Humans in All Heavens: Starting with Detective Dee

Wu Sansi, who felt he had found a weakness in Di Renjie, was extremely excited.

Thinking that even if he didn't die this time, he would make Di Renjie suffer a great loss.

Upon hearing Wu Sansi's words, Wu Zetian, sitting on the dragon throne, turned pale and looked quite displeased, even somewhat annoyed.

How could Wu Zetian not know his thoughts?

She knew it all too well.

She herself had intended to pass the throne to the princes of the Wu clan.

Although the crown prince was Li Xian, he always sat in this position in fear, afraid that one day he would be killed by his own mother.

Wu Sansi was always indulged by Wu Zetian, and he dealt with Crown Prince Li Xian and some ministers of the Li Tang faction.

Who knew that such a hopeless case couldn't be solved?

Di Renjie has just solved the mission case.

At the height of his popularity, even if there are problems, why are you attacking him now? Are you out of your mind?

Zhang Jianzhi, who was standing to the side, looked at Wu Zetian above and then at Wu Sansi who was jumping up and down. He immediately stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, Di Renjie is a pillar of the country. His virtue has always been recognized by the court officials."

Di Chun made a great contribution to the mission case.

I think it's true; it's just that Judge Di recommended worthy people without avoiding relatives.

He had absolutely no intention of sharing his credit with the housekeeper.

There was no intention to privately bestow official positions upon each other.

"The King of Liang is judging a gentleman by the standards of a petty person."

As he spoke, he glanced at Wu Sansi.

"You?" Wu Sansi was furious at being called a villain.

He was about to fight with Zhang Jianzhi.

Wu Zetian, who was above, suddenly slammed her hand on the table and said, "Enough!"

With a loud bang, the courtiers below were terrified.

Lai Junchen has only been dead for a few years.

The effects of the cruel official politics were short-lived.

Everyone was afraid of Wu Zetian.

"Di Huaiying is loyal and pure in thought, and I naturally trust his character."

His requests were all approved without the need for approval from the Ministry of Personnel.

Wu Sansi wanted to say something, but seeing Wu Zetian's dark face, he shrank back.

……

Youzhou.

In the main hall, Di Renjie sat at the head of the table.

Li Yuanfang and Zhou Yi stood on either side.

"Hahaha, hahaha."

The two people below exchanged a glance, both filled with confusion.

What made Di Renjie laugh so loudly?

"Yuanfang, Di Chun, take a look at this letter." Di Renjie chuckled a few times, put down the letter in his hand, and looked at the two of them with a smile.

Zhou Yi stepped forward, took the letter, and read it with Li Yuanfang.

It wasn't much; I finished reading it in just a few breaths.

"My lord, this is a letter from Lord Zhang Jianzhi to you." Li Yuanfang frowned and looked up.

Di Renjie stroked his beard and smiled: "Jianzhi said in his letter that the King of Liang attacked me because of Di Chun's matter."

But the emperor refuted his argument and he was severely reprimanded.

They've made a complete fool of themselves; things will probably calm down for a while.

"My lord, what about Wu Sansi?" Li Yuanfang was not in the court and had been serving in Liangzhou, so he was not very familiar with the affairs of the court.

"King Wu Sansi of Liang, along with the other princes of the Wu clan, were all eager to depose the crown prince and become the crown prince themselves."

They see me as a thorn in their side, a nuisance.

It's not surprising that they've found someone to attack me.

Upon hearing this, Li Yuanfang understood; he knew that Di Renjie was a member of the Li Tang faction.

I'm just a little worried: "My lord, this Prince Liang is, after all, the Emperor's nephew. There's a difference in kinship. If he keeps badmouthing you to the Emperor, won't that affect you...?"

Di Renjie waved his hand, got up and walked down from the hall, saying as he went, "No, the King of Liang is just a commoner."

There is nothing to fear.

Although His Majesty favors the princes of the Wu clan, he will not allow them to act too recklessly.

The reason why Wu Sansi was never made crown prince was because he was too incompetent.

If he is very capable, I am genuinely worried that the Emperor might punish me because of him.

Seeing that Di Renjie didn't care at all, Li Yuanfang stopped worrying.

"Di Chun."

"grown ups."

"This time I have requested the emperor to appoint you as my chief clerk, which is a seventh-rank official position."

My main responsibilities included document review and archiving.

You already did a lot of these tasks when you were a housekeeper.

From now on, you'll be considered an official.

She is no longer my housekeeper.

Yuanfang is by my side, responsible for protecting my safety.

You will be responsible for handling paperwork and similar tasks for me.

With you two, one skilled in literature and the other in martial arts, I can rest easy.

"Thank you, sir." Zhou Yi stepped forward, sticking out his rear end, and said respectfully.

……

"Oh right, this is what Jinghui left me before he left." Di Renjie suddenly walked into the inner room and took out a sword.

The orchid, one of the Four Gentlemen of Flowers, is gentle and elegant, symbolizing purity, detachment from worldly affairs, and unwavering loyalty.

Hu Jinghui's sword was incredibly sharp, capable of cutting through copper and iron, and also highly flexible. The blade was engraved with beautiful patterns, and the Preface to the Orchid Pavilion was inscribed with flowing, elegant strokes.

"Since he has made up his mind not to do evil again."

He decided not to use weapons again and left the Youlan Sword to me.

"Yuanfang, you have your own weapon, the chain sword. I'll give this Youlan sword to Di Chun."

"It's alright, sir." Li Yuanfang shook his head, completely unconcerned.

"Hmm? Di Chun?" Di Renjie placed the Youlan Sword in front of Zhou Yi, gesturing for him to take it.

"My lord, let Brother Yuanfang use this weapon instead."

I've only been practicing martial arts for a short time.

Too weak.

It cannot yet unleash the full power of this precious sword.

Let's continue practicing swordsmanship with Brother Yuanfang.

"Don't bite off more than you can chew."

Zhou Yi politely declined.

This time, he genuinely refused; it wasn't just a few polite words.

"Haha, good, it's rare that you can realize this."

"In that case, I'll give it to Yuanfang."

"My lord, Brother Di, then I shall accept your gift." Li Yuanfang smiled and took the Youlan Sword.

Although the Orchid Sword is powerful, it is not suitable for Li Yuanfang. He is only fully capable of fighting when he has the Chain Blade in his hand.

"What a fine sword!" Li Yuanfang exclaimed, drawing the sword and admiring its deep blue reflection.

A few days later.

The matter in Youzhou has been resolved.

Jili Khan led his army back to the country and successfully quelled the rebellion.

He personally went to Chang'an to negotiate peace, declaring that he would never be an enemy of the Great Zhou.

Zhou Yi and the others also returned to the Di residence in Chang'an.

Li Yuanfang and Zhou Yi both lived in the Di residence.

Lu Dayou also came to Chang'an with his younger sister, who became the new steward of the Di family.

I wonder if he will inherit Di Chun's title and become the new generation of Di family's evil servant.

On this day, Jili Khan had already left Chang'an.

Inside the Di residence.

"Di Chun, come with me to the palace."

Di Renjie looked at the Book of Changes.

"Huh? My lord, I'm going to the palace?" Zhou Yi pointed to himself, unable to believe it.

"That's right, the emperor wants to see you and assess you." Di Renjie stroked his beard, reassuring him, "Don't worry, he won't make things difficult for you."