At the same time that Lu Yinpu was appointed Minister of Military and Aircraft, Jiaqing also made personnel adjustments within Hanzhan. Ruan Yuan was reassigned as Shaozhan, and he also had the fourth-rank position. This also means that Ruan Yuan returned to the position of minister.

Not far away.

On this day, Ruan Yuan also went to the Old Summer Palace to pay his respects to Jiaqing because of his promotion. Unexpectedly, when he left the garden, he met an official wearing a fourth-grade crown. When he got closer, Ruan Yuan was surprised and happy.

That person was none other than Lu Yinpu.

"Brother Nan Shi, I...Brother Nan Shi has been appointed as the Councilor. Today, I also...want to sincerely congratulate Brother Nan Shi." Ruan Yuan met Lu Yinpu at this time, and naturally recalled that two years ago, Liu Fenggao suddenly thought that he had even

Lu Yinpu was probably the instigator behind the number, but at this time, the old events had long been settled, and Liu Fenggao's serial number had become an indisputable fact. However, he did not dare to refute him directly, so he had to hide the old events first and congratulate Lu Yinpu on his promotion.

"Okay, Ruan Gongzhan, I have to thank you too." Although Lu Yinpu said this, Ruan Yuan only felt indifference in it: "Speaking of which, Ruan Gongzhan, you have only been here for two years."

Over time, I have also been appointed to the fourth rank. It seems that the emperor has the same trust in you."

"What did Brother Nanshi say?" Ruan Yuan saw Lu Yinpu looking like this. He was completely different from when he was in the Hangzhou trial seven years ago. He couldn't help but feel a little gloomy in his heart. However, he thought that the two of them were good friends after all, and he didn't want to.

The words were too embarrassing, so I had to say to Lu Yinpu: "Brother Nan Shi has become a minister, and his future will naturally be bright. Maybe in a year or two, I should call Brother Nan Shi 'sir'." Nan

Brother Shi, to be honest, although it has been two years since something happened, I...I always feel that there is some misunderstanding in it, I wonder if Brother Nan Shi can listen to me?"

"Ruan Gongzhan, why are you so polite, but it doesn't matter." Lu Yinpu's words were still as cold as ever.

"Brother Nanshi, I still feel that there is something wrong with what happened to Brother Jinmen back then." Ruan Yuan thought about Liu Fenggao's matter and always wanted to settle it with Lu Yinpu, although this might also anger Lu Yinpu.

But the friendship between old friends also made him have to say: "Brother Jinmen was investigated at that time. There was no bribery in the family, but the final charge was that of serial numbers. This... Even if Brother Jinmen is a rough man, he will not commit such a big crime."

Is it your fault? Brother Nanshi, if it is still possible, or...can you advise the emperor and persuade him to retry this case?"

"Ruan Gongzhan, are you kidding me?" Lu Yinpu's expression did not seem to have changed much, but at this time, there was no doubt in his words: "I personally tried Liu Fenggao's case back then.

I have verified all the evidence one by one and have just concluded the case! Why, just because you don’t believe the result, do you want me to overturn the original decision and re-trial the case? If everyone is like you, the result of the criminal case verdict

If you are even slightly dissatisfied, you will have to report to the emperor for a retrial. Criminal cases in the world will never be adjudicated! Besides, even if Liu Fenggao returns to the capital, what will happen? Are you still thinking about letting Liu Fenggao return to the capital?

When his officer is reinstated, will he join the army like me?"

"Brother Nanshi, what do you mean..." Ruan Yuan couldn't understand at the moment.

"Ruan Gongzhan, do you know what you need to do as the Minister of Military Aircraft?" Lu Yinpu couldn't help but sneered at Ruan Yuan: "As the Minister of Military Aircraft, especially when you first join the Military Aircraft Department, you need two things, one is diligence, and the other is diligence.

Be careful! I, Lu Yinpu, have been in the military aircraft department for the past few days. I have thought to myself that no matter whether I am diligent in my work or I am careful in making decisions, I am no worse than other ministers! Liu Fenggao, if nothing else, was drunk and scolded in the examination room.

Supervisor, you know this, right? Based on this one thing, do you think Liu Fenggao can be the Minister of Military and Aircraft? He can't! Ruan Gongzhan, the Emperor is wise, isn't he?"

Ruan Yuan listened to Lu Yinpu's words, but he also felt chills. Lu Yinpu's words could not be clearer. Jiaqing would severely punish corruption and bending the law whenever it was discovered. However, if ministers were not involved in corruption, they would often be lenient.

Wait, if Jiaqing could also see that Liu Fenggao's case was wrong, then Liu Fenggao should have returned to the capital by now, instead of continuing to stay in Qiqihar.

After Lu Yinpu became the Minister of Military and Aircraft, he gradually began to worry about gains and losses. Previously, he had a low official rank and could still treat others with humility. Now that the position of minister has been established, how can he be easily coveted by others? Maybe

As early as a long time ago, Lu Yinpu had already regarded Liu Fenggao as a competitor...

Or perhaps, Lu Yinpu was beating himself up with these words.

Thinking of this, Ruan Yuan also gradually admitted the reality that the Hanlin Lu Yinpu who was willing to be his heartfelt friend is gone forever.

"Brother Nanshi, then... I will go first, and you... take care of yourself." Now that he has said this, Ruan Yuan also knows that Lu Yinpu will never agree to the retrial. If he continues to pester, he will only bring trouble to himself, so

He bowed to him, said goodbye and left.

But Ruan Yuan didn't know that just when he was leaving, Lu Yinpu also let out a long sigh:

"Alas... Bo Yuan, until today, we... can only end up with this result."

After returning home, thinking back to what he said to Lu Yinpu that day, Ruan Yuan felt unhappy and sighed to Kong Luhua: "Madam, Brother Nanshi and I knew each other when we first entered the Imperial Academy. At that time, I knew that his family was

I also lived in Yangzhou, and my grandfather also had some connections with his grandfather, so the two of us also fell in love with each other and became good friends. After Cai'er passed away, I also knew that he sent elegiac couplets here. Even the Hangzhou Examination Hospital seven years ago

When we met again, his words were still respectful... I knew that Brother Nanshi was talented in getting things done. He had been working as a subordinate for more than ten years, and I could understand that he felt a little unhappy. But I didn't expect that today, he would really become the Minister of Military and Aircraft.

, is so... Could it be that Lu Nanshi, who I really considered my brother back then, will never come back?"

"Master, actually I was thinking that although your words, Brother Nanshi, may be a bit unfeeling, I still miss you in my old feelings in my heart." Seeing Ruan Yuan's unhappy expression, Kong Luhua also comforted him: "The day before yesterday

Miss Lu and I also went to Wanliu Hall together. Miss Lu told me that at that time she came to Qufu to find our Yanshenggong Mansion, carrying Mr. Lu on her back. After this incident passed, she still felt a little bit regretful in her heart.

, I feel that I have hid something important from my father, but after two years, Mr. Lu has not reprimanded Miss Lu for this matter? I heard you say that Mr. Lu is also a smart person. These things

Can't he still see it? Maybe, he did frame Mr. Liu, but he couldn't bear it, so Miss Lu wanted to help you escape, so he acquiesced? "

"Really... Haha, madam, I just took you to Wanliu Hall once. What's wrong? Madam likes it too?" It turns out that Wanliu Hall is located in the east of the outer city of Beijing and is said to be named after the Yuan Dynasty.

Chen Lian Xixian’s old residence. After Lian Xixian, Wanliu Hall went through the Yuan, Ming, Ming and Qing dynasties. In the early Qing Dynasty, it became Feng Pu’s villa. After that, the Feng family donated the house to Nianhua Temple. It was built by several generations of famous ministers.

There are also Buddhist temples that have been repaired for many years. In the summer, the willow trees are green, the lake is blue, and literati chant continuously. Ruan Yuan often comes to visit with his friends. Thinking that the scenery here is quite beautiful, he introduced it to Kong Luhua.

At this time, I also fell in love with the beautiful scenery.

"Yes, Master can go to Wanliu Hall, but Madam can't go?" Kong Luhua also smiled at Ruan Yuan, but when she talked about Lu Bijun, Kong Luhua felt a little more sad, and couldn't help but sigh softly: "It's just...

This Miss Lu..."

"Madam, do you have anything to hide in front of me?" Ruan Yuan also smiled at her.

"It's nothing, maybe... maybe Miss Lu is doing well as she is now..."

Seeing his wife's melancholy expression, Ruan Yuan knew that some private matters might only exist among women, and it was inconvenient for him to ask more questions, so he kept silent. Only Kong Luhua knew that when he and Lu Bijun were chatting that day, he also made something that did not suit him.

A voluntary decision.

"Bijun, I will go back and tell Master about these things. I know the Master well and will definitely not hate your father because of this matter. You can feel at ease after you return home."

"Well, thank you for your aunt's tolerance. My family owes Uncle Ruan a lot. If I still have the energy to spare, I will try my best to pay it back for my father."

"Bijun, you...you are not a few years younger than me, why do you call me aunt?" Kong Luhua never minded these titles, and did not want Lu Bijun to be separated from her. After hearing this, she no longer called her sisters, but called her honorific.

My aunt was also slightly unhappy for a moment: "When we were in Qufu, didn't we agree that my mother and I are sisters from the same clan, so we should treat each other as sisters?"

"But... my father and Uncle Ruan are colleagues in Hanlin? So how can my niece be worthy of my aunts and sisters? In the past, it was my niece who was ignorant and offended my aunts."

"That...that's fine, but Bijun, are you really unwilling to marry again? If you are willing, I can also ask the master to help you find a good match? You said you are only in your early twenties, how can you be

So it turns out that such a hasty engagement has bound you for the rest of your life?"

"Uncle, you don't need to say more about this matter." Unexpectedly, Lu Bijun was extremely determined about marriage: "My father promised me to Mr. Jia back then, and I...I am already a member of the Jia family, so

Although I have never met Mr. Jia, he passed away early before he was twenty. He...he was also a miserable person? We scholars are the most honest people, so now that I have entered the Jia family, how can I be casual?

Why did you break the contract and ruin the reputation of the Lu family just for my quick pleasure? Aunt, my father is now the Minister of Military and Aircraft. To outsiders, he is very prosperous, but I think he sometimes talks and does things, but... he has also gradually changed. If

I have also abandoned all matters of etiquette, justice, loyalty and trustworthiness, then...then what will the people of the world think of our Lu family in the future?"

Listening to Lu Bijun's words, Kong Luhua felt sad for a while, and before she knew it, the past events between Sun Wu and Su Jiumei gradually appeared in her mind.

"Oh, is it true that what I thought at the time was all right? When it comes to marriage, the people we entrust to us are in perfect harmony with each other, but what if we entrust them to someone else? What if Jiumei didn't promise to Sun Wu back then?

, why did she bother to commit suicide? Thinking about it this way, if Bijun really remarries, what if... what if the suitable person is another Sun Wu, then wouldn't I... didn't I harm Bijun? Maybe she lived like this

A lifetime is better than... better than finding another marriage that will harm her, right?"

"Bijun, if you really don't want to remarry, then stay. My aunt... my aunt supports you." When she was melancholy, Kong Luhua actually said words of comfort that she had never said before.
Chapter completed!