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Chapter 9 Consecutive performance on the eve of the rainstorm

In October of the 14th year of Baogan, the crown prince died, and the whole country mourned.

The current emperor ascended the throne at the age of 30, and in the second year of Baoqian, the eldest son Lian Jixi, who was only eight years old, was canonized as the prince.Now the prince was just 21 years old and died from a fall while riding a horse. After hearing the news, the queen fell into a coma on the spot and is still seriously ill.Under the repeated blows of the emperor, the grief was unbearable.Thinking of the prince's benevolence and filial piety, he held a national funeral and exempted him from court for ten days.

But once the prince died, the crown prince was suspended.Fortunately, the emperor has three other sons. The eldest son, Lian Jizhi, was born to Concubine Hua. He is 25 years old this year and has been named Prince Zhaoming.The third son, Lian Jipo, was born to the late Concubine Yun. He is 20 years old this year and is named Prince Deming.The youngest son, Lian Jizhuang, was born to Concubine Zhuang, who just turned sixteen this year, and was granted the title of Prince Yi Ming.Above the court hall, there was a turmoil, and everyone waited for the opportunity to move.

Jiang Xueli is now the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, in charge of the power of money and food in the country, and he is also an important minister of the dynasty.There is a son, Yukang, who is proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and treats people with gentleness and courtesy. He is often called "Mr. Yu" by students in Beijing middle school.It's just amazing that the imperial court has been offering scholars for three times, and Jiang Yukang has never been seen to take the exam, but he has been lingering around the lakes and mountains, reciting poems and Fu with friends, but has not made any achievements.

Jiang Yukang came to Lu Mansion at the invitation of Lu Yuanwai, but saw only a strange man standing in the lobby of Lu Mansion today.This person is about twenty years old, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, he is not angry and arrogant, but he has the aura of a king without saying a word.

Jiang Yukang wondered, he didn't understand when Lu Yuanwai made friends with such a person, so he just bowed his hands to the person to say hello.

The man looked Jiang Yukang up and down for a while, and said with a sneering smile, "Young Master Yu's name is indeed true." In his words, he made fun of Jiang Yukang's muscles like jade.

Jiang Yukang was most jealous of someone making fun of his appearance, so his face changed, and he said very displeased: "This young master made fun of him."

"Young Master Yu, don't rush to get angry. I have heard that Young Master Yu is very talented. I just got a poem a few days ago. I want to drink tea with Young Master Yu."

Jiang Yukang didn't like men's aggressive words, but since the man was in the Lu residence, he must be Uncle Lu's guest, so he had to be patient. "Sir, please tell me."

"The bright moon in the Qin Dynasty is in the Han Dynasty, and the people on the Long March have not yet returned. But the Dragon City will be here, and the Huma will not be taught to pass the Yin Mountain."

Jiang Yukang's face turned paler the more he heard it, and in the end, beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.This poem was originally written by Jiang Yukang when he was drunk half a year ago. At that time, the battle report came from the border. Our dynasty and the Hu people were defeated in a battle, and even the general was captured and surrendered.Jiang Yukang was drunk with a few close friends at the time, and he wrote this work out of anger when he talked about the government.The most important thing is that he used Li Guang as a metaphor to insinuate that today's emperor has improperly employed people.If this matter is taken advantage of by someone with a heart, saying that he is talking about government affairs in vain as a scholar, I am afraid that the lives of the whole family will be lost.

"Young Master Yu, how about the next poem?"

Jiang Yukang warned himself to hold his breath, and replied: "This is a play for the next moment, it's hard to be elegant."

"A drama? I think it's wonderfully written, and I even want to show it to the current Holy Majesty."

Jiang Yukang knew that this person was definitely not a kind person, so he must ask for something in today's temptation, so he said: "Every poem is read by a hundred people, and a hundred people have opinions, and it is impossible to see the truth."

"What the Holy Majesty said is the true meaning. How can anyone in the world dare to say something that disagrees with the Emperor?"

"Young master, people don't speak dark words, what is the purpose of your aggressiveness?" Jiang Yukang finally lost his patience and played riddles with the man.

"Hehe, interesting." The man clapped his hands and said, "I'll be with you next time."

Before he could think about it, Jiang Yukang knelt down on one knee, saluted Lian Jizhi, and said, "Grassmen see you, my lord."

Lian Jizhi eagerly helped Jiang Yukang up, and said, "This king came out in modest clothes, why should Mr. Yu be so polite?"

"The grass people don't know the identity of the prince, and the words I said before were offensive, please forgive me."

"It's no wonder for those who don't know. If it weren't for this, how would this king know that Mr. Yu, who is famous in the capital, is both young and courageous, and he really deserves his name."

"My lord, thank you." Jiang Yukang became more humble, he knew not to ask too many questions, even Jizhi would tell the real purpose of his trip.

"Actually, this king has always loved talents. I heard Mr. Yu's high-spirited talk in a restaurant by chance, and he even composed poems impromptuly. This king admired him very much, and he has long wanted to make friends. That's why this king came to your future father-in-law's mansion. Talk to you on your knees."

"My father has always admired the lord, and he will be very happy if he learns that the lord is visiting." Jiang Yukang knew that Lian Jizhi must have a purpose in coming to him at this sensitive time, and it is absolutely taboo to avoid my father and meet privately. Only then did Jiang Xueli be pulled out.

Lian Jizhi smiled, and said: "Young Master Yu doesn't know something. Father has always hated forming cliques for personal gain. If this king often visits your mansion, even though he only talks about poetry, he will be troubled if someone with a heart makes nonsense remarks. Lord Jiang."

"Caomin has always liked to recite poems and make friends. If the prince is also interested, Caomin will naturally be willing to make friends."

Well, you Jiang Yukang, with just a few words, I want to let the king quit in the face of difficulties and prevent you from getting involved in the battle for the crown prince. It's just that things in the world can't go as you wish. Since you were born in an officialdom, you can't do what you want.Lian Jizhi thought to himself, but his face remained calm, and he said, "Young Master Yu, do you know what else this king is good at besides appreciating poetry?"

"The grass people don't know."

"Knowledge of people!" Lian Jizhi pointed at Jiang Yukang, and said, "Ever since I heard your high-spirited speech that day, I know you are a talent. It's as if I know that Li Guangshan is the ruler. A good general in the army is average."

Jiang Yukang was not as proud as he was praised by the lord, but instead said: "The nature of grassroots people loves hills and mountains, and they have no ambitions. I'm afraid the lord has misjudged the person."

"I don't know why you don't want to be promoted to an official career, and I'm not interested in knowing. It's just that since you have a heart of compassion for the people, you should act according to your words, instead of following that sour scholar, who is useless."

"Have mercy on the common people? Do you have it, my lord?" Jiang Yukang couldn't help but blurt out when Jiang Yukang thought of the current devastated government.

"Of course I have it. I can even swear to you here that I will have all the people in my heart and drive out the Tartars!" Lian Ji's eyes seemed to have endless hopes, his words were full of pride, and the royal majesty was fully displayed, which made Jiang Yukang I looked crazy for a while.

"Thanks to the great love of the lord, it's just that the grassroots talk lightly, and I'm afraid they won't be able to help the lord." Jiang Yukang regained his composure and took a step back.

He couldn't agree, his female status was his greatest crisis, and now that he hadn't entered an official career, if someone found out, he would at most be ridiculed, and Jiang Xueli would lose his position and be dismissed.If he stepped into an official career, it would be tantamount to committing the crime of deceiving the emperor, and it would be unavoidable that his family would be copied and beheaded.

Lian Jizhi didn't understand why Jiang Yukang, who was clearly moved, flinched again. He could see that Jiang Yukang was not just a literati who only knew how to recite poems and write right words. The talent for setting the country in peace.But he was not in a hurry, he patted Jiang Yukang's shoulder lightly, and said confidently: "This king is patient, and I am confident that you will not let me down."

As soon as he left, Jiang Yukang fell into a chair and didn't wake up until Yuanwai Lu walked in.

"Nephew, what did the lord tell you? Why do you look so bad?"

"Uncle Lu, how did you meet the prince?"

Lu Yuanwai frowned and said, "How can a commoner like me know the emperor's relatives? The prince found it himself, and then asked me to notify you to go to the house. Nephew, what's going on?"

Jiang Yukang shook his hand, he didn't want to worry Lu Yuanwai, let alone he couldn't understand.He just said: "It's not a big deal, it's just that the prince wants to taste a poem with me."

Lu Yuanwai naturally didn't believe such an excuse, but he knew Jiang Yukang, as long as it was something he didn't want to say, it was useless to force it, so he turned the topic to Lu Zhenbao. "Nephew, if it wasn't for uncle looking for you, it seems that you haven't come to the mansion for several days."

"I'm going north to study in the past few days, so I can't get away. Please forgive me, uncle."

"It doesn't matter that I'm an old man, it's just that my precious daughter has made you miserable." Lu Yuanwai paused, and then said: "Nephew, don't blame uncle for being talkative, you are so eager to learn, why don't you take the imperial examination? Uncle believes that the position of No. [-] scholar must be something you can get out of your pocket."

"Uncle, please forgive me, my nephew has never planned to enter the officialdom." Jiang Yukang lamented a little, why did he get the honor of one or two.

Lu Yuanwai was very disappointed. He not only hoped that his daughter could marry into the official family, but also hoped that his son-in-law would be a member of the imperial court, but every time he talked about this, Jiang Yukang would either flatly refuse or gossip about him.

"Since that's the case, my nephew, why don't you learn some business like the old man..." Lu Yuanwai saw that his official career was blocked, so he wanted Jiang Yukang to inherit his family's huge property.

Jiang Yukang had a big head, and immediately interrupted Lu Yuanwai, saying: "My nephew hasn't seen Bao'er for several days, and I'm a little worried. If my uncle has nothing to say, my nephew wants to visit Bao'er."

Lu Yuanwai had no choice but to hold back the rest of his words, and reluctantly let Jiang Yukang leave.

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