after farewell
Chapter 12
Opening another long box, "The utensils used on weekdays, Yuan'er will not be in front of the concubine mother, and only dare to come up with new ideas. The concubine loves elegance, and what Yuan'er gave to the concubine is a painting, not something. The works of famous masters are just pictures." Passing the long box, Princess Jing made people unfold the long axis, "Well, this painting is indeed full of inspiration, although it is not made by everyone, but if this person puts more effort into it, the history of painting will be It's okay to leave your name." Concubine Jing admired, and then looked at the inscription, "Scholar Wuyou, the nickname is also interesting."
"As long as the concubine likes it." Zhao Yuan said happily.This painting was made jointly by Yun Xuan and him, the concubine mother likes it, and it will be of great help to accept Yun Xuan in the future.
"The gift you gave this time doesn't look like your style. You usually don't have such unique thoughts." King Jing saw that the princess loved her very much, but after thinking about it, he didn't think it was like Zhao Yuan's style, so he asked.
"Father, just now my brother was still telling me that there is a beautiful woman to help me." Zhao Ting said quickly, since the second brother has someone he likes, it is natural that the father, mother and concubine should be mentally prepared earlier.
"Oh?" King Jing and his wife were surprised at the same time.However, King Jing also said: "If there is someone you really like, it's not a bad idea to bring it to the father, mother and concubine to meet. The father is still very open-minded." King Jing stroked his beard in a signature way and smiled.
Yuan'er can let this person help to choose gifts, that must be someone Yuan'er likes very much.It's just that if you can follow him to the south of the Yangtze River and go shopping with him like this, I'm afraid your status will not be too high.He suddenly remembered the Yun Xuan who came to the mansion last time, could it be her? Family, huh, who dares to compare with the royal family?King Jing has been under the protection of his father, emperor, and brother since he was a child. There is nothing he can't achieve when he wants to do. Now he treats Zhao Yuan, he naturally does what he can. , he still pays more attention to the latter, after all, he has seen Zhao Yuan's emotional tendon very early on.
"Yuan'er, if you like it, you like it. Don't forget what your mother and concubine said." Concubine Jing said quite meaningfully.With so many people talking, plus Zhao Yuan's joyful expression when I praised the painting just now, and looking at the painting carefully, there is Zhao Yuan's style of painting in it, what is there that I don't understand?The painting as a whole is really good, and I think this woman is also Hui Zhilan's heart.But she still said that she can accept Zhao Yuan's preference for concubines. This person can be regardless of his status, but the eldest concubine of King Jing's mansion, the wife of her son, must be in the same family!
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"Mother Concubine," Zhao Yuan just yelled but was interrupted by King Jing, "I've been sitting for so long, let's have a banquet quickly, I'm going to be starving." King Jing knew Zhao Yuan by his appearance. What to say, don't spoil the festive atmosphere when you just came back, let's talk about it later, this is King Jing's usual way of handling housework.
Letting go of this topic, the atmosphere of the whole banquet is still very relaxed and warm. During the banquet, the juniors were not allowed to drink, which also meant to keep Zhao Yuan in a good state when he will report to the court tomorrow.
On the second day, Zhao Yuan took King Jing's carriage to go to court again. After sitting in his carriage for so long, he was already tired of it, so it would be nice to have a new one.When they arrived at the Meridian Gate, they found that Wen and Jia had already arrived, chatting in their own small circles, and Jia Zhengwei naturally followed Jia Daifei.Seeing King Jing and his son coming, everyone came forward to say hello. After all, one is the first official of the court, and the other is a rising star. This new star has the support of the first official, so it is natural to get closer.
When the drum on the city tower rang, everyone lined up and prepared to wait for the palace gate to open before entering the court.Zhao Yuan took a glance and didn't see Zhou Yuchuan, it was really strange.
"By heaven, the emperor said
You seek governance in vain, but you really rely on your ministers.You and others have learned the classics and history, so that you can understand the affairs of the world.Today, Zhao Yuan, the eldest son of King Jing, is granted the post of cabinet attendant and bachelor, and [-] households in Shiyi are added.
This is it. "
The emperor did not speak at first, and directly asked Chen Lin to read such an imperial decree. The three of Zhao Yuan knelt down again and kowtowed to thank the Lord Long En.The other ministers were stunned. Zhao Yuan was originally on the prince's side, but now the emperor awarded him the post of cabinet minister. Although it is only a vacant position, what is the cabinet? The emperor's confidant is enough to prove the emperor's trust in him.Even Jia Zhengwei was appointed a cabinet minister. Although he is not as high-ranked as a minister, he is still connected to the cabinet. Wen Min'an was originally a stubborn old man who never stood in line. The emperor rewarded these two people. Well, Longxin Joy or is the emperor already paving the way for the prince?If it is to pave the way for the prince, is the emperor not in good health now?Although the emperor is only in his forties now, he is indeed much older than King Jing, who is ten years younger than him.
"Yuan'er, although the three of you have done meritorious service this time, my rewards are not for free. You will have to serve the court a lot in the future." The emperor sat on the majestic throne and said kindly.
"My nephew takes the order. My minister obeys the order." Three different voices said.
"The imperial examination will be in half a month. Your family still needs to put in a lot of effort to select capable people for the country without making any mistakes." The emperor's voice was still neither salty nor weak, making it hard to hear happiness or anger.
"My minister would like to obey the imperial edict." Everyone replied in unison again.
In this way, the imperial examination case came to an end, and then some important matters such as national policy were discussed at the court. Zhao Yuan had just returned and had little to do with him, so he just listened quietly.
After the court, the emperor went directly to the imperial study to deal with government affairs, so Zhao Yuan had to ask to see him in the imperial study.
"Please tell Eunuch Chen to pass it on, saying that my nephew has something to ask for an interview." Zhao Yuan said.This Eunuch Chen always took good care of him every time he entered the palace since he was a child, so Zhao Yuan is still willing to be more polite to him.
"Your Majesty, you're being polite. I'm really pissing off this old slave. I'll go pass it on right now." Chen Lin still has a good impression of Zhao Yuan.Aside from the emperor's love for him, Zhao Yuan can be regarded as the child he has grown up with, and it is rare that he is so humble and polite.
"My lord, Your Majesty invites you in." Chen Lin said to Zhao Yuan after he came out.
"My nephew pays homage to the emperor's uncle, long live the emperor's uncle." Zhao Yuan saluted.
"Come on. Yuan'er, just came back from a business trip, why don't you take a good rest and come to see Uncle Huang?" The emperor smiled, Zhao Yuan is a boy with outstanding abilities, it's rare that he has no ambition, and he is too affectionate. How could he not like his nephew who respected him wholeheartedly and helped him with no threats?
"My nephew is here to plead guilty." Zhao Yuan said in a rare serious manner.
It was also rare for the emperor to see his serious and serious appearance, so he stopped writing and asked, "This time you have done a very good job, and all the officials in the court have praised you, what is your fault?"
"In the investigation of this case, the ministers and nephews of the court did not tell the whole story, so there is a crime of deception." After Zhao Yuan said, he knelt down and kowtowed bang bang to the ground.
Hiss, this sound hurts.After all, he can be regarded as his favorite child, the emperor still feels a little distressed, but looking at Zhao Yuan like this, I am afraid that things are not so simple. "What else? I pardon you for your innocence." The emperor said with a frown.
"My nephew dare not say it." After Zhao Yuan finished speaking, he took out a booklet from his pocket, "I also invite Uncle Huang to read it."
Chen Lin was about to be shocked by the atmosphere at this moment. This is the first time in so many years that you have offended the Emperor.After receiving the emperor's signal, Chen Linfang went down to take the paper, confirmed that it was harmless, and handed it to the emperor.
"It's against him," the emperor slapped the imperial case heavily, and said angrily, "Chen Lin, go and call the prince here." Waiting for Chen Lin to run out, he turned to Zhao Yuan again, with a tone of voice The anger has not dissipated, "Do you know what you handed over! If you make a mistake, even if I have always valued and loved you, you will not escape a heavy punishment!" Zhao Yuan has been very fond of him these years, After all, I can't say "I can't protect you either".Although Zhao Ji and Zhao Qing were the only ones who valued him among his children, but Zhao Han was the third prince after all, and he was the prince. If Zhao Yuan was accused of being framed, it would be difficult to deal with.
"My nephew dare not speak nonsense, every single word has evidence." Zhao Yuan's hearty voice sounded, although there was fear in his words, there was no lack of confidence.When the emperor saw this, he had a solid idea in his mind, that's all, what's the use of coming for a prince who only has power in his eyes and has never had a sacred heart?Let him pave the way for the prince's great rivers and mountains.
"Who else knows about this?" the emperor asked.
Zhao Yuan bowed down again, "My nephew dares to say that only the emperor's uncle is the king. My nephew thinks it's better to wait for the emperor's order to come down." In fact, he also told the prince, but this matter How to let the emperor know?
"Yuan'er's loyalty is commendable." The emperor praised, and gave a sigh of relief to the emperor's younger brother, it was really refreshing! "However, next time you have something to do, you should let your father know. If you let him look at it for you, you should be thorough." Still educating the younger generation with righteous words.
"My nephew is taught." Zhao Yuan replied respectfully.Just as he was talking, Chen Lin came in to report: "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived."
"Let him in," said the Emperor.Seeing that Zhao Yuan was so obedient, he was not as angry as when he saw the report.
"My son pays homage to my father, long live my father, long live my father." The prince saluted.
At this time, the emperor returned to his usual calm appearance, and his tone was still full of anger: "Chen Lin, show it to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"
Zhao Ji saw Zhao Yuan kneeling here, and looked at the paperwork, and instantly understood that if he couldn't see it, he didn't have to do it as a prince.
However, Zhao Ji still took the notebook and read it carefully, "Father, the third younger brother must have been confused for a while, please calm down."
"You bastard!" The emperor scolded angrily. For a moment, everyone didn't know who he was scolding, and their hearts trembled a few times.
"Then according to Yi Ji'er, what should we do?" The emperor still looked like that, as if he had no joy or sorrow.Everyone didn't dare to speak out, for fear of offending these two and taking their anger out on themselves.
When the prince heard this, he tore up the fold without saying a word.
"Brother Ji." Seeing this, Zhao Yuan called out, not caring about the situation for a while.
The emperor raised his eyebrows, "What does Ji'er mean?"
"Father," Zhao Ji kowtowed and said, "People are not sages, and no one has faults. The third brother was confused for a while, so I ask the father to forgive him this time for the sake of the dedication of the third brother in the past."
"Women's benevolence!" The emperor reprimanded, but Zhao Yuan felt that the original anger was not in his tone. "He used to work hard on his errands, but he got your crown prince!" the emperor continued.
"I am the crown prince, the elder brother of the third brother. My younger brother was confused for a while. I should lead him back to the right path, instead of taking personal revenge because of it. He is my own younger brother." The prince mourned, covering his face with his sleeve. face, crying sadly.
The emperor hated his brother's quarrel the most, and there was no brotherhood for the fight for the crown prince. The prince's words really spoke to his heart. Although he ignored his family affection for the emperor's position when he was young, he didn't want this kind of thing to happen. on his son.
"Yuan'er, I heard that you have the ability of photographic memory." The emperor looked at Zhao Yuan and said.
"The emperor's uncle praised him absurdly, but my nephew and nephew are ashamed and dare not take it." Zhao Yuan panicked, who the hell and the emperor praised him so well?
"I don't care if it's ridiculous or not, you will follow the prince back to the East Palace later, and write this document to him without missing a word! Remember, without missing a single word!" the emperor emphasized.
"My nephew obeys the order." Zhao Yuan kowtowed again.
"It's good for a prince to be tolerant, but you are a prince, and if you are too kind, you are weak! Society is always more important than feelings, do you understand!" The emperor taught the prince again.
"It's really unfilial for my son and minister to worry about my father." The prince still looked distressed.
"Okay, let's all retreat. You can handle it yourself, Prince Zhezi. If the third child is so obsessed again, you must not be so soft-hearted again." The emperor warned.
"My son, minister and nephew will leave." Zhao Ji and Zhao Yuan said in unison.The two of them returned to the East Palace silently with sad expressions all the way.
Zhao Yuan rewrote the scriptures in the East Palace study and handed them to Zhao Ji, "Brother Ji, are you really going to let him go like this?"
"Brother has his own conclusions, Yuan'er doesn't have to worry about it." The prince is glad that Zhao Yuan told him earlier so that he was prepared.
Zhao Yuan skipped this matter when he heard about it, and then remembered something, and asked: "Brother Ji, Yu Zhong belongs to Zhao Han's party, do you really want to marry his daughter as a concubine?" Yes, everyone knows that he belongs to the faction of the third prince, so Zhao Ji should also know about this, Zhao Yuan asked worriedly when he remembered that he was going to get married this year.
"It's just to keep his heart steady. The old fox is so partial to helping the third child, isn't it because the third child's biological mother comes from his Yu family? You are that old fox, so you really help the third child wholeheartedly? Which is more important, the daughter of the first wife or the daughter of a side branch? "The prince said casually, seeing what Zhao Yuan had to say, "Okay, don't worry about this, not everyone is like you, and marriage is never just for love, you know?" Patting Zhao Yuan on the shoulder, he said earnestly.
Seeing that Zhao Yuan didn't speak, the crown prince continued: "That Zhou Shilang is overwhelmed these days, and he has already handed over his resignation letter to the emperor. I think he is smart, and he sees no future. I know Come down early to pave the way for your son," said the prince.He didn't believe that some innocuous reprimands during this period of time could make Zhou Shilang so terrified, and his psychological endurance was too poor.
"Brother Ji, have you passed?" Zhao Yuan heard that Zhou Yuchuan had resigned, and wondered if the crown prince had played too much.
"Don't worry, it's impossible for the emperor not to know about this matter, and he didn't say anything. But there is one thing that you must be interested in." The prince teased.
"What?" Zhao Yuan wondered, what could the prince be interested in?The only thing I am interested in now is to live a happy life, and being an official is too tiring.
"Zhou Yuchuan took his youngest son to Xiao Shangshu's mansion to ask for marriage, but he was rejected." The prince smiled, "I don't even think about it. Although he hadn't resigned at that time, Xiao Shangshu had to think about it after he retired. What is the situation of my daughter? The elder son is only a minister of the Taipu Temple. Although he is a fourth-rank official, in the final analysis, he is only a position like Bi Mawen. The separation of the family has nothing to do with Zhou Ziming. The second son is obsessed with martial arts all day long and has no understanding of common affairs. Yes, it's just that he went out of his way and asked for a sixth-grade ceremony. The most important thing is that Zhou Ziming is just a romantic literati. When the palace test is over, even if Zhou Yuchuan finds an official position for him, he probably won't very high."
"That's why Xiao Shangshu rejected his family?" Zhao Yuan asked suspiciously, although he said he was in the right family, but according to Xiao Shicheng's temper, it shouldn't make the Zhou family lose face so much.
"Otherwise? Xiao Shangshu was originally dissatisfied with Zhou Ziming's personal relationship with Miss Xiao's family, and seeing that the Zhou family was so poor and settled down, Zhou Ziming was not someone he could fancy. Xiao Shangshu loves his daughter and is destined. How could he agree to let his daughter marry him? A family with no future?" The prince sarcastically said, "Later, Xiao Shangshu asked Zhou Ziming to marry him, and Zhou Ziming left on the spot, making Xiao Shangshu almost angry, what a fool!"
"Brother Ji, let's not worry about other people's affairs." Zhao Yuan said.
The prince felt very strange, "You didn't pay attention to the daughter of the Xiao family a while ago, so why don't you care about it now?" The prince paused, remembering the rumors about Zhao Yuan and the oiran. The daughter of the Xiao family and the third young master of the Zhou family can't get together anymore, if you go to ask the emperor for a marriage, it's not considered as taking someone's love, how dare the Xiao family refuse?"
"Brother Ji, let's leave it alone and let the Zhou family deal with it on their own. My younger brother has another love, so it's fine." Zhao Yuan didn't want to argue about this any longer, and said helplessly. .
"It's great that you can look away." Seeing Zhao Yuan's appearance, the prince had no choice but to skip this matter.The two chatted for a while, and wanted to stay with Zhao Yuan for lunch, but Zhao Yuan said that he was going to see the queen mother, so he left.
After Zhao Yuan left the East Palace, he went directly to the Empress Dowager's bedroom, and he hadn't seen her for a long time, so when he came back, he naturally wanted to ask for peace.
"Grandson pays respects to Grandma Huang, Aunt Huang, Grandma Huang, Aunt Huang, Wanfu Jin'an." Zhao Yuan didn't expect the queen to be here to talk with the queen mother, and was a little surprised for a while.
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"Ouch, the good grandson of the Ai family is back. Come and let Grandma Huang take a look." The empress dowager pulled Zhao Yuan up to her eyes to have a closer look. You have to let your father and king take good care of you, only the white and fat Aijia will like it." When the empress dowager saw Zhao Yuan, although she still looked like a handsome young man, but because of the darkening, the former The romantic and suave feeling is much less, and the export is disgust.
It was the first time that Zhao Yuan was disliked by the queen mother, so he didn't know how to answer for a while. Fortunately, he knew that the old man had always been a straightforward person, and it was always right to follow her. I didn’t forget to find gifts for you when I went to work.” Zhao Yuan said pretending to be wronged.
"Hey, do you still have presents? Show them to the Ai family." Old children, old children, are talking about the Queen Mother. The older they are, the more they care about the filial piety of their descendants.
When Zhao Yuan saw it, he took out the box from his bosom, and obediently handed it to the Empress Dowager, "Grandma Huang, my grandson is looking for a red beeswax rosary this time, thinking that Grandma Huang loves worshiping Buddha, it is a perfect match for you." If the empress is not here, Zhao Yuan must say that only the empress dowager is worthy, but if the empress is present, let's put it another way.So as not to offend people inadvertently.
The empress dowager saw the color was festive, and it was a gift from her favorite grandson, so she immediately took it out to try, "It's really a coincidence, I can't help Yuan'er, Grandma Huang just wanted a good rosary. In the future Promise Buddha, use it!"
"The queen mother just prefers the juniors, and the ministers are like this. Once Yuan'er comes, you will look down on me." The queen suddenly said something that seemed to be jealous, and the empress dowager was very happy, " Only your mouth can say it."
"Yuan'er remembers the emperor's grandmother, but do you still remember the emperor's aunt?" The queen said to Zhao Yuan with a smile.
"Yuan'er, how dare I forget you. You and Uncle Huang's gift, Yuan'er, has already been handed over to Mr. Chen. If Aunt Huang wants to argue, it can't be blamed on Yuan'er." Princess Jing went to the palace to have a party with the queen from Xiaojing , took Zhao Yuan with him, and the queen was really nice to Zhao Yuan, so Zhao Yuan was closer to the queen than to the emperor, after all, he was the emperor, how could Zhao Yuan dare to joke like that.That's what the nervous father of his own family dared to do.
This remark amused the two of them again.
"Your concubine mother hasn't come to the palace for a long time. The imperial aunt misses her very much. When you go back, remember to bring a message to your concubine mother." The queen smiled. She just had foresight. A mediocre person.
The queen mother nodded repeatedly when she heard this, "Yes, let your mother and concubine often come to the palace to talk with Ai's family. There are few people in the palace and it is very deserted."
Afterwards, the two of them took Zhao Yuan to talk about the scenery in the south of the Yangtze River. Zhao Yuan was always very eloquent, and what he said was so vivid that he refused to let Zhao Yuan go until after lunch. Zhao Yuan had no choice but to say that he had to go back to the Ministry Just got out on duty.When she was leaving, the Queen Mother also asked someone to pack two boxes of snacks for him, saying that he would like to eat them so don't be embarrassed, and come back to her to get them after eating.Zhao Yuan knew that the prince must be ruining his reputation again!How can I be so greedy!
After walking out of the palace gate, Zhao Yuan walked alone for a while, before he breathed a sigh of relief, being in the palace is really too depressing, especially when he is doing something with no idea.When I was in a better mood, I got into the carriage and went to the official department.
"I've met Mr. Wu." Zhao Yuan entered the yamen, thinking about it, he should go to say hello first.
"I have heard about Zhao Shilang's deeds for a long time, and we have not disgraced our officials." Wu Yunheng patted Zhao Yuan's shoulder like an elder, and said with a smile.
"It's just a matter of duty. I also need to thank Mr. Wu for cultivating me, so that my Jiangnan party will not be in a hurry." Zhao Yuan's words were not flattering Wu Yunheng. He was in the official department these days Wu Yunheng let him touch things. He is still very effective in handling cases, at least he has deepened his sensitivity, knowing where the clues are, and then he can start to do things.
Wu Yunheng was very satisfied when he saw that Zhao Yuan was still so calm and calm, "From now on, Zhao Shilang will be more dedicated to the assessment."
Zhao Yuan knew that Wu Yunheng wanted to reuse him and let him enter the inner circle of officials, so he cupped his hands and said, "Yes."
"In this case, you should go and get acquainted first. I haven't dealt with it for a few months, and I'm afraid the affairs of the official department are a little rusty." Wu Yunheng said.
"The next official will leave first." Zhao Yuan said and then left.Talking to Wu Yunheng didn't feel that oppressive.
After the off duty, everyone wanted to get together with Zhao Yuan again, saying that it was to congratulate Zhao Yuan on his youthful success, and also to clean up the dust for him, but Zhao Yuan couldn't refuse, so he followed everyone to Wangjiang Tower.
Zhao Yuan didn't drink alcohol during the period. During the time in Jiangnan, he was disgusted by drinking, and everyone didn't dare to force him. Instead, they ate a feast of clear water with clear soup and little water. It wasn't that there was no meat, but Zhao Yuan didn't drink alcohol. It's not good to drink to add to the fun. For a while, everyone bowed their heads to eat, chatting occasionally, so boring.
"Your Majesty really has a real temperament. The lower officials heard that Miss Yunxuan will accompany you on business this time?" the fat-minded official flattered.
"Yes, yes, Miss Yunxuan is a well-known iceberg beauty. When I went to see him, I would never even see her. I didn't expect her to be taken in by the prince." Another official came to show her weakness. Please Zhao Yuan.
"Your Majesty is really capable." "Your Majesty is unparalleled in style, so it's easy to catch." "My Majesty is indeed a young man, I'm ashamed of myself." There were endless slapstick sounds.
"Everyone, be careful." Zhao Yuan took a sip of his tea and squinted at these people, ah, a drinker, a few words can't be separated from his old profession, and it's not up to these people to discuss Yun Xuan's matter.
Seeing Zhao Yuan like this, everyone knew that they were being flattered on the horse's hoof, but they didn't expect that the oiran still had a place in Zhao Yuan's heart?Don't let people talk about it at will?It seems that I have to change my attitude towards that restaurant in the future, my dear, there is Prince Jing behind this.
He was speechless for a while, and the air seemed to freeze. Zhao Yuan saw that his effect had been achieved, and he didn't want to embarrass these people too much. At least he could use them for the time being. .My son is now full of wine and food, so I will take my leave first."
Everyone didn't know what he meant by Duo Duo Ying, was it government affairs or Yun Xuan?In short, just don't disobey him, and quickly nodded in agreement.
Zhao Yuan has already left, how can these people sit quietly here?The banquet was over for a while, surrounded by Zhao Yuan, and went downstairs. This time, everyone insisted on inviting Zhao Yuan together. All he can do in the environment is to keep his heart.
After the banquet, it was still early, and Zhao Yuan hadn't returned home yet, so he had someone take the carriage to the first hall.
"Hey, Zhao Xueshi is here?" Yun Xuan teased when she saw Zhao Yuan.At this time, the emperor's purpose of awarding rewards has long been known to everyone.Zhao Yuan was not surprised, and sat down, "Yun Xuan, let me redeem you."
Yun Xuan frowned when she heard that, "Why are you talking about this again?"
"Originally, the relationship between you and me was unclear, and I could understand that you were worried that you would confuse me. Now that we have confirmed each other's intentions, why are you still unwilling?" Seeing Yun Xuan like this, Zhao Yuan knew that she was unwilling at this time. of.
"What is the difference between you and me now and the day when you redeemed me? Why do you have to force it?" Although Yun Xuan loves Zhao Yuan very much in her heart, she still doesn't want to just become one of the many women in Zhao Yuan's back house. Three obediences and four virtues all day long, don't leave the door, and don't step through the second door.On that kind of day, why bother coming over?It would be better to do this, even if her status is lower, at least she is free, she must be different from other women in Zhao Yuan, she should not waste time in the mansion!
"Yes, but you will always be criticized by others here, and your identity will also be discussed..." Before Zhao Yuan could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Yun Xuan.
"Why, the crown prince thinks that Yun Xuan's low status has ruined your reputation?" Yun Xuan said with a sneer.
Hearing the word "Elder Son" Zhao Yuan, he knew that Yun Xuan was angry, and she changed her address every time she was upset. . . .
"Yunxuan, what are you talking about? I don't want you to be wronged, and I don't want others to criticize you." Zhao Yuan hurriedly explained.
"I think these days are pretty good. If you want concubine Ji to take good care of you at home, you should stop coming to me." Yun Xuan didn't know what was wrong with her. Zhao Yuan had good intentions, but he just couldn't help stabbing a few words, knowing that this is not good, he just couldn't help it.
"Oh," Zhao Yuan saw that Yun Xuan's hair was blowing up, and pulled her to sit down. Seeing that Yun Xuan didn't refuse, he continued, "Yun Xuan, I won't like others anymore. Where did the concubine Ji come from? You don't want it." Angry, if you don't want to, I won't force you. You will gradually see my determination."
Zhao Yuan did not promise Yun Xuan once or twice, but Yun Xuan never believed it, and only listened to it as a lover's love story. She never believed that the dignified prince would always be consistent with one person, and he was still unworthy of him. woman.Regarding her own identity, Yun Xuan has always had a low self-esteem.
Zhao Yuan saw that Yun Xuan's aura softened a bit, and said: "Yesterday I gave the painting to my concubine mother, she likes it very much, and even praised your painting for its aura."
"Is this true?" Yun Xuan was already feeling a little better in her heart, but when she suddenly heard that she was recognized by Zhao Yuan's family, she was momentarily happy and asked.
"It's natural, what are you doing? The mother concubine also said that if you continue to work hard, it is possible to become everyone in time." Seeing that this matter can make Yun Xuan feel better, Zhao Yuan naturally spared no effort to say.
Seeing Zhao Yuan coaxing her to be happy, Yun Xuan was moved but also a little uneasy, "Am I a little unreasonable?"
"It's very unreasonable." Zhao Yuan paused after speaking, looked at Yun Xuan's nervous face, and said with a smile: "But who made me like you? Then I have to coax you."
"It's more or less the same." Yun Xuan said with satisfaction.
"Have you eaten yet?" Yun Xuan asked.
"It's all ready, of course it's used." Looking at Yun Xuan like that, Zhao Yuan knew that she hadn't eaten yet, so he went to call Que'er to pass on the meal, and then came back and said to Yun Xuan: "My time is always the same. It's uncertain, don't wait for me in the future, it's a bad thing if you don't eat on time."
"Why are you getting more and more verbose?" Yun Xuan laughed, "Who will believe you if you say it like this now?"
Zhao Yuan smiled, held Yun Xuan's hand, and asked, "Then do you like it?"
"Who wants to like a nagging ghost." Yun Xuan pulled out her hand and said with a smile.After finishing speaking, the abrupt Zhao Yuan slapped her in the face, "How about this, do you like it?" Zhao Yuan still looked like he didn't want to be beaten.
"You," Yun Xuan was suddenly attacked, and became angry from embarrassment, stomping her feet and said, "Deng Tuzi!" After speaking, she walked outside.
Hey, Miss Yun, don't use such a timid tone when you're angry, okay?
Zhao Yuan thought it was funny, but he still couldn't just let the beauty get angry like this, he hurriedly stepped forward to stop her, and apologized: "Don't be angry, isn't it because you are so good-looking?"
"So you still blame me?" Yun Xuan narrowed her eyes and said threateningly.
"Blame me, blame me, damn it, why are you so lacking in concentration?" Zhao Yuan said while holding his forehead, if you don't look at his expression, he is still very sincere in admitting his mistakes.
Seeing that Yun Xuan just looked at him with a smile and didn't speak, Zhao Yuan continued, "Oh, don't be angry. I'll behave myself from now on, okay?"
Seeing Zhao Yuan's serious look, Yun Xuan really didn't bother to argue with him, she was not serious all day, she should have gotten used to it, shouldn't she?
"Okay, I'm teasing you." Yun Xuan said, "Why hasn't Que'er come back yet, I'm really hungry to talk to you."
"Then can I kiss again?" Zhao Yuan said bluntly.
"It's a good idea." At this moment, Yun Xuan suddenly had the same complaints as the princess: how did this man's head grow.
"Just for a moment, or you can kiss me." Zhao Yuan is still struggling, and recently he has become more and more fond of this kissing game.
The two laughed and chattered for a while, Yun Xuan really couldn't impress Zhao Yuan, so she approached slowly, watching his delicate eyebrows and eyes approaching slowly, just when Zhao Yuan was about to kiss her, she heard a "bang dang", "Ah, my lord, miss , I'm sorry, yes, I'm sorry, I forgot to knock on the door." Is it Que'er or who?
Looking at the food all over the floor, Yun Xuan felt helpless. Now she is really hungry looking at the food, but if Queer waits for a long time for the kitchen to prepare, is it possible that there is really nothing to eat today? (The focus is wrong, okay!)
Rao Zhao Yuan has always been thick-skinned, and he also feels a little embarrassed at this time, what should I say now, motherfucker? "Hey, you go down first, you don't have to come again." Zhao Yuan just wanted to let Que'er go out first, didn't Yun Xuan react and eat his eyes?
"Oh, Que'er, let's go down now." Que'er hurriedly walked out, bumping into many things along the way.Yun Xuan is really helpless, the things in her room are very valuable, okay?It's always because of Zhao Yuan, last time he wrote, this time Que'er, alas, it's true that a child from a rich family doesn't know the price of firewood, rice, oil and salt.
"Yunxuan, I didn't expect Que'er to come in at this time." Zhao Yuan hurriedly separated the relationship.
"Oh?" Yun Xuan raised her eyebrows, with the expression that you are finished.
"Next time, shall I close the door first?" Zhao Yuan discussed with humility and kindly asked for advice.
"You!" Yun Xuan twisted the flesh on Zhao Yuan's arm and said bitterly.
"It hurts." Zhao Yuan wondered why everyone has sadism, "Then what do you think?"
"My floor is full of porcelain?" Yun Xuan asked lightly.
"I'll pay, I'll pay, can Yun Xuan let go first?" Zhao Yuan yelled.
"I'm hungry." Yun Xuan let go of her hand and said sadly.
"Ah? Ah? I have a solution, I have a solution." Zhao Yuan hurried to the door to ask the writer to get some snacks.
Yunxuan originally ate less at night, and she was not as particular about food as Zhao Yuan, so she just had some snacks, the two chatted and laughed for a while, and Zhao Yuanfang left and returned home.
After the next day, the emperor announced the two princes, Zhao Yuan, to the imperial study. During the period, he reprimanded Zhao Yuan for his concealment, and praised his sincerity to his elders. In the future, Zhao Yuan will put the country as the most important thing, so don't bother him because of his feelings.In the future, I will also assist the prince well and do my best for the court.
He also gave the prince a good education. As a king, one should be courageous and benevolent, but the benevolence of women must be cut off, otherwise how can orders be prohibited? If there is no majesty, how can the prince persuade the public?
Zhao Yuan was so relieved just now, he was afraid that the emperor would hold on to this matter, and calling him to scold him now would prove that he didn't take it to heart.Fortunately, I didn't pretend to be smart, and kept this matter from concealing it. As expected, Brother Ji was smarter than him about these things.
Zhao Yuan was a blessing in disguise this time.The emperor felt that he was too sentimental. In the future, the crown prince could control Zhao Yuan well and devote himself to the cause of death.The prince felt that he was loyal to himself in everything and had to rely on himself, so he trusted him more and more.However, Zhao Yuan did not know about these.
Two months have passed without being salty or dull, during which the palace examination has been completed, and Zhou Ziming has been awarded No. 16 of the second-class Jinshi, which is not bad. So he gave him face and appointed Zhou Zi
"As long as the concubine likes it." Zhao Yuan said happily.This painting was made jointly by Yun Xuan and him, the concubine mother likes it, and it will be of great help to accept Yun Xuan in the future.
"The gift you gave this time doesn't look like your style. You usually don't have such unique thoughts." King Jing saw that the princess loved her very much, but after thinking about it, he didn't think it was like Zhao Yuan's style, so he asked.
"Father, just now my brother was still telling me that there is a beautiful woman to help me." Zhao Ting said quickly, since the second brother has someone he likes, it is natural that the father, mother and concubine should be mentally prepared earlier.
"Oh?" King Jing and his wife were surprised at the same time.However, King Jing also said: "If there is someone you really like, it's not a bad idea to bring it to the father, mother and concubine to meet. The father is still very open-minded." King Jing stroked his beard in a signature way and smiled.
Yuan'er can let this person help to choose gifts, that must be someone Yuan'er likes very much.It's just that if you can follow him to the south of the Yangtze River and go shopping with him like this, I'm afraid your status will not be too high.He suddenly remembered the Yun Xuan who came to the mansion last time, could it be her? Family, huh, who dares to compare with the royal family?King Jing has been under the protection of his father, emperor, and brother since he was a child. There is nothing he can't achieve when he wants to do. Now he treats Zhao Yuan, he naturally does what he can. , he still pays more attention to the latter, after all, he has seen Zhao Yuan's emotional tendon very early on.
"Yuan'er, if you like it, you like it. Don't forget what your mother and concubine said." Concubine Jing said quite meaningfully.With so many people talking, plus Zhao Yuan's joyful expression when I praised the painting just now, and looking at the painting carefully, there is Zhao Yuan's style of painting in it, what is there that I don't understand?The painting as a whole is really good, and I think this woman is also Hui Zhilan's heart.But she still said that she can accept Zhao Yuan's preference for concubines. This person can be regardless of his status, but the eldest concubine of King Jing's mansion, the wife of her son, must be in the same family!
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"Mother Concubine," Zhao Yuan just yelled but was interrupted by King Jing, "I've been sitting for so long, let's have a banquet quickly, I'm going to be starving." King Jing knew Zhao Yuan by his appearance. What to say, don't spoil the festive atmosphere when you just came back, let's talk about it later, this is King Jing's usual way of handling housework.
Letting go of this topic, the atmosphere of the whole banquet is still very relaxed and warm. During the banquet, the juniors were not allowed to drink, which also meant to keep Zhao Yuan in a good state when he will report to the court tomorrow.
On the second day, Zhao Yuan took King Jing's carriage to go to court again. After sitting in his carriage for so long, he was already tired of it, so it would be nice to have a new one.When they arrived at the Meridian Gate, they found that Wen and Jia had already arrived, chatting in their own small circles, and Jia Zhengwei naturally followed Jia Daifei.Seeing King Jing and his son coming, everyone came forward to say hello. After all, one is the first official of the court, and the other is a rising star. This new star has the support of the first official, so it is natural to get closer.
When the drum on the city tower rang, everyone lined up and prepared to wait for the palace gate to open before entering the court.Zhao Yuan took a glance and didn't see Zhou Yuchuan, it was really strange.
"By heaven, the emperor said
You seek governance in vain, but you really rely on your ministers.You and others have learned the classics and history, so that you can understand the affairs of the world.Today, Zhao Yuan, the eldest son of King Jing, is granted the post of cabinet attendant and bachelor, and [-] households in Shiyi are added.
This is it. "
The emperor did not speak at first, and directly asked Chen Lin to read such an imperial decree. The three of Zhao Yuan knelt down again and kowtowed to thank the Lord Long En.The other ministers were stunned. Zhao Yuan was originally on the prince's side, but now the emperor awarded him the post of cabinet minister. Although it is only a vacant position, what is the cabinet? The emperor's confidant is enough to prove the emperor's trust in him.Even Jia Zhengwei was appointed a cabinet minister. Although he is not as high-ranked as a minister, he is still connected to the cabinet. Wen Min'an was originally a stubborn old man who never stood in line. The emperor rewarded these two people. Well, Longxin Joy or is the emperor already paving the way for the prince?If it is to pave the way for the prince, is the emperor not in good health now?Although the emperor is only in his forties now, he is indeed much older than King Jing, who is ten years younger than him.
"Yuan'er, although the three of you have done meritorious service this time, my rewards are not for free. You will have to serve the court a lot in the future." The emperor sat on the majestic throne and said kindly.
"My nephew takes the order. My minister obeys the order." Three different voices said.
"The imperial examination will be in half a month. Your family still needs to put in a lot of effort to select capable people for the country without making any mistakes." The emperor's voice was still neither salty nor weak, making it hard to hear happiness or anger.
"My minister would like to obey the imperial edict." Everyone replied in unison again.
In this way, the imperial examination case came to an end, and then some important matters such as national policy were discussed at the court. Zhao Yuan had just returned and had little to do with him, so he just listened quietly.
After the court, the emperor went directly to the imperial study to deal with government affairs, so Zhao Yuan had to ask to see him in the imperial study.
"Please tell Eunuch Chen to pass it on, saying that my nephew has something to ask for an interview." Zhao Yuan said.This Eunuch Chen always took good care of him every time he entered the palace since he was a child, so Zhao Yuan is still willing to be more polite to him.
"Your Majesty, you're being polite. I'm really pissing off this old slave. I'll go pass it on right now." Chen Lin still has a good impression of Zhao Yuan.Aside from the emperor's love for him, Zhao Yuan can be regarded as the child he has grown up with, and it is rare that he is so humble and polite.
"My lord, Your Majesty invites you in." Chen Lin said to Zhao Yuan after he came out.
"My nephew pays homage to the emperor's uncle, long live the emperor's uncle." Zhao Yuan saluted.
"Come on. Yuan'er, just came back from a business trip, why don't you take a good rest and come to see Uncle Huang?" The emperor smiled, Zhao Yuan is a boy with outstanding abilities, it's rare that he has no ambition, and he is too affectionate. How could he not like his nephew who respected him wholeheartedly and helped him with no threats?
"My nephew is here to plead guilty." Zhao Yuan said in a rare serious manner.
It was also rare for the emperor to see his serious and serious appearance, so he stopped writing and asked, "This time you have done a very good job, and all the officials in the court have praised you, what is your fault?"
"In the investigation of this case, the ministers and nephews of the court did not tell the whole story, so there is a crime of deception." After Zhao Yuan said, he knelt down and kowtowed bang bang to the ground.
Hiss, this sound hurts.After all, he can be regarded as his favorite child, the emperor still feels a little distressed, but looking at Zhao Yuan like this, I am afraid that things are not so simple. "What else? I pardon you for your innocence." The emperor said with a frown.
"My nephew dare not say it." After Zhao Yuan finished speaking, he took out a booklet from his pocket, "I also invite Uncle Huang to read it."
Chen Lin was about to be shocked by the atmosphere at this moment. This is the first time in so many years that you have offended the Emperor.After receiving the emperor's signal, Chen Linfang went down to take the paper, confirmed that it was harmless, and handed it to the emperor.
"It's against him," the emperor slapped the imperial case heavily, and said angrily, "Chen Lin, go and call the prince here." Waiting for Chen Lin to run out, he turned to Zhao Yuan again, with a tone of voice The anger has not dissipated, "Do you know what you handed over! If you make a mistake, even if I have always valued and loved you, you will not escape a heavy punishment!" Zhao Yuan has been very fond of him these years, After all, I can't say "I can't protect you either".Although Zhao Ji and Zhao Qing were the only ones who valued him among his children, but Zhao Han was the third prince after all, and he was the prince. If Zhao Yuan was accused of being framed, it would be difficult to deal with.
"My nephew dare not speak nonsense, every single word has evidence." Zhao Yuan's hearty voice sounded, although there was fear in his words, there was no lack of confidence.When the emperor saw this, he had a solid idea in his mind, that's all, what's the use of coming for a prince who only has power in his eyes and has never had a sacred heart?Let him pave the way for the prince's great rivers and mountains.
"Who else knows about this?" the emperor asked.
Zhao Yuan bowed down again, "My nephew dares to say that only the emperor's uncle is the king. My nephew thinks it's better to wait for the emperor's order to come down." In fact, he also told the prince, but this matter How to let the emperor know?
"Yuan'er's loyalty is commendable." The emperor praised, and gave a sigh of relief to the emperor's younger brother, it was really refreshing! "However, next time you have something to do, you should let your father know. If you let him look at it for you, you should be thorough." Still educating the younger generation with righteous words.
"My nephew is taught." Zhao Yuan replied respectfully.Just as he was talking, Chen Lin came in to report: "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived."
"Let him in," said the Emperor.Seeing that Zhao Yuan was so obedient, he was not as angry as when he saw the report.
"My son pays homage to my father, long live my father, long live my father." The prince saluted.
At this time, the emperor returned to his usual calm appearance, and his tone was still full of anger: "Chen Lin, show it to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"
Zhao Ji saw Zhao Yuan kneeling here, and looked at the paperwork, and instantly understood that if he couldn't see it, he didn't have to do it as a prince.
However, Zhao Ji still took the notebook and read it carefully, "Father, the third younger brother must have been confused for a while, please calm down."
"You bastard!" The emperor scolded angrily. For a moment, everyone didn't know who he was scolding, and their hearts trembled a few times.
"Then according to Yi Ji'er, what should we do?" The emperor still looked like that, as if he had no joy or sorrow.Everyone didn't dare to speak out, for fear of offending these two and taking their anger out on themselves.
When the prince heard this, he tore up the fold without saying a word.
"Brother Ji." Seeing this, Zhao Yuan called out, not caring about the situation for a while.
The emperor raised his eyebrows, "What does Ji'er mean?"
"Father," Zhao Ji kowtowed and said, "People are not sages, and no one has faults. The third brother was confused for a while, so I ask the father to forgive him this time for the sake of the dedication of the third brother in the past."
"Women's benevolence!" The emperor reprimanded, but Zhao Yuan felt that the original anger was not in his tone. "He used to work hard on his errands, but he got your crown prince!" the emperor continued.
"I am the crown prince, the elder brother of the third brother. My younger brother was confused for a while. I should lead him back to the right path, instead of taking personal revenge because of it. He is my own younger brother." The prince mourned, covering his face with his sleeve. face, crying sadly.
The emperor hated his brother's quarrel the most, and there was no brotherhood for the fight for the crown prince. The prince's words really spoke to his heart. Although he ignored his family affection for the emperor's position when he was young, he didn't want this kind of thing to happen. on his son.
"Yuan'er, I heard that you have the ability of photographic memory." The emperor looked at Zhao Yuan and said.
"The emperor's uncle praised him absurdly, but my nephew and nephew are ashamed and dare not take it." Zhao Yuan panicked, who the hell and the emperor praised him so well?
"I don't care if it's ridiculous or not, you will follow the prince back to the East Palace later, and write this document to him without missing a word! Remember, without missing a single word!" the emperor emphasized.
"My nephew obeys the order." Zhao Yuan kowtowed again.
"It's good for a prince to be tolerant, but you are a prince, and if you are too kind, you are weak! Society is always more important than feelings, do you understand!" The emperor taught the prince again.
"It's really unfilial for my son and minister to worry about my father." The prince still looked distressed.
"Okay, let's all retreat. You can handle it yourself, Prince Zhezi. If the third child is so obsessed again, you must not be so soft-hearted again." The emperor warned.
"My son, minister and nephew will leave." Zhao Ji and Zhao Yuan said in unison.The two of them returned to the East Palace silently with sad expressions all the way.
Zhao Yuan rewrote the scriptures in the East Palace study and handed them to Zhao Ji, "Brother Ji, are you really going to let him go like this?"
"Brother has his own conclusions, Yuan'er doesn't have to worry about it." The prince is glad that Zhao Yuan told him earlier so that he was prepared.
Zhao Yuan skipped this matter when he heard about it, and then remembered something, and asked: "Brother Ji, Yu Zhong belongs to Zhao Han's party, do you really want to marry his daughter as a concubine?" Yes, everyone knows that he belongs to the faction of the third prince, so Zhao Ji should also know about this, Zhao Yuan asked worriedly when he remembered that he was going to get married this year.
"It's just to keep his heart steady. The old fox is so partial to helping the third child, isn't it because the third child's biological mother comes from his Yu family? You are that old fox, so you really help the third child wholeheartedly? Which is more important, the daughter of the first wife or the daughter of a side branch? "The prince said casually, seeing what Zhao Yuan had to say, "Okay, don't worry about this, not everyone is like you, and marriage is never just for love, you know?" Patting Zhao Yuan on the shoulder, he said earnestly.
Seeing that Zhao Yuan didn't speak, the crown prince continued: "That Zhou Shilang is overwhelmed these days, and he has already handed over his resignation letter to the emperor. I think he is smart, and he sees no future. I know Come down early to pave the way for your son," said the prince.He didn't believe that some innocuous reprimands during this period of time could make Zhou Shilang so terrified, and his psychological endurance was too poor.
"Brother Ji, have you passed?" Zhao Yuan heard that Zhou Yuchuan had resigned, and wondered if the crown prince had played too much.
"Don't worry, it's impossible for the emperor not to know about this matter, and he didn't say anything. But there is one thing that you must be interested in." The prince teased.
"What?" Zhao Yuan wondered, what could the prince be interested in?The only thing I am interested in now is to live a happy life, and being an official is too tiring.
"Zhou Yuchuan took his youngest son to Xiao Shangshu's mansion to ask for marriage, but he was rejected." The prince smiled, "I don't even think about it. Although he hadn't resigned at that time, Xiao Shangshu had to think about it after he retired. What is the situation of my daughter? The elder son is only a minister of the Taipu Temple. Although he is a fourth-rank official, in the final analysis, he is only a position like Bi Mawen. The separation of the family has nothing to do with Zhou Ziming. The second son is obsessed with martial arts all day long and has no understanding of common affairs. Yes, it's just that he went out of his way and asked for a sixth-grade ceremony. The most important thing is that Zhou Ziming is just a romantic literati. When the palace test is over, even if Zhou Yuchuan finds an official position for him, he probably won't very high."
"That's why Xiao Shangshu rejected his family?" Zhao Yuan asked suspiciously, although he said he was in the right family, but according to Xiao Shicheng's temper, it shouldn't make the Zhou family lose face so much.
"Otherwise? Xiao Shangshu was originally dissatisfied with Zhou Ziming's personal relationship with Miss Xiao's family, and seeing that the Zhou family was so poor and settled down, Zhou Ziming was not someone he could fancy. Xiao Shangshu loves his daughter and is destined. How could he agree to let his daughter marry him? A family with no future?" The prince sarcastically said, "Later, Xiao Shangshu asked Zhou Ziming to marry him, and Zhou Ziming left on the spot, making Xiao Shangshu almost angry, what a fool!"
"Brother Ji, let's not worry about other people's affairs." Zhao Yuan said.
The prince felt very strange, "You didn't pay attention to the daughter of the Xiao family a while ago, so why don't you care about it now?" The prince paused, remembering the rumors about Zhao Yuan and the oiran. The daughter of the Xiao family and the third young master of the Zhou family can't get together anymore, if you go to ask the emperor for a marriage, it's not considered as taking someone's love, how dare the Xiao family refuse?"
"Brother Ji, let's leave it alone and let the Zhou family deal with it on their own. My younger brother has another love, so it's fine." Zhao Yuan didn't want to argue about this any longer, and said helplessly. .
"It's great that you can look away." Seeing Zhao Yuan's appearance, the prince had no choice but to skip this matter.The two chatted for a while, and wanted to stay with Zhao Yuan for lunch, but Zhao Yuan said that he was going to see the queen mother, so he left.
After Zhao Yuan left the East Palace, he went directly to the Empress Dowager's bedroom, and he hadn't seen her for a long time, so when he came back, he naturally wanted to ask for peace.
"Grandson pays respects to Grandma Huang, Aunt Huang, Grandma Huang, Aunt Huang, Wanfu Jin'an." Zhao Yuan didn't expect the queen to be here to talk with the queen mother, and was a little surprised for a while.
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"Ouch, the good grandson of the Ai family is back. Come and let Grandma Huang take a look." The empress dowager pulled Zhao Yuan up to her eyes to have a closer look. You have to let your father and king take good care of you, only the white and fat Aijia will like it." When the empress dowager saw Zhao Yuan, although she still looked like a handsome young man, but because of the darkening, the former The romantic and suave feeling is much less, and the export is disgust.
It was the first time that Zhao Yuan was disliked by the queen mother, so he didn't know how to answer for a while. Fortunately, he knew that the old man had always been a straightforward person, and it was always right to follow her. I didn’t forget to find gifts for you when I went to work.” Zhao Yuan said pretending to be wronged.
"Hey, do you still have presents? Show them to the Ai family." Old children, old children, are talking about the Queen Mother. The older they are, the more they care about the filial piety of their descendants.
When Zhao Yuan saw it, he took out the box from his bosom, and obediently handed it to the Empress Dowager, "Grandma Huang, my grandson is looking for a red beeswax rosary this time, thinking that Grandma Huang loves worshiping Buddha, it is a perfect match for you." If the empress is not here, Zhao Yuan must say that only the empress dowager is worthy, but if the empress is present, let's put it another way.So as not to offend people inadvertently.
The empress dowager saw the color was festive, and it was a gift from her favorite grandson, so she immediately took it out to try, "It's really a coincidence, I can't help Yuan'er, Grandma Huang just wanted a good rosary. In the future Promise Buddha, use it!"
"The queen mother just prefers the juniors, and the ministers are like this. Once Yuan'er comes, you will look down on me." The queen suddenly said something that seemed to be jealous, and the empress dowager was very happy, " Only your mouth can say it."
"Yuan'er remembers the emperor's grandmother, but do you still remember the emperor's aunt?" The queen said to Zhao Yuan with a smile.
"Yuan'er, how dare I forget you. You and Uncle Huang's gift, Yuan'er, has already been handed over to Mr. Chen. If Aunt Huang wants to argue, it can't be blamed on Yuan'er." Princess Jing went to the palace to have a party with the queen from Xiaojing , took Zhao Yuan with him, and the queen was really nice to Zhao Yuan, so Zhao Yuan was closer to the queen than to the emperor, after all, he was the emperor, how could Zhao Yuan dare to joke like that.That's what the nervous father of his own family dared to do.
This remark amused the two of them again.
"Your concubine mother hasn't come to the palace for a long time. The imperial aunt misses her very much. When you go back, remember to bring a message to your concubine mother." The queen smiled. She just had foresight. A mediocre person.
The queen mother nodded repeatedly when she heard this, "Yes, let your mother and concubine often come to the palace to talk with Ai's family. There are few people in the palace and it is very deserted."
Afterwards, the two of them took Zhao Yuan to talk about the scenery in the south of the Yangtze River. Zhao Yuan was always very eloquent, and what he said was so vivid that he refused to let Zhao Yuan go until after lunch. Zhao Yuan had no choice but to say that he had to go back to the Ministry Just got out on duty.When she was leaving, the Queen Mother also asked someone to pack two boxes of snacks for him, saying that he would like to eat them so don't be embarrassed, and come back to her to get them after eating.Zhao Yuan knew that the prince must be ruining his reputation again!How can I be so greedy!
After walking out of the palace gate, Zhao Yuan walked alone for a while, before he breathed a sigh of relief, being in the palace is really too depressing, especially when he is doing something with no idea.When I was in a better mood, I got into the carriage and went to the official department.
"I've met Mr. Wu." Zhao Yuan entered the yamen, thinking about it, he should go to say hello first.
"I have heard about Zhao Shilang's deeds for a long time, and we have not disgraced our officials." Wu Yunheng patted Zhao Yuan's shoulder like an elder, and said with a smile.
"It's just a matter of duty. I also need to thank Mr. Wu for cultivating me, so that my Jiangnan party will not be in a hurry." Zhao Yuan's words were not flattering Wu Yunheng. He was in the official department these days Wu Yunheng let him touch things. He is still very effective in handling cases, at least he has deepened his sensitivity, knowing where the clues are, and then he can start to do things.
Wu Yunheng was very satisfied when he saw that Zhao Yuan was still so calm and calm, "From now on, Zhao Shilang will be more dedicated to the assessment."
Zhao Yuan knew that Wu Yunheng wanted to reuse him and let him enter the inner circle of officials, so he cupped his hands and said, "Yes."
"In this case, you should go and get acquainted first. I haven't dealt with it for a few months, and I'm afraid the affairs of the official department are a little rusty." Wu Yunheng said.
"The next official will leave first." Zhao Yuan said and then left.Talking to Wu Yunheng didn't feel that oppressive.
After the off duty, everyone wanted to get together with Zhao Yuan again, saying that it was to congratulate Zhao Yuan on his youthful success, and also to clean up the dust for him, but Zhao Yuan couldn't refuse, so he followed everyone to Wangjiang Tower.
Zhao Yuan didn't drink alcohol during the period. During the time in Jiangnan, he was disgusted by drinking, and everyone didn't dare to force him. Instead, they ate a feast of clear water with clear soup and little water. It wasn't that there was no meat, but Zhao Yuan didn't drink alcohol. It's not good to drink to add to the fun. For a while, everyone bowed their heads to eat, chatting occasionally, so boring.
"Your Majesty really has a real temperament. The lower officials heard that Miss Yunxuan will accompany you on business this time?" the fat-minded official flattered.
"Yes, yes, Miss Yunxuan is a well-known iceberg beauty. When I went to see him, I would never even see her. I didn't expect her to be taken in by the prince." Another official came to show her weakness. Please Zhao Yuan.
"Your Majesty is really capable." "Your Majesty is unparalleled in style, so it's easy to catch." "My Majesty is indeed a young man, I'm ashamed of myself." There were endless slapstick sounds.
"Everyone, be careful." Zhao Yuan took a sip of his tea and squinted at these people, ah, a drinker, a few words can't be separated from his old profession, and it's not up to these people to discuss Yun Xuan's matter.
Seeing Zhao Yuan like this, everyone knew that they were being flattered on the horse's hoof, but they didn't expect that the oiran still had a place in Zhao Yuan's heart?Don't let people talk about it at will?It seems that I have to change my attitude towards that restaurant in the future, my dear, there is Prince Jing behind this.
He was speechless for a while, and the air seemed to freeze. Zhao Yuan saw that his effect had been achieved, and he didn't want to embarrass these people too much. At least he could use them for the time being. .My son is now full of wine and food, so I will take my leave first."
Everyone didn't know what he meant by Duo Duo Ying, was it government affairs or Yun Xuan?In short, just don't disobey him, and quickly nodded in agreement.
Zhao Yuan has already left, how can these people sit quietly here?The banquet was over for a while, surrounded by Zhao Yuan, and went downstairs. This time, everyone insisted on inviting Zhao Yuan together. All he can do in the environment is to keep his heart.
After the banquet, it was still early, and Zhao Yuan hadn't returned home yet, so he had someone take the carriage to the first hall.
"Hey, Zhao Xueshi is here?" Yun Xuan teased when she saw Zhao Yuan.At this time, the emperor's purpose of awarding rewards has long been known to everyone.Zhao Yuan was not surprised, and sat down, "Yun Xuan, let me redeem you."
Yun Xuan frowned when she heard that, "Why are you talking about this again?"
"Originally, the relationship between you and me was unclear, and I could understand that you were worried that you would confuse me. Now that we have confirmed each other's intentions, why are you still unwilling?" Seeing Yun Xuan like this, Zhao Yuan knew that she was unwilling at this time. of.
"What is the difference between you and me now and the day when you redeemed me? Why do you have to force it?" Although Yun Xuan loves Zhao Yuan very much in her heart, she still doesn't want to just become one of the many women in Zhao Yuan's back house. Three obediences and four virtues all day long, don't leave the door, and don't step through the second door.On that kind of day, why bother coming over?It would be better to do this, even if her status is lower, at least she is free, she must be different from other women in Zhao Yuan, she should not waste time in the mansion!
"Yes, but you will always be criticized by others here, and your identity will also be discussed..." Before Zhao Yuan could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Yun Xuan.
"Why, the crown prince thinks that Yun Xuan's low status has ruined your reputation?" Yun Xuan said with a sneer.
Hearing the word "Elder Son" Zhao Yuan, he knew that Yun Xuan was angry, and she changed her address every time she was upset. . . .
"Yunxuan, what are you talking about? I don't want you to be wronged, and I don't want others to criticize you." Zhao Yuan hurriedly explained.
"I think these days are pretty good. If you want concubine Ji to take good care of you at home, you should stop coming to me." Yun Xuan didn't know what was wrong with her. Zhao Yuan had good intentions, but he just couldn't help stabbing a few words, knowing that this is not good, he just couldn't help it.
"Oh," Zhao Yuan saw that Yun Xuan's hair was blowing up, and pulled her to sit down. Seeing that Yun Xuan didn't refuse, he continued, "Yun Xuan, I won't like others anymore. Where did the concubine Ji come from? You don't want it." Angry, if you don't want to, I won't force you. You will gradually see my determination."
Zhao Yuan did not promise Yun Xuan once or twice, but Yun Xuan never believed it, and only listened to it as a lover's love story. She never believed that the dignified prince would always be consistent with one person, and he was still unworthy of him. woman.Regarding her own identity, Yun Xuan has always had a low self-esteem.
Zhao Yuan saw that Yun Xuan's aura softened a bit, and said: "Yesterday I gave the painting to my concubine mother, she likes it very much, and even praised your painting for its aura."
"Is this true?" Yun Xuan was already feeling a little better in her heart, but when she suddenly heard that she was recognized by Zhao Yuan's family, she was momentarily happy and asked.
"It's natural, what are you doing? The mother concubine also said that if you continue to work hard, it is possible to become everyone in time." Seeing that this matter can make Yun Xuan feel better, Zhao Yuan naturally spared no effort to say.
Seeing Zhao Yuan coaxing her to be happy, Yun Xuan was moved but also a little uneasy, "Am I a little unreasonable?"
"It's very unreasonable." Zhao Yuan paused after speaking, looked at Yun Xuan's nervous face, and said with a smile: "But who made me like you? Then I have to coax you."
"It's more or less the same." Yun Xuan said with satisfaction.
"Have you eaten yet?" Yun Xuan asked.
"It's all ready, of course it's used." Looking at Yun Xuan like that, Zhao Yuan knew that she hadn't eaten yet, so he went to call Que'er to pass on the meal, and then came back and said to Yun Xuan: "My time is always the same. It's uncertain, don't wait for me in the future, it's a bad thing if you don't eat on time."
"Why are you getting more and more verbose?" Yun Xuan laughed, "Who will believe you if you say it like this now?"
Zhao Yuan smiled, held Yun Xuan's hand, and asked, "Then do you like it?"
"Who wants to like a nagging ghost." Yun Xuan pulled out her hand and said with a smile.After finishing speaking, the abrupt Zhao Yuan slapped her in the face, "How about this, do you like it?" Zhao Yuan still looked like he didn't want to be beaten.
"You," Yun Xuan was suddenly attacked, and became angry from embarrassment, stomping her feet and said, "Deng Tuzi!" After speaking, she walked outside.
Hey, Miss Yun, don't use such a timid tone when you're angry, okay?
Zhao Yuan thought it was funny, but he still couldn't just let the beauty get angry like this, he hurriedly stepped forward to stop her, and apologized: "Don't be angry, isn't it because you are so good-looking?"
"So you still blame me?" Yun Xuan narrowed her eyes and said threateningly.
"Blame me, blame me, damn it, why are you so lacking in concentration?" Zhao Yuan said while holding his forehead, if you don't look at his expression, he is still very sincere in admitting his mistakes.
Seeing that Yun Xuan just looked at him with a smile and didn't speak, Zhao Yuan continued, "Oh, don't be angry. I'll behave myself from now on, okay?"
Seeing Zhao Yuan's serious look, Yun Xuan really didn't bother to argue with him, she was not serious all day, she should have gotten used to it, shouldn't she?
"Okay, I'm teasing you." Yun Xuan said, "Why hasn't Que'er come back yet, I'm really hungry to talk to you."
"Then can I kiss again?" Zhao Yuan said bluntly.
"It's a good idea." At this moment, Yun Xuan suddenly had the same complaints as the princess: how did this man's head grow.
"Just for a moment, or you can kiss me." Zhao Yuan is still struggling, and recently he has become more and more fond of this kissing game.
The two laughed and chattered for a while, Yun Xuan really couldn't impress Zhao Yuan, so she approached slowly, watching his delicate eyebrows and eyes approaching slowly, just when Zhao Yuan was about to kiss her, she heard a "bang dang", "Ah, my lord, miss , I'm sorry, yes, I'm sorry, I forgot to knock on the door." Is it Que'er or who?
Looking at the food all over the floor, Yun Xuan felt helpless. Now she is really hungry looking at the food, but if Queer waits for a long time for the kitchen to prepare, is it possible that there is really nothing to eat today? (The focus is wrong, okay!)
Rao Zhao Yuan has always been thick-skinned, and he also feels a little embarrassed at this time, what should I say now, motherfucker? "Hey, you go down first, you don't have to come again." Zhao Yuan just wanted to let Que'er go out first, didn't Yun Xuan react and eat his eyes?
"Oh, Que'er, let's go down now." Que'er hurriedly walked out, bumping into many things along the way.Yun Xuan is really helpless, the things in her room are very valuable, okay?It's always because of Zhao Yuan, last time he wrote, this time Que'er, alas, it's true that a child from a rich family doesn't know the price of firewood, rice, oil and salt.
"Yunxuan, I didn't expect Que'er to come in at this time." Zhao Yuan hurriedly separated the relationship.
"Oh?" Yun Xuan raised her eyebrows, with the expression that you are finished.
"Next time, shall I close the door first?" Zhao Yuan discussed with humility and kindly asked for advice.
"You!" Yun Xuan twisted the flesh on Zhao Yuan's arm and said bitterly.
"It hurts." Zhao Yuan wondered why everyone has sadism, "Then what do you think?"
"My floor is full of porcelain?" Yun Xuan asked lightly.
"I'll pay, I'll pay, can Yun Xuan let go first?" Zhao Yuan yelled.
"I'm hungry." Yun Xuan let go of her hand and said sadly.
"Ah? Ah? I have a solution, I have a solution." Zhao Yuan hurried to the door to ask the writer to get some snacks.
Yunxuan originally ate less at night, and she was not as particular about food as Zhao Yuan, so she just had some snacks, the two chatted and laughed for a while, and Zhao Yuanfang left and returned home.
After the next day, the emperor announced the two princes, Zhao Yuan, to the imperial study. During the period, he reprimanded Zhao Yuan for his concealment, and praised his sincerity to his elders. In the future, Zhao Yuan will put the country as the most important thing, so don't bother him because of his feelings.In the future, I will also assist the prince well and do my best for the court.
He also gave the prince a good education. As a king, one should be courageous and benevolent, but the benevolence of women must be cut off, otherwise how can orders be prohibited? If there is no majesty, how can the prince persuade the public?
Zhao Yuan was so relieved just now, he was afraid that the emperor would hold on to this matter, and calling him to scold him now would prove that he didn't take it to heart.Fortunately, I didn't pretend to be smart, and kept this matter from concealing it. As expected, Brother Ji was smarter than him about these things.
Zhao Yuan was a blessing in disguise this time.The emperor felt that he was too sentimental. In the future, the crown prince could control Zhao Yuan well and devote himself to the cause of death.The prince felt that he was loyal to himself in everything and had to rely on himself, so he trusted him more and more.However, Zhao Yuan did not know about these.
Two months have passed without being salty or dull, during which the palace examination has been completed, and Zhou Ziming has been awarded No. 16 of the second-class Jinshi, which is not bad. So he gave him face and appointed Zhou Zi
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