Shui Yun had come to the Celestial Commissioner.
When Yu Shu heard the news, it was already afternoon. It was her bodyguard Xu Qing who inquired about it.
"This morning, a new Shaoqing came to the Celestial Bureau. It is said that she is an immortal from the Mount Longhu Zhengyi School. She was appointed by the Great Commissioner. I went to see the scene and saw that the new Shaoqing was a young woman. It seemed that it was inconvenient for her to walk. She was sitting in a wooden wheelchair. "
Listening to his description, Yu Shu instantly knew who this person was.
It was said that the Celestial Commissioner had three departments and two bureaus. Each department had a chief and a deputy chief. The Chief Commissioner was in charge of the Imperial Court, and the Junior Supervisor was his deputy. The chief of the Kunling Bureau was the Right Commander, and the deputy was a female official. The chief of the Celestial Bureau was the Left Commander, and the deputy was called Shaoqing.
Yu Shu had long anticipated that Shui Yun would not be content with her lot. Unexpectedly, she had quietly snuck into the Imperial Astronomer's Office and occupied an important position as soon as she arrived.
The Celestial Bureau was responsible for the Dayan Test and the nominal teacher exchange. It was a bit complicated to explain what it did. Let's put it this way — the position of the Celestial Commissioner in the Celestial Commissioner was like that of the Ministry of Personnel in the Six Ministries. The official assessment and audit of the Celestial Commissioner were not managed by the Ministry of Personnel.
For example, Yu Shu was a female fortune teller in the Dayan Test in the 13th year of the Zhaoqing Festival. She was the nominal teacher exchange of the Celestial Commissioner, so she had the qualifications to become an official. Therefore, she became the deputy of the first bureau without much criticism. However, because she was a newly appointed official, there was a period of three to five months of observation. During this period, if she committed any dereliction of duty, the Minister of Justice had the right to report her, and report it to the Imperial Censor, who would make the final decision.
Yu Shu did not have paranoia, nor did she want to measure the heart of a gentleman with her own mean measure. But her intuition told her that Shui Yun might not come with good intentions.
Jing Chen did not come today. Otherwise, she would have asked him. His little sister had two broken legs. Why didn't she know how to behave?
She knocked on the table and instructed Xu Qing, "You should go out and walk around more these days. Especially pay attention to the movements of Tai Cheng Si. Once there is any news, Report to me immediately. "
She stayed in the Kun Ling Bureau during the day. The two bodyguards who were supposed to protect her had no place to use their skills, so she sent them out as spies. Needless to say, one of them really had talent in this area.
It was Xu Qing. Don't be fooled by his gentle, shy, and honest appearance. However, his ears and nose were very sensitive, and he could always bring back some useful information to Yu Shu, allowing her to be one step ahead of others.
Yu Shu was not the only one who heard the news that a new female official had come to Taicheng Department. The sudden appearance of a young girl took up the position that many people had been eyeing for a long time. Not many people in the Celestial Commissioner were happy.
Even if Shui Yun had the banner of Mount Longhu above her head, it was not enough to convince people, especially when there was already a precedent of Jing Chen among the Celestial Commissioner. It was hard for people to have a good impression of Shui Yun, who had also entered through the 'back door'.
It had only been two days, but someone was already gossiping in front of Yu Shu, "The new Miss Shui Yun from Tai Cheng Si is not very old. She looks even younger than you, milord. I don't know how much ability she has learned in Taoism. Milord Yu and Milord Jing are friends. I heard that Miss Shui Yun and Milord Jing are fellow disciples of the same sect. Is that true? "
This person was an official from the Comptroller's Department, Xin Ya's subordinate. Today, he had come to Kun Ling Bureau to check the finances. When he had the time, he came in to visit Yu Shu and gossip.
Yu Shu smiled at him, "How can I discuss my superior's private matters? Why don't you go back and ask your Milord Xin? He must know."
The other man mysteriously moved closer and said, "Official Yu, you may not know this, but there are many people in the Imperial Palace who are not convinced. They are all comparing the newly appointed junior minister to you. Both of you are young but you are already in an important position. However, you are a true master of the Grand Evolution Divination and a famous female fortune teller. That immortal nun is nothing!"
Hearing this, Yu Shu stopped smiling and said with a serious face, "Even if it is the appointment of the Great Supervisor, it has its own reasons. It is better for us not to gossip behind his back."
After being humiliated by her, the person left resentfully.
Seeing that the person had left, Yu Shu snorted coldly and turned to Wen Shao 'an, who was looking at her,
"The original Shaoqing Zheng of Tai Cheng Si left his post and returned to his hometown because of his mother's illness. As soon as he left, many aristocratic families had their eyes on that position. One by one, they tried their best to recommend him to their superiors. Unfortunately, the Great Supervisor had another candidate. These people didn't get what they wanted, so it was inevitable that they were unwilling. They couldn't just watch the duck that was already in their mouths fly away. If someone wants to use me as a tool, it depends on whether I am willing to cooperate or not. "
Indeed, Shui Yun's two legs were broken, so she didn't live up to her name. It was really difficult for her to be the Shaoqing of Tai Cheng Si. However, she was personally hired by the Great Supervisor as an exception.
If she said anything unfavorable to Shui Yun today, it would be spread all over the Celestial Commissioner tomorrow.
Yu Shu didn't want Shui Yun to stay in the Celestial Commissioner, but she also didn't want to stand out and go against the Great Supervisor. Besides, she wasn't afraid of Shui Yun at all. If they came, they could come and play whatever tricks they wanted.
This was her current mentality.
Hearing her words, Wen Shao 'an seemed to understand something. After thinking for a while, he asked her, "In your opinion, will the new female Shaoqing be pulled down from her position?"
Yu Shu twirled a newly cut brush and said to him with a smile, "Remember, people won't die if they don't ask for it."
It would be fine if Shui Yun behaved herself, but if she provoked her, there was only a dead end.
There were also people who were happy that Shui Yun became the Celestial Commissioner, such as Liu Tan.
He knew the news earlier than anyone else because before Shui Yun became the Celestial Commissioner, she had discussed it with him. She told him that she wanted to become the Celestial Commissioner and asked him to inquire about the vacancies. At that time, he was very surprised because Shui Yun's tone was too calm. It was as if she could become a female officer in the Celestial Commissioner with just a word.
Liu Tan reported with a skeptical attitude. He inquired about several vacancies in the Imperial Astronomer. The one with the highest position was the Junior Minister of the Imperial Astronomer. It didn't take long before Shui Yun took office.
Thus, among the current Celestial Commissioner, the Right Commander was his Shishu, the Shaoqing of Tai Cheng Si was his Shigu, and the female Imperial Advisor of Kun Ling Bureau was his Kun seat at the Shuang Yang Meeting. How could he not be happy?
Liu Tan had spent his early years on Mount Longhu and returned to the capital when he was young. Even if he wanted to compete with Ning Wang for the position of Crown Prince, he was not as powerful as Ning Wang. Other than relying on his maternal grandfather's Xue family, he did not even have half a confidant in the court.
Under Xue Lingnan's guidance, he was not in a hurry to form a clique for personal gain. Instead, he focused on building his reputation and recruiting talents. However, not long ago, the Emperor released Ning Wang early, causing him to feel a strong sense of danger.
No matter how he looked at it, Emperor Zhao Qing's preferred successor was Liu Hao.
Otherwise, why would Liu Hao be involved in the imperial envoy's murder case and Emperor Zhao Qing banished Liu Yi but was not willing to heavily punish Liu Hao? Otherwise, why would he be sent to a Daoist sect to cultivate while Liu Hao could stay in the stables from a young age and cultivate his power? Otherwise, why would Liu Hao's maternal grandfather, Yin Tianhou, still have military power while his maternal grandfather, Xue Lingnan, had his military seal taken away before he returned to the capital?
Liu Tan was afraid that he would not make it in time. Before he could fully develop his wings, Emperor Zhao Qing would announce the candidates for the position of Crown Prince.
Thus, after Jing Chen, it was a good thing that Shui Yun could occupy a seat on the Celestial Commissioner. In his view, whether it was Jing Chen or Shui Yun, they would become his supporters sooner or later. Otherwise, who would they help?
There were actually only a few princes who had the potential to become Crown Prince: Liu Hao, Liu Du, Liu Zhan, and him. The others were either young or had been eliminated early and were not a threat.
Eighth Prince Liu Du's birth was not enough. His mother was only a noble and had only been promoted because she had done a meritorious service in giving birth to him. Twelfth Brother Liu Chan did not have great ambitions. Now that he was close to him, he could be pulled in as a helper.
So from start to finish, his opponent had only been Ning Wang. Ning Wang who was older than him, more powerful than him, Ning Wang who was more favoured by fuhuang than him.
How could he cut off Ning Wang's advantages?
On one side, Liu Tan was happy, but on the other side, he was worried. During dinner, he couldn't help but be distracted. Xia Jiangmin, who was already Xia Jiangmin, had detected it. She first restrained herself and didn't say anything. After dinner, when tea was served, she sat beside him and asked in concern,
"Is there something on wang ye's mind? Or is it that tonight's dishes are not to your liking? You didn't eat much. "
Liu Tan came back to his senses and found that his beautiful and lovely wang fei was looking at him with a face full of worry. He couldn't help but smile at her and pinch the back of her hand, replying,
"It's nothing. Later, you can just send supper to my study."
Xia Jiangmin's face blushed slightly. She made a light sound of agreement and didn't ask further.
The two were about to be married for a month. A young couple, it was the period of intense affection and sweetness. At night, if Liu Tan wasn't in the study studying military strategies, he would be resting in Xia Jiangmin's Yue Xiang Yuan. As for the concubines that his brothers had gifted to him when he opened the fu, he completely ignored them.
This kind of steady and tender langjun, how could Xia Jiangmin not love him?
That night, Xia Jiangmin personally sent the bird's nest porridge to the study. Liu Tan left the other people and the husband and wife sat together, taking a bite, the sweetness unspeakable.
Liu Tan was young and full of vigor. Marrying such a beautiful woman, how could he let her stay in an empty room? So they made their nuptial chamber in the study. The two of them had a good time, making love and forgetting their worries for a moment, and were happy.
The next morning, the servants came in to help him wash and freshen up. Before Liu Tan went to court, he didn't forget to mention to Xia Jiangmin:
"When I'm not in the fu, you're bored by yourself. Why don't you invite some friends to come and talk with you?"
Xia Jiangmin smoothed his clothes and pouted: "My home is in Jiangnan, how can I have any friends in the stable?"
Liu Tan smiled and scratched her nose, reminding her: "Isn't there Yu Lianfang? I remember that you two are very close, why haven't you been in contact recently?"
At the mention of Yu Shu, Xia Jiangmin's eyes lit up: "Can I invite her to the fu as a guest?"
Liu Tan said: "Why not? This Jing Wang fu belongs to me, you're the mistress, you can invite whoever you want, as long as you're happy. "
Xia Jiangmin instantly beamed with joy. She didn't bother to help him wash and freshen up. She picked up her skirt and walked out:
"I'll write an invitation to invite her now."
Liu Tan wasn't angry, he shook his head and smiled behind her: "This impatient temper, you need to change."
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