Between the vast sea of ​​clouds

The newly rehearsed play was a bit strange, Qing Ping thought to himself and Zhang Xing were innocent, but he didn't know where the rumors started.She has no interest in being a minister, and she has fully expressed this to Wen Tianfu.That being the case, could it be that something happened to Zhang Hiiragi in the palace?She immediately denied this idea, and Zhang Wei's every move was under Chu Jun's nose. If something happened to the harem, would she just let it go?

After thinking about it, Qingping felt that something was wrong, but she couldn't tell what was the problem, but she just intuitively felt that it was not that simple.

Sure enough, Fengyun didn't come to look for her the next day. If Qingping didn't run out, he would just stay in the study and be too lazy to go out. Anyway, there is a manager in the mansion to take care of her, so she has nothing to worry about.

As the year approaches, there are more and more things to do, and there are still more than ten days before the Chinese New Year. Qing Ping found out that Jin Huan and Yuan Sui have not returned yet. I am afraid that the two of them will celebrate the New Year in Chenzhou.She suddenly felt very lonely, one day after the Yamen was released, she deliberately passed by the door of Yan Jinghan's house, and saw that the door lock was rusty and was frozen on the peeling paint door.The old tree in the yard could only see a few branches, and she thought the yard must be full of fallen leaves.Most of the couplets on both sides of the door were shredded into pieces of paper. They were posted before she rushed to Yunzhou to take office that year.

With time, not only the objects, but also the original mood fade away.Qingping just took a look at the yard, she thought that the Spring Festival couplets should be posted by herself when Yan Jinghan came back.

When people get busy, life goes by quickly.Unknowingly, on the eve of New Year's Eve, Qingping was ordered to enter the palace to hold a banquet. Because the late emperor passed away for a year, there was no silk, bamboo, singing and dancing.Qingping had no desire to eat a table of cold dishes, thinking that if Yuan Sui replied to the letter, it would be time for him to go to Chang'an.She heard someone beside her whisper: "Master Chen joined the cabinet?"

Qing Ping looked up, and Chen Kaiyi who was sitting at the next table was extremely shocked, as if he couldn't believe it.Previously, she just wanted to compete for the position of Shangshu, but she joined the cabinet just like that!It was as if the person who snatched sesame seed cakes got a watermelon in the end, Chen Kai stepped forward to receive the order with all his heart, and Yan Minghua put the vermilion jade axis in her hand with a smile.Afterwards, the names of many people were announced, for example, Yuan Suijinhuan was also among them, but they were all written in an imperial decree, counted and rewarded, not as beautiful as Chen Kaiyi.After Qingping saw her return to the table, all the colleagues rushed to congratulate her, and for a while the limelight overshadowed Fei Ke, the former academician of the Imperial Academy.

Qingping didn't hear his name, but the colleagues around him were very strange, they both went to Chenzhou to do business, why both the servants from the Ministry of Punishment and Industry were rewarded, but the one from the Ministry of Rites didn't even mention his name.She knew that she was going to be released, and it didn't matter if she was rewarded or not.But she suddenly realized one thing, Fei Ke and Chen Kaiyi were both one of the most promising candidates to compete for the Ministry of Rites, and now that both of them have been promoted, who will take over as the Minister of Rites?

Under the imperial steps, Yan Minghua left without knowing when, and was replaced by her familiar figure, Minister of Rites Wen Tianfu.

As we all know, Old Shangshu Wen will be retiring in the next year. She must be the candidate who will read the Minister of Rites when she appears at this time. Seeking governance in the void, relying on the ministers of the shoulders and arms; worshiping Chen Mo, you must rely on the essence of academic ability. The order of Xi is in the play, and the loyal and loyal to the country and the whole body. Hereby, based on the performance appraisal, I am specially awarded as Minister of Rites, Jia Erguan Rong, the favorite of Yongxi."

After finishing speaking, Wen Tianfu held the imperial decree and looked towards the table where Qingping was.

At the end of Qingping's hearing, he was still sitting in a daze.The colleague beside her pushed her carefully and said, "Master Li, it's time to go up and receive the order."

No one expected this result, and then unexpectedly such a person came out.But the faces of the elders in Shangshuge were as usual, as if they had already known the answer, and all the ministers looked at the newly released Shangshu from the Ministry of Rites and came forward to receive the order.

Qingping walked in front of Wen Tianfu with a pale face, took the imperial decree with both hands, Wen Tianfu took a deep look at her, and said in a low voice: "Don't be dazed, you have to thank you later, don't be rude."

No matter how you look at it, this matter is kind of weird, and it's not her turn to be a minister in terms of seniority.The people present were all good people, they couldn't see any abnormality in it, and those who were more careful saw that Qing Ping's expression seemed not quite right, so they all dared not make a sound, only glanced at her occasionally.

Once the edict is issued, it is difficult to take it back, and this matter must be passed at the court meeting.Qingping was full of doubts, didn't anyone speak out against it?When it was time to thank you, she saw Wen Tianfu and several adults again, and Wen Tianfu said calmly: "Master Li, you have praised you very much for recommending Lord Shoufu this time, and you should thank her."

Qing Ping saluted Yan Minghua according to his words, and Yan Minghua said: "Master Li, are you very confused why the cabinet and the Sixth Department chose you among so many people who recommended it? Yes, you are still young, and your qualifications It's not enough, it's not your turn to sit in this position. I'm speaking to you as well as to the courtiers. You're not the only one who has doubts in your heart, but it's related to important positions in the court, and the cabinet and the six ministries will not act so hastily , Your Majesty will not act in a daze, there are rules and regulations to follow."

Qingping bowed again, Yan Minghua glanced around, and the courtiers who were ordered to thank them all bowed down and saluted, she withdrew her gaze, and said lightly: "Your performance appraisal in Yunzhou has also been sent to the Ministry of Officials, it is an excellent achievement, and Master Zhou Mu Jiang personally wrote the commentary for you; Sun Congshan, the former governor of Anping County, also reported to the Ministry of Officials, asking the court to reward you for the opening of the mutual market and the promotion of the new law; Let Xi Rong finally get the letter of alliance, and with the whole country, he can only return after a narrow escape, because of this reason, Zhou Shuai also recommended you to the court; the former scholar Yan Muyun gave a memorial to the court before his death, which also mentioned your contribution."

All the people present lowered their heads, as if they were deeply shocked, but Qing Ping stood up straight, slightly lowering his eyes.After pondering for a moment, Yan Minghua said: "Some of these achievements can be clearly recognized by the officials, and some cannot. You all know why, so I won't go into details. Mr. Li, I don't know if my words have solved your confusion? Among the people who recommended you, there are officials of the frontier, ministers of meritorious service, commanders-in-chief of the first army, and academicians who have been awarded two dynasties. As for me, the chief assistant of the cabinet, it is just icing on the cake. If you want to thank them, you must thank them as well. You yourself. It is enough if you can abide by morality in times of crisis and not change your mind in poverty.”

Qingping stood for a while, listening to those familiar names, the past was vivid in his memory, but thinking of it now, it felt like a big dream.After waking up from the dream, some people lived and some died. Only then did she realize that those things had really passed away. No matter how much she regretted and blamed herself, it was like the morning light that could not be caught up, and finally dissipated in the brilliant morning sun.

The palace people outside the door came to pass, saying that His Majesty invited them all to go back to reunite with their families, and the ministers do not need to go to the Zichen Palace to thank them.

After returning to the mansion that night, Qingping collected a bunch of old things from the study, most of which were useless.She originally intended to burn them all, but after thinking about it, she decided to find a box and put them all away.After such a busy night, she sorted out several big boxes and put them at the bottom of the bookshelf. Finally, she took out the paper crane from the drawer, put it in the box gently, and then used the sticker Sealing the box, she thought she might never use it again.

After New Year's Eve, the news of Qingping's appointment as Minister of Rites at the palace banquet had spread throughout the court. When she went to the Ministry of Rites on the fifth day of the new year, the officials on duty saw her and bowed one after another, and they were even more cautious.Wen Tianfu was already packing up at the Shangshu Office. When he saw her coming, he let the packer go down first, closed the door and said to her, "I wrote down some things that are inconvenient to describe in detail. If you have any questions Understood, while I'm still here these few days, I'll ask more questions."

Qing Ping looked at the old man's gray hair, and was speechless for a while.

Wen Tianfu looked at her with some amusement: "It's not that I haven't produced a young minister like you in my dynasty. There are many exceptions and promotions. What are you worried about? You are a servant, and it is emotional and reasonable to take over as a minister. Have you forgotten what Fu said?"

Qingping had mixed feelings in his heart, he bowed his head and said, "Your official dare not forget."

Wen Tianfu said: "That's right. There is no one in the cabinet or the six ministries who opposes it. What are you afraid of? If it is a coincidence, it is a coincidence. When you came back from Yunzhou with your merits, you were promoted as a servant. There is a shortage of people everywhere, and so is the Ministry of Rites. It just happened that you came to make up for it. In the middle, you are planning to take up the position of Minister, but you are not qualified enough. Who knows that after going to Chenzhou, the official department will count your achievements, and this will be terrible. With this calculation, you can also get the position of Minister. So If there are many coincidences together, then it is not a coincidence, it is God's will. "Humanity is precious to me, not mine. This is time, fate, and luck." Although you don't argue, I said earlier Now, this position will belong to you sooner or later."

She stroked the table with her hand and said, "After talking so much, what do you think?"

Qing Ping said in a low voice: "I just feel a little... a little uneasy."

"That's right. A person in a high position can sit back and relax. Since he is uneasy, he will think about danger, think about others, and think about himself." Wen Tianfu looked at her and said, "There is nothing wrong with this. long way to go."

Qingping bowed to her and said: "Thank you for your teaching, sir."

Wen Tianfu laughed and said, "You don't need to thank me. I'm old and I plan to go around after I retire. Your teacher is still in Chenzhou. If you have time, please ask her to write a letter."

Qingping looked at her puzzled and said, "Teacher? Who are you talking about...?"

The author has something to say: I haven't finished writing yet, so I will write after a meal.