Looking at the backs of his wife and children walking away, Qin Zongliang's smile disappeared, he stood up and patted the remaining fish food powder in his hands.
Xue Ren walked out of the waterside pavilion, took the handkerchief from the servant, put it on his arm, took the basin and held it steadily in front of Qin Zongliang.
Qin Zongliang raised his hands, his sleeves fell down to expose his wrists. He dried his hands slowly, arranged his clothes and sat down at the table.
After Xue Ren returned the basin, he sent all the servants away and poured hot tea for Qin Zongliang.
Qin Zongliang held a cup of tea and drank it. The temperature in his mouth was just right, and he didn't even raise his eyebrows:
"You are no worse than Zheng Cheng now. I'm really not used to having someone else follow you."
If others heard such disrespectful words, they would be shocked. However, Xue Ren had been with Qin Zong for many years and had long known his personality and ambitions. After hearing the words, he smiled respectfully and calmly:
"The Crown Prince is over-reputed. He is still far from being Manager Zheng. He has to study hard to be worthy of standing beside the Crown Prince."
Qin Zongliang put down his teacup and got down to business:
"You just said that Zhong Yi was secretly checking on King Qin?"
"Yes, Zhong Yi is investigating the two aides named Jia Yu and Sun Jian in the Prince of Qin's Mansion. They seem to be related to Zhu Dianhua's injury."
Qin Zongliang thought in confusion: "The King of Qin... has nothing to do with Hong'an Bofu, so how could he attack Zhu Dianhua? He chose the night when Chen Xiao was injured... You should also go and see if it can make King Jin and King Qin fight the most. Okay, anyway, don’t let this dirty water pour on the Duke’s house.”
"Yes, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince heard that the Ministry of Revenue was checking the farm of the Duke's mansion, and sent someone to ask if something had gone wrong and if he needed to take action."
Qin Zongliang: "Han Shangshu was announced to the palace by His Majesty the day before, and the next day the Ministry of Revenue began to inspect the Duke's mansion. Your Majesty must have found out that I was the one who pulled Chen Xiao's hand, and just expressed his dissatisfaction. There is no need for the Crown Prince to take action, so that he can be under His Majesty's control. Just don’t care in front of me.”
"Yes, although Han Shangshu has taken the top position in the Ministry of Household Affairs, at least half of the people in the Ministry of Household Affairs have been following His Highness the Crown Prince for many years, and their hearts are still towards His Highness the Crown Prince and the Duke's Palace. The investigation of Zhuangzi was also tight on the inside and tight on the outside. What was really found out? , The Crown Prince must know it before Han Shangshu, so there is really no need to worry."
Qin Zongliang said calmly: "Well, let's pass the news to our people in the Ministry of Household Affairs, and conduct a strict investigation where possible. We can just take the opportunity to find out those below who are not mentally strong and want to betray the master."
"Yes, news came from the Crown Prince's Mansion. The Crown Prince and the Crown Princess seemed to be having a quarrel. They have been staying in the study for the past few days, and the Crown Princess did not go to see them. Master Yao went to the Crown Prince's Mansion today to visit the Crown Princess."
Qin Zongliang: "It doesn't matter, even Grand Master Yao can't say anything about the matters between husband and wife. The prince has been supported and protected since he was born. He is not very scheming and has a high spirit. He can neither bend down nor calm down. Although these things at this time are There are disadvantages, but once he ascends the throne, these disadvantages will become benefits to the government. By then, even though Tianchu is not from the Qin family, he will still have to act according to the orders of the Qin family. "
In the imperial study room.
When the emperor heard that the prince asked the transfer department about the farm shop in the Duke's mansion, he rubbed his forehead and sighed:
"Prince, you are still not calm enough. I acquiesce in their fight in order to train Tianchu to be an emperor worthy of big responsibilities in the future. Although the prince has the talent to govern the country, he is simple-minded and can easily be instigated and exploited by his relatives."
Zheng Cheng: "Your Majesty, don't worry too much. The prince has changed a lot in recent years."
While they were talking, the chamberlain came in and reported that the Queen Mother had brought food.
(End of chapter)
