aircannonsinc Chapter 701 Lord Jiang can enter, but you can’t
Chapter 701 Lord Jiang can enter, but you can’t
"Has wisdom been recruited?" Jiang Youzhen asked.
Qin Yandong sighed, "There was indeed a case of embezzlement, but it seems that he has nothing to do with the rebellion. Silver bills and deeds to houses and fields were found in his room, totaling about two thousand taels."
"Have you searched other rooms like Jie Chen's?"
"Searching in progress."
As soon as Qin Yandong finished speaking, the guards outside came to report.
Jiang Youzhen pulled out a cloud-patterned token from a pile of things that were searched out from Jie Chen's house, with the word "Hong" engraved on it.
"Sir, do you know what this token is?" Jiang Youzhen looked at Qin Yandong.
Qin Yandong shook his head, "I don't know, I haven't seen it."
"Take it and ask Zhihui and Zhishen," he said.
Jiang Youzhen felt that these two people might not tell the truth, but he still handed it over to Qin Yandong.
"I have to go to the palace with Master Zhu to report first, for fear of missing the opportunity. I'll leave this to you, Master. No matter what method you use, you have to find out something."
"Then you go first! I want to see how hard their bones are." Qin Yandong's eyes flashed with murderous intent.
There were no morning court sessions in the past two days, so the emperor was enjoying a rare leisure time. Although the memorials in the palace had piled up like a mountain, the emperor was not in a hurry.
After reading one of the letters, he threw it on the ground. "Hmph! Shameless people, what else can they do besides staring at Jiang Youzhen?"
He picked up another letter and after reading it, the emperor was so angry that he almost laughed.
"There are actually people who take advantage of every opportunity to eliminate dissidents. They say that the Left Vice-Chief Censor Shi Chengwei is colluding with the rebels, and the evidence is that his relatives are related to the rebel Li Yaojun.
Without any evidence, just based on such a small relationship, they let the Dali Temple arrest Shi Chengwei. What is their purpose? I think they want to rebel!"
Zhou Zhong quickly stepped forward to comfort him, "Your Majesty, please don't be angry. It will hurt your body!"
The emperor calmed down and asked, "Where is Jiang Youzhen? Why hasn't he come to see me yet?"
"Your Majesty, this major case cannot be solved in a day or two. It involves many court officials. Lord Jiang is very cautious in the task he has entrusted to you."
Zhou Zhongzheng was suddenly filled with a chill as he spoke. He carefully raised his head to look at the emperor, only to find that the emperor was looking at him with an inexplicable look in his eyes.
He couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart, knowing that he had said too much. Serving the emperor is like serving a tiger. He just said a few good words for Jiang Youzhen. Could the emperor think that he was colluding with Jiang Youzhen?
In fact, he just felt that Jiang Youzhen was an extraordinary person and would become a high-ranking official in the future, so he wanted to sell him off as soon as possible!
His whole body tensed up, Zhou Zhong quickly knelt down and said, "I am sorry for talking too much! I am just worried about the emperor's health, and I am afraid that you will get anxious again and make the condition worse."
The emperor's expression softened. Zhou Zhong and Jiang Youzhen had only met a few times, so there was probably no chance for them to become close friends.
At this time, Jiang Youzhen and Zhu Zhimin had already arrived outside the palace gate, and both of them handed over the signs.
"My humble servant greets you two gentlemen!" The guard took the two men's badges, checked them, and then returned them.
"The Emperor has ordered that if Lord Jiang comes, he can go directly to Yuanqing Palace without reporting separately."
Wow! There is such an honor? That's great, it saves a lot of time going back and forth to report.
Jiang Youzhen nodded, took the sign back, and then walked in.
Huh? No! She turned to look at Zhu Zhimin, "Master Zhu, hurry up!"
"I'm sorry! Lord Zhu, please wait a moment. I will go to the palace to report."
Zhu Zhimin was so angry that he blew his beard and glared, "Then why did he go in directly?"
The guard was a little embarrassed, "The emperor's order is that Lord Jiang can enter directly, and other officials must report before entering."
Zhu Zhimin was so angry that his chest heaved violently. He was the Minister of Dali Temple, but he was not as good as a young boy who had just entered the officialdom.
"How could this be..." He was so angry that he lost his mind, but when he remembered that this was the imperial palace, he quickly shut up.
How could he put his face down? He was really angry! If this got out, would he still have face?
This? Jiang Youzhen was speechless. It was indeed a very embarrassing thing.
"Why don't I wait with you? The emperor also wants to know the progress of the case as soon as possible..."
Jiang Youzhen originally wanted to go back and wait for Zhu Zhimin, but there was no other way. He had to consider the other person's face, right?
Zhu Zhimin snorted coldly, and said with a fake smile: "How dare I let you wait? If I delay the time, won't the emperor hold me accountable?"
Jiang Youzhen: ...I knew you were angry.
"Then please wait a moment, sir. I will go faster to report to you?" Jiang Youzhen could only suggest again.
"I want to see the emperor, do I need you to report to me?" Zhu Zhimin became even angrier when he heard this.
You can see the emperor, but I can't, right? He was so angry that he threw his sleeves and was about to leave.
"Your evidence is more important. I'd better wait for the emperor to summon me!"
Having said that, he turned around and was about to leave. Jiang Youzhen sighed and quickly chased after him.
"Sir! Please leave the evidence behind. I will bring it to you."
Zhu Zhimin was so angry that he stamped his feet and walked faster. How ridiculous! How ridiculous! He held the evidence tightly in his hand and gave it to you? You wish!
Jiang Youzhen pursed her lips and smiled, a dark look flashed in her eyes. She glanced at the tree not far away, then turned around and walked towards the direction of Yuanqing Palace, her steps were very fast.
The guard was speechless when he saw the two of them go their separate ways. Don't you think this is adding fuel to the fire? Lord Jiang is taking advantage of the situation! He was also angry.
The emperor had just finished his imperial meal and was about to take another look at the memorials to see which of them were shameless.
As he watched, he suddenly found some fun in it. These people had all kinds of ideas, and it was quite entertaining to watch.
However, he found some of the normal memorials on local governance boring.
"Your Majesty, Lord Jiang is here!" Zhou Zhong carefully whispered in the emperor's ear.
The emperor was writing in red ink, "It's approved!" Upon hearing this, he quickly put down his red ink and said, "Quick! Let him in!"
"Your Highness, I, Jiang Youzhen, pay my respects to His Majesty!"
"My dear Jiang, there is no need to perform such a great ceremony!" The emperor said hurriedly as he looked at Jiang Youzhen holding a lot of files in his hands below.
"Has there been any progress in the case of the remnants of the previous dynasty?" the emperor asked impatiently.
"Your Majesty, I have collected all the evidence I found in their mansion. I have made a detailed record and also have the account book. Please review it."
Jiang Youzhen put the memorial he had written on the ground, and the emperor immediately and excitedly asked Zhou Zhong to present it.
The hall was filled with the scent of sandalwood. It was already summer, and there were ice basins on the premises, which was quite refreshing.
Jiang Youzhen had some sweat stains on his face as he walked along, and he had wiped them off before coming in. At this moment, he felt as if he was in an air-conditioned room and felt a little cold.
"Hmph! These traitors." The emperor became angrier and angrier as he watched, but when he saw the end, he was surprised.
"This is only a part, what about the rest?" the emperor wondered.