first minister

Chapter 461 Fighting to the end, the whole family celebrates

When Xia Jingyun walked out of the palace door, he couldn't help but look back.

The majestic palace city, shining with charming golden light, stood quietly behind him.

As he stopped, many people behind him looked back. Everything was as usual. They looked back in surprise, only to see Xia Xianggong drifting away.

In the central courtyard, when the new husband-in-law walked in, several vacant rooms had been packed up, and the common items in Xia Jingyun's room had also been sorted out and could be moved out at any time.

It has to be said that these talented people who can serve as officials in the center of the empire, with their sharp ears, eyes, minds, and hands and feet, are indeed the leaders of the empire.

Yang Weiguang walked into the small courtyard and took the initiative to say: "Xia Xiang, I have decided to leave the official position, so I will go back to the house first."

Facing the extremely humble words of the Vice Minister, Xia Jingyun, who had always been gentle and approachable, did not express anything. He just nodded slightly and said, "Slow down."

Shen Shengwen and Bai Yunbian were still saying polite words, but they found that Wei Yuanzhi and others also had cold expressions. They immediately understood that there must be something fishy, ​​so they had to smile at Yang Weiguang and watch him leave.

Looking at the desolate back of this old man who was the second most civil servant before today and who is very likely to win the position of prime minister, the two people who have just taken a crucial step in their lives are becoming more cruel to the officialdom at this moment. One level of understanding.

Xia Jingyun watched Yang Weiguang go away, not worrying that he would be traced as he left. Yanzhi would personally take someone to pick him up, then "escort" him back to his house and keep him under close surveillance.

He withdrew his gaze, looked at Shen Shengwen and Bai Yunbian, and the smile returned to his face, "You two can choose a room. We are all officials in the center, so there is no need to be formal."

Shen Shengwen casually pointed to an empty room and said tactfully, "This is where the official will be."

Bai Yunbian looked directly at Xia Jingyun, "Xia Xiang, where are you now?"

Wei Yuanzhi and Li Tianfeng raised their eyebrows slightly. Could it be that Mr. Bai has changed his gender and learned the trick of "just stay close to Shangguan and report at any time"?

There was nothing to hide, Xia Jingyun pointed.

Bai Yunbian looked at the room, "Then I will be in this room."

Everyone was stunned.

Bai Yunbian said confidently and matter-of-factly: "When Xia Xiang moves into the Prime Minister's room, won't this room be vacant?"

Xia Jingyun laughed angrily, "What if I don't move?"

Bai Yunbian rubbed his hands, "I'm a newbie here, why don't I just go to the Prime Minister's workshop to work?"

Xia Jingyun shook his sleeves, snorted coldly, and walked into the prime minister's workshop that had been vacated.

"move!"

A cold voice came with a hint of anger.

Wei Yuanzhi and others smiled helplessly, cupped their hands toward Bai Yun, and went back to their rooms.

Shen Shengwen seemed a little unaccustomed to this kind of atmosphere. He hesitated for a moment, then said goodbye to Baiyun, and went to the Ministry of War to pack some things and arrange work.

Of course, Bai Yunbian didn't panic. He snorted and turned around to leave the small courtyard and go to his loyal Yushitai.

Apart from anything else, his iron-headed temperament that dares to defy the sky and the earth is really suitable for the Yushitai, so much so that he has a sense of growing prestige in the Yushitai.

Xia Jingyun worked hard in the center, sorted out the urgent matters at hand, and then got up and went to the Black Ice Platform.

In the black ice platform, Wan Wenbi, Yan Songwen and others were no longer around.

Although they have not yet been executed, their numerous crimes have already been unearthed and tallied.

As a result, he also lost the privilege of living in a single room in Heibingtai and was transferred to the prison of the Ministry of Punishment.

Xia Jingyun entered the Black Ice Terrace and Yanzhi just came back. Xia Jingyun asked her about Yang Weiguang. Yanzhi immediately said seriously: "Don't worry, husband, I have ordered someone to enter her house to monitor her house arrest. Yang Weiguang is also very cooperative. And the whole There are informants all around the Yang Mansion, who are on duty day and night. Everyone who leaves the Yang Mansion will be closely monitored. At the same time, starting today, Black Ice Taichung has also begun to secretly investigate the background of everyone in the Yang Mansion. Try to follow the clues and follow the clues."

Xia Jingyun hummed and stroked her face gently, "Just deal with Yang Weiguang's affairs. No matter the other servants or the Beiliang spies, there is no need to take it too seriously. This information originally came from Beiliang." They are not stupid after getting it, they have already done what can be evacuated and what should be evacuated."

Yanzhi hummed, "Yangzhi will do his best."

Xia Jingyun smiled, turned from caressing to pinching, and then said: "I'll go talk to Mr. Zhao, the owner of the village, and you should be busy first."

When he came to Mr. Zhao, Mr. Zhao greeted him with a smile, bowed and held his hands in his hands, "Greetings to Mr. Xia!"

Xia Jingyun quickly stepped forward and held his hand that was halfway bowing, "Old owner, you are trying to break me!"

The names of the past, the feelings of the past, everything is as beautiful as time.

The old village owner Zhao chuckled and said with a smile: "Hey, it's so hard to hide this from the old man! Fortunately, we were still worried about you last night, and we only found out about the situation when we saw Rouge."

Xia Jingyun came here specifically to explain, and immediately said: "This matter is top secret. If the news leaks out in advance, everything will be difficult to handle. Of course, I completely trust the old owner, but I told you, if not Talking to elders such as Mr. Su and Mr. Qin can easily lead to trouble. If you talk to them, do you want to talk to Mr. Wei and others? If you talk too much, the news will inevitably leak out, so I just won’t mention it at all. "

Everyone's life is often judged by their attitude. Xia Jingyun is now a well-known and powerful official in the dynasty. He explained so seriously and sincerely. The old village owner Zhao, who was not unhappy at all, was naturally very helpful and took the initiative to say: "Don't worry, none of us will think anything of it. If they have any objections, I'll help you explain it to them!"

Seeing that his goal was achieved, Xia Jingyun smiled and said thank you, and then said: "Old owner of the village, please take me to see Xuan Hu."

Upon hearing this, Mr. Zhao, the owner of the village, also put away his smile and said, "Let's go."

In the most secretive and most strictly guarded prison in Black Ice Terrace, Xuanhu, covered in blood, was lying on the bed without raising his eyelids when he heard the movement at the door.

These days, the penetrating wounds on his body caused by Chen Fugui's shocking shot have healed a lot, but there are many more flesh wounds in other places.

Those Black Bingtai subordinates who were trained by him personally, with the help of the doctor, performed reports on him every day.

The performance was perfect, allowing his body to reach that delicate balance after suffering so much pain.

Such a life-or-death situation cannot defeat the physique of a martial arts master who has been tempered for many years, but what really kills his heart are the iron-clad facts and Xia Jingyun's heart-wrenching words.

So, when the unyielding soul was broken, all that was left in this death row that never saw the light of day was an empty body.

"Xuanhu."

When Xia Jingyun's calm voice sounded at the door, Xuanhu's eyes suddenly opened, and his eyes that were originally like dead water showed a light of hatred, as if his soul had returned again.

Seeing this look, a smile appeared on Xia Jingyun's lips, "I want to tell you good news. The Queen Mother and her son are safe. Your Majesty is recovering gradually and is no longer seriously injured. The court is peaceful. Those who have helped you overtly and covertly, We have captured them all. Although you deserve death, to some extent, we still want to thank you."

Xuanhu still sat motionless, but if looks could kill, Xia Jingyun would have died thousands of times at this moment.

Xia Jingyun raised his eyebrows, "You really want to kill me?"

Xuan Hu said nothing, but his body was trembling slightly involuntarily.

The fact that he was emotionally stirred up so easily proved his vulnerability at the moment.

After the energy that supported him was shattered by Xia Jingyun, it was now crushed again, and his mind was on the verge of collapse.

"You are locked up in this dark place, and you may not know what is happening outside. I am here today to tell you something."

Xia Jingyun smiled slightly, "Now, standing in front of you is the Prime Minister of Daxia, the head of hundreds of officials, and a powerful minister in the dynasty. You have a share of the credit for these honors!"

Xuan Hu was unexpectedly not stimulated. He spoke hoarsely for the first time: "Don't be too happy too early. Those bullshit powerful officials are just idiots who were kept in the dark."

Xia Jingyun was not angry, "So confident? Are you talking about the Beiliang Anzi who is lurking in the upper echelons of my court?"

Xuanhu's expression suddenly changed, and Xia Jingyun raised his eyebrows, Hey! I cheated casually, but I didn't expect that it actually came out.

"The person you hoped would cause us trouble in the court has been captured by me."

Xuanhu's eyes widened suddenly, "Impossible! You will never find him!"

Xia Jingyun opened the booklet and showed it in front of Xuanhu.

Looking at the big seal of the embroidery bureau and looking at the things about Yang Weiguang's life that he didn't even know, Xuanhu, whose last illusion was shattered, suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood. Today's goal has been achieved. Xia Jingyun put away the papers and stood up slowly, "Keep an eye on him and don't let him die. I still have to wait to kill him and shock Xiaoxiao!"

As he said that, he turned around and walked out of the cell door. Inside the cell door, Xuanhu shouted sadly, "People from Beiliang! How stupid you are!"

The sound of the iron chains caused by the swing of his arms was like his shattered will, colliding in vain.

After walking out of the Black Ice Terrace, Xia Jingyun felt that the depression in his heart was relieved a lot. After saying goodbye to Mr. Zhao, he got on the carriage and went to the household department.

With his current position in the imperial court rising to the top, and his reputation for being kind to his subordinates already spreading far and wide, the people in the household department are like chicken blood, and no one needs to urge them. From top to bottom, no one dares to violate the rules or take advantage of others. On the other day, on the contrary, everyone was working hard to climb the Qingyun Ladder that was right in front of them.

So when Xia Jingyun left Beijing, with the support of the two ministers and ministers, he not only stood up, but also cleared more than half of the old accounts accumulated by the Ministry of Revenue over the years.

After Xia Jingyun arrived at the Ministry of Revenue, he convened a meeting with everyone. The core idea was: work hard, and the future will be yours.

In the past, no one would doubt him if he said this, but now that he is a highly respected minister, no one would doubt him, and there would be only joy.

After everyone left happily and in high spirits, Xia Jingyun left the two ministers and ministers behind to discuss some matters regarding the new policy.

Time passed quietly in the midst of this busyness. When the half-day work at the household department was finished, Xia Jingyun left the household department without taking a carriage, and walked towards the Jianning Marquis Mansion with Chen Fugui, who had just returned last night.

"Brother Chen, how is your injury?"

Chen Fugui smiled naively, "It's a little strain, but it's basically healed."

Xia Jingyun said warmly: "You just came back and had a good rest at home, why bother with this."

Chen Fugui shook his head, "His Majesty and the Queen Mother were in danger before, but the young master must not have anything happen to him now."

"Then train a few trustworthy people. You can't be my guard for the rest of your life!"

"Why not!"

Xia Jingyun smiled and shook his head and said no more.

Along the way, he looked at the bustling Zhongjing City, thoughtfully, and then slowly walked back to his house.

As soon as they entered the gate of the Hou Mansion, they saw Su Yanyan and Qin Li, leading Feng Xiuyun and Yanzhi who were still at the Black Ice Terrace, standing under the steps of the main hall and bowing towards him.

"Meet my husband!"

Xia Jingyun laughed, "In this family, there is no husband, only your husband!"

After Su Yanyan laughed, he said seriously: "My husband is now a highly respected minister. He should be diligent in state affairs and work hard to revive China. I and my sisters will take care of everything in the house for you. Please rest assured, husband."

Xia Jingyun glanced at the faces of the four women and said with a smile: "How much more can a husband ask for if he has such a wife!"

Qin Li said softly: "My parents are still waiting for you in the main hall, go quickly."

Xia Jingyun hummed quickly and walked towards the main hall.

In the main hall, seeing Xia Jingyun's arrival, Xia Hengzhi, Xia Mingxiong, Xia Li and Xia Zhang who were originally sitting on the chairs all stood up.

As for Xia Ningzhen, who was standing originally, he was also following his parents at the moment, looking at his cousin with some nervousness and hesitation.

Xia Jingyun smiled cordially, "Mom, dad, uncle, aunt, what are you doing? I just got promoted. Could it be that I am not your son or nephew?"

"It's different, it's different." Xia Hengzhi looked at his precious son. Suddenly, the figure of the young man who was struggling to survive in the labor camp appeared in front of him again. Times had changed, and in just two years, everything had changed. It's a world of difference, he kept shaking his head, "How can it be the same!"

Xia Jingyun's biological mother, Xia Li, pursed her lips. Like many mothers in the world, when others saw her son's glory, she could always see the sadness and pain behind that glory.

But she was not disappointed, she was just sincerely happy for her son. No matter what, no matter how much he had to pay, he had finally reached this step, and it was the step he had expected.

The prime minister of the current dynasty, the head of hundreds of officials, and the most respected minister.

Her bright eyes blinked, filled with tears of joy.

Mrs. Xia Zhang also murmured in a low voice with a bit of joy and sorrow from the heart: "You have some skills, it seems that you are on par with Da Lang!"

Xia Ning was really speechless and said: "Mom, if you say this, my eldest brother would be ashamed to hear it!"

"Damn it! If you don't know how to speak, just shut up!"

Listening to the familiar noise of the mother and daughter, the others were stunned for a moment, and then they all laughed, and the small gap caused by the position of prime minister also disappeared.

And then, of course, the whole family celebrates.

Qin Li handed over the reward plan, and Xia Jingyun waved his hand and scattered coins, making the servants all smile.

Feng Xiuyun arranged a sumptuous family banquet, and everyone sat around a big table, talking and laughing.

In Jianninghou Mansion, there was never any saying that concubines could not be served on the table, not to mention that one of the two concubines was a confidant of the Queen Mother and the other was the adopted daughter of Duke Wei. No one would be stupid enough to insist on any rules.

Seeing the reunion of the table, Xia Hengzhi, the most senior person here, held his wine glass and said with emotion: "On that day in the labor camp, when I was almost alive, how can I think of the joy I have today!"

Xia Mingxiong also laughed, "Really, at that time we were still thinking that if we could get out alive, we would let Dalang join the army. By then, we hoped to become a centurion and a county captain. Work hard to regain the ancestral property. Unexpectedly, in less than two years, we are already the prime minister. Tsk tsk!"

Everyone looked at Xia Jingyun when they heard this. All the changes in the Xia family were ultimately due to this handsome young man in front of them.

Xia Jingyun raised his glass with a smile, "The sufferings of the past have become our vigilance, reminding us not to make mistakes and not to fall into that situation again. As for other things, we face the future and live in the present! The future will also It will definitely be better than now!”

Everyone nodded, cheered loudly, and toasted to celebrate.

Amid the excitement, Xia Zhang sighed sourly, "Hey"

As soon as the sigh came out, Xia Ningzhen immediately picked up a piece of meat and put it in her bowl, "Mom, eat meat!"

Xia Zhang glanced at her daughter speechlessly, and Xia Ning was stunned, "What about eating vegetables?"

Mrs. Xia Zhang snorted, "It's a pity that Dalang is fighting for the country and can't return home, otherwise it would be a real reunion."

Xia Ning put down her chopsticks sadly, but she still didn't stop her mouth!

Xia Mingxiong was also speechless at his wife's words, "Can you not open any pot and pick up which pot? Today is a great joy for Erlang to be promoted to prime minister. Let's be happy for him together. What do you mean?"

"Of course I am happy that Erlang has become the prime minister, and I have congratulated him! But it does not conflict with me that I feel sorry for my eldest son. How miserable it is for eldest son, the frontier is windy and frosty, and there is not even a bed warmer around him."

As soon as he finished speaking, the concierge ran over excitedly, "Master! Master is back!"

Xia Jingyun really turned around in his mind before he understood who the uncle the concierge was referring to, and immediately put down his chopsticks and stood up.

The rest of the people also stood up and went out with him.

Just as he walked down the steps, he saw Xia Yunfei's sturdy figure and the swaddled child who was holding him in his arms and crying loudly.

Everyone was suddenly stunned, and Mrs. Xia Zhang swallowed her saliva, dumbfounded.

Do you already have children? ? ?

Xia Ningzhen whispered: "Mom, look, I didn't block your mouth. Did you say the wrong thing again and be embarrassed?"

Xia Yunfei saw everyone's gazes and instantly realized that everyone had misunderstood. He quickly said: "Don't misunderstand, this is for Erlang."

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Su Yanyan, Qin Li and others, who were originally laughing secretly, were instantly confused and turned to look at Xia Jingyun.

Feeling the killing intent, Xia Jingyun laughed dryly and said weakly: "If I said that this is Jiang Yuhu's baby, would you believe it?"

(End of this chapter)