"His Royal Highness, the Mengzhou Zhangtai tax donation case, Wei Chen thinks, is very unusual. The account books leaked out on the bright side, but others released bait. This case was found to be short of three million taels of silver for no reason. It is really a big case. Wu Anhua, the governor of Zhili, was ordered to rush to Mengzhou on the same day, and ordered a thorough investigation. There were also officials from the Ministry of Punishment and the Ministry of Justice."
"Wu Anhua, someone from Zong Zhengming?" Zong Zhenglin opened the file and re-read the Zhangtai case. After a while, he tapped on the desk and sneered.
"Zong Zhengming won't take the initiative to go into this muddy water. I think someone forced him into the game. How about Wu Anhua? Who recommended him?"
The fifth stroke stroked the beautiful beard, and the feather fan shook lightly. "Wu Anhua is not bad. He is an honest official and strict under the emperor. Unfortunately, his temperament is too upright, and he is definitely not a suitable candidate. Only Zhangtai's official habits are not tolerated by him. It is difficult to investigate the case. The person who recommended it was his former classmate who is now a student at the Hanlin Academy, Shuliang."
Public lose? This surname is extremely rare in Shengjing. Zong Zhenglin thought about it for a while, and then he raised his eyebrows, "But people from Fuzhou in the south?"
"His Royal Highness is wise. This person was born in a famous family in Fuzhou, and he is the direct descendant of the Gongshu family."
"Can you figure out his details?"
"The net worth is innocent, and Zhang He's tenth son is second in the early years. If he is interested in today, he will enter the Hanlin."
Zong Zhenglin nodded and turned his fingers slightly. "Nothing else?"
"On the other side, I can only find out that this person is very clean and has a wide range of friends. As for his official career and reputation, they are all praises. They all say that this person is honest, and there is not a single word that is not good."
"Oh?" Zong Zhenglin raised his eyebrows and closed the opened file with a slight smile. "This man is interesting."
"Wei Chen also thinks so." The fifth Yuchao chuckled in agreement.
The study in the front yard was brightly lit, and it was not until the late hour when everyone dispersed.
Zong Zhenglin got up and summoned Wei Zhen, but saw Tian Fushan hurried to report.
"His Royal Highness, Concubine Helian has sent a maid to inquire several times, saying that she has something important to see."
Zong Zhenglin's fingers while unbuttoning his outer robe paused slightly, his phoenix eyes calm and unwavering. "Tell Helian, it's not early today, let her settle down earlier. This hall will go to Chanruo Garden tomorrow morning."
Tian Fushan took the order and left, sighing secretly. Master Yao was not in the mansion, and His Highness didn't even bother to set foot in the backyard. This reminded him that before the master entered the mansion, His Highness was like this. Three years have passed, and it's still the same.
In the early morning of the next day, Helian Minmin packed up early, dressed in a moon-white skirt and jacket, luxurious and elegant. Just waiting for the Sixth Highness to come over and have a meal together.
"How? Your Highness is here?" Seeing Mama Zhao trotting into the room, Helian Minmin followed.
"Master, the chief steward said that His Royal Highness Yin Shi has already entered the palace. I think he will come after the court."
Fortunately, the master got up early in the morning and explained the small kitchen, and prepared all the meals that His Highness prefers. Now it is impossible to wait for someone to come, it is really a waste of the master's efforts.
With a smile on her face, Helian Minmin turned around and sat down at the Huanghuali table. Picking up the spoon, I scooped up the bird's nest porridge and swallowed it in small mouthfuls. I felt that it was still fragrant and smooth, but now it has a bitter taste, and the astringency is tight.
From last night until today, it is so difficult to ask to see His Highness! What's more, she didn't want to say what she knew about Zong Zhenglin.
"Send someone to wait at the front. When His Highness returns to the mansion, I will report it immediately." If Concubine Shu had not given an order, she would not have to make fun of herself.
"Please forgive me this morning, and let them go back separately." Apart from the Mu family, she also had no intention of dealing with the woman next to Zong Zhenglin.
In the courtyard in the city, Mu Xiyao slept soundly with Jin quilt. The ground dragon in the room was warm, and the bed was soft and comfortable. As soon as she touched the pillow, she fell into a deep sleep.
It wasn't until the time passed and Mo Lan called out softly, that Mu Xiyao opened her eyes in confusion. Turning around to see more leaks, it was actually an hour later than usual. Without Zong Zhenglin by his side, life was really comfortable.
"Come in." Mu Xiyao's voice was soft. He stretched his arms out of the quilt and yawned lazily. It seems that it is much more comfortable for His Royal Highness to be the outer room than the side concubine
After being served and eaten, Mu Xiyao was bored and simply took a soft sedan chair to watch in the courtyards. Not to mention, the layout of this house is really exquisite, and the scenery is also very elegant. But no matter how big the courtyard is, there are times when you get tired and crooked. No, this woman is already thinking about how to fool Yan Chengzhou and go out without the knowledge of Zong Zhenglin.
"Huilan, go to the mansion of the Fifth Highness. It's just that the concubine has not seen the concubine for a long time, so she is thinking hard. If you have time, please invite her to the mansion for a chat." At this time, Mu Xiting should be idle. The sisters' family helped her with one or two, so it shouldn't be difficult for her.
Zong Zhenglin never imagined that Mu Xiyao had only been in peace for one night, and after waking up, she was already ready to move.
"Mammy, His Highness is returning to the mansion, and he's coming to the main house." The little servant outside the gate looking at the wind couldn't wait to run faster. If he could do errands for the prince and concubine, the reward would definitely be indispensable.
Sure enough, just after reporting the letter, Mammy Feng smiled and rewarded him with five taels of silver.
"Come here, master, you are still worrying about it. Your Highness has allowed you to come here, why did you go to the side concubine in the east halfway. No, people are about to enter the door. Do you want to go out to greet me?"
"It's natural to go. Just don't follow the girls. Your Highness doesn't like noise." Helian Minmin breathed a sigh of relief. Regardless of whether Zong Zhenglin would like it or not, he still has to give this little sympathy because of his reputation as a concubine.
"Your Highness." Since Mu Xiyao's accident, Zong Zhenglin went to Danruo Garden more and more diligently. If it wasn't for the occasional meal in the main room, I'm afraid I wouldn't even be able to see a person.
"Get up and talk in the room." Zong Zhenglin took the lead.
Helian Minmin followed behind and looked at him with a cold and solemn expression, but followed suit in silence. It's been half a year, and it's still so estranged. Although most of the noble wives lived like this, she still had some thoughts in her heart. Not for love, but for heirs. She can compromise, but her son, absolutely not!
"It was too late to discuss yesterday, please wait for a long time." Zong Zhenglin took the tea cup, took a sip and put it aside.
Your Highness, every time you come back to the concubine's courtyard, you never speak politely. In front of Mrs. Mu, have you ever mentioned the word trouble to her? Helian Minmin lowered her eyebrows and closed her eyes, and her heart also cooled down.
"It's fine. It's just yesterday that the concubine recruited her concubine into the palace and talked to her for a long time. After the concubine came back, after careful consideration, it would be better to communicate with His Highness."
How long will you be able to cover up for the Mu family like this? What's more, she, Helian Minmin, may not be willing to help that woman with all her good words.
Although Zong Zhenglin was impatient to deal with women, he had a precise grasp of their thoughts. Helian was in a hurry to see him, but at first he was forced by Concubine Shu. Second... I am afraid that she is dissatisfied.
Seeing that Zong Zhenglin didn't speak, he just fixed on looking at her. Helian Minmin hurriedly continued to answer, "Mother concubine repeatedly mentioned the need to set rules in front of the concubine. She also said that Concubine Su was there, and asked the concubine to take more care of her."
At that time, hearing Concubine Shu's words, Helian Minmin's face was red and her ears were red and embarrassed. Who is His Highness going to be lucky to, and where can she be the master
"That's what happened. This hall has known about it before." Zong Zhenglin lifted the hem of his clothes and strode out without turning his head. Before going out, he left a sentence that left Helian Minmin stunned on the spot.
"Tell the Su Clan to pack up and leave the house with this hall the day after."