Have You Written Your Will Today?
Chapter 90: Both were brown-nosing, was he not worthy?

Chapter 90: Chapter 90: Both were brown-nosing, was he not worthy?

The Chief Clerk has not gone mad.

This is the result of his deep contemplation.

He once spoke indecently in front of Cui Yun.

The prison of the Ministry of Justice is filled with men. It’s not strange for them to discuss private matters about the bedchamber.

Speaking of this, the Chief Clerk feels very aggrieved.

"When Sir first came, nobody in the entire Ministry of Justice accepted him. Who wouldn’t be irked by a young man becoming the Minister of Ministry of Justice? I couldn’t help it once, and with some alcohol in me, I provoked him by asking why there were no knowledgeable maidservants in his residence. If he didn’t know how, I was willing to teach; if he couldn’t do it, he shouldn’t conceal his illness and avoid treatment."

At that time, Cui Yun was very mild-tempered! There was not even a hint of anger or embarrassment!

He even humbled himself, saying: No need to bother, Chief Clerk, I have just arrived and still need guidance from all of you.

Later on, they all obediently bowed down to Cui Yun’s management.

The contrast then became clear. Cui Yun treated everyone equally, except for him!!!

For example.

Cui Yun to others.

—Sir, I’m truly in unbearable pain, I’m afraid that...

—Go rest, your injury has not yet healed. You needn’t come these few days, I’ll arrange for the Medical Staff to take a look at you.

His treatment of the Chief Clerk.

—Sir, I’m truly in unbearable pain, I’m afraid that...

—Call the Medical Staff over.

—Sir, aren’t you going to let me go rest?

—I believe, you are very tolerant of pain.

For example,

Cui Yun to others.

—Sir, you’ve been busy all day. I especially instructed the kitchen to make chicken soup to nourish you.

—Thank you for your consideration. The Ministry of Justice has been really busy. After things settle down, I intend to personally treat you all to a meal at First-tier Sky Restaurant.

Cui Yun was truly generous to those below him!!!

But to the Chief Clerk.

—Sir, you’ve been busy all day. I especially instructed the kitchen to make chicken soup to nourish you.

—Mmm, you may leave.

Tch, how ruthless.

And then, for example.

Cui Yun to others.

—Sir, this is a specialty from my hometown. Please try it if you don’t mind.

—I appreciate your thoughtfulness.

To the Chief Clerk.

—Sir, this is a specialty from my hometown. Please try it if you don’t mind.

—How can the documents you submit be of any use? Take them back and rewrite!

Both are bootlicking, am I not worthy of it!

The Chief Clerk said angrily: "You were there last time, why didn’t you stop me!"

Jiang Zhao felt unjustly accused; how could he have stopped it?

The Chief Clerk had directly charged forward at the time.

Moreover, at that time, he held biases against Cui Yun and also wished for Cui Yun to be embarrassed.

Chief Clerk: "Sir had no girl serving him back then, and still doesn’t have a girl to embrace as he sleeps now. All his energy goes into the Ministry of Justice. The fire of passion is hard to quench during the long nights, naturally, he has no affection for someone as fortunate as me who is in the springtime of life."

Jiang Zhao wanted to say this was ludicrous, but somehow he found himself choked up.

Chief Clerk: "Sir, you don’t really have a problem, do you? How can our Ministry of Justice’s living signboard have such a fatal flaw?"

Seeing Jiang Zhao had no reaction, he waved his hand in front of him: "I’m talking to you."

"Shut your mouth, I’ve also heard what’s been said. If Sir finds out, there won’t be a place for you in the entire Ministry of Justice,"

Jiang Zhao scolded irritably. He didn’t want to discuss these nonsensical matters with the Chief Clerk and left promptly with the documents.

He left the prison and went to Cui Yun’s office.

The door was tightly closed, with Ji Qing waiting outside. Upon seeing Jiang Zhao, he greeted him and went inside to report.

Cui Yun was writing official documents. Upon hearing the message, he put down the brush pen: "Let him in."

The furnishings inside the room were very simple; Cui Yun had never allowed anyone to add anything.

Jiang Zhao was not surprised by this.

He approached respectfully and reported every important and thorny issue one by one. Then he mentioned the matter of Zhou Mi.

Cui Yun lowered his head to look at the case files, not interrupting Jiang Zhao’s words, nodding from time to time in response.

"Bones were dug up under the locust tree, causing an uproar throughout the city; even the Emperor paid attention to it. Zhou Mi as an official handled cases meticulously, thus solving the case was also quite difficult."

Cui Yun closed the files: "My review here is finished; I’ll send it to the Ministry of Justice for a re-examination, then report to the Secretariat."

"Yes."

After giving his instructions, Cui Yun rubbed his aching wrist, about to continue writing official documents, but noticed that Jiang Zhao had not left.

Cui Yun looked at Jiang Zhao with a calm expression.

Jiang Zhao showed a struggle. His gaze slid down from Cui Yun’s noble and cold face but was blocked by a desk.

"What are you looking at?"

Jiang Zhao: Looking at your lower hem.

"My lord," he said with some difficulty.

Cui Yun remained silent.

Jiang Zhao gritted his teeth, not hesitating to present the scapegoat: "The Chief Clerk suggested that we sit at Canghua Building tonight; he enjoys this sort of thing, I wonder if you would be interested in joining."

Canghua Building is the most elegant brothel in Shengjing.

Many officials and dignitaries love to go there.

Even if they don’t stay overnight, they can listen to music and appreciate a dance. Some scholars also go there to discuss poetry and literature.

"No need."

Cui Yun refused decisively.

Jiang Zhao pressed on despite his anxiety: "The Seventh Prince has been residing in Canghua Building these past few days, perhaps if we go, we might have a chance encounter."

Ji Ge?

No wonder he’s been much quieter these days, not loitering around me. Perhaps he’s been immersed in wine and dreams, still unaware of his third brother’s arranged marriage.

Jiang Zhao was roundabout, but Cui Yun remained indifferent and unmoved.

He gritted his teeth and decided to play hardball!

"My lord!"

"The Chief Clerk has specially selected beautiful prostitutes to serve you, each one a virgin."

Cui Yun’s eyes flickered.

Jiang Zhao continued to push: "The Chief Clerk has gone to such lengths, if you still refuse, he will be extremely upset."

As long as every statement involves the Chief Clerk, this matter has nothing to do with him, Jiang Zhao.

Cui Yun’s look turned cold, and Jiang Zhao couldn’t help but gulp.

Having worked under Cui Yun for years, he knew all too well that as long as it wasn’t excessive, Cui Yun was very reasonable to talk to. But if it truly...

He couldn’t help but feel fear creeping in. Just as he was about to find an excuse to leave, he saw Ji Qing stride in with a grave expression.

"Sir."

"Princess Le Jia has gone missing."

Before Cui Yun could respond, Jiang Zhao couldn’t help exclaiming: "What?"

"The Princess stayed at the station, and her ennoblement ceremony was soon to be held, guarded by heavy soldiers ensuring utmost security, how could something happen?"

As soon as he finished speaking, something suddenly struck him, and he stared blankly at Cui Yun who sat upright.

Cui Yun wasn’t surprised.

He said quietly, "It’s Buhuo."

The matter with Shen Hua, they had lost their grip. And the remaining unused Buhuo, brought back by Ni Kang obsessed with medicine for study.

However, Buhuo disappeared in the night without a trace.

From then on, Cui Yun knew that it was a signal released by the other side. Perhaps it was a challenge, or perhaps a deliberate notification.

They had stumbled on the matter with Shen Hua; they naturally needed to find a scapegoat.

And looking around, which other girl could be more suitable than Princess Le Jia who came for a matrimonial alliance?

At best, it would be a disgrace to the Imperial Family, at worst, it could provoke a dispute between two nations.

Such audacious tactics, how could Cui Yun stop them.

Therefore, he has not mentioned in the presence of others except the Cui family that both Shen Hua and Cui Rong were once affected by Buhuo.

Sure enough, the person behind the scenes had succeeded.

Ji Qing: "This matter has already spread, causing an uproar throughout the city, and the envoys have sought an audience with the Emperor."

The sudden disappearance of a fine Princess from the station, it’s an insult to the Turkic people. Naturally discarding the usual amicability, they wanted Emperor He to give an explanation.

Jiang Zhao could already imagine Emperor He’s wrathful heart attack.

"If this fire burns its way to the Ministry of Justice..."