Eunuch Zhong wondered: "She is just a wet nurse. Although I am attached to her now, after my brother gets married in a few years, she will leave the palace. How can she help the Za family? And even if she can continue to stay in the palace,
"But I have a biological mother, Wang Cairen, and an adoptive mother, Li Shixuan. What status can Ke Yinyue, a village woman who cannot read, have?"
Eunuch Zhong discriminated against the illiterate. Wei Zhongxian was also illiterate, and later he became eunuch Bingbi, the eunuch. Zhang Yuan smiled and asked: "Eunuch Zhong, yesterday at the pier outside Chaoyangmen, Wan Sheng saw this guest in the same car.
There is a boy about ten years old, who is that?"
Eunuch Zhong said: "It is the emperor's eldest grandson, who is called brother in the palace. In the past two months, he climbed a tree and broke a branch and fell. Fortunately, Wei was below and hugged him. He was just frightened. Otherwise, all the chamberlains who were waiting for brother would have been shocked.
If he was going to suffer a disaster, Ke Yinyue said it was Dongyue Emperor who protected him, so he went to Dongyue Temple yesterday to fulfill his wish——"
Speaking of this, Eunuch Zhong shook his head repeatedly and sighed: "Brother is too playful. Even the average boy from a good family should start reading the Four Books at the age of eleven. As for my brother, he just read the "Three Character Classic". The Zajia family is now teaching him
"Hundred Family Surnames" is something that six or seven-year-old children learn, but he still refuses to learn it hard. He just plays with cats, hide-and-seek, cockfights, and cricket fights every day. What's even more ridiculous is that he learned it by himself without a teacher.
He is a carpenter who always keeps his ax and chisel close to his body. He often makes small wooden tools to play with, which is quite exquisite. Mr. Zhang, the Zajia family is talking to you sincerely. Do you think my brother’s temperament will really make him pregnant and become a great treasure?" Zhu Youxiao looked forward to it.
Like Renjun, Eunuch Zhong really lacks confidence in such the emperor's eldest grandson.
Zhang Yuan said affirmatively: "Of course, he is the eldest son of the East Palace. It is not up to him who will succeed him. The country has been fighting for thirty years, and King Fu has already become a vassal before he leaves the capital."
Eunuch Zhong said in a low voice: "Life in the East Palace is not easy. In recent years, all the favors and gifts due to the ancestral system have been reduced. Even things like going out to study are intermittent. In the nearly twenty years since the appointment, there have been few outings to study.
"Last year, Mr. Fang Ge even reported that the Crown Prince's lectures were urgent matters of the day. But Long live the Lord ignored them."
Zhang Yuandao: "That's why my father-in-law burns this cold stove. The mediocre people only know how to follow the trend and can only see the situation in front of them, but they don't know the principle of one emperor and one courtier. Once the East Palace comes to the throne, those cold and hot faces will be completely different."
Either way, do you think Dong Gong will reuse his old Dong Gong people or the people who were cold to him before?"
Eunuch Zhong said: "That goes without saying. It's just that Concubine Zheng is favored now. The young master himself is very frightened. Who dares to stick up to her? Concubine Zheng doesn't dare to do anything to me. But it's not easy to deal with me and other servants.
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Zhang Yuan smiled and said: "The prince is at the forefront of the storm, but the emperor's eldest grandson is relatively stable. The safest way for my father-in-law to serve the emperor's eldest grandson is to enter the ceremonial office. As the saying goes, wealth and honor are obtained in danger, and the father-in-law cannot take over easily and skillfully.
Before that, you have to endure loneliness."
Eunuch Zhong naturally knew that what Zhang Yuan said made sense, but the cold stove was really cold and he didn't know how long it would last. Even if he ascended the throne safely, it would still be two or thirty years before it was his turn to become emperor.
Of course, it was not easy to say this to Zhang Yuan, as he seemed to wish that the long live master and the young master would die early. He smiled and said: "Master Zhang is right. The Za family understands that Mr. Zhang is doing it for the sake of the Za family, and this is evident from the fact that the shrine was built on Baoshi Mountain."
Mr. Zhang really regards the Za family as his friends."
Zhang Yuandao: "By the way. Wan Sheng was about to tell his father-in-law about the birth of the shrine——"
Eunuch Zhong said: "The Za family has already found out from Eunuch Xing. The Za family just left Hangzhou not long ago. If it weren't for Mr. Zhang, the Za family's birthplace would have been taken over by Niu Gao. I'm really angry. The world is so cold. This makes Mr. Zhang even more...
Favors are valuable." Not to mention Niu Gao, even if Yue Fei occupied his birthplace, he would still scold him.
Zhang Yuan thought to himself: "Jinyiwei, Dongchang's eyes and ears are everywhere. If you want to investigate something, there is nothing you can't find out. It's awesome, awesome." He said: "The Sheng Temple was built by Wansheng's suggestion to Shizhu natives for my father-in-law. My father-in-law left Hangzhou.
, I should take good care of my father-in-law if I am born late, otherwise I will have no face to see my father-in-law."
Eunuch Zhong became in a happy mood and recalled leisurely: "Three years ago, during the Lantern Festival, the Za family watched lanterns in Longshan, Shaoxing. At that time, Mr. Zhang was still a young man. The Za family had already seen Mr. Zhang's extraordinary qualities. In just three years, Mr. Zhang became a great person.
Entering the capital as Xie Yuanlang, now I am just waiting for good news in the spring."
The carriage galloped through the long street, turned south, and was not far from the Dongsi Archway. Zhang Yuan opened the thick curtains and looked out the window. In the night, Mu Zhenzhen walked quickly on the side of the carriage, lifting a little with one hand.
Wearing a skirt, her two long legs moved rapidly, as light as a deer. When she heard the sound of the curtains being drawn, Mu Zhenzhen had already glanced over and smiled sweetly at Zhang Yuan in the car. His blue eyes were faint and his white teeth reflected the street.
The lights are shining——
Zhang Yuan smiled and nodded, lowered the car curtain, and said to Eunuch Zhong: "Since my father-in-law is willing to accept Wan Sheng's words and go to Cining Palace to burn the cold stove, he will listen to Wan Sheng's advice again and try to be on good terms with the Hakka family. This should not be difficult.
Well, from what I saw yesterday about the closeness between the emperor's eldest grandson and the Hakka family, I dare to conclude that the Hakka family's status in the emperor's eldest grandson's heart is better than that of Li Shixuan or even his biological mother Wang Cairen. This kind of person is a father-in-law who must be friends with.
There are reasons why the emperor's eldest grandson is so playful. His grandfather is indifferent and his father lives in fear all day long. Even though the emperor's eldest grandson is young, he will feel this kind of depression, so the father-in-law must really care about and protect him. As for whether he studies or not, this is
There is no need to force it, a wise king will rule from the ground up, and what he needs is the assistance of virtuous ministers."
Eunuch Zhong suddenly realized that he had always wanted the emperor's eldest grandson to read and write. Zhu Youxiao didn't like to study, which made him very worried, and he felt that he had not taught him well. Now when he heard what Zhang Yuan said, he suddenly understood, and the emperor took over the rule. It was wonderful, and he said:
"Then Zajia is just like Da Wei, playing with his brother all day long!"
Eunuch Zhong finally understood. Zhang Yuan smiled and said: "My father-in-law is a talented person among the internal officials. He should know how to play better than Wei Jinzhong. Music, chess, calligraphy and painting are not games. For the emperor's eldest grandson who loves to play, my father-in-law should guide him."
Lord, don’t persuade me too hard, it’s useless. Of course, necessary advice is also needed, such as climbing trees and rowing boats, which are prone to danger. In short, we must make the emperor’s grandson feel that the father-in-law is sincerely doing his best and is not flattery.
He is not restraining him, but wants to have a sense of intimacy. Teenagers know what is good and what is bad. Even though he usually behaves in a confused way, he knows very well who is really good to him."
Eunuch Zhong sighed inwardly: "Zhang Yuan is really a very smart man, he can figure out people's hearts, and he has a deep understanding of fire." He solemnly nodded and said: "The Za family has been taught. The Za family listens to Mr. Zhang, and the Hakka family, hehe, the Za family also goes to flatter him."
Then, he laughed too.
Zhang Yuan remembered something and said: "Father-in-law, I still have something to ask for in my late life. It would be better if my father-in-law can help me. If it is not convenient for me to help, don't force me, so as not to cause trouble to my father-in-law."
Eunuch Zhong saw that Zhang Yuan's words were serious and it was definitely not a trivial matter, so he said: "Master Zhang, please tell me, the Za family will do their best."
Zhang Yuan immediately told about the disaster relief petition he had sent to the Ministry of Household Affairs in the morning. He asked Eunuch Zhong if there was any way in the palace to get the memorial approved as soon as possible. If the famine in Shandong blocks water transportation, it will cause price chaos in the capital, and he should issue an order to exempt taxes and provide relief as soon as possible.
The victims are——
Eunuch Zhong pondered for a moment and said, "Master Zhang is really concerned about the country and the people."
Zhang Yuan said with a smile: "It's not that I worry about the country and the people. I just saw it, and I have to do my best within my ability, otherwise I will feel uneasy."
Eunuch Zhong said: "The Zajia family can't promise you anything yet. But the Zajia family will take it to heart and will definitely help each other if there is a chance."
Zhang Yuandao: "That's it. Prudence comes first. I will never do anything that would risk my life to remonstrate, and I never want my father-in-law to do it."
Eunuch Zhong laughed loudly and patted Zhang Yuan's leg: "The Za family likes Mr. Zhang's temperament. He is smart, understanding, not pedantic, and has a human touch."
The carriage has entered the north gate of Dongsi Archway, which is less than two miles away from the Shang and Zhou Zuo Mansion. Suddenly, Mu Zhenzhen called out: "Milk Tea Girl——"
Zhang Yuan quickly stopped the carriage, looked out the window, and saw Qing Mo Shan and Dong Milk Tea walking quickly along the street. He said to Eunuch Zhong: "Brother-in-law, please send him here. I met
We have met a fellow countryman, so my father-in-law must rush back to the palace as soon as possible."
Eunuch Zhong left the palace twice today, and he was also afraid of gossip from the palace people. Moreover, after talking with Zhang Yuan on the car, his confusion was resolved, and he said: "Well, the Za family won't send you away anymore."
Zhang Yuan got out of the car, approached the window and said to Eunuch Zhong: "If my father-in-law has something to say to Wan Sheng, you can just send a close friend to tell him, or Wan Sheng can go to Shichahai and wait first. Also, Wan Sheng and my father-in-law should get along well."
It is not appropriate to publicize the matter, as this will be beneficial to both the father-in-law and the late student."
Eunuch Zhong said: "The Za family knows, so let's leave for now." Just as he was about to put down the window curtains, he poked his head out and said: "Master Zhang gave the Shaoxing Tuyi to the Za family. The Za family will ask Xiao Gao to come here to pick it up tomorrow. Don't worry, Master Zhang will run away again."
Come on, haha, the Za family really cares about Mr. Zhang’s gift.”
Zhang Yuan said with a smile: "You can't afford to give expensive gifts to me as a late student. They are all specialties of Shaoxing and Hangzhou, such as bean wine, dried plum vegetables, West Lake lotus root starch, dried bamboo shoots from Tianmu Mountain, etc. I also asked Chen Hongshou, a scholar from Zhuji, to paint "" for my father-in-law.
Chen Hongshou is not well-known now, but later generations thought that his figure paintings were unmatched by anyone in the two hundred years of the Ming Dynasty."
Eunuch Zhong smiled and said, "The Miscellaneous family believes in Mr. Zhang's vision." He cupped his hands in the carriage window, turned around, and sped away.
Qingmo Shanren was waiting on the roadside. At this time, he came over and saluted Zhang Yuan and said: "Shanren was coming out of the mansion of Mr. Zhang's brother-in-law, Shang Yushi. After waiting for more than half an hour, he came out because he was afraid of the curfew. He was very happy.
Met Mr. Zhang."
Dong Milk Tea was wearing thick clothes and a turban, with only a small face showing. She followed Qingmo Shanren obediently, smiling slightly.
Zhang Yuan asked and found out that the Qingmoshan people lived in an inn here called Jiangnan Water Village. It was run by Jiaxing people and they were half fellow villagers. They only had one or two taels of silver per month. The Qingmoshan people only had Zhang.
Yuan gave him five taels of silver yesterday, so making a living is an urgent issue. Zhang Yuan has no intention of raising Qingke. The people of Qingmoshan have to make a living on their own. Dong Milk Tea wants him to raise himself——
Zhang Yuandao: "Jiangnan Water Town? Okay, I'll make a note of it. I'll come to you if anything happens in the future. If you have any trouble, feel free to come to me. Go back quickly. The curfew drum is about to be beaten." Xiang Qingmo Shanren and Dong Milk Tea
He cupped his hands and quickly returned to Shang Zhouzuo's courtyard with Mu Zhenzhen. Shang Zhouzuo was still waiting for him to have dinner. When he asked that he had eaten at Eunuch Zhong's place, he nodded and said, "Du Cha
The court has also issued a memorial today requesting Shandong for disaster relief. We will wait and see when the response will be given."
After Zhang Yuan took a bath, he returned to his bedroom to polish ink and paper, and began to write a letter to his parents four thousand miles away, informing him that he had arrived in the capital safely and asking his parents not to worry -
Mu Zhenzhen also took a bath and sat to dry her hair. Her long, wet hair had a light golden color reflected in the dim light. Her blue eyes were fixed on Zhang Yuan's letter——
Zhang Yuan had finished writing the letter to his parents, folded it and put it in an envelope, and took out a piece of mangosteen paper to write to his wife Shang Danran. He turned to the side and saw Mu Zhenzhen looking at him infatuatedly. Mu Zhenzhen was not wearing a skirt.
, wearing thick cotton trousers with long legs, one hand gently scratching his calf, Zhang Yuan smiled and said: "I ran more than 20 miles today, are you tired? Do you feel pain in your calf?"
Mu Zhenzhen said with a smile: "My servant is not that delicate. I didn't have to travel dozens of miles before." He hesitated for a moment and asked: "Master, can you write a letter to my father in the capital?"
Zhang Yuandao: "That's not possible at the moment, but I can ask Qi Huzi to help me find out about the current situation of Yansui Commander-in-Chief Jun Song. Qi Huzi's father is from the Ministry of War."
Mu Zhen said happily: "Thank you, Master." Then he asked: "Master, how far is it from Yansui to the capital?"
Zhang Yuandao: "Yansui is one of the nine sides, and the administrative seat is Yulin. Yulin is about 2,500 miles away from the capital."
Mu Zhenzhen exclaimed: "It's so far away."
Zhang Yuandao: "Of course, if it's close, I will consider taking you to see Uncle Mu. Don't be anxious, I can always find a way to contact Uncle Mu."
While he was talking, he heard someone murmuring outside the door covered with a heat-insulating felt curtain. It sounded like a little girl's voice. Zhang Yuan got up and went to open the door. He saw little Jinghui holding his sister Jinglan's hand.
It seemed that Jing Hui wanted to drag his sister in with him, but Jinglan was a little shy and refused to...
"Xiaolan, Xiaohui, please come in, I'm writing a letter to your little aunt." Zhang Yuan invited with a smile.
"Okay." Xiao Jinghui came in happily. Jinglan hesitated for a moment and followed in. Then Fanghua and another maid also came in.
Xiao Jinghui ran to the bookcase to take a look and said: "I just wrote two lines - my beloved wife is as indifferent as the meeting, hee hee, my beloved wife -" He said to Shang Jinglan: "Sister, Mr. Zhang's brother calls me aunt."
She’s called my beloved wife.”
Shang Jinglan pursed her lips and smiled, and reminded: "Mother said, you can no longer call Mr. Zhang brother, but uncle."
Xiao Jinghui chuckled: "I can't call you uncle, so I'd better call you brother Zhang secretly. Sister, don't tell my mother."
Shang Jinglan let out a light "hum".
Zhang Yuan listened to Xiao Jinghui's unclear enunciation and asked with a smile: "Xiao Hui, why are you talking so loudly? Have you lost your teeth?"
When Zhang Yuan from Xiaojinghui asked this question, he exclaimed "Ah" and quickly covered his mouth without saying a word. He looked funny and cute.
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