Chapter 328: Difficulty Entering the Officialdom
Chapter 328: Difficulty Entering the Officialdom
Qingsong was severely injured both physically and mentally, and was stimulated by Xiao Yining to the point of vomiting blood and falling to the ground, losing consciousness. Then, two prison wardens carried him back to the dungeon like a dead pig.
Little Yining looked at the person being carried away, with a look of grievance on her face. She defended herself to Wang Ersheng in an extremely innocent manner, "Grandpa, Qingjie wanted to give me medicine, but Dad said that I can't give medicine to others randomly. I have to take it myself."
Wang Ersheng was also filled with emotion. "Sister Qing, we shouldn't be too fussy about this sick person. He just said a few words to you and then he vomited blood. His illness is really serious. He just wants to take medicine when he sees it."
Little Yining nodded sensibly, leaning against his grandfather and continuing, "It was the same last time. I said a few words to Master Nalan and he vomited blood. If I had known that he wanted to take my medicine, I would have given it to him. I am very generous to my friends."
Wang Ersheng: …
The two adults who were still speechless: …
Chenpi glanced at the little helper he had found and immediately felt that he had made a mistake. He should have understood the whole cause and effect thoroughly before asking someone to come.
However, at this point, he could only lower his eyes and sigh softly, and gently said an excuse, "Maybe Qingsong has not recovered from the severe punishment he was given before, and he is forcing himself to reminisce with Miss Lin, so Qingsong is like this. Miss Lin, don't worry."
Then, he cupped his hands and thanked the little kid, "Thank you very much, General Wang and Miss Lin, for coming to persuade Qingsong today. After this incident, Qingsong should realize his mistake and stop keeping silent."
As soon as these words fell, Zheng Sicheng on the side muttered softly, "That sounds nice, but when Lord Lu comes back, I'll see how you explain it."
After saying that, he swung his sleeves in annoyance, glanced at the three of them meaningfully, held his head high and strode out.
After he left, Chen Pi apologized, "This Zheng Sicheng has always been straightforward, General Wang, please don't blame me."
"Of course I won't blame him. If he looks at me and my granddaughter like that again next time, I will beat him back like this." Wang Ersheng replied indifferently.
Little Yining also nodded in agreement and praised, "Grandpa is so awesome."
Chen Pi smiled noncommittally, then changed the subject and said, "It's getting late, I'll send you two out, so that you won't get into trouble when you come back and scold me."
Officialdom affairs are hard to describe. Chen Pi is a Shaoqing, but he has been in office for a very short time, his foundation is still shallow, and even his voice is limited.
Now, if we want to bring Xiao Yining and the others here, we have to do it while the other two are not around.
Just then, a burst of hurried footsteps were heard outside the torture chamber.
Chen Pi's face flashed with helplessness, and he said to Xiao Yining and his grandson apologetically, "It seems that it is still a little late."
As soon as he finished speaking, a majestic and angry voice came from the door, "Chenpi, how can you bring outsiders into the torture room?"
Xiao Yining turned around and saw his old acquaintance Lu Chengan, looking at them angrily, with Zheng Sicheng, who had just walked out, following beside him.
Chen Pi remained calm and respectfully called out, "Master Lu, you are back."
Lu Cheng'an strode into the torture room with Zheng Sicheng, stared at him angrily and asked, "Zheng Sicheng just told me that you let outsiders interrogate Qingsong, is this true?"
Chen Pi glanced at Zheng Sicheng coldly and nodded without denying, "Lord Lu, today is the deadline for you to interrogate Qingsong. I haven't even managed to pry his mouth open yet, so I can only ask for help from others."
At this time, Zheng Sicheng quietly reported, "Lord Lu, during the interrogation just now, I was watching closely and nothing went wrong. It's just that Qingsong didn't reveal a single word of information, and in the end he vomited blood and was carried away."
After saying this, he raised his eyes again and glanced at Wang Ersheng and his grandson, revealing an ambiguous smile.
After hearing this, Lu Cheng'an looked at Chen Pi with a look of disappointment, then he bowed to Wang Ersheng and said, "General Wang, interrogation and investigation are the duties of the Dali Temple. I didn't expect Chen Pi to entrust such an important matter to others. I hope General Wang will not tell others about it and make others laugh at the Dali Temple."
"Lord Lu, you're worrying too much. I didn't help with the interrogation just now." Wang Ersheng replied with a faint smile.
"Sir Lu, it's Miss Lin." Zheng Sicheng reminded again.
Lu Chengan: ...
He lowered his eyes to look at Xiao Yining, and was met with a look of pity that blinded him.
Then she retracted her gaze and imitated Wang Ersheng's words, "Lord Lu, you are worrying too much. I didn't help to interrogate anyone just now."
"Miss Lin is still young, so naturally she doesn't know what she has done. Didn't you just witness Qingsong vomiting blood with your own eyes?" Zheng Sicheng said in a coaxing manner.
Xiao Yining blinked and replied in confusion, "I'm young and can't remember."
Zheng Sicheng:......
At this point, Lu Cheng'an didn't want to say anything more. He just glared at Chen Pi with a look that said "a child who is difficult to teach" again, and then said to Wang Ersheng, "General Wang, there are many things to do in the Dali Temple, and I can't keep you here for long. Chen Pi, send General Wang and his grandson out, and then come find me."
Chenpi should be the one with lowered eyebrows and pleasing appearance.
As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Ersheng said dissatisfiedly, "Lord Lu, you are too bad at entertaining guests. How can Lord Chen send two people to me? I will let this Zheng Sicheng send them. I like this man."
"General Wang, I have official duties to attend to." Zheng Sicheng felt a sense of crisis for some reason and quickly refused.
At this time, Xiao Yining's memory suddenly improved. She asked in confusion, "Aren't you very free? You just told me that your and other temple officials' official duties are to keep an eye on Mr. Chen, not to investigate cases."
Zheng Sicheng:......
Lu Chengan glanced at him unhappily and said, "Zheng Sicheng, after you followed Chenpi to send someone away, come and look for me."
After saying that, he turned away, never caring about them again.
Afterwards, Zheng Sicheng, sweating profusely, was picked up by the tall and strong Wang Ersheng.
And little Yining was led by Chenpi.
The situation when he left was the same as when he came in. Chen Pi still smiled and greeted every subordinate who passed by. He looked so humble and approachable that Xiao Yining felt uncomfortable.
She couldn't help but ask, "Master Chen, aren't you tired like this?"
Chen Pi lowered his eyes to look at her and smiled, "Maybe you are tired, but once you get used to it, you won't feel tired anymore."
That's not very tiring.
Xiao Yining muttered to himself.
"Chen was promoted from the Hanlin Academy to the Dali Temple as an exception. He has been serving as a Shaoqing for only one year. He has a shallow foundation and no money to build good relationships with his colleagues. Now in the Dali Temple, he only has his cousin as his confidant. He can only do this for now so that both sides can get by and it will be easier to send people to do things." Chen Pi explained lightly.
Xiao Yining raised her eyes and glanced at him: It is quite convenient, everyone will be watched when they are interrogating.
Chenpi understood the meaning in the little girl's eyes. He was not embarrassed. He just chuckled and continued to walk out with the little girl, ignoring her curious look at him.
Xiao Yining only stared for a while, then lowered his eyes and began to think for himself.
Everyone in the system is a shrewd person. It seems that the Dali Temple is so clearly divided into factions that this person has not dared to integrate into it for a whole year.
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