Chapter 1460 A rare smart person!

Although he was only detained for a few days, it really felt like a year for Ge Xiong!
When Zhang Yufeng took him away that day, although it was nominally to carry out a secret mission, Ge Xiong himself knew exactly what was going on and was mentally prepared for the worst!

During these years of following Wang Xuecheng's Coordination Office, Ge Xiong had seen too many methods of torture. To be honest, these methods sometimes made Ge Xiong, as an executioner, feel a little terrified, so Ge ​​Xiong knew very well which methods he could not withstand!
So after being brought to this secret base of the Internal Security Bureau, Ge Xiong seriously considered committing suicide!

The reason why he committed suicide instead of confessing the truth was that Ge Xiong was very clear in his mind. He knew that if he confessed those things, not only would he still die, but his family would also be implicated!

Although he committed suicide out of fear of punishment, some clues have been cut off and it is very likely that his death will end in vain. His family may be able to be saved.

Although Ge Xiong had such considerations, committing suicide also requires great courage. However, just when Ge Xiong was brewing his courage, an accidental opportunity gave him hope of survival.

Finally, Ge Xiong chose to cooperate. Seeing that Ge Xiong was willing to confess, the Internal Guards did not make things difficult for the captain of the Coordination Office. So although Ge Xiong looked a little embarrassed and downcast at this time, he was not hurt.

Ge Xiong was slightly surprised when he saw Ji Xian in front of him. Seeing this, Ji Xian didn't say much nonsense and directly handed the note in his hand to Liu Wu and said:

“I’ll take the person away…”

"Yes!"

Ji Xian led Ge Xiong out of the secret base of the inner guards and got on the carriage back to the city. In the carriage, Ge Xiong looked at
Ji Xian, who was resting with his eyes closed, seemed to realize something. His expression changed slightly. He opened his mouth slightly as if he wanted to say something, but after hesitating for a moment, he finally gave up the idea.

After an incense stick of time, Ji Xian brought Ge Xiong to a bathhouse. A moment later, Ge Xiong, who looked refreshed, was taken to a tea room.

Ji Xian looked at Ge Xiong who entered the room without saying anything. He just poured a cup of tea and waved to Ge Xiong to drink the tea.

Seeing this, Ge Xiong also entered the tea room, picked up the teacup and took a sip. Although Ge Xiong did not understand tea and preferred wine to tea, this did not prevent him from enjoying the mellow, sweet, smooth and refreshing taste of the tea!
Ge Xiong couldn't help but praise:

“Good tea”

Ji Xian smiled and said:
"Since we are using it to entertain Captain Ge, we cannot use inferior tea. This tea is the imperial Tieguanyin tea that was presented to Your Majesty from the south. A few years ago, I did a good job and Your Majesty was very pleased and rewarded me with one or two ounces of it!"

"This tea is so precious, I usually keep it well and wait to share it with my friends!"

Ge Xiong narrowed his eyes slightly when he heard this, and at this time Ji Xian poured Ge Xiong a cup of tea and then slowly said:

“Captain Ge, you are a smart man. You know what to ask and what not to ask. I admire this about you. In this life, we should always be confused…”

Hearing Ji Xian's words, Ge Xiong became more certain of his own judgment. He couldn't help but feel fortunate that he didn't ask any questions in the carriage just now. Otherwise, he would definitely not be drinking tea here at this moment, and he would most likely have been dealt with!
Thinking of this, Ge Xiong couldn't help but sigh in his heart, but he had to stand up, bowed to Ji Xian and said:

"Thank you Director Ji for your kindness. I am willing to serve you!"

Upon hearing this, Ji Xian waved his hand and said:

"Brother Ge, if you want to thank someone, then thank His Majesty! It was His Majesty who gave you a chance to live!"

"Yes! Ge Xiong is grateful for your majesty's grace!"

Hearing what Ge Xiong said, Ji Xian picked up the teacup and took a sip before continuing:

"Captain Ge, you know how serious your crime is without me telling you. Even if you have ten heads, they are not enough to chop off!"

"But God is merciful and kind, and His Majesty is kindhearted and remembers your hard work and contributions over the years, so he gave you a chance to redeem yourself and make meritorious contributions!"

"I wonder if Captain Ge, are you willing to seize this opportunity and serve His Majesty!"

As soon as these words came out, Ge Xiong made a resounding statement:

"Your Majesty, I cannot repay your grace even if I die, but I will do my best to fulfill your orders and serve you until my death!"

Hearing Ge Xiong's statement, Ji Xian nodded slightly and said:

"Have you heard about those pirate instructors in the Jinghai Navy?"

When Ge Xiong heard this, he immediately understood why Ji Xian wanted to see him, and he nodded and said:

"Director of Planning, I have heard about this matter. I heard that His Majesty has ordered the General Staff to deal with this matter seriously..."

Ji Xian said calmly:
"You heard correctly. The pirates involved in the case have been beheaded, but the Navy has been in trouble because of this incident!"

"Previously, the liaison between the Coordination Office and the Navy was always led by Director Wang himself, and you were in charge of the details!"

"So I suggest to His Majesty that this time the matter should be handed over to you. You must resolve these matters as soon as possible and don't let those pirates continue to make trouble!"

Although he had just realized something from Ji Xian's words, Ge Xiong couldn't help but feel some emotion when he really heard these things.

Ge Xiong had always looked down upon these pirates. It was only because of Wang Xuecheng's order that he had to come into contact with them!

But I never thought that it was because of this incident that I was able to escape with my life today. This world is really unpredictable!
Thinking of this, Ge Xiong could not care about the sigh in his heart and said:
"I will do my best to complete the task!"

Ji Xian took a sip of tea and said, "I know you need money to do this, but there is no extra money in the office right now!"

Ge Xiong was stunned when he heard this. Although he had some relationship with the Jinghaijun, the relationship was not so good that problems could be solved as soon as he showed up.

Therefore, if he wants to solve this problem, he also needs activity funds. If there is no funds, he will not be able to get anything done even if he goes.

Thinking of this, Ge Xiong wanted to say something, but as soon as he raised his head and hadn't spoken, he saw Ji Xian looking at him meaningfully.

Feeling Ji Xian's gaze, Ge Xiong's heart immediately moved, and he couldn't help but cautiously test:

"Master Ji, are you asking me to raise funds myself?"

In response to Ge Xiong's question, Ji Xian did not give a clear answer, but reiterated:
"The department's funding is tight, and money is needed everywhere. It's hard for me as the deputy director!"

Ji Xian's words were somewhat evasive. If ordinary people heard his words, they might not understand what he meant. However, as an old man who was proficient in this field, Ge Xiong immediately understood what Ji Xian meant and said:
"Don't worry, Director Ji. Leave this matter to me. I promise to handle it clearly and beautifully!"

Hearing what Ge Xiong said, Ji Xian nodded with satisfaction. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart, no wonder Wang Xuecheng valued Ge Xiong so much, he was indeed a rare smart man...

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Yijing, the Imperial Palace

Looking at the puppy in Murong Xinyun's arms, An Miaoyi asked with some doubt:

"Is this your steamed bun, Yunpin?"

Murong Xinyun nodded and said:

"Your Majesty, it is a steamed bun, and it is already one and a half months old!"

The little bun in Murong Xinyun's arms heard his master mention his name. He thought his master was calling him and immediately let out a howl.

An Miaoyi was speechless when she heard the puppy's baby voice. That day, when she heard Chen Rouer say that Murong Xinyun let the dog hurt people, she also felt that this was an opportunity that could be taken advantage of.

After Murong Qingwu gained the authority to cooperate with the harem, she immediately seized on the problem of the internal treasury accounts and made An Miaoyi look quite embarrassed!

An Miaoyi had wanted to fight back for a long time, but Murong Qingwu had also realized this and had already prepared some leverage that she didn't leave for An Miaoyi!
This also made An Miaoyi want to fight back, but she had no suitable excuse!
So after hearing Chen Rouer say that Murong Xinyun let the dog hurt people, An Miaoyi also intended to seize this opportunity to make use of the issue!

Although Murong Xinyun is not Murong Qingwu, she is also a member of the Murong family. Catching her weakness can also make Murong Qingwu embarrassed.

That's why An Miaoyi called Murong Xinyun for questioning today in order to convict Murong Xinyun.

But now seeing this vicious dog that hurt people, An Miaoyi had to give up this plan.
After all, this little Nobi with a baby voice doesn't look like a vicious dog that can hurt people. A small dog like this can be kicked away with just one kick.

Although An Miaoyi had heard of this steamed bun before, she had never thought it was so small. Thinking of this, An Miaoyi couldn't help but doubt whether Chen Rouer was deliberately trying to trick her. After all, if she really convicted the steamed bun of vicious dog wounding people, Murong Qingwu would be able to report the matter to Ye Mingsheng, making her, the queen, lose face!
While An Miaoyi was thinking secretly, Murong Xinyun also said with some grievance:

"Your Highness, please help me! My little Mantou is so small, how could he possibly hurt anyone? Besides, Mantou was holding a sandbag in his mouth at the time, and everyone saw it clearly!"

"But Concubine Rou said that Mantou wanted to rush over and bite her. This is a naked slander and frame-up!"

"It was clearly her who kicked Mantou on purpose, but in the end she turned around and threw dirty water on us. Mantou was only a month old, and her kick almost killed him. It took Mantou several days to finally be able to eat a little millet porridge!"

"Empress Roufei is so cruel. She can even step on such a small dog. I can't believe she would do this!"

"Fortunately, Mantou was blessed with a good fortune and luck, so he was able to save his life. Your Majesty, please make the decision for us..."

The little mantou in the arms seemed to be able to sense the indignation of his master, and immediately raised his head and uttered a babyish "Ah!"

An Miaoyi felt a bit of a headache when she saw this, and was struggling to make a decision. If other concubines encountered such a thing, she would definitely uphold fairness and justice and make Chen Rouer pay the corresponding price. After all, An Miaoyi couldn't stand some of Chen Rouer's actions!

But now the target is Murong Xinyun, things are different!

Although Murong Xinyun has been very low-key since entering the palace and has been living her own life, she has not participated in the open and secret struggles between An Miaoyi and Murong Xinyun.

To be honest, without considering Murong Xinyun's identity, An Miaoyi doesn't dislike her as a person. She even likes Murong Xin's law-abiding character!

But Murong Xinyun's surname is Murong, and she is the cousin of An Miaoyi's enemy Murong Qingwu. So even though An Miaoyi doesn't hate her, her identity means she is destined to be An Miaoyi's enemy...

Previously, An Miaoyi saw the possibility of splitting up the Murong family, so she allowed Murong Xinyun to enter the palace. Unfortunately, Murong Xinyun's low-key and non-competitive style made An Miaoyi's hopes come to nothing.

This also made An Miaoyi very disappointed, and she felt that Murong Xinyun was really disappointing!
At this time, she and Chen Rouer were facing each other. To outsiders, in a sense, it was a fight between An Miaoyi and Murong Qingwu!
After all, Murong Xinyun is Murong Qingwu's cousin, and Chen Rouer and her family, the Jiangnan Chen family, have always been close to An Miaoyi, and are very respectful to An Miaoyi. They also gave An Miaoyi a lot of real money as a tribute.

Therefore, if An Miaoyi punished Chen Rouer at this time, some people might think that An Miaoyi was at a disadvantage in the fight!
If it were any other time, it wouldn't be a big deal, but now An Miaoyi had just been humiliated by Murong Qingwu who had taken advantage of the accounting issues of the internal treasury, so if something like this happened at this time, it would probably make people think too much and deal a bigger blow to An Miaoyi's prestige in the palace!
Thinking of this, An Miaoyi made a decision in her heart, and immediately asked:
"Yunpin, when you were taking Mantou for a stroll in the Imperial Garden, did you put a leash on him?"

Murong Xinyun said without hesitation:
"Your Majesty, I didn't have a leash at the time! Mantou is so small that he doesn't need a leash!"

When An Miaoyi heard this, she slammed the table and said in a deep voice:
"Yunpin! Being young is not an excuse! Why don't you give Mantou a leash?"

"Did you know that two months ago, Yijing just issued a public security regulation that anyone who keeps a dog must keep it on a leash in public?"