Two lives and two fates [forty-eight rebirth]

Chapter 34

After the man entered the door, he walked through the Xiao Wall.Entering the hanging flower gate, there are chaoshou verandahs on both sides, and a hall in the middle, where there is a large screen with red sandalwood shelves and marble.Turn around the screen, and you will see the spacious courtyard of the main house.There are five upper rooms on the front, all with carved beams and painted buildings. On both sides, there are corridors and rooms on the side of the mountain, with parrots, thrushes and other birds hanging in various colors.

The man thought that no matter how many times he came to this mansion, he would be amazed by the beauty here.It was in vain to think that the things in his mansion were on the table, no wonder even a small housekeeper could show his face.Hey, to be an official, you have to be like Lord Suo, who is favored by the emperor, when will you be tall.

The man sighed and slowed down unknowingly, and the maid who led the way noticed and reminded in a low voice, "My lord, you will be there soon after crossing this road." Sure enough, there were more and more people's voices, the majestic and majestic houses, and everywhere in the courtyard. Trees, mountains and rocks are all seen.The person who built this yard has unique ingenuity, and the two different styles are combined and integrated into one.

Many people had already sat down, and the man's eyes were sharp, and he saw his good partner Cai Shoutou.The man in the crowd was thin, with a slightly bent back, and when he looked around, he looked a bit vicious and obscene.I really don’t know how he passed the examiner’s appearance test in the first place (people who take the imperial examinations have conditions, they must have a good appearance and a righteous style. Obviously Cai Hui does not belong to this category. Could it be that the examiner’s eyes are blurred?)

Of course, Cai Shoutou's original name was not Cai Shoutou, but Cai Hui and himself at the same time as a fifth-rank member.The man is the Duzhi doctor who manages the finances of the household department. He is Yuanwailang.

Both of them are greedy and greedy, so they agree with each other and work together to deceive each other.Doing accounting and corruption, eating, drinking, whoring and gambling together, the household department has a mess of them.Yinzhen hated corruption and was following the law to punish their crimes.I don't know, but Cai Hui and Wang De (that's the man) heard the news from there, and they were extremely anxious.It just so happened that Lord Suo came back. Both of them had flattered Suo'etu before, and they agreed to come to Lord Suo for help.

Wang De came to Cai Hui's side and asked in a low voice, "Have you seen Mr. Suo?"

Cai Hui looked around, pretending to be mysterious, "No. Do you think Mr. Suo will help us?" Wang De didn't answer, took the teacup on the table, and kept rubbing it.Cai Hui knew the answer. After so many years of getting along, he knew Wang De more or less.Whenever he lowered his head to touch the objects around him, it was a sign of his uncertainty and hesitation.

Cai Hui secretly scoffed at Wang De's approach, and if he wasn't sure, he just said it, pretending to be unfathomable.Usually Cai Hui would sarcasm when things went wrong, but this time he was not in the mood. The fourth elder brother is famous for being ruthless and selfless, and he can definitely cure a person if he wants to.

At the next banquet, both of them seemed absent-minded. Suo'etu came out to greet them, and walked away before he could speak.After the banquet, the two discussed to go back and get some things to visit again.

The next day, the two went to visit Suofu with ten thousand taels of silver notes and the land deeds of several shops.Unexpectedly, by coincidence, Mr. Yan Suo, the concierge, has gone to the palace.The two of them couldn't figure out whether Master Suo really didn't see him or something was really going on. They didn't dare to stay for fear of angering Master Suo. Finally, they gritted their teeth and gave 2000 taels of silver to Mr. Hu, asking him to tell Master Suo that he had visited by himself. .

On the way back, the two walked in a vain manner, as if they were lost.Looking up at the sky, laughing and sad for a while, how long can I look at this day?

On the other side, in Yuqing Palace, Suo'etu and the prince sat opposite each other on the couch.Underneath is bright yellow silk, smooth and comfortable.The sun shines through the windows behind the couch and falls into the palace, the brilliant brightness makes the heavy atmosphere a bit fresh.Looking at the prince's handsome face, Suo'etu was relieved: "The old minister thought that this day would never come."

Yinrong raised his eyebrows, "Uncle, Yinhu is not a person who is willing to be mediocre." Hearing Yinrong's words made Suo'etu's face brighter, and he stroked his sparse beard, "Hehe, His Royal Highness is right, a man is not willing to be mediocre , how can one live in this world without doing something vigorously."

"Uncle, in your opinion, how can we achieve a great career?" Although Yinfeng asked, there was no doubt on his face.Seeing the situation, Suo'etu knew what Yinreng meant, and instead of answering, he asked instead, "What does the prince think?"

As soon as these words came out, Yinfeng laughed uncontrollably, his eyes cleared of the haze were bright and energetic, this smile did not mean to be mocking, it was because he really felt that when the words of the two testing each other's insinuations were used on the two of them.Suo'etu didn't know why, so he looked puzzled, what's so funny?The eunuchs and maids serving outside the door let out a faint breath when they heard the laughter. If His Royal Highness had laughed like this earlier, the former partner would not have died, and it would be great.It was still too depressing in this palace.

When Yinreng's voice subsided, he finally spoke, "Uncle, I haven't seen you for a long time, why have you become reckless? I remember that you beat my favorite boy half to death in front of me. ?” The words were teasing.

"His Royal Highness, today is different from the past. His Royal Highness is smart and wise. The veteran believes in His Highness's decision. As for the past, hehe, the old minister has only a handful of old bones. His Highness wants to settle accounts after the fall. Hey, it's up to you." Anyway, I found it like this, Whatever you want, the rogue's expression is indescribably weird on that rigid face.

After this interruption, the unfamiliarity that had not been seen for a long time was broken up.In fact, this situation has happened many times. When he was young, Yinfeng was strictly required by Huang Ama, and he kept learning knowledge and etiquette every day. Because he is the crown prince, he must do his best.Yinreng demands perfection, and he is willing to do the best he can.

But sometimes he also feels tired and exhausted. At this time, Suo'etu often plays the role of enlightening and amusing, not treating a prince but a child.It is precisely because of this relationship that when he is no longer perfect and everyone criticizes him, he dares to stand up and correct him, blaming his favorite male favorite instead of being like others, and avoiding it for fear of being hurt.

"Uncle, I have read everything you left, you said that the fourth and the eighth are united, and the eldest and third are staring at each other, telling me to be careful.

Now that the old four and the eighth have been divorced, it is just around the corner that they will turn against each other.But it is a problem that the old nine and the eleventh are devoted to the old eight. "

Yinfeng narrated all the thoughts in his heart these days in detail. At the beginning, Lao Jiu was ignorant and incompetent, and suddenly determined to do business.Over the years, he has done better and better, and every year he voluntarily contributes more and more silver to the state treasury, but the state treasury has been empty due to the intermittent development with Jungar.Huang Ama was very angry at first, the dignified prince, who is a scholar, farmer, businessman, did not do well but wanted to do the end of the four careers, where would he put the royal family's face!

But looking at Huang Ama's gradually changing attitude, I'm afraid he would agree to Lao Jiu's proposal of the Huangshang business to him a few days ago.

The imperial merchants mainly purchased materials for the imperial court, such as wood for building palaces, tables and chairs, furniture, clothes weaving, flower planting, women's rouge, gouache, needles and threads are the main items purchased.The quantity of these items is large, the salary is generous, and as long as no major mistakes are made, it is a good job.Once the old nine really get this qualification, their strong economic strength will be their strong backing.

Although Old Ten is simple-minded, the power behind him cannot be ignored.His mother was Niu Hulu, the imperial concubine of Wen Xi, the daughter of Ye Bilong, Duke Guoyi, the grand master, and the younger sister of Empress Xiaozhaoren.He is the most distinguished prince besides himself.After Ye Bilong's death, his son Yi's hereditary Tugel second-class meritorious service led the minister of guards and minister of state affairs.After so many years of development, the Niu Hulu family has been closely intertwined with various famous families in the capital like a vine tree, and they are inseparable.With the Old Ten Gang, he doesn't have to worry about lack of contacts.

With connections and financial resources, Lao Ba's appeal will definitely become a great enemy in the future!

Suo'etu understood Yinreng's worry, and a light flashed in his heart. Yesterday, Wang De and Cai Hui looked for him, and they were all working in the household department.

"Why doesn't the prince start from the household department?"

"Tobe"

"Well, the Ministry of Accounts. The Ministry of Accounts is in charge of the world's finances, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs also needs to go through the Ministry of Accounts. Our people can control the Ministry of Accounts and what happened to his ninth elder brother. It's not easy."

"Why don't you also place our people in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, how about Ling Pu?"

"Ling Pu? He is greedy by nature. I'm afraid it's not suitable for him. Putting him in will cause great harm."

"Probably not. Although he is greedy, he is very sincere to me. His courage should not be too much. The Ministry of Internal Affairs is really too important. It must be loyal and loyal to arrange it. Besides, do you have a suitable person?" Suo'er The picture does not make sound, which is the default.

The two of them made plans on how to control the household department, and they didn't go back to the house in a sedan chair until the palace was banned.

Seeing the person he wanted to see after returning home, Cai Hui and Wang De felt anxious at home, thinking that Mr. Suo should be back so late.So I made a sedan chair and came to Suofu, and waited for about an hour.

Seeing Master Suo saw him and confessed that he came to the study to discuss something important, the two of them were overjoyed.Looking at each other, it was really the right time, and hurriedly followed the footsteps to the study.

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