Chapter 108 Dad’s Confidence
In the palace, after Lou Yingqi finished speaking.
Falling into an eerie silence.
Ren Weizhi looked extremely ugly.
He squinted his eyes and stared at Lou Yingqi in front of him who wanted to jump up and scold him.
Lou Yingqi also stared at him with wide eyes not to be outdone.
The two people's eyes met, as if there was a spark of electricity.
……
On the contrary, the father who was at the center of the scolding was lost in thought.
Zeng Shilin glanced at Lou Yingqi.
His brows furrowed slightly.
Although he had some impressions of Lou Yingqi, but not much.
When he was young in the Imperial College, Lou Yingqi's talent in Confucianism and Taoism was extremely mediocre.
He is just an unknown and marginal figure.
Not to mention paying any attention to him, even if he didn't think about it carefully, he wouldn't even know that such a person was there.
It was beyond his expectation that Lou Yingqi could take the post of minister.
He was so openly at war with his immediate boss...
No matter how you look at it, it looks like you are digging your own grave?
Could it be that he intends to join me?
A strange look flashed across Dad's face.
A third-grade official above the court.
To throw yourself under a newbie?
This...
There is weirdness.
Dad has been in the officialdom for half his life, so he naturally knows that there are many factions in the court today.
First of all, Li Zhen has been the chief assistant for nearly 20 years, and there are countless people who regard him as an interest group.
It is also deeply rooted in the court.
That's why His Majesty supported Si Zhongxiao and intended to check and balance Li Dang.
But a problem is also exposed here.
The battle between the eunuchs and Li Dang turned the originally peaceful court into some chaos.
Among them are the princeling party, the four princes party, and the princess party.
However, these parties each have their own ideas, and it is difficult for them to unite and check and balance each other with the Li Party and the Eunuch Party.
But when he entered Beijing this time, he had a choice.
First, if you commend Li Zhen or Si Zhongxiao, you can quickly gain a foothold in the court.
Second, unite officials from Shuidu Academy to form your own party system.
Zeng Dang? It's so ugly.
Most officials from Shuidu Academy are from Jiangnan, Jiangnan Party?
Too earthy...
That's too far.
If you want to establish a firm foothold in the court, you must have enough strength, as well as enough skills and reputation.
Only in this way can other officials be convinced.
But this takes time and builds up bit by bit.
"Could it be..."
Dad's eyes flickered slightly.
He looked at Bai Ziqing standing there in the court hall.
There was a thoughtful look in his eyes.
Thinking of this, he stopped thinking about scolding Ren Weizhi.
He stood there, quietly looking at the scene in front of him.
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Of course, this atmosphere also attracted others.
First of all, the eunuchs and Li Dang people in the court looked at Lou Yingqi thoughtfully.
They were all Beijing officials, so they had a deeper impression of Lou Yingqi.
The impression of him is rather stereotyped.
To put it nicely, it means being meticulous in doing things.
To put it bluntly, Lou Yingqi didn't know how to adapt, so after the last official evaluation in Beijing, Ren took advantage of him and took the post of Minister.
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Emperor Jianhong naturally saw everything happening in the court.
He declined to comment on the dispute.
"Okay, what's the decorum of such a fight in the court?!"
He calmly interrupted the quarrel between his ministers.
Then a thoughtful look appeared on his face, and he focused on Bai Ziqing:
"Bai Aiqing."
Bai Ziqing bowed: "I'm here."
"You have made a great contribution to solving the case of the demon clan's green-bellied snake."
"You will temporarily take over the position of Admiral of the Imperial City Division North."
After others heard this, their faces were all anxious.
What else do you want to say.
Then I heard Lou Yingqi salute deeply to Jianhong:
"Your Majesty is a wise man! A wise king through the ages!!"
There was even a hint of sobs in his voice.
"Well, quit the court!"
Jianhong didn't give anyone a chance to speak anymore, stood up directly and walked towards the back.
Bai Ziqing just stood there blankly.
This sudden reward caused everyone to forget to thank the Holy Grace.
……
Lou Yingqi stood up slowly and glanced at Ren Weizhi inadvertently. A smile appeared on his resolute face, and he slowly came to Shangshu Ren Weizhi with a very slow voice:
"Shang Shu Ren, please don't talk nonsense anymore in the court."
After saying that, he sneered and walked out of the hall.
Ren Weizhi just stared at Lou Yingqi's back coldly.
There was a faint killing intent in his eyes.
"Hmph!"
After a long time, a cold snort came out of his nose.
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After Bai Ziqing left the palace, there was still a hint of trance on his face.
He touched his chin in an extremely unrealistic manner.
There was even a hint of confusion in his eyes.
"Is it so easy to solve the case?"
"Is it so easy to get promoted?"
His voice murmured.
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In the carriage.
Zeng Shilin slowly looked out the window.
He squinted his eyes, flashing a thoughtful expression.
It wasn't until he left the palace that his chaotic thoughts were sorted out bit by bit.
Mainly because in the palace, Lou Yingqi's sudden appearance caught him off guard.
After sitting in the carriage and thinking carefully, I slowly figured it out.
Although Lou Yingqi is a third-rank official, he does not belong to the Li Party above the imperial court.
Nor will he join the eunuch party.
Although he didn't know who sent the green viper into his house to murder his only son.
But what can be guessed is that he must have touched the interests of some people.
And although he is in an isolated and helpless state.
But after all, as a minister, this would never occur to his mind.
After experiencing this disaster, he also understood that it was safer to go alone than to stay together in the court for warmth.
I just didn't expect that he didn't join Li Zhen's disciples.
Nor did he become a lackey of the eunuch party.
"Master, we're here."
The groom's voice sounded respectfully.
"Yeah."
Dad slowly got out of the car and prepared to walk towards the door of his home.
Just as he reached the door, he stopped.
In front of him, a resolute figure was standing at the door.
"Shilang Lou?"
This person was Lou Yingqi who had just left the hall.
Dad frowned and looked at Lou Yingqi in front of him.
At this time, Lou Yingqi smiled, looked up at Zeng Shilin, and said in a soft voice:
"It is really hard to find the residence of Zeng Shangshu, but the old horse in front of my carriage is exhausted. Fortunately, although the old horse is older, it still has some mileage."
Dad listened thoughtfully to what he meant, then showed a smile and asked:
"Although it is the spring moon, it is still slightly cold, why not go into the house to keep warm?"
"I have my wish, but I dare not invite you."......
The two of them walked all the way to the main hall of Shangshu Mansion.
Halfway through the walk, I saw Zeng Anmin lazily sunbathing in the courtyard.
Zeng Anmin glanced over and happened to see his father and Lou Yingqi walking together.
A smile slowly appeared on the corner of his mouth.
"Dad, are you back?"
He stood up and walked towards the two of them.
"Yeah." The father didn't know what he was thinking at this time, and there was no expression on his face.
"Um, Uncle Lou??"
Zeng Anmin blinked and looked at Lou Yingqi.
uncle? ?
When did this kid have such a close relationship with Lou Yingqi?
After saying these words, Dad paused lightly as he moved forward.
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He looked at Lou Yingqi silently.
He glanced at Da Hao'er again.
"Haha, nephew Zeng Xian didn't go to the Imperial College to study today?"
The smile on Lou Yingqi's face was extremely bright, and he looked at Zeng Anmin with a hint of doting.
"No, I have a rest in the Imperial College today, so I can have half a day's leisure."
Zeng Anmin grinned, he met his father's questioning gaze and asked:
"How about walking together?"
"Yeah."
Dad sensed something was going on between Hao Daer and Lou Yingqi, and he also wanted to know what was going on.
He nodded in agreement.
A group of three people came to the main hall and sat down soon.
Fang Yi sat down.
“Serve some good tea.”
The father looked at the slave and ordered expressionlessly.
"Yes."
Follow the slave's lead out of the main hall.
Then he saw all the smile on Lou Yingqi's face disappear.
Instead, it looked miserable.
He stood up slowly and bowed deeply to his father, with a tremor in his voice:
"Please also ask Mr. Zeng to save my life!!"
Dad:? ? ?
He was confused for a moment.
He set his sights on Zeng Anmin.
Zeng Anmin just grinned and did not speak.
"Why are Minister Lou here? What happened?"
The father was silent for a while, then chose to stand up and help Lou Yingqi up. His face was solemn and he looked at Lou Yingqi seriously.
Lou Yingqi just smiled bitterly: "Since Zeng Shangshu knows everything, why do you ask again?"
Your son told me yesterday, but you are still pretending.
?
What do I know?
The more Dad listened, the more confused he became.
"I was reminded by Zeng Shaojun yesterday at the Minister's Mansion."
Lou Yingqi looked at his father's confused look and felt something was wrong. He looked towards Zeng Anmin.
Zeng Anmin patted his head, stood up with a smile and said:
"I haven't told my father about this yet."
"What happened?"
At this time, the father frowned deeply.
"It's like this... Didn't Bai Ziqing go to Prince Qi's Mansion to raid his house a few days ago? He asked me to go with him, and I found some secret messages in Prince Qi's Mansion."
Zeng Anmin put his hand into his arms in a pretentious manner, and then his thoughts moved.
Several secret letters in the war preparation space were held in his hands.
He handed it to his father.
"Secret message?"
Dad took it in his hand calmly and looked at the secret letter.
Then his expression became extremely gloomy.
After he read all the secret messages.
The whole person sat on the chair and thought quietly.
Lou Yingqi felt a little nervous at this time.
Even a little reserved.
In Zeng Anmin's view, he is now like a job seeker whose resume is being read.
"Da, da, da~"
Dad's fingers tapped on the table rhythmically, his face sinking like water.
Not a trace of emotion could be seen.
After a long time, he slowly raised his head and glared at Zeng Anmin.
Zeng Anmin pursed his lips and smiled.
Seeing this look, he knew that his father agreed.
"The person standing behind Ren Weizhi is actually the eldest princess."
Dad's eyes narrowed, and there was a hint of coldness on his face.
Um?
Zeng Anmin looked at his father blankly.
How could you guess that the owner of the letter was the eldest princess just by reading the letter?
"Alas."
Lou Yingqi sighed deeply:
"Xiaoguan never thought at first that he thought Ren Weizhi was working for Li Zhen, until later he discovered that there was also the shadow of the Liangyou Chamber of Commerce..."
At this point, he sighed again:
"And King Qi is also in it, and the water in it is as deep as an abyss."
"Yes." The father's eyes remained unchanged. He took the tea from the servant, took a sip, and then slowly breathed a sigh of relief.
For the first time, he looked at Lou Yingqi with an accepting look:
"In these years in the Ministry of Household Affairs, you have done a good job in adhering to integrity and not colluding with them."
Lou Yingqi smiled bitterly:
"It is precisely this kind of character that caused my son to suffer this disaster."
"Ha!"
A cold light flashed in the father's eyes. He slowly raised his head and looked into the distance:
"That's because I didn't enter Beijing."
"Now that we have entered the capital, the muddy water in the capital...should also be cleared."
When saying this.
There was an unmistakable look on Dad's face.
The oppressive Confucian aura in his body also dissipated towards the main hall!
He was giving Lou Yingqi reassurance!
As a third-grade dad, he certainly has the confidence!
My dad is awesome!
Zeng Anmin was deeply moved by his father's courage.
Lou Yingqi also raised his head sharply and looked at his father. After a long time, he took a deep breath and said:
"But such a corner of dirt is deeply rooted in the capital. How can cleaning it be accomplished in a day?"
Dad didn't answer him and chuckled:
"Then there's no need to rush."
He placed his eyes on the teacup on the table:
"Tea naturally becomes more fragrant the longer it is brewed."
……
Zeng Anmin picked up the tea on the table and took a sip too.
Um.
When tasting red wine, he can still taste a hint of it.
But if you talk about this tea...
Can't tell.
"Right now, what we should do is to kill the eldest princess and Ren Weizhi first, right?"
Zeng Anmin raised his eyebrows, looked at Lou Yingqi, and said with the biggest smile:
"You can only be a thief for a thousand days, but how can you guard against a thief for a thousand days?"
Lou Yingqi cast a grateful look at Zeng Anmin.
Then he looked carefully at his father.
"Yeah."
Zeng Shilin did not disappoint Lou Yingqi, with a look of indifference on his face, he looked towards Lou Yingqi and asked:
"Do you still have the evidence you collected over the years?"
Lou Yingqi looked serious. He took out a pile of documents from his sleeves and handed them to his father respectfully:
"Every account between the Ministry of Accounts and the Liangyou Chamber of Commerce is here. Please take a look."
But the father didn’t even look at it and sneered:
"Accounts? What does this say?"
“With only the accounts of the Ministry of Accounts and no accounts of the Liangyou Chamber of Commerce for comparison, what credibility can it have?”
"At most, this account will only have some impact on Ren Weizhi. As the eldest princess, as a royal family, she represents the royal family's face. Even if this certificate is sent to the Holy Lord's case..."
"At most, it's just a small punishment but a big warning. Once the eldest princess makes up her account, everything will be fine."
"This account is not even as reliable as these secret letters in my hand."
"Uh."
Lou Yingqi's face turned red following his father's words.
"However, although it is not very useful, it is enough to be the straw that breaks someone's life at some point."
Dad gently stretched out his hand and put the accounts into his arms.
"Huh~" Lou Yingqi breathed a sigh of relief, but immediately felt troubled again.
Don’t we still have to guard against thieves? Who can be on guard against the various tricks Ren Weizhi and the eldest princess use every day?
(End of chapter)