Chapter 1517 The Crown Prince Observes the Government
In recent months, His Majesty the Emperor has been out of the palace frequently.
Not only did he like to sit in the Marquis Shen's Mansion, but sometimes he would take his children and leave Yanjing City to go out for a walk.
Most of them take the eldest princess out for a walk.
Among these quite frequent trips, His Majesty the Emperor has already visited his imperial mausoleum twice.
At this time, the mausoleum of Emperor Hongde has been basically completed. It will only be completed after the underground palace is closed and the last handful of earth is filled.
It is worth mentioning that the emperor was quite satisfied with this imperial mausoleum.
After all, in the more than ten years since the recovery of Yandu, Dachen's finances have been getting better and better, and the palace's internal treasury has become more and more wealthy. Therefore, when this imperial mausoleum was built, the budget was very rich and the regulations were tight. It is only inferior to the Taizu Mausoleum outside Yandu City.
Throughout the spring, Emperor Hongde traveled many times. Although most of the time there was not much fanfare, it can be said that everyone knew about it.
However, in April of the thirty-first year of Hongde, His Majesty the Emperor suddenly stopped traveling and did not leave the imperial city once for a month.
Shen Yi was even rarely called into the palace.
Although Mr. Shen is still serving as the Governor of Beizhili at the moment, the Sansi Yamen of Beizhili has moved out. He does not have much official business. The more important business is to deal with some important matters among the border troops. Military affairs are relatively leisurely.
But the longer he spent leisurely, the more he felt that something was not right.
Today is late April.
Shen Ji, who had been traveling south with his mother for half a year, returned to Yanjing with his mother Ye Chan.
After arriving in Yanjing, he immediately came to Shen Yi's study, bowed his head and saluted Shen Yi: "Dad."
Mr. Shen said "hmm", looked up at his second son, and motioned for him to sit down.
After Shen Ji sat down, Mr. Shen asked, "Has the journey been smooth?"
“It went very smoothly.”
Shen Ji lowered his head and said: "With the people sent by my father to follow us, we had a smooth journey. It was when we were in Nanjing that we met His Highness the Fourth Prince. My son has already told you about this in the letter."
Mr. Shen then asked: "Where is the Fourth Highness now?"
"sick."
Shen Ji said honestly: "When I was in Fuzhou, I suffered from dysentery. I had vomiting and diarrhea and couldn't move."
"But before my son comes back, His Highness's condition is under control and there will be no serious problems."
Mr. Shen smiled dumbly.
"This trick was probably taught to him by someone."
Shen Ji thought for a while and then said: "By the way, Dad, some of my cousins from my uncle's family said they wanted to come to Yanjing to have a look. They wanted to go north with their son, but their mother refused. ."
Shen Yi frowned slightly, relaxed quickly, and then said: "There is no need to refuse, at most I just want to find a future in Yanjing. If you are really capable, for your sake, my father will help you." of."
"My face?"
Shen Ji scratched his head, a little confused: "Dad, what kind of dignity does your son have?"
"Of course you have face."
Mr. Shen smiled lightly and said: "You are the second son of our Shenhou Mansion, Shen Sanlang of the Shen family. When you are walking outside, my father will naturally give you some face."
"Otherwise, you, the Second Young Master, will only have a title left."
Shen Ji was thoughtful, as if he understood what his father said, but he seemed not to understand.
Mr. Shen continued to focus on the documents. Sanlang Shen was very discerning and immediately went forward to add tea to his father. After Shen Yi took a sip of the tea, he said with a smile: "Where is your mother?"
"I'm talking to my aunt."
Shen Ji lowered his head and said, "I'll see my father soon."
"Um."
Master Shen stood up, patted Shen Ji on the shoulder, and said: "Ji'er has grown up now. Your eldest brother is not in Yanjing, so you are the oldest male in the family. From now on, you must be more open-minded in your speech and actions. ."
Shen Ji nodded quickly: "My son understands."
After the father and son had a conversation, Lu Ruoxi led Ye Chan into the study. After the family chatted for a while, Lu Ruoxi said with a smile: "My sister said she had two nephews who wanted to go with her, but he refused. It’s too out of touch. In the many years our family has been in Yanjing, we have only bought two sets of bowls and chopsticks. How can we afford more?”
Ye Chan glanced at Shen Yi, then shook her head and said, "Master has a lot of things to do now, so don't bother yourself with the little things about the Ye family."
Mr. Shen stood up and said with a smile: "Come over if you want. It's probably just to get acquainted with things. The Ye family has a big business in Fuzhou, so maybe they don't look down on Yanjing."
Ye Chan was a little embarrassed and said quickly: "Master made fun of me."
Shen Yi walked out and said with a smile: "I want to go to the palace. When I come back, let's have another reunion dinner."
Lu Ruoxi stood up, followed Shen Yi, and asked, "Husband, is there something going on in the palace?"
Shen Yi shook his head and said: "Nothing, I just went to the palace to take a look."
Lu Ruoxi said softly: "I was invited into the palace by the Queen a few days ago, and there was something wrong with the atmosphere in the palace."
Shen Yi patted her shoulder.
"Don't worry, I'm here and I won't get in the way."
After that, Shen Yi went to change into Yipin regular clothes, left home in a carriage, and entered the imperial city not long after. After passing the palace gate, he was led all the way to the gate of Ganlu Palace by two young eunuchs.
At this time, Emperor Hongde has not seen any foreign ministers for more than half a month. Even Prime Minister Zhongshu has not been able to see the emperor.
But Shen Yi is an exception.
He could see his old buddy at almost any time.
After being led into the Ganlu Hall, it didn't take long for Shen Yi to see Emperor Hongde sitting swaying on a recliner in the Ganlu Hall.
Emperor Hong De's complexion at this moment was obviously worse than that of a few months ago.
Seeing that Shen Yi was here, the emperor smiled, pointed to the small stool next to him, and said, "Sit down."
After Master Shen saluted, he sat down as instructed and asked, "How are you doing, Your Majesty?"
The emperor waved his hand and dismissed the palace attendants, and said honestly: "It's not good."
He turned to look at Shen Yi and said helplessly: "I have no energy anymore."
Shen Yi was shocked and asked silently: "Your Majesty, what are your specific symptoms? Can you tell me what your symptoms are?"
The emperor smiled hoarsely: "Why, Shen Qing is also good at medicine?"
"The minister is ignorant."
Shen Yi whispered: "I just read some unconventional books, and maybe I can have some different opinions from the imperial doctors."
"Frequent fever."
The emperor hesitated for a moment and continued: "There will still be sores on my body."
"It was fine in the winter, but now that the weather is hotter, it's even more unbearable. Sometimes I can't sleep, and I also get a fever."
He looked at Shen Yi: "I'm still a little hot now."
Shen Yi frowned slightly.
Could it be... heavy metal poisoning?
Seeing Shen Yi frowning, the emperor smiled: "Okay, don't worry about me. I will not die of this disease within ten days and a half."
He looked at Shen Yi and asked, "Is Shen Qing coming to the palace this time?"
"Some time ago, His Majesty told me that when His Highness the Fourth Highness comes back, I will let him enter the palace. Now that Quanzi has returned to Yanjing, His Highness the Fourth Highness should..."
"Already on the way back to Yanjing."
Emperor Hong De said "Yes" and said silently: "According to the schedule, there are still about ten days before the fourth child should be back."
As he said that, he turned his head and glanced at Shen Yi.
The monarch and his ministers made eye contact, and many of their words were self-explanatory.
Shen Yi said softly: "Your Majesty, the prince has done nothing wrong."
The emperor closed his eyes and said, "He didn't do anything, so he certainly won't make any mistakes."
"I have to find an errand for him to do."
His Majesty the Emperor was leaning on the recliner, which was shaking uncontrollably.
"How about letting him join Zhongshu to observe politics?"
Shen Yi bowed his head respectfully: "Your Majesty's Holy Judgment."
The emperor sighed.
"As soon as he enters Zhongshu, my leisure days will be over."