Chapter 057: Receiving the Imperial Edict, and Lamenting the Ghosts in the Officialdom and Human Hearts
Although the misunderstanding was resolved, Cheng Rixing really had no idea about Daiyu's preferences - in fact, even the young masters and ladies in the Jia family might not know that Lin Daiyu had any other hobbies .
But it’s not a good idea to give a little girl the four treasures of the study as a gift for her birthday, right?
Besides, the four treasures of the study used in the Rongguo Mansion are carefully selected fine items, and those bought outside may not be comparable.
Finally, Sun Shaozong and Ruan Rong discussed it and simply took out more than two hundred taels of silver, made ninety-nine gold leaves, and used more than half a meter long gold threads to string them into the shape of branches, which meant longevity.
Although giving gold directly as a gift may seem a bit tacky, this thing not only looks festive, but can also be used for emergencies or to reward servants. It is actually the most economical thing.
Now that the decision had been made, the specific matters would naturally be taken care of by the stewards in the mansion, and Sun Shaozong just became a hands-off manager, spending time in the government office every day.
In this way, about three or four days passed.
That morning, Sun Shaozong was reviewing a case in which a brother accidentally beat his nephew to death in a dispute over an inheritance when he heard a commotion outside. Then Zhou Da rushed in and shouted joyfully, "Sir! There are a few angels outside. They are probably here to summon you to the palace to see the emperor!"
Jia Yucun was right!
Sun Shaozong put down the file, stretched his arms and legs, then walked leisurely to the lobby in front.
To be honest, he actually had no interest in the emperor's summons - was it fun to kneel down and kneel down?
But Jia Yucun was different. He was waiting all day long and did a lot of preparatory work in the past few days. He even drew the entire process of solving the case, including various evidences, into a vivid picture album that looked like a comic strip.
This time, he was finally satisfied!
Just as he was thinking about how to tease Jia Yucun after arriving at the lobby, he suddenly saw a few people standing in the corridor between the two gates. The leader had a gloomy face and trembling beard. Who else could it be but Jia Yucun?
What is going on this again?
Sun Shaozong was puzzled, and hurried forward, bowed and said with a smile: "Sir, why don't you go to the front to receive the order, but who are you angry with here?"
"snort!"
Who would have thought that when Jia Yucun saw that it was him who approached him to talk, he snorted coldly, waved his sleeves and said, "Why do you ask when you already know the answer, Judge Sun?"
Having said that, without even looking at Sun Shaozong, he led his followers away.
Damn~
What the hell is wrong with this girl?!
Didn't he call me "brother" this morning? How come he changed his face in the blink of an eye?!
Sun Shaozong was just feeling puzzled when he saw two servants coming out of the hall in front. They saw him from afar and ran over.
Before they even got close, they couldn't wait to shout, "Great news, Master Sun! There's an imperial decree to summon you to the palace . I heard that even the emperor is waiting to hear your testimony!"
Even the emperor is involved?
The nobles in this palace are really idle...
etc!
Sun Shaozong's heart moved, and he hurriedly went to ask, "Besides me, have you summoned anyone else to the palace?"
The two clerks shook their heads in unison: "You are the only one who has it, there is no one else!"
it is as expected!
Sun Shaozong knew very well how serious Jia Yucun took this matter!
Especially, the "comic strip" he made had already been widely circulated in Shuntian Prefecture. Now that the imperial edict has arrived, it only summoned Sun Shaozong. Where would Jia Yucun put his face?
No one would feel happy about this, let alone Jia Yucun, who is extremely utilitarian and self-righteous.
No wonder he had that attitude just now!
After figuring out the whole story, Sun Shaozong couldn't help but curse Emperor Guangde and his son in his heart - either they summoned both of them together, or they didn't summon either of them, so why did they summon him alone? Wasn't it just like forcing Jia Yucun to turn against him? !
Especially since he was planning to seize power and sideline Liu Zhizhong. Now he is really going to fall out with Jia Yucun. Not to mention seizing power, it would be good enough if he could protect himself behind closed doors!
Sun Shaozong arrived at the lobby in a depressed mood, and saw several Dragon Guards surrounding a middle-aged eunuch, who was chatting with Prefect Han.
"Shao Zong, you're here just in time!"
Seeing Sun Shaozong coming in from outside, Han Anbang immediately stepped forward, grasped Sun Shaozong's wrist affectionately, led him to the middle-aged eunuch, and introduced him with a smile: "Eunuch Dai, this is the famous 'God Judge Sun Tongpan' in our mansion. He was the one who solved Minister Ge's case!"
Damn~
It's true that officialdom is like a drama, it all depends on acting skills!
If we compare Jia Yucun's sullen face just now with Han Anbang's enthusiasm at this moment, who can tell that Jia Yucun is Sun Shaozong's backer, and Han Anbang is Sun Shaozong's biggest enemy?
If it were a real novice in the officialdom, he would probably think that Han Anbang was trying to win him over.
But how meticulous is Sun Shaozong's mind?
After just a moment's thought, he realized that the most important thing in Han Anbang's words was the four words "single-handedly uncovered" - this was clearly an attempt to completely erase Jia Yucun's contribution, and at the same time divide the "Sun Jia" alliance!
Those who can get the red robe by their own ability are really not easy to deal with!
Sun Shaozong thought so, but he said modestly: "You are too kind, Lord Prefect. What can I do alone? It all depends on the Prefect..."
He didn't want to fall out with Jia Yucun now, so he planned to make amends.
But how could Han Anbang let him take credit for Jia Yucun?
He hurriedly interrupted Sun Shaozong and said in a loud voice: "Sun Tongpan, come and meet the eunuch Dai, the head of the Ming Palace."
It’s so watertight!
Sun Shaozong was helpless and was about to go forward to greet the eunuch Dai, but the middle-aged eunuch waved his hand and said, "No need to be polite. We are not outsiders after all. Don't you have the title of deputy captain of the Dragon Guard? I just happen to be the commander of the Dragon Guard, so I am your immediate superior!"
Upon hearing this, Sun Shaozong half-knelt and saluted: "I greet the commander!"
"Haha... he's really smart!"
Dai Quan saw that he was saluting, and immediately smiled, pretending to be generous and said: "When I have time, I will host a gathering for the brothers of the Dragon Guards. You can't refuse then."
Sun Shaozong naturally agreed.
Dai Quan then ordered Sun Shaozong to kneel down in front of the incense table, and read the imperial edict in a rhythmic manner. Then he put on a smile again and said, "Come with me. The emperor and the emperor are waiting for you in the palace."
Sun Shaozong hurriedly stood up and ordered someone to lead his mount to the front. Then, when he was about to enter the palace with Dai Quan, he saw two clerks of the prime minister coming hurriedly.
When they got closer, they saw the two clerks presenting several scrolls and a book with their hands. They were exactly the "comic books" that Jia Yucun had prepared in the past few days in order to meet the emperor.
The clerk said, "Sir Sun, the Minister Jia said that he was in a hurry because of his official duties and forgot to give these things to you. Please don't be offended."
Tsk~
It turns out that Jia Yucun is not given for nothing!
He was able to control his emotions so quickly that not only did he immediately send someone to smooth things over, he also intended to use these 'comic strips' to gain some presence!
but……
Based on Sun Shaozong's understanding of him, if he didn't still have a grudge, he would have delivered the things personally - it seems that after this incident, it is unlikely that the two of them can be as close as before.
