[Comprehensive] The five elements are short of money

Xue Xun picked and picked and said everything he could say, and finally sighed: "It's my fault that I can't protect your innocence and carelessness for the rest of my life."

"Brother Hao—" Xue Wangshi covered Xue Xun's mouth and cried, "Don't say it, don't say it."

"It's dangerous to enter Beijing this time, isn't it?" Xue Wang asked with tears.

"It's dangerous. You may not be able to keep the General Secretary of the Xue family who has been running for three generations, but you don't have to worry about your life. It's nothing serious except death. At worst, you can be an ordinary rich man. Isn't that how the Xue family used to be like this?" Xue Xun comforted. No idea, how much weight the Xue family has under the crown prince's black case, Xue Xun has never experienced the severity of the imperial power's punishment.

"As long as people are safe, as long as people are safe, I don't plan anything." Xue Wang said with tears, yes, as long as he is alive, he can plan again in the future.

"It's Asu Tongtong. I'm leaving. Uncle Zhong will stay and take care of you. You can raise your baby with peace of mind. Not only my father is looking forward to it, but I am also looking forward to it." Xue Xun stroked Xue Wangshi's belly, feeling hopeful.

After clarifying with Xue Wang, Xue Xun went to discuss the strategy of entering Beijing this time.

As soon as Xue Xun left, Xue Wang couldn't help crying anymore.

"Madam, what's the matter with you? What did the master tell you? You still don't feel well. This servant is going to call the doctor." Juanbi was frightened when she came in, so she hurriedly called for someone.

"Don't, don't, I'm just worried that the master will be tired from running around on the way to Beijing, so don't make a fuss about it." Xue Wang forced a smile.

"According to my maidservants, the wife is reluctant to part with the master. The master and his wife are mixed with honey, so it is right to be reluctant, but it will only be a month or two, and the master will come back to watch his wife give birth. Don't worry." Wei Lan joked .

"You are a dead girl, you will tease the master." Xue Wang scolded with a smile, "I am uneasy, go and invite the Bodhisattva to the house, and pray every day."

"My wife is healthy now, so I can't kneel down and pay respects to the Buddha. Why don't I add some sesame oil and let the master in the family temple recite scriptures?" Qing Zhu suggested.

"Where other people are praying, I am as pious as myself. Don't worry, don't kneel down, don't pick Buddha beans, just stand like this to offer incense to the Bodhisattva, stand up and chant sutras to pray, and you won't hurt the child." Xue Wang said firmly: " Alright, I've made up my mind, let's invite the Bodhisattva."

Several maidservants looked at each other in blank dismay, Wang Xue was always gentle and cowardly, this was the first time she insisted on doing something.It was Zhuqing who had her own opinion, and asked softly, "Which Bodhisattva does Madam want to invite?"

"Please Manjusri Bodhisattva." Manjusri Bodhisattva's great wisdom is like fire, and Xue Xun's five elements lack fire, which is just right.Xue Wangshi is just naive and not stupid, she didn't know about it before, but now that Xue Xun has broken it up and made it clear, how could she not know that this trip is difficult.She can't help at home, so she can only pin her hopes on the gods and Buddhas, and ask Mantian Bodhisattva to bless Xue Xun for a smooth trip and everything goes well.

Xue Xun's actions soon reached Xue Xun's ears, and Xue Xun felt comforted that his work was not in vain for more than a month.

Early the next morning, Uncle Zhong presided over it, and Xue Wang moved back to the old house. Xue Xun watched Xue Wang's carriage go away, and then drove all the way to the capital with the people.

He changed horses and did not change people along the way, traveling day and night, eating, drinking, and lying on the road, only resting for two hours a day, and arrived in the capital within five days.In addition to the one-day delay in Jinling, Xue Xun rushed here from Jinling in only six days after receiving the imperial edict.

Through the secret line of the General Administration Department, he immediately passed the sign in. Xue Xun, dressed in travel and dust, waited at the stronghold, waiting to be summoned at any time.

The emperor was busy with everything, so he just sent a message to wait.Xue Xun sighed, there was no chance, but the emperor saw that he was so tired that he couldn't earn his impression points.Forget it, the time it took to meet him was enough to show the Xue family's reverence for the imperial power. Since the emperor was gone, Xue Xun put down his old heart for the time being and went back to the capital to rest.

The old mansion in Beijing is a compound with three entrances. It is located in the west of the city, and it is completely decorated in a merchant style.The first thing Xue Xun did when he came back was to sleep, and then he sent someone outside to ask a doctor for his pulse.

The doctor of the General Secretary was not used, so as not to make the emperor think that he was deliberately showing weakness; Xue Xun did not forget that he was seriously ill and did not complete the instructions of the prince.

It was morning when Xue Xun came to Beijing, and he slept until the afternoon. After dinner, Xue Xun called Jin Beast and asked, "How is the situation at the Yue family? There are also old relatives who are four kings and eight fathers. After seeing it, I will come to visit."

"Master, don't worry, I have inquired clearly, and the gift list is ready." Jin Beast took out a stack of lists from his arms. They went to Beijing this time for the purpose of contacting their old relatives. Is it because the Xue family doesn't have a supporter on the surface?

"Tell me about the Yue family in detail."

"Master Wang is sick these days, and the whole family gathers at home to take care of the sick. My wife's congratulatory gift for her pregnancy has never arrived in Jinling, presumably this is the reason." Jin Beast replied.

"Why? Your father-in-law has always been in good health?"

"All the servants of the Wang family have kept their mouths shut. I got the news from the Secretary of the General Administration that the prince of the Wang family, Mr. Sheng, fell in love with the brothel kiln sister, and even set up an outer room. His lord Wang found out, and he became ill."

"What's the matter, it's not the first time for the eldest uncle, what allusions are there?" Xue Xun asked, Wang Zisheng grew up in the hands of the old lady, has always been doted on, eats, drinks, whores and gambles, and is a typical playboy. Younger son, the brilliance of being the eldest son is completely overshadowed by his younger brother Wang Ziteng. Master Wang should also get used to his son's virtues, why did he get sick all of a sudden.

"Speaking of which, this kiln sister also has a background, she once served His Highness the Crown Prince." The golden beast approached and whispered.

"What? Wang Zisheng is going to die?" Xue Xun was taken aback. He was surprised that the crown prince didn't want any women, and he was also surprised by Wang Zisheng's audacity.

"Master, why should you be surprised? Your Highness probably doesn't care about a kiln sister. If you really like her, you should redeem yourself and put her in the brothel. If you let her stay in the brothel, you will definitely let the dudes compete for the name of 'good friends'. Wang Your Excellency is angry this time, and it’s not because another woman from a brothel who has been friends with this kiln sister has been placed in an outer room by His Highness, and Lord Wang is worried that Uncle Wang kicked the iron plate.”

That's right, soliciting prostitutes is legal at this time. If that prostitute wins the favor of a big shot, other people will rush to go whoring and become "brother-in-law" with the big shot.Even after a generation of chivalrous prostitute Xiao Fengxian rescued General Cai E, it was the same.Everyone talks about admiring her righteousness, but the result of admiration is to come to prostitute her. Who would have thought of redeeming her body and giving her security.

Xue Xun frowned, feeling sick in his heart. At first he thought it was not easy for the prince, but now it seems that it is normal for someone to get caught because he is so unvirtuous.

"The Wang family doesn't need to prepare another gift, it will be the wife's part." Xue Xun said.

"The gifts my wife packed are still on the canal. I'm afraid it will take three to five days to arrive." They rode fast all the way, and the water cargo ship could not catch up.

"It's okay, don't disclose the news of my coming, and it's not too late to socialize after finishing the matter." Xue Xun had his own idea. The atmosphere in the Wang family may be tense now. The old lady of the Wang family has gone, and Mr. Wang is mediocre and incompetent Can't stand the airs of "King of Jinling", Wang Zisheng has limited qualifications, and the famous Wang Ziteng in the future has not yet grown up.The royal family is now in a state of decline.I don't know if Mr. Xue did it on purpose when he got married. The Wang family is in such a decline that there is no way to get ideas from the in-laws.

Xue Xun was ordering the ceremony with the golden beast, when Yinshuang walked in quickly and said, "Master, Your Majesty has summoned you."

Xue Xun glanced at the sky, it was already dark.Xue Xun quickly changed into the uniform of the commander of the General Administration Department, and the official uniform of the third-rank military officer was somewhat empty on Xue Xun's body.

At this moment, the palace gate was about to be locked, Xue Xun entered the palace openly, without seeing anyone else, quietly walked into the main hall of Qianqing Palace, knelt down and said: "Master Xue Xun sees Your Majesty, long live, long live, long live, long live, Your Majesty."

"Flat body."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Xue Xun stood up and bowed obediently, his eyes drooping, trying to figure out what the emperor meant.

"The southern stronghold of the Secretary of General Administration that you have reported in the secret papers cannot be maintained, so there is such a thing."

"Returning to Your Majesty, the Qianxiang Kingdom along the coast has been constantly harassing. It is not easy to maintain the site, and with limited funds, it is really difficult to rebuild it repeatedly. The minister made the decision without authorization and shut down the site that has never received information of Class B or above for three years. The Qianxiangguo and coastal shipping stations are still in operation."

"Really?" The emperor murmured in confusion.

"Return to Your Majesty, yes." Xue Xun continued: "Affected by the Great War in the South, all the silver deposits of the Xue family are now invested in the shop as working capital. This has never happened in the past three dynasties. The General Secretary's stronghold was damaged, and the minister is guilty."

After Xue Xun finished speaking, he fell to his knees and prostrated himself, "I beg your majesty to punish you."

The emperor didn't cry out to appease him, nor sharply blamed him, he just asked, "I heard that your second brother has gone overseas."

"Yes, maritime merchants are too risky to gain wealth with one's life, but if a shipping line can flow out, the wealth will continue to flow. When my father was there, the business was already in decline, so I ordered us two brothers to keep the business alone. , started a business by myself, and my second brother hasn’t returned home for two years, and I haven’t even seen my father for the last time.” Xue Xun said emotionally, with tears in his words.

"Where are the accounts of the General Secretary?" asked the emperor.

"Now, I personally brought the ledger, and distributed the ledger outside the palace. After I returned, I submitted it through a secret line." Xue Xun took out the thin ledger from his arms, which recorded the monthly income and expenditure for the past three years, including the Secretary of the General Administration. The money used to support the prince, of course, did not forget to list the money that the Xue family supported the prince in private.As for the discrepancy between the money given by the Secretary of General Administration and the money actually received by the Prince, it is none of Xue Xun's business.Those who dare to reach out on the road, without the acquiescence and connivance of the emperor and prince, who would believe it?

"Get up." The emperor finally mercifully asked Xue Xun to get up. Xue Xun knelt hard, and when he got up, he tried his best to maintain his dignity, but he still swayed.

The emperor thought of the three generations of the Xue family who were loyal and good. Xue Xun had just lost his father and was seriously ill.The prince wants money, can he not give it?When the emperor thought about it this way, he didn't blame him for seducing the crown prince, so he rarely said softly: "Your Majesty, go back and rest, I will call you again in a few days."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Xue Xun stepped back respectfully.

The emperor immediately ordered the people around him: "Go and hand over the accounts and investigate thoroughly!" The emperor is now on guard against the prince and the Xue family.