Rongxi Hall, the main hall.
After leaving Lixiangyuan, Shui Rong arrived at Rongxi Hall, where he was sitting at the front seat and chatting with his father-in-law.
After a while, Jia Zheng glanced at the middle-aged man beside him and introduced: "Your Majesty, this is the Fu Shi that I recommended to you last time."
When Fu Shi saw Jia Zheng introducing him, his heart surged, and he hurriedly said respectfully: "I have met the prince."
Shui Rong looked at Fu Shi with his eyes, but his face was upright. He groaned and said in a clear voice: "I believe in my father-in-law's vision. Since you are quite proficient in the laws of Daqian, then you will be the indictment document of the Governor's Palace. Assist my father-in-law in dealing with Xing Prison."
Fu Shi's eyes brightened when he heard this. Although he was a low-ranking official, in his opinion, this was the way to take off, so he hurriedly agreed.
Shui Rong didn't say much about this. He turned to look at Jia Zheng, who was stroking his beard, and said, "Father-in-law, have you heard about what is going on in the Governor's Mansion of the Chinese Army?"
Although this cheap father-in-law is an idle official, the corruption of the Central Military Governor's Mansion was such a big thing. Even if it just happened not long ago, with the power of the Duke's Mansion, he must have known about it immediately, so he wouldn't be confused! Jia Zheng paused when he heard this, frowned, thought about it in his mind, and said in a clear voice: "I have heard about the jealousy between Haininghou, the right commander of the Central Military Governor's Mansion, and others."
Well, Shui Rong was just being sentimental. In the end, the Jia family was ransacked for no apparent reason. That was really unfair.
Shui Rong couldn't help complaining in his heart, but still informed Jia Zheng about today's court meeting, which immediately made Jia Zheng and Fu Shi look stunned. They never expected that the matter would be so serious.
Fu Shi felt something in his heart. Since the prince took the initiative to talk about this matter, he must have other plans. After thinking about it for a moment, he said carefully: "Your Majesty, do you want Mr. Zheng to take up the post of official in charge of affairs?"
When Shui Rong heard this, he glanced at Fu Shi. Not to mention Fu Shi's character, at least he still had some sharp eyesight. It was much better than his pedantic father-in-law. It was a good thing to have him by his side to help him. .
Nodding, Shui Rong said in a clear voice: "Yes, I came here just to invite my father-in-law to take office. Most of the people in the governor's office are suspected of corruption. After my father-in-law takes office, he must deal with them impartially and must not tolerate adultery."
Shui Rong came to Rongguo Duke's Mansion this time not just to send Xue Pan back. This time he was getting close to Sister Bao, and the second time was for business. At present, the Governor's Mansion is about to be reorganized, and the judge is indispensable, so let Jia Zheng took office soon, and he could take advantage of this to establish his prestige. This was also Shui Rong's care for his father-in-law.
Jia Zheng also understood at this time, and he was eager to try, and responded: "I understand."
Upon hearing this, Shui Rong raised his eyes and glanced at Jia Zheng, thought for a moment, and said softly: "It's a troubled time, so I have to trouble my father-in-law to do more work."
Although the man in front of him was a subordinate, he was also his father-in-law. Naturally, Shui Rong couldn't use a commanding tone.
Jia Zheng had a stern look on his face when he heard this. He had long wanted to do something serious. Now that he has taken up the post, he is naturally full of energy. He cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, this is the duty of a low-ranking official. There is no need to talk about hard work."
Shui Rong saw the situation and said nothing. Although Jia Zheng was pedantic, it was not without merit. At least his attitude was acceptable.
After groaning, Shui Rongfu looked at Fu Shi again and warned: "Fu Shi, you are so helpful to your father-in-law. If you do well in errands, it will be your own benefit."
When dealing with subordinates like Fu Shi, it is to lure them with benefits. Although this cheap father-in-law has merits, his shortcomings are also very obvious. He can often do bad things if he is empty-hearted. It seems that Fu Shi is a person who knows what he is doing. With him by Jia Zheng's side, unnecessary things can be avoided.
When Fu Shi heard this, he couldn't help but feel happy. The reason why he was willing to make such a low-level prosecution document was because Jia Zheng was the prince's father-in-law, so the prince would always pay attention to it. At the moment, it seemed that he had indeed made the right bet.
At this time, Fu Shi was also full of energy and responded: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will definitely do my best to do my job."
Shui Rong gently nodded his head, and immediately stopped talking. He stood up and said, "Father-in-law, it's getting late. I should go back. Please tell my father-in-law and my mother-in-law. Please wait until the king comes to visit your mother-in-law next time. Please let her go." Blame.”
Now that the matter was done, Shui Rong didn't want to stay any longer, and there was no need to see the ladies in the house.
Jia Zheng heard the words and responded, looking at Shui Rong's expression becoming more and more satisfied. His son-in-law had a humble temperament and was very polite to his father-in-law and mother-in-law, which made people feel at judging from this, their daughter is also highly valued by the prince in the palace. If not, the prince would not treat her with courtesy.
Shui Rong didn't care at all, and walked out of Rongxi Hall with Jia Zheng and Fu Shi seeing him off.
As soon as he left Rongxi Hall, Shui Rong saw the beautiful figure walking on the corridor. That elegant and dignified figure was none other than the pretty widow Li Wan.
After a deep groan, Shui Rong said, "Father-in-law, there is no need to see me off."
Jia Zheng also saw Li Wan and frowned, but he didn't say anything. He responded and left with Fu Shi, intending to have a good discussion.
When Li Wan saw Shui Rong approaching, he hurriedly went up to greet him and greeted him with a dignified manner: "Greetings to the prince."
Shui Rong looked at the beauty in front of her with her calm and leisurely manner, giving people a comfortable feeling.
"Sister-in-law Zhu, what's going on?"
This pretty widow was wandering in the corridor, obviously waiting for a long time. He had nothing to do with Li Wan, so he couldn't be like this. What he was thinking about was about Jialan.
When Li Wan heard this, there was a little sadness hidden under his curved eyebrows, and he said softly: "Your Majesty, is my Lan'er okay?"
Sure enough, the Huaxin woman in front of her came here for her son. Jia Zheng obviously guessed it, so he didn't say much.
After groaning, Shui Rong said with a smile: "Sister-in-law Zhu, Brother Lan is very well-behaved and diligent in his studies. There is nothing wrong with him."
Jia Huan and Jia Lan are studying in the palace. Although Shui Rong pays little attention to it, he is not clueless about everything. Jia Huan has become more temperamental without Aunt Zhao's encouragement, while Jia Lan is a well-behaved and sensible person. He is very self-disciplined and does not need water to supervise. Sometimes he will persuade Jia Lan to relax for a while so as not to tighten it too tightly.
When Li Wan heard that his son was fine, his heart dropped. After a moment of silence, Li Wan said in a clear voice: "Your Majesty, I have prepared some changes of clothes for Brother Lan. Can you please bring them to him? "
Shui Rong raised his eyes and glanced at the hopeful jade face, and felt a slight pause in his heart. It was not that he had any objections, but that the young and widowed beauty had placed her hopes on her son, but at this moment he took away her hope. However, Shui Rong did not intend to let Jia Lan return to Jia Mansion to study. As the saying goes, "Parents love their children for far-reaching purposes." Li Wan also understood the benefits of studying in the Prince's Mansion, and she had agreed to it at the beginning. Shui Rong sent Jia Lan back to Jia's house, wondering why he thought too much about it.
Thinking of this, Shui Rong nodded and said, "Okay, Sister-in-law Zhu, do you have anything to say to Brother Lang?"
Li Wan paused after hearing this, pursed his pink lips, looked up at Shui Rong with his crystal willow eyes, and said softly: "It's nothing, just ask Brother Lang to pay more attention and don't get too exhausted."
As he spoke, Li Wan's voice started to growl, like crying.
Seeing this situation, Shui Rong couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. Is he doing something good, but it's his fault instead? With a sigh, Shui Rong said, "When I come to the palace in a while, I will bring Lan Geer. Sister-in-law Zhu will talk to him in person."
When Li Wan heard this, his eyes flashed brightly, his curved eyebrows trembled slightly, his pretty face was rosy, and he said in surprise: "Your Majesty, you are serious about what you said, don't try to coax me."
Looking at the beautiful face in front of her, Shui Rong felt a little strange. He was such a majestic prince, how could he coax a widow?
However, the widow, whose heart was as gray as a dead tree, had color on her cheeks and looked much younger.
At this time, Li Wan also noticed that he had lost his composure. He felt relieved and was filled with blessings. He immediately asked his maid Suyun to bring up the new clothes and said softly: "I'm sorry to bother you, Your Majesty."
Shui Rong didn't say anything. He took the clothes and watched Li Wan leave. (End of chapter)