Chapter 350
Chapter 350
The night is dark and the wind kills the night.
It's a pity that the people of Tang Dynasty didn't know this saying.
Otherwise, this undercurrent of Yangzhou City might be a little quieter tonight.
At this moment in the Zeng Mansion, Zeng Taizheng was pacing back and forth in the front yard rather anxiously.
Suddenly, there was a commotion in the city.
According to the steward's report, this was caused by Prince Wei's inspection of the governor's mansion.
When he was shocked and wanted to check it out, he was stopped by the guards of the Eastern Palace for some reason.
Although the guard's words did not reveal any flaws, he still felt uneasy, as if a catastrophe was imminent.
After all, he has done too many bad things, and even the slightest disturbance will make him feel as if everything is in danger.
If he could start all over again, he might...
Still choose to be a corrupt official.
It's just a little more secure than today.
"Has the eminent monk of the Iron Buddha Temple ever left?"
Zeng Tailai turned around a few times, then suddenly stopped and asked anxiously.
On weekdays, it may be okay for people to know that he believes in Buddhism.
But in such a critical moment, some omissions will lead to unpredictable consequences.
After all, His Majesty Li Er, who is wise and mighty, hates Buddhism very much.
During his decades in power, Buddhism has been strongly suppressed by him.
If it wasn't for Xiao Wu's conversion to Buddhism for political interests, Taoism also pays attention to inclusiveness and does not compete with heresy.
Buddhism may have disappeared from everyone in the Tang Dynasty.
"Cough cough~"
Looking at Zeng Tai who was out of his mind, the old butler coughed lightly and said with a smile: "Master, don't worry.
The little one personally escorted the eminent monk and his party to sneak into the tunnel, and there will be no accidents. "
Zeng Tai nodded when he heard the words, put his palms together and recited devoutly: "I pray for the blessing of the Buddha, the Zeng Mansion is safe tonight.
When believers get through this catastrophe safely, I will definitely give you some sesame oil money. "
After hearing this, the old housekeeper folded his hands together and prayed devoutly.
Influenced by Zeng Tai, all Zeng's mansions are Buddhist believers.
But just as the two of them were solemn and solemn, a servant came stumbling over.
Before Zeng Tai opened his mouth to ask, he hurriedly bowed, "Master!
Oh no!
His Royal Highness is here! "
Zeng Tai was startled when he heard the words, and turned his head dullly to look at the front gate.
A burly man wearing a hat pushed open the front door forcefully, and more than ten guards immediately walked in slowly, protecting Su Jing alone.
but……
What is this for?
Seeing this, Zeng Tai faintly felt uneasy, wondering why Su Jing came to visit suddenly.
If it weren't for the fact that there were only a dozen or so people around him, he would have thought that the Fengmingyuan incident had already been exposed.
"My humble minister Zeng Tai, see His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
I don't know that His Highness came here to welcome you, so I ask His Highness to forgive me. "
Zeng Tai stepped forward to pray solemnly.
A joking smile appeared on Su Jing's face, and he replied with his hands behind his back: "Master Zeng, you're being polite.
I came here uninvited, I hope you don't want to take offense. "
"Don't dare!
dare not! "
Seeing Su Jing smiling, Zeng Tai couldn't help letting go of the big stone in his heart.
Judging from Su Jing's attitude at the moment, he shouldn't be looking for trouble.
But he didn't know that Su Jing was just waiting for Zeng Yan to be caught.
What could be more satisfying than killing his beloved son in front of a father?
Especially this father, who was still immersed in ecstasy.
"His Royal Highness came to Yangzhou that day, and I originally wanted to entertain His Highness.
It's just that His Highness is busy with chores, and his status is expensive and inconvenient, so he had no choice but to give up.
Who would have thought that His Royal Highness would come to the humble house tonight, it is really a blessing for the three lives of my Zeng family! "
Zeng Tai was determined, and led Su Jing into the inner courtyard slowly.
"Hahaha~
Zeng Changshi was really polite. "
Su Jing was furious in his heart, and used the opportunity of laughing to cover up his killing intent.
Taking a deep breath, rubbing the corners of his eyes, he said calmly: "I didn't come here tonight to play in the garden, but because I have something important to tell Mr. Zeng.
Half an hour ago, Bengong received the news that the person behind Guo Cheng was not Fang Qian, but the governor Cui Liang.
Bengong has mobilized a large army to encircle and suppress, presumably at this moment the Cui family and his son have bowed their heads.
However, a country cannot be without a king for a day, and Yangzhou city cannot be without a king for a day.
Just now, Bengong has reported to his mother to order Mr. Zeng to act as the governor of Yangzhou temporarily.
I also hope Master Zeng will put in more effort to appease the people in the city and restore Yangzhou City to its former glory sooner. "
"what?!
Thank you, Your Highness the Prince!
Thank you, Your Highness the Prince! "
Zeng Tai was overjoyed when he heard the words!
Hastily brushed off his sleeve robe, bowed and said: "Don't worry, Your Highness.
Weichen will do his best to restore Yangzhou City to its former prosperity as soon as possible.
The grace of His Highness's promotion tonight will also be remembered in my heart.
In the future, if His Royal Highness has orders, just speak out, and I will do it properly for His Highness. "
"it is good!
I've made a note of it! "
Su Jing smiled lightly, and followed Zeng Tai into the main hall of Zeng Mansion.
After the old steward served the tea tremblingly, he smiled and said: "Master Zeng, there is still one thing I don't understand, and I hope Master Zeng can help me clarify."
"Please speak, Your Highness.
A humble official must know everything and say everything. "
Hearing this, Zeng Tai got up to salute, his gestures were more respectful than before.
Seeing this, Su Jing took a deep breath, and asked pretending to be puzzled: "I really don't understand.
As the governor of Yangzhou, why did Cui Liang frame his officials?
And this palace heard that Fang Qian has always had a very good relationship with Cui Liang.
Although there were occasional quarrels between the two, most of them were due to different political views.
That being the case, why does Cui Liang regard Fang Qian as a thorn in his flesh and wants to get rid of it quickly? "
"This……"
Zeng Tai was startled when he heard the words, and replied with a dry smile, "Your Highness doesn't know something.
Although Fang Qian seems to have a close relationship with Cui Liang, secretly he often stumbling with him.
If Cui Inspector Cui hadn't come from the Qinghe Cui family, Fang Qian might have already succeeded.
Presumably Cui Shishi committed such a serious crime today because of Fang Qian's excessive persecution.
If so, Mr. Cui is also a pitiful person who has no other choice. "
"Hehe~
Cui Liang is indeed a poor man. "
Su Jingrao said something meaningful.
Zeng Tai's eyelids twitched when he heard that.
But before he opened his mouth to ask, Su Jing continued to say: "Cui Liang and Fang Qian don't know each other very well, but Master Zeng's name has been heard a lot.
When I arrived in Yangzhou, I heard people praise Mr. Zeng for being a clean and honest official and being kind to others. He is a rare and good official in the Tang court.
That's why Cui Liang and Fang Qian planned to frame Mr. Zeng, but Bengong didn't believe it in his heart. "
"Thank you, Your Highness, for your attention!
In the future, I will do my best to serve the imperial court and never let His Highness down. "
Zeng Tai excitedly stood up and prayed.
"I believe you!
You will definitely not be able to disappoint me in the future. "
Su Jing said very firmly.
Zeng Tai frowned slightly when he heard the words, but felt that Su Jing's words were a little awkward.
But at this time, his heart was surging, and he didn't know what was wrong for a while.
"Hey~
Lord Zeng.
I have been here for a long time, why haven't I seen your young master yet?
Bengong heard that among all the yamen in Yangzhou, only Zeng Yan can be regarded as a young hero. "
Su Jing shook the teacup lightly, but did not drink it.
Zeng Tai didn't understand why he saw it, but he didn't take it to heart.
"Back to Your Highness.
Quanzi was frightened a few days ago, and Weichen specially let him go out to play tonight.
Just now there was chaos in the city, he must be taking refuge at a friend's house right now. "
"Hahaha~
At a friend's house? "
Su Jing put down the teacup casually, glanced at the hidden guard outside the door nodding, and suddenly turned his head and asked in a cold voice: "Master Zeng, I really don't know.
When did this Yihong Courtyard become Zeng Yan's friend's house?
Could it be that you want to tell Bengong that this Yihong Courtyard is like Fengming Courtyard, owned by Master Zeng? "
"what?!"
"Bang!!!"
Zeng Tai let out a cry of surprise and fell to the ground.
How could he not know at this moment, Su Jing already knew his secret.
The words just now were just to tease him.
What about Cui Liang's father and son bowing their heads, and what about acting as governor temporarily are all deceptive nonsense!
This little prince clearly wants to kill someone!
So ruthless, so shameless!
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