cabinet first lady

Chapter 72 The words are amazing
How can a serious lady from a rich family come to a man's place alone?

This Sixth Miss Qiu is a concubine of the Qiu family, named Qiu Yin.

Entering the door, Qiu Yin first looked at Yin Ji, then glanced at Ruan Muyang, then took it back, and said with a smile: "Master Yin, do you still remember me?" All of them look outstanding.

"Naturally, Miss Six." Yin Ji got up to meet her, he was courteous and courteous, his innate, faint frivolity made him look like a young man from the south of the Yangtze River, almost like two people , Ruan Muyang was a little surprised.

After Qiu Yin sat down, she looked at Ruan Muyang, saw that she was dressed as a woman, and asked, "This is—"

This is probably what she came for.Under the veil, Ruan Muyang curled his lips.

"This is me—"

Just when Yin Ji was thinking about how to introduce Ruan Muyang, Ruan Muyang said, "I am Yin Ji's older sister."

Yin Ji subconsciously raised his eyebrows at Ruan Muyang, then smiled and said, "Yes, it is indeed my sister."

Qiu Yin said with a smile: "This is Mrs. Yin's sister, I'm sorry."

"Miss Six is ​​too polite."

Qiu Yin asked. "Why did Sister Yin come to Jinling alone?"

"I went to visit my relatives. I didn't expect to encounter floods when I came back. I was trapped in Jinling City and fell ill again. I happened to meet Yin Ji, so I decided to spend a few days in Jinling now." Ruan Muyang answered perfectly, and Yin Ji didn't need to go Make up excuses and rhetoric.

Ruan Muyang has seen a lot in the capital these years and has experienced a lot. He can be said to be able to deal with the young lady and wife in the back house with ease.

After Qiu Yin chatted with Ruan Muyang for a few words, she said to Yin Ji: "Master Yin, I happened to pass by this time, and I want to pass a message for my father. Father will have a banquet for Mr. Yin in the future, and please honor Mr. Yin. And Mr. Yin Sister, there are many sisters in our family, and when Sister Yin comes, someone can talk with her."

Yin Ji smiled and said: "Master Qiu's kindness, I am naturally disrespectful. As for my sister, she is not feeling well, and the doctor said she can't go out."

"That's it. Sister Yin should take good care of her body and recover soon."

Ruan Muyang smiled: "Let me give you a good word from Miss Six."

When the word arrived, Qiu Yin sat for a while and left.Seeing the subordinate send Qiu Yin away, Yin Ji turned to look at Ruan Muyang, and said with a half-smile: "I never thought that the servant would suddenly have a sister like Mrs. Zhang, and I was flattered."

Yin Ji is several years younger than Ruan Muyang, when he met him outside Yangzhou city, he was only fifteen or sixteen years old.

Hearing the frustration in his tone, Ruan Muyang smiled and said: "Master Yin is being polite. Mr. Yin must have an older sister, right? If the Qiu family sends someone to investigate, I should not be in the wrong?"

It's already hot and humid now, and the veil is stuffy.She lowered her head and lifted her veil.

"Yes, there is." Yin Ji said jokingly, "but all my brothers and sisters want me to die."

Ruan Muyang's hand paused.Yin Ji's early experience was indeed rough.But without that experience, I am afraid that he would not be able to achieve what he is now.

"Miss Qiu Liu has no intentions for me. This time I'm afraid she came to find out your identity." Yin Ji said, "Qiu Ran intends to win me over, but she is also on guard. She is an old fox."

Ruan Muyang looked at the gloomy sky outside, stood up and walked to the door: "After all, the Qiu family has occupied Jinling for so long. This day seems to be very gloomy again. I feel a little uneasy. What are your plans next?"

Yin Ji walked up to her, looked at the pattering rain, with a solemn expression under his frivolity: "I am patrolling the Liangjiang and Huaihe areas, and the water situation and disasters in the Jinling area are the most serious. Find someone who will let Qiu Ranming face it." There is no excuse to take Zheng Lu, the prefect of Jinling, and then I will personally sit in the town, resettle the victims, and supervise the river construction."

After all, Jinling is the territory of the Qiu family, and they would definitely suffer a loss if they openly confronted the Qiu family, and taking Zheng Lu rashly, I'm afraid he will jump the wall in a hurry.

Now they are restricted everywhere because there are few people in charge and they cannot be transferred to official positions.

With a heavy heart, Ruan Muyang frowned and said, "Even if we can take Zheng Lu down, I'm afraid it will still be bad for you if Qiu Ran discovers your purpose."

"I went to Pingjiang a few days ago. Pingjiang's rivers extend in all directions, and the situation is much better than Jinling. The prefect of Pingjiang is my adoptive father. I have already agreed with him to send officials from Pingjiang." Yin Ji curled his lips and looked at An invisible dark cloud in the sky said, "What we need now is to find an opportunity to catch them by surprise."

Ruan Muyang breathed a sigh of relief: "I almost forgot that the prefect of Pingjiang is your adoptive father."

"Actually, I also feel a little uneasy. Everything needs to be done as soon as possible."

Both Yin Ji and Ruan Muyang have developed an extremely keen insight and intuition for danger under the turbulent power struggle.This time they both felt uneasy.

"How about the day after tomorrow?" Ruan Muyang said suddenly.

Yin Ji's eyes moved.

Against the background of the sound of rain, Ruan Muyang's voice seemed a little dignified: "Qiu Ran will invite you to a banquet in the future. At this time, I will ask Heyue and the others to incite the victims to strike. Heyue and the others were arrested on the embankment, with Some of the victims know each other. The number of victims is so large that officials will not be able to suppress them. The news will inevitably reach the Qiu Mansion. At that time, you will go there with Qiu Ran, pretending that you have to arrest Zheng Lu in order to appease the anger of the victims. Even if Qiu Ran is dissatisfied, There is no way to stop it."

In fact, when Yin Ji said that he would find a way to take Zheng Lu to sit in the town himself, Ruan Muyang vaguely had this idea, but he was worried that Qiu Ran's reaction would be bad for them, but since Yin Ji can borrow the official post of Pingjiang Mansion, then he is not afraid .

Ruan Muyang's idea is very bold.Yin Ji looked at her in surprise, just like when she came up with the idea to take down Xie Zhao.Every time it is in such a calm state.

"Mrs. Zhang really often... speaks amazingly. This is the first time I have seen a pregnant woman with a clear mind like Mrs. Zhang."

However, this is indeed a superior strategy.

Ruan Muyang was at a loss for words.However, she has been pregnant until now, except for a little weaker body and a little lethargy, she has no other discomfort.

From the time when Emperor Wu was inscribed on the Golden List, he stayed dormant in the Hanlin Academy for so long until Emperor Ling succeeded to the throne. It can be seen that Yin Ji is a person who is very safe, very tolerant, and good at secretly observing the overall situation to find opportunities.And Ruan Muyang's best at creating opportunities, seeking victory in danger, is more aggressive and bold than Yin Jilai.

Therefore, the two of them can complement each other by planning together.

Create opportunities in the midst of security, making the odds of winning higher.

The two of them teamed up, even looking at the imperial court, there were few people who could compete with them, of course, except for Zhang Anyi, whose style was unpredictable and so profound.

Yin Ji suddenly felt a little emotional in his heart, feeling that if Ruan Muyang was a man and he was with him, then the present court might have a different pattern.But then he felt a little funny, how could it be a man?Isn't he about to become a broken sleeve?

"how do you feel?"

Yin Ji assessed the risk in his heart, and said, "Just do as you say." As soon as he finished speaking, he was extremely agitated. Even though it was still raining outside, he felt hot from the inside out.This kind of excitement is very different from the time when Emperor Ling passed away, because all the schemes are for power, and if it is spread out, they are a heinous crime. The excitement at that time was somewhat obscure and depressing, but the excitement now can be seen brightened.

In the afternoon, Yin Ji took his cronies to patrol the riverside with umbrellas, while Ruan Muyang called Heyue and explained what he needed to do with others.

He Yue was surprised.

After following Ruan Muyang for so long, he had to look at her again.

Ruan Muyang has thought about the details and the variables involved many times, and reminded: "When inciting the victims, remember to direct the people's anger to Zheng Lu, and point all the fingers at Zheng Lu." Only by letting the victims' anger be directed at Zheng Lu, Only then did he have an excuse to take down Zheng Lu immediately.

After hearing Heyue's reply for a long time, Ruan Muyang withdrew his gaze from staring at the table, and looked at him puzzledly: "Heyue?"

He Yue immediately nodded and said: "Yes, Madam, don't worry."

Ruan Muyang saw that he hesitated to speak, as if he had something to say, and asked, "What do you want to say? But what's wrong with this plan?"

Heyue thought for a while and said: "Madam, you are pregnant now - you still have to be careful in everything, if something goes wrong with you, it will be difficult for the subordinates to explain to the second master even if they die."

Shouldn't a pregnant woman be pampered and at peace?Whose wife is pregnant and still thinking and planning all day long.

I don't know what kind of child will be born in this future.

Ruan Muyang touched his lower abdomen, his eyes became gentle.Through her stomach, she seemed to be able to feel the child in her stomach.

"Don't worry, I have my own measure." Naturally, she treasured the child she had so hard to come by.She never forgot to drink the medicine prescribed by the doctor. Even if she had a bad appetite and sometimes couldn't drink the soup that enamel made for her, she would try her best to drink it.

Even so, Heyue was still worried.He thought for a while and said, "Ma'am, a few days ago I sent Hemu to the capital to send the book to the second master. It's just that the road is difficult, and I don't know what's going on in Cangzhou. I don't know when the second master will receive it." .” Just after returning from the embankment, he privately asked Hemu to find a way to deliver the letter.

Speaking of Zhang Anyi, Ruan Muyang's eyes drooped.

"Okay, I see. Until then, I'll be careful."

After Heyue left, Ruan Muyang sat alone, still stroking his lower abdomen with his hands, trying to calm down the faint heaviness and tension in his heart after planning with Yin Ji for half a day in the morning.

The hardships experienced during this period made her cherish the occasional tranquility very much, and her heart was much stronger than before.

Under the environment of dark clouds, dark tides, and dangers, leaving behind everything that will come in the future, she is imagining the scene after the pregnancy is over in October and the child is born.

Her and Zhang Anyi's children, regardless of gender, must be extremely beautiful.

One day later in the evening, Yin Ji went to Jinling weaving mansion for a banquet in the rain.

Jinling City has not seen the sun for a long time, and the sky was already very dark in the evening, and many houses and shops were lit with lights.In the daytime with dim yellow light, in the rain, the Jinling with white walls and black tiles has a bit of the fragrance of the Qinhuai River.Since the Qinhuai River flooded, the sound of singing and dancing has ceased to be heard on the boats along the river.

Ruan Muyang stood dignifiedly on the porch outside the door, looking at the drizzle like silver threads under the lamp, with distant eyes.A simple and elegant light-colored dress made her look very gentle.

There was a wind blowing, blowing the drizzle into the porch, Fang Fang took an umbrella to shield her from the outside, and accompanied her quietly.

And Er Shui was young and restless, he didn't know what Ruan Muyang was standing in the corridor to see, his face was puzzled, and he had to move from time to time.

The sound of clothes rubbing against each other when she made small movements was very clear in such a quiet environment.Ruan Muyang looked at her and smiled, his eyes still not fading away and he said: "Ershui, what I promised you once will be fulfilled from tonight."

Er Shui looked puzzled: "Ma'am, what did you promise me?"

Ruan Muyang curled his lips and did not answer, looking a little mysterious.

Jinling Weaving Mansion.

Yin Ji came to the banquet dressed in ordinary clothes.

Qiu Ran smiled and said, "Thank you, Mr. Yin, for your appreciation."

"Lord Qiu, you are polite. Master Qiu is so enthusiastic, why didn't I come here?" Compared with Zhang Anyi's appearance, Yin Ji's facial features are softer, and it is easier to make people feel close, just like a rich man. .

Qiu Ran, Jinling weaving is the fifth grade, while Yin Ji, the left servant of the household department and Dongge University scholar, is the third grade.

Although the rank is lower than Yin Ji's, Qiu Ran's status seems to be more noble because of the Queen Mother Qiu.

After entering the table, Qiu Ran first asked him about Ruan Muyang: "I heard from Yin'er that Mrs. Yin's sister is recovering from illness in Jinling. I don't know if the illness is better?"

Yin Ji smiled and said, "Thank you, Mr. Qiu, for your concern. My sister's illness is better than a few days ago, but she still needs to take a good rest."

Apart from Qiu Ran and Yin Ji, there were several sons of Qiu Ran at the banquet, that is, the elder brother and younger brother of the Empress Dowager Qiu.

This is not an official entertainment, so the purpose of entertaining him is worth deliberating.

"Master Yin is often mentioned in the family letters of the Empress Dowager, saying that Master Yin is an outstanding talent, young and promising. I didn't think what I said was true until I met Master Yin. Master Yin is really young and talented, and the future is limitless." Qiu He smiled and said, "Come on, have a toast to Mr. Yin."

Yin Ji's thoughts turned around, the smile on his face remained unchanged, and he said politely: "It should be the official to offer Mrs. Qiu a cup."

His alcohol capacity is still good.

After drinking a glass of wine, Qiu Ran said, "Master Yin has already reached the marriageable age. I heard that Master Yin has not married yet?"

It turned out that Qiu Ran's purpose was here.

Yin Ji smiled more kindly. "Before, I was busy with the affairs of the court, and I didn't want to think about other things. In addition, I never met the right person at the right time, so I kept procrastinating. In the blink of an eye, I dragged it to the present."

He rubbed his finger on the wine glass and added: "It's been a long time since no one has cared about this official's lifelong affairs. If Mr. Qiu has a suitable candidate, he can also help me to be a matchmaker."

"Since Mr. Yin said so, the old man will naturally take it to heart." Qiu Ran smiled and nodded with satisfaction in her eyes.

The two tacitly agreed, and seemed to have reached a tacit agreement, and they clinked glasses again.

Afterwards, Qiu Ran's sons also toasted Yin Ji one by one.

Yin Ji never refuses anyone who comes, and accepts all orders.

Not only that, but his words were witty and witty, and there was a hint of friendship in his words, which made Qiu Ran even more happy, and the atmosphere at the banquet was very harmonious.

It's just that Qiu's family didn't know that Yin Ji was always estimating the time and waiting in his heart.

After drinking for three rounds, the faces of the members of the Qiu family were all full of joy.

Yin Ji was smiling, and his face was slightly red.The inherent frivolity in his appearance might give a dignified woman like Ruan Muyang a bad first impression, but it would make a person like Qiu Ran feel very kind and friendly.

Hearing the sound of hurried footsteps, Yin Ji's smile froze, and his eyes became clear instantly.

coming.

"Master, Mr. Zheng sent someone to send a message saying that something happened by the river, and the victims started to make a scene. He couldn't suppress it, so let the master think of a way."

The expression on Qiu Ran's face immediately became serious.Displeasure flashed across his eyes, and he subconsciously glanced at Yin Ji vigilantly, seeing that there was no abnormal expression on his face, he said: "Understood, let's go down."

Yin Ji stood up, swaying a little, with a hint of drunkenness in his eyes.

"Lord Qiu, it's not a trivial matter for the disaster victims to make a fuss. If someone plays, many people will impeach me. I have to go and have a look. This wine seems to be drunk another day." His voice He seemed careless in his heart, as if he didn't feel that the disaster victims' disturbance was a serious matter, but cared more about his official position.

After speaking, he was about to leave, muttering in his mouth: "These victims are really worried."

Qiu Ran looked at his back, stopped him and said, "Master Yin, the old man will go with you. After all, the old man is Jinling weaving."

Yin Ji turned his head, smiled and said, "Okay, it's best if Mr. Qiu is willing to help."

The coolness brought by the oncoming rain made people feel less drunk.

Yin Ji and Qiu Ran came to the riverside together. As soon as they got off the carriage, they could hear the sound of arguing from a distance, and the atmosphere was tense.

"I advise you troublemakers, quickly put down the weapons in your hands and obey the law obediently!" Zheng Lu said angrily while hiding behind the official.

His words made the victims even more angry.

The victims were all muddy and soaked, but their spirits were the best they had been in the past few days.Their eyes were bright and full of hatred.

They pushed and wanted to come forward, and waved their poles and wooden sticks at Zheng Lu, saying: "Anyway, you are dead if you are hungry here, so it is better to resist! There are so many of us, even if we die, we will kill you, the dog official!" killed!"

People kept throwing stones at Zheng Lu.

Zheng Lu was so frightened that he backed away a little more, and shouted: "Bold! You are murdering an imperial official!"

At this time, one of the victims took the lead and shouted: "Kill Zheng Lu, the dog official!"

There was a hundred responses, and then the voices sounded one after another, and the people's grievances overwhelmed the roaring river, and the voices shook the sky.

The situation was far worse than expected, Qiu Ran frowned.

Yin Ji who was standing beside him suddenly stepped forward.

Hearing the movement, Zheng Lu turned his head and saw Yin Ji was stunned first, and then he saw Qiu Ran behind him, as if seeing a savior, he immediately ran forward and said, "Master Qiu, you are here. These tricksters Min, what do you say?"

Qiu Ran asked in a low voice: "How did this happen?"

Zheng Lu looked distressed: "I don't know."

Qiu Ran snorted coldly and walked forward.

Seeing another official appear, the victims suddenly became quiet.

At this moment, someone suddenly called out: "That is the person sent by the emperor to inspect Jianghuai!" This person is also Ruan Muyang's guard.

The victims became agitated again.

"My lord! This Zheng Lu embezzled the silver allocated by the emperor to repair the river embankment. In order to show you, he captured those of us who were able to work among the victims and drove them out of the city!" As a matter of fact, it is naturally not ordinary victims, but Heyue hiding among the victims.

Zheng Lu immediately said: "Shut up!"

His words resonated with the victims.

At this time, another person pretending to be a disaster victim said: "There is still Qiu's family, together with various pharmacies to monopolize!"

Hearing the word "Qiu's family", Qiu Ran's eyelids moved, looking at Yin Ji who was slightly ahead of them.

Yin Ji suddenly turned around and asked, "Lord Qiu, what should we do?"

Qiu Ran didn't think of a feasible solution for a while.

He first thought of killing, but the number of victims is so large that it is easy to change, and Yin Ji is not sure whether it is really reliable.

"Kill the dog officer Zheng Lu!"

The victims became agitated again, and they were about to break through the obstruction of the officials.Qiu Ran and Zheng Lu retreated subconsciously.

Yin Ji turned around to look at the victims, and said loudly: "Everyone be quiet, listen to me!"

When he got off the carriage, he didn't open an umbrella.Although the rain was not heavy, his clothes were soon soaked by a trace.

"Don't worry everyone, I was sent by the Holy One to inspect, and I will definitely make decisions for you! What you are doing now is to protect Jinling City, protect your parents, wives and children. Soon you won't have to work so hard, my officer You will be fed and clothed, your parents, wives and children will be housed, and they will be treated! Only by resisting the flood can everyone survive."

Yin Ji's words are extremely convincing and contagious.

The victims gradually calmed down.

Qiu Ran, who was standing behind, smiled with appreciation in his eyes.This is a good way to feed these gangsters.

Zheng Lu breathed a sigh of relief, and said in a low voice, "My lord, this Yin Ji is very powerful."

Seeing that the disturbance caused by the victims was about to subside, someone suddenly said, "Why should we trust you? Zheng Lu is the prefect of Jinling! Unless you arrest that dog official! Kill him!"

The emotions of the victims were mobilized again.

The outrageous public grievances sent chills down Zheng Lu's spine.Why bite him so hard?
Seeing that the victims were even more agitated than before, Yin Ji suddenly said, "Okay! Someone, take Zheng Lu down!"

Zheng Lu's face turned pale, and he immediately pulled Qiu Ran and said, "My lord! This Yin Ji actually wants to arrest me!"

After he finished speaking, Yin Ji's cronies had already walked in front of him.

"Bold Yin Ji! How dare you catch me!" Zheng Lu said angrily.

(End of this chapter)