A bead curtain divides the Genyue Yiqing Palace into two halves. The outer room is simple. Behind the bead curtain, there are rich furnishings. On a bed, Queen Zheng is half lying on it, quietly thinking about her family affairs.
Next to him were a dozen maids, Gong'e, with beautiful faces, standing with their hands down.
Empress Zheng's reputation among officials is indeed good, firstly because she never interferes in government affairs and has a good temper.
Secondly, the Zheng family has little power, so no matter how favored the queen is, without any relatives, the foreign court will not be involved in any interests. Everyone is happy to see such a queen in charge of the harem.
But now, the situation has changed. Empress Zheng's father, Zheng Shen, betrothed his second daughter to the young master Yang Lin.
Empress Zheng, who was comforting her sister in the palace that day, almost jumped up when she heard the news. She didn't expect that her unreliable biological father would make the decision on his own without consulting her about such a big matter.
Empress Zheng was so anxious that she suffered from toothache for three days and could hardly sleep at night.
Now that it has become a foregone conclusion, looking back and thinking about it carefully, this matter may not be a bad thing, but there is no guarantee that it is a good thing.
She was no stranger to Yang Lin, the young master. Before that boy came to Beijing, he asked Tong Guan to give gifts to the concubines in the harem. She was still a concubine of Yisu at the time, and all the gifts she received were extremely luxurious jewelry.
Later, it happened year after year, but the person who helped him deliver gifts became Yang Jian. I heard that he had a quarrel with Tong Guan.
Back then, Cai Jingtong, Yang Lin, and the three of them rose from the imperial court, each rising faster than the other.
Within two years, he took control of the government and was able to compete with Liang Shicheng, the eunuch. He also became the target of criticism from scholars. It is said that some Confucian officials from Taixue listed them as three thieves, and the official report caused an uproar.
How could Queen Zheng not hear about these things? She stayed in the palace all day long, and her ears were pricked by Yang Lin's things.
Judging from his actions, this boy seems to be a close minister, no different from Wang Fu, Cai You and others. The difference is that this is a close minister who was born in the first place and passed the first place. It can be said that he has the most aristocratic background in the Song Dynasty.
Well, even if a member of the clan becomes an official, he will not be as distinguished as this status.
Today Empress Zheng was in Genyue and summoned Yang Lin to see her. Normally, in the Song Dynasty, there was no way for concubines to meet ministers.
It's just that in the Zhao Ji Dynasty, it was indeed an era when etiquette collapsed. Several ministers in the court had the reputation of pursuing concubines, and giving gifts to concubines was a compulsory course for ministers. Zhao Ji was a very free and easy person in this regard.
Don't care about your own concubines.
If any concubine received a generous bribe, Zhao Ji might have to laugh and share the dividends with his wife. The last time Yang Lin gave Xiao Liu Guifei some hundred-flower butterfly hairpins, they were more exquisite, so Zhao Ji begged for one and gave it away.
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Of course, ordinary scholar-bureaucrats who were born as Jinshi cherished their feathers and were concerned about their status. No matter how the queen summoned her, they would not come.
It was obvious that Yang Lin did not belong to this ordinary scholar-bureaucrat. He packed up and stood at attention, and came to see his sister-in-law in Genyue, which was a familiar road.
There was a heavy sound of footsteps, which showed that the person coming was not flinching, but was even putting on some airs.
Empress Zheng frowned, and she saw a figure with a long torso outside the bead curtain, wearing court clothes, and bowed slightly: "Your Highness, Yang Lin, has met her."
Empress Zheng said calmly: "It is really rude of me to summon Yang Shaozai today, but you and my little sister are about to get married. There are some things that I, as your sister, must ask clearly."
As Empress Zheng spoke, she quietly looked at this powerful minister. She suddenly thought that this person had fulfilled all the promises she had made to her little sister, and even exceeded the standards. This was no longer as simple as being a handsome man of the time. He was a powerful traitor in this dynasty.
Yang Lin smiled softly and said: "Speaking of this matter, I really don't know. To be honest with you, I have never even heard of your sister's name. However, my father saw that I have reached the age of discussing marriage, so he inquired about it. The daughter of the Zheng family is virtuous and knows etiquette, so she is a good match, so I invited Yang Jian to come and propose marriage."
I believe you are a big-headed ghost. Empress Zheng was so angry that she was too cunning. She used some means to confuse her father and agreed to the marriage without even asking her.
In this way, he, the queen, was forced to belong to Yang Lin's line, and his enemies in the court were Cai Jing and Liang Shicheng.
Yang Lin looked around, clasped his fists and said: "Your Highness, we are all a family now, how come you don't know how to feel sorry for my brother-in-law. I am always given a seat in front of the emperor, and now I feel a little pain in my back when I stand."
Empress Zheng bit her lip angrily and said, "Come here, give the young master a seat and a drink."
Several pretty palace maids presented the brocade mound, then offered drinks, and then left silently.
Seeing his appearance, Empress Zheng could no longer hold her face and burst into laughter: "Okay, you, I have been led away by your nose. Tell me, what means were used to get my father to death?" Frightened?"
Yang Lin chuckled, this queen was indeed as rumored, she was simply not Moji's person.
"What did your Highness say? I have a reputation as a virtuous person in the community. It can be said that I can be said to be the best in Bianliang. Taishi Zheng has a sharp eye and knows the pearls. He has recruited me as his son-in-law. He is indeed a man of great wisdom."
Empress Zheng was completely defeated and scolded: "Can you speak properly!"
Yang Lin looked around, and Empress Zheng wrinkled her nose and said, "Even so, they are all from this palace."
Yang Lin picked the one with the thumbs up and said: "Amazing, she deserves to be the queen."
"Stop flattering me, I just want to know how you persuaded my father." Empress Zheng had already lost her temper by this lazy courtier, and said with curled lips.
Since you asked to talk it over, I won't hide it. Yang Lin spread his hands and said: "Throw it with money."
Empress Zheng remained silent. Both the woman and the eunuch were Yin people who took money too seriously, not to mention that Empress Zheng did not have a prince.
After Zhao Ji goes away in the future, my family cannot count on the new official family. I only have to look after myself, and I will take money twice as seriously.
Perhaps the brother-in-law in front of him is someone he can rely on. After all, he is still so young. Liang Shicheng and Cai Jing are old. The younger generation, such as Wang Fu and Cai You, are not his opponents at all. The number one scholar has reached the top, and he is also a close minister of His Majesty. , the position of Prime Minister and Assistant Chief cannot be evaded at all.
Empress Zheng was a straightforward person. After calculating the gains and losses, she smiled and said: "Young Zai is young and has made great achievements many times. He will be the mainstay of the Song Dynasty in the future. Although I live in a deep palace, I often hear about your deeds. We, my generation, You woman has little knowledge and is not a gentleman to smile at. After Yang Shaozai marries his wife, he must treat his little sister well, otherwise I will not be able to spare you."
Yang Lin had expected this result before he came. Your Zheng family is too short of a son-in-law like me. He stood up, shook his clothes and bowed, "Please be at ease, Queen. I will live up to the expectations of Grand Master Zheng and the Queen."