Chapter 69: Reversing this damn fate
In everyone's eyes, Xia Yan is a person of outstanding abilities.
Throughout history, the more outstanding a person's abilities, the stronger his or her personality.
Why?
Because they think they are gods, and gods! How can they compromise with mortals?
This is what Wang Anshi said.
His son Wang Rong was extremely smart and powerful, and he even wanted to use the tactics of conquest to eliminate the ministers who opposed the new policy.
When things seemed impossible, Wang Anshi could actually temporarily adopt a posture of partial compromise and concession to allow the new policy to continue.
But this stubborn husband held his head high and would rather die than bow his head.
As a result, the new policy was wasted.
The beloved son Wang Rong fell down.
He himself would rather die than live.
Xia Yan is such a person.
He could redress his innocence. His IQ, which was much higher than that of an average person, allowed him to easily discover clues to frame himself and find that the timeline was wrong.
But most smart people are conceited and ignore the real reason why Emperor Jiajing wanted to kill him. It was never about corruption, nor was it about the proposal to re-set the system.
It was his dominance that led to his death.
So, everyone thought that Xia Yan would die this summer.
Even in these few days.
Jiang Qingzhi, who spoke up for him, will become a sacrifice and leave Beijing in disgrace.
Huang Jin also knew this, but he knew even more how much his master hated Xia Yan's refusal to confess.
So, when Xia Yan knelt down in the cell and said, "Your Majesty, I am Xia Yan, and I plead guilty," Huang Jin knew that this was what his master had always dreamed of.
Achieved.
Former Prime Minister Yang Tinghe fought with Emperor Jiajing for many years and refused to give in.
Xia Yan holds power and refuses to bow his head.
The two prime ministers were therefore praised as famous officials among the literati.
It's not because they did anything outstanding, but because they withstood the pressure from the emperor.
Emperor Jiajing always hoped that his prime minister would be obedient and set an example for the scholars and officials all over the world.
So, he chose Yan Song, who had never opposed him.
Yes, Yan Song is a flatterer, but it is his flattery that I want.
But now Xia Yan lowered his head.
"How could he!"
The huge surprise made Emperor Jiajing lose his composure. He stood up, then coughed dryly and sat down again.
Huang Jin knew that his master was doubting the authenticity of the news, "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness Prince Yu was present at the time."
Yes, the third brother is here.
Emperor Jiajing asked, "Where is the third brother?"
"Outside the palace."
"Ask him!" Emperor Jiajing couldn't find his son, so he ordered the eunuch beside him to interrogate him.
After a while, the eunuch came back and said, "Your Highness said that at that time Huang Jin asked Xia Yan if he admitted his guilt. Xia Yan knelt down and said, Your Majesty, I, Xia Yan, admit my guilt. Then he choked up and cried, deeply regretting."
Old Xia was not crying out of deep remorse, but for his own good reputation... Jiang Qingzhi was filled with emotion, and was increasingly looking forward to how much saving Xia Yan would add to the country's fortunes.
As for Xia Yan, this arrogant former prime minister had enemies all over the world, and only his reputation for being upright could comfort him. Now, with the news of his confession, this reputation will also be gone.
It's time to cry.
Yan Song was stunned for a moment.
He thought of what Yan Shifan said yesterday.
"Xia Yan will never bow his head and plead guilty! That's his fate!" Yan Shifan boasted that his ability to understand people's hearts was unmatched in the world, so he was very confident.
Yan Song was greatly pleased by the attitude of his chief think tank.
But at this moment, he seemed to have suffered a heavy blow.
He covered his chest and took a breath. He felt like there was something like cotton wool in his chest, blocking his breathing.
Xia Yan!
What should I do if Xia Yan can be released from prison?
He looked pale.
Cui Yuan lost his composure and asked in a hoarse voice, "How could Xia Yan plead guilty?"
"How do you think he won't plead guilty?"
Jiang Qingzhi fired at full force, "Xia Yan is not a fool, it's just that his long-term arrogance made him ignore the mistakes he made. Your Majesty is lenient and did not kill him, and let him reflect in the imperial prison."
Yes!
I didn't originally want to kill Xia Yan.
Emperor Jiajing was in a trance, with a vague feeling coming over him.
So wonderful.
This is what gods are like!
Emperor Jiajing was intoxicated by this magical and wonderful feeling.
My cousin's voice kept coming.
"No matter how arrogant a person is, he will be moved by your majesty's tolerance. Xia Yan is a smart man. After his arrogance was worn away, he came to his senses in the imperial prison. I congratulate your majesty!"
Jiang Qingzhi paid his respects and saw that Emperor Jiajing had a dull expression, and he couldn't help but groan in his heart.
Bro, you're not...changing your mind again, are you?
Emperor Jiajing suddenly sighed.
"Back then, Xia Yan and I were once a harmonious relationship between king and subject."
These words were in stark contrast to the disgust he had felt before.
Xia Yan, alive!
In an instant, Cui Yuan's face turned pale.
Yan Song lowered his head and swallowed a mouthful of blood, "Your Majesty, I congratulate you."
Lu Bing looked at Jiang Qingzhi deeply. If looks could kill, Jiang Qingzhi would have died a thousand times by now.
"Hahahaha!"
Emperor Jiajing stood up and laughed out loud.
"Did Xia Yan, that idiot, finally realize that he was wrong?"
That strong-willed Prime Minister finally bowed to me.
When this news spreads throughout the world, what will happen to those scholars and officials who are hostile to me?
They will be furious.
However, what I like most is to see my opponent furious but helpless.
and many more.
I wanted to execute Xia Yan a few days ago. Who stopped me?
The excited Emperor Jiajing gradually calmed down and looked at Jiang Qingzhi.
It’s Qingzhi!
Jiang Qingzhi felt the fatherly gaze again.
"Jiang Qingzhi... is domineering!"
Emperor Jiajing suddenly looked cold.
What the hell!
Are you born in the year of the dog?
Jiang Qingzhi felt something was wrong, that Emperor Jiajing seemed to be mentally disturbed. He was most worried that Emperor Jiajing might have developed a disease from taking elixirs.
The emperor's mood swings were fully displayed in Emperor Jiajing.
"Three days of grounding!"
Jiang Qingzhi looked up.
Cui Yuan, who was secretly happy, was stunned.
Three days!
Who are you fooling?
Being grounded for three days is like being punished by drinking three glasses of wine!
But was Jiang Qingzhi’s crime of defiance settled just like that?
"Yes."
Jiang Qingzhi sighed.
Emperor Jiajing coughed dryly, "Xia Yan..."
Lu Bing narrowed his eyes, this was the last chance.
Let Xia Yan go home and eat his old rice!
Well, even if they failed in this matter, they could still console themselves.
"Huang Jin."
"His Majesty."
"Someone told me yesterday that Prince Yu's studies were not very good?"
Emperor Jiajing's magical transfer caught everyone off guard, but Huang Jin caught it.
"Yes, it is said that the weather is hot and His Highness can't stand the heat."
Huang Jin lowered his eyebrows and said pleasingly.
Emperor Jiajing said coldly, "Even if you don't practice hard in the hottest days of summer, you should at least pretend to do it. That rebellious son didn't even pretend to do it, which shows how domineering he is!"
Zhu Zaigui, who was outside the palace, heard his old father's scolding and couldn't help shrinking his neck. He said to Yang Xi behind him: "Haven't I just taken too many leave recently? I went to my cousin to seek advice. Father knows about it. Why..."
Yang Xi whispered, "My little ancestor, this is His Majesty borrowing it... just treat it as a good deed."
good thing?
Zhu Zaigui was confused after being scolded for no reason.
"It seems I have to find him a stricter teacher."
Emperor Jiajing said: "Let's choose Xia Yan!"
Yan Song looked up, "Your Majesty, be merciful."
Xia Yan was actually able to stay in the capital, making him unsure whether to be happy or sad.
Everyone resigned.
After the ministers left, Emperor Jiajing suddenly asked, "Has anyone come into contact with Xia Yan recently?"
Huang Jin said, "I asked before, and the people in the Imperial Prison said that Commander Lu strictly ordered that no one is allowed to contact Xia Yan privately, and no one dared to do so."
Suspicion is the emperor's twin brother!
When suspicion is gone, all that remains is joy.
"Has that stubborn old man Xia Yan come to this day?" Emperor Jiajing rarely teased his former prime minister.
“Now, those scholars and officials will probably feel like they have lost their parents.” Huang Jin said with a smile.
"Those monkeys." Emperor Jiajing suddenly said quietly, "I want to kill Xia Yan. Almost everyone is silent. Yan Song and others strongly agree. At that time... only Qingzhi."
"Xia Yan is of no use to Yu Qingzhi. This shows that this kid really treats me with sincerity. But I blame him!"
Emperor Jiajing felt a little guilty.
"Someone is coming."
"His Majesty!"
"reward……"
……
Jiang Qingzhi was dragged by Zhu Xizhong into his duty room.
Zhu Xizhong personally served tea and stared at Jiang Qingzhi with sharp eyes.
"Earlier, I thought you were looking for death, but now I feel... you had planned this all along. Tell me, how did you get Xia Yan to change his words?"
"None of my business!"
Even if a tsundere girl asked this question, Jiang Qingzhi would still answer it in the same way.
"really?"
“Real gold!”
Jiang Qingzhi drank a cup of Zhu Xizhong's tea and said, "The three-day confinement starts today! I have to go back."
"Everyone has left the government office, let's go together."
Zhu Xizhong stood up and hooked his arm around Jiang Qingzhi's shoulder. "Today is a beautiful day. I am in a great mood, brother!"
The old dude is crazy, what is he doing sighing about?
Jiang Qingzhi was stunned.
Zhu Xizhong said solemnly: "Xia Yan should not die, but not everyone dares to risk angering His Majesty to speak for him. Qingzhi..."
"Don't look at me like that." Jiang Qingzhi felt that the old playboy was in danger of turning into old glass.
Zhu Xizhong said seriously: "Brother is proud of you!"
Yan Song and others came out, a group of three.
This is a two-person show.
The five people left the West Garden one after another.
Outside the West Garden, a little old man with a few straws on his head and dirty clothes stood with his hands behind his back.
When he saw Yan Song, he walked forward.
"Yan Song!"
A fierce look flashed in Yan Song's old eyes, "Xia Yan!"
The officials who were leaving the yamen stopped in silence, watching the former Prime Minister proudly pointing at Yan Song and slowly saying, "Old dog, I'm not dead. I think you will be very disappointed!"
Yan Song remained silent.
Xia Yan laughed and said, "You, Yan Fenyi, were afraid of me like a tiger back then, and you are still the same now. I regarded you as a running dog back then."
He said word by word: "Even though you are now the Prime Minister, in my eyes, you, Yan Song, are still that old dog!"
This is a slap in the face!
Yan Song's old face turned red for a moment, but under the accumulated power, he did not dare to fight back.
Xia Yan's eyes swept over Cui Yuan and Lu Bing.
In his eyes at that time, these two people did not exist at all!
Xia Yan walked towards Jiang Qingzhi.
He bowed to the ground.
Great gift!
Thanks!
Jiang Qingzhi looked at him and whispered, "This damn fate was finally reversed by me!"
In my mind, the cauldron began to speed up...
(End of this chapter)
