Chu Mingwei swore allegiance to Qi Ning. Naturally, Qi Ning would not believe this person immediately, but he knew very well that although he had shocked the officials of the Ministry of Punishment, the relationship between the Yamen of the Ministry of Punishment was complicated. It would take a long time to figure out this pool of water. Chu Mingwei’s full assistance.
He has naturally figured out that although Chu Mingwei is the right minister of the Ministry of Punishment, his actual power in the Ministry of Punishment has been extremely limited over the years. Qian Raoshun dominates the Ministry of Punishment, while Da Xichong is Qian Raoshun's confidant. These two people control the Ministry of Punishment. Although Chu Mingwei holds the title of Right Minister of the Ministry of Justice, he has always been on the edge of the Ministry of Justice.
Chu Mingwei himself is also an extremely smart person. He is extremely low-key in the Ministry of Punishment and never forms cliques in the Ministry of Punishment. He knows very well that if he is a lonely person and weak in the Ministry of Punishment, Qian Raoshun may still think that this person is of no concern. However, if he continues to be allowed to stay in the position of the right minister of the Ministry of Justice, once it is discovered that Chu Mingwei has formed a clique in the Ministry of Justice, Chu Mingwei's position will probably not be preserved.
Therefore, over the years, Chu Mingwei has kept a very low profile in the Ministry of Justice, and has even been ignored by others.
In the officialdom, no one would be willing to become a decoration. Qi Ning knew that deep down in his heart, Chu Mingwei must also want to stand out and really make a difference in the Ministry of Justice. For this reason, this time Chu Mingwei used Qi Ning's hand to pull the strings. After defeating Da Xichong, the next position of Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Justice was naturally none other than Chu Mingwei.
Qi Ning did not forget the agreement with Jiuxi Poison King. That night, he asked Chu Mingwei to arrange for Duan Qingchen's body to be handed over to Jiuxi Poison King. Duan Qingchen's body was of no use if left in the Ministry of Punishment. Chu Mingwei personally took charge of the matter and let Swing Yi took away Duan Qingchen's body.
Zhuo Qianyi didn't have any unnecessary words. He took Duan Qingchen's body away and left the capital. However, Qining knew clearly in his heart that although Zhuo Qianyi was a sinister person, he was also a poison king, and he had a strong regard for Xinnuo. Seriously, since he agreed to continue searching for Lu Shanghe's whereabouts, he would naturally do his best.
Da Xichong's case of cheating and exchanging posts was naturally documented. Qining knew that if the document was submitted, it would probably pass through the hands of Sima Lan. Sima Lan had always wanted to use Da Xichong to infiltrate the Sima family's influence into the Ministry of Justice. If this case happened The case fell into Sima Lan's hands, and she didn't know what the old fox would do.
He knew that this matter could only be submitted directly to the emperor. Fortunately, the evidence in his hands was conclusive. As long as the emperor said a word, the case could be settled.
Naturally, this kind of thing could not be delayed. Early the next morning, Qining took the file himself and went directly to the palace.
The palace gate did not stop Qi Ning from entering the palace. Once inside the palace, Qi Ning wanted to go directly to the imperial study, but learned that the emperor was not in the imperial study at all.
Three days have passed since the emperor's wedding. According to the rules, once the three days have passed, the emperor should come out of the harem and start handling government affairs. Before the emperor's wedding, the auxiliary ministers still had a great say in state affairs, but From another perspective, the emperor's wedding also sends a signal to the government and the public that they are in charge of the government's affairs.
Longtai had already served in the Yuan Dynasty. In the past year after he succeeded to the throne, many affairs in the court were actually reviewed by the Zhen Guo Gong first and then forwarded to the emperor. Most of the decisions on many matters were made in compliance with the Zhen Guo Gong. The opinion of the auxiliary minister, but now that the emperor is getting married, he has completely grown up. According to the rules, the auxiliary minister must also start to gradually give some hands to political affairs.
Throughout the ages, there have never been a few cases where the emperor was entrusted with the government at the end of his life. When the emperor was young, he handed over the affairs of the country to some capable and trusted ministers to smoothly go through the transition period of the government. This was something that had happened in all dynasties, and the assistant government Most of the ministers gradually handed over the government affairs to the emperor after the emperor grew up. In this way, the relationship between the monarch and his ministers smoothly entered a new era.
However, there are also some auxiliary ministers who are greedy for power and obstruct the emperor's official administration in every possible way. They even become powerful ministers who dominate the government and the public, covering the sky with one hand. However, the ending of such characters often is not good, and they do not have extraordinary courage and courage. Ambition, ordinary auxiliary ministers would not dare to do this.
Qi Ning always felt that after the emperor's wedding, he would probably take this opportunity to begin to take back some power from the Duke of Zhen. With Longtai's shrewdness, although it was impossible to immediately take away the power from the Duke of Zhen, it was also impossible. Miss this great opportunity to gain imperial power.
He had always felt that after three days of the wedding, the young emperor would probably immediately convene ministers to discuss politics and start a new dynasty. However, the reality was beyond Qining's expectation. Three days had passed, but Xiao Longtai seemed to He has no intention of starting to govern, and to this day, he still remains in the harem.
It is reasonable for newlyweds to have young men and women flirt with each other and lust after each other. However, the qualities Longtai had shown before did not seem to be an emperor who neglected state affairs because of his beauty. Therefore, he knew that Longtai stayed alone in the harem. , which surprised Qining.
Qi Ning entered the palace, preparing to cut through the mess quickly and quickly solve the Da Xichong case. At this time, Longtai stayed in the harem, and as a foreign minister, of course he could not enter without announcing it.
Fortunately, the eunuchs in the palace also knew that Jin Yihou was highly valued by the emperor. One eunuch asked Qining to wait for a while, but they instead found Fan Dehai, the emperor's personal eunuch chief.
As soon as Fan Dehai saw Qi Ning, he immediately trotted forward. Qi Ning did not hesitate and asked straight to the point: "Eunuch Fan is coming from the harem?"
Fan Dehai nodded slightly and whispered: "Do you want to see the Holy Master?"
"Exactly, I have something important to report to the emperor, I don't know...?"
"Master Marquis, please take a step to speak." Fan Dehai winked. Qining was a little surprised, but he still followed him to the corridor. Fan Dehai looked around and then whispered: "Master Marquis, Your Majesty is accompanying the Queen to watch the song and dance. It will take some time to go over and report, and...!" He looked slightly unhappy: "And this old slave has not been close to the Holy Master for two days."
Qi Ning was startled and surprised, and whispered: "Didn't my father-in-law always stay close to the emperor and serve him?"
"Young Master Marquis doesn't know that the Chief Superintendent of Ceremonies and Music Supervisor Liu Cheng is now very popular with His Majesty. He has been serving His Majesty these past few days." Fan Dehai said with a hint of jealousy in his tone: "Now that I want to see Your Majesty, I must first It will only be done after reporting it to Liu Wei."
Qi Ning was greatly surprised, thinking that he had not seen the emperor for a few days, how could there be Liu Chun beside him? He did not know what was going on in the palace for a moment, frowned and said: "Prince of Ritual and Music? How come I haven't heard of this Liu Chun?" Did you say that?"
"It's not surprising that the Marquis has not heard of this person." Fan Dehai said in a low voice: "In fact, among the eighteen prisons in the palace, this prisoner of rituals and music has never been welcomed. When the late emperor was still alive, he was busy with state affairs and rarely To watch songs and dances, only on big days would the ministers of the court be summoned to watch them together, but such situations are very rare. Originally, after the emperor ascended the throne, he never paid attention to the music supervisor, but a few days ago, the emperor had a whim and recruited Liu Zhen to arrange the songs and dances. For the Queen to watch."
Qi Ning nodded slightly, and Fan Dehai lowered his voice and said: "The Queen is good at singing and dancing. After watching the singing and dancing, she gave personal guidance and advice to the Emperor. The Queen will personally choreograph for the Emperor and guide the dancers of the Ceremony and Music Supervisor to practice their dances." , the emperor was sure immediately, so Liu Wei has been in Fengyi Palace these days."
Qi Ning suddenly realized it and asked: "The Queen is still choreographing?"
"I heard that it was arranged yesterday and we will perform for the emperor early this morning." Fan Dehai said softly: "The emperor loves the queen very much. After the wedding, she was inseparable...!" At this point, he seemed to feel that he was behind his back. There was a little too much discussion, and Sansan smiled.
Qi Ning thought that Longtai had a good impression of Princess Tianxiang when he first went to Qi State. Now that they are married, they can be considered to be in love. The former Princess of Qi State and now the Empress of Da Chu took the initiative to ask for her. Longtai, who choreographed for the emperor and lingered in the gentle countryside, naturally agreed happily. It was reasonable and natural.
"Eunuch Fan, can I not see the emperor today?" Qining said softly: "How about I come into the palace again tomorrow?"
Fan Dehai hesitated for a moment, looking like he was about to speak but hesitated. Qin Ning saw this and whispered: "If you have anything to say, father-in-law, it's okay to say it. There is no need to be taboo."
Fan Dehai hesitated for a moment and then said softly: "Master Marquis, if I don't see the emperor today, I'm afraid it will be difficult to see him tomorrow."
"how do I say this?"
"As far as the old slave knows, Liu Jin selected several women from outside to enter the palace yesterday. It is said that they are all excellent at playing the piano." Fan Dehai looked serious: "Today, Liu Jin deliberately mentioned it in front of the old slave, claiming that those few The women are all the best singers in the world. Not only are they good at playing the piano, but their singing voices are also amazing. He is going to donate it to the emperor."
"Singer?" Qi Ning was startled and sneered: "Does Liu Wei want the emperor to indulge in singing and dancing all day long?"
"Liu Jin is in charge of the Ceremony and Music Supervisor. To win the favor of the Emperor and the Queen, he can only rely on singing and dancing." Fan Dehai was also extremely dissatisfied and said: "The Queen seems to like singing and dancing very much, so Liu Jin caters to the Queen's preferences, and the Emperor loves her. The Queen, stay with the Queen...!" He looked around, then leaned closer to Qining's ear and whispered: "I'm just worried that Liu Wei will continue to bring people into the palace, so don't let this make you misunderstood. It’s a matter of state…!”
Qining knew that Fan Dehai was not really worried about delaying any state affairs, but was simply worried that Liu Jin would take his place and become Longtai's confidant eunuch.
Where there are people, there are rivers and lakes, and where there are rivers and lakes, there are fights. The eighteen eunuchs in the palace are surrounded by the emperor. Fan Dehai is the chief eunuch in charge of the palace, and Liu Wei is just the chief eunuch of the ritual and music supervisor. According to the rank, Liu Wei is naturally in Under Fan Dehai, if Liu Zhen really wanted to please the emperor and empress, then Fan Dehai would not dare to act rashly against Liu Zhen, and Liu Zhen would also pose a great threat to Fan Dehai's position.
"Then according to Eunuch Fan's wishes, how should I see the emperor now?" Qi Ning pondered for a moment before looking into Fan Dehai's eyes and asked.
Fan Dehai thought for a moment and then said: "The Marquis is here for state affairs. Since there is something important to report, I will try my best to be punished by the Holy Lord and also go to report to the Holy Lord. The Marquis is waiting here, old slave." Go to Fengyi Palace immediately. If you are called by the Holy Father, come and report immediately!"
Qining cupped his hands and said with a smile: "Then there will be Eunuch Laofan!"
Fan Dehai didn't say much and asked Qi Ning to wait. He turned around and went to Fengyi Palace to report. Qi Ning sat down on the chair and frowned slightly, thinking that the little emperor really fell into the land of gentleness and became the sound of Mi Mi. Obsessed