Jingwan and Sun Yilin's marriage was confirmed. Even if the Luo family completely sided with Prince Kang's faction, many people would sigh and wring their hands. Naturally, there would be some who gnashed their teeth in hatred. If they lost after many battles, they might not be reconciled. But they would not be so sullen. In this way, not only Li Hongyuan wanted to know the relationship between Old Madam Sun and Le Chengdi, but others also wanted to know. They were bound to find out the truth.
Li Hongming clenched his fists. Except for the third master of the concubine's family, no one else in the Luo family had any contact with his good brother's faction. It was not so easy to integrate into them. The original people ostracized him because he would share the benefits with them. And Luo Peishan did not rely on himself, so he might not be willing to get involved.
In this way, he might be able to reverse the situation. Not to mention other things, since Third Master Luo dared to come to his door, he could not retreat at this time. Once this strategy of sowing discord was used well, it would be a great weapon. Perhaps it could make the enemy fall apart without spending a single soldier.
Luo Jingying was still resentful of Jingwan's good luck. She broke off the engagement once and still had a good marriage that all the girls in the capital were envious of, but she could not express it at all. At this time, she received something from outside. It was a set of expensive head ornaments. Although Luo Jingying did not know the specifics, at least it was comparable to one of the twelve sets of head ornaments of Sun Yijia. And there were a total of 18 pieces. Luo Jingying touched them one by one and liked them very much. Then she found her most beautiful clothes and put the whole set of head ornaments on her body one by one.
However, she was very dissatisfied with the result. In her opinion, this dress was really too shabby and did not match the head ornament at all. Sun Yijia's dowry had a lot of good materials, such as Moonlight Silk, Peacock Silk, and Mermaid Muslin. Moreover, there was more than one bolt. However, Miss Sun, who was once famous in the capital, was as stingy as that b * tch Luo Jingwan.
"Miss, this head ornament is very beautiful."
Luo Jingying slammed it down and turned around to look at her etiquette instructor. The etiquette instructor hurriedly tried to take it down. She was both terrified and angry. "Didn't I say that no one is allowed to come in?"
If this kind of private exchange was found out, even if she didn't die, she would lose a layer of skin.
"Young Lady, don't panic. This servant will definitely not tell anyone about this, including Madam. This servant is here to serve Miss. We are one body. " The etiquette instructor approached her unhurriedly. "Yes, it's really beautiful. It's perfect for you. She only lacked a piece of clothing. However, she already had such a good head ornament, so why would she be afraid of not having enough clothes? However, shouldn't Miss thank that infatuated person for such an expensive item? "
Luo Jingying's panic turned into shyness. "But, Nanny, I have nothing. How can I thank him?"
"Miss, how can you not have anything? You have the most precious thing in the world, and that is yourself." The etiquette instructor said meaningfully. "Miss, you should at least meet him and thank him in person."
Speaking of this, Luo Jingying was a little discouraged. "But Grandmother won't let me go out."
"If Miss really wants to go out, this servant has a way. It just depends on whether Miss dares to do it."
Luo Jingying's eyes lit up immediately. "Why wouldn't I dare? Nanny, tell me quickly."
"It's actually very simple. You just have to return a piece of clothing and go out from the back door. This servant is very familiar with the woman guarding the back door."
"Nanny, I want to go out. I want to go out now."
"Don't be anxious, Miss. Wait until tomorrow morning. This servant will send the message out first today, so that Miss won't waste time tomorrow."
"But Nanny, how can you send the message? He is …" Luo Jingying also knew that the prince's mansion was not so easy to get close to. Last time, she was in a daze, so she didn't ask him how to send the message.
The etiquette instructor smiled carelessly. "According to that infatuated person's attitude towards Miss, he will definitely leave someone outside the mansion to keep an eye on Miss's movements. Therefore, this servant only needs to go out and find him."
"Is what Nanny said true?" Luo Jingying asked somewhat excitedly, feeling very sweet in her heart.
The etiquette instructor nodded with certainty.
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Nanny." Luo Jingying said with a particularly sweet smile.
"It's my duty." After saluting, the etiquette instructor left.
Oh, a simple, ignorant and stupid girl. She was blindly immersed in her illusory love and couldn't see the current situation clearly. The Luo family was already tied to Prince Kang's boat. Anyone with half a brain should know that if they continued to be entangled with Prince Rui, they would definitely suffer. Don't think that nothing will happen. Prince Rui's purpose was so obvious. Once he succeeded, how could he hide it? Until now, Luo Jingying thought that she had hidden it well. Even if one or two people around her knew something, they didn't know who the other party was.
However, she was just a servant who was following her master's orders. However, it was obvious that Prince Rui was favored, but the Luo family was forced to be tied to Prince Kang's side. However, it didn't matter. Prince Rui hadn't given up yet. At worst, he would only protect the third branch in the end. So what if the third branch became the backbone of the Luo family?
At the same time, Third Master Luo, Luo Rongping, also secretly received a gift from Prince Rui. It was 100,000 taels of silver and a gorgeous dagger inlaid with several gems. Coercion and temptation were so simple and crude.
Luo Rongping was very clear that in this family, there were many things that his father would only tell his eldest brother. Now that the Luo family was in a struggle for the throne, it was reasonable to say that as a member of the Luo family, he should follow the family's footsteps without hesitation. However, it would be extremely difficult for him to get away from Prince Rui's side. Not only that, his father didn't think highly of him at all. It seemed that it would be the same whether he was there or not. Moreover, he had spent so much effort on Prince Kang's people before, but it basically didn't work. But now, it seemed that Prince Rui wanted to "put him in an important position". Should he choose to unite with the family and continue to be disliked? Even if the Luo family had the merit of ascending to the throne in the end, he might be mediocre for the rest of his life? Or should he choose to sever ties with the family and be put in an important position, gambling on a brilliant future?
Luo Rongping quietly looked at the things on the table. He didn't think too much and put them away. Obviously, he chose selfishness and turned his back on the family.
Apart from a few people who knew about it, the Luo family and many outsiders thought that Luo Peishan was forced to board Prince Kang's ship. However, Luo Rongyan still had a faint suspicion that the source of this matter might be his father. He considered his daughter and chose Sun Yilin. This thought didn't just appear in his mind, it was as if it had taken root. After all, his father had just talked about this problem, and the matter was basically settled a day or two later. It was too much of a coincidence.
The imperial court was also not calm. It was because the old Minister of the Ministry of Personnel was preparing to resign after the examination, just as everyone expected. As expected, he formally handed in a memorial to resign. Le Chengdi rejected it twice, but finally approved it on the third memorial.
The Ministry of Personnel was the head of the six ministries, and the Minister of Personnel was the head of the Ministry of Personnel. That was a real high position and power, who knows how many people were eyeing a fat piece of meat. Li Hongming originally wanted to take Luo Peishan as his subordinate and push him to the position, but now there was an unforeseen event. Although he hadn't given up yet, he was hesitant about whether to push him or not. After all, the current Luo family's third young lady was only engaged to Sun Yilin, there was still a year before the Luo family's marriageable age. Moreover, the Luo family may not wait for her to marry. In such a long time, anything could happen. In order to win Luo Peishan's trust, Prince Kang and the others were running with all their strength. If Prince Rui pushed him again, it was basically a sure thing. The Gong Prince's people could only watch helplessly. Moreover, there was a possibility that Luo Peishan could be used by him. So, should he take this bet or not?
Li Hongming gathered all his aides and discussed all aspects in detail. Although Imperial Concubine Su didn't have the ambition to take power like the Empress, her wisdom couldn't be ignored. Therefore, Li Hongming also asked for her opinion. Pushing Luo Peishan up was very risky, but if Li Hongming's plan succeeded, it could bring huge benefits. More importantly, Li Hongming didn't have a more suitable candidate in his hands. The people who were qualified to sit in that position held more important positions. He couldn't just give up the benefits that he had been working on for several years for a position that he hadn't obtained yet. Finally, he decided to push!
Because he was already in a quagmire, Luo Peishan didn't have so many concerns. He was no longer leisurely in the court. He rarely spoke except for his own duties. He became active. At this time, people also saw the power of the Minister of the Ministry of Rites. He was knowledgeable and talented. His mouth was like a sword. Many times, he hit the nail on the head. Those who debated with him were likely to be angered to the point of vomiting blood and "dying in battle".
Sitting high on the dragon throne, Emperor Le Chengdi cast sidelong glances at him. He didn't expect that Minister Luo, who usually looked very elegant and undisciplined, was actually a "fierce general".
Emperor Le Chengdi asked Luo Peishan to stay and talk. The monarch and his minister had a heart-to-heart talk. Luo Peishan was frank. When he didn't want to be involved in a dispute, he naturally had to keep a low profile. When he had no choice, he naturally didn't hide anymore. He didn't want to do anything else, but he wanted to increase the confidence of his descendants. Otherwise, there would always be some people who wanted to bully them. As long as he was still alive and an official, he absolutely couldn't ignore it.
Naturally, the news that Jingwan was "bullied" by Duchess Ding would not reach Emperor Le Chengdi's ears. Emperor Le Chengdi thought that the younger generation of the Luo Family might have a dispute with others and suffered losses.
Luo Peishan's attitude also clearly told Emperor Le Chengdi that he was aiming for the position of the Minister of the Ministry of Rites. As for increasing the support of Prince Kang, it was inevitable. In order to push Prince Kang to the throne, he would do his best. Now it was up to Emperor Le Chengdi whether he wanted to suppress Prince Kang or not.
Luo Jingying's etiquette instructor was right. There were people of Li Hongming near the Luo Family. She just pretended to be looking for someone, and someone directly came to find her. However, the expected date was not agreed. Instead, it was pushed back another day. It was because yesterday, Emperor Le Chengdi asked the courtiers to submit memorials to recommend the candidate for the position of Minister of the Ministry of Rites today. If there was no accident, the result would be out tomorrow. At this time, Li Hongming had no time to deal with Luo Jingying.
However, they probably didn't expect that their words and deeds were clearly heard and seen by a third party.
Sure enough, in the morning court the next day, Emperor Le Chengdi followed the courtiers' opinion. Luo Peishan was "popular", and Emperor Le Chengdi didn't shy away from saying this point. Then he appointed the Left Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Rites to temporarily manage the Ministry of Rites. If he did well, he might directly take over the position of Minister of Rites. If he didn't do well, he would naturally choose someone else.
It was only then that Prince Kang's people realized that Prince Rui's side did not appear weak because they did not have a candidate. Instead, it was because most of them had recommended Luo Peishan, and they had even more memorials than Prince Rui's side.
What did this mean?
After the court ended, before Prince Kang's people could say anything, people on Prince Rui's side had already congratulated him one after another. And from the looks of it, they were sincerely happy and didn't seem to be faking it at all.
Li Hongyi was originally a rather impulsive person. This scene was simply like poking a hornet's nest. Before the crowd dispersed, Li Hongyi directly glared at Luo Peishan fiercely, and then left in a huff.
Li Hongming walked to Luo Peishan with a smile on his face. "Lord Luo, congratulations. Eldest Imperial Brother has always been like that. Don't be offended by him. "
Luo Peishan faintly agreed.
He thought that Li Hongming might not give up so easily, but he didn't expect him to do it so thoroughly. He completely gave up the position of Minister of the Ministry of Personnel and so blatantly drove a wedge between him and Prince Kang. But because it was too open and aboveboard, the effect was indescribably good. Not to mention Li Hongyi, even many of his "strategists" looked at him strangely, wondering if this had been planned long ago. On the surface, they had taken refuge with Prince Kang, but in private, they had already colluded with Prince Rui in order to push Luo Peishan to the position of Minister of the Ministry of Personnel.
Li Hongming was very satisfied with this result. It was better than he expected. His decision was indeed correct. He couldn't be more clear about Li Hongyi's character. Even if Li Hongyi was aware of his intentions, he was afraid that Luo Peishan would still have a knot in his heart. It would be impossible for him to trust Luo Peishan wholeheartedly. Then, the effect of Luo Peishan would be greatly reduced, or even counterproductive. If this happened too many times, it would be strange if Luo Peishan's heart didn't turn cold. At that time, he would let bygones be bygones and treat him with respect. The possibility of him working for him wasn't too high. In this short period of time, he had seen the power of Luo Peishan. With the help of his position as Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, he would definitely be like a tiger that had grown wings.
Li Hongming's mood was very good, very good.
Seeing him like this, Prince Kang's people's suspicion deepened.
Luo Peishan sighed in his heart. He had underestimated Prince Rui. Although it was said that one could only gain by giving up something, there were some things that were not so easy to give up. However, Prince Rui just gave it up. Prince Kang was far inferior to this scheming and courage. It was no wonder that Prince Rui was favored. It wasn't that easy to add chips to Prince Kang's chips.
"Lord Luo …" Diwu Taiqing stepped forward. It was obviously a joyous occasion for his "old rival", but he couldn't feel happy. He didn't believe that Luo Peishan was a two-faced person. It could only be said that Prince Rui's methods were outstanding. Moreover, Le Chengdi's skills as a ruler had reached perfection. If Le Chengdi hadn't said who recommended Luo Peishan, most people probably would have thought that Luo Peishan was recommended the most. No one would know that the number was so high, and no one would think to check it out. After all, this memorial was directly presented to Le Chengdi without going through the Cabinet.
"Lord Diwu." Luo Peishan returned the greeting. He was not in the mood to bicker with Diwu Taiqing.
"I'm afraid that I won't have a chance to appreciate flowers with Lord Luo in the future." First, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel was much busier than the Minister of the Ministry of Rites. Second, you, a neutral person, went to flirt with Prince Kang's people. Did you want to tell everyone that you, the Minister of the Supreme Court, were also going to rely on Prince Kang? What hurt Diwu Taiqing the most was that he couldn't go to the Luo Mansion anymore. How many times did he have to see those treasures? How could he live?
Luo Peishan glanced at him indifferently. He was unhappy, so he didn't want others to be happy. "My third daughter's tricolored peony has bloomed."
Diwu Taiqing couldn't help but rub his beard. "Lord Luo, you're really not kind." Was there such a temptation? It was too much.
"Heh." Luo Peishan put on a fake smile. "How am I not kind? I'm just reporting a small matter."
For people who didn't like flowers, it was definitely a small matter. But for people who were crazy about flowers, the temptation was no small matter. Not to mention Diwu Taiqing, the other people who hadn't left were all itching to beat him up and let him show off.
"Lord Luo is now the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. Although it's just a transfer, it's actually a promotion. It's a joyous event worthy of celebration. Why don't we meet at the Luo Mansion after we leave the yamen and have a drink with Lord Luo?" The Grand Secretary said.
"Grand Secretary's words are very reasonable." One by one, they echoed.
There were people from all factions in this group, so there was no need to worry about them getting together to discuss anything. They were just here to drink. Of course, the ulterior motive wasn't the wine!
Luo Peishan's face darkened. He stared daggers at Ruan Ruizhong. Unfortunately, the Grand Secretary was thick-skinned. He was full of smiles and didn't move. Luo Peishan had been killing people in the imperial court recently, but that didn't mean he had no opponents. He felt a lump in his throat. "Tomorrow." He really wasn't in the mood today.
"Then it's settled."
The Luo family didn't know what happened after the morning court, but everyone knew that Luo Peishan was now the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. Few people in the Luo family, from the masters to the servants, were unhappy. Wang madam even made the decision to give every servant an extra month's salary.
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