Uncle Shuangxi was puzzled and continued to unfold until the entire scroll was unfolded. Only then did he realize that at the end of the scroll, Xia Yunqing had written three big words: You are worthy!
Eunuch Shuangxi's expression suddenly changed. The eunuchs beside him snickered secretly, but they didn't dare to show it. Although everyone didn't dare to say anything on the surface, they treated it as a joke in private, making Eunuch Shuangxi the butt of laughter for a while!
From then on, Eunuch Shuangxi and Xia Yunqing formed a relationship...
After hearing this story, the housekeeper was trembling all over, and said tremblingly: "Then this calligraphy treasure given to you by the king's command is..."
Eunuch Shuangxi sneered, gritted his teeth and said, "Of course he is mocking our family! When he begged for a set of calligraphy treasures, he was laughed at, but he had so many calligraphy treasures that he gave away to everyone!"
The housekeeper quickly poured him a cup of tea and comforted him: "Is there a misunderstanding? Could it be that Commander Wang didn't know about it and was just sending it as a kind gesture?"
Eunuch Shuangxi pushed open the teacup and sneered: "Misunderstanding? Wang Jing has always done nothing good but bad things! If you want to say that he has done any good things, it may be a misunderstanding! As for doing bad things, he never tires of doing it, and he can
What misunderstanding is there!」
The butler put his hands in his hands and shook his head: "It stands to reason that the Wang family and his son are now in power. Why are they doing this?"
Eunuch Shuangxi gritted his teeth and said with a ferocious smile: "They are here to remind our family who is the boss now and to make our family completely surrender to them. But they have forgotten that our family's weight in front of the Holy Master is still there!"
The housekeeper looked at his expression and asked in a low voice: "What are your plans?"
Mr. Shuangxi smiled pitifully and said, "Our family will not accept their tricks! Since they want to play, we will accompany them to the end!"
"But, Chief Assistant Wang will be returning to the capital in a few days. Don't you plan to go and greet him in person?" the housekeeper asked again.
Eunuch Shuangxi rolled his eyes and said with a sinister smile: "Go and tell the Chief Assistant in person that the Emperor can't leave our house. I'm sorry that you can't go and greet him in person!"
"Okay! I'll go to Shangshu's residence right away!" The housekeeper bowed and was about to leave.
"Wait a minute." Eunuch Shuangxi suddenly stopped him and sneered: "There is no need to go now. When the chief assistant comes back, you wait at the door and tell him in person."
The housekeeper was startled, then smiled and said, "I understand."
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The turmoil in the court did not seem to affect the happy life of the people in the city. However, since Xia Yunqing left Beijing, the civil and military officials in the court have been living in dire straits.
If Xia Yunqing is said to be an upright person, with a fiery nature, and never gets along with other people, he is deeply disgusted by officials who are good at forming cliques for personal gain, but it does not make them afraid!
Because Xia Yunqing is an upright person and has a clear distinction between good and evil. He will never add insult to injury, let alone deliberately embarrass any of his colleagues for his own personal gain!
Because Xia Yunqing, who has been upright all his life, is an official for the world, for the people, and for the ideal that he has always insisted on!
But Wang Su was different. His original ideals and conscience had been destroyed by repeated blows along the way. At this moment, in his heart, there was nothing but infinitely expanding ambitions and desires!
Since he ascended to the position of chief minister, those comrades who were once complacent and thought that good times were coming have suffered an unprecedented blow:
Wang Su suddenly changed his attitude and ruthlessly abandoned all his allies! Even people like Eunuch Shuangxi and Liu Bingwen, who had profound backgrounds and high status, could no longer stand in his eyes!
He is an official just for power and money, money and power! Those who cannot bring him these two can only be abandoned by him!
In the blink of an eye, it is already late autumn. The mountains are bright and the water is clear, the sky is high and the air is crisp, and the sky is clear.
In the street markets in Shengjing City, melons, fruits, pears and dates are sold everywhere. Now is the time when the variety of melons and fruits is the largest, and crabs are also in season.
As the end of the year approaches, hotels also start selling new wines for the coming year.
Xiaoxiang Villa is renovated
The facade was renovated, and a colorful pavilion was built at the door. The wine flag at the door was fluttering in the wind. People came and went in the annex, and the bustle continued until the new wine was sold out.
Early in the morning, the south gate of Shengjing City was under martial law early because important people returned to the city. However, it still could not resist the enthusiasm of the people who loved to watch the excitement.
In front of the south gate, there was already a huge crowd of people who came to watch, and they could not push them aside, but they were all blocked by the guards on both sides of the road.
Some foreigners who had just arrived in Shengjing saw the excitement and joined in. They couldn't help but ask, "What are you looking at?"
The people in the capital lived at the feet of the emperor, so they had naturally seen a lot of the world. When someone came to ask questions blankly, they knew they were strangers.
It was inevitable that some proud people, with their eyes high above their heads, would shake their heads and say, "Didn't you see that there is a loess road in the middle? This is the emperor's journey, and he must be returning to the city from hunting in the countryside!"
When they heard that the emperor was traveling, all the people passing by stopped and pushed their way to the front of the crowd to watch. After all, being able to see the dragon's face is a rare thing, and no one will give up this opportunity.
Just as everyone was looking forward to it, they suddenly heard a loud cry outside the city gate: "Your Majesty, the First Assistant King, has returned to the city! People, get out of the way!"
When all the people who were watching heard this, they couldn't help being startled: This was clearly a battle for the emperor, but it was just a chief assistant who was traveling! Although they were disappointed, they couldn't help but start talking about it.
However, when they saw the guard of honor clearing the way for the chief assistant, everyone's jaws dropped!
The city gate opened, and a golden armored guard with golden helmet and golden armor riding a divine horse stepped into the city majestically and neatly. The leader of the general, who was wearing a white helmet and white armor, was handsome, riding a tall horse with his head held high.
, control the horse and come slowly.
As soon as he entered the city gate, he attracted admiration from the onlookers! Many girls and young women crowded over to watch, and they couldn't help but smile.
The man on the horse seemed to enjoy the attention and praise. He looked at the girls in the crowd from time to time, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a bright smile, which made him even more handsome!
Behind the golden armored guard, followed by a giant sedan with carved beams and painted beams, luxurious and noble, carried by thirty-two sedan bearers, steadily entered the city gate.
Behind the sedan, there was an accompanying team of up to a thousand people, including maids and cooks, as well as hundreds of tall and round bearers, who took turns carrying the sedan.
The onlookers had never seen such an amazing sedan that is rare in the world!
Everyone's eyes widened, and they all said "Huh", and were immediately dumbfounded:
Such a huge thing can barely be called a sedan when carried on the shoulders. If it is placed on the ground, it is a house made entirely of sandalwood and has a square shape!
It is said that it is more like a house than a sedan, because inside it not only has bedrooms for people to rest, a reception room for receiving guests, reading and writing, and a hut.
In addition, there are ten children accompanying the sedan to serve.
At the front end of the sedan is a long corridor for viewing. Standing in the corridor is an official wearing a brocade robe and an official hat with raised cheekbones. He is glancing triumphantly at the common people who come to watch. Seeing the amazement in everyone's eyes, he suddenly felt satisfied!
This grand and ostentatious official, who astonished the entire audience, was none other than Beiyu's newly appointed chief assistant—Wang Su!
At a glance, he suddenly saw a small sedan chair not far away that was heavily guarded.
Just when he was wondering, he saw that the curtain of the small sedan had been opened, and an official in official robes, with splayed eyebrows and apricot eyes stepped out of the sedan with his hands behind his back and bowed respectfully to Wang Su.
The person who came was none other than Gu Zhili, the Minister of Punishment.
Seeing this person, Wang Su frowned and thought for a moment before raising his hand to signal. The attendant next to him understood and shouted, "Stop the sedan!"
The thirty-two bearers simultaneously brought the sedan to a slow stop.
Immediately, Wang Su stepped out of the sedan with his head held high, but stood there with his hands behind his back, looking at Gu Zhili arrogantly.
Gu Zhili understood and quickly strode towards Wang Su. When he reached him, he bowed his hands and said with a smile: "Sir, Chief Assistant
, welcome you to visit relatives and return to Beijing. Thank you for your hard work along the way!"
Wang Su raised his head and looked at him with the tip of his nose, and said arrogantly: "Master Gu, why are you here? You didn't come here specifically to see my sedan like other people did, right?"
Gu Zhili bowed and said with a smile: "The sedan chair of Lord Chief Assistant is really a masterpiece. It's jaw-dropping to see how big it is. It's an eye-opener!"
Wang Su laughed, waved his hands slowly, and said disdainfully: "That's all. There's no need to say anything high-sounding. I've heard it all the way and my ears are numb. You must have something to ask for after waiting here so hard. , by the way, what’s the matter with you?”
Gu Zhili looked a little embarrassed and said flatteringly: "When I heard that the chief assistant returned to the capital, I specially prepared a banquet at the Xiaoxiang villa to welcome you. I wonder if you can give me a favor?"
Wang Su smiled coldly and said nonchalantly: "There's no need to accept the wind and wash away the dust. I know what you have in mind. Again, if you want to get the qualifications to join the cabinet, then prove your ability to me. .”
Gu Zhili smiled slightly and immediately bowed and said: "Master Chief Assistant, I have successfully completed the examination questions you asked. Now the counties around the capital have repealed the old laws and adopted the new policies you promulgated."
Wang Su was shocked, looked him over, and asked suspiciously: "When did this happen? Why didn't I hear it?"
Gu Zhili gave another salute and said respectfully: "No more, no less."
Wang Su frowned slightly and muttered: "How did you do it?"
Gu Zhili couldn't express the pride on his face, but he said respectfully: "My Lord Chief Assistant has an order, and I must try my best to fulfill my humble duty so that I can live up to the trust entrusted by the Chief Assistant."
Wang Su pondered for a moment and then said: "Since you have completed the task, I have nothing more to say. Just go home and wait. What is yours will always be yours!"
Gu Zhili hurriedly bowed to the ground and said, "Thank you for your support, chief minister!"
Wang Su glanced at him arrogantly and gestured to the guard beside him.
With the sound of "lift up the sedan chair", thirty-two bearers lifted the sedan chair steadily at the same time, and the sedan chair continued to move forward under the envious eyes of everyone.