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Chapter 969: Sealing (5)
Chapter 969: Sealing (5)
Chapter 969: Sealing (5)
Riches Lane, 198.
In the lobby.
Zhang Qin and Zheng Rou were eating. There were eight dishes and one soup on the table, as well as four plates of spiritual fruits. Ning Niang also sat down to buy the hearts of Ma Ning and Ma Jing so that they could serve better.
To them, it was just an extra pair of chopsticks.
Moreover…
After Zhang Ronghua moved out, the mansion became much quieter. The more people there were, the livelier it became.
” Keep this a secret,” Zheng Rou reminded him.” Don’t tell Big Brother about it now. Otherwise, they’ll be worried.”
“Such a big commotion can’t be hidden.” Zhang Qin shook his head.
He patted her hand and comforted her.
“How can an official not be injured? Fortunately, it’s in the capital. If it were in the border, he might have died one day.”
“Sigh!” Zheng Rou sighed.
When they went to visit, Zheng Fugui was already much better. They learned from Xiao Mi that his cousin had rushed over to cure him last night and met Yao Chen when he came back.
“I wonder if Qing Lin has caught the murderer.”
Zhang Qin saw it clearly. The city gates were closed in the morning, and the people from the four departments were shuttling through the streets as if they were catching someone. He deduced that the case had reached the end. He said,” Send someone to Vermillion Bird Lane to send a message later. Tell him to come back tomorrow.”
“Yes.” Zheng Rou nodded.
He continued eating.
” Master! Madam!” Zhang Feng, the leader of the guards, ran in from outside.” Someone is coming from the palace!” he shouted as he ran.
The two of them were stunned.
Listening carefully, he sounded excited.
“Has Qinglin solved the case yet?” Zheng Rou asked tentatively.
Zhang Qin thought of the reward he had received last time. Zhang Ronghua had made a great contribution, and the Emperor had rewarded them. It should be the same this time. He stood up abruptly and called out,” Go out and welcome him!”
He brought Ning Niang out.
The person who delivered the edict was Eunuch Xiao. He brought a team of Human Emperor Guards with him. After delivering the Emperor’s edict, he went to Vermilion Bird Lane to visit his grandson-in-law.
Just as he arrived at the backyard, he welcomed Zhang Qin and his wife.
The two of them had official positions and did not need to kneel. They bowed their bodies to listen to the title.
Eunuch Xiao opened the imperial edict and read it.
Finished, he took the imperial edict.
The scene in front of him was like a dream. Flood Dragon Guard had been in the Imperial Army for his entire life. After he retired, because of his son’s contribution, he had risen to the Fifth Grade.
How long had it been? Had he been promoted again?
This was something that others could not achieve in their entire lives, but what about them? He won by lying down!
There was no need to go to court, His Majesty had given special permission.
He came back to his senses.
He had never laughed so happily before. He turned around and bowed in the direction of the palace.” Thank you, Your Majesty!”
He told Zhang Feng to get the money from the accountant and returned soon.
There were a total of ten silver notes. Each silver note was worth two hundred taels, one for each person.
The Human Emperor Guards hesitated, not knowing if they should accept it.
“Hurry up and thank Lord Fu Lu!” Eunuch Xiao said.
” Thank you!” The Human Emperor Guard accepted the silver notes and cupped his hands in gratitude.” Thank you for your reward, sir!”
With a wave of his hand, a Human Emperor guard brought over the prepared official robes and covered them with a red cloth.
“Congratulations!” Eunuch Xiao congratulated him.
“Same!” Zhang Qin couldn’t stop smiling.
Eunuch Xiao also smiled. Chang ‘an had done well this time. Although he was injured, he was no longer in a serious condition. His Majesty’s reward had also arrived. It was very generous.
He asked the Human Emperor Guards to wait outside.
The two of them entered the lobby.
Zhang Ronghua was happier than her own promotion. Zheng Rou asked Ning Niang to take the money from the accountant. The servants and maids in the residence were rewarded with two taels each, meaning that double happiness was coming. Zhang Feng and her each received twenty taels.
Eunuch Xiao took a sip from his teacup and briefly recounted what had happened in court, including Zhang Ronghua announcing the appointment on the imperial platform.
” Uncle Xiao,” Zhang Qin sighed.” I’m not going to lie to you. I really didn’t expect Qinglin to achieve what she has today.”
Eunuch Xiao smiled and said,” The first time I saw this child, I felt that he was extraordinary. It’s only a matter of time before he reaches the peak of his position. Now that the Emperor has given him a grand favor, don’t think that he hasn’t been promoted this time. His Majesty will remember it in his heart. When the time comes, he will naturally move up.”
“Have you caught the people from the Shang Dynasty?”
“No news yet.”
They chatted for a while.
Zhang Qin sent Eunuch Xiao out of the manor and returned to the hall. He could not wait to change into the official uniform of Doctor Fulu. It was gold-red, with less gold and more red. There was a blue phoenix embroidered on the chest. It was the same as Zhang Ronghua’s official uniform. The difference was the official hat, which was easy to recognize.
With his hands behind his back, he held the shelf and walked around with the crab steps of an official. He asked with a straight face,”How is it?”
“Greetings, Lord Zhang!” Zheng Rou was very cooperative.
Zhang Qin couldn’t stop smiling. He stroked his beard.” Such a big event must be celebrated. Tell Zhang Feng to inform the Platinum Hall to close their business for the night. Call all of them to get drunk.”
“Alright.” Zheng Rou knew that he was happy, so she didn’t retort.
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East City, the market.
The arrival of all the officials was a big deal. The pressure on the Shangjing government was huge. They mobilized the government soldiers, bailiffs, and constables from the eastern district government to maintain order. Other than them, there was also the Golden Scale Mysterious Heavenly Army, which surrounded the place.
The people of the Zuo and Shan families, including the nine clans, were all captured. They were dressed in white prison uniforms and had their hands and feet bound. Those with cultivation were all crippled. They had tags inserted into their bodies and were kneeling on the ground. There were too many of them.
Zhang Ronghua and Ding Yi stood behind the crowd and did not step forward.
“Brother, are we going to visit Chang ‘an later?”
“Yes.” Zhang Ronghua nodded.
“I still have to send someone to send a gift to Gao Qi.”
Ding Yi knew what this meant. He was Xu Xing’s man and had fought with Zheng Fugui. He was injured and should visit him. He could not go, but he had to deliver the things.