Chapter 202: Don't worry about the affairs in the lower official's room
Returning to Beijing from the south of the Yangtze River, they had to go to the palace to report their duties. Gu Yu and Junze changed into official uniforms and met the saint together.
Fuhai came out to greet him and the two of them, wearing similar red official uniforms, but with different styles.
Gu Yu usually has a restrained personality, but now wearing the red official uniform, her features are bright, and she has the liveliness that a young person should have.
On the side, Junze was as showy and unrestrained as ever, with his chin slightly raised, looking high-spirited.
Fu Hai silently lamented that all the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty could not match the magnificence of these two.
Everyone likes to deal with good-looking people, especially these two people who are favored by the emperor. The smile on Fuhai's face becomes more and more real.
Jun Ze said: "Eunuch Fuhai, I haven't seen you for a long time, but you are still in good spirits."
Fuhai said: "Hey, I don't deserve your praise. You are so dazzling that I don't dare to look directly at you."
After a few polite words, Fuhai said: "Your Majesty, Prince Gu, please follow me into the palace."
Junze and Gu Yu entered the palace one after the other.
The layout of the Qinzheng Hall remained the same. After the two men saw the ceremony, they began to slowly talk about the affairs in Jiangnan.
Naturally, we cannot explain everything that happened in Jiangnan. The two men have already compared their confessions. They only said that after discovering the inner salt field, Prince An was so angry that he raised his troops to rebel.
The two tried their best to hold back the rebels in the south of the Yangtze River. Fortunately, Lieutenant Shao was very quick and arrived with reinforcements in time, which saved the country from disaster.
Junze almost felt sick to death when he said this.
After Shao Wuji killed more than 20,000 rebels, everyone in the government and the public denounced his atrocities, and the censor's report was presented to the emperor like snowflakes.
The Holy Spirit was selfless and ordered Lieutenant Shao to be suspended for investigation. However, after repeated investigations, nothing could be found except the matter of trapping and killing the rebels.
Moreover, although it is cruel to trap and kill the rebels, in order to protect the stability of the country and serve as a warning, it is really hard to say much.
If you talk too much, the Holy Emperor will think you are interceding for the rebels, which will make you feel bad.
Everyone can see clearly the Holy Sage's intention to protect Shao Wuji.
Junze didn't do anything worthy of His Majesty's happiness along the way. Gu Yu discovered the inner salt field, and Shao Wuji led his troops to suppress the rebellion.
What did Junze do?
He was just a reckless young man who took credit for Shao Wuji's back. He took it upon himself to leave a way for the rebels to survive and let them consume the court's food in vain.
Then he brought back two princes who the Holy Emperor didn't know how to deal with, although one had already died on the way.
He also destroyed most of the chastity arch in Jiangnan, causing everyone in Jiangnan to curse.
Right and wrong, merit or demerit, all depend on the Holy One’s thoughts. The most important thing is to retain the Holy Heart.
Junze understands.
He has done too many things to make the Holy Emperor happy, and he is still doing it smoothly now.
Just try to ignore the disgust in your heart.
He could only hold back his nausea and not mention his own credit at all. It was only Shao Wuji's bravery that saved the entire Jiangnan.
Let’s give the Holy One a step up so that the Holy One can reinstate Official Shao Wuji to his post as soon as possible and continue to favor him.
His "messy things" were over with His Majesty's smile, and he was still as familiar as his nephew.
After listening to the report of the two men, the Eighteenth Son in the Holy Master's hand spun loudly, and he sighed with emotion: "My second brother."
As for how Prince An died, Gu Yu didn't say anything, so it could only be the rumors speculated by the people.
She considered her words and said: "Prince An used his own selfish desires to cause devastation for all life in the south of the Yangtze River. The sky has eyes, and a thunderstorm struck Prince An who was visiting the flower house. God's way is clear, punishing rape and eradicating evil, Prince An deserves what he deserves.
Please express your condolences, Your Majesty."
In one sentence, he covered up the facts, scolded Prince An, and captured the Holy Spirit's exclamation of "sad for the death of my brother."
It can't be said that it's not beautiful.
The Holy One said: "A person dies like a lamp going out. Since he is dead, let history books be written about his past. I remember that he still has a son who came to the capital with you?"
Junze said: "The sinner Jing Zhang (the second prince of the second county) was greedy for life and feared death. He surrendered by the canal. I wanted him to regret his mistakes in time, so I made my own decision and spared his life. I wanted him to enter the capital and live in Baidu."
Present your guilt before the official.
Unexpectedly, when he approached the capital, he felt guilty and shameless, so he committed suicide in shame and anger on the prison car. His body was handed over to the Ministry of Rites. The sinner Jingjiang (a small county prince) took his guilt and entered the capital to await the disposal of the saint."
The Holy Master said: "Jingjiang is young and ignorant, that's all. He should be demoted to a commoner and imprisoned in Yong'an Lane."
Junze and Gu Yu said in unison: "The Holy One is wise."
The Holy One said to Junze: "I heard that you caused quite a stir in Jiangnan."
Junze smiled and said: "Those old-fashioned people in Yushitai are gossiping with the Holy One again."
The Holy Master said dotingly: "You, you, you behave inappropriately, and you go on to criticize other people for gossiping. Now that I have suppressed it for you, you can no longer trouble them, and you can't act so straightforwardly in the future. I understand.
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Junze said disapprovingly: "I will follow the teachings of the Holy One. However, my nephew also thought that so many people died in this battle and there were so many widows in the south of the Yangtze River. It would be so lonely if they all had chastity memorials."
The Holy Master frowned and said, "The more you talk, the more outrageous you are. Look at Prince Gu. He is younger than you, but he is much more stable than you."
This situation is too familiar, but their mentality has long since changed.
Junze glanced at Gu Yu. Her appearance was as handsome as ever, and her figure was as tall and straight as a bamboo. She injected a breath of fresh air into the dull Qinzheng Palace, making people feel physically and mentally comfortable just by looking at her.
He smiled slightly and said: "Well, Prince Gu doesn't pity widows like me, but he loves weak women. Even though he knew that he was engaged, he still brought a beautiful woman back to Beijing from Jiangnan, and he was careful of his heart along the way.
I protect you all the same, I don’t even want to show my face to others.”
Gu Yu pretended to be slightly angry and looked sideways and said: "I don't need to worry about the matters in the official chamber, Your Majesty."
The way of an emperor lies in checks and balances. The emperor saw the two of them as they were when they left the capital. They were not polite and relieved.
But Gu Yu's marriage was given by him after all, so he still wanted to say a few words, saying: "I wonder what kind of stunning beauty it is that makes Prince Gu so crazy that he brings her back to Beijing all the way."
Gu Yu looked ashamed and said, "I didn't think carefully. That woman once rescued me in danger. I took over the house at a moment's notice. I will come to Ms. Sun's house to plead guilty."
The Holy Sage said: "You just have to be sensible. Now that you are back, the wedding should be put on the agenda. I will let Qin Tian supervise a few days. You can choose one. I haven't been a matchmaker for a long time, so I want to be careful."
Gu Yu said: "Thank you, Your Majesty for your grace."
Junze lowered his head beside him, feeling quite unhappy.
The Holy Master said to Junze: "You too, I'm not young anymore. If you start a family and start a business as soon as possible, it won't be in vain for your mother to sigh at the roster of noble ladies in Kyoto every day."
Junze said: "Marriage is destined by God, you can't force it. If uncle keeps talking, it won't be my mother who sighs, but me."
The Holy Master smiled and said: "Forget it, just do as you like. You can go down first. I still have something to talk with Prince Gu."