"Did you buy it for me? It cost you several months of food expenses?" The imperial envoy was very surprised: "Oh, you spent so much money, it makes me feel very uneasy."
"As long as the Imperial Envoy is happy, I can live frugally," Han Mingguang said flatteringly.
"Han Mingguang, I appreciate your kindness, but the food on this table... I really can't put my chopsticks down." The imperial envoy shook his head: "When I think of the common people eating simple meals, but here I am feasting on fish and meat,
I feel really guilty, Mr. Han, you should take these dishes away, um... just keep two ordinary dishes, and as for the wine... let's replace it with ordinary ones."
Really good at pretending!
Han Mingguang despised him in his heart. Although he had never dealt with the imperial envoy, he had heard about his deeds. The imperial envoy's name was Shi Baode, and he was a sixth grader like Han Mingguang.
A high-level martial artist, now serving in the Imperial City's Criminal Department, he is a minister. His official position is not big, but he has a lot of power in his hands. He is usually very popular with others. This Shi Baode looks very serious on the surface, but in fact he is very dirty in his heart. He misses the fireworks venue every night.
, people give him the nickname "Sentimental Assistant". From this nickname, you can tell what kind of person Shi Baode is.
Although he despised Shi Baode in his heart, he still wanted to be polite on the surface. In any case, Shi Baode was the imperial envoy after all, and he came to investigate the case on behalf of the emperor. Han Mingguang should respect him both emotionally and rationally.
"Well...it was my lack of thinking that made things difficult for the Imperial Envoy today...It's just that these dishes have been prepared. It would be a waste if we take them away..." Han Mingguang said: "Your Majesty the Imperial Envoy, please make an exception today.
Well, you can give me a thin noodle, and I promise that next time I entertain adults, I will be simple and frugal."
Shi Baode nodded reluctantly: "Okay, let's forget it this time, but it won't be the same next time."
"Yes, yes, sir, please take a seat." Han Mingguang took the initiative to pull out the chair for Shi Baode to sit down, and then personally picked up the wine bottle and poured wine for Shi Baode.
Shi Baode was not polite, picked up the wine glass and drank: "Well, it tastes good, it's a good wine."
"If you like it, adults, just drink more." Han Mingguang said with a smile, "Try these dishes again and see if they suit your taste."
Shi Baode put down his wine glass, picked up some vegetables with chopsticks, put them into his mouth and chewed them slowly: "Well, not bad, tender and delicious, all good. Mr. Han, I really spent a lot of money on you today."
"No matter where, as long as the adults are happy." Han Mingguang felt like a grandson at the moment, and Shi Baode was like his grandfather. His grandson couldn't stand up in front of his grandfather, held his breath, and got angry. This is officialdom.
According to the rules, the first level of officialdom is overwhelming. Han Mingguang has no choice but to swallow his anger for the sake of his future. If he doesn't want to be angry, he will work hard to climb up. When you reach a certain high position, naturally no one will dare to look at you.
In this world, there are many people whose talents are not appreciated. They also work hard and pay a lot, but the rewards are pitiful. There will be some luck in them. If you are lucky, the road will be much smoother.
If you are unlucky, the road ahead will be much more bumpy. Luck is elusive and unpredictable. If you want luck to come to you... that is not an easy thing.
As the saying goes, eating people is soft-mouthed and taking advantage of others is short-handed. After Shi Baode ate a few bites of food and drank a few sips of wine, his attitude became a little more polite, but he still had a straight face, almost stern. In fact, he didn't care about Han Mingguang at all.
There were too many opinions. The reason why he kept a straight face was just to show off his dignity as an imperial envoy.
After having enough wine and food, Shi Baode sat on a chair, holding a cup of hot tea and slowly drank: "General Han, we have eaten and drank wine. Let's talk about some serious business next."
"Sir, please speak, I am all ears." Han Mingguang said with a low posture.
"Well, it's like this. In recent days, I've heard a lot of rumors about Mr. Han. As for the content of the rumors... I won't say more. I just want to ask Mr. Han, what are these rumors?
Really?" Shi Baode asked straight to the point.
Han Mingguang frowned. He noticed that Shi Baode said "rumors" instead of "rumors." Although there was only one word difference, the concepts were completely different. Rumors may be true. Rumors are 100% true.
It's fake. There's a lot of knowledge in it.
"Well... I can use my reputation to assure you that those rumors are all false and made out of nothing. They were deliberately fabricated by some villains to slander me." Han Mingguang said righteously.
"You can't prove your words, can you produce evidence to prove your innocence?" Shi Baode said calmly.
"Evidence..." The corner of Han Mingguang's mouth twitched: "Sir, you are making things difficult for me. Those rumors appeared suddenly. It can be said that they caught me off guard. In such a short period of time, I couldn't understand at all.
No evidence can be found..."
"Since you can't produce any evidence, how can you prove your innocence?" Shi Baode picked up the teacup and took a sip slowly. The tea was fragrant and fragrant in the mouth. Good tea, really good tea. Shi Baode murmured secretly, waiting to leave.
When traveling, be sure to bring some of this tea back.
Being bullied by Shi Baode over and over again, even though Han Mingguangping had a good temper, he felt a little angry: "Sir, although I can't produce evidence to prove my innocence, you can't produce evidence to prove that the rumors are true, right?
"
"Huh?" Shi Baode raised his eyebrows slightly. He raised his head and glanced at Han Mingguang: "What's your tone? Are you questioning me?"
"Don't dare!" Han Mingguang shook his head: "I just want you to investigate this matter fairly and impartially and clear my name as soon as possible."
"Snapped!"
Shi Baode put the tea cup on the table and nodded: "Okay, don't you want me to investigate? Then I will investigate. In this way, we will investigate one by one first. There are rumors outside that you are having affairs with several women, and you are also involved in the investigation."
You secretly gave birth to several illegitimate children, do you admit this?"
"If you don't admit it, this is sheer nonsense. I am a dignified commander-in-chief. Isn't it easy to want a woman? Isn't it necessary to have an affair? As for the illegitimate child, it is even more nonsense. If any woman really gave birth to a child for me,
, I will definitely take him back to the General Military Mansion with great fanfare, and then he will have a good life." Han Mingguang said neither humble nor arrogant.
"Next thing, there are rumors that you have an improper relationship with your biological daughter, and that your daughter has had several abortions. Is this true?"
"This is even more nonsense. Even if I, Han Mingguang, am not serious, I can't do anything to my own daughter?"
"In addition, there are rumors that you have close contacts with a certain prince, and you have helped him store a large amount of gold. In addition, you have helped him raise a large number of dead soldiers, and you are ready to wait until the right time to help this prince seek the throne. How do you explain this matter?
ah?"
"This is purely based on nothing. I know a few princes at most, and I have never had any contact with those princes... I want to curry favor with those princes, but they don't look down on me at all. As for the gold and the dead soldiers, it is even more nonsense.
It’s the eighth way. I have never hidden gold, let alone kept dead soldiers in captivity. If you don’t believe me, Imperial Envoy, you can go and investigate. If I am found to be lying, I will let you handle it.”
"Okay, very good." Shi Baode took a deep look at Han Mingguang: "I will investigate. If you are framed, I will naturally clear your name. On the contrary, if I find out that the rumors are true...
...Hmph...then just wait until your head falls off."
Han Mingguang straightened his back and said with a righteous face: "I, Han Mingguang, walk upright and sit upright, and I am not afraid of adults' investigation!"
"Let's talk about this for today. I'm tired and I'm going to rest. Please arrange a guest room for me." At this point in the conversation, there is no need to continue the conversation. Shi Baode has already made up his mind that he will take a good rest.
When investigating rumors, no matter whether the rumors are true or false, he will give Han Mingguang a good beating. If Han Mingguang is sensible and obedient, then he can still be open-minded and not take Han Mingguang too seriously. On the contrary, if Han Mingguang is ignorant,
If he doesn't take him as an imperial envoy seriously, then he will take good care of Han Mingguang.
To put it bluntly, this is also the first time for Shi Baode to serve as an imperial envoy. He has a big heart and always wants to do something eye-catching. This investigation of Han Mingguang is a task personally assigned by the emperor. Shi Baode must be energetic and handle it well. He must not let down the emperor.
A piece of trust in him.
"Okay, I'll make arrangements right away." Although Han Mingguang was very dissatisfied with Shi Baode, he still had to do enough on the surface. Next, he arranged the best guest room for Shi Baode and arranged several servants to serve him personally.
Shi Baode, at the same time, Han Mingguang also issued strict orders. No matter what requests Shi Baode made, everyone must try their best to satisfy them. Anyone who dares to offend Shi Baode will be severely punished.
In this way, Shi Baode settled in the General Military Mansion. In the next few days, he started walking around the city with his entourage. His favorite places were where people gathered, such as teahouses, restaurants, theaters, etc.
In these places he could find out a lot about Han Mingguang.
Everywhere he went, Shi Baode would have someone take notes and record everything he saw and heard. In just a few days, Shi Baode had several boxes filled with records.
…
at dusk.
In an inconspicuous restaurant.
Two men were talking quietly together. They were none other than Ma Xiaoyao and Gu Zhiqiu. Ma Xiaoyao wore makeup and looked like a man in his fifties, while Gu Zhiqiu was also wearing a hat.
Wear a scarf and cover your face as much as possible.
"Ma Xiaoyao, are you the one who spread those rumors?" Gu Zhiqiu asked in a deep voice.
