AWB Chapter 324 The Ministry of Household’s Discovery!
Chapter 324 The Ministry of Household’s Discovery!
"During the time I was on duty, I didn't notice anything else unusual, but..."
Lin Feng racked his brains and finally said, "I did once see Doctor Xia coming out of His Majesty's office. He was so secretive, it seemed like he didn't want anyone to know! I saw him again later, but I didn't go up to him to ask."
This……
Gu Jingzhi said solemnly, "You've definitely encountered it twice, and you're still hiding it?"
"That's right! Two times! But what does that mean? If His Majesty is unwell, it's only natural for the imperial physician to treat him!"
Lin Feng nodded first, then asked in confusion.
Gu Jingzhi sighed and said, "You just said that you were on duty before the Emperor half a month ago, and the Imperial Physician has already gone to two sessions, but His Majesty is still ill today. Isn't this common sense? Moreover, the more the Imperial Physician tries to cover up the truth, the more it reveals a problem!"
"This……"
Lin Feng was stunned!
Gu Jingzhi added, "If it was just a physical problem, even if it hadn't healed in a month, it wouldn't be a problem. But now, Your Majesty is anxious to help the Crown Prince establish his authority!"
"Furthermore, such a major case, according to my original assumption, would take at least three months to fully investigate, but His Majesty has only given us one month. Such urgency is completely unreasonable!"
"Then, what should we do now?"
Lin Feng was stunned for a moment!
Gu Jingzhi shook his head slightly and sighed, "For now, we can only take it one step at a time! You are on duty in the palace, and you will have the opportunity to serve the emperor in the future. When the time comes, keep an eye out to see if the imperial physician will come again. But be careful not to let anyone discover you, and don't let anyone know that the imperial physician has been there!"
"This one……"
Lin Feng thought for a moment and said, "Cousin, it would be easy if others found me, but others..."
"Just do your best, and put your own safety first!"
"it is good!"
Lin Feng nodded.
"One thing you must remember is that you can secretly listen and watch what goes on in the palace, but don't talk too much or ask too many questions. Just focus on your own affairs. If anyone shows you kindness, whether it's the prince or other nobles, don't accept it!"
"Don't worry, cousin. I do have this awareness!"
"Ok!"
Gu Jingzhi nodded and said, "The palace appears harmonious on the surface, but secretly, things are turbulent. You are a general of the imperial guards. If someone tries to win you over, someone will try to frame you. You must be cautious!"
Hearing this, Lin Feng took a deep breath and said, "I will definitely be cautious, especially in the current situation!"
After the conversation just now, Lin Feng also knew the seriousness of the situation. If what his cousin said came true, the danger behind it would be terrifying!
Although Lin Feng is smart and knows how to adapt, he is still young after all. Unlike Gu Jingzhi, at least he had been in the world for more than 30 years before he traveled through time, right?
After finishing the discussion, Gu Jingzhi patted his shoulder and said, "Since you're here today, have dinner with me! Since I returned to the capital, I've been the only one in this huge mansion, and there's no one to talk to on weekdays..."
Lin Feng smacked his lips and said with a smile, "Cousin, if you ask me, after the spring of next year, why don't you bring your cousin's wife and the others back home so that you won't be alone!"
As he spoke, he sighed and said, "I'm not used to living alone in a yard now. I really miss the days in Ningzhou!"
Didn't Gu Jingzhi think the same thing after hearing this?
However, the situation in the capital is currently in chaos, and he is worried about Emperor Xia's health... If it is really as he thought, the capital will be in turmoil during the transfer of power, and Gu Jingzhi will be in the middle of it, and he will have to face too many problems!
His wife and children might be implicated, which he doesn't want to see!
As for the beginning of next spring, it is highly unlikely that I will be able to take it over. As for Lin Feng’s suggestion…
In response, Gu Jingzhi just smiled and said, "Let's talk about next year's matters next year! But you..."
He looked at Lin Feng with a teasing look on his face.
Lin Feng wondered, "Cousin, why are you looking at me like that?"
"You're now of marriageable age. Didn't your uncle say he wanted to find you a matchmaker? Why didn't you agree? Do you have someone you like?"
"This……"
Lin Feng's face flushed red upon hearing this. Gu Jingzhi looked at him and asked curiously, "You don't really have someone you like, do you?"
"This, this..."
Lin Feng said shyly: "It's not even a start yet, I..."
"have to!"
Gu Jingzhi laughed dumbly and said, "Handle your own affairs. If you really like someone, tell me and I'll ask someone to find you a matchmaker!"
"what?"
Lin Feng felt even more embarrassed.
Gu Jingzhi laughed out loud after seeing this: "Alright, alright! I won't tease you anymore! But you are now serving in Beijing, and you are a fifth-rank general. There is obviously a difference between having a family and not having one. If you really like someone, you should get married as soon as possible!"
Gu Jingzhi gave some instructions, then took Lin Feng and went to eat!
……
After that meeting, Liu Sandao moved very quickly. Within two days, he had people out investigating cases. He even symbolically went to the counties near the capital to investigate a few cases.
Although the Dali Temple Minister had some complaints about this, he didn't say much!
It is well known to everyone that Liu Sandao is Gu Jingzhi's man. What's more, the position he sits in now is exactly the position Gu Jingzhi sat in his early years.
They had already made up their minds about some things.
Gu Jingzhi will certainly not ignore this sharp knife and will definitely make him do something during his term of office. As for who he will target and who he will deal with, it goes without saying!
Now that Liu Sandao is in power, all they can do... is to avoid getting into trouble as much as possible.
Liu Sandao naturally understood this situation. Therefore, although he continued to do his own thing on the surface, he was secretly busy. During this period, he had been constantly receiving news from other places, and then secretly communicating with Gu Jingzhi.
Gu Jingzhi was just like usual. Although he seemed to be handling the affairs of the Ministry of Revenue in an orderly manner, he was secretly sorting out the evidence sent back by Liu Sandao.
He did not ask anyone for help in these matters, even those who had joined him and were confirmed to be useful, he did not let them participate.
It’s not that Gu Jingzhi was too cautious, but that he was fishing.
He had been in the Ministry of Revenue for some time, and he had figured out the ins and outs of the matter. The Ministry of Revenue was indeed loyal to a certain prince, but he had noticed some clues.
The Minister of Revenue Wei Zhen and the Left Vice Minister Cheng Qian...the two were not on good terms.
As for Wei Zhen, Gu Jingzhi at least remained quite polite on the surface. From time to time, he would go to Wei Zhen for tea under the pretext of asking for advice on official business!
As for Cheng Qian, he simply ignored him. Sometimes he felt that he was annoying and would say a few words to him from time to time, which made Cheng Qian grit his teeth in hatred!
Gu Jingzhi originally just wanted to take the opportunity to test the waters of the Ministry of Revenue, but he unexpectedly gained something unexpected.
Although Wei Zhen and Cheng Qian are in the same camp, they don't seem to get along well. However, Wei Zhen is quite a gentleman, while Cheng Qian... is a complete villain.
Gu Jingzhi was so happy about this discovery!