However, regardless of secret investigation or overt investigation, what Ling Zhongqing did was absolutely watertight.
"I see. Master Ling, you should take care of your body!"
"Thank you very much for your concern, King Xuan."
Ling Zhongqing was very satisfied with King Xuan's attitude towards him, and unknowingly, he regarded Bei Mingxuan as his future son-in-law.
After meeting King Xuan, Ling Zhongqing took the officials of Jizhou, big and small, to visit the censor of Zuodu and the officials of the Supervisory Yuan one by one. These are officials of the capital and censors and cannot be offended.
After the greetings were completed, the officials from Beijing and Jizhou finally entered the city in force.
"His Royal Highness Xuan Wang, I guess you and all your lords haven't had a meal yet, right? I have prepared a little wine and have been waiting for you for a long time. I would also like to ask Your Highness Xuan Wang and all your lords to show your respect and move to Taihe Residence first."
Taiheju is the most high-end restaurant in Jizhou. According to the standards of the imperial cuisine restaurant, the materials and ingredients used are no worse than the imperial cuisine used by the emperor. On weekdays, it only receives dignitaries. Ordinary people, even if they have money, cannot eat at Taiheju.
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It is definitely used to receive princes and censors.
"Lord Ling, you're welcome. We have already had lunch, so we won't bother the Lords of Jizhou. If it is convenient for Lord Ling, we will go to the Jizhou government office now and ask Lord Ling to cooperate with Lord Zuodu Yushi to present various vouchers and account books.
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Ling Zhongqing: "..."
Ling Zhongqing, whose smile was still on his lips, felt as if someone had slapped him in front of his face.
When we arrived in Jizhou at noon, we had already had our meals. It was obvious that we didn’t want to get close to him and wanted to keep things official.
"What, Master Ling, is it inconvenient?"
"What did King Xuan say? It's convenient! Of course it's convenient! You can check the account books and vouchers whenever you want. I have ordered someone to call at any time."
Bei Mingxuan glanced at Ling Zhongqing, moved his horse closer to him, and deliberately whispered:
"That's good. Lord Ling, His Highness the Crown Prince learned that I was coming to Jizhou, but he praised Lord Ling a lot in front of me. It seems that Lord Ling is really a rare and good official!"
"Thank you for the compliment, Your Highness the Crown Prince, and thank you for the compliment, Your Highness Prince Xuan! I am an official serving the people, but please have a clear conscience."
I originally thought that King Xuan was going to discuss the matter with him and investigate the case in a matter-of-fact manner. I was secretly worried. After hearing such words, I knew that His Highness King Xuan was a smart man. Anyone who knew that he was the prince would definitely not embarrass him.
Feel relieved.
Seeing the officials such as the Censor of Zuodu and other officials of Jizhou walking behind, Ling Zhongqing whispered to King Xuan:
"His Royal Highness Xuan Wang, this is your first time in Jizhou, and I know that your status is not suitable for hanging around outside. However, if this place is not only a government office but also a post house, it would be a grievance for you.
Therefore, I sincerely request Your Highness to show your favor. I will be a guest at your humble residence tonight, and I will ask my concubine to prepare a family banquet for Your Highness. I also ask Your Highness to show your favor!"
"Master Ling invites you so kindly. If I don't go, wouldn't it be a favor for Master Ling?"
When Ling Zhongqing heard this, he was overjoyed. "Thank you very much, His Highness Prince Xuan for the favor. I am honored to do so."
I remember that back then, he was a poor student who couldn't even wear a pair of good shoes, but now, a prince came to his house as a guest! Life is like a play, and play is like life! Ling Zhongqing sighed in his heart.
I believe that through his hard work, he will be the prince's father-in-law before long.