Longqing five years of spring. （）

In the Forbidden City, the eunuch Meng Chong, the eunuch of the celebrant of the seal, killed the emperor's favorite concubine on a moonlit night, and was then captured by the eunuch Feng Bao, the eunuch of the celebrant Bingbi, and ended up beheaded, and Feng Bao happened to take over Meng Chong's position.

This incident caused quite a stir in the court, especially those who were not used to seeing the emperor favor a Japanese woman and had been in power for many years, but now Meng Chong killed the woman.

Although the hundred officials above the court did not have a good impression of the woman, and often angrily scolded the demon girl for confusing the saint, they were also very ashamed of such a eunuch like Meng Chong to be so ruthless to a woman.

Of course, they didn't mean to avenge the woman, but it was only because Meng Chong had never been liked by officials.

He was just a little eunuch in the Imperial Horse Supervisor, and since he climbed to the high branch of the first assistant high arch, he later became a phoenix and became the high-ranking position of the master of ceremonies.

These people relied on ten years of hard study, only once and the first from the cold door to enter the court, and after many years of hard work, they barely mixed up with an official and a half-position, but it is far from the position of this palm seal.

There are probably a few disdains in this, after all, there are not many people who are willing to cut off the thing under themselves in exchange for that glory and wealth, but they are also shameful of the other party's behavior.

That's probably what he thinks in his heart, even if the other party has done a great good thing, he is always disdainful of him.

So later, the Criminal Department announced that Meng Chong would be beheaded, which aroused the applause of hundreds of officials in the capital, especially the younger generation of officials, who rushed to tell each other, because it meant that Mr. Shen could clear his name.

However, when the news reached Suzhou, it was no longer as happy as the capital.

Shen Wuyan reunited with his family, Suzhou regained calm, and the Weaving Bureau was replaced, but Qi Yao was still fine, just cut his position, and then recalled to the capital to standby.

Shen Wuyan could probably guess how many helpers Qi Yao had in the capital, thinking that with his character, Meng Chong was just one of them, and Suzhou weaving was fat, and it was not impossible to be like Yan Maoqing back then.

So much so that this design frames itself as the culprit. Now he was recalled to the capital, saying that it was a retrial, but after all, it was just a high-sounding statement.

After all, if the trial is reopened, he should not be allowed to take off his prison uniform and shackles.

The current situation seems to be a promotion for Qi Yao, and even the exact time is not clear, leaving Qi Yao at will.

Things just passed the day. When Qi Yao was still in Suzhou. The case took a shocking turn again, and all this blame was actually put on Guizi. And Guizi hanged himself in the prison that day.

This came and went, but Shen Wuyan also saw through the reason, no matter how shocked Xu Shangzhen and Li Zhutou were, or they were so angry that they wanted to go to the capital to sue the emperor, he remained silent again.

Probably this is how it should be, and the emperor does not want to continue to dwell on this matter, and the officials of the court really do not want to be taken off the water because of this matter, and the name of this body will be removed. It's a little stained.

So the whole thing was torn apart and engulfed, as if it had never happened again.

Yan Maoqing was probably like this back then, compared to Yan Shifan, he may not have that talent, so he was much more cautious, and most of the officials in the capital had accepted his silver. Then no one would want to continue the case.

The officialdom in the capital is like a big net, you and I have certain relationships, and he has all kinds of connections with you, so that you, me, and him have also established connections.

And what connects you, me and him is interests, the so-called bustle of the world is for profit, and the hustle and bustle of the world is for profit.

Yan Maoqing sent silver. Qi Yao can naturally also send silver. They may not be smart enough to be presumptuous, but they can drag everyone into the water, which the emperor does not want to see.

Although the officials of the Ming people are bound by the Daming law, it is still not enough after all, for example, the Daming law is now used to restrain Qi Yao, and then because of Qi Yao, some officials with interests will be affected. And these officials will lead the whole body, and even the entire capital will be touched.

It's not that there are no incorruptible officials, but clean officials may not be able to ensure that their friends around them are incorruptible, and even their family members and grandchildren, etc., and clean officials may not be beneficial to the government.

What the Ming Dynasty is counting on is the more than 20,000 officials in the capital, once because some people want to involve all these officials, the government cannot continue, this is not the emperor's willingness.

However, this kind of thing is not impossible, if the Emperor Taizu, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, is under the power of life and death, he will massacre nearly 10,000 officials at the slightest touch.

It's just that things are still different from person to person, and His Majesty's temperament is already weak today, and the government has only improved slightly, so it can't go on like this.

So when the officials in Suzhou were very reluctant, Shen Wuyan saw all this clearly, so he remained silent.

In this way, he was also idle, so he didn't have to rush back to Liaodong, and he did it on purpose, and the court didn't urge it, so he didn't pay attention to it. So he often went out with Li Wan'er and Shen Tianjun to play, but he was also cheerful.

I went to Zhejiang to buy back the house that Xu Wenchang Jiajing sold in 41 years, and went to Zhou's house again, hired someone to clean the dilapidated Zhou Garden, and after seeing the old man, he also left.

Later, I went to Kunshan to see Mr. Gui, who was not as good as before, and a few children who lived in Gu Yuanqing and Gu Lao to learn tea.

It's hard to imagine what it will be like to come back next time, so try to do the best you can.

Until today, I dared to go to Daru Lane to see Wang Shaoqing and Aunt Li, who had not survived last winter.

Thinking that he was still chatting with Xu Wenchang in prison the year before last, how could he eat the dishes made by Aunt Li, and Na Cheng thought that he would never have this opportunity again in his life, and he couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

Walking across Shiquan Street and looking at the river opposite, Shen Wuyan suddenly laughed: "That year, when I was running here, Wang Shaoqing dragged a belt of cabbage home...... It is said that it is fresh from the market when it is bought early, but in fact, it is still for a few pennies cheaper...... Later, I met Xu Wenchang who was wearing a torn cotton jacket...... That padded jacket is really ...... At that time, he still had to wear it when he got married, but fortunately he was stopped......"

After a little hesitation, Shen Wuyan sighed lightly: "Who would have thought that Wang Shaoqing would soon be able to become an official in the court, but he would be ...... because he stood up for me He has always been cautious, and only this time......"

Li Wan'er always had a smile on her face, and after a long time, she said lightly: "I just remember that day was also so hazy...... I jumped off the bridge over there, and it turned out to be ...... In the end, I rescued you. ”

Speaking of the events of the year, Shen Wuyan couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion, then pinched Shen Tianjun's little face, and said in a deep voice: "Your mother has successfully solved it, whether to save your mother-in-law or save her, this eternal problem ......"

Laughing like this, the group of three stopped in front of the teahouse at the mouth of Daru Lane.

The teahouse is still run by the shopkeeper Liu, who was the shopkeeper of Deyue House back then, and now he is in charge of this small shop but he is also busy, but after all, he is older, and his temper is even more eccentric.

Shen Wuyan didn't disturb Shopkeeper Liu, who was scolding the young man, but slowly sat on the chair in front of the door, looked at the old man sleeping on crutches opposite, and couldn't help but smile.

Shen Tianjun, who looked like a little adult, glanced at the slightly serious old man, couldn't help frowning, and said in a low voice: "How is this gentleman different from Mr. Xu......

"What's the difference?" Shen Wuyan was puzzled, and kept thinking about what Xu Jie looked like, but there was no result.

However, Shen Tianjun nodded solemnly and said, "The material of Mr. Xu's clothes is much better than that of this old gentleman...... But the old gentleman was kinder......"

"Okay, you're ......" Shen Wuyan snorted softly and said, "If Mr. Xu hears this, he will definitely be angry...... Mr. Xu even gave you the family heirloom, why is it not kind? ”

Shen Tianjun was stunned, couldn't help but glance at the jade bracelet on his wrist, and said in a low voice: "What heirloom...... A few days ago, Mr. Gu also gave me one...... I didn't want to ......."

"Gu Qingshan......" Shen Wuyan was stunned, and whispered: "How can Mr. Xu lie to you when he is old......"

Before Shen Wuyan finished speaking, he heard the old man opposite him for a while, then opened his slightly cloudy eyes, glanced at the scholar sitting opposite, and couldn't help but be surprised: "It's speechless......"

Shen Wuyan hurriedly got up and responded, "Mr. Shaoqing...... I've been in good health lately. ”

Li Wan'er on the side gestured to the old man, and then took Shen Tianjun towards the backyard of the teahouse.

After the two of them walked away, Shen Wuyan sighed and said, "Wen Chang is still looking for someone to help over there...... This matter should not be rushed...... But as long as he can come out, whether he goes to Qi Jiguang's side or Li Chengliang's side, it is not a problem. ”

Wang Shaoqing nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile: "Okay, good, it's just that don't bend his talents......"

Shen Wuyan nodded solemnly and said, "I instinctively expected this a few years ago...... So I made a lot of efforts, but I couldn't change anything in the end......"

"Let it be." Wang Shaoqing sighed and said, "I have been at ease in this small alley all these years......

Wang Shaoqing didn't say the rest of the words, but Shen Wuyan could guess what the other party was going to say.

It was getting late, and after sending Wang Shaoqing back to his residence, he simply made some dishes, and chatted for a long time before Shen Wuyan was about to leave.

Wang Shaoqing insisted on sending Shen Wuyan out of the door, and it was not until he was about to leave that he suddenly said: "But I don't know what year and month we will see you next time...... I don't know if I'll be able to wait until that day......"

Shen Wuyan's heart tightened, and after a long time, he smiled and nodded, and said, "Next year...... ...... next year"

Wang Shaoqing smiled faintly, but didn't say anything.

After leaving, as soon as he walked to the entrance of the alley, Shen Wuyan bumped into Wang Tian who came in a hurry, and he said in a deep voice: "Tomorrow will be the Moon Tower...... Qi Yao seemed to be very proud. (To be continued.) If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation and monthly passes, and your support is my biggest motivation. )