Although Chu Nanzhi knew in his heart that Lin Jinxiao wanted to take the opportunity to suppress the major gentry clans, such an unfair reward would not only make the Yin and Ji clans angry, but also the ancestors would feel chilled:
"Husband, please stop thinking about it. I heard that our ancestors were too arrogant in order to prevent the Yin and Ji families from being too arrogant. Even though Yin Taiwei was a very popular minister, he was only given a marquis family, and Ji Shangshu was more
It's a grievance. Although the minister said that the position was light and the weight was heavy, our ancestors only allowed the late emperor to reward the earl.
During these years in the Tang Dynasty, the members of the Yang family were promoted to official positions one by one, but the two uncles were still dedicated to helping the late emperor and their ancestors settle the court situation, and supported you to enter the capital. They were eager to see you enter the capital, and they should not have done so.
This is the ending.”
Unexpectedly, as soon as Chu Nanzhi finished her words of persuasion, Lin Jinxiao stood up and picked her up. He went straight to the bed, laid her down, and said with the utmost gentleness: "Okay, go to bed early, Yin and Ji families."
Don't worry about it, your husband has his own plans."
How could Chu Nanzhi want to care about such trivial matters? If she wasn't worried about the rift between him and her ancestors, which would put her, the granddaughter-in-law, in trouble, she wouldn't want to get involved.
Seeing that she was very dissatisfied, Lin Jinxiao lay down, hugged her, and explained patiently: "I understand your concerns. If we only care about our small family now, even if we reward our two uncles with more land and money,
It's not a big deal, but what we are facing now is the entire court,
Think about it, when the Tang family and the Yang family were still there, the two uncles had already gained power by virtue of the prestige of the imperial grandmother and the late emperor. If they were to be rewarded now, I am afraid that not only would they not be grateful for their kindness and reflect on their own mistakes, but
On the contrary, it will become more and more unscrupulous, and how will we implement the New Deal then?"
After pondering for a long time, he said again: "Being a king is not easy. There is no absolute fairness in this world. Although they were not directly involved in the aunt's matter, they were absolutely unwilling to watch the New Deal be implemented smoothly. If the two uncles continue this time,
Protecting aristocratic families and obstructing the New Deal will not only prevent me from being rewarded, but for the sake of the world's great plan, I have no choice but to deal with it ruthlessly."
It wasn't until this moment that Chu Nanzhi realized that this guy still had that ruthless temper.
Although he was grateful to the Chu family for favoring him so much, he was afraid that there was another more important reason, and that was that he felt that the relatives of the Chu family would not influence the situation of the court even if they had positions and honors.
Balancing the power of the dynasty has always been a passion of emperors.
If you think about it more carefully, Yin Sinian and Ji Huaishu are indeed feared. With the Marquis in their hands, the Earl's family is already in power. If they are granted another title, the next Tang family and Yang family may appear again.
Thinking of this, she had to admit that the pretty boy was more sophisticated than herself in politics and had a more thorough understanding of politics.
"Now that my husband has made a decision, I will be your husband and wife. However, our ancestors are very old. Now, in order to uphold the laws of the country, we have sadly given up on the eldest princess. I must not hurt her heart again."
Chu Nanzhi warned in a deep voice, then said nothing more and quietly closed her eyes.
It was she who proposed the reform of the official system, but now she has only one way to go.
If the current empire were to allow aristocratic families to control the official career path, it would indeed be difficult to see a way out, so she had to do this.
Regardless of the era, conflicts will inevitably arise when carrying out reforms. This is inevitable.
Now, she only prays that Princess Jinshu and Yin Liuxuan, the descendants of the Yin and Ji families, can understand this truth and persuade Yin Sinian and Ji Huaishu to help Lin Jinxiao implement the New Deal.
It's just that this night, the two of them ended up having a bit of a quarrel.
In the next few days, Lin Jinxiao went to the Prefecture Examination Hall to personally observe some of the policy responses given by the students. He was immediately shocked by the brilliant articles. He seemed to see the hope of the empire's resurgence and became more determined to reform the government.
determination.
After accompanying Chu Nanzhi to return Chang Yanjue's coffin to his hometown for burial, he settled everything and stayed at Luyan Port for only six or seven days before ordering everyone to return to Beijing in a hurry.
On the day we arrived at Dejingling City, we saw the first snowfall since the beginning of winter.
When Yin Enci learned that her grandson and granddaughter-in-law had returned to the palace, she ordered the imperial kitchen to prepare a banquet in advance. Braving the falling snowflakes, she led the Yin and Ji family members to wait outside the palace gate early.
Seeing Chu Nan Zhi's figure again, Yin Enci was so excited that tears filled her eyes. Before she could step forward, she staggered towards her, hugged her tightly, and called happily: "Girl Zhi, the Ai family will finally be together."
You are looking forward to coming back."
Looking back on this year, the grandson's daughter-in-law not only successfully brought her great-grandchildren out of danger, successfully fulfilled her instructions and allowed Prince Xie to return home safely, but she also helped her grandson stabilize the rear.
She saw all of this, her wrinkled hands kept patting Chu Nanzhi's back, and kept comforting her: "It'll be good to come back, it'll be good to come back."
The quadruplets also came forward to surround the two of them, calling them "great-grandmother" affectionately.
"What a great-great-grandson and great-granddaughter of the Ai family."
Looking at the four little ones who had grown a lot taller, Yin Enci had tears and smiles on her face, as if she was overjoyed.
Looking at the two tightly wrapped little babies held by the wet nurses, she stepped forward with tears in her eyes, caressed the little ones with love, and couldn't wait to urge: "Hurry up, great-grandmother."
Hug my little great-grandson, my little great-granddaughter.”
Looking at this heartwarming scene, Lin Jinxiao smiled lightly and looked at Chu Nanzhi. Then he took her into his arms and signaled to everyone: "It's cold outside, please go back to the palace first."
"Yes, yes, the Ai family is confused."
Yin Enci was worried that the little ones would catch cold, and hurriedly gave instructions: "The Ai family held a family banquet in Huaqing Palace. Chu Guozhang and everyone came from afar. They went to the palace first to drink a few cups of wind-removing wine to warm themselves up. This place in the capital
Ah, the Ai family has already sent people to build a house for everyone, so there is no need to go to the post house to stay. Later in the evening, the Ai family will ask someone to lead everyone to identify the door."
I didn’t expect that my ancestor would arrange all these trivial matters so thoughtfully. Chu Nanzhi was moved and supported Yin Enci, and replied in a gentle voice: “Old ancestor, you should be careful. Let your daughter-in-law return to the palace and take care of these things.
yes."
Yin Enci shook his head and smiled: "Well, it's just a matter of a few words. Jin Shu, Cen An and the others are all in the capital. Let them worry more about you. This year has been very difficult for you. How can the Ai family bear to let you
I just returned to the palace and continued to work hard."
"The emperor's sister-in-law doesn't know that you have been worried about the emperor's grandmother for a year since you left the capital. When she learned that you were coming back, she was heartbroken."
Lin Jinshu also came forward to hold Chu Nanzhi, and smiled and said: "The emperor's sister-in-law has worked hard for state affairs and has gone through many twists and turns. Since you are not in the capital, I have no choice but to take over and settle down a residence for the father-in-law and Prince Xiaopingning's family."
Looking at the glorious Lin Jinshu, recalling the agreement they made when they left the capital, she lived up to expectations and defended the capital, and she also successfully completed her mission.
The two hugged each other emotionally, and Chu Nanzhi said sincerely: "Jin Shu, thank you for your hard work."
She has long regarded this girl as her confidant and close friend, and she only hopes that this girl will not have any quarrel with her in the future.