Until he left Taikang Hall, Wang Qinruo was still in a dream, and his legs were still a little weak and trembling. It took less than a quarter of an hour from the time he stepped into Taikang Hall, but in this short period of time, Wang Qinruo was floating in the clouds.
, I fell into the ghost gate for a while, and I am still in shock to this day.
Looking up and looking around, the blazing sun, the colorful palaces, and the bright colors made Wang Qinruo feel that everything in front of him seemed so unreal. Looking back, looking at the shining palaces in the sun, Wang Qinruo
Only then did he come back to his senses, but he still had doubts in his mind, could he pass the test?
However, he soon found that he had thought too much. Before he could leave the confines of Taikang Hall, he was locked up again by Wude Si's people. The old emperor's side was fine for the time being, but Wude Si, Shenzhou and even
The matter of supervising the construction of the palace is far from over.
Even if nothing else is mentioned, Wude Si cannot easily let Wang Qinruo off as an important suspect, unless the old emperor conveys his clear holy will.
For Wang Qinruo, he had already been to Wudesi's detention center once, and it was much more leisurely to go there again. It was already a bit like a vacation. After all, even the old emperor had passed through it.
Of course, this means that Wang Qinruo has yet to experience the real high-altitude scenery and Yamen methods like Wu Desi. As for Wang Xuanzhen, without the old emperor's instruction, he really couldn't control him for the time being. After all, he had met the saint before.
, and the old emperor is paying special attention to this matter currently, so it is better to be cautious.
At the same time, after suppressing his resentment, Wang Xuanzhen became a little more interested in Wang Qinruo. In Wang Xuanzhen's opinion, Wang Qinruo had an evil nature.
So far, there is no conclusion about the Shenzhou incident. It is still unclear whether the outcome will be a storm or a calm one. However, before that, there can be some other exchanges. At least they are all surnamed Wang, and they may still be together for several generations.
Gotta get married.
Therefore, Wang Qinruo's luck seemed to have improved. After meeting with His Majesty the Emperor, he also had a meal of wine from the Wudeshi.
After meeting with Wang Qinruo, the old emperor seemed to be "ill" again. He locked himself in the Taikang Palace without seeing anyone. All previous activities were cancelled. The memorials transferred from Xijing were not reviewed and were piled up in the palace.
Eat ashes.
Nowadays, the old emperor's situation is a bit pitiful. The pity is that he has no one to complain to. It's not that he can't find anyone, but the key is that he can't find anyone worth talking to.
Counting back and forth, Concubine Zhe Xian is one of them. However, in recent years, Concubine Xian has become increasingly alienated from the old emperor, especially in the past year. Not only they are strangers, but they have rarely spoken to each other. And on the surface,
The respect for the emperor was only based on the status of the emperor and the basic etiquette of a minister and concubine.
The old emperor knew that Lady Zhe had always been a virtuous concubine with an upright heart and a deep understanding of righteousness. She had hardly changed in decades, so he did not blame her too much.
For those close to him, the old emperor was still very tolerant. The older he got, the more so. The strong jealousy was mostly towards outsiders. Similarly, for the old emperor, being alienated by family members like Xian Fei,
It’s still very uncomfortable and quite sad.
Of course, the old emperor's mood comes and goes quickly. The emperor is a loner. If he is not happy, then he is not happy. This is true for the virtuous concubine, and the same is true for all the subjects in the world. The old emperor has also noticed that the subjects inside and outside the court,
Respect and obedience to him is either due to fear of one's own authority or desire for one's own power. Apart from these two, there is no other relationship.
Therefore, when he calmed down again and looked at the affairs of Taikang Palace and the politics of Shenzhou, he felt a sense of optimism and began to deal with the aftermath.
The first person to be summoned was Liu Jiqian.
For Liu Jiqian, meeting the old emperor was not just once or twice. His mood was different every time, but this time the psychological burden was the highest ever.
Even Liu Jiqian himself knew that this was almost equivalent to a trial, a trial of his life and future. Therefore, Liu Jiqian fell down before His Majesty, his head buried low, but his spirit was highly concentrated, waiting for the old emperor's instructions.
Seeing his performance, the old emperor looked coldly and asked casually: "You seem to be nervous?"
"Because of His Majesty's divine power, everyone must surrender. I am also a member of all living beings, how can I not be afraid?" Liu Jiqian replied.
"Bullshit!" the old emperor cursed directly, with a disdainful tone that made Liu Jiqian's heart tremble.
This is Liu Jiqian's lack of knowledge. Anyone who is familiar with the old emperor knows that when he curses people like this, it often means that the matter is not serious.
"I have some reports here, all about Shenzhou and you Liu Jiqian. After I read them, it was an eye-opener. You should read it too!" Without further ado, the old emperor grabbed a stack of papers on the case.
This chapter, just throw it down.
The memorials were scattered all over the floor, and one of them hit Liu Jiqian directly on the head. However, he ignored the pain and picked it up and opened it with trembling hands.
I read one, two, and three books, and then I couldn't stand it any longer. I fell to the ground without making any excuse, and directly begged for mercy: "I am guilty! Please punish me. No matter how I am punished, I will never complain!"
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Such straightforwardness and decisiveness, as well as the sense of proportion, are not something Liu Jiqian can grasp. There are too many people in this world who will not shed tears until they see the coffin.
King Xu had taught him long ago not to seek excuses for the old emperor. Surviving his affairs in the face of death was much wiser than trying to get away with it by lying.
Of course, King Xu's analysis is accurate. If it reaches this level and Liu Jiqian still wants to argue, the angered old emperor may have no other considerations.
Liu Jiqian confessed his crime simply, but the old emperor's expression remained serious and lectured him: "I think you have lost your mind! Who told you to empty your warehouses and abuse people's power like this? The public grievances in Shenzhou are in this Jigong Mountain.
, you can feel it, don’t you, the parent, notice it?
The people of Shenzhou already hate you, the magistrate of the state, but they also harbor deep resentment towards me. Are you not afraid of being stabbed in the spine and don't even care about my reputation?
You will do whatever it takes to flatter and flatter you, so what use do I have for a lucky guy like you!"
Faced with the old emperor's angry rebuke, Liu Jiqian had no need to react. His face was filled with fear, and with tears streaming down his face, he knelt and said, "I am guilty! The crime cannot be punished! Please forgive me!"
In this regard, the old emperor still looked unyielding, but the meaning of his words had changed somewhat: "Condemn the crime? How to punish the crime, dismissal from office, or beheading?
Can your life be used to recover the water? Can it improve the current situation? Can it resolve the resentment of the people of Shenzhou? Or can it restore my reputation?"
The old emperor's series of questions immediately moved Liu Jiqian's heart, but he did not dare to show it. He just continued to worship: "I regret it too much, but I know that my sin is serious and I can't escape the blame, but I pray for a quick death..."
At this time, the old emperor pondered and no longer scolded him, but looked at this person silently. Seeing that Liu Jiqian was at a loss, he finally said: "Now, you are still playing tricks in front of me?"
Liu Jiqian felt that the old emperor's question was more serious than the storm of accusations, so he hurriedly said: "I don't dare!"
"Don't you dare?" the old emperor said coldly: "If I want to kill someone, do you think you still have a chance to step into the Taikang Palace? In the past few days, you have been in and out of King Xu frequently, but he has not given you any advice on how to deal with me.
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This question really caught Liu Jiqian off guard. Before he could think about how to respond, he heard the old emperor faintly say: "Shenzhou, you can't stay any longer. There is a shortage in Suzhou. You can go there and be appointed magistrate. Let's go immediately!"
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Liu Jiqian was panicking when he suddenly heard about the old emperor's arrangement. He didn't react for a while. After thinking about it for a while, he hurriedly thanked you and said, "I would like to thank your Majesty for not killing me!"
Not only was his life saved, his official position was also promoted, and he was promoted rapidly. Compared with Shenzhou, a "poor and remote place", Suzhou is a big state like Wangzhou, with a developed economy and a prosperous population. The gap between the two is immeasurable.
Why did Liu Jiqian go through so much trouble in Shenzhou? It was not to please the old emperor. Although the flattery was slapped on the horse's hooves, such a huge progress in his official career was still what he pursued painstakingly. It can be imagined that at this time,
How excited and complicated the feelings in their hearts were.
"Don't be too happy too early!" The old emperor still warned coldly: "The Imperial City Department and the Wude Department have conducted detailed investigations on you. Shenzhou's harsh government can only be explained by the force of fate. You yourself
He is fairly honest, self-denying and dedicated to public service, and has never been involved in corruption, bribery, or enriching his own pockets.
If not for this, there would be no chance of saving your head!
Suzhou is a good place, with abundant resources and people, outstanding people, and the wealth and water are not comparable to those of Shenzhou. I hope that your integrity and dedication to the public can be maintained forever.
As a parent official, you should be kind to the people and work for the benefit of the people. You should remember this. If you do something as bad as Shenzhou in Suzhou, you will be punished for both crimes. That is what King Xu said, I
There is no mercy at all!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Jiqian immediately said: "Your Majesty has taught you earnestly and earnestly. I must keep it in mind and never dare to forget it. I must change my past mistakes, change my mind, be self-denial, serve the public, be loyal to the country, and do my best for the people!"
"Go away!" The old emperor waved his hand and said no more nonsense.
The matter finally ended in such a smooth way. Even Liu Jiqian, who bore the brunt of the problem, the old emperor chose to let it go gently and instead of punishing him, he was promoted to an official position. This shows what his truest attitude towards this matter is.
In the final analysis, I was still trying to save his respect and take care of his old face. Looking back, the old emperor may not have regrets about the construction of the palace, but since he has already wasted people and money, it would be unreasonable to hold people accountable for this matter.
Mistakes are made again and again, and the uproar is not good-looking. It is completely unnecessary...
Some things, when they are taboo, should be taboo. After all, if we get to the bottom of it, he will have to be blamed in the end.
Of course the old emperor knew that Liu Jiqian deserved to die, but it shouldn't be a big problem if he, Old Liu, was so comatose again...
It's no longer what it was back then. In the eyes of the old emperor, he could already knead the sand!