Yubaozhai is engaged in the pen and ink business, and its owner is a scholar. He has ordinary talents, but he admires celebrities very much.
When selecting guests in his family, if they are not proficient in writing, even the royal family and nobles will not give him a good look. But a great scholar like Fu Jin was warmly welcomed in as soon as he showed up.
This kind of discrimination, in an era when literary styles were prevalent, not only did not cause stigma, but instead became a symbol of noble conduct.
Therefore, although Yubaozhai is just a pen and ink shop, it has an excellent reputation among scholars.
"Mr. Fu, you haven't been here for a long time." The shopkeeper served the tea himself with a smile on his face.
Fu Jin picked it up, first looked at the color and then smelled the aroma, and finally took a sip and said with a smile: "Good tea, this is Biluochun from the south, right? The ones we make in China don't have this delicate fragrance."
The shopkeeper raised his thumb and said, "Mr. Fu knows the goods. This Biluochun was bought by my boss and a merchant from the south. It only weighs two kilograms in total. My boss treasures it very much, so I only brought it to entertain Mr. Fu when he came."
Fu Jin laughed and said, "Thank you very much, Mr. Qian, for thinking so highly of me. Fu is honored."
The shopkeeper took the opportunity and said: "If you want to thank me, why not leave a pair of calligraphy treasures? My boss has been thinking about me for a long time."
Fu Jin rubbed his wrist and said with a smile: "Why don't you catch up on writing?"
The shopkeeper was overjoyed and quickly ordered the waiter: "Quick! Bring the best pens, inks, papers and inkstones!" He bowed and stretched out his hands, "Mr. Fu, please."
Fu Jin entered the private room upstairs. The waiter presented the pen and ink, and the shopkeeper said: "Writing requires meditation. You all should step aside. Stay safe below. Don't let others disturb Mr. Fu."
The waiter agreed and cleared away all the idlers.
Once the door to the private room is closed, there is no one else on the second floor.
The shopkeeper put away the smile on his face and solemnly bowed his hand to Fu Jin: "Mr."
Fu Jin nodded, motioned for him to sit down, and asked, "Is there any definite news from your highness?"
"Yes." The shopkeeper picked up the key points, explained the matter quickly, and finally took out a stack of paper, "These are the imitation handwritings over there."
Fu Jin took it, read it over, and nodded lightly: "This matter must be dealt with from two aspects at the same time. In addition to disturbing this muddy water, it is also necessary to expose King Xin's tricks. I already know it.
Please tell His Highness, don’t move anything at this critical moment. If you do, it will be wrong."
"yes."
Fu Jin left Yubaozhai, walked around the street, and went to Prime Minister Lu's house.
Less than half an hour after he entered, he was politely sent out by the steward of Prime Minister Lu's Mansion.
As soon as he stepped out, the door of Prime Minister Lu's Mansion slammed shut with a bang.
...
The court meeting ended on the second day, but Prime Minister Lu did not leave.
The emperor knew it well and asked, "Lv Qing has something to say?"
Lu Xiang bowed and said, "Your Majesty has not mentioned it for several days, so I guess there are more twists and turns. However, the prince is the foundation of the country, so I still have to ask. I dare to ask Your Majesty, what mistake did the prince make to be detained in the palace?"
The emperor was not angry, but said warmly: "If Lu Qing didn't mention this, I would explain it to you. It's just that the time has not come yet, so I didn't mention it. Since Lu Qing asked about it, I will explain a few words to you."
He told the story exactly as it was, and finally said: "This is my family scandal and I can't make it public, so I kept silent."
Lu Xiang said: "I see, the old minister is too impatient." He paused, "However, it concerns the crown prince and King Xin. This is not only a family scandal, but also a state matter. Sooner or later, the Holy Father will have to explain it."
"I know, and I am also waiting for the result. I will make my decision when Jiang Wenfeng finds out the inside story."
However, Prime Minister Lu asked bluntly: "If this matter is true, how will the Holy Father deal with the prince?"
The emperor frowned and remained silent.
Prime Minister Lu sighed in his heart and said: "No matter how the Holy Spirit decides to punish you, you must convince people."
The emperor said: "When the time comes, I will ask all the beloved ministers in the political affairs hall to bear witness."
Prime Minister Lu received the guarantee and accepted it as soon as possible: "I am waiting for the Holy Spirit to pass the edict."
...
The Crown Prince and King Xin have not left Taiyuan Palace since that day.
They each stayed in a room and became neighbors.
Compared to the prince's anxiety, King Xin was in a very good mood.
When he planned the provocation, he never expected that the prince would be so impatient and do such a stupid thing.
This is simply digging your own grave.
It can be seen that this throne is destined to be his, and he is the chosen one!
What's the point of not being able to go out for a while? The Taiyuan Palace has a beautiful view, so just take it as a rest! By the way, I admired the prince's ugly appearance and even ate several bowls of extra rice.
Jiang Wenfeng investigated the case quickly, and five days later, guards arrived and escorted them out.
King Xin was in a good mood and approached the captain of the guard: "General Shan, but the father wants to see us? Has the matter been found out?"
The captain of the guard was unselfish and said calmly: "This is a humble position, just following orders. Your Highness will know when he arrives."
King Xin was not angry and nodded with a smile.
Not long after, the two were escorted into Mingguang Hall.
King Xin raised his eyes and felt something in his heart. He couldn't help but suppress his smile.
There are not many people in the palace, but everyone has an extraordinary status.
The emperor was sitting upright, flanked by the seven prime ministers of the Political Affairs Hall and Jiang Wenfeng. Prime Minister Lu Qian was given a seat, and there was a brocade stool opposite him. King Xin looked at it and saw that it was Prince Fu Jiang Hui who was sitting there.
King Fu is not a bloodline of Taizu, but a descendant of his brother.
There were only a few members of the Jiang clan. After Taizu ascended the throne, he found a descendant of his clan brother who had helped him and named him King Fu.
This blessed king is of the same generation as the emperor, but he is already seventy years old. He is very tall in both age and seniority, and currently holds the position of Zongzheng.
Even King Fu was there, and King Xin realized that this was a serious matter.
But he soon became excited.
The bigger things get, the better. Maybe Jiang Sheng, the crown prince, will be done for!
"Father, father! My son and I have been wronged!"
The prince's voice brought him back from his thoughts. King Xin looked solemn and solemn, and saluted meticulously: "My son, I pay homage to my father."
The two of them made a stand and judged each other.
The prince has been imprisoned for the past few days. The news cannot be spread, and he cannot see the emperor. He has been frightened by his own imagination for a long time. Now that he has the chance, he only remembers to cry out for injustice.
King Xin glanced at him lightly, without revealing anything on his face, but he was already laughing in his heart.
This idiot will definitely win!
The emperor glanced at him coldly and said, "Qing Jiang."
Jiang Wenfeng stepped out: "I'm here."
"Let's get started."
"yes."
This is the highest-level case Jiang Wenfeng has ever tried.
Observing the trial were not only the seven Prime Ministers of the Political Affairs Hall, but also Prince Fu and the Emperor, while those who were interrogating were the Crown Prince and Prince Xin.
This is also the most illegal case he has ever tried.
There was no pleadings, no one could see the victim, not even a document to record the testimony, and it was not up to him to pronounce the sentence.
However, the outcome of this case is related to the title of the prince, the future throne, and even the future of Qi.
Jiang Wenfeng turned around, faced the Crown Prince and King Xin, and asked his first question: "Your Highnesses, the sky is vast and the net is not omitted. As long as something is done in this world, it will definitely leave traces. If it was done by you,
, I may be given a lighter sentence now. Are you willing to confess?" (To be continued)