven't seen her for many years. I don't know if she still remembers her kindness. She is also a As a daughter who has not left the palace, I am afraid that it would be too rude to come to the house rashly. I think that when my little sister comes back to the house again, I will ask her to visit her first."
The emperor nodded in approval and said: "No wonder the prince often praises you in front of me. You are indeed as meticulous as dust and thoughtful."
Han Shangshu: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is ridiculous, I think I just have to worry too much as the head of the family. Your Majesty mentioned the Lin Mansion, but what is wrong with the Lin Mansion that I need to verify?"
Seeing that Han Shangshu's eyes were pure and pious, the emperor smiled and said:
"Han Qing is worried too much. I just see that you have no one to rely on in the court. It would be beneficial to make some friends with you."
(End of chapter)
