Daqin: White porridge and pickled mustard tuber, I became the national teacher

Chapter 285: Disappointment with Ying Zheng.

Xiang Xiaoxian followed the palace maid and walked out.

Compared with when I first arrived, my pace now is much lighter.

He even had the mood to turn his head and look around.

Even the palace servants passing by were stared at by him several times.

After Xiang Xiaoxian left, Jiang Xiang, Gao Liu and Ding Ning also left the palace.

At the palace gate.

Jiang Xiang looked up at the sky, feeling indescribable feelings in his heart.

............

In the main hall.

Qi Pan returned the booklet he had finished reading to Ying Zheng.

"Brother, is there something wrong with Xiang Xiaoxian?"

Ok?

Ying Zheng looked up at Qi Pan and asked, "Why did the Imperial Master say that?"

Qi Pan said, "So many cases are under his jurisdiction."

“But none of them have caught the thieves and given justice to the merchants.”

"Doesn't this prove that there is something wrong with Xiang Xiaoxian?"

Ying Zheng: "What the Imperial Master said is indeed correct."

Qi Pan asked in surprise after hearing this.

"Even after all this, you still keep him?"

"Of course I can't stay."

Ying Zheng said, "Master, just wait and see."

After hearing this, Qi Pan knew that Ying Zheng already had a plan in mind.

She nodded immediately and said, "Okay."

"Then I'll wait and see."

The fact that Jiang Xiang and other merchants entered the palace scared several aristocratic families in Cheng He who had secretly sent people to keep an eye on them.

When they got the news that Xiang Xiaoxian had also entered the palace, they were so shocked that they could not sit still.

After waiting for a long time, I finally waited for him to leave the palace.

As soon as Xiang Xiaoxian returned to the government office, Cheng He and several other powerful families sneaked in through the back door.

As soon as he saw Xiang Xiaoxian, Cheng He hurried forward and asked.

"Brother Xiang! Brother Xiang, you're back!"

"I heard that you entered the palace? What did you do?"

Several other noble families also came over curiously.

Xiang Xiaoxian said, "Hey, what's the point of calling me brother or not, it's better to just call me Master Xiang."

Xiang Xiaoxian also figured it out.

When he was in the palace, His Majesty would criticize him.

Let him investigate the case carefully.

Since we want to investigate the case properly, we can't get too close to these powerful families.

Keep your distance.

At least on the surface, that's the case.

Then, he has to do some proper checking.

Pick out a few people and give His Majesty an explanation.

So as to avoid looking bad in public.

All the way from leaving the palace to returning to the government office, Xiang Xiaoxian was still thinking about which people he should arrest to report to the government.

Now as soon as he saw Cheng He, he knew it.

Cheng He definitely can't do that.

but........

The few powerful families around him can do it.

When Cheng He heard Xiang Xiaoxian's words, he frowned and his voice became cold.

"What does this mean, Lord Xiang?"

The expressions of several other noble families were also unhappy.

Xiang Xiaoxian said, "I don't have any other intentions, it's just..."

"Your Majesty has just summoned me to the palace and asked me to investigate the cases of those merchants."

what?

Investigating the merchant’s case?

Did those merchants really go to the palace to file a complaint?

And asked His Majesty to summon Xiang Xiaoxian in?

This is........

Cheng He immediately softened his voice, "Oh, Lord Xiang, this case needs to be investigated thoroughly."

"However, we have nothing to do with this case. When you investigate, you must ask your people to keep their eyes open."

"Don't hurt anyone by mistake."

Other noble families also said, "Yes, Lord Xiang."

"We are all family..."

"You have to keep an eye on it."

Cheng He said, "A few days ago, I got a piece of fine jade. I will have someone send it to Master Xiang for appreciation later."

Others also said.

"I have a shop in a great location..."

"I have a Zhuangzi......"

"I........."

Everyone started giving things to Xiang Xiaoxian.

Xiang Xiaoxian was no stranger to this scene.

In the past, these wealthy and powerful families got good things from merchants.

I'll give him one copy.

During the Chinese New Year and other festivals, he would also be given generous gifts.

He was overwhelmed with gifts.

That's why he helped these wealthy and powerful families to suppress the cases of merchants over the years.

Usually I just do superficial work.

However, I'm afraid it won't work this time.

I have to give an explanation to His Majesty.

Then this is a gift from some people...

No, you still have to collect it.

Collect it later.

People still have to take it anyway.

Xiang Xiaoxian smiled and said, "Okay, okay, everyone is so thoughtful."

"Then I will gladly accept it."

Cheng He and others smiled throughout the whole process.

Xiang Xiaoxian left Cheng He alone, and after everyone else left, he said.

"Brother, let me tell you the truth."

"This time...I'm afraid I'll bleed a little."

what?

A little bleeding? ?

What does it mean?

Cheng He frowned and said, "Brother Xiang, what...what is going on?"

Xiang Xiaoxian said, "It was those few imperial merchants who caused the trouble."

"This time, His Majesty specifically called me into the palace and asked me to investigate thoroughly."

"Although he didn't say anything harsh, your Majesty's meaning is already very clear."

"Brother Cheng, if you want to protect yourself, you have to sacrifice a few people around you."

"I have to report to His Majesty, too, don't you think?"

After listening to Xiang Xiaoxian's words, Cheng He realized that he had just thought things were simple.

I thought that it would be the same as before, and I could just give Xiang Xiaoxian some gifts and say some nice words.

From what he said, it seems that he wants him to throw out a few shields?

otherwise........

He is going to report himself to His Majesty? ?

Although Cheng He felt a little reluctant and didn't want to harm the people around him, he had no choice now.

If he doesn't do this, he will be in danger.

Cheng He said: "Brother, please rest assured. I know what to do."

...........

Gu Hui and a group of merchants were still waiting in the side room.

The door of the wing room was opened from the outside.

As soon as they saw Jiang Xiang, Gao Liu, Ding Ning and others, all the merchants stood up quickly.

"Brother Jiang, Brother Gao, Brother Ding, you are finally back."

"How is it? Have you met His Majesty?"

"What did your Majesty say?"

Looking at everyone's expectant eyes, Jiang Xiang sighed.

Now, all the merchants were panicking.

"No, Brother Jiang, what do you mean by sighing?"

"You didn't see His Majesty?"

"That's not right. I clearly saw you enter the palace."

"Or did you enter the palace but didn't see His Majesty?"

Jiang Xiang said, "No, we saw His Majesty."

The merchants were puzzled, "Now that you have seen His Majesty, why are you sighing?"

One of the merchants said, "I also saw Xiang Xiaoxian go into the palace."

"How is it? Did His Majesty send someone to call him?"

"What did His Majesty say to him? Is he going to dismiss him from office?"

After listening to what the merchants said, Jiang Xiang thought.

It would be good if Your Majesty really dismissed him from office.

He said, "No."

"Your Majesty did not dismiss Xiang Xiaoxian from office, and asked him to investigate thoroughly."

"Look into our case carefully."

what?

Was Xiang Xiaoxian not removed from office?

And asked him to investigate their case carefully?

But if he had checked it properly, he would have done it long ago.

Can we wait until now?

but.......

This is His Majesty's order, let him investigate it carefully.

He shouldn't do nothing again, right?

Jiang Xiang: "Wait for now."

well.........

Jiang Xiang sighed in his heart again.

With officials like this around, when will their cases be investigated?