Looking at his daughter, it is reasonable to say that girls would not care about these things, but Shen Wenhua was a little curious.
"Daddy, I just read some books a few days ago, so I have this question. But if it rains, will there be floods then?"
"In the past few years, the weather has been smooth, and there have been no major disasters. It's just that the weather this year is a bit hotter. It will really rain, and I'm afraid it will be troublesome. But don't worry too much. The river is very high. Even if it is flooded, it will not cause disaster."
"Really?" Nodding, Shen Jingshu still had some doubts, "It's just daddy, the embankment has been repaired for many years, will it not be firm?" Although the girl's words were just some children's guesses, they also reminded Shen Wenhua. Something, "Hehe, Shu'er is right, the river embankment was repaired last year, but I didn't take a good look at it this year." River embankments have been a big problem since ancient times, and if there is a little carelessness, there will be big problems. Troublesome, of course Shen Wenhua has to be careful.
It's just that he wasn't in charge of repairing the embankment. As the magistrate, Shen Wenhua still had to take care of these matters.
"Hehe, that's good. I'm really worried. I heard that floods are terrible. If you don't pay attention, you will be displaced. The people are so pitiful!"
"Don't worry, Shu'er, Daddy won't let such a thing happen." As a local parent officer, Shen Wenhua also has feelings for this place, and he certainly doesn't want to put a black mark on his political achievements.
"Daddy is so kind!" Seeing that Shen Wenhua was interested, Shen Jingshu was also relieved. This embankment was a major event this year. In the previous life, because of the prolonged drought, it rained continuously for several days, and all the embankments on both sides of the river collapsed. At that time, Shen Wenhua was also blamed for this, and was put into a big prison. The family was in a panic, and finally Shen Wenhua died in prison for no reason, saying that he committed suicide in fear of crime. On Shen Wenhua's body, Shen Jingshu felt horrible when she thought about that decisive day!
In this life, she will never allow such a thing to happen again!
There are still some days before the flood, and there is still time for everything. She will definitely punish the real perpetrators, but she can't let her father be implicated again!
…
Because of Shen Jingshu's reminder, Shen Wenhua went to see the embankment in person that day, and also opened up the materials from previous years, but it really made him discover some problems. In the next few days, Shen Wenhua was very busy, leaving early and returning late, and took many people to inspect the river embankment every day, which made many people panic, for fear that Shen Wenhua would find something wrong.
"What has Mr. Shen been up to lately? In such a hot day, why do you go up to the embankment all day? But what's wrong with the embankment?" Master Qi met Shen Wenhua that day, and the two chatted for a few words, and then Bringing this topic up, it was naturally tentative. Of course, Shen Wenhua would not say it, "Actually, there is nothing wrong. I just think that this year is so dry, and I am worried that it will rain in a few days. I want to see the side of the embankment. Do you want to increase it?"
"Really? What does Master Shen think of the embankment? But it needs to be raised higher?" Master Qi didn't trust Shen Wenhua's explanation very much. He always felt that Shen Wenhua must have taken action in this move. Running to the embankment every day
"It's still under inspection, but it seems to be all right now, Master Qi is at ease." If he remembers correctly, Master Qi was responsible for the construction of the embankment back then. It's just that he just came to Jiangnan at that time, and he didn't know many ways, and he was weak, and it was not good to intervene in many things so quickly, so this matter was put on hold. However, according to what he observed and discovered these days, the construction of the embankment may not have been so simple back then. Shen Wenhua kept this matter in mind, and Master Qi naturally had a little more grudge.
"Really? That's good, it's just that the embankment is a big deal. If Mr. Shen has a problem, you have to speak up. Otherwise, if something happens, you and I won't be able to bear the responsibility!" Mr. Qi said There were hints in the words, and Shen Wenhua could hear it, and nodded, "It's natural, if something goes wrong, no one can take responsibility!" Indeed, if something goes wrong, he will be punished first Yes, it must be him.
Shen Wenhua knew this very well. After all, when the embankment was built, he was already the magistrate of the two provinces in the south of the Yangtze River. No matter whether he participated in this matter or not, he was the biggest responsible party!
So this matter, he must figure it out!
"Hehe, yes, yes!" Every day when he found out something, Master Qi left without saying a few words. When he left, he walked in a hurry, which showed that he was a little anxious.
Shen Wenhua looked at Master Qi like this, his eyes sank, and he went back in a blink of an eye. As soon as I got back, I went to the study, and after a while, someone came over, "Master!"
"I asked you to check the matter, how did you check it?"
"Master, when the subordinates went to investigate, they were blocked by many parties. It seems that this matter is indeed not simple!"
"How?"
"This time, my subordinates have checked the people who built the embankment. These people are officials who have been in the south of the Yangtze River for many years. They are intricately intertwined. It is really difficult for my subordinates to find out clearly. However, my subordinates now have some clues, and they still have a clue. I hope the master can give the subordinate a few more days! The subordinate will definitely give the master a satisfactory answer!" Although Shen Wenhua was the magistrate of the two provinces, when he came here, there had been many old officials here for many years. The situation is complicated, and although Shen Wenhua has established his own power now, it may not be an easy task to pursue the previous matter.
What's more, if there was really a problem with the river embankment back then, it certainly couldn't be a family matter, and many people might be involved. If Shen Wenhua really wanted to start this matter, he would definitely be blocked!
"Okay, I'll give you another three days. You have to find out. It's no small matter at this time. You must act secretly. Don't startle the snake!"
"Yes, sir!"
While the two were talking, someone reported that Prince Duan was coming. Shen Wenhua originally didn't intend to see Prince Duan at this stall, but after thinking about it, he finally let Prince Duan come, "You go down first, check Come and report to me as soon as you understand the matter!"
"Yes, master!" After paying his respects and leaving, Shen Wenhua tidied up the things on the table, and saw Prince Duan coming.
"Master Shen!" Wearing a navy blue gown, his demeanor became colder and colder. Prince Duan's son is already very familiar with Shen Wenhua. Shen Wenhua nodded and saluted, "I don't know if the son is here today, but what's the matter?"
"Suddenly want to play chess, so I came to look for Master Shen, shouldn't I disturb Master Shen?"
"Of course not, my son, please!"
"Master Shen, please!" Sitting down, Shen Wenhua quickly set up the chess game, and the two began to play chess. It's just that today's chess game is different from past pastime, Prince Duan was decisive and ruthless, and after a while, the two started fighting, and the battle was very fierce.
Shen Wenhua was naturally aware of the difference today. He was a bit sloppy before, but now he had to concentrate. Looking at Prince Duan, his eyes were full of admiration, "Looking at it now, I feel ashamed." I thought my chess skills were already very high, but I fought against Prince Duan before. , and each has its own winners and losers, but judging from today's chess game, Shen Wenhua realized that he had underestimated the person in front of him before.
"Master Shen is too modest, it's just that I was more interested today, so I made a lot of risky moves, so I defeated Master Shen. It's just a trick, Master Shen shouldn't be joking."
"Hehe, my son is bold and careful, I am ashamed of myself! Today's chess game really made me realize my own shortcomings! Now, thank you for reminding me, I understand." Prince Duan's son is completely different today than usual, and Shen Wenhua also Not a fool, naturally realized that something was wrong.
"It's good that Master Shen understands, this life is like this game of chess, you have to be extremely careful with every step you take, and you can earn yourself a victory if you make a strange move, but after all, the risk is too great, and it's easy to be backlashed, Master Shen, am I right?"
"Of course it's right. I didn't think carefully before. Thank you Prince Duan for reminding me."
"It's good that Mr. Shen understands. The current situation in Jiangnan is like this game of chess. I hope Mr. Shen can take care of himself. If there is any need for help, it's okay!" Isn't this the turbulent situation in Jiangnan today? Jiangnan has been rich since ancient times, of course it is a place that many forces want to compete for, and here is a fat vacancy, everyone is eager to come, Shen Wenhua, the magistrate, is not easy to do.
"That's it, thank you, son." Unexpectedly, Prince Duan's son was destined to offer help, Shen Wenhua was a little surprised.
"I think Master Shen will need this document!" Taking out a document from his pocket, Shen Wenhua was shocked when he saw it, "My son, this is..." Isn't this the list of people who participated in the construction of the embankment back then? There are also these expenditure details. With this, do you still worry about not finding the root of the problem
"Master Shen doesn't need to ask me how I got this information, I just need to know that I am on the side of Master Shen, and the emperor is also on the side of Master Shen. Master Shen can let go of this matter, the emperor's side, There is no need for Master Shen to worry!" Prince Duan must protect Shen Wenhua's safety, otherwise he would not have offered to help.
"With the information of Shizi, it is much easier for me to do things. This time, Shizi really helped me a lot! I will always remember this kindness. I will always remember what I can do for Shizi in the future. , I will do my best to repay the prince!" Although I have found some clues these days, I have not grasped the key points, and Shen Wenhua is also very distressed. Now that the information about the prince's son can be said to be a happy event, Shen Wenhua can save a lot trouble!
"Master Shen is just careful, but if you find anything, Master Shen must not say anything, the emperor will uphold justice!"
"Thank you, son!" I was a little worried at first, but now Shen Wenhua felt relieved.
"Master Shen is busy with something first, so I'm leaving!" Today's goal was achieved, Prince Duan didn't wait long, and he left soon. Shen Wenhua sent Prince Duan away, and immediately called someone to start investigating the matter. After five days, it was true that many inside stories were found. Shen Wenhua was shocked and quickly wrote a note and sent it to the capital. However, the note...
"Master, Master Shen sent someone to send the zhezi to Beijing quickly, but the zhezi was robbed halfway, what should I do?" This matter is not only related to the officials in Jiangnan, no matter how courageous these officials are , I was afraid I didn't dare to do this, and now that Shen Wenhua discovered it, the people of the Shen family might be in danger!
"That person probably won't easily allow this kid to enter the capital, and now he probably sent someone over. You send more people to secretly protect the safety of Shen's family. Remember, don't let them suffer any harm!"
"Yes, master!" In fact, Shuang really wanted to ask whether it was because of the young lady of the Shen family that Prince Duan helped the Shen family so much, but Shuang didn't dare to ask, so she had to hold back.
"You send this book yourself, and it must be delivered to the emperor!"
"But your safety, master..." Shuang couldn't rest assured that Prince Duan was here alone!
"Don't worry, I'm fine, this matter is more important!"
"But master, after all, that man is the emperor's own flesh and blood, and the emperor has always loved him. If you do this, will the emperor be dissatisfied with you?" In fact, Shuang did not approve of Prince Duan's participation in this matter. Prince Duan's son is fledgling now, and his family has a lot of troublesome things, so it's troublesome to come to participate in these things!
"I have my own opinion on this matter, you go directly! The emperor is a wise king, and he will definitely not ignore the common people because of this kinship!" Prince Duan still knows about himself as the emperor's uncle, although if Shen Wenhua is not Shen Jing Shu's father, he would not manage it so finely, and even helped him personally, but he would still care about the development of this matter after all.
"Yes, master!" Seeing that Prince Duan was so determined, Shuang couldn't say anything more, and left with the note that day, ordering people to protect Prince Duan and the Shen family, Shuang could only suppress the dissatisfaction in her heart. Don't worry, go and come back soon.
At this time, Shen Wenhua naturally didn't know that his zhezi was robbed halfway, and he didn't know that Prince Duan had helped him so much in secret. He only knew that he was waiting for the emperor's ruling to send the zhezi away. It's just that the safety of the family also needs to be paid attention to. After all, he has discovered a lot of movement recently.
"Rong'er, please ask Shu'er for leave these few days, don't go to the academy for now, you all stay at home, don't go out casually!"
"Wenhua, but what happened?" Shan Yuerong was very sensitive, seeing Shen Wenhua's order so cautiously, Shan Yuerong was also a little worried, "But something happened in the yamen, do we need to go out and hide?" Is it the great Confucianism? Shan Yuerong is not someone who is greedy for life and afraid of death, and she will never allow herself to be a burden to Shen Wenhua.
"It's not good to go out. You just stay at home for the time being. I have things outside. Don't worry, it's not a big deal, just be careful in everything."
"Okay, then I will ask Master Hui for leave tomorrow, saying that Shu'er is sick." She didn't ask too much, Shan Banyue never asked about her husband's yamen.
"Rong'er, you have worked hard these days."
"It's okay, master, but I have to tell Shu'er about this, so that she won't ask why."
"Okay!" At that moment, the husband and wife discussed it, Shan Banyan quickly told Shen Jingshu to let Shen Jingshu stay at home for a few days, although she didn't say the reason, but Shen Jingshu had already guessed it, and didn't ask any more questions. "Mom, how long will I stay at home?" Pretending not to know, since the adults don't want her to worry, then she won't ask any more questions.
"Just rest at home for a few days. It's hot and you go out all the time. I'm worried that you're getting too hot. Can we talk about it when the weather gets cooler?"
"Okay, mom!" Obediently listening to Shan Banyan's arrangement, Shen Jingshu asked for leave, and soon, someone came to see her, and the first ones were naturally Yang Huilan and Kong Xinhe. The two were so worried, Shen Jingshu felt a little guilty for concealing the truth about them, but she didn't want to put her family in danger because of this matter, let alone involve the two of them, so she didn't say anything, telling Yang Huilan and Kong Xinhe not to Worried, Shen Jingshu quickly sent them away.
"Then Jingshu, you have to pay attention to your body, we will come to see you in a few days!" The two of them had no doubts, seeing that Shen Jingshu was really not energetic, and they left after not staying for long.
But what Shen Jingshu didn't expect was that when she was sick, Qi Shaodong came to see her in person, "Sister Shen, are you okay? I heard that you are sick, but is it serious?" Across the curtain, Qi Shaodong's tone was full of concern, These days, he has lost weight and haggarded a bit. What happened to Qi Xueyan hit him hard, and he felt a little guilty towards his sister. Qi Shaodong was always struggling in his heart.
"Brother Shaodong, I'm fine, don't worry!"
"Are you really okay? Why did you suddenly get sick? Isn't your body much better these days?"
"Maybe I caught a cold, Brother Shaodong, don't worry, just rest for a few days and you'll be fine."
"I brought you some supplements. Take good care of yourself. I'll come see you again in a few days!"
"Okay..." Hearing that Qi Shaodong's tone was no longer as confident as before, Shen Jingshu thought for a while, and finally asked, "Brother Shaodong, Xueyan..."
"Don't worry, Yan'er is fine. It's just that she is not in good health. She went to Zhuangzi to recuperate and will be back soon." Although Qi Xueyan said that Shen Jingshu deliberately framed her, Qi Shaodong never believed it. After all, he knew about it. There are only three of them, how did Shen Jingshu know it
It can only be said that all of this is nothing but Qi Xueyan's own crimes. Who made her do anything unnecessary, and let those who should have kidnapped Shen Jingshu belittle her
"Really? Is Xueyan still blaming me?"
"No, you think too much."
"Really?" It's impossible for Qi Xueyan not to blame her, Shen Jingshu knows this very well.
"Of course it's true. A few days ago, she wrote to tell you that she is fine. She said that you will go to play with her when she recovers. Don't worry." Of course, this was Qi Shaodong's words to deceive Shen Jingshu. Shen Jingshu naturally didn't believe it in her heart, but she pretended to believe it on the surface, "Brother Shaodong, is this true? Xueyan really doesn't blame me?"
"Really, when have I lied to you?"
"Hehe, that's good, that's good, brother Shaodong never lied to me, I trust you!" Hehe, don't you lie to me? In the previous life, I was deceived by you innocence, and my life was deceived by you. How many times have you deceived me
"Take a good rest, your body is important, don't worry about the rest!"
"Okay, brother Shaodong too, take good care of yourself, tell Xue Yan to let her take good care of yourself too!"
"Well, yes, then I will go back first, and I will come to see you some other day!"
"Okay, Brother Shaodong, let's go out and play together when I get better!" Giving the other party a hope, Qi Xueyan knew that in a few days, the Qi family would not be the current Qi family.
Qi Shaodong, Mrs. Qi, Qi Xueyan, the pain and humiliation you gave me in the past life, I will pay you back bit by bit in this life. Now, it's time to pay it back!
"Okay, then it's settled. When you are well, let's go out to play!" Hearing what Shen Jingshu said, Qi Shaodong's eyes lit up immediately, feeling that his hard work had finally paid off, and when he left, his footsteps were With the wind.
But what he doesn't know is that this is just a little sweet fruit that Shen Jingshu gave him to make him feel more uncomfortable. When the day comes, he will finally know, the so-called reputation, the so-called family background, and the so-called wealth , but it's all passing, in the end, he has nothing!
…
Although the situation in the south of the Yangtze River is calm, everyone knows that this is just the calm before the storm. Although some people know that Zhezi was robbed, they are still a little apprehensive. To be honest, people can't get in at all, and everyone can only worry!
A few days later, the emperor received a report from Jiangnan, and he was furious immediately, and sent the fifth prince to Jiangnan to try the matter in person. Don't laugh, "Father really thinks highly of the Fifth Emperor, and now that such a big incident happened in Jiangnan, he actually sent the Fifth Emperor, and the Fifth Emperor must investigate this matter carefully! "The third prince never thought that, with all precautions, this book was still in the hands of the emperor. He wanted to send his own people there, but he couldn't intervene. He was really angry!
"Don't worry, Brother Sanhuang, I will investigate this matter clearly!" The fifth prince looked at the irritable expression on the third prince's face, and smiled. He didn't care at all about the third prince's angry appearance.
"It's true that we should investigate carefully. Now that such a big incident happened in Jiangnan, the prefect Shen is duty-bound. Brother Wu Huang must punish him well! He has been in charge of Jiangnan these years, and he doesn't know how much money he has embezzled. Wu Huang Brother, do you think so?" Looking at the fifth prince with a half-smile, the third prince's meaning was obvious, and asked the fifth prince to push everything on Shen Wenhua. Of course the fifth prince heard what he meant, but he didn't object right now, "Don't worry, Brother Sanhuang, I will investigate clearly, and I will definitely not let those people get away with it!"
"So, that's great!" Glancing at the fifth prince, the third prince also smiled, "Then I'll wait for the good news from the fifth prince, this Jiangnan is a rich place, and something like this must happen Strict investigation. This time the father and emperor are furious, the fifth emperor must take care of himself!"
"Brother Sanhuang, don't worry!"
"Five emperors, go all the way, I will give you a ride when the time comes!"
"I'm sorry, Brother Sanhuang, don't bother!"
"That's what you want. I'll hold a banquet for you today, and you must show me your face!"
"Brother Sanhuang, will this be too troublesome?"
"How could it be? Then it's settled, the fifth prince can't miss the appointment at that time!" Without giving the fifth prince any chance to refuse, the third prince directly decided to leave, leaving the fifth prince standing there, the belt He didn't know what he was thinking with a smile on his face. But after standing there for a while, the fifth prince saw a eunuch approaching, and the fifth prince smiled when he saw it, "Eunuch Guo!"
"Fifth prince, the emperor has an invitation to discuss important matters!"
"I'm sorry, Eunuch Guo, I'm going right now!" Followed Eunuch Guo to see the emperor, the emperor was drinking tea at the moment, when he saw the fifth prince coming, the emperor smiled on his majestic face, "Come and sit down !"
"Yes, Royal Father!"
"Drink tea!"
"Thank you, father!" After taking the tea and drinking it, the fifth prince noticed something wrong with the taste, and sure enough, after a while, the emperor asked, "How does this tea taste?"
"This West Lake Longjing tea is of course very good, but it would be even better if it is this year's new tea, and it will be less delicious." To be honest, seeing the emperor smiled with satisfaction, "You are right, this thing ah After a long time, there will be problems. Even if this is the best Longjing tea, it will lose its original taste after a few years." After taking a sip, the emperor frowned, "My lord, you said this tea is not good. Yes, but how to deal with it?"
"The body of the emperor's daughter, this tea has lost its taste, so naturally it should be discarded!"
"You're right. Bad things, no matter how good he was, have to be discarded. As a king, you must never soften your heart." Nodding, he was obviously satisfied with what the fifth prince said, and the fifth prince listened. When the emperor said so, he knew it in his heart. Sure enough, seeing that the emperor quickly asked Eunuch Guo to burn all the old tea, and even brewed a pot of new tea, "How does the emperor feel this time?"
"It's delicious and mellow, it's top grade!" After taking a sip, the Fifth Prince's words made no secret of his praise.
"You're right. As expected, this tea is better if it's new. If it loses its essence, it's no longer suitable." Nodding his head, the emperor drank the tea in his hand, and then ordered Eunuch Guo to pour a cup. "The emperor's trip to the south of the Yangtze River is bound to be full of risks, but I believe you can do a good job. This time, you can let it go. No matter what the final result is, I will support you!"
"Thank you, Father!"
"Forget it, be careful all the way, I will practice it for you here! You go back and clean up before going out, so as not to delay time!"
"Thank you, father!" The fifth prince drank tea and left. Although the emperor didn't say it clearly, he already knew what the emperor meant. When he returned to the mansion that day, the fifth prince was immediately cleaned up. As for the third prince's invitation, he naturally couldn't go, so he let people talk about it, and the fifth prince was also relieved.
Fortunately, the father made an order, otherwise, it would be really difficult for him to refuse this trip, and it would be troublesome at that time.
The fifth prince went out immediately, and when the third prince received the news, the fifth prince had already left for a long time. The fifth prince did this on purpose, firstly, not to offend the third prince, and secondly, he did not give the third prince a chance to stop himself. When the third prince learned about it, he immediately became impatient, "This fifth prince, he usually doesn't care about anything. Yes, I didn't expect it to be a scheming one!"
"Third prince, what should we do now? Now that the emperor has sent the fifth prince to Jiangnan, will something happen?"
"My Fifth Emperor's younger brother usually doesn't care about things, and he doesn't form cliques in the court. I am afraid that the father has taken a fancy to him, so he sent him there, but in such a hurry now, I am afraid that he is suspicious." Me, how can I sit and wait to die?"
"What is the third prince's plan?"
"Dark guard!"
"exist!"
"Follow up with my fifth brother quickly, and rush him to the south of the Yangtze River one step faster. No matter what, you have to control Shen Wenhua first! Let him be used by me. If he is willing to obey, then it will be easy! But once Shen Wenhua If he can’t be used by me, if he refuses to give in, so what if he ruins it, if he doesn’t obey, you can do it yourself! Remember to do it cleanly, don’t let people see anything!” The third prince is also a ruthless person Well, after Shen Wenhua became the magistrate of Jiangnan provinces, he did a lot of wooing, but Shen Wenhua was a stickler. Now that something like this happened, the Third Prince certainly wouldn't sit still!
"Yes, master!"
"Go back quickly!"
"Yes!" The dark guard disappeared quickly, and the third prince looked in the direction of Jiangnan, his eyes were full of ruthlessness, "Against me, hmph, you are still young!" Even if you are a talent, it is for him to use, That is talent, once it becomes his resistance, how can he let it go
…
This time things happened too fast, and Shen Wenhua now has Prince Duan's son secretly helping him, so naturally he is not as passive as he was in his previous life, allowing others to bully him. The third prince also didn't have enough time and excuses to get rid of Shen Wenhua, and now he could only make a hasty decision, but how could he have thought that Prince Duan had already expected that he would make a move, so he had already arranged it secretly. To cast a trap
At this time, Jiangnan is still calm on the surface. Shen Jingshu has been pretending to be sick at home these days. When she is a little bored, she writes and draws some pictures, and plays the piano when she is free. Although she looks calm on the surface, she is still a little uneasy in her heart. She is always afraid that things will continue to develop in the same way as in her previous life. Now that things are undecided, Shen Jingshu can't sleep well!
In this life, she preemptively strikes. Now that Dad controls the sovereignty and the evidence, he will never be manipulated like he was in the previous life. It should be fine, right
But why, she still felt a little uneasy in her heart
This night, Shen Jingshu always felt a little flustered, and went to bed early, but just after sleeping for a long time, Shen Jingshu was woken up, "It's flooded, it's flooded, everyone, come and put out the fire!"