sbdcsierra Chapter 357 Sultry Heat
Chapter 357 Sultry Heat
Although Ye Xiaozheng was offering tea, everyone present politely raised their glasses and drank the wine that Ye Xiaozheng offered.
After the meal, both the host and the guests were very happy.
After dinner, the children ran to the window and looked at the bright lights downstairs, each with a happy face.
Lian, surrounded by Ye Changyan's sisters-in-law, came to the corner by the window and started chatting with everyone.
Everyone at the table with Ye Changyan and Liang Jingcheng was drinking to their heart's content, especially Xiao Yankai and his son Xiao Jingxing, whose alcohol tolerance was truly amazing. In the middle of the meal, Zhong Yunfeng even asked for two more dishes to go with the wine.
After the waiters cleared the table, they brought in a few plates of sliced watermelon and some dried fruit snacks.
Everyone gathered around the table and started chatting.
Soon, Lu Ge'ang changed the topic to the Dragon Boat Festival polo case. Lu Ge'ang lowered his voice and asked Zhu Yuchun, the left minister of the Dali Temple.
"Big Brother, it's being rumored that this Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, Pan Taizhen, is a big fish. If he really falls in this Dragon Boat Festival match-fixing case, I'm afraid a lot of people will be implicated."
Zhu Yuchun had just finished eating a piece of watermelon. He put the rind on a plate, wiped his hands with a handkerchief, shook his head and said.
"As one of the organizers of this case, I am not in a position to reveal the specific details to you. I hope you can forgive me."
Zhu Yuchun's words made everyone nod their heads to show their understanding. Then Zhu Yuchun looked at Wang Xinkuan who was eating a watermelon and said.
"In fact, speaking of the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, Pan Taizhen, Xinkuan, as the Chief Secretary of the Ministry of Personnel, has more say than me."
Seeing that everyone was looking at him, Wang Xinkuan wiped his hands with a handkerchief and took over the conversation.
"As the head of the six ministries, the Ministry of Personnel plays a self-evident role in maintaining the operation of the entire court. The Minister of Personnel Tian Gan has suffered from a recurring illness and has repeatedly proposed to Your Majesty to resign. However, Your Majesty has not found a suitable candidate to take over the Ministry of Personnel. As the Minister of Personnel has suffered from a recurring illness, the operation of the Ministry of Personnel is mainly in the charge of the left and right assistant ministers. Over the past two years, the left assistant minister of the Ministry of Personnel Pan Taizhen has gradually gained power."
"In that case, Pan Taizhen is almost the de facto person in charge of the Ministry of Personnel. If he really falls, it will probably implicate a lot of people."
Ye Changyan and Liang Jingcheng sat on the side, eating watermelons and listening attentively. Lu Ge'ang, who was sitting next to Liang Jingcheng, couldn't help but sigh.
"But the prince of Dingyuan has been imprisoned. Now everyone is very concerned about this matter and whether it will involve the second prince."
At this time, Xiao Jingxing, who was standing aside, asked the topic that everyone was most concerned about but did not dare to ask easily. Because this topic was too sensitive, Xiao Jingxing lowered his voice.
"Ouch!"
Just as Xiao Jingxing finished his words, he was slapped on the back of his head. Turning around, he saw Xiao Yankai, with a flushed face, staring at him with angry eyes.
"You are just a small lieutenant. When have you ever been allowed to have a say in such important matters of state?"
Xiao Jingxing, who was slapped in the face, covered the back of his head and spoke with some grievance.
"I just want to... Ouch!"
But before Xiao Jingxing could finish what he was thinking, he was slapped on the back of his head again.
"What are you thinking about? You'd better not even think about it."
Xiao Jingxing looked at his father with a stern face, covered the back of his head, and closed his mouth in grievance.
Ye Changyan and his fellow apprentices were a little surprised to see Xiao Yankai, who used to be carefree, easy-going and friendly, slap his son twice.
At this time, Mr. Cai on the side saw everyone's reaction and spoke.
"Jingxing, your father was born a military general. Compared with a civil official, he is more sensitive to matters concerning the country. If someone with ulterior motives overhears what he said, it could lead to disaster."
Then I heard Mr. Cai say that the military generals of the previous dynasty were involved in a struggle for the throne, and later a mutiny broke out, causing large-scale bloody conflicts and plunging the country into unprecedented chaos. This incident also laid the seeds for the later demise of the Wu Dynasty.
After listening to the story told by Mr. Cai, everyone fell silent for a moment.
"You guys should do your own jobs well. This is a matter of great importance to the country. Your Majesty and the officials in the court will make the decision."
Master Cai glanced at his disciples who had already entered officialdom, and finally set his sights on Lu Ge'ang. Lu Ge'ang and several of his fellow disciples nodded in agreement after hearing Master Cai's instructions.
Then Mr. Cai turned his gaze to Ye Changyan and Liang Jingcheng and spoke with a kind face.
"You two should study hard. The twists and turns of the court are beyond your understanding now."
Ye Changyan and Liang Jingcheng also nodded respectfully.
Ye Xiaozheng felt that the atmosphere at the scene was a little solemn for a moment, and he could not understand what they were saying at all. When he saw that everyone had fallen silent, he spoke with a smile.
"Everyone must be thirsty after all the talk. Come on, have some watermelon."
Ye Xiaozheng's words immediately broke the somewhat solemn atmosphere at the scene. Zhong Yunfeng was also very considerate. He gently pushed open the door and asked the waiter to bring some more watermelons.
Afterwards, everyone ate watermelon and chatted about some light topics, and the atmosphere suddenly became relaxed.
Then the topic turned to Wang Xinkuan's marriage, and Xiao Yankai asked with a smile:
"Don't worry, His Majesty has granted you and Miss Tong a marriage. Has the wedding date been set? I have been waiting for this wedding wine for many years!"
Hearing everyone talking about his marriage, Wang Xinkuan's face, which was originally slightly red after drinking, now turned as red as a cooked crab.
"My parents have been discussing the betrothal gifts with the Duke of Yan and his wife these days. Once the discussion is complete and the betrothal gifts are ready, we can go through the betrothal ceremony. After that, we can ask for the date. Once the wedding date is set, I will personally deliver the invitation to General Xiao and deliver it to his house."
"Well, well, well, His Majesty really thinks highly of you, granting you such a good marriage."
Everyone started laughing when they heard this. They chatted until the evening, and seeing that it was getting late, everyone thanked Ye Xiaozheng and Lian and went home.
When Ye Changyan came out of Yunfeng Tower, although it was already the hour of Xu, he could feel a wave of heat blowing towards him. The weather was quite stuffy.
"Dad, are you hot? If you are, lift up the curtain."
Seeing Ye Xiaozheng nodded, Ye Changyan lifted the curtain of the carriage.
At this time, Zhong Yunfeng, who was driving the carriage, said.
"It's still two days before June, and I didn't expect Shengjing to be so hot already."