In the Hall of Yangxin, the emperor summoned Prince Yun Zhu Zhichun, holding in his hand the certificate that had been returned from the inspection department, he immediately scolded: "Look at the good things you have done. The late emperor and I ordered you to go to Jingzhou Mansion for training.
You allowed such appalling things to happen under your rule."
"My son is unjustly accused. It must be Ye Chengkui who deliberately framed my son."
Zhu Zhichun had already learned about the affairs of Jingzhou Mansion, and was afraid that it would implicate him, so he argued: "Ye Chengguan is the favorite disciple of Lord Chief Assistant. Mr. Wei has always been dissatisfied with his ministers. He is afraid that Mr. Wei has given orders to him."
The mission was to sow discord between my son and my father."
"You're such a traitor and you still dare to try to get hold of the chief minister."
The emperor was furious and threw the book in his hand directly into King Yun's face: "Ye Chengkuan is the number one scholar carefully selected by me, and now he is talking to you just now, deliberately trying to excuse you, Wen Yuming,
Liu Cheng, several officials in Tuhong all committed suicide out of fear of crime. If someone hadn't deliberately murdered him, I would never believe it. If the inspection department hadn't been careful enough, I would really think that Ye Chengkui was an upright and upright gentleman."
Zhu Zhichun glanced at the information reported by the Inspection Department in his hand, and then he realized that it was not Ye Chengkui who suspected that he was related to the Paektu Mountain Coal Kiln incident, but the people from the Inspection Department who were stirring up trouble. He quickly changed his words and said: "Father is unjust.
Ah, I have no personal relationship with Magistrate Ye, how could he talk to me?"
In this way, he naturally wanted to protect this person and tell the truth about the news he heard:
"Please calm down my father. Although I was in charge of the entire Jingzhou Prefecture back then, there were so many people below me that it was difficult for me to take care of everything in detail. People took advantage of the loopholes and thousands of people were killed. I am also deeply worried."
Feeling sad, Ye Zhixian was deeply favored by the emperor and did nothing wrong to relieve his father's worries. When the son heard that this time, in order to thoroughly investigate the Paektu Mountain case, he did not hesitate to turn against Admiral Jiang Fang and pointed his sword at Liu Yan, so he was saved and prepared to sacrifice.
The integrity of Jiang’s innocent people is truly admirable.”
The emperor looked at King Yun carefully and pondered in silence for a long time.
Although there were widespread rumors in the capital that the staff had long been the staff of King Yun, Ye Chengguan's courage to investigate the case thoroughly and point the finger directly at King Yun showed that he indeed had no selfish motives and was not a member of King Yun's party.
And this guy didn't interrogate the criminal privately when he found the criminal, but handed it over to the Inspection Department, which further proved that he was loyal to him and did not want to instigate the father-son relationship between himself and Prince Yun. This kind of intention was really rare.
This brat actually pointed his finger at the history of Jiang's defense. Spreading it out would really undermine the power of Heaven.
After thinking for a while, he waved to King Yun with a heavy look, and then told the steward next to him: "According to my decree, Ye Cheng, the new champion, is the supreme official. If he dares to do anything arrogant, he will be dismissed from all positions immediately.
, escorted to Beijing for questioning."
"Father."
When Zhu Zhichun heard this, he immediately became unhappy. Just as he was about to intercede for him, the emperor looked down with a stern look: "Huh? What, Prince Yun, do you even want to get involved with my people?"
"I don't dare."
After Zhu Zhichun knelt down in fear, he had no choice but to retreat first.
The autumn wind is bleak and the weather is getting cooler.
On Mount Paektu in early September, as bones were found one after another, the excavation of the wrecked mine was coming to an end. The recruited civilian laborers dispersed one after another, and most of the dead bodies were claimed by the victims.
The noisy mountains for half a month gradually returned to calm.
That evening, Ye Chengguan personally prepared some wine and food at the camp at Jiangfang Station and invited Hua Rujin to come for a banquet.
The two of them sat in the courtyard, silently watching the autumn scenery in the courtyard for a long time, and then Ye Chengguan poured the wine slowly and raised his glasses to each other:
"It seems that I have known Miss Hua for a while. This is actually the first time we sit together and drink without any distractions like today. I toast you this glass of wine and the tacit understanding we have worked together.
"
"tacit agreement?"
Hua Rujin always felt that he had bad intentions in inviting her to come alone today, so she slowly raised her wine glass and said with a smile: "That's true. If it weren't for Mr. Ye, I'm afraid I would still be stuck in the quagmire."
"You're welcome."
Ye Chengguan also showed a faint smile: "It's just your own creation."
Then, he drank the wine in one gulp.
But looking at her questioning eyes, he could only explain patiently: "Miss Hua, don't worry, I have no motive to harm you today."
"Master Ye is joking."
Hua Rujin didn't worry about this this time. After all, the two glasses of wine were poured from the same jug under her nose, so she drank the wine with confidence.
Ye Chengguan nodded happily: "What are Miss Hua's next plans?"
Hua Rujin didn't know why he asked this question, so she answered truthfully: "Go home."
"That's as it should be."
Seeing that she didn't understand what he meant, Ye Chengguan didn't mince words and said bluntly: "Guan He, the imperial censor, should be coming to Jiang'an County in the next two days. I heard that this man likes to recruit talents, but
That's right, Yan Huaqing, the lawyer in Jiangling City, is working under him now. Since Miss Hua is so interested in prison, she might as well try to work under him."
"Did Mr. Ye forget his agreement with me?"
Hua Rujin finally understood his intention of inviting her here today.
Is this explaining the aftermath?
The patrol censor has to go out to patrol various states, and he has a lot of cases to investigate. Calculated, it is indeed much more promising than following a county magistrate.
However, she is not a mercenary person. After all, it was the Number One Scholar who made her what she is today. How could she only think about climbing high?
"Master Ye, aren't you worried that you can't afford the salary for hiring me as your staff?"
Hua Rujin came up to him, smiled mischievously and joked: "How about I make it cheaper for you? You can give me a monthly payment of two taels of silver. Just be a little accommodating and allow me to do private work to support my family."
"
Ye Chengguan poured another glass of wine nonchalantly, took a sip and replied, "Isn't this wronging Miss Hua?"
"Don't be wronged, don't be wronged."
Hua Rujin waved her hand carelessly: "Being able to be Mr. Ye's guest is something that no one else can only dream of."
"It seems that this county has a high prestige in Miss Hua's heart."
Ye Chengguan's almond-shaped eyes flickered, watching her closely.
Hua Rujin was overwhelmed by his sudden direct gaze, and quickly changed her gaze and said calmly: "Master Ye cares about the people of Li and works hard. Not only me, but everyone naturally admires Master Ye.
"
"you flatter me."
When Ye Chengguan heard her words, he really couldn't hear the meaning of compliments, but instead seemed to be perfunctory to himself.
It's just that he is very clear about the situation he is about to face. Although he feels a lot of reluctance for her in his heart, at this juncture, he can't protect himself, so why bother to add trouble to her.
Calmly putting away the confusion in his heart, he gently put some vegetables into her bowl and whispered: "Your temperament is similar to mine. You don't care about three meals a day when you do things. There are so many meals today."
Eat some."
"Ah, you too."
Hua Rujin smiled calmly at him.
Seeing him so calm and calm, I felt increasingly uneasy.
I'm just afraid that the things I have been worrying about these days are about to happen.