The Famous Detective of the Red Mansion

Chapter 227: Wei Ruolan's Brilliant Official Career

Although the reception on the pier turned into a complete farce due to Xu Tai's unexpected change, ignoring the word "awkward," it was actually a good thing for Sun Shaozong from a practical perspective.

Since Xu Tai had already conceded, there was no need to cover for him anymore.

Sun Shaozong's reason for welcoming Xu Tai could be guessed by anyone with a little bit of cunning, so even though the image of "supporting colleagues" and "fearless to power" was slightly discounted, it was still established without paying any price.

In addition, Xu Tai's reputation in the industry was completely ruined, which was also beneficial to Sun Shaozong in the situation where his identity was dominant in the same year.

Although

This "dominant position" was currently useless.

On the second day, when Sun Shaozong arrived at the Yamen, the atmosphere was obviously a bit strange. From the gatekeeper to the clerk who checked the attendance, their attitudes were much more respectful than usual.

After arriving at the Department of Punishments, all the officials from Lin Delu and below were queuing up to ask for his permission, no matter what trivial reasons they had. As long as they could say a few words to him, they turned back with relieved expressions.

This was undoubtedly "taking sides!"

However, Sun Shaozong didnt naively believe that the entire Department of Punishments, and even officials from other departments, were all his loyal supporters. In fact, the current trend was only due to the psychology of "conformity" and "risk avoidance."

The psychology of conformity needed no explanation.

As for "risk avoidance"

Although they didnt know who would win the struggle between Wei Ruolan and Sun Shaozong, based on the means Sun Shaozong had demonstrated over the past year, revenge against a few traitors who first sided with Wei Ruolan was an easy task.

Especially since he was still the Governor of the Department of Criminal, while Wei Ruolan was just an Assistant Magistrate.

Therefore, before Sun Shaozong showed signs of decline, even those with ideas had to keep their thoughts to themselves.

However, in Sun Shaozong's view, the lively scene at the moment was not a good thing because it indicated that, at least in the minds of many people, Wei Ruolan was his equal or even slightly stronger.

Otherwise, even if everyone in the courtyard wanted to pledge allegiance, there would be no need to act hypocritically as they did at the reception and embarrass the "new Assistant Magistrate" before Wei Ruolan took office. This would be the true performance of taking sides, but it was not surprising.

After all, the identity of Prince Beijing's nephew was there, and with Sun Shaozong as a precedent, everyone had already prepared themselves for the idea of a military general transferring to become an Assistant Magistrate.

By the way, Sun Shaozong was a bit confused at first, wondering why Prince Beijing, who had no real power, was so arrogant.

Later, when his Elder Brother, who was looking for a bargain, carefully inquired, he found out that Prince Beijing's biggest reliance was not his title but the Eldest Princess born of his mother, Empress Dowager Niu's direct lineage.

In other words, Shui Rong was Empress Dowager's great-grandson and the nephew of Emperor Guangde!

Based on this seniority, when Prince Zhongshun made jokes about Shui Rong's wife, it was a disorderly act

"My Lord!"

At this time, while a long queue of people waited in the Ministry of Criminals, Zhao Wuwei suddenly rushed in and whispered, "The Wei family has arrived and is currently undergoing an investigation by the Ministry!"

As the first person to join Sun Shaozong, Zhao Wuwei didnt need to present a temporary letter of allegiance like the other clerks.

Therefore, he had been waiting in the ministry since early morning. He personally ambushed them, and as soon as Wei Ruolan went in, he came over to report.

Wei Ruolan arrived quite quickly.

Although Zhao Wuwei spoke in a whisper, who would be deceived by his nervous appearance?

The crowd outside the door suddenly became restless.

"Now it's finally quiet."

At this point, Sun Shaozong swept the documents on the table, stretched his lazy waist, and shouted, "Everyone behind, go away. The newly appointed Assistant Magistrate Wei will arrive soon. If there is anything, ask for his instructions first. If he can't handle it, then come back. It won't be too late then."

Everyone was puzzled by his words, not knowing whether it was sincere or probing. They also couldn't tell whether they should follow orders or continue to stay here to show that they had no intention of changing their allegiances.

Sun Shaozong ordered Zhao Wuwei to close the door of the hall and wait quietly for Wei Ruolan to take over the position, and others were not allowed to come in.

Only then did the officials disperse.

In the blink of an eye, the once bustling courtyard was left desolate.

Only Qiu Yunfei was different from the others. When everyone was queuing up to seek instruction, he was enjoying himself in the east wing courtyard. Now that everyone had left, he swaggered out of the east wing courtyard.

He grumbled, "Isn't it just a newly appointed official? Look at your virtuous appearance, and you still have the nerve to call yourself scholars!"

As he spoke, he strode to the door and shouted, "Zhao Wuwei, I'm going to find Old Xu to drink... ahem to discuss official business. If there is anything, go to the morgue and find me!"

He suddenly felt that his words seemed somewhat ominous, and he quickly corrected himself, "Uh, go to the backyard to look for me!"

He then pulled out two bottles of the best-fermented wine from his robe and walked out in big strides.

Who knew that as soon as he reached the courtyard gate, he ran into a young official with a tall, jade-like figure and a face like powdered talc? Who else could it be but Wei Ruolan?

Both were stunned and thought to themselves, What a coincidence!

Then Wei Ruolan grabbed the lead and said with a smile, "Are you Brother Qiu? I heard that you have been in the Department of Criminal recently..."

It was said that knowing oneself and the enemy was invincible. Before Wei Ruolan took office, he naturally inquired about the roots of the Criminal Division. Besides Sun Shaozong, Qiu Yunfei was also an important figure.

Wei Ruolan even prepared a whole set of speeches to persuade him to join hands with him to deal with Sun Shaozong.

However, just after the beginning of the story, Qiu Yunfei waved impatiently and said, "I have something to do, so I wont bother you and Sun!"

With that, he bypassed Wei Ruolan and left.

What a rude dog!

Wei Ruolan always thought highly of himself. He could just randomly throw his temper toward Jia Lian and Feng Ziying. How could he stand Qiu Yunfei's treatment?

With a scolding in his heart, his face was a little black.

But thinking of the purpose of his coming to the Criminal Division, he quickly adjusted his mind again. It was just a waste of time, depending on his family background. The only person who was worth taking seriously in the Criminal Division was Sun Shaozong!

No!

Even Sun Shaozong was just a stepping stone!

What he had to do now was step on the bones of Sun Shaozong and embark on a brilliant official career that Sun Shaozong could never be able to achieve in his life!

With such thinking, Wei Ruolan put his unhappiness behind him and walked towards the hall with a manly spirit. It was time to step on the face of Sun!

Squeak~

Just then, a small officer in a green robe with a fat stomach suddenly pushed the door out of the hall and said with a smile, "Are you the new Assistant Magistrate?"

At this time, those who were still in Sun Shaozong's yard must be running dogs under the door!

Did he still need to give them a good face?

Wei Ruolan put his hands back, looked up at the eaves at an angle of 45 degrees, pointed his nostrils at Lin Delu, and said proudly, "Its me. Is Governor Sun around?"

"He is naturally here."

When Wei Ruolan heard these words, he entered with pride.

However, Lin Delu put his fat body in front of the door and smiled again. "The Governor has an order. He asked you to visit the Magistrate and the Minister first. After you come back, he can also concentrate on instructing you how to deal with the official business."

"Do I need his guidance..."

Wei Ruolan was immediately annoyed. He was just waiting to yell a few words, but he suddenly woke up. If he had a conflict with Sun Shaozong, he would have been fine. But if he fought with a dog in front of the door, wouldn't he lose his identity?

In particular, although the words made him uncomfortable, he couldnt find any fault on the surface. If he overreacted for a moment and the news spread

"Hmph!"

Thinking of this, Wei Ruolan simply flung his sleeve and left bitterly.

Even if he stepped on his foot a moment later, the effect would be the same!