It had to be said that Li Zhaode was very efficient. After Yang Fan left, Li Zhaode immediately ended the banquet and entered the palace to see the Emperor. Among all the civil and military officials in the court, Wu Zetian favored Li Zhaode alone. Hearing that Li Zhaode wanted to see her, Wu Zetian immediately had Zhang Changzong and Zhang Yizhi, who were serving on the couch, leave. She dressed neatly and received him solemnly.
Li Zhaode and Wu Zetian met for about an hour. Then Li Zhaode left the palace. At the same time, he brought with him an imperial edict, announcing that Yang Fan would be the inspecting ambassador to the various provinces to inspect the Liuren. This imperial edict of Yang Fan was a proper imperial edict.
Without going through the Hall of Governmental Affairs, the Emperor's edict was equally effective because local officials rarely dared to defy edicts. However, without going through the Hall of Governmental Affairs, the imperial edict was legally illegal. It was not proper to call it an imperial edict.
Later on, Emperor Zhongzong of the Tang Dynasty did not go through the Hall of Governmental Affairs and issued his own edict to confer officials. However, that so-called imperial edict did not dare to use a level title. It was changed to a slanted title to show the difference. The word "imperial" also did not dare to use a red brush and used an ink brush instead. In the end, the officials that were conferred were called "slanted titles" by others. In the end, it was not righteous enough.
The group of imperial censors in the Imperial Censorate received the Emperor's edict and did not go through the Hall of Governmental Affairs. Because this edict of Yang Fan was requested by Li Zhaode, after the Emperor used the seal, he immediately returned to the Hall of Governmental Affairs and stamped it with his own seal. Therefore, it was the most proper court order.
The older one was in Jianghu, the more timid they became.
Li Zhaode was now only under one person and above millions. Although he was still loyal to Li Tang and hated evil, he could not help but start to consider his own personal interests when he did things. After he saw the Emperor, he did not even try to recall the imperial censors in the Imperial Censorate. Instead, he directly suggested to the Emperor to send another group of people to inspect the Liuren.
Li Zhaode looked as if he was thinking for Wu Zetian's sake. He listed the Censorate's previous misdeeds of covering up the truth with one hand and deceiving the superiors and subordinates. He was worried that this time when they went to inspect the Liu people, they would abuse their power for personal gain and harm the innocent people. He suggested that the Emperor should send another group of officials who were not part of the Censorate's faction to inspect the Liu people's rebellion to prevent anyone from deceiving the Emperor.
Li Zhaode looked like he was wholeheartedly planning for the Empress, and Wu Zetian's words were indeed pleasing to the ear, so she readily agreed. Perhaps Li Zhaode also felt that doing this would be somewhat shameful to Yang Fan, so when he asked for the imperial edict, he did his best to fight for a great deal of power for Yang Fan. He fought for a brigade of imperial guards to accompany him on patrol. This was a special honor that the previous imperial envoys who patrolled local public security did not have.
The imperial edict was sent to the Ministry of Justice. The edict said that the Disciplinary Officer Yang Fan, the Commandant Officer Sun Yuxuan, and the Supervising Censor Hu Yuanli were to inspect the Liu people. Yang Fan was to be the Inspecting Ambassador, and Sun Yuxuan and Hu Yuanli were to be the Inspecting Deputy Inspectors. In addition, Yang Fan was allowed to bring the imperial edict to the Longwu Guards and transfer a brigade of guards to accompany him.
Sun Yuxuan was a member of the Ministry of Justice, and the Supervising Censor Hu Yuanli was a member of the Right Censorate. These two people were the enemies of the Left Censorate. With these two people as his assistants, they would definitely not hold Yang Fan back. Moreover, with these two people accompanying him, Yang Fan's every move would have witnesses. It would not be easy for others to falsely accuse Yang Fan of being a traitor.
As soon as Yang Fan saw the imperial edict, he knew that this was Li Zhaode's care for him. Regardless of whether or not Li Zhaode had recalled the ruthless officials and argued in front of the Emperor, with Li Zhaode's unyielding, unkind, and domineering personality, it was already a great care for him to do these things.
The daily affairs of the Ministry of Justice had always been Chen Dong's responsibility. Chen Dong was a man who had a desire for power and profit, but he also had a sense of ambition. When he discovered that not only did Yang Fan not deprive him of his power, but he also allowed him to be like a fish in water, making it easier for him to display his strengths, he firmly stepped onto Yang Fan's pirate ship and formed an unbreakable alliance with Yang Fan.
Now that Yang Fan wanted to leave the capital, there was no need to hand anything over to him. He only needed to say a word. Yang Fan notified Chen Dong and then went to see Minister Dou Lu. For something as important as leaving the capital, he had to see the officials of the yamen and give them an explanation.
"It's hard to write." Sun Yuxuan received the imperial edict in high spirits. In his view, leaving the capital this time, no matter where he went, it would be better than being buried in that pile of documents that would never be finished. He confidently and confidently threw the mountainous pile of documents in his hands to the pitiful Duguan Yuanwailang, and then tossed aside his brush and rushed off to see Doulu Qinwang.
Minister Dou Lu knew that it was Li Zhaode's intention for Yang Fan to leave the capital, so he naturally opened the door for Yang Fan and Sun Yuxuan. The handover of the Ministry of Justice went smoothly, and they could leave the capital early the next morning.
After receiving a definite answer from Minister Dou Lu, Yang Fan immediately returned to the Ministry of Justice and began to pack. A 'Nu had long received the news. Seeing that Yang Fan was packing, she anxiously followed, her large eyes flashing as she looked at Yang Fan.
Yang Fan saw that she was following him in circles. She didn't have her usual liveliness, and she didn't have the coquettish tantrum she had when they were alone. She was as obedient as a child whose parents were about to go on a long journey. He couldn't help but look at her strangely and said, "Why are you following me around? Aren't you going to pack?"
A 'Nu was overjoyed and excitedly said, "Are you going to take me? I thought you were going to keep me in the capital! "
A 'Nu cheered and ran behind the screen. A 'Nu usually disguised herself as a servant, and stayed at the Ministry of Justice at night. The tatami behind the screen in Yang Fan's office for afternoon naps was her small bed at night, and there were also some things that only women used.
"Hey …"
Before Yang Fan finished a sentence, A 'Nu twisted her slender waist and flashed behind the screen. Yang Fan thought for a moment, shook his head lightly, and continued to pack the things on the desk.
… …
In the backyard of the Yang family, flowers were in full bloom in the garden. In the middle of the flowers, there was a beauty couch. The beauty couch was covered with a thin quilt. Xiao Man was lying on her side on the couch, using a round fan to gently cover her face, letting the warm spring light shine on her body. She was half asleep and half awake, very comfortable.
The strange fragrance of flowers filled the entire garden. There were butterflies fluttering among the flowers, and there were dragonflies flying over the budding flowers on the pond, flying into the flowers to join in the fun.
"Aiya, I caught one!"
The Third Sister ran to Xiao Man happily, holding a red dragonfly in her hand.
Xiao Man didn't allow them to catch butterflies, but the little girl was very playful. Seeing the butterflies fluttering around her, she felt a little itchy. The mistress didn't allow her to catch butterflies, so she caught dragonflies instead. The Third Sister ran to Xiao Man with the red dragonfly in her hand and said with a smile, "Madam, look!"
"Well, it's very cute!"
Xiao Man smiled and said, "Take a gauze net to wrap it up. When it's fresh, let it go. It's also a little life, don't waste it to death."
"Yes!"
The Third Sister agreed crisply and happily went to find the gauze net.
Xiao Man gently stroked her bulging belly and smiled slightly at the back of the Third Sister. Since she was pregnant, her heart was much softer, and she didn't even want to hurt a little dragonfly.
A little life was being born in her belly. The child was still small, but she could occasionally feel the movement of the fetus in her belly. It was a very wonderful feeling. She knew that her little baby was growing day by day in her belly. She often fantasized about the appearance of the child when it was born. When she thought of it, there was an indescribable satisfaction and joy in her heart.
Every time sister Wan 'er came out of the palace, she would find a way to run home, but not to see Yang Fan. Most of the time, she stayed by her side and looked at her belly enviously. Every time Xiao Man saw Wan' er stroking her belly, she couldn't help but laugh with fear and trepidation.
When she laughed, her belly would tremble, and then Wan 'er would be very nervous. It seemed that if she laughed a little louder, she would scare the little baby in her belly. At this time, Xiao Man had a sincere sense of pride. She was grateful that God had given her a perfect husband, a complete family, and a lovely baby.
The flowers parted, and Yang Fan passed through the middle. Although the Yang family was now considered a well-behaved family, Yang Fan was the most unruly one in the family. He rarely walked around the flower paths, but directly walked through the flowers, covered in pollen, and sometimes even got a few petals on him.
"Langjun, why are you back so early today?"
As soon as she saw Yang Fan, a sweet and happy smile appeared on Xiao Man's face. She wanted to sit up, but Yang Fan hurried forward and supported her, saying, "Slow down. You're always so impatient. You still have a child in your belly."
Xiao Man wrinkled her nose and said angrily, "Child, child. Ever since I had a child, Langjun talks about the child and doesn't care about me anymore."
Yang Fan laughed and said, "What are you talking about? As a mother, are you jealous of your own child?"
Xiao Man made a face at him and said with a smile, "Of course! My baby needs to be in pain, but Langjun can't stop loving Xiao Man after you have a baby. "
"How can I not be in pain!" Yang Fan scratched her nose, sat down beside her, gently put his arm around her shoulder, and asked, "Is the baby naughty today?"
Xiao Man beamed and said, "Yes, he was just punching and kicking inside. At first glance, I can tell that he's not a quiet little guy. Why did you come back so early today? "
Yang Fan said, "I was just about to say …"
He pondered for a moment and said in a low voice, "Originally, you were pregnant, and I shouldn't have left your side. But … now something big has happened, and I have to leave the capital … "
Yang Fan told the whole story to Xiao Man. Xiao Man already knew what had happened in the Peach Blossom Village that year, and she knew that it was her husband's eternal pain. Now, her husband felt the same way about what had happened to these people. Moreover, the reason why these cruel officials were like this was because they were forced by her husband to do something desperate. He felt very guilty in his heart.
Hearing him talk about the people who had been killed and heard that there were babies in swaddling clothes among them, Xiao Man, who was about to become a mother, felt so sad that she wanted to cry. She said in a low voice, "Langjun, just go! Do what you have to do. I'm fine at home. It's not like there's no one to take care of me. You don't have to worry. "
Yang Fan shook his head and said, "No! That's not what I mean. You know, I'm planning to deal with Young Master Jiang. According to my original plan, I have to make arrangements for you in the near future. Now I have to leave the capital to fight with those cruel officials. If I'm not careful, I'll suffer a great loss from them. I have to make arrangements for you in advance. "
Xiao Man asked doubtfully, "Langjun, do you mean …?"
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