The prince spared his life! The lady has been reborn to save you

"Is she not doing well?"

"You look a little pale. Maybe your family has returned home and things are going on there."

Dong Yanwan didn't take it seriously and continued to lift the curtain to look out.

The embroidery table of Yuxian Tower has been set up. Through a corner of the carriage curtain, from afar, the bright red silk looks like a cinnabar red line stretching between the quaint and elegant buildings.

Dissonant and weird.

Chu Yizhao always felt that there was something wrong with Zuo Suiyan.

"Have you heard about what happened to the Chen family?" Dong Yanwan lowered the car curtain.

Chu Yizhao played dumb, "No, nothing."

Dong Yanwan told Chu Yizhao what happened, and it was almost the same as what Chang Nian had told her.

"You are really well-informed," Chu Yizhao exclaimed with a smile.

"Well, it's all because of my brother. His Majesty appointed Princess Qianyang's savior as the imperial guard. He went to advise him, but was scolded by His Majesty."

"I came back to complain to my father and I heard him."

Chu Yizhao found it funny, "Master Xiaodong, you are really dedicated and responsible."

"That man's origins are unknown, and he has been promoted to the imperial court. My brother is afraid that he has bad intentions."

Chu Yizhao understood, but "Princess Qianyang escaped death, and His Majesty is full of pity and guilt. I'm afraid your brother's actions will be disliked."

Dong Yanwan nodded seriously, "It is indeed annoying. Take my sister-in-law for example. She cried twice recently because of what happened to the princess. My brother even went to complain about her lifesaver, causing chaos in the backyard."

Thinking of home, Dong Yanwan felt a trace of annoyance across her brows and crumpled her handkerchief.

She curled her lips and talked about something else, "Chen Yingyue's position as concubine was not saved."

Chu Yizhao paused, "Why?"

Although the Chen family was stripped of their titles and punished, the imperial decree to grant the marriage had already been issued. There was no evidence to support the rumors in the streets. By deposing Chen Yingyue's concubine, it was confirmed that there was something fishy going on in the Chen family.

The Chen family has been abolished, so there is no need for Emperor Yuan An to add insult to injury.

Unless it's her.

"It's all because of her mouth."

"The Queen Mother has sent a message. You have spoken rudely. Please reflect on your mistakes."

"I guess he offended some master."

Hearing this, Chu Yizhao was silent for a long time.

The Queen is really anxious.

Chen Yingyue's position as concubine depended on Princess Qianyang. Now that Princess Qianyang had left the mansion, Chen Yingyue was no longer useful, so she used Wei Xingli's trick to kick him away and make way for the newcomer.

"I'm afraid her future life will be difficult."

Dong Yanwan has reached the age where she can be discussed for marriage. Her mother has taught her in detail in recent years, so she naturally understands the power of these eight words.

Although she had had an argument with Chen Yingyue, when they thought about his future ending, there was always a subtle sadness and sigh among girls of the same age.

Chu Yizhao looked at her deeply and said, "You should worry about yourself first."

The little white rabbit is being targeted.

Dong Yanwan was a little confused by this sentence without any reason, "What are you worried about?"

The carriage arrived at its destination, interrupting their conversation.

In front of Furong Embroidery Workshop, Chu Yizhao helped Qiaoyu get out of the car and looked towards the pharmacy not far away.

Baekje Pharmacy.

It was completed half a month ago and will open in the spring of next year.

"Miss"

"Miss Dong"

Zhang Yanqiu, wearing a Yaohuang long coat, greeted the two people.

His back was straight, his face was rosy and relaxed, his brows were calm and composed, and he had a peach branch sachet tied around his waist. He was completely different from the timid and frail person he appeared when they first met.

Dong Yanwan looked at him twice more and exclaimed in amazement, "Mr. Zhang looked like this, I almost didn't recognize him."

Zhang Yanqiu was once invited to Dong's house, where she drank and talked with Minister Dong. She had seen him from afar and thought she was seeing things.

Dong Yanwan turned around and asked Chu Yizhao, "Can your medicine increase a person's height?"

She was talking about Zhang Yanqiu's gastrointestinal medicine.

If possible, ask her brother for one.

This saves the couple from quarreling every day.

Zhang Yanqiu was stunned and glanced at himself with his eyes lowered.

Is it high?

Chu Yizhao snorted and laughed, "You wish. Mr. Zhang is full of energy and has broad shoulders, which makes him look naturally tall and straight."

"Your brother is a pure dwarf, there is no hope for him."

Dong Yanwan tutted in dissatisfaction, "You really know how to talk."

As the year draws to a close, every household has to make new clothes. The Furong Embroidery Workshop has novel patterns and excellent embroidery work, so many officials and their families have placed orders, and even the apprentices are kept busy.

Qiaoyu came to the inner courtyard and handed the package in her hand to Zhang Yanqiu, "Hey, one month's supply."

Zhang Yanqiu happily took it and said, "I was just saying a few days ago that I had finished the medicine, and it arrived today. Miss, thank the young lady for me."

Qiaoyu nodded without hesitation, "The young lady said that the accountant is already recruiting, so please study with peace of mind."

"It won't take long to settle the accounts. It's not easy to find anyone during the Chinese New Year." Zhang Yanqiu smiled and said, "I'm happy to settle the accounts."

He is very good at studying and also good at accounting.

You can take both into account.

"Human energy is limited. The Spring Examination is the most important thing. When you become the top scorer in the imperial examination in the future, if you want to come back and settle the score, Miss will not stop you."

Zhang Yanqiu pursed her lips and smiled, "Miss Qiaoyu, please stop teasing me. I know your good intentions."

"But the lady treated my illness and provided me with food and shelter. If I did nothing but eat for free, I would feel guilty."

Qiaoyu suddenly smiled and said, "As the ancients said, one should repay kindness with food. Which is more important, to support a staff or a student, or to support an accountant? Mr. Zhang, you should have an idea in your mind."

Zhang Yanqiu’s mind went through several twists and turns.

Food for the sake of gratitude.

What does it mean.

Whose favor should I repay?

"There was an idle job in the Ministry of Revenue. My father wanted to recommend Zhang Yanqiu, but he was a step too late and was replaced by a branch of the Yuwen family."

In the tea room, Dong Yanwan stroked the brocade handkerchief in her hand. The bottom of the handkerchief was embroidered with a few hydrangeas, which were round and full.

"I heard that His Majesty gave you all the tribute brocade from the south. The brocade embroidered with gold thread really has a special effect."

"You really want to give it to me?"

In addition to the one in Dong Yanwan's hand, there were three brocade handkerchiefs of different colors on the tray on the tea table.

"Am I so stingy that I have to confirm several handkerchiefs again and again?" Chu Yizhao put down the teacup.

In this life, Dong Ruicheng met Zhang Yanqiu before the dean of Kyoto School. The two got along very well. Dong Ruicheng admired him very much and wanted to get him into the Ministry of Revenue to help.

"This is golden brocade, which is different from ordinary handkerchiefs." Dong Yanwan accepted it gracefully, and suddenly frowned, "Speaking of which, the one from the Yuwen family is somewhat related to you."

Chu Yizhao was distracted, and his eyelids jumped when he heard this, "I don't know anyone from the Yuwen family."

Dong Yanwan looked at her suspiciously. Why was she reacting so strongly? "I'm talking about the newlywed wife of this branch of the Yuwen family."

"She is the girl from the He family who tried to push you into the water at the Hundred Flowers Banquet."

"He Xufang."

Chu Yizhao took a breath and frowned, "She got married?"

"Yes, it was done in a low-key manner, and many people in Beijing don't know about it."

But her father was the immediate superior of He Xufang's father, and the marriage invitation was delivered to the desk long ago.

Dong Yanwan felt strange, "The daughter of the He family wanted to kill someone, but the Queen Mother let it go and even arranged such a good marriage for her."

"Have you offended the Empress?"

Shen Nishi lifted it high and put it down gently.

He disregarded the laws and regulations of the palace.

It's disgusting.

Chu Yizhao sighed slightly, "Is that branch good?"

Dong Yanwan picked up a piece of chestnut cake and said, "He is also a candidate for the imperial examination this year."

"I met him once. He was very friendly and had a warm and smiling face."

"Except for his surname, this Lord Yuwen has no relation to the Yuwen family of Shangjing City."

"Then why is it called a side branch?"

Dong Yanwan took a sip of tea and said, "He is good at studying, bold and careful. My father praised him many times."

"Lord Yuwen really loves talents."

Dong Yanwan shook her handkerchief and said, "You are simple-minded and don't understand the meaning of this."

"The royal family values ​​humble families. After the Qushui Banquet five years ago, many positions in the court were left vacant."

"Those with some talent can rise to higher ranks after a few years. Those with extraordinary strategies, such as Zhao Qu, can rise to the third rank in just four years."

"Marrying a poor man as a candidate for marriage is a sure win."

Chu Yizhao nodded, "I'm grateful for your advice."

Those handkerchiefs were not given in vain. Dong Yanwan was like a colander with intelligence, smart and talkative.

She was trapped in the inner palace for the first half of her life and didn't understand many things. Dong Yanwan just filled this gap.

Chu Yizhao asked again, "What is Qushui Banquet, and why are there so many vacant positions?"

Emperor Yuan An valued children from humble backgrounds and did not look down on descendants of aristocratic families. The court of the Great Zhou was like a dry sponge that needed to constantly absorb fresh strength.

Not to mention Wei Xingche, Shen Zheng and other royal relatives, who are deeply favored and hold important positions.

Young talents from the capital city, such as Qin Sui and Quan Yanshu, caught the attention of the royal family before they took the imperial examinations and were respected as close ministers to the emperor.

This is a phenomenon that has never appeared in historical books and documents.

"Qushui Banquet..."