Memoirs of the Heavenly Khan

Chapter 516 This treacherous official!
"This Zu Ting is, after all, from the Zu clan of Fanyang. How could he be so disgraceful to scholars!"

Inside Lu Wenwei's residence, Zheng Yanzu was still full of resentment, expressing his dissatisfaction.

Cui Ling then tried to persuade him from the side.

"I've at least shown you the way, so don't do this."

"Is that referring to a road? It's clearly meant to tear down the Zheng family of Xingyang."

Zheng Yanzu recalled Zu Ting's arrogance and how he, at his advanced age, had to bow and scrape before this young man, and he felt a surge of anger.

Why doesn't Lord Lu speak up?

Lu Wenwei didn't actually intend to get involved in this matter, since it had nothing to do with him anyway.

The Zheng family of Xingyang is located south of the Yellow River, which is geographically different from the aristocratic families in Hebei. In addition, Zheng Yanzu's reputation is not good, so Lu Wenwei doesn't really want to pay attention to him.

"What can be done now that things have come to this?"

Lu Wenwei sighed, his face showing sorrow.

But in reality, he wasn't as sad as he appeared; on the contrary, he was quite happy.

The reason is simple: in the past, Li Shuang's strategic focus was on Hebei, and the Zheng family of Xingyang was like a nobody, always managing to avoid being rewarded with money and gifts.

Now it's your turn!

Lu Wenwei chuckled inwardly, but outwardly maintained the appearance of a close-knit family.

Zheng Yanzu was very angry and spoke with great conviction.

"Should we, the noble families, simply allow these treacherous officials to wreak havoc on the court?"

Cui Ling smiled perfunctorily from the side, while Lu Wenwei was more professional and offered an explanation.

"The generals and officials under the current King of Qin are all exceptional talents, and right now they are only Hou Jing and Zu Ting. If it were someone else, they would not be so easy to deal with."

Zheng Yanzu listened with some doubt.

"Who is the difficult one that Lord Lu is referring to?"

Lu Wenwei pointed to the northwest corner and then remained silent.

Zheng Yanzu looked in that direction and instantly understood.

That's the direction of Jinyong City!

At that moment, Zheng Yanzu's expression turned serious, and he asked in a low voice:

"What would happen if that person made a move?"

"It's hard to say, it's better not to say!"

Upon hearing this, Zheng Yanzu became extremely anxious and said:
"Lord Lu, what time is it? Why are you still playing riddles with me!"

"No, I really don't know, but there is one thing I do know."

"What's the matter?"

"Your matter can be big or small; it should be resolved quickly rather than slowly!"

Upon hearing this, Zheng Yanzu's face turned ashen, but he had no choice but to leave dejectedly.

Watching Zheng Yanzu's retreating figure, Cui Ling chuckled.

"It's finally the Zheng family of Xingyang's turn."

Lu Wenwei was more restrained, only slightly smiling.

"The campaign against Liaodong has resulted in a huge deficit, and I heard that the King of Qin has been listless for several days."

Cui Ling turned around and asked:
"Does Master Lu think Zheng Yanzu will obediently comply?"

Lu Wenwei looked at Cui Ling, seemingly laughing at his lack of understanding.

……

"My lord, how is it?"

Wang Wei followed Hou Jing and saw him return to his residence in a menacing manner.

"That treacherous minister Zu Ting dares to steal my credit!"

"What did Your Majesty say?"

Hou Jing snorted coldly, seemingly disdainful.

“What kind of relationship do we have? We’ve fought side by side through fire and water. How can you easily trust that treacherous minister?”

Wang Wei felt somewhat relieved after hearing this.

"Then, Your Majesty, should we still send the lord?"

"That's not true!"

Wang Wei was stunned for a moment before realizing that Li Shuang hadn't let Hou Jing go.

"how so?"

"Your Majesty says this is Luoyang. My methods are too crude. Zu Ting's are much better."

"What Your Majesty says makes sense." Hou Jing smiled and looked at Wang Wei, as if he were laughing at his naivety.

"I later found out that Zu Ting quoted the king a higher amount than I did."

Wang Wei was even more puzzled after hearing this.

"Why?"

"What else could it be? This must be a trick by that treacherous minister Zu Ting. That scoundrel Zheng Yanzu has secretly colluded with Zu Ting, working together to deceive the king!"

Wang Wei advised:

"My lord, things have come to this, let's just let it go!"

"no!"

Hou Jing waved his hand and said:

"That Zheng Yanzu actually went to Zu Ting behind my back, completely disregarding me and only giving me this little bit of money, treating me like a beggar!"

“But Zu Ting has intervened in this matter, and the King has also made a decision. If the lord wants to do anything else, he will have no legitimate reason to do so.”

Hou Jing chuckled and said:
Do you think this is the only piece of evidence I have?

……

The carriage moved slowly along the official road. Hu Sichun sat in the carriage, flipping through the documents on the short table.

It records the latest news from the imperial court in Luoyang.

"Are Zheng Yan and Zheng Jingzu secretly hoarding armor and planning to gather troops and rebel?"

Looking at this message, Hu Sichun's lips parted slightly, and she said:

“It’s really lively!”

However, Hu Sichun acted as if he were an outsider, as if he were not the prime minister, but a passerby casually walking on the streets of Luoyang.

In fact, ever since the Northerners' influence in the Luoyang court declined, Hu Sichun's position as prime minister had become rather precarious.

The only thing Hu Sichun could hold onto was her not-so-deep old friendship with Li Shuang.

However, after the incident at Ganquan Palace, Husichun lost the trust of the emperor.

Although everyone in Luoyang with a keen eye knew that this matter was inseparable from the Crown Prince.

Even those who are not well-informed can glean some clues from the fact that a subordinate official of the Crown Prince was briefly demoted to Liaodong.

However, there was nothing Husichun could do.

As the garrison commander of Luoyang, he was responsible for this matter.

The carriage stopped next to a temple. Hu Sichun got out of the carriage with the help of his servants and shakily prepared to enter the temple to worship.

However, the atmosphere of this temple was different from what Husichun had experienced before.

At that moment, Hu Sichun gave her attendant a wink, and she herself changed.

However, the battle scene that Hu Sichun had imagined did not occur; someone stopped him.

Hu Sichun knew this person.

"Is the King of Qin here?"

The other person nodded, and for a moment, Hu Sichun's heart pounded.

But looking at the attendant leading the way, Hu Sichun still managed to restrain himself.

In the courtyard, under the pine tree, Li Shuang was sitting at the stone table drinking tea. When she saw Hu Sichun arrive, she waved.

"Fa Shou has arrived!"

Hu Sichun smiled and said:

"Your Majesty, I have the honor of receiving your greetings!"

"Fashou, you're in high spirits!"

Hu Sichun saw Li Shuang put down his teacup and slowly say:
"When Erzhu Rong was assassinated, all the assassins were hidden in Shuangnu Temple. Today, Fashou wants to follow the old ways of the Hu family, but I wonder who he wants to assassinate?"

For a moment, a hint of malice flashed through Hu Sichun's mind, but soon he chose a path completely different from what he had in mind.

"Your Majesty, spare your life!"

Li Shuang put down her teacup, stood up, squatted down, and patted Hu Sichun on the shoulder.

"The matter of Ganquan Palace shall be handled as it should be!"

After Li Shuang finished speaking, she ignored Hu Sichun and left.

Noticing that Li Shuang had left, Hu Sichun plopped down on the ground, covered in sweat.

As the leaves fell and the cold wind blew, the immense pressure slowly subsided.

……

(End of this chapter)