leaf shadow by the pool

Chapter 22

Ye Ying was still immersed in the embarrassing thoughts just now, when she heard He Linyuan's question, she looked at that thing directly.

Ye Ying walked over and opened the thing: "I'm to blame for forgetting, didn't you want a purple sand pot before I went to Jiangnan, and I brought it back. But I haven't found a chance to give it to you."

Ye Ying took out the pot and handed it to He Linyuan.He Linyuan reached out to take it, and looked at it carefully.

"Very good, I like it very much."

He Linyuan stayed in Ye Ying's room with Ye Ying until it was time to eat.

Ye Xi was very happy when he heard that He Linyuan had come.After the meal, I asked He Linyuan alone to do some cooking in the kiosk in the backyard.Ye's mother was of course very happy when she heard that, and He Linyuan couldn't refuse and went. Ye Ying heard that He Linyuan was going, so she took a deep breath and went back to her room after eating.

Even though he knew that He Linyuan didn't like Ye Xi, Ye Ying still couldn't stop feeling sour in her heart.

Xu Che has been away for two months, and he will come back soon.

Xu Che was sent by the emperor to Jiangnan to investigate corruption, which was a thankless task.The ones found out were just small fish and shrimps, and it was impossible for those big fish to still have evidence waiting for the censor to copy their homes.This will also offend some high-ranking officials in the court. Although the emperor really wants to clean up the corruption in the Qing Dynasty, there is no evidence that the emperor has nothing to do with those corrupt officials.

Duan Yuhao already knew about Xu Che's entry into the imperial city, and secretly sent someone to tell Xu Che to let him enter the palace quietly at Haishi tonight.

After taking his order, Xu Che stayed in the mansion until Duan Yuhao sent someone to pick him up.

"Xu Aiqing, what did you discover this time?" Duan Yuhao sat on the dragon chair and looked at Xu Che.

"Returning to the emperor, what I saw when I went to Jiangnan was indeed as Mr. Gao said. The disaster situation has stabilized, but the resettlement of the victims is still a problem. It is true that part of the relief money was used to strengthen the embankment. The local officials also took it. Show me the account book. I found that although there seems to be no major flaws in this account book, but I took it back and took a closer look, but found that it is not that simple."

"Oh?" Duan Yuhao seemed to have known it a long time ago. Although his tone sounded a little surprised, his expression did not change.

Xu Che went on to say: "The minister found out that all the evidence points to Zhang Rongxiao, the Minister of the Household Department." The first thing is different from fighting, Zhang Rong Xiao took refuge in Fang Xinglu, the Prime Minister of the Right.It is well known in the court that the left and right prime ministers have been at odds for many years, and this Zhang Rong Xiao abandoned Tao Fang, which made Xu Che feel a little more disgusted with Zhang Rong Xiao.

"The minister arrested Zhang Rongxiao, but Zhang Rongxiao even confessed that Ye Hongxin, the Secretary of the Household Department, instructed Zhang Rongxiao to do it." Xu Che didn't believe what he said, because Ye Hongxin had been an official in the court for half his life, and he was upright and clear.But because it was Zhang Rongxiao who said it, there was something credible about it.As the servant of the household department, Zhang Rongxiao has a lot to do with Ye Hongxin. At this time, he framed Ye Hongxin. I don't know what Zhang Rongxiao's plan is.

Upon hearing this, Duan Yuhao frowned and thought for a while, then said to Xu Che: "Xu Aiqing, what do you think should be done?"

Xu Che thought for a while, then replied: "Your Majesty, I think it's better to just plan. Although this method will make Mr. Ye suffer a little bit, it will allow the people behind Zhang Rongxiao to show up."

"I think so too, so let's leave it like this. I will bring this up tomorrow morning, and Aiqing is still standing by to help me." Duan Yuhao walked down and patted Xu Che on the shoulder.

"Well...then I'll leave this to you. It's getting late, so Aiqing should go back quickly." Duan Yuhao waved his hand.

When He Linyuan heard that Xu Che had come, he was still a little surprised.Why is Xu Che here at this time? Shouldn't he be investigating Ye Hongxin's case?

When He Linyuan saw Xu Che, he asked, "Why are you here?"

Xu Che showed off with a slight smile, "I'm here to tell you a big secret."

He Linyuan looked at Xu Che's expression in disbelief: "The big secret? You're not going to tell me that you're getting married soon?"

When Xu Che heard this, he looked at He Linyuan with a strange look: "How...how did you think of this?"

"It is said that Jiangnan women are gentle and beautiful, and every one of them is beautiful when they come out. It's strange if you don't like them."

"You read too many stories, so why don't you marry one?" Xu Che joked.

"Get down to business." He Linyuan led Xu Che into the study and closed the door.

"What you want to talk about is your going to Jiangnan?" He Linyuan poured a cup of tea for Xu Che.

"You can say yes, or you can say no." Xu Che took a sip of tea slowly.

"..."

"I went to Jiangnan to find something and caught a fish. Guess who it is?"

"Who?"

"It's Zhang Rongxiao. Presumably you don't believe that he is behind the scenes, and neither do I. When I interrogated him, he actually said that Master Ye ordered him to do it."

He Linyuan frowned when he heard this, "Then what does the emperor mean?" Xu Che must have already told the emperor, it depends on what the emperor wants to do.

"Just count."

"Then Ye Ying..." He Linyuan knew in his heart that if Ye Hongxin was imprisoned, Ye Ying would definitely be sad.Alas, but this can't be helped.

He Linyuan couldn't sleep tonight.

When going to court the next day, Duan Yuhao told about Xu Che's stay in the south of the Yangtze River.

As soon as Ye Hongxin heard it, he stood up and defended himself: "Your Majesty, I will serve the country and the people all my life. The words of these villains are slandering the minister. Although Zhang Rongxiao is working under the minister, the minister has never done such a thing. , I hope the emperor will see clearly."

Liu Da also stood up and said, "Your Majesty, this is not likely. The Minister of the Household Department is a subordinate of the Minister of the Household Department. If Zhang Rong Xiao does something, without Mr. Ye's permission, how would he dare to embezzle."

Everyone in the court was also surprised.Some people stood up to speak for Ye Hongxin, but some people took the opportunity to add insult to injury.The discussion between the DPRK and China was unbearable.

The DPRK and China have been divided for a long time, with Tao Fang as the head of the two prime ministers, Ye Hongxin is the representative of the neutral faction.Now, it depends on who can stabilize the situation. As long as Ye Hongxin leans towards either side of Tao Fang, this neutral force will definitely lean towards that side.

Left Prime Minister Tao Ji and Right Prime Minister Fang Xinglu stood at the front of the queue.Without saying a word, I just quietly listened to the contention of the ministers.Duan Yuhao let them quarrel, and waited until the voice dropped a little before Duan Yuhao said: "He Linyuan, what do you think should be done about this matter?"

Startled, He Linyuan looked up at Duan Yuhao, and saw Duan Yuhao smiling at He Linyuan.

"I think that what Zhang Rongxiao said has insufficient evidence." He Linyuan said a compromise.He Linyuan really wanted to save Ye Hongxin, but judging by the emperor's expression, he was afraid that Ye Hongxin would go to jail.

This is when someone came to report: "Jiangnan County Prime Minister Chen Shi and Tea Salt Secretary Shi Hao were poisoned and died in prison."

Duan Yuhao was also shocked. The person who was locked in the palace prison died overnight.I can't say anything.And it is still in the palace, it seems that there must be eyeliner in the palace.Duan Yuhao was shocked in his heart but still had no flaws on his face.

But the occurrence of this incident undoubtedly aggravated Ye Hongxin's suspicion.

Duan Yuhao let the courtiers quarrel, quarreled for a while, and then said in a quieter voice: "My dear friends, stop arguing. What do you think of this, Prime Minister Tao?"

Prime Minister Tao came out, bowed and said: "There are many doubts about this matter, and the poisoning of the Tea and Salt Division and the Huainan County Prime Minister must be someone who wants to kill people. This matter is of great importance. Don't jump to conclusions. It needs to be investigated again."

Duan Yuhao nodded and asked again: "Prime Minister Fang, what do you think?"

"I think Prime Minister Tao is right, it's too early to make a conclusion."

All the courtiers gradually shut up after hearing what the prime ministers said, and waited for Duan Yuhao to make an order.

Afterwards, Duan Yuhao had a crush on Ye Hongxin, the person involved.

"Of course I won't admit to things I haven't done, but I'm willing to accept interrogation." Although Ye Hongxin was shocked.Speaking of Zhang Rongxiao working under his own hands, he usually took good care of Zhang Rongxiao, so he didn't want to be bitten back today.Ye Hongxin also saw what Duan Yuhao was thinking, so Ye Hongxin confessed that he would not embarrass the emperor anymore.

"Okay, since Aiqing has said so, then Ye Aiqing should be wronged to cooperate. Ye Aiqing will not be handed over to the Ministry of Criminal Affairs until there is no evidence. Then the matter will be handled by the Ministry of Officials. The truth must come to light, Yu Ze, you Can you take orders?" Duan Yuhao swept across the court officials.

"The minister obeys the order."

"Since that's the case, why are you wronging Ye Aiqing for the time being?"

"As long as I can change my innocence, what's the matter, I accept it." Ye Hongxin generously asked the guards to suppress him.

Ye Chen said with a look of embarrassment: "Master, he...he..."

Upon hearing this, Ye Ying asked reflexively, "What's wrong with my father?"

"Master Ye was framed by Zhang Rongxiao this morning, saying that Lord Ye was involved in the corruption case."

When Ye Ying heard this, she became angry: "Everyone knows that my father has always been upright and upright, so what he said is clearly a frame-up, so what about my father?" Ye Ying had a bad feeling.

"I'm in custody..." Ye Chen comforted Ye Ying.

When Ye Ying heard that Ye Hongxin had been taken into custody, she clamored to go to the palace to face the saint.But he was persuaded by Ye Chen.

Ye Ying went home immediately, and saw his mother, Ye Yi, and Ye Xi were all sitting in the lobby, and Mrs. Ye was sitting on the high hall wiping tears.

"..." Ye Ying could only be silent and walked to the old lady Ye, comforting her: "Mother, don't be too sad. I believe that father didn't do this, so naturally father is fine." But These words are only spoken to comfort people, and it is unknown how things will develop.

After He Linyuan's morning court was over, when he returned to He's residence, he felt a headache when he saw the purple clay teapot that Ye Ying had given him.Thinking that Ye Ying should know about Ye Hongxin by now.

Ye Chen knocked on Ye Ying's door, and said intermittently: "Master, he...he..."

Upon hearing this, Ye Ying asked Ye Chen reflexively, "What's wrong with my father?"

"Master Ye was framed by Zhang Rongxiao this morning, saying that Lord Ye was involved in the corruption case."

When Ye Ying heard this, she became angry: "Everyone knows that my father has always been upright and upright, so what he said is clearly a frame-up, so what about my father?" Ye Ying had a bad feeling.

"I'm in custody..." Ye Chen comforted Ye Ying.

When Ye Ying heard that Ye Hongxin had been taken into custody, she clamored to go to the palace to face the saint.Ye Chen had no choice but to confess to Ye Ying that this was Ye Hongxin's own intention, and it was also the emperor's intention, but he didn't say the last word.