Emperor's Trophy

Yun Zhen stayed in the palace for a few more days before returning to the camp for handover.

Li Lei was transferred to the Sichuan Army, and came here to apologize to him before he left. Yun Zhen was a little surprised, but seeing Li Lei's sincerity, which was very different from his previous impulsive appearance, he couldn't help feeling a little moved, and prepared a generous gift for him. He held a seat again, invited the people in the camp again, and this time it was enjoyable.

Li Lei got drunk, held Yun Zhen who was toasting, and said: "Master Hou, I was narrow-minded before, and I underestimated you. Your lord has a lot, so don't blame it. If there is anything that will make you brother in the future, just order."

Yun Zhen was a little bit embarrassed, and tried his best to drink a few more glasses with him, but the resentment was relieved instead, but he didn't know if the emperor did something behind his back.

After returning home, he received an apology gift from Hejian County King. Lou Zixu personally came to the door to apologize with a smile. Yun Zhen accepted the gift, and ordered the housekeeper to prepare another similar gift and some rare medicinal materials to send back.As for apologizing or something, he was too lazy to respond.

Soon Ren Dali Temple Shaoqing's order was issued, and he began to hand over the work.

Along with the decree of serving as the Shaoqing of Dali Temple, the appointment of Hejian Junwang as the Shaoqing of Taichang Temple and the admiral of the Siyi Association was issued together.

The Siyi Association specializes in diplomatic affairs, and the admiral has indeed been served by the clan of the Taichang Temple, but the Prince of Hejian is a popular candidate for the crown prince. Either point to an errand, enter the cabinet, the military aircraft department, etc. to familiarize yourself with political affairs, how can you go to the Four Yi Association?Such things as translating barbarian letters all day long, handing over tribute to various barbarian nations, etc., are really trivial and have no power.This decree caused waves in the court.

The honorable ministers carefully analyzed the meaning behind this.

Ji Huaiqing was laughing loudly at the palace of Xunyang County, "He is in charge of the Siyi Association, dealing with those barbarian countries, hahahahaha, sure enough, he caused that little bastard to go to prison, he must have been thrown into limbo by the emperor." Ji Huaisu, Ji Huaisu, I thought you could bear it! Sure enough, you still can’t help it? Hearing that he was seriously ill, he even sent someone to Zhaoxin Hou’s mansion to give gifts to apologize. What a shameful bearer, it’s a shame for our Ji family. Face!"

Lu Bei, Ji Huaiqing's counselor, said with emotion: "Zhao Xinhou is still extraordinary in the emperor's heart. Your Highness, what the prince told you before, if you can bear it, it will be fine. Why can't you wait until things are done?"

Ji Huaiqing snorted coldly: "I only see how many years he can be proud. I think the matter of the Xishan Palace is [-]% to [-]% accurate. The emperor went there twice last year, and the first time he stayed for a long time. It is very likely that he will be lucky enough to attract a court lady." , The second time I set off such ostentatious fireworks, it should be the same after all the days."

"There is no queen in the palace, and Tongshi is useless, but according to what the guards at the palace said, when the fireworks are set off, there are many tricks for longevity, and there are many lively tricks. According to the pyrotechnician, the name is for giving The young [-]th and [-]th master celebrated his birthday, and said that he must watch the time, and wait for the master to enjoy the scenery in the lake before releasing it. The emperor is serious and cautious, and he is not good at entertainment. He specially took people to the lake to watch the moon and set off fireworks at night. No matter how you think about it, she should be a young concubine."

Lu Bei said: "Hey! Zhao Xinhou is nothing to worry about. His status determines that no matter how much the emperor favors him, he will not become your hindrance. Now there is something you need to pay attention to. The prince also wrote a letter. , please pay attention. Cheng Enbo Tan Yiru's granddaughter is going to Beijing, and the emperor will most likely bestow on her the title of Princess Hejian."

Ji Huaiqing said, "Bo Cheng En?"

Lu Beidao: "The Tan family is the emperor's mother's family. Cheng Enbo is the uncle of the country. The first queen mother passed away early. Both the title and Cheng Enbo are now conferred by Jiaen. They have always lived in the south of the Yangtze River and have not entered Beijing. Now According to reliable sources, the Tan family's daughter-in-law was sent to Beijing, and it was the princess of Hejian County that the emperor ordered Taichang Temple to pick."

Ji Huaiqing was furious: "My concubine is only the daughter of a third-rank Hanlin. How can Ji Huaisu marry the prostitute of the uncle's mansion!" She is still from the empress dowager family!It was too obvious what this meant, and now his chest was heaving with anger.

Lu Bei said: "More than that, I heard that Taichang Temple has also drafted candidates for side concubines, one principal and two vice-presidents, which is exactly the ritual system of the Eastern Palace. Therefore, the errands of the Siyi Association, the prince of the county, are small, but safe. , no matter what, nothing big will happen, compile a few books, preside over a few tributes, and you have achieved a solid political achievement! County Prince, you have to worry, what the prince means is that the one who escorted the daughter of the Tan family to the capital, They are his brothers, the two grandsons of Cheng Enbo, one is Tan Wenwei, the eldest grandson of the eldest son, and Tan Wenbao, the eldest grandson of the second son, Tan Wenbao, the elder brother of the same mother of the Tan family who came to Beijing this time, these two, you You need to make friends with your heart, if you can ruin this marriage, it would be the best."

Ji Huaiqing was surprised: "Since it is the emperor's mother's family, why have I hardly heard of it before?"

Lu Bei said: "I vaguely heard from the lord that Cheng Enbo seemed to have offended the emperor when he was still the crown prince somehow. The queen mother died early, and without the queen mother to turn things around, he couldn't ease it up. Cheng Enbo never entered Beijing, it’s just so far away. But the mother clan is still the mother clan, the emperor wants to adopt the crown prince, and marrying the mother clan’s prostitute to the crown prince is the most secure and firm marriage. The emperor used to be young, and he was still young and energetic , now that I have been on the throne for so many years, no matter how much anger I have, it should dissipate."

Ji Huaiqing's eyes flickered, and he said coldly, "Then let her not marry Ji Huaisu."

Lu Bei said: "We can only play by ear, and wait for them to enter Beijing..."

But Ji Huaiqing said: "It was too late at that time, I have a plan..." He beckoned Lu Bei to approach, whispered a few words, Lu Bei's expression changed, hesitantly said: "Here, wait for the little one to tell the prince Tell me."

Ji Huaiqing was dissatisfied and said, "I'm waiting for Father to make a decision. The time has already passed. You should get ready first."

Lu Bei was terrified, and answered nervously.

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Yun Zhen, who took up the post, had been acquainted with each other for a while in Dali Temple. He was taken care of by the emperor, and relying on the acquaintance and temper he had acquired in the military camp for several years, he soon became acquainted with various officials up and down.

Although some civil servants are still a little psychologically alienated, but seeing him smiling every day and having a good temper, he is a bit different from the rumored domineering Marquis who kicked the Hejian County King to pieces.Stretching out his hand and not hitting smiling faces, coupled with the fact that Lord Hou is generous and donates money, if anyone has any difficulties, he immediately pays for it without saying a word, which is a bit of a chivalrous style.

On this day, Dali Temple Qing Luo Rui went to Yun Zhen and gave him a file: "You are the only one who is logical, and you shouldn't be sent to work abroad, but this matter is tricky. We discussed it, but it was Yun Shao. It is most appropriate for you to go on this business trip, sir."

Yun Zhen took the file and came over. He was feeling bored, and said happily, "Master Luo, you are welcome. Just do what you can. I think it's a big case? We need Dali Temple to go on a business trip?"

Luo Rui sighed: "The details are all written in the file. I only want to tell you something important. Next month will be the Emperor's Qianqiu. The uncle of the country, Cheng Enbo, sent two grandchildren to escort the emperor's birthday gift to Beijing. I took a lot of guards with me on the waterway, but I ended up being robbed of my birthday gift on the way!"

Yun Zhen was taken aback: "Stealing the emperor's birthday gift? This is a capital crime of disrespect! How can there be such a bold water bandit?"

Luo Rui said: "That's right, the emperor ordered people from Dali Temple and Longxiang Camp to jointly carry out this mission. This trip is confidential, and the mission must not be leaked. Yun Shaoqing, since you are a clan and have led soldiers, I will report to the emperor. Sponsored you, the emperor agreed."

Yun Zhen knew that this was the emperor giving him a chance to go out and practice, and his eyes crooked with a smile: "Thank you Lord Luo, I will try my best to do my job and live up to the grace of God."

Luo Rui said: "There is one thing that I have to remind Shaoqing, there is a young lady from Cheng Enbo's mansion on this boat, who originally planned to go to Beijing after the Chinese New Year, but because she was afraid that it would be cold and difficult to leave, she decided to leave." Taking advantage of this birthday present, he went to Beijing with his eldest brother, and did not publicize it to the outside world. This Cheng Enbo Mansion is the mother's home of the former Empress Dowager, so this trip, Miss Tan's boudoir reputation, needs to be extremely careful, This is also the reason why I recommend you to do the job this time, if someone else does it, I'm afraid it will offend the daughter of the Bo family, this is very wrong, you have to be careful."

Yun Zhen flipped through the dossier in his hand, and understood in his heart that this is the key. This daughter of the uncle's family, counting her seniority, should be the emperor's cousin and niece. She was robbed on the ship. Indeed, even the emperor's face was dull.No wonder they wanted to handle the case secretly and asked Long Xiangying to come forward together. Dali Temple saw this hot potato and threw it to itself in a hurry.

He smiled and cupped his hands: "Master Luo, don't worry, the subordinate understands, and will definitely handle this matter properly."