Cao Zhengchun carried the little yellow cat on his shoulder, and Shi Shiran walked out of Concubine Sun's palace in a good mood.
Recently, there has been another breakthrough in cultivation, and I can now use my spiritual perspective, a more magical perspective, to see places that ordinary people cannot see with their naked eyes. The concubine Sun Guifei is pregnant with the dragon child.
very nice.
For a family, children are the hope. Especially for the royal family, there are thousands of people around them, and they also have their own family children.
If the emperor does not have a dragon son, they should worry about whether their family will still be there a hundred years from now and whether their glory can continue.
Of course, as the day approaches, there are all kinds of accidents in and outside the palace from time to time, and some people can't help but send people directly to explore the palace.
Fortunately, his martial arts skills are just okay, and he is relatively idle. He is basically paying attention to various emergencies all day long.
Those who have come so far have been sent to Eunuch Liu to receive the highest standards of hospitality in the East Factory. Although all of them are dead soldiers, there are still a few who cannot bear the torture.
No, Dongchang's reputation has increased greatly in recent days. Several cabinet bachelors have been arrested in succession, and celebrities such as Liu Jian and Xie Qian have been investigated and dealt with by the elders of the two dynasties.
As his power became more and more arrogant, Governor Liu found fault with the officials for their minor faults, sent out lieutenants and spies from far and near, and did not allow others to come to rescue and intercede. He even specialized in power and sent trusted eunuchs to guard various frontier fortresses.
It can be said that Dongchang has become a sharp knife hanging over the heads of the gentry in the world, a guillotine that can fall at any time.
"Father!" Pi Xiaotian came over to bow and greeted him.
Dongchang may be powerful outside the palace, but inside the palace, his adoptive father is the most feared and awe-inspiring being of all the eunuchs and chamberlains. No matter where you are, no matter what you do, no matter what time, it seems that he
All are there.
[General Manager Cao, he is watching you!] This sentence seems to have become the inner demon of everyone in the palace.
"What's the matter?" Cao Zhengchun said with a smile.
Eunuch Cao thought that he had always been a polite and friendly old man.
"Reporting to my adoptive father, the god's sweetheart, Miss Su Xin, has recovered as before after taking the second piece of sweet cardamom. In recent days, Hulong Villa has hardly done anything to deal with Eunuch Liu's persecution of officials.
There are even rumors that the Shenhou was obsessed with the prisoner's woman and could not extricate himself.
Since then, hundreds of officials have been without a leader, and there are even officials writing to the imperial censor, asking your majesty to make Eunuch Liu nine thousand years old!" Pi Xiaotian said quickly.
Looking at Dongchang's momentum today, it is almost overwhelming the world, and everyone is talking about it.
Cao Zhengchun didn't take it seriously, but smiled and said: "This man, things are unpredictable. Sometimes he obviously wins, but he loses instead. Some people, even though he obviously loses, he will be the one who laughs last."
Pi Xiaotian didn't understand, but he had made a lot of money as a stall owner these days and was in a good mood.
"In addition, a big event happened in the Jianghu. The No. 1 Dizi of Hulong Villa, Guihai Yida, learned some evil sword skills from somewhere. He went crazy and went on a killing spree in the Jianghu, killing three famous martial arts figures in a row:
Qilin Zi, Jian Jingfeng, finish the master.
The righteous sect headed by Shaolin has issued a "martial arts pursuit order", and the one who must kill him will be the fastest!
Later, Shaolin took this opportunity to attack, saying that the No. 1 secret agent of Hulong Villa could not be a murderer and asked the Lord God to deal with it impartially.
Shenhou only replied: Jianghu matters, Jianghu.
As a result, the huge Dragon Protecting Villa is now only supported by Tiedan Shenhou, and it is expected to be destroyed."
Pi Xiaotian said with a smile.
In the past, when I fought with Hulong Villa, I was defeated every time, but since I recognized my ancestors, everything seems to have become different and more comfortable.
After hearing this, Cao Zhengchun looked serious. Not only was there no joy at all, but he felt a great chill in his heart.
Zhu ignored this and was too cruel.
This is a true hero, chatting and laughing, watching everyone risk their lives, even if that person is the adopted son and daughter he has raised and trained for more than 20 years, he doesn't care.
"Xiaotian, listen to me. If you don't want to die suddenly, please retreat. Go back to the palace and take a casual position. With the protection of our ancestors, we can still live a good life."
After pondering for a while, the kind and gentle Cao Zhengchun persuaded his adopted son.
Pi Xiaotian was surprised.
Now that Dongchang is at its peak, a big stall like him collects countless gold and silver treasures every day. When Hulong Villa falls down in a while, all civil and military officials will tremble under his butcher knife.
Then won’t the real good days come?
If you step back at this time, do you think you don't have enough time to be rich and powerful, or do you feel uncomfortable being flattered by others? Isn't it a bad idea?
After a moment of silence, Pi Xiaotian wondered: "Father, let me think about it."
Cao Zhengchun waved his hand: "Go down."
"yes!"
After saying goodbye to his adopted son, Cao Zhengchun didn't feel much emotion, and walked slowly towards his small courtyard with his hands behind his back.
The palace is luxurious, with mottled light and shadow illuminated by the setting sun.
The wind makes the sunset seem to be flowing, and the sky reflected by the fluttering clouds is higher and bluer.
After a while, he gradually arrived at the entrance of the small courtyard. Cao Zhengchun looked at the middle hall of his house, where dinner was already being served in a lively manner, with a smile on his rosy face unconsciously.
Today, he is no longer the same as before. Every time he goes home, there is always a little ancestor watching over his home. Among the thousands of lights in the house, there is always one light on for him.
very nice.
"Meow meow~"
[Holy Fire Zhaozhao! Holy Light Yaoyao! All my disciples! Meow meow meow meow! 】
Come on, everyone, follow me, get excited, play music, and dance!
Cao Zhengchun:???
…
Criminal Department, Files Department, and Records Library.
This library stores all the files of the Ministry of Justice in the 20 years before the third year of Zhengde, including more than 13,452 closed and unclosed cases, large and small.
Such important archives and information are naturally closely guarded and well protected. Professionals patrol the area every day for fear of any accidents in this case.
You must know that many of these cases involve big figures in the dynasty, and maybe one of the top bosses will come over to review them on a whim.
When it comes to important times, it will be their duty to keep it well, and it will be a serious sin if they don't.
Ruan Li is on duty today. As usual, he is sitting in front of the table in the case library, lighting an oil lamp and reading the interesting cases in his hand with relish.
He likes to see those so-called big shots suffering under the law.
As for document management, he didn't care. The outside was so tightly guarded that those who couldn't get in couldn't get in, and those who could get in couldn't be defeated by him.
If you want to be a good official in the Ming Dynasty, the most important things are three things: get used to it, be able to see it, and not see it!
"Whoosh~" A black shadow flashed past.
Ruan Li turned a deaf ear.
"Dong~" The visitor was rummaging for information and pushed it to a shelf.
The warehouse was quiet.
Ruan Li had no choice but to stand up, hold an oil lamp, step forward and shout loudly: "Who is it? What's going on?"
Suddenly, a dark figure appeared in front of him. With a slight knock, Ruan Li rolled his eyes and fell to the ground.
After a while, the shadow finally found the dozens of needed information, nodded with satisfaction, and then drifted away.
After a while, Ruan Li changed his position, curled up together, and fell asleep.
On the second day, the entire criminal department suddenly became lively.
Last night, there was a gangster who broke into the criminal record warehouse at night, knocked out the guards on duty, and finally destroyed thousands of criminal records. He committed a heinous crime. The Ministry of Punishment immediately issued a document and launched a nationwide manhunt.
The faces of everyone in the Criminal Department were filled with grief, anger and pain. Officials, big and small, could not help but grinning, holding their stomachs, and crying in pain.
"Hahaha~"
Some people can only go to Jiaofangsi, Baihualou and other places where ordinary people are disgusted and despised, and drink to drown their sorrows. How miserable is it that the dignified adults of the Sixth Department can get to such an extent?
Within a few days, the cabinet understood the sufferings of the entire Criminal Department and personally issued a commendation report. Although the Criminal Department lost many cases this time, it had a correct attitude in admitting its mistakes and saved most of the cases.
Moreover, after the case occurred, it was managed by the case file library: Mr. Ruan Li, with his excellent memory, wrote out more than a dozen copies of the case, which was a great achievement for his hard work.
It is said that in order to recall the details of the case, Mr. Ruan needed to drink a full twelve taels of wine every day, and he had to have three young girls massage his head to relieve his fatigue and the sequelae left by the assassin's knockout.
His character and morality are truly worthy of being as high as a mountain, and as good as he is. All officials, from top to bottom, must learn from it.
Of course, such a big event did not cause any waves in the capital.
Ordinary people are already very tired just from living.
…
Hulong Villa.
"Grand Master Li is here at Hulong Villa, do you have any advice?" Zhu Wulan said respectfully.
Taishi Li stroked his beard: "At my age, I have been the Crown Prince and Tutor for three dynasties, so I shouldn't meddle in other people's business. But I also regard the Marquis as my disciple, and there are some things I have to say today.
If there are any shortcomings, please forgive me, Your Majesty."
Zhu Wuwu smiled and said: "Grand Master, you are my first teacher. If you have anything to say, just say it directly without being polite."
"Haha~" Taishi Li was extremely pleased: "I have a nephew who became a monk in the Shaolin Temple of Songshan Mountain. His name is Mortal. I'm afraid the prince knows him."
Zhu Wuwu nodded: "After passing away, Liao Fan became the abbot of Shaolin. He came to my Hulong Villa to find me before."
"Oh, did you know that in order to protect the holy land of Buddhism, the treasure of the Chinese spirit, Riaofan fought with evil spirits and was wounded by a knife?" Taishi Li continued to ask.
"I know, but the affairs of the Jianghu are the Jianghu. This has always been the rule of the Ming Dynasty, and it is not convenient for me to deal with it!" Zhu Wuwu said calmly.
This old guy didn't come here with good intentions, so he naturally didn't need to give him a good look.
Taishi Li said solemnly: "I'm here to inform the prince that if the master of the village is hiding the target of the martial arts killing order, if it is not resolved, it will definitely lead to a catastrophe!"
"Who issued the fatwa?"
"He is the head of the eight sects. They are allies in the sky and must capture Guihai and bring him to justice. This man is cruel and cruel. He is not worthy of being the No. 1 Ouchi secret agent of Hulong Villa, let alone the imperial guard.
A fifth-grade guard with a sword.
Moreover, if Na Dongchang reports this matter to His Majesty, why would you, Hulong Villa, place a thug next to His Majesty and conspire to assassinate him?
Although Gui Hai Yida was the adopted son of Mr. Hou and was raised and educated from an early age, there is a famous saying in ancient times that righteousness must destroy relatives.
As an important official of the imperial court, the prince should make a decisive decision to calm the resentment of the martial arts community." Taishi Li advised earnestly.
"Thank you, Grand Master, for your concern. I will proceed with caution."
"Then I'll be relieved! Hahaha~"
Zhu Wuwu stood at the door of the main hall, standing with his hands behind his hands, quietly looking down at the huge stone sculpture in the center of Hulong Villa. It was a four-clawed stone dragon that was more than ten feet long, and it was domineering.
"Father, those people have gone too far. They actually want to force you to hand over a knife?" Shangguan Haitang said angrily.
"Hmph, chivalry breaks the law with force. When a person masters power that he cannot control, he will naturally do some stupid things.
The eight masters are like this, and so is the sword." Zhu Wuwu said coldly.
Shangguan Haitang was shocked: "My foster father, Yi Dao was just to avenge my father's murder. Moreover, the Shaolin leader had publicly said to his disciples that his death had nothing to do with Yi Dao.
But I didn’t expect that ‘Host Liao Fan’ insisted on finding trouble for him, and even struggled with the masters. As a result, after a huge defeat, he shamelessly issued a fatwa.”
Zhu Wu turned around and gave her a cold look.
Haitang's expression froze. Ever since she was a child, she had never seen her adoptive father's eyes look like this, cold and heartless.
"Let Yi Dao hide it and don't come out, otherwise no one can save him."
"yes!"
After waiting for a while, Shangguan Haitang was tangled in his heart, and finally couldn't help but ask: "Father, why do we spend so much money to erase the past of that gelded dog?
Is that fair to the people he hurt?"
"Fair?" Zhu Wuwu smiled and said, "Do you think this world is fair? Often when people shout these two words the loudest, what is most lacking in this world is fairness.
And do you know why everyone is crazy about chasing power and status?"
Shangguan Haitang thought for a while: "My adoptive father told me that rules are for ordinary people, not those in power who create the rules. They even have the right to finally interpret the rules."
Zhu Wulan sighed: "Yes, power and power, these two test human nature all the time.
And as it happens, I failed.
Cao Zhengchun has news about the third day of fragrant cardamom. For Su Xin, I will do anything, including tarnishing everything I once believed in."
Shangguan Haitang hesitated: "Father, the other criminal sects of the Ministry of Justice, even if we don't move, Dongchang still has the strength.
What I don't understand is why you want to destroy all the cases in our Hulong Villa.
With our level of confidentiality, even if it is not destroyed, how could Old Gou Cao know about it?"
"You underestimated this opponent who has been able to fight with me for twenty years! He knows far more than you think. For the sake of simplicity, I will not tolerate any mistakes!" Zhu Wuwu frowned.
So far, he has never been able to figure out how Cao Zhengchun found out those dark rooms in the palace. In some dark rooms, he even lurked for more than ten years and never touched them.
And only he knows the names of those people.
Unbelievable!
"Okay, let's go down and give him some comfort!" Zhu Wulan said impatiently.
This foster daughter has been taking too much care lately.
"Yes!" Shangguan Haitang took a deep look at his adoptive father and resigned helplessly.
Ever since Su Xin woke up, her adoptive father suddenly made her feel very strange. He was even completely different from the loyal and courageous Iron Lord she once knew.
Every move he makes seems to be full of purpose, even a little scary!
"Why, is there anything else?"
"Begonia retires."
…
"Chirp~"
for a long time.
Zhu Wuwu turned around and stared at the lark standing on the branch. It had a clear voice and was small and cute.
So how did Cao Zhengchun know clearly about Hulong Villa?
The Shenhou was puzzled, and even suddenly had a ridiculous idea in his heart: It couldn't be that this little bird was spying on him, right?
Impossible, absolutely impossible!
…
I have been married for several years without any children, so I went back for a checkup on May Day and prepared for a personal QAQ.
