Getting Rich from Legend of Zhen Huan

Jiang Chen looked at the two invitations in front of him, waiting for news from Chu Kui, and analyzing the current situation in his mind.

Nalan Mingzhu was a smooth person who had gathered countless followers and openly stood behind the eldest prince. Kangxi originally wanted to support Mingzhu to check and balance the crown prince Soetu, but this was his success and also his failure.

In the 26th year of Emperor Kangxi's reign, Zhili Governor Yu Chenglong and Imperial Censor Guo Xiu impeached Mingzhu, saying that "Mingzhu has sold out all the Qing officials." Emperor Kangxi was furious. Mingzhu was cunning and Suo-etu was completely unable to compete with him. However, he was worried about Mingzhu's downfall, and no one could suppress the increasingly arrogant Suo-etu.

Kangxi had no choice but to reinstate Mingzhu, but he became increasingly impatient with the two parties. In other words, Soetu and Mingzhu were no longer the pillars of the court that Kangxi trusted, but pawns for Kangxi to gain power.

Mingzhu can be said to be a worm in Kangxi's stomach. Doesn't he know the changes in Kangxi's mind?

The reason why he was able to escape the impeachment of selling official positions and losing his head was that he understood that Kangxi was afraid of returning to the time 20 years ago when Soetu recruited many followers in the name of the crown prince. So as long as he made Kangxi deeply aware of this, he would surely come out of the prison safely.

Since then, Mingzhu restrained his actions and dared not do anything to anger Kangxi. But he was the core of the eldest prince's party. Without Mingzhu's support, the eldest prince had no way to compete with the prince in the previous dynasty. But how could Mingzhu not understand that the eldest prince was completely out of the game, but the emperor still wanted to use the eldest prince as a whetstone for the prince, so he did not scold the eldest prince immediately.

When outsiders looked at the 26 years of struggle under the reign of Emperor Kangxi, they felt that Nalan Mingzhu was indeed favored by the emperor, and that such a crime could be pardoned. Naturally, more people wanted to follow Mingzhu's path, and even the eldest prince's followers became visibly more arrogant.

But Li Guangdi was a favorite of Emperor Kangxi. This massive impeachment happened right under his nose. How could he not know the whole story? He also told Jiang Chen about it as material.

Although Jiang Chen had never met the most powerful people in the court, he had formed a basic impression of them over the years. Therefore, Mingzhu, who was so cautious, should not have known about the invitation. If his guess was correct, Suo Etu wanted to deliberately embarrass Mingzhu and identify those who wanted to join the Great Thousand Years Old.

But when the gods fight, mortals suffer! However, I'm afraid someone is going to be in big trouble! It's not the crown prince's turn to make the decision! The crown prince is just a crown prince, not a king! If the emperor in the palace knew about this, I wonder if he would just laugh it off?

As soon as Kangxi left the court, Liang Jiugong helped him change his clothes while reporting, "Your Majesty, there is a commotion outside the palace! Lord Suo and Lord Mingzhu are both going to host a banquet for the candidates for the palace examination at the same time tomorrow!"

Kangxi was just relieved that the eldest prince and the crown prince did not compete with each other in the court meeting today. When he heard about this after the court, he almost couldn't breathe. He sneered: "Why do I hold the imperial examination to select candidates for us to be prime ministers and ministers? What a big face!"

When the emperor was angry, millions of people died. All the servants knelt down and dared not move. Kangxi did not want to embarrass them, so he asked them to leave and only Liang Jiugong was left. He turned the ring on his thumb and asked, "How did this matter get out?"

Liang Jiugong replied respectfully, "Early this morning, the servants of the two families who were delivering the invitations met in front of Jiang Huiyuan's door. The two parties said some unpleasant things, but they didn't fight. However, some people with good intentions saw it."

This really piqued Kangxi's interest. He asked with bright eyes, "Did Jiang Chen respond to which family he went to?"

"Our spies only know that Jiang Huiyuan sent his servants to find out whether other candidates have received the invitation. As for the response, I have not received any news."

"Then keep an eye on it and inform me as soon as you have any news."

"Whoo."

Jiang Chen, who was being worried about, sneezed several times, which frightened Cun Kui, who had just returned. He supported Jiang Chen without even having time to report.

"Young master, did you not wear enough clothes this morning? Why didn't you call me when you woke up? If you catch a cold, I will be blamed for your death. Bah, bah, bah, young master, you must be the god of literature and immune to all diseases. That won't happen!" As he said this, Cungui smacked his lips a few times.

Jiang Chen joked: "I'm afraid someone is thinking about me! And don't mention Wenquxing casually, I have to be more careful in the future."

I don't understand why the young master is about to win the sixth place in the imperial examination. Isn't this the incarnation of Wenquxing? What can't be mentioned? However, the young master is good at studying, so he must have his own reasons for doing this.

So, Cun Kui skipped this topic and reported what he had found out: "Master, the two groups of people who came to our house this morning met in front of the doors of several top-ranked candidates. But later, the servant of Prime Minister Ming was called back, and before he left, he was ridiculed by the servant of Prime Minister Suo, who said very bad things."

This confirmed Jiang Chen's guess. Mingzhu didn't know that Suo'etu was going to compete with him. He probably sent people back in a hurry when he found out. Mingzhu is probably cursing at home now, Suo'etu, you are so foolish and bold, you dare to do anything! You don't want to die, but I want it!!!

In this way, Jiang Chen also knew what he should do. For now, he could only follow the pace of his mentor and be a loyal minister to the emperor. Mingzhu understood clearly and would not blame him. She would even thank Jiang Chen for his help. As for what the eldest prince thought, it was none of Jiang Chen's business.

As for Suo Etu, he was offended. Jiang Chen observed that he was not quite sober and felt that with such a person holding him back, the thin father-son relationship between the prince and the emperor would eventually come to an end.

At least, in Jiang Chen's opinion, Suo Etu would commit suicide and drag the prince into the ditch. In addition, the relationship between the emperor and his subjects is father and son, and as the prince grows up, the emperor's suspicion will become more serious.

After thinking through the ideas, Jiang Chen picked up his pen and wrote two identical reply letters. In the letters, he said that he was a student of low status and was too frightened to attend the banquet as the results of the exam had not been announced yet. He was afraid that he would be laughed at when the results were announced in three days. He asked for forgiveness.

Mingzhu reacted very quickly and said that she had not thought it through and had not anticipated the nervousness of the candidates. She then cancelled the banquet and decided to find a better date after the results were released.

Suo Etu was a little unhappy. In recent years, he has used the name of the prince to recruit many new scholars to join the prince's party. The Han people abide by etiquette and laws, so they are naturally willing to respond to the prince. Suo Etu has been smooth for too long. Seeing that Jiang Chen dared to refuse his recruitment, he sneered and said, "Don't you think that this six-yuan first place can be a lifelong amulet?"

However, after the court session, the crown prince also sent a message, asking Suo-etu to cancel the banquet like Mingzhu and postpone it, and not to clash with Mingzhu in time. Even if Suo-etu was dissatisfied, he had no choice but to do as the crown prince said.

As for the eldest prince, he was so angry and helpless because he backed down and did not confront Soetu directly!

Kangxi in the palace laughed after hearing Jiang Chen's response, "This Jiang family kid is really mischievous. That old man Suo Etu must be pissed off!"

Hearing that the people who had caused him trouble did not get what they wanted, Kangxi felt relieved. Of course, his evaluation of Jiang Chen also increased. He was smart but had a bottom line and would not bow to the powerful. Such a good seedling should be cultivated well!