"The Book of Songs" said, cloud hair flower Yan Jin step shake, from then on the king did not go to court early.
The first sentence described Keqing very well, while the second sentence described Ning Jun's lofty ideals. Of course, the prerequisite was that he had to attend court.
When Ke Qing finally realized that the carriage had already stopped in her courtyard, she was both angry and resentful." It's all your fault!”
Ning Jun helped Ke Qing out of the carriage and teased,""Servant, help me up."
However, Qing's face suddenly turned red. She pinched the flesh on Ning Jun's arm." A dog's mouth can't spit out ivory!”
As she spoke, she shook off Ning Jun's hand and walked away gracefully. Ning Jun called out but did not respond. He could only chase after her and pull her back.
Only then did Wang De and the others heave a sigh of relief.
When they returned to the bedchamber, Ke Qing's face turned red as she shut Ning Jun outside the mirror door. Ning Jun had no choice but to turn around and go to the study in the east wing.
There was a rustling sound in the study.
Ning Jun walked in curiously. Qingwen, this servant girl, hurriedly tidied her clothes." This servant greets Your Highness."”
"Why are you alone? Where's Chou 'er?" Ning Jun sat on the rosewood chair." Where did you keep my things?”
Qingwen shook her head." Sister Chou 'er's clothes are ruined. She's mending them herself!" " That thing…" She stood on her tiptoes and looked outside. She carefully walked to the bookshelf, moved away a few piles of books, and found a small box to move over.”It's here!"
Ning Jun opened the box. Nothing was missing.
Qingwen stretched her little head over and asked softly,""Wangye, whose red caltrop coat is this? Looking at the size, this servant feels that even Sister Hong Er can't compare.”His eyes were filled with curiosity.
Ning Jun pinched her ear." What do you little girls know?" In the future, if I bring anything back, you can keep it. No one is allowed to see it!”
"It hurts! Wangye, it hurts!" Qingwen grabbed Ning Jun's hands with both hands and wanted to take them down.
However, Ning Jun just had to grab her earring. He couldn't break it or run away.”Wangye, if this servant's ears are pulled off, how can I still listen to you?”
"I'll give you a reminder, remember it well!" Ning Jun said with a smile.”He let go of his hand.
Qingwen rubbed her ears aggrievedly and pouted." I know!”"Your Highness, there's a piece of red paper in your box. What's that?"”
Ning Jun's face darkened." Did you forget what you just said?”He wanted to twist it again.
Qingwen hurriedly covered her ears." This servant thought you were talking about someone else?”
Ning Jun's face was fierce." What about you?”
Qingwen straightened her small body." This servant is naturally your servant, Your Highness. How can it be someone else?”His face was full of pride.
Ning Jun leaned over, a dangerous light flashing in his eyes."Do you really want to see it?"
Qingwen suddenly covered her chest." This servant will not look."”
Ning Jun pried her hand away in disdain." You dare to try hiding it again? Cut off half of your sleeves and skirt.”
Qingwen's face turned pale at first, then she unwillingly let go and muttered,"Wangye, don't stuff things into this servant's clothes in the future. This time, the loss was soft. If it was sharp, what would happen? Sister Chou 'er was injured."
Ning Jun frowned." Where is Chou 'er injured?"”
Qingwen's small eyes were a little resentful.”
"Wait a moment, I'll go take a look at her." By the way, are you hurt? Quickly let me take a closer look?"
"Ah!" Qingwen quickly jumped away." I won't show it to His Highness!"”
Ning Jun laughed." How petty. You even said that you're my person!"”
"Your Highness, you only know how to bully this servant."”
Ning Jun pointed at her." Come here. I have something to say to you!"”
"Wangye, if you have anything to say, just give the order here!”Qingwen refused to go over.
Ning Jun was about to get up and grab her when Qingwen immediately took out a small token from her waist." Your Highness, this was sent in by Wang Xin outside. He said that Captain Zhou is waiting for you in Shang Shan Zhai in the outer courtyard!”
"I'll let you off this time!" Ning Jun took the small token and smiled.”
Qingwen saw Ning Jun leave and went to the front. She tiptoed and picked up the brocade box, wanting to put it back. However, he could not suppress his curiosity. After thinking about it for a while, he finally gritted his teeth and carried the brocade box into his small room.
So it was two red handprints and footprints?
Qingwen was shocked when she opened it, and her heart almost jumped out of her chest. After a long time, he dared to pick it up and compare it with his own.
It seems to be much bigger, even bigger than the Empress's?
Which wild woman did it belong to?
Qingwen pursed her lips and hid it away with a flushed face. She did not recover from her shock for a long time.
When Ning Jun arrived at Shang Shan Zhai, Zhou Liang was already inside.
This Shangshan Zhai was a two-story wing building on the west side of the main hall's ceremonial gate. It was opposite to the Wind Listening Pavilion on the east side. Both were made of carved railings and green glazed jade.
Ning Jun told Wang De to stay outside while he and Zhou Liang went inside to talk.
There was a small pavilion with a soft couch against the north wall and a low table in the middle with study utensils. There were a few armchairs on the ground, all of which were covered with golden green satin.
Ning Jun sat high up on the couch while Zhou Liang just stood there and said,""I have something to report to Your Highness."
Ning Jun's expression was cold, completely different from when he was in the backyard just now.”Speak!"
There was no emotion in Zhou Liang's tone." The ink craftsman Zhang Jinbao went out this morning and was captured by me. Your Highness, please tell me how to deal with him.”
"I've asked him clearly. What did he go out for?" Ning Jun said in a deep voice.”
"He accepted a hundred taels of silver from the calligraphy shop and wanted to sell the ink recipe."”
Ning Jun slapped the table heavily." You traitor!" Did you get the recipe back?"
Zhou Liang replied,"Your Highness, they were caught red-handed along with the shopkeeper of Mo Han House."”He took out a piece of paper from his sleeve and handed it to Ning Jun.
Ning Jun took it and tore it into pieces. He said coldly,"Bury that craftsman and the shopkeeper in a mass grave outside the city. It's cleaner! Also, let the judge go to Mo Han House. I don't care how powerful his backing is, I have to take down that shop within three days. Otherwise, you can create some accidents to make them disappear completely! This is only the beginning. If I don't use thunder, those people will think that my loyal and obedient palace is a sieve!”
In fact, they did not know that the craftsmen under Ning Jun were only responsible for one part. The so-called secret recipe, other than Ning Jun himself, no one else could possibly know the complete version.
Zhou Liang bowed and accepted the order.
Ning Jun thought about it." Don't let the Princess Consort know about this."”Although Qing managed the residence in an orderly manner, he was too benevolent after all. There would always be those who were disobedient and could not resist the temptation of the outside world. Such a person would only have a path to hell in Ning Jun's hands.
Following that, Zhou Liang handed over another letter." Your Highness, this is Official Qi's recount of himself and the observations of my brothers. Please take a look."”
Ning Jun didn't take it and asked,"What's the big deal? Tell me the important ones."?I can't be bothered to look at the people I met today, the people I met today.”
Thus, Zhou Liang opened the book and read,""Shen Shi, have a drink with Feng Chenwei and Young Master Qin. During the banquet, Prince Beijing said to the servant," Prince Zhongshun is such a waste. I'll teach him a lesson one day!" He also said,"Don't worry, I won't be afraid of him in the future." I gave him a sweaty towel before I left." He flipped through a few more pages." This is the record of what the servant boy said. Qiguan and Prince Beijing sat together, accompanied by Grandpa Feng, Grandpa Chen, Grandpa Wei, and Young Master Qin. During the meal, they sang and made a scene. Later on, Duke Beijing grabbed Qiguan and told him to follow him in the future. He also said something about King Zhongshun. I don't remember clearly. Qiguan looked very happy and toasted two glasses of wine. He also gave her a red handkerchief and a jade pendant. Then, they sent the little one to get some wine. The little one came out and secretly heard the groans inside. It was unknown who was first and who was last. In a while, they will disperse."
"Reward this manservant with two taels of silver." Tonight, he would let a stupid man serve Qiguan. He had to do his best. If Qiguan was not satisfied at all, he would come again for another night. Perhaps he would remember that he had missed something.”
Zhou Liang pondered for a moment." I have a Tartar under me. He's the tallest and thickest. Why don't we let him go?”
Ning Jun's eyes lit up." It's the one who carried two stone locks and played around yesterday. His name is Mo Rigen?”
"That's right!" Zhou Liang nodded.
"Can you trust me?" Ning Jun was very suspicious.
Zhou Liang said,"This person's grandfather defected to the Celestial Empire. He used to help people on the streets, sometimes even as a hatchet man." I've investigated, he has no connections with other forces.”
"Is this Mo Ri Gen willing?" Ning Jun smiled.”
Zhou Liang squeezed out an ugly smile on his face." If you're not even willing to do this, then it's useless."”
"Yes!" Ning Jun specially instructed," Tell him to take it easy. That Qiguan Gu is still useful." Investigate him. If he is trustworthy, then transfer him to my side as a guard.”What a good meat shield!
Seeing that Zhou Liang was still standing there, he said,""If there's anything else, say it quickly!"
Zhou Liang hesitated for a moment before bowing and saying,""Your Highness, there is also a piece of news from the Jia Residence. This official doesn't know if I should report it.”
"Hmm?" Ning Jun's eyes shot towards Zhou Liang like sharp swords, and he said indifferently,""Since when did you decide for me?”
Zhou Liang hurriedly knelt down." I'll die!”He kowtowed loudly.
Ning Jun got up from the bed and walked to Zhou Liang's side. He said word by word,""I trust you, that's why I'm giving you this bit of power. Do as I say. You don't need to have your own ideas. If there's anything, report it to me first. If you can't even do this, I'll find someone who can. Do you understand?”
Zhou Liang's forehead was bleeding." I understand." I will do my best. If I am disloyal or unjust, I will be willing to suffer the death penalty!”
"Very good! I hope you will remember this and not make any mistakes!”Ning Jun did not say anything, and Zhou Liang did not dare to move.
"Get up. Tell me, what interesting things happened in the Jia residence?”
Zhou Liang Cai got up and did not even wipe the blood off his forehead. He bowed and said,"Miss Bao Zhu gave us the news. It was said that there was suddenly a big mess in Rong Mansion. It was as if Jia Lian's wife had lost something important. First, she arrested the maids and daughters-in-law in her own courtyard for interrogation, and then the servant boys who served in front of Jia Lian.”
Not only that, but Sister Phoenix also showed her power and actually asked for the Old Lady's order to search several suspicious places. As a result, many people were involved, and even Lady Xing's maid, Old Madam Fei, was involved. Many evidence of crime were accidentally found, such as embezzling official money and food, and even embezzling and embezzling. The servants who had dared to talk about Sister Feng in private were beaten and driven away. The whole Rong Mansion was cold as cicadas. They all praised Second Grandmother Lian for not hiding evil.
"What a good method!" Ning Jun walked to the window and said in a deep voice," We should also carefully review this Prince's mansion. There must be many people who are in Cao's camp but have hearts in Han." Regardless of whether they came in or went out, they had to keep an eye on them.”
"Yes, sir!" Zhou Liang became even more respectful.
Ning Jun sat back on the couch." Wipe the blood."”
Only then did Zhou Liang dare to use his sleeve to wipe his face." Thank you for your grace, Your Highness."”
"There's one more thing to tell you." Ning Jun picked up a pen and wrote on a piece of paper," The Street Cleansing Unit has been targeted by the Ministry of War. I will submit a memorial to the Emperor and change the name of the street yamen to the Ministry of Works. I will let Chou He be the chief steward. You will be the deputy manager and hold real power. Your brothers will take advantage of the opportunity to gradually get out. In the Divine Capital, the Embroidered Guards were the only major force. The various forces were intertwined with each other and fought with each other. They would rather move slowly than be careful. First, he had to guard a few of my points and establish an invincible position before slowly infiltrating.”
"I will remember Your Highness 'teachings!" Zhou Liang bowed.”After a while, she saw that Ning Jun was concentrating on writing something and did not dare to disturb him. She slowly retreated and closed the door.
When Ning Jun came out from the inner room, it was already deep inside.
"Your highness, the princess consort has already sent people to ask many times. Without your highness 'orders, this servant doesn't dare to disturb you."”
"Got it!" Ning Jun stood on the steps and looked up at the last ray of light in the sky that was drowned in the darkness. The moon was shining in the night sky, and the stars were dense.
The candles in Qiguan's room flickered. He was still hoping that Duke Beijing could bring him out of the sea of misery. Suddenly, an uninvited guest barged in and he knocked Qiguan unconscious without saying a word.
After midnight, the ghost fire outside the city was extinguished.
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