Yang Ning asked Sun Hai to serve tea in the living room, and quietly asked Han Shanlin to get a one hundred tael silver note.

"Sun Hai, this is a small fortune. You can keep it." Yang Ning handed the banknote to Sun Hai.

Sun Hai was shocked and hurriedly declined: "Father-in-law, this is absolutely impossible. You know that I was just joking just now. How dare you take advantage of my father-in-law."

Yang Ning smiled and said: "It's not good or bad. You come to announce the good news and receive a lucky draw. This is a rule. Just accept it."

"No. We can't accept the small ones..." Sun Hai looked a little anxious.

"What? Could it be that you are too young?" Yang Ning said with a half-smile but not a smile.

"No, no, no. How can you be too small? This one hundred taels... is really too much." Sun Hai looked at the one hundred taels of silver notes with a somewhat concealed and fiery eyes.

To be honest, this one hundred taels is definitely not too little. The normal lottery reward for eunuchs who leave the palace to announce the decree is already over at fifty taels. But Yang Ning specially asked Han Shanlin to get one hundred taels. Zizi also values ​​Sun Hai's status as Wanli's personal attendant. Although he has no intention of buying him, it is always necessary to build a good relationship.

"Okay. Stop dawdling with us. Just accept it if I ask you to. There's so much nonsense." Yang Ning pretended to be angry. Then he softened his expression and said: "Listen to Xiang Zhong. Your hometown seems to be in Tongzhou, a suburb of Beijing. Both your parents have been sick for many years. You also have several younger sisters and younger brothers, all of whom are supported by your salary. Life is very difficult. Our family also knows that. You used to follow me The prince's errand looks good, but money is very tight. Now that the prince has just succeeded to the throne, you don't have much to gain. You can take these one hundred taels for emergency purposes."

Sun Hai's expression was extremely excited. He knelt down in front of Yang Ning with a plop. His words choked with sobs: "Mother, father-in-law. You asked Eunuch Xiang to help the little one before. Now, again... the little one... ...The little one said nothing. From now on, the little one will work like a cow or a horse. He must also repay his father-in-law for this kindness..."

Yang Ning hurriedly stood up, pulled Sun Haida up and said: "Get up quickly. What are you doing? We all come from poor families. We should help each other. A good man should kneel to the sky and kneel to his parents. What does it mean if you kneel to me? Son."

To be honest, Yang Ning didn't really know Sun Hai very well before. It was only because he was Wanli's personal eunuch and often served in front of Wanli that Yang Ning got to know him. However, Xiang Zhong and Sun Hai were quite close. Sun Hai's family The situation was what Xiang Zhong told Yang Ning before. At that time, Yang Ning had not long been the manager of Funing Palace, and he had just had a lot of fun with Wanli. Hearing what Xiang Zhong said at that time, Yang Ning felt that the life of Sun Hai's family was really good. It was quite difficult. He was Wanli's recent slave, so he felt compassion and gave Xiang Zhong twenty taels of silver to send to Sun Hai. At that time, twenty taels of silver was not a small sum for Yang Ning. The significance of the number to Sun Hai's family is self-evident. After this incident passed, Yang Ning immediately forgot about it. Now if Sun Hai hadn't mentioned it again, Yang Ning would not have been able to remember such a thing. .

"Father, let's not talk about big and small things. In a word, if you have anything to do with your father-in-law from now on, just give him your orders. As long as you can do it, I won't say anything." Sun Hai stood up. His face was sincere and his voice was firm and authentic. .

Yang Ning said with a smile: "Okay, okay. It's like our family insists on forcing you to repay your kindness. You sit down first. I'll ask you something."

Upon hearing this, Sun Hai hurriedly sat down and said to Yang Ning: "Father-in-law, please feel free to ask me. I will definitely tell you everything I know."

Yang Ning nodded and said in deep thought: "Didn't I propose to the emperor yesterday that the empress and the concubine should be given the title of 'empress dowager' at the same time? Why didn't I see an imperial edict issued today? Didn't Mr. Zhang Ge contact the ministers to submit a letter to the table? "

When Yang Ning and Wan Li proposed this matter in Funing Palace yesterday, Sun Hai was also present, so he knew about it.

Hearing Yang Ning ask about this matter, Sun Hai showed an angry look on his face and said: "Don't mention this matter, father-in-law. What a good proposal, father-in-law. It can not only make the noble concubine feel happy, but also show the world to the people." To show the emperor's benevolence and filial piety. The empress has readily agreed to this matter. Today, Zhangge Lao and other ministers have also submitted a letter. But... But when the matter reached Gao Heizi, he was finally stopped. He didn't say anything. He disagreed. He also mobilized many ministers who were loyal to him, as well as officials from Yushitai and Liuke Gallery. They all expressed their opinions and said that this was not in line with the ancestral system and broke the rules. These are really a bunch of pedantic old stubborns. ….Isn’t it because of their opposition that the emperor’s decree could not be issued. When the child came, the emperor was still angry.”

"Oh, that's it." Yang Ning understood what was going on and thought to himself: It seems that he still thought of this matter too simply. In the middle of the court, Gao Gong controlled the cabinet and also served as the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. .It is equivalent to controlling most of the political affairs and all personnel of the imperial court. The number of ministries and local officials loyal to him is very large, and their strength cannot be underestimated. It can be said that they respond to one call.

The canonization of the Empress Dowager and the appointment and dismissal of the ceremonial officials are different from the last time. For the latter, Concubine Li can let Wanli directly issue the "Edict" without going through the cabinet and execute it directly. Just like the original donation for disaster relief Later, Concubine Li begged Longqing to add the honorary title of "Prince Shaobao" to her. But the canonization of the Empress Dowager was related to the state. It had to be discussed and decided by the cabinet, Honglu Temple, the Ministry of Rites and other departments. Although the final decision It is still up to the emperor to get the decree. However, the participation and opinions of these yamen officials have a very large impact. If there are too many people who oppose it, it is really not good for Wanli to forcefully issue the decree like this. This matter is very important. The state body still had to hold a grand ceremony, so the canonization matter was postponed.

It seems that in order for Concubine Li to be granted the title of "Empress Dowager" successfully, the only way is to remove Gao Gong. After this incident, Concubine Li must have hated Gao Heizi in her heart. But... It's easier to overthrow Meng Tong, but it's not easy to overthrow Gao Gong. Over the years, Gao Gong's influence in the current dynasty has become entangled and deep-rooted. He is involved and has interests. The old stories of officials at all levels and disciples are too complex. Now Wanli has just succeeded to the throne. If the high arch is removed for no reason, the slightest carelessness will cause turmoil in the court and uneasiness in the people. This matter needs long-term consideration. Yes. After taking over the entire Dongchang, we must try to find Gao Gong's handle. It's just a matter of Concubine Li being crowned empress dowager. I'm afraid it will be dragged out for a long time.

Since the matter of Concubine Li being crowned empress dowager has been delayed, I have to go to the palace to comfort Concubine Li no matter what.

Sun Hai sat there for a while, then stood up and said goodbye. He had to go back to the palace to pay errands. Yang Ning saw him off. After a while, he also changed his clothes and said hello to Shui Ling and others who were taking care of Guan Lei. . He also told Guan Lei to take good care of his injuries. Then he went out and entered the palace in a sedan chair.

Entering the Qianqing Palace, Yang Ning felt something was wrong in the atmosphere. Each of the palace maids and eunuchs had strange expressions. In the main hall outside Dong Nuan Pavilion, Yang Ning saw Sun Hai who had just returned from his own house. He was carefully stretching his neck and listening to Nuan Pavilion. The movement inside looked a little funny.

"Sun Hai. What are you doing? Why don't you go in?" Yang Ning signaled the maids and eunuchs waiting in the main hall to be silent. He walked closer, patted Sun Hai on the shoulder and said.

"Yeah." Sun Hai shivered with fright, screamed in a low voice, and hurriedly covered his mouth. He turned around and saw Yang Ning, and then said in confusion: "Father, father-in-law, it's you. You scared me."

"I'm asking you. Why don't you go in? The emperor is inside." Yang Ning had a premonition that something had happened and asked Sun Haidao calmly.

Sun Hai hurriedly lowered his voice and said with excitement: "Eunuch, something happened. Something big happened. Just now Eunuch Feng went to the cabinet to announce the decree. For some reason, he got into a quarrel with Gao Heizi. And it is said that the two even fought. Feng Eunuch... Eunuch Feng was slapped by Gao Heizi several times. His hair was all messed up and his official uniform was torn. It was so miserable..."

"What? How could this happen?" Yang Ning was really surprised. He never expected that the two "heavyweights" inside and outside the court would actually fight each other with fists and kicks in the cabinet. This is shocking. This is truly the most sensational news in the first year of Wanli.

"Be brave. Whoever is making noise outside, please come in."

Yang Ning was about to ask Sun Hai for details. Suddenly, Concubine Li's sharp and cold voice came from the Nuan Pavilion. But just now, Yang Ning was surprised and her voice was a little loud, which startled her.

Yang Ning could hear the overwhelming anger contained in Concubine Li's words. It seemed that the matter of being crowned empress dowager was hindered, and her subordinates were beaten up. This had completely ignited Concubine Li's anger. At this moment, she was in a calm mood. This is extremely bad. If anyone touches her at this time, the consequences can be imagined.

Sun Hai must be very aware of this. He was so frightened by Concubine Li's angry shouts that he shivered. His face instantly turned pale. His eyes looking at Yang Ning were full of fear and pleading.

Yang Ning sighed secretly, gave Sun Hai a comforting look, lifted the curtain and entered the Dongnuan Pavilion. Sun Hai followed him and walked in timidly.

As soon as he entered the Dong Nuan Pavilion, a burst of warm air hit his face. Yang Ning could see clearly what was going on inside the Dong Nuan Pavilion.

Empress Chen and Concubine Li were sitting on both sides of the kang table on the warm couch. The young emperor Wanli sat under them. On both sides stood the serving maids and eunuchs. Qiu Deyong also stood aside, while kneeling on the ground in the center of the warm pavilion. There lay an eunuch in brocade with messy hair, ragged clothes, and a bruised nose and face. Looking at his figure, he turned out to be the newly promoted Eunuch Feng Bao, the Chief of Ceremonies.

Seeing Feng Bao's miserable state, Yang Ning was surprised and amused: It seemed that the "battle" at that time was really fierce. But Feng Bao was not as tall as Gao Gong. As a result, the PK was defeated miserably. With such a bearish look, should I "share the same hatred of the enemy" or should I take pleasure in others' misfortune?
Chapter completed!