Chapter 160: Be careful of setting yourself on fire
When the wise king heard Ruan Peining's words, he remained silent and picked up Ruan Aizhi's sincere letter on the table again, his brows furrowed.
Ruan Peining had a bad feeling in his heart.
"It is not the best idea for me to return to the capital." After a long time, the wise king said in a deep voice.
Ruan Peining felt a chill in his heart.
His Royal Highness the Nine Emperors Uncle Xian Wang added: "But Wang Yu is a good minister, so it would be a pity to just leave him alone."
Ruan Peining raised his head with expectant eyes.
The wise king looked at Ruan Peining with his profound eyes, "Your Ruan family and Xie family are related by marriage. Your father should not reach out to Wang Yu in this matter. The emperor has now passed the age of knowing his destiny. The emperor's heart is unpredictable, so Ruan Shilang should be wise and protect himself."
When Ruan Peining heard the words of the wise king, he couldn't help but admire his father Ruan Yanzhi's foresight.
Before he left, when the father and son were discussing whether it was feasible at this time in the study, Ruan Weizhi mentioned to him that if the old prince did not like that the Ruan family was involved in the affairs of the Qintian Supervisor, then Ruan and Wang The ancestors of the two families had been friends for many years and this was an opportunity to impress the wise king.
"Returning to the prince, my father said that the ancestors of the Wang family were very kind to our Ruan family. The two families have been friends for many years, and now they are both officials in the same court. Mr. Wang is an upright official. On the one hand, my father wanted to repay the Wang family's great kindness, and on the other hand, my father wanted to repay the Wang family's great kindness. I came here just to do my best for Liang Liangchen and to have a clear conscience. As for the rest, my father was in a hurry and didn't worry too much. "
Ruan Peining's words were sincere.
Every word was either to repay the kindness or to do it for Daliang. He also revealed to the Xian Wang that his father Ruan Taizhi was eager to save people and had no extra thoughts. Every word was spoken in the heart of the old Xian Wang. He listened to the Xian Wang. His Highness nodded repeatedly.
“It is not easy for Mr. Ruan to know his true intentions clearly.”
“Your Majesty has a clear conscience.”
His Royal Highness Xian Wang put down Ruan Weizhi’s letter, thought about it seriously for a while, and then told the people next to him The housekeeper went to prepare pen and paper.
The housekeeper went to the cubicle to decorate the study room.
Ruan Peining saw King Xian standing up, waved to him, and immediately followed.
The fragrance of ink was quiet, and the wise king said to him while writing: "The matter of the Xie family's confiscation has been finalized in the emperor's mind. I have gone to the palace to give a few words of advice, but there is nothing I can do. Out of sight, in the heart. Jing, come out and hide, it’s not easy to be clean.”
Ruan Peining stood aside respectfully, just listening.
The wise king raised his eyes and glanced at him, then lowered his head and continued to write: "It has been more than a hundred years since Taizu founded the country. The ministers who have made great achievements have not had many good results in the past dynasties. Your father is a sensible man, and he will not blame the family for anything." It is his intention to bother me. He has made great progress as an official in these years. Wang Yu’s affairs are not big or small. Since he comes to me, I will not stand by and watch.”
一The page was full, and the butler next to him held it with both hands and gently dried it.
The wise king continued to write the next one.
“The emperor’s decision to send Wang Yu to prison must be the emperor’s idea. It cannot be said that Wang Yu is completely blameless. It is the duty of a minister beside the emperor to keep an eye on all directions and listen to all directions. Qin The Heavenly Supervisor consults the heavenly secrets for the imperial court. If he is negligent for a moment, there is room for change. But if he himself is stubborn and refuses to say what he should say, and talks nonsense about what he should not say, he will not be able to bear the wrath of the Son of Heaven. Injustice."
The last word is just the right time to finish writing.
His Royal Highness King Xian held a horizontal pen in his hand, stared at Ruan Peining with a deep and cold gaze, and asked: "Take my words back to your father, word for word, and let him think about it and understand it." I have a message for Wang Yu."
Ruan Peining bowed his head and said, "Yes! Your Majesty!"
" The wise king looked satisfied when he saw this. Seal the letter.”
The palace steward next to him had already prepared the royal seal, and the good king’s seal was sealed as a letter. The rest of the work was left to the steward. After the steward sealed the letter paper, he handed the letter to Ruan Pei. rather.
Ruan Peining stepped forward, accepted the letter and returned it.
The old Xian Wang shook his wide sleeves, clasped his hands in front of him, and strolled forward from the inside. Ruan Peining put away the letter written by the Xian Wang and followed two steps behind.
The monarch and his ministers walked from the house to the courtyard one after another.
The wise king stood still, glanced at him half sideways, pondered a little, and said: "Pei Ning, the court is in a very difficult time now. There are powerful enemies outside, and the people are suffering from disasters inside. All officials He is confused and confused. As your father holds an important position in the civil service, he should think more about the court and the people of Daliang. Don’t be lazy when overcoming difficulties."
"Your Majesty, my Lord. Peining will definitely tell his father what the prince taught him. "
Ruan Peining knew that when His Highness the King called him by name, he was talking about something private.
His Royal Highness the King Xian nodded slightly, "Give this letter to your father. He will know who to send it to the study. Wang Yu's matter is only this one time. Your father should not interfere with the Qintian Prison again. It’s over, be careful of getting yourself into trouble.” “Yes, Your Majesty.”
“Go, it’s important to save people, I won’t let you go.”
"I resigned."
That night, Ruan Peining took the people back to Beijing.
His father Ruan Aizhi only completed half of what he had asked him to do, so he galloped back on his horse and tried to return home when the city gate opened in the morning.
After Ruan Peining left, His Highness the Nine Emperors Uncle Xian Wang stood in the courtyard for a while longer.
"Your Majesty, it's late at night, go back to your room and sleep peacefully."
The old wise king raised his head and looked at the sky, his voice was a little heavy, if you listen carefully, there is still something in the slightly old voice. With a hint of helplessness, "The emperor is acting more and more carelessly now. If this continues, there will be chaos in the court. If the court is in chaos, how can the people below live in peace."
The housekeeper thought for a while and followed The master said in his mind: "Your Majesty has been diligent in government affairs for many years. If you are tired for a while, you will be fine if you take a rest. Besides, with the prince assisting you in government, the world will not be in chaos."
"Have the people who went to the northwest come back? ?" King Xian suddenly asked.
Hearing this, the housekeeper straightened his expression and said, "I'm back, and those from the north are also back."
"Let them come to the house tomorrow."
"Yes, "Your Majesty."
The old wise king flicked his long sleeves and went back to his house to sleep.
On the other side, Ruan Peining and his men ran around all night and finally returned to the capital before dawn.
The Minister's Mansion.
Ruan Weizhi, the left minister of the Ministry of Personnel, and Li Shaoqing, the official of Qintian Supervisor, waited for a day and two nights.
After Ruan Peining returned home, Ruan Aizhi asked his servants to invite Li Shaoqing, who came in a hurry after hearing the news.
"I have met the Vice Minister."
"You don't have to be polite, Mr. Li, please sit down."
Ruan Peining lit the candle, and the three of them sat there In Ruan Weizhi's study, he was studying how to rescue the prisoner Wang Yu without fail.
Ruan Peining brought the old prince’s words.
After Ruan Aizhi listened, he was silent for a long time.
Ruan Peining and Li Shaoqing looked at each other and did not dare to disturb.
After a long time, Li Shaoqing sighed: "Sir Ruan, you are in a situation where no one wants it, so taking advantage of the situation is a way to save your life."
Ruan Peining said: "If the prince doesn't come forward in this matter, is there any chance of winning?"
Ruan Wenzhi nodded, took the letter from the wise king and said: "This means that the prince stepped forward to protect Wang Yu, but..."
"Just what?" Ruan Peining said.
Ruan Wenzhi looked at Li Shaoqing and said, "Master Wang, I am afraid that the position of supervisor will be exhausted for a while. What is Li Langguan's plan?"
Li Shaoqing seemed to have already made up his mind, "I'm going to lower the official position." Let's go forward and retreat together with Mr. Wang."
Ruan Hezhi nodded, "I'll give it a try."
(End of this chapter)