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Chapter 179

A midsummer night, sultry and irritable.

In a secluded alley outside Dong'anmen, there is an ordinary quadrangle courtyard; the grape racks and gourd racks in the courtyard are entangled, and the roof of the aisles from the door to the inner courtyard are almost full, lush and gloomy, with a sense of covering the sky and the sun.

Because of the protection of these green plants, the scorching sunlight is blocked by the green leaves, and the courtyard is cool and comfortable, and even a little cold.

This is Liu Jin's outer house. All eunuchs with a head and face in the palace like to make a nest outside the palace. Although there is a place to live in the palace, there are many inconveniences after all. And no matter how spacious the residence is in the palace, it is always uncomfortable. After all, it is the palace. No grass or tree does not belong to these slaves. Besides, anyone with a face Eunuchs always have something to do. Gold, silver, treasures, calligraphy, paintings and antiques are sent here. Isn't it possible to put them in the palace?

It was the first time for Liu Jin to come out of the palace. Ma Yongcheng was on duty tonight. Liu Jin could have stayed in the palace, but he didn't want to be disturbed. He hoped to calm down and think about something, which was about his future fate.

As soon as he entered the house, Liu Jin took off his sultry and heavy robes and threw them to the housekeeper who greeted him. Liu En, the housekeeper, was an uncle in his hometown in Shaanxi.

"Uncle En, cook a bowl of mutton steamed buns for me." Liu Jin said casually.

Liu En's mutton soaked bun's craftsmanship is an authentic hometown taste. After a day of depression in the palace, Liu Jin's favorite thing is to have a bowl of hometown delicacies to comfort her haggard heart.

Liu En nodded and agreed. He turned around and ordered the little man to boil bath water for Liu Jin. Liu Jin sat on the bamboo chair in the yard and reached out to take a made teapot to take a good sip. Every cell in her body was comfortable and relaxed, and she was in a much better mood.

Liu En walked a few steps with his clothes in his arms. Suddenly, he remembered something and turned his head back and said, "Sir, my uncle came here before dark and said that he had something important to tell you."

Liu Jin was stunned and said, "Grandpa? What is he doing?"

This uncle is Liu Jin's brother-in-law. Sun Cong, who works as a secretary in the ceremonial department, is not very promising, and Liu Jin doesn't like him very much. The position of secretary is originally a minor official, and in addition, he is in the ceremonial department of Qingshui Yamen, which is even more promising.

"I don't know. I just want to tell the master not to go out and he will come back later."

Liu Jin waved his hand and said, "Ok, go ahead."

After taking a shower and eating mutton soaked buns, Liu Jin still sat in the cool yard with her chest open. His mind could not calm down like boiling water. The plan mentioned by Song Nan has begun to be implemented. Today, she also asked the emperor to agree to build a leopard house. Tomorrow, she also needs to remind the emperor not to forget to ask Wang Yue for silver. Son, since the whole thing has been launched, it needs to be careful and there must be no difference.

Although Liu Jin felt that Song Nan's method was likely to work, she didn't know why she was always unsteady. After thinking about it for a while, Liu Jin couldn't figure out what she was worried about, so she shook her head and stopped thinking about it.

There was a gentle sound of footsteps outside, and the door ring was gently knocked. Liu En quickly stepped forward and opened the small door to look out, turned back and said to Liu Jin, "It's my aunt."

Liu Jin waved his hand and said, "Let him in."

It was not Sun Cong who came in alone. Sun Cong was followed by a short figure. Both of them were holding large boxes of gifts in their hands. Liu En lit candles on the stone table in the yard. Only then did Liu Jin recognize that the person behind him turned out to be Jiao Fang, the right servant of the Ministry of Ceremonies.

"Brother, you are here." Sun Cong frowned and said, "This is Lord Jiao Fangjiao, the right servant of the Ministry of Ceremonies. You should know your brother-in-law."

Of course, Liu Jin knows each other. I don't know that I have seen him many times in the court. When he ascended the throne, Jiao Fang was the etiquette officer responsible for teaching the emperor's etiquette and dealt with Liu Jin a lot.

"Oh, it turned out to be Jiao Shilang. Why are you here?" Liu Jin quickly got up and arched his hand.

Jiao Fang was dressed in a thin black robe, and her whole body was like a dry corpse wrapped in black cloth, but the smile on her face was very bright.

"Good to Grandpa Liu, Jiao Fang is very polite."

"Sit down, Liu En, hurry up and make tea, and use the jar of cloud fog given to me by the emperor." Liu Jin repeatedly ordered, and she was quite puzzled. Jiao Fang had no friendship with her and what happened to her visit tonight.

The three sat down and bleed the tea. Sun Cong smiled and said, "Brother-in-law, Lord Jiao told me a long time ago that he would find an opportunity to visit his brother-in-law. Lord Jiao was very polite. Look, he brought so many gifts."

Liu Jin said anxiously, "How can you let Lord Jiao bring a gift?" Isn't it that you don't understand the rules? You can't do this well."

Sun Cong smiled and said, "Yes, yes, it's my fault, but Lord Jiao is so polite that I can't persuade him."

Jiao Fang smiled and said, "Those who come to visit are all worthless things. Grandpa Liu can't blame Lord Sun. I insisted on bringing them."

Liu Jin smiled and said, "You are too polite. Why do you have to do this?"

Jiao Fang said, "I have always wanted to come. The death of the former emperor and the accession of the new emperor to the throne, the Ministry of Ceremonies has been busy, and it is not empty until today. Don't be surprised, Grandpa Liu."

Liu Jin didn't want to gossip so much. She coughed and said to Sun Cong, "Ash, ask Uncle En to take you to the room to have a look. I can't use some clothes given by the emperor. I'll pack up and take them home for my sister and children later."

Sun Cong got up and arched his hand and said, "Then I'll go and have a look. Lord Jiao is easy to sit and chat."

Jiao Fang smiled and arched her hand. When she saw Sun Cong walk into the house, she turned around and saw that Liu Jin was serious about herself, so she smiled and said, "How's Grandpa Liu doing recently?"

Liu Jin sighed and said, "As usual, what was it like before the emperor ascended the throne, and what is it still like now?"

Jiao Fang said, "I'm afraid it's much busier than before. I used to serve the prince, but now I serve the emperor, and my status is very different. I really envy that Eunuch Liu can see the emperor every day. It's very difficult for me to see the emperor."

Liu Jin smiled and said, "What's so enviable? It's just a different job."

Jiao Fang took a sip of tea and said, "Ai-e-law, I, Jiao Fang, work directly and I don't plan to beat around the bush. It seems that I don't have a good life now."

Liu Jin was shocked and pretended to be calm and said, "How do you say this?"

Jiao Fang said, "Eunuch Liu, can we not solve the riddle? Nowadays, there are rumors outside that the official position of the inner court will be changed, saying that Duke Liu is interested in the position of ceremonial supervision and is making a lot of trouble with Wang Yuefanheng and others.

Liu Jin was shocked. While thinking about the intention of Jiao Fang's words, he said, "Who is chewing his tongue outside? I, Liu Jin, am duty to serve the emperor. Who is splashing my dirty water behind my back?"

Jiao Fang smiled and said, "This is not dirty water. People go high and the water flows low. Eunuch Liu has served the emperor for many years, and his hard work is deeply liked by the emperor. The so-called emperor and a courtier is also natural to top the official position of the former internal affairs government."

Liu Jin said with a serious look, "Lord Jiao, if you talk like this, I dare not keep you. Although you talk privately, it is better to mention these things less. Our family never talks about these things behind their backs."

Jiao Fang smiled and said, "My father-in-law is angry. I speak more straight, but my father-in-law doesn't have to hide it. To tell my father-in-law the truth, my purpose is to help my father-in-law. My father-in-law must have heard about the attitude of the cabinet and officials of various ministries. If you want to do it, it may not be easy. The subordinate officials are willing to serve the public. The hard work of dogs and horses.

Liu Jin said silently for a long time, "Lord Jiao, I really don't understand what your purpose is today, and I can't understand what you said."

Jiao Fang said righteously, "Of course, you understand that the subordinate is a scholar and doesn't want to speak so bluntly. Let's put it this way. The subordinate thinks that Liu Gonggong should replace Wang Yue to take charge of the inner court. I also want to help my father-in-law. After the father-in-law achieves his wish, the subordinate also has a backer. In the future, the father-in-law will say a few good words, and the subordinate is also be good. Move on the position of the right servant of the Ministry of Ceremonies, and the subordinate doesn't want to stay in the Ministry of Ceremonies.

Liu Jin smiled and said, "It turns out that Lord Jiao has come to worship the door. How do you know that I can take charge of the inner court? Why would I believe you? How do you know that you were not sent by someone in the cabinet to explore my style?

Jiao Fang's jujube-like face folded up, and she smiled and said brightly, "That's right. Your father-in-law is talking about things. If you agree, I'm a little worried. I'll wait for my father-in-law to ask these words."

Liu Jin looked at Jiao Fang with a smile. Jiao Fang shook her head and said, "Jiao someone believes in a sentence called 'those who know the current affairs are handsome'. Jiao Fang, I am different from those pedantic people. I think I am innocent and upright, and I want to stand out and want to embarrass the emperor. The matter of the inner court should have been the emperor's decision, but they jumped out. To interfere, and the reason why I think that Eunuch Liu will be in charge of the inner court is, on the one hand, out of trust in the talents of Eunuch Liu, and secondly, I know that the emperor is attached to Eunuch Liu, but these two points alone are not enough, and some help is needed. Jiao is willing to do this little help.

Liu Jin asked, "How can you help me?" Our family doesn't look down on you. Although your official position in the foreign court is not small, it may be difficult to influence the overall situation.

Jiao Fang smiled and said, "Aunt Liu doesn't have to cover up for me. The officials of the ceremonial department are ignored at all. The overall situation are those self-righteous bigwigs, but don't forget that I'm also a member of the foreign court. I'm a roundworm in their stomach. People say that ants destroy the long embankment, my little roundabouts. Can't insects play a big role?"

Liu Jin's heart was bright. Jiao Fang sent herself to volunteer to be an insider. The servant of the Ministry of Ceremonies is also a master from the third grade. There is also a seat above him in the morning. Cabinet ministers, ministers, and attendants are all the core of the civil service group. Although Jiao Fang is only a small foot in it, Naturally, I know the movements of civil servants. If there is this person as an insider, I will have a pair of eyes in the outer court in the future. Once there is any wind blowing, I will know it immediately.

Liu Jin's excited eyes lit up, but he immediately warned himself not to be complacent and don't fall into others. Jiao Fang's abrupt and spoke abruptly. She still couldn't talk about the word trust between him, but he couldn't be confident because of his words. How could he know that it was not outside. Ting's trick came to listen to his own movements.

Steady, must be steady, Liu Jin secretly warned himself.