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Chapter 26 26. Domineering and Unparalleled [Part [-]]

When Fan Xian heard the mention of himself, he walked over with a nonchalant expression. When he stood with Fan Fei, he said, "Your Highness, I'm afraid you may have misunderstood!"

As he spoke, he took out an iron token and showed it in front of everyone: "Although the common people do not have official status, as the supervisors and co-organizers, there should be no problem in calling one or two people."

No problem, there is a big problem here.

First, he took over the financial power of the inner treasury from the princess, and later became the chief minister of the Supervisory Yuan.Fan Xian was just an illegitimate son, even Prince Jing couldn't compare to him.What kind of "drug" did the Fan family give to their father to be so favorably dependent on these brothers?

The second prince was choked there, with a forced smile on his face, as if he had been hit on an acupuncture point.Even the prince looked "constipated", but when he saw the second prince suffering a loss, he couldn't help but chuckle in his heart.

However, he was happy too early. Fan Fei turned to the prince and said: "Now that the matter of Guo Baokun has been made clear, I will tell the prince about the affairs of the Guo Mansion. His Royal Highness, the prince, has said before that Guo Baokun belongs to his highness. The accompanying reading is another palace compilation. The evil slave housekeeper of the Guo family used the reputation and power of the Guo family to force the governor of Kyoto to arrest and convict Teng Zijing. The Guo family had no fault but was guilty of lax discipline. "

"The king is like a boat, and the people are like water. Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it. Could it be that I, an important official of the Qing Kingdom, only indulge in domestic slaves to oppress the people?"

Fan Fei suddenly knelt down on his knees and said with a great salute: "Please give an order to His Majesty the Crown Prince to reprimand the Minister of Rites for his lax stewardship and send his slaves to the Kyoto government office for disposal. In this way, we will live up to the Crown Prince's virtuous and benevolent nature and let all the people of the Qing Kingdom be freed." All the people know what the style of the East Palace is!"

Fan Fei's words can be described as murderous and heart-breaking. They directly forced the prince to be unable to move forward or retreat. No matter how he dealt with it, he would not get any good.If it is not dealt with, the reputation of the Prince of the East Palace will be lost. Sometimes the reputation is enough and can be compared to thousands of troops.

If we deal with it on the spot, the Minister of Rites is a second-rank official in the dynasty. What does your Majesty think?Guo Youzhi has always been close to the prince and the eldest princess. He can't even protect the people who rely on him. The prince of the East Palace is too incompetent.Who would dare to join the prince in the future? Isn’t this an old man who hangs himself and seeks death?
The prince froze when he heard this, not knowing what to say for a moment.The second prince watched with interest, neither saying anything to help nor trying to stop him, he was simply watching the show.

Fan Jian frowned when he saw Fan Fei threatening the crown prince and the second prince with a certain amount of advance and retreat, which also caused huge waves in his heart.For a moment, absurd thoughts emerged in his mind. This was an idea he had never had before, and even he himself found it incredibly crazy.

"Guo Youzhi's housekeeper was not strict, and the common people were vegetarian for three days. He ordered the slaves to be sent to the Kyoto government office within one day for trial. Once the verdict was determined, he was sent to the East Palace for personal review."

After everyone waited patiently, Taizhong finally spoke.For the sake of Donggong's reputation and benevolence, he can only choose to wrong Guo Youzhi and Guo Fu.

The matter is far from over, and Fan Fei has no intention of letting them go.When Mei Zhizhi finally finished sighing and everyone walked to the door of the government office, Gong Dian, who was dressed in armor and military uniform, had been waiting for a long time: "Pass the message from His Majesty!"

Everyone turned to Fan Fei with vague eyes, Gong Dian waited for such a good time.I'm afraid no one would believe it if Fan Fei was not involved.This is to offend the crown prince and the second prince to the end, leaving no room for them at all.There is no clear evidence at this moment, but everyone knows that Fan Xian and Teng Zijing must have beaten Guo Baokun.

Fan Fei's precise calculations and dense layout are indeed "terrifying".

"Guo Baokun is an official of the East Palace. The prince was not strict in his discipline and he deserved to be beaten. The second prince investigated Teng Zijing without authorization, thinking that first offenders can be exempted from responsibility."

Gong Dian held the weapon on his waist and looked at the people kneeling in the Yamen and said: "The Crown Prince and the Second Prince reviewed the secret documents of the Tenglong Cabinet and were punished by being grounded for three days. The judgment of the Kyoto Prefectural Government has nothing to do with the royal children. Things. Go home and mind your own business!"

"Follow the decree!"

Everyone has been disturbed by the successive changes for a long time, and they can't think of anything else.Just as the Crown Prince and the Second Prince left with "unfortunate" expressions on their faces, Fan Fei said loudly to their backs: "When Danzhou set out to return to Beijing, my brother and I were assassinated. I wonder if the Crown Prince and the Second Prince knew about it! "

The prince and the second prince stopped and quickly left the Kyoto government office one after another, but their expressions were extremely ugly.

Fan Fei said to Fan Xian and Teng Zijing: "Xiao Xian, you and Brother Teng go back to the house to prepare. Prime Minister Lin invites our brothers to a banquet tonight, and you can also go and "diagnose" the princess——"

The meaningful words made Fan Xian burst out laughing, like the "silly son" of the landowner's family.Love at first sight is nothing more than "coveting for someone else's body".Even Teng Zijing felt extremely embarrassed and couldn't help but put his hand on his forehead to cover it up.On the other hand, Fan Jian, who was on the side, was quite happy that "his little pig can eat cabbage", which made Fan Fei feel particularly embarrassed and ashamed.

"Father follows Fei'er into the palace to meet His Majesty. He has been waiting for you for a long time."

Fan Jian is just an adoptive father, but he is more affectionate than his biological father, and he respects and admires him more sincerely.The debts owed by the Fan family brothers to the Fan family will never be repaid in this lifetime.Fan Fei can scheme and kill anyone, but he can't do anything to the Fan family and Chen Pingping.

"Follow the decree!"

When Fan Xian left with Teng Zijing, Fan Fei said to the panic-stricken Mei Zhi: "Let's go! Mr. Mei, let's go to the palace to face the saint!"

"Now-, now-"

Mei Zhili was already depressed, and his words were trembling.There is no trace of the character of the governor of Kyoto and the civil servants of Daqing who did not change their ambitions despite being destroyed by wind and rain.When the assault case was heard today, he had a premonition that he would not be able to escape life and death, but he did not expect that "retribution" would come so quickly.The one who came to deliver the oral message today was Gong Dian. A smart person should understand Emperor Qing's attitude.

"What! Master Mei still has something important to do, why don't you let Your Majesty wait any longer!"

Mei Zhili waved at a loss and said: "No, I don't dare. I will immediately follow Fan Shangshu into the palace to meet the emperor."

After the group entered the palace, Mei Zhili knelt outside the palace, while Fan Fei and Fan Jian advanced into the imperial study.Emperor Qing was still reviewing the memorials. When he saw the two people arriving and saluting, he immediately waved to Fan Fei and said: "Don't be idle when you are here. You are the master of seals. With so many memorials, I can't be busy alone."

When Fan Fei heard this, he immediately sat across from Emperor Qing. He picked up the black pen in front of him and began to read through the pile of memorials.From time to time he would write, sometimes he would frown, sometimes he would chuckle, and his expression could be described as "all sorts of strange things".

Eunuch Hou had long been accustomed to it, but Fan Jian's eyes jumped when he saw it.The relationship between the two is not like a monarch and a minister, but more like a "father and son" casual relationship: "See your Majesty!"

Emperor Qing held the ink pen and raised his hand to signal Fan Jian to excuse him: "I've wanted to see you for a long time, but I haven't seen you enter the palace, and there's not even a greeting note. Every time the morning court ends, he leaves in a hurry, and he doesn't know what to do all day long. What are you busy with!"

Fan Jianli knelt down and apologized: "Your Majesty, forgive me!"

"What a bullshit crime. I just wanted to talk to you, why did it get involved in pleading guilty?"

Eunuch Hou, who was standing aside, agreed and immediately asked the internal officials to bring a chair. Emperor Qing then raised his head and said with a smile: "Sit down! Don't stand! I will talk to you after I finish approving the memorial in my hand."

After Fan Jian sat down uneasily, his eyes were fixed on Fan Fei, who was marking the key points of the memorial and writing suggestions.He knew that Fan Fei was deeply favored and relied upon by His Majesty, but he didn't expect that he would be so casual when getting along with him on weekdays. It seemed that many things happened that he didn't know about.

Emperor Qing handled the government affairs very quickly, and Fan Fei was there to help him.After so many days, he was already familiar with these government affairs.Maybe the thinking is too one-sided in some places, but isn't there still Emperor Qing's final ruling?

Half an hour passed quickly. Fan Jian was not a young man, so he was naturally good at cultivating his energy.While watching "the father and son busy", he held Fan Fei's favorite honey and tasted it carefully.Such royal tribute is a good thing, and Fan Jian doesn't have many opportunities to drink it. It can maintain health and prolong life.

Only Mei Zhili, who was kneeling outside the palace, was frightened. The longer the time passed, the more frightened he became. Sometimes he would lament in his heart that he might not be able to leave the imperial study today.After a full hour, the father-in-law came to summon him.The moment she saw Emperor Qing, Mei Zhili knelt down with all her strength, and begged with fear: "Your Majesty!"

This operation immediately stunned Fan Fei and Fan Jian, and even Emperor Qing was stunned.The civil and military ministers of the Manchu Dynasty, regardless of their character and ability.Although they can't all be said to have strong character, the waist in front of them has no bones. This is really the first time for the three of them to see each other.

The five people present, except Fan Fei, were all old people around Emperor Qing.Even Eunuch Hou served Emperor Qing in his early years: "When we first met, it was also the time of hidden dragon. After so many years, your temples have become gray and you have become much older."

Mei Zhili was even more terrified when he heard these words, and knelt on his knees again with a terrified expression: "Your Majesty! Your Majesty is guilty, please forgive me."

Mei Zhili knew that he was doomed, so he simply began to plead guilty and state his guilt. The more he spoke, the more angry Emperor Qing became.Even asking for forgiveness is useless, and Mei Zhili can be regarded as the No. 1 person in this dynasty.

After a trial of poisonous wine and intimidation, Fan Jian and Fan Fei pursed their lips in amusement.This kind of behavior is too childish, and it will only fool a boneless wimp like Mei Zhili.If it were Fan Jian and Prime Minister Lin, they would have "drinked to their heart's content" without hesitation.

What a big-hearted and domineering emperor Emperor Qing was. He would never use such a ridiculous method if he really wanted to kill someone.Besides, now that he is still in the palace, everyone will know about it soon.Mei Zhili entered the palace to meet the Holy Spirit. If he was poisoned to death, wouldn't Emperor Qing be roasting himself on the fire?
Seeing Emperor Qing's face turning dark with anger, Fan Fei had no choice but to get up to rescue him, otherwise Mei Zhili would definitely die: "Your Majesty, could you please let me say a few words?"

Emperor Qing looked over curiously, and Fan Jian also turned to look at his son.

After receiving Emperor Qing's nod, Fan Fei walked up to Mei Zhili, patted his shoulder gently and said: "Mei Fu Yin, your fault is not to try the case, which is the responsibility of the Kyoto government office. It’s not like I’m recruiting this minister to testify, you’re absolutely right in this regard, and what you did is very, very correct.”

"Your fault was to seek refuge with the prince. Your Majesty is still in his prime. Do you want to follow the dragon's path and continue to be the governor of Kyoto for ten years?"

"Your biggest mistake is that you don't have pride. How important is the responsibility of the Kyoto government office. Your Majesty has entrusted all the laws and public security of the people of the imperial capital to you. What a trust you have. But you are obedient in the inner hall of the government office, and you don't even say a word. I dare not say it. You are afraid that you have forgotten who gave you the salary for what you eat——"

As early as when Fan Fei spoke, Mei Zhili's forehead was dripping with fearful cold sweat.The more Fan Fei spoke, the more he started to sweat more and faster, and the body that was kneeling on the ground started to tremble slightly: "Your Majesty! Your Majesty, I will resign from the post of governor of Kyoto and beg for your bones to be returned to the fields for retirement."

"What I did was all the fault of one person. My family didn't know it. I beg your Majesty to spare their lives."

After Emperor Qing took a sip of honey water, he raised his eyes and said solemnly: "Since it is a pension, it is natural that someone has to die. I am not a murderer. I always kill people when I have nothing to do!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty. Please take care of your dragon body. Mei has gone to take charge of the ceremony!"

Putting down the official hat sadly, Mei Zhili looked up at the majestic palace, and finally knelt down again and saluted: "Long live Daqing! Long live your Majesty!"

Emperor Qing finally cared about the past friendship, and now Fan Jian was in the imperial study again.Coupled with the fact that Fan Fei interceded for Mei Zhili, he also bypassed Mei Zhili's "I don't know what to say".Emperor Qing turned to look at Fan Jian, who was sitting upright, and Fan Fei, who looked casual and relaxed, said: "Don't look at that old guy, I still want to talk to you."

Fan Jian was not wearing official uniform, but his expression was serious and steady: "Your Majesty can say whatever you want. I haven't spoken to Your Majesty for a long time."

"Alas!" With a sigh filled with emotion, Emperor Qing pulled up Fan Jiancheng who was holding his hand and said: "Today there are only friends and elders here, there are no monarchs, ministers and ethics."

If it was in Taiping other courtyard, Fan Jian would naturally restrain himself a bit.But this is the imperial palace, and the rules of etiquette are the biggest constraints.Even if Fan Jian had the intention, he would not have the courage.How can Qing Kingdom, where the emperor is in power, really have no royal rules.

(End of this chapter)