The emperor came to the Imperial Academy, expelled the two supervisors from the Mid-Levels Hall, and at the same time issued a bunch of surprising and incomprehensible decrees. The news was like a whirlwind, and it spread among all the government offices and wealthy mansions in the capital in an instant.
Of course, Zhao Guogong Zhu Jing, who did not go to court on this day, also learned about this matter without exception.
However, Duke Zhao Guogong received another news at the same time, that is, his precious daughter Zhu Ying went directly to the Imperial College in anger!
"How did she sneak out? Who let her out?" Although Zhu Jing has always indulged Zhu Ying, and the marriage contract with the Zhang family has been cleared, he is still very concerned about his daughter's extremely obvious behavior of protecting her shortcomings.
Feeling helpless, she had to ask with a cold face, "Didn't I tell her to practice archery at home today and not go anywhere?"
However, the steward standing in front of him quickly raised his head, glanced at him with strange eyes, and then lowered his head: "Returning to the master, the eldest lady informed the madam and madam that she just went out, and she even brought her with her
Zhu Hong's dozen or so guards went out in a dignified manner, and there was no... no sneaking around."
Very good...it turned out that it was his mother and wife who let him go! Zhu Jing felt a dull pain in his forehead, and then he asked angrily: "What about the old man? He doesn't look at his sister at all?"
The steward felt that the eldest son was really aggrieved, but he said honestly: "Reporting to the master, the eldest son went out to visit Grand Master Ge early in the morning, saying that it was about Mr. Liu's affairs, and he had informed you in advance.
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His son... indeed told him! Seeing that there was no one to express his anger to, Zhu Jing took a deep breath and cursed angrily: "Erlang, this useless thing is really pissing me off!"
The poor second young master... was angered again! But he was also angered. The manager would feel aggrieved for the eldest young master, but he would not feel aggrieved for the second young master at all.
Because he was very suspicious that if he said something next, he would be the one being angered.
Sure enough, Zhu Jing obviously didn't find it interesting to scold someone who was not here at the moment. After a few sentences, he stopped and then said with a straight face: "When Da Lang or Yingying comes back, bring them over immediately.
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However, as soon as he finished speaking, a report came from outside: "Master, the eldest lady and Mr. Shou are here. They planned to come to see the master, but it happened that the eldest son also came back, and now they are talking in the front yard."
The son and daughter he wanted to see suddenly came back together, and they also brought with them Zhang Shou, who he didn't really want to see at this time. Zhu Jing couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. However, when he heard people talking in the front yard, he was afraid that his mother or wife would come back again.
He took the lead and quickly ordered: "Call them over quickly!"
The servants outside responded and left. The steward who had reported the situation before noticed the opportunity and hurriedly resigned, leaving only Zhu Jing alone in the study. Zhu Jing had known that something was wrong today, so he deliberately did not go to the court meeting, wanting to take a good care of himself.
He looked at the scenery, but he didn't expect that the storm was far beyond his expectation. At this time, he waited and waited, but he still didn't see Zhu Ying and the others coming. In the end, he couldn't help it anymore.
He didn't bother to call anyone and strode directly to the door. But when he opened the study door, he found that the book boy who was supposed to be waiting for calls in the yard was missing. He raised his eyebrows in surprise, and then heard the wind
The sound of voices could be heard vaguely.
"What does this have to do with Ah Shou? This is what I told the emperor myself. Brother, please don't be unreasonable! I wouldn't have told you if I had known!"
"Am I being unreasonable? You are too brave to make such a request to the emperor! Don't speak for Zhang Shou. He is your future husband. If you said something wrong, of course he should help you fill in the gaps. You can't
Do as you please!"
Listening to the quarrel, the voices seemed to belong to Zhu Ying and Zhu Tingfang, and Zhu Jing couldn't help but be amazed. Zhu Tingfang usually protected his sister, but what happened now could make his eldest son, who was more stable than him, so angry?
Although subconsciously he even has a mentality of watching the excitement, he still remembers the responsibility of being a father.
When he rushed to the front yard, he saw that all the servants watching the excitement were staying away from each other, and they didn't dare to point and whisper, but the expressions on their faces were as subtle as when he heard the noise just now, and even more
They didn't want to leave. Apparently, the eldest brother Zhu Tingfang and the younger sister Zhu Ying got into an argument. It was like an anecdote about the sun rising in the west. No one had seen or heard of it.
Zhang Shou stood helplessly between the two brothers and sisters, blocking Zhu Ying with one hand and whispering something to persuade him. However, Zhu Tingfang, instead of giving up, waved his sleeves in annoyance and said: "Okay, since you have found such a difficult situation for me.
It’s your errand, so don’t pretend to be a good person here! Yingying comes and goes, isn’t it just for you?”
Zhang Shou was about to speak when he saw Zhu Jing rushing over. He knew that the front yard was not the place to talk, but he didn't expect that after Zhu Ying met Zhu Tingfang, she would proudly say what she said to the emperor.
But a steady person like Zhu Tingfang would suddenly become furious and get into trouble on the spot. Therefore, when Zhu Jing came over, he immediately grabbed Zhu Ying without any explanation.
"Okay, Yingying, how can you talk to elder brother like this? Look, Zhao Guogong is here too, let's go to Qing'an Hall." Seeing that Zhu Ying was still having trouble, he sighed and whispered: "It's all over
If your father sees your brother and sister quarreling, do you want others to laugh at your brother and sister's quarrel?"
Others may not be able to hear Zhang Shou's extremely low voice, but Zhu Tingfang, who was close, and Zhu Jing, who had excellent ears, could hear it clearly. Zhu Tingfang was already a little regretful and impulsive, but when he saw Zhu Ying turned around and stared
Zhang Shou glanced at him with anger but also intimacy, but the charm was fleeting. Then Zhu Ying came up to him and apologized to him in a low voice. He was in an extremely complicated mood.
The younger sister is about to marry the person she likes, and the elder brother should be happy; however, the younger sister really listens to her sweetheart's words, how can he, the elder brother, be happy? He is really worried that one day Zhang Shou will sell Zhu Ying.
, but Zhu Ying helped him count the money! So, he was silent for a moment, then nodded slightly in response, then turned around and left.
But after walking out a few steps, he heard Zhu Ying's unhappy voice coming from behind: "Brother, are you still angry with me? But he scolded me first! I..."
Although Zhu Ying's voice broke off quickly, and she didn't know whether she was persuaded by Zhang Shou or stopped because of her own awakening, Zhu Tingfang was still in a bad mood. Until he walked into Qing'an Hall at the lead and saw Jiuniang greeting him.
When he came out, he thought that she must have known about the rumors about the brother and sister fighting outside just now, and then he felt a little embarrassed.
How old is he, yet he is still angry with his sister... It's not like he doesn't know that she is the kind of person who blurts out things without regard for the consequences!
Zhu Tingfang couldn't help but lowered his head and said softly: "Mother..."
"Yingying is ignorant, and Erlang has never behaved like an older brother. Thank you for taking care of them all these years. If Yingying says something wrong, I will ask her to apologize to you later."
Having said this, Jiuniang took a distant look at the pair of beauties walking side by side not far away, but she actually ignored Zhu Jing who was walking in front of them. It was not until Zhu Jing arrived in front of her that she suddenly woke up.
She paid little attention to Zhu Jing, who had a strange look on her face, and made way for the father and son to go in together. She stayed there to wait for Zhang Shou and Zhu Ying. When they approached, she said with a straight face: "Yingying, why are you in the front yard?"
Are you arguing with your elder brother? You are the same, Ah Shou. Yingying is ignorant, so you should stop her. Even if the rules at home are strict, there will inevitably be those who gossip outside. "
Before Zhu Ying, who was pouting and looking unhappy, could speak, Zhang Shou rushed to say: "Jiu Aunt, everything happened because of me. Yingying was also angry for a moment, and just made a very outrageous request to the emperor.
, so my eldest brother got angry when he heard about it.”
As he spoke, he explained in a low voice what the emperor had said before and the whole story of Zhu Ying's intrusion. However, as soon as he finished speaking, he saw Jiu Niang's eyebrows raised and said: "That little thing about their royal family,
But you are expected to bear the responsibility? If the emperor does not give Yingying this promise, then even if Da Lang has the ability, he will not be able to go!"
When Zhu Ying heard what her mother said, she was overjoyed: "Yes, that's why I said that in front of the emperor because I was so angry! I used to think that the second prince was vicious, but now looking at the eldest prince, he is shameless and cruel! He
He got into such a huge disaster and asked others to clean up the mess for him, so of course he has to pay the price!"
Zhang Shou was speechless when he saw Jiuniang's face full of approval. Like a daughter, like a mother, Zhu Ying's temper was clearly carved from the same mold as Jiuniang! He glanced at a person in the yard in front of Qing'an Hall
The maids and servants all lowered their hands and looked like they had seen and heard nothing, so they quickly invited the mother and daughter into the house.
Zhu Jing could also hear clearly what his wife and daughter were talking about outside, and when he heard Zhu Tingfang explain in a low voice to the concubine what Zhu Ying had said, forcing the emperor to make a promise, he naturally understood that it was rare for the eldest son to get angry.
reason.
His son behaved so recklessly, but the emperor still had to clean up the mess for him. He felt very aggrieved. Zhu Ying also forced the emperor to promise punishment... Although it was reasonable to do so, if the emperor was in a bad mood, not only would he not agree, but he would
Falling out on the spot?
Although the emperor always treated Zhu Ying like his own daughter, there were some risks that had to be guarded against!
What a troublesome girl... It's Zhang Shou's fault too, he didn't even know how to persuade her!
When Zhu Jing was thinking this, Jiuniang and Zhu Ying had already come in, followed closely by Zhang Shou. At this time, the wife had already listened to Zhu Tingfang's report. At this time, she saw Jiuniang holding Zhu Ying with a smile, mother and daughter.
They both looked confident, and she couldn't help but shake her head and said: "Although Yingying is a little reckless, the emperor knows her character. If she wants to run over but doesn't say anything, it will look fake."
"I said it, I said it. There is no need to be afraid of a comeback in the future for such a thing that can't be held up by mud. Knowing the emperor's attitude, Dalang can go to Cangzhou more calmly and conveniently. Although there are many people in the court who can clean up the situation,
But in terms of identity, talent, and character, there is indeed no one more suitable than Dalang. Not to mention..."
The lady paused for a moment, and then said with a smile: "Dalang, haven't you been working hard for your mentor? If you can sort out the situation smoothly during your trip to Cangzhou, it should be fine.
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"It's easier said than done." Although Zhu Tingfang stood silently, Zhu Jing couldn't help but say, "I also found out some about the previous situation in Cangzhou. The government and businessmen colluded, and the eldest prince profited from it. It was like a nest of snakes and rats, colluding together.
Now in order to cover it up, some more shocking methods will probably be used, and I don’t know if Dalang would have been able to do it in the past!"
Zhu Jing's judgment was based on his own information channels and experience, and no one present would doubt it. Immediately afterwards, Zhang Shou received a blow from his prospective father-in-law.
"The person who untied the bell must tie it, Zhang Shou. When things have progressed to this point, shouldn't you give some advice to Da Lang?"
"It's not about giving advice." Zhang Shou knew that he couldn't escape this situation, so he immediately told the information mentioned by the emperor in detail, and then he talked about the methods used by Zhang Chen, Zhang Wu, and Zhang Lu in Xingtai.
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When they heard that Zhang Chen pretended to be the second prince's confidant and deceived the wealthy people in Xingtai, and then performed the operation with his left hand and right hand, everyone in the room was amazed. Jiuniang couldn't help but laugh and said: "In the past, I
When Yingying mentioned Zhang Chen, she only said that he only relied on his family background, but the second generation of the prodigal family did not expect that he would have such ability!"
"Isn't it true that Ah Shou teaches well?" Zhu Ying boasted happily, "otherwise Zhang Chen would just be a bastard in the capital!"
"The Duke of Qin also gave his full support." Zhang Shou briefly mentioned the money given to Zhang Chen by the Duke of Qin. Zhu Jing and Zhu Tingfang were just surprised, but Mrs. Tai and Jiuniang looked at each other and smiled.
"I'm afraid it's not just Duke Qin. Although Mrs. Qin always listens to Duke Qin in everything, can she, as a mother, not be worried when her son goes out to do such a big thing? Don't talk about money, she just wants to give everything she has.
She will also do her best to help. If Duke Qin really turns a blind eye to Zhang Chen, do you believe Mrs. Qin can scratch her face?"
When Mrs. Tai said this, she was a bit joking, but Jiuniang nodded and said: "If I, Da Lang Erlang, are suffering and suffering outside, I naturally can't sit back and watch. Forget Yingying, she will make a fuss,
And there is A Shou, so I can’t bear the loss.”
"Mom, you are so partial!" Zhu Ying immediately shouted angrily, "Then what will you give me when my brother goes out this time?"
Zhu Tingfang felt that his sister was still arguing with him just now, but now she turned to ask Jiuniang for favors for him. Zhu Tingfang felt that it was really mixed. When he saw Jiuniang glanced at him and then said something with a smile, he couldn't help but feel a little scared.
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"Like Duke Qin, you need money to give money and people to give to others. Of course, all the people belong to your father, but I don't have any." At this point, Jiuniang said with a smile, "On the contrary, Yingying, you and Ah
Shou, shouldn’t your brother be transformed into a living person?”