Jackie Chan's Son-in-Law

Chapter 143 Impeaching Chen Qing
The information gathering ability of the high-ranking officials of the Zhenfu Division is naturally far superior to that of ordinary people. People like Yan Hu and Tang Can basically know what Chen Qing is doing.

Just pretending not to know.

At this moment, Yan Hu finally made a formal statement, expressing his support for Chen Qing. This meant that, at least in Yan Hu's garrison, Chen Qing had already gained a foothold.

After submitting all the evidence and documents, the case against the cultists was essentially closed, and the rest could be handled by the Zhenfu Division.

Chen Qing was finally able to leave the Zhenfu Division and go home to rest.

After reporting a few words to Yan Hu, Chen Qing returned to his official residence, sorted out the information about the Yang family, and finally compiled a brief report. After copying it, he put it in his pocket.

By the time we finished all that, it was already evening.

Chen Qing stood up, rubbed his sore wrists, stretched, and sighed.

"It would be nice to have a secretary."

These copying tasks, though simple, were very important and had to be done. In this era, anyone with a bit of status would have their clerks do this kind of work.

Chen Qing's centurion office could certainly find a clerk, but since he was currently dealing with mostly classified matters, he needed to find a reliable clerk.

There is no suitable candidate yet.

After tidying himself up, Chen Qing rubbed his eyes, put his hands behind his back, and walked out of the Zhenfu Division.

It was already dusk, but Da Shi Yong Fang was still bustling with activity. The shops and vendors on both sides of the street stretched as far as the eye could see. Chen Qing had changed into casual clothes and was looking around the street with his hands behind his back, planning to bring back some snacks for Miss Gu and Xiao Yue.

He stopped in front of a pastry shop and pointed: "I want this, and this, one of each."

The shopkeeper smiled broadly and said, "Okay!"

"Brother...?"

Just as the pastry shop owner was wrapping pastries for Chen Qing, an uncertain voice came from behind Chen Qing.

Chen Qing frowned, but didn't turn around immediately. Instead, he took out money from his sleeve, paid for the pastries, and then slowly turned around after receiving them.

His younger brother, Chen Che, stood not far behind him, staring intently at him.

After he turned around, Chen Che finally confirmed his identity and exclaimed in surprise, "It really is my elder brother!"

"I thought my father had mistaken me for someone else!"

Chen Qing was silent for a moment, then asked, "Did he ask you to stay here and guard me?"

This place is very close to the gate of the Zhenfu Division. Seeing Chen Che here could not be an accident; it must be that Chen Che has been guarding this place all along.

Chen Che scratched his head: "Brother, it was indeed Father who told me to wait here to see if I could see you, but I don't know what happened yet."

"Why has my elder brother suddenly appeared in the capital?"

Chen Qing shook his head, ignoring him, and left with his hands behind his back: "Go back and tell your father that he doesn't need to come looking for me or test me. Now, the Chen family has no power over me. He doesn't want to turn against me like he did in Deqing."

"I won't be the one who suffers a loss."

"besides."

Chen Qing stopped and said calmly, "Your whole family had better leave the capital immediately. Even if you have to quit your official posts, it's good to leave the capital. Otherwise, if something happens, even if you kneel in front of me, I won't be able to help you."

"I won't help you either."

After saying that, Chen Qing refused to pay any more attention to him, turned around with her hands behind her back, and strode away.

The conflict between him and his adoptive father also involves insurmountable ethical issues. Moreover, while the Chen family can't do anything about him at the moment, he can't do anything about the Chen family either.

Unless we bring up things that happened more than three years ago.

However, three years ago, Chen Huan did bribe the imperial envoy, but Master Gu paid the majority of the bribe money, so it's not appropriate to bring up this old matter again.

Since there's no other way, Chen Qing is too lazy to see the Chen family again. Otherwise, at most they would just have an argument, which wouldn't do any good.

Chen Che stood there, watching Chen Qing leave. He was stunned for a moment before turning around and leaving Da Shi Yong Fang, then returning to his residence.

Upon arriving at his lodgings, Chen Sanlang went straight to the main hall and bowed to his father, saying, "Father, I have finally met my elder brother in Dashi Yongfang."

"He...he must have come from the Zhenfu Division."

Sitting at the head of the table, Chen Huan lowered his head, took a sip of tea, and seemed lost in thought, remaining silent.

Madam Li, standing to the side, paled. After a long pause, she murmured, "More than half a year... how could this be... how could this be..."

Chen Huan remained silent for a long time before silently standing up, his brows furrowed.

"After all, it's not the right path."

After saying this, Mr. Chen left with his hands behind his back and walked towards his study. When he reached the courtyard, he looked up at the sky and a strange feeling suddenly arose in his heart.

My eldest son... seems to resemble me a lot.

They all want to climb up the ladder no matter what.

The only difference is that the father and son took different paths.

Thinking of this, Chen Huan narrowed his eyes and muttered to himself, "Could it be that there really is such a thing as enlightenment?" Meanwhile, in the main hall, Madam Li asked her son in detail about Chen Qing's situation. After she understood the situation, Madam Li's face turned ugly.

"He really did turn his life around!"

Madam Li felt a mixture of bitterness and resentment. Sitting in her chair, she clenched her teeth. After a while, she looked at Chen Che and whispered, "Third Brother, Chen Qing is unfilial. Can an unfilial person become an official?"

"No."

Chen Che looked at his mother and said with a wry smile, "But I've inquired and found that the officials of the Zhenfu Division are not officials of the imperial court. Mother, please don't overthink it."

Chen Sanlang looked around and whispered, "The Zhenfu Division has the power to imprison the imperial guards. In other words, my elder brother can now take people directly and put our whole family into the Zhenfu Division prison without any documents."

Madam Li's eyes widened, and her voice shrill: "This is outrageous!!"

Chen Che shook his head and stopped talking.

In fact, the youngest son of the Chen family had a misunderstanding. Not all the Zhenfu Divisions had the power to arrest people without a warrant.

But Chen Qing really can.

He can now, on the pretext of suspecting someone of colluding with the White Lotus Sect, directly take that person into the Zhenfu Division prison for interrogation.

Of course, this could also be used as a pretext to bring the entire Chen family to the Zhenfu Division to settle personal scores.

However, this would also ruin Chen Qing's own future.

Madam Li sat in the chair, her face pale with anger.

"Your father is right. No matter what he does, it's not the right path. Wait until your second brother passes the imperial examination and becomes a Jinshi..."

Madam Li gritted her teeth: "Sooner or later, we'll find a way to deal with him!"

…………

The Xie family in Baofu Lane.

Chen Huan stood before Xie Xiangong with utmost respect.

“Master, I have investigated these past few days, and Chen Qing of the Zhenfu Division is indeed… indeed my son.”

Master Xie raised his hand and said, "Stand up and speak."

Chen Huan stood up respectfully.

Master Xie looked at him and said slowly, "If he is your son, then things will be much easier. Your son is too young, too eager for quick success, and wants to rise to the top in one step."

"A disagreement actually broke out with Master Yang."

Xie Xiangong slowly said, "You know what kind of status Yang Xiangong has in the court and among the people. Even if we take a step back and assume that Yang Xiangong is eventually forced to retire,

“If Master Yang gets angry, your son, and even you, may not be able to get away with it.”

"so."

He looked at Chen Huan and said, "Zhaoming, you should first have your son resign from the Zhenfu Division, and then I will take you and your son to Yang Xiangong's residence to apologize."

"Prime Minister Yang is magnanimous and will certainly not hold it against you and your son."

Chen Huan sighed: "Master, if it's really that simple, I will bring that unfilial son here today to apologize to you."

He sighed: "Back in Huzhou, that unfilial son had a big fight with the student, and now he won't even see the student."

Upon hearing this, Xie frowned and put down the teacup in his hand.

"Is there such a thing?"

"We scholars have always valued filial piety as a family tradition. Zhaoming, you are a good son..."

Chen Huan looked ashamed: "It is my fault for failing to properly educate my son."

Master Xie's eyes flashed, and he snorted, "So you're a rebellious person. No wonder you dare to do such audacious things."

Xie Xiangong looked at Chen Huan and frowned, saying, "We must make a statement on this matter, otherwise Yang Xiangong will suspect that you, me, and Chen Qing are colluding with each other. Here's what we'll do: Zhaoming, go back and write a memorial impeaching Chen Qing, accusing him of disobedience."

"Your Excellency and I will find a way to have the Censor of the Censorate send this to His Majesty."

"In this way, at least Prime Minister Yang will dispel his suspicions about you, Zhaoming, and it will be easier for me to conduct myself in the cabinet in the future."

"I'll speak on your behalf to Master Yang later; maybe I can get you a good job."

Chen Huan had some doubts, but upon hearing this, his eyes lit up, and he slowly lowered his head: "Master, I will write a memorial as soon as I return."

"You write here."

Xie Xianggong pointed to his desk and said with a smile, "I'd also like to take a look at your literary talent over the years, Zhaoming."

"Has there been any progress?"

(End of this chapter)