Absolutely!After crossing over, my maid is also reborn

Chapter 269
Zhao Anning's words touched Shen Qinglan's heart. Shen Qinglan let out a sigh of relief, picked up the teacup and put it down again.

"The empress dowager loved her cousin Linchuan the most in the past, because the former Princess Heng died early, and she and the empress dowager were sisters, so no matter what happened, the empress dowager would always follow her cousin Linchuan's wishes. The selection of the concubine by Prince Bin is also because cousin Linchuan and the queen mother have expressed their intentions, and the purpose of this concubine selection is nothing more than to marry you back as a concubine in a fair and honest way." Zhao Anning said.

"I also heard that the empress dowager loved Zhao Shun very much, but now Zhao Shun has become the regent, and the first emperor has died. Zhao Shun has monopolized power, and everything has changed." Shen Qinglan said.

"That's right, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince died tragically because of his treason against the king. The Empress Dowager now only has the Sixth Highness and one prince left. Naturally, she wants to pave the way for the Sixth Highness. But I also know the character of the Sixth Highness. He is not willing to be bound by the imperial power." Yes." Zhao Anning said.

"He doesn't want to be bound by the imperial power, so why is Zhao Shun willing? Now that Zhao Shun is tied to the position of regent, everything is beyond his control, and it's not what he wants." Shen Qinglan said.

At this time the maid came over, still holding a plate of pastries in her hand, Zhao Anning took the pastry from her hand, and sent her away before speaking again.

"The first emperor believed in Cousin Linchuan. Facts have proved that he can indeed take on this responsibility. Sister Pingyang, he is fine. It's just on your side. Be careful that you will be confronted by the Queen Mother." Zhao Anning persuaded.

"Well, I know, thank you sister An Ning, I will deal with it carefully." Shen Qinglan said.

"Sister, you don't need to be polite. I'm just a little worried about you. After all, you have only come to the capital not long ago. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. My sister will know everything." Zhao Anning said.

"Yeah, Sister An Ning, then tell me about the family affairs of the three young ladies!"

"it is good."
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In the Palace of Qinxian, Zhao Shun was reading the scriptures.

"My lord, Lord Liu and Lord Shen have arrived." Murong Duan said.

"Please."

After Liu Rulin and Shen Qingshi entered the door, Zhao Shun handed out the note in his hand.

"My lords, please sit down. Murong Duan, serve tea."

After Zhao Shun finished speaking, Murong Duan winked at the maids outside the door, who immediately understood and brought the tea in.

"My lord, I have already mentioned the matter of the household department to Mr. Shen." Liu Rulin took the initiative to speak.

Shen Qingshi stood up, "Prince Regent, now that the Ministry of Household Affairs has accumulated a lot of abuses, and the matter of tax inspection is imminent, Xiaguan and Lord Liu want to leave as soon as possible."

"Well, the appointment of the Ministry of Officials has just arrived today, and there is no rush for the tax inspection." Zhao Shun said.

"My lord, Mr. Shen and I are both civil servants. I don't know which general the lord wants to send?" Liu Rulin asked.

"I don't have anyone to choose the military general who will inspect the tax, but there is only one person who has volunteered for me." Zhao Shun said.

"I don't know, which general is it?" Shen Qingshi asked.

"It's General Huwei Xue Yingzhuo." Zhao Shun said.

Liu Rulin looked at Shen Qingshi, he knew that the four imperial merchants, the Shen family and the Wang family were relatives, and the Xue family and the Qin family were in the same party.

When the Shen family first arrived in the capital, the Xue family and the Qin family once joined forces to suppress the Shen family in the business field. The eldest son of the Shen family was injured, which was also caused by the Qin family.

Later, Master Shen was injured by Lord Wei Hou at the wedding banquet of the eldest son of Prince Heng's Mansion. At that time, the Xue family and the Qin family had close contacts with the Wei family. will believe.

Now that the Qin family is about to completely collapse, the regent intends to train his own people in the bureaucracy. Although General Xue is a military commander, it is impossible for him to be completely ignorant of the movements in the court.

Xue Yingzhuo's actions should be intended to seek refuge with the Regent.

"General Huwei also made military exploits in the frontiers. It's not that he has no ability. It's just that the lower officials heard that he oppressed the people and occupied the people's land. In the last month of the late emperor's life, he deliberately wanted to deal with it. This matter has been delayed until now. , no one has mentioned it." Liu Rulin said.

"Master Shen, what do you think?" Zhao Shun looked at Shen Qingshi.

Shen Qingshi cupped his hands and said: "Your official, let the prince make his choice."

Liu Rulin smiled slightly, Shen Qingshi is a genius, not only his writing is exquisite, but also in the officialdom with ease.

"Well, General Huwei took the initiative to invite Ying, and this king didn't think of it, but this matter needs to be carefully considered." Zhao Shun said.

Liu Rulin thought for a while, and suggested: "There are quite a few military generals in the court, and most of them are over half a century old. Maybe...it's a good choice to use guards instead of generals."

Zhao Shun shook his head, "In the matter of tax inspection, only military generals can suppress the officials of the provinces. Common people often say that a strong dragon can't suppress a local snake. You two civil servants and some guards and soldiers alone will be able to suppress the officials of the provinces. It’s difficult to check other people’s lair.”

"My lord, I feel that there is one person. If this person comes out, it may be easier for the provinces to check taxes." Shen Qingshi said.

"Who does Mr. Shen recommend?" Liu Rulin asked.

Shen Qingshi's face showed embarrassment, Zhao Shun said: "Master Shen, just say it."

"This person, who once went to the frontier with the prince, is His Highness the Fifth Highness." Shen Qingshi said.

"The fifth highness has both civil and military skills, and he is indeed a suitable candidate. At this time, let the fifth highness go to Beijing to inspect taxes, and the queen mother..."

Liu Rulin looked at Zhao Shun, Zhao Shun thought for a while, and said: "The Fifth Highness and the Sixth Highness have both bluntly said that they do not want to inherit the general rule. If the Fifth Highness takes this important task out of Beijing, the Sixth Highness must be assigned other duties. to be fair and just.”

"His Highness Fifth has left the capital, the Empress Dowager may relax her vigilance." Shen Qingshi said.

"Well, it is indeed a good idea to let the prince go out of the city to inspect the tax. It's just that this order should not be issued by the king. It is better to invite the princes to go out, and the Fifth Highness himself must be willing. Murong Duan, after dinner, the king wants Go and visit His Highness the Fifth Highness in person." Zhao Shun said.

"My lord, His Highness Fifth is not in the palace at the moment." Murong Duan said.

"That's just right, I'm not going to eat in the palace today, but go back to the mansion instead. Find someone to write a post and send it to the mansion of the Fifth Highness in the capital." Zhao Shun said.

Liu Rulin smiled, and the Prince Regent came out to persuade His Highness the Fifth Highness that the matter of tax inspections in various provinces was a sure thing.

He glanced at Shen Qingshi, and the two stood up together.

"My lord, Mr. Shen and I are still going to visit the great minister, so let's take our leave first."

"Farewell sir."

After leaving Qinxian Hall, Liu Rulin walked beside Shen Qingshi with a smile in his eyes.

"Brother Liu, you seem to be in a good mood today?" Shen Qingshi asked.

"The Prince Regent has been busy with official duties recently, and he hasn't returned to his residence for a long time. It's not easy to take advantage of the opportunity that His Highness the Fifth Highness is not in the palace." Liu Rulin laughed.

Shen Qingshi also smiled, "Indeed."

(End of this chapter)