si-mexico Chapter 126: Farewell
Chapter 126: Farewell
Chapter 126: Farewell to the troubles
When facing the prince, Chang Jing was a man who was cautious in his words and actions and only obeyed the prince's orders.
But only the Chang family members who truly understand him know that he is autocratic in nature.
In the flower hall of the East Palace, facing the Crown Princess, his admonition made the proud Crown Princess timid and dared not say much.
He didn't stand up until his mouth was dry. "After all, you are a member of the Eastern Palace family. Although you have received the Crown Prince's kindness, you must not break the rules. I have been here for a long time. If you have nothing else to do, I will take my leave."
"Wait a minute!" The Crown Princess stopped him, "I have something I'd like to trouble Second Uncle for help."
"What's the matter?" Chang Jing frowned unhappily. The Crown Princess lowered her voice, "Second uncle must have heard that my uncle is serving in Puyang County outside the capital. He governs very strictly and has never caused any trouble in more than ten years."
"But a few days ago, he wrote to me saying that he had accidentally offended the Princess of An County and the Marquis of Weiyuan. Since the letter didn't mention the reason, I don't know how to deal with it. My uncle has always been timid, and he has no one to consult with. When my second uncle returns to Jiangnan, he will definitely pass through Puyang County. I would appreciate you meeting with my uncle then and helping him deal with this matter."
"Are you talking about the magistrate of Puyang County, Lu?" Chang Jing asked.
"Exactly."
"Since we're relatives, I'll go and see you." Chang Jing said expressionlessly, "This way I can help Her Majesty relieve her worries."
After he finished speaking, he left without waiting for the Crown Princess to speak.
The Crown Princess stood under the eaves outside the flower hall, and she did not come to her senses until Chang Jing's back disappeared from her sight.
Her personal maid was horrified when she saw this and quickly ran over to wrap her in a cloak: "It's windy here, my lady, please be careful and don't catch a cold!"
The Crown Princess subconsciously wrapped herself tightly in her cloak: "Master Chang will share my worries, right?"
Seeing this, the maid didn't know how to respond.
……
After leaving the East Palace, Chang Jing got on the carriage.
Because this visit to Beijing was mainly to explain the flood to His Majesty, Chang Jing kept a very low profile.
He travelled back and forth in an ordinary carriage with a grey shed.
It would be convenient to cool down in the summer, but it was winter now, so as soon as he got into the car, he wrapped himself in a cotton robe.
"Master, be patient, we will be home soon." His attendant followed outside the car and said.
"Yeah." Chang Jing answered in a muffled voice.
The attendant asked quietly, "Master, does His Royal Highness the Crown Prince have any instructions?"
"What orders could that idiot give?" Chang Jing sneered. "He was truly born at a good time! It's also thanks to the current emperor's loyalty. Otherwise, with his character and vision, the throne of the Eastern Palace would have changed hands sooner or later."
The attendant was outside the car, not daring to say a word.
After all, the master and the prince are in the same boat. No matter how harsh the master's words are, it is a matter between the master and the prince.
As servants, they dared not show the slightest disrespect to the prince.
Chang Jing felt a slight warmth rising from his body. He remembered the Crown Princess's instructions and instructed, "Leave early tomorrow morning and go to Puyang County to find out why Magistrate Lu offended the Princess An and the Marquis of Weiyuan. Find out everything thoroughly. I want to get to the bottom of every detail."
The attendant replied, "Yes!"
The next morning, while the people in Chang's mansion were still packing their bags, Chang Suibian set off in the early morning light.
In the past, it would have been difficult to find out about Magistrate Lu in Puyang County.
But this time, because Young Master Lu was disrespectful to Lady An County, a notice was posted at the gate of the government office. The whole incident had already become known to everyone and became the topic of conversation for the people of Puyang County.
In addition, when Weiyuan Hou left Puyang County, there was such a grand ceremony that the magistrate of Lu was forced to kneel on the side of the road to see him off. Any discerning person could see that the marquis did this to vent the anger of the county lady.
Therefore, there was no need to inquire much. The chief casually found out everything about how Young Master Lu bullied the orphan girl and her widowed mother, and how, after failing to molest the county lady, he ordered all the inns in Puyang County not to allow the county lady to stay.
In the afternoon, when Chang Jing's carriage passed through Puyang County, it stopped in front of an inconspicuous tea stall.
The attendant stood respectfully before the elder drinking tea and reported the news he had gathered in great detail. Chang Jing sat in the teahouse, his back leaning against a cushion, his hand warming, his brow furrowing more and more as he listened.
"What a bunch of idiots," Chang Jing sneered. "I think Magistrate Lu has done a lot of evil things over the years, relying on the Crown Princess."
"If they hadn't used the Crown Princess's son, would they have dared to act so brazenly? Unfortunately, this time, they've run into a tough opponent: the embattled Princess An." "Your Highness was right!" the attendant nodded. "When I was digging around, I discovered that every citizen in the county is madly resentful of Magistrate Lu. According to a previous report, some people went to the capital to file complaints, but they were all suppressed by the Crown Princess. With nowhere else to turn, the people could only endure in silence."
"Puyang County seems to have a good record?" Chang Jing asked. "Even with such a bunch of scumbags, they still get good ratings every time. I worked myself to death in Jiangnan, and even nearly got into trouble!"
Upon hearing this, the attendant was at a loss for words and could only offer words of comfort: "You command the entire Jiangnan Road, and what you have accomplished is far beyond what he, the head of a single county, can achieve. Moreover, this place is close to the capital. Even if you borrow the capital's name, it won't be difficult for you to achieve political achievements."
Chang Jing stroked his beard and said nothing.
The attendant, confused about his master's intentions, asked tentatively, "Master? Are you really, as the Crown Princess said, helping Magistrate Lu resolve his feud with Marquis Weiyuan?"
"Well, this matter needs to be handled properly." Chang Jing pondered.
"Sir, are you going to stay at the county government office later?" asked the attendant.
"No, you can handle this matter."
The attendant was puzzled and said, "I don't understand... My words carry little weight, and the Lu magistrate may not pay attention to me."
"He doesn't need to care." Chang Jing put down the hand warmer and rubbed his already warm hands. "Kill them all."
Long attendant: “!!…”
"It's cold these days, and getting burned by charcoal while heating indoors is common. Haven't there been tragedies in previous years where entire families perished? Just follow the instructions, and be careful not to leave any traces." "But... Magistrate Lu is the Crown Princess's uncle, after all, and is related to our family by marriage."
"So what? Such an idiot is always holding the Crown Princess back. It's better to kill him completely! Besides, the Crown Princess asked me to share her worries. If I do this, won't I be helping her get rid of the trouble forever?"
After he finished speaking, a hint of a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Besides, it's just a relative, what does it have to do with me? Once he dies, the Crown Princess will have to rely on our Chang family in the court. This girl's position in the East Palace is now stable. If she becomes unruly, I'm afraid she will be difficult to control in the future."
After saying that, Chang Jing stood up, threw a silver coin in the tea stall, and returned to the carriage.
Before leaving, he lifted the curtain and warned, "Wait until I'm far away before you do anything."
Leaving behind only the long-time attendant, shivering in the cold wind.