Emperor Wen Zhao sat back down again, looked at the two people who were still kneeling on the ground, and waved, "If you have something to say, just say it while sitting down. No need to kneel down."
The two stood up, but how could they sit down and just stand in the imperial study room.
Emperor Wen Zhao said, "It's a big matter of marriage. I can grant you marriage. But it's not enough for you two to be in love. You also need your parents' orders. I have to ask someone to ask your mother. In addition, Nan'an
Prince Wang and his wife will return soon. No matter how anxious you are, there is no need to worry about it in these ten days and a half. Let's talk about it after we come back! I understand that I will not marry Defeng at will. You can go back with peace of mind. What do you think?
and determination, I know it."
The two of them knelt down to express their gratitude, and then slowly retreated.
Emperor Wen Zhao watched the two people's backs go away. What was it like? He stood up and said, "Let's go! Let's go to the East Palace."
Lu Cheng hurriedly took the big cloak and put it on His Majesty, and accompanied His Majesty all the way to the East Palace. Unexpectedly, he felt that His Majesty's footsteps were particularly heavy.
The subordinate officials in the East Palace were coming and going, so busy that they wanted to run away.
When Emperor Wen Zhao saw the holy driver receiving the greetings, he waved his hand and called for help. He asked Lu Cheng: "It's almost dinner time, why are you still so busy?"
"The affairs of the East Palace are like this. They will be handled on the same day. If they cannot be handled, they will have to report to the superiors. If they can't be handled, they will clearly explain the difficulties and the reasons... I am afraid that the adults are worried that the errands will not be finished. Therefore, hurry up early.
Don’t rush to dinner. Eat quickly during dinner, or finish your work before eating. Master Feng Daofeng once joked with the old slave, saying that Master Feng has lost more than ten kilograms since entering the East Palace."
Emperor Wen Zhao then laughed, "This is the way to control people."
Just when Lu Cheng was about to speak, he saw His Highness the Crown Prince coming out. It didn't look like he was in the study, where did he come from?
When Emperor Wen Zhao saw that there was still dirt on Shiro's robe, he laughed and said, "Have you gone to the ground?"
The fourth master helped Emperor Wen Zhao go inside, "No! Tongtong made some food, and he said he would give it to you and your mother."
What?
The mud dug out by Tongtong was good, and she also picked dried lotus leaves and made chicken and fish to bake.
It’s not that Tongtong really wants to eat it, but Lin Kewen has said it several times. He always thinks of the chicken cooked by Taizu himself when he was a child, and he keeps recalling the taste.
As soon as you say Tongtong, you know what it is.
But this thing is actually not that delicious, but I was still young at that time, so eating it looked interesting. Playing with mud and playing with fire are all boys' favorite games, so naturally they are also very interesting when eating.
different.
Now that we had found suitable materials, we called him, took him to play in the mud, dug a hole next to the puddle, lit a fire, put in firewood, and cooked it specially.
Link Yong has been in a low mood recently, fearing that he would be unable to hold back and put his suspicions about the Han family on his face, which would make Emperor Wen Zhao aware of it. Therefore, Tongtong coaxed his biological father to play, how could he call him
Now that I feel better, let's play whatever we want.
When Fourth Master took Emperor Wen Zhao over, the father and daughter were squatting on the edge of the fire pit, using wooden sticks to dig back and forth in the ashes.
As soon as he saw the lumps of earth coming out of the fire, Emperor Wen Zhao understood.
Tongtong laughed: "Uncle Huang, dad always talks about it, is this it?"
Yes! This is it.
When Emperor Wen Zhao arrived, he saw that there were quite a few, so he said again: "Call someone to send two to the imperial mausoleum. These things can be buried in the fire and are not afraid of the cold." After that, he added, "Give them to Ming Cuishan."
Give me one..." He looked at the fourth master and said, "Your dad also likes to eat!"
After taking away three, Emperor Wen Zhao said again, "Let someone give one to the eldest princess!"
Link Yong picked a big one, "Back then I robbed her of a chicken wing and cried in anger! This is what I compensated for her."
The food was placed in the pavilion, along with two jugs of fine wine.
Emperor Wen Zhao took a sip and said: "Your second uncle is not here, wait until he comes back and make it for him again."
Han Zongdao left the capital to do some errands, but he is not here now.
Tongtong responded and tore the chicken open with tongs. There was a messy pile and he ate it with the mushrooms in the chicken's belly. It was a complete meal.
After two glasses of wine, Emperor Wen Zhao said, "Just now... that boy from the Han family and Defeng went to the imperial study to ask for marriage."
Link frowned: "Nonsense!"
Emperor Wen Zhao sighed and said no more. He just gave all the chicken wings to Link, "You dislike the tasteless chicken legs, but you like chicken wings, so go ahead and eat them!"
Link held the chicken wings in his hands and ate them deliciously! Emperor Wen Zhao knew that the third child must have been aware of it.
Shiro knew it, Tongtong knew it, and Lao San also knew it in his heart.
It’s better not to expose this topic!
If you think about it openly, what's the point? There have been ministers who rebelled repeatedly in every dynasty, so what happened?
What's more, isn't this shocking? For the sake of the stability of Southwest, this fool has to pretend to be like this.
Having put this matter aside in his mind, Emperor Wen Zhao spoke to Link Yong, "I still remember what my uncle said back then. When there is a chance in the future, it is time to keep the military generals with you for three to five months, and it is also time to let the civil servants go."
By my side, I am familiar with the court's procedures. Now, is it time to take care of this matter?"
Tongtong's eyes lit up, this is really a good idea! It is equivalent to having two groups of civil and military ministers floating around the emperor. It is a principle to follow them to learn gilding. Everyone has a chance! A group of people will be sent every three to two months, and you know your ministers.
I know you, this is a good thing.
Lin Keyong asked, "What do you mean, eldest brother, asking my brother to take charge of the Martial Arts Department first?"
Well! Your brother Yun Wen Yun Wu has a great mind and is very fair in dealing with people. He is suitable for the Martial Arts Department. Lin Keyong said: "My brother is in charge of the Martial Arts Department... Then why not hand over the Wenxing Department to the Han family
Brother."
The great Chen attaches equal importance to civil and military affairs. Civil and military affairs go hand in hand. No one can rule over anyone else.
It seems to be impartial and gives the most trustworthy position, but in fact, civil servants cannot rebel. Those who do rebel are either those with weapons in their hands or civil servants without official status.
Emperor Wen Zhao said hello and didn't say another word.
After the meal was finished and people left, Link asked the fourth master: "Your uncle must have known about it."
As an emperor, if you lay out everything before and after, what is there that you can't understand?
When the first snow of winter was about to come, the Lin family went to Beijing first.
The fourth master and Tongtong both went to greet him. Lin Keqin lost a lot of weight and his lips were swollen. It was obvious that he had traveled a lot along the way.
Lin Chongwen hurriedly rode over, and after curtly saluting, he hurried to find his wife.
The Crown Prince’s wife shouted from the carriage: “The child is here with me!”
I know! I'll go see the child's mother first.
Mrs. Shizi muttered something like a white-eyed wolf, but hugged her grandson curiously, "Why is my grandson so good? Look at how peacefully we slept along the way."
Tongtong left the fourth master to talk to Lin Keqin and went to the carriage, "Auntie, I'm here."
Ouch! My Tongtong!
Just when he was about to stand up and salute, Tongtong put his hand in and held it down, "Don't come out, I will come in. Hold the child tightly and don't expose it to the wind."
Come in! It's okay.
After being apart for more than a year, we met again.
Ma was very happy, "I'm getting married! I didn't catch up after all."
Tongtong rubbed her hands and took the baby from the wet nurse's arms first, "Tell Auntie to take a look."
The child was sleeping soundly. Tongtong touched it and found that he was very strong.
When she said this, Ma smiled more and narrowed his eyes, praising how well-behaved his child was along the way.
Tongtong said, "How many uncles and aunts haven't returned yet?"
They all want to go back, but how can they end this nonsense? Ma said in a low voice: "It's like an orphan. When he heard that we were leaving, he panicked. Ask your uncle to go to the palace and tell the Holy Master about this!"
Let your uncles and aunts stay for a while and see what happens." Then he asked, "Isn't this considered a rebellion?"
"It doesn't count!" It's just about placing orphans and children. Once everyone agrees with the officials' governance, the problem won't be big.
Reunion, endless words of reunion.
Before the dinner, in the imperial study, Lin Keqin met Emperor Wen Zhao for the first time after almost twenty years.
We were still teenagers back then, but now we are both middle-aged.
Lin Keqin's face was frosty, but what about Emperor Wen Zhao? There were already some gray hairs on his temples.
We were both high-spirited young men back then, but now we are like this again.
Lin Keqin looked at Emperor Wen Zhao blankly, and then slowly knelt down. Before his knees even touched the ground, Emperor Wen Zhao raised him up with both hands, "Thank you for your service, we meet again."
"Your Majesty!" Lin Keqin looked at Emperor Wen Zhao, "We have not seen each other for several years, but we meet again."
Emperor Wen Zhao took Lin Keqin and sat on the couch beside him, "You have done a great job. Over the years, the Northwest has been grateful to you! You have not only contributed to the Northwest, but also to Chen. You are a meritorious minister and a loyal minister!"
Lin Keqin shook his head, "Your Majesty, the meritorious minister... I am ashamed to receive it! But this loyal minister... I also know in the northwest that there is no lack of impeachment in the court. Everyone knows that the northwest will rebel, but you have never doubted my father and son.
Only when you have a wise king can you have loyal ministers."
Emperor Wen Zhao nodded at Lin Keqin, "You were not like this before! You have always been stubborn and unruly, but now you are flattering me! Good job, I feel uncomfortable when you are like this. I hope that you will still be the same as before.
If something is wrong, dare to challenge me! If you stood in front of me today and slapped the table with me like you did back then, I would feel much better."
"I already have a grandson." Lin Keqin laughed, "How can it be the same as before! However, Your Majesty really impressed me! In front of the king, I will not tell lies. Back then in the northwest, I was very worried... Now
Looking back, it is nothing more than unfounded worries. Your Majesty has a big heart and courage. Once this prince is enthroned, I will know that I will have no worries for three generations!" Emperor Wen Zhao nodded, "I firmly believe this! My uncle said at the time,
The nephew is like an uncle, and I am now looking forward to the concubine giving birth to a grandson, who will definitely join the uncle's family! If the grandson's character and talents are like those of the sons and daughters of the Lin family, then there is no danger that I, the great grandson of Chen Chuan, will be in the hands of the grandson.
That’s it.”
Such high praise for the Lin family! Lin Ke quickly stood up to thank him, and Emperor Wen Zhao stood up and said, "Thank you for your merits, don't thank me back and forth! No matter what kind of beauty I give you, it is worth it! I know that people like you are worth it!"
How rare a person is! How rare a family like the Lin family is!"
Lin Keqin's heart skipped a beat, there seemed to be something in these words!
In the palace, it is inappropriate to ask anything.
The banquet was very grand, but I was worried that I would not be able to adapt to the capital when I came back. Who knew that everyone adapted well, my daughter-in-law chatted well with Princess Zhao, and my wife was chatting and joking with the queen. I don’t know what she said, and she laughed loudly after a while.
Looking at my sons, I don’t feel uncomfortable at all playing guessing games with the princes.
This happy scene drove away all the worries along the way: Okay! That’s it!
