Chapter 36: On the Punishment

Author: Huatang Embroidery Pavilion

Chapter 36: On the Punishment

Not to mention the eldest prince’s side.

After Pei Yao came back, he had not sat in the study for a long time and received the lotus leaf porridge delivered by Zhou Shuren himself.

After Hong Zheng came in and passed the conversation, he quietly looked at Pei Yao's expression.

"Your Highness, do you have to bring this porridge?"

"Sent from Zhou?" Pei Yao curled his eyes, "I remember that her father is the doctor of the Ministry of War Wuxuan Department."

Hong Zheng nodded, "Your Highness has a good memory."

After receiving the affirmative reply, Pei Yao withdrew his gaze and nodded slightly.

"Let her come in."

Soon, Zhou brought the food box into the study.

"I would like to pay my respects to Your Highness."

"No gift."

Pei Yao's eyes were still on the note in his hand, and he did not look up.

Seeing this, Zhou walked to the side silently, put down the food box in his hand, served a bowl of porridge from it, and brought it over.

"I think that your highness must drink some wine at the banquet today. This porridge is used to nourish the stomach, and the lotus leaves reduce fire and remove dryness. Your highness has been tired for days, and eating some is good for your health."

When she said that, Pei Yao also finished reading the last note in his hand. After putting the note aside, he took the bowl.

"You have to worry, sit down."

"It's all my duty."

Zhou smiled, owed her body and sat down next to her.

After eating a few bites of porridge, Pei Yao spoke softly.

"Gu remember that your father is the doctor of Wuxuansi. Although he has a low official position, he raised such a gentle, virtuous and sensible daughter, and sent it to Gu's side."

After being praised, Zhou's face showed a hint of shyness at the right time.

"My father often said that being able to serve the court is a great blessing. I don't care about the level of official position. I also think that being able to serve Your Highness is also a blessing in this life."

"You and your father are both good."

Pei Yao curled his lips and praised with a smile.

Of course he wanted to praise him. After all, although the position of the Wuxuan Department is not high, he controls the important right to select military officers.

The reason why Qian Jiangbai joined him was because his eldest son abandoned civil and military affairs the next year before, but there was no good news. Now he needs a way out.

In short, Zhou Shuren stayed that day.

The house is so big, so naturally Fang Xuan learned the news soon.

However, she did not care whether Zhou stayed or not, and she was more concerned about whether Zhou used strong fragrance again this time.

Although it is not easy to investigate, you still have to pay attention to this matter.

Qingrong and Yanwei both sent them out, and it took a lot of effort.

When he was serving Fang Yoon the next day, he was sure that Zhou Shuren used a thicker rose fragrance dew yesterday.

These were inquired from the maid who was serving bathing in the front yard and the side of Zhou Shuren.

That is, because I was outside the southern tour, I only used one or two confidants around me, and the others were temporarily transferred to serve, so I could find out more.

If it is placed in the Eastern Palace, it is really impossible to find out.

At this point, Fang Yun was sure that there must be problems in the rose fragrance dew used by Zhou.

Thinking back carefully, the last time Zhou was serving in bed, I smelled this smell on her body. Could it be

There are too many ways for women to compete for favor, and they use spices, so it is difficult for Fang Yoon not to think about sex.

But this is just a guess, and it is even more difficult to check and confirm.

So I just put this clue in my hand for the time being and may be able to use it in the future.

Now that I am talking about going out, Pei Yao is also concerned about government affairs. It is not good to have disputes between women at this moment. Even if I win, I will easily get bored.

It's better to be at peace first.

In fact, as Fang Yoon thought, Pei Yao became busy again after the Lu Ming banquet.

But this busyness is a superficial word, because the case of the scientific examination replacement has been investigated, and all the things that should be dealt with have been dealt with are left, and only a little finishing work is left. The reason why he pretends to be busy is to hide behind and throw the eldest prince away

Go out and see how he deals with the Jiang family.

Although it takes eight days to sail from Zhongzhou to Kyoto, it is because it is not a day and night sailing, and it stops many times in the middle, so the express delivery of the fast horse is still fast enough.

In just three days, Zhongzhou received a reply from Emperor Chengjing.

It is said that the Changyu Marquis's Mansion ignores the grace of the Holy Lord and punishes the law. Although Qian Jiangbai, the governor of Zhongzhou, was guilty of being in prison, he was conscientious for many years and had the merit of exposing the matter this time, so he did not punish him.

After receiving this order, the eldest prince's heart completely relaxed, and he immediately rolled up his sleeves and started working hard.

The people below investigated the Changyu Marquis' Mansion in accordance with the laws of the Great Qi.

However, how could he think that in fact, there was a secret letter sent by the Queen Li, who ordered someone to send him separately.

The superiors told that Emperor Chengjing's order was due to face, but he still had old feelings for the Jiang family and could not be punished too much.

But now the letter fell steadily in Pei Yao's hands, and the eldest prince had no idea.

"Look, our Queen is really good at scrutinizing the Holy Heart."

Pei Yao threw the secret letter on the table, and his eyes were filled with a sarcastic cold light.

Zhang Zong closed his arms and took it, and after seeing it, he was so angry that he blew his beard and stared at him.

"There will be chaos in the morning for the hen. This Li violated the rules of his ancestors. It was really abominable that the identity of a woman in the harem and interfered in the affairs of the court. As the queen, she should advise the emperor to work diligently and love the people. How could she ignore the law in order to please the emperor and please the emperor.

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"Yes, such a woman became the lord of the central palace and the mother of the Great Qi. How could the emperor not be deceived by evil words?"

Pei Yao curled his eyes and sighed lightly.

"The eldest prince is easy to deal with, but the one who is not easy to deal with is Li. If there are wise and sensible women around the emperor who serve and advise and keep the emperor away from Li, it might be much better."

Zhang Zonghe frowned and pondered for a moment, then bowed.

"Your Highness, the old minister has a way, which may work, but may be inappropriate."

"Please speak with Lord Zhang."

Pei Yao raised his hand.

Then he heard Zhang Zonghe whisper.

"A woman from Jiangnan is gentle and virtuous. At the Lu Ming banquet, the old minister followed His Highness to talk to the students. Many of them have sisters of appropriate age in their families. According to my opinion, these women can offer them to the emperor and serve the people."

After hearing this, Pei Yao frowned and looked meditative.

"The emperor has a weak descendant, and he has brought people into the palace and has a scattered family. It is also for the sake of the great Qi Dynasty. However, these women have low identities. I am afraid that after entering the palace, they will not be able to compete with the queen, and they will be in vain. But if it is, they will be in vain.

Women with good family backgrounds naturally would not want to go to Beijing with us like this. If they could change their background, they would have more bargaining chips and support."

Seeing this, Zhang Zonghe immediately said.

"The old minister only has two sons, but he envies others for having a good and cute daughter at home. It's not bad to meet someone who is destined to be a adopted daughter during this southern tour."

After hearing this, Pei Yao smiled faintly.

"It's so good, it's a good thing to do both."
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