Joy of Life: The Mei Family's Son Grows Up

Chapter 92 You Lose, Give Me Money
"I won't change my mind."

Emperor Qing recited it quietly to himself, his eyes thoughtful, and then the corners of his mouth curved up, revealing a faint smile.

Emperor Qing looked at Eunuch Hou.

"You are quite enthusiastic. Are you willing to deliver a message to me no matter who asks you to do so?"

Eunuch Hou's face changed, he bent his waist even deeper, stretched out his hand and gave himself a small slap.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I am the old servant who spoke too much."

Emperor Qing looked at Eunuch Hou for a while and threw a few words at him lightly.

"This won't happen again. Get up."

After saying that, he turned around and went back to the imperial study.

Eunuch Hou did not stand up rashly. He waited until His Majesty walked around the entrance and into the imperial study. Then he stood up, wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve, and followed him in.

……

Outside the Imperial Study Room.

Lanxiang saw the eldest princess limping out, her face changed drastically, and she hurried forward to support her.

"Your Highness, what's wrong with you?"

Director Changgong was supported by Lanxiang and smiled.

"It's just kneeling for a while, it's nothing, no need to make a fuss."

Upon hearing this, Lanxiang looked towards the eldest princess' knees, her eyes filled with heartache.

"Your Highness, please lean on me. I will apply medicine for you when I get back."

The eldest princess responded softly.

"Good~"

The two walked for a while and moved away from the imperial study.

Lanxiang turned around to confirm the distance, and only asked after confirming that it was far enough.

"Your Highness, did His Majesty ask you to kneel?"

The eldest princess shook her head.

"No, I knelt on my own initiative."

Lanxiang was a little anxious.

"If your majesty disagrees, we can find another way. Why would Your Highness want to harm your own body?"

The eldest princess smiled.

"If I don't kneel, how can I show my determination?"

Lanxiang was stunned.

The princess grabbed her hand.

"Lanxiang, I want Fan Xian to die."

Lanxiang hesitated for a moment. Killing Fan Xian was not a big deal. The most important thing was not to cause trouble for His Highness.

"Your Highness, please think twice. You have just expressed your dissatisfaction with the marriage to His Majesty. If we act now, it will be difficult for us to get away from it in front of His Majesty. Moreover, His Majesty has just announced the marriage, and it is a time when everyone is paying attention. If the news of Fan Xian's death reaches Kyoto at this time, it will probably cause an uproar. By then, His Majesty may not be able to turn a blind eye."

The princess thought about it.

"We can consider when to strike and how to strike without leaving any traces, but Fan Xian must die. This is the only way to make His Majesty change his mind."

Seeing that the princess had considered it, Lanxiang didn't say anything.

"Yes."

……

When Mei Cheng'an came out of the study and returned to the courtyard, Mei Yuxi had been waiting there for a long time.

Come on, there’s nothing more to say, let’s start.

So, so, so, so.

Mei Yuxi's questions were answered and she left contentedly.

Mei Cheng'an drank three cups of tea to relieve his dry mouth.

Mei Cheng'an did not go out for the next few days. Although he wanted to see Princess Roujia very much, it was not convenient to visit her during the New Year.

As for Chen Pingping, Yingzi only told him to go there when he was free, which meant it was not an urgent matter. So Mei Chengan was not in a hurry to go, and he stayed at home peacefully for a few days, eating, drinking and having fun with his family.

Ten days passed in a flash.

Mei Chengan finally went out that day.

It's been delayed for so long, it's time to go to the Supervisory Commission.

Although it was already the eleventh day of the first lunar month, the streets were still bustling with activity. Mei Chengan even watched the excitement from behind the car curtain for a while. However, as they got closer to the Supervisory Council, there were fewer and fewer people, and when they arrived in front of the Supervisory Council, there was almost no one to be seen.

The one or two passers-by walked on the other side without looking around, not daring to even look at the Supervisory Office. Instead, they looked at Mei Chengan strangely.

Mei Cheng'an got off the carriage, stood with his hands behind his back and observed for a while, then shook his head helplessly. What a reputation the Supervisory Office has.

Looking back at the empty gate of the Supervisory Council, I felt sad and wondered when was the last time I came here.

But it had been several years, and he was still called in for questioning because of the Tanzhou incident.

I didn't expect that when I came back after so many years, I would become the Director of the Censorate. How unpredictable things are.

Mei Cheng'an looked up and glanced at the plaque with the words "Supervisory Yuan" written on it. He felt that the words were written a little ordinary and lacked a bit of momentum. As he thought about it, Mei Cheng'an laughed. The name of the Supervisory Yuan was scary enough. Perhaps the author wanted to deliberately downplay the murderous aura of the Supervisory Yuan by deliberately writing it so ordinary.

After appreciating the plaque, Mei Cheng'an's eyes shifted to the stone tablet written by Ye Qingmei.

I didn't watch it last time because the Supervisory Commission had nothing to do with me. I had seen its content when I was watching the drama. Now that I have become a member of the Supervisory Commission, it is necessary for me to take a look at the monument erected by the founder to express my respect for my predecessors.

After thinking about it, Mei Cheng'an walked over, climbed a few stone steps and stood in front of the stone tablet.

The blue stone tablet looked like no one had looked at it for a long time, and it was covered with dust. Mei Chengan would not wipe it directly with his hands, as it would be too dirty. He turned around and told Qingniao to bring him a rag for cleaning the car seat.

There was no need for Mei Cheng'an to do it himself. After he stepped back a little, Qingniao started to wipe it.

After a while, the words on the bluestone stele appeared in the sunlight again. It seemed that the words were mixed with gold pigment, and they sparkled brightly under the sunlight.

After wiping it, Qingniao signaled to Mei Chengan and went back to the carriage.

Mei Cheng'an walked slowly closer and looked at the words on the stone tablet.

“I hope that the laws of Qing are established for the people, not tolerated because of nobility, not deprived because of poverty, no unjustified injustice, no forced crime, obeying the law is like wielding a sword, breaking the evil spirits and worship, not seeking gods.

I hope that the people of Qing will follow the truth, know propriety and righteousness, keep a benevolent heart, not judge success or failure by money, not succumb to power, sympathize with the weak, hate injustice, be firm in times of crisis, and often reflect on themselves when no one is around.

I hope that there will be no more oppression and bondage in this world, and that everyone born into this world will have the right to live, the right to freedom, and the right to happiness.

I hope that one day, all people will be born equal, without distinction between high and low. I hope that everyone will protect life and pursue light. This is what I wish for.

Despite the twists and turns, we should not be afraid to move forward. We are all born equal and everyone is like a dragon. "

To be honest, Mei Cheng'an didn't feel deeply touched when he heard these words while watching the drama. However, when he actually lived in this dynasty with strict laws and clear hierarchies, reading these words again was so heart-shaking that he couldn't bear to look at it directly.

It must be said that Ye Qingmei is really awesome, she is really brave. This is not a mockery or a complaint, but Mei Chengan's true thought. He admires her from the bottom of his heart.

For a moment, Mei Chengan even felt a little ashamed of himself. As a time traveler, wasn't he a little too useless?

But Mei Cheng'an soon put this thought behind him. I am just an ordinary person, a selfish person. What's wrong with me wanting to live a good life?

Sister, no, aunt, I understand what you mean, but it is too difficult. It is like creating a new world. My weak arms and legs really can't handle it. I don't have the diamond drill, so I won't take on this porcelain job. I can only say sorry.

Mei Cheng'an clenched his right fist and knocked on his chest, pointing at the stone tablet.

"Reshbai!"

After saying that, he turned and left.

With his hands behind his back, he walked through the unattended gate of the Supervisory Council. Only when he entered the courtyard did he see a large group of people wearing black Supervisory Council uniforms, some walking in a hurry, and some gathering together to chat.

As soon as Mei Cheng'an walked in, the crowd suddenly became quiet. Even those who were in a hurry stopped and looked at him. Mei Cheng'an stopped and frowned. You guys were not like this when Fan Xian came. Shouldn't you have paid no attention to him?

No one said anything, just stared at him for a few seconds, and then a man stood up from the crowd and spoke.

"Who are you and why are you here at the Overwatch Council on New Year's Day?"

Mei Cheng'an suddenly realized that the fifteenth day of the first lunar month was still considered the Chinese New Year. Was it because of the Chinese New Year that people were so cautious?

"Oh, I'm here to see Chen Ping... Dean Chen. He asked me to come."

As soon as these words were spoken, the crowd returned to normal and went about their business. Only the man who had just spoken came forward and his attitude became much friendlier.

"So you are here to see the dean. Let me take you there."

Mei Chengan was stunned for a moment. Damn, you believe it so easily? At least confirm my identity.

Looking at the person in front of him, Mei Chengan asked with a strange expression.

"Aren't you afraid that I'm here to assassinate your dean?"

After hearing this, the man just waved his hand and smiled.

"Don't be afraid, the dean is guarded by Lord Shadow. If you really want to assassinate him, you will be courting death."

Mei Chengan always felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't remember what it was at the moment, so he had to give up.

"Then I'll trouble you to lead the way."

The man led him to a yard, which was the place where he met Chen Pingping last time. Mei Cheng'an saw a shadow leaning against a pillar.

Mei Chengan said to the person leading the way, "Just stop here. Thank you for your help."

The man nodded, turned and left.

Mei Cheng'an walked towards the shadow.

Shadow looked at him curiously.

"Haven't you been here before? Why do you need someone to lead the way? Have you forgotten so quickly?"

Mei Chengan smiled.

"I didn't forget, but no one told me last time that this is where he usually works. It would be much easier if someone could lead the way, so I don't have to go through all the hassles on my own."

Shadow nodded and stood up straight.

"Come on, follow me in."

When Mei Cheng'an followed the shadow into Chen Pingping's office, he was reading some documents.

Hearing the noise, Chen Pingping looked up.

When Chen Pingping saw that the person coming was Mei Chengan, he was stunned for a moment and his expression became a little serious.

"Why are you here so early? I thought you would wait until after the fifteenth day of the first lunar month to come."

"..."

Mei Chengan was a little confused.

What this means is that you think you came too early or too late.

Just as I was trying to figure out how to respond, Shadow spoke.

"You lost, give me money, two taels of silver."

Mei Cheng'an looked over in surprise and found that the shadow was talking to Chen Pingping, so he looked at Chen Pingping again.

Chen Pingping rolled his eyes, took out a piece of silver from somewhere and threw it at the shadow.

This chapter is a little late, I am very sorry.

I posted it in a hurry and forgot to change the chapter title. I feel a little depressed.

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(End of this chapter)