Drunk Qingqiu

White jade stone platform base, yellow glazed tiles, outside the gate of Qianqing Palace with double eaves and hipped roof.

Yinzhen waited anxiously for the transmission with you in his heart, and after a while, Liang Jiugong, the chief eunuch of the Qianqing Palace, welcomed you out with a smile.

"Ninth elder brother, the emperor invited you to have an audience."

There was no one on the throne in the main hall, so Liang Jiugong took Yinzhen to the East Nuan Pavilion.Kangxi was sitting on the couch, taking a few elder brothers' homework to look at, and the pen in his hand circled you from time to time.

Yinzhen flicked his sleeves by the door and knelt down, "My son Yinzhen has seen Huang Ama."

A court lady held the freshly brewed tea and put it in Kangxi's hand, and under Liang Jiugong's eyes, they bowed and sent you out together.Before Liang Jiugong left, he closed the door, and there was only the slight sound of the pendulum of the Western clock in the room.

After half a cup of tea for you, Kangxi put down the pen in his hand with satisfaction, looked up at Yinzhen who was kneeling by the door, raised his eyebrows, and said with a smile: "What are you doing so far away, Xiaojiu, come here, talk to Huang A Ma, talk."

Yinzhen deeply felt the hardness and coolness of the gold bricks in Qianqing Palace, and then he was sure that Kangxi might be annoyed by something.Hearing Kangxi calling him, he got up and walked to the kang, and stood cautiously with his head bowed.

"Xiao Jiu, you are not very old, but you are becoming more and more wealthy." Looking at his humble appearance, Kangxi said with a smile.

Yinzhen thought about it in his mind, since it was a matter of money, the only thing that could make Kangxi angry was the 5000 taels of silver he had accepted as a bribe.

A few days ago, I went out to worship Buddha with Yinzhen, and Yinzhen told him that the Shanxi case was investigated by Kangxi himself, and he already knew that he could hide it from others, so he might not be able to hide it from Kangxi.Fortunately, he had already thought up his speech, and immediately said respectfully: "Huang Ama, I know my mistake."

"Oh? What's wrong with you, tell me." Kangxi's voice became sharp.

"Returning to the emperor Ama, when my son was in Shanxi with Master Chen, he once received 5000 taels of silver from Gan Du, the chief envoy." Ever since Kangxi personally punished him last time, Yinzhen knew that his petty actions were difficult. Those who escaped Kangxi's attention simply told the truth.

Putting down the teacup in his hand, Kangxi snorted, his complexion improved a little, and he cursed: "A brother, you still followed a famous and upright official in this dynasty, and openly went to accept bribes, you really look good on me."

Sweat dripped from Yinzhen's head, and a certain part that had been beaten felt faint pain again, and he hurriedly said, "Fortunately, they didn't know the identity of Erchen. At that time, Wen Bao arranged for Erchen to serve you as a maid, and Erchen It’s just a test, to see if the officials in Shanxi are clean or not. But it’s not true, and it’s not easy to return the gift, so I have to put it away and report to the fourth brother first.”

"You said, it's not easy to go back, so I took it myself? If the practice of accepting bribes persists, wouldn't it be more difficult for officials to manage." Kangxi was amused by his words, and looked at Yinzhen who was standing in front of him with his head bowed, I feel that my ninth son has a good attitude of admitting his mistakes, "You are good, and you know how to report to your fourth brother."

"It's about the people and the government, and I dare not hide it." After Yinzhen finished speaking, he took out a small box and put it on the small table on the kang, "Huang Ama, this is the money from Gandu." Before coming, Yinzhen thought about it, and still carried the small box on her body.

"Little Jiu, I usually hate officials for corrupting the law and exploiting the common people. Even though you made a mistake, you reported it in time, which is meritorious service. Forget it this time." Kangxi pointed at the kang and motioned Yinzhen to sit down.Yinzhen dared not go to the kang, but sat down on the small stool beside the kang.

"It's hard for you to know that you are thinking of the common people, and you still haven't disappointed Huang Ama too much. In fact, I don't know that there are many officials and even clan relatives who accept bribes, but it is rare to tell the truth to me." Kangxi smiled slightly , looked at the docile ninth son sitting beside him, and said with satisfaction: "It's good to know that you are wrong, next time you encounter this kind of thing, you can take the money, take it back and tell me."

"...My son complies with the order." Yinzhen found helplessly that he was tricked by Kangxi, taking money from you, and then sending the money back to Kangxi. It seemed that he had no benefit at all.That's all, it's right to get it in a proper way, anyway, I really don't lack money.

After Yinzhen withdrew, Kangxi picked up the secret booklet beside the table and looked at the few lines in the middle, "Jiu elder brother is young and intelligent, kind-hearted, understands people's sentiments, and is not close to women." The prefect of Shanxi, who once followed Wen Bao to receive Chen Tingjing and Li Tang from Yinzhen.

Kangxi laughed softly, "Is every sentence true? It's hard that you didn't write that you are not greedy for money." No one is perfect, Xiao Jiu, there is indeed a lovely missing you.Now that the child is older, it's time to find a suitable job to arrange for him.

After leaving Qianqing Palace, Yinzhen breathed a sigh of relief.

He went back to elder brother's office first, and asked Ding Lan to find out clothes for him to wear when he went out.Yinqi and Qingyu returned to Beijing with Kangxi, and the three made an appointment to meet in Zuixianlou. After the exchange, Yinzhen took He Yuzhu out of the palace from Shenwumen.

When he arrived at Zuixian Tower, Yin Qi originally planned to go to the private room on the second floor.As a result, Zuixian Tower was actually very crowded today, and all the private rooms on the second floor were booked out.

Qingyu hurriedly grabbed the two of them, and said, "Forget it, you and I are not outsiders, but for the sake of talking, it's good to be in the lobby, and eat casually."

Yinzhen also felt that it didn't matter, his clothes were of good material but simple in style, just like an ordinary young master, you don't show your identity.Most of the scrutinizing eyes of the crowd were directed at Yinqi and Qingyu.

The three of them sat at a table by your window, Xiaoer came over with a wink, bowed and asked Yinqi what you were doing.

At this time, another group of people came in, all dressed as scholars.Walking into the lobby as if there was no one else around, the first person called the second person, and asked to take him to the largest private room in the building.

There was already a waiter who went up to greet you, but he was a little embarrassed to hear your request, "My lords, the upstairs is indeed full of people, do you think you will make do on the first floor?"

The scholar said you were unlucky, and turned around to ask other people. Another month, the scholar in Bai Jinyi stepped forward and said to Xiao Er: "The few of us are Juren who went to Beijing to rush for the exam. After the exam, we came here to gather and celebrate. Please excuse me." Brother, go and ask for us, we promise some money to see if anyone is willing to let a private room come out."

Xiaoer's face was even more troubled, the guests in the private room were all rich or expensive, who could value his money.However, since the scholar said that he was a candidate who went to Beijing to rush for the exam, and the list would be released in a few days, someone might be awarded a Jinshi or an official.

"Forget it, since the upstairs is full of people, it's not bad for us to choose a good place below." A reasonable person said inside.Several people turned around and took a look, and all of them couldn't help but focus on Yinzhen's table.

Before the food was served, the three of them were drinking tea.Yinzhen was listening to Qingyu tell some interesting stories in the army, when a well-dressed scholar came over, politely told Yinzhen what he had just said to Xiaoer.I just hope that the three of you can give them a place with a window and a table that is spacious enough and in a good location, and pay you two taels of money in a decent way.

At the next table, a scribe in his thirties burst out laughing, although the scholar spoke to Yinzhen, who was dressed most modestly.But if you look closely, which of the three people at the table looks like an ordinary person, this stupid goose really doesn't wink.

Yinqi didn't speak, Qingyu frowned, as if thinking about how to deal with such ignorance.He Yuzhu and the people who followed Yinqi Qingyu were sent to eat at another table. They didn't know the situation here, otherwise they would have come here to scold them.

Yinzhen looked at the scholar in front of him strangely, then at the two taels of silver, and slowly took out five taels of silver and put it on the table, "I will give you five taels of silver, shut up and let us be clean."

Many people around laughed, the scholar's face turned red and white, and finally he flung his sleeves, muttered "disgraceful" and left, naturally he didn't have the face to take the money.

Yinqi's gloomy face softened slightly, he patted Yinzhen's shoulder lightly, and sighed: "Naughty, it's you, who actually used this method to punish these pedantic people." It's just that you don't even mean to blame.

Prince An's Mansion.

Prince An Fujin held Yuhua's hand and said, "Gege, you will enter the palace for the draft tomorrow. You don't have to worry about the first few rounds. I'll get someone to beat you early. Besides, you are considered the highest among them, and no one dares to embarrass you." You. As for the matter of marriage, just rest assured, my aunt went to the palace and talked to the queen mother several times earlier, and the matter is probably done. However, when you are in the palace, it is no different than at home, you have to remember that everything you say and do should be appropriate."

When Yuhua heard that the matter was about to be completed, she blushed when she thought of the gentle and refined man, and sat next to Prince An, Fujin, and said crisply: "Thank you, auntie, for worrying about Yuhua. Lost the face of Prince An's Mansion and Guo Luoluo's family."

Prince An Fu Jin was satisfied, and came over with a few purses and a few coins, "When you go to the palace, you must give someone a reward. These can be regarded as your uncle and aunt's affection for you."

Yuhua was held in the palm of her grandparents' hands and doted on since she was a child. She was short of money, but she still put it away. I sincerely thank her.

ducal mansion.

Jiayu packed up her things silently, but Guarjia felt very reluctant, and then dragged her to talk about many things that need to be paid attention to.

Finally, Fang said, "Although your grandmother wanted you to be referred to the eighth elder brother, your grandfather didn't know why. It's good to mention the seventh elder brother." Thinking of the seventh elder brother's leg disability, he felt aggrieved for his daughter.

Jiayu has calmed down a lot for you some days, and she can't control these things, but it's not completely impossible.She didn't want her mother to worry, and comforted her with a smile, "Emiang, that's what I said, and I hope it's all good. It's up to the emperor to decide what the result of the draft will be. Don't think about anything else, maybe , One day, you will have to pick up the daughter who was brushed off."

Guarjia also laughed at you, "Don't talk nonsense, how could my daughter's character and appearance be brushed down?"

After Jiayu turned her head, she lowered her eyes and said no more.

In the palace, Yuhua, Jiayu, and Yuzhu naturally obeyed all kinds of instructions from the family.Yuzhu had heard from her mother earlier that when she entered the palace, she saw Jiayu's grandmother and went to see the queen mother for the same matter.Now she looked at Jiayu, turned her face away, and passed with her head held high.

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A few days later, Ba Age Mansion.

Liang Jiugong smiled and finished reading the imperial decree, walked over, and said to the eighth elder brother Yinhu, "Congratulations to the eighth elder brother, Guo Luoluoyuhuagege is the most outstanding in the draft, and even Lafayette is full of praise."

Yinhu looked at Qin Hai with a smile, and Qin Hai hurriedly handed Liang Jiugong a purse, "Elder-in-law has worked hard."

Liang Jiugong looked at the heavy purse in his hand, and shook his head with a smile, "I don't dare to take it, Brother Qi and Brother Jiu have announced the decree, just reply to the emperor."