Chapter 65: Admit Your Mistake
Qiu Luan was born into a family of nobles, his grandfather was Marquis of Xianning. After his grandfather passed away, because his father was ill, the title of Marquis was inherited by Qiu Luan across generations.
Qiu Luan's career was extremely smooth. Peng Ze, the Minister of War, gave him a name, a courtesy name, and a pseudonym. Peng Ze also took every opportunity to praise Qiu Luan in front of all the officials in the court.
Even my own dad isn’t this good!
Later, Qiu Luan stood on the side of Emperor Jiajing at the Grand Ceremony and successfully got on the official career plane.
So he became arrogant and even ordered Liu Xun, the general of Guangdong and Guangxi and also a marquis, to kneel down and pay homage to him. Liu Xun naturally refused, so Qiu Luan impeached him.
This man became so arrogant that he was recalled and punished by Emperor Jiajing, but he was still valued.
Until Qiu Luan and Zeng Xin came into conflict, Zeng Xin's backer Xia Yan took action and easily put him in jail.
If it were someone else, he would have probably been doomed in this life, but this man was not destined to die. It happened that Yan Song and others wanted to kill Zeng Xin and Xia Yan, so Qiu Luan decisively defected to Yan Song and served as a tainted witness.
Look, he is alive again.
The inflated Qiu Luan felt that God was giving him face.
But Jiang Qingzhi refused to give it.
Just one punch left him with a black eye.
"Qiu Luan was beaten."
"Shit! It was...it was that Long Wilbur who did it."
"What a cheerful young man."
"What a handsome man!"
Qiu Luan looked big and strong, while Jiang Qingzhi was tall and slender, handsome and unparalleled, so passers-by would naturally stand beside him.
Qiu Luan had never suffered such a loss in his life. He covered his eyes, pointed at Jiang Qingzhi and shouted, "Go!"
Jiang Qingzhi was the first to attack, he was just defending himself.
As long as you hold on to the truth, Qiu Luan will be afraid of nothing.
Jiang Qingzhi waved his hand back.
"Just don't beat him to death."
Behind him, Sun Chonglou and Dou Jialan rushed out side by side.
"Break their limbs!" Qiu Luan shouted.
These followers were all Qiu Luan's servants, the elite soldiers in the army. If they were placed in the army, they would be able to defeat ten enemies at once.
Qiu Luan stared at Jiang Qingzhi intently.
He had just come out of Yan's house after visiting Yan Shifan, when Yan Shifan lazily said to him: Jiang Qingzhi is in trouble!
Qiu Luan gave a silver ingot to the follower of Yan Shifan in exchange for the detailed information.
—— Jiang Qingzhi is now in a difficult situation and must save Xia Yan. Xia Yan has offended countless people. Once Xia Yan dies, those people can only vent their anger on Jiang Qingzhi. The capital will not tolerate him!
Thousands of people beat the drum!
Qiu Luan understood what he meant and left happily.
"You little bitch!"
Qiu Luan grinned and said, "I'll see how you die!"
The grim smile was still on his face, but he suddenly froze.
Bang bang bang bang!
The young servant rushed into the midst of his followers, fists and feet flew, and then the followers flew out one by one.
And that woman was like a female leopard. Every time she made a move, there would be the sound of broken bones.
In just thirty breaths, the two men were standing side by side, surrounded by Qiu Luan's followers.
Jiang Qingzhi walked over slowly and pointed at Qiu Luan.
"See, I told you, you talk too much nonsense."
Qiu Luan was beaten.
When Lu Bing heard the news, he said calmly, "Jiang Qingzhi is in a state of panic, Qiu Luan is bringing shame upon himself."
Upon hearing the news, Yan Shifan laughed and said, "Qiu Luan is not a person to worry about. He can be used."
Cui Yuan said disdainfully: "He is just a poor man, dog bites dog."
Jiang Qingzhi returned home happily, and the servant reported, "Master, the young lady from the Lu family is here again."
Everyone in the Earl's house knew that the Earl had a young lady from a relative's family who liked to come over to visit whenever she had nothing to do.
When Jiang Qingzhi entered the living room, he saw the arrogant girl standing there admiring the calligraphy and paintings on the wall.
Hearing footsteps, Lu Shaner turned around.
"Do you know that His Majesty has a reverse scale that cannot be touched?"
After Lu Shaner got the news, she asked her father Lu Wei, and after learning the consequences of the matter, she came to the Jiang family as soon as possible.
Jiang Qingzhi sat down.
"sit!"
"I won't sit down." Seeing that he was still heartless, Lu Shan'er was furious. "As the saying goes, living with the emperor is like living with a tiger. His Majesty treats you like his nephew at the moment, but you shouldn't anger him because of Xia Yan, right? You should be twice as good to those who are good to you."
This tsundere girl's values are quite normal.
However, thinking of her past deeds, Jiang Qingzhi felt that this woman was an example of being strict with others and lenient with oneself.
The arrogant girl raised her head and sighed, "Daddy said that Yan Song and others wanted to deal with Xia Yan. If His Majesty doesn't allow it, it will be useless even if they talk nonsense. It is His Majesty who wants to kill Xia Yan! Do you understand?"
How can this arrogant girl be so patient?
Could it be that you like me?
Jiang Qingzhi's heart trembled.
I'm only fifteen years old, still a bud, don't even think about it.
Lu Shaner was talking until her mouth was dry, so she sat down and asked, "Where's the tea?"
Outside the door, the servant came in quickly and served tea.
"It's imperial tea." Lu Shan'er took a sip. It was obvious that Concubine Lu Jing had given her family many good things.
After moistening her throat, Lu Shan'er said earnestly, "Admit your mistake! Dad said you are still young, admit your mistake, go out for some fun, and come back as if nothing happened."
But that’s not what Lu Wei said at the time.
"Since he wants to enter the court, he must stand firm. He supports Xia Yan, but Xia Yan has stolen the power of your majesty. Then, in the eyes of outsiders, Jiang Qingzhi will be a member of Xia Yan's party from now on, and it will be difficult for him to change his party."
This is the prototype of party struggle.
Emperor Jiajing hoped that a balance of power could be formed in the court, and Jiang Qingzhi was one of the factions.
Now, his cousin completed the task, but he was a member of Xia Yan's party, whom Emperor Jiajing hated deeply.
"Why don't you say something!" Lu Shan'er was annoyed.
The tsundere girl was well-informed, and Jiang Qingzhi also needed to seek allies among the nobles.
So, we need to comfort this girl who is suffering from literary and artistic disease.
Jiang Qingzhi put out the cigarette in the ashtray and said sincerely: "No one has ever cared about me so much." Wow!
The arrogant girl's heart trembled, but she pretended to be calm and said: "We are relatives!"
"Yes." Jiang Qingzhi took the opportunity to secure his status as a relative, thinking that relatives cannot get married!
"Then you..." Lu Shan'er said with a sad face: "Daddy said there is no solution to this matter."
"There will always be a way." Jiang Qingzhi said, "But remember, don't say good things for me outside."
"Why?" Lu Shan'er suddenly raised her head, "Who said something good for you?"
Ha ha!
Master Jiang just smiled at the little girl's arrogant mood and said gently: "Think about it, the more rumors there are against me, what will His Majesty think?"
"Yes!" Lu Shan'er's eyes sparkled with wisdom. "Your Majesty is wise and knows that you are alone and have no ambitions. But Yan Song and his men are extremely powerful..."
"Look, you are so smart..."
Jiang Qingzhi's few words made Lu Shan'er feel that she had figured out this truth herself, and she even used it to teach Jiang Qingzhi.
My wisdom can light up the entire sky... Lu Shaner stood up, "I have to go back quickly and tell my father not to say anything good for you."
Later, Fucheng sent Lu Shaner out.
Lu Shan'er walked out of the door, looking very excited, which surprised the servants who were accompanying her.
"When the young lady came in earlier, she looked so sad, but after just a moment, she smiled brightly."
After seeing Lu Shan'er off, Jiang Qingzhi called Fu Cheng and Dou Jialan.
"I have thought about this for a long time, and the root of the problem lies with Xia Yan."
Jiang Qingzhi fooled Lu Shaner away, and some ideas popped up in his mind.
Fu Cheng said: "Yes. Xia Yan stole your majesty's authority and will surely die. But how can we reverse this situation?"
"Time cannot be reversed." Dou Jialan frowned.
Fu Cheng thought for a moment and said, "Uncle, how about... admitting your mistakes?"
This is the best way.
It was also a compromise made out of helplessness.
As for the future, let’s get through the current difficulties first.
"Some people outside are now saying that I am part of Xia Yan's party." Jiang Qingzhi smiled.
"My uncle! How can you still laugh?" Fucheng smiled bitterly.
"I'm just a little confused."
"what?"
"Why don't you say it? Xia Yan is one of my party members, Jiang Qing!"
Fucheng was shocked.
Jiang Qingzhi's eyes were calm, but confidence was surging out of them.
"Your Majesty originally had no intention of killing Xia Yan, but this stubborn old man repeatedly wrote letters to appeal for his grievances. Every time he wrote a letter to appeal for his grievances, he was reminding Your Majesty that Xia Yan should be killed to serve as a warning to others!"
Jiang Qingzhi said slowly: "The only way to untie this knot is..."
He looked at the two of them, "Let Xia Yan change his words!"
"Change your words?"
"Yes, that is, plead guilty!"
Fu Cheng slapped his forehead and said, "Yes, if Xia Yan pleads guilty, it means that the civil officials are bowing to Your Majesty. In this way, Your Majesty's prestige will increase greatly."
Xia Yan's toughness and power once terrified all the officials, but such a powerful former prime minister prostrated himself at the feet of Emperor Jiajing.
What will happen to Emperor Jiajing?
Relieved.
proud.
Look down at the court and see who has the courage to challenge the emperor's authority!
Xia Yan's confession is the antidote to self-salvation.
"But... Xia Yan refused to give in." Dou Jialan said, "That's his fate."
Without his upright personality, Xia Yan’s political career came to an end.
Jiang Qingzhi sighed, "This is not the point. The point is how to enter the Imperial Prison."
How can I convince Xia Yan if I can’t sneak into the imperial prison?
Dou Jialan was startled, and thought about it carefully, "I do know a deputy centurion in the imperial prison, but we are not close friends, so it would be difficult to persuade him."
Jiang Qingzhi's eyes lit up, "As long as they are human, they have weaknesses. Find out what this person likes and dislikes."
"Yes." Dou Jialan went out.
When he came back, he brought a piece of news.
"The deputy captain's name is Li Jing." Dou Jialan looked a little frustrated. "He is old-fashioned. That's why Lu Bing chose him."
"Do you have any preferences?"
Jiang Qingzhi felt a bit of a headache, thinking, is it really impossible to earn this national destiny?
If Xia Yan had not died, it would have been a huge change to history.
It was also a change for Yan Song's party and the court.
The country will always last for one or two years, right?
Dou Jialan said: "Li Jing usually stays in the imperial prison, and when he has nothing to do, he stays at home playing with birds."
"Walking the bird?" Jiang Qingzhi couldn't help but think of some inappropriate images.
"It means to tease birds." Dou Jialan had been in the Jinyiwei for a long time and was familiar with these words.
“He likes birds?”
"Yes, this is Li Jing's only hobby."
Jiang Qingzhi narrowed his eyes.
"What bird?"
"thrush."
Jiang Qingzhi ordered: "Go quietly and find out where the best thrush is around the capital."
The news came quickly.
"There is a bird market in Daxing. The most expensive thrush there once sold for a hundred gold coins."
The so-called hundred gold refers to a hundred strings of money.
"Playthings can ruin your ambition!"
Jiang Qingzhi left Duoduo at home and said, "Let's go buy a bird!"
(End of this chapter)
