My father is Jiajing

After Zhu Zaigui asked questions to Hu Zongxian, Li Chunfang and Zhao Zhenji, he simply ignored all the previous questions asked by Xu Jie, and also ignored Guo Pu.

When coming out of Xiyuan, Li Chunfang, Hu Zongxian and Zhao Zhenji walked behind Xu Jie, each with a relaxed smile on their face, as if they were victorious roosters.

Hu Zongxian whispered to the other two, "It seems that the prince has some opinions about Lord Xu."

Li Chunfang nodded happily and replied in a low voice: "I'm afraid Xu Huating will be sad this time."

Zhao Zhenji followed the two of them. He smiled but said nothing, but there was a shrewd light in his eyes, and he was obviously unable to suppress his happiness.

Xu Jie had a gloomy face and walked in front with heavy steps. Although he did not hear clearly the whispers between Li Chunfang and Hu Zongxian, Xu Jie knew very well in his heart that the two of them must be gloating!

Moreover, Xu Jie was also very keenly aware that Zhu Zaigui's attitude towards him today was obviously cold, while he was full of praise for Li Chunfang and others.

At the same time, what made him even more uneasy was that Guo Pu, who had always been on good terms with him, was silent throughout today. Even after leaving the Wanshou Palace, he deliberately kept a distance from him.

Faced with such changes, it would be strange if Xu Jie was not panicked!

You should know that when Yan Song was in power in the cabinet, he was also isolated like this.

Moreover, Xu Jie believed that his moral standards were several levels higher than Yan Song's, but now he has ended up like this, which is really unjust!

"The hostage!"

After everyone walked out of the West Garden and were about to go their separate ways, Xu Jie suddenly called out to Guo Pu.

For a moment, everyone's eyes were focused on him. Guo Pu was slightly stunned. It was obvious that he was not mentally prepared to be stopped by Xu Jie.

Li Chunfang and the others just took a look, then looked away and walked away.

After all, it was so hot and the three of them were not in the habit of listening to other people's whispers.

What's more, even if Xu Jie and Guo Pu had some secret conversations, they would not speak in front of the three of them.

So instead of staying here with them to bask in the sun and enjoy the hot wind, it is better to return to the government office where they are responsible for their work early, enjoy the coolness from the ice jar, drink the cooling herbal tea, and eat the comfortable iced fruit or yogurt.

After Li Chunfang and the other three walked away, Xu Jie took two steps closer to Guo Pu and asked, "Zhifu, why are you so silent today?"

Guo Pu's body froze, and he couldn't help complaining in his heart, "Do I want to be silent? I don't even have the chance to speak."

Li Chunfang, Hu Zongxian, Zhao Zhenji and others each had their own specific tasks to perform. He was the only idle person, and was placed in the cabinet like a mascot. How could he have a chance to speak?

But for the sake of appearance, Guo Pu still maintained a decent smile like a servant, and replied in a non-awkward manner: "Your Excellency is worrying too much. I just feel a little unwell, probably because of the heatstroke, so I didn't say anything."

Xu Jie certainly didn't believe Guo Pu's nonsense. He stared into his eyes and asked directly, "Zhifu, have you heard any rumors?"

Guo Pu avoided Xu Jie's gaze and waved his hand quickly, saying, "You are joking, my Lord. What rumors are there? Apart from the Dong Fen case that has disturbed everyone's peace in the capital recently, what else could be going on?"

After saying this, Guo Pu left in a hurry without waiting for Xu Jie to continue talking, for fear that Xu Jie would call him back again.

Xu Jie stood there, frowning, looking in the direction where Guo Pu disappeared. Finally, he looked up at the direction of the Wanshou Palace, and a sense of foreboding rose in his heart.
Inside the Wanshou Palace, Emperor Jiajing was lying leisurely in a recliner with a relatively healthy look. At this moment, he was enjoying Huang Jin's massage, whose hands were pounding and pressing on one of Emperor Jiajing's legs with measured strength.

"Huang Jin, you understand me the best. Li Fang and the others can't do that. They can't find my hardest point. I ask them to massage my shoulders and legs, but it doesn't work."

Emperor Jiajing said with emotion, Huang Jin smiled and replied: "Your Majesty, you are too kind to me. I feel like my hands are numb. I haven't served you for half a year. I am afraid that I have forgotten my duty."

Emperor Jiajing chuckled and said, "What do you mean? Are you blaming me for arranging you to Changping and ignoring you for half a year, and now you are angry?"

Huang Jin hurriedly said, "How dare I? How could I have such an intention? Your Majesty, please understand!"

Emperor Jiajing looked at the nervous Huang Jin and smiled again, "Okay, okay, I won't scare you. I'll meditate and practice for a while."

Emperor Jiajing is in a much better mood now than at the end of the year.

Before moving to Wanshou Palace, Li Shizhen said that he didn't have much time left, maybe about half a year.

Not only has half a year passed now, but he also clearly feels that his physical condition is better than half a year ago, so his mood naturally becomes better.

So much so that he is now eager to try his hand at cultivating the way of immortality again and give it another try!
However, at this time, Emperor Jiajing also knew how he managed to maintain his current physical condition.

Therefore, even if he still has the desire to cultivate immortality, he will no longer rely on Liandan and drug taking to practice as before.

Therefore, he now focuses on meditation.

Zhu Zaigui walked into the abode lightly, and bowed slightly before Emperor Jiajing, "Father."

When Emperor Jiajing heard Zhu Zai's voice, he slowly opened his eyes and looked at Zhu Zai. A smile also appeared on his face. "Stand up. What did they say?"

Zhu Zaigui stood up and reported, "Lord Xu really couldn't hold it anymore and was talking about Chen Hong. But I didn't give him a chance to continue talking about this matter. Moreover, I didn't continue to talk to them about Dong Fen's case. Instead, I asked about what Li Chunfang, Hu Zongxian and Zhao Zhenji were currently in charge of."

Emperor Jiajing laughed and said, "You are going to suffocate Xu Jie to death by doing this? This cunning guy is very good at talking. Does he think that he can get away with just introducing a Dong Fen? Now I want more than just a Dong Fen!"

Having said this, the Jiajing Emperor's eyes suddenly became sharp, and his body tensed up and he even coughed.

Zhu Zaigui hurried forward to rub Emperor Jiajing's back, and Huang Jin also hurried to help Emperor Jiajing find tea to relieve his pain.

Zhu Zaigui said worriedly, "Father, please take care of yourself. My brother Prince Jing is stepping up the interrogation of other suspects. I believe there will be a result soon."

Emperor Jiajing calmed down his cough and drank a sip of water to calm it down. Then he grabbed Zhu Zaigui's arm and said seriously, "San'er, you must remember that no one in the court can be trusted. Xu Jie, Yan Song, and even the ministers you are using now are actually the same kind of people. They only care about power, not the king!"

"The fundamental reason why they are still so respectful and careful in front of us is that we can give them power and status. But once we relax our mindset towards them, they will turn against us like the Zhongshan Wolves!"

Listening to the words of Emperor Jiajing, Zhu Zaigui nodded solemnly: "I will remember my father's teachings."

Emperor Jiajing took a deep breath, loosened his grip on Zhu Zaigui's arm, and closed his eyes with a hint of fatigue.

"Go ahead. Tell your brother to speed up. I can't wait."

Zhu Zaigui bowed deeply to Emperor Jiajing and said solemnly: "I obey your order!"

Then Zhu Zaigui followed up with a sentence: "Father will surely live forever." Hearing the word "long live", the Jiajing Emperor pulled a bitter smile and said with a laugh: "Long live? Maybe, I'm going to meditate. You go."

Zhu Zaigui bowed and left the abode. He stood outside the abode for a while, and after calming down, he said to Meng Chong, "Tell King Jing to come to the palace immediately. I will wait for him in the Wenhua Palace."

Meng Chong whispered yes, and immediately went to find Zhu Zaizhen according to Zhu Zaigui's order.

the other side.

After Guo Pu came out of the West Garden, he did not go to Wenyuan Pavilion again, but went straight back home. After returning to the mansion, Guo Pu immediately ordered people to close the door, claiming that he was not feeling well and did not want to see any outsiders.

Then he sat alone in his study, holding a cup of herbal tea in his hand, and couldn't help trembling.

Prince Yu's attitude today and Xu Jie's situation made him terrified.

What’s even more terrifying is that he feels that there seems to be some secret hidden behind Dong Fen’s case that he doesn’t know about.

Now Guo Pu really regrets his decision. If he had known that there would be so many troubles after entering the cabinet, he should not have been so close to Xu Jie.

He shouldn't have followed Xu Jie to meet with Chen Hong in secret.

Now Chen Hong is as ruthless as a mad dog. God knows if he is conspiring with Xu Jie again!

Therefore, at this moment, Guo Pu was terrified to the extreme!
"Master, the Zhao family sent a visiting card."

Just when Guo Pu was frightened, his butler Guo An called out softly from outside the door.

Guo Pu was suddenly startled: "Which Zhao Mansion?"

"It is the Zhao Mansion of Zhao Tianguan, the Minister of Personnel."

When Guo Pu heard the name, his hands could not help but tremble, and the teacup instantly fell to the ground and shattered into pieces.

Zhao Wenhua?
Wasn't he busy with the customs affairs with Zhao Zhenji? Why did he contact me at this time? What was his intention?
"Just say I'm sick and we'll meet again another day"

At this point, Guo Pu stopped talking again, and he immediately called Guo An again, "Prepare the car, I'll go now."

Guo Pu thought about it and decided that Zhao Wenhua definitely wasn't looking for him for no reason at this time, there must be something going on.

Since something happens, it is not necessarily a bad thing!
Therefore, Guo Pu immediately called for the key to prepare the car and prepared to go to Zhao Wenhua's house.

Arrived at Zhao Wenhua’s residence.

Guo Pu was taken all the way to the ice room by Zhao Wenhua's butler Zhao An.

As soon as he entered the ice room and felt the chilly air inside, Guo Pu couldn't help but shiver.

Zhao Wenhua, who was wearing a Taoist robe, immediately stood up and greeted Guo Pu with a smile when he saw him. "Please forgive me, Lord Guo. It was really too hot outside, so I didn't go out to greet you in person. I hope you can forgive me."

Guo Pu didn't care about these empty formalities at this time. He said to Zhao Wenhua, "Minister Zhao, what do you want to talk to me about?"

Zhao Wenhua extended his hand to invite Guo Pu to sit down, and then said: "Why do you have to be so polite, Lord Guo? When I, Lord Yan, was in office, you often came to my house to drink."

Guo Pu's face changed with fear, and he said quickly, "Minister Zhao, just speak frankly."

Zhao Wenhua picked up a cup of tea and took a sip of herbal tea, then asked, "Does Lord Guo know why Dong Fen was imprisoned?"

When Guo Pu heard this topic, his heartbeat quickened. He said in surprise, "Of course it's collusion with Japan and selling out the country. This is the crime that Yan Shifan is accused of!"

Zhao Wenhua laughed loudly, and then continued: "Collaboration with the Japanese? If it was true, why would there be such a big scene? That's just a crime to cover up the truth! To tell you the truth, Dong Fen is suspected of murdering Crown Prince Zhuangjing, the current emperor, and Prince Yu! This is a serious crime that is worthy of the execution of all nine generations of his family!"

When Guo Pu heard this, he felt like he was struck by lightning. He was so frightened that his whole body went cold. He couldn't help but tremble in his voice. "What nonsense are you talking about?"

Zhao Wenhua moved closer to Guo Pu and lowered his voice, like a whispering devil: "I also know that Xu Jie was the first to push Dong Fen out to take the blame in order to protect himself. Lord Guo, you are too close to Xu Jie, I'm afraid..."

Guo Pu was instantly frightened by these words. He stood up suddenly and said excitedly: "Minister Zhao, please be careful with your words! If there is nothing else, I will leave!"

Zhao Wenhua stood up calmly, walked to Guo Pu again, and personally served Guo Pu a cup of tea. "Mr. Guo, do you think I am exaggerating?"

After saying this, Zhao Wenhua put down the teacup and walked away leisurely, leaving Guo Pu sitting there in a daze.

After a long time, Guo Pu finally couldn't help but picked up the tea brought by Zhao Wenhua in a panic. He only took a sip and felt icy cold, as if he was falling into an ice cave.

At dusk, in the Wenhua Palace, Prince Jing Zhu Zaizhen was summoned into the palace and had a secret conversation with Zhu Zaigui in a side hall.

Zhu Zaizhen sat opposite Zhu Zaiqi and reported softly, "Third brother, Dong Fen has shut up forever. And according to your instructions, I did not leave any records or written evidence. I am also tracking down his other accomplices."

Zhu Zaiqi nodded calmly and said, "Is it done neatly and cleanly?"

Zhu Zaizhen smiled confidently: "Don't worry, Third Brother. With the methods of the Jinyiwei, Dong Fen will only die of a sudden illness in prison, and his body has been specially preserved. Whenever Third Brother needs to announce his death, he can die at any time and in any form."

Zhu Zaiqi smiled slightly, "It's a mistake. I am also using Zhao Wenhua to fish."

After hearing this, Zhu Zaizhen's eyes flashed with ruthlessness: "Third brother, if Zhao Wenhua finds out, will it alert the enemy?"

Zhu Zaigui shook his head and smiled: "It's okay, it's okay. This kind of thing is hard to find evidence. Whoever is involved knows about it. For us, we are all in the dark. Let Zhao Wenhua go fishing now. If he is obedient, I might give him some opportunities to make progress."

"But if he is frightened by this matter and cannot live in fear all day long, then I will also give him a decent death, and re-examine all officials in the court, and launch a super-major case that is no less than the four major cases of Hongwu, to clean up everyone inside and out."

"But if that's true, it doesn't mean we can eradicate the root of the problem. After all, this is an organized and premeditated crime. According to Dong Fen, it has implicated almost all the officials and gentry in the world. Even if I were to be killed by all of them, it might not have much effect."

"Moreover, the governance of the world now cannot be separated from these people. If they kill too many people, they will be afraid and unwilling to cooperate with the governance of the court. In the end, we will be the ones who suffer."

"So, we must use special means to deal with them. Both overt and covert schemes are necessary. Do you understand this principle?"

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