Quick Wear: This Cannon Fodder is Delicate and Expensive

Chapter 309: Don’t Touch the Fox’s Tail (36)

Prime Minister's House.

Su Yi was painting a landscape painting with great concentration when he suddenly remembered Shi Qi's unexpected change. His face froze and he put down his brush.

He looked up and asked his men, "Master Song's old house was given to Master Shi, right?"

"Yes, sir," the subordinate said respectfully.

Su Yi sighed, picked up the brush again, and dipped it in ink: "That missing piece of paper... still no news?"

"Your Excellency, I send people to search for it at least five times every year, but we have never found the thing anywhere we could. It has been so many years, it should have rotted away long ago," the subordinate replied.

Su Yi stroked his beard, narrowed his eyes, and thought: "What did Song Zhe discover back then? The Queen Mother wants to charge him with treason. I think... it's probably some secret of the Queen Mother."

"For so many years, not only we have been looking for it, but the Queen Mother and others have also been looking for it. Now we have invited the Taoist priest in immortal clothes, and it is a war at the moment. If the Queen Mother really has a secret that she cannot tell, then this piece of paper... is the key for us to overthrow the imperial party." After Su Yi finished speaking, he mentioned a name and stood up.

The subordinate followed behind him and whispered, "Sir, I heard that... the lord in the Zong government seems to be investigating the incident recently. Should we win her over before the Queen Mother summons her?"

Su Yi paused and took a breath: "Hiss... Your words really enlightened me. She is a new official and quite capable. You should go to Shi's mansion tomorrow to pay her a visit with some gifts, and then the Japanese official will go to see her in person in a few days."

"Yes."

"By the way, has Su Xiaoxiao told you anything about the palace recently?" Su Yi asked again.

"No, the young lady has not contacted me today. Perhaps... there is no news from the emperor."

Su Yi snorted coldly, his face hardened: "Oh, she is devoted to the emperor, and I am afraid she has long forgotten the Prime Minister's Mansion. Send someone to monitor her. If she really wants to break away from the Prime Minister's Mansion, if necessary... I don't mind replacing her, understand?"

The subordinate was stunned and said tremblingly: "Sir, that's a young lady, you..."

"What? You don't understand what I'm saying? My Su family doesn't need people who always help outsiders." Su Yi put his hands behind his back, showing no tenderness at all.

"Yes, I understand."

After the subordinate finished speaking, he withdrew, leaving Su Yi alone. Looking at the bright moonlight, he felt depressed.

A few days before Song Zhe was sentenced, he came to see me and said that he had found out something shocking and he would tell me the details later. But a few days later, the entire Song family was executed.

The emperor was young at that time, and it was the empress dowager who gave the order. But it was also the empress dowager who gave the order, which makes the matter even more strange.

If her interests had not been touched, why would the Queen Mother go to so much trouble to get rid of Song Zhe?

Over the years, he has been sending people to investigate the Queen Mother, but to no avail.

Now, it is a critical period again. If he can find that piece of paper, he might be able to help the regent take the throne more quickly.

……

On this day, Shi Qi was drafting the criminal trial record when Xiao He ran over in a hurry.

Shi Qi rubbed his temple and asked in a low voice: "What happened again? Did something happen in the Supervision Department again? Or did something happen in the Dispatching Department again? Or...did that kid Zhao Chang cause trouble?"

Xiao He shook his head: "No, no, the boss didn't cause any trouble. Someone from the Prime Minister's Mansion came over and said... they said they were here to celebrate your appointment as a new official."

Shi Qi paused slightly, put down his pen and stood up.

"Take him to the main hall and wait there. I will go and greet him right away."

After Xiao He left, Shi Qi kicked the stone at his feet in frustration.

It must be that her investigation into Song Zhe's affair was leaked, and both sides are rushing to find her.

She had just received a summons from the Queen Mother, and now the Prime Minister's Mansion came to her again.

It's nothing more than winning over, her team...really has to stand on it.

Shi Qi came to his senses and went to the main hall.

"Oh my, I didn't know that Steward Wang from the Prime Minister's Mansion was here. I am so sorry for not welcoming you in person." Shi Qi curved his eyebrows and walked over with a smile.

"Lord Shi." Steward Wang bowed.

"I wonder what brings you here? Xiao He, what are you standing there for? Hurry up and get some snacks." Shi Qi raised the corners of his mouth with a fake smile.

"Lord Shi, you are too polite. The Prime Minister heard that you were promoted to a high position again, so he sent me to express his congratulations. Here are a hundred taels of gold and a hundred rolls of silk. It is just a small token of my respect, but I hope you will do your best. In a few days, the Prime Minister will come to congratulate you in person." Steward Wang stepped forward and said with a smile.

"Oh, this is too valuable. I really cannot accept it." Shi Qi was speechless when he saw the shining gold.

She really doesn't lack money, and this is obviously bribery, so she won't do it.

"Don't refuse, sir. The Prime Minister also cares about you. It's really not easy for a woman to serve in the court. Without some capital...how can you be a good official? Don't you think so?" Steward Wang smiled apologetically and gave Shi Qi a look.

Shi Qi stepped back and waved his hands, saying with regret, "Manager Wang, I appreciate the Prime Minister's kindness, but I absolutely cannot accept this gift. You also know that I was demoted and almost lost my life because I listened to slander. The greatest wish of the Master is that I can be honest and serve the Emperor and the Xuanyuan Dynasty."

A big reason why she chose the Imperial Party was because of the original owner’s benefactor, the original owner’s master, that is, the Grand Tutor.

Taifu was honest and upright throughout his life, loved charity and had the world in his heart.

However, the original owner was eager for quick success and believed the proposal of Su Yi's group to emphasize culture over military affairs and build a peaceful country. He drafted an unfair new examination law. Soon, the Xuanyuan Dynasty had a weak army and frequent wars. There were many useless talents who were self-important. The Taifu was accused of interfering in government affairs because of his advice and was harmed by the traitor.

And she didn't even have to think about it, she knew it was someone from Su Yi's faction.

Fortunately, the previous examination system has been restored, but there are still many censors in the court. Although the army is large in number, most of them are lazy and slack.

It will take a long time to rectify.

Steward Wang did not expect Shi Qi to refuse so obviously, and reminded him: "Master Shi, you might as well think about it again. Prime Minister Su cherishes talents and will definitely focus on training you. By then, your career path... won't be soaring?"

What this means is that if you don't stand on our side, your future career as an official will be difficult.

Shi Qi understood the threat and felt helpless.

It's not like she was threatened.

"I have made it very clear. Thank you for your kindness, Prime Minister. Please ask Manager Wang to go back and convey my regards. I will visit your house someday." Shi Qi smiled and handed the old man a cup of tea.

"It's a long journey, let's have a cup of tea before we go."

Steward Wang's face darkened and he declined, "No, then I won't bother you, Master Shi. Take care."

Shi Qi felt relieved only when he saw a group of people carrying the gifts away.

However, she always felt a little nervous when the Queen Mother summoned her.

She had met the Queen Mother once or twice. In the original text, the Queen Mother was a shrewd woman. There was not much description of her, but they were all important nodes. Xuanyuan Wuhen's succession to the throne was arranged by the Queen Mother, and some major legislation was also made by the Queen Mother.

Simply put, her power is even greater than Xuanyuan Wuhen.

"Xiao He, you and Zhao Chang can handle the afternoon's matters. I'll go back home first." Shi Qi said, thinking of the child who was going to the border the day after tomorrow.

"Ah? Sir, are you coming back?"

"I'm not coming back. The cat at home is making trouble." Shi Qi waved his hand and left easily.

Xiao He was left with a confused look on his face.

When did your Excellency start getting a cat?