Ark, they don't revolve around you

This made her feel that the Doctor was a good person.

But a small thing made Jingzhe completely disappointed.

It was a trial in court. The judge accused an innocent infected person of violating the rights of the nobles. Public opinion was outraged and believed that this was a false accusation. The nobles were always hated by everyone!

After reading the case file, Jingzhe also felt that the nobleman deserved to die. However, the doctor personally stepped in to save the nobleman, and even bribed the media to suppress the heat.

That was why she was disappointed.

The law has been trampled upon, and even the impartial doctors have been corrupted by power and are willing to act as running dogs for those in power!

She decided not to stay in such a place, so she threw down her pen and left.

She later read in a foreign evening paper a few months later that it was the infected child who confessed voluntarily. She was framed by certain businessmen and was forced into a desperate situation.

As for the nobleman, he was an innocent downtrodden man who had protected the infected when the Kazdel people came. As a result, he had lost both his property and reputation, and had become a villain that everyone wanted to kill.

The doctor helped him, and then the nobleman who was stripped of his title went somewhere else and no one knew where he was.

Many times the truth is meaningless, because the nobles led Kazdel into the pass, and criticizing them is basic political correctness. Many nobles were hanged on the city wall at that time.

Influenced by this atmosphere, the reporting is definitely unfair, and even Jingzhe can't help but think that the strong are bullying the weak.

Zhuang Ning did not make any excuses. In fact, he saved the noble only because he felt that the noble was a bit like himself. He also hated nobles and had killed many of them. He did a trivial thing out of a momentary compassion.

Sure enough, everything turned around a few months later and the doctor's reputation improved again.

That has nothing to do with him. After all, at this point in time, the doctor has been in seclusion researching mineralogy inhibitors.

Kazdel's miser said it well. You can laugh or scold me, but I will do it myself. I have a huge fortune, but I am the only one who enjoys it.

Zhuang Ning had almost forgotten about this incident, but he felt that Jingzhe's label was more unreliable.

He used to have a little affection for this girl, but now he just feels sad.

Seeing him like this, Lin Qingyan finally got a little excited: "You really don't believe that you will be treated as you deserve!?"

"In ten minutes, your car will be stopped and I will be taken out and put in handcuffs." Zhuang Ning said softly.

"What nonsense are you talking about?!" Lin Qingyan was angry.

Zhuang Ning ignored him and predicted calmly, "Within a minute, your family will send you a message. If someone wants to take me away later, you must not stop them. This may endanger your clan."

Jingzhe was stunned.

Sure enough, the terminal rang with only one message on it:

If someone wants to take the doctor away, don't care, remain silent and don't say anything. This is related to the safety of the Lin family.

Jingzhe looked up in surprise, but found that Zhuang Ning seemed to be in a good mood and was even humming a song.

“The paper airplane of my childhood has flown back into my hands.”

"You... why do you know?" Jingzhe interrupted the singing.

"Because I'm smart."

"The Master will not abandon you."

"Me? Do you think I'm too important? I'm just a subordinate victim. In the eyes of those real superiors, we in Rhodes Island play such a role." Zhuang Ning sighed.

Jingzhe was even more stunned, and a horrible thought emerged in her mind. She had always wanted to show justice to Zhuang Ning, but she was also involved in political affairs after all, and had a certain sensitivity.

She murmured, "Is the Grand Master...going to fall?"

Zhuang Ning did not speak. Outside, the morning glow rose and the entire sky was shrouded in brilliant golden light.

This time point is exactly when the court meeting is held.

……

……

"Now, the Grand Master has pacified the Shanhai people, and his contribution is very great. He can be made a Duke."

In the magnificent hall, the official holding a tablet spoke solemnly.

The True Dragon Crown's eyes were filled with confusion, and he nodded lightly.

From this position, he could see a lot, and all the respected doctors lowered their heads and kept silent.

Until an unexpected person stepped out of the ranks, speaking in a clear voice:

"Your servant Liang Xun, I impeach the Grand Tutor for secretly forming a clique, having evil intentions, and committing acts of rebellion!"

Everyone was shocked, Ning Ci Qiu was especially frightened. Liang Xun's promotion had already been decided in the near future, so how could he cause trouble at this time?

Only the Grand Tutor standing in front of the hall was not surprised and said nothing.

This should have been a joyful court meeting, but at this moment, there was something weird about it, and the real dragon on the seat smiled coldly.

"Liang Xun, I remember you. You are the prefect who was most effective in fighting against the Shanhai Clan." His voice was emotionless, like long-frozen ice. "I heard that you were also promoted by the Grand Tutor. The Grand Tutor is devoted to the country, and everyone knows it. How can you say that the Grand Tutor formed a clique and did something rebellious?!"

"I was once in Shangshu, and was received by the Grand Tutor. The Grand Tutor had built five towers and twelve walls in the name of Your Majesty, but the thousand-plus terracotta warriors were redundant. I am terrified. In my opinion, they must have been hidden by the thieves."

Liang Xun looked around coldly. Among all the officials in the court, his qualifications and background were not good, but at this moment, everyone looked at him like a tiger, leopard, jackal or wolf.

"The Grand Tutor wants to establish the King's Way, and his words are high-sounding, but most people in the court are under his favor, so they dare not say much. But I heard the words of the sage, and I can't bear to look at it, so I want to expose this matter."

"Although the Grand Tutor did not accept bribes, the people he promoted were scattered among the provincial governments. The provincial governors, prefects, and governors-general were all closely related to the Grand Tutor."

"The affairs of the Shanhai people depend on the Grand Tutor, but how does the Grand Tutor get the information? I have a secret report here that I would like to present to Your Majesty!"

Zhenlong's expression became increasingly cold: "Bring it here."

When the eunuch handed him the secret letter, he just read it in silence. Everyone could see the growing anger on his face.

Zhenlong threw the secret letter on the paper and shouted angrily: "Master, how dare you collude with the Shanhai people? How could you betray my trust?!"

All the officials of the True Dragon Court were the best actors, and they all had a tacit understanding in their hearts when they saw the secret letter.

The Grand Tutor knelt silently and said nothing. All his words were of no use.

He had already anticipated this, as he had once been the teacher of the man in front of him and had taught him the art of ruling.

In this era when the emperor still does not understand political affairs, and the military and political leadership is also in the hands of the Grand Tutor, such people are generally called powerful ministers, right? But since ancient times, when has there ever been a powerful minister who could have a good end?

In the hall, the real dragon showed his hidden fangs: "Master, do you have any words of defense?"

"I have only one word for myself."

"what?"

"Have a clear conscience."

After saying this, the Grand Tutor stood up, straightened his clothes, and then walked slowly.

The real dragon's voice echoed in the back: "Master, this is your mistake."

……

……

The moving car suddenly braked and someone stopped her. Lin Qingyan's face became even paler.

When she came, she was full of confidence, thinking that she could repair the relationship between the two to some extent, but it seems that she has harmed the doctor by bringing Zhuang Ning to the capital.

The man wearing a black straw raincoat, with his face hidden under a bamboo hat, said softly, "Doctor, you are suspected of betraying Yan's interests and want to do something illegal. Come with us."

"The Imperial Guards think highly of me." Zhuang Ning put on the shackles and looked back at Lin Qingyan. "You see, my predictions have always been accurate."

Suddenly there was a loud thunder overhead.

Amid the rumbling thunder, there seemed to be a dragon’s figure. Zhuang Ning looked at it and thought to himself:

When someone tells you you're going to do something bad, you'd better actually do it.

Chapter 8 Salute the Birth of the King (k)

In the pavilion, Liang Xun looked up and glanced at the real dragon as if casually.

They sat across the chessboard from each other, with black and white pieces crisscrossing each other. Zhenlong's chess skills were not bad, but he was not as good as Liang Xun after all, and the latter could not let himself win.

Fortunately, Zhenlong didn't mind the chess game and finally got down to business: "I heard that it was the Grand Tutor who promoted you, but you betrayed him without hesitation. Are you uneasy?"

Liang Xun hesitated for a moment, and finally shook his head. He knew that he could not be too flattering in front of the emperor, so he said neither servilely nor arrogantly: "Taifu is wrong, I will correct it, that's all."

"Correct mistakes if they are made... very good." Zhenlong chuckled and played chess faster. His moves were swift and decisive, and one could see the style of this emperor from them.

"You are just concerned about the fate of the Grand Tutor. I can tell you that he will just be exiled."

Zhenlong narrowed his eyes and sighed, "I am helpless against the Grand Tutor, but his prestige is too great and he has been in the court for a long time, which has affected me."

"I have hinted to him several times to give up his position, but he didn't listen. Liang Xun, although you come from Weibo, you are able to listen to my intentions, which is very good."

"I dare to say so." Liang Xun paused for a few seconds while playing chess. "How will Your Majesty treat the Doctor and Rhodes Island?"

"Are you doubting that I will take ruthless action against them?" Zhenlong sneered.

"They are not wrong after all."

"Right? I don't think so." He actually sneered, "I am also concerned about the secular world. During this period of time, the Great Yan has been in turmoil. The more so, the greater the influence of Rhodes Island."

"And this influence is not on the officials, but on the common people. They spread their ideas, which in my opinion are no different from locusts!"

Liang Xun pursed his lips, as if to defend Rhodes Island: "This may be your Majesty's prejudice. Rhodes Island's growing influence is not a good thing, but it is definitely not a bad thing either. At least, they are all people who know their limits."

"But what is propriety? Liang Xun, I only know that this kind of people are the most hateful, because in every dynasty, those who incited the lower classes to revolt were all this group of people."

The True Dragon's mocking voice became louder and louder, and his words revealed a wave of fierce meaning, "If this is not resolved soon, it will become a disaster."

"His Majesty?"

"That doctor named Zhuang Ning is not from Da Yan. He is now in prison and is relatively obedient."

The real dragon lowered his eyebrows, "But what if he is obedient? He has influence, and he deserves to die."

"Liang Xun, tell me, are you going to help that so-called doctor, or choose my side?"

At this point, Liang Xun's mind was slightly confused. He looked at how most of the chess game had been eaten away, and finally he just lowered his head.

"Your Majesty is the Supreme, of course I will serve you."

The real dragon smiled slowly, but its eyes were closed when it smiled. This creature alienated by power always thinks only of itself.

He stood up and said, "In a few days, the ceremony to seal the Sui Beast will begin. The guilt of the Grand Master and Zhuang Ning will be determined then."

"And you, Liang Xun, I intend to transfer you to the Censorate to be the Chief Censor. Can you accept it?"

Chief Censor... Liang Xun's pupils trembled when he heard this. The status of the Censors in Dayan was already independent. The Chief Censor was nominally the second in command of the Censorate, but there was rarely a position of the first in command.

Zhenlong wanted him to take control of the Censorate and make the censors his tools.

He indeed has the style of a heroic leader. He just established his authority in Liang Xun's heart by intending to kill the doctor, and then offered a position that was a great temptation for the official.

This is the art of ruling. Liang Xun sighed, a strange look flashed in his eyes, and he knelt down in a hurry.

Zhenlong supported Liang Xun, clapped his hands, and asked the attendants to come over.

The attendant held a precious sword in his hand, which was shining with a cold light and could cut iron like mud.

"I entrust this sword to you, my dear."

"I hope you will not let me down and be my sword. If I have anyone I am dissatisfied with, you will be the one to kill them."

……

"They actually put the doctor in jail. How dare they, how dare they...!"

The sound lingered in the courtyard, and Lin Qingyan burst into cursing, so harsh that it sounded like hitting one's ears with a hammer.

Zuo Le looked at this man in incompetence and rage, and sat on the stairs for a while before saying, "This is indeed wrong. There is no evidence, but they just arrested someone based on one person's words, and the person they arrested was a hero."

"Right……"

“But even though you are the Shaoqing of Dali Temple, you shouldn’t speak so arrogantly. You are no longer a commoner.” Zuo Le said again.

He and Lin Qingyan - to be precise, both the Zuo family and the Lin family were born into noble families, so it is inevitable that they have connections.

This is an inevitable trend. The aristocratic families were born in the Yanzuo period and now have a history of more than a thousand years. During this period, the gentry and the nobles have been constantly intermarrying, and have long formed a complex relationship.

They have deep roots in various cities of Da Yan, a typical example being the Ning family in the Jiangnan region. They are also the de facto aristocracy of Da Yan, adhering to ancient teachings.

It is rare in a century for a humble family to show its talent like Taifu.

However, Lin Qingyan was not complaining about this: "This is already ignoring the Yan Law. If no one follows the Yan Law, then why set it up!"