Uncle from a poor family

Chapter 529 Thorough
In Zhang Yanling's view, his cheap father was just like a dead pig that was not afraid of boiling water.

If you are thick-skinned, you won't care about other people's criticism.

Zhang Yanling smiled and said, "In fact, the most powerful people are people like Huai En. Whether in terms of qualifications or abilities, they are completely superior to others. In the previous dynasty, when he was in charge of the Imperial Household Department, he almost suffocated the cabinet. Now that he is back in power, it is not surprising at all. Sometimes even I admire his righteousness..."

"What?"

Zhang Luan looked very embarrassed. "It's fine if you told me that he is capable of doing things, but you said he is upright? How can such a seasoned official be upright? From what you mean, he is the only one who is upright, and everyone else is evil. How is this possible?"

Zhang Yanling said unhappily, "I mean, this person is very principled. Why did you bring up the distinction between good and evil?"

"what!?"

Zhang Luan didn't react for a moment.

"Huai En is principled and thorough in his work, leaving even the parties involved speechless. The righteous path he maintains can be said to have consolidated the imperial power very well. He may be just an insignificant chess piece to the late emperor, but to the current emperor, he is an indispensable elixir."

Zhang Yanling said with admiration.

Zhang Luan fell into deep thought after hearing this, and nodded after a while: "Hearing what you said, it is true. There are few people in the court like him, who is very stubborn and stubborn. But he is indeed very capable in doing things."

Zhang Yanling said: "People who stick to principles are very respected, but if Huai En is just a middle-level official in the court, this kind of character will make it difficult for him to survive."

"Even if he holds a high position, such a stubborn person may not end up well." Zhang Luan said disdainfully, "During the time of the previous emperor, his ability was no less than it is now, but he was still exiled from the capital. If he wants to shine, he has to meet a monarch with a similar temperament to him, such as our Majesty."

Zhang Yanling smiled and said, "Dad, you see things very clearly."

Zhang Luan flicked his sleeves and said, "I finally understand. That old man Huai En has always looked down on Li Zisheng. Since he believes that Li Zisheng is a traitor, he has tried every means to get rid of Li Zisheng. However, due to my feelings, he cannot directly put him in jail and get rid of him as soon as possible, or directly expel him like I told you... So, he wants to use a more tactful way to trick him away!"

Zhang Yanling nodded, and then asked, "Dad, do you think Li Zisheng will accept the commission to supervise the river construction?"

"Given the current situation in the court, what reason does he have to refuse? Moreover, if he really goes, even if I don't help him, you will help him, right? My son?"

Zhang Luan looked at his son eagerly.

Zhang Yanling smiled and said, "If my father knows how to do it, I can do it too."

Zhang Luan smiled happily, "Yes, your father has received a lot of kindness from Li Zisheng, and you are just a beneficiary of his kindness. You don't have a personal feeling. But when you grow up, maybe... Forget it, why am I telling you this? We in the Zhang family are also knowledgeable and polite..."

At this point, Zhang Luan suddenly felt something was wrong, and added, "Of course, I can't make the decision about your eldest brother... so he doesn't count."

"Eh? Isn't big brother a member of the Zhang family?"

Zhang Yanling asked with a smile.

"He's nothing."

Zhang Luan said disdainfully, "Those who have no ability dare not use the name of our Zhang family! Oh, by the way, Huai En also asked me to settle the case of Liang Fang and others as soon as possible. Do you have any good suggestions?"

"What does father mean?"

Zhang Yanling asked.

"What else can I do? Just do as the higher-ups tell you... Your brother-in-law is kind-hearted and says that we should handle the matter with caution, so maybe we won't kill him! At most, Liang Fang will be exiled to the border. As for Peng Hua and the others... Never mind. I don't want to mention his name." Zhang Luan looked a little unhappy.

Zhang Yanling smiled and said, "Dad wants to pardon them. Is it because of some other reason?"

Zhang Luan's face turned red and he frowned, "What nonsense! I don't know what you are talking about. I only know to do what your majesty tells me to do."

Zhang Yanling asked curiously, "Then... Dad, why did you come to me? Just to tell me this?"

"Hey, my son, you are quite aware."

Zhang Luan leaned forward with a big face and said with a smile, "Since His Majesty intends to tame the river, you have to help, otherwise I won't be able to mention it to Li Zisheng... Supervising the river construction will make your name go down in history, and it will also benefit the people, isn't that good?"

Zhang Yanling nodded: "It's a good thing, but it's a bit too hasty. However, everything is still under control."

Zhang Luan asked, "I wonder when it will be completed?"

Zhang Yanling asked, "Dad, do you want a specific strategy?"

"Specific strategy?"

Zhang Luan was startled at first, then nodded quickly, "If you can really list them one by one and give a specific plan, that would be great. Otherwise, I don't know how to report to His Majesty."

Zhang Yanling smiled and said, "Dad, you are really capable. You have to answer to His Majesty and persuade Li Zisheng... In the meantime, do you have to face the interrogation of those ministers?"

Zhang Luan nodded: "That's what I mean..."

Zhang Yanling asked: "What does that have to do with me?"

"Well, my child, I am you and you are me, we are one. If your father has achieved success, won't all the blessings be left to you in the future?" Zhang Luan continued to move forward with a big face, his eyes full of pleading, "My son, your father needs your help."

"Okay, I'll give you a strategy later."

Zhang Yanling responded casually, "I will continue with my experiment, so I won't send you off. Go slowly when you go out, and take care of yourself."

"It's okay, it's okay, I can go by myself."

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Zhang Luan left the yard and got on the carriage back to the city, still going through Chongwenmen.

After entering the city, I went directly to the villa.

Qi Niang had long since adapted to Zhang Luan's "nine-to-five" lifestyle. She used to find it strange to see Zhang Luan during the day, but now she thinks... this is too normal.

"Master, Mrs. Peng is here."

Qi Niang reminded her as soon as they met.

"Why are you here again?"

Zhang Luan frowned and shouted, "Wasn't what I said before clear enough? No, no, no!"

Qi Niang smiled softly and said, "It's not the old lady who came this time, but the young lady."

"Young Madam?"

Zhang Luan's tone instantly became less impatient, and he asked casually, "What are you doing here?"

"Of course I'm here to apologize to you, Master. By the way, I'd also like to talk about saving her husband's family. What do you think..." Qi Niang meant that it was up to you to decide whether to meet or not.

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In an inconspicuous house in the city, several women from the Peng family gathered together.

Liu sat there with a calm expression, but her two daughters-in-law and a daughter next to her seemed anxious.

"Mother, do you think my aunt will go this time...?"

The woman who was speaking was none other than Liu's daughter, Fang Peng, who was already married but was implicated in a crime this time along with her husband's family and was in trouble.

She has several sisters, but only she and her eldest sister were involved in the case.

But because the eldest sister's family was involved in a relatively minor case, and their connection with Peng Hua was not close, they were acquitted early after spending money and using their connections.

Now her elder sister has cut off contact with these women.

There is nothing that can be done about it. Once a daughter is married off, she is like water spilled. The attitude of her husband's family is the same as that of her as a married woman.

Taking someone else's surname means that you have completely become a member of that family. According to the rules of that era, you are no longer related to your own relatives.

Unfortunately, Fang Peng's husband's family rose to power with the help of the Peng family, and their interests are too deeply entangled, so the crime is more serious, and money cannot atone for it. As a result, Fang Peng feels that she is in the same mind as her mother, sister-in-law, and younger siblings.

Liu shook her head and said, "Don't think too much, just keep waiting."

Obviously, Liu also knew that going to Zhang Luan for help was like a little white rabbit entering a wolf's den, and it would be good enough if she could come back intact.

At least I explained clearly to my youngest son and his wife what might happen before I left.

No matter how bad it is, isn't it?
"Mother, when will my brother and sister-in-law be back?"

A pitiful woman asked.

Liu asked, "Why do you suddenly care about her so much? If you really care about her and can't let her go, why did you all refuse to go when I asked you to go? Are you bullying her because she has been here for a short time and is easy to bully?"

At this time, Liu seemed to be speaking up for justice.

Among her four daughters-in-law, the eldest wife, Peng Mianfu, could no longer be saved.

As for the remaining three rooms, because the youngest son was not very old and his wife had only been married for a few years, when it came to such a critical matter of asking Zhang Luan for help, the entire Peng family unanimously pushed the youngest one forward to ask for help.

Upon hearing this, the women present fell silent for a moment.

(End of this chapter)