The coroner and the concubine doctor pursue the murderer in the Dali Temple

Chapter 523 Imperial Academy

Xiao Mubei accepted the compliment very calmly, and was even a little secretly delighted. Although he had been praised for his intelligence since he was a child, the recognition from his wife was different from that from those adults.

The carriage did not return to the Dali Temple, but went straight to the Hanlin Academy.

The Hanlin Academy of Dasui is not located in the palace, but it is very close to the imperial palace. On the one hand, it is convenient for the adults to travel, and on the other hand, it is also convenient for His Majesty to summon them.

When Xiao Mubei and his friends went there, everyone in the Hanlin Academy was doing their job and did not seem to be affected by Li Ruixian's affairs.

Chu Yunxi looked at the well-organized Hanlin Academy and asked Li Jinghong quietly, "It seems that Mr. Qin, the academician of the Hanlin Academy, is good at governing?"

Li Jinghong also whispered, "Mr. Qin Youwei is famous for his integrity and uprightness. He is very strict with his subordinates and never allows fooling around. He often said that the way to govern a country is the same as the way to be a human being. There can be no flaws. If you want to do something, do it well. Otherwise, don't do it at all. Therefore, every time the Hanlin Academy presents a memorial to Your Majesty, it is always well-reasoned. Even Your Majesty respects Academician Qin very much and often discusses national affairs with him."

"No wonder, even though such a big thing happened, the Hanlin Academy still looks well organized." Chu Yunxi understood.

Xiao Mubei suddenly chuckled and said, "Master Qin once taught me."

"What?" Chu Yunxi was a little surprised. "When?"

"When I was young, he was a bachelor of the Imperial Academy, responsible for the studies of the princes. Our classics, history, and literature were all taught by Lord Qin. The princes all loved and hated him."

"What do you mean?" Chu Yunxi became interested and slowed down her pace as she looked at the conference room that was just around the corner.

Xiao Mubei also slowed down and said, "He is very knowledgeable and can extend a lot of extracurricular knowledge when teaching. We all like to listen to him, but at the same time he is very old-fashioned and does not allow us to be distracted in class. If we are distracted, he will hit our palms with a ruler. Even if we complain to our father, we will not win."

Chu Yunxi laughed and couldn't help but think of elementary school students. Isn't this the image of a strict class teacher?

Just as he finished speaking, an old man in his sixties came out with a group of officials to pay their respects. "I didn't know that Your Majesty was coming. I'm sorry for not welcoming you from afar. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Xiao Mubei hurriedly took two steps, which slightly affected his wound. He couldn't help but grin and said, "Master Qin, please get up. It was my fault that I didn't let anyone know. Master Qin is not to blame."

Chu Yunxi hurriedly supported Xiao Mubei and whispered to him, "I told you to be careful, why didn't you listen?"

Although the voice was low, Qin Youwei still heard it because the two sides were close. Qin Youwei also heard about Xiao Mubei's injury, so he stood up and said, "Your Majesty came to my Hanlin Academy with injuries, I guess it's because of Li Ruixian's matter. Come in and sit down and talk."

Xiao Mubei was not polite either. He entered the conference room and sat down in the main seat. Chu Yunxi sat next to him. Qin Youwei and Chu Yunxi sat face to face. The others then dared to sit down in order according to their official positions.

Xiao Mubei introduced Chu Yunxi to Qin Youwei, "This is my princess consort and also the chief judge. She is assisting me in investigating Lord Li's case. You just need to answer the princess' questions carefully."

Qin Youwei hurriedly bowed to Chu Yunxi, "Hello, Princess. I have heard that you are a genius in solving cases and have solved many major cases. Today, I see that women are indeed as good as men."

"Master Qin, thank you for the compliment." Chu Yunxi smiled appropriately and didn't waste any time asking directly, "Are all the colleagues from the Dali Temple here?"

"Oh, except for the editor Lord Lin Shizelin who is resting at home due to illness, the rest are here." Qin Youwei replied.

Chu Yunxi asked curiously: "Master Lin is sick?"

Qin Youwei sighed, "To be honest, when Lord Li got into trouble, Lord Lin was right beside him and witnessed Lord Li's miserable condition. Lord Lin has not been in good condition since returning from the General's Mansion. He has been in a trance these past two days and has lost his appetite, so I granted him sick leave and let him recuperate at home."

"I see." Chu Yunxi nodded to show that she understood, then curled her lips and said, "Please go out and rest first, everyone. I need to ask questions one by one. When the lord is called, he can come over."

Everyone looked at each other, and Qin Youwei said with a straight face: "Didn't you hear what the princess said? Why don't you go out quickly, do your own thing, and wait to be summoned."

Everyone then said goodbye one after another. Chu Yunxi thought to herself that these people were indeed disciplined by Qin Youwei and obeyed his orders very well, but they didn't really listen to what other people said.

After everyone left, Chu Yunxi smiled and said, "Lord Qin is very good at managing his subordinates. I admire him very much."

This was a sincere compliment, and Qin Youwei could tell it. After thanking him, he asked, "Princess, you sent them all out. I think you have something to ask me."

Chu Yunxi smiled, "It's easy to talk to Lord Qin, so I won't beat around the bush. I came here today to learn about Lord Li's behavior in the Hanlin Academy, his hobbies and habits, who he is close to, and who he has had arguments with. The more details, the better."

Qin Youwei nodded, "In fact, I usually assign tasks to my subordinates, but I don't spend much time with Li Ruixian. Li Ruixian is always serious about his work, and he usually completes the tasks assigned to him quickly and well, impeccably, and he is also very talented. From what I have observed, he is also very humble, so I have plans to promote him recently."

"Oh? I wonder which position Lord Qin wants to promote him to?"

Qin Youwei smiled and said, "Recently, His Majesty summoned me and said that he wanted to add another lecturer to the palace. After thinking about it, I felt that Li Ruixian was very talented and knowledgeable, and was just right for this position, so I decided to let him go."

"Is the palace lecturer a sixth-rank official?" Chu Yunxi couldn't quite remember the ancient official titles and ranks, so she went to ask Xiao Mubei.

Xiao Mubei nodded in agreement. Chu Yunxi thought for a moment and then asked, "What is the rank of Lord Li now?"

This time it was Qin Youwei who answered, "The editor of the Hanlin Academy is a seventh-rank official."

"Seventh rank, sixth rank, isn't that a cross-level promotion for Sir Qin? Who are the sixth rank officials in the Hanlin Academy now?"

Qin Youwei thought for a moment, "The editors are from the sixth rank, and there are ten of them in total."

Chu Yunxi said, "That is to say, Sir Qin, you have surpassed ten people and promoted a person who was originally below them to above them. Sir Qin, have you ever thought that there will be people who will not accept it?"

Qin Youwei was stunned. "This is very normal. The Hanlin Academy originally spoke based on talent and learning. Everyone's promotion speed is different. I have been promoted exceptionally before."