After dinner, Chongzhen didn't have the mood to spend the night in the Empress 'Palace. He returned to his own Palace of Heavenly Purity and immediately instructed Wang Chengen,""Immediately summon Luo Yangxing for an audience!"
"Yes!"
Wang Chengen cupped his hands and was about to retreat when Chongzhen suddenly said,""Wait!"
Wang Chengen stopped and waited for Chongzhen's instructions.
Chongzhen thought for a moment. Although Luo Yangxing was the commander of the Brocade Guard, he was recommended by Zhou Yanru. It was hard to guarantee that they would collude.
If he used Luo Yangxing to investigate Zhou Yanru, wouldn't he be investigating himself?
What could he find out?
Thinking of this, Chongzhen asked again,"Who is the commander of the Jinyiwei now?"”
Wang Chengen replied without hesitation,""Replying to the Emperor, it's Yuan Xingshao and Liu Xi.”
Chong Zhen nodded slightly and continued to ask,""Were the two of them promoted by Luo Yangxing?”
Wang Chengen frowned slightly and thought for a moment. He shook his head slightly and said,""Your Majesty, I'm not sure about Liu Xi, but Yuan Xingshao has always been the commander. If it wasn't for your recommendation of Luo Yangxing, Yuan Xingshao would be the current commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guards.”
Hearing this, Chong Zhen's face immediately revealed a gratified smile. He said,""Then summon Yuan Xingshao!"
"Remember, this is a secret meeting. Try not to let outsiders know.”
"Yes!"
Wang Chengen cupped his hands and left the hall.
Chong Zhen came to the royal study to review the memorials. He was extremely frustrated when he thought about Zhu Ci Xin's heartfelt words today, especially when he saw the votes from the cabinet agreeing with the requests of his subordinates or promoting officials.
He couldn't help but wonder if there was a collusion between cliques and the transfer of benefits.
This also made him more and more irritable, and he could not calm down to mark it.
About an hour later, Wang Chengen returned to the Palace of Heavenly Purity again.
"Emperor, Yuan Xingshao is here." Wang Chengen reported softly.
"Quick, let him in!"
Chong Zhen hurriedly put down the imperial brush in his hand.
Soon, a middle-aged man in black robes strode into the hall.
"I, Yuan Xingshao, pay my respects to Your Majesty!"
Yuan Xingshao bowed respectfully to Chong Zhen.
Yuan Xingshao was a calm middle-aged man with slightly tanned skin and a determined expression.
Yuan Xingshao was very confused when he received Chongzhen's edict. Under normal circumstances, Chongzhen rarely summoned him. If there was anything, he would pass it on to Luo Yangxing.
This made Yuan Xingshao very flattered.
However, on the way, Wang Chengen also told Yuan Xingshao to enter the palace secretly, which made Yuan Xingshao even more puzzled. What was the big deal? He actually bypassed Luo Yangxing and directly summoned him for an audience!
This made Yuan Xingshao very cautious.
"Yuan Qing, please stand up. Don't be so polite."
Chongzhen waved his hand and said,"Big companion, give me a seat!"”
Then, Wang Chengen moved a small stool. Yuan Xingshao was always cautious and did not dare to sit all the way. His butt was half on the stool, waiting for Chongzhen's lecture.
"Yuan Qing, don't be nervous. I summoned you here tonight because I have something to ask you."”
"If Your Majesty has an edict, I will do my best!" Yuan Xingshao hurriedly replied.”
"Good!"
Chong Zhen praised and said,"Yuan Qing, tell me honestly. If I want you to investigate a case, can you bypass Luo Yangxing and keep it strictly confidential?”
Yuan Xingshao's heart skipped a beat. Who was His Majesty investigating?
So mysterious!
However, Yuan Xingshao had been a Tongzhi commander in the Brocade Guard for five years. He knew very well that something that could make Chongzhen act like this must be a major case.
He was also a smart person. Chongzhen telling him to avoid Luo Yangxing meant that Chongzhen did not believe in Luo Yangxing.
If this case was handled well, he would be the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guards in the future!
Yuan Xingshao thought for a while and said slowly,"Your Majesty, I have 300 reliable Embroidered Uniform Guards under me who can die for Your Majesty!”
"May I ask what case Your Majesty wishes to inquire about?”
Chong Zhen narrowed his eyes and said concisely,""I want to investigate Zhou Yanru and Wen Tiren. I want to find out if they are corrupt and bribed, if they have cultivated a private party, and if they have neglected the government!”
Yuan Xingshao, who had always been calm, suddenly had a drastic change in expression!
Who were Zhou Yanru and Wen Tiren?
Those were two cabinet ministers!
If he were to investigate these two lords, he would probably fall into eternal damnation if he was not careful!
Why did His Majesty suddenly think of investigating these two lords?
Didn't His Majesty always rely heavily on these two people?
Thousands of thoughts flashed through Yuan Xingshao's mind.
Seeing the change in Yuan Xingshao's expression, Chong Zhen frowned and said,""Why? Is there anything you can't say?”
Yuan Xingshao's heart skipped a beat!
Although this case was very risky, the risks were always proportional to the benefits. If it was done well, he would be the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guards in the future!
It was not a problem for him to be promoted!
"Your Majesty, I will definitely go through fire and water to share your worries!”
Yuan Xingshao hurriedly stood up and bowed.
Chong Zhen nodded in satisfaction and said,""However, Yuan Qing, I have something to say first. If this matter is leaked and discovered by others, I will not acknowledge today's decree. Do you understand?”
Yuan Xingshao smiled bitterly in his heart. His Majesty's personality had always been like this. If he found out anything, it would be fine. If he didn't, he would be the one to take the blame.
However, Yuan Xingshao did not have much of a choice.
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty. I understand!" Yuan Xingshao respectfully accepted the order.
"Then go down and investigate. Give me a reply as soon as possible!”Chong Zhen waved his hand.
Then, Wang Chengen led Yuan Xingshao out of the royal study. Yuan Xingshao only realized at this moment that a thin layer of cold sweat had appeared on his forehead.
After all, they were two important officials of the imperial court!
This pressure was not small!
Moreover, the emperor would not take the blame for it.
To be honest, Yuan Xingshao still couldn't understand why Emperor Chongzhen wanted to investigate these two important officials of the court. Could it be that someone had reported these two lords to the Emperor?
How far did the Emperor want to go?
Yuan Xingshao couldn't figure out Chongzhen's thoughts. He turned to look at Wang Chengen and whispered,""Eunuch Wang, can we talk in private?”
Wang Chengen glanced at Yuan Xingshao. He naturally knew what Yuan Xingshao wanted to ask.
Wang Chengen said faintly," Yuan Tongzhi, you also know that His Majesty wants to be the wise ruler of the Ming Dynasty. If anyone wants to hinder His Majesty and destroy the foundation of the Ming Dynasty, His Majesty will kill them!”
Yuan Xingshao's entire body suddenly trembled, and a deep chill could not help but surge up his back.
"Thank you, Eunuch Wang. I know what to do!”Yuan Xingshao's forehead was covered in cold sweat as he hurriedly replied.
"It's good that you know. Yuan Tongzhi, I won't send you off.”
After saying that, Wang Chengen turned around and returned to the Palace of Heavenly Purity.
Yuan Xingshao watched Wang Chengen leave before he came back to his senses. He looked at the vast sea of stars in the sky and could not help but sigh in his heart.
"It seems that the court is going to change again!”
Yuan Xingshao tightened his clothes and left the Palace of Heavenly Purity under the cover of the night. Under the guidance of a eunuch, he walked out of the palace through the side door.
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