On the day of the Luo family's banquet, Zhou Shang stayed at home because he occasionally felt cold. Zhou took his wife on a carriage and went to the residence of the Minister of Industry.
After getting off the carriage, Zhou Ze saw an endless stream of guests in front of the gate of the Luo family. He couldn't help but sigh: "I and Luo Yingcai, the second son of the Luo family, were close friends back then. We exchanged letters at first, but our friendship gradually faded away."
, now I don’t know what happened to the other party.”
With the support of her maid, Yu Junniang stepped out of the carriage and said to Zhou Ze: "Luo Yingcai took part in the imperial examination in the early years and failed many times. Later, he simply gave up his studies and went into business. I heard that his business is now booming. As for
His eldest brother Luo Anyuan, with the help of Luo Shangshu, has now become the Lieutenant General of Zuo Shu, and is even more powerful in the court."
Zhou Ze heard what Yu Junniang said and said with emotion: "I have met both brothers of the Luo family. They are not outstanding in terms of talent. With their current status, it is rare."
Yu Junniang: "The Luo family has a close relationship with the palace. Now that you have been appreciated by the Holy Emperor, you will be sent as an envoy to Mobei. When you enter the mansion later, please don't talk nonsense."
Zhou Ze was a little confused as to why Madam Yu Jun was so cautious, but he was used to obeying his wife's words, so he agreed.
The front yard of the Luo family is a wide courtyard with rockeries, flowing water, and pavilions.
Among the guests, there was a fat middle-aged man. When he saw Zhou Ze's family, leaving the others behind, he walked over with a smile and shouted: "The governor of Zhou is here."
Zhou Ze looked the fat man up and down and felt that he looked familiar, but for a while he couldn't remember who he was.
The man pointed at himself and said with a smile: "It's me, Luo Yingcai, the second son of the Luo family!"
Zhou Ze was stunned. In his impression, Luo Yingcai should be a short, lazy person. How could he look like this after not seeing him for several years?
Luo Yingcai was a little embarrassed, patted his belly, bowed to Yu Jun's mother, and said, "Brother and sister-in-law were thinking of you two just now, follow me to the back garden quickly."
Zhou Ze and Yu Junniang followed Luo Yingcai and walked along the corridor to the back garden.
When passing by the middle gate, Zhou Ze saw guards on both sides and maids in palace uniforms passing through them, and he couldn't help but wonder.
After entering the back garden, we came to the Fangqi Garden, which was specially used by the Luo family to entertain guests. We saw clusters of flowers inside, gurgling water, and a two-story pavilion built in the fragrant grass field.
Luo Yingcai led Zhou Ze and his wife into the Tiange, checked their waist badges at the entrance of the corridor, and finally came to the main hall on the second floor.
The first time he entered the main hall, Zhou Ze saw that the huge hall was divided into two parts by curtains.
Outside the curtain were some members of the Luo family, but inside the curtain there were many figures, but they were distinguished guests from nowhere.
When Zhou Ze was still confused, Yu Jun's wife pulled him in front of the curtain, and while saluting, she said, "I didn't know that your Majesty is here, Jun's wife is rude."
A woman's voice came from behind the curtain: "Mother Jun, you and I are close friends, but we haven't seen each other for a long time."
Yu Junniang heard this voice, lowered her head and said: "Queen, our husband and wife have been traveling all year round, and Junniang and you are so different in identity, I really don't dare..."
Queen Yin Yu interrupted her and said: "Okay, I don't blame you. You come in and talk."
Yu Junniang turned around and winked at Zhou Ze, then turned around, waited for the palace maid to open the curtain, and walked in with a low body.
After entering behind the curtain, Yu Junniang saw the people inside clearly, and she couldn't help being surprised.
Behind the curtain, not only Queen Yin Yu was present, but also Yang Yuhuan, the supervisor of Xuanwen Prison, Xiao Yingluo, the wife of the eldest son of the Luo family, Xiao Qingchan, the beauty, Luo Aiqing, the crown prince, and a number of prominent female family members were all present.
Yin Yu looked behind Yu Junniang and asked, "Why didn't your son Zhou Shang come to the banquet?"
Yu Junniang: "Shang'er has been suffering from cold for the past two days and is resting at home."
Yin Yu nodded and asked again: "Shang'er was the prince's student companion in the early years. Xiao'er always thought of him and looked for an opportunity to let Shang'er go to the East Palace."
Yu Junniang bowed her head and responded.
When Yin Yu saw Madam Yu Jun still standing there, she couldn't help but pat her forehead: "Look at how impatient I am, just asking questions... Stop standing and sit next to me."
Seeing that her position was arranged next to Yin Yu, even higher than other distinguished guests, Yu Junniang frowned secretly, and finally sat down as she was told.
Yin Yu, who was dressed in palace clothes, looked at Yu Junniang beside her, smiled and took the latter's hand, and said with emotion: "Does Junniang still remember Hongyan Poetry Society?"
Yu Junniang: "Of course I remember."
Yin Yu: "In those few years in the poetry club, I didn't have to worry about my family and country, let alone worry about the future. I spent every day reciting poems, composing poems, playing chess, calligraphy and painting, but these were the most leisurely days."
When Yu Junniang heard Yin Yu talking about the past, her eyes showed reminiscence, and her mood gradually relaxed.
Yin Yu: "Not only you and me, Erlang and his brother also met you and me in the Hongyan Poetry Club, and that's how we got to know all the stories behind... Speaking of it, all of this really corresponds to the word fate.
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Madam Yu Jun nodded slightly and sighed softly.
Yin Yu suddenly changed the subject: "I heard that Erlang recruited your husband into the palace this time and entrusted him with an important task?"
Yu Junniang was startled, and when she saw Yin Yu's gaze, she looked over, and her heart tightened.
The queen is testing herself with words.
Yin Yu has spies in the palace, and if he hesitates or denies it at this time, it will definitely arouse suspicion.
Without any hesitation, Yu Junniang directly admitted the emperor's summons.
Not only did she talk about the summons, Yu Junniang also told her about your Majesty's plan to grant Zhou Ze an envoy and send him to Mobei on official business.
Anyway, the appointment letter from the imperial court will be made public soon, so there is no need to hide it at this time.
Hearing Yu Junniang's honest confession, Yin Yu nodded with satisfaction.
After a pause, Yin Yu said: "The prince is in the palace now. He only knows about traveling around and making friends all day long. The palace has said it several times, but he still goes his own way..."
Speaking of this, Yin Yu felt angry and unconsciously glanced at the princess next to her.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Upon hearing this, Crown Princess Luo Aiqing looked sideways at Yin Yu and was so frightened that she quickly lowered her head.
Yang Yuhuan on the side, who has always cared for the couple Zhou Xiao and Luo Aiqing, couldn't help but smooth things over and said: "The prince and the princess are still young after all. It is normal for young people to like to play. As long as they temper themselves, they will get better gradually.
Queen, there is no need to worry."
Yin Yu calmed down, nodded slightly, and said to Yu Junniang: "I plan to plead with Erlang, and the prince-to-be will go with the army to Mobei, where he will have some experience and temper his temperament."
After Yu Junniang heard this, she began to think about Yin Yu's true intentions.
Yin Yu: "After all, the prince has never traveled far, and he always needs someone to take care of him outside. After much thought, I still ask you to tell Governor Zhou and take care of him."
Yu Junniang smiled and said: "If the prince is accompanying him, he should be kind and reasonable, and help him. It's all right."
When Yin Yu heard Yu Junniang's answer, a smile appeared on her face. She couldn't help but hold the latter's hand and patted it gently: "You and I are like sisters. I know that you will not disappoint me."
Yu Junniang smiled and said a few words of comfort.
After the Luo family's banquet, Yu Junniang and Zhou Ze sat in the carriage and drove home.
Listening to Zhou Ze talking about what he saw at the banquet, Yu Junniang couldn't help but interrupt him and said: "These days, before the appointment letter from the imperial court has been announced, you stay at home and say to the outside world that you are recovering from illness and don't go anywhere."
Zhou Ze: "Why?"
Yu Junniang: "The queen plans to arrange the prince to go on an errand in Mobei. In the next few days, there will be a storm over the competition for the position... Just wait for the imperial edict at home, and don't think about stepping into this muddy water.
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