Tracing Office

After returning to the capital, Zhou Yuyun stayed behind closed doors, and all visitors were respectfully invited out by the old servant.

Qin Youyuan decreed to give him a post in Shizhong, from a countryman to a close minister of His Majesty, it can be said that he has reached the sky in one step.Zhou Yuyun refused repeatedly on the grounds that her heart was in the countryside.The ruling and opposition parties were shocked.Some people praised him for being a sage, while others condemned him for his madness.More people watched with cold eyes, wanting to see how long he could pretend, or get a glimpse of the emperor's thoughts from this decree.

No matter how many storms there are outside, it's none of Zhou Yuyun's business.He is like a pedantic and rigid nerd who is stupid in reading, insisting on his determination not to become an official, even refusing to give His Majesty face.

Yang Zichen came to see him quietly from the back door at night, and his anxiety was not hidden in his tone: "This matter has caused a lot of trouble, will something happen?"

Zhou Yuyun gently tapped the chess piece in his hand: "Zichen, I won't tell you those lies anymore. I also thought about it, maybe His Majesty just wanted to promote me because of the love we grew up with in the past. Entering the court. But now it seems that His Majesty's thoughts are the same as before. Then I will resist the decree sooner or later. Is it true that I will resist the decree until the day when you are asked whether you will go to the dragon bed? At that time, it will be considered that I have no intention of doing so. It must be smashed down, and the century-old reputation of the Zhou family will be destroyed in my hands."

Although he had already guessed, Yang Zichen was still dumbfounded when he heard Zhou Yuyun say this. He was shocked for a while, and said, "It's been all these years, does Your Majesty still remember it? What do you think he wants? What does he want now? Are there any beauties? Do I have to make trouble with you?"

"Maybe the more you can't get something, the more you will never forget it." Zhou Yuyun's expression was very indifferent.

Yang Zichen stroked his chin: "Or you can pretend to be submissive, and you can go back to Jiangnan when he gets tired of it."

Zhou Yuyun rolled his eyes at him and told him to get lost.

Yang Zichen came up with another idea: "Look at you, you are well maintained. You are over [-] years old, and you are still handsome. No wonder you are missed by others. You can eat like this, and eat yourself into a big fat man of two hundred catties. Your Majesty will allow you to return home."

Seeing that this person would only come up with bad ideas, Zhou Yuyun simply kicked him out.

Yang Zichen patted the leg of Zhou Yuyun's chair, and finally said something human: "Anyway, you don't have such thoughts, and His Majesty can't do anything to you. To be disrespectful, His Majesty has just ascended the throne and is standing on the cusp of the storm. The decree is probably the limit, and he is more reluctant than you to bring this matter to the surface. As long as you are stable, His Majesty should not be too difficult for you."

"Don't worry." Zhou Yuyun returned to him seriously, and then said indifferently: "Let go of my chair, and get out quickly."

Yang Zichen was finally driven out mercilessly, but he was relieved when he went out.He could tell that Zhou Yuyun's condition was much better now than before. He didn't know what His Majesty had done, but Zhou Yuyun was relieved.

None of them felt how persistent Qin Youyuan was to Zhou Yuyun.After all, when he had the best relationship with Zhou Yuyun, he gave up Zhou Yuyun for the throne, which shows that in Qin Youyuan's view, power is more important than personal affection.But now, as a new emperor, he is far from being able to do whatever he wants, even forcing men into the palace.If Zhou Yuyun is really unwilling, the most sensible course of action is to let him go.

Zhou Yuyun thought that within three months, he would definitely be able to return to Jiangnan.

In the afternoon, Qin Youyuan summoned Zhou Yuyun as usual.But this time, instead of being in the outer hall, Lin Lun directly led him into the inner study.

Qin Youyuan motioned Zhou Yuyun to look at the pile of memorials on the table.Zhou Yuyun originally wanted to say that he did not dare to overstep, but seeing Qin Youyuan's half-smile expression, he hesitated for a moment, then picked up the top book and opened it.

Zhou Yuyun looked at the contents of the memorial in disbelief.

This is a closed note.The secret envoy impeached Mobei Colonel Xie Haoran for falsely reporting the number of soldiers in the army and embezzling military pay.

He opened the next one, and the secret envoy impeached Mobei Colonel Xie Haoran for lying about military information and exaggerating his achievements.

Zhou Yuyun didn't look down any further, he felt a chill welling up from his heart.

Qin Youyuan looked at Zhou Yuyun's unbelievable expression, and said with a smile: "Brother Yun, do you think these are all fake, because I deliberately framed him in order to force you?"

"It's not wrong for you to think so. I really asked someone to find this book." Qin Youyuan said lightly: "But the things written on it are true. It's not just him, but the generals stationed on the frontier. One who doesn’t pay for nothing? Doesn’t pretend to be credited? It’s just that no one is investigating. I let go of the rumors a few days ago and said that I would investigate. Look, it’s only been a few days, and such a large pile of memorials has been placed in front of the case. The evidence is solid."

"Tell me, what is the sentence for these crimes added up?"

Zhou Yuyun defended Xie Haoran: "The frontier is bitterly cold, and the court has always valued culture over martial arts, and the military pay is difficult. If the generals do not resort to some extraordinary measures, I am afraid that the poor soldiers in the army will not survive."

Qin Youyuan couldn't help but laugh: "Yes, I admit that the life of the soldiers at the border is difficult. But the court has never treated a general like Xie Haoran badly. You can look at the amount of money he has handled. If it is said that he is greedy for military pay entirely for the sake of the poor soldiers, He has never touched his hands, do you believe this?"

Zhou Yuyun calmed down: "But now, Your Majesty deliberately brought these out for Zhou to see, so what do you want?"

"You know exactly what I want." Qin Youyuan lowered his eyelashes.He still had a beautiful face, and his slender eyelashes reflected on his porcelain-like cheeks, which made him look a little delicate.But Zhou Yuyun never felt pity for him as before, he just felt that the person in front of him was terrible.

Qin Youyuan signaled Lin Lun to bring two imperial edicts to Zhou Yuyun: "You can choose one of these two imperial edicts."

Zhou Yuyun glanced at it, one was to ask him to stay in the capital as an official, and the other was to thank Haoran for returning to Beijing to plead guilty.

Zhou Yuyun looked at the two edicts in front of him, and there was a kind of anger in his heart, which could not be called anger, but probably disappointment.

"As long as you stay, no one will mention these memorials. You can choose to accept or not."

Zhou Yuyun smiled and shook her head: "Why does Your Majesty think that I will accept it? The state-owned state law is as strong as a mountain. Xie Haoran violated the state law, so naturally he should be dealt with by the state law. No matter who he is, I will not intercede for him."

"Then what kind of punishment do you think he should impose? Resignation? Exile? Beheading? Or implicated?" Qin Youyuan asked back: "Brother Yun, of course you can watch Xie Haoran accept the trial of the national law with a clear conscience, but Do you think the Ministry of Punishment can justly and honestly give him the punishment he deserves in accordance with the laws of the country?"

"The Xie family is an important minister in the court, even if it is His Majesty, it is difficult to move it at will."

"I really can't move the Xie family. But Xie Haoran's life, I'm still a little bit sure. Besides, Brother Yun, not everyone you care about has such a prominent background as the Xie family." Qin Youyuan faced the situation calmly. Zhou Yuyun's piercing eyes showed no sign of shame, and even a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "I heard that you have taken in a few proud disciples from poor families over the years? There is one who is particularly hardworking, and it seems that there is something wrong with his background. They plan to take the exam Is it the imperial examination?"

Zhou Yuyun laughed back angrily: "What is the difference between His Majesty acting like this and a licentious and senseless fool? Isn't Your Majesty afraid that the history pen is like a knife, leaving a stupid infamy?"

"I don't care." Qin Youyuan smiled lightly: "I don't even care too much about whether the throne can be secured. So, brother Yun, don't be more cruel than me. You have never been better than me in this regard."

Seeing Zhou Yuyun's pale face, Qin Youyuan lowered his voice: "I won't force you to do anything. I just want you to stay in the capital now. I can see you every day and say a few words to you, that's enough."

"Brother Yun, you can think again, think slowly, I'm not in a hurry."