Listening to the emperor's curse, the smile on Xiao Mubai's lips became deeper. He stood up, poured a cup of tea for the emperor and handed it over. The temperature of the teacup and the cold temperature of his fingers formed a sharp contrast, and the emperor touched it. After that, the frown on his eyebrows became tighter and he said to him: "You should go back and rest early."
Xiao Mubai retracted his hand and clasped it behind his back: "I'm not in a hurry for this moment. I'll share this worry with my father. It's not too late to leave."
The emperor had just raised his hand to drink tea and froze in mid-air. It was not surprising that he knew about this matter. After all, this matter had been going on with great fanfare and turmoil for six or seven days.
The emperor was just curious about which minister he would recommend, so he raised his eyebrows and asked, "Do you have a suitable candidate?"
Xiao Mubai didn't answer and asked instead: "Does my father like Lord Jing in his heart?"
After hearing this, the emperor thought that he also wanted to recommend Jing Qibin. His stiff hands returned to their original state. He took a sip of tea and said, "After discussing with the emperor for so many days, in the end, we all think he is the most suitable."
Xiao Mubai shook his head: "I think there is another person who is more suitable than him."
The emperor was quite surprised. Hearing his firm tone, he couldn't help but become interested: "Who is it?"
Xiao Mubai took the tea cup that the emperor drank from, and said softly with his thin lips: "Hu Yingmao, Minister of Dali Temple."
The emperor's face was startled, but he really didn't expect that he would bring up Hu Yingmao's name. After careful consideration, he found that he was really more suitable than Jing Qibin.
Jing Qibin was familiar with Hu Yingmao, and he was also familiar with them. After all, one was in the Criminal Department and the other was in Dali Temple. However, Hu Yingmao was more diplomatic than Jing Qibin, so it would be easier for him to clean up Wanzhou's mess than Jing Qibin.
What's more, the Minister of Dali Temple is in the third rank. He has been promoted to a higher level. To be honest, it is better than Jing Qibin who was transferred to Wanzhou.
Xiao Mubai timely added a cup of tea and handed it over. The emperor touched his cold fingers again, feeling sad in his heart. He was both proud that he had raised a good son with his own hands, and lamented that his time was short.
Xiao Mubai handed over the tea cup without asking for credit, bowed and left silently.
The emperor held the warm tea cup in his hand and looked at his back. He wanted to call him, but he never made a sound.
No matter what you do if you call him, you won't be able to save his life after all...
The emperor looked at the door with a blank look on his face and stood there for a long, long time.
It wasn't until Eunuch Li came in to refill the tea that he discovered that the emperor was standing there holding a tea cup that had already cooled down. It looked like he had been standing for a long time. He bowed and walked over, raised his hands, and whispered carefully: "Your Majesty, the tea is cold. I will give you another cup."
The emperor handed the tea cup to his raised hand, turned back to the desk, and issued a decree, instructing Eunuch Li to deliver it to the minister of Dali Temple, Hu Yingmao.
Seeing his expressionless expression, Eunuch Li couldn't predict his mood or anger, so he could only step forward to take it with fear, said yes, backed out, and immediately left the palace to go to Dali Temple.
At this time, in the Dali Temple, Hu Yingmao was resting in the side courtyard, with his feet on top of each other on the table and shaking his legs. He cursed Xiao Mubai in his heart for deceiving him, even though he had agreed a few days ago that he would be promoted to an official position by the end of the month. , there is still no news at this moment, I’m afraid it’s fake...
These princes are all trying to make a big deal out of their opinions, and none of them has a reliable master.
Just as Hu Yingmao was thinking, Ji Yong's announcement came from outside the courtyard: "Sir, Eunuch Li has come to the temple and is waiting for you to receive the order."
Hu Yingmao retracted his legs for a moment, stood up immediately, rubbed his hands excitedly, paced back and forth, muttering: "I'm really going to be promoted, I'm promoted, I'm promoted..."
The veins on Ji Yong's forehead jumped. Seeing his overjoyed expression, he couldn't help but remind him: "Sir, you'd better go out to receive the order first..."
Hu Yingmao nodded frequently after hearing the words, and quickly walked to the mirror to straighten his clothes. He clasped his hands in the air and bowed to Xiao Mubai again. While thanking His Highness King Mo for being a promise-keeper, he followed Ji Yong as he went astray. I went to the front hall.
Hu Yingmao saw Eunuch Li and greeted him with a smile: "Thank you so much, Eunuch Li, for making this trip all the way."
Seeing his cheerful look, Eunuch Li was suspicious. Could it be that Hu Yingmao already knew the content of the imperial edict
Is there anything good going on inside for him
"Master Hu, you are very polite. I am also on an errand. Will you accept the order now?" Eunuch Li could not figure out the content of the imperial order, and his tone of voice was considered gentle.
"Yes, yes, take the order first." Hu Yingmao nodded repeatedly and knelt down upright and respectfully.
Eunuch Li opened the imperial edict, glanced at the contents, and then looked at Hu Yingmao's expression, which made him dumbfounded. Does Mr. Hu really know what is written in the imperial edict
He could still smile so heartily. Even he knew that the position of governor of Wanzhou was a hot potato. Jing Qibin racked his brains, fearing that the emperor would appoint him.
The Hu Yingmao in front of him was in good condition, he was so happy that he just needed to beat the gongs and drums.
"Eunuch Li, Eunuch Li?" Hu Yingmao saw him stunned and called him softly with a smile on his face.
"Well." Eunuch Li came back to his senses and looked at him with a complicated expression.
"Eunuch Li, hurry up and announce the decree..." Hu Yingmao couldn't wait.
"By God's blessing, the emperor issued an edict: To seek governance, the officials should be loyal to the people, teach them to be loyal, and be respectful and respectful. Hu Yingmao, the minister of Dali Temple, is honest and honest in his duties and strict in his teachings. He is an honest official and has great political achievements. Fei Ran, I have been specially appointed as the governor of Wanzhou, and I will go to take office immediately. I appreciate this!" After Eunuch Li finished his announcement, he looked at Hu Yingmao who was dumbfounded and coughed lightly. Seeing that he still didn't respond, he coughed twice again and saw that he still couldn't. After coming back to his senses, he could not help but frown and call out: "Master Hu, take the order..."
When Ji Yong saw Eunuch Li standing by, he opened his mouth, but Hu Yingmao was still dumbfounded, so he had to sneak up and tease him from behind. Only then did Hu Yingmao come back to his senses, grimaced, and raised his hands: " I accept the order and thank the Lord for your kindness. Long live my emperor..."
Eunuch Li put the imperial edict in his hand. Hu Yingmao was helped by Ji Yong to stand up. Eunuch Li looked at him with a completely different expression. The congratulatory words were stuck in his mouth. He didn't know whether he should say it or not. explain.
Hu Yingmao looked at the imperial edict in his hand, and then at Eunuch Li who was hesitant to speak. With a wry smile on his lips, he took out the bag of reward money that he had prepared long ago from his sleeve: "Thank you for your hard work, Eunuch Li." …”
Eunuch Li declined politely: "How...how can I do it?"
Hu Yingmao tightened the imperial edict in his hand, cursing his mother in his heart, unable to express his sorrow, and the smile on his lips became more and more obscure, but he still said to Eunuch Li: "It should be, just a little tea money..."
(End of chapter)