The long morning court finally ended, and Zhu Houzhao left the court surrounded by eunuchs and guards. After the ministers respectfully sent the emperor off, they left the hall one after another.
Zhang Yanling accepted the congratulations from Zhang Mao, Xu Guangzuo and others. From time to time, officials came over to congratulate Zhang Yanling. Zhang Yanling cupped his hands one by one and thanked him with a smile.
From the eyes of these people, Zhang Yanling saw awe and humility that she had never felt before. Even though she was a relative, she still couldn't make some people truly respect her from the bottom of their hearts. But this time, there was obviously a big difference.
different.
All the officials left one after another, and Zhang Yanling followed Zhang Mao, Xu Guangzuo, Zhang Lun and others to the outside of the palace. When they arrived at the entrance of the hall, everyone stood still.
Xu Guangzuo stroked his beard and smiled: "Yanling, are you going to visit the Queen Mother?"
Zhang Yanling nodded and said: "Yes, I returned to the capital yesterday and didn't have time to visit the Queen Mother in the palace. The Queen Mother has already sent a message to see her after the morning court today."
Xu Guangzuo smiled and said: "That's what it should be. Then we'll leave. Before we leave, I have a few words to say to you."
Zhang Lun smiled and said: "My father-in-law and son-in-law have something to say, so we'd better avoid it. Master, I'll help you down the steps."
Zhang Mao smiled and said: "I want you to help me? I haven't reached the point where I can't walk yet. Just take care of yourself. I'm frizzy, so don't fall and eat shit."
Everyone laughed, Zhang Lun smiled and helped Zhang Mao to go down the steps. But Xu Guangzuo stopped them.
"British Sir, everyone, there is no need to hide anything. If I want to talk to Yanling, you should be present. This is not a private talk." Xu Guangzuo said.
Zhang Mao stopped and said with a smile: "Isn't it a problem? Let's listen to what Duke Dingguo said."
Xu Guangzuo turned his head with a smile, looked at Zhang Yanling and said: "Yanling, from today on, you will be the deputy governor of the regiment. But don't be too busy being happy. Do you know that with your qualifications, you are not qualified to be the regiment's deputy governor?"
The deputy governor of the regiment. Even if you have meritorious service in suppressing the rebellion, you are not good enough to be appointed as the deputy governor of the regiment. Do you understand?"
Zhang Yanling said hurriedly: "My son-in-law is also a little confused. Why is this praise so unexpected? I am really scared."
Xu Guangzuo smiled and said: "As long as you understand. This appointment is indeed quite controversial. The British Duke, several young princes, and several marquises have spent a lot of time and tried their best to recommend you. In addition, this time you
He was indeed ordered to do so in the face of danger, and he was able to quell the rebellion neatly.
, so that everyone in the government and the public was speechless. The emperor was also very satisfied. Only in this way did those disputes be settled. But some people will inevitably say that you were promoted to this position because of your status as a relative of the country and as the son-in-law of my Duke Ding. I hope.
Don’t worry about it either.”
Zhang Yanling smiled and said: "My son-in-law understands that he doesn't care about these rumors."
Zhu Lin laughed and said: "That's right, how can Yanling care about this? Yanling was notorious in the capital at the beginning, so he didn't care at all. He was very happy drinking and gambling every day."
Everyone was stunned. Zhang Lun couldn't help laughing and said: "Brother Zhu Lin, are you praising others or hurting others? If you can't speak, just say a few words less?"
Zhu Lin himself laughed, scratched his head and said, "I'm sorry, why did I bring up what happened before? It's really stupid."
Xu Yande smiled and said, "Do you know you are stupid?"
Zhu Lin rolled his eyes and wanted to refute, Xu Guangzuo waved his hands and said: "Don't interrupt, you guys are talking about business, but here comes the noise. It's not formal. Listen carefully, I am talking about prolonging life, but I am also talking about it for you.
of."
Only then did a few people become quiet. But they heard Xu Guangzuo say: "Yanling, I have something to say to you. This time it was recommended by our family, and you have the glory you have today. Don't do it.
Forget this. Don’t
I have forgotten the friendship between the British Duke and the Young Duke and all the noble lords. Our noble family is united, and we are working together to lift you up this time. You must understand this. You must know your kindness and righteousness, and you must not forget it.
I appreciate everyone’s love for you.”
Zhang Yanling nodded with a smile, understanding the intention of Xu Guangzuo's words. Xu Guangzuo warned himself not to cock his tail and be complacent, and don't think that after being promoted, he would be complacent and find nothing to gain. In particular, he emphasized that his relatives and relatives worked hard to lift him up, which was a warning to himself.
, without the help of the Xungui Group, I am nothing.
Of course, there was actually some selfishness in his words. The implication was to tell Zhang Yanling that even if he was promoted, even if he was not what he used to be, he should not forget the support of Duke Dingguo. Don't be ungrateful.
"My father-in-law, the British father-in-law, the three young princes and all the princes, I am grateful to you for your support. Yanling is self-aware and knows that his qualifications and abilities are not enough to take on this important task. Without your support, Yanling would not be able to bear this important responsibility."
How could Ling be today? Yanling knows how to do it, please rest assured." Zhang Yanling said in a deep voice.
Xu Guangzuo stroked his beard and nodded: "As long as you understand this truth, I won't say more."
Zhang Mao laughed at the side and said: "Ding Guo Gong, in fact, there are some things you don't need to say. Marquis Jianchang is such a smart man, how could he not know these things? In fact, he has earned this honor today.
We didn’t contribute much. Trillion’s meritorious service in quelling the rebellion is the honor of our family. Even if we help a little, isn’t that what we should do? In a family of heroes, every one is prosperous and one suffers a loss. This is the truth.
, is there anyone who still doesn’t understand?”
Xu Guangzuo said with a smile: "Listen, the British Lord has a big structure, and I am ashamed of myself. Speaking of Yanling, although you have been promoted to the position of deputy governor of the regiment camp, you cannot be self-righteous in your actions in the future. Things in the regiment camp are
The British Duke is in charge, and Young Master Zhang Lun is in charge. Don’t think that you can be on an equal footing with them. You can just help out, but you must not overstep the rules or overstep the rules. Do you understand?”
Zhang Yanling said with a smile: "Don't worry, father-in-law, my son-in-law has already thought it through. The position of deputy governor of the regiment cannot be fulfilled by my son-in-law with his ability, so just take it as a compliment. My son-in-law is still old
Manage my Zhenwei camp honestly and well. Let me take care of other things, but I can’t take care of them either. It’s up to the British father-in-law and Mr. Zhang to take charge.”
Xu Guangzuo nodded and said: "Very good, then I'm relieved. It seems that I really have to think too much."
Zhang Mao said in a deep voice beside him: "Ding Guogong, by saying these things, don't you mean that I and Zhang Lun have no place to stand? Yanling, don't listen to the nonsense of your confused father-in-law? The reason why we collectively recommend this time is,
I support you because I know your abilities and have high hopes for you. We, the older generation
The Xunqi family is not young anymore. In the future, the revitalization of the Xunqi family will depend on you, the younger generation. It will rely on Zhang Lun, Yande, Zhu Lin, and Jianchanghou. Jianchanghou is my favorite, and Zhang Lun is also
Far inferior to you. In the future, the important task of revitalizing the family of Xunqi will have to be shouldered by Yan Ling."
Zhang Yanling said hurriedly: "Young man from England, I don't dare to take these words seriously. I can't stand these words. The affairs of the Xunqi Family depend on the concerted efforts of everyone. There must be a few leaders.
Young Master, especially Zhang Lun, whether it is
Both ability and reputation are enough to take over the important responsibilities of the old man. Yanling's ability is limited and cannot be compared with Brother Zhang Lun. Don't say such things to the old man. If so, I will go and ask the emperor to serve as the deputy of the regiment.
The post of Governor."
The British Duke Zhang Mao was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter and said: "That's all, let's not talk about these things. It's getting late, and we should leave the palace. Yanling will go to see the Queen Mother, and go to your father-in-law's house for a banquet in the evening.
, let’s have a nice drink and talk. Why are we standing in front of this hall talking about this? It’s really inexplicable. It’s all my fault that old man Ding Guogong, what can’t be said at the banquet in the evening, is said here.”
Xu Guangzuo smiled and said: "It's my fault, it's my fault. Let's talk about it tonight."
The group walked down the steps, Zhang Yanling held hands with each other, watched Zhang Mao, Xu Guangzuo and others leave, and said goodbye to Zhang Yin and Chen Shiyi, then turned around and walked deep into the harem along the wide imperial road next to Fengtian Hall.
I haven't entered the palace for many days, but everything in the palace is still the same, but it seems more and more empty and lonely.
Under the sun, the shade of trees is thick, blocking out the sun. Perhaps the emperor does not live in the palace recently, but in the Leopard Room on Qionghua Island. Therefore, the vegetation and trees on the roadside of the palace are overgrown, and no one is diligent in clearing them.
reason.
There are many flowers and trees, and walking under the shade, not only do you not feel the heat of the scorching sun, but you feel a bit chilly.
When passing by the Qianqing Palace, Zhang Yanling saw that all the vehicles and ceremonial guards were in front of the Qianqing Palace, and knew that Zhu Houzhao had not returned to the Leopard Room.
Zhang Yanling was eager to see Empress Dowager Zhang, so she walked towards the path between the flower beds, not wanting to be seen by people in the Qianqing Palace. Unexpectedly, she took a few steps and was stopped by someone from behind.
"Master Zhang, when you pass by Qianqing Palace, why don't you go and thank the emperor?"
Zhang Yanling turned around to look, and saw Liu Jin slowly walking out among the flowers and trees.
"Eunuch Liu, you are so polite. What a coincidence." Zhang Yanling said with a smile.
Liu Jin smiled, cupped her hands and said, "It's no coincidence that our family is here specially to wait for Mr. Zhang to pass by."
Zhang Yanling smiled and said: "Does the Emperor want to see me? I really should kowtow to the Emperor to thank him. Then I should go and thank him now."
Liu Jin said in a deep voice: "That's not necessary. The emperor is very tired after going to court and is resting now. Besides, the emperor is going to see the Queen Mother later. The Queen Mother has already invited the Emperor to have dinner with the Marquis at noon.
.When the time comes, it will not be too late for the Marquis to thank you again."
Zhang Yanling let out an ooh and said with a smile: "I see, that's all. Then I'll say goodbye and I'll go see the Queen Mother. The Queen Mother hasn't seen me for several months, so she must have a lot to say to me."
Liu Jin said in a deep voice: "Master Zhang, even if you don't have to thank the emperor, you still have to say thank you to our family, right? You didn't even say a word of thanks, and you just left like this?"
Zhang Yanling smiled and said: "Thank you? Why should I thank you?"
Liu Jin sneered and said: "Master Hou is really a heartless and unrighteous person. Has Master Hou forgotten who recommended you to suppress the rebellion? It was our family who recommended you to suppress the rebellion. If it were not recommended by our family,
How can Lord Hou accomplish extraordinary feats, and how can he obtain them?
Today's award? Deputy Governor of the regiment, this position is not small. The Marquis has held this important position at the age of twenty-three. I am afraid that there will be no one before or after him. Shouldn't the Marquis express his gratitude to our family?
Recommendation?"
Zhang Yanling frowned and thought for a while, then nodded and said, "It's true what you said. Without Eunuch Liu's recommendation, I really wouldn't be as proud as I am today. It seems that it is indeed due to your recommendation."
Liu Jin sneered and said: "Master Hou finally refused to deny this matter. However, Master Hou did not thank our family. Instead, he confronted our family again in the palace today. Master Zhang, where is your conscience?"
Zhang Yanling smiled and looked at Liu Jin and said: "Eunuch Liu, I don't like hearing what you are saying. People say that giving kindness without repaying it is a noble act. How can anyone want others to be grateful to themselves? Besides, Eunuch Liu doesn't care about me either.
There is no kindness, how can I thank you? Today in the palace, it is your Eunuch Liu who refuses to give me face and forces me to do this.
How can you blame me? Take a step back and say, I, Zhang Yanling, was praised by the court today. Isn’t it because I worked hard to get it? How come it was thanks to you, Eunuch Liu? What if I got the award because of Eunuch Liu’s recommendation?
I died in Ningxia Town, so should I thank you, Eunuch Liu, or should I resent Eunuch Liu for letting me die?"