Feng Huan shook his head and sighed, "It's easier said than done."
Leaving aside the identity of the late virtuous king, it is impossible to easily open the mausoleum for autopsy. Even without this taboo, the biggest beneficiary of the virtuous king's death was the current emperor, and it was the reason for the crusade against the king of Zhennan. , It will also plant a thorn in the hearts of the world, and make people who care about it make a big fuss. This matter is not only about one person, it is even about the stability and unity of the entire Dayou dynasty.
Concubine Xian also knows this, so although she has resented the injustice of the world these years, she will not really tear her face apart and insist on investigating to the end. If something really happened, no matter what the original truth was, it would not be acceptable to the world. It is also because of this that Concubine Xian felt that there was something else to be said about King Xian's death.
"When your father died, there should have been civil officials recording the situation at that time? Where are those files, but are they still there? Let me see if I can find some clues from them."
Feng Huan said, "You don't need to spend your energy on this."
Zhuang Zhong was stunned, Feng Huan didn't wait for him to interject and explained: "No matter what the truth was back then, it is the case now, and some things are rare to be confused. Besides, I believe Uncle Huang, this matter will not have anything to do with him, just What is hidden behind it is no longer important."
Zhuang Zhong thought about it and realized that he had encountered similar cases before. There is not only black and white in the world, and sometimes you have to make some trade-offs.
"Then your mother..."
"Since it's a demonic obstacle, even if you can find out that it's not what the concubine mother thought, it's not up to you to decide whether she believes it or not. No matter how skillful you are, you can't wake up someone who is pretending to be asleep."
Zhuang Zhong didn't know how to comfort him, but Feng Huan looked at him with a sad face and smiled: "Look at you, I don't worry about you. Don't worry, I will marry you smoothly, It will definitely not get you into any trouble."
This sentence is solemn and embarrassing, he did tell Feng Huan that he didn't want to face those troubles because of his laziness, but how can two people only enjoy each other's goodness when they are together, but not resist the outside world with each other pressure.
"I just think I don't know how to behave when I'm a big man facing your mother..."
"There's no need to explain anything, it's what I should do. If I don't understand this, how can I be qualified to stand side by side with you." Feng Huan didn't wait for him to speak, and changed the subject: "Officer Zhuang Ti will be released in a few days. To take office, the time is quite short, but are you ready?"
Speaking of these solemnities, I was very confident, straightened my waist and said vigorously: "This is inevitable, always be prepared! It's just that although Luzhou is not far from the capital, I can only return to the capital when I rest. Meixian, you can't be idle like before."
Dayou's probation officer is similar to Da Song, who is in charge of local prison cases. His main function is to monitor the prison administration of the prefectures and counties under his jurisdiction. Unresolved prison cases, review of cases that have been resolved by state and county magistrates, etc.
The distance between Luzhou and the capital is about the same as the distance between Meixian and Feng Huan's station at that time, but the situation now is completely different from that in Meixian. How many pairs of eyes are staring at you, waiting for you to make mistakes. In addition, Zhuang Zhong is now only in charge of prison affairs, not as free as before, and going out for a walk can also be regarded as sympathizing with the people, so naturally the two cannot get together as often as before.
"A batch of good horses have just arrived. It will be more convenient for you to pick one tomorrow."
Zhuang Zhuang's eyes lit up. A good horse can't be bought with money. Dayou is very short of horses. Most of them are imported from Fanbang. Not to mention ordinary people, many scholar-bureaucrats ride donkeys to work. Feng Huan said it was a good horse, so it must be very good, no worse than Ferrari in his previous life.
"Will it be too expensive?"
Feng Huan gave him a sideways glance, "What's mine is yours."
Zhuang Zhong knew that he had misunderstood, and quickly said: "I am afraid of being expensive, not expensive. This is a living thing. I am afraid that if it is spoiled, it will make my heart feel bad, just like stealing my money."
Feng Huan said with a smile: "Tangtang is afraid that he won't be able to raise a horse when he mentions the criminal, so naturally someone will worry about it."
Zhuang Zhong was just talking, smiling and asking about the condition of the horses. The horse selection went well, as soon as Zhuang Zhong passed by, he took a fancy to a white horse. This horse has never been tamed, but it has a rare good temper. Riding on it made Zhuang Zhuang feel very happy, he is really destined to be Prince Charming! Fortunately, there is no Journey to the West story in this world, otherwise he would definitely be recognized as a Tang monk—he used to be a monk.
This time when Zhuang Zhong reported to the Criminal Division, it was much smoother than in Mei County before. No one dared to embarrass him, and everyone came to respond respectfully. After all, it's near the capital, so I don't dare to behave as arrogantly as that fringe place. In addition, the solemnity is in the limelight now, and the punishment department also inspects the "greedy, turbid and slow" behavior of state and county officials. Naturally, it can only be respectful. And dare not neglect.
If it weren't for the stipulation that prefects and county magistrates are not allowed to welcome and send criminal officials, and criminal officials are not allowed to participate in state and county banquets, I am afraid that once Zhuang Zhong arrives in Luzhou, he will be drunk for a few days before he starts to work. In fact, when the first day of solemnity came, it wasn’t that no one used various excuses to entertain in private. There were policies and countermeasures, and things that could not be done on the surface could be approached in another way.
Solemn naturally declined all of them, and occasionally a few who were not winking were also dismissed, very principled, and everything was business-like. Such a move made Luzhou officials know their solemn nature and how to get along with each other in the future.
But there are always some people who don't give up, they don't think that they are dignified, fair and honest, but they feel that they have not found the right excuse, and they always think that there are no truly honest officials in this world. As long as you are an official, if you don't take advantage of it, why bother to walk on this thorny road. This kind of view is also seen a lot on weekdays. Although the criminal officer is in charge of prison affairs, he also has great power. If one is not good for small shoes, it will definitely be enough. Not only that, but when a powerful outsider comes to one's own territory, one has to be "one of one's own" to feel at ease. This is also the experience gained from being an official for many years. It has become a habit and is deeply rooted. If you can't do it, you will always panic in your heart.
Therefore, as soon as Zhuang Zhong returned to his residence, seeing the two enchantingly dressed women in front of him, he suddenly understood, and couldn't help frowning.
Seeing Zhuang Zhong, the two women rushed forward, squatting down and saluting, and their gestures were full of flair. The fragrant wind made Zhuang Zhong rub his nose so as not to sneeze.
"Qing'er/Hong'er, I've seen you."
Zhuang Zhong ignored the two of them, and looked at the yamen servant beside him, "What's going on?"
The yamen servant hurriedly said: "It was Mr. Xu next door who saw that your lord had just arrived but there was no one to serve you. He was worried that you would be inconvenient on weekdays, so he brought two ladies to serve you."
Zhuang Zhong came here alone on a horse, with not much belongings, very chic, unlike other officials with a group of servants around him, who had to use several donkey carts to salute.
The interior of the Criminal Division Yamen is divided into the office area and the residence area of the chief executive. Before Zhuang Zhong arrived, there were already officials to help him take care of it. He only needs to carry his bag and move in. The wife of Wu Fei, the judge who lived next door to him, also helped him find a local couple to take care of housework for him. Although it was a little less for other officials of the same level, it was enough for Zhuang Zhong.
This member Xu Zhuang Zhong also knew that the people who could live near the Ti Xingsi were naturally not ordinary people. Although Xu Yuanwai is not an official, he is the father-in-law of an official in Luzhou, and he is quite famous in the local area.
Zhuang Zhong said displeasedly: "Who asked you to send them in? Let them go back and forth from anywhere! Tell Xu Yuanwai, I accept his wish, but I, Zhuang, can't bear it, so let him not do it again." something like this."
The yamen servant was in a dilemma, he hesitated for a long time and didn't know what to do, he didn't know Zhuang Zhong well, and he didn't know whether Zhuang Zhong really didn't want to accept the two beauties, or it was just a show, and it was difficult for Xu Yuanwai to explain.
The servant Tao Bao who was waiting at the side quickly said: "We are all working for the adults, you can't be confused, can't you see what the adults are these days?"
The yamen servant saw that Zhuang Zhong was really displeased, so he made up his mind to send the two beauties away, but the two beauties quit, crying and begging, "My lord, please accept us two sisters, if you go back, I'm afraid It’s because my sister and I have no foothold for a long time, and it will be difficult in the future. We sisters are very capable of work, and we eat very little, so we will definitely not cause trouble for adults.”
"Yes, my lord, we sisters finally found a place to stay, please forgive me and don't drive us away."
As they said that, the two of them knelt down together, crying until Lihua burst into tears, as if they had suffered some great grievances. She was originally beautiful, but now she is so weak that people can't help but feel sorry for her.
But Zhuang Zhong didn't accept their tricks, not to mention that the two of them had ulterior motives, if he really dared to keep the two of them by his side, Feng Huan would not be the first to spare him.
Solemn gave the yamen servant and Tao Bao a look, "What are you still doing in a daze, don't let me see other messy people in this room when I come out later, otherwise you will be the ones going out!"
After finishing speaking, he directly stepped into the house and left without looking back.
The yamen servant and Tao Bao didn't dare to neglect after hearing this, no matter how sad the two beauties cried and how miserable they spoke, they sent them away.
"My lord." Tao Bao knocked on the door of the study.
Zhuang Zhong was burying his head in reading the file, without raising his head, he asked, "Send him away?"
"Yes, my lord."
"Don't let messy people in in the future. I really think I'm not sensible when I'm young. Although I'm not talented, I still know what to do and why I can't do it. If there is a next time, no matter who you recommend, I won't I will forgive you!"
This sentence is already quite serious, and it also shows a solemn attitude. Although Tao Bao is now his hired servant, since Madam Wu sent him, he will naturally spread some news to the outside world.
Tao Bao quickly responded, and he also had a new understanding of the young prisoner in his heart, knowing that he was not just superficial, but really wanted to make a career out of it. Zhuang Zhong has only been here for two days, and he has been stuck in the file, even at home, he is busy sorting out various affairs.
This matter was quickly spread, and Zhuang Zhong also used this matter to release harsh words to the outside world. If anyone dared to do these things again, he would only think that the other party had ghosts in his heart and wanted to bribe him, and he would definitely investigate to the end. As a result, all Luzhou officials rested their minds.
Someone sent a beauty to Zhuang Zhong on this side, and Feng Huan on the other side got the news very quickly. He was very relieved when he learned that Zhuang Zhong rushed away without even looking at anyone. It's annoying.