Ever since the case of the Three Law Departments, Yang Fan had always given people the feeling that he was not doing proper work. But after seeing his abilities during the joint trial of the Three Law Departments, no one in the Ministry of Justice dared to look down on him. They only silently criticized him for his neglect of official duties.
But suddenly, one day, Yang Fan and Yang Langzhong began to go to the yamen on time. Not only did they go to the yamen, but like Pi Erding, Chen Dong, and the others, he always came a bit earlier than the petty officials. When the yamen was dismissed, he deliberately left a bit later. It was as if he had suddenly assimilated into the most common lifestyle of the officials in the Ministry of Justice.
After the great victory in the battle of the Three Law Departments, Yang Fan suddenly handed over all the affairs of the Ministry of Justice to Chen Dong and became a hands-off shopkeeper. This matter had once caused widespread discussion in the Ministry of Justice. No one knew what special intentions Yang Fan had in doing this. It was not until a long time later that everyone believed that Yang Fan was truly slacking off in his duties. All kinds of strange speculations finally died down.
Now, Yang Fan suddenly became especially dedicated to his work. Every day, he would arrive at the yamen early to do his work, and every day, he would leave a bit later than the petty officials. Moreover, he began to study the law with Chen Dong, learn how to handle all kinds of official cases, and learn from the more representative cases of the past. These abnormal actions once again caused everyone to speculate.
In reality, those in high positions or those with too great of a reputation were always like this. Even if it was an unintentional action, it would be used as a topic of conversation by those who were so bored that they had nothing else to do but talk about nonsense. They were so ordinary that they had no sense of existence other than talking about important people or famous people.
The people in the Ministry of Justice discussed Yang Fan's abnormal actions, but very few people noticed that there was an additional servant at his side.
Chen Dong had an attendant at his side. Most of the officials in the Ministry of Justice with the rank of vice minister and above had an attendant at their side. Some of these attendants were clever and useful petty officials from the yamen, while others were page boys that the officials were used to since they were young. The attendant was naturally the official's trusted aide.
Yang Fan was a new official, so he needed a useful person by his side. This manservant looked to be only fifteen or sixteen years old. She looked sweet and cute, and she was well-educated and well-mannered. She also had good handwriting.
The people in the Ministry of Justice, especially the people in Doctor Chen's room, all thought at first that this manservant was a member of Yang Langzhong's family that he was used to ordering around. Later, when they saw that he stayed in the detention room at night, they guessed that he was some distant relative of Yang Fan's, or someone recommended by a close friend.
Because of this, there was naturally no one who would seek trouble and ask Yang Fan what relationship he had with this servant. The people from the other yamens were even less likely to pay attention to this matter. Seeing that the people of the Ministry of Justice were calm and collected about the sudden appearance of this handsome manservant, they began to imagine the origins of this manservant. No one was surprised by this.
This attendant was naturally Tin Aino. Tin Aino was originally not that old, and after a girl disguised as a man, she looked especially young. Therefore, in everyone's eyes, she became a fifteen or sixteen year old handsome young man at most.
Of course, A 'Nu used her superb disguise skills to make some changes to herself. Otherwise, with her gentle and charming appearance, even with Zhang Changzong's beauty as a model, very few people would think that she was a man.
Tin Aino wanted to hide far away, but how could Yang Fan agree? Moreover, Tin Aino was only saying it casually. She didn't know how much Young Master Jiang already knew, and whether or not he would harm Yang Fan. If she really wanted to leave now, she wouldn't feel at ease.
However, she was also unwilling to live in Yang Fan's house. It wasn't because she was still angry at Yang Fan, but because they only guessed that Young Master Jiang might already know that she was still alive. However, they couldn't rule out the possibility that Situ Liang discovered something and didn't have time to report to Young Master Jiang. If she lived in the Yang Family, wouldn't that be the same as exposing herself?
Therefore, Yang Fan suddenly had an idea and suggested that she live in the Ministry of Justice's yamen. No matter how smart Young Master Jiang was, it wouldn't be easy for him to think that after Tin Aino and Yang Fan reunited, she didn't live in his house, but instead found a job in the yamen as a girl. Right now, Tin Aino was right under Yang Fan's eyes, but she was in a state of "under the light", which made it easier for her to hide her tracks.
Therefore, there was one more servant in the Ministry of Justice, a very likable, but not eye-catching servant.
"Hehe, you don't say. I originally thought that the law was incomparably boring, and I didn't know how much of a headache it would be to learn it. I didn't expect these cases to be quite interesting, and I read them with great interest …"
Yang Fan held a file and said to Tin Aino with a smile, "There's nothing A Nu doesn't know, there's nothing A Nu isn't proficient in, I wonder how much you know about the law?"
Tin Aino was dressed like a servant in green clothes and a small hat. However, there was no one else in the room right now, so she wasn't as respectful towards Yang Fan. Her black and white eyes glared at him, and she snorted coldly, "I'm just temporarily hiding here, don't smile at me, I didn't agree to just … just like that …"
Yang Fan winked at her mischievously, and said with a smile, "Just like what?"
Tin Aino turned her head away in annoyance, and said, "I don't know!"
Yang Fan giggled and said, "What matter don't you know?"
Tin Aino said in annoyance, "You think I'm a nosy person, why would I study the law? I don't know what the law you're talking about is!"
Yang Fan flirted with her for a while, and seeing that she was deliberately changing the topic, he felt great in his heart. He couldn't help but chuckle, and returned to the main topic, and said, "Oh, this is a case from a few years ago. Look at this case, it was said that A and B were on the same boat, but the boat was halfway through when it encountered a storm and sank.
At this time, A and B both fell into the water, and there was a piece of wood floating in the water, half floating and half sinking. Both of them snatched this piece of wood, but this piece of wood couldn't support both of them, and if both of them lay on the piece of wood, it was very likely that both of them would drown. A was strong, and B was weak, so A relied on his strength to snatch the piece of wood. "
Tin Aino heard a little interest, and asked, "What happened after that?"
Yang Fan said, "Of course, B drowned, and A was saved."
Tin Aino pouted, and said, "That's it? What's the point of this? "
Yang Fan said, "The interesting thing came later. The process of these two people falling into the water and fighting over the piece of wood was seen by someone on the shore. After the deceased's wife found out, she sued the court, saying that her husband was killed by A, and wanted A to pay with his life. She said that if A didn't fight over the piece of wood, her husband might not have died, and it was because A pushed her husband away that caused his death. "
Tin Aino thought about it, and said, "That seems to make sense! Speaking of which, this B died in the hands of A! "
Yang Fan spread out his hands, and said, "That's right! But it wasn't A's fault that they fell into the water, it was a natural disaster. As for the piece of wood, it was both of them who snatched it at the same time. If A gave the piece of wood to B, then he himself would drown. If he and B each held one end of the piece of wood, and neither of them let go, then both of them might drown.
A also felt wronged, and he argued to the official that he couldn't give the piece of wood to him, and that he should die by himself. I also have a wife and children at home that I need to take care of. If I didn't push him away, he would still die, and I would also die. That would be two lives. It's true that I pushed him away, but whether I pushed him or not, he would still die. Why should I be blamed for it? "
Tin Aino heard this, and said, "I used to think that deciding a case was very simple. If he was guilty, then he was guilty, and if he wasn't guilty, then he wasn't guilty. I didn't think that there would be such a head-scratching case in this world. It turns out that being a judge isn't easy. So how was the case decided in the end? "
Yang Fan originally wanted to tease her, and seeing that she was also interested, he was about to explain to her how Doctor Chen had originally decided this case when suddenly there was a clamor outside. He didn't know what was going on, but it caused the scribes and petty officials of this department to make a ruckus together.
Yang Fan frowned, and put down the file. He gestured to Tin Aino, and walked out of the recording room. Standing at the door, he cleared his throat, and pretending to be dignified, he asked, "Why are you all making a ruckus?"
Luo Ling hurried over to Yang Fan, and mysteriously said, "Doctor Chen might not know, but this yamen's assistant minister Cui has been promoted to prime minister!"
"Oh? Assistant minister Cui has become prime minister? "
Yang Fan was immediately startled when he heard this. The prime minister was admittedly awe-inspiring, but now Li Zhaode's power was growing day by day. Su Wei and the other prime ministers all had to listen to him, and the Political Affairs Hall had already become Li Zhaode's place. Assistant minister Cui had been promoted to prime minister, but he was ranked last among the prime ministers. His real power was much less than the current official of the Ministry of Justice. Was this a promotion on the surface but a demotion on the inside?
Luo Ling said, "That's right, the court has just issued an edict. Si Bin Official Dou Lu Qinwang will be transferred to the position of Minister of Justice, and the Left Admonishing Official Tao Wenjie will be transferred to the position of assistant minister of the Ministry of Justice. Heh heh! Our position of Minister of Justice has been vacant for a long time, and now the Emperor has suddenly assigned both the Minister and assistant minister of the Ministry of Justice. It seems that our Ministry of Justice will be heavily used in the Emperor's eyes. "
Luo Ling spoke with his head held high. Cui Yuanzong and his master, Chen Dong, were old enemies. Cui Yuanzong was transferred away, of course he was happy. In addition, the Ministry of Justice previously had Cui Yuanzong, who was the assistant minister of the Ministry of Justice, as well as acting as the Minister of Justice. When the three departments of justice were put together, they all had their own official positions, but the Ministry of Justice had the second-in-command acting as the chief. Imperceptibly, their positions were half a level lower. Now that the Emperor had assigned both the Minister of Justice and the assistant minister of the Ministry of Justice, it was clear that the Ministry of Justice, which was once the most important in the Emperor's eyes, had once again become important.
Yang Fan thought to himself, "This transfer … could it be Taiping's doing? I didn't expect her to really have a way. "
Yang Fan thought for a moment, then said to Luo Ling, "In that case, we should go congratulate Assistant Minister Cui on his promotion. Is Assistant Minister in the yamen?"
Luo Ling replied, "Assistant Minister Cui has entered the palace. Presumably, the Emperor has other instructions for him!"
Yang Fan made a sound of acknowledgment and said, "I know. When Assistant Minister Cui returns to the yamen, let me know. This official and Minister Chen will go together to congratulate him."
After Yang Fan finished speaking, he turned around and returned to the signing room. When the people at the door saw that Yang Fan had not revealed any expression of surprise from beginning to end, they couldn't help but start whispering. Someone said, "Looking at Yang Langzhong's appearance, it seems like he already knew about Assistant Minister Cui's promotion. Looking at his expression just now, it doesn't seem like he just heard."
Luo Ling's master, Chen Dong, was now on the same side as Yang Fan. Luo Ling, who had once viewed Yang Fan as an enemy, now naturally had to protect Yang Fan. When he heard this, his expression tightened and he hurriedly said, "Nonsense! How could Yang Langzhong have known about the appointment from above? This is called staying calm in the face of danger. This is shrewdness, understand? "
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