Chapter Four Hundred and Twenty Eight: Entering the Palace

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With the sound of rain, Shu Liang looked at the Emperor standing with his hands behind his back, and his heart slowly calmed down. After thinking about it, Shu Liang boldly asked.

“Your Majesty, are you talking about Mr. Zhu?”

 There are people in the court who have been secretly plotting to bring back the Supreme Emperor. This has long been no secret.

 Ever since the case of King Zhennan, all the ministers in the court were more or less aware of this.

 But this was not a wrong thing, so everyone kept silent.

Shu Liang was in charge of the Emperor's eyes and ears in the East Factory, so he naturally knew more things. It should be said that no one in the entire court knew the inside story better than him.

 But even he, from all the news he received, no one had any hope that the Supreme Emperor would be able to regain the throne after returning to the court.

There are no people from the British government, nor the Queen Mother in the palace.

They have been plotting for a long time just to welcome the Supreme Emperor back to the capital as soon as possible.

 But Shu Liang has been with the emperor for such a long time and knows that the emperor will never ask questions without reason.

With such a connection, the target was quickly located on Zhu Jian.

 As the words fell, the sound of rain still hit my ears.

Just when Shu Liang thought that he had asked too rashly, he finally got the answer. The emperor's voice was calm, neither saying yes nor denying.

 Just sighed and said in a calm voice.

“Not everyone is Mr. Jian Zhai. Xue Xuan is the only one who knows what true righteousness is and is limited by so-called etiquette.”

Thereupon, Shu Liang understood that his guess was correct.

 The emperor was not completely unaware of Zhu Jian's stance.

Although I don’t know why the emperor would send him a meritorious service under such circumstances.

 However, since the emperor was not deceived, Shu Liang was relieved.

Thereupon, Shu Liang stood respectfully behind the emperor and said nothing.

 Zhu Qiyu certainly knew who Zhu Jian was.

 He is a replica of Wang Wen!

The same outstanding talent, the same stubbornness to believe in death, the only difference is that his belief in death is completely opposite to Wang Wen.

In his previous life, he not only advocated the return of the Supreme Emperor, but when Zhu Qiyu wanted to change the East Palace, he even bluntly said, "Your Majesty, before the Supreme Emperor, should abdicate to uphold the great righteousness."

 Although, because he was sent back to his hometown early, he did not participate in the restoration of Nangong in the end.

 But after he became an official, he created a lot of public opinion among the scholars and promoted his so-called righteousness, which was also very disgusting.

However, even so, he has his own uses.

  For example, just like what Shu Liang asked, now his arm was cut off and his troops were defeated, which was the time when his anger was overwhelming.

  At this time, except for people like Zhu Jian, no one else dared to go to Wala.

 As for the future, there will naturally be a way forward.

Having said that, Zhu Qiyu really wanted to see what Zhu Jian's expression would be like when Ting Ju knew the truth.

  ………

It was bright and clear, and the carriages of the British and Chengguo Dukes arrived outside the Xuanwu Gate. Today was the day when the empress dowager was summoned to the palace. As a rule, when the nobles in the palace summoned their wives to enter the palace, they had to enter through the Xuanwu Gate.

At the gate of the palace, the female official who came out to greet them had been waiting for a long time. She first saluted the old ladies of the two families, and then carefully told the Zhu Yi brothers that they were not allowed to walk around at will or leave without permission after entering the palace.

, and then took the two families to Cining Palace.

This was not the first time Zhu Yi saw the Empress Dowager Sun, but it was the first time he visited the palace after the Civil War.

After bowing solemnly, Zhu Yi raised his head and took a look secretly, only to see that the graceful and noble Empress Dowager of the Holy Saint was much older than he remembered. Not to mention anything else, the silver thread on her temples had already faded.

It can't even be covered.

This time I entered the palace, nominally to meet the younger generations of the two families, so as to facilitate the marriage.

So, after everyone had taken their seats, Empress Dowager Sun called Zhu Ji forward. Along with her, there was also the old lady of the British Duke's family who came forward, a young man who looked about fifteen or sixteen years old, with bright eyes and white teeth.

Girl, it is said that her maiden name is Zhang Yan.

 It has to be said that Zhang Xian did not brag about himself.

Although she was a concubine, as the only daughter that the old British father-in-law had in his later years, Zhang Yan was raised and raised, and her demeanor and manners were no less than those of ordinary legitimate daughters.

This kind of occasion is regarded as a formal audience, so everyone is polite.

 Putting a fine jade pendant in Zhu Ji's hand, he also took a watery bracelet and put it on Zhang Yan's wrist.

Empress Dowager Sun smiled and said: "Two good children, your marriage has been decided by the Ai family and approved."

Thereupon, Zhu Yi and the old ladies from the two families hurriedly stepped forward to express their gratitude together.

Then, before Zhu Yi had time to stand up, he heard the Queen Mother Sun speaking to Zhang Yan again.

“It is said that King Dingxing had two daughters in total. The eldest daughter married into the palace and became the concubine of Renmiao. She is still being raised in the palace.”

"After all, you are the elder. Now you are getting married. You have to pay a visit. I will ask the two old ladies to take you there to meet the concubine."

“As for Zhu Yi, I will stay for now to talk to the Ai family.”

 Concubine Jing is the eldest daughter of Zhang Fu, the little girl named Zhang Yan, and her half-sister. During the Yongle period, she entered the Prince's Mansion as a concubine. After Emperor Renzong ascended the throne, he was granted the title of Concubine Jing.

 Because of her noble status, after the death of Emperor Renzong, Concubine Jing was spared from burial and is still being cared for in the palace to this day.

However, at this time, the Queen Mother Sun asked the two old ladies to visit the concubine. It was obvious that the drunkard did not want to drink.

 After everyone left, and most of the serving maids and chamberlains also retreated, Empress Dowager Sun turned her attention to Zhu Yi.

 After looking at it intently for a moment, he seemed to sigh quietly and said.

"Prince-in-law Jiao has told the Ai family about the recent situation of the Duke of Chengguo. Duke Cheng has served the country and made great contributions. Now he died on the battlefield to protect the emperor. But the Duke of Chengguo is in such a situation. It's very painful.

is you."

 Zhu Yi quickly stood up and bowed slightly.

"Thank you, Holy Mother. In the battle at Yao'erling, my father failed to buy enough time for the Supreme Emperor to retreat. It is true that I did something wrong. Every time I think about this, I can't sleep well at night. The court blames my father, and I dare not complain."

Seeing this, Queen Mother Sun shook her head and said

“The battle in Tumu was all Wang Zhenzhi’s fault. In the battle at Yaoerling, Duke Cheng Guo was also dragged down by Liu Seng’s rash advance. The Ai family naturally knows the inside story.”

"What's more, in the early years, your father followed the late emperor to quell the rebellion of the Han Dynasty. He was highly praised by the late emperor and was called the minister of the country. After the emperor ascended the throne, he also relied on him. He is loyal to the emperor. How can he be wiped out?"

Zhu Yi's expression was a little complicated, her eyes were a little red, and she opened her mouth, but she didn't seem to know what to say.

 After a moment, he bowed his hands.

“The Holy Mother clearly shows that my father’s actions may be inappropriate, but he is still loyal, and heaven and earth can tell the difference. On behalf of my father, I would like to thank the Holy Mother for her praise.”

Seeing this situation, Queen Mother Sun seemed a little moved, and sighed again and said.

"On important matters in the imperial court, even if a woman from the harem of the Ai family speaks, it will not be of much use. But don't worry, the Duke of Chengguo has been a loyal and upright minister for generations. The Ai family knows in their hearts that one day the Supreme Emperor will return, and he will

I will also give your father a clear name."

"Now, what the Ai family can do is to grant marriage to your two families in advance and express their feelings. If you have any difficulties in the future, you can ask someone to send a message to the Ai family. If you can help, the Ai family will do their best.

.”

 A loyal and upright minister from generation to generation?

Zhu Yi immediately realized the meaning behind Pinpin's words.

Empress Dowager Sun was giving him reassurance, even though when Jiao Jing told him, she kept saying that the Emperor would definitely remember Zhu Yong's loyalty for his marriage.

 But, who knows?

What if the Emperor thinks that Zhu Yong failed to stop Ye Xian's army, which led to the Civil War?

 After all, the old man is far away in Yibei, and no one can tell his thoughts.

 But with the words of Empress Dowager Sun, it was a guarantee.

Even if the Supreme Emperor refuses to admit it, with the Empress Dowager Sun around, she will still pressure the Supreme Emperor to admit it.

 Thereupon, Zhu Yi continued to worship.

“It is difficult for me to repay the kindness of the Holy Mother and the Supreme Emperor. I must dedicate myself to my work and be loyal to my country in gratitude to the Holy Mother.”

Seeing that Zhu Yi was so knowledgeable, Empress Dowager Sun nodded with satisfaction and said.

"Jiao Consort, Xue Consort, and Marquis Ren are all ministers of the country, and they are all relatives. You should get closer to each other in the future and welcome the Emperor back as soon as possible."

In these words, Jiao Jing, Xue Heng, and even Ren Li were mentioned.

 But the British government was not mentioned, and the purpose of this is self-evident.

Zhu Yi nodded and said: "Don't worry, Holy Mother, I will be close to the two consorts in the future. If there are any difficulties, I will discuss it with the two consorts as soon as possible."

Hearing this, Queen Mother Sun was stunned.

But it was only for a moment, she also reacted, smiled and nodded, saying.

“In this way, the Aijia can rest assured...”


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