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Two flowers bloom, one on each side.
However, just as Zhao Junchen was returning to his mansion in a sedan chair, Huang Yourong's mansion also received an angel announcing the decree.
After learning that he had been appointed as the Imperial Envoy and was going to Nanzhili to investigate Su Changzhen on behalf of Emperor Deqing and the imperial court, and that he would also participate in the founding ceremony of the "United Shipping Company" organized by Huizhou merchants, Huang Yourong felt incredible and confused at first. If it is a dream, then there will be ecstasy.
Huang Yourong was not stupid. In fact, even though he had retired and became an official, he had not lost his most basic judgment. Therefore, he knew very well that whether he was investigating and arresting Su Changzhen or participating in the founding ceremony of the "United Shipping Company", it was all for his sake. The big fat difference that people are jealous of!
Su Changzhen's huge fortune accumulated over many years of corruption and bribery is absolutely an astronomical figure. As long as he makes a little move when investigating or searching his house, he can reap huge benefits. The founding ceremony of "United Shipping Company" also has countless hidden things. The advantage is that the "United Shipping Company" will soon monopolize the shipping business of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal and the Yangtze River Waterway, and a large number of extremely wealthy Anhui merchants will join the company. When Huang Yourong attended the founding ceremony on behalf of the imperial court, it would be easy for him to use just a little thought. Being able to get a share of this lucrative business.
Originally, in order to escape from the temple, Huang Yourong had given away most of the wealth he had accumulated over the past decades to Emperor Deqing. Now, a lifetime of hard work has ended up with nothing, both power and wealth. Losing, Huang Yourong felt a little discouraged in his heart, but at this moment, things suddenly took a turn for the worse. Two huge fat differences fell on his head without any warning. Huang Yourong's mood was naturally excited again. Also happy, and a little unbelievable.
You know, even when Huang Yourong was still the Pavilion Elder, he would have been greedy when seeing these two fat men, let alone now.
However, after all, Huang Yourong was a former pavilion elder, and he had experienced ups and downs recently. Although he was happy and excited, he still managed to maintain a trace of reason. He always felt that there was something strange about this matter, so he decided to find out the details of the matter first. , otherwise you will be taken advantage of again.
After giving a banknote to the eunuch who announced the decree, Huang Yourong asked: "I would also like to ask this father-in-law, I have retired and become an official. Why did your majesty allow me to serve as an imperial envoy? Anyone in the court is qualified to serve as an imperial envoy. There should be quite a few ministers. Is it possible that no one is competing for this job?"
The eunuch who announced the decree took a look at the amount of the banknote in his hand, and his smile suddenly became brighter. He did not hide anything and explained to Huang Yourong: "Mr. Huang Ge, you will be appointed as the Imperial Envoy by His Majesty. Speaking of which, I have to thank Zhao Junchen a lot." With Mr. Zhao’s full support, there are indeed many people vying for this position, and even several cabinet ministers have expressed their opinions, but Mr. Zhao strongly recommended you in front of His Majesty, so this job will fall into your hands.”
Then, the eunuch who announced the decree told Huang Yourong the details of today's court meeting.
After hearing the eunuch's explanation, Huang Yourong felt incredible at first, but then his face became full of deep thought.
After Huang Yourong sent the eunuch who announced the decree out of the mansion, he was not in a hurry to return to the mansion. He stood at the door of the mansion still looking thoughtful.
At this time, Huang Yourong had retired and was about to return to his hometown. Therefore, he had dismissed most of the servants and maids in the mansion. There were only a few elders in the mansion who were following Huang Yourong. They would never see him again. The majesty of crowds in front and behind.
Among them, the housekeeper Huang An has been following Huang Yourong for decades and has always been loyal to Huang Yourong. He still follows Huang Yourong and plans to follow Huang Yourong back to his hometown in Nanzhili in the future. Now he sees that his master has regained the favor of Emperor Deqing. Naturally, I feel extremely happy to reuse it.
However, seeing Huang Yourong standing at the door in a daze after sending away the eunuch who announced the decree, Huang An thought that Huang Yourong was so happy that he had forgotten the rules, and quickly reminded him: "Master, according to the rules, you should go to the palace as soon as possible to receive the order." I want to thank you, so I can’t delay it any longer.”
After hearing Huang An's reminder, Huang Yourong came to his senses, but slowly shook his head, and softly rejected Huang An's suggestion: "Today's morning court lasted for more than three hours, and it has just ended. Your Majesty needs to take a break for a while. Time, if I choose to go to thank you at this time, it will cause His Majesty's displeasure, so it would be more appropriate to wait until His Majesty has had an afternoon break before going to thank you."
At this point, Huang Yourong narrowed his old eyes and said, "However, taking advantage of this gap, I need to meet another person first."
"Another person? Who do you mean?" Huang An was stunned and asked.
Huang Yourong said slowly in a very complicated tone: "Zhao Junchen!"
After saying that, Huang Yourong raised his hand and waved, as if he had finally made up his mind, and ordered: "Prepare the sedan and go to the Zhao Mansion!"
When Huang Yourong arrived at the Zhao Mansion in a sedan, he had just sent someone to deliver a name card to the Zhao Mansion's concierge. He didn't wait too long when he saw the main entrance of the Zhao Mansion opened wide, and Zhao Junchen came out to greet him in person.
"Senior Huang came to visit unexpectedly. The house is really in full bloom! I haven't seen you for a few days. Is Senior Huang still in good health?"
After seeing Huang Yourong from a distance, Zhao Junchen took the initiative to wave his hands in greeting and raised his voice to say hello.
Seeing Zhao Junchen personally greeting him, Huang Yourong also put on a smile, and also raised his hands as a gesture, and said: "After receiving the imperial edict, I hurried here. I didn't keep you waiting for a long time, Master Zhao?"
From Huang Yourong's words, he seemed to believe that Zhao Junchen had been waiting for him to appear.
Regarding Huang Yourong's hint, Zhao Junchen just smiled lightly and did not deny it. He just came to Huang Yourong, then raised his hand sideways and said: "Hey, I didn't wait too long. In fact, Senior Huang is here early. The banquet in the mansion hasn't been prepared yet, I'm afraid Senior Huang will have to wait for a while before you and I can enjoy the wine and talk."
Huang Yourong smiled and replied, "No hurry, no rush."
Then, under the personal leadership of Zhao Junchen, Huang Yourong entered the Zhao Mansion. When the two of them walked side by side, the atmosphere was harmonious, just like best friends. It was completely impossible to tell that the two had been life-and-death political enemies.
After the two of them arrived at the living room of the Zhao Mansion, Huang Yourong looked up and found that there was another "Zhao Party" official standing aside waiting for him, but it was Gu Quan, Zuo Qiandu Censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate.
After seeing Gu Quan, Huang Yourong's old eyes narrowed slightly, and a glimmer of light flashed in them.
After Gu Quan saluted Huang Yourong and said hello, Zhao Junchen and Huang Yourong sat on the left and right sides of the main seat respectively, while Gu Quan sat on the guest seat.
Then, the servants of the Zhao Mansion served the three people fragrant tea and then exited the living room one after another. Suddenly, only Zhao Junchen, Huang Yourong and Gu Quan were left in the living room of the Zhao Mansion.
Seeing that there were no more idle people around, Huang Yourong did not continue to be polite and took the initiative to talk about business. He said slowly: "I came to visit Mr. Zhao this time to express my gratitude to you, Mr. Zhao. If it weren't for Mr. Zhao, this would not be the case. I’m afraid that the imperial envoy’s errands will not be my fault anyway. But..."
At this point, Huang Yourong changed the subject, looked at Zhao Junchen with piercing eyes, and said, "Master Zhao is suddenly so kind, but this makes me a little uncomfortable."
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