After looking for cronies and inquiring about information, Zhang Songling confirmed after an hour that Nangong Xi's nephew Nangong Ping was indeed a shopkeeper at a tooth shop in the southern suburbs.
Fortunately, besides Nangong Xi, Langya Wang Changxian was also there.
In recent times, Changxian has been sent by Chu Qing to hang out in a dental shop in the southern suburbs.
Zhang Songling was overjoyed and quickly went to Shangshu Province.
The government offices of the Shangshu Province were not outside the palace, but in the palace, located in the peripheral area of the palace. They were responsible for handling government affairs reported by each government office every day. They could be understood as the emperor's think tank plus a small group of administrative assistants.
The government office is not big, but it is a place where courtiers want to get in. The Chang Dynasty has been under Zuo for more than a hundred years, and many ministers and even ministers at the ministerial level came from the Shangshu Province.
If you want to be a minister, you don't have to be an official of the Shangshu Province, but even a minister must give some dignity to the officials of the Shangshu Province.
The Shangshu Province is also known as the Little Six Ministries. Although it is called the Shangshu Province, it is like the three provinces of Menxia, Shangshu, and Zhongshu merged into one. They are responsible for drafting edicts, reviewing edicts, and promulgating and executing government orders, including government decision-making, review, etc. Guan has great power. If Liubujiu Temple wants to make some big moves, it must first get the nod from Shangshu Province.
However, it is worth mentioning that Shangshu Sheng does not take the initiative to do "things". Most of them judge whether the court should take the initiative to do something, and whether it is right or wrong after doing it.
After Zhang Songling arrived at Shangshu Province, he reported his name and came to the main hall to see Nangong Xi who was processing official documents.
Zhang Songling did not dare to show any indifference to this number one civil servant in the Chang Dynasty, so he bowed to see him.
Nangong Xi, who was behind the desk, raised his head without any airs. He smiled slightly and said, "This is Minister Zhang, take a seat."
After Zhang Songling sat down with Xiao, Nangong Xi closed the official document and said, "But it's official business for your Ministry of Rites?"
"The official has taken the liberty to come here because of personal matters."
"Private matter?"
"There is a dental shop in the southern suburbs of central Beijing. It is also the only dental shop in the capital. I heard that the shopkeeper of this dental shop is called Nangong Ping."
"Ping'er?!" As expected, Nangong Xi's expression changed slightly, the smile on his face disappeared, and he asked in a deep voice: "Is my nephew Nangong Ping really the shopkeeper of that tooth shop?"
"I don't dare to hide it, that's why."
"Asshole!"
Nangong Xi, who showed no emotion or anger, slapped his hand on the table, his eyes twitching: "He doesn't want face, but I still want it. Why does this bastard want to get involved in such a thing?"
Zhang Songling's eyes showed secret joy: "That tooth line is in the name of Chu Qing, the deputy commander of Qianqiying, and in recent days, Mr. Nangong seems to have been doing things for Chu Qingan."
"Chu Qing?" Nangong Xi was no longer angry, but narrowed his eyes and stared at Zhang Songling.
Nangong Xi's eyes seemed to be able to see through people's hearts. Just looking at him, Zhang Songling's heart was beating for no reason.
Under Nangong Xi's gaze for a long time, Zhang Songling quickly stood up and saluted: "I dare not hide it. There is indeed a gap with the deputy commander of Qianqiying. But this time I came to Mr. Nangong to tell the matter, it was not a matter of hiding." I don’t have other thoughts, I just think about impeaching Chu Qing in the future, and I’m afraid...I’m afraid that Mr. Nangong will be implicated.”
Zhang Songling knew that Nangong Xi was not a fool, so he had already thought of his excuse. As for whether Nangong Xi believed it or not, it didn't matter. At least he had a reason.
"I know this. When I get off the job, I will tell this bastard not to have anything to do with Qianqi Camp in the future."
"One more thing. In addition to Mr. Nangong, there is also a young man, who should be the second prince, His Royal Highness King Langya."
"King Langya?"
Nangong Xi's expression changed again. This time, there was really a bit of anger in his chest.
Outsiders didn't know about the accident in Yuanye Palace, how could he not know about it.
Therefore, in Nangong Xi's eyes, Changxian is really nothing. He even dares to harm his eldest brother. This kind of beast is inhuman.
King Langya has been close to Chu Qing recently, and Nangong Xi knows about it, but it has nothing to do with him, and he doesn't bother to say more.
But Chu Qing couldn't stand it when he allowed Nangong Ping, whom he raised like a son, to hang out with a beast like King Langya.
Nangong Xi had a son, Nangong Shou, who had an idle job and spent the whole day in the palace as a companion to the prince.
Let’s talk about this biological son Nangong Shou. It’s not a bad thing. He was talented and studious since he was a child, and he has a high level of understanding. He is still close to him and obedient. However, Nangong Xi, the father, just likes the rebellious Nangong Ping more than Nangong Shou.
Nangong Xi always felt that Nangong Ping was like herself, like herself when she was young. She was very doting on him, not that kind of doting, but the doting in her heart.
The Prime Minister asked Nangong Ping to join the court as an official, but the latter did not agree. However, with Nangong Xi's ability, it was not a big problem to force Nangong Ping to enter the Liubujiu Temple.
But Nangong Xi didn't do this because he was afraid that the big dye vat in Chaotang would destroy Nangong Ping's piece of jade.
As a result, Chu Qing just threw the piece of jade into the manure pit before he could figure out how to carve it.
After being silent for a long time, Nangong Xi said slightly dissatisfied: "Just wait here, I will go to Jingyi Hall."
Zhang Songling was overjoyed and nodded quickly in response.
Zhang Songling knew that when Nangong Xi went to the Jingyi Hall, he naturally went to find the emperor. Yaxing was not a good place after all. Since it involved King Langya and the deputy commander of Qianqiying, it was understandable that Nangong Xi went to find the emperor. If the emperor reprimanded Chu Qing, the Yaxing would naturally not be able to continue. After that, he would publicize the matter and let the ministers criticize Chu Qing.
Nangong Xi walked out of the government office with his hands behind his back and went straight to Jingyi Hall.
After arriving, the little eunuch at the door announced, and Nangong Xi stepped into the palace.
At this time, Huang Laosi was studying and promoting various merchants to make up for the tax money, and was immersed in the fantasy of getting rich overnight. After seeing Nangong Xi coming in, he asked Sun An to move to the embroidery pier.
"Nangong Aiqing." Huang Laosi smiled and said, "I happen to be looking for you for something, so you're welcome."
Nangong Xi bowed before sitting on the embroidered pier, and said with a wry smile: "Your Majesty, just say it first, this is a private matter."
"Private matter?"
"It concerns His Royal Highness King Langya."
Huang Laosi frowned. Recently, he had not paid much attention to Changxian. According to Tong Gui, Changxian was sent by Chu Qing to Zhuangzi in the southern suburbs to set up a talent service guarantee hall.
Huang Laosi didn't understand what kind of hall this was and didn't take it seriously. Now when he saw Nangong Xi coming, he immediately thought that his second son was causing trouble again.
Not caring about "getting rich overnight", Huang Laosi said solemnly: "What's wrong with Changxian? Nangong Aiqing just said it bluntly."
"Your Majesty, I have just learned about this. There is a dental shop in the southern suburbs, the only dental shop in Beijing. The person in charge of this dental shop is my nephew Nangong Ping. In addition to Nangong Ping, King Langya Your Highness is also hanging out here, I feel ashamed, this Yahang is after all a gathering place of three religions and nine streams, and the money earned, although it does not violate the laws of Chang'an, is known as a place that sucks the bones and blood of the people."
"Nangong Aiqing said it was... called..."
Huang Laosi looked at Sun An beside him, who said: "Southern Suburbs Talent Service Guarantee Hall."
"Yes, this weird name was created by Chu Qing." Huang Laosi frowned slightly: "Is this Chu Qing so cowardly that he dares to let Chang Xian's servant mix in the teeth?"
"I don't know what's going on, but since it's just a dental practice, word has spread, so it has a bad reputation."
"Chu Qing..." Huang Laosi looked a little confused. He lowered his head and glanced at the memorial, then stood up and said: "Seeing is believing. I feel that Chu Qing shouldn't be so ignorant. Why not, Nangong Aiqing and I can see it with our own eyes." How about the last one."
"Well, seeing is believing."
Nangong Xi smiled bitterly in his heart, the fourth child found an excuse to leave the palace again.
