The first work of the imperial prison

When Ye Baiting deliberately put on a pose to show off, Shen Jiang was not idle, he didn't understand, he needed support anyway, and he didn't know what to do, so he just held the sign that the young master handed him just now, as if playing turn around.

This is a special nameplate that can only be obtained by the commander of Jin Yiwei. It is an imperial bestowal and a heavy color. With it in hand, it is equivalent to half of the emperor's life. Who dares to be presumptuous?

The room became more and more quiet, and the atmosphere became more and more peaceful, as if the quarrel just now and the noise outside had never happened.

As expected of the owner of the factory, Fulixing is very good at talking, with a smirk on his lips: "Mr. Xiao, you are joking. This is the household department, not the inner palace of the imperial city. How can it be our turn to talk? It's a bit of a coincidence. I can meet Mr. Xiao by chance here."

Ye Baiting didn't even raise his eyelids: "It's quite a coincidence. Jin Yiwei always has to overcome all difficulties and obstacles when handling a case. He can go through mountains of swords and seas of fire. If necessary, let alone the government office of the household department, it is a large enemy camp. Tent, you should break through or you have to break through, but you, father-in-law—rarely seen outside, not serving the master in the palace?"

You said this is not my territory, and I will explain this to you when it is not my turn to speak. Between you and me, who should not appear here?

R&F took a look at it pretendingly: "Our family is getting old and weak. It's not like Mr. Xiao in his prime. He takes care of a lot and has heavy tasks."

While sighing, he said in his heart that the death of the young flower seller was not wronged. With such gems in front of him, who would like to look at those shoddy fakes?If he was the commander, he wouldn't do it either.

Ye Baiting heard the hidden meaning in the other party's words, and was not shy, with a steady expression on his face: "What the factory owner said is very true, the commander is trustworthy, Jin Yiwei dare not perfunctory, now the business is important, and I don't care about other things. It is imperative, the factory owner wants to stop it?"

"Look at what you said," Fulixing could not be caught by others, "this imperial decree has been issued, how can our family dare to stop it?"

He didn't glance at Shangshu Wan Chengyun, but Wan Chengyun understood the subtlety of the words, the others came from a conspiracy, and they had something to rely on, so they had to cooperate if they should cooperate, otherwise the emperor would not be able to explain it.

"I don't know what's wrong with Jin Yiwei. I'm busy with business and time is limited, so don't delay." He urged.

R&F: "Then our family--"

But Ye Baiting blocked R&F's way, walked past him in a circle, walked to a chair beside him, lifted his robe and sat down: "What is the factory owner in a hurry, if you come, you will be at peace, you are not ignorant of last year's case, Listen to it and watch it, when you go back to the palace, the nobleman asks, you have something to say, don't you?"

He didn't come here to test R&F at all. This matter is a lice on the bald man's head. Obviously, this must be a foreign aid recruited by others. What is the purpose of getting together?Want to deal with Jin Yiwei, R&F wanted to go out, probably heard the movement outside, and wanted to help take a look, but he didn't believe it, the case was about to be asked here, R&F really couldn't bear to listen?If you don't listen, how can you find a loophole to help others?

Fulihang obviously hesitated for a while, but there is no sound outside now, the sound of the tiles falling to the ground seems to be a coincidence, not necessarily made by people, but Ye Baiting and Shen Jiang are actually poking into the room...

He only hesitated for a moment, then walked to Ye Baiting's side, lifted his robe and sat down: "Our family came here today because we wanted to do things for the mistress of the palace. It's just the beginning of the new year, and we need to discuss some matters with the household department. If you don’t want to create side effects, it’s good to listen to it.”

Ye Baiting shook the paper that Shen Jiang had just brought over: "What's going on?"

Zhao Xingde finally realized what stupid thing he did just now, and he intended to make amends, but just as he was about to speak, Deng Huaqi preempted him: "Isn't it spring, the year is over, and what should be done must be done, everywhere The government offices are busy with recruiting and promotion, so this list in your hand is the candidate we are discussing, such as this Jiang Yiqing, who usually performs well."

Zhao Xingde had no choice but to cross his hands, stand aside, and stopped talking.

"So that's how it is," Ye Baiting looked at Wan Chengyun, "Master Shangshu also thinks so?"

Wan Chengyun nodded: "The Ministry of Households has its own standards for performance appraisal, and the names that can appear on it are achievements recognized by the Ministry of Households."

Ye Baiting was also not polite: "Then let him come in for questioning first." He also looked at R&F, "What does the factory owner think?"

R&F Holding tea: "Alright."

The Ministry of Household Office is being repaired, and Shangshu's room was temporarily moved here. It is not small, but it is not big. There are so many people in it, and the chairs are of course not enough. Ye Baiting and R&F are next to each other, and Wan Chengyun and Deng Huaqi are alone Shangshu is a servant, he sits at the top and bottom of the head, Zhao Xingde is also a servant, but who told him that this servant is not as good as others, and his ability is not tough enough. He just offended someone, so he can only stand shyly by the side, not daring to leave, for fear There is no support here, and the leader can't find anyone when he wants to send someone.

Only the remaining chair, Shen Jiang did not sit obediently, but dragged the chair to Ye Baiting, stuck between him and R&F, while protecting it, while being wary of other people's coveted posture.

Fulihang: ...

Can the Jinyiwei of Beizhen Fusi do it!Although he is not old, his appearance is not bad, and his ability is not bad...but he is a eunuch, eunuch!What can you do!Is it worth so much defense!

Jiang Yiqing quickly entered the room: "Your Majesty, Jiang Yiqing, I have met all your lords."

He was still the same as Ye Baiting had seen before, with a smile on his face, warm and generous, coupled with a relatively good appearance, it was easy for people to like him.

Ye Baiting observed it intentionally today. When he came last time, the distance between Jiang Yiqing and Zhao Xingde was quite ambiguous. In his knowledge system, such a sense of distance is very subtle, but today Jiang Yiqing came in, and Zhao Xingde was obviously there, but their eyes were not the same. Without any communication, Jiang Yiqing's enthusiasm was directed at others...

Seeing that the young master did not speak, Shen Jiang tightened his skin first: "Jin Yiwei is not allowed to smile when you ask questions, and you are not allowed to lie when you ask something, you understand?"

Jiang Yiqing: "Yes."

Ye Baiting pondered for a moment, and then said: "Are you good at drinking?"

This question... Leaving aside Jiang Yiqing, the whole room was silent for a moment. Does it have anything to do with the case?The opening method of Jinyiwei is really refreshing.

Jiang Yiqing paused, then said: "It should be okay?"

Ye Baiting: "Would you help Shangfeng block the wine?"

"This..." Jiang Yiqing looked in the direction of Shangshu Wan Chengyun, Wan Chengyun didn't show any expression, and didn't say anything, so he said, "If necessary, I will."

"What is need?"

"Just... socializing," Jiang Yiqing was a little embarrassed, it's not easy to give examples of such things, "Should everyone have participated in some small or big occasions?"

The people in the household department didn't show any expression, R&F's eyes were mysterious, and they didn't know what they thought of.

Ye Baiting: "At these times, Shangfeng will bring you along?"

Jiang Yiqing answered cautiously: "Not every time, only occasionally when needed."

Ye Baiting looked at him: "How did Shangfeng know that you were good at drinking alcohol? You told me as soon as you entered the household department?"

"No, no, just tell me if this kind of thing can come in," Jiang Yiqing smiled, "When the lower official came in, he was assigned to the Ministry of Finance. I am not familiar with the process of dealing with business affairs. During that time, I went home very late. Shangguan knew that the newcomers worked hard and was very considerate. I met them occasionally and happened to have a social meeting. Seeing that Xiaguan not only failed to go back, but also did not have time to eat dinner, he would Invite Shang and Shang officials together, once or twice this time, isn't this little skill of Xia Guan unable to hide?"

"Who is the Shangguan you are talking about? Lord Zhao, Lord Deng, or Lord Wan?"

"At that time Mr. Zhao had not been promoted yet. Mr. Deng came in later, and he also took over the subordinate officials several times, but the person who was most considerate to the subordinate officials at that time was our Lord Shangshu, Mr. Wan."

"Master Wan cared about you when you were a rookie?"

"Master Wan has a cold face and a warm heart. If he is busy with official duties, there is nothing he can do. If he is not busy with official duties, he cares about many people. He will pay attention to every newcomer in the official office."

"for example?"

"For example, Meng Nanxing, Guan Xiuzhu and the others were not familiar with the work process when they came in. What if it affects the whole progress? Lord Wan will care about it."

Ye Baiting pondered for a moment: "Do you know where the homes of several Shangguans are? Have you visited them?"

"This... I must know, and I have visited."

"Does everyone in the Ministry of Household Affairs know about it? Have they all visited?"

"Probably, people who are serious about things should know it anyway," Jiang Yiqing replied cautiously, "These four seasons, as subordinates, we have to walk around and say hello. If we don't go usually, we have to go during the New Year. , how can you not come to the door all the time?"

"Where is Guan Xiuzhu, he too?"

"He." Speaking of this person, Jiang Yiqing had a regretful expression on his face. "He is more rebellious and has a tough temper. He is different from us."

Ye Baiting: "Can Guan Xiuzhu be good at drinking alcohol?"

Jiang Yiqing thought for a while: "I don't know if I'm good at it or not, but he never goes to socialize in official circles, and I rarely see him drunk."

"Where is Li Guangji? Are you good at drinking?"

"Not good at it," Jiang Yiqing replied decisively, "If you need to call him over, he will go every time and never refuse, but every time he is the first to get drunk, very boring, and can't talk , socializing can’t help either.”

"Where's Meng Nanxing?"

"He is a bit interesting. He doesn't look good when he drinks, and he can't tell whether he is drunk or not, but whether he goes to the party or not depends on his time. If he is in good health and not sick, he will go if he is asked. If you are on vacation, you can’t go there.” At this point, Jiang Yiqing flattered the leader again, “Our Shangguan just looks serious, as long as the work is done well, we are very considerate and sympathetic to lead people.”

Ye Baiting turned to look at Wan Chengyun: "Does Lord Wan agree with what Jiang Yiqing said? The customs of the Ministry of Households, but that's the case?"

Wan Chengyun nodded: "Serious and conscientious in official duties, but in private, we are like brothers and sisters. Small gatherings are also acceptable. This is the way to unite people's hearts. What I do is from the heart, and it is also for the good of the Ministry of Household Affairs."

Ye Baiting looked at Deng Huaqi and Zhao Xingde again.

Deng Huaqi nodded: "That's right, that's exactly the case. If it weren't for the atmosphere of the household department that makes people feel like a spring breeze, and the upper and lower levels are harmonious, I wouldn't just stop going everywhere and insist on crowding here."

Zhao Xingde also nodded: "The rules are set, from top to bottom, there is no complaint."

Ye Baiting paused, and then mentioned another person: "I heard that Meng Nanxing is worrying?"

Jiang Yiqing sneered: "Speaking of which, his mother is also pitiful. She has worked so hard for so many years to raise her son, passed the imperial examination, and was selected as an official to enter the household department. , died of a sudden illness."

He thought that Ye Baiting would follow this up and ask, but someone else asked, and then pulled back Guan Xiuzhu: "Since Guan Xiuzhu's temper is too rigid, he doesn't know how to be gentle, and he doesn't feel comfortable getting along with him, so why is Hu Hu?" How many times have the banquets been held in his private house?"

Jiang Yiqing shook his head: "Not many times, only twice. It's a rule for small gatherings in the household department. Everyone takes turns to be in charge. The upper officials have presided over it, and the lower officials have taken turns. It's not that I chose him specially, but if he can take the opportunity We will ease the relationship, show it a little bit, and everyone will work together in the future, and life will be easier."

Ye Baiting was holding the tea: "According to his temperament, he should be unwilling to cooperate?"

Jiang Yiqing: "So why don't you persuade me? We all work in the same place, under the same roof, and we can't see each other when we look up..."

"Who is going to persuade?"

"Officer."

"yourself?"

"That's not true. There are also Li Guangji and Meng Nanxing. Li Guangji and Guan Xiuzhu entered the household department together. It is considered to be the same year. Meng Nanxing is purely making up the number. It would be better to have one more person present, but neither of them can count on it." "Jiang Yiqing sighed, "Li Guangji, the official just said that he gets drunk when he gets drunk. I don't know what he thinks. There is no hope, except for a good-looking face and weak body, even if he is willing to go, who dares to force him to drink? Why don't you say it yourself?"

"Can you make sense?"

"Not at all," Jiang Yiqing spread his hands, "If Guan Xiuzhu really listened to advice, why did he come to that point?"

"Did anything special happen the last time you got together at Guan Xiuzhu's private house?"

"This...isn't it about a case?"

Ye Baiting remained calm, and glanced at Shen Jiang.

Shen Jiang's eyes immediately stood up, and he stood up and Jiang Yiqing patted the table: "Answer what you ask, stop talking nonsense!"

Jiang Yiqing can only try to think back: "It's what friends from other families do when they get together in private, drinking, composing poems and chatting, nothing else really matters, and it's not when talking about official business. A little too much, even his dog was drunk."

Ye Baiting then asked: "What does his dog look like? From last year's Qixi Festival to now, have you ever seen it?"

"It's a big yellow dog. It's the kind that ordinary people raise to watch the door. It's nothing special. It's not named well. It seems to be called Rhubarb?" Jiang Yiqing gestured like a dog, and said, "After Guan Xiuzhu's death, the dog disappeared. He heard from his family that he ran away, but he can't be found until now, and the next official has never seen it."

"Okay, it's almost there."

Ye Baiting shook the empty teacup and frowned: "You refill the tea for all the adults in the room, then go down."

"No problem, this subordinate is good at it!"

Jiang Yiqing rolled up his sleeves, lifted the teapot on the side, and refilled tea from east to west, including Zhao Xingde who was standing on the side.

During the whole process of pouring tea, Ye Baiting has been carefully observing him, every expression, movement, subconscious smile of his...

After Jiang Yiqing left, R&F and Wan Chengyun fought a few eyebrows in a place where no one was paying attention, and then stood up: "Mr.

"What's the hurry of the factory owner? The factory owner sees people with poisonous eyes, so he just left the staff and staff," Ye Baiting raised his voice directly, "Where's Li Guangji? Tell someone to come in!"

Shen Jiang yelled, and the outsiders walked in. The door was blocked tightly, and Fu Lixing couldn't get out even if he wanted to go out, so he had to sit back again.

Ye Baiting didn't let the scene go idle, and when people came in, he looked at Deng Huaqi: "Master Deng, do you know what Jiang Yiqing said just now?"

Deng Huaqi shook his head: "I really don't know the plans of the people below. At that time... I just remember that the cooks in the restaurant are really good, and I tasted all the dishes well."

Shen Jiang looked at his stomach, and said that was not modest. With your figure, you probably only care about eating.

Ye Baiting looked at Zhao Xingde again: "Where is Mr. Zhao?"

Zhao Xingde: "It's not just that Guan Xiuzhu is drunk, Meng Nanxing is also drunk, he looks silent, but actually walks crookedly, Master Shangshu sent a servant to take him back."

Ye Baiting looked at Wan Chengyun: "Master Wan?"

Wan Chengyun nodded: "Everyone else has someone to take care of them, but he and Li Guangji didn't take anyone with them. I happen to have someone on hand, so I assign them to take care of them."

Ye Baiting said again: "I heard that Meng Nanxing's mother has a bit of a temper. She sent her son back so late and was still drunk. Did she lose her temper?"

Wan Chengyun: "I didn't give it to you personally. I don't know the details. However, women shouldn't care about men's entertainment outside. Mrs. Wang knows etiquette, so she shouldn't care about it."

"This time Meng Nanxing Dingyou returns to his hometown, where is his hometown?"

"It should be from Zhao County?" Wan Chengyun was a little uncertain, looked at Zhao Xingde, Zhao Xingde nodded, "My lord remembers well, he is from Zhao County."

Ye Baiting asked again: "Meng Nanxing seems to be very quiet, always calm and obedient, even when he is busy with work, he never gets angry and loses his temper?"

Zhao Xingde shook his head: "The lower officials have never seen it before."

Deng Huaqi also interjected: "The child is very obedient, and he smiles shyly, but our household department is different from the outside, and there are no such bullying tricks. He is quite taken care of here."

Ye Baiting observed the expressions of the three superiors, and said slowly, "The matter of Ding You is unavoidable. As the days go by, it will always affect the official career. People often worry that they will be absent for a long time, and their position will be replaced by others, so they will not be able to come back , Meng Nanxing has been away these days, did you ask someone to send a letter, what does it matter if you go away?"

"Yes!" Deng Huaqi remembered, "Just after the New Year's Eve, when everyone came to work, they received a package, which said it was a local product sent by Meng Nanxing from his hometown. I didn't care about it, but Li Guangji must know. Are they from the same department?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Guangji came in, bowing his head in a dignified manner: "Your Excellency, Li Guangji, I have seen you."

……

While we are interrogating here, in the dark warehouse behind, Qiu Xunqing casually pulled a scarf over his face, and was rummaging through things, old year account books, official files, signatures, who did it all, and transferred How many hands, what was signed, Ku Yin's detailed records, who handled it...

Some parts are missing, and some parts are being pulled out and seem to be damaged.

In such a small space, Qiu Yiqing was not the only one, there were other people who came in, covered their faces like him, and wore black clothes. They didn't know what the purpose was, they fought with him outside, and bumped into each other when they came in. Together, the two sides moved their hands.

Twirling and jumping, the blade is silent, there is the light of the sword and the shadow of the sword, but the two sides try to avoid too much movement, the ups and downs are closed, the blade is also aimed at the most private place, try not to collide, and the foot steps on the wall Leverage strength, bounce back instantly, and strive for a fatal blow!

Fighting in a narrow space, no matter how careful you are not to disturb others, there will always be some noises. This time it's not just the sound of tiles falling, there is obviously a loud sound like a cabinet falling to the ground.

In the room, Wan Chengyun stood up almost immediately.

At the same time, Ye Baiting gave Shen Jiang a wink, Shen Jiang slammed the table, and said to Li Guangji, "You're lying! You don't know what it means, and you just refuse to say it! But I want to try my Beizhen Fusi's." torture chamber!"

Li Guangji was startled, his body shook so violently that he almost couldn't speak.

Ye Baiting also said: "You and Guan Xiuzhu entered the household department in the same year. You respected his character but disagreed with him. You respected his integrity, but you were afraid of being implicated. You always kept your distance. Can't hold back the attention on him, you like him, don't you?"

"No!" Li Guangji almost collapsed, "Whether he is good or not has nothing to do with me, why must the person I like be him!"

What Ye Baiting wanted was this effect, and there was a slight light in the bottom of his eyes: "So you have someone you like, it's not him, who is it?"

Shen Jiang: "Who is it!"

Li Guangji's face turned pale, and he knew that he had said something wrong, but he really couldn't bear the scene, and lowered his head: "I have someone I like, but I don't like Guan Xiuzhu, it's...Meng Nanxing, He is the most talented person here, he is the softest and most careful, but his family background...his mother expects so much from him, she will definitely not agree."

Ye Baiting: "So you think now that his mother is dead, you have a chance?"

"No... I dare not."

"Didn't you receive something from him? Didn't he write a letter?"

"It's just a little special product, everyone has a share," Li Guangji sighed, "It must be because his mother passed away. He was so worried that he was in no mood to write... He is so kind and filial, and he suffered such a big blow this time... ..."

Ye Baiting: "Does he like you too?"

Li Guangji was a little shy: "No, I hope he likes me, but..."

R&F was stopped by Shen Jiang's loud threatening operation just now, and paused because of the unexpected message of "good masculinity". After listening carefully, there was no movement outside.

However, he still wanted to leave, stood up, and said with a smile: "Our family really can't help you with the matter of asking the case, so I will leave."

This time Ye Baiting didn't stop him, and also smiled back: "I think the factory owner is busy with his affairs, and he doesn't want to give face to the household department. Shen Baihu—" He looked at Shen Jiang, "What are you still doing in a daze? The factory owner makes way."

Shen Jiang could see the way to hide the knife in this smile very clearly, what the young master said was not to make him make way, it was an irony, let him tell people not to go.

After living with the young master for a long time, he can also act, and he slapped his forehead suddenly: "Look at my sharp eyesight, please come this way, Mr. Factory, please go slowly—"

He really walked forward in big strides and got out of the way. Unfortunately, he was walking forward, but the Xiuchun knife "accidentally" fell to the ground.

There's no other way, he had to come back and pick it up.

This is the internal office of the household department, all the guards are outside, the entire room includes the entire hall outside, Shen Jiang is the only one with a knife, if he is really horizontal, this sword has no eyes, what will others do?

Fu Lixing's eyes gradually deepened.

Shen Jiang was still afraid that people would not understand, so he picked up the knife, patted the scabbard, felt uneasy, and pulled out the knife, cherishing it very much, and took out the handkerchief that was always stuffed around his body and was rarely used, Wipe the blade.

As if he was afraid that the blade would be damaged when he dropped it, he waved it seriously and made gestures. While making gestures, he looked back at R&F: "Why doesn't the factory owner leave? It's because I'm too big. Are you in the way again?"

Fulihang: ...

He has been making a living in the palace for many years. Fu Gonggong understands a truth, reason with reasonable people, and play with arrogant people. If you play with reasonable people, you will lose face. If you reason with rough people, it is easy to lose your life. A good man does not suffer immediate losses...

His buttocks sank, and he sat back down again: "Thinking about it, I'm still a little thirsty, don't worry, drink a cup of tea before you leave, this tea is pretty good."

"boom--"

There was another movement in the back outside, this time it was especially loud, everyone could hear it clearly, the kind that couldn't be fooled.

But no one dared to move in the room, the factory owner Fu Lixing drank tea slowly, the household secretary Wan Chengyun's face sank like water, as if he had accepted his fate, thinking that it would be too late to take care of him, no orders were issued, the Shangguan didn't move, there was a sound at the door A pile of guards can't just poke, what else?

Ye Baiting was very calm: "The house is spacious, since it's being repaired, it's better to think of a way to prevent the rat infestation as well."

R & F shakes the hand that served the tea, almost splashing the water, such a big commotion, you mean rats?Your rats are so patient!

The point is that he dared to say it, and Shen Jiang dared to believe it, and he made an idea with a serious face: "Other methods can only treat the symptoms but not the root cause. It is better to raise a few old cats. Those who raise that kind of raccoon start from cat cubs." Raise, remember, you have to feed small dried fish, choose small yellow croakers, dry them slowly with low heat, just tell them to eat them, and you won’t be afraid that they won’t work!”

Everyone: ...

I'm afraid he's not a fool, is he?

The author has something to say: Qiu Yiqing (suddenly eyes deep): You call me a mouse?Know what mice are good at? ▼_▼

Ye Baiting (blinks): What? (⊙ω⊙)

Qiu Yiqing (calm): Follow me into the house. ▼_▼

Ye Baiting (perceiving the danger): Don't—╭(╯^╰)╮

However, the young master's little arm couldn't get past the commander's thigh, and he was carried horizontally into the room. Soon, there was an ambiguous panting sound from the room, and "I want to have a baby, or a litter, huh?"No, no, I was wrong, never dare again' voice...

After a night, the conductor went out refreshed, bought breakfast and fed Young Master Jiao, who refused to get up, and brought a toy mouse to the dog general Xuanfeng.

Xuanfeng (picks up the little mouse): Wang? (⊙ω⊙)