Pei Wenxuan looked at Li Rong in silence.
Li Rong hurriedly said, "Five taels per piece. Look at how many pieces there are here."
"I can't help you."
Pei Wenxuan's smile collapsed. He straightened up and said, "I'm going to sleep."
"Hey, no." Li Rong hurriedly chased after him. "Weren't you fine just now? Why are you suddenly going to sleep?"
Pei Wenxuan ignored her. He got on the bed and lifted the quilt. He lay down on the bed and covered himself with the quilt. Then, he closed his eyes.
Li Rong sat on the side and gently pushed him. "It's not a big deal. You just have to tell them. They won't embarrass you. Then, I won't sign the papers for the sons of aristocratic families. Can ordinary scholars do it? "
"I'm not going. It's embarrassing."
Pei Wenxuan closed his eyes and said decisively. Li Rong thought about it. Perhaps there were still some rules between men that she didn't understand. Pei Wenxuan had always been obedient to her. If he said he couldn't go, then it was probably really inconvenient. Since it wasn't a big deal, she let it go. She put the stack of papers on the table, washed up, and took off her clothes. Then, she returned to the bedside.
Pei Wenxuan was sleeping by the bed. Li Rong patted him and said, "Move aside. I'll go in."
Pei Wenxuan's back was facing her. He was wrapped in the quilt and didn't move. He closed his eyes and said, "I won't let you. Climb on your own."
Li Rong was angered by his attitude. She stood by the bed and said coldly, "Are you going to move aside or not?"
Pei Wenxuan didn't say anything. Li Rong reached out to pull him. Pei Wenxuan felt that she was going to hit him. He straightened up and sat cross-legged to give up his position.
Li Rong looked at him with ridicule and gracefully got on the bed. Pei Wenxuan was a little aggrieved by her glare. He always felt that he had lost. Seeing her lying down, he muttered in a low voice, "Just let me. Why are you so fierce?"
After saying this, Pei Wenxuan felt that he had won a round. He was finally satisfied and lay down to sleep.
The next morning, Li Rong woke up and carried the stack of papers back to the Inspection Department. When Shangguan Ya saw Li Rong, he went forward with hope. "Your Highness, how is it? So soon? "
"Pei Wenxuan doesn't want to do this. He thinks it's embarrassing."
Li Rong handed the paper to Shangguan Ya and said, "Don't bother with this. Give me Liu Hangchun's information."
When Shangguan Ya heard this, he wailed, "Your Highness, you didn't keep your word …"
"When did I promise you that I would get it back?"
Li Rong raised his hand and knocked Shangguan Ya on the head with his fan. He sat back down on the table and said, "I'll try it for you. Don't push your luck."
When Shangguan Ya heard this, he sighed. He didn't dare to trouble Li Rong anymore. He sat down and placed Liu Hangchun's information on the table. He sighed and said, "It's all here."
In the imperial court, after being an official for a long time, there would be some things that could be investigated. Li Rong asked the Inspection Department to investigate Liu Chunhang, and Shangguan Ya quickly organized a batch of information and sent it over.
Liu Chunhang didn't make any big mistakes in the Ministry of Personnel, but he made a lot of small mistakes. Li Rong couldn't even be bothered to look at such a case. However, this time, Liu Chunhang was in charge of the transfer of officials below the fifth rank in the Ministry of Personnel. Pei Wenxuan was going to enter the Ministry of Personnel, but it would be best if he was under Wang Houwen's command. This way, the name list wouldn't have to be handed over to the Minister of Personnel, Wang Houwen for review.
Nowadays, the imperial examinations weren't very important. If he entered the Ministry of Personnel, he could be assigned to be the chief examiner of the imperial examinations.
In her previous life, this year's imperial examinations were ranked on the Dragon and Tiger Rankings. There were many talented people. If Pei Wenxuan became the chief examiner of this year's imperial examinations, he would have many disciples in the imperial court after his birthday. He would also be able to grow his wings.
In her previous life, not so many things had happened. These students had been honed in unimportant positions for many years before they began to show their talents. In this life, she had captured so many people, and so many positions in the imperial court were suddenly vacant. These students entered the imperial court, and with a little work, they were promoted much faster than in her previous life.
Li Rong had already planned out Pei Wenxuan's route in her mind. She looked through Liu Hangchun's information and had a hidden guard report Liu Hangchun's location to her. Then, she personally went to the street to stop him.
According to the hidden guard's information, Liu Hangchun was in a restaurant having fun with dancers. Li Rong went to the restaurant next door and booked a private room. Then, she had someone inform Liu Hangchun.
Li Rong was drinking tea alone in the room. After a while, Liu Hangchun came in in a panic. He knelt on the ground and said anxiously, "Your Highness, this official didn't know Your Highness was here. Please forgive me for not coming out to meet you."
"I'm just here for a meal. There's no need for Official Liu to be so formal."
Li Rong smiled and raised her hand. "Official Liu, please have a seat."
Now was the time for officials to be transferred. Although Liu Hangchun's rank wasn't high, he held an important position in the Ministry of Personnel. Naturally, he knew that Li Rong wouldn't be looking for him just for a chat over tea.
Li Rong personally poured tea for him. Liu Hangchun sat there cautiously and raised his hand to wipe the sweat on his forehead. He didn't dare to speak.
"There's not much time left. I won't beat around the bush, so I'll get straight to the point."
The sound of tea being poured could be heard in the room. Li Rong's tone was calm, as if she was just chatting. "This time, I'm here to ask Official Liu for a favor. I heard that this time, the transfer of officials below fifth-rank in the Ministry of Personnel will be decided by Official Liu. I have someone here who is talented and has a good character. I would like to recommend him to Official Liu to be an examiner. Would Official Liu be able to help with this? "
"Your Highness," Liu Hangchun revealed a troubled expression. "The position of examiner is currently full. The Ministry of Personnel doesn't have any plans to recruit someone for this position."
"If there's no position, we can create one." Li Rong smiled. "Isn't the Ministry of Personnel lacking a doctor? Just move the Minister Counsellor to the position of the Minister Counsellor and move the examiner to the position of the Minister Counsellor. Wouldn't this position be available? "
"Your Highness, since you're going through so much trouble," Liu Hangchun suggested. "Why don't you directly send the person you recommend to the position of the Minister Counsellor?"
Liu Hangchun didn't want to take on this hot potato. Li Rong listened to his words and looked at him with a smile. "Is Official Liu declining?"
"I wouldn't dare," Liu Hangchun hurriedly knelt down and said anxiously, "Your Highness is in trouble. This official will naturally do my best to help. However, the position of the examiner is too low. Your Highness …"
"But I feel that he doesn't have enough experience. A single examiner is enough. What if I want him to be this position?"
Liu Hangchun didn't answer. He knelt on the ground and thought hard about how to respond. Li Rong picked up his teacup and said slowly, "Official Liu, there's a box on the table. Open it and take a look."
Liu Hangchun was more than happy to be able to leave this topic. He breathed a sigh of relief and quickly got up to open the box.
As soon as the box was opened, the color of the gold bar came into view. Liu Hangchun was stunned and then immediately panicked. He put down his hand and the lid of the box closed with a click. Liu Hangchun hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed with all his might. "Your Highness, please spare my life. Your Highness, please don't make things difficult for me."
"Official Liu must be joking. Am I making things difficult for you?"
Li Rong used the teacup to stir the tea leaves. He leaned against the table and said leisurely, "I know Official Liu's rules. That's why I specially brought the gold bar. Today, I will give Official Liu a choice. How about Official Liu accept this gold bar? Or, "Li Rong put down the teacup and leaned forward. He smiled and said," Official Liu, do you want to make a trip to the Inspectorate? "
Liu Hangchun's body stiffened. Li Rong leaned back in his chair and said carelessly, "You know my style. If you help me this time, if Wang Houwen asks, you just do your job. He can't do anything to you. If you don't help me, I don't care. It's just changing the person who helps me to sit in your position. Official Liu, you can't walk both sides of the road. You have to choose one. Do you want the gold or come to my Inspectorate for a cup of tea? "
"My son-in-law is a talented person." Li Rong lowered his head and touched his dyed nails. "As long as you don't do anything bad, he's more than qualified to be the Inspectorate Supervisor. I'm just asking you to do things impartially. Official Liu, or are you saying that you don't want to walk the right path and want to walk the crooked path? "
Liu Hangchun was silent for a long time. He finally made a decision. He took a deep breath and said, "Your Highness, I can't make the decision on this matter. Whether or not I can enter the Ministry of Personnel and become the Inspectorate Supervisor depends on the son-in-law. I can only do things impartially. Your Highness, please rest assured."
Li Rong understood Liu Hangchun's meaning. Since he was offending both sides, then he might as well not help anyone.
However, with Pei Wenxuan's talent, if he didn't help anyone, he was more than qualified to be the Inspectorate Supervisor.
Li Rong smiled and said, "If Official Liu says so, then I'm relieved."
Liu Hangchun sighed. "It's good that Your Highness is satisfied. If there's nothing else, then this official will take his leave."
Li Rong nodded and raised his hand. "Take care, Official Liu."
Liu Hangchun bowed respectfully, then wiped his sweat and left. After he left, Shangguan Ya walked in. Seeing Li Rong's smile, she knew that it was a success. She sat down and said happily, "Now, the personnel transfer list of the Ministry of Personnel is about to be confirmed. It's only a few days. Now, Liu Hangchun only needs to add the name of the Prince Consort. After adding it, even if Wang Houwen finds out later, it'll be too late."
Li Rong nodded and said slowly, "Pei Wenxuan has entered the Ministry of Personnel and Xie Lanqing has left. Pei Liming is the temporary assistant minister of the Ministry of Justice. When the Ministry of Personnel's transfer list is out, the Ministry of Justice's transfer list should be out as well. Pei Liming's position as the Minister of Justice should be secure. "
"The Pei family will be more at ease with His Majesty filling the vacated position of the Shangguan family. However, Your Highness, I have a question."
Shangguan Ya picked up her cup. Li Rong replied, "Speak."
"Your Highness, are you confident?" Shangguan Ya looked at Li Rong. "Are you confident that you can control the Pei family?"
Li Rong didn't say anything. She drank her tea calmly.
"Your Highness, allow me to remind you." Shangguan Ya sipped her tea and said gently, "I support Your Highness in building your relationship with your wife. It's good to be harmonious. However, raising a cat is cute. Raising a tiger, you have to think more. "
"I understand your concerns."
Li Rong replied slowly, "It's just that in times of crisis, we need to use some people. The positions occupied by the Shangguan family are too conspicuous. After the Pei family fills them, His Majesty will let down his guard. In the past few years, he has been thinking about suppressing the Shangguan family and seizing military power for Consort Rou. In the past six months, other than the Chuan'er's marriage, he hasn't asked about these things, right? "
"He thinks that I'm fighting with the Chuan'er for power under Pei Wenxuan's instigation. He thinks that Pei Wenxuan, as a commoner, is willing to use me for benefits. Then, we'll put on a show for him. The Shangguan family will temporarily avoid the danger and support the commoners according to his wishes. In the end, he will find out that Pei Wenxuan is also one of us. "Li Rong laughed," I don't know what he'll think. "
"I'm afraid that he'll have the intention to kill Pei Wenxuan."
Shangguan Ya also laughed, but she thought for a while and said, "However, His Majesty can't completely trust Pei Wenxuan. Now, he's indulging Your Highness because he feels that regardless of whether Your Highness and Pei Wenxuan are sincere in seeking refuge, they are indeed cleaning up the vermin in the court. If Pei Wenxuan has any disloyalty, he'll stop the losses in time. However, Your Highness, His Majesty can stop the losses in time. You … have to be prepared. "
When Li Rong heard this, she looked up at her and said, "What are you worried about?"
"I'm worried that Your Highness will be seduced by beauty."
"Your Highness," Shangguan Ya said seriously, "I hope that Your Highness will be harmonious and happy, but I also hope that Your Highness will not forget your status. After all, the honor of the Shangguan family depends on Your Highness. "
"Don't worry," Li Rong said leisurely, "I'm more aware of this matter than you are."
"Very good," Shangguan Ya nodded and said happily, "With such a wise master like Your Highness leading the way, I'm relieved. Alright, today's matter is finished, I'll go back to work. "
When Li Rong heard this, he was a little curious, "What else do you need to do?"
"Since Your Highness isn't willing to help, I can only find another way."
Li Rong raised his eyebrows and looked at Shangguan Ya with cupped hands, "Your Highness, I'll take my leave first."
After saying this, Shangguan Ya walked away. When Li Rong saw Shangguan Ya's appearance, he couldn't help but ask someone to follow Shangguan Ya to see what she was going to do.
The secret guard followed Shangguan Ya all the way and saw Shangguan Ya go to the casino. He found Su Ronghua and handed a stack of paper to Su Ronghua, "This is it. Find those who have written their names on the paper and ask them to sign their names and write a sentence or something. Each piece of paper is five taels of silver. After the matter is done, you and I will split it fifty-fifty."
Su Ronghua looked at the thick stack of paper in Shangguan Ya's hand and raised his eyebrows, "Eldest Miss of the Shangguan family, why are you so busy with this little money?"
"I lost it a few days ago, and I don't have any money for this month." Shangguan Ya said with a serious face, "I plan to gather some capital and go back to the casino to earn back my money!"
"I think it's better if you don't give money away?" Su Ronghua frowned. Shangguan Ya looked up at him, "Lord Su, are you going to help me or not?"
"Hmm," Su Ronghua thought for a moment, "Who do you want to sign their names?"
"You're willing to help?"
Shangguan Ya was happy. She handed a stack of paper to Su Ronghua, "This is mine. Ask them to write a few more sentences. Look, I want Cui Yulang, Lin Zifan, and that Xie Shangqing …"
Shangguan Ya listed a bunch of names, and Su Ronghua maintained his smile. After listening to her, he nodded and took the paper back. He said with a smile, "Don't worry, leave it to me."
"Really? Thank you so much. "
"You don't have to thank me."
Su Ronghua said gently, "It's my duty to help you correct your vision. Otherwise, it wouldn't be good for the eldest daughter of the Shangguan family to go blind at such a young age. "
Shangguan Ya was a little confused. She watched as Su Ronghua took the paper and left.
When night fell, Su Ronghua asked someone to send the paper back to Shangguan Ya. Shangguan Ya happily went to the door to receive the paper. When she received it, Shangguan Ya's expression changed instantly.
She saw that every piece of paper had the same handwriting.
It said:
Su Ronghua, Huajing's most handsome man
Su Ronghua, handsome and dashing
Su Ronghua, both talented and good-looking
Su Ronghua …
Shangguan Ya quickly flipped through the paper to see if there were any others who had written it. When she reached the end, she saw Su Ronghua's wild cursive handwriting —
Please repeat the above and recite the entire text.
At the same time, he also sent a portrait of his handsome side profile. Next to it, he wrote: I suggest you frame it in your bedroom for daily eye candy.
Shangguan Ya was driven mad by this narcissistic and crazy behavior. She didn't care that she was still at the door and frantically tore up all the paper, leaving only the portrait. Then, she pointed at the pageboy who came to deliver the paper and said in a trembling voice, "Go back and tell him to wait. He's dead for sure. He! Is dead! Fixed! Dead! "
These things were reported to Li Rong by the spy that night. When Li Rong heard the spy's report, he spat out a mouthful of tea and didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He said, "Su Ronghua, is he so unreliable?"
Pei Wenxuan was reading the booklet at the side. When he heard this, he raised his head to look at Li Rong. Li Rong continued, "But seriously, how is the portrait that Su Ronghua sent to Shangguan Ya? Is it pretty? "
The shadow guard thought for a moment and replied, "It seems to be pretty good."
"Then I'm a little curious. Ai, did you tear the portrait?"
The shadow guard shook his head. "No, Miss Shangguan had it framed."
"You really framed it to look at?"
Li Rong was a little confused by Shangguan Ya's words. Pei Wenxuan was listening at the side. He put away the booklet and said indifferently, "Don't talk anymore, go to sleep."
Li Rong saw that it was getting late and waved his hand to dismiss them.
Li Rong slept. The next day, she went to the Inspection Department to see Shangguan Ya. Before returning home, she coughed lightly and casually said, "That, I heard that Su Ronghua sent you a portrait. You framed it? What do you mean? "
"Do you know what I framed it for?" Shangguan Ya sneered. Li Rong turned to look at her. Shangguan Ya clenched her fists. "I put him in the bedroom. Whenever I'm upset, I shoot him with darts and whip him to vent my anger!"
"You …" Li Rong didn't know what to say for a moment. She thought for a long time and could only say, "You're quite creative."
Shangguan Ya nodded and sneered. "He better not let me have any evidence against him. Otherwise, I'll definitely teach him a lesson."
Li Rong nodded. "En, I know. You're very strong."
The two chatted as they returned home. Recently, Pei Wenxuan came back early. Li Rong entered the Princess Residence. Seeing that Pei Wenxuan didn't come to pick her up, she turned to ask Jing Mei, "Where's the Prince Consort? Why didn't he come to pick me up? "
"The Prince Consort is busy."
Jing Mei laughed. "Today, the Prince Consort brought home many portraits of himself. He hung them in the bedroom, dining room, lobby, and garden."
"What's he doing?!" Li Rong exclaimed in shock. As she spoke, she saw Pei Wenxuan drawing something on the screen in the bedroom. Li Rong hurried forward. It was originally her favorite screen with peonies and butterflies. She was afraid that Pei Wenxuan would go crazy, so she quickly said, "Pei Wenxuan, what are you doing?!"
Pei Wenxuan smiled and turned to look at Li Rong. "Your Highness."
Li Rong looked through the gap between him and saw a portrait of Pei Wenxuan on the screen. Pei Wenxuan smiled gently. "Yesterday, when I heard about Eldest Young Master Su's deeds, this official thought about it and felt that what Eldest Young Master Su said was right. Recently, scholars in the capital frequently come and go, and women's minds are impetuous. I was afraid that the appearance of the outside world would dirty Your Highness's eyes. Therefore, I thought that it would be better to set up more portraits of this official in Your Highness's residence so that Your Highness can improve your aesthetic standards and brighten your eyes. "
"You …" Li Rong looked at the screen in shock. "Did you all discuss this beforehand?"
"This official did ask a few of my good friends. Recently, they have all returned home to send portraits to Madam."
Li Rong: "…"
Li Rong was silent for a long time. In order to make Pei Wenxuan sober, she raised her hand and said to the person beside her, "Go get the darts."
Pei Wenxuan looked confused.
Li Rong said seriously, "Since you all have discussed it, then we have also discussed it."
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