Chapter 24: Undefeated

Early the next morning, Father Jian, who was upset with dark circles under his eyes, walked out of the door, and at this moment, the butler of the Prime Minister's Mansion appeared and presented a letter.

It turned out to be an invitation from Lin Benji! The time is today.

said that a few days ago, the two of them were cleaned up by She Leopard, and they felt a sense of sympathy for each other.

And although the lineup has different positions, there are some common topics.

But that's not all.

Because Father Jian knew that loyal ministers were not the second king, and his situation at this time was not suitable for him to get close to the royal people.

If it had been three days ago, he would have refused without hesitation.

It's just this time and that time.

Last night, Jian's father was persuaded by Jian Yisheng's mother.

The reason is not much different from the original replacement of the woman for the marriage.

She Bao loves Jian Yirou so much, and dislikes Jian Yisheng, that is, She Bao successfully ascended the throne, and Jian Yisheng has no status by his side.

And the Prime Minister is harsh to Jian Yirou, and Jian Yirou must have a grudge.

At that time, it is likely that the Prime Minister's Mansion will not usher in a rise, but destruction!

Therefore, Father Jian wanted to find a way back......

Although there is no specific plan yet, it will definitely be beneficial and harmless to have more contact with Lin Benji, the absolute right-hand man of the emperor.

So he decided to go to the appointment.

Dress up well, take a slightly simple pride, and take a detour from the back door of the Prime Minister's Mansion to Lin Benji's palace.

……

Knowing that Jian Xiang was coming, Lin Benji went out to greet him in person, regardless of the pain of his severed limbs.

Jian Xiang was flattered on his face, but he was 120,000 vigilant in his heart.

After all, his cooperation with She Bao has been put on the bright side, and Lin Benji can still put on such a posture, which is a big problem!

So the two of them, each with their own intentions, sat down together at the table.

Scolding the subordinate who had just brought the tea, Lin Benji hesitated a little and said: "Prime Minister Jian, I don't know if I should say a word or not." ”

Seeing him like this, Jian Xiang was even more puzzled, but he still pretended to have nothing to do and said: "Lord Wang, please talk about ......"

"Then I'll be blunt. Your house is married to She Leopard, but ...... Coerced? ”

Jian Xiang's heart was for a while, cold sweat oozed from his wrinkled forehead, and he immediately raised the tea bowl and took a sip of tea to hide the panic in his heart.

"What do you say?"

"Wasn't it obvious how you did that day? If it is cooperation, She Bao will not fight you, and you will not endure it like this. ”

"Haha, the prince has been thinking about it a lot...... "Before determining his purpose and attitude, Jian Xiang will never clearly admit that he has two hearts with She Bao.

"Really? The owner of the Wang manor, who is hugely rich at the foot of the mountain in the southern suburbs of Beijing, according to my investigation, seems to be the housekeeper Liu who was driven out of the prime minister's mansion many years ago, and was established after changing his name and surname. I wonder if he still has some contact with the Prime Minister? ”

Lin Benji took a sip of tea, raised his eyes and smiled.

Hearing this, Jian Xiang's hand holding the tea bowl trembled, and it was not until the hot tea shook out that it burned his fingers, and then he suddenly came back to his senses.

That manor is his treasure place, and the so-called owner of the manor is only his puppet.

Although it is not as thorough as She Bao's mastery, Lin Benji can say this, and he has obviously investigated a lot of things.

But as long as the evidence is not in front of him, he will never admit it.

Jian Xiang still wanted to continue to pretend to be stupid: "Really? Can he be mixed up like this? Sure enough, everyone has a life......"

Hearing this, Lin Benji pretended to be surprised and said, "Don't you know? That guy had a quiet meeting with you last month! Or is it ...... What is Jian Xiang hiding? ”

It seemed that he couldn't continue to pretend, Jian Xianglao burst into tears, shook his head and sighed.

"It's all because I was confused back then, I couldn't resist the temptation, and I accepted bribes from a lot of businessmen, I'm guilty......"

Lin Benji couldn't help but smile lightly and said, "Is it just like that?" Three years ago, when there was a locust plague in Liangzhou, the imperial court allocated relief grain and grass, but there was little left in the hands of the people. ”

"After investigation, this king found that he was exploited layer by layer, and this first layer is here with you, Prime Minister!"

"And in the end, the grain and grass were sold to the grain merchant Brother Li at a low price through your old housekeeper......"

Piles of old things were counted out, and the cold sweat on Jian Xiang's face seemed to have been washed with water, and the sleeves of his sweat were soaked.

"And fifteen years ago! There was a great drought in the north, and the relief grain was also withheld by unknown people, the people rebelled, and the north was in turmoil, so that the northern border could not be defended, and foreigners invaded. ”

"This battle has been fought for more than ten years, and Dayan's financial resources and manpower have been lost countless times. And some people are still unrepentant, and they are still corrupting the royal law all these years! ”

"Prime Minister Jian, you are most familiar with the Law of Dayan, what do you say should be done?"

"I'm guilty!" Jane fell to her knees in fear, her body trembling like chaff.

I thought that only She Leopard noticed everything, but I didn't expect that this Lin Benji also knew so clearly...... What about the emperor?

I'm afraid that his Jian family is really over this time......

As if he had guessed what Father Jian thought, Lin Benji said slowly: "Prime Minister Jian rest assured, this king has not yet presented the emperor." ”

His eyes lit up coldly and he continued, "What's more...... All this is She's instructions! You're just a victim too! ”

Jian Xiang was stunned for a moment at first, and then instantly understood what Lin Benji meant, and his heart was a little fixed, and his mind turned around, and he had some other meanings.

"I don't know what the prince wants?"

"Help the emperor establish his power in the court and eradicate She Leopard!"

"But...... How do I know if you will tell the emperor afterwards, and whether the emperor will settle accounts afterwards? What's more, She Bao is powerful and powerful, why should I follow him? ”

Saying that, Jian Xiang stood up and patted the dust on his clothes, as if it was not him who knelt on the ground just now.

Knowing Lin Benji's purpose, he wanted to take the initiative.

"Don't worry, I won't tell the emperor. She Bao's personality is not enough, you must know better than me, and his every move is under the supervision of the emperor, and he can't turn over the storm. ”

"Besides, don't you have a daughter? Let her enter the palace as a concubine, supported by your Prime Minister's background, and you can be a queen in the future! You Jian family, old and young, can at least be safe and worry-free......"

Lin Benji was half agitated and half explained.

Hearing this, Jian Xiang was really moved, this is the way back he wants!

Of course, She Bao will not give up, but wants to be a wall grass once.

And Jian Yirou is also his daughter, even if She Bao wins, it will be impossible to hurt his life......

……

Although he was reluctant to be dragged into this power struggle, Jian Xiang felt that his family was already invincible.

He is confident that his two daughters will be able to win men's hearts!

It has become a good thing that Jian Yisheng is not liked by She Bao in his eyes, this is God helping him bet on both sides!

And with such a result, although it is not his own ability, Jian Xiang is still a little complacent, and even inflated.

The so-called wealth is sought in danger.

This time, if he works well, I can't say that the Jian family can go further!

On the way back, Jian Xiangshang was immersed in his two daughters, fascinated two men who were at the top of his time at the same time, and then his dream of Jian's family rising step by step.

It's just that Father Jian, who was very sad and happy, didn't notice that today's Lin Benji's every move and even his tone of speech are somewhat similar to She Bao......

And the evidence he said is not much different from what She Bao has......

……

Knowing that he might be going to enter the palace as a concubine, Jian Yisheng's eyes lit up again.

But then she was a little worried, after all, she had been dirty by She Leopard......

His mother seemed to know his worries and quietly pulled him aside, avoiding Jane's father from passing on his experience......

Hearing this, Jian Yisheng's face welled up with joy, and he was even a little impatient.

The Jane family, who were full of joy, didn't know that they were too happy too soon......