Catching Monsters

Chapter 53 Feng Yu
Jiang Yun felt a little embarrassed by Xu Xiaogang's praise.

I refused simply because we have different ideas.

Otherwise, why do people say that Xu Xiaogang's thinking patterns are always a little different from those of ordinary people?

Seeing this, Xu Suwen didn't ask any more questions.

Jiang Qiaoqiao also looked relieved and said happily: "It's better not to be a Taoist priest, it's better not to be a Taoist priest."

"Brother, we have to hurry up. In half a month, it will be the day of the college entrance examination."

"Tomorrow I will ask Captain Qian to help me find out how much money it would cost to buy a scholar."

"We have to prepare well."

Jiang Yun wanted to say something to refuse, but seeing Jiang Qiaoqiao's eyes shining, he smiled and said, "Okay, then ask Captain Qian to help ask."

"Okay." Jiang Qiaoqiao nodded happily.

He knew that it was Jiang Qiaoqiao's dream to let him become the top scorer in the imperial examination.

Although he himself had no interest in this, as long as Jiang Qiaoqiao was happy, that was enough.

Anyway, they had a hundred taels of silver in their hands, but they didn't know whether this money was enough to buy a scholar.

Jiang Yun asked at this time: "Speaking of which, Xiao Jingyuan might have some trouble later."

Xu Suwen said calmly: "Don't worry about this matter. The eunuch sent by His Majesty is already on the way and will probably arrive in Nanzhou Prefecture soon."

"I have secretly reported the matter to the Jinyiwei through the channels of the royal guards, saying that the palace colluded with evil people and wanted to replace Prince Su's heart."

Jiang Yun looked at Xu Su in surprise and asked, "Have you reported? Xu Xiaogang asked you to report before, didn't you say..."

Xu Suwen explained: "This is my mission on this trip. I can't go into more details."

In fact, Xu Suwen's mission in coming to Nanzhou Prefecture was to meet the king.

Wang Wang is a tradition within the Jinyiwei of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Once the princes and dukes from various places are in poor health and are about to die, His Majesty will send the Embroidered Uniform Guard to the prince's location to visit him.

But the entire process will be kept strictly confidential and no one in the palace can be informed.

Then record the process of the prince's death and whether there is anything unusual in the palace.

Only after the prince has passed away completely can the news be compiled and sent to the capital.

The entire process will be kept strictly confidential.

Only the Jinyiwei, the emperor himself, and the eunuchs close to him knew about it.

This system was originally established because at the beginning of the Zhou Dynasty, before the death of princes from various places, their sons and daughters would always fight for the throne and kill each other.

Emperor Taizong established this system, which continues to this day.

Only by knowing the situation of the palace clearly can it be convenient to enthrone the next prince.

This system has always been strict, and princes from all over the country were unaware of it.

Therefore, even though Prince Su's Mansion knew that the Jinyiwei had come to Nanzhou Prefecture, they were not clear about her specific purpose.

"It's late, go to bed early." Xu Suwen said in a deep voice: "It depends on how His Majesty will deal with Prince Su's Mansion."

It was already late at night, so they all went to rest and sleep.

Xu Suwen and Jiang Qiaoqiao sleep in the same room.

Jiang Yun originally wanted to move back to his own courtyard, but Xu Xiaogang was too enthusiastic.

He insisted on keeping Jiang Yun to sleep with him.

I also want him to talk about his mental journey of rejecting Xuan Daozi...

At the same time, in Prince Su’s Mansion, Xiao Jingyuan was in an antique study, furious.

"Trash, they are all a bunch of trash!"

"I usually brag about how capable I am."

"If we really start fighting, is this all we can do?"

Xiao Jingyuan smashed all the study items on the desk to the ground.

In the study, Lu Wanyu and monk Chen Hu were sitting on the guest chairs inside.

Monk Chen Hu's face was pale and he obviously hadn't recovered yet.

Lu Wanyu quickly advised: "Your Highness, please calm down. After all, the person who came is Xuan Daozi from Tianqing Temple."

Xiao Jingyuan cursed, "So what about Xuan Daozi from Tianqing Temple? Why don't you dare to fight with that old immortal?"

Lu Wanyu lowered his head and remained silent after being scolded.

Xiao Jingyuan cursed for a while, and his anger subsided a lot. He said in a deep voice: "Where is Taoist Yunbao?"

Lu Wanyu shook his head: "He's crazy, I don't know where he ran off to."

"Damn it." At this moment, there was a knock on the door.

Xiao Jingyuan straightened his clothes and said in a deep voice, "Come in."

The person who entered the room was a servant.

"what's up?"

"There's a eunuch outside the door, saying he's here to deliver the imperial decree."

"Father-in-law?"

"Delivering an imperial decree late at night?" Xiao Jingyuan frowned and asked in a deep voice, "How many people came?"

"Just him."

After hearing what the servant said, Xiao Jingyuan's face became even uglier.

If a prince is to be enthroned, it is usually done at noon, with a standard royal ceremony.

There is usually not only one father-in-law.

The eunuch only appears to represent His Majesty; the actual enthronement ceremony requires the personal presence of an official from the Ministry of Rites, who will hold the imperial edict in his hands.

And we will notify the palace in advance to make preparations.

At that time, the person to be canonized must wear the nine-tassel and nine-chapter crown in advance, and then music will be played and the gate of the palace will be opened to welcome him.

And local officials at all levels must accompany them.

Afterwards, an official from the Ministry of Rites announced the imperial edict, conferred the title of prince on him, and after expressing gratitude, ceremonial music was played again and everyone kowtowed towards the direction of the capital.

The whole ceremony is tedious and complicated and takes a whole day.

After finishing my work, I must go to Beijing immediately to thank Your Majesty for his kindness again.

But now, a eunuch came here coldly, which was obviously not a good thing.

"Which eunuch is coming?" Xiao Jingyuan asked anxiously.

"I can't recognize you."

"Let's go, quickly, call my mother and all the concubines to receive the order." Xiao Jingyuan took a deep breath.

At the palace, many people were woken up in the middle of the night and hurriedly put on their gorgeous clothes.

With a creak, the huge gate of the palace slowly opened.

Led by Xiao Jingyuan, everyone in the palace walked out.

At this moment, a eunuch in purple brocade clothes stood in front of the door.

This eunuch looked to be about fifty years old, with a slightly plump face. He stood in front of the palace gate, waiting quietly.

After the door opened, Xiao Jingyuan saw the person coming and his pupils shrank.

The person who came was the eunuch in charge of the Imperial Household Department, Feng Yu.

The Neiguanjian ranked only after the Silijian in the palace.

The eunuch in charge of the Internal Affairs Bureau is your Majesty's absolute confidant.

"Lord Feng is here in person. I am sorry for not coming in person to greet you."

Feng Yu still had that faint smile on his face and said, "You're welcome. Is the old prince dead?"

Xiao Jingyuan said respectfully: "Father was not feeling well a few days ago..."

"How did he die?" Feng Yu asked calmly.

Xiao Jingyuan said in a deep voice: "Died of heart disease."

Feng Yu reminded him, "Sir, I forgot to remind you that I was asking this question on behalf of His Majesty."

"How did Prince Su die?"

Xiao Jingyuan was slightly startled, took a deep breath, gritted his teeth and said: "He died of heart disease, and the imperial physician in the palace can also prove it."

The smile on Feng Yu's face gradually disappeared, and he said slowly: "Sir, you are not in the capital, so you don't understand His Majesty's temperament."

"Your Majesty is very generous to the royal relatives and allows them to make mistakes. Our ancestors are all one family after all."

"But His Majesty doesn't like people deceiving him."

Xiao Jingyuan was already sweating profusely. He swallowed and wanted to change his previous answer.

But when he looked up and saw Feng Yu's eyes, he didn't dare to do it anymore. He just trembled and said, "Every word I said is true."

"Okay." Feng Yu shook his head slightly, feeling sorry.

He carried two imperial edicts with him, and according to Xiao Jingyuan's answer, he took out the corresponding edict and read it out.

Feng Yu took out the backup imperial edict, slowly raised it, and read aloud: "Prince Su's Mansion receives the edict!"

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