Chapter 67: He Definitely Wants to Do Something
It was also dinner time in the Fang family at this moment.
Fang Qingxue was serving dishes and chopsticks, eating a very silent meal. Mrs. Fang looked at him and couldn’t help but ask in the end, “What’s wrong with you? These days sighing, something you say out, we help you out ah. Luan brother has been into the Ministry of government, he is better than you back in the day literary talent, may be able to help you share the worry.”
Said Fang Qingxue and sighed. “Although he is stronger than me, but he is still a brat, this career matters, no experience which dare to say strong? I am riding a tiger this time.”
“Or for the internal affairs that batch of accounts?”
Fang Qingxue nodded.
Mrs. Fang put down her chopsticks. “In my opinion, you might as well go directly to the Emperor!”
“That would be that simple? If this really involves Shi En’s case, then if I go to the Emperor, it will definitely be too late for me to fulfill my wishes – back then, if it wasn’t for the late Emperor and Empress Dowager’s benevolence, thinking of the old Fang family’s humble contribution, how could I, Fang Qingxue, have the fortune to stay in the capital and serve there? If it wasn’t for the late Emperor and Empress Dowager’s willingness to cultivate me, how would I have been able to become this third rank official?”
“That’s true,” speaking of this part, Mrs. Fang also sighed, “If you can’t soar, then naturally I’m not a third rank grantee either. Our sons 80% will not be as successful as now, this favor can not be forgotten.”
Speaking of here, she was inspired: “Then let’s go find the Empress Dowager?”
“It’s not that I haven’t thought about it. The point is, the Empress Dowager is in the Harem, so we can’t see her! And even if I could let you go, I don’t have any solid evidence at hand. At that time, if He Sheng and his side make something out of it, and I make a mistake, how will it end? –I can’t think of a good idea in the end.”
Fang Qingxue let out a long sigh.
Mrs. Fang was really worried after hearing this as well.
“Master.” At this time the maid walked in, “Marquis Qingyun is outside the door asking for an audience.”
Mrs. Fang was slightly shocked, “Marquis Qingyun is a strong supporter of the Emperor’s severe punishment of Shi En, why is he suddenly here?”
Fang Qingxue also looked terrified, but he still maintained his composure: “He’s here, so it’s inevitable that he has to meet.” After saying that, he stood up, “Go and invite the Marquis to sit on the front hall!”
Marquis Qingyun entered the Fang family’s antechamber and had just sat down when Fang Qingxue arrived with quick steps, “I didn’t know that marquis was coming, I’ve missed out on welcoming you, please forgive me!”
“Qingxue why do you need to be polite? It’s only that I’m sorry for coming to intrude at this juncture.”
Both parties took their seats in humble remarks, Fang Qingxue personally served tea, and then said, “Marquis must have something to convey to the next official?”
“Where?” Marquis Qingyun held the tea and smiled, “Qingxue and I are not superior or subordinate, even if there is something I should not come to convey. I was just passing by, remembering that when the late emperor was here, you and I used to accompany him on his trips, and we used to talk to each other on the way, so I came in to ask for a cup of tea. Did not disturb your rest, right?”
“Marquis is an honored guest that I can’t even invite, how can I mention the word “disturb”? The time when the late emperor was around is indeed worth reminiscing about, it’s just a pity that ……”
With this sigh of regret, the rest of the words need not be said.
“Although the late emperor left us, but the current emperor also has the style of Yao and Shun, Da Liang in the past few years, many new state policy, border defense and tax revenue have been strengthened step by step, as long as the courtiers also abide by the rules and regulations, to maintain the law, Da Liang’s heyday is just around the corner.”
When Fang Qingxue heard the words “uphold the law”, she couldn’t help but avoid his gaze.
Marquis Qingyun’s gaze landed on him, “In these peaceful years, the accounts of the Ministry of Revenue are most prone to accidents, Qingxue’s position is high and responsible, and he is in charge of the accounts of all parties, have you found anything?”
Fang Qingxue’s hands on his knees, unconsciously gouged down. “Returning to the Marquis’ words, the accounts of the Ministry of Revenue do not appear to be abnormal at the moment.”
Marquis Qingyun looked at his hands, “The emperor is a wise and holy ruler, the late emperor also placed great confidence and expectations on the emperor, Qingxue is a most loyal subject, it is not easy for the Fang family to have such prosperity, you are in such a position, if there is any situation, you should still make a decision in due time. Otherwise, when the time comes, I’m afraid that you’ll be dragged into it.”
Fang Qingxue’s ten fingers gouged out several nests on his thighs, his chest rose and fell slightly for a few moments, then he raised his head and said, “I dare not hide it from the Marquis, there is indeed no situation. If there was, my humble servant would never dare to conceal it.”
Marquis Qingyun looked at him for a moment and nodded. Then after taking two sips of tea, he got up and said, “It’s getting late, so I won’t sit down much longer, if you find any situation, feel free to come and find me. Or, directly enter the palace to face the saint.”
“I’m honored to follow the Marquis’ instructions.”
Sending Marquis Qingyun out the door, Fang Qingxue stood under the door for a while before returning to her room.
Mrs. Fang asked anxiously, “How was it? What was said?”
“Sure enough, it was a question about the accounts of the House of Internal Affairs, I didn’t say anything.”
Mrs. Fang loosened both shoulders: “What can be done? The Emperor 80% also knows that you have the situation.”
Fang Qingxue gritted her teeth, sat down and said, “If I really can’t, I’ll try to go to the Yamen tomorrow to fetch a few pieces of evidence first before going to see the Empress Dowager.”
“Didn’t you say you can’t fetch it?”
“I’ll think of a way.”
Mrs. Fang was silent after hearing this.
There was no way out of the situation, it could only be this way.
“Right, where’s Dui Ge’er?” Fang Qingxue suddenly thought.
“Oh, went to his uncle’s house, said that brother and son are about to enjoy the moon in the mansion this night.”
Fang Qingxue instructed: “can put him watch closely, don’t let him get into trouble, give people get the handle.”
“Got it, he’ll be back tomorrow.”
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Farewell banquet is just a scene work just, the villain can not offend or do not offend, after all, is hanging the name of the relatives live here, the etiquette to do all, also lest the future fall into the mouth.
Besides, people are going to go, face to do some beautiful and what’s the harm?
This is how Xing organized the meal.
In order to show solemnity, Xiaolan dressed up Zhao Su, put on makeup, and even pinned a pink and yellow silk flower on her temples.
As soon as she left the house, she saw that everyone’s faces were filled with joy, and it seemed that everyone was genuinely happy about Aunt Ning’s departure.
Zhao Su walked outside the banquet hall in the west courtyard and saw Yun Qianyi waiting under the veranda, so she waved to her.
Yun Shengyi immediately walked over and pulled her to the side, “Ning Jade is here.”
“I know.”
“But he’s already asked about you three times and keeps saying he wants to meet you.”
“……”
Three times!
Was she that popular anymore?
“Where is he?”
“A few young masters in the mansion are accompanying him to make tea in the second room next to the banquet hall.” Yun Qianyi clutched her hand, “On the surface it looks quite normal, but he shouldn’t take the initiative to look for you, girl,” she said!
“Even if you want to look for him, you should also look for the Marquis. Anyway, be careful, don’t fall into his pit.”
Of course Zhao Su wouldn’t take the initiative to mess with him, but his motives also made people curious ah.
“I’ll go take a look!”
Probing his head to look inside the hall, he said and crossed the door to go in.
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