For a little book boy, the royal gardens were not so free. Going from one place to another had to be guarded by layers of guards. Xia Shang could not move around at will.
But there was only one adjacent landscape that was unguarded, so Xia Shang naturally went there.
The small pavilion built on a protruding cliff is surrounded by crescent-shaped mountain walls on three sides, facing a sea of clouds. It is said that when the mountains fog up every morning, you can see layers of white clouds under your feet. The scenery is so beautiful.
.
But it's dusk now, and I can only see a ray of setting sun in the distance spreading its afterglow, coating the small pavilion on the cliff with a layer of golden sand.
There was another figure under the pavilion, sitting alone and looking into the distance, but there was a pot and two cups in front of him, as if he was waiting for someone.
Xia Shang frowned slightly, and he recognized the man in the pavilion, who was Feng Qi.
It seems that this person also wants to see him.
That's good, it saves a lot of trouble.
Xia Shang happily went over without saying anything, and looked at the scenery at his feet and the sunset facing him in the distance in the small pavilion.
On the side, Feng Qi said: "Sir, sit down and talk."
Xia Shang sat down with a calm expression.
Feng Qi poured a cup of tea for Xia Shang: "I guess you have many questions in your mind. No one will disturb you today, so I can briefly explain them to you."
"If you have anything to say, just say it first."
"There is one thing you need to understand, at least for now, my old bones still support you."
"Why?"
"Because the Metropolitan Procuratorate is still an organization that needs to continue to exist. And I have more or less feelings for this organization, and I don't want to see it deteriorate step by step. If it had been earlier twenty years, I might have found a way to get rid of it.
Sir, I will complete the task of rebuilding the Metropolitan Procuratorate myself. Unfortunately, I don't have time now. People are bound to die. In my lifetime, I really have no confidence that I can reintegrate the Metropolitan Procuratorate.
But your Excellency is different, you have plenty of time. At this point, your Excellency has a great advantage. And as I know, your Excellency is also a courageous and resourceful person, far better than those brave and reckless men who came to take charge of the Metropolitan Procuratorate in the past.
It has more potential.”
Xia Shang frowned: "Just because of this, you don't hesitate to hide it from the emperor?"
"The emperor is the current emperor, but the Metropolitan Procuratorate is the eternal Metropolitan Procuratorate. An emperor can only exist for a hundred years, but a Metropolitan Procuratorate can exist in the world forever. The role of the Metropolitan Procuratorate is to maintain the balance of darkness and light in this world.
, without the Metropolitan Procuratorate, the darkness that exists in the world will spread and be unscrupulous. So I think that helping you is also a way to benefit the world."
Such treacherous words came out of Feng Qi's mouth very normally. It didn't seem to be a big deal, but rather a matter of course.
But these words were different from when I saw Feng Qi in Suzhou.
Now it seems that Xia Shang has always regarded Fengqi as simple.
After all, he is the head of the State Education Department and the leader of one of the twelve departments. He may not seem to be a threat, but he is actually a quite powerful character.
"So, Lord Fengqi, you have actually done a lot for me secretly. For example, was Xia Hui's identity perfected by Lord Fengqi?"
Feng Di nodded: "I will naturally go to the trouble of doing something within my power."
"No matter what, I still want to say thank you." Xia Shang bowed his hand, "Since Lord Fengqi wants me to reorganize the Metropolitan Procuratorate, should I reveal some information about the Metropolitan Procuratorate? In this way, I don't have to go far.
detour."
Feng Qi shook his head: "The time has not come yet."
"The time has not come yet?"
"That's right, at least in my opinion, your current power is not enough for me to tell you everything I know. This is not because I look down upon you, but as a way for me to protect myself. In this capital city
, the most likely thing to lead to the disaster of killing is to say something that should not be said. So please understand me, if the time comes in the future, I will take the initiative to inform the Metropolitan Procuratorate of everything without my reminding you."
Xia Shang narrowed his eyes and thought to himself that this old fox was really cautious. No wonder he was the only one who was still alive and well in the ruins of the Metropolitan Procuratorate.
"Sir, it would be better for us to talk less between us in the future. We have talked enough today. Finally, I would like to tell you something, sir. You don't need to worry about anything now. You just need to enjoy the peace and quiet in this Xiantao Mountain.
After returning to the capital, I will continue to be your book boy, and Xiaguan guarantees that no one will be able to find out about you."
Feng Qi said with absolute certainty, without any fluctuation on his wrinkled old face.
Feng Qi's words were obviously more reassuring than the Queen's. Xia Shang nodded and prepared to leave.
Xia Shang was about to leave, but Feng Qi added: "Among these students, you need to pay attention to one person, his name is Jiang Zhengzhi."
Xia Shang was stunned: "Jiang Zhengzhi? What does it have to do with it?"
Feng Qi shook his head: "Don't say anything, it all depends on how you handle it."
This Feng Qi talks without any clue, which is also annoying.
Xia Shang returned to Li Youlan's small courtyard and was waiting in the side hall, wondering who Jiang Zhengzhi was.
After thinking about it for a long time, Li Youlan came back.
"Back in the summer, Xiantao Mountain is really beautiful. Even at dusk, the scenery is everywhere. It's really worth the trip."
Li Youlan was in a good mood, her previous illness seemed to have dissipated a lot, and even her maid Ping'er was also very happy.
Xia Shang ignored Li Youlan's words: "Miss, do you know if there is one named Jiang Zhengzhi among your students?"
"Jiang Zhengzhi? Isn't he the one who was slapped on the palm by Mr. last time? I heard that his father is a general in charge of the defense of the south gate of the capital. His name is Jiang Zheng."
Ping'er on the side added: "No, miss, I heard people say that An Jiangzheng is the commander of the Royal Forest Army, and he is very powerful."
Li Youlan nodded: "Xia Hui, what are you doing here?"
"Nothing, just a casual inquiry." Xia Shang stood up and changed the subject, "By the way, miss, you'd better rest first. I'll make ginger soup for you."
"No need, I feel much better now.
Xia Shang ignored him and went out on his own.
As Ping'er looked at it, she muttered to herself: "When did this man treat the young lady so well?"
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On the first morning in the mountains, Li Youlan's face was radiant and her illness from last night was gone. After dressing up, she went out and saw Xia Shang and smiled sweetly: "Your ginger soup is really effective. I don't feel dizzy at all."
Xia Shang smiled and didn't say much, but after this night, he also adjusted his mentality. He felt a little impatient. In his current capacity, it was really beyond his power to intervene in the affairs of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. No wonder Feng Qi didn't want to tell him.
He is more.
It's just right, it's better to just be a little book boy with peace of mind, and wait until your power in Jiangnan is stable before making any further moves. (To be continued)