After the marriage, the cousin was spoiled by the whole family of the Marquis's Mansion

Chapter 68: Eunuch Kills Three Ministers

When Ji Zhenming returned home, he was already drunk and unconscious.

The family waited until late at night.

Eunuch Cao handed Ji Zhenming over to the servant of the Marquis's mansion. Unlike during the day, the wrinkles on his face were all smiling.

"My Lord and His Majesty were reminiscing about the past and drank a little too much. I am sorry to have kept Madam waiting for a long time."

Zhong took out a bag of silver and stuffed it into Eunuch Cao's hand.

"My master doesn't drink much, so I'm sorry to trouble you to take care of him."

Eunuch Cao secretly weighed his purse, and the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes deepened.

He approached Mrs. Zhong and whispered, "The friendship between the Marquis and His Majesty is incomparable."

"Your Majesty's thoughts are beyond our comprehension, but we do know one thing: the fallen leaves return to their roots and the family reunites."

"My Lord has been guarding the border for so many years. Now that the Crown Prince is married, it's time for me to go home and enjoy my grandchildren. Let the young men handle the fighting on the front lines!"

Zhong forced a smile and said, "My father-in-law is right. My Lord is just worried about our lives. He left us mother and son in the capital for more than ten years and didn't even come back for his son's wedding."

"He has his country and his family in his heart, and I can only do my job in the backyard."

Eunuch Cao stood up straight and said, "Madam Ji, I have seen all the ups and downs in the court, but at least the cabinet has changed three times. I have seen it clearly."

"Prime Minister Qin was such a brilliant man back then, but what happened to him later?"

"Your Majesty is the emperor after all, and we, as his subjects and servants, should just follow his lead."

"Besides, with the great achievements of the Marquis, it would be possible for him to be given a real official position in the future."

Eunuch Cao put the silver into his sleeve pocket and said the last sentence with profound meaning.

"Mrs. Ji, let me say something from the bottom of my heart."

"It is the most difficult to understand the heart of an emperor. The relationship between the Marquis and His Majesty is already a little more special than others. It is still wise to know the current situation. After all, the prince is still young."

Eunuch Cao left.

Rong Peilan stood behind Zhong, and she could clearly see Zhong's forbearance.

Accompanying you is like accompanying a tiger.

Your Majesty, just one word and I, your subjects, will charge into battle.

Now that the situation is pacified, with a glance from His Majesty, the military power will be returned to the central government.

Only when the carriage was out of sight did Mrs. Zhong slowly turn around.

Ji Zhenming, who was originally drunk and unconscious, suddenly opened his eyes.

Although he reeked of alcohol, his eyes were exceptionally clear.

His face was filled with worry. "Your Majesty wants to attack the Northwest Army."

Zhong's expression changed slightly, "Your Majesty wants to take back the military power."

Rong Peilan's eyes flickered slightly, and she looked at her father-in-law, "My daughter-in-law has a different opinion."

Ji Zhenming looked at the young face and did not rebuke her for discussing state affairs just because she was a woman.

"You said."

Rong Peilan pursed her lips and said, "In my humble opinion, your Majesty is no longer young. Like you, your husband has a bad reputation outside and has a family but no official position. Such a Ji family should not be a threat."

"But in recent years, Your Majesty has been obsessed with refining elixirs for longevity, and has allowed the power in the court to grow wildly in order to suppress the crown prince."

"Father, you hold the military power of the Northwest and Southwest. The Northwest Army is the most important, with 200,000 soldiers."

"Your Majesty wants to cultivate new forces, so he needs your military power as bait."

Ji Zhenming frowned, "The Crown Prince is your Majesty's eldest son, how could he be a thorn in your side?"

Rong Peilan's brows were solemn. She took a deep breath and said, "It is precisely because the crown prince is the eldest son, and your majesty is getting older day by day. The ancestral laws, social ethics, and public opinion of all officials are on the crown prince's side. If your majesty wants to be the greatest emperor in history, he must first depose the crown prince."

When she said this, everyone present was shocked.

She frowned slightly, "The Jin family's title came inexplicably. They didn't give it to the Jin family when they had made great military achievements. But just because the second young master Jin injured his head, they gave him a dukedom. This is too ridiculous."

"Today, my daughter-in-law has finally figured it out. Your Majesty is just showing you. If you follow your Majesty's wishes, I'm afraid your Majesty would be willing to give you up, not to mention the Duke of the State, even the Duke of the County."

"As soon as the news of your return to Beijing came, rumors spread everywhere in the capital. If you come to court on time tomorrow, His Majesty will definitely praise you highly. Giving a slap in the face and a sweet date is His Majesty's way of political strategy." These remarks were indeed a bit bold, and for a moment, everyone was silent.

Ji Yunzhang pursed his lips, as if thinking about something.

Ji Zhenming took a look at his daughter-in-law. He had only been back in Beijing for one day, but he had already seen that her vision was different from that of ordinary girls.

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In the morning court, when it was still dawn, all the officials were already waiting outside the palace.

Following a shrill, high-pitched voice from Eunuch Cao, the door of the Qinzheng Hall slowly opened.

All the officials walked slowly into the hall, holding court tablets in their hands.

The person in the high position was originally yawning, but when he saw Ji Zhenming in the front row, he immediately became alert.

His Majesty smiled and said, "Why don't you take a few more days off, Lord Ji?"

Ji Zhenming held up his imperial tablet and said, "I am as worried as your majesty is. I cannot sit at home peacefully."

His Majesty clapped his hands and laughed, "My dear Lord Ji, you are concerned about the country and the people. It is a blessing for me."

The officials below were confused for a moment. Wasn’t the Ji family in trouble just now? Why were they being praised again now?

Kang Jintang, who was not far from Ji Zhenming, felt alarm bells ringing in his heart and couldn't help sweating on his forehead.

His Majesty continued, "You have served at the border for many years and have worked hard for half your life. You deserve a reward! Whatever you want, please speak up!"

As he spoke, he seemed to be thinking seriously, "Your merits are too small to be a Duke. How about I give you the title of a County Duke?"

All the officials below knelt on the ground, "Your Majesty is wise."

His Majesty smiled even more, "Everyone is satisfied, what do you think, Lord Ji?"

Ji Zhenming stepped out with his imperial tablet in hand and knelt down to pay homage.

"I do not need any reward, but I have another request."

The smile on His Majesty's face froze.

Ji Zhenming, "I am old and unable to do anything. I am only able to be reused because of your majesty's grace."

"The Northwest Army is the most important army in our dynasty. They are fast on the march and brave in battle. The best sword is on the edge. I want to recommend a soldier who can maximize the combat capability of the Northwest Army."

His Majesty breathed a sigh of relief and said slowly, "Who is worthy of Ji Aiqing to give up even the title of county and recommend him to me?"

Ji Zhenming stared at the imperial sceptre in his hand and uttered three words in a resounding voice.

"Qin Anjiang."

The autumn wind suddenly blew, making the windows creak.

It was already bright outside.

The palace maids and eunuchs stood in an orderly manner against the wall, and only after the adults attending the court had passed by did they continue to move forward with their bodies bent.

In Hanguang Hall, there were broken pieces of porcelain all over the floor.

The palace maids inside and outside the palace prostrated themselves on the ground. No one could withstand His Majesty's wrath.

"What does Ji Zhenming mean by this?! I thought he was an honest and obedient person!"

The blush on His Majesty's face deepened, and he pointed outside the door with a haggard hand.

"Does he really think that I am afraid of the 300,000 soldiers in his hands?!"

"Yesterday's 'Eunuch Killed Three Ministers', today I recommend Qin Anjiang. The Qin family's two heroes are not enough, now you come up and give me three heroes?!"

Eunuch Cao followed behind His Majesty without daring to breathe. He had already cursed Ji Zhenming three hundred times in his heart. He had already made it clear yesterday, but he still tried to make His Majesty unhappy.

Wouldn't it be better to just take the Duke back and everything would be fine? Why bother with this?

Who is Qin Anjiang? Qin Yan's nephew! Qin Jun's son!
Qin Yan was demoted and Qin Jun died by hitting his head against a pillar. How could Your Majesty possibly employ members of the Qin family again?

His Majesty casually overturned another vase on the wall, his voice hoarse with excitement.

"Do you really think I dare not kill him?!"

"Anyway, I've already killed Qin Jun, so one more will not make a difference. It would be best if we take that old bastard Zhuang Kexing with us! Aren't we supposed to sing "Three Ministers Killed by Eunuchs"?! Go downstairs and sing!"

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