Lin Ruhai came back from the Political Affairs Hall in the afternoon. Coming to Beijing to report on his work was just a formality. There was a political report every month, as well as reports from departments at all levels, as well as secret reports from certain channels.

Jiangsu and Zhejiang are important tax areas for the imperial court, but Japanese pirates and Japanese devils are rampant, so big bosses from all over the country attach great importance to it. Often a fart in the officialdom can be smelled in the political hall. What is more important for local officials to report their work in Beijing is to report in detail the market conditions under their rule. , to discuss the tasks for the next two years. Important local officials, such as Lin Ruhai, still need to wait for inquiries from the current emperor.

Just before dusk, an internal official arrived at the Chen Mansion with a few small Huangmen.

"Boy, please tell me that Li Dequan, the guardian of Qing Palace in the Forbidden City, is here to deliver the oral message." The person who came here was only in his thirties, with a round face, white and beardless face, a happy face, medium height, and wearing a bright blue shirt. Bullfighting suit, said with a smile.

The disciple was excited and shouted: "Open the gate and welcome the envoy!"

Lin Ruhai heard the sound and rushed over. When he saw the envoy's internal officials, he quickly saluted and said loudly: "Welcome the envoy."

"Oral instructions, tomorrow is not the time, Xuan Fuyang count, Jiangsu and Zhejiang inspectors Lin Ruhai Wenyuan Pavilion will pay an audience and give the Forbidden City a horse."

"Thank you for your holy grace."

After delivering the oral instructions, when Lin Ruhai stood up after saluting, Li Dequan stepped forward and cupped his hands and said: "Brother Ruhai, I haven't seen you for several years, but you still look like this."

"Brother Dequan, you are still so energetic." Lin Ruhai also replied with a smile.

"I can't do it anymore. I got sick last year and my health has deteriorated a lot. I can't compare to the energy I had when we recited poems and wrote poems together."

"Brother Dequan had a well-known reputation back then."

"It can't be compared to Brother Ruhai's reputation as the most popular person in the world."

The two chatted and laughed for a while. Li Dequan looked at the sky and cupped his hands and said: "If it's still fierce, I'll go back first. The palace door will be locked if it's late. Remember to submit the post in early tomorrow, the emperor is waiting to see you. Woolen cloth."

"Remember. Farewell to Brother Dequan."

"Okay, no need to send it off, the Sa family is leaving first."

When Lin Ruhai came back, Chen Zhao, who had been hiding aside, couldn't help but ask: "Uncle, is this the Prime Minister Li Dequan and Li Neixiang of the Qianqing Palace just now?"

"Well, it's him. He's here to deliver the message. Tomorrow the Holy Spirit will summon me to see him."

It is normal for you to be summoned to the palace for an audience. The key point is why the palace guard of Qianqing came to deliver this oral edict? And he is so close to you?

Chen Zhao knew something about the situation and knew that the Palace Keeper of Qianqing could only be ranked third or fourth among the internal officials, but in terms of who the Holy Emperor trusted the most at that time, the Keeper of Qianqing Palace definitely ranked first.

Even if Dai Quan and Xia Shouzhong, the guardians of the East and West Palaces, are informed of the study eunuch Weng Dehai, they must respectfully call him Superintendent Li or Duke Li.

"Brother Dequan and I have a relationship. I will tell you in detail later when it is convenient." Lin Ruhai waved his hand.

Lin Ruhai, Jia Min, Lin Daiyu, and Chen Zhao all sat around the dining table and had a reunion dinner.

Afterwards, Lin Ruhai and Jia Min went to the bedroom to rest.

"Did Madam go to Jia Mansion to pay her respects to mother today?"

"I went there. In addition to saying hello to my mother, I also told the old lady about the two children. The old lady was a little surprised, but she said she was not surprised. She just said that Yu'er was only thirteen years old, and she would have to wait four or five years to get married."

"What the old lady said is absolutely true, and I think so too. It's just that Brother Zhao has a bright future. If he doesn't make a decision early, I'm afraid he'll regret it."

"Haha, that's what the master said." Jia Min said, "I think so too. Master, I have made an agreement with the old lady and Mrs.

Yu’er’s marriage.”

Although Chen Zhao is considered a member of the Lin family, Chen Zhao has become an independent man and has his own team. Regardless of official position or achievements, he can rival Lin Ruhai. Therefore, this kind of marriage must not be taken lightly, so a matchmaker must be the guarantee.

, pull the strings in the middle, and then follow the procedures to propose the marriage, make the appointment, and finalize the marriage.

"Okay, I know Yu'er only has Brother Zhao in her heart, so let's handle this matter like this."

On the second day, Lin Ruhai put on a red satin official uniform with a large front and slanted collar. It was embroidered with scattered flowers with a diameter of two inches without branches and leaves. There was a tiger patch on the front and back. She also put on a black gauze hat with gold flower wings and a waistband.

Carrying a jade-encrusted belt and three silver fish bags, he took a carriage and arrived at Dong'an Gate first. He had his waist badge checked by the bodyguards and was led outside Donghua Gate. Here he was waited for by Du Yu, the foreman of the left inner team of the front hall.

He caught it, collected Lin Ruhai's invitation message, and handed it to the Palace Chief and the Chamberlain. Two quarters of an hour later, a decree was sent to Weichu for an audience, and he was given a pair of cards for walking within the forbidden area.

At the beginning of the year, Lin Ruhai checked the waist cards and rode a good horse tamed by Feilongyuan. It was led by the Imperial Guards of the inner class in front of the palace. Under the guidance of two Xiao Huangmen, he entered the Donghua Gate.

Pass through the fourth hall on the left and arrive in front of Wenyuan Pavilion.

Lin Ruhai dismounted, tidied up his clothes, and handed his official badge to the chamberlain guarding the palace. After receiving it, the chamberlain handed it to the door of Wenyuan Pavilion and said loudly: "Your Majesty, Earl of Fuyang, Lin Ruhai, the envoy of Jiangsu and Zhejiang Provinces, is here to see you."

Soon, the double hall door opened, and Li Dequan walked out with a smile on his face, saying loudly: "Xuan Zhaochen Lin Ruhai has an audience."

After entering the palace, Lin Ruhai knelt down and saluted, "I, Lin Ruhai, have met Your Majesty!"

Emperor Xiaode came down. He was wearing a black gauze winged crown, an ocher yellow plate collar, narrow sleeves, a silk robe with gold coiled dragon patterns embroidered on the front, back and shoulders, and leather boots with jade belts. He was surrounded by

He looked ten years old, with a little hair on his temples, a broad forehead and a slim face, eagle eyes and a hanging nose, giving him a certain majesty.

"My dear, wake up quickly. I haven't seen you for three years, and my dear is still so energetic."

"The Holy One is still so energetic and majestic." Chen Zhao replied with a smile.

"Dai Quan, bring Lin Aiqing a round stool and brew a pot of rock tea from Wuyi Mountain in Minhai Province."

"According to the order, I will take care of it now." Dai Quan, who was beside him, responded quickly.

"Lin Aiqing, look at the report from Jiangsu and Zhejiang. In the past two years, there has been corruption in the officialdom, strife has continued, and there have been Japanese pirates and smuggling from the West. The report in the report is brief and vague, but it is not as detailed as you, a senior official from Jiangsu and Zhejiang. Please explain it in detail.

"

"Okay, Your Majesty." Lin Ruhai sat down, took the hot tea, glanced at the chamberlain who exited the hall, and said.

"His Majesty……"

"What Ai Qing said is absolutely true. It seems that the inner story of the chaos in the Southeast is not that simple. Those profit-hungry bastards are inciting public sentiment every day. Those who live on salary are not allowed to compete with the people for profit. They think I don't know that they are fighting.

What’s your idea?”

"Sage is not as bright as the Emperor, so naturally these thieves' sneaky things cannot be concealed from the Holy Eye Zhuzhao."

The two sat together and talked in low voices

Dai Quan lowered his head, and Li Dequan held a fly whisk. The two of them stood at the door of Wenyuan Pavilion. Two young chamberlains stood on the steps farther away, with their heads lowered and their hands folded. Further away, six guards stood in front of the palace.

, standing straight in a row with a knife in hand.
Chapter completed!