Detective in the Red Chamber

Then what is the purpose of his arrangement?

The princess was puzzled.

But this is also normal, no matter how clever she is, how could she have imagined that the prince would actually use the two of them as a 'medicine guide'?

…………

Two flowers bloom, one for each branch.

However, Sun Zhaolin said that the arrangement was properly arranged, and he returned to the front hall a little distracted, and saw that most of the banquet had broken up, and several officials of the Imperial College surrounded Sun Shaozong in a corner to talk.

With a thought in his heart, he quietly leaned over and listened for a moment, but he couldn't help being disappointed.

It turned out that these officials of the Imperial College were also investigating the details of Lin Qisheng's case.

Although the officials of the Imperial College are not among the officials of the Scholar, they also belong to the Qingliu lineage of scholars, and naturally pay more attention to Lin Qisheng, the leader of the Qingliu, than others.

However, Sun Shaozong was just dodging blindly and refused to reveal the details.

According to his original intention, Sun Shaozong didn't want to stop Lin Qisheng's beastly deeds at all, but this old beast is all over the government and the public after all, and he didn't want to become the target of public criticism just because of his quick talk.

If it was an ordinary official, seeing that Sun Shaozong kept his mouth shut, he would probably have guessed that there was something ulterior in it, and then took the initiative to change the subject.

Helplessly, in the Guozijian, most of them are nerds who are not familiar with common affairs, and they are used to digging into the bottom line, so they questioned them endlessly, and Sun Shaozong, who was tricked, was tired of coping.

Just thinking about how to get out, suddenly there was a silence around him, and then everyone bowed their hands behind his back:

"Mr. Liquor."

But it turned out that the birthday star Gongsun Tao came to find him.

Sun Shaozong also hurriedly turned around to salute, but saw Sun Tao waved his hand and said: "You don't need to be too polite, I just came here to explain a few words--Shaozong, don't rush to leave for a while, I still have some things here, I need you Please help me with the details."

After this birthday banquet, the matter of the two clans has become widely known, so it is not surprising that the uncle left his nephew to talk.

Therefore, the crowd dispersed in small groups without thinking too much.

Only Sun Zhaolin noticed something was wrong, and quietly followed behind his father, taking advantage of no one else noticing, he asked in a low voice: "Father, is it you who want to keep brother Shaozong, or is it the prince's order?"

Sun Tao glanced at his son, but did not speak.

Seeing this, Sun Zhaolin hurriedly told his sister what he had told him earlier that he was going to hold another banquet at the house.

Sun Tao nodded his head: "I see."

He glanced at Sun Shaozong intentionally or unintentionally, and then ordered in a low voice: "Tell your sister, you must pay close attention to it, even if you lose your manners, it is better than letting our Sun family bear the burden of instigating the prince to be disobedient and unfilial." Stigma!"

Obviously, because of Xu Furen's failure to join the cabinet, he was also worried that the crown prince would take risks in fear.

Just like that, the Crown Princess received two reprimands successively, both of which asked her to be informal, but these two were something she could not disobey.

She had no choice but to cheer up and wait for the job of accompanying the wine.

Chapter 936 Night Banquet [Part [-]]

"Servant of the Ministry of Rites?!"

Although it was a private banquet, but the first thing they talked about was business affairs.

The crown prince obviously also got the news that Xu Furen had been to Sun Shaozong's residence yesterday, so he couldn't wait to ask for details as soon as he was seated.

Although the need for continuation of future generations is also very urgent, it is not something that can be accomplished overnight - on the contrary, Xu Furen's "end" after being implicated is the top priority of the princelings at present.

When he learned that Xu Furen was sent to the Ministry of Rites and became a small third-rank servant, the prince suddenly turned pale with shock, and blurted out: "Father, the emperor's fear of Gu has reached such an extent?!"

Immediately, it was like being possessed by a decrepit spirit, and the whole life seemed to lose its color.

It's not the spine that's broken, why does it always look like it's about to collapse at any time.

Sun Shaozong slandered in his heart, but said seriously on his face: "Your Highness, don't worry, in my humble minister's opinion, the appointment of the Minister of Rites may not be aimed at you intentionally."

At the moment, he briefly and concisely narrated the matter of himself and Xu Furen, who was about to go to Houjin as an envoy.

In the end, he concluded: "Taking advantage of the imperial court's continuous use of troops in the south, the Jurchens went to the Tatars in the west and forced North Korea in the east, and my court has gradually become a confidant of trouble."

"Now that he is arrogating himself as the king, and he wants to imitate me and centralize power in the central government, the momentum is certainly the same for a while, but the internal strife has reached an unprecedented level."

"This time the imperial court sent... people to patrol Liaodong, most likely because they wanted to take the opportunity to stir up greater disputes among the Jurchens, so as to weaken their strength and prevent them from continuing to grow."

"In this way, when the imperial court frees up its hands, it can be destroyed in one fell swoop with a thunderbolt!"

"Such a big event requires resourceful, steady and experienced people to take on it!"

"Since the imperial court does not want to recognize the Houjin Kingdom, it is naturally not easy to appoint important ministers to go there—Old Xu, who has no real job now, has become the cheapest candidate."

"Presumably after the matter is completed, the imperial court will use Elder Xu again."

Listening to Sun Shaozong's eloquent analysis for a long time, the prince only grasped one important point: "Is there any other important role? Then according to Aiqing's speculation, what kind of job will it be?"

Where does this make Sun Shaozong speculate?

But the prince stared at him eagerly, as if he would not give up until he got the answer, so Sun Shaozong had to use his brains to deduce the situation in the court desperately.

Xue Pan's father-in-law, Wang Zhe, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, will most likely succeed Xu Furen in the cabinet. At that time, the position of Minister of the Ministry of Officials will naturally be handed over.

However, judging from the emperor's current attitude towards the crown prince, I am afraid that Xu Furen is unlikely to be allowed to be in charge of the official department. Otherwise, wouldn't it be obvious that he wants the crown prince to place his party members?

However, the qualifications, talents, and reputations of the two servants of the Ministry of Officials seem to be insufficient to take over the position of Minister...

The Minister of the Ministry of Rites originally held the position of a cabinet minister, so naturally he could not be transferred to the Ministry of Officials.

Zhang Qiu, Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry, just took office at the beginning of the year, and the possibility of being transferred to the Ministry of Officials is also close to zero.

The Ministry of War is too professional, and now it is time to use troops abroad, the possibility of replacement is unlikely.

Ministry of punishment...

Tobe?

Sun Shaozong's mind flashed the face of Zhou Chang, the right servant of the household department, and his heart couldn't help but move.

Although the Minister of the Household Department is also an important position, in terms of the current situation, even if the prince can get money and food support, there is absolutely no possibility of usurping the throne.

As for Zhao Hong, Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, he has only been in office for a year, and it stands to reason that it is not time to move.

But the emperor appointed him as Minister of the Household Department, pointing to his ability to eliminate corruption in the Household Department.

But this Zhao Shangshu is a stable master. After taking office, he only took down a few small officials and cleaned up the customs of the household department. He didn't seem to have any intention of liquidating the old accounts.

The emperor was probably quite dissatisfied with this.

It's just that Zhao Hong used to be his teacher, so compared to others, he always has more scruples, so it's not easy to belittle and transfer him.

But if this stable old man is transferred to the official department, and then Xu Furen is in charge of the household department to preside over the elimination of corruption cases, wouldn't it be the best of both worlds?

Sun Shaozong carefully calculated in his mind several times.

Especially after reminiscing in detail, when he went to the palace to face the saint and reported the case of being poisoned and killed in the Ministry of Household Affairs, Emperor Guangde gradually became [-]% sure of the attitude shown in his heart—multiple choice questions, can you answer the question? [-]% certainty is not low.

So he cupped his hands again and said solemnly: "I don't dare to judge rashly, but Mr. Xu may be in charge of the household department—after Zhao Shangshu is transferred to the official department."

"Zhao Hong is going to the Ministry of Officials?"

The prince asked blankly: "What about Wang Zhe, Minister of the Ministry of Officials?"

"Wang Shangshu is naturally going to join the cabinet."

Before Sun Shaozong could respond, a soft voice came in from outside the door.

Sun Shaozong followed the prestige subconsciously, and saw the Crown Princess Tingting coming, wearing a sapphire blue cloak with a fur collar, lined with goose yellow purple tassel palace attire, with a phoenix and Ming Jin Bu Yao on her head, holding a nondescript wine jar in her hand , but it is still endlessly graceful and dignified, gorgeous and not vulgar.

Seeing the princess walking, she said: "This is the old wine that my father treasured. I specially brought it to invite His Highness to drink it with Mr. Sun."

Seeing her getting closer and closer, Sun Shaozong didn't dare to look any more, and hurriedly got up and retreated to the side.

"Ai!"

Seeing this, the prince slapped the table unhappily, and scolded: "Since you two belong to the same clan, this is another private banquet today, why are you so pretentious? Hurry up, come back and have a few drinks with Gu Haosheng cup!"

Saying that, he said to the princess: "Don't rush to leave, let's talk about it for Gu and Aiqing!"

Although she was forced to come here, the Crown Princess could not see the slightest bit of reluctance or embarrassment on her face at this time, she nodded to the Prince, slapped the mud seal open, and directly lifted the wine jar and asked the Prince to fill it up , and went around to Sun Shaozong's side to do the same.

"How did this happen, how did this happen?!"

Regardless of what he thought in his heart, Sun Shaozong naturally could only show a flattered and sincere attitude at this time, and waited until the crown prince filled the wine, and thanked him again and again.

"Okay, okay, Gu said that there is no need to be courteous!"

The prince shook his hands impatiently, pointed to the other side and said, "You should sit down too, otherwise Sun Aiqing might not dare to sit down at all."

This……

Sun Shaozong's eyes widened in astonishment. Asking the princess to pour the wine can be said to win people's hearts, but what does it mean to let her sit beside him?

And the Crown Princess peeked at the stunned, jade-like face on his face, and finally couldn't help showing some embarrassment and flushing.

But she still didn't refuse after all, put her hands behind her buttocks, combed the cloak and palace skirt to create a silhouette like a dripping peach, and then slowly sat down on the round stool.

Then she suppressed Lu Chong in her heart again, raised her snow-white neck and smiled slightly: "Your Highness is rarely in such good spirits, Second Brother Shaozong doesn't need to be too restrained, it's just a family banquet."

Listening to the gentle and gentle "Second Brother", Sun Shaozong really couldn't bear it.

"Sit, sit, sit, sit!"

Coupled with the prince's repeated urging, Sun Shaozong had no choice but to carefully sit down again.

Only then did the prince laugh, raised his wine glass and said, "Come on, let's do a good job for Aiqing first. When Aiqing arrives in Liaodong, I must let those barbarians see the demeanor of my number one general in the Zhou Dynasty!"

Seeing that the Crown Princess also raised the teacup in a playful way, Sun Shaozong naturally had no way to shirk it, and he generously drank a full cup, but he was full of doubts in his heart: What is this play about today?

Chapter 937 Night Banquet [Part [-]]

[Based on the desire to survive, I deliberated and revised this chapter for a long time before I dared to publish it. 】

But when it comes to toasting with a glass of wine, the originally harmonious atmosphere at the banquet gradually became embarrassing.

Because the prince didn't know what to think, after drinking the first glass of wine, he didn't say anything else, he just kept looking back and forth between the princess and Sun Shaozong.

At the beginning, his eyes were still somewhat clear, but gradually he began to be in a trance, with a look of wandering away.

Could this guy be drunk?

Sun Shaozong was extremely speechless, and the Crown Princess was even more embarrassed.

She was originally forced to come to accompany her for a drink with great determination, but she never thought that she would be ignored by the prince just after entering the table.

It was extremely embarrassing for the three of them to remain silent!

She wanted to wake up the prince, but she was too ashamed to speak in front of Sun Shaozong.

Don't look at how generous she was just now, but up until now she was still heartbroken, and every time she glanced at Sun Shaozong's majestic figure from the corner of her eye, her body would become stiff and out of shape.

Not long after that, the two long legs under the table became slightly sore.

The princess subconsciously shrank back her legs, and the soles of her feet made some slight movements on the floor. Unexpectedly, when the prince heard it, his whole body trembled violently, and then he looked over with burning eyes, breathing heavily. All became very hasty.

What's going on here?

The crown princess was baffled, and Sun Shaozong was watching with confusion.

If you want to change this appearance on someone else, Sun Shaozong must think that the other party is in spring, but the prince...

Could it be that there is something wrong with the wine that Sun Tao sent?

But I just drank a full glass just now, so why didn't I notice anything wrong?

Besides, Sun Tao poured something into the prince's wine, no matter how you think about it, it doesn't make sense!

"Your Highness."

After hesitating for a while, Sun Shaozong finally couldn't help but probing and said, "I also offer you a toast."

The prince still stared straight at the princess, his gaze was ten times hotter than when he was newly married.

Aren't the couple at odds?

How could he act like he wanted to distribute dog food?

but……

Even if you want to distribute dog food, at least get a male and a female first, right?

"Your Highness?"