Uncle from a poor family

Chapter 347 It’s Too Early to Be Happy

After Zhu Jianshen gave his fourth son Zhu Youlang a ceremony of coming of age, he seemed to have finally put down his worries. He then decided to go into seclusion for half a month to practice.

And it’s not in the inner courtyard of the imperial palace, but in the Taoist temple in the city.

The emperor did not announce to the public which Taoist temple the emperor was going to, as if he was afraid that someone would do something bad to him if they knew the situation in advance. However, for the emperor's close ministers like Li Zisheng and Qin Chang, they knew exactly where the emperor was going and had made preparations for welcoming him in advance.

In the main hall of Qianqing Palace.

Zhu Jianshen looked at the telescope presented by Li Zisheng and was very pleased. He smiled and said, "I never thought that you, Li Qing, would always keep this in mind... You must have put a lot of effort into this thing, right?"

These words sounded neither good nor bad, and were different from the previous words of praise.

But Li Zisheng pretended not to hear the difference and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, this is my duty. I am not afraid of any hardship as long as I can serve the court and be loyal to Your Majesty."

“The quality of this batch seems to be better.”

Zhu Jianshen looked at it again and again and finally made his own judgment.

Qin Chang smiled and said, "Yes, Your Majesty, I have also seen it. It is more advanced than the previous ones. It also has a binocular telescope. It is said that the focus can be adjusted, and it can be close or far. It sounds amazing... This is specially prepared for you by Master Li."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Jianshen immediately picked up the binoculars with interest, and after seeing it, he couldn't put it down.

Zhu Jianshen sincerely sighed: "It is obviously an old thing. I have seen it before. Why do I find it so novel this time? It is really a good thing."

Tan Chang looked at Li Zisheng with a smile.

What I mean is, only you, Old Li, can come up with new ways to use old things.

Take the Huangshan Mica for example, it was clearly a trick to fool the emperor. But now you have come up with a new one and haven't let the emperor investigate further. This shows how capable you are.

"Your Majesty, I believe that not only the soldiers on the northwest front line urgently need this item, but even the generals and soldiers in the Beijing camp may also need to familiarize themselves with its use in advance." Li Zisheng said.

Zhu Jianshen listened and nodded in agreement: "Yes. The soldiers in the army should all need this thing, but it is better to use it to spy on the enemy first, so we can only take care of the important border areas first...

"How about this, take out a few and send them to the military commander of the Beijing camp, and send the rest to the northwest and let them distribute it among themselves."

"Yes."

Tan Chang accepted the order with a smile.

Zhu Jianshen stood up, looking full of energy, and said, "Li Qing, I have been feeling much better recently... maybe it is because I have been taking the medicine you gave me. You have made a great contribution!
"These days, I have to concentrate on my cultivation, and I may not be able to take care of the affairs of the court for a while. You should keep an eye on it and discuss things with the ministers and the six ministries. Oh, by the way, I will say hello to the people in the Imperial Household Department and ask them to fully cooperate with you."

"Yes."

Li Zisheng first glanced at Qin Chang, then respectfully accepted the order.

Zhu Jianshen smiled and said, "When I come out, I will be more energetic and I will prepare to make the children kings. You should hurry up and take care of this matter. If you need anything, just tell the people in the Imperial Household Department and they will help you contact them. If there are any expenses, let the Imperial Household Department prepare them."

Li Zisheng smiled and said, "Your Majesty, I can bear these expenses myself. There is no need to use the internal treasury reserves."

"How can this be possible? This is for my household chores, how can I use money from outsiders? If this is true, it would seem that I am not fulfilling my duties as a father.

"Li Qing, just listen to me and get the job done."

"According to the order."

……

……

Li Zisheng presented a telescope and, with the emperor's permission, continued to organize the enthronement ceremonies for several princes.

In addition, he will also be given the authority to communicate with the Imperial Household Department and the six ministries, which will bring him great convenience. No matter what he does, he will have a clear purpose...

Am I conspiring with someone? I am clearly organizing the ceremony for the crowning of the princes! I am on a mission under the order of the emperor, and I am an imperial envoy. Even the Imperial Household Department and the six ministries are under my command. If I say this matter is related to the ceremony, then it is related. Who dares to say anything against me?
In order to facilitate future communication, Qin Chang prepared to "hook up" with Li Zisheng in advance, and the two of them walked out of the Qianqing Palace one after the other.

"Eunuch Qin, I'll be grateful for your care in the future."

Li Zisheng still seemed very polite.

The intention to show goodwill is obvious.

Now, unless you, Qin Chang, intend to stand on the side of Deng Changen and Wan'an, our interests are common. You and I should join forces to deal with those evil villains who want to change the throne.

Qin Chang smiled and said, "Of course. If you have anything to say, just tell me."

Li Zisheng leaned over and asked in a low voice: "Eunuch Tan, don't you have anything to ask me?"

"you……"

Tan Chang was stunned.

I thought to myself, is there anyone who would ask for advice like this?

Do you have any shame?

Qin Chang said, "Minister Li, there is something I would like to ask you."

"please say."

Li Zisheng said with a smile.

After thinking for a while, Qin Chang said, "Your Majesty has been keeping the matter of Tongzhou Warehouse under wraps, but how should we deal with it next?

"I'm afraid that His Majesty will ask about it suddenly, and then we might..."

"Since Eunuch Tan has raised the question, I would like to give you a suggestion... Since someone has impeached someone, why not investigate it thoroughly? Isn't that a good idea?"

Li Zisheng smiled and said, "Everything is handled in a fair and just manner!"

"Oh, yes, yes."

When Qin Chang heard this, he immediately understood what Li Zisheng's position was.

Before, I just suspected that this matter was related to Li Zisheng, but now it is basically certain that it was Li Zisheng who instructed someone to do it.

……

……

Li Zisheng returned home in a good mood.

When Pang Qing wanted to talk to him, he blocked him and said, "Don't bother me today no matter how big the matter is... Your Majesty is in seclusion for cultivation. Who in the court dares to compete with me during this period of time? I will turn it upside down! Haha."

Pang Qing said with a smile: "This is the best feeling you can have." Li Zisheng said with a smile: "If you keep doing this, you will always get what you want. Follow me and I will make sure you have a good life."

That night, Li Zisheng entered the inner house early and had a lively time with his wife and concubines.

As a result, before midnight, Pang Qing sent his maid to disturb them and forcibly "pulled" Li Zisheng out of bed.

"Bingkun, are you looking for death? You let a little girl scream outside and ruin my good deeds!?"

Li Zisheng seemed angry, but he was not really angry.

Because he knew very well that Pang Qing always acted with propriety, and even though he joked with him at ordinary times, he was never vague on important matters.

Since they were looking for him so late at night, something must have happened, and it must be a big deal.

Moreover, Li Zisheng has been keeping a cautious eye recently. What if something big really happens in the palace... for example, the emperor suddenly dies, then he has to step up at the critical moment.

"Is it something about the palace?"

Li Zisheng asked while tying his belt.

Pang Qing nodded and said, "Yes."

Li Zisheng suddenly became nervous and asked, "Isn't it what I was thinking of?"

Pang Qing shook his head: "That's not the case."

"Then...what else is there to be so nervous about?"

Li Zisheng breathed a sigh of relief and shook his head, "I told you, it won't be that fast."

"What so fast?"

Pang Qing asked as if jokingly.

Li Zisheng rolled his eyes at him and said, "If you can't come up with a clear answer today, I'll show you how I'll deal with you."

Pang Qing said: "Someone from the palace just came to tell you that the eunuch Tan, the seal holder of the Imperial Household Department, has been dismissed by Your Majesty."

"What?"

Li Zisheng was dumbfounded and didn't react for a moment.

"That's right. It was His Majesty who dismissed the eunuch from his post at the Qin Gong Company and found him a residence in the capital, allowing him to live there with his salary."

Pang Qing was also very surprised, and his voice was trembling.

"I……"

Li Zisheng was still a little confused. "I talked to him when I left the palace. His Majesty had no intention of leaving him idle at that time. He even asked me about the Tongzhou warehouse... Oh, no, is it because of this? Didn't I harm him?"

Pang Qing shook his head and said, "I don't know about that."

Li Zisheng asked again: "What did you want to tell me when I came home? Could it be related to the Tongzhou warehouse incident?"

"No."

Pang Qing said, "It's about the situation of the mansion collecting silver."

"Oh... it's too mysterious for Eunuch Tan to step down..."

Li Zisheng sighed, "The main thing is that there was no sign beforehand. Oh, wait, is this the only thing that's worth you pulling me out of bed for? You can tell me tomorrow, what difference will it make?"

"Master Dao, if you think this matter is not that serious, then just think that I am ungrateful and have disturbed your sweet dreams... just punish me."

Pang Qing looked indifferent.

Li Zisheng rolled his eyes at him and said, "Actually, this is quite good. I just don't know how to get away from the vixen. To be honest, sometimes my body just can't take it anymore. I'm old and useless!"

Pang Qing smiled and said, "Aren't you using the prescription that I presented to His Majesty before? Why isn't it working?"

"Do you think I'm made of iron? No matter how good the medicine is, even if it's a panacea, it can't withstand such torture... Wait."

Li Zisheng suddenly thought of something and frowned, "Your Majesty has been in a lot of trouble recently. Deng Changen offered medicine to Your Majesty under the pretext of some magic pill, and Your Majesty's health seemed to have improved, but in fact, it had great side effects..."

"What do you mean by this?"

Pang Qing asked.

"These are Lai Zhan's original words."

Li Zisheng said, "I don't know what it means exactly, but it sounds reasonable. In short, your majesty's dragon body seems to have improved, but it is not actually improved, it is an illusion. Your majesty, after more than ten days of closed-door training, it is very likely..."

Pang Qing asked in surprise: "Your Majesty, won't you take medicine in the next ten days?"

Li Zisheng said, "That's the problem... Bingkun, if you took a magic medicine that was so effective that even terminal illnesses showed signs of improvement, would you still take medicine from the mortal world?"

"Of course not." Pang Qing replied.

"Isn't that the point?"

Li Zisheng seemed very anxious, pacing back and forth, not knowing how to deal with the situation for a moment.

At this moment, a maid came out from the inner house and said, "Master, the two young ladies said they have prepared ginseng tea and medicinal soup for you to soak your feet. Please come over."

Pang Qing smiled when he heard this.

I thought to myself, it’s really going to be difficult for you to escape from this vixen.

Look at this warm and thoughtful...

It's really enviable.

Li Zisheng was very annoyed and said, "Didn't you see that I was talking to Mr. Pang? Go back and tell him that I don't have time to go today, let's talk about it later... Humph, I am doing great things, how can I care about so many personal feelings?"

"But if the young lady is left alone in her empty room, will it..."

Pang Qing hesitated.

Li Zisheng glared at him and said, "Bingkun, this is my family affair, you'd better not get involved. Don't you know what I am like? Don't make trouble here!

"Now I have to find connections and ways... I must know why Eunuch Tan resigned. In the current situation, I can't just muddle through."

(End of this chapter)