In this life, although Wang Clan of Langya did not succeed this time, but considering that big events are bound to happen, Wang Clan of Langya will eventually come back.

But I can’t think about what will happen later now, so I can only stabilize this matter first.

Then he smiled and said, "I know Brother Dong, you want to restore the family's reputation and revive the family. These are not a problem."

"My Lord, you don't have to worry about Jiang Feiqing anymore. His talent will make him famous. I think Brother Dong is also a talent. Why don't you keep him by your side?"

Dong Xizhou immediately raised his head and kowtowed to Bo Jinnian after hearing this: "If the Marquis is interested, I will definitely help the Marquis with my life!"

Shen Yiran smiled and reminded: "Following the Marquis may mean going to the battlefield. You have to think carefully. This is not the only way to go."

Dong Xizhou was unwavering: "That's where a man should go!"

Bo Jinnian knew that Shen Yiran wanted to keep the two of them by his side, so he said, "If that's the case, you two are dead from today on, don't leave the house again."

Shen Yiran nodded: "My Lord, you should go to the palace tomorrow and explain to His Majesty."

Bo Jinnian nodded, thought for a moment and said, "Where are all those old people you threw out before, Dong Xizhou?"

Dong Xizhou had already stood up and immediately said, "I was also on guard and didn't let the people from Wang Clan of Langya know where they were. They hid very well, so don't worry, Lord Marquis."

Shen Yiran said, "Tell me the address. If they are indeed safe, there is no need to alarm them. Send them out of the capital after things have calmed down."

As expected, Dong Xizhou told the address.

Seeing that he was completely sincere, Shen Yiran trusted him a little more.

"Tomorrow the matter will be settled. You can wait for the result with me in the mansion."

The next day, Bo Jinnian reported to the court on the progress of the investigation.

In the part about Painter Jiang and the late emperor, the painter's very suggestive words were deliberately deleted, indicating that the late emperor was the Majesty chosen by himself.

When the entire court heard this, they naturally agreed in unison.

The emperor regained some composure and asked about the result.

"My dear, you said that you have already found out the truth. Who is it that is spreading lies and trying to destabilize the country?"

"Your Majesty, please tell me the details."

Bo Jinnian told the story of how Jiang Feiqing escaped and was killed in the safe house, and how Dong Xizhou escaped and was burned to death in the mountains.

There is no need to explain it specifically, Your Majesty also knows who is behind the scenes.

Bo Jinnian stopped here and said nothing more.

His Majesty said: "It is really sad that the descendants of the Jiang and Dong families were used by evil people. Since they are dead, I will not pursue their crimes. Let this matter end like this!"

Bo Jinnian accepted the order.

When the late emperor called him into the imperial study after the court session, Bo Jinnian asked, "Your Majesty, is this how you want to deal with Wang of Langya?"

The emperor walked slowly in the hall and asked, "What do you think, my dear minister?"

When Bo Jinnian heard this, he remembered what Shen Yiran said last night when they were lying in bed.

"Your Majesty will not believe our story right away. He will definitely try to test us. Your Majesty must be cautious."

"I think your majesty has created the current prosperous times and the people are living in peace and prosperity. These rumors are just idle gossips after dinner and cannot shake the status of the country and your majesty in the hearts of the people."

The emperor smiled and stopped, then said to Bo Jinnian with his hands behind his back, "I'm asking you about the Wang Clan of Langya."

“Since you have nothing to fear, you don’t need to care.”

The emperor nodded and thought: "You are right. I have never taken this matter to heart. But this Wang family of Langya has done a lot."

Bo Jinnian said, "Since they want to restore their status so much, Your Majesty, why don't you grant their wish?"

The emperor smiled and leaned back on the dragon throne: "My dear minister, please tell me how to help them."

"Most of the Wang family of Langya consider themselves as literati and hermits. Why not choose one of them and give him the position of Grand Secretary to specialize in writing books? Wouldn't that help them achieve their goals?"

The emperor smiled and nodded, pointing at Bo Jinnian and said, "Your idea is not bad, but it's too easy for them!"

Bo Jinnian heard this and pretended to think about it. After some reflection, he said, "I remember the incident with Wang Miao that I referred to last time. My second brother knew some inside information at that time. Why not report it now?"

The emperor nodded and said, "There is still such a thing. How can there be such filth in such a national exam? Get it done quickly!"

Bo Jinnian was finally relieved when he heard that he could leave. Before leaving, he suddenly thought of what Shen Yiran said last night.

"Your Excellency's attempt to guess the emperor's intentions was too obvious. It would be better if you could make up for it. His Majesty naturally does not trust people who are too clever."

Bo Jinnian stopped and knelt down. "Your Majesty, I also found that Marquis Yongyi was involved. Should we investigate them as well?"

The emperor immediately raised his head from the dragon table and asked, "Do you have any real evidence?"

"It is precisely because we have not received it yet, so if Your Majesty can issue an order——"

The emperor immediately interrupted Bo Jinnian and said, "He is a royal relative. How can we investigate him for a trumped-up crime? There is no need to talk about this anymore. Please leave."

"By the way, you have made great contributions this time. I know you won't be able to think of a reward immediately if I ask you to. Your second brother's matter has been resolved, so I will confer an official position on him. You can go back and congratulate him."

Bo Jinnian thanked the grace and bowed before leaving, feeling relieved.

Thanks to Shen Yiran's reminder, although the secret of that year was known, the entire Marquis' Mansion survived safely.

Bo Jinjue was worried about his separation from Marquis Yongyi, but unexpectedly the emperor still remembered his previous promise and gave Bo Jinnian the position of Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, which was a fourth-rank official!

Afterwards, Shen Yiran slowly told the old lady the whole story. The old lady covered her chest and cried out, "It was a close call."

“It’s a good result to get this.”

"What about Wang Clan of Langya?"

Shen Yiran smiled and said, "His Majesty has chosen a man and appointed him to an official position, and has also banned Wang Miao, who committed fraud, from participating in the government for life. The Marquis said that Wang Miao and his group, who lived in Tianshui Lane, have already left Beijing."

The old lady nodded and said, "That's good. Once they leave, we can at least have some peace for a few years. But I'm afraid that Marquis Yongyi won't let it go so easily."

The little beggars said that as soon as Wang of Langya left, Shen Yunyan began to go in and out of the marquis's villa in the suburbs of Beijing again, so naturally he could not be careless.

"Don't worry, old lady. We are on guard."

As they were talking, Rong Qingqing came with Tuantuan. They looked very happy and even wore brighter clothes. Tuantuan was also dressed very elegantly, with a shining gold necklace around her neck.

"Jin Jue had just taken office when he was invited to a banquet by his colleagues. We came to say hello to the old lady and leave."

The old lady heard this and said, "Jue'er has just been promoted, so it's natural that he will have to attend social events. But don't overdo it, or you'll be suspected of forming a clique."

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