[R18] Will drink wine – “About Wine” Chapter 74 [English]

Chapter 72: Entering the nobility

Xi Hongxuan spoke so firmly that Shen Zechuan looked sideways. However, Xi Hongxuan refused to continue the conversation. He just said: “You don’t have a proper place to live now, and it’s inconvenient to keep Qi Huilian. Why don’t you just leave him here with me first.”

“The madman is talking nonsense, and it may not be appropriate to stay with you.” Shen Zechuan said calmly, “What do you want him to do?”

“According to what I want,” Xi Hongxuan stretched out his knife, “It’s best to get rid of he. It’s not appropriate to get involved in those old things. The more you know, the worse it will be.” Xi Hongxuan waved his knife and looked at Shen Zechuan, “Are you unwilling?”

Shen Zechuan said: “Of course I refuse. He is an old minister of Yong Yinian, and he also knows Shen Wei very well. I keep he for his use.”

If Shen Zechuan agreed immediately, Xi Hongxuan would not believe it easily, so what he said was 70% true and 30% false, leaving Xi Hongxuan uncertain.

As expected, Xi Hongxuan stopped mentioning the murder and said, “You still want to investigate Shen Wei’s case? Did you tell me earlier, Lan Zhou, why did you hide this matter from me for so long?”

“How often have I concealed it?” Shen Zechuan smiled, picked up the teapot, and poured tea for Xi Hongxuan, “Isn’t it obvious? As long as Shen Wei is not freed from his charges, I will not be able to live an upright life.”

“he The evidence is conclusive, and the infamy has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Even if he is acquitted, he cannot convince the public.” Xi Hongxuan said, “This kind of serious crime of betraying the country and seeking glory is something that cannot be washed away in a few lifetimes, and it is useless just to be pardoned by the court. There are thousands of rumors in the world, he Shen Wei has been nailed to death in the stars of spit. I pity you, I can only advise you to forget about this matter, I can’t explain it!”

Shen Zechuan put down the teapot in silence.

Seeing that the atmosphere was tense, Xi Hongxuan said again: “You are now a serious fifth-grade Jinyiwei, and you still care about those rumors? No, look up. You did a good job this time, won’t you be promoted?”

Shen Zechuan said: “I haven’t even made a single stroke yet, and I haven’t settled down yet. It may not be a good thing to rush forward blindly.”

“You and I have to be careful this time. It’s really a life-threatening act.” Xi Hongxuan tucked the fox fur back and said, “We must get to the bottom of this matter. The other party is hiding it and I am doing it openly. If we can’t find out, we will be unable to prevent it. I am the one who is suppressing this time. What about next time? You should be careful yourself. I can’t stay too long today, Lan Zhou. I’ll see you at the house in a few days.”

Xi Hongxuan stood up and looked around again.

“I can just watch the yard. If you don’t have enough money, just ask your brother to let him know. Don’t worry about what happened today, right?”

Xi Hongxuan laughed as he spoke, and Shen Zechuan also laughed. The two reconciled, as if they had no grudges, and it was just a joke.

Qiao Tianya saw off Xi Hongxuan. When he returned to the courtyard, he saw Shen Zechuan standing with his back facing the main hall, wiping his hands with a handkerchief.

The setting sun outside the courtyard reflected Shen Zechuan’s python robe scarlet red.He’s slightly drooped neck was as white as jade, and he carefully wiped his slender and flawless fingers. It was clearly very clean, but He seemed to be extremely disgusted.

“Leaving?” Shen Zechuan asked, turning his head.

“Look at the carriage.” Qiao Tianya stopped not far from Shen Zechuan. He did not go any further. Instead, he leaned over to pick up the crushed leaves from the ground and looked at them for a moment. “The people he invited are all masters of martial arts, but they did not start a fight. It must be that Master Ji Gang was on guard and the Grand Master did not resist.”

“Master burned his appearance with fire in order to remain anonymous. It was better not to do it rashly.” Shen Zechuan neatly folded the square blue handkerchief, “Sir, we can’t stay in Xi Hongxuan’s hands for a long time. We have to find a way.”

Qiao Tianya crushed the leaves and did not disturb Shen Zechuan’s meditation.Shen Zechuan suddenly turned around and was dazzled by the afterglow, but he did not dodge and looked towards the majestic palace.

“Bloodline orthodoxy…” Shen Zechuan murmured and asked Qiao Tianya, “Who lives there?”

Qiao Tianya looked over and said, “Ms. Li.”

“No,” Shen Zechuan’s eyes were cold and he said with a sarcastic smile, “It’s a deer – if Zhou loses his deer, all the heroes in the world will chase him [1]. Today you say it’s the Li family, but tomorrow I can also say it’s a cat or a dog. Whoever can step onto that pinnacle dragon throne will be the orthodox one.”

Qiao Tianya calls himself a deviant, but he doesn’t expect Shen Zechuan to dare to say such a thing.He was shocked, took a few steps back, looked at the palace, and said: “Such rebellious words can be regarded as arrogant.”

“You know there are countless gentlemen in this world, and all of them are good and loyal people.” Shen Zechuan put the handkerchief back into his sleeve and said, “Bianshabo Lu Pingyan is known as the ‘Border Town Wolf’. He spent all his wealth to protect the border county. Although he enjoyed the titleHe has a title, but he eats pickles and taro every day. When he comes to Lu Guangbai, his military salary will be tight every time there is a war. Because he has always been at odds with the Eight Families, he has not been awarded a title even though he has made outstanding achievements.How happy is it to be such a gentleman and good minister?”

“First ask your conscience, and then discuss your will. To be a loyal minister, you have to give up your ego and your selfish desires. All the loyal members of Feng Yisheng and his sect in Suotian Pass died in the battle. This is a sign of great justice.”

The madness that Shen Zechuan had just suppressed swept over him again, he stood up and laughed, saying: “Qiao Tianya, you are not a deviant at all, you are a prisoner of the Tao, and you can be a gentleman.”

Qiao Tianya said: “Master——”

The afterglow of the sky was sinking into the night, covered in darkness, and the dead branches of the pear tree were showing their claws, casting shadows on Shen Zechuan’s raised face.

“But there will always be people in this world who will be rebellious officials and traitors. I don’t believe in fate. If one day a knife is placed on the side of the neck, let alone Xi Hongxuan, even Li Jianheng, I will not show mercy. The blood orthodoxy that Xi Hongxuan talks about is undoubtedly an idiot’s dream to me. Anyone who has a knife blade across their throat will die, and there will be no exception for direct children and concubines.”

The cold night was desolate, with a few crows wailing, Shen Zechuan looked back at Qiao Tianya.

“My ambition is not to be a gentleman, nor to be a good person. It is an established creed that justice must be repaid, so a favor is a favor and an excess is too much. I want Xi Hongxuan to pay for what happened today.”

The wind hit the remaining clouds and blew off the remaining leaves from the branches.

* * *

The impeachment by the Metropolitan Procuratorate was fierce, and successively involved Xi Hongxuan, Pan Xiangjie, Wei Huaixing and even Hai Liangyi.Cen Yu was the chief writer, and several parties fought fiercely in the court.

Li Jianheng just woke up. He didn’t talk much these days. When he was sitting in Mingli Hall listening to politics, the leaders were arguing.

Hai Liangyi had been ill before the epidemic. He had been looking thin recently and had never rested. At this moment, when he heard that the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Household were arguing again, he couldn’t help but cough a few times.

Li Jianheng hurriedly said: “There is no need to get up, Mr. Ge, just sit down and talk if you have something to say.”

Hai Liangyi saluted, covered his mouth with a handkerchief, and then said after calming down: “Yesterday, the cabinet submitted the reward and punishment items to the imperial court. After the emperor has read it, if he feels there is something inappropriate, he can reject it and let the cabinet reconsider it.”

Li Jianheng was absent-minded. Hai Liangyi thought that he would hesitate, but unexpectedly, he paused for a while and said, “I have already read it, and I really don’t understand some parts. I would like to ask Mr. Ge to clarify my doubts.”

As soon as this statement came out, the whole hall was shocked.

Li Jianheng opened the brochure and said, “The Forbidden Army has done a great job in clearing up official channels. Xiao Chiye is already the second-grade governor of the Forbidden Army. It is not enough to just reward him with some silver, gold and jade. It is too little.”

Hai Liangyi replied: “The Fengshan School Ground will be expanded this year, and the money will be coordinated by the Ministry of Household Affairs. This can be regarded as exempting him from the biggest expenditure this year. I think the reward is not enough, it is enough.”

Li Jianheng said: “However, he did a good job in preparing medicinal materials, isolating patients, and clearing official channels.”

Hai Liangyi thought about it and said: “The credit is true, but these things cannot be accomplished by the Imperial Army alone. If the favor is too great -”

“I want to enter his title.” Li Jianheng closed the fold and looked at Hai Liangyi, “He is the second son of King Libei. If he goes into battle to kill the enemy, he should have the title by now.”

Hai Liangyi did not respond immediately.

Li Jianheng said: “I have been lingering in bed these days, thinking about these things. I want to make Xiao Chiye the ‘Marquis of Dingdu’. What do you think?”

Hai Liangyi said: “No, Your Majesty, no knighthood can be granted except for military merit. Although Xiao Chiye has merit this time, it is far from the time to be knighted. The Lu family of Qidongbian County has made many military exploits, and now they have only granted the title of Bianshabo to the veteran Lu Pingyan. Xiao Chiye has not defined the border, and secondly has not driven away the enemy. He is so abrupt that he will not be able to convince the public.”

“He has done meritorious service in escorting the soldiers at the Nanlin Hunting Ground, but this time he was not afraid of danger. It is a good thing that the epidemic has not spread. This matter is related to the stability of the country. Isn’t it considered a merit? Biansha Bo Lu Pingyan secretly transferred the garrison of the border county many times. He did not become a knight, but his merits and demerits were balanced.” Li Jianheng said with red eyes, covering his face and choking, “Is it possible that my life is not worth mentioning? Feng heIt’s just a compliment, but it doesn’t increase the number of people in the imperial army, and it doesn’t create private rights.It’s just a false name, isn’t it?”

Wei Huaigu originally wanted to impeach Xiao Chiye for secretly blending medicinal materials, but now that the situation was not going his way, he changed his mind and said, “What the emperor thinks is reasonable. Xiao Chiye’s decisive decision and fearlessness in the face of danger are worthy of praise. However, what the elder said is true. In accordance with my opinion, it is better to first name Xiao Chiye as ‘Uncle Dingdu’ to show his honor.”

“No,” Hai Liangyi refused to give in, “There is absolutely no such reason. Your Majesty, if Xiao Chiye is granted the title today, it will be the heart of the border veteran who is cold in the heart. It is the rule of the court that you cannot be knighted without military merit.”

Li Jianheng said: “Then we will first make Lu Pingyan a marquis, and then make Xiao Chiye an uncle. Doesn’t Mr. Ge still agree?”

It’s like child’s play to seal it as soon as he says it.

Hai Liangyi coughed violently and wanted to say something else, but Pan Xiangjie beat him to it.Pan Xiangjie said in a panic: “I thought it was a good thing. This is the first letter from the emperor after he ascended the throne. It is an honor. Mr. Ge, you can’t stick to the rules. Now that he has indeed achieved success, what can he do if he makes an exception?”

When Kong Qiu saw that the aristocratic family was advocating for Li Jianheng in unison, he couldn’t help but bow down and said: “I think Mr. Ge is right. Your Majesty, Lu Pingyan has dedicated his whole life to the defense of the border county. Even if he wants to seal it, he shouldn’t be so hasty——”

“Reckless? I asked you for your opinions again and again, and you still accuse me of being rash!” Li Jianheng stood up with his sleeves rolled up, pointed at Kong Qiu and said, “I see that you are always obeying the orders of the cabinet minister in the court. Lord, minister, minister, who is your monarch, and whose minister are you?!”

All the ministers knelt down and said in unison: “Your Majesty, calm down!”

Kong Qiu immediately said: “The emperor is the king and father of the ministers, and the ministers must obey the emperor’s orders! But it is really inappropriate to go beyond the control of nobility!”

“I just want to confer him a title!” Li Jianheng cried and said, “I encountered disasters before and after, and it was only Ce’an who helped me to avert the danger. You are also resisting the idea of conferring a title on he! The elders have the final say in matters in this court, so it is better to let the elders sit on the throne!”

These words are meant to kill Hai Liangyi!Hai Liangyi knelt unsteadily, covered his lips and coughed violently.He did not see foreign officials, did not hold private banquets, and worked day and night in order not to form cliques.He taught Li Jianheng so carefully, but he was afraid that someone would poke his spine.He is a powerful minister, not a powerful minister!

When Li Jianheng saw Hai Liangyi coughing and stooped, he didn’t dare to make any more trouble and asked someone to help him. He still said, “No matter what, Xiao Chiye will be sealed!”

There was a big commotion in Mingli Hall, and a few days later the imperial edict was issued, which was like thunder, shaking memorials from all directions.

Lu Guangbai took his father to receive the edict at the border county. Lu Pingyan entered the Marquis. He took the edict and didn’t know what expression to make at that moment.

The Lu family has been buried in this yellow sand for generations. In his heyday, Lu Pingyan was known as the “Border Town Wolf and Tiger”, and he was as famous as Xiao Fangxu and Qi Shiyu. Now that he is suffering from injuries and illnesses, he has not yet been relegated to the second place. He finally got the reward, but he has to make way for the younger generation.

Xiao Chiye was sleeping in the mansion. When he heard the imperial edict arrived, he got dressed and came out to greet it.

After Fuman read the imperial edict, he smiled happily and came to help him, but he saw that Xiao Chiye looked bad and had no intention of accepting the edict.

——I can’t have this title!

What Hai Liangyi said was true. Although Xiao Chiye had made great achievements in escorting the Nanlin Hunting Ground and played an important role in this incident, these military achievements were far different from the military achievements of fighting with real swords and guns on the border.

Who is Lu Pingyan?

That’s the person who calls him brother Xiao Fangxu!

Now that Lu Pingyan has come to confer Xiao Chiye, how can Xiao Chiye serve in various border garrison troops in the future?How can he convince the public?Most importantly, what do the Lu family think?How can Xiao and Lu still be brothers?

The capital is to be fixed, this means that he Xiao Chiye will die in the capital.Li Jianheng got sick. He must be so sick!

Xiao Chiye was furious and hadn’t slept well. He tugged at his undressed official robe, suppressed his anger and said expressionlessly: “Go and report to the emperor, Xiao Ce’ande is not worthy of the throne, he dare not accept this great favor, and he dare not accept this heaven-given title.”