"Over the years, we have finally suppressed King Rui and turned him into an empty shell with no real power, how can we give him a chance to turn over?" Huo Pei'an said.

"How can it be so exaggerated as you say, it's just to let him go back to Beijing for a few days, and when the queen mother's condition improves, he still has to return to the fiefdom, what storm can be set off in just a few days? Huo Xiangshi was a little alarmist!" Liang Yinhao took a sip of hot tea carelessly, a mocking look appeared on his face, and said, "Besides, I have been sending people to secretly monitor the movements of my fifth brother over the years, and since he went to Fuzhou, he has been hanging out in the fireworks all day long, doing nothing, and not seeking progress, so he can be said to have really become a wasted person, not to mention re-colluding with the officials of the DPRK and China to establish his own party forces, I am afraid that even the articles are not good to write." ”

"But this person has always been a big problem in our hearts, as long as it is not eliminated for a day, it will be a big threat to the emperor and the court!" Huo Pei'an persuaded with emotion.

"Really? Does he have so much ability? Is my country really so vulnerable?" Liang Yinhao's eyes shone with a sharp light, and while he had supreme power, he also had unparalleled self-confidence, "I still don't believe it, could it be that as soon as he Liang Yinhuan sets foot in the capital, can my dragon chair still fall apart?" ”

"Your Majesty..."

Huo Pei'an still wanted to dissuade something, but Liang Yinhao interrupted coldly, "Okay! He was defeated by me seven years ago, and now he can't turn over either. Besides, I have already made an order on this matter, how can there be any reason to take back the emperor's order, instead of worrying about the comeback of King Rui, it is better to spend more time on the affairs of governing the six departments, and stop giving me some embarrassing moths. ”

Listening to the emperor's decisive tone, Huo Pei'an knew that no matter what he said at this time, it would be just boring for himself. He then changed the topic and said, "Zhou Wenxin is waiting outside the palace right now, does the emperor want to see him?" ”

"No need, you're tired after a few days of traveling, so let's go back to the house to rest first." Liang Yinhao realized that his words were a little heavier, and his tone suddenly softened a lot. "Later today, I will issue an order to appoint Zhou Wenxin as the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, and I will naturally be able to see him tomorrow morning."

Huo Pei'an heard the meaning of the emperor's words, and saluted: "That Weichen will retire first." ”

After speaking, Huo Pei'an retreated lightly. I was scolded just now, and I was already resentful in my heart, and I didn't want to meet Wei Ming, the Zhongshu Ling who came to the gate of the palace. The road is narrow, and it is inevitable to have a lot of words.

"Lord Wei is really a noble person, and he can't wait to see the emperor just after he went down to the court?" Huo Pei'an said coldly, guessing that Wei Ming must have heard about Zhou Wenxin's entry into the court, and he was in a mess, so he hurriedly wanted to see the emperor.

"It turned out to be Huo Xiang." Wei Ming was not annoyed, but said with a smile, "I heard that Huo Xiang personally went out and successfully persuaded the former secretary of the Ministry of Rites, Zhou Wenxin, to return to the temple, the emperor must be overjoyed, right?" ”

Huo Pei'an pulled the corners of his mouth proudly, "As a courtier, it is my duty to share the emperor's worries." ”

"Huo Xiang is very right." Wei Ming nodded with a smile, looked at Huo Pei'an with deep meaning, and said: "As a minister, I must not only recommend loyalty and goodness to the emperor, but also eradicate those pests that eat the solid foundation of the imperial court and disturb the discipline of the imperial court for the emperor!" ”

The smile on Huo Pei'an's lips suddenly froze, and he looked at the fold in Wei Ming's hand vigilantly, and suddenly understood in his heart: Wei Ming came to see the emperor at this time not because of Zhou Wenxin's matter, but because he came to report the results of the investigation of the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Punishment. What did he find? How deep is the investigation?

Wei Ming couldn't help but smile secretly in his heart when he saw the flickering and uneasiness in Huo Pei'an's eyes, but he still maintained humility on his face. He shook slightly, and said: "I still have important things to tell the emperor, and I will discuss with Huo Xiang the way of the ministers another day, and say goodbye!"

Huo Pei'an stood outside the hall, looking at Wei Ming's straight back, and the anger and unwillingness in his heart were like a surging tide flowing through his body-

Not long after dinner, Mu Qing was reading by candlelight while knocking melon seeds.

Zhu Yu walked into the hall with a happy look on her face. ". Zhou Wenxin entered the palace. ”

Mu Qing put down the book in his hand and gently pressed the corner of his mouth with a handkerchief, "Oh? I didn't expect Huo Pei'an's movements to be so fast. ”

"Niangniang asked her subordinates to deliberately arrange for Wei Ming and Chai Wu to meet in private, this trick was really exquisite, forcing Huo Pei'an to jump over the wall in a hurry, and then Zhou Wenxin could naturally return to the capital."

"Huo Pei'an is cunning and cautious, if it weren't for the person he personally brought into Beijing, I'm afraid it would be difficult for him to really let go of the mustard." Mu Qing lowered his head and stirred the tea leaves floating in the cup, "By the way, what about King Rui?" ”

Zhu Yu replied: "I guess I will arrive in the capital tomorrow." ”

Mu Qing nodded expressionlessly, "Well, calculate the time, the Queen Mother's toxicity is about to dissipate." As soon as King Rui enters Beijing, you will notify Qiu Feng and ask him to prepare. ”

Zhu Yu nodded in acceptance, hesitated for a moment, and said in a low voice: "Niangniang, there is one more thing today." ”

Mu Qing stroked the corners of his slightly wrinkled clothes, and his eyes were clear and long. "You mean that Wei Ming entered the palace today to report the results of the fraud case?"

"Exactly. The emperor only investigated Jiang Yihong and a few minions from the Ministry of Rites and Punishment, and Tong Yuan and Huo Pei'an were not implicated. Zhu Yu was not angry.

Mu Qing smiled indifferently, as if the turmoil of the world could not leave half a trace on her face. "I have long guessed that the emperor ordered Wei Ming to investigate this case thoroughly, but it is just a show, an explanation to the officials of the DPRK and China, and a play for the people of the world. In the end, it was just a matter of investigating and punishing a few painless judges, and the real Hades bosses still sat firmly in their seats, and the black gauze hats on their heads couldn't fall off. ”

Zhu Yu frowned disdainfully, and said, "That dog emperor is so indistinguishable from right and wrong, and he doesn't know anyone. ”

"I didn't have much hope for him, but if we can vacate the position of the secretary of the Ministry of Rites through this matter, our goal has been achieved." Mu Qing still had a clear and cold tone, and the glittering candlelight quietly poured beside her, dragging out a slender and vague figure. "But come to think of it, Wei Ming should be mad."

"Lord Wei hurried back to the mansion after leaving the Qinzheng Palace, and the slave maid had already sent someone to protect him secretly."

"It's okay to be angry with Wei Ming, so that he can really lose confidence in Liang Yinhao and the imperial court. Liang Yinhao doesn't have the courage to move Huo Pei'an now, nor does he have the ability to move Huo Pei'an. But..."Mu Qing put down the tea cup in his hand, Ying Ying got up and walked to the window, her deep pupils were like bottomless black holes, revealing a cold light of gloom. "The seeds buried deep in the heart will bloom and bear fruit one day, and the key depends on how we fertilize!"