Chapter 141 Self-destruction
The most important thing in fishing is patience, which Zhao Xing is not lacking in.
He did not go to Kaifeng Mansion for several days, and did not even leave the East Palace door.
But I have been paying attention to the situation at the Kaifeng government office.
But the fish caught this time seemed to be very good. Not to mention taking the bait, there was no sign of even getting close to the hook.
Although Zhao Xing was not lacking in patience, he also knew that he could not wait forever.
After thinking about it carefully, I seem to know where the problem lies.
The reason why the fish does not bite the hook is because the fish has some scruples.
And this scruple is Sheng Hong.
Sheng Changbai is his companion, and Sheng Hong's daughter is also his future concubine.
In this case, how could the fish bite the hook?
If you want to catch fish, you must find a way to make the fish relax their vigilance.
But Zhao Xing could not wait too long. After thinking for a long time, Zhao Xing came up with a way to call Yin Hanzhang to give him some instructions.
After hearing this, Yin Hanzhang looked strange and said: "Your Highness, do you really want to do this?"
"I asked you to do it, what are you afraid of?" Zhao Xing said lightly.
"But what should your Majesty do if someone investigates him?" Yin Hanzhang asked worriedly.
"If my father investigates, he will naturally solve it, and your head will not fall off." Zhao Xing said.
"Yes, I will go and do it." Yin Hanzhang bowed.
"Go ahead." Zhao Xing waved his hand.
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That afternoon, a piece of news spread throughout Bianjing.
After His Royal Highness the Crown Prince took over the Kaifeng Government Office, he only went to the Kaifeng Government Office once and left shortly after. Since then, he has not been to the Kaifeng Government Office for several days.
The reason for this is because His Royal Highness is addicted to women.
The news spread like wildfire, and the person Zhao Xing was obsessed with was the granddaughter of Xianggong Yu.
It is not a secret that Yu Yanran entered the East Palace.
She is a concubine, but it's not like marrying a princess and having to take care of everything.
But this matter is not known to everyone. Now that it has spread, everyone is aware of it.
There are also rumors circulating that the granddaughter of Yu Xianggong has grown into a fish and a wild goose, and is ashamed of her beauty, which is why His Highness the Crown Prince is obsessed with her.
Some people even use Daji of Shang Dynasty, Baosi of Zhou Dynasty, and Yang Yuhuan of Tang Dynasty as examples of women who brought disaster to the country and the people.
It is said that the eldest girl of the Yu family seduces His Highness the Crown Prince and should be executed.
Anyway, all kinds of rumors are flying everywhere.
The official was furious after that, but he knew that there was no such thing.
I was very angry that someone was slandering the prince behind his back, and ordered people to investigate the matter thoroughly, and soon Yin Hanzhang was found.
After the officials learned the news, they ordered someone to call Zhao Xing over.
"Father!" Zhao Xing saluted.
The official waved his hand and said: "You guys all retreat!"
"Yes!"
The palace maids and eunuchs bowed and left.
"It is rumored outside that you are addicted to women. Did you let people spread it?" The official frowned.
Yin Hanzhang was sent by Zhao Xing to him. Although the official family could not remember Yin Hanzhang's name, Liu Eunuch did.
After finding out that Yin Hanzhang had spread the news, Eunuch Liu alerted the officials when he reported it.
As soon as the officials heard this, they knew that this matter had something to do with Zhao Xing.
"I know I can't hide it from my father." Zhao Xing said with a smile.
Actually, he had no intention of hiding it at all. His father was able to find out Yin Hanzhang so quickly because Zhao Xing told him not to be too secretive.
The reason why I did this was to let my father find out.
Otherwise, if my father asks people to investigate, the fact that he asked people to set up an intelligence system may be exposed.
"What exactly do you want to do? Do you know what the outside world is saying about you now?" the official said.
"It is said outside that I will be a coward when I succeed to the throne." Zhao Xing said with a smile.
"You can still laugh?" The official said coldly: "Tell me, what do you want to do?"
"Father, son..." Zhao Xing said his plan Read it again.
After hearing this, the official pondered for a while and said, "Does such a small matter require so much effort?" "It is a small matter for the father, but it is not a trivial matter for the sons and ministers." Zhao Xing said.
"But what about your reputation?" The official frowned.
"Father, don't worry, after the incident is over, I will naturally be able to turn things around." Zhao Xing said.
"Forget it, you are older now, and I can't make everything for you. You can just watch and make the decision yourself." The official waved his hand.
"Then I will retire." Zhao Xing bowed.
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On the main streets in Bianjing City, soldiers from the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division often patrol, and the security is still very good.
However, no matter how prosperous Bianjing is, there are still some shabby places.
The people living in these places are ordinary people, densely populated, and a mixture of good and bad.
There is a place like this in the west of the city, not far from the outer city wall.
To use the words of later generations, it is a slum in a village in the city.
There are not only some ordinary houses here, but also some low-rent houses built by shop owners.
Yes, there were already low-rent houses in the Song Dynasty.
Bianjing has a large population. In order to reduce the living pressure, the imperial court established an organization called Dianzhaowu.
Housekeeping is responsible for the management, leasing and maintenance of public rental housing in the imperial court.
The public rental housing in the west part of the city are all small single rooms, rented to those at the lowest level.
A place like this is in such chaos that even people from the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division will not patrol here.
The curfew system in Bianjing has been abolished long ago, and the night market will continue until dawn the next day. It can be regarded as a city that never sleeps.
But this place, which is a mixed bag of fish and dragons, becomes quiet early every day.
Because the people at the lowest level live here, after a tiring day, they go to bed early when they get home.
At Haishi, the place was completely quiet, with few houses with lights on.
This night there is a half-moon in the sky, giving this place a ray of light.
A few sneaky figures appeared and disappeared.
The reason why they are described like this is because they can walk in dark places, and if they are not blocked when passing some intersections, they may not be visible.
From time to time, several barks were heard, and these figures quickly crouched down and remained motionless.
Then there was a burst of cursing in the room, but no one came out to check.
After several times, these figures became much bolder and did not stop when they heard the barking of dogs.
I don’t know how long it took, but a few people found themselves near a dilapidated house. They hid in an alley and exchanged a few words in a low voice before climbing into the house.
Soon there was a sound of fighting in the house. The sound of fighting did not last long and then subsided.
Then the lights in the house were brightly lit, the door opened, and a figure ran out.
About half an hour later, the man who went out before came back with a group of government officials.
Not long after, the Yamen escorted the four people away.
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Sheng Hong got up in the morning, washed up, went to Shou'an Hall to greet Mrs. Sheng, and then went back to Wei Ruixuan to have breakfast.
Sheng Hong was in a very good mood during this period.
The son was named on the gold medal list and made a marriage agreement with the Hai family's legitimate daughter.
I even got promoted.
On the way back to Wei Ruixuan, Sheng Hong was still humming a ditty.
At this moment, a maid hurried over and saluted: "Master, the third young master of the first house is here, saying that he has something urgent to see you. He is waiting in the main hall."
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"Chang Wu, are you looking for me if you have something urgent?" Sheng Hong was startled when he heard this, and quickly realized that it was probably His Highness the Crown Prince who had some orders.
He quickly changed his route and headed to the main hall.
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"Second uncle!"
Sheng Changwu, who was waiting in the main hall, saw Sheng Hong coming in and quickly stood up and saluted.
Sheng Hong waved his hand and asked: "Changwu, what are the orders from His Highness the Crown Prince?"
"That's right, a few thieves sneaked into a house in the west of the city last night. They wanted to do something wrong and were killed by the owner. He was caught and is now in the prison of Kaifeng Mansion. His Highness asked the second uncle to ensure the safety of those people." Sheng Changwu said.
(End of this chapter)