Chapter two hundred and seventeen after choosing a son-in-law
As the last two people to see the emperor, Zhang Chen and Zhu Er came out of the Qianqing Palace empty-handed. When people outside saw this scene, they naturally felt that the two people with the most noble family backgrounds had gained nothing, but Only those who accompanied the emperor in the Qianqing Palace knew how lucky these two guys were.
He almost got into a quarrel in front of the emperor. He said such excessive words and was not punished. This is already incredible. Moreover, Zhang Chen also said such unreasonable thoughts. Although the emperor scolded him back, it was still quite explosive. .
However, as people who had met the emperor gradually left the palace, more and more people learned that the emperor had invited Dr. Zhang Shou to accompany the selection, and they were suddenly shocked and angry. When they took stock of those who had received rewards, they found that except Xiao Yun, the son of a doctor in the official department, received a whole set of new books. The others, such as Zhang Wu, Zhang Lu and others, were almost all the disciples of Guijie from Banshan Hall, and even more people were dissatisfied.
Under the gaze of many envious, jealous and hateful eyes, Zhang Wu held the plum blossom brush and washed it, and when he returned home in a daze, the entire Nanyang Marquis Mansion was shocked. As the fifth bastard, he had always been a transparent person at home. , if he hadn't hugged Zhang Chen's thick golden thigh, the other brothers would not have paid attention to him at all, and even the servants would have just paid lip service to him in front of him.
That is to say, Zhang Wu later took turns with Zhang Wu in the Banshan Hall to hold the imperial ruler and assist Zhang Chen, the chief of the prison, in supervising the students. Mrs. Nanyang Hou saw this and gave him two more followers. When I went to the Ministry of Rites to apply for election, I hesitated for a moment and then agreed. But no one expected that Zhang Wu seemed to have a little hope this time!
However, Mrs. Nanyang Hou patiently waited until she had finished inquiring about the follow-up information, and then called the concubine who had been neglected for many years in front of her. After washing her hands carefully, she carefully took the exquisitely patterned pen fired in the official kiln from Zhang Wu's hand. After washing it and looking at it for a while, she returned it to Zhang Lu with a faint smile on her face.
"The things the emperor rewards you should not just be placed on the shelf or on the desk for use. Only then will they be worthy of the emperor's painstaking efforts. I will turn around and order the courtyard where your house is located to be vacated for you. The rest To make a study, you go and pick two more people to serve in the study. Remember, pick a person whose whole family is in the house, so if something happens and the whole family sits together, you won't be afraid of them causing trouble."
"Of course, I will also give the order, so that some people who are burned by jealousy will not be embarrassed. You should prepare yourself well these days, so as not to be caught off guard when the good news comes."
Although Zhang Wu once told Zhang Shou that he hoped to find a powerful wife and live alone in the future, he was still stunned because his aunt was really so easy to talk to. After a long while, he realized the last sentence, I was both happy and frightened at the same time.
"Mother, what...what good news? Although the emperor rewarded me with this gift, he didn't say anything else. Maybe there are others who have also received the emperor's reward?"
Compared with Nanyang Hou Zhang Hanzhou who was just a pawn at first, Mrs. Nanyang Hou came from a serious military family. Her ancestors were hereditary commanders, and Emperor Ruizong personally acted as a matchmaker. However, after marrying, she found that her husband had many favorites, most of them. They are trophies won by the victors, and a few are purchased maids.
Having already experienced these things at home, she quickly cut through the mess and arranged the warblers into different categories. When she found out that Zhang Hanzhou didn't care about the affairs of the inner court, she let go even more and established a series of family rules. Be honest.
The calm one will give her whatever she needs, and the jealous one will drag her down and beat her the first time, and sell it immediately the second time.
After two or three killing blows, the house, which had no rules at all, was cleaned up, which was in sharp contrast to the Huaiqing Hou Mansion next door.
She gave birth to two legitimate sons, one of whom she sent out early to learn horse riding and archery skills from her father and brother, and is now an official and married woman.
For the remaining concubines and concubines, she has enough food and clothing. If anyone wants to learn something, just throw in a copy of the Nanyang Marquis Mansion and let them take it to study.
She made it clear that they would not lose a single share of their share of the family property in the future, but if they caused trouble outside, they would be kicked out without any discussion. Her energy was limited, and with such a big family and various properties, she had to worry about it all day long.
It's too late, who cares about what a dozen concubines and concubines think - it's not easy to feed them, how about just relying on salary to drink from the northwest wind?
At this moment, seeing the genuine fear on Zhang Wu's face, Mrs. Nanyang Hou thought that this bastard's biological mother had passed away since he was a child. Although he often followed Zhang Chen around, his nature was still relatively honest. After she laughed, she said calmly: "
You probably don’t know that there are several people in front of you and behind you who have received rewards from the emperor.”
"Among them, the son of Mr. Xiao, the official, got a new book. You are the plum blossom pen washer. The Liulang of your uncle's house next door, that is the Xuancheng Zihao..." She collected what six or seven people had received in one go.
The rewards were reported one by one, and when she saw that Zhang Wu was extremely surprised, she smiled and said, "Anyone in the family who has applied for the election has not sent someone to wait at the palace gate to watch?"
"In addition, Zhang Chen, the eldest son of the Duke of Qin, and the second son of the Duke of Zhao, who used to be Chen brothers, came out of the palace empty-handed. So, no matter from which point of view, those of you who have received rewards are simply in the Sacred Heart.
It is certain. Therefore, when the time comes, it is possible for you to marry the princess or the princess."
Zhang Wu listened to Mrs. Nanyang Hou's words so emphatically that he believed it a little in his heart. In addition, he remembered that Zhang Shou had asked him face to face if he had ever thought about Shangzhu, and the question the emperor asked him had a clear tendency.
, he only felt that his mouth was dry, and it took him a long time before he forced himself to calm down.
Things are not yet certain. If you are really carried away by these few words from your aunt, that would be stupid!
At that moment, he bowed respectfully and deeply and said, "Thank you, mother, for your teaching. I plan to go and thank the teacher later. Today, in front of the emperor, the teacher also spoke for me."
"Go." At this moment, Mrs. Nanyang Hou did not have the shrewdness in others' eyes. When she nodded slightly, she looked elegant and generous. "You go back and change your clothes. I will ask someone to prepare a gift for you."
When Zhang Wu withdrew, Mrs. Nanyang Hou raised her hand and glanced at her still smooth hands and the still bright red Dankou, but she seriously considered a problem. Even if she didn't think Zhang Wu was that good,
However, choosing a son-in-law or niece-in-law is different from selecting talents. If the emperor really wants Zhang Wu to marry the princess, then she doesn't have to worry, but if Zhang Wu marries the princess...
No matter how gentle and courteous the princess is, she is still a princess. After entering the house, she must not treat her as an ordinary daughter-in-law! Therefore, she absolutely does not care about the princess's daughter-in-law living alone...
While the powerful Mrs. Nanyang Hou was in trouble, Mrs. Huaiqing Hou next door... actually admitted that she was sick. She lay on the bed and groaned. She was frightened, and then she got a light imperial gift in a daze.
Zi Hao Bi, Zhang Lu, who was in a worse state than Zhang Wu, managed to gather enough energy to visit his aunt's mother after returning, and then he also resigned and left to see Zhang Shou.
However, Mrs. Huaiqing Hou was not as knowledgeable as Mrs. Nanyang Hou. As soon as they left, she threw down the cloth on her forehead in annoyance and cursed angrily: "I was just rewarded with a pen, but I still gave it to you."
Come to show off in front of me? If it weren’t for that damn woman next door stirring up trouble in front of the Marquis, he wouldn’t be qualified to apply for the election at all!”
No one in the room dared to say anything when the mistress lost her temper, but when they heard Mrs. Huaiqing mention Mrs. Nanyanghou, some people still felt contempt and contempt in their stomachs. As a younger sibling, the person next door kindly mentioned that it was appropriate.
otherwise, Zhang Lu could still apply for the election in person, as the emperor had already said so. After all, he could repay it if he had an innocent family background, and then the Hou Mansion would be embarrassed!
Besides, the rules of the Nanyang Marquis Mansion next door are strict, but the house in my own house is full of smoke and smoke. Whenever something happens, my wife immediately falls ill and groans. The Marquis is impatient when he looks at it, but my wife is still enjoying it... Are you annoyed!
News is flying all over the outside, but for Lu Sanlang, who took turns attending classes in Jiuzhang Hall today with Qi Liang, he is completely ignorant of what is happening outside the window and only focuses on teaching arithmetic. Even in order to prevent the outside world from going crazy.
The gossip affected the class. After soliciting the opinions of all Jiuzhangtang supervisors, he "resolutely" decided to change the lunch break to problem solving!
These days, in order to maintain the dignity of being the chief of the vegetarian diet, he made full use of his relationship with Zhang Shou, who had a better foundation than others, previewing early in the morning, reviewing late in the evening, and brushing up on a large number of exercises whenever he had time. Therefore, this temporary substitute teacher had already It was a lively performance. When the afternoon classes were finally over, he dismissed the get out of class with a dignified voice and walked briskly out the door.
After holding it back all day, he now wanted to know what the outcome of today's selection of a son-in-law would be!
As soon as he went out, he saw Xu Heijun standing in the corridor outside with a complex expression. Although he didn't know when the person came to listen and what his intention was, the little fat man immediately said warily: "Xu Hei... Xu
Jian Cheng, I am temporarily filling in at the teacher's request, and I didn't say a single digression!"
"I know... both the Emperor and Grand Master Ge have personally admitted that you are extremely talented and diligent, so I won't find fault with you!"
Xu Heijun, nicknamed Xu Heizi, stared at Lu Sanlang for a few more times with complex eyes, and then said calmly: "The emperor has already met forty people. You Banshan Hall... No, you are no longer from Banshan Hall.
...There are five people in Banshan Hall who have received rewards from the emperor, and the other two are the sons of Xiao Langzhong of the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the nephews of He Shaoqing of Dali Temple. Oh, Dr. Zhang is in the limelight."
Regarding the situation where the emperor chose a son-in-law, but it turned out that Zhang Shou stole the show, Lu Sanlang had expected it after hearing the news that Zhang Shou had been invited by the emperor. At this time, he raised his eyebrows with a smile and said: "Zhuyu is here
On the other hand, if you want to perform well, you have to be more talented and knowledgeable, or have confidence. And the supervisors in Banshan Hall are more accustomed to this kind of thing, so they can naturally perform well."
"Haha." Xu Heijun wanted to stop casually just because he was in a complicated mood. Unknowingly, he stopped at Jiuzhang Hall. At this time, he naturally didn't want to talk to Lu Sanlang who was deliberately playing tricks. He immediately sneered and turned around.
Walk.
But before he had even taken two steps, he was suddenly stopped by Lu Sanlang: "By the way, Xu Jiancheng, has the young gentleman returned to his home?"
"No. This matter has caused quite a stir in the city. Even many of the supervisors of the Sixth Hall of the Imperial College have exploded. I don't know how many people want to ask questions. He will definitely have to come back tomorrow."
Only then did Lu Sanlang give way with a smile. When Xu Heizi disappeared, he immediately ran out. After leaving the Imperial Academy, he went to a small teahouse next to him and called his two boys and took out the boy.
He found a horse specially designed for him to ride, so he immediately asked someone to lead the horse and hurried to Zhao Guogong's mansion. Sure enough, when he arrived at the gate and asked, he got a clear answer.
"The emperor just sent Dr. Zhang, my second son, and the eldest son of the Duke of Qin back here directly from the palace."
Tsk tsk, look at the emperor, how thoughtful he is! Lu Sanlang just thought this, and then he heard the next sentence.
"The sixth young master of the Huaiqing Hou family and the fifth young master of the Nanyang Hou family are here."
Lu Sanlang was stunned for a moment, and then he realized who they were talking about - after all, when they were with Zhang Lu and Zhang Wu, no one would think of their family background, and their father who had a promise but nothing. They
Unlike Zhang Chen, Zhang Chen's father Zhang Chuan actually had no sense of existence. The Duke of Qin was mute and deaf in the court, but Zhang Chen was an only son after all.
He had just arrived in a hurry and didn't know what was going on in the palace. He didn't bother to ask at this time. He nodded and planned to dismount. However, the porter stepped forward to take the reins very knowingly and said with a smile on his face: "Mr.
The lady asked the second young master to entertain the guests, and now Dr. Zhang is in the second young master’s Ziyan Pavilion, and several young masters are there.”
Lu Sanlang was once one of Zhu Er's "close friends", and he often went to Ziyan Pavilion. He also wanted to visit the Mrs. Tai first. When he heard the Mrs. Tai said that he was feeling a little unwell and would not be a guest, he
Congshanruliu changed his mind to Ziyan Pavilion, but as soon as he got off his horse in front of the hall door, he heard Zhang Chen's loud voice.
"Zhu Er, how dare you say that? If it weren't for you, how could I be so unlucky?"
"Who told you to say that you want to learn to write eight-legged essay?"
"You still say? I will strangle you to death!"
If it were anyone else, Lu Sanlang might have rushed over to act as a peacemaker, but when Zhang Chen and Zhu Er got into trouble, he was happy to sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight. When he was introduced to Ziyan Pavilion by the book boy, he saw Zhang Chen
As expected, Chen and Zhu Er were fighting in a group, while Zhang Wu and Zhang Lu were talking around Zhang Shou, completely ignoring the two guys who were messing around. He immediately came to Zhang Shou.
"Little sir, I heard today that five people from Banshan Hall have been commended by the emperor? Xu Heizi only spoke half of the words, who are they?" Lu Sanlang saw that Zhang Wu and Zhang Lu looked a little subtle, and he immediately understood, "Is it possible?
Are you all on the list?"
Seeing Zhang Shou nodding with a smile, the two people who had been making a huge fuss behind him suddenly stopped. Lu Sanlang suddenly turned around and said with a smile: "Zhang Chen, Zhu Er, you two won't come back in vain, will you? Isn't it embarrassing?"
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"Shut up!" Zhu Er and Zhang Chen almost said three words at the same time, and then glared at each other fiercely.
At this time, Zhang Shoufang lightly knocked on the armrest and said, "Please calm down. I think good things are about to happen for you."