Volume 1: Huatangchun Chapter 3: People outside the palace walls
The news that the emperor ordered Ling Deyan to go to Baoding Mountain with his family quickly spread throughout the court, causing a lot of discussion. Some officials felt deeply inappropriate about this. However, the emperor did not discuss it with anyone. The imperial edict was clear and concise and could not be changed.
Being able to discuss a few words in private was incompatible with etiquette; some officials began to speculate on the emperor's deeper meaning, and each had their own explanation; some officials were concerned about Ling Deyan in all aspects and were very curious about his recent actions.
But no matter who he is, no matter what kind of thoughts he has, in the past few days, everyone who saw him, Ling Deyan, laughed and congratulated him, saying that Lord Ling was highly regarded by the Holy One and had a bright lintel.
Xu Shi had a comprehensive understanding of this situation. On that day in the court hall, the current emperor Xiao Zhe said a sentence that seemed to come out of nowhere while discussing political affairs: "The Lingqing family previously visited the southwest counties to rectify the administration of officials for the imperial court. What can they do?"
Don't be afraid of power or evil, and resolutely punish the growing corruption of local officials. I must reward you heavily. Your ministers must do the same in the future when they serve on missions. Punishing corruption is just the beginning.
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The emperor made the final decision, and everyone began to understand that this was to set a benchmark and vigorously punish corruption!
Ling Deyan felt a beat in his heart when he heard the emperor's words. Previously in the southwest, he had punished several officials, but it was hard to say that he was "not afraid of power or evil". When the emperor said this, he certainly
I can't refute, I can only bow my head and thank you.
After the court was dismissed, there was another exchange of greetings among colleagues. Ling Deyan finally managed to deal with the worldly affairs and walked to his carriage outside the palace wall to return home. However, he heard a clear voice coming from the passage behind him: "Master Ling, please stay."
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Ling Deyan's heart moved. This voice was both unfamiliar and familiar to him, and he already knew who it was.
He turned his head slightly and saw a man walking out of the shadow of the passage. He was wearing a black dragon-patterned robe and a crotch belt around his waist. He had a handsome and elegant figure, a suave temperament, and a strong and steady walk. In this imperial city, there could be such a man.
The only people with unique style are the current Sixth Prince, Prince Heng, and Xiao Yizheng.
He immediately saluted respectfully: "See His Highness King Heng."
Xiao Yizheng stepped forward, returned the salute seriously, and said, "Master Ling, you're welcome. Say goodbye to the southwest. How are you doing, sir?"
Ling Deyan looked up and saw that there was no one else around, so he replied warmly: "Everything is fine. In fact, His Highness has done the most credit for the southwest affairs. Your Majesty and you have not mentioned it, but it is the lower official who has received the favor, and even
It’s uneasiness.”
When he saw Xiao Yizheng's free and clear smile after hearing this, he was suffocated for a moment. Such a smile should not belong to people in the deep palace, but the His Highness Prince Heng in front of him really cannot be simply regarded as a member of this palace.
man of.
"My lord, you don't have to be so formal." Xiao Yizheng still smiled, paused, and continued to speak warmly: "You don't have to worry about things in the southwest. For me, it's a piece of cake. You know, I'm used to being free, father.
Not mentioning this matter is just in line with my wishes. However,” he changed the topic and smiled, “I came here to remind you that you should not ask any more questions about the follow-up punishment of those officials in the southwest.
Don’t say anything more.”
Ling Deyan quickly thought about it in his mind and said yes first.
Perhaps seeing Ling Deyan's doubts, Xiao Yizheng raised the corner of his mouth, as if he intended to comfort him, and said easily: "Sir, don't think too much. I just said it casually. I feel that since these cases have been reported to the central government, what kind of consequences do they have?"
The subsequent development is also a matter for the emperor and the officials in charge. This matter is left to your lord, so forget it. Then, I will not delay your return to the house, please."
