What Master Lu said is indeed a difficult problem Shen Yi will need to face in the future.
Because with the advancement of the Northern Expedition... assuming that the Northern Expedition can proceed smoothly, Shen Yi's power and strength will definitely become stronger and stronger. In this case, he may have some natural conflicts with the imperial court.
This kind of contradiction will naturally arise.
However, judging from the current situation, His Majesty the Emperor is a relatively open-minded and confident emperor. As long as Emperor Hongde is in power, Shen Yi does not need to worry too much about this issue.
Master Lu turned around and rummaged around on his bookshelf for a while, then pulled out a book that was already dusty. After dusting off the dust, he placed it in front of Shen Yi and said, "This book is called "Jin Shen".
It was written by a prime minister in the previous dynasty. It was not printed, but he hand-copied it in more than a dozen copies and circulated it. There are quite a few truths in it. You can take it back with you and read it when you have nothing to do."
Master Lu paused and added: "Just think of it as a way to relieve boredom."
Shen Yi took the book with both hands, put it in his arms, and said with a smile: "The court is still quite clear now, and today's emperor is also a wise king. The situation is not as bad as the teacher thought."
Lu Anshi looked at his son-in-law and said softly: "It is precisely because I am a wise king that you have to think more and be measured before doing anything."
Shen Yi nodded and said "Yes": "The students have memorized the teacher's teachings."
After saying this, Weng and son-in-law had a tacit understanding and never mentioned this matter again. Master Lu also poured a cup of tea for Shen Yi and asked, "Ziheng is leaving tomorrow?"
"yes."
Shen Yi nodded slightly and said: "The new year is coming soon, and Zichang's wedding is approaching. There are many things in Jiankang that the students have to do back home. If my father is not being kept by his uncle this time, the students probably won't come back to Jiangdu."
After hearing this, Mr. Lu rummaged in his cabinet for a while, and then took out a wooden box. The wooden box was shiny and shiny, and he could tell that it had been wiped frequently.
"This is a pen that I like very much. It is made of rabbit hair. I have never been willing to use it. Zichang is also my student. He is getting married. I have nothing to give him. This pen will last forever.
Take it to Jiankang and forward it to him for my master."
"Tell him more about it."
Master Lu stroked his beard and said, "He is about to fill the vacancy and become an official. From now on, what he writes will affect the food, clothing, housing, transportation, and even the lives of many people. He must be careful before he writes."
Shen Yi bowed his head respectfully and took it.
"The student noted it down."
"On behalf of Zichang, I would like to express my gratitude to my mentor..."
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Early the next morning, Shen Yi and his father got on the carriage and returned to Jiankang.
In the main room of the Shen family, Shen Ling and his wife are also accompanying them.
It was already the twenty-eighth day of the twelfth lunar month, and since there were only two days before the New Year's Eve, the carriage had to travel at least a hundred miles a day to reach Jiankang.
After traveling in a carriage for a day, it was too late to make it in time, so Shen Yi had no choice but to take his father and ride back to Jiankang.
Fortunately, Shen Zhang was not very old. When he was in charge of the Jin Palace in the early years, he often rode horses, so it was not a difficult task.
What was a little troublesome was that Mrs. Shen was born in a noble family and really couldn't ride a horse, so Shen Ling rode with her and finally dared to rush back to Jiankang on the morning of the 30th day of the twelfth lunar month.
At this time, Jiankang was already in the full spirit of the New Year, with lanterns and colorful decorations everywhere. After Shen Yi and his party returned to Shen Mansion, Shen Heng and others were already waiting at the door. After seeing his father, the flower explorer was quite excited
, stepped forward and knelt on the ground, kowtowed to Shen Zhang and said, "Meet my father."
Shen Zhang stretched out his hand to help him up, patted his younger son on the shoulder, and said nothing more.
After Shen Heng stood up, he bowed his head to Shen Yi, bowed his hands, and said with tears: "Thank you, brother!"
Shen Yi picked him up in one fell swoop, patted his arm heavily, and said with a smile: "Why are you crying during the Chinese New Year? It's for your mother-in-law and mother-in-law."
Tanhua Lang wiped his tears and went to salute Shen Ling and his wife again. Then the family entered the house. The food was already prepared. After traveling for a long time, everyone was hungry. They sat at the dining table and wolfed down the food.
After eating, Mrs. Shen went to talk to Lu Ruoxi, while Shen Ling found brothers Shen Yi and Shen Heng and asked if they needed any help with the marriage.
After the three brothers discussed together for a while, Shen Yi stood up to Shen Zhang and said, "Dad, it's New Year's Eve and you can still move around. Do you want to go meet the Chen family and discuss with them the fifth day of the Lunar New Year?"
Details.”
"Secondly, tell them you are back and make them feel relieved."
Because they wanted to marry their daughter to Tan Hua Lang, the Chen family came to Jiankang years ago and were arranged by Lu Ruoxi to live in the Shen family's original house.
Since Shen Zhang had come back, it meant that he would no longer obstruct the marriage, so he nodded happily and went to discuss the marriage with the Chen family.
The three brothers Shen Yi began to go to Dongshi Street to buy things and decorate their home.
Lu Ruoxi had already contacted him about the banquet that day, so he didn't need to worry about Brother Shen Yi.
After working all afternoon, in the evening, Shen Yi and Lu Ruoxi changed into their official and official uniforms and entered the palace.
Because today is New Year's Eve, according to the rules of the imperial court, His Majesty the Emperor and the Empress will host a banquet in the palace to entertain civil and military officials and the ladies of the capital respectively.
Everyone will get together, have a good meal, have a good time, have a lot of fun, and celebrate the New Year together.
The married women ate in the harem, while the officials ate in Deqing Palace. After the banquet was almost finished, Shen Yi was just about to get up and go home with his wife, when he saw Eunuch Gao walking over from a distance.
When he saw Gao Ming, he probably knew in his heart that he had to work overtime.
A moment later, Mr. Shen appeared in the back hall of Deqing Palace and stood behind His Majesty the Emperor.
At this moment, Emperor Hongde smelled heavily from drinking a lot of wine. He looked at the night outside the window with his hands behind his back and exhaled a breath of white breath.
"After tonight, it will be Hongde's thirteenth year."
"It has been thirteen years since I ascended the throne."
Shen Yi bowed slightly and said: "The Holy Emperor has only ruled the dynasty for seven years, and our dynasty has faint signs of revival, which shows that His Majesty is wise."
The emperor smiled hoarsely, looked back at Shen Yi, and asked, "Did Shen Qing go back to his hometown in the past two days?"
"yes."
Shen Yi lowered his head and said, "I went back on the 26th of the twelfth lunar month. I just rushed back to Jiankang today."
The emperor said "Huh" and asked, "Is there something urgent about your return?"
"Some family stuff."
Shen Yi said helplessly: "Although it's not a big deal, it involves elders and it's hard to take advantage of others. I can only handle it by going back myself."
When the emperor heard this, he was thoughtful at first, and then frowned slightly and said: "Shen Qing is already ranked as the Sixth Minister, which can be said to be a high position. How can an elder in your family be so ignorant and still have trouble with you?"
"It's not that I have trouble with you."
Shen Yi lowered his head and said with a wry smile: "It's my younger brother's marriage. The elders are not satisfied with it, so they want to interfere."
"Shen Zichang..."
The emperor nodded and said, "I heard Gao Ming mention that he got married on the fifth day of the lunar month and his fiancée was a peasant girl, right?"
Shen Yi nodded.
The emperor smiled: "That is indeed a bit aggrieved. After all, he is the man who has been appointed by me to explore the beauty."
Shen Yi lowered his hands and said, "My younger brother likes that woman, and that woman also likes my younger brother. Since we are in love with each other, I think there is nothing wrong with her."
Hearing Shen Yi's words, the emperor was stunned, then shook his head slightly and sighed: "Shen Qing is right, it is more important for two people to be happy. Sometimes I envy you two brothers."
"All wives are loved ones, unlike my married wife..."
Mr. Shen coughed quickly.
"His Majesty…"
The emperor came to his senses and laughed at himself: "I understand, don't say anything you shouldn't say."
Having said this, he looked back at Shen Yi and said: "Shen Qing should be more careful when going out in the future. Early this morning, the internal guards reported to me through Gaoming that there were three groups of people who wanted to assassinate Shen Qing before he returned to Jiangdu.
You were all stopped one by one by the internal guards."
"Although the internal guards may not be suspicious of taking credit, it shows that Shen Qing is in danger now. You must be careful when you go out."
Hearing this, Shen Yi felt awe-struck.
Three groups of people assassinated him, but he himself was completely unaware!
If he were not an internal defender, he might be in some danger.
Master Shen lowered his head slightly and sighed: "It seems that the Cleansing Department hates me very much."
"It's not just the Purity Department of Northern Qi who hates Shen Qing?"
The emperor turned back, patted Shen Yi on the shoulder, and smiled.
"I know you are busy at home, so I won't disturb you. When Shen Zichang's wedding is finished, remember to go to the palace. I have many things to discuss with you."