Chapter 193: Wang Ding’s question in front of Jinluan Palace
"Sir, please stay."
After Zhu Sidao came out of the Imperial Study Room, he was stopped by Wang Ding who came from behind before he could go far.
"It's Hengchen. Why did you call me in such a hurry?" Zhu Sidao stopped and asked with a smile.
Wang Ding chased after him, looked around, and asked in a low voice: "Master Chief Assistant, don't you think it's too weird for Concubine Xiande to suddenly be promoted to Concubine Hua?"
Zhu Sidao glanced at him: "You are too lenient, right? What are we, the ministers, supposed to do with the Lord's household affairs?"
After Youyou finished speaking, Zhu Sidao prepared to leave.
Wang Ding quickly stretched out his hand to stop her, and said in a confused voice: "That's the truth, but at this time, the Holy One is giving a promotion to a virtuous concubine, and she is also a noble concubine with the same vice-concubine. Isn't this a sign of anger?"
During the Summer Festival, the imperial concubine's status is higher than that of the prince's concubine, and sometimes even higher than that of the Crown Princess of the East Palace. Therefore, it is believed among the people that the imperial concubine's position is the same as that of the deputy empress.
"Oh?" Zhu Sidao took back his steps, turned around, looked at Wang Ding curiously, and asked, "Why do you say that?"
Wang Ding said: "Even if the son of the Jia family has made great contributions and is rewarded with some money, or even transferred to an official position to commend his ambition, why insist on the Jin conferring the title of Concubine Jia to cause a new turmoil?"
"Keep talking..."
Zhu Sidao's interesting look made Wang Ding a little anxious, and his voice rose: "Hey, my Lord Chief Assistant! Others can't see the Holy Spirit's thoughts, can't you?"
After speaking, he calmed down his expression and said to Zhu Sidao in a low voice: "There are many things going on in the world right now, and it is precisely the critical day for the clearing of land in Shuntian, Hebei, and Hedong. There is really no need to provoke disputes between nobles. If you don’t pay attention, everything will collapse!
Although the Jia Mansion is in decline, it is also the home of four princes and eight princes. There is also an iron certificate issued by Emperor Taizu, which cannot be easily touched. Although Sheng Xiujin has always been capable, even if he has the dignity of a governor, he is still hesitant to face the current situation. Before.
Now that Jia Cunzhou has been put on the table, the Holy Emperor suddenly blocked a concubine out. People outside can't see clearly. If they move randomly, wouldn't the situation be very bad?
Your Majesty should have seen through it without saying anything, instead of being like this today."
At the end of his speech, Wang Ding even had a hint of pleading in his tone: "Chief Assistant, not to mention that the imperial court can't afford it, even the Holy Dragon Body can't afford it!"
Looking at Wang Ding, who had been on duty for several days, with bloodshot eyes, Zhu Sidao was silent for a moment, and then sighed slightly.
"Hengchen...you..."
With a complicated look on his face, he was about to say something when his expression suddenly changed and he covered his mouth desperately and started coughing.
"Chief Assistant!" Wang Ding was shocked and was about to call someone.
But before he could open his mouth, he saw someone grabbed his wrist with force!
At this time, Zhu Sidao's expression was painful, and the calm look he had during the conversation no longer existed.
However, it was also at this time that he exuded an aura that Wang Ding could not refuse, making Wang Ding feel dizzy and frightened.
The momentum of decisive killing! Is this Zhu Sidao, the chief minister of the dynasty?!
Although Zhu Sidao was not as strong as Li Xuanzhu as an official, he did not compromise blindly and had the courage to cut through the mess quickly at critical moments.
Li Xuanzhu patrolled the border several times and killed countless military generals who had committed crimes. Zhu Sidao served as an imperial minister on many hunting patrols, and he found out that there were countless corrupt officials involved.
The most brutal one was undoubtedly the Hedong corruption case eight years ago. In this case, more than 30 officials from the Prime Minister on down were beheaded, and countless others were left in exile, leading to folk rumors that "Ning Ning"
Take a bite of plum and don’t mess with a pig!"
"Don't... make any noise, help... me go!" Zhu Sidao struggled to spit out a few words.
"Yes..."
Wang Ding almost carried Zhu Sidao for a while, until he reached the big square in front of Baohe Hall, and Zhu Sidao's breath calmed down.
"Chief Assistant, how are you..." At this time, Wang Ding greeted him worriedly, his eyes becoming more and more anxious. Zhu Sidao must not make any mistakes at this time.
Zhu Sidao laughed at himself: "When you get old, your body will naturally become useless."
He stopped in the middle of the square and looked around. The Forbidden City was brightly lit at night, and groups of guards were patrolling along the palace walls, their armors shining brightly under the lights.
"Heng Chen, although the world is not at peace, but look..." Zhu Sidao stretched out his hand and pointed around, "the whole country is still in order."
Wang Ding heard the hidden meaning in Zhu Sidao's words and asked with some surprise: "Could it be that the Holy One has already considered everything?"
"How is it possible?" Zhu Sidao laughed, "It is impossible for a sage like a saint to predict the future."
Then his expression became gloomy, and he raised his heavy, old, wrinkled eyelids, revealing a pair of still sharp eyes underneath.
"However, although people cannot predict the future, they can still prepare for a rainy day.
Hengchen, I am already over seventy this year, and there are not many days left..."
Wang Ding gradually had a bad premonition in his heart. Sure enough, as Zhu Sidao's words went further and further, his face gradually turned pale.
"But... Hengchen, the Holy One may not really want to see heroes fighting against each other. Maybe he just wants to sharpen someone."
"Is it the Jia family?"
Zhu Si thanked Wang Ding and glanced at him. He could hear the disdain in the latter's tone.
In this regard, he did not say anything, but asked: "What do you think of Jia Lan?"
Wang Ding blurted out: "This son is a rare diamond. If you train more, he will become a good talent in the country."
Zhu Sidao nodded leisurely and praised: "Chen Heng is worthy of being a humble gentleman."
Wang Ding was startled, and when he realized what he was doing, he lost his voice and said, "Did the Holy One actually take a fancy to this boy?"
In this regard, Zhu Sidao didn't say much, just smiled, and then said: "The holy will is unpredictable."
In the royal study.
The ministers had all left, but Emperor Chunzhi was still sitting alone in front of the imperial case, writing furiously to approve the memorial.
After reading a few copies, he put down the pen in his hand and picked up the memorial that had been placed aside.
But he didn't open it to look at it, he just held it up in his hand and shook it, then threw it down again, with a loud bang like this, in the quiet night and in the empty imperial study room.
Dai Quan, the general manager, walked in and whispered something in front of the court.
Emperor Chunzhi didn't say anything after hearing this, he just waved his hand.
"Let the imperial doctor and the Ministry of Internal Affairs stay up all night to take care of the chief minister's health. In addition, we will be here tonight. I want to rest."
"Your Majesty, do you want to turn over the cards?" Dai Quan took a few steps back and asked respectfully with his head lowered.
Emperor Chunzhi sat back in his chair and made an unknown hum from his nose.
A waiter quickly brought a plate filled with wooden signs.
Emperor Chunzhi has been busy with official duties these days and has not stayed in the harem for many days. However, out of duty, Dai Quan still needs to ask questions as usual.
Especially since the emperor's mood today was obviously different from the previous few days, he did not dare to take it lightly.
But when Emperor Chunzhi glanced at the wooden sign, he raised his hand slightly, lowered it again after a long time, and waved his hand.