When Zhuang Qingzhai came, he found that the man on guard had fallen to the ground, with a faint smell of alcohol filling the air. He kicked the man with his feet, but there was no movement. Zhuang Qingzhai quickly opened the door, and Su
Ren just lay on the couch with his clothes on, facing inward. Zhuang Qingzhai let out a long breath, then turned over and went out to deal with the man who drank while on duty.
Screams came in from the window. Su Ren turned over, frowned a few times, and called to the boy who was serving him: "What are you doing? Are you going to let me sleep?"
The boy quickly said: "It's the imperial censor who is punishing the erring gentleman."
"Oh! Go and ask them to move to another place. No one will be able to sleep if they make a noise!"
The boy was in a bit of a dilemma and was too afraid to go. Su Ren had no choice but to get up slowly. The boy hurriedly came over to wash Su Ren. He shook his groggy head. He had not slept all night, and he was woken up again just after he lay down.
Ren was a little irritated: "Forget it, he is the imperial censor, and you can't give me any orders. Go and invite the imperial censor Zhuang here. I have something to say to him!"
"No!" The boy hurriedly went out as if he had received an amnesty.
Zhuang Qingzhai came in with anger on his face, and punished the official not because he drank. Zhuang Qingzhai knew very well that Jing Zhaoyin was directly under His Majesty, and no one dared to drink while on duty. Of course, the only reason was that someone was causing trouble.
, who? Anyone can understand without asking. But Zhuang Qingzhai didn't understand. He was obviously drunk, but the man was completely unconscious. He just said that someone covered his mouth with a silk handkerchief that smelled of alcohol.
Su Ren had heavy dark circles under his eyes. He rarely stayed up late and was not good at staying up late. He used cold water to cleanse his face. The cool feeling made Su Ren feel more comfortable. After drying the water on his face, Su Ren started to rinse his mouth again without a toothbrush.
Su Ren was extremely uncomfortable doing this with toothpaste and salt. It could be said that ever since Su Ren stepped into the Han Dynasty, he rarely felt comfortable.
Zhuang Qingzhai stood at the door, watching Su Ren do all this with cold eyes, without saying a word and with a bad expression. When Su Ren was over and about to eat, Zhuang Qingzhai finally couldn't help it anymore: "Ahem! Say!
Well, what's the matter?"
Su Ren smiled and glanced at Zhuang Qingzhai: "Has Zhuang Yushi ever used it? How about together?"
Zhuang Qingzhai moved his cheeks, gritting his teeth. Su Ren saw it clearly, motioned Zhuang Qingzhai to sit down, and said while eating: "You can't blame that gentleman for this. He was knocked unconscious by me. There was something wrong with him."
It’s not appropriate for him to know!”
"Hmph! What else do you want to do?"
Su Ren ate well and smiled: "I know the truth about my teacher Wen Prefect being dismissed from office and imprisoned."
"What do you want to do?" Zhuang Qingzhai asked eagerly without waiting for Su Ren to finish speaking.
Su Ren still smiled: "Don't worry, I won't do anything random, but some people have to be responsible for what they have done!"
"Tell me, what are you going to do?" Zhuang Qingzhai was almost hysterical and snatched the bowl from Su Ren's hand.
Su Ren shook his head helplessly, picked up another noodle pancake, and continued eating, ignoring Zhuang Qingzhai. Zhuang Qingzhai was already angry, and kicked the waiter in front of Su Ren over with his foot, and the soup spilled all over Su Ren.
.Su Ren liked to see Zhuang Qingzhai's angry look. Instead of being angry, he was shaking the stains on his body, feeling a little disgusted and helpless.
Zhuang Qingzhai grabbed Su Ren's collar: "Say! Speak quickly!"
"I won't cause trouble in Chang'an, you can rest assured of that!"
"Not in Chang'an? In Shu County?"
"Oh! It turns out that Zhuang Yushi also knows! I asked you so many times and no one told me, so I have to deal with it myself. You can't blame me. You were forced to do this."
"You are really not afraid of making things worse!" Zhuang Qingzhai was so angry that his whole body was shaking. After a long pause, he took a deep breath and said, "I came here today to tell you that there is another way to save the Wen Party.
But if you want to make things bigger, aren't you afraid that Wen Dang will never be able to leave Tingwei's office again?"
Su Ren shook his hands, washed his hands in the basin brought by the servant, and prepared to take off his coat: "It's just money! Zhuang Yushi should know that I am a merchant and the largest merchant in Shu. In addition to money,
Nothing at all."
"You!" Zhuang Qingzhai was angered by Su Ren: "Do you think money can solve everything?"
Su Ren shook his head: "No, but it can solve my teacher's problem. I have sent people to inquire about it. As long as I pay two million yuan, my teacher can come out. The teacher is old. Can he be the prefect of Shu County?"
You shouldn’t care too much!”
"Okay! Very good!" Zhuang Qingzhai gritted his teeth: "Come on, send Mr. Su out. Jing Zhaoyin is not responsible for kidnapping and harming the young master in charge of Tangyi. As for who will handle this matter, Zong Zheng and
Your Majesty, the person designated by the Empress Dowager will handle it."
"Hahaha, thank you, doctor censor!" Su Ren bowed deeply to Zhuang Qingzhai.
Zhuang Qingzhai smiled: "No, as long as Mr. Su doesn't regret walking out of Jingzhao Yin Mansion!"
It was the taste of freedom to step out of Jingzhao Yin Mansion again. It had only been two days, but Su Ren felt that it had been a long time. I heard that people who were released from prison would feel emotional, and that was how he felt now. Sima Xiangru
, Leng Jun, Huo Jin, Huang Shisan, Cui Chengru, Su Kai and others were waiting outside the door. They didn't know where they received the news. Su Ren was a little surprised that they all came together like this.
Hawking threw himself into Su Ren's arms, with tears still in his eyes. Su Ren patted Hawking's back and smiled. Zhuang Qingzhai and Ji An sent Su Ren to the door and looked at a group of young people. Ji An turned his head to look.
He looked at Zhuang Qingzhai, but Zhuang Qingzhai did not look at him, but looked at Su Ren coldly.
Sima Xiangru stepped forward and bowed deeply: "Thank you gentlemen for taking care of me these two days!"
Sima Xiangru met Zhuang Qingzhai when he was in the capital, but due to his position, he could not have a close relationship with Zhuang Qingzhai. Now Zhuang Qingzhai is already the imperial censor, while Sima Xiangru is in white. There is a big difference in status.
There was even less chance of contact. Zhuang Qingzhai glanced at Sima Xiangru and didn't know what to say to this talented man with a far-reaching reputation.
As soon as he turned around, Zhuang Qingzhai went in without saying a word. Ji An shook his head and followed in. Su Ren looked at the backs of the two of them, pulled Sima Xiangru and said: "I am an official, we are just ordinary people."
Common people are not on the same level!"
Returning home to Chang'an happily, Dong Qian, Leng Yue and others were waiting. According to the Su family's custom, a reunion dinner was essential in such a situation. No one mentioned that Su Ren was in Jingzhao Yin Mansion
After these bitter days, everyone said happy words. Everyone was happy to welcome Su Ren home. Even Dong Qian did not restrict Su Ren from drinking a few more drinks. When Su Ren came back, everything cleared up.
When the welcome ceremony is over, those who should be happy should go happily, those who should rest should go and rest, and those who have something to worry about will naturally have something to say. Since the literary party has a chance to come out, it cannot give up.
Sima Xiangru breathed a sigh of relief: "Money is not a problem, but what about the Empress Dowager?"
Cui Chengru nodded: "The imperial court has a way to fine copper and forgive sins, but without the Empress Dowager's approval in this matter, I'm afraid Taishou Wen may not be able to come out. It will be the Empress Dowager who will dismiss Taishou Wen and put him in jail. If we find a way from another direction
, Princess Guantao will definitely make trouble, and there is another important issue. No one on our side can tell this matter to the Queen Mother, which means there is no chance. "
"It all depends on people!" Su Ren said: "As long as it can be solved with money, it is not a problem. It all depends on whether we have money! Since we have money now, there is no problem. It is just a matter of more money and less money!"
"Then who should we look for?"
"Xuchang!" Su Ren said this name, making everyone stunned for a moment.
"Prime Minister Xuchang?"
Su Ren nodded: "He is the only one who can speak in front of the Empress Dowager. The problem now is how we can connect with Xuchang!"
Cui Chengru thought for a while: "If you want to establish a relationship with Xuchang, I can give it a try!"
"Really? That's great!" Leng Jun quickly bowed his hands and saluted.
Cui Chengru chuckled: "I have been in Chang'an for more than a year, and I have met some people. Since Mr. Su decided to do it at all costs, I will do it!"
Su Ren nodded: "Then there is Mr. Lau Cui. I am waiting for your good news! If you need money, don't worry!"
"No, I will try my best!"
As the prime minister, Xuchang could be said to be the most senior official in the Han Dynasty under one person and above tens of thousands of people. Apart from the Empress Dowager, he was the largest in the Han Dynasty. Sometimes, Xuchang could express even the Empress Dowager's will.
Objection. Thinking back to the time when I was unknown and kept silent, I finally had the opportunity to control the court. No matter how ambitious a person is, he will have some ideas when he reaches this position. The Empress Dowager is now blind, and Xuchang is almost a big man.
Half master of the Han Dynasty.
While drinking light wine, he looked at the memorial. He felt that many things under his command were too shameful. No matter how big or small things were, he, the prime minister, had to handle them. So what did he need those people under him to do? The butler opened the door and came in, respectfully.
Xuchang saluted, Xuchang glanced at him and continued to do his own thing.
"Prime Minister, there is a letter here!" The steward handed the silk in his hands to Xuchang's desk with both hands.
Xuchang frowned: "Whose?"
"It was sent by Cui Chengru. I hope the Prime Minister will take a look at it!"
"Cui Chengru? The businessman from Shu who sold horses to the imperial court?"
"Exactly!"
"Hmph! Merchants actually dare to write me letters, take them out and burn them!"
The butler did not move: "Prime Minister, let's take a look before talking! That Cui Chengru is very sincere!"
Xuchang hummed and looked up at his housekeeper, who quickly lowered his head. Xuchang smiled and slowly picked up the piece of silk: "How much benefit did he give you? These merchants have nothing but money. I
I want to suggest that the Empress Dowager arrest all these profiteers, confiscate their property, and then..."
Xuchang was attracted by the silk before he finished speaking. His eyes shone with an expression of disbelief. He looked at the silk and then at the housekeeper. After a long time, he said: "Where is he?"
?”
"Right outside the door, with two carriages!"
"Invite him in, oh, by the way, through the back door!"