That night, when Zhu Ying returned to Zhao Guogong's mansion, it was already almost Haishi. An unmarried daughter stayed so late at her fiancé's house. Even with enough guards, the Zhu family knew the character of Zhang Shou's mother and son.
, at this moment, everyone in the family, from the Tai Fu to Zhao Guogong, Zhu Jing and Jiuniang, to Zhu Tingfang and Zhu Er, were all waiting for her in Qing'an Hall.
So when Zhu Ying entered the door with her eyes full of joy, she couldn't help blurting out in the face of such a huge battle: "Grandma, parents, eldest brother and second brother, are you planning to have a three-party trial?"
Zhu Er, who was secretly yawning, laughed out loud when he heard Zhu Ying's words. Then he thought that everyone in the hall was older than him - even if Zhu Ying was younger than him, she still had a higher status than him in this family.
Much higher!
He quickly shut up and sat upright. Although he didn't want to wait here at all, wouldn't it be nice to just do something in the room that everyone would like to see? But when his grandmother was summoned, even his father and brother were still waiting here.
, let alone him? So, he could only sit like a clock while winking at Zhu Ying secretly, with an expression on his face that said, "Be careful."
Of course, his tip-off expression could not hide it from anyone present, and of course he had no intention of hiding it. After all, letting people see that he and Zhu Ying were deeply in love would also be good for making up for his stupid behavior last year.
.
Sure enough, Mrs. Tai didn't even look at Zhu Er, who had a strange look on his face. She smiled and calmly answered Zhu Ying's half-ridiculing, half-petty question: "It's all because we spoiled you, girl. Before, you
I said weird things at the Xinglong Tea House, and now that I'm back so late, I'm still talking about three-party trials. I haven't even gotten married yet, and I'm already a member of someone else's family!"
Before Zhu Ying could defend herself, she changed the subject and said: "We don't bother to ask how you and Ah Shou are doing. Anyway, you are about to get married, and it will be your mother-in-law's turn to take care of you in the future! So many people in the family are waiting for you to come back.
, I want to ask you and Ah Shou what happened when you and Ah Shou saved the man who fell into the water by the Yinding Bridge today. Please explain the cause and effect."
"Don't be impatient. You know, the news just came from the palace, Liu Feng, the steward of Qianqing Palace, was executed by the emperor's order."
This time, Zhu Ying was truly shocked. Of course, it was not because of Liu Feng's death. In her opinion, this talkative guy who said those words to the fourth prince deserved his death, but she knew the emperor's temper best.
, although sometimes he was as impulsive and reckless as the fourth prince, and even Zhang Shou was more unconventional than him, but the emperor never liked killing people casually.
Especially killing without punishment was the last thing the emperor, who always respected Taizu, wanted to do.
Zhu Ying was silent for a moment, and finally recounted a series of events after rescuing people, including what the fourth prince said with his big mouth. Although she didn't like to mince words, she had an excellent memory. At this time, she almost
No word left out.
Mrs. Tai and others also listened attentively. Except for Mrs. Tai occasionally interrupting to ask about the reactions of Magistrate Shen and Zou Ming and other three scholars, Zhu Jing, Jiuniang and Zhu Tingfang remained silent the whole time. As for Zhu Er,
He was just concentrating on marveling at the Fourth Prince's open mouth, and how could he ask any questions? It wasn't until Zhu Ying finished speaking that the Madam sighed softly.
"No wonder the emperor is so angry... It seems like something big is going to happen this time! Magistrate Shen was promoted to the fifth rank by the emperor. He is not a meddlesome person. He would never treat a mere chamberlain like this. He went to war, but he heard such words in front of three officials and a few officers. If he didn't react at all, how could he be an official if the news spread? "
"I just hope that he can insist that it was Liu Feng who just said what he said and not extend the situation to the Supervisor of Ceremonies."
When Mrs. Tai said this, seeing Zhu Ying's face full of gloom, she said in a deep voice: "This matter happened before the crown prince was crowned. No one knew that it was Liu Feng who was quick to talk. Someone was afraid of the Chief Litester and deliberately spread the rumors. So various reasons came together to lead to such a strange case, or someone may have planned it. In short, the limelight will not be good in the future. "
"So, you and Shou, it's best to restrain yourself a little lately."
However, just after she finished speaking, she saw Zhu Ying showing a very strange expression, and she couldn't help but feel her heart skip a beat. Zhu Jing, who had not spoken just now, even lowered his face and asked: "Yingying, what are you two planning to do? What are you doing something outrageous? You used to go your own way, but since you met Zhang Shou, you have become more and more courageous!"
"What's the matter with Ashou!" This time, Jiuniang was unhappy, "If everyone didn't do things that were out of line and just followed the rules, wouldn't it be lifeless? If you had followed the rules back then, Where can we be today? Young people are determined to forge ahead, how can they be like the old men in the government, who stick to the old ways and make a fuss when they catch sparks, thinking it is a firecracker!"
This last sentence was quite vulgar, and Zhu Er still wanted to laugh when he heard it, but the eldest brother was still sitting upright, so he could only endure it.
However, after his stepmother finished speaking, she glanced sideways at him: "Erlang, laugh whenever you want. Why are you holding back? When your father was young, he dared to fight, fight, and speak out. But he is not old yet, so young people should be careful. Be cautious!”
Zhu Jing lost his temper because of his wife's rebuke - Jiuniang has always been a person who says anything, and when they were newly married, she admired him very much for his bravery and bravery in making contributions, but later he began to be tolerant and conservative, and he was cautious at every step. When he was young, she gradually disapproved of her fierce temperament. But when he made a decision about his three children, the conflict completely broke out.
But at this moment, he had to try hard to explain: "The situation is unclear now..."
"Where is the situation unclear? The situation is clearest now! The canonization of the crown prince is the top priority in everything, and other matters can be put back and ignored! Just like everything before the abolition of the queen, as long as other places can also make great efforts If there are rumors, then this incident may not really attract so many people's attention."
Jiuniang looked at Mrs. Tai as she spoke, and said calmly: "Besides, Yingying likes movement rather than silence, while Ah Shou has many fantastic ideas. Now Jiuzhangtang wants to separate it from the Imperial College." At the same time, although this situation seems strange and it is better to be quiet than to move, it is not appropriate to put it on them."
"So, it's better to let them go. Now that Yingying's father and her eldest brother have come back, the Zhu family is no longer what it was before, and there is no need to worry about anything. Furthermore, in the past, while sending people to deal with the Zhu family, in fact Lu Wan, who is a pioneer, is now considered to be on the same side as Ah Shou, plus Ah Shou’s students, Mrs. Ge and other helpers..."
"We are not what we used to be."
Madam Tai didn’t expect that Jiuniang would not only be radical, but even spread out certain things and talk about them. She couldn’t help but smile bitterly. She didn’t know that what her daughter-in-law said was indeed right. Compared with the time when rumors of Zhu Jing’s defeat spread everywhere, the life and death of father and son were even more complicated.
I don't know, there are a lot of people in the court jumping up and down, as if they want to uproot the Duke Zhao's mansion. Now the Zhu family is simply cooking in flames, with flowers blooming?
Zhu Jing is the Secretary of the Ministry of War, and Zhu Tingfang is directly in charge of the Nancheng Army and Horse Department, which has jurisdiction over the Five City Army and Horse Department. Even the second-in-command Zhu Tingjie, who has always been out of tune, is no longer what he used to be. Not to mention that because of Zhu Ying's fiancé Zhang Shou
, a lot of help has been added to the family.
Moreover, there is no need for them to break up with their relatives and friends or take other measures to prevent the emperor from being jealous. As long as the emperor still trusts the Zhu family as always, the Zhu family can be said to be as stable as a mountain.
However, what she actually hopes is to keep a low profile and see clearly the possible black hand behind this whole thing...
The son obviously agreed, but the daughter-in-law objected. The wife did not insist and simply asked gently: "Da Lang Er Lang, you two should also talk about it."
Zhu Tingfang glanced at Zhu Ying, who had her hands clasped together as if pleading with him. He finally said expressionlessly: "Grandma, whatever Yingying wants to do, let her do it. Our Zhu family has tolerated it for too long before.
Now that dad and I are back, if we can't let Yingying be herself, then wouldn't we be so useless as father and brother?"
"As for Zhang Shou, as long as he can stand with Yingying, then let him do whatever he wants."
When Zhu Er saw that his eldest brother was clearly supporting his sister, he immediately beamed with joy. Even if his father glared at him, he pretended not to see it: "It's just that this incident happened out of the blue. It seems to be directed at the Supervisor of Ceremonies.
, but maybe they are going after the emperor. My sister and brother-in-law just do their own thing. If there is a big noise, it can divert attention, right?"
Second brother, you know the truth!
Zhu Ying glanced at Zhu Er with satisfaction, and then said with a smile: "Ah Shou said the same thing. Others think that we will be cautious and wait and see, but we are not! Since we are open-minded and have a clear conscience, then
Of course, you should do whatever you need to do! The girls’ school will open in the next few days. Although Yongping is the president and Mrs. Hong is assisting, look at what Yongping is like today..."
"Don't teach people wrong! Although Madam Hong is knowledgeable, she certainly can't suppress her. I have to watch. But just watching isn't enough... Grandma, mother, can you two also write a book?
, talk about women’s virtues that are different from those in the Four Books on Women?”
Although these words were difficult to say, Mrs. Tai and Jiuniang understood them immediately. The two looked at each other, and Jiuniang spoke relatively cautiously: "Yingying, are you going to get involved in the girls' school? Today
Although you had a quarrel with Yongping..."
"It's not a matter of quarrel, but I'm worried now that she will instill her utilitarian things into others. At first I thought she was very suitable to do this, but now I feel that she is too self-righteous.
!”
"Grandma, mother, Ban Zhao wrote "Nv's Commandments", Empress Changsun wrote "Nu Zhi", Song Ruoxin wrote "Nv's Analects", even Empress Zetian pretended to have someone compile some "Biography of Women", "Nv's Biography",
"Ancient and Modern Nei Fan"...Throughout the ages, these talented women and empresses have written many books, but are they really useful in taking care of the housework at home, caring for their husbands and raising their children?"
"Grandmother, mother, even if you are a well-educated official, a daughter of a noble family, there are some like He Yongping who have been sensitive and thoughtful since childhood, so they think more and more narrow-minded; there are also those who are stupid and clinging to ancient books and just think that they should follow the instructions
There are those who can achieve harmony between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, and the husband and wife are of one mind; there are also those who are rich in economics but do not know how to take care of housework, and ultimately the family is in ruins..."
"When scholars study, they don't just read classics and history. When women study, how can they only learn things like women's virtues?"
Seeing that Mrs. Tai was hesitant and silent, but Jiu Niang was looking at her thoughtfully, Zhu Ying suddenly smiled and said: "Didn't A Shou write a book based on Grandpa Ge's reputation? If you don't want to write it, I will do it.
,How about putting your name on it?"
At this moment, there was silence in the huge Qing'an Hall. Zhu Er wanted to go up and touch Zhu Ying's forehead to see if she had a fever and was confused and talking nonsense - he had hated reading since he was a child, and he was obviously very good at reciting poems and memorizing poems.
The sister who is relaxed but always has a frown on her face and bargains with the teacher, today she actually said something about writing a book by herself?
Even Zhu Tingfang couldn't help but glance outside, wondering if the sun had come out again. Zhu Jing silently tugged on his most cherished beard, until he pulled off two strands, and then he suddenly realized
Come to God.
When Mrs. Tai saw that Jiuniang was already in a daze, she laughed dumbly and said: "Yingying, are you sure you can really write?"
"If I don't know how, I'll ask Ah Shou! Who asked him to tell me that women in the world have been suffering from so-called female virtues for a long time!" Zhu Ying said confidently, and then raised her eyebrows and said, "If it hadn't been for him, I wouldn't have
I wouldn’t have thought that Yong Ping’s current state of mind would not be suitable for presiding over a girls’ school… Anyway, I’m not afraid of her being unhappy this time. If she has the ability, she can come to the ring with me!”
Even though she was not sure whether Zhang Shou did it to make Zhu Ying happy, after hearing Zhu Ying's words, Mrs. Tai's last worry disappeared. She completely forgot that the outside world was already turbulent and the storm was about to rise, but she was actually happy
He nodded and said: "Okay, in that case, I will lend you my and your mother's names. When you finish writing, we can print it in our names."
"Teacher Ge can safely and boldly let Ah Shou use their names, so why would your mother and I be reluctant?"
When Jiuniang saw that Mrs. Tai agreed, she immediately smiled: "You can have works handed down to the world without moving your fingers, so why wouldn't I want to? Just do it, your grandmother and I will support you!"
"
After receiving such encouragement and recognition, Zhu Ying was naturally in high spirits. After bowing, she left. As soon as she left, Zhu Er just said faintly: "Grandma, mother, father, brother, let me tell you what will happen to everyone tonight."
What are you doing here?"
After being deceived by Zhu Ying so much, he seemed to have forgotten all the things he was most worried about before. He was all thinking about how to help Zhu Ying write the book! Thousands of years later, he now feels that
Wouldn't it be possible for his sister, who is almost as illiterate as him, to transform into a virtuous wife and loving mother with a female book?
Of course, Zhu Ying didn't know anything about how Zhu Er was kissed by Nagato in Qing'an Hall. She walked briskly back to her boudoir, as if she didn't see Zhan Jin and Liu Yin's interest in her going out all day without taking her with them.
Feeling resentful, he said with a smile: "Brilliant gold, flowing silver, prepare yourself. Come to the palace with me tomorrow and prepare to fight with others!"
No matter how talented Zhang Shou is, she can't write a book about women's virtues. In fact, she has already thought about it and asked Hong for help! With Hong's intelligence and sense of proportion, she should be able to promote her own ideas in the name of her grandmother and mother.