It was already past the time to go to court, and Wanli, a young man in the midst of his rebellious adolescence, looked at the old figure standing solemnly outside the palace door, and cursed in his heart.
"You old man...just wait!"
Going to court?
Not in a hurry.
That old immortal bastard likes to stand outside, so let him stand a little longer.
As Wanli slowly picked up the tea cup, rinsed his mouth, and picked up the chopsticks, at this time, the delicate and beautiful Queen Wang put on her clothes and was helped to the ground by the palace maid.
The gorgeous palace clothes covered her delicate body like mutton-fat white jade. The young queen, Sister Wang Xi, endured the slight swelling pain and gently sat down on the chair. She couldn't help but owe her delicate body and made some moves.
A charming demeanor that cannot be picked.
That blushing jade face was still flushed with a thrilling flush.
Queen Wang Xi came from a small family, her natal family was not prominent, and her father was just a low-ranking official in the Ministry of Industry.
This is the ancestral system of the Ming Dynasty. In order to prevent the harem from interfering in politics, the emperor of the Ming Dynasty was not allowed to choose a queen from a wealthy family, but could only choose a beautiful woman from a small family with an innocent fortune.
Sister Wang Xi was chosen by Empress Dowager Li from a draft of thousands of women and stood out to become the queen, naturally because of her beauty.
Secondly, it is dignified and decent.
But she knew that Long live the Lord was not satisfied with this arranged marriage.
Especially after she gave birth to her first child for Lord Wanzai, Wanzai's neglect of her was obvious because she belonged to the royal family and gave birth to a princess for this Ming Dynasty.
It's a pity that he is not the prince.
Sister Wang Xi is not an ordinary woman. Although she comes from a small family, she has a very delicate mind and is very decent in her conduct.
At this moment, she was trying her best to show off her girlish charm in front of the Long Live Lord.
Under the gaze of Long Live Lord, a slight blush appeared on the queen's jade face, and she said with some embarrassment: "Your Majesty..."
This soft car seemed to be blaming Mr. Wan live for his rudeness last night, which caused him to suffer a lot. The look on his face that was both angry and happy really made Wan Li very happy.
Look at the queen's shy beauty.
As expected, Wanli was very happy and said with a smile: "Queen... let's have a meal."
As Queen Wang sat down at the table shyly, she inadvertently looked at Zhang Juzheng from the corner of her eye, who was like an old monk in trance outside the door.
Looking at Zhang Juzheng's somewhat elderly figure and that livid old face...
Queen Wang felt a little unbearable and worried. Her rosy hair twitched slightly. She wanted to remonstrate but she still held back.
Now she can't say anything, and she doesn't dare to dissuade her. As the saying goes, a Taoist mother is more valuable than her son. Ever since she gave birth to a princess in her first child, she herself has been in danger.
I heard that a few days ago, a palace maid who was favored by the emperor at random also became pregnant. The palace maid was also named Wang, and the Queen Mother already knew about it.
The emperor originally wanted to deny it, but was scolded by the queen mother. In any case, the emperor was still very filial to the queen mother.
He could not deny it, so he had no choice but to make the palace maid the concubine Gong.
The news was like a heavy boulder, pressing on Queen Wang's weak shoulders, but she could only remain calm and pick up the chopsticks gracefully.
The emperor and empress began to eat.
Today's breakfast looked very delicious, which made Wanli's eyes light up. There was a dish of fried shredded potatoes with green peppers that he had never seen before, and there were actually a few crispy and brown potato chips.
Emperor Wanli's eyes lit up when he saw the potato chips. He quickly rolled up the sleeves of his dragon robe, grabbed a piece and bit into it.
The rebellious boy Wanli deliberately made noises while eating.
While thinking proudly in his heart, compared with the annoying Zhang Juzheng, his great companion Feng Bao in this world feels more sorry for him.
After taking a bite of the crispy and delicious potato chips, Wanli became happy and smiled at Queen Wang again: "Queen, this is the delicacy I selected from the folk for my companion, please try it too."
Queen Wang was dubious, so she picked up a piece of potato chip and took a bite. It also made a soft crunching sound, and her pretty face like a flower became even more shy.
But……
Really delicious!
Wanli was proud and smiled at Queen Wang: "How is it?"
Queen Wang nodded and responded: "Hmm... delicious."
This compliment comes from the bottom of my heart. For a seventeen-year-old girl, these fried potato chips are indeed an irresistible temptation.
So the emperor and the queen took one piece for you and one for me, and quickly finished the plate of potato chips.
Wanli also licked his lips with unsatisfied interest. Unfortunately, there were too few potato chips. This one plate was not enough to eat. This was another stinky rule of the imperial kitchen.
The more he likes to eat something, the less the imperial kitchen will let him eat.
Moreover, Emperor Wanli felt that the taste of today's potato chips was not right, and it was far less fragrant than the ones he snatched from Da Ban in the Li Jian that day.
Zhang Juzheng, who was standing outside the door, looked at the emperor's frivolous expression through the crack in the door. His old face gradually turned livid, and his lips were slightly opened as he wanted to say something.
In the end, Zhang Juzheng endured it.
He knew that the emperor's frivolity and rebellion were deliberately shown to him.
It was already three o'clock in the morning, and by the Jinshui Bridge, the civil and military officials who had been waiting for more than an hour were whispering anxiously under the bright sunshine.
A suffocating undercurrent is surging in the capital.
Morning, cheap shop.
Shen Lie arranged the ingredients in the store, hurried out, saddled his strong horse, and prepared some practical things.
Before preparing to go out, Shen Lie called Yun'er over again and gave some instructions.
Some potatoes in the farm outside the city are ripe. Shen Lie plans to go to Shenjiazhuang to stay for a few days and bring back some potatoes with others.
In front of the store, Shen Lie repeatedly warned: "It can be as fast as three days, or as slowly as five days. I'll be back as soon as I go. Yun'er, take care of the store and don't argue with others."
"What happened? Go to the Liutiao Street Guard Station and ask for help."
While Yun'er agreed softly, she pouted her little mouth with a look of displeasure and displeasure. She had not been separated from the young master for such a long time.
Seeing her reluctant to leave, Shen Lie's heart softened. He looked around and saw that there was no one around, then he took her into his arms and hugged her, and then gently scratched her straight little nose lovingly.
Then Shen Lie hardened his heart, led the horse out of the alley, and walked towards the Jinyi Guardhouse on Liutiao Street, where Tian Hong was waiting for him.
After meeting Tian Hong and several confidants outside the guardhouse, they all left the city together.
An hour later, outside the city.
It is already late April and early May, the season between spring and summer.
The sun was shining brightly in the sky and the climate was pleasant. Several people were jolting on horseback, enjoying the rare comfort.
While walking, chatting.
At this time, Shen Lie was riding on horseback and walking slowly along the official road.
Looking at the green willow trees on both sides of the road, as well as the carriages passing by from time to time, and the sweaty farmers, Shen Lie couldn't help but have mixed feelings in his heart.
What is the purpose of human life?
He has been a human being for two lives, and he has lived a pretty wonderful life in this life. After getting rid of the bad reputation of a prodigal son, he is moving forward steadily step by step, but he is walking with trepidation.
"This is the way of the world."
Shen Lie was murmuring to himself, in the strict hierarchy of the Ming Dynasty, in the capital city where every step was taken, if you were not careful, you would die without a burial place!
Shen Lie was pondering.
Tian Hong, who was riding alongside him, suddenly said softly: "Brother Xian, the black goods you asked me to inquire about have been found...three long ones and five short ones, they will arrive tonight."
