first minister

Chapter 143

Gongsun Jing anxiously told the situation, and Xia Jingyun frowned after hearing it.

The situation is not complicated. Wang Ruoshui, the Minister of Rituals, was originally the direct descendant of Li Tianfeng, the former servant of the Ministry of Rites who is now the successor of Sishui Prefecture.

This person is very capable. Back then, he performed quite well in a court ceremony, and was even bestowed with a finger pull by His Majesty.

It is quite extraordinary for a petty official like him to be able to obtain an imperial gift.

But just this morning, the thing was stolen.

The loss of the imperial gift, this crime should be strictly investigated, it will be decapitated.

Naturally, Wang Ruoshui was quite frightened, but after working hard for a long time, he found nothing, so he had to go to Jiang'anhou Mansion for help from Concubine De.

After Xia Jingyun listened silently, he looked up at Gongsun Jing, "Mr. Gongsun, is this related to you?"

Xia Jingyun's directness made Gongsun Jing almost overwhelmed, but this matter really has nothing to do with him, he hasn't used any means yet.

He shook his head, "My lord, if you give me ten courages, it's impossible to make a fuss about such things! There is no doubt about my loyalty to my empress."

Xia Jingyun looked at him, "If you let me know that this matter is related to you, I will make you regret it!"

The sudden full-blown aura made Gongsun Jing startled, and immediately became a little angry, why are you yelling at me!You have the ability to solve the matter!
Xia Jingyun didn't hesitate, and immediately got up, "Lead the way!"

Gongsun Jing was stunned for a moment, Xia Jingyun said: "To solve the problem, naturally we must first find that Wang Langzhong and ask about the situation."

"Yes!"

In the main hall of the mansion, Wang Langzhong was fidgeting, and there was no Qingguiyiran in the eyes of the ceremonial doctor, and he was full of panic.

He looked at the servant standing aside, "Do you think Mr. Gongsun can think of a way?"

The servant hurriedly comforted: "Mr. Gongsun has been in charge of all the affairs of the empress for many years, and has a good relationship with Beijing and China. He will definitely have a way to solve this matter, and even if it is not good, he will be able to press this matter down."

Wang Langzhong heaved a sigh of relief, and then sighed again, "I hope, why do you think I raised such a white-eyed wolf?"

Just as he was talking, a voice came from outside, Wang Langzhong quickly stopped his voice and stood up, looking at the door respectfully.

Unexpectedly, what appeared first was a handsome and picturesque face, which made him feel a little bit pleasing to the anxious.

Then he saw the familiar Mr. Gongsun and a new face.

"Wang Langzhong, this is my mother's brother-in-law, Xieyuan, Xia Jingyun, Mr. Xia, Sishui Prefecture."

"My lord, this is Wang Ruoshui, the doctor of the Ministry of Etiquette."

Gongsun Jing took the initiative to introduce, Wang Ruoshui was also stunned, and even more terrified, he quickly said respectfully: "Wang Ruoshui, the name is Qingyuan, I have met you."

Xia Jingyun stretched out his hand to support her, and said with a smile, "There's no need to be too polite."

Everyone took their seats, Xia Jingyun took the initiative to say: "Mr. Wang, I think you don't want to be polite at the moment, so we don't need to talk nonsense. Let's talk about the situation and let's think of a way together."

Wang Ruoshui glanced at Gongsun Jing hesitantly, and Gongsun Jing said: "Mr. Wang, you are my mother's righteous brother, and you can represent your mother. Now in the Hou's mansion, you should be the young master's master. Don't worry, the young master is talented and capable. Your problems will be easily solved for you."

Although he didn't do this, it was a good opportunity to accomplish his goal, so the verbal flattery also came out naturally.

Looking at Xia Jingyun's immature face, Wang Ruoshui naturally felt some distrust in his heart.

Although he had heard about the Sishui prefecture, who could guarantee that it wasn't the concubine Defei who deliberately pushed some credit to him in order to make him famous?
Having been in the officialdom for so many years, has he seen such things less often?

But the conversation has reached this point, and he has no other better way, so he has to treat the dead horse as a living horse doctor, and tell the situation, "It's all my fault. I usually put this thing in the study, put it in a box, and wipe it carefully. I just thought that no outsiders would go to the study, but I didn't expect that there was an inner ghost, and he got it easily!"

Xia Jingyun frowned, "From what you mean, the suspect has been locked down?"

suspects?
Although Wang Ruoshui had never heard of this term, he easily understood the meaning and nodded, "Yes, only a few people can enter my study room. After half a day of investigation, the suspect has been identified."

Gongsun Jing frowned and said: "Since the criminal has been locked, we can directly control him and torture him, isn't it all right?"

Wang Ruoshui sighed, "If it's so easy, then why should I beg Mr. Gongsun?"

"I dare not say anything about the theft of this imperial gift, otherwise I will provoke the censor or the Black Ice Terrace, and I am afraid that something big will happen. If I arrest him directly and torture him, he will not say anything about it, and I will help him. If he is moved with emotion and reason, he will not agree so easily if he dares to do such a thing. Therefore, I am in a dilemma! I can only block the news and come to ask for help!"

He rubbed the space between his brows, "I don't know what kind of insanity this dog committed. I usually treat him kindly, but he wants to act like this, causing me to lose my job and even my family!"

Xia Jingyun's heart skipped a beat, he just had a fight with the young master of the Ministry of Rites last night, could this be the counterattack given by the other party?
Thinking of this, he couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed, maybe he had tricked this Wang Lang!

Su Yuanshang, who came with Xia Jingyun, couldn't help lowering his head slightly. He was as insightful as he was in the world, and he also guessed that this Wang Langzhong might have really suffered an unreasonable disaster.

Then, maybe it was God's will, or maybe the Minister of Rites, who secretly settled the son, thought so, so Wang Langzhong went around and asked Xia Jingyun, the right lord.

But, can Xia Jingyun solve this problem?
Su Yuanshang thought about it, and with his ability, he felt a little tricky for a while, as long as the other party refused to admit it, Wang Langzhong really had nothing to do.

If it was an ordinary matter, if his servants were killed, they would be killed, and Da Xia Lu would not pursue it, but as long as he still wanted to get back the imperial bestowal, he would not dare to do so.

The other party is also confident because of this.

However, fortunately in the misfortune, this matter is still unknown to outsiders, and there is still time to plan slowly.

Otherwise, if time is tight, then you really can only catch the blind.

Just thinking like this, two people suddenly ran outside the door, a servant of the Hou's mansion led another man dressed as a servant and stopped at the door.

"Young Master, Mr. Gongsun, someone from Wang Langzhong's residence is here."

When Wang Langzhong saw the person, he was one of his confidantes, his heart skipped a beat, and he stood up quickly, with a look of hope on his face, "What's wrong? But you found something?"

The boy's face collapsed, "Master, for some reason, Shi Shangshu found out about this and sent someone to ask for an inspection!"

"what?"

The blood on Wang Langzhong's face faded away, and his face instantly turned pale, and he sat down on the chair, "It's over, it's over, it's over!"

Gongsun Jing also frowned, "What does this matter have to do with Shi Shangshu? Why did he send someone to investigate? This is obviously to put you to death! Wang Langzhong, did you offend Shi Shangshu?"

"How dare I offend Master Shangshu!" Wang Langzhong was about to kneel down to Gongsun Jing with a mournful face, "Mr. Gongsun, save me!"

Gongsun Jing hurriedly stretched out his hand to help him up, "Mr. Wang, I can't afford such a great gift! Please get up quickly!"

"Mr. Gongsun, there is nothing I can do to get down from office! If Shangshu Shi really wants to use this to make a fuss, I will lose my position and go to work as a minor. I am afraid that the lives of the whole family will be lost!"

Gongsun Jing glanced at the silent Xia Jingyun, "Wang Langzhong, don't worry, I will set off right away to visit Shi Shangshu, let him show his noble hand, even if he pays a big price, I will try my best to keep you."

Wang Langzhong was grateful, and said repeatedly: "Thank you, Mr. Gongsun, thank you, Mr. Gongsun."

Gongsun Jing waved his hand, "It's not too late, let's go!"

"Wait a moment!"

Xia Jingyun, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly called to stop the two of them.

Wang Ruoshui was so anxious that he didn't care about his dignity, and said directly: "Mr. Xia, what time is it now, don't delay things!"

Xia Jingyun didn't take it seriously, and said calmly: "Since Shi Shangshu took the initiative to make a move, what can you do if you beg him? After a big man like this has made a decision, how can such idle money impress him!"

Gongsun Jing frowned, consciously seeing through Xia Jingyun's ability, and his tone was a bit blunt, "Then you have to try! You can't just watch Wang Langzhong's catastrophe approaching like this!"

Xia Jingyun smiled faintly, "Whoever said that I am here to watch, I already have a solution to this matter, we can resolve this matter satisfactorily without groveling and begging for help."

(End of this chapter)