[R18] Will drink wine – “About Wine” Chapter 72 [English]

Chapter 70 Opening a Temple

Zhaosu Temple received the order in a hurry. Xiao Chiye and Shen Zechuan were both without official robes, and the whole courtyard fell to their knees.The eunuch who came to deliver the edict was unfamiliar and did not dare to pretend. When he saw the person coming out, he quickly began to read out.

The eunuch finished reading the imperial edict, bowed his waist and said to Xiao Chiye: “Governor, please get up quickly!”

Xiao Chiye accepted the order, and Chen Yang immediately called someone to make tea.

“Sickness is everywhere in Zhaosu Temple,” Xiao Chiye said, “I won’t let my father-in-law sit in his room today.”

“The governor has been working hard for days without rest. Even if he is sitting down, he should be invited to sit down first.” The eunuch drank a few sips of tea happily, then frowned and sighed, “How can this tea be popular with you? Governor, now that the emperor is awake, according to the wishes of the elder, you and the governor can rest.”

“There are still people under the shed who have not been cured of the disease. They are running errands. Don’t dare to be careless.” Xiao Chiye looked relaxed. After a few words of greeting, he and the eunuch got acquainted. The two of them stood in the courtyard eating tea and talking and laughing.Xiao Chiye asked: “Did the Emperor wake up today?”

The eunuch called Fuman and said, “No, I just woke up in the morning. The ladies in the palace were all crying with joy. The Queen Mother personally asked the hospital to take good care of her.”

The words in this edict are all mere words, and they are nothing more than praising the Imperial Army, the Imperial Guards, and the head of the Household Department for their quick action and timely defense. However, the specific reward is only briefly mentioned.

Fu Man just took office and waits in the cabinet compound on weekdays.Cabinet officials despised eunuchs, and Hai Liangyi especially hated eunuchs. Therefore, when Fuman used to go on errands, he could not see Hai Liangyi’s face, so he had to retreat to the side and kneel down to answer.Hai Liangyi would answer whatever he asked. He didn’t dare to make jokes, let alone smile playfully.Now he not only got a cup of hot tea here, but also saw that Governor Xiao was informal and a chic person, so he gradually relaxed during the conversation, and wanted to show off Xiao Chiye’s favor and build a friendship with Xiao Chiye.

“My servant has been walking around the cabinet these days, carrying pots and cups for Mr. Ge, and I have heard some rumors about the governor.” Fuman moved two steps and whispered.

Xiao Chiye’s expression remained unchanged. He raised his hand to signal others to move away. He put his arms around Fuman and said, “That’s the famous man in front of Mr. Ge. Now I have to act according to the weather. I have to guess what wind will blow soon. Can you give me some advice, father-in-law?”

Fuman hurriedly said: “I shouldn’t take the advice seriously. The governor serves the king and the people, and everything he does is done with bad conscience. The minister also knows it. The cabinet has been considering this reward for a few days. It’s nothing bad. The governor will just wait!”

Xiao Chiye only smiled: “I don’t dare to be greedy for fame this time. I can’t fix it by myself. The reward is huge, and I don’t feel at ease.”

“Governor!” Fuman slapped his leg, “You are too humble. Is it Shen Zechuan who is in charge of the Jinyi Guards?”

“Yes,” Xiao Chiye said, “He is a cold-faced person.”

After hearing the news about their disagreement, Fuman immediately smiled and said: “Who knew that the governor and he would get together this time? Now that the matter is done, he will definitely be rewarded. But he serves as a royal guard, no matter how he is rewarded, the cabinet cannot overstep it. It depends on the emperor’s will.”

“He was promoted to Nanzhen Fu by exception a few years ago, and now he is rewarded. That’s too fast.” Xiao Chiye said, “Does the cabinet have no objections?”

Fuman carefully put the tea cup away and said: “The governor is tired of he, so he will naturally pay attention to him, but now the cabinet adults are busy with other things. If he is really promoted, no one will dare to refute the emperor’s face for this matter. The emperor has been robbed continuously, and even Mr. Haige is obedient now. But the servant has a private word with the governor, this man heHe is promoted quickly, but there are hidden dangers.All the officials in Jinyiwei above the fifth rank are well-established men, and Shen Zechuan… Who can think highly of his family?Now, shouting Shenwei’s name on the street can attract countless spits. If he rises to the top, he will only be humiliated openly and secretly.If he has high achievements and is rewarded, he will be jealous.If you want to secure a reward, you have to look at your abilities!”

Xiao Chiye chatted with Fuman again and asked Chenyang to send him out.Chenyang sent it outside and helped Fuman. After Fuman got on the horse, halfway through, he felt that his sleeves were heavy. When he took it out and looked at it, he suddenly smiled.

“The governor is generous,” Fuman stuffed the money back, “he is a friend.”

* * *

Shen Zechuan met Liang Miaoshan and heard him calculate the accounts clearly and asked a few questions. He could answer questions fluently and in a very organized manner. It was a pity that this person was a low-level official.

Shen Zechuan said: “The past few days have been chaotic. There are countless large and small drug stores in Qudu. The flow of medicinal materials is chaotic and cumbersome. It takes a lot of effort for you to remember it so clearly.”

“This is what you do as a humble errand. It’s your job, as you should.” Liang Miaoshan said with concern, “Your Excellency, you look good today.”

“The medicine has cured the disease, and there is no serious problem.” Shen Zechuan said, “These accounts must be copied, and the Ministry of Household Affairs will keep a copy. You must report it, and give another copy to the Imperial Army, so that they can also have a clear idea.”

In the past few days, the epidemic had spread, and people were panicked. Old grudges could be put aside, but now that the rain has stopped, it’s time to talk about merit and reward. People from the three parties are involved, so it’s hard to guarantee that there won’t be attacks on each other and trampling on each other behind their backs.

Liang Miaoshan was working as an errand below and had seen a lot. He originally thought that Shen Zechuan was at odds with the Forbidden Army and would be blushing and thick-necked at this moment. Unexpectedly, he did not stand out or make any noise. After the matter was done, he did not take the credit.

Liang Miaoshan hesitated for a moment, and then said: “This account was given to me by my lord, so I handed it over…”

“I was confused because of my illness. You did many things by yourself.” Shen Zechuan closed the book. “I see that you are well-organized and have been working in the Ministry of Household Affairs for many years. Why are you just a desk clerk?”

Liang Miaoshan seemed to have a premonition and said in a solemn voice: “Beizhi has been working as an errand in the Ministry of Household Affairs since the second year of Xiande. At that time, the boss was the Hua family… Beizhi was short of money and could only do errands. I didn’t have the money to open up the joints. The superiors asked me to do errands in my original position. My performance in the inspections over the years has been average, with no merit or demerits.”

Shen Zechuan was silent for a moment and said: “Now that the emperor is opening up the world, and the six ministries are short of talents, you don’t have to feel depressed. When the opportunity should come, it will come naturally.”

Liang Miaoshan knew that Shen Zechuan wanted to mention something, so he hurriedly saluted and said: “Master Zhenfu’s kindness in knowing and meeting people will be unforgettable even in this humble position!”

Shen Zechuan stood up, opened the curtain and went out without saying anything else.Liang Miaoshan stared at the ground blankly, and after a while he realized that tears were streaming down his face.

He did not tell Shen Zechuan that he was born in the West. He spent the first few decades studying and passed the exam a few years later.At first I had to work as an errand in the Ministry of Civil Affairs, but I had to pay someone to take the job. Then I was transferred to the Ministry of Works. I worked there for several years and was excellent. Because I could do math, I was transferred to the Ministry of Household Affairs.When I arrived at the household department, I thought it was time to show off my talents, but it turned out that there was a brother from a distant place in the Hua family on top.He wanted to find a way to go elsewhere, but the superiors disagreed and wanted to exploit him as free labor. He was squeezed again and again, and eventually he became a subordinate who was not even an official.

I thought it was a dream of prosperity in my life, but I have realized the vacuum [1]. Unexpectedly, blessings and misfortunes depend on each other.

* * *

The ban in the palace was lifted two days later, and the six ministries were operating normally. People from Zhaosu Temple were evacuated, and the patients who had not yet recovered were continued to be cared for by the Imperial Hospital.

Shen Zechuan was clean, the python robe and Luan belt was on his body again, and his sword was hanging in front of the door.Xiao Chiye also packed up neatly. He was wearing a red robe of an angry lion, which made him look tall and long-legged.

The two people bowed to each other in a pretentious manner.

“I want to go this way,” Xiao Chiye whistled to call Lang Tao Xuejin, and patted the horse’s back, “Master Zhenfu, will you enter the palace with me?”

“Governor, go first,” Shen Zechuan said politely, “I have to report to the commander for my humble duty.”

“It’s not very pleasant to be under people,” Xiao Chiye got on his horse, “When are you coming up to play?”

“I’m afraid of heights,” Shen Zechuan looked up at him, “Please sit still.”

“The funeral arrangements are complicated. Whether I can sit still depends on whether you are willing to be merciful.” Xiao Chiye tapped his chest with a riding crop and said, “Be gentle.”

The two of them parted in front of Zhaosu Temple. Shen Zechuan did not go to find Han Cheng immediately, but drove to the place where Ji Gang and Qi Huilian were placed.

This small building surrounds the courtyard, and a half-dead pear tree is exposed on the wall.Shen Zechuan entered, walked through the courtyard and went up the steps, only to see that the main door was closed, and Ji Gang and Qi Huilian were not there.

Qiao Tianya noticed that the atmosphere was strange, and saw someone from the messy footsteps on the ground. He held the handle of the knife with his palm, stepped forward, and said with a smile: “Is there no one? No one, so I drew the knife——”

Suddenly a gust of wind blew, causing the dead branches of the pear tree to sway.The weeds in the courtyard covered the hem of his robe. Qiao Tianya looked around with sharp eyes and noticed that everyone inside and outside the courtyard was full of people.

“What kind of sword are you pulling out? We are all acquaintances.” A rather weak voice came from the room, “Lan Zhou, why don’t you say anything?”

Shen Zechuan’s eyes were filled with sternness, but he burst into laughter and said, “Second Young Master, have you recovered from your illness?”

Xi Hongxuan was wrapped in a fox fur in the house. He had lost a lot of weight, but his face was very ugly.He held the tea cup, stared at the door sideways, and said conspiratorially: “How dare I see you if I don’t do this? Good brother, you are hiding a big shot here, why don’t you say hello!”

Shen Zechuan laughed loudly, raised his hand to signal Qiao Tianya to step back, and pushed the door open.Dust stirred up inside the door, and all the guards in the room looked at him. They all had their swords out of their sheaths, reflecting the light of snow.

Xi Hongxuan sat in the middle, holding a tea cup.

Shen Zechuan stepped in without fear and said, “Who is a big shot if you are stupid and crazy? If you want to take it, just tell me, don’t you?”

Xi Hongxuan couldn’t help laughing and said: “If Qi Hui is not even a big shot, then Hai Liangyi is not a rarity either! Lan Zhou, Lan Zhou, you have hidden yourself deep enough! Grand Tutor Yongyi personally taught you, haha! Do you expect you to be an emperor?”

“He’s gone crazy,” Shen Zechuan took out his handkerchief, wiped the dust slowly and glanced at Xi Hongxuan, “Are you afraid of a madman?”

“I’m afraid!” Xi Hongxuan suddenly threw the tea cup, “A madman taught a mad dog, and it bit me off guard and left me bloody and bloody!”

The surrounding blades suddenly approached.

Shen Zechuan frowned and said, “That makes no sense. If you want to kill me, you must first make me understand.”

“Did you,” Xi Hongxuan said in a dark voice, “joined forces with Xiao Er to play tricks on me?”

The atmosphere in the room suddenly condensed, and a shadow hit the side of Shen Zechuan’s face.he was quiet for a moment, then smiled suddenly and leaned on the edge of the table.

“Yeah.”

Shen Zechuan looked at Xi Hongxuan with dark eyes and said contemptuously and evilly.

“I dare to say this, do you dare to believe it?”