Prince Consort

Xie Ze'an went to find Yao Dingyan who had just returned to Beijing in the afternoon.

When Yao Dingyan heard that Xu Juncheng took out his own article, he also smiled and said, "I will also show you your article when Mr. Xu was nominated for the gold list." He wrote the article on paper on the spot.

Xie Ze'an remembered that Xie Jiyu had said that Yao Dingyan was also a guy with a photographic memory, and immediately envied and hated him.What surprised him even more was that Yao Dingyan actually imitated Xu Juncheng's words to keep silent!

Xie Ze'an waited for Yao Dingyan to pick it up after finishing writing, and couldn't help being shocked.Because Xu Juncheng's articles at that time were sharp, showing his extraordinary talent and obvious innovation heart between the lines.

Could it be that Xu Juncheng's examiner in the imperial examination year just liked this kind of thing?

Yao Dingyan stood by the window with his hands behind his back, and said: "Back then, you, Mr. Xu, were a young genius with outstanding literary talents. At that time, the situation was turbulent, and everyone shy away from speaking. Only you, Mr. Xu, dared to write like that. At that time, Your Majesty He is still a prince, but he has been in charge of the country, and he has a strong desire to reform the evils. After reading this article, which was put at the bottom of the list of Jinshi, he was overwhelmed and hand-picked as the number one scholar."

Xie Zean was astonished.

Xu Juncheng is modest and has a very good reputation, very few people will mention his past.

Yao Dingyan said: "At that time I aspired to be a person like your husband. Later, I met him and he helped me many times. It's just that there was a little difference between us. You, Mr. Xu, agreed with 'change'. But he thinks that 'changing' to what it is now is enough, and it would be too much to correct the law of the ancestors. I think it is still a lot worse. When I was young, I traveled south and north and saw many things. The capital is indeed It is extremely prosperous, with singing and dancing, but in many places that cannot be seen in the capital, the people still cannot afford to eat, cannot afford to wear clothes, and even worry about the invasion of foreign enemies all the time. The present situation alone is not enough."

After listening to Yao Dingyan's words that should never be said to him, Xie Ze'an understood.

Yao Dingyan wanted to use himself as a mouthpiece to tell Xu Juncheng these words!

Xie Ze'an listened obediently and did not interrupt.

Yao Dingyan has been with Xie Ze'an for so long, how can he not see that his honesty is just pretending?He didn't force it, and laughed: "I'll go back with you later, and have a drink with your father."

Xie Zean nodded.

Yao Dingyan told Xie Zean about his experience of going south, and from time to time he brought up some difficult cases to test Xie Zean.Xie Ze'an didn't dare to be careless, and tried his best to use the laws he wrote down.

The master and apprentice talked for a long time, and what Xie Zean recorded was already full of dozens of pages.

Yao Dingyan confiscated the manuscript he recorded: "I'll return it to you later."

Xie Ze'an would not object.

When Xie Ze'an led Yao Dingyan back to Xie's Mansion, the atmosphere in Xie's Mansion was a little strange, with an unusual solemnity.

Xie Ze'an found a servant and asked, "Is there any guest?"

The servant said respectfully: "Back to the officer, His Highness Prince Gong has come down and is drinking with the officer at the Fengxue Pavilion."

Yao Dingyan looked slightly surprised.

Xie Ze'an didn't expect to ask such an amazing thing. Xie Jiyu is still on good terms with Prince Gong?

Xie Zhe'an said: "Sir, I will take you to my study first, and you can point out to me any deficiencies."

Yao Dingyan said, "Alright."

Xie Ze'an led Yao Dingyan to the courtyard where he lived, but found that Liang Jian was sitting at the stone table with his arms folded, his eyes closed, thinking about something.

Yao Dingyan has a good memory, and he recognized this person at a glance as the person who followed Zhao Ying and the first queen.

He was amazed.

Although it was known that Xie Zean and Zhao Chongzhao were close, but even someone like Liang Jian was sent here, so he paid too much attention to Xie Zean, right?

Yao Dingyan greeted generously: "Mr. Liang."

Liang Jian glanced at Yao Dingyan and said, "Yao dare not answer Mr. Yao's 'Mr.

Xie Zean nodded obediently.

Yao Dingyan watched Liang Jian leave without asking any further questions, but stepped into Xie Zean's "study" under Xie Zean's guidance.Seeing the rows of bookshelves inside, Yao Dingyan asked, "It took a lot of effort to find all these books, right?"

Xie Ze'an rubbed his hands together, and smiled: "No, I took His Royal Highness's warrant and went to the Hongwen Museum to order a batch..."

Yao Dingyan: "..."

In fact, Zhao Chongzhao just casually mentioned this matter, but who is Xie Zean?He dared to climb up without a pole, let alone Zhao Chongzhao really said such a thing?So he went to the Hongwen Library with a stern face and brought back a whole truckload of books.

Although he didn't read much, Xie Ze'an felt that he was a genuine cultural person when he looked at his full study every day!

Xie Ze'an was content with himself, when he heard a voice from outside the door: "Mr. Yao." It was actually Xie Jiyu who came over in person.

Yao Dingyan said, "Ji Yu, aren't you talking to His Highness Prince Gong?"

Xie Jiyu said: "Your Highness has just been sent away." He was a little confused, "Your Highness said he was in a good mood, but he couldn't find anyone to drink, so he came to find me for a drink."

Yao Dingyan couldn't help wondering: What happened recently that made Prince Gong feel particularly good?

Xie Jiyu didn't think too much, he asked Xie Zean to prepare tea, and invited Yao Dingyan to sit down: "I don't quite understand many things, Your Highness has found the wrong person."

Yao Dingyan said: "Perhaps His Highness Prince Gong just wants to find someone who doesn't understand."

The capital is full of smart people, and they are too tired to speak a word. It is rare that there is someone who doesn't understand anything, and drinking will make them feel much happier.

only……

Yao Dingyan looked at Xie Jiyu.

Does Xie Jiyu, who was in the Shangshu at a young age, really understand nothing?

Xie Jiyu didn't ignore Yao Dingyan's gaze, he looked at Yao Dingyan calmly, as if there was nothing hidden in his eyes, no different from when he first arrived in the capital.

Yao Dingyan did not continue to explore.

Being in the capital but never getting involved in any bad things is a skill in itself, so why should he ask the bottom line?It doesn't make much sense to have to prove that Xie Jiyu is also living day and night.

Yao Dingyan and Xie Jiyu talked about meeting Liu Sansi.

The life of the Liu family in the south was not too miserable. Although the whole family was in exile, there was a member of the family named Liu Jinxing who became the teacher of the county school there.The county magistrate is a well-informed person. When someone said it was inappropriate, he scolded him directly: "Why is it wrong? If someone who can teach him is not allowed to teach, how can you let your son be as illiterate as you and spend his whole life in a house?" Such a poor place?" When it came to the future of his children, the voice of opposition disappeared.

The Liu family also benefited from Liu Jinxing's move, and they were well respected locally and did not suffer any grievances.

Xie Jiyu paused after hearing this, and thought for a long time before he remembered who Liu Jinxing was.That was Liu Sansi's younger brother, usually he didn't talk much, and he didn't interact with people too much, but he was the first to think of a way to change their family's situation when they came to the south.

Xie Jiyu said, "That's pretty good."

Yao Dingyan said: "I also told the county magistrate to tell them not to treat the Liu family harshly."

Xie Jiyu was slightly taken aback, Yao Dingyan's words meant that he was not planning to get Liu Sansi back again!

Yao Dingyan said: "It's getting late, I'll go back first, and I have to go to the palace tomorrow to be on duty."

Xie Jiyu said: "It's rare for Mr. Yao to come here, so let's stay for dinner."

Yao Dingyan said meaningfully: "Maybe I will come here often in the future."

Xie Jiyu's heart trembled, but he still said with a smile: "You are very welcome."

Yao Dingyan walked out of Xie's mansion, remembering the day he left Liu Sansi's exile, Liu Jinxing came to him and said, "With Xie Jiyu here, why should Mr. Yao look far away?"

Recalling the letter Liu Sansi wrote to himself, Yao Dingyan suddenly became enlightened.

What Liu Sansi can do, Xie Jiyu can do; what Liu Sansi cannot do, Xie Jiyu can also do.Xie Jiyu's position is hard to figure out, is Liu Sansi reliable?People who can stab their friends in the back may not be reliable.

But this Liu Jinxing is a bit interesting.

It's really a word that wakes up the dreamer.

Yao Dingyan has always had strong self-confidence. He believes that what he is going to do is correct. As long as he has the support from above, will Xie Jiyu still object?

Yao Dingyan decided to give up on getting Liu Sansi back, and instead went to Xie's house a few more times.He has been in contact with Xie Jiyu a lot, and others will naturally acquiesce that Xie Jiyu is on their side, so why worry that Xie Jiyu won't help?

On the other side, Xie Jiyu sighed to Xie Ze'an: "Trouble still comes."

Xie Zhe'an said: "Come here, are we still afraid that it will fail?"

Xie Jiyu frowned, stunned for a moment, nodded and said: "Sanlang is right, there is nothing to be afraid of. Sanlang, you will grow up soon, and we will protect your mother and younger sister together."

Xie Ze'an called Qu: "How old am I? Shouldn't I be protected too!"

Xie Jiyu said: "It's you who said 'we' are not afraid."

The father and son looked at each other and suddenly laughed lightly.

It is of course difficult for them to achieve first-class official residence and be famous in history, but they don't have that thought.

They all just want to keep their family safe. As for things like ambition and ambition, if they have the opportunity to realize it, they will realize it. If there is no such opportunity, they will not force it.

This is not difficult for them.

At this time, Prince Gong, who had already left the Xie Mansion, entered the palace.

After seeing the Queen Mother, Prince Gong went to bid farewell to Zhao Ying.

When Zhao Ying heard that Prince Gong was going to the fiefdom, she raised her eyes in surprise: "Why are you in such a hurry?"

Prince Gong was really in a good mood, with a smile on his lips: "I'm a little tired after staying in the capital for a long time, I want to go back and stretch my muscles."

Zhao Ying knew what King Gong meant by "stretch your muscles and bones". Although there was no major war on the border, once winter came, the nomadic grassland people's food reserves were not enough to survive the shock, so they naturally started burning and killing across the border. Looting idea.Prince Gong would play with these people every year, come over and kill some of them, very happy.

This is indeed a good reason.

Zhao Ying's heart skipped a beat when she saw the smile on Prince Gong's lips.

He couldn't help asking: "Have you gone to see Ah Man?"

Prince Gong glanced at Zhao Ying and asked, "What are you looking at? Didn't she just die a son, and just have another one. Anyway, she doesn't like the dead one."

Hearing Prince Gong's disapproving, even somewhat contented tone, how could Zhao Ying not know who was behind the scenes?He slapped the table violently: "Ah Man is your sister!"

Prince Gong said, "Brother Huang, don't you have your brothers among the people you killed?"

Zhao Ying froze.

Prince Gong said: "Hey, you changed your mind after a little teasing, and you said that love is as deep as the sea. Sister? I hate this kind of person the most. What he says is high-sounding, but he does it in a different way. Don't you feel sick?"

Zhao Ying was silent.

Prince Gong said: "If it's okay, I'll leave first. I'll head back to the north immediately tomorrow morning, and I won't come to bid farewell to you, Brother Huang."

When Prince Gong came to the door, Zhao Ying suddenly asked, "Did you light the fire?"

Prince Gong stopped and laughed, "After 18 years, have you finally asked this sentence?" He turned around, his sharp gaze was on Zhao Ying, "Yes, I burned it, then A big fire burned for two days and two nights before it stopped, it was really a joy."

Zhao Ying didn't speak any more.

King Gong said: "When I think of your good sister running to his funeral and crying, and having children with others, I feel disgusted. He gave everything to you brothers and sisters before he was alive. Two, the world was given to the Daqing Dynasty, after his death, you should let him be quieter."

Zhao Ying sat back on the dragon chair dejectedly, and closed her eyes.

When Prince Gong was victorious back then, everyone was worried that Prince Gong would usurp the throne.Unexpectedly, when Prince Gong returned to the court, he threw the tiger amulet in front of him, handed over all his military power without blinking, and only asked for a fief in the bitterly cold land in the north of the Great Wall.

Many people don't understand what Prince Gong is thinking, but he does.Although the man had been burned to ashes by the fire, he was still in the north.

Living in the north for a long time, it can be regarded as being accompanied by that person for Prince Gong.

One is his younger sister and the other is his younger brother. Zhao Ying was caught in a dilemma, but in the end she still let that man marry her younger sister, forcing King Gong to cut off that kind of thought that was against human relations.

Unexpectedly, after the death of that person, the brothers and sisters could still make their brothers and sisters fight against each other-even intensified.