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Chapter 49

The next morning, Zhu Yong, the governor of Liangjiang, sent a memorial of eight hundred miles in a hurry. The report found that officials and businessmen in Yuzhou and Tongzhou colluded with people to plant cotton at a low price, but instead filled the remaining poor cotton in the warehouse last year into military cotton jackets and sent it to the front line, but the cotton was secretly resold at a high price. The same case reported the evidence of confession and begged the emperor to make a decision.

The emperor was furious and immediately issued an order to punish him and refused to forgive him. The ministers of the country received the order and drafted the order.

The messenger presented Zhu Yong's second memorial. This memorial briefly described the investigation process and stated one by one to investigate all officials. At the end, there was another person who made the officials' ears stand up, but it was the businessman Li Zixuan. At the beginning of the case, it was because Li Zixuan was not afraid of the powerful and reported it.

The Li Mansion in Yunzhou appeared in the court again, which was another great achievement.

The emperor smiled, but there was chill in his eyes. Even Li Zixuan tried to be a chariot with a mantis arm?

A minister commended the Li Mansion with a yellow note, but the emperor refused to approve it.

The court officials were floating.

That night, the emperor went to the highest star-gazing pavilion in the harem. This loft was built for His Majesty to watch the astrological signs and measure the destiny of heaven. Dongyu did not come on weekdays, but only Wanfu knew that every time the emperor came, he was in a bad mood.

Dong Yuheng walked up the steps and did not let his nearby servants follow him. He stood alone on the empty round platform, holding the stone steps and looking into the distance.

The winter wind blew, and the emperor didn't feel cold. Wanfu and his servants were waiting for their heads, stretching their necks from time to time to pay attention to the movements on their heads.

It took a long time for Dong Yuheng to come down from the Star Gazing Pavilion, ignored the servants of the congregation and left with great strides.

The next day, the emperor had just left the court, and an eunuch came in a hurry, but it was the eunuch who was responsible for conveying the news of the Li family. Wan Fu stopped him, "What kind of discipline is it to rush?"

The eunuch bowed to Wanfu and said, "Old Master Wan, I have an urgent matter to report to the emperor."

"What's the matter?"

"The Princess Prince's dream was different yesterday. This morning, he ordered the Prime Minister of Sitiantai to go to Li's Mansion to see the lifeline of Mrs. Yan. The servants of the Li Mansion received the order of the saint to refuse him. The father-in-law, who was leading the leader, even took the imperial edict of the Prince's Mansion and forced Mrs. Yan to observe the preface."

"What happened?" Wan Fu was shocked and hurriedly led him in and reported to the emperor in detail.

Dong Yuheng's lips tense, "Take the prime minister to me first, and then deal with the rest."

Then the emperor sat in Antai Hall, and the court officials disappeared, waiting for someone to bring the prime minister. Unexpectedly, he heard that Hua Jieyu asked for an urgent matter outside the hall. He was impatient and wanted to see him, but he thought that he would let him enter.

Hua Nongying walked into the hall hurriedly but gracefully. After tribute to the emperor, she said anxiously: "Please save Mrs. Yan!"

The emperor frowned, "What does Hua Jieyu mean?"

Hua Nongying stood under her head and swabbed her veil, saying, "Your Majesty, I heard that the concubine ordered the prime minister to watch Mrs. Yan's face, and asked Your Majesty to stop this."

“Why?”

Hua Nongying wanted to speak but stopped. The emperor shouted softly, "Say!"

Hua Nongying was startled and had to speak out, "I was not long after Mrs. Yan got married to the eldest son of the Li family. There was a Taoist begging for an alms house. The eldest master invited a feast to entertain him. The Taoist master was grateful and asked to see the faces of the masters of the Li family. The Taoist master invited the wife to come out for a while but said nothing. The eldest master withdrew everyone, and the concubine faintly heard the Taoist master saying that the wife had different faces, and the other concubines were unknown, but now the order of the concubine..." It was the evil that was all in the thought of the master, and the lady was afraid that there would be many good luck.

What are the differences in appearance? Dong Yuheng was slightly surprised, "What is the Taoist name?"

"When you go back to your Majesty, he cannot call him a name, but he has a name. I remember that his surname is Wen and famous scholars."

Wen Shibo! The emperor has always met this strange man through his uncle's recommendation. He originally wanted to stay in his palace, but he refused to be granted the title and still sneaked into the people. He didn't expect that he would go to Yunzhou. So what is the explanation for the difference in Ning'er's face?

"Did you know where he is going?"

Hua Nongying saw that the emperor knew about him, and was surprised and said, "It was a strange thing. That night, Master Wen became an immortal in the guest room of Li's mansion."

"Didn't you?" The emperor didn't expect that a generation of prime ministers had passed away quietly.

"yes."

The emperor intuitioned that this was strange. He casually comforted the flowers and shadows, and asked the servants to help her retreat, and sat on the kang and frowned. Ning'er's face was different. What was the difference? And Wen Shibo died in the Li Mansion, did he become an immortal after he had achieved merit or...

After a moment, the prime minister who went to Li's mansion was brought to the emperor. Dong Yuheng looked closely and found that it was Qin Hefeng, the apprentice left by Wen Shibo. Wen Shibo once praised this apprentice for being talented and capable of surpassing his predecessors. He left him in the palace because his master and apprentice's fate was exhausted. Over the years, Qin Hefeng was in the Tiantai and was mainly a director of compiling the calendar. His skills of observing appearances became increasingly exquisite, and he was trusted by the Concubine and Prince Jing.

After Qin Hefeng greeted him with great gifts, Dong Yuheng spoke, and heard the eunuch come to report that the princess was coming.

Dong Yuheng frowned slightly, but did not respond, but asked Qin Hefeng: "What is Mrs. Yan's face?"

Qin Hefeng hesitated for a moment and said, "The last official is talented and knowledgeable, but he can't even see Mrs. Yan's face."

Dong Yuheng's expression remained unchanged and said, "You and the concubine only need to think carefully, and there is no need to say much about the people around you." After that, he stood up.

The emperor personally stayed to welcome the princess and invited An Hou to smile and said, "This is a cold day, why did the concubine come in person? If you have any questions, let the servants report it and it's over."

The Princess was supported by him and sat on the kang. He looked at Qin Hefeng who bowed his head to greet him. "The Ai family was just anxious. He heard that Master Qin was invited by the Emperor, so the Ai family wanted to go out for a walk and listen to what the master said with the Emperor."

Qin Hefeng lowered his head and stood down with his hands down.

The emperor smiled without saying a word.

Seeing this, the Princess Wang asked, "Master Qin, how are you doing what the Ai family told you?"

Qin Hefeng crossed his hands and said, "Reporting to the Empress of the Concubine, the last official is incompetent and cannot observe the appearance for the time being."

The Princess frowned and was displeased, "What are you saying? The Ai family heard that you could not see the cause and effect of this person when you saw someone without a cup of tea. Why can't you see it again?"

Qin Hefeng's mind was also disordered all the way. He had never seen such a situation. It was like a layer of gauze on Mrs. Yan's face, which made him unable to see any reason. This was undoubtedly a sign-breaking thing for the master. He gritted his teeth and said, "I would like to forgive my sins. The last official hopes to ask Mrs. Yan's birth date and horoscope."

Seeing that he was not lying, the princess looked at the emperor and asked, "Why can't you see it? Is it a demon?"

The emperor frowned and stared at Qin Hefeng to answer.

"No, the official of the Mo Guan saw that Mrs. Yan was pure and had no evil spirit."

The emperor suddenly felt unhappy while breathing a sigh of relief. He seemed to have looked at Ning'er up and down. That was his woman, a little master of the court was so presumptuous?

"Did you read it carefully?" The Princess asked again.

Qin Hefeng knew that he was involved in royal affairs, so he kept in mind what the emperor said just now and avoided answering.

The Princess asked a few more questions, but couldn't tell the reason. She only thought that Qin Hefeng was not good at his skills and turned to Dong Yuheng and said, "Your Majesty, the Ai family feels that this kind of good person can't see the face? There must be something strange about it. Why wouldn't you ask others to go and have a look?"

"The world is so great that there are all kinds of strange things. My mother is worried too much." Dong Yuheng was angry, but he could not have angered when facing the princess.

The Princess sighed inwardly. She originally wanted to tell Qin Hefeng to make things happen from nothing. Unexpectedly, the emperor learned the news so soon. It seemed that he was very concerned about the widow, but this matter was unexpectedly strange. Why couldn't Master Qin see her face? Is she a ghost, a monster, or... an immortal? It's impossible, and someone has to explore it.

However, the matter has not been found out yet, and the Princess was unwilling to say more and destroy the relationship between mother and son. She said a few more caring words and left.

When the Princess left, Dong Yuheng retreated, and even Lanyan called out, leaving only Qin Hefeng on his side.

"What is the difference between Mrs. Yan's face?"

"Your Majesty, in general, you should first look at the bones and then look at the five elements. The last official looks at the appearance of Mrs. Yan, but it looks like seeing flowers in the fog. It is similar but not. The last official is brave enough to see Mrs. Yan's palm."

Dong Yuheng was unhappy, but his face was faint, "It's not your fault. Master Wen has also seen Mrs. Yan's face, which is exactly what you said."

"Master has also seen Mrs. Yan?" Qin Hefeng was startled and raised his head, "When did His Majesty be asked?"

"It was probably two years ago."

Qin Hefeng was stunned, lowered his head again, as if muttering to himself, "Master ascended to the immortal world, I am afraid he will not be able to escape from her..."

Dong Yuheng thought and said, "I will ask you, can my luck be variable?"

"The dragon fortune is for the secret of heaven that cannot be revealed. However, when the official is at the end, the sky will be observed. Since the sky has dropped from a different star three years ago, the emperor will sit on the star and be happy. This is a good omen. There will be no different omen after that, and it will be harmonious and harmonious."

Three years ago... Dong Yuheng shook his head, three years ago had nothing to do with Shen Ning.

"I understand. Just leave. Don't mention Mrs. Yan's affairs to others."

"Yes..." Qin Hefeng hesitated, but asked carefully, "Your Majesty, can the last official see Mrs. Yan again..."

“No, no need to see you again.”

After sending Qin Hefeng away, Dong Yuheng sat alone for a moment and called out loudly: "Zhao Guan Youwei."

Guan Youwei, who had been demoted to the Minister of the Military Preparatory Office of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, entered the palace to face the saint. One hour later, Guan Youwei slowly retreated and looked happy.

The next day, the emperor summoned Taifu Shen to the palace to reminisce about the past.

That night, the Grand Tutor who returned to Shen's Mansion summoned five sons, stroked the dragon-head crutched by the imperial court, and said, "Tai'er, tomorrow is your day of rest. I'll ask Mrs. Li Fuyan to pass through the mansion and recognize her relatives with her."

As soon as these words were spoken, the fifth son's face changed drastically. Even the most steady eldest son, Shen Xi, couldn't help but speak, "Father, Mrs. Yan is now in trouble. Why do we still deliberately flow into this muddy water?"

"Yes, dad, in this way, aren't we clearly going against everyone?" The fourth son also said anxiously. The Shen family has always been self-protection, neither forming cliques for personal gain nor offending others, which has made the Shen family today successful.
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