In the past two years, although Shen Yi was not at home, he still knew something about Jiankang.
For example, let’s talk about my son.
He has a very good relationship with the emperor's eldest daughter Li Yu, and they can be said to be childhood sweethearts.
This relationship was formed, firstly, because Shen Yuan would often be invited into the palace by the queen, and secondly, because the two little kids really liked each other and could play together.
This kind of relationship, if it were in the past, would indeed bring some trouble to Shen Yi, because if Shen Yuan marries the eldest princess in the future, then Shen Yi will have to lean towards the queen's stepson as the crown prince.
That is, the third son of the emperor, Li Rong.
But now, Shen Yi no longer has this worry, because with his size, he can no longer be kidnapped by in-law relationships.
In other words, no matter who is sitting in that seat in the East Palace in the future, they must take the initiative to get close to Shen Yi instead of becoming an enemy of Shen Yi.
Under such circumstances, Shen Yuan's matter cannot be considered a big deal. Not to mention that the two little guys are still young now. Even if they marry the eldest daughter of the emperor in the future, it will not be a big deal to the Shen family. matter.
Because they had been away from home for so long, they were really tired. After a few drinks, Shen Yi and Shen Heng went back to the bedroom to rest.
It was an extremely long sleep, and it was not until noon the next day that Mr. Shen woke up from his sleep. Not long after he woke up, before he could sit up from the bed and get dressed, Ye Chan came from the door. The voice said: "Master Hou, I have come in?"
Shen Yi rubbed his eyes and said, "Come in, come in."
Ye Chan carefully opened the door and asked the maid to bring in a basin of hot water and put it in the room. After the maid left, she walked to Shen Yi's bedside and said softly: "Sister, this morning, the queen was killed." Your Majesty, please come into the palace to talk. Before leaving home, please tell me to wait for the Marquis to get up."
In recent years, Empress Sun often invited Lu Ruoxi into the palace, and the two of them almost became best friends. Shen Yi knew about this in the letter early on, and was not too surprised when he heard it.
He stood up from the bed and smiled at Ye Chan: "In the past few years, I have been doing everything by myself outside. Sometimes I stay in the military camp for a month or two. Where do I need someone to take care of me?"
"Outside is outside."
Ye Chan helped Shen Yi get dressed, let him sit in front of the mirror, and then helped Shen Yi comb his hair. While combing his hair, he whispered: "If there is no one to take care of him outside, how can he be taken care of at home?"
Shen Yi didn't say anything more. He looked at Ye Chan with picturesque features in the glass mirror in front of him and asked, "Have you gotten used to staying in Jiankang for more than a year?"
"It's great to be in Jiankang, but I'm used to being outside, so sometimes I still want to go out for some exercise."
Shen Yi smiled and said, "Then just go out and no one will stop you."
"How about that?"
Ye Chan shook his head and said, "It's not good to run around anymore."
She looked at Shen Yi and said: "Actually, I still want to stay with Mr. Hou. Firstly, I can take care of Mr. Hou's daily life, and secondly, I can help Mr. Hou handle some simple things. It's just that Ji'er is still too young, so I can't help him." It would be difficult to leave him without the heart."
Shen Yi was silent for a while and did not speak.
He knew very well that Ye Chan was a very capable woman.
She may not be as talented as Lu Ruoxi, but in terms of doing things, she is worse than Lu Ruoxi. Being bored at home all day long is indeed a bit inferior to her talents.
"Let's discuss this matter carefully after the new year."
Master Shen said with a smile: "If you can't get out and you are really bored, I will ask Xu Fu to open a business for you in Jiankang City. You can take care of it and just pass the time."
Ye Chan shook his head: "Officials do not compete with the people for profit."
"The Marquis is now the most senior official, I can't cause you any trouble."
Shen Yi thought for a while and said with a smile: "That's not necessarily true. If we really compete with the people for profit, it may not be a trouble for our family."
Ye Chan didn't know why, and Shen Yi didn't continue. After combing his hair and getting dressed, he had lunch with his family. Master Shen picked up some things and went out.
Before leaving home, he told Ye Chan.
"When documents are delivered from other places, just put them in my study. If it's particularly urgent, send someone to look for me."
Ye Chan nodded obediently: "I understand."
Mr. Shen then left the Hou Mansion with his hands behind his back.
It is worth mentioning that Shen Yi went out in a sedan chair at this moment. It was not because he was greedy for pleasure. In fact, Lord Shen was so popular in Jiankang now. He was a real top-notch person and was known to many people. , if you just walk on the street like this, it may cause a disturbance.
It would be better to go out in a sedan chair for a quieter time.
On this trip, he first went to see Old Man Gu.
Two years later, the old man has lost a lot of weight, and his food is not as good as before, which makes Shen Yi quite worried.
After staying in the private school in Dayifang for more than half an hour, Shen Yi stood up to say goodbye. Before leaving, he pulled Old Man Gu's sleeve and whispered softly: "Master Gu, if you want to live in my house, just stop this private school." I can take care of myself quietly for a few years. Although I may not be in Jiankang, Zichang will be there and can take care of Master Gu."
Old Man Gu shook his head repeatedly.
"I can eat and drink now, so why should I go to your house?"
He pushed Shen Yi out directly and said with a smile: "You, you are already an important minister of the country. Why do you still remember some trivial things in the past? Don't keep the old man in mind anymore."
"The old man dies one day. If you two brothers spend some money to bury me next to my son's grave, I will be satisfied."
Shen Yi looked serious, lowered his head and cupped his hands and said: "If it weren't for you, sir, the student would not be where he is today."
"Sir, take care of yourself. I'll see you again in a few days."
"Don't come, don't come."
Old Man Gu waved his hand and said, "If you come here one more time, I will feel a little guilty."
Shen Yi sighed silently and said goodbye to Mr. Gu.
After leaving Dayifang, Marquis Shen's sedan landed at the door of Zhao's house.
After staying in the Zhao family for half an hour and having a conversation with Mrs. Zhao and Zhao Da of the Zhao family, Mr. Zhao hurried back home and met with Shen Yi in the study.
After they both sat down, Mr. Zhao poured a cup of tea for Shen Yi, pushed it in front of Mr. Shen, and sighed: "Zi Heng has worked hard these past two years."
Shen Yi was silent for a while and let out a long breath: "When outsiders say this, my nephew naturally has to be humble and tell the truth in front of his elders."
He sighed with emotion: "I'm so tired."
"There are too many things to do, and when it comes time to make a decision, it's really tiring."
Hearing this, Zhao Changping also felt a little distressed. He stood up and walked to Shen Yi and patted Shen Yi on the shoulder: "Ziheng, you have done something that no one has dared to think about in the past seventy years. This is a burden of hundreds of millions of kilograms. There is nothing impossible." The truth is tired."
After saying this, Zhao Changping asked: "Have you seen Jizhong?"
Shen Yi nodded: "We met yesterday and had a meal together at home. However, I haven't had time to go and have a look at the Ganquan Academy in Jilong Mountain. If I have nothing to do tomorrow, I will go and have a look."
"tomorrow…"
Zhao Changping thought for a while and said, "Tomorrow is the court meeting, will Ziheng go?"
"The meeting..."
Shen Yi smiled bitterly and said: "Yesterday, all the officials came out of the city to greet me. I already stole the show. I'd better not go to the meeting this morning."
"I still have to go."
Zhao Xianggong sat back in his seat and said pointedly: "I heard that several censors in the Yushitai have accused you of many crimes and plan to testify against you at the court meeting tomorrow."
"Join me?"
Shen Yi himself was stunned: "Who will join me at this time?"
"It's just someone who invites names to buy straight people."
Xianggong Zhao said calmly: "There are so many things to do in the Northern Expedition. You can't cover everything. They can always pick out some faults. If you talk about it in the court, you can at least give yourself a chance to be loyal and courageous without fear of power." The reputation of words.”
"Tsk."
Mr. Shen shook his head slightly: "How brave you are."
"Mainly because, Ziheng, you are still too gentle."
Zhao Changping said calmly: "Since you led the army, many people in the court have impeached you. I have never heard of you taking revenge on anyone in private. Therefore, there is no cost to offend you."
Shen Yi smiled: "It seems that I still have a good temper."
Mr. Zhao smiled, then coughed and became serious: "Zi Heng, tell me honestly, how many years will this battle last?"
"It depends on where the imperial court plans to attack."
Shen Yi touched his chin and answered honestly.
"If we just regain the old lost territory and the war goes smoothly, it may only take two or three years."
"only?"
Upon hearing this, Mr. Zhao looked at Shen Yi with wide eyes.