Rebirth of the Demon Queen

Chapter 43: Showing Off (1st update)

This jade pendant can only be bought for one thousand taels. Linlang Pavilion relied on its reputation to offer the lowest price of two thousand taels. Just now, Cao Lang paid out five thousand taels in one go, which already shocked everyone present. At this time, Li Zongyan

It was directly increased to seven thousand taels. Everyone present took a breath and asked someone to inquire about the origins of these two people.

Strangely enough, there were also children of aristocratic families present, as well as literati who had mixed with various high-profile families. Not to mention "knowing everyone on the road in the capital", at least people with some connections in the capital could be called by name, but

No one knows the origins of these two people.

Cao Lang seemed to have encountered a tempting delicacy, and his eyes shone with excitement. He glanced sideways at Li Zongyan and said, "Interesting, it is indeed interesting! Does the eldest prince Zongyan insist on competing with me? What if it were me?

If it increases to eight thousand taels, is it possible that you still have to pay ten thousand taels to buy this piece of jade pendant?"

Looking at Cao Lang's half-smiling eyes, Li Zongyan vaguely felt that things were not that simple. However, since he was determined to become famous in Beijing, he would naturally have to face criticism. He immediately said: "Wealth and honor are what people want. I often hear

He said, "The hairy family is full of gold and jade. If you can get this Dayan wealth jade, why can't I get it?"

Cao Lang took a step forward and whispered in Li Zongyan's ear: "Prince Zongyan, you are a prince with a long hair, but you are obsessed with this jade pendant of unknown origin, and you even want to pay ten thousand taels. You think, if it reaches the Holy Emperor,

What should you do there?"

As he spoke, his voice became colder and colder, "Do you want to be Liu He, the king of Changyi, or do you want to be Huo Guang, a very human minister?"

Cao Lang's words are very destructive. The status of Liu He and Huo Guang is beyond their imagination, let alone an unpopular prince like him. If it reaches the ears of the emperor,

There is no telling what kind of suspicion the emperor would have.

Since the founding of Dayan, Changli, located in the northeast of Dayan, has been a vassal state of Dayan, paying tribute to Dayan every year in exchange for Dayan's protection.

In the past hundred years, under the protection of Dayan, Changli's army has been at peace, and the people are happy. Therefore, everyone in Changli, from the king to the common people, is proud of being a vassal state of Dayan.

Once he offended Dayan, he would at least face the pressure of the army, or at worst, he might face the destruction of his country and his clan. Thinking of such consequences, Li Zongyan suddenly shuddered.

This voice was so powerful that people outside the door could hear it clearly. Cao Lang said with a smile: "The eldest prince Zong Yan is so bold, Cao is a little surprised. Cao accepts your love today, and I will respect you someday."

One cup.”

Accompanied by bursts of shrill shouts, the scholars were escorted out. Others in the hall did not dare to make a sound, and everyone looked at each other in confusion.

Cao Lang opened his eyes, pointed at a few people dressed as scholars in the seats, and said, "Those are the people. Please arrest them and bring them back for interrogation."

The emperor departed from his usual benevolent style and raided Han Sichang's palace in the capital, including Han Sichang's disciples and former officials.

Lin Zisu heard something strange in her father's voice and asked, "Who is this Cao Lang?"

When Lin Yuanzhi saw her coming in from the gate, he thought she had gone to Sun Duzhong's medicine shop again, and said displeasedly: "Sister, I heard your mother give me a message in the afternoon, saying that your second uncle's family has arrived in the capital, and you won't help me."

Why did your mother run out to play again?"

Lin Zisu told her where she was going in the afternoon. When Lin Yuanzhi heard that she had gone to Liang Wanyi's appointment, he felt relieved and asked casually: "I heard that there are a lot of people in Linlang Pavilion. What did you think after going to see it?"

The shopkeeper heard that Cao Lang was actually the leader of this group of Dongchang fans. Thinking of the money he had just accepted, cold sweat broke out on his head. He hurriedly knelt down and handed over the money in his hand and said, "I don't know, sir."

When you arrive, I have just offended your lord. If you like the jade pendant, treat it as a little filial piety to you. I will never accept any money."

Lin Yuanzhi said: "Then Cao Lang is Chen Lang, the original Sizheng of the Construction Department. He changed his surname to Cao because he recognized Eunuch Cao Shouli as his adoptive father. After the fire in Changning Palace, he went from the Construction Department to the Director of Ceremonies and took over

For the Han family's case, not only did Eunuch Cao rely heavily on him, I heard that even the emperor favored him."

When the shopkeeper heard Cao Lang call out his last name, he thought he had checked himself. He knelt down on the ground with a bang, slapped his face hard twice, kowtowed and begged: "It's the little one who doesn't know me."

You know how to talk, you don't care about the faults of the little ones, please spare me this time."

Lin Yuanzhi looked around and saw no one around him, so he said, "This is not the place to talk. Let's talk at the front."

Lin Yuanzhi then sighed, looked out the window steadily, and said: "The ministers are vying for power, and the affairs of the court are being made again and again, and the eunuchs in the inner court are becoming arrogant. If things go on like this, the dynasty will change."

"Father knows this person?"

Cao Lang took the jade pendant, put his hands behind his back, raised his head, closed his eyes, and stopped talking.

Lin Yuanzhi hesitated for a moment, then talked about the ups and downs in the court in the past few days, and also told Cao Lang's origin.

As soon as he finished speaking, more than a dozen men stood out from all over the lobby. These men shouted in unison: "The East Factory is handling the case. No one else is allowed to sit down and don't move!"

After Han Sichang was dismissed from office, he gathered more than a dozen of his disciples and wrote a thousand-word book to the emperor. He not only quoted scriptures, but also tried to persuade the emperor to appoint the eighth prince as the heir apparent.

Thinking of Cao Lang whom he saw in Linlang Pavilion during the day, Lin Zisu had a flash of doubt in his heart.

After the waiter helped him up, he secretly glanced upstairs and saw that there was no movement upstairs. He said weakly: "Dear guests, please take a look at the next treasure."

When Lin Zisu arrived home with the hundred taels of silver notes given by the shopkeeper, it was not yet half past Youshi. As soon as she entered the door, she happened to meet her father who had just left the government office.

In the past few days, all the matters discussed at the court meeting were related to the establishment of a crown prince. Hundreds of officials were arguing endlessly about whether to establish a direct descendant or an elder. From the cabinet down, everyone was preoccupied with this, causing political affairs to be delayed, and all ministries were squeezing out thick documents.

, awaiting cabinet approval.

There was a commotion inside and outside Linlang Pavilion. A man dressed as a hundred households hurriedly ran in from the door, saluted Cao Lang respectfully, and said, "Sir, this Linlang Pavilion has been surrounded. Please show me."

Li Zongyan's face turned red for a while, and after a sudden change of mind, he made up his mind. He took a step back, put on a happy expression, and said loudly: "It's just a jade pendant, and it's of little value to me. Mr. Cao

Since I've fallen in love with this jade pendant, I won't be able to rob other people of their beauty, so please do as you please."

Shopkeeper Hu barely escaped death, as if he had collapsed. He knelt on the ground for a long time and did not dare to get up.

Although I don’t know how Cao Lang came to power, in Linlang Pavilion today, I saw that Cao Lang acted decisively and had some tricks. Why had I never heard of such a person in my previous life?

Cao Lang snorted and said in a gloomy voice: "Shopkeeper Hu, our Dongchang has always acted according to the law. Do you want me to bend the law for personal gain?"

Lin Zisu told his father in detail what he had seen in the afternoon. When he heard Cao Lang's name, Lin Yuanzhi's face changed color instantly and he asked anxiously: "Cao Lang? Why did he also go to Linlang Pavilion?"

Cao Lang's commotion caused the bustling Linlang Pavilion to suddenly become deserted. Because Cao Lang was still upstairs, people did not dare to leave rashly for fear of upsetting Dongchang. But with such a fierce god present, they did not dare to do it again.

, the next auction had to end hastily.

Ever since Han Sichang asked the eighth prince to be crown prince in the morning meeting on March 29, the cabinet ministers had been quarreling over the matter of establishing the crown prince.

It turned out to be him!

A follower beside him took out a few banknotes from his arms and handed them to the shopkeeper. Before the shopkeeper counted the banknotes, Cao Lang suddenly opened his eyes, with a trace of hatred flashing in his eyes, but he still used his

The cold voice said: "Just do it!"

The hundreds of households understood that there were many code words in the East Factory. The meaning of "Haosheng interrogation" was that they could give the other party some lessons, but no lives would be caused. Immediately, they called seven or eight people to come in and follow Cao Lang's instructions.

As pointed out, go to the banquet to arrest people.

Cao Lang casually dusted his shoulders and sneered: "Are you all students of Longshan Academy in Shannan? What did you discuss in Han Sichang's Mansion on the first day of April? Do you really think that the imperial court knows nothing? Just a few actions, but it turned out that

Dare to join forces in private, disrupt the law and order, and be unjustly accused? Go to Fusi Prison in Dongchang Town and explain it to you!"

However, Cao Lang walked up the stairs to the second floor as if nothing had happened. As he walked, he said: "Shopkeeper Hu, I just went to work in the Dongchang. I delayed your business. We apologize to you. Now, Dongchang

The factory matter is over, you can continue to talk about your business."

After entering the door, Lin Yuanzhi locked the door tightly. Seeing his father being so solemn, Lin Zisu asked doubtfully: "Father, what major events have happened in the DPRK and China recently?"

As soon as he said this, Cao Lang entered the VIP room, and everyone downstairs dared to discuss in a low voice.

This storm, thunder and lightning, instead of suppressing the matter of establishing the crown prince, made the civil servants miserable, but made the fuss even more fierce.

Then there was a burst of chaotic footsteps outside the door, and a dozen Dongchang fans in brown shirts and pointed hats appeared out of nowhere and surrounded Linlang Pavilion.

It was already time to eat, but Lin Yuanzhi did not go to the main hall in the front yard, but took Lin Zisu to the study.

Those scholars didn't know what crime they had committed, so they were shackled and immediately screamed that they were wronged.

Although he was smiling, his face was still stern. The shopkeeper was very aware of the situation. When he saw him focusing on the jade pendant in his hand, he stopped asking if anyone would increase the price. He held the jade pendant in front of Cao Lang and said: "

Young Master, this is your jade pendant."

Lin Zisu understands her father's worries. In the previous life, after Xie Yao succeeded to the throne, the government was in chaos. Internally, the cabinet and the ceremonial supervisor were at odds with each other, and the courtiers formed cliques. Outside, there were Beidi and Southern Siam invasions, plus

Rebels and bandits from all over the country shattered Dayan's mountains and rivers, which led to the chaos and chaos that followed...

The father and daughter were talking in the study when a servant came to remind them that dinner was ready.

When the two arrived at the flower hall, they saw Bi holding Lin Ziyuan in her arms, and Lin Wenjing sitting around a large table of sumptuous food and wine. Lin Zisu asked curiously: "Second aunt and her family are here, why didn't they come over for dinner?"

Before Bi could speak, the girl next to her, Zhenzhu, replied: "Sir, Miss, you don't know something. My wife placed the second lady's family in Huaguangyuan and Biboxuan. The second lady disliked the small size of the two courtyards and said

Madam deliberately neglected her family, so she was so angry that she couldn't come to eat."

(End of chapter)