Minister

122【Seven years of Jiankang】

Alkey didn't have the slightest intention of leaving, Wei Chi hesitated for a while, rubbed his forehead, not knowing what to say.

"Is there any part of your affairs that I can do for you?"

Wei Chi shook his head in embarrassment: "Sorry, I will remember to find time to go there."

"Okay." The always cold Alkey suddenly smiled: "I don't hate you, but I hope you don't make me hate you."

This time it was Wei Chi's turn to look at her coldly.

"See off the guests." Wei Chi said to Yiqing.

After Alkyi left, Wei Chi felt extremely disgusted in his heart. He couldn't help comparing her to Qin Yueru for a while, feeling that such a person could always cover his mouth when he was most uncomfortable, so that I have uneven exhalation, poor inhalation, and discomfort in my chest.

But it was also the arrival of Alkyi that made Wei Chi think of Saul Hahan a little bit guilty, but at this moment it was just a kind of guilt towards his friends and selfishness.Wei Chi's heart was filled with the living and crying Tan family and the dead and unforgettable Du Yun. Wei Chi didn't know how to share the cruel reality for Tan family and how to comfort the deceased.

Wei Chi looked out of the window, it was a sunny day, the sweltering heat made the capital disgusting, the cicada hid on the tree trunk and let out repeated cries, infinitely amplifying the feeling of being at a loss.

Wei Chi took a sip of tea and forced himself to calm down—if Liu Min did not expect, the emperor would transfer this matter to the Sanfa Department as soon as possible. This matter will definitely be interrogated in the end, but the time is special, and the end will definitely be the tribunal. Dali Temple in the Judiciary to finalize the case.And what I have to do is to protect myself first, and then use the advantage of the Guozijian to convert myself from being interrogated to co-interrogating.Only when you have the initiative, can things develop in the direction you want.

Lin Xiao would definitely know that he had met Liu Min, and he might not be so anxious to drag himself into the water.

All I have to do is to wait silently for the end of the big exam, and then the emperor will speak to find an opportunity to intervene.

Wei Chi thought of Mrs. Tan again. The news that she came to find him will spread out soon, and everyone can naturally think of why and who he did.Thinking of Yiqing's words that annoyed him, he felt that there might be some truth to it.

When Wei Chi was considering how to settle down the Tan family, things progressed faster than she imagined.Just after noon, people from Dongchang came, and they didn't use any violence, they just asked Wei Chi to hand over Mrs. Tan, saying that he would be detained.

After reading the document, Wei Chi found that it was indeed just detention. After thinking for a while, he stuffed some cash into the eunuch's hand: "Her husband and I are best friends, and I hope that my father-in-law will not let her family suffer from hunger and cold."

The eunuch took it secretly.

As soon as Mrs. Tan was taken away, Tang He arrived. Unexpectedly, he didn't yell and blame himself, but hurriedly pulled Wei Chi out the door: "I saw Populus euphratica."

Populus euphratica was waiting for them in a secluded place.

"When the people from Dongchang came to arrest him, you didn't stop them, did you?"

Wei Chi shook his head: "I gave the bank note, and the eunuch took it."

Hu Yanglin nodded: "That's as far as I know. The exam is not over yet, and when there are outsiders, the emperor's intention is to suppress it first. My master entered the palace in the morning, and Jin Yiwei may also intervene. .”

"Is there any help this time?" Tang He was anxious.

Wei Chi shook his head: "I met Liu Min yesterday. The matter this time is not as simple as everyone thought. Let's not talk about the entrainment, but the test papers have been leaked. How can I explain this? That's why I was charged. Mr. Liu said that in the past two years, the three parties have fought against each other, and this incident will cause a lot of trouble. If Mr. Tan is to be saved... unless that Jiangxi man admits that he wronged him."

"Mr. Tan said that her brother is an honest person. He didn't know many people before he came to Beijing. The Jiangxi man is not from his hometown, and he has never heard of him. Why did you give him the paper? All of them are fellowships from Jiangxi people..." Tang He sighed, "I think this is strange."

"Where will this matter be tried?"

Hu Yanglin thought for a while: "My master said that it is probably Dongchang. In recent years, Jinyiwei and the ministers have gotten closer, and Dongchang and the palace have gotten closer. Since the emperor wants to control this matter and not make it big, he must be in Dongchang. It is convenient to work on the site.”

"..." Tang He hesitated for a long time: "Wei Chi... do you want to beg... King Yan?"

"King Yan?" Wei Chi felt incredible.

"He is the prince..."

"..." Wei Chi sighed: "He is the vassal king, so it's never his turn to speak about this matter, and the emperor never listens to him."

"Where's General Wang?" Although Hu Yanglin didn't want to see King Yan, he couldn't think too much at this time.

"He can't talk," Wei Chi said bitterly, "The people we knew in the past can't help."

"Fortunately, you have entered the Imperial College, and Brother Yang has entered the Jinyiwei," Tang He said a little sentimentally, "Du Yun is younger than me, but... I really treat him as a brother, and Mrs. Tan is too pitiful."

Everyone was speechless for a moment.

"Huang Gui," Wei Chi finally thought, "Xu Wei and I have some friendship, maybe I can get to know Huang Gui through him. He is the chief eunuch of the East Factory. He may have the possibility of influencing the current situation. It’s just that Xu Wei is still in Jiangnan, we need to wait, what can we give as gifts?”

Tang He gritted his teeth: "My ancestor had a treasured sword with a gold scabbard covered in fine jade. Give it up!"

Wei Chi shook his head: "He doesn't like it, let me think about it... Now that the Tan family is in the East Factory, although it is not a prison cell, it is probably enough, so I ask you two to take care of it. I don't like it. It’s too close to them, if someone or the Tan family asks you about me, just say that I don’t care much about it.”

When the other two thought about it, it was also true.

The three of them chatted about some other things, and hurriedly separated.

The weather was getting hotter and hotter day by day, and after the final exam, the shocking case seemed to be rarely mentioned. The Ministry of Rites and the Imperial Academy were busy approving the exam papers.The palace examination was finally held as scheduled.

A few years ago, Wei Chi was still an examinee, but today he was able to stand in the hall to invigilate the exam. It should have been a change of mood, but this year he really didn't have such a mood.

Doctors from the Imperial Academy and senior officials from the Ministry of Rites all came, as well as King Yan and the foreign princess and his attendants specially invited by the emperor.

Wei Chi was still the youngest of all the officials sitting, but he was no longer fresh. Today, everyone secretly paid attention to the two ministers of the Ministry of Rites who had just been released from their homes.

The palace examination began, but what Chen Xing was worried about did not happen after all——Solhahan and his party really did not know anything about it.It's just that at the end of the first scene, she quickly swept across the crowd, and then fixed her gaze on Wei Chi.Wei Chi didn't respond to this gaze, and left in a hurry.Chen Yan touched the beard on the corner of his lips: "Princess, how about asking the queen to accompany you to Daen Temple tomorrow?"

"Your Majesty," the king of Yan who had been dozing off suddenly came over, "Can I have my servant entertain you tomorrow?"

"Oh?"

"The minister's invitations have been sent, can the emperor ask the princess!"

"His Royal Highness King Yan indeed sent invitations two days ago." Saul Hahan was a little unhappy.

"Oh..." Chen Yan smiled kindly: "Then I will talk about it another day, ha ha."

Chen Xing smiled on his face, but he was very uneasy in his heart. The report for going south had been delivered the day before yesterday.Yan Wang's dishonesty made him very unhappy. The business of this idle vassal king had firmly restrained the imperial power.Thinking that the strength of all the banks and ticket offices in Jiangnan had far surpassed that of the Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau, Chen Xing felt restless.

King Yan can no longer be cut off by simply withdrawing the vassal, and he wants to meet with the leader of Monan in such a high-profile way at this time... What else does he want to do?

Chen Xing was thinking about King Yan, Lin Xiao came over and presented the results: "Your Majesty, please have a look."

Many people were absent-minded, so Chen Yan didn't have much impression of the people below.King Yan probably knew a thing or two about the big exam, so he came over to make fun of him: "Is the top three... there is a guy named Li Pan."

"Oh? Really?" Chen Yan didn't think there was anything outstanding about that person.

King Yan smiled: "Is it pretty...haha."

Chen Xing obviously felt that King Yan's witty words were not funny, and turned his head coldly: "Master Lin, don't postpone the date of the public list this time, you should also withdraw."

Yan Wang's unintentional remark did not change the ranking of this young man named Li Pan in the scientific examination, and Chen Xing did not leave much image of this 28-year-old man.But after only a short period of time, the power of King Yan that Chen Xing thought was difficult to get rid of was broken down by this young man... Maybe it was some kind of coincidence.

At this moment, King Yan is not worried about these unknown things, what he is worried about is that Saul Hahan made some accidents inevitable, so he carefully presented this grand feast.

Wei Chi, who was sitting in the back row, didn't know that Saul Hahan was looking at her, and she left the hall in a hurry, only thinking in her heart that she wanted to meet Zheng Chu, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment, before he left.

Saul Hahan was disturbed by Wei Chi's words of "urgent matter" that day, and also made nervous by Alki's attitude these days. Seeing that the time to leave is getting closer, he doesn't know what to do ...But just because I didn't know what to do, my determination that had been wavering before suddenly became extremely firm.

Even if it is a quarter of an hour, you must speak clearly.

Do you want to go to King Yan's invitation?Saul Hahan thought disdainfully - of course he will go.

Nuanyuan, the most beautiful place in Beijing.

Saul Hahan felt the aura of this wealthy prince from the team that greeted her.I once heard Wei Chi mention it inadvertently: This idle and wealthy prince did not obtain such amazing wealth by relying on the reward of the late emperor.It would not even be fitting to say that he was the richest man, he was not the possessor of these properties, but the controller.He has no salt tax, iron tax, and Jiangnan Weaving Bureau, but his actual influence on the empire's economy is far more than their sum.In Wei Chi's words - if he wasn't a prince, he would still be able to achieve all of this through his own wisdom, and maybe he would do better because he didn't have Chen Xing's fear.

But judging from the few aspects of Saul Hahan's contact with King Yan, Saul Hahan can only think that this person is an idle royal family and nobleman, which is far from Wei Chi's high evaluation.

King Yan's palace has a strong Jiangnan atmosphere, which is in stark contrast with the majestic palace. When Saul Hahan entered the main hall, he only saw the 'Boss Qin'.The 'Boss Qin' who was standing beside King Yan was holding a pot of peony flowers in his hand: "Your Highness, the little one was so rude that day, and I hope that the princess will be happy, this pot of flowers was given to you by His Majesty King Yan. You apologize."

This is a pot of 'peony flower', but it is carved from ivory.

King Yan smiled and said: "Your Highness, he offended you a few days ago, so don't take it to heart. Wei Chi often talks about you to me. I admire your insight and actions."

"There's no need to make an apology," Saul Hahan said with a smile, "Wei Chi has a very bad temper, and I didn't say anything to Boss Qin. I can't take it."

Saul Hahan said it so bluntly that King Yan felt that he would be ashamed if he had to pretend anymore.

"His Royal Highness, would you like to let Xiao Wang accompany you around my yard?"

Saul Hahan smiled harmlessly, then nodded sincerely.

The Nuan Garden is very large and beautiful, but there are very few people, which is in stark contrast to the eunuchs and maids who are constantly flowing in the Dachen Palace.The planning of various scenes gives people the illusion of being in the mountains and rivers.

"This lake was built in imitation of the West Lake, and it was not fully completed when I first met Wei Chi." King Yan led Sol Hahan to the small island in the middle of the lake: "How do you know that she is a woman? "

"How old was she when she went to Monan?"

"Ok?"

"She had her period on the way to the army." Saul Hahan smiled disapprovingly.

"Huh?! She didn't tell me about it after she came back." King Yan was surprised.

"His Royal Highness Yan Wang, although you made her a very considerate breast wrap and taught her many things, but I don't think she needs to report this kind of thing to you one by one." Saul Hahan was really surprised .

"...Generally speaking, she will tell me everything. I am just like her...father." This is what King Yan was waiting for.

"Your daughter is really big." Saul Hahan said angrily.

"To be honest, I admire you very much. You are personable, knowledgeable, and humorous... It's a pity that Wei Chi is indeed a woman, so you can't be together." Anyway, there were only two of them, and King Yan decided to cut to the chase.

"Of course she is a woman, do you think I regard her as a man?"

"It is indeed possible," King Yan insisted, "It's just that you don't know it."

"Do you think I'm one of those silly girls who are obsessed with her?" Saul Hahan sneered, "I knew she was a real woman from the first moment I knew her!"

"But you don't see her as your sister, that's not normal."

"You don't regard Boss Qin as your brother, do you?"

King Yan laughed: "Have you seen the beautiful courtyard on the other side of the lake?" King Yan pointed to the other side of the lake: "There are many Boss Qin there, and they don't wear women's clothes. But your question is different, You only know Wei Chi, and Wei Chi always appears in the image of a man. As a person who has experienced this, I have to give you some advice. If you really want to go with Wei Chi, you will regret it, because you will find out What you need is a real man after all, not her."

"His Royal Highness King Yan," Saul Hahan found a stone bench and sat down, "I always thought that although there is no friendship between us, at least we will retain a little respect."

"I think you misunderstood," Chen Ang said kindly: "I respect you very much, that's why I talked to you about these things. You think of love too simply. Wei Chi does have her unique charm, but You and she are not that kind of people. Just like I like men, I won’t like Wei Chi even when I see her. Some things will be misunderstood, but the truth cannot be changed. Have you ever liked anything other than Wei Chi? A woman? Do you feel strange when you hold her hand?"

"What kind of strange feeling are you referring to?"

"You understand," Chen Ang jokingly smiled, "It's a different feeling."

Saul Hahan was suddenly speechless: "...women are different from you men!"

"I grew up in the palace. There are so many women in the palace here. They can't freely enter and leave the palace, so there are a few couples who are married. I know them. Do you know such people?"

"..."

"I can tell you responsibly that men and women are the same. Do you want me to take you to meet a few pairs?"

"No need!" Saul Hahan bounced off the stone bench.

"You are not, and neither is Wei Chi, so you will not get together. Don't work in vain for your own illusion." Chen Ang secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

The cicadas in Nuanyuan are no quieter than other places, and the lake in Nuanyuan is no cooler than other places in the capital. Saul Hahan looks at this man-made landscape thoughtfully.

"Maybe, no one will see her as a pure woman like me. How lonely she is... Do you know? Your Highness King Yan."

"So you are her sincere friend, I never doubted that."

"Not a friend, I don't want to be just friends with her forever." Saul Hahan regained his composure.

This time it was Chen Ang's turn to secretly have a headache, he didn't know how this guy Wei Chi provoked such a difficult woman.

"You mean you want to stay in Daqi, or bring Wei Chi to Monan?"

"If we were separated from each other but looked at each other, would you still be so resolute in your opposition?"

"..."

Saul Hahan's tone suddenly became sharp: "What you're worried about is that Wei Chi can't be used by you, right? As for her happiness, it's just your cover."

"I will still firmly oppose it. You have been with her for more than a year, and I have been with her for more than three years. Do you think that we can only use this relationship? If you are a man, I will agree with her and you. Because it is a good place for her, but you are not."

"You are lying!"

"You're a little excited, Your Highness." King Yan sighed at the open water in front of him: "Wei Chi is useless to me, except for spending my money, being restless, making trouble... really It's useless at all. Xiao Wang is willing to pay the dowry to anyone who wants to marry her."

"I'm not here to bargain with you. Wei Chi's matter is her own matter. There is no need for you to pretend to be a father and get in the way."

Facing the angry Saul Hahan, Chen Ang just smiled lightly.

"Princess, you are such a smart woman. If Wei Chi falls in love with you, you will definitely be regarded as a smart girl... Tsk, it's not bad even now. I never thought Wei Chi would think of you. Enraged by Qin Yueru, she then angrily reprimanded him. As far as the term "beautiful beauty is troublesome", Her Royal Highness is not inferior to Xiao Wang."

"I've already said that Boss Qin and I have no disputes. As for what Wei Chi thinks, I really can't control it."

"Do you know what kind of person Qin Yueru is?" Chen Ang threw the stamens in his hand into the water, and the big koi in the lake came up to suck them one after another: "He is a person who makes trouble out of nothing and always revenges his revenge. Chi is quite smart, knowing that the wind beside the pillow is very powerful, and never takes his faults. But when you came, she lost her position and started yelling at Qin Yueru, and even invited him for you during the big exam. Taking you out for such a long vacation... Ouch, this is really unthinkable in the past."

Saul Hahan was silent for a moment: "What kind of person do you think Wang Yunyi is?"

"Ok?"

"He couldn't fool me. Do you think you can do it? No matter what you say, you don't have any qualifications to deal with Wei Chi's affairs, and you don't have any position to stand here and make irresponsible remarks. Let's start For the future, what Daqi can give, Monan can also give, your accusation is untenable, if you talk about happiness, are you happy?" Saul Hahan looked mockingly at the beautiful courtyard on the other side of the lake: "How can you refer to your own appearance to give Wei Chi the happiness she wants? Don't you think you are too stupid for imagining me?"

The author has something to say: Chen Ang is a talent, he is good at rambling, confusing your mood, disrupting your thinking, and hitting people with a high hat.

Saul Hahan is also a talent...

You don't get caught in this way, it's simply a talent.