Jackie Chan's Son-in-Law

Chapter 157 Visiting the patient
Chen Qing turned to look at Yan Cong and waved to him, "Wait a moment."

Chen Qing came to Zhifang Hutong today not specifically to see the Zhao family, but to see Mu Xianniang. He arranged to meet here and only took the opportunity to visit the Zhao family.

After greeting Yan Cong, Chen Qing turned to look at Miss Zhao and said with a wry smile, "When I met your father a few times before, I thought he was a bit straightforward, but I never expected him to be this straightforward."

Miss Zhao lowered her head slightly, then shook her head: "It's not as simple as Young Master Chen thinks. Before His Majesty assumed power, my father was able to endure it, and was willing to endure it. After His Majesty assumed power, my father believed that His Majesty was willing to sweep away the evil atmosphere in the court, so..."

Chen Qing nodded: "In that case, I think I understand."

He said slowly, "When I find the right opportunity, I will try to mention your father to His Majesty and see how he reacts."

Previously, Chen Qing had never mentioned Vice Minister Zhao to the emperor. The main reason was naturally because their relationship wasn't that close. Another reason was that he didn't know why Zhao Mengjing was imprisoned in the imperial prison.

Without knowing the specific reason, he couldn't be sure what the emperor was thinking, and if he accidentally touched a sore spot, he would be in big trouble.

Therefore, when Chen Qing went to see Vice Minister Zhao in the Zhenfu Division prison, he always kept a low profile and acted somewhat secretly.

Now that he has a general idea of ​​what happened back then, Chen Qing can go back to the Zhenfu Division to look through the materials and find an opportunity to test His Majesty the Emperor's opinion.

Miss Zhao looked at Chen Qing and gritted her teeth slightly: "Young Master Chen, I am a woman, and it would be too conspicuous for me to enter the Zhenfu Division. Could you please take my younger brother into the Zhenfu Division prison to visit our father?"

Chen Qing shook his head slightly: "Not for now, I'm no longer working in the Zhenfu Division."

"When the opportunity arises in a while, I will have someone come and inform you siblings."

Miss Zhao quickly bowed and said "okay." Chen Qing turned around, greeted Gu Pan, and said with a smile, "Pan'er, you stay here with Aunt Zhao for a while. I have some things to take care of and will be right back."

Seeing Gu Pan nod, Chen Qing walked out of the small courtyard and quickly came to Yan Cong. Yan Cong led Chen Qing around Zhifang Hutong twice before bringing him to a house. He opened the door and whispered, "Miss Mu is inside."

Chen Qing hummed in agreement and walked in with his hands behind his back. He saw Miss Mu, dressed in white, sitting in the courtyard waiting for him. When Chen Qing came in, Mu Xianniang stood up, looked at Chen Qing, and then bowed and greeted him, "Greetings, young master."

Chen Qing waved his hand, indicating that she didn't need to be so polite. He sat down opposite Mu Xianniang and asked, "Miss Mu, has the injury on your shoulder healed considerably?"

Mu Xianniang sighed softly: "It's better now, but it still aches a little when it's cloudy and rainy. I'm afraid it will leave a lasting ailment."

As she spoke, she looked at Chen Qing, her eyes filled with resentment: "Young Master, you were too ruthless."

Chen Qing said with a smile, "If I don't make a move then, Miss Mu might kill me."

Mu Xianniang smiled and said, "This servant would never be willing to kill the young master."

Chen Qing coughed and said seriously, "Let's talk about serious matters."

Mu Xianniang stood up, walked behind Chen Qing, and naturally placed her hand on Chen Qing's head, gently massaging his temples.

“I have been doing exactly as you instructed, young master, without the slightest slackening.”

Chen Qing hummed in agreement and said, "I heard about the White Lotus Sect from Yan Cong. Miss Mu has been quite capable in handling matters lately."

"When that leader surnamed Yang arrives in the capital, the Zhenfu Division will help you deal with him. I will also arrange for people to help you spread your religion."

"Within three to five years."

Chen Qing slowly said, "You should try to take over the entire White Lotus Sect in the north, and then I will help you to revise the White Lotus Sect's doctrines using the teachings of the Luo Sect and Buddhism."

Miss Mu said softly, "Young master, you really take serving the court very seriously."

She was standing behind Chen Qing. Chen Qing wanted to look up at her, but he only saw two towering peaks. So the young master Chen closed his eyes and said indifferently, "Miss Mu, you have seen what the White Lotus Sect did in the capital. To be honest, if the White Lotus Sect hadn't had too many followers and was difficult to deal with, the court would have already taken strong measures to deal with it."

"There will never be a White Lotus Saintess like you, who is tacitly approved by the imperial court."

Mu Xianniang snorted softly, but did not argue back. She just gritted her teeth and said, "During this time, my mother wrote to me, saying that she wanted to come to the capital to see me."

"It will probably arrive in a few days."

Mu Xianniang continued, "As per your request, for the next three to five years, I will be serving you in the capital. What will become of my marriage?"

Chen Qing raised an eyebrow and said with a smile, "Aren't you already over fifty? Still worried about your marriage?"

Chen Qing opened his eyes and asked, "Is Miss Mu's mother the same Mu Ziran from the Qinhuai River more than twenty years ago?"

Mu Xianniang glanced at Chen Qing, then turned her head away without answering. Chen Qing smiled and asked, "How old is Miss Mu this year?"

"Twenty...twenty-three."

Chen Qing grunted, "He's two years older than me."

He said, "Miss Mu, don't worry. After the White Lotus Sect matter is settled, I will definitely take good care of your marriage."

"it is good."

Mu Xianniang looked up at Chen Qing and said softly, "I have remembered what you said, young master."

At this point, she rolled her eyes and chuckled softly, "Young master, you came with Miss Gu, didn't you?"

Chen Qing raised an eyebrow: "What's wrong?"

"nothing."

The young lady, Ms. Mu, chuckled softly, "My perfume is a bit too strong and may have lingered on you, young master. I'm afraid Miss Gu will be upset with you in a little while."

Chen Qing glanced at her but didn't reply. Instead, he explained the follow-up arrangements of the Zhenfu Division to Mu Xianniang in detail, mainly the methods of spreading the religion and how to deal with the leader of the Yang sect after they met.

After giving his instructions, Chen Qing left first and arrived at the Zhao family's gate, where he led Gu Pan into the carriage.

Inside the carriage, Miss Gu indeed sensed something amiss. She looked up at Chen Qing, who smiled and said, "It's official business. I'll meet with Miss Mu."

Miss Gu nodded and asked, "Is Miss Mu also working for the Zhenfu Division now?"

"almost."

Chen Qing thought about Mu Xianniang's matter for a moment and slowly said, "But in her own eyes, she is not working for the Zhenfu Division."

At this point, Young Master Chen's expression became somewhat strange.

"It's more like they're doing me a favor."

…………

A few days later, with the full assistance of the Zhenfu Division and under Chen Qing's coordination, some of the evidence against Zhou Pan, the Prefect of Jingzhao, had been delivered to Chen Qing's desk.
Chen Qing flipped through the evidence, then looked at Yan Cong standing beside him, and shook his head in admiration: "Our Zhenfu Division is really amazing. In just a few days, they've already compiled such a detailed case."

Yan Cong said with a smile, "This time, Commander Tang personally spoke up. Our Northern Garrison Command has several thousand people in the capital. Investigating Zhou Pan is easy for us, and besides..."

Yan Cong thought for a moment and continued, "Actually, anyone with some power or position is probably subject to investigation; it just depends on whether the higher-ups want to investigate or not."

Upon hearing this, Chen Qing glanced at Yan Cong and said with a smile, "Brother Yan, your words are insightful."

In this imperial court, as long as there is no investigation, everyone is an honest official; but if there is an investigation, very few people can withstand repeated investigations by royal agents like the Zhenfu Division.

Therefore, it could be said that there were corrupt officials everywhere in the imperial court, or it could be said that there were no corrupt officials at all.

There's a saying that goes, "Where are all these corrupt officials? Aren't they all just infighting within the imperial court?"
Therefore, whether one is greedy or not is not important; what is important is whether one can get things done, whether one has crossed the line, and even more importantly, whether one has stood in the right position at crucial moments.

Chen Qing glanced through the document and said, "Have the brothers continue investigating. Once they have a more detailed understanding, I will take care of this matter as soon as possible."

At this point, Chen Qing looked at Yan Cong and asked, "Is Lord Yan in the Zhenfu Division?"

Yan Cong shook his head: "Not today."

He looked at Chen Qing and said in a low voice, "His Majesty has left the palace. My father is with the people from the Imperial Guard, providing close protection."

Chen Qing blinked and asked softly, "Where did His Majesty go?"

Yan Cong looked around to make sure no one was around before lowering his head and lowering his voice.

"Prime Minister Yang is ill. Your Majesty should go to Prime Minister Yang's residence to visit him."

(End of this chapter)