At this time, it was already the early winter of Hongde's 30th year.
Not long after Shen Yuan left Yanjing, Ye Chan, who had always wanted to go back to her hometown in Fuzhou, also went south from Yanjing under the arrangement of Shen Yi, taking Shen Ji, the second eldest son of the Shen family.
The two brothers of the Shen family left Yanjing City, one from the south and the other from the north.
At this time, due to the end of the Shen family's marriage, all members of the Shen family have left. Only two old people, Master Lu and Shen Zhang, were forced to stay by Shen Yi and spend this new year in Yandu.
But even so, the Shen family immediately became deserted, which was in stark contrast to when Shen Yuan got married a few days ago.
In Marquis Shen's Mansion, Shen Zhou walked into Shen Yi's study with several documents in his arms. He walked in carefully, and then said: "Uncle, these are the documents sent to you by the newspaper department and the internal guards. , my nephew has sorted it out."
This is actually a very critical time for the Shen family. Shen Ling's son Shen Ying went north with Shen Yuan, and Shen Zhou had to prepare for the next scientific examination, so Shen Yi stayed in Yanjing to prepare for the examination. He was taken along by Mr. Shen and became a little secretary.
Shen Yi put down the documents about the war in the north, looked up at Shen Zhou, and said with a smile: "I'm helping uncle, doesn't it hinder your craftsmanship?"
"No no."
Shen Zhou shook his head quickly: "Uncle, there are many books here, many of which are very helpful for scientific examinations."
Shen Yi said "hmm" and said, "It's a pity that Mr. Gu is no longer here, otherwise he could teach you a lot. It's rare that your eldest father and master are at home during this time. You can visit more often when you are free." Visiting, especially your master, can teach you a lot."
"In our Shen family, of your generation, you are probably the only one who has hope in the examination room."
Shen Zhou lowered his head slightly and said very humbly: "Brother, he also studies a lot, but his ambition is not in the examination room."
Mr. Shen nodded and said, "Okay, I won't waste your time anymore. Just go and study. Try to get a Jinshi in the next few years. It will be a good story for you, father and son, to be Jinshi."
"yes."
Shen Zhou respectfully withdrew, while Shen Yi opened the document he sent.
These documents were sent to Shen Yi by the internal guards and the Di newspaper department. They recorded in detail what the fourth prince did after arriving in the south. The contents were quite interesting.
After the Fourth Highness arrived in the south, he received warm hospitality from local officials and gentry along the way. However, as he entered the issue of clearing the land, he encountered great resistance everywhere. Without the cooperation of the local government, he only relied on his It is basically difficult to carry out the work with the personnel from the household department brought over.
His Royal Highness was very angry, but there was nothing he could do.
Compared to those local cowards, this teenage prince, even with the status of imperial envoy, still seems a little too immature.
And just when the matter was almost at a deadlock, he wrote to his father asking for a decree, and then rushed all the way to Jiankang, starting from the imperial village in Jiankang.
The fourth prince himself found Zhao Changping, who was in charge, in Nanjing, and asked Xianggong Zhao for help.
Zhao Xianggong has been in the household department for decades. Clearing the land is something he has always wanted to do but has not been able to do. He doesn't know whether this is what he wants or whether the fourth prince is different. Anyway, His Highness the Fourth Highness really convinced the Prime Minister of Nanjing.
The land of Jiankang was cleared, and then it started with great vigor.
After a few months, it has been very effective.
With the end of the land clearing in Nanjing, the work in other provinces in the south will be relatively smooth.
After all, Nanjing has set an example. If other provincial capitals, prefectures and counties continue to shirk, even though the fourth prince is young, he is not afraid to kill people.
After reading through this document, Mr. Shen slowly closed it, thoughtfully.
After thinking for a moment, he stood up, left Shen Hou's Mansion, and went to the palace.
With His Majesty the Emperor's "lazy administration", it was no longer easy for Prime Minister Zhongshu to see His Majesty the Emperor. However, Shen Yi was an exception. After entering the imperial city, he was quickly led to De In the bedroom of Qing Palace, I saw His Majesty the Emperor enjoying the music played by Jiaofang Si.
What surprised Shen Yi even more was that the emperor was not the only one present now, but the imperial concubine was also accompanying the emperor. The "husband and wife" were sitting at the same table, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious.
Mr. Shen hesitated for a moment and was about to exit Deqing Hall.
Because at this time, Empress Dowager Sun died of illness only two years ago. It was somewhat illegal to have such a large-scale dance in the palace.
As a minister, it was not convenient for him to be present.
But before he could leave, Emperor Hong De waved away the musicians from the Jiaofang Division and reached out to call him over.
Mr. Shen stepped forward bravely, bowed to the couple and saluted: "I have met your Majesty, and I have met the noble concubine."
Concubine Hui stood up very sensibly, bowed and returned the courtesy, and said softly: "Long time no see, Mr. Shen."
Ever since there was some unpleasantness between the two of them in Jiankang, the two of them had indeed not met in private for a long, long time. It could even be said that they had not seen each other in more than ten years.
More than ten years have passed, and Concubine Hui is still as charming as ever. Compared to His Majesty the Emperor, who has gray hair, she looks quite young, looking like a young woman in her thirties.
Moreover, the slight aura of wind and dust that existed in his movements has completely disappeared.
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Shen Yi lowered his head and said, "Your Majesty's style remains the same."
His Majesty the Emperor dismissed the palace guests with a wave of his hand, then motioned for Shen Yi to sit down and said, "The fate between me and Concubine Hui was almost entirely due to Shen Qing."
"There is no need for this life right now."
His Majesty the Emperor smiled at Concubine Hui and said, "My beloved concubine has nothing to do. You can spend more time with Mrs. Shen of the Shen family."
Concubine Hui stood up and said yes, then said goodbye and left in a sensible manner.
After she left, the emperor looked at Shen Yi and smiled: "Have you seen all the documents I sent to you?"
"The fourth child is very good at it."
Shen Yi nodded and said: "Yes, what the Fourth Highness is doing now is quite systematic."
“It’s eye-catching.”
The emperor looked at Shen Yi with a smile and asked, "Didn't you write him any note before he left?"
Obviously, the emperor felt that Shen Yi had intervened in the matter of Zhao Changping helping Li Jian.
Shen Yi shook his head slightly and said, "Back to Your Majesty, I just warned the Fourth Highness that you must pay attention to safety during this trip. There is not much else to say."
"Well."
The emperor nodded slightly and sighed: "Then I'm a little worried. If he manages things so beautifully, there might be someone else behind him."
Shen Yi remained silent and did not answer.
The emperor tapped his hand on the table rhythmically, and then said slowly: "Shen Qing should also know something about the south?"
Shen Yi nodded.
"We have written that the Fourth Highness has been assassinated many times in the south for several months. This is what I expected. Those local forces in the south will not be so honest."
Emperor Hong De smiled: "You are dishonest."
"You clearly know that some of the people who assassinated the fourth child..."