After traveling through time, I was spotted by the new emperor

Chapter 192 Shui Changqing Takes Office

When Chu Fuchi entered the hall with the memorial, Ye Wuwei was writing a petition, and Qi Wushuang sat beside Ye Wuwei and nagging:

"You wrote this word wrong again."

"His Majesty."

Qi Wushuang looked up and saw Chu Fuchi, "Wait a moment, until Wuwei finishes writing this petition."

Ye Wuwei was annoyed by Qi Wushuang's nagging, "I'll write my own, you go and discuss your matters."

"Then I'll correct your typos after you finish writing."

Ye Wuwei was too lazy to pay attention to Qi Wushuang.

Qi Wushuang walked aside and sat down:

"I think there's no problem with establishing the Qi'an Department. You should hand over all the people on the intelligence line to Wu Wei."

Chu Fuchi thought:

Seeing how henpecked you are, you would even say Ye Wuwei smells good if he farts.

But Chu Fuchi did not say this out loud, not because he was afraid that Qi Wushuang would be unhappy, but because he felt that the words were too vulgar.

"I'll sort out the intelligence and hand it over to Commander Ye after I return."

“There is one more thing I want to tell you: Patriarch Shui is Wu Wei’s master, and from now on he will be one of us.

I will appoint him as the Chief Censor of the Censorate."

What? !

Chu Fuchi suspected he had misheard, "You said Shui Changqing is Ye Wuwei's master?"

"Yes, he will attend the palace banquet the day after tomorrow, and Wu Wei will bring him to meet you then."

Chu Fuchi was still a little puzzled. The Shui family had a very ordinary relationship with them, and the army had never received any discounts when purchasing medicinal materials from the Shui family.

How come the head of the Shui family became Ye Wuwei's master in the blink of an eye?

He decided to wait for the banquet the day after tomorrow to observe Shui Changqing before considering whether to treat him as one of his own.

If the matter did not involve Ye Wuwei, Chu Fuchi would never doubt Qi Wushuang's judgment, but since the matter involved Ye Wuwei, Chu Fuchi did not dare to believe it completely.

"Also, I will publicly break off my engagement with Tai An at the banquet the day after tomorrow, so you should be prepared."

Chu Fuchi had been prepared for this matter and agreed without hesitation.

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The next morning, Ye Wuwei still did not get up to attend court. However, while he was practicing his internal energy, Nie Youren came in and delivered a message:

"Master Shui has news for you."

Ye Wuwei took a letter with a secret message from his master:

The father of the Chief Censor of the Censorate has passed away. He should resign at the court meeting today or tomorrow, so Ye Wuwei will go to the court to look into the matter.

Upon seeing this news, Ye Wuwei immediately changed into his official robe and went to court.

When Ye Wuwei arrived, the court meeting had already started for quite some time, but no one from the Imperial Guards stopped Ye Wuwei from entering the Taiji Hall.

Ye Wuwei stood at the back of the team, and the person next to him happened to be an official from the Shui family.

Ye Wuwei thought:

What a coincidence! If the Chief Censor of the Censorate resigns today, this official from the Shui family could be of use.

Qi Wushuang noticed Ye Wuwei as soon as he entered the palace. He didn't understand why Ye Wuwei, who always disliked attending court, suddenly came to attend court, but in front of all the officials, Qi Wushuang didn't ask.

Ye Wuwei was not very interested in the officials' memorials, and he listened attentively.

After discussing a few things, Xiao Dengzi asked on behalf of Qi Wushuang: "Who else has something to report?"

At this time, the Chief Censor of the Censorate stood up.

"Yesterday I received an urgent letter from home, saying that my father passed away the day before yesterday. I beg to remain in mourning."

According to the regulations, officials, regardless of their position, had to take leave and return to their hometowns to mourn for up to two years and three months.

Civil officials would generally approve it, but military generals would decide based on whether there was a war situation.

Qi Wushuang then understood why Ye Wuwei suddenly came to court. It turned out that he was seeking an official position for his master.

"I approve. I just wonder if you have any recommendations for the position of Chief Censor of the Censorate."

Master Zhuang and his faction were well prepared and recommended three candidates.

Even General Qi and Grand Tutor Yuwen, who had not made any preparations before, each recommended two people.

Only the Andu faction has no recommended candidates.

They also have no one to recommend.

As everyone recommended their candidates, Ye Wuwei took out the jade pendant Shui Changqing had given him and showed it to the Shui clan officials around him:

"Go forward and recommend your master."

The official of the Shui clan was skeptical when he saw the jade pendant because he didn't know whether it was real or fake.

But Ye Wuwei is an important official close to His Majesty, and there is no reason to harm him, an official in power.

So, the official stood up:

"I recommend Shui Changqing, head of the Shui family, to serve as Chief Censor of the Censorate."

As soon as the official finished speaking, Qi Wushuang took over smoothly:

"Prime Minister Chu, what's your opinion?"

Although Chu Fuchi was still skeptical about Shui Changqing, thinking about what Qi Wushuang said yesterday, he still said:

"Master Shui is of noble status, so it would be best if he could serve as the Chief Censor of the Censorate."

Qi Wushuang pretended to be silent and said:

"Except for Patriarch Shui, all the heads of other reputable families have held positions in the imperial court. It's natural that Patriarch Shui is willing to serve in the imperial court.

However, I heard that the Shui family master has not been in good health, and I wonder if he is willing to serve as an official?"

Another official from the Shui clan didn't understand what was going on, but after hearing Qi Wushuang's words, he stood up:

"Your Majesty, the master's illness was completely cured a month ago."

"In that case, the Shui family head will be appointed as the Chief Censor of the Censorate. Does anyone have any objections?"

Upon hearing that the Shui family leader wanted to compete for the position of Chief Censor of the Censorate, General Qi, Grand Tutor Zhuang and Grand Master Yuwen all gave up the idea of ​​competing with him.

After all, the Shui family controls the medicinal materials of Qi Dynasty, and even Master Zhuang and others have to be courteous to Shui Changqing.

Of course, Master Zhuang and the others did not know that Shui Changqing had become Ye Wuwei's master, otherwise they would have fought for it even at the risk of offending Shui Changqing.

Thus, Shui Changqing became the Chief Censor of the Censorate in this glorious manner.

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