The predecessor who was scumbag by me was the emperor

Xu Ran went out for a while, but came back angrily, and ran to Shen Jia to complain, "My lord, the Shuntian Mansion has sealed off our construction site, and people inside are not allowed to enter or leave, saying that we will wait until the case is settled."

Shen Jia nodded. Now that the people in the north of the city are all suspects, it is not surprising that their freedom is restricted. "Let the police bring people in for a search tomorrow. If no dirt is found, let them lift the ban."

Xu Ran became even more angry, "The subordinates told them the same, but they said that Mr. Cao has his own arrangements, and they can't make the decisions."

Shen Jia looked at his puffed cheeks amusedly, and joked: "Didn't you say that your family is very important in Chang'an City? Why, you will be scared when you meet the Cao family?"

Xu Ran coughed in embarrassment, "Compared to the Zhenyuan Hou Mansion, our family is still a bit worse. Hehe, the subordinates just said that it is no problem to inquire about the news, but they didn't say that they should instruct Mr. Cao to handle the case!"

"Then what else did you find?"

Xu Ran took out a wad of paper from his sleeve pocket, flattened it carefully, and said embarrassingly: "This is a case file copied by my subordinates, Master Cao almost saw it, so that's it..."

Shen Jia took it over and looked at it. The content of the record is very simple, that is, the personal information of the Hu businessman, the situation of his inn, and the process of the loss of the goods are all the victim's dictation, and it is impossible to tell the truth from the fake.

"Send someone to inquire, and see how this Hu businessman's reputation is, what kind of business he used to do, and how big the business is."

"Okay, just wait, this subordinate will go right away."

Shen Jia couldn't read the official document anymore, thinking about promising to make beggar's chicken for Zhao Zhang in the morning, so she packed up the official document and prepared to take it home.

"Shen Shilang, Qiao Shangshu has an invitation." A small official bowed his head and said.

Shen Jia had no choice but to put down his things and look for Qiao Shangshu. This was the first time he saw Qiao Shangshu after returning from the underground palace last time.

Compared with the last time we met, Qiao Shangshu seemed to be a lot older, he looked even more stooped, showing signs of aging.

"My lord, you don't look well, but are you feeling unwell?" Shen Jia asked with concern.

Qiao Yuanchu coughed for a while, waved his hands and said, "It's just an old problem, I invite you here today because I have something to discuss with you."

"Just do as your lord orders."

"It's fine if you don't like to take over the place that took you that day. The old man has found a successor and is going to ask for someone. I don't know if the official department will agree to the transfer. Do you have a solution?"

As soon as Shen Jia heard what he meant, she knew that this person must belong to another yamen, and there must be some trouble.

He didn't talk too much, and asked first: "Who did your lord choose? Is it difficult?"

"You also know him, the new champion Lang Shiyue. I think he is very suitable, but I don't know what other people think of him."

"Shi Yue? Did he go to the Ministry of War to watch politics? He is both civil and military, and it is suitable for him to go to the Ministry of War, but the Ministry of Industry is not suitable for him. You might as well choose someone else."

"Why is it inappropriate?" Qiao Shangshu raised his voice slightly, and retorted: "He is steady and respectful, full of experience, both civil and military. When you take over the old man's position and the position of servant just happens to be vacant, you should recommend him to take over your position. Isn't it good?"

It was the first time for Shen Jia to hear that he walked through the back door so righteously and felt that he had taken advantage of him, so he laughed angrily, "Master Shangshu, for one thing, the lower officials may not be able to take your position, even if they do, it would be due to the great grace of the emperor." , not as a favor with you, why do you say that you can trade with me on an equal footing?"

"Is this old man's suggestion not good? Haven't you seen Shi Yue before? This son has been wandering for half his life. He has no father or mother since he was a child. He has suffered a lot. What is rare is that he can still maintain a heart that is loyal to the country and has the ability , wouldn’t it be best to get the Ministry of Industry to come?”

"I'm afraid you have forgotten that the political observation period is two years. You can transfer him to the Ministry of Industry to observe the political affairs. If he has made outstanding achievements and made countless contributions in two years, he can be promoted as appropriate."

"Did Mr. Shen forget his own path to promotion, or are you afraid to let someone better than you climb up?"

Shen Jia looked directly at him and asked, "You always know him very well? Or do you know Xiaguan very well? Why do you say that he is better than me?" Shen Jia was a little puzzled. I have a new understanding, this is a person who hides a secret in his heart, and the previous carefreeness may be just because he didn't involve this secret.

He should know that Shi Yue was recommended by Xu Shoufu. Unsurprisingly, he will definitely be promoted within three years, so why is Qiao Yuanji so anxious?What is the relationship between these two people?

"He is all-rounder in both civil and military affairs, so is Mr. Shen?"

Shen Jia replied solemnly: "Civil officials only need to do their duties well, so is Wu so important?

Besides, Shi Yue is not suitable for the Ministry of Industry. If he wants to show off his talents and fight the enemy, it is best not to come to the Ministry of Industry. Am I right, Master Qiao? "

Qiao Shangshu sighed, got up and walked out, and when he stepped over the threshold, he turned around and said, "Young man, being too confident is sometimes not a good thing. Who hasn't kept a secret?"

After Shen Jia heard this sentence, she subconsciously felt that he also knew about the matter between herself and Zhao Zhang, and there seemed to be nothing to be surprised about. If one person knows, the second person will know. There is no wall through which the wind can pass through.

So the first thing Shen Jia did after going out was to instruct He Yan to invite Shi Yue, and he wanted to reconsider this champion Shi.

"Fanyinlou is a newly opened restaurant in Chang'an City. It is mainly elegant and quiet. It eats all vegetarian dishes. I don't know if you are used to it." Shen Jia invited people to Fanyinlou and ordered a table of dishes. The restaurant does not sell alcohol, only tea.

Shi Yue said politely: "Your official is not picky about food, you can eat anything. When you traveled around the world, if you were hungry and full, it would be good if you had something to eat."

Shen Jia took the opportunity to probe: "Did Master Shi be adopted by Master Yunzhen since he was a child? Do you still remember your hometown and parents?"

"According to my tutor, I was still a baby when he picked me up, so I must not remember my own background. Why is Mr. Shen suddenly interested in the life experience of a subordinate?" Shi Yue looked up at Shen Jia with a smile. Most of the time when he is serious, his whole face becomes vivid when he laughs to death, and he seems to have known each other.

"It's just curiosity." Shen Jia then talked with him about the customs and customs of various places. He was particularly interested in this aspect, so he read a lot of travel notes. Many places seemed to have been there without being there, and Shi Yue really went. After traveling to many places, the two chatted all over the world, and there was a feeling that they hated seeing each other late.

"The snow-capped mountains in the southwest, the lakes in the northwest, the world is so vast, and there are so many beauties. If you can travel all over the world in your life, you will be happy!" Shen Jia said with emotion.

"Traveling is difficult, eating and sleeping in the open is even more difficult, and there are many dangers. Of course, with the status of Mr. Shen, there must be a car and a sedan chair when going out, and there are countless servants. It should be happy."

"That's right, if you want to travel freely, you must have enough capital, so how did you and Master Yunzhen make money?"

"Healing illnesses, guarding bodyguards, washing dishes and serving dishes, I've done everything." The words were so bitter that Shen Jia didn't know how to ask them, but after a long time of contact, it's not hard to see that Shi Yue's manners The attitude is very good, every movement and stillness are according to the textbook, even if Chu Rongwei sits here, he can't pick any thorns.

But where did he learn the rules?This kind of temperament doesn't look like he grew up among the people, or his master is also a nobleman?

"Then do you want to go and find your relatives?"

"No, no matter what the reason was when they abandoned me, it means that they don't want me anymore. Why should I go to such cruel parents? What's more, 30 years have passed, and they may have been buried long ago."

Shen Jia actually heard a little sadness from inside, and didn't know who he was thinking of at the moment.

After having a meal for an hour, they chatted very happily. Shen Jia even regretted not agreeing to Qiao Shangshu before, so it would be much easier for the co-stars to work together, right?

However, he still has doubts about Shi Yue's identity in his heart. First, he has watched a lot of similar plots in TV dramas in his previous life. Most of these situations are problematic. Second, after watching for a long time, he always feels that he looks like that person. , although it is only a little similar, it is very confusing.

Shi Yue stopped after turning a corner, and stood up straight against the wall. He didn't reveal his body until he heard Shen Jia's carriage leave, and stared at the direction in which Shen Jia left for a long time.

In the darkness, someone came to him and said softly, "My lord, this lord looks very shrewd. It would be bad if he sees it through. Do you want to send someone to assassinate him?"

Shi Yue said quietly: "Assassinate him? You guys are too overconfident. You've lived so comfortably all these years that you don't even know what you're worth? Didn't you realize that he's surrounded by experts?"

"It's hard to guard against."

"No need, what good is killing him to me? You let them disperse tomorrow, find a way to make a living by yourself, and don't follow me in the future."

"Your Highness..."

"Shut up! How many times have I said this, don't call me this name again! Brother is dead, you are all loyal to him, there is no need to follow me."

The man knelt down on both knees, kowtowed and said, "The only thing His Majesty told him before he died was to take care of you, and I won't leave."

It was not the first time that Shi Yue drove them away, he knew the result would be like this, and persuaded: "Go and live your own life, there is really no need to waste time."

He walked out of the shadow in the corner, looked up at the moon, always felt that the moon in Chang'an City was much brighter than other places, maybe this was the feeling of returning home.

Shen Jia walked halfway around the city before returning home, this place is still secluded now, the house is too big and too few people, after entering it looks lonely and cold.

Walking quickly into the main courtyard, Shen Jia saw the lights in the house, the loneliness just now disappeared, and even the soul sent a signal of joy.

This is the meaning of home, as long as there is a lover, it is home!

Hearing the movement, Zhao Zhang came to open the door, saw Shen Jia standing in a daze in the yard, walked over and embraced him in his arms, "Mazed? Where did you go and come back so late?"

Shen Jia laughed with a "puchi", "Do you look like a resentful little daughter-in-law waiting for her husband to come home?"