After rebirth, I became a national teacher

Yan Tongzhi believed that he had given the prefect enough hints about the backstage of Cihang Temple.

But even so, the timid and cautious prefect still chose to help the Jingnan Marquis's Mansion, which had just been severely punished.

This means that the Jingnan Marquis' Mansion suddenly gained a very powerful force.

The support was so strong that even people like the prefect had to take sides.

Yan Tongzhi made various guesses about this help in his mind, but still had no definite answer.

Finally, I decided that instead of wondering about it here, I might as well go and ask the prefect for clarification.

Thinking of this, after finishing his shift, Yan Tongzhi personally visited the prefect with gifts.

The two exchanged pleasantries before Yan Tongzhi tentatively asked:

"I don't know when your Excellency has developed such a close relationship with the Jingnan Marquis's Mansion. I heard that the person who came from the capital the night before yesterday entered the mansion with your Excellency's warrant."

"Your Excellency is my superior. Seeing your handwritten order, I naturally dare not disobey you. However, you also know that I am acting on orders regarding the Jingnan Marquis's Mansion, and I must give an explanation to my superior..."

The prefect sighed:

"Alas, it's really the gods fighting and the mortals suffering!"

Yan Tongzhi immediately showed a sympathetic expression: "Who said it wasn't true?"

This immediately made the prefect open his guard, and he said helplessly:

"In fact, I don't want to get involved in the disputes of those big shots. But Qingzhi, I dare not refuse to give face to the Zhang family."

Yan Tongzhi pleaded with a look of despair:

"Sir, we have been colleagues for many years. I respect you more than my own brother. Please, sir, for the sake of our friendship, don't let me die without a burial place!"

The prefect also felt that he was a bit miserable now.

Thinking of their long-term friendship as colleagues, he did not hide the fact that Concubine Zhang was pregnant, and that it was most likely a boy.

Yan Tongzhi's heart skipped a beat.

I cursed myself inwardly for being such a pessimist. What I just said casually actually came true!

Concubine Zhang Shu was originally just a favorite concubine and was not powerful enough to influence the previous dynasty.

But if she could give birth to this baby safely, she would most likely become the future empress dowager. The Zhang family and the Jingnan Marquis's Mansion, which was married to the Zhang family, would rise to prominence in the future.

And his previous actions could be said to have offended Concubine Zhang Shufei, a very important figure!

I am afraid that I will die without a burial place in the future.

"Thank you for your advice, sir!"

After bidding farewell to the prefect, Yan Tongzhi immediately returned home, came to Madam Yan's yard, and told her about the matter.

When Mrs. Yan heard this, she felt like she was struck by lightning and was frightened out of her wits.

"Master, what can I do?"

"It is said that Concubine Zhang Shu and Lady Jingnan have a very good relationship. I am afraid that she will want to confiscate our Yan family and exterminate our entire clan in the future!"

After thinking all the way home, Yan Tongzhi gradually calmed down and made a decision in his heart.

At this time, he gritted his teeth and said:

“Once the arrow is shot, there is no turning back! People who are indecisive usually have a bad ending.”

"We have already offended the Jingnan Marquis's Mansion by standing on the side of Cihang Temple. So why not follow Cihang Temple and go all the way to the end!"

Mrs. Yan still looked nervous and worried.

Yan Tongzhi patiently analyzed it with her:

"Although Concubine Zhang Shu is already three months pregnant, there may not be anyone willing to let her give birth to a prince... Even if she gives birth to a healthy prince, Your Majesty is in the prime of life, and it will take who knows how many years before Your Majesty abdicates. There is no need for us to worry so early."

What he said was obscure, but it made a lot of sense.

Your Majesty has no son, not to mention the concubines in the harem who all want to be the first to give birth to a prince.

Even the royal family members probably dreamed of adopting their own children to be the crown prince.

Apart from the Zhang family and the emperor, there are many people who do not want Concubine Shu to give birth to a prince safely.

The Concubine Shu, who is close to the Jingnan Marquis's Mansion, does have the potential to soar to the sky.

But there are still too many unknown factors as to whether one can handle this huge wealth.

Yan Tongzhi's firm tone infected Mrs. Yan, and her heart gradually calmed down. She pondered:

"That's right. We are loyally carrying out His Majesty's orders. Even if the Concubine Shu wants to embarrass us, she has no valid reason."

"Moreover, if Concubine Zhang Shu really gives birth to a healthy prince safely, as relatives by marriage, they should keep a low profile... We will still be safe for a few years."

Mrs. Yan analyzed it in a very logical manner, and it was unclear whether she was comforting herself or really believed it.

After pacing back and forth in the room for a while, Yan Tongzhi said:

"Having said that, we still need to act quickly! Madam, please go to Cihang Temple tomorrow to see if you can meet the abbot in person!"

Judging from the abbot's past behavior, he doesn't seem like a man without ambition, so he shouldn't just sit there and wait for death.

With the ability of the temple master, it may be possible to bring down Concubine Zhang Shufei.

Even if the master of the temple does not have such great ambitions, the Yan family will definitely work secretly to push the master up in order to protect themselves.

However, after all, I can only follow Cihang Temple from now on. For the sake of safety, it is better not to act on my own for the time being.

After giving detailed instructions, Tongzhi Yan personally sent his wife on a carriage to Cihang Temple early the next morning.

*

"Master Huiyun, I have important news about the capital and the Marquis of Jingnan's Mansion that I need to report to the abbot. Could you allow me to meet the abbot?"

Seeing Madam Yan's serious expression and mentioning the capital again, Huiyun said:

"Please wait in the temple for a while. I will report to the temple master later."

This is the old rule of the temple. The master usually ends his meditation at lunch time. Unless there is something extremely urgent, no one is allowed to disturb him.

Mrs. Yan naturally knew this and waited patiently until noon.

During the period, he personally helped clean the incense burners in the temple, and chatted with the Taoist priests to get closer to them.

"Madam Yan, the abbot invites you."

Under the guidance of Huiyun, Madam Yan came to the reception hall and saw the abbot sitting at the top waiting.

After paying her respects, Mrs. Yan sat down and, not daring to waste the master's time with idle talk, went straight to the point.

After explaining the two key pieces of information, she quietly observed the master's expression with her peripheral vision.

I thought that with such a serious matter, even if the master of the temple was not panicked, he would at least frown.

Unexpectedly, she raised her red lips slightly, looked at her with interest, and asked lazily:

"Why, are you afraid now?"

Madam Yan's expression was a little stiff.

Grandma Tian! She is the mother of the only prince, the future crown prince, and even the emperor. Who wouldn't be afraid if they offended her?

After a while, Mrs. Yan smiled and said:

"Of course we are afraid, but this will not affect our Yan family's piety towards the master!"

"This matter is of great importance. My concubine and I dare not take the initiative, so we come to ask the master for advice. If you want us to do something, just say a word, and my Yan family will go through fire and water without hesitation!"

Chen Qingzhu was very satisfied with the Yan family's attitude.

However, it is still uncertain whether they can properly grasp the measure of action like the Qin family.

In this case, it would be best if they could ask for instructions in advance.

"Report things promptly when necessary, and don't be too exclusive. You did a great job this time!"

She gave them timely affirmative praise so that they could continue to do well.

And said:

"As for the things in the palace, you don't have to panic. This temple master can give you a reassurance pill - there is nothing to worry about."

The confidence that seemed as if the nine-day gods were in control of everything made people inexplicably convinced and at ease.

Mrs. Yan said goodbye and went home, and told Mr. Yan about the abbot's reaction.

Although the two were somewhat puzzled as to why the master was so confident, their fear about Concubine Zhang was indeed reduced a lot due to their trust in his powerful strength.

There was no order from Cihang Temple, nor did anyone take any initiative to further expand the influence of Cihang Temple.

I thought that the situation was not urgent now and that I could wait a few years and perhaps the answer would be revealed. However, I did not expect that the answer would come so quickly and in such a surprising way.