The Eunuch's Hand Covers the Sky

Chapter 103 Returning to Beijing
Two months later, Wang Zhen and his party finally returned to the capital as fast as they could.As soon as I entered the capital, I found a different atmosphere from the past.The pedestrians who came and went were full of worries, and they were packing their luggage in a hurry, and there was an endless stream of leaving carriages, as if something big was about to happen.

Wang Zhen, who was strolling on the street on a horse, frowned, feeling that something important must have happened in the capital during the days he was away.Thinking about it in my heart, I stopped a man dressed as a wealthy businessman, and asked condescendingly, "We ask you, why does everyone pack their luggage? It's like fleeing from a disaster?"

The rich businessman was pulling his wife and children to get into the carriage, and he was already upset when he stopped him, but when he looked up, he saw Wang Zhen in the eunuch's robe, and immediately said flatteringly: "This father-in-law must have just returned to the capital, in fact, not long ago Today, the Holy Majesty has a sudden serious illness and is bedridden. The genius doctors in the Imperial Hospital are helpless, and it seems that time is running out...We wait for these common people, I don’t want to suffer from it, and I just live and work in peace.”

"The emperor fell ill?" Wang Zhen was shocked.No one could have imagined that the emperor's condition would be so severe.But this is also good, originally Wang Zhen thought that according to the current progress, there would be no safe and secure work in Dongchang in three to five years, and it would be delusional to wait until the emperor passed away.Who knew that the emperor would fall ill like this in such a beautiful day?And it is not certain, this disease can't afford it, so he will go back to heaven like this.Isn't it wonderful?At that time, the two factions will be in chaos, and the capital will fight in a melee. Wouldn't it be good to take advantage of people's danger?
A hint of surprise flashed across Wang Zhen's face.Shaking the handkerchief in his hand, he said disdainfully to the frightened wealthy businessman, "Get out, our family doesn't want to see you." The wealthy businessman who was gradually walking away gave a disdainful smile, and when he was about to rush back to the East Factory, a familiar voice came over with hatred: "Wang Zhen! It's you!"

Frowning, Wang Zhen looked back.He felt that the voice was somewhat familiar, and the person's breath was in a state of confusion, obviously no martial arts.An ordinary human ear.But he saw a man in a third-rank official robe pointing at Wang Zhen's face full of resentment.Seeing this person's appearance clearly, Wang Zhen couldn't help being a little surprised.This person turned out to be Song Shiqian, a former Suzhou friend and one of the disciples of his biological father Wen Zhengming!No wonder I didn't see him in Suzhou. I didn't expect to be a high-ranking official now, and his grade is not low!There is a crane in the official robe, but it is a subordinate of the Minister of the Household Department.In other words, Song Shiqian is now a figure of the eldest prince's faction.

"Shi Qian? Why are you here?" Wang Zhen asked knowingly.Thinking that it was the imperial examination a few years ago, Song Shiqian, who was not favored, became a high official.The eldest prince who is obviously deeply attached great importance to it.Song Shiqian was followed by a group of tiger and ben soldiers. He came to Wang Zhen with a golden knife, looked up at him and said with a gloomy face: "Wang Zhen, I didn't expect you to be this kind of person. I really misjudged you at the beginning. You actually determined to destroy the Wang family! Just for the high position? I, Song Shiqian, don’t have a friend like you!”

Who would have thought that Wang Zhen would suddenly smile ferociously, and retort with a look of contempt for you: "Master Song has free time now. We have business at home, so I won't accompany you." After saying that, he pulled the rein of the horse directly, ignoring Song Shiqian With a gloomy face, he brought his confidants and Du Juan who were sitting in the carriage.So grandiosely intends to leave.Song Shiqian naturally refused, already angry, he stopped his horse and shouted: "Wang Zhen, don't think that someone from me, Song, dare not touch you now that you are in such a high position! You must know that my duty now is It is to guard against suspicious people coming and going! Today, I will check your carriage!" After saying that, he wanted to get on the carriage and tried to open the curtain.

Wang Zhen's face suddenly became gloomy, and the figure of Deng Xi who was guarding the side flashed, and he had already arrived in front of Song Shiqian, waving his hands to block Song Shiqian's intentions.Song Shiqian naturally refused, and hurriedly yelled: "Wang Zhen, do you want to disobey the law? Don't blame me for saying ugly things first. If you don't check for me, I will naturally have a lot to do!" After finishing speaking, he stared at Wang proudly. Zhen, I hope to see him panicked, begging for mercy on his knees.

Who would have thought that Wang Zhen was suppressing his anger now.This Song Shiqian didn't know good from bad, so he dared to check the carriage?Giving him a few heads is not enough to chop off!Immediately, he took out a token, which was the Tiger Head Order that was only a little worse than the decree!Seeing this gleaming token, those Huben soldiers who didn't care at all trembled, and suddenly looked at each other.It has been heard for a long time that this Wang Zhen is now the confidant of Governor Liu Zhisheng.But I didn't expect it to be so favored!This token can't help but have a great deterrent effect, and it also represents the strength of the most terrifying Jinyiwei and Dongchang in the world!That is the trembling strength of the Beijing army that has not fought for many years!

Song Shiqian obviously also saw the token in Wang Zhen's hand, but he didn't take it seriously, and said disdainfully: "Unless you have an edict from the Holy Majesty, I will not obey orders!" After saying that, he moved closer to the carriage.But at this moment, those tiger and cardinal soldiers knew it was wrong, and hurriedly stepped forward and bowed their heads and whispered: "My lord, you must not be arrogant. This is a special period. If you offend Dongchang and Liu Zhisheng because of this, His Highness will blame you. Missed the overall situation."

These words immediately dispelled Song Shiqian's actions.He can ignore his own comfort, but he can't cause trouble for his lord, especially in such a period.He still understands this advance and retreat.After thinking this through, Song Shiqian got out of the carriage with a snort, looked at Wang Zhen with a sneer on his face and said, "Today is your lucky day, and I won't show mercy in the future!" After saying that, he wanted to leave.

Wang Zhen took out a handkerchief and wiped the corners of his mouth. His eyes shone coldly, and he said humbly, "Master Song, I advise you to be aware of the times. There is no guarantee that something will happen to your family in Suzhou. If you are not careful at that time, Everyone is having a hard time." "You! Okay, my lord will remember!"

Song Shiqian turned around, pointed at Wang Zhen and gave him a hard look.Then he left angrily with the Huben Army.

Wang Zhen was very disdainful. Song Shiqian's character, Wang Zhen, naturally knew it, and it was because he knew that he disdained it.This Song Shiqian had a little more wit but not enough scheming.At every critical moment, he will hesitate and have no courage.Born to be a servant.

After thinking about it, Wang Zhen glanced at his confidant behind him, and said: "It's all right, it's better to go back to the East Factory as soon as possible, and the most important thing is to meet the duke and the lord. I think they are getting impatient."

PS: Song Shiqian has already hinted at this in previous chapters.When Wang Zhen hadn't returned to Suzhou, he named the eldest prince and asked Shi Qian to go to work.When the princess was assassinated, there was also a time shift.So it's not that I add people indiscriminately for longevity, but that there are already foreshadowings!

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