The fate was changed, the mistress of the Hou family was slapped in the face and made money to win

Chapter 372: Being ambitious is not a bad thing

As they were talking, the two had already arrived at the gate of Dali Temple.

Jiang Zhitong and the others received the news today and came to pick up Jiang Suining. They also accompanied him to the Dali Temple just now, but they were all waiting outside.

Seeing Jiang Zhitong and the others coming over, Shen Yanxi and Jiang Suining stopped talking about this topic.

Shen Yanxi smiled at Jiang Suining, and everything was said without words.

Although this time it was a safe escape, Jiang Zhitong and Zheng were still pretty scared.

The family had prepared a brazier and hot water for bathing early in the morning. Zheng also specially prepared a set of gold jewelry for Jiang Suining, saying that it was the custom in her hometown that gold could ward off evil spirits and drive away villains.

But looking at the heavy gold hairpin and the weighty bracelet, Jiang Suining was really worried about her neck and wrists, and finally promised to put them next to her pillow.

Shen Yanxi still had government affairs to attend to, so after sending Jiang Suining back home, he left the Jiang family.

After Jiang Suining finished her bath, she had a good sleep. When she woke up, news about the treatment of Yang Manman came over.

Although Yang Manman did not want to admit the charge of forging a warrant from the Ministry of Justice, the Third Prince did not show up at all. In addition, Duke Yang was summoned to the palace and severely reprimanded. Even if he wanted to smooth things over for his daughter, he did not have the courage at this critical juncture.

In the end, Yang Manman was found guilty, but considering that it was her first offense and no serious consequences had occurred, she was sentenced to 30 strokes of the cane and one year in prison.

"Miss, I heard that when Yang Manman heard the verdict, she immediately fainted. She must have been frightened." Xier reported the news while combing Jiang Suining's hair.

"After all, she is the daughter of the Duke's Mansion. If she goes to jail, it will be seen by everyone as a great shame for the family. Not to mention marriage in the future, I am afraid that even Duke Yang may not tolerate her."

Xier thought for a moment and said, "After all, this is her own fault. Who told her to betray the young lady?"

Jiang Suining looked through the mirror at Xi'er, who still had an indignant look on her face, and said with a smile, "Okay, I shouldn't have told you earlier. Why are you still angry?"

"I just thought about how you saved her before, young lady. Not only do you not know how to be grateful, but you also repay kindness with hatred. You are such an ungrateful person."

"I was the one who set her up in this incident, and she is the one who is going to jail now. No matter how you look at it, she has suffered a great loss, so you don't have to think about it anymore." Jiang Suining looked at the bun that had been combed, and said, "Give them the order to prepare well. Since Ning Mo Zhai has been unsealed, it will reopen tomorrow."

On the second day, amid the sound of firecrackers, Ning Mozhai tore off the official seal and reopened.

Jiang Suining was safe and sound, and all the previous suspicions about Ning Mozhai were naturally refuted.

Although it was not a new shop, many shop owners who had business dealings with Jiang Suining came in person to show their support, making it much more lively than when Ning Mozhai first opened.

Jiang Suining arrived at the upstairs room only after most people had left.

Lin Ziqing was sitting there drinking tea.

"Sorry for the long wait." Jiang Suining walked to the table and sat down. "I've heard from Mu Shi that when I was imprisoned, you also helped with the investigation."

"There's no need to be so polite between us. Besides, I didn't help much. There was really no evidence left this time. If you weren't smart, it would have been difficult for you to get away." Lin Ziqing's tone revealed a lingering fear.

After saying that, Lin Ziqing looked at Jiang Suining and said, "There is one more thing. Tianyin Pavilion received new news this morning. The Minister of Justice was impeached and it is estimated that he will most likely be demoted."

Jiang Suining nodded in understanding, "I heard that the Minister of Justice has been perfunctory in handling government affairs since he took office. I think there should be many people in the court who are dissatisfied with him. This incident can just serve as a starting point."

Although Yang Manman took advantage of Bi Yingjie, the fact that a Minister of Justice had his seal stolen so easily in his own mansion and he was unaware of it afterwards showed that he had neglected his duty.

"Then do you know who is most likely to replace the Minister of Justice once Bisen is demoted?"

Jiang Suining looked at Lin Ziqing and said with a smile: "What you want to say is not who is the most likely successor, but the relationship between that person and Shen Yanxi."

If under normal circumstances, Bisen stepped down, the person most likely to take over the position of Minister of Justice would naturally be the Vice Minister of Justice.

But the Ministry of Justice has not made any achievements. Bi Sen, the Minister of Justice, has failed in his duties, and the Vice Minister of Justice, as his subordinate, may also be implicated and be labeled as a figurehead.

It is easier for outsiders to chant sutras. If one wants to thoroughly rectify the work style of the Ministry of Justice, the position of Minister of Justice will most likely not be promoted from the Ministry of Justice.

The Ministry of Justice is responsible for various cases and has the duty to adjudicate them. Therefore, the promoted Minister of Justice must not be a person who knows nothing about adjudicating cases. At the same time, the difference in rank cannot be too great. If the promotion is too extraordinary, it will be difficult to convince the public.

Taking all factors into consideration, she guessed that person would be Pei Zhaozhi, the Shaoqing of Dali Temple.

This was also the reason why she joked with Shen Yanxi yesterday and said that she was making wedding dresses for him.

"It seems you have already thought of it." Lin Ziqing put down the teacup in his hand, his expression a little serious, "The relationship between Pei Zhaozhi and Shen Yanxi may not seem to be a big deal on the surface, but they have a lot of interactions in private. In addition, this time, Shen Yanxi seems to be on the side of impeaching the Minister of Justice. If Pei Zhaozhi really takes over as the Minister of Justice in the end, their relationship will be discovered, and I'm afraid there will be suspicion of forming a clique."

"So you want to remind me to persuade Shen Yanxi?"

"That's not the case." Lin Ziqing waved his hand. "I just want to remind you that since Shen Yanxi entered the officialdom, no matter how he behaves in front of you, according to the information I have received, he is definitely a decisive person in the court, and his official career will definitely not be just what it is now. But sometimes the higher you climb, the more people you offend, such as the third prince this time. You will inevitably become a target of others when you are by his side. Although you have escaped danger this time, you must be more careful in the future."

"Okay, I'll remember that." Jiang Suining nodded in response.

Seeing that she spoke so easily, Lin Ziqing frowned: "I said this because I hope you can really remember it in your heart, don't just perfunctorily."

Jiang Suining smiled, "I didn't treat you perfunctorily, but I knew this from the beginning."

Although she had never asked Shen Yanxi what he was like in the court, if he had no ambition and means, how could he have climbed to the position of prime minister so quickly in his previous life.

But being ambitious is never a bad thing.

And it's not just Shen Yanxi, she also has her own ambitions.

Seeing that Jiang Suining had an understanding look on his face and was sure that he was not just trying to be perfunctory, Lin Ziqing finally felt relieved.

After saying a few more words, he left Ning Mo Zhai and went to Tianyin Pavilion.

Just as Lin Ziqing left, a carriage stopped outside Ning Mo Zhai.