Then this midwife who speaks both truth and falsehood will become irrefutable evidence that King Baling fabricated false evidence and set up personal witnesses in order to coerce important officials to serve him, and give him a heavy blow in front of the emperor!
For today, a female official disguised as a man is actually insignificant, but a prince who was once discussed as a heir and whose blood is extremely close to the late emperor is very important!
The bait of Mrs. Liu was released. At the same time, Pei Renfang got the news that there were other people who were staring at the Baling Palace. They were even vaguely similar to what he was doing at this time, with some similarities and similar approaches. effect……
Pei Renfang was stunned when he heard this. After pondering for a few moments, he couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.
She paid attention to the Baling Palace because she was secretive. What about this person? !
Not to mention that the other party was not only using the opportunity to lure King Baling into the trap, but also knew the secrets that the Pei family had hidden for many years...
Pei Renfang was horrified and immediately changed into his official uniform and entered the palace to see him.
After hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang clapped his hands on his thigh happily: "We like people who are both capable and discerning!"
But he was not in a hurry to summon her, but left her alone for an hour.
Pei Renfang waited outside for a long time, but never waited for the emperor to summon her. However, she maintained the mentality of becoming a beautiful woman again after eighteen years, and remained as steady as a mountain and calm and relaxed from beginning to end.
When the emperors in the space heard about this, they couldn't help but sigh.
"Looking at this posture, it's really not sure who will win in the last life!"
"That Oil King, ah no, King Baling, may be the mantis stalking the cicada, with the oriole behind, but Pei Renfang may not be the one holding the slingshot behind his back, ready to kill the bird."
Zhu Yuanzhang estimated that the time was almost up, so he sent someone to deliver the message.
He didn't care about the secrets about Pei Renfang, just like he didn't care about the secrets about Jiang Liniang.
All he really cares about is - how capable you are and how much can you do?
As the saying goes, it is rare to be confused. The emperor governs with an arch, so why not?
…
Pei Renfang finally waited for the emperor's attendant. After the other party saw her, he bowed politely and asked with a smile: "I haven't seen you for many years. How are you, Mr. Pei?"
Pei Renfang felt slightly relieved and responded with a smile: "Thank you, everything is going well."
The chamberlain smiled and relayed the emperor's words sternly: "Your Majesty asked Pei Lang, now that all government offices are off duty at Shenchu (three o'clock in the afternoon), is it too lazy?"
Pei Renfang: "..."
Pei Renfang didn't know why: "What?"
She quickly reacted: "I am willing to be loyal to the country, but I regret that the twelve hours in a day are too short. I will work conscientiously in the future, burning anointing and keeping the sundial, and I dare not betray the divine grace!"
The chamberlain nodded with satisfaction and said tactfully: "How powerful can you be alone?"
Pei Renfang: "..."
Pei Renfang said with an expressionless face: "I am willing to take the lead in Tingwei to increase the value."
The chamberlain was overjoyed: "Your Majesty also said that although Taifu Pei has become an official, his body is still strong, and his experience and strategies of the past generations in the court are not comparable to those of young people? If Taifu Pei is How wonderful it would be to call on a few famous scholars who have never served as officials, or veterans who have become officials, to work together to shine for the country!"
Pei Renfang: "..."
Pei Renfang: "Let him shine immediately."
The chamberlain responded, and then said: "Your Majesty also said that this dynasty seems to have too many rest days. He read overseas books and found that there was a dynasty called Ming. The officials were very diligent. I only have three days off every year, but I still live happily..."
Pei Renfang: "..."
"Only three days off a year and still living happily"
"Redefining "Happiness""
The waiter waited and waited, but never got a reply. Finally he couldn't help but urge: "Pei Lang?"
Pei Renfang: "Please wait patiently for a while, I'm thinking."
"Huh?" the chamberlain asked in confusion, "What are you thinking about?"
Pei Renfang's face was expressionless.
I examine myself three times a day.
What are people living for?
What is the difference between taking only three days off a year and dying?
Do I really need this job?
…
Sauri.
...I really need this life.
Shed two lines of tears.
Chapter 57
Pei Renfang left the palace and rode all the way back to the house, his pace unprecedentedly brisk.
Although I have long thought about breaking the pot, no matter how bad it is, it is just a family of four going on the road together, but ants still live in vain, let alone people?
Being alive is better than being dead.
Now that her identity has been revealed to the emperor, the burden that has been weighing on her shoulders for a long time can finally be let go.
When Pei Renfang returned to his house, he immediately went to the quiet room to see his grandfather, Taifu Pei, and told him the whole story.
Ever since Pei Renfang won the first prize, Taifu Pei has stopped interfering in her affairs. He is too old to take care of her anymore - can he still take care of his children and grandchildren for the rest of his life?
At this time, when my granddaughter talked about today's events, she just laughed it off and said, "Oh, that's good. I have a guarantee in front of the emperor, and I will have the confidence to act in the future."
With a happy face, he praised and said: "No wonder even Shi Yun and Geng Zhang are working hard for the present. Only a few days after ascending the throne, they forced Dou Jing into a corner, and they were able to peek into the privacy of the homes of these ministers. There really is an image of the Holy Emperor!"
Pei Renfang was silent for a few moments and said, "Your Majesty also asked me to bring you a message."
Mrs. Pei Fu took a sip of tea and said with a smile, "What are you talking about?"
Pei Renfang: "Although you have become an official, you are still strong and strong. You should continue to work for the court and recruit a few talents, or colleagues who have also become an official, to continue to shine for the country."
Mrs. Pei: "..."
The expression on Mrs. Pei's face froze instantly.
Anyone who has worked hard for decades will not be very happy when he finds out that he has to go back to work after retirement.
Mrs. Pei felt that the tea in her hand suddenly lost its aroma.
Putting the tea cup down with trembling palms, he said in disbelief: "Your Majesty wants me to continue to be on duty in the imperial court?"
Mrs. Pei felt aggrieved: "But I'm over seventy years old!"
Pei Renfang shook his head: "Don't worry, things are certainly not what you think."
Mrs. Pei Fu secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
So happy to hear this good news.
Then I heard Pei Renfang say: "Because your Majesty has no intention of paying you a salary."
Mrs. Pei: Knock, it’s too early to be happy!
…
It rained last night and the weather turned slightly cooler, so even though the sun was still shining today, it was not as hot as the day before.
In this bright and beautiful weather, King Baling ordered his men to prepare their horses - he wanted to take Granny Liu to Pei's house.
It wasn't that he had any very evil intentions and wanted to coerce Pei Renfang into doing something. At this time, he just wanted to continue the naughty prank he had played when he was a boy.
King Baling thought, what would happen to him if he appeared in front of Pei Renfang and exposed Pei Renfang's identity unexpectedly?
Can you still deal with it calmly like you did when you broke into him?
He really wanted to see what Pei Renfang looked like when he was panicked!
To the east of Chang'an City lived more than 70% of the noble and high-ranking officials of the dynasty, such as General Dou Jing, Situ Shijun, Sikong Gengzhang, and even the residences of the Pei family, all located here.
King Baling rode on his horse and arrived at the door of Pei's house in a hurry. His servant went to inform the concierge of the visitor's identity.
The concierge was surprised that he came to the door without an invitation, but he still went inside to inform the host of his arrival.
Pei Renfang was wearing regular clothes and holding a riding whip, and was about to go out for Jiang Liniang's appointment.
When the two of them met before, Jiang Liniang took the initiative to propose a business partnership, and it would be okay to contribute people and skills. At that time, Pei Renfang was hesitant because of the burden on his shoulders and did not give a definite answer. He said that he would go back and think about it for two days. Now that I have dispelled my doubts about my identity as a woman disguised as a man, I can happily agree to her.
When someone reported that it was King Baling who was visiting, she immediately knew why King Baling was here. Instead of inviting him into the main hall, she went to the front hall with a riding whip and prepared three meals. He dismissed him with a few words and went out by himself.
After all, King Baling is a prince, and it is not easy for the concierge to ask people to wait dryly outside the door. He opens the door and invites people into the front hall, where a maid brings fragrant tea.
Prince Baling was bored and stirred the tea foam with the lid of the teacup, listening to the footsteps passing by. When he saw Pei Renfang, a teasing smile appeared on his face. Then he looked at the whip in the other person's hand. He subconsciously took back his smile.
Pei Renfang...
If he exposed her face to face, she wouldn't really hit him with a whip, right?
Why is this so!
King Baling restrained himself a bit because of the whip, but Pei Renfang never noticed. After entering the door, he bowed politely and distantly to King Baling, and then said straight to the point: "Your Highness is here today, what do you want to do?"
King Baling was not stupid after all. He knew that some things should not be said in public. He coughed and said in a low voice: "Young Master Pei, please step aside. I have some things that I can only say in private..."
Pei Renfang didn't want to waste any more words with him, so he turned to ask his attendant: "Did he bring the old woman here?"
The attendant nodded: "At this moment, he is outside the hall, being guarded by the palace's subordinates."
Pei Renfang said: "In that case, let's ask her to come in."
The attendant was ordered to do it.
On the other side, King Baling was dumbfounded: "Pei Renfang! You - how did you know?!"
Pei Renfang did not answer him. After waiting for a while, the servants of the Pei family and the servants of the Baling Palace brought Mrs. Liu over.
Pei Renfang ordered the steward: "Take two hundred taels of silver and give it to her. This errand ends here."
Mrs. Liu thanked her with a smile on her face: "Young Master Pei is so generous, I hope you will make me rich..." After saying that, she rubbed oil on her soles and left.
