After rebirth, I became a treacherous minister Black Moonlight

Qingshuang and Yu Zichuan returned to the Governor's Mansion.

"Would you like me to go with you to see him?"

Yu Zichuan asked Qingshuang.

Qingshuang shook her head: "No need, I'll go by myself."

Yu Zichuan did not force it. He sat on the roof with his big bow and began a complicated and rigorous process of polishing the bow.

Qingshuang entered the main courtyard and stood at the door of the study: "Grand Commander."

Lu Yuan said: "No need to say anything, just continue to serve Baozhu tomorrow."

Qingshuang stared at Lu Yuan in the study room for a long time, then knelt on one knee and said, "Yes!"

The old lady slept until noon. The first thing she did when she opened her eyes was to look for Lu Yuan: "Where is my great-grandson-in-law? I remember I found him... Did I bring him down the mountain? Where is Qianqian? Qianqian! Is my great-grandson-in-law here?"

Meng Qianqian opened the window, pointed at Lu Yuan who was staring at Bao Shu in the yard, and said with a smile, "Here I am."

Baoshu was arguing with her scumbag father with her hands on her hips. The reason was that she showed off her little candy to Lu Yuan. Lu Yuan thought his daughter was showing it to him as a gift, so he ate it in one bite.

This made Baoshu very angry, and she pried open Lu Yuan's mouth to take out the candy.

How can that be possible?

The big and the small confronted each other for the whole morning.

The fact that he could still quarrel with a child showed that he was in a good mood. Meng Qianqian curled the corners of her lips.

When the old lady saw her great-grandson-in-law was at home, she felt relieved. She was still waiting to have a little great-grandson. If her great-grandson-in-law was gone, her little great-grandson would have nowhere to go.

While eating breakfast, the old lady asked Lu Yuan quietly, "My great-grandson-in-law, were you unhappy a few days ago because you had to go to court? You look very happy today because you didn't have to go to court."

Without waiting for Lu Yuan to answer, the old lady said decisively, "Don't go to this broken dynasty anymore. Whoever falls in love can go."

Lu Yuan asked, "Great-grandmother, does this make me look like a loser?"

The old lady said confidently: "Lu's father goes to court every day. Do you think he has achieved anything?"

I'm talking about Lu Xingzhou.

Lu Yuan's mouth twitched. What you said makes so much sense that I can't refute it.

However, he did plan to "claim to be sick" and not attend court for a few days.

The old lady's words saved him the trouble of thinking of excuses to deal with her.

Lu Yuan glanced at the old lady and asked seriously, "Then what's my excuse?"

The old lady waved her hands and said, "Isn't this simple? Pretend to be sick, pretend your father is dead... You can have as many excuses as you want."

The corners of Lu Yuan and Meng Qianqian's mouth twitched.

Meng Qianqian seriously suspected that the old lady was cursing Prime Minister Xun, after all, Prime Minister Xun was Lu Yuan's adoptive father.

But the old lady probably doesn’t know about this. She fell asleep when they were talking in the carriage last night.

The news that Prime Minister Xun had returned from his expedition shocked the entire capital, and soon after came the good news that the retired emperor had also returned from his temporary palace. It was a celebration for the entire city.

In the Golden Palace, the emperor and all the civil and military officials were very excited.

Zong Zhengxi sat in a wheelchair and said excitedly, "My father was very pleased to hear that the Prime Minister had pacified the Western Regions and recaptured the thirteen cities of Xizhou. His headache was also cured. All this is due to the Prime Minister's efforts. My dear Xun, I want to reward you!"

Prime Minister Xun stepped out holding the tablet and said in fear, "It is the duty of a minister to be loyal to Your Majesty. I dare not take credit for it!"

Zong Zhengxi said firmly: "My father has always taught me to distinguish rewards from punishments. Since you have made contributions, you should be rewarded! I will reward you with ten thousand taels of gold and make you Duke of Xun, a hereditary title!"

The ministers all gasped!

In this dynasty, only royal relatives can be granted the title of Duke, such as your Majesty's grandfather, the current Duke Yao.

Moreover, even if one is a duke, the title can only be inherited for three generations, and the title will be reduced by one level every generation.

Hereditary succession means that the title will never be revoked and will be inherited from generation to generation.

This reward can be said to be the only one in this dynasty.

"Your Majesty, this is not right."

Said Censor Wang.

Zong Zhengxi said: "What's wrong with making great contributions? The King of Chu was also awarded the title of King of a different surname for his meritorious service in resisting the enemy. The Prime Minister is as virtuous as the King of Chu."

Wang Yushi said: "But the throne of the King of Chu is not inherited."

The son of the King of Chu became the Grand Marshal of Chu based on his own military achievements. It had nothing to do with the throne of the King of Chu. Even the Grand Marshal of Chu was not a crown prince.

Prime Minister Xun held up the tablet and said, "What Censor Wang said makes sense. I am indeed unworthy of the position of Duke. Your Majesty, please withdraw your order!"

Zong Zhengxi showed the majesty of an emperor and said solemnly: "I have made up my mind! Duke Xun, please stand up!"

Prime Minister Xun sighed: "Your Majesty, thank you for your grace."

Although the other ministers felt that the Xun family was treated too well by inheriting the title of Duke, they understood His Majesty's approach when they thought that Prime Minister Xun not only made military achievements but also "rescued" the emperor from the treacherous minister Lu Yuan.

Zong Zhengxi's eyes fell on Xun Yu again. "Xun Yu, you built canals to divert water, led the people to reclaim wasteland, and solved the drought disaster in the Western Regions for many years. You have made great contributions to the management of the border. I will confer you the title of Xun Guogong's son. Do you want to serve in the cabinet as an assistant minister, or do you want to serve in the six ministries?"

Xun Yu smiled and said modestly, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. I am flattered. However, when it comes to governing a country, I am not as good as you adults; when it comes to fighting, I am not as good as you generals. Moreover, I have only done my best at the border, and I cannot say that I have made any contributions. After going out for a while, I deeply feel that my knowledge is limited. After returning to the capital, Xun Yu only wants to follow his teacher and concentrate on studying. I hope Your Majesty will grant me permission."

The teacher he was referring to was Lin Jijiu.

Speaking of Lin Jijiu, Zong Zhengxi felt a little envious. He also wanted to worship Lin Jijiu as his master, but Lin Jijiu said that he would never accept disciples again.

Thinking about it this way, Xun Yu is really amazing.

But such a capable person never seeks any official position for himself and regards power, fame and fortune as dirt.

Unlike Lu Yuan, who is greedy.

Thinking of Lu Yuan, Zong Zhengxi subconsciously looked towards the seat behind the curtain.

Lu Yuan claimed to be ill and did not attend the court today. In the future, he probably won't rule the country from behind the scenes anymore.

Zong Zhengxi frowned.

He didn't know why he frowned.

After the court session, Zong Zhengxi went to the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

"Father Shang..."

As soon as he stepped over the threshold, he found that the study was empty, without a single person in sight.

Yes, Lu Yuan said he was sick.

In the past, after court, Lu Yuan would first check his homework in the study, and would allow him to leave only if he was satisfied. If he made a mistake, he would be punished, and the punishment was very severe.

"His Majesty."

The voice of the Prime Minister came from behind.

Zong Zhengxi paused, retracted his foot, and continued walking forward.

Prime Minister Xun glanced at the empty study and followed Zong Zhengxi.

After entering the imperial study, Zong Zhengxi said to Prime Minister Xun: "Prime Minister, I... have something I want to tell you."

Prime Minister Xun looked at him, hesitating to speak, and asked, "Is it about taking power? Your Majesty, don't worry. I have already made plans and will let Your Majesty take power as soon as possible."

"That's not it." Zong Zhengxi lowered his eyes, hesitated for a moment, and asked, "Can I stop doing homework from now on?"

Prime Minister Xun asked suspiciously, "Your Majesty, do you still need to do homework?"

The eunuch at the side seized the opportunity and complained: "Yes, Prime Minister, don't you know how Lu Yuan has been tormenting Your Majesty in the past few years? In order to prevent Your Majesty from ruling the country, he forced Your Majesty to do homework every day, all of which were those... all kinds of nonsense. If you can't finish it, you are not allowed to do anything else. Your Majesty gets up early and stays up late, and your hands are covered with calluses from writing!"

Prime Minister Xun listened to the speech with a normal expression, and said to Zong Zhengxi kindly: "Since Your Majesty does not want to do it, then don't do it. Your Majesty should learn how to govern a country, and I will assist Your Majesty."

Zong Zhengxi nodded.

"Your Majesty, please review the memorials first. I will be waiting in the side hall."

After saying this, Prime Minister Xun took his leave.

Zong Zhengxi entered the imperial study.

This was the first time he reviewed memorials alone. In the past, Lu Yuan would select them first and then send them to him. After he finished reviewing them, he would ask someone to take them to Lu Yuan for review. If he did not review them well, he would be criticized.

Zong Zhengxi flipped open a memorial: "Xiao Dezi, what do you think Lu Yuan is doing?"

"what?"

The young eunuch who was named was stunned.

Zong Zhengxi glanced at him and said, "Weren't you quite talkative just now? Are you mute now?"

Xiao Dezi smiled awkwardly, walked forward and bowed, saying: "Well, what can the Grand Commander do? The Prime Minister was frightened and fell ill. I think he must be hiding in his house crying now!"

Zong Zhengxi imagined Lu Yuan crying in the yard, and suddenly felt relieved: "Do you think he will come back to beg me?"

Xiao Dezi smiled and said, "He has done so many bad things. Now that the Emperor and the Prime Minister have returned to the court, he must be severely punished. If he wants to live, he can only come to Your Majesty for help!"

Zong Zhengxi said coldly: "Even if he begs me, I will not forgive him!"

Zong Zhengxi began to review the memorials, glancing outside after reviewing each one. He did this countless times until it was dark.

"Really? Will he come to beg me or not?"

Governor's Mansion.

Lu Yuan had just had a big fight with the rebellious girl.

The reason was that Manager Cen fed a dog. Baoshu tasted the dog's food when the dog wasn't paying attention, and found that the dog's food was better than her own food. Then she refused to leave and insisted on eating the dog's food.

In fact, the dog food is also fresh. Since it is the pet dog of Manager Cen, the chefs dare not neglect it. The braised lion's head, large bones with meat, and rotten pork elbow in rock sugar... are all made on the spot.

Unlike Baoshu’s meal, which was bland and had almost no salt, so it didn’t taste good.

But it's dog food after all.

The daughter of a great commander-in-chief is actually eating dog food at home. If this gets out, will he lose face?

What's even worse is that the kid thought that I stopped her because he also wanted to eat dog food, so he gave him half of it with great reluctance and asked him to eat dog food with him!

He was very familiar with court struggles. As long as the other party held a shovel, he would know what trap the other party was going to set for him.

But the kid’s pits are unpredictable and each pit is different.

Lu Yuan picked her up and sternly lectured her: "That's dog food, are you a puppy?"

Bao Shu drooped her two puppy paws: "Woof!"

Lu Yuan: “…”

Lu Yuan battled wits and courage with the rebellious girl during the day, and played mahjong with the old lady at night. There were four people at a table, he and Meng Qianqian sat opposite each other, and the old lady and Manager Cen sat opposite each other.

Among the three, only Lu Yuan is a novice.

Meng Qianqian said to Lu Yuan: "Newbies have good luck. You can win no matter how you play. When I was a newbie, I won all night!"

Then, Lu Yuan made a charge.

The old lady: "Nonsense!"

Meng Qianqian smiled: "Next round, I will definitely win next round!"

Lu Yuan made another charge and Meng Qianqian won.

Meng Qianqian laughed dryly: "Third time is better than the last time."

Lu Yuan charged three times and the three families defeated him.

Meng Qianqian: “…”