Chapter 283 Minister Pan doesn’t want to…
The side hall of Yan's mansion was much darker than usual.

Yan Shaoting's voice echoed in the ears of Paine, the Minister of Justice of the Ming Dynasty.

The lion cat that was walking in the snow looking for plum blossoms shook its head from time to time and called out to Paine twice.

He seemed a little wary of this stranger who suddenly came to his home.

Yan Shaoting placed his palm on the lion cat's head and slowly stroked its fur.

Paine hesitated.

But when I thought about my son who had been detained in the Censorate for three days.

He was anxious again.

Paine knew very well that the imperial court was currently rectifying its administration of officials, and that something like what happened to Pan Yunduan would not have been a big deal in the past.

But the situation is different now.

This small matter may turn into a big one if it is exploited by someone.

The warning from Gao Hanwen, Left Censor-in-Chief of the Censorate, had made the matter very clear.

He is the Minister of Justice, and his son has passed the imperial examination this year and is observing government affairs in the court.

They all know and understand the laws of the court.

This is what is meant by knowingly breaking the law and committing a more serious crime.

It would be even more impossible for him to forcibly get Pan Yunduan out of the Censorate.

Then it's not just a matter of aggravating the crime.

Gao Hanwen's warning was still echoing in his ears.

Compared to Paine, whose thoughts were complicated.

Yan Shaoting seemed very calm.

He was only thinking about one thing.

That is, Pan Yunduan left his post without warning. It was not a big deal, but it could not directly bring down Paine.

I hope my father will become a successful person.

So it’s that difficult?
Yan Shaoting just sighed a little.

But since the old guy is determined to improve, he has been performing quite well recently.

In order to adapt to the current situation, it is not something that must be refused to satisfy him a little.

After hesitating for a long time.

Paine finally had no choice but to lower his head for his son's sake and said, "My son..."

Yan Shaoting's eyes darkened.

The lion cat roared even louder.

Paine stopped talking.

Yan Shaoting said: "I know..."

he knows?
He must know.

Paine's eyes moved around, staring at Yan Shaoting.

"Minister Pan's family was born in Shanghai County, Songjiang Prefecture, and they were local gentry."

"Minister Pan has been an official in the court for many years, and he has also interacted with the cabinet's deputy assistant, Xu Ge Lao, and the Minister of Rites, Yan Shangshu, and other upright people."

"The Pan family is in the southeast, they have a lot of land, and their business is doing well."

"He has a good reputation as a clean official and has the protection of the Second Assistant. In the past, Minister Pan often had conflicts with my Yan family, and even..."

Yan Shaoting looked down at the lion cat in his arms, his expression unchanged.

But the tone was a little colder.

"Even Minister Pan has tried many times to bring down my Yan family in the court."

Paine's face was solemn, and he quickly shook his head and said, "You are wrong... We are officials in the court, and we all eat the emperor's salary. Even if there are conflicts, they are just political opinions..."

"Different political views?"

Yan Shaoting smiled faintly.

"Minister Pan came to my house today and mentioned your son. I knew that your son was here to observe the government affairs of the Censorate, but he was not absent from his post on vacation. Now that the court is rectifying the administration of officials, this matter has become a big deal, but also a big deal."

"Also, last year, the eldest son of the Cifu residence, who was the prefect of Shuntian at the time, caused the Miyun tragedy and lost his son."

"So Minister Pan must have thought of going to the residence of the Vice Minister to ask for help today, but he did not go there. Instead, he came to the home of his former political enemy in the court. I hope that my Yan family can help Minister Pan's son, who only watches government affairs but does not want to work, and goes to a low-class place to make trouble, so that this matter can be reduced to a small matter."

Yan Shaoting explained the whole story clearly.

Paine glanced around.

He began to doubt.

Did Yan Shaoting already guess that I would be visiting Yan's residence today?
This is impossible!
"The fields in Songjiang Prefecture, the shops in the southeast, and even real gold and silver!"

Paine spoke quickly, his eyes flickering.

"As long as Runwu is willing to help, I can meet all of Runwu's requests!"

I have also lost all my face because of that rebellious son.

A few days ago, he was still in the court, wanting to overthrow Yan Shifan.

just now.

It was as if the arrow that I shot that day circled in the air for a long time, then flew back and hit me heavily.

"As long as Runwu can help a little!"

"Pan will definitely remember this kindness from now on!"

Paine was really determined.

He still remembers clearly how the eldest son of Mr. Xu's family died.

I don't want to follow in the footsteps of old man Xu.

"No no no."

Partially indoors.

Yan Shaoting shook his head slightly and said "no" three times in a row.

Just as Paine was about to ask, he continued to speak.

"I have already said it before. In the past, Minister Pan regarded my Yan family as poisonous and tried to avoid them as much as possible."

"Now, your eldest son is in trouble and has nowhere to turn to. You think of my Yan family, and it seems that you have forgotten what happened in the court in the past."

"even……"

"You entered my Yan Mansion without even a visiting card."

"After entering the mansion."

"Minister Pan, you just call me by my given name. Are you sure that the Yan family and I will help you?"

Paine frowned: "Moisturize things!"

Yan Shaoting also glanced over and said, "Minister Pan, you haven't even called me Yan Shidu until now!"

Paine was stunned for a moment.

Yan Hu, who was standing aside, was also stunned.

What is going on with my eldest master?
And Paine didn't even know whether he should laugh or cry.

What are these?

But Yan Shaoting's gaze was extremely firm.

"Since Minister Pan entered my Yan Mansion, he still only regarded me as a junior, but he still wanted me to help and rescue your son."

"Minister Pan, you used to call yourselves noble men, but where are your etiquette and rules?"

humiliation.

What a shame!

Paine's face flushed.

He wished he could turn around and leave this mansion that made him feel so sick.

but.

When I think of my son.

Paine could only press his buttocks on the stool as if it were glued, unable to move.

After much consideration.

"Yan Shidu!"

at last.

Paine followed Yan Shaoting's words and called out his usual nickname in the court.

A smile appeared on Yan Shaoting's face.

This is how you control people's hearts, and you increase the intensity little by little.

For the old boy.

It’s not easy for me!

He said, "Minister Pan, this matter is actually not difficult, but it is also a little difficult. You should understand, otherwise you would not have found my Yan Mansion."

I saw that Yan Shaoting's tone had indeed softened.

Although Paine was somewhat puzzled and even confused.

But he still sighed and nodded, saying, "As Yan Shidu said, the deputy minister lost his son not long ago. After much thought, I can have the nerve to visit the Yan residence and ask for help. Can I lobby the Metropolitan Censorate?"

It’s all for my son.

Yan Shaoting sighed silently in his heart.

wrong.

I did it for the old guy.

Different.

He continued to stroke the cat and looked at Yan Hu: "Minister Pan, have some tea first."

Yan Hu, who had already brewed tea, immediately poured a cup of tea for the two of them.

Paine had no mood to drink tea.

His eyes were fixed on Yan Shaoting.

Yan Shaoting took a sip of tea quite comfortably.

Put down the tea cup.

He said, "Now that the court is rectifying the administration of officials, the Censorate is holding on to this matter. I think it is also to cooperate, or even... to gain a good reputation, so it is so strict and merciless."

The Yan family is indeed well aware of the twists and turns in this matter!
Paine nodded and said, "That's right. That's why I've thought about it and hope to get help from Yan Shidu. After all..."

Yan Shaoting smiled and looked at Pan En: "After all, my Yan family and the Left Censor-in-Chief Ouyang Bijin of the Censorate are in-laws. If my Yan family comes forward to mediate, this matter can be resolved. By then, the son of Minister Pan can be released."

this moment.

Paine suddenly felt that Yan Shaoting looked so pleasing to the eye.

Completely different from the past.

Everything looks pleasing to the eye.

He nodded repeatedly: "That's right. I have only had these two sons for so many years. If anything happens to one of them, I will probably end up with hatred for the rest of my life."

A lament.

Pan En stared at Yan Shaoting with his eyes wide open: "So, no matter what requirements and conditions Yan Shidu has, I will definitely comply with them, even if from now on I will be the head of the Yan family... No! From now on, I will follow Yan Shidu's lead!"

Yan Shaoting smiled in his heart.

I'm afraid Paine himself didn't believe it when he said this.

Don't be fooled by the attractive conditions.

Not all the way.

After all, it is impossible for us to be together.

If it was the Minister of Personnel Guo Pu or the Minister of Revenue Gao Yao who said this, it would be worth considering.

But that's also impossible.

Yan Shaoting shook his head: "Minister Pan, you are too serious. But you should also understand that my family is not getting along with Ouyang Duyushi of the Metropolitan Censorate..."

After he finished speaking, he glanced at Paine.

The relationship between the old Yan family and Ouyang Bijin's children and their in-laws had ended last year.

This happened in full view of everyone.

That's why.

Ouyang Bijin has been very much loved by the old Taoist priest recently.

Yan Shaoting said, "Under such circumstances, if the Yan family goes to the Left Censor-in-Chief in vain, it may backfire."

"Minister Pan... doesn't want to..."

"You don't want your son to follow in the footsteps of the son of the Deputy Prime Minister, do you?"

Paine's heart trembled.

Xu Fan's bones are now cold.

They are all bastards!

Although he knew that Pan Yunduan's crime was not serious enough, who knows, the Censorate might accuse him of other crimes.
Since you, Pan Yunduan, are pursuing prostitutes when you should be doing your job.

Well.

Let's continue investigating. In the past thirty years or so, have you ever raped a woman or peeped at the old lady next door taking a bath?

In Paine's mind, there are countless ways to drag an innocent person to death.

Pan En immediately said, "There is also Gao Hanwen, the Left Censor-in-Chief of the Censorate. I know that Gao Hanwen and Yan Shidu have a close personal relationship, and this incident was also investigated by Gao Hanwen within the Censorate, so..."

In fact, Paine also knew the current relationship between the Yan family and Ouyang Bijin.

Therefore, he did not hold out any hope from the beginning that the Yan family would be able to come forward and ask the official of the Censorate to give him a lighter sentence.

It can get Gao Hanwen, who is in charge of this matter, to take action.

It is enough.

Yan Shaoting seemed to be considering the feasibility of this matter. After pondering for a while, he continued: "This is not a difficult thing, but..."

Paine's eyes lit up, and he immediately said, "If Yan Shidu has any request, just tell me. I will definitely do it for Yan Shidu if I can, without any ambiguity!"

Yan Hu, who was standing aside, sneered in his heart.

Great Ming Dynasty.

Above this court.

Don’t underestimate these high-ranking officials, they all hold high positions and great power.

But our eldest young master is still the most powerful.

Yan Shaoting smiled and said, "Maybe Minister Pan doesn't know that I have a friend in Huizhou Prefecture who I have never met and has some cases..."

He hasn't finished speaking yet.

Paine immediately waved his hand and said, "The Ministry of Justice should send a letter to Huizhou Prefecture. I believe that the local authorities have investigated the wrong case!"

The Minister of Justice.

He is in charge of all criminal matters in the world.

This little thing.

It's just a matter of one sentence.

Yan Shaoting added: "In addition... Minister Pan also knows that I am the chief examiner of this year's spring examination. There are a few untalented students who always talk about their teacher..."

Save people.

Now you want to be an official.

What he wants should be the Ministry of Justice, or a local position involving criminal law, such as Tongpan.

Paine was also a shrewd man.

He said, "Since they are students of Yan Shidu, they must be both virtuous and talented. However, they are all Jinshi graduates of this year's imperial examination. Although it is easy to arrange for them at the prefecture, county and three levels, their ranks..."

Yan Shaoting, you can't ask for too much.

Talking about the high position of Neitai in the Censorate as soon as you open your mouth is just a pipe dream.

Yan Shaoting smiled faintly.

See it.

This is reality.

Don't be fooled by what Paine said just now, saying that he will follow his lead in the future, but when it comes to actually negotiating the terms, there will not be any loopholes left.

Yan Shaoting patted the lion cat in his arms.

The cat had probably been lying there for too long, so it jumped out and landed on the table beside it, stretching its nimble body.

By this time Paine had settled the matter and felt a little relieved, so he had time to watch it carefully.

I couldn't help but admire it in my heart.

It is really a perfect journey to find plum blossoms in the snow!
Yan Shaoting had already stood up, smiled, and spoke to Paine.

"I hope your son can return home as soon as possible."

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　Shanghai County is the name of the historical administrative division of Shanghai. It was established in 1291 (the th year of Zhiyuan in the Yuan Dynasty). The county seat was set in Shanghai Town (Nanshi), and the county government was located in Laiquechang, Shanghai Town (now called Shiliupu).

　　
　
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