Chapter 892 Holding the Handle
When someone asked her to come with them, she refused directly and pulled the Wu sister away from them.
In just a moment, a group of girls came back chattering. Some people complained dissatisfiedly, saying that they were all in the garden and went to see what was going on.
Listening to Zhang Yishan's voice, Bai Yunxi understood that everyone knew about tutoring, but whether they wanted to abide by it or not depended on their personal wishes.
Liang Gongren has held winter plum banquets not once or twice, so he has plenty of experience.
All the respectable people in the city are proud to attend the banquet, and are eager to attend the Winter Plum Banquet... For some people, if they get the chance to jump to the Dragon Gate, they will naturally give it a try.
Back in the mansion, Bai Yunxi changed into home clothes and nestled on the soft couch. As soon as she took a sip of hot tea, Mrs. Du walked in with a plate of freshly cooked jujube cakes.
Smelling the rich jujube fragrance, Bai Yunxi's eyes lit up and she sat upright.
"Hurry up, let me cushion your belly."
After eating two pieces of jujube cake in one go, Bai Yunxi wiped his hands with a handkerchief.
"The sweetness is palatable, and your craftsmanship is good. How about we open a pastry shop someday?"
Listening to her mother's suggestion, Mrs. Du couldn't help laughing.
"Mom, you go out to a banquet, and you feel like you are suffering. Isn't the banquet at the prefect's house delicious?"
"It's not that it doesn't taste good, it's that I don't dare to eat it. The weather is cold, and there is almost no temperature from the kitchen to the banquet. Everyone is afraid of spoiling their stomachs.
When the female family holds a banquet, they only pay attention to the presentation. Many dishes are prepared in advance and are served in order. It is amazing if they are delicious.
Besides, going out to a banquet is a happy thing, but if you make a fool of yourself, wouldn't you be embarrassed to death?
Mrs. Du was speechless as she listened.
"That's quite a waste."
The ingredients for the banquet must be exquisite, but in the end no one eats them. What a pity.
waste?
A little bit indeed.
While the rich wine and meat smell, the road with frozen bone.
After eating jujube cake to fill her stomach, Bai Yunxi took a nap on the soft couch again. She was too tired from the banquet, so she had to take it easy.
At dusk, Xiaowu returned from the Yamen, changed into regular clothes, and took his wife to go to his mother's place for dinner.
Since my mother's small kitchen was completed, the eldest sister's skills have been put to use. Every stew has one or two hometown dishes, especially the stew pot. After eating, the whole body feels warm and comfortable.
After dinner, Baiyunxi sent everyone else away, leaving Xiaowu alone.
"Mom went to the Liang Mansion for a banquet today and overheard some news."
Seeing Xiao Wu's calm look, Bai Yunxi didn't hide anything, and directly recounted to him the secret gift of money from the Zhou family and the Wang family.
"Using a banquet to make money has already violated the law. Since the other party rushed to give him money, he must be asking for something. I don't know the specific reason. You must be aware of this matter and how to prevent it. Think about it when you go back. think."
Hearing his mother's narration, Xiao Wu's eyes were filled with surprise. He didn't expect that Magistrate Liang, who was usually gentle and gentle, would dare to hold back money in private. This was inconsistent with his personality.
...How could my mother hear such a private thing?
No one did it on purpose, right?
Listening to Xiao Wu's thoughts, Bai Yunxi spoke softly,
"Ms. Zhou's wife and Wang's wife were fighting in the ring. My mother guessed that the news was true, but there was no evidence. This kind of thing will not be leaked to the outside easily, whether it is the sender or the receiver. If you want to get substantive evidence, you have to You figure it out yourself.”
Xiaowu pondered for a moment and nodded. Based on his understanding of his mother, it would be difficult for others to set a trap on her.
"I will pay attention to this matter. As long as they have done it, no matter how strict it is, there will be clues exposed."
There is a first time for making money, and there are countless times. It is not difficult to find evidence.
They have been doing this for who knows how many years, and they have some things in their hands that can really control people at critical moments.
Seeing Xiao Wu's heart, Bai Yunxi felt at ease.
"I heard the rivalry between the two. They have sent money to the Liang family more than once or twice. Magistrate Liang's side is very careful, but the Zhou family and Wang family may not be in perfect harmony. Let people pay more attention, there must be something wrong. Gained.”
With one prefecture and six counties, the power of the prefect is not ordinary, and the lucrative job in his hands can make people flock to him.
"It allows people to take the initiative to send money to their doorsteps, and there is an exchange of benefits. The government is building dams, weaving, etc. Anything that can make people earn money and requires official approval is the direction of inquiry."
"Don't worry, Mom, I know what's going on."
During the last investigation into the illegal salt incident, a hidden line was broken halfway through. The Salt Tea Department wanted to cut the knot quickly and did not want to delay it any longer.
With the strength of him and Mr. Wu, he couldn't keep putting it off, so he didn't mention it. But he was vaguely aware that that line was related to Fucheng.
Even Mr. Wu's upright temperament felt that the illegal salt case was very involved. Although the case was closed, there must be fish caught behind the scenes.
If he investigates carefully, there must be a lot of movement. With his current ability, it may be difficult to shake him.
Listening to Xiao Wu's thoughts, Bai Yunxi rubbed his fingers. Thinking about it, it's understandable. How can ordinary people dare to think about such a big matter?
If anything happens, the power of the people behind the scenes cannot be underestimated.
"You just need to know this yourself. Don't do anything like an ant trying to shake an elephant."
"Mom, don't worry. My senior brother sent me a letter a while ago and relayed to me the developments in the capital. He said that the party struggle in the imperial court was very fierce, the officials were old and sick, and the competition between several princes was becoming clearer."
Everyone has a group of people behind them. No matter how they fight, it is only a matter of time before the new emperor ascends the throne.
Hearing Xiaowu's tone, Bai Yunxi's face froze, and he began to fight for the throne again.
There was a war a few years ago, which caused many people to flee with their families. At that time, there were rumors that the court was unstable and the border was in chaos. I didn't expect that after a few years, the root cause was still there.
"The court's affairs are too big. It concerns the whole world. We can't control it, but we can't be easily affected. Anyway, party disputes have little to do with marginal figures like us."
Even if you want to participate, others may not look down on you.
Looking at Xiaowu's serious expression, Bai Yunxi couldn't help but say one more sentence,
"Since Kyoto is unstable, we must stabilize our side. We must not be reckless in everything, lest someone jumps off the wall in desperation."
If you want to make a contribution, someone must see it.
The court is in a mess. No matter how well you do things, no one will notice you. If you don't do it right, you will offend someone and become their punching bag.
"The emperor is in poor health. I heard about it during the palace examination. There are many things that the emperor is willing but unable to do."
Otherwise, he is likely to enter the Hanlin Academy.
Xiao Wu pursed his lips, his expression was deep. If it weren't for someone's obstruction, the emperor would not have put him in a local position.