Chapter 274 Goodbye in the capital! The way to the Academy.
After saying goodbye to Cui Huayong, Qin Jinyang rushed to the manor where Bai Taikong lived.
According to Cui Huayong, all of Bai Taikong's property has been sealed in the treasury, and he is currently almost pauper. Only if he is willing to observe mourning for three years can he get some back.
Of course, not too much.
But it is also enough for one person to walk the birds and shake the dogs, and live a leisurely and prosperous life until old age.
The manor where Bai Taikong lived at this time was actually a property that Bai Taikong had purchased in advance before he married into the royal family.
It was quite unreasonable, as this manor had also been sealed in the treasury, but since Bai Taikong was buried to avenge his wife's death, the emperor rewarded him and allowed him to live in the capital.
Qin Jinyang was also emotional.
No wonder Xiang Zhiqiang was so sincere and earnest, urging him over and over again not to become a prince-in-law.
The risk of marrying a princess is really high.
On weekdays, she looks well-dressed and well-fed, and is surrounded by people, but the princess can't have any accidents.
Once something goes wrong, even the consort's pre-marital property will be confiscated.
It’s so frustrating.
That's right, it seems that many princes-in-law are poor and poor scholars.
As long as the family has some ancestral assets, there is no need to come to the royal family to suffer.
Burial!
Bai Taikong's extreme choice did not even occur to the emperor.
Qin Jinyang frowned and thought along the way.
The condition for Bai Taikong to be buried was that the murderer of Princess Xuanjin was not found within a year.
He put his life on the line, so he must have some clues in his mind.
Auspicious people and heavenly signs.
I hope Bai Taikong can take revenge.
Being buried in a martyrdom sounds a bit sad and tragic, but the behavior is simply cruel.
Cui Huayong just said that the imperial envoy responsible for the investigation this time is Ji Shouxiang, the Minister of Punishment.
Bai Taikong was also temporarily granted an official position, deputy minister of punishment, assistant imperial envoy... that is, deputy imperial envoy.
The deputy generally has no authority.
Fortunately, Bai Taikong could talk to the emperor, so the imperial envoy must give him some face.
Speaking of which, this imperial envoy seems to have some misunderstandings about himself.
The Wu family was unlucky. Lu Chongqing, the Minister of Punishment, was implicated and was removed from the post of Minister. Originally, Ji Shouxiang and Wu Shuangqi were fierce rivals, but their chances of winning were not as good as Wu Zhiqian's.
Unfortunately, Ji Shouxiang's office was open at that time.
Wu Zhiqian's imprisonment should have been the closest he got to being a minister.
Who would have thought that as soon as he came back, his mortal enemy Wu Shuangqi would already be his immediate boss.
Someone has warned you before that you should be careful about keeping discipline in the alley. This person is narrow-minded and will retaliate for his anger. He is not an open-minded and kind-hearted person.
When he killed Luo Yuanhu and was carried away by the Ministry of Punishment covered in blood, he briefly met Ji Shouxiang.
The way this old boy looked at me was not kind.
It's a bit troublesome.
Speaking of which, I am obviously innocent, but it is because of internal conflicts within your criminal department that you make it seem like I am a troublemaker.
Then again, after arriving in Kyoto, I didn't improve much in my martial arts skills, and instead I was surrounded by all kinds of messy things.
Hurry up and leave this place of right and wrong and go to Yuzhi Academy to be pure and pure.
You have to practice diligently quickly.
If you lack strength, your life will be in the hands of others. Qin Jinyang experienced this deeply during this trip to Kyoto.
I heard from Xiang Zhiqiang that there is also Xuan Gong on Guilu Mountain in Yuzhi Academy.
The potential balance of 130,000 in the system should be enough.
…
Bai Taikong's manor is not big. It is covered with white silk and black silk from the inside to the outside. It looks quite depressing at first glance.
The servants, servants, and coachman totaled only three people.
They are all eunuchs.
Obviously, it was someone sent here by the emperor.
Princesses had died unexpectedly in the past, but some princes-in-law did not want to live in Kyoto all their lives, and could not bear the loneliness without wives and concubines, so they ran away from Kyoto and disappeared from the world.
This is a shame for the royal family. How could the emperor's face be damaged?
The emperor sent people to search across the country. Soon, many princes-in-law were found and sentenced to death under various names.
The princes-in-law lived in different situations, some became highway bandits, some almost starved to death on the road, some were pastoral, with their wives and children sleeping on the bed, living a happy life, some were plundering and plundering, and they were already powerful.
None of this makes much of a difference.
In fact, the biggest problem is that some princes-in-law are restless and directly flee overseas.
The identity of Prince Consort is extremely popular in foreign countries, especially in countries that are hostile to Zhongzhou.
They will be recruited with huge sums of money to write books for hostile countries.
Writing that kind of... very unseemly book...
As for the content, it is dedicated to writing the secrets of the emperor's harem in Zhongzhou.
Of course, most of them are made up casually, and they can be written however they want to destroy the Three Views, and they can be written however they want to be debauched and immoral.
In those books, prostitution parties were held every day in the imperial court of Zhongzhou, wine pools and meat forests, orthopedics and big fights were daily occurrences. Qin Jinyang was lucky enough to read one when he was at Helan Villa.
Banned books are very expensive.
I have to admit that Qin Jinyang didn't sleep that night.
The enemy's goal is to weaken the majesty of the Zhongzhou royal family in the international environment.
And the identity of the Prince Consort is a living witness.
The Zhongzhou royal family suffered a lot of hidden losses because of this. When Zhongzhou's envoys went abroad, they always had to go through a lot of troubles and were asked whether these secrets were true.
Because many officials from the Ministry of Etiquette were working part-time for the princes of the day, there were many times when the princes saw that their names were in the book. Those fictitious things, the time and place were precise, and they were so angry that smoke was coming out of their heads.
Finally, the emperor issued a decree.
As long as the princess dies, all the personal guards and servants around the Prince Consort will be replaced by eunuchs in the palace.
From then on, the situation of princes consorts fleeing to Kyoto no longer happened.
How miserable!
The profession of consort is really miserable.
…
Knock on the door.
Communication.
Bai Taikong came out in person and opened the door.
The two people looked at each other and paused for a long time, neither of them spoke.
The last time we met, it seemed that Bai Taikong was seeing off Princess Xuanjin outside Kyoto.
This time the distance was closer, and Qin Jinyang could observe Bai Taikong more closely.
Very thin.
Really already skin and bones.
Compared with his physical condition, Bai Taikong's mental state is more worrying.
In those eyes, Qin Jinyang could not see the slightest trace of life.
He really is like a walking zombie.
No wonder he dared to die and be buried.
"I've seen the consort!"
Qin Jinyang took a deep breath and clasped his fists to break the embarrassment.
Then, he lowered his arms, and for a moment he didn't know what to say, and the atmosphere became tense again.
"We are common people now, let alone the prince-in-law... come in!"
Bai Taikong nodded and motioned for Qin Jinyang to come in.
Hearing that someone came to visit him, Bai Taikong felt a little moved inside.
But he didn't expect it would be Qin Jinyang.
When Xuan Jin was still alive, he helped many people, and many people called him brothers and sisters, claiming to share blessings and hardships. However, after Xuan Jin's death, these people seemed to have evaporated, and they would all avoid him when they saw him.
Human nature.
Xuan Jin is here, and the favor is there.
Now that Xuan Jin is gone, I am no longer an onion.
When people leave, the tea is cool, but that's all.
He and Qin Jinyang are not far apart, and the latter should be a group of people to avoid.
Really unexpected.
Really touched too.
"I heard someone said that you are going to Yuzhi Academy. Do you have any clues about whether it is the princess's wife?"
Back in the guest room, Qin Jinyang asked straight to the point.
Although he is not very familiar with Bai Taikong, the prince-in-law helps him with everything. If he can avoid being buried, it is best to live a good life.
Bai Taikong said nothing.
He stared into Qin Jinyang's eyes.
He was doubting whether Qin Jinyang was a spy sent by others?
no!
Soon, Bai Taikong confirmed it.
In Qin Jinyang's eyes, he only saw concern and no utilitarian emotion at all.
I'm too young to act like this.
"Qin Jinyang, can you listen to my advice?"
Bai Taikong did not answer, but asked in a serious tone.
"Ah? What?"
Qin Jinyang was stunned for a moment.
"Don't go to Yuzhi Academy, at least not this year!"
"In terms of age, you are the youngest among this year's group! You can definitely wait for another year, or even two more years. Three years is not a problem."
Bai Taikong said.
"Ah... consort... uh, Brother Bai, are you worried that I can't keep up with the progress of the school? I have no problem."
Qin Jinyang has already washed the clock twice, and the third time he just missed the mark, reaching the fourth rank.
Looking at Zhongzhou, for a while, I really couldn’t find the best holy land for fourth-level cultivation.
What's more, Qiu Shengdan of Taidan Academy will give priority to Yuzhi Academy.
"I didn't mean to look down on you."
"The gates of Yuzhi Academy are opened once a year, and nobles from all major families in Zhongzhou and hidden geniuses from various states will flock here."
"You are the new members."
"Yuzhi Academy is an isolated place. In order for the emperor to hone his character, the status of new members is extremely low."
"Before being admitted to the hospital, new recruits must pass through Lushan once. The higher the pass, the higher your status will be."
"Breaking through the gate is also an assessment. Every year when the academy opens the gate, one-third of the people will be eliminated on the first day... These people are not even qualified to be called new members."
"The specific content of the Guilu Mountain level changes every year."
As Bai Taikong spoke, he suddenly looked towards the inner hall.
Qin Jinyang also followed his gaze.
There was a vague portrait hanging in the inner hall. Qin Jinyang couldn't see clearly who it was, but he could tell with his knees that it was definitely Princess Xuan Jin.
Only when he looked at Princess Xuanjin, Bai Taikong's childlike eyes showed a slightly human expression.
He was distracted for a moment and continued: "Originally, Xuan Jin went to the academy to serve as the Academy Minister. She could reveal some inside stories about breaking through in advance, and she was responsible for presiding over the trial... It's a pity..."
Bai Taikong shook his head: "With Xuan Jin here, you can not only pass the exam, but even get a good record. Your life in the academy will be much easier in the future."
Qin Jinyang hugged his fists to express his gratitude.
"Brother Bai, I have nothing to do in Kyoto, so I must go!"
Although he was grateful, Qin Jinyang's tone was firm.
I see.
The couple said they wanted to help me, but it turned out they wanted to help me cheat.
Cheating is strictly prohibited by the emperor.
But there is no airtight wall in the world. Wherever there are people, there will be selfishness and interests.
Many heirs of powerful people got the inside information and even spent this year on special training to break through Lushan.
But Qin Jinyang also has confidence in himself.
One effort can bring down ten levels.
I am also a diligent practitioner who is rewarded by heaven.
Regarding the Guilu Mountain trial, Bai Taikong's words were actually much gentler.
It is normal for one third to be eliminated.
The most terrifying thing is that people will die on Guilu Mountain.
Although there are strong men from the Academy standing around for protection, Guilu Mountain is too big and there are always blind spots in sight.
There are deaths every year, even more and more every year, and the trend is getting worse.
"As expected, he is a stubborn person."
Bai Taikong shook his head slightly, as if he had known Qin Jinyang would answer like this.
He wanted to tell Qin Jinyang, if you don't cheat, others will.
But when I think about it again, I can't change anything, so what's the use of saying it? It just destroys other people's self-confidence out of thin air.
"You still don't understand the stakes."
"Xuan Jin left, and the emperor sent an imperial envoy to come in person. The examiner who replaced Xuan Jin was the imperial envoy this time...Ji Shouxiang."
"A few days ago, you made a big fuss in the Ministry of Punishment. Lu Chongqing was deprived of his official position. Wu Shuangqi took the opportunity to become the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment. Ji Shouxiang also coveted this position."
"Now that the matter is over, Ji Shouxiang cannot afford to offend Wu Shuangqi, but Ji Shouxiang knows exactly why the chaos in the Ministry of Punishment started. In his opinion, you are Wu Shuangqi's person... He doesn't even need to come forward in person.
It can make you run into obstacles everywhere in Guilu Mountain..."
"even……"
Bai Taikong did not continue.
It's obvious.
He left the word "death" blank.
"This is indeed a problem, but I am lucky, so if the worst happens, I will run away!"
Qin Jinyang smiled.
When necessary, I still have the trump card of physical horizontal training. I can fight several moves with the sixth grade, so escaping is not a big problem.
"Oh, I know I can't persuade you."
"Although I am a deputy, His Majesty has also given me some authority. If necessary, I will help you check and balance Ji Shouxiang... But don't have too much hope, I will die at any time."
Bai Taikong smiled bitterly.
At this time, the servants brought a lot of strong drinks.
"I drink too much every day, and it's rare to have a good friend... I'll just get drunk and then I'll stop!"
Bai Taikong threw a jar to Qin Jinyang.
"Dry!"
Qin Jinyang opened the mud seal and raised his head to drink wine.
…
After three rounds of drinking.
Bai Taikong cried for a while, laughed for a while, and cried again.
Qin Jinyang was panicking as he poured the drink into his mouth desperately.
Fortunately, he is a warrior. If he were an ordinary person, he would have died countless times.
I heard from servants that after the death of Princess Xuanjin, Bai Taikong had not eaten a grain of rice, he only drank alcohol.
Drinking every night.
Going crazy every night.
Crying every night.
Bai Taikong told Qin Jinyang many stories about the ups and downs between him and Xuan Jin.
And how he and Xuan Jin describe the future.
Qin Jinyang seems to be listening to an idol drama, it's quite romantic and sometimes touching.
"Qin Jinyang, the person who killed Xuan Jin... was Concubine Yuan!"
Bai Taikong grabbed Qin Jinyang's collar and pulled him to his side, like a drunken lunatic.
"What……"
Qin Jinyang was stunned for a moment, but his mouth was blocked by Bai Taikong's hand.
"Come on, keep giving me something to drink!"
The wine spilled out, all over Bai Taikong's face.
He recalled the time when he and Xuan Jin were drinking together late at night. His heart was aching and the pain was so painful that he couldn't breathe.
At first, Bai Taikong even wanted to drive Qin Jinyang away as a guest.
The murderer of Xuan Jin will definitely be detrimental to himself.
If Qin Jinyang came to see him at this time, he might be implicated.
But Qin Jinyang was also a junior whom Xuan Jin admired. When Xuan Jin was alive, he liked to be lively, not to mention that he probably couldn't get rid of him.
It hasn't been lively for a long time.
Try to protect Qin Jinyang.
He didn't threaten Qin Jinyang too much because he didn't want the other party to feel too stressed.
…
As the day dawned, Qin Jinyang left the Prince Consort's Manor.
Bai Taikong was already unconscious.
On the way back, he was still thinking about Bai Taikong's words.
Yuan Fei.
The murderer of Princess Xuanjin was actually Concubine Yuan?
No, it should be said that the murderer behind the scenes is Concubine Yuan. Concubine Yuan is in the palace and it is impossible for her to fly over and kill someone.
What kind of hatred or resentment do the two people have?
Or, what kind of plan does Concubine Yuan have in Yuzhi Academy? Princess Xuanjin is sitting in the academy, which is an eyesore to Concubine Yuan?
Also, Bai Taikong is alone, can he deal with Concubine Yuan?
The emperor personally gave the order, but many secret spies took action, but they had no clue. Why did Bai Taikong know it was Concubine Yuan?
Do the couple exchange secret messages?
Qin Jinyang understood the reason why Bai Taikong did not complain to the emperor. In fact, the emperor was also in a dilemma.
The daughter was killed.
The son-in-law complained and said that the murderer was his bed partner.
The key is that the family of the person next to me is rich, and they are still injecting capital into a company that is in danger.
Even if the evidence is conclusive, how do you ask the emperor to judge?
There is no fairness and justice in the emperor's heart, and even family affection is just feathers. Only rights and balance are the core of everything.
What's more, Princess Xuanjin is a married princess after all.
Bai Taikong must have seen through this layer before choosing to fight alone.
It's getting more and more complicated.
I heard from the fourth child that Ji Shouxiang has been having an affair with the Yuan family recently, as if he is looking for some kind of backer.
In the past, the emperor would never allow the Yuan family and the Fang family to interfere in yamen like the Ministry of Punishment. Of course, it was inevitable to have small officials and small positions.
But officials above the rank of assistant minister are never allowed.
At present, the border of the dynasty is full of wars, the emperor is not in good health, and the prince is often bedridden, so the cordon has been loosened a lot.
Not just the Ministry of Punishment.
In fact, all the senior officials in the six departments of the imperial court are not very honest.
Several princes were jumping up and down, almost having the words "I want to be an emperor" engraved on their faces.
…
Sad!
Before anyone arrives, the enemy will arrive first.
Jishou Lane.
Old handsome guy, you'd better restrain yourself and don't bully the weak.
And Bai Taikong.
The murderer behind the scenes is Concubine Yuan, and the murderer on the surface is most likely Yuan Jingci, one of the academy ministers.
Kill Yuan Jingci?
How funny!
Yuan Jingci was the third person in the Yuan family, and he was famous throughout China. In Yuan Jingci's eyes, Bai Taikong was also a young boy.
There are several ministers in Yuzhi Academy, and there are two presidents and vice-presidents.
The dean is on a pilgrimage.
The vice president is the prince.
In fact, the ministers restrict each other and exercise the power of the dean.
There are people from the Yuan family who serve as ministers, and naturally there are people from the Fang family.
According to legend, the Yuzhi Academy was founded by the ancestors of the Fang family and the Yuan family under the instructions of the late emperor.
At that time, the Yuan family and the Fang family were still close, and the heads of the two families were dead brothers.
As for the final separation, it depends on interests and rights.
Love, friendship, brotherhood... all kinds of love are like tofu under a knife, vulnerable to a blow.
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The next morning.
The Imperial College sent a waist badge to Beiying Mansion.
The material of the waist badge is special, it is a kind of jade specially used for the imperial palace. The front of the jade is engraved with the four characters "Jade Edict New Member".
Qin Jinyang's name is engraved on the back, and there are flowers around the name. It is extremely exquisite and can be called a work of art.
The arrival of the waist card also means that it is time for Qin Jinyang to set off.
After breakfast, Qin Jinyang walked directly outside the imperial city with a few gold leaves in his arms.
Passing a street, I heard a familiar voice.
It is towards the strongest.
Qin Jinyang walked in the dark and observed.
In addition to Xiang Zhiqiang, there is also Lao San.
The third child still did not forgive Xiang Zhiqiang, but the latter persisted.