Chapter 31 Jingtao

After operating in the court for decades, Hai Guanyu's connections were naturally not inferior to He Furong. As early as an hour after the emperor's attack on Sun Yong, he received a secret report when he was recuperating at home. The sudden blow made the old man who was prime minister of the two dynasties lose his mind for a long time. He, who had always been happy and angry, actually smashed the teacup in his hand severely, and was obviously extremely angry.

Hai Congrui, who came after hearing the news, was also shocked when he saw this. In his impression, his father always calmly dealt with anything and rarely showed such uncontrollable emotions. What was going on today? Although this eldest son of Hai who was immersed in the pile of books had few directors, he still knew the depth and knew the depth. He hurriedly ordered his servants to clean up the fragments and repelled all the idle people.

"Dad, what's going on? You are old and you can't talk about anything well. You're so angry?" Hai Congrui was a little puzzled. While guessing the old man's mood, he looked at his face, "What's the news just now?"

"If someone slandered me for being corrupt, I could still spread it like usual, and then I, the prime minister, would be as irresponsible as the gods in the sky!" Hai Guanyu's face was as heavy as water, and he threw a sentence hard. He turned his head to look at his son, "You came quickly today, and now you don't have a daughter to worry about. Why don't you miss those treasure books?"

When my father changed the topic, Hai Congrui couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. He laughed dryly, and then said softly: "It's still my father who knows my temper. There will be a literary meeting tomorrow, and many famous scholars in the capital will participate. My salary is not enough. I thought of paying some silver in the account room, and I was afraid that you would always object, so I came to mention it. I didn't expect that it happened to happen to happen." Seeing that his father's face was unhappy, he quickly turned aside, "Who is so bold? My father is a clean and honest official, and the government knows it. How could the emperor believe that you are greedy for bribes?"

Hai Guanyu sneered twice and looked at his son with a deep meaning. The strange gaze immediately made Hai burst into tears in Rui's heart. "Who else can I? I usually claim to know people, but I didn't expect that there would be such an ungrateful disciple. It would be embarrassing to say it! You can't read a lot with him on weekdays, but you can't see this person's nature. It's really in vain for so many years!" Hai Guanyu's anger was full of fire, and it was all over his son.

Hai Congrui was confused for a moment, and it took a long time to remember the person's name. "Dad, at that time you praised him as a proud student, and you said that you were proficient in classics and well-read poetry. How could I tell them clearly? However, Master Sun's talent is indeed good." As soon as he finished speaking, he saw his father's face becoming more and more ugly, and he quickly shut up.

"He falsely accused me of taking him 200,000 taels of silver. What else can I mention about learning? It's just a hypocrite!" Hai Guanyu's voice raised a little more, and he scolded him fiercely, "From now on, you must be careful when you hand over the famous scholars, and don't pull those who are false and pretend to be at home. I haven't made a break yet. If something happens, you won't be able to take responsibility with you at that time!"

Hai Congrui had to bow his head and left in disappointment after seeing his father having nothing to say. At this time, even if he was tight, he would not dare to speak. Fortunately, this time, Huiwen was just a few friends, and it should not cost much.

Hai Guanyu was still thinking about the secret report just now. Even if Sun Yong was stupid, he should know the emperor's trust in the Hai family. Climbing and biting was the most useless behavior. He should not be unaware of this. However, 200,000 taels of silver bills are not a small amount. He really couldn't remember when there was such a silver bill. It was hateful that the secret report described this point very vaguely. He didn't think that although he was old and gave gifts, he would never forget such a big thing. If it was a naked frame-up, it would be the best. If this was really happening, where was the silver bill?

Hai Guanyu intuitively eliminated his son's suspicion. He had no such courage, not to mention that Hai Congrui was just a nerd and had no place to use money at all. That was Hai Qing, the manager of the door, or Hai Ning, the general manager. Hai Guanyu shook his head. Two hundred thousand taels of silver notes are not a small amount. If they handled it, it would be impossible not to show their voices. Hai Guanyu suddenly remembered many local specialties piled up in the warehouse, which were all batches. The servants just opened a few boxes or boxes to check it out. Will it be there?

The Hai family made a mess for the false silver bills, and the emperor in the Qinzheng Hall also had a gloomy face. He was involved in the Hai family, which he would never have thought in advance. He Furong was fine. Among his people, he was originally pursuing profits, and there were indeed many corruption, and they were not clean for the time being. The emperor did not want to mess up the court now, leaving them alone for the peace of the future. But Hai Congrui was different. The emperor had a very high trust in this old minister of the two dynasties. If even he did some unclear things on his back, it would be too disappointing to him.

"Sir, please see the emperor." Feng Jue kowtowed respectfully and said, "The news has been reached by the old prime minister Hai."

"Oh?" The emperor seemed to have raised his head inadvertently, but there was still a little strange emotion between his eyebrows. "How is Hai Guanyu's reaction?"

"The whole mansion seems to be checking something. I heard that Old Prime Minister Hai almost turned the warehouse over, and all the servants were busy." As if he remembered the busy scene in Hai Mansion, Feng Jue's always cold face had a smile on his face, and then he woke up from his misconduct and lowered his head in a hurry.

However, the emperor did not notice this, and a hint of ease flashed across his face. Feng Jue's serious nature knew. Since he could make him smile, it was probably almost impossible to get along with it. Hai Guanyu heard the news and began to search the mansion. He probably couldn't even know the matter. Sun Yong said that silver notes were added into the book. If it was a coincidence, it would be possible that Hai Guanyu didn't find it. As long as the prime minister did not deceive himself, things would be much easier. As long as Sun Yongming's punishment was punished, everything could be solved.

"Is there anything wrong with the He Mansion and the Xiao Mansion?" The emperor remembered the two families who were fighting happily, and his brows frowned again. Fortunately, the court officials' clamor was divided by these two families, otherwise it would be really not easy for him to be purified. Fortunately, although the two families have constant internal struggles, there are still many capable personnel under their command. In order to avoid the other party being caught, they dare not act too out of order. The court center is peaceful, but the local area is not easy to restrain.

"If you go back to the emperor, Lord Shui of Tongzheng went to He Mansion in the afternoon. I don't know what to discuss. Xiao Mansion has been mysterious recently, and both families seem to be making some ideas." Since he had been approved by the emperor, Feng Jue did not have many taboos in his words.

"Aren't they planning to allocate the powers in the local area?" the emperor sneered, "Let them go. As long as the Governor of Zhili and Governor of Liangjiang are firmly controlled by me, they will do whatever elsewhere."

Feng Jue's heart moved. He knew that the emperor did not trust him, so why did he mention these things in front of him? He lowered his head deeply and did not speak out with advice. Although there is no doubt about the importance of Liangjiang and Zhili, other provinces such as Sichuan are still very important places. Can the emperor really let these ministers be free?

"You retreat. Keep a close eye on it recently. Be sure not to make any mistakes, otherwise you will come and see you!" The emperor's cold voice sounded above his head. Feng Jue immediately kowtowed and agreed, then got up and retreated.

The emperor was immediately left in the empty hall, but he knew in his heart that two guards who were like shadows would never be missing. Since the assassination before ascending the throne, he no longer trusted the protection of ordinary people, except those two. The shadow guards passed down by Ling Yun since the founding of the country are undoubtedly the best protectors. If he was not a king, he would never have thought that there would be such a wonderful thing in the world. With them, his safety is safe, and I don’t know if those rebellious men dared to really take that last step.

"Greedy bribes? What a joke. Old Prime Minister Hai is well-known for being honest as an official. Sun Yong's move undoubtedly forced himself to a dead end!" Feng Wuhen's first reaction when he heard the news was slander. He shrugged disdainfully, looking disapproving.

"Your Highness must not be taken lightly." Shi Jingqi's face was not so relaxed, and even a little solemn. "Whether true or false, this will greatly damage the reputation of Old Prime Minister Hai. Besides, you are the grandson-in-law of the Hai family, so if you are not good, you will involve the princess and Concubine Lan, and even you will be in trouble."

Feng Wuhen turned his head suspiciously, but saw that Chen Lingcheng was also in a normal face. After thinking for a while, he realized the mystery. He had a shallow experience, so naturally he was not as good as the two people around him who could see through the dangerous situation at a glance. But now that he was reminded by someone, his expression had changed drastically. "What do you mean is that even if the father does not pursue it, someone will take advantage of the situation and spread rumors and frame it? This is impossible!"

"Your Highness thinks that the He family is also the same crime, but the Xiao family doesn't want to be troubled?" Shi Jingqi asked tightly, his brows frowned. "It should be noted that He Xiao's two families are not only interested in the throne. There are other princes and aristocratic families in the capital. In addition, the officials who are not usually exposed and do not show off, as long as they are willing to make trouble, even the emperor cannot easily stop them."

Feng Wuhen finally understood the danger and thought that he was too naive. The smooth sailing over the years made him forget that He Xiao’s family had far more than the He Xiao family coveted the throne. The father had so many princes, and suddenly any of them were unpredictable changes. "In this way, shouldn't he inform the old prime minister Hai to be more careful?" Although he was already the grandson-in-law of the Hai family, Feng Wuhen was still used to the name, and the word "grandfather" rarely said.

"Old Prime Minister Hai has been an official for many years, and this kind of thing can only be seen more deeply than us. Your Highness does not need to worry too much." Chen Lingcheng comforted, "On the contrary, we have to be extra careful recently to prevent others from taking the handle. This rare opportunity will not be spared by those who are interested."
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