Volume 1: Swan Goose Chapter 164: A Lonely Shadow Under the Moon Can’t Warm Itself (2)
Liu Rong immediately smiled flatteringly: "Now that you are in front of the emperor, you are really red. How many people are lining up to fawn over you! This small gift is not respectful at all. Sir Wang, just don't dislike it!"
"Master Liu didn't tell the truth! I can't accept this book!" Wang Jing raised his eyebrows, seemingly unmoved.
Liu Rong took a deep breath and said truthfully: "I heard that the emperor has recently promoted some courtiers to the cabinet, and the chief minister Wang is the key figure in deciding who can join the cabinet, so..."
"Hahahaha!" Before he could finish speaking, Wang Jing slapped his legs and laughed, and said in a weird voice: "So you are waiting for me here! It's just that I don't understand. You are already relatives of the emperor, and you have nothing to do with it.
The world is shaking, why should we care about a small cabinet?"
Liu Rong knew clearly that he was sarcastic, but he could only smile and endure it: "Commander Wang, what you said is wrong! No one thinks that the official is big, just like no one thinks that he has too much money."
With that said, he pushed the roster in front of Wang Jing and added: "My father's entry into the cabinet is only good for your father, there is no harm! I believe this truth, Lord Wang will not fail to understand!"
Wang Jing rubbed his face with both hands and said crisply: "Since my father-in-law has said this, I, Wang Jing, am not a person who doesn't know how to praise. Let's do this. Every time I catch a rich man in the future, I will give my father-in-law 30%. Don't take it too seriously, father-in-law.
Not much, after all, the risk is borne by the Chief of Staff, and I still have to take care of my brothers, so I won’t have anything left in my hands!”
When he heard that it was only 30%, Liu Rong's face changed slightly, but he could only pretend to smile and said: "Since it is Mr. Wang's wish, how can I be dissatisfied with it? I just ask Mr. Wang to remember - every time the money comes, you must let him go, you can't
Even if you use torture, you won't be able to break the vote. This is the long-term way to make money!"
"Lord Liu is so considerate! No wonder the emperor has always doted on the Liu family for so many years."
Wang Jing raised the wine glass and looked at him over the rim: "Since we are in the same boat in the future, when someone makes trouble for my father in the court in the future, Mr. Liu will have to help him!"
After Liu Rong stood up slowly, he smiled slightly and said, "That's natural! Mr. Wang is busy first, so I won't disturb him!" He really couldn't stand the smell here, and he was afraid he would faint if he stayed any longer.
"Let me escort Mr. Liu out!" Wang Jing struggled three times before getting up from the chair. Then, with confusing steps like dancing, he followed Liu Rong out of the door, but bumped into Ruan Lang.
"Commander! Mr. Liu!" Ruan Lang changed his anger from yesterday and became extremely respectful and calm.
This is the first thing King Yi taught him - learn to be patient and hide!
"Hey, you changed your gender in just one night?" Wang Jing looked at him in surprise and teased him maliciously.
Ruan Lang stood with his eyebrows lowered, gritting his teeth and saying nothing. He could endure, but he could not bow down to his enemies.
Seeing that he was not annoyed, but only bored, Wang Jing walked away with Liu Rong. However, their teasing laughter lingered in the cesspool-like corridor.
"Commander Wang, I remember that person's name is Ruan Lang!"
"Why, Master Liu knows him?"
"How could that be? I just heard that he was the previous commander!"
"So what, he's just a watchdog now!"
"Hahaha! Being able to be a commanding and powerful watchdog is also a blessing gained in a previous life!"
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After the two of them walked away, Ping Si came out of the darkness and looked at Ruan Lang with concern: "Are you okay?"
Ruan Lang suddenly raised the corners of his lips and said with a smile: "Not only is it okay, it's actually very good!"
Ping looked surprised, as if he didn't understand.
"I found the key to defeating the Wang family! I overheard the transaction between Wang Jing and Liu Rong!" Ruan Lang looked around and whispered.
Pingsi pondered for a moment and reminded: "Master Ruan, this kind of extortion often happens in the Imperial Guards Department. Even if the emperor knew about it, he would turn a blind eye and would not do anything to the father and son!"
Ruan Lang smiled coldly and said: "Of course you can't win them down with these alone, but it can make these small groups around Wang Jing, who are temporarily united by interests, gradually fall apart!"
"So what?
?" Hei Si was still a little confused.
Ruan Lang said meaningfully: "If a person reaches the point of betraying everyone and alienating relatives, the bigger the official position, the more miserable he will be when he falls down!"
Then, he looked at Hei Si and asked: "Hei Si, you said you wanted to follow me, but the path I am going to take next will lead to a narrow escape from death. Have you thought about it?"
"Of course!" Hei Si replied without hesitation: "A scholar will die for his confidant, there is nothing to hesitate about!"
"Okay!" Ruan Lang patted him on the shoulder, then whispered in his ear, and then said: "Wang Jing's people are always paying attention to me, so I leave this matter to you! Be careful and don't get caught.
People have discovered your motives!"
Pingsi quickly raised his hand and said seriously: "Please don't worry, Mr. Ruan, I know what to do!"
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The sky is full of stars, there is a bit of chill in the wind, and from time to time there is the chirping of cicadas and the chirping of insects in the grass.
Yu Fengjin sat cross-legged on the grass in the garden, meditating. She was so absorbed in her thoughts that she didn't even hear the jingle of the ring on Hua Fangyi's body.
She walked up to him gracefully, sat down gracefully, and looked at him sideways with starry eyes: "Your Highness, since you have always wanted to win over Ruan Lang, and today is the perfect time, why did you refuse again?"
Yu Fengjin frowned slightly, but her tone remained calm: "Ruan Lang is a headstrong person with an unsociable temperament, both good and evil! If used well, he will be a person who can distinguish right from wrong and think carefully! If used incorrectly, he will be aloof, wild and daring.
The sycophant! I can only help him get here, he has to walk the rest of the way by himself!"
Hua Fangyi bit her lower lip, hesitated for a long time, and then said quietly: "Your Highness, Ruan Lang has a weakness that can be exploited! Fangyi has a good idea to offer, I wonder if Your Highness is willing to listen to it?"
Yu Fengjin raised her long eyebrows, looked at her and smiled, "I didn't expect that Fangyi could not only make wine and cook, but she was also a female Zhuge! Let me tell you, what is a good idea?"
Hua Fangyi smiled to herself, sighed and said, "The word sex is a knife in the head! Especially for Ruan Lang, he treats me differently because I look like his wife. We can take advantage of this."
Yu Fengjin was startled, looked at Hua Fangyi's pale face, and said in a deep voice: "To deal with an infatuated person, sometimes you want to refuse but welcome him back, and stay away from him, which is more effective than throwing yourself into someone's arms! You don't have to lower yourself,
Commit yourself to Him!"
Hua Fangyi breathed a sigh of relief, her pink cheeks flushed slightly, and she said softly: "Your Highness, is it because you can't bear it or are you worried?"
Yu Fengjin frowned slightly and said calmly: "Of course I can't bear it. I won't let you put yourself in danger."
Hua Fangyi's heart was moved, she looked at her with full eyes, and said with emotion: "If you say you are ruthless, you protect me everywhere and take great care of me! If you say you are affectionate, you know clearly that I am trapped in love and can't help you.
You extricate yourself but always turn a blind eye and stay away! Isn't this your method?"
Yu Fengjin sighed softly and said: "You think too much, I will never have any means to you. You are my relative, I just want to take good care of you."
Hua Fangyi smiled, and smiled very sadly: "Is it just a relative? If a woman likes a man, she will not want to be his relative! For so many years, I have wholeheartedly wanted to be your woman, even if it is just a concubine.
,I am also willing to do so!"
Yu Fengjin frowned and said sadly: "Sorry, no one can force emotional matters..." After that, he stood up slowly, turned and walked indoors.
"Your Highness, Mr. Gu Zhili requests to meet you!" Bei Xiaobei bumped into him, quickly took a step back, and bowed to report.
Hua Fangyi came over and asked, "Gu Zhili? How did he find this place?"
Yu Fengjin pondered for a moment and said calmly: "Recently, the palace just released the news that he was entering the pavilion, and he couldn't wait to see me. It seems that this matter must be related."
"Entering the pavilion?" Hua Fangyi couldn't help but worry, and hurriedly advised: "What does this have to do with you! Gu Zhili is a cunning and cunning person, and he will do whatever it takes. He must have bad intentions when he comes here at this time. Your Highness should not go see him."
However, Yu Fengjin raised her hand, interrupted her, and ordered Bei Xiaobei: "Take him to the guest room, I want to see him!"
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After exiting the darkroom, you will find a simple and elegant wing in the Xiaoxiang Villa.
Pushing open the door and entering, there was already an old man in a brocade robe and jade beard waiting for him inside. It was Gu Zhili, the Minister of Punishment.
Seeing Yu Fengjin walk in, he immediately stood up and bowed: "I would like to pay homage to Your Highness!"
Yu Fengjin raised her hand and said politely: "Master Gu, you don't have to go too far, just sit down and talk!"
With that said, he walked to the table, lifted his robe and sat down.
Gu Zhili also quickly sat down, poured a cup of hot tea himself, and served it respectfully with both hands.
Yu Fengjin took the tea cup and took a sip, then asked calmly: "Why is Mr. Gu here suddenly?"
Gu Zhili repeatedly cupped his hands and said, "I'm sorry for disturbing your highness's rest! However, if I didn't have a very difficult job for you because of my humble position, I wouldn't dare to come so late and bother you."
Yu Fengjin smiled slightly and said: "I am very honored that Mr. Gu would think of me when something happens. However, I never ask about court affairs. If it is a matter of government, I am afraid that I will be unable to help!"
Unexpectedly, Gu Zhili actually stood up, lifted his robe and knelt down with a thud. He cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness, for the sake of Lu Ning, please help me! Think about it, only
The more stable your position in the court is, the better you can protect Lu Ning!"
Yu Fengjin stared at him quietly, pondered for a moment, and then said: "If I can help, I will not stand idly by. But if I can't do anything, then Master Gu will think of another way."
Gu Zhili quickly stood up and sat down, and said cautiously: "Have you heard, Your Highness, that the Emperor is planning to select an official to assist the cabinet, and this list is in Wang Su's hands!"
Yu Fengjin took a sip of tea and said lightly: "I've heard a little bit about it."
Gu Zhili sighed and said sadly: "The emperor did give Wang Su some rights, but he was too bully! He took everyone's property, but created a difficult problem for everyone, claiming that only those who could do it completely
Talents are qualified to be considered for the cabinet, this...isn't this bullying?"
However, Yu Fengjin curled up her lips and smiled: "The new official has three things to do when he takes office. What's more, he is now the chief minister of the cabinet who is less than one person and more than ten thousand people. This kind of pretentiousness is really normal."