Chapter 1403 Taishan Unsolved Case (Happy New Year)
Chapter 1403 Taishan Unsolved Case (Happy New Year~)
At the New Year's Eve dinner, because Shen Yi happened to be in the palace, he rushed closer and was among the first to arrive at the banquet.
Last year Shen Yi was only ranked with Dajiu Qing as Minister of the Ministry of War, but this year, his actions have ranked first on the left, ahead of several prime ministers in Zhongshu.
Several prime ministers, including Prime Minister Chen Jing, had no objections. This meant that they had already acquiesced in Shen Yi's status, which was above all officials.
Really under one person.
Shen Yi didn't say anything more and just sat in this position silently, alone, closing his eyes and relaxing.
Even because of his aloof status and the fact that he didn't have many good friends in the court, no one dared to approach him and propose a toast to him.
When Mr. Shen was sitting there, a slightly familiar voice sounded in his ears.
"Master Shen, we meet again."
Shen Yi slowly opened his eyes and looked up at the person in front of him.
The man in front of me was a man in his early thirties, wearing noble clothes and holding a glass of wine in his hand.
Mr. Shen glanced at him with a playful smile on his face: "We meet again, Uncle Zhou."
Zhou Yuenlang.
Da Chen Chengyi Bo Zhou Yuen Long.
He was also the only Qi minister who escaped unscathed during the Northern Expedition, and he was even the biggest profiteer among the Northern Qi generals in this war!
Because, although his father was granted the title of Marquis of Anshun, almost all his family members were killed, leaving only a son like Zhou Yuanlang, two grandchildren, and a granddaughter.
But Zhou Yuanlang will not only inherit Zhou Shizhong's marquis title in the future, but his own family will also be almost completely preserved!
Although in Dachen, it would be difficult for him to hold as high a position of authority as before, but with Emperor Hongde's kind temperament, at least in the Hongde Dynasty, their father and son would definitely have no problems and could live a lifetime of prosperity and wealth.
Zhou Yuanlang held up the wine glass with both hands and said, "I have no relatives in Jiankang. Now in the entire hall, looking around, I see that the only person I know is the Marquis. I would like to toast you to the Marquis."
Mr. Shen smiled and was very considerate. After sipping half a glass of wine, he stretched out his hand and said with a smile: "The banquet hasn't started yet. Uncle Zhou might as well sit down and let's chat."
Zhou Yuanlang didn't have any stage fright and sat opposite Shen Yi.
At this moment, the thoughtful people in the hall had noticed these two people. Although most of them looked nothing strange, almost all their eyes fell on these two people.
Mr. Shen said calmly: "Are you still used to being in Jiankang during this period?"
"Habit."
Zhou Yuanlang paused and said, "I can only get used to it."
He raised his head to look at Shen Yi and said softly: "I have read all the recent issues of the Di newspaper. The Marquis's battles were very beautiful. It was difficult for me to achieve the level of the Marquis in a different place."
"Most of the battles are not mine."
Shen Yi said calmly: "In the later stages of the Huai'an Army, most of the people under them were fighting, and they no longer have much to do with me."
Zhou Yuanlang smiled and said: "Master Hou, now that we are officials in the same court, there is no need for you to lie to me anymore."
Shen Yi chuckled: "I'm just telling the truth."
Zhou Yuanlang lowered his head and said, "Your Majesty wants to send me to Jiankang as an official. Does the Marquis have any recommendations?"
Shen Yi was stunned for a moment, then clicked his tongue: "Your Majesty is really kind to your family, but it's not surprising that Master Zhu Li has escaped, and your Zhou family can indeed use it."
"but…"
Mr. Shen smiled and said: "If you work as an official south of the Huaihe River, people who know your origins will probably call you a slut, and it will be difficult for you to get a job. If you go to the north of the Huaihe River, not to mention His Majesty's concern, even if Let you go..."
"It's hard for our family to survive."
Shen Yi said leisurely: "I heard that the Purity Department is desperately trying to kill you."
Zhou Yuanlang smiled bitterly and said: "It's not surprising. If I hadn't surrendered to the Holy Dynasty, Master Zhu Li would have stayed at least two or three more years. Of course they hate me to the core."
He looked at Shen Yi and asked: "Master Hou, now that our old grudges are over, can you show us a clear way?"
Shen Yi played with the wine glass in his hand and suddenly smiled: "It would be better for you to serve as an official in Jiankang. In this case, I will recommend you to Taichang Temple..."
"At least you are a young minister of Taichang Temple. If Your Majesty is so kind, I might be able to give you a job as a minister of Taichang Temple."
“Taichang Temple…”
Zhou Yuanlang was thoughtful, then lowered his head and said: "Master Hou, I will be satisfied to be a young minister."
He bowed his head deeply, cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Lord Marquis."
Mr. Shen did not get up, but just smiled and said: "You're welcome."
After Zhou Yuanlang left, the banquet started quickly. His Majesty the Emperor was very happy today. He first toasted to Shen Yi with the dignity of the emperor, and then drank many drinks with the ministers. He drank until his face turned red, and was supported by the palace people. Go down.
Mr. Shen was also toasted with a lot of wine by several prime ministers and officials at the level of Dajiuqing. After he was half drunk, he staggered into the carriage and returned home.
When he arrived home, Lu Ruoxi and other Shen family members had already returned home early. Mrs. Shen helped Shen Yi back to the backyard. As soon as he entered the yard, she said softly: "Husband, Xu Fu is here. He is waiting in the study now."
Shen Yi nodded silently and said, "Take me to wash your face, and I'll go see him."
After washing his face, Mr. Shen exhaled a few breaths of alcohol and became more sober. He walked to the door of his study, opened the door and walked in.
Xu Fu was sitting now. When Shen Yi opened the door and came in, he stood up in a hurry, lowered his head and saluted: "Young Master."
Master Shen held on to the table before walking to his seat and sitting down. He burped again and looked up at Xu Fu.
Xu Fu lowered his head slightly and said: "Sir, I found out some clues about the things you asked me to investigate. You happened to be in Jiankang, so I came over."
Shen Yi nodded first, and then asked: "Eunuch Gao, have you been taken out of the palace?"
"Has been taken out of the palace."
Xu Fu lowered his head and said, "In my house, I will support you as my uncle."
Shen Yi smiled and nodded, and then asked, "Does he know about this?"
Xu Fu quickly shook his head and said, "You said you couldn't let the third person know, so I didn't dare to tell him."
Mr. Shen touched his chin.
"He doesn't know, and you don't have any connections in the palace, how can you check?"
"Young master, you don't know. In the past few years as an imperial merchant, especially after I started working in Liulichang a few years ago, I have been able to come into contact with many people in the palace. It may not be possible to drag them to do things, but it is not difficult to make some insinuations and find out some things."
Mr. Shen nodded and took a deep breath: "Just tell me."
Xu Fu nodded, he took out the dagger that stabbed Shen Yi from his sleeve, put it on Shen Yi's table, and said: "Master, this dagger is indeed the dagger from the palace. I compared it with the dagger from the palace." , the patterns and formats are exactly the same.”
"Also, the two eunuchs who stabbed the young master that day..."
Xu Fu paused and looked up at Shen Yi: "It can no longer be found."
"What do you mean it can't be found?"
Xu Fu paused for a moment and continued: "It's the Ministry of Internal Affairs. I can't find any information about these two people. It seems as if someone has wiped it out of thin air."
"But what is certain is that those two people are probably from the palace."
Xu Fu continued: "After that incident, many people in the palace were implicated, and Your Majesty became angry. Many of the eunuchs in charge, including Eunuch Sun Jin, were punished by Your Majesty."
"Even Eunuch Gao, some people came to ask questions."
"But in the palace, the matter was not publicized in the end. Later, as time went by, it was settled."
Mr. Shen narrowed his eyes, looked at the dagger in front of him, and said softly: "His Majesty's assassination can be ignored."
Xu Fu was silent for a while, then lowered his head and said, "I'm not sure about this."
Mr. Shen closed his eyes: "I know about this matter. You don't want to pursue it any more. That's the end of it."
Xu Fu lowered his head: "Yes."
Shen Yi glanced at him, and then sighed: "Have a good time taking care of Eunuch Gao."
Xu Fu was thoughtful and lowered his head subconsciously.