Just in time for rain [恰逢雨连天] - Chapter 190

[190. Chapter One]

Liu Xuzhi said: “Yu Jue is a token, the old man made a promise to you today, if one day you can’t retreat, my Liu residence will always leave a way for you.”

After speaking, he ordered: “An Ran.”

An Ran nodded. He turned his head and took Yu Jue from Su Jin’s hand, but he was also stunned.

This ring of jade is almost identical to the ring that the young master wore around his waist back then.

However, wasn’t the young master’s jade jade smashed by the Fourth Highness more than ten years ago?

After he carefully put the jade in the box, he realized that the one in his hand was slightly different from the one that the young master had originally.

Looking at the texture, it should be a pair.

Su Jin took the wooden box and knelt down to thank Liu Xuzhi.

The three of them talked in the study for a while, nothing more than talking about old things from their early years, and the words were different.

Until Shen Shi, Su Jin got up to say goodbye, saying that even though he was resting today, he still needed to return to the Punishment Department.

Liu Xuzhi didn’t leave her, but said, “Liu Yun, you will send Ayu on behalf of your father.”

Liu Chaoming agreed, but did not let An Ran follow, and led Su Jin all the way to the wing where he was changing clothes.

Su Jin changed back to the man’s clothes and said to Liu Chaoming, “Shiyu knows that on the way out of the house, it is enough to let Aliu lead him alone. Mr. Liu will be leaving the capital in a few days, and the adults will not have much time in the house, so go back early to accompany him. Your Excellency is good.”

Liu Chaoming glanced at her and said lightly, “It’s okay.” When he

got to the mansion gate, the carriage was already waiting by the road, Su Jin seemed to remember something, and said to Liu Chaoming, “I don’t know when Mr. Liu will leave. Beijing, Shi Yu would like to see you off.”

She is a junior, and today she came to Liu Mansion to receive Liu Xuzhi’s jade, which is considered to have continued the friendship between Liu Xie and Liu Xuzhi.

Liu Chaoming said: “The fifth day of the first year.” He reminded again, “From the fourth day of the first year, you have to go to several prefectures and counties near the capital.” He served as the Minister of Punishment a few years ago, but because of the mission, he put the inspection after the visit, and now he returns to the capital, which cannot be delayed any longer.

Su Jin said: “Yes, but Mr. Liu Lao is an elder, and I can adjust the days here.”

Liu Chaoming said: “No, my father has already said that the Marquis Wenyuan will send him off that day.” Even he can only Go and go back.

Su Jin nodded: “Okay, then Mr. Lao will convey it. After the rainy days, I will go to Hangzhou Mansion, and I will definitely come to visit.”

Liu Chaoming stood in front of the mansion and watched Su Jin’s carriage go away, and only turned back to the East Courtyard until he could no longer see it. In the study, Liu Xuzhi held a volume of books in his hand and asked, “Gone?”

Liu Chaoming said, “Have already left.” After

a while, he asked again, “Father, you just gave Su Shiyu’s jade jade. ——”

“It’s not a rare thing.” Liu Xuzhi’s eyes couldn’t leave the book, “your mother’s dowry was originally a pair, I kept one here, and your mother’s one disappeared more than ten years ago. ”

His tone was understatement, but the person on the other end didn’t respond.

Liu Xuzhi glanced at Liu Chaoming, and saw that his eyes were deep, as if there was nothing in his eyes, and he seemed to have nothing, but he felt that this son couldn’t even see through himself.

“I came to the capital because of your life-long event, but Qi Boyuan recently advised me not to handle it.” Liu Xuzhi put down the book, “He said, you already have someone in your heart.”

Liu Chaoming joined hands to plead guilty . Courtesy, without showing any emotion: “In ancient times, marriages were all ordered by parents.”

Qi Boyuan’s original words are actually: Liu Yun’s talent is rare to see in a century. He is introverted and self-sufficient. He cultivated himself in Liu Mansion as a child. Others are ruthless, treat yourself even more ruthlessly, this is the temper of a major event. But I am a Confucian student, and I am always compassionate and sympathetic to others. Liu Yun is also my student after all. Seeing him so accustomed to self-suffering will inevitably make him feel distressed. I would rather he be ordinary and live a self-interested life. Maybe he can share a little more. joyous.

Liu Xuzhi said: “Forget it, I will be leaving the capital in a few days, and I have no time to take care of your affairs. You are the chief assistant, and you can already decide for yourself.” He took out a wooden box from the desk and opened it, and inside was a pure gold The hairpin, “This hairpin is compared to the one that your mother liked the most at the beginning. If you have someone in your heart, you can include it in the dowry, as your father’s and your mother’s heart.”

Liu Chaoming put the wooden box He took it in his hand and replied, “Yes, my son has been busy with official business recently.

After he has been busy, he must choose a gentle and submissive woman as his wife.”

Listening to him, Liu Xuzhi even sounded like an official tongue, and couldn’t help but want to warn him, the words were all on his lips, and he swallowed them.

Can he hear it?

Liu Xuzhi felt that he was really old, and even his heart was not as hard as before.

In the past, in order to make Liu Yun a successful person, he did not hesitate to cut down the magnolia tree in his yard. Watching Xiao Liuyun sitting by the tree stump all night, he did not even give a word of comfort, so that later Liu Yun left home and went to Beijing alone, and Liu Xuzhi never did. Ordered to chase. The father and son have not communicated with each other for three years. Until Meng Liang Xun Su Shiyu returned, his legs were necrotic, and he still led Liu Chaoming back to the Liu Mansion in Hangzhou. .

After so many years, Liu Chaoming, who would call himself Yun at the age of four, has completely become Liu Yun, and Liu Xuzhi is no longer the Liu Xuzhi of the past.

Growth is penance, a long torture that doesn’t feel boring, but old age is only a moment.

Liu Xuzhi waved his hand: “Go get busy.”

Su Jin chose three prefectures and towns for this tour. Although they are all near the capital, they all need a day or two to travel. She set off on the fourth day of the first day and returned to Beijing on August 17th.

As soon as he got off the carriage, Wu Jizhi, who was waiting at the midday gate, greeted him and said, “On the ninth day of the lunar month, a riot broke out among the victims of Huguang, and more than ten people were killed and injured. The news spread to the palace yesterday. Regarding, Mr. Zhang of Dali Temple suggested that the three judicial divisions together assign two imperial officials to Wuchang House to handle the case, Mr. Liu asked the lower officials to wait for the adults here, and asked the adults to go to the Duchayuan immediately after returning to the palace.”

Su Jin ordered. Turning his head, he walked to the Duchayuan and said, “I heard about this yesterday.”

Wu Jizhi said again: “The Fourth Highness and the Fourth Princess will enter the capital tomorrow, and the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of War would like to reward the four with autumn gifts. Lord Luo and Lord Shen have almost discussed the military exploits of His Highness, but the cabinet should give the message, and Lord Shen said that he will discuss with you later today.”

Su Jin said: “You will say hello to the people from the Ministry of Rites later. , let them write the message first, and I’ll change it if I see it.”

When she got to the prefectural court, she paused and asked, “Is there any news from your majesty?

” There is news every day, the trip is very smooth, and it is the same as the original plan, Master Su wants to see the urgent letter from the Ministry of War?” Su Jin nodded: “Let the Ministry of War send it to Liuzhao

Pavilion.”

Jin, hurried up to meet him and said, “Master Su, Master Liu and Master Zhai are already waiting for you in the court.” He asked Wu Jizhi again, “Master Wu wants to discuss it together?”

Wu Jizhi said: “No, Ben I have something else to do.” He bowed to Su Jin and then left.

Su Jin knew that the violence and chaos in Huguang was a matter of urgency, and there was no time to delay. When Yan Xiu and Zhai Di bowed to her, they asked straight to the point, “The imperial envoy sent to Huguang, Mr. Liu has already been selected here?”

Liu Chaoming said: ” It is best if Zhao Yan and Qian Yue can go, but the two of them can’t walk away, I mean to let one of Yan Xiu and Zhai Di go there, it depends on whether you have someone assigned by the Department of Punishment.”

Su Jin said: “Of course it is best for Fang Shilang to go to the Ministry of Punishment, but I have been abroad for the past two years, and most of the cases of the Ministry of Punishment have gone through him. ”

Dali Temple Prime Minister.” The

Dali Temple Prime Minister worships from the third grade. Yan Xiu and Zhai Di are both the fourth-grade imperial censors. It is said that in an ordinary case, it is very important to send such a high-level imperial envoy to the local area, but this year Huguang This one is different. Starting with the Peach Blossom Flood season, the subsequent disaster relief, embankment construction, and the riots of the victims are all chain reactions with the same root and the same cause, but involve the Ministry of Punishment, the Ministry of Households, the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Justice and many others. yamen. Since the beginning of the summer, although officials from various ministries of the imperial court have been dispatched to inspect, they have never had the effect of knocking the mountain and shaking the tiger and making the final decision.

But it wasn’t because the officials dispatched didn’t work. Too many incidents are concentrated together, and it is extremely complicated. It will take time for officials to sort out the root cause, and it will take time to negotiate the best plan. Add new troubles.

During the reign of Jingyuan, the Canglan water flooded and the dam was rebuilt once. Taking that time as an example, the discussion took more than half a year, and the embankment was not started until the flood again the next year.

Both Su Jin and Liu Chaoming have a resolute temper. Now that they have made a decision, the dams must be repaired before next spring. If it takes a long time and money is wasted, the people of Huguang will suffer again.

Therefore, they want to send someone who is quick and decisive, who speaks his mind.

And there is actually one such candidate.

“I’m afraid it’s not enough just for the Dali Temple Chancellor and the Imperial Censor.” Su Jin said.

Liu Chaoming said, “I think so too.”

They didn’t mention that person’s name, because the name was too sensitive based on their current position.

So had to be silent.

At this time, a small official came to report: “Master Su, Master Wu of the Punishment Department asks for an interview.”

When the words fell, Wu Jizhi also went to the door of the court and saluted: “Master Su, Master Shen said that there is a very important matter, please come to Liuzhao Pavilion.” He also saluted the other three people in the court, and continued: ” Lord Shen also said that he knows that several adults are discussing the appointment of the dispatched officers to Wuchang Mansion, and he will help think about it later today.”

Although Shen Xi is usually not serious, he takes official business very seriously and rarely knows how to do business. Delay other people’s discussions for their own sake.

Su Jin knew that Shen Xi was in such a hurry, something must have happened, and immediately surrendered to Liu Chaoming: “I will come later.”

Liu Chaoming looked at Su Jin’s back and said to Zhai Di, “Go and send Su Shangshu.”

It wasn’t until the figures of several people disappeared outside the courtyard that Yan Xiu walked up and said, “Sir, it seems that Lord Shen received the news. ”

It’s faster than I thought.” Liu Chaoming said, pondering for a while, “This is not easy to handle.”

[End of This Chapter]