Rebirth: From being expelled from the imperial court to becoming a high-ranking official

"What, you're being sent somewhere else again?"

Mother Qin was shocked. She had only been in the capital for two months.

"I was on a business trip, inspecting the area, and I came back in a year."

Qin Yunhe felt a little complicated when he received the imperial edict.

Being ordered to inspect the country is naturally a good thing to accumulate merits.

It was so hard to reunite with my family, but we have to be separated again for two months. I feel quite reluctant.

"I will go to the palace to see His Majesty tomorrow, and will leave the day after tomorrow."

"We're leaving the day after tomorrow?" Mother Qin was even more surprised: "Why do we have to leave right after you told us to? How can we prepare in such a short time? Are you only letting Yuru go with you?"

Qin Yunhe smiled bitterly and said, "Mother, the Imperial Censor is not allowed to bring family members with him when he goes out, and he must leave the capital within three days after receiving the imperial decree. When I leave the capital, I cannot contact my family for a year. Didn't you see that the silence sign has been put outside the door? We have to close the door to visitors for the next few days."

Mother Qin was a little panicked: "This... this... Can't you bring your wife with you? Who will take care of you on the road? Why can't you contact your family? Can't you tell them if you are okay outside?"

"Mom, I am here to inspect the area according to the imperial order. What can go wrong? There are archers escorting us on the road. Nothing will happen. Don't worry. I am more worried about you at home."

Qin Yunhe called Zhuzi over.

"After I leave Beijing, I'll leave everything at home to you. If there's anything I can't solve at home, please ask Zigao for help."

Zhuzi is now the manager of the family, so Qin Yunhe feels at ease with him taking care of all matters, big or small.

"Sir, won't you take me with you?"

Mother Qin also said, "Yes, how can you not take Zhuzi with you? He has been following you all these years, who else can you take if not him?"

"Zhu Zi is a registered official and cannot be brought with him. I will take He Sheng with me."

"Why are there so many rules? They don't allow this or that."

"It's always like this when the inspectors travel. There are rules on the road. The court will make arrangements and won't let me down. Mother, just take care of yourselves at home. Don't worry about me."

Qin Yunhe looked at his silent wife with some reluctance.

Yu Ru had some understanding of these rules, so she didn't raise any questions.

"I'll take care of the family," Yuru said, "You're out there alone... take care of yourself and don't overwork yourself."

Qin Yunhe patted his wife on the back: "Well, I know, you have worked hard at home."

Originally he was planning to send Qin Zheng and Qin Ci to Boyi Private School in a few days, but now it seems that he cannot go in person.

"Zhu Zi, when I leave Beijing, you should take Qin Zheng and Qin Ci to Boyi Private School. If the teacher of Boyi is willing to accept them, then fine. If not, please ask Zhao Tang to send them to Yuxian Academy to try."

Qin Yunhe was not worried about Qin Zheng, but Qin Ci was really naughty. Even after teaching him for these days, he was still worried that Qin Ci would be rejected.

"Don't worry, sir. I'll take care of all these matters. Just go ahead and do it."

Qin Yunhe nodded.

After making these arrangements, Qin Yunhe found that with Li Chang and Lin Zhaotang in the capital and Zhuzi at home, there was nothing for him to worry about.

Early the next morning, Qin Yunhe arrived at the palace gate and waited to be summoned to see the emperor.

Soon, an eunuch came to lead Qin Yunhe to the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

"Your Majesty, I, Qin Wen, pay my respects to you. May your Majesty be well and at peace

The emperor said casually, "Censor Qin, please stand up. Huang Zhong, please take a seat."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Qin Yunhe thanked him and saw a eunuch bringing a stool, and sat down nervously.

"I heard that when Qin Yushi was in the local area, he had redressed injustices for many people. It was Qin Yushi who first discovered the clues of Zhao Youwei's collusion with bandits and handled it properly."

"Your Majesty, I have indeed overturned several unjust cases. The case of Zhao Youwei colluding with bandits was also uncovered by me accidentally. This is all within my responsibility."

The emperor nodded and said: "The matter of faking the exam and faking the donation is of great importance. Scholars and officials are the pillars of the country and the backbone of the dynasty. They cannot be mixed with lowly people, which will damage the dignity. However, if the matter of faking Liang is verified, it will involve deep and far-reaching implications, so it cannot be judged lightly.

Lord Fu commented that Censor Qin was careful and prudent in handling cases, made appropriate judgments with appropriate leniency or severity, and was good at combining facts, making him suitable for handling the current Mao Liang incident.

This time, Qin Qing must investigate and get to the bottom of the matter, while also trying to avoid causing too much trouble and unsettling the people."

"I obey your command. I will do my best to clear up the corruption and appease the local people, so as not to disappoint Your Majesty."

The emperor was very satisfied with Qin Yunhe's answer.

But Qin Yunhe hesitated for a moment and said again.

"Your Majesty, I have something I would like to report to you in advance."

"Well, tell me."

"I have a classmate who was born in Henan and is now an official in Beijing. I don't have a close relationship with him, but we have had some interactions since he came to Beijing. I don't know if I need to avoid him."

Normally, there was no need to avoid the relationship as they were of the same year, but after arriving in Beijing, he did have some interactions with Feng Baochu, so he had to report it in advance.

It really cannot be blamed on Qin Yunhe for being too cautious. He was really afraid that someone would use this to criticize him.

The emperor laughed and said, "There are candidates for each subject from all over the country. If we have to avoid them just for this reason, then how can I send anyone else?"

Qin Yunhe was also a little embarrassed: "I am a new inspector and I don't know much about the situation. I am sorry to make you laugh, Your Majesty."

The emperor has been on the throne for decades, so how could he not understand why Qin Yun was so cautious.

He was young and inexperienced, and with the Tian Fen incident ahead, he was inevitably nervous and naturally wanted to make things clear in advance to avoid future trouble.

Since he was sent to inspect the local area, the emperor naturally did not want him to go out with too many concerns and be restricted in his actions, so he said.

"I also know that this mission is not easy to handle. It is very easy to cause dissatisfaction and suspicion. The pressure on Qin Yushi this time must be very great. But Qin Qing, don't worry, as long as you are impartial and eliminate corruption and expose evil, the court will not let you suffer any injustice."

"Yes."

The emperor took the initiative to mention Tian Fen again.

"Imperial Censor Tian has a lot of experience, and this is not his first inspection tour. I have confidence in him. This time he was impeached because of his aggressive approach, which caused some controversy. In fact, I have always believed that he has no selfish motives. Now that the Ministry of Personnel and the Censorate have basically investigated the matter, he will be reinstated as the Supervisory Censor in a few days."

Qin Yunhe bowed again and said, "Your Majesty is wise."

"Although Qin Qing is on a tour of the region for the Mao Liang case, if there are any local malpractices, officials who have neglected their duties, or any corruption and abuse of power that disrupts discipline along the way, they can all be dealt with according to the rules, without any worries."

Qin Yunhe bowed his hands and accepted the order: "Yes. I have received the imperial edict and I dare not neglect it. I will be conscientious and prudent in making decisions, eradicating the corrupt officials and pacifying the local people. I will never dare to fail the imperial order."

The emperor nodded and said with satisfaction: "Then I will wait for Qin Yushi to go and eliminate evil and cleanse the evil and return with a full load."

After the announcement, the emperor asked Qin Yunhe to leave.

Qin Yunhe took his leave, left the palace and returned home.

The next day, Qin Yunhe, Hesheng and the accompanying clerk boarded the post carriage at the post station and left Beijing.