My father is Jiajing

Chapter 251 Hai Rui is back!
Just the day after all the officials in the Ministry of Revenue congratulated Hai Rui on his promotion and leaving the ministry, Hai Rui came back again.

When Hai Rui appeared in front of the gate of the Ministry of Revenue again, the clerk in charge of the gate was startled and quickly put the cricket jar that he had been hiding for who knows how long on his back and asked Hai Rui nervously, "Good morning, Hai Guanzheng."

Hai Rui looked at the old doorman and hummed calmly, "Thank you, Mr. Li, for telling me that the chief clerk of the Zhanshi Palace is temporarily in charge of the trial of the Prince Yu Palace and wants to see Sun Zhongcheng."

When the doorman named Li Tou heard Hai Rui's name and the person he wanted to see, he immediately felt relieved and smiled warmly, "Master Hai, wait a moment. I'm here to inform the Minister of Justice."

After saying that, Li ran towards the courtyard of the Ministry of Revenue and went straight to the office of the Minister of Revenue, Sun Yingkui.

"Zhongcheng, Hai Rui is back!"

Li Tou had just entered Sun Yingkui's office when he spoke these words eagerly. Sun Yingkui, who was leisurely drinking tea and reading the latest street novel "Jin Ping Mei" from Jiangnan, was startled when he heard Li Tou's words, "What? Who did you say is here?"

After Li Tou took a deep breath, he continued, "Hai Rui is back, and he wants to see you."

Sun Yingkui quickly cleaned up his desk reflexively. Just as he put the "Jin Ping Mei" in his hand under a pile of official documents, he reacted again, "Didn't he go to the Zhanshi Mansion? Why is he back again?"

Li Tou said, "Yes, Zhongcheng, Hai Guanzheng went to the Zhanshi Mansion. He came here specifically to see you. Maybe he has come to his senses and remembered that you are the great Buddha, so he came back to warm up the stove."

When Sun Yingkui heard what Li said, he immediately laughed, "Perhaps that's the truth. What kind of government office is the Zhanshi Mansion? If you don't have the status of a Hanlin, going to the Zhanshi Mansion is the same as being exiled. This Hai Rui is quite smart. He knows that he has no future in the Zhanshi Mansion, and he still knows to come back to make use of his old relationships. Not bad, not bad, please invite him in."

Sun Yingkui sat back in his seat in a very good mood, and then took out the "Jin Ping Mei" that was pressed under the official documents.

Sun Yingkui carefully read the plot of the book "Jin Ping Mei" in his hand, then nodded seriously and said, "Lanling Xiaoxiaosheng's writing style is very delicate, he must be from a family of scholars. It's a pity that he only wrote 20 chapters, which is not enough. I don't know if the remaining chapters have been completed. It is really a wonderful book that can be appreciated by both the elite and the masses!"

Sun Yingkui commented very seriously on the hardcover illustrated edition of Jin Ping Mei in his hand. From the wrinkles on the book, it can be seen that Sun Yingkui has read it many times recently.

Soon Hai Rui entered the Ministry of Revenue compound from the main gate. When Hai Rui appeared in the compound, all the officials of the Ministry of Revenue who saw Hai Rui showed frightened looks and walked away quickly without even raising their heads, for fear that Hai Rui would suddenly call them.

Hai Rui was accustomed to this phenomenon. He thought that his colleagues in the Ministry of Revenue were just enthusiastic about their work and didn't want to waste time, so he lowered his head and walked quickly without chatting.

Under the leadership of Li Tou, Hai Rui came to Sun Yingkui's side.

As soon as Hai Rui entered Sun Yingkui's office, he bowed to him in a very formal manner.

"Your subordinate Hai Rui pays respect to the Minister."

After seeing Hai Rui bowing to him respectfully, Sun Yingkui felt happier than after reading "Jin Ping Mei" ten times.

Sun Yingkui said, "Hurry up and get up. No need to be polite."

Hai Rui replied in a clear and loud voice, "Thank you, Minister."

Seeing Hai Rui's good attitude, Sun Yingkui couldn't help but sigh in his heart: "He has really come to his senses!" Sun Yingkui said enthusiastically: "Hai Rui, no matter where you go in the future, the Ministry of Revenue is your home. I have been observing the government in the Ministry of Revenue for a year, and I have many feelings. If there were more young talents like you in the court, I don't know how much better it would be."

Hai Rui listened to Sun Yingkui's praise and smiled for the first time. He then said to Sun Yingkui, "Hai Rui will remember Zhongcheng's words in his heart. The Ministry of Revenue was Hai Rui's first stop when he entered the officialdom. Hai Rui will remember Zhongcheng's teachings and care for Hai Rui for the rest of his life."

Sun Yingkui felt better after hearing what Hai Rui said. As expected, after going out for a while, he realized how good "home" was.

Sun Yingkui added: "It's good to be grateful. The way to be an official is to be harmonious and modest. Don't think about being serious and getting ahead all day long. This is not conducive to your future in the officialdom."

"I am also a person who loves talents, otherwise I would not be speaking to you with such sincerity. If you feel that you have nothing to do in the Zhanshi Mansion in the future, you can look for me. Maybe I can recommend a suitable position for you."

Sun Yingkui was older and more talkative. He did not have many prejudices against young men with unique character like Hai Rui, who was a Jinshi. He just wanted to leave more good relationships with him and pave the way for future generations.

After all, who can predict what will happen in the future? If Hai Rui really gets lucky and soars to success, it would be a good thing for his descendants to establish a good relationship with him at this time.

Hai Rui thanked him and replied, "Thank you for your kindness, Zhong Cheng. Thanks to the grace of Your Majesty, I have been appointed by Your Majesty as the temporary judge of Prince Yu's Palace. I am now working in Prince Yu's Palace."

After Sun Yingkui heard Hai Rui's words, he was confused. He said blankly, "Prince Yu's Mansion?"

Hai Rui hummed and replied, "That's right."

At this moment, Sun Yingkui suddenly woke up and looked at Hai Rui in disbelief, "Did you really enter Prince Yu's mansion?"

Hai Rui replied, "Reporting to the Minister, I have indeed entered Prince Yu's palace and am temporarily in charge of the palace's judicial duties."

Hearing Hai Rui say this again, Sun Yingkui took a deep breath and felt that the world was a little strange. How could Hai Rui, such a stubborn guy who liked to argue, be appreciated by His Majesty and enter Prince Yu's Mansion?

You have to know that Prince Yu is the eldest son of the current emperor, and he is most likely the future ruler of the Ming Dynasty. How could Hai Rui have such luck that he could enter Prince Yu's mansion?

Sun Yingkui was shocked and confused, as if what happened to Hai Rui had exceeded his decades of experience as an official.

Sun Yingkui was shocked and asked, "Then what are you doing in the Ministry of Revenue?"

Hai Rui said frankly, "I am here on the orders of the prince to supervise the transfer of the silver for the capital's expansion to the Ministry of Works on his behalf."

After hearing this, Sun Yingkui was even more confused. He never dreamed that Hai Rui was actually ordered by Prince Yu to supervise the transfer of the money for the expansion of the capital to the Ministry of Works.

Sun Yingkui took a sip of tea to calm down his shock, then glanced at Hai Rui again. After a long while, Sun Yingkui said indifferently, "Go back and wait. This matter is already being dealt with."

(End of this chapter)