Three-tailed anchovies?

This is a ritual ceremony that the emperor gave to ministers above the third rank of the court, so why did he suddenly give it to himself?

Lin Qian smiled and said, "My husband, I'm afraid I'll eat this shad at home often in the future. It's still a good deal to exchange 20 kilograms of sweet potatoes for three shads."

"It may not be given by the queen."

Lin Yanchao knew that things were not simple, because the queen had already rewarded Lin Qianqian and would not give it again afterwards. There might be something strange about it.

Lin Yanchao and Lin Qianqian went out together to receive the reward.

The three-tailed shad was filled with ice. Except for the last time the emperor came to his house to personally give it, this was the second time that the shad was given.

This shad is not about how delicious it is, it is mainly a gift from the emperor and a face.

When Li Zihua boasted about the Yellow River carp, the taste was also delicious, but it was a food that ordinary people could also get. The sausage was different. It was transported from the south to the north and was given to the emperor.

However, recently the canal transportation has developed, and some people have transported it from Jiangnan to the capital to sell it. However, in terms of its freshness, it is not as good as the shad given by the emperor.

Lin Yanchao asked with a smile: "Dare you ask my father-in-law, is this shad given by the emperor?"

The middle envoy who came to deliver the shad smiled and said, "Master Lin, they all come from the palace, what do you think?"

Seeing the other party being vague, Lin Yanchao knew it and said immediately: "My father-in-law is joking, it's not given by the emperor."

Na Zhongji's face changed slightly, and then he smiled and said, "What did Master Lin say? You should just get the order to thank you."

"Slow down! My father-in-law, please explain clearly who gave this shad!"

Lin Yanchao's words made the surroundings feel like they were in an ice cellar. They might not be as harsh as they spoke, but they had a first-class majesty that could not be rejected.

This made people want to show off their faces, but seeing Lin Yanchao's momentum, they immediately took the words back. He often gave tribute to the emperor to the ministers' offices. He had seen many ministers flattering him, but Lin Yanchao made him feel a little worried.

No wonder some people in the palace say that this person will be Zhang Jiangling again in the future.

The middle envoy said in a serious voice: "It was given by Concubine Zheng."

Lin Yanchao finally knew the whole story of this matter.

This shad was indeed not given by others, but by Concubine Zheng!

That's right, Concubine Zheng is the favorite concubine of today. Although she is just a concubine, her food, clothing and expenses in the six palaces do not have to be the same as the queen.

"I was given the grace of Concubine Zheng and gave me a fish, but I dared not receive any reward without merit. Please send it back."

Lin Yanchao said seriously that it was not given by the emperor, but by the emperor's concubine, so it would be okay to retreat. More importantly, what is your name and qualifications? Giving yourself a shad to yourself. No matter how favored you are, it is just an concubine of the emperor, how can you give shad to your ministers without the emperor's concubine.

This is called incorrect and unpleasant. If it spreads like this, it seems that Lin Yanchao and Concubine Zheng have a personal relationship.

The Central Envoy said: "Brother Lin, aren't you making things difficult for us?"

Lin Yanchao said: "I am very grateful for the kindness of Concubine Zheng, but I dare not accept this kind of gift."

The envoy said anxiously: "Mr. Lin, don't be ungrateful. The sweet potatoes you offered are very much loved, so why did you give you a shad? Don't be ungrateful. Do you need to know who Empress Zheng is?"

Lin Yanchao suddenly realized that this was the case. The whole story was probably the same. Concubine Zheng and the queen competed for favor in the harem. Concubine Zheng saw that the queen had received the sweet potatoes she offered, so she also asked the emperor for it.

Concubine Zheng was very satisfied with the sweet potatoes that she had not seen. She seemed to be the queen and wanted to ask the emperor for sweet potatoes. Later, she learned that the queen had rewarded Lin Qianqian, so she also gave her a reward. If this spread was like Lin Yanchao presented sweet potatoes to the queen and Concubine Zheng respectively, the two of them were on equal terms.

But Concubine Zheng never expected that Lin Yanchao saw through her little thoughts and refused to accept it.

It is certainly okay for Concubine Zheng to spread this out, but it is also a test to use Lin Yanchao to let go of the ministers. If this outgoing out, it is extremely unfavorable for Lin Yanchao's career.

Lin Yanchao presented a gift to the queen and Concubine Zheng at the same time. This was not to praise Concubine Zheng, but to slap the queen in the face.

How dare you, a concubine, be on an equal footing with the queen? At the same time, this is not a way to get yourself together. If you really like eating these sweet potatoes, you should be rewarded by the emperor, and then someone will say that Concubine Zheng also likes it. This is what it means.

Only then can Lin Yanchao appreciate it.

Although I know that this woman is calling the wind and rain in the harem, and even the emperor respects her and loves her three points, I have plotted against her and Lin Yanchao will not give you this face.

You harem women compete for favor, just do it yourself, why do you get me involved?

Humph, this is not the first time Concubine Zheng has done such a thing.

The demon book case of the three major cases in the late Ming Dynasty was related to the matter caused by this woman.

Official Lu Kun served as the Shanxi Censor. During his tenure, he collected the deeds of wise women and wives in history and wrote the book "The Book of the Boudoir Fan Tu" and published it among the folk. Later, when he saw this book, he wanted to use this book to enhance his status, so he ordered people to add twelve people, starting with Empress Mingdema of the Eastern Han Dynasty, and ending with Concubine Zheng himself, and personally added a preface, and then ordered his brother, the uncle Zheng Guotai, to publish it among the folk with the help of Lu Kun's name.

So many people think that this book was written by Lu Kun himself.

Later, someone used this book to write an article and wrote a demon book in the capital, which was distributed everywhere. It mentioned the storytelling storytelling. The first one was about Empress Han Mingde Ma, and Empress Ma was promoted from a nobleman to the queen. The purpose of Lu Kun's writing this book was to persuade Concubine Zheng to be the queen.

Then the people in the court and the country suddenly exploded, and the aftermath of this matter was not discussed.

Just talking about Lu Kun, although he wrote a letter to defend himself, he said that he did not write Empress Ma in the book at all, and begged the emperor to understand with the two versions of the book.

But this incident later became an uproar, and Lu Kun could not refuse to blame him. In the end, he was criticized for "conquering the palace", which forced him to resign from office and his political future was ruined.

This matter has nothing to do with Lu Kun Zhenxin. Everything is done by Concubine Zheng’s own means and selfishness. Then Lu Kun was cheated like this.

So when Lin Yanchao received this shad, his reputation as "accepting the palace" could not be gone.

Even if Lin Yanchao wants to surrender to Concubine Zheng in the future, this will not be blatant. Lin Yanchao resolutely retreated.

After the middle envoy who gave the gift left, Lin Yanchao felt that it seemed calm in the palace, but there was an undercurrent surging below.

No matter which side is Concubine Gong or Concubine Zheng, it is very dangerous no matter which side it is approached. If you are accidentally caught in the whirlpool and cannot get out.

Once this matter is involved, even if you are a Hanlin bachelor, even as a Cabinet Grand Secretary, you will not be able to protect yourself.

Seeing Lin Yanchao like this, Lin Qianqian couldn't help but ask: "If my husband doesn't accept it, he won't accept it. Why is his face so serious?"

Concubine Zheng said annoyedly: "Okay, I will never see this sweet potato again. The ministers in the court have been studying for decades, have sharpened their heads and taken the exam for fame and fortune, and have been officials for more than ten years. They are more and more elites."

The emperor smiled and said, "Hey, beloved concubine, don't be angry, I know your difficulties. But the queen has always treated me with respect, and the ministers have a high opinion of her. Even if I spoil you, I will not make you the queen."

Seeing that Concubine Zheng was a little sad, the emperor said again, "But I promise you that as long as you give birth to a prince for me, I will immediately make you the Imperial Concubine!"

Concubine Zheng turned around and asked, "Your Majesty, do you think this is true?"

The emperor nodded and said, "You have no jokes!"

"But old mom, no, Concubine Gong is not a concubine yet, how can I be above her?" Concubine Zheng said this, but her face was full of joy.

The emperor shook his head and said, "She is in my heart, how can she be compared with you? I will find a way to the minister, but in short, you can feel at ease."

The day of the first lunar month is so calm.

A few days later, the queen sent someone to give Lin Yanchao a festival ceremony. Lin Yanchao knew that it must be his rejection of Concubine Zheng, which had reached the queen's ears.

The tribute given by the queen is very valuable, and Lin Yanchao has no reason to refuse, so he accepted it immediately.

However, after the queen and Concubine Zheng's open and secret struggle, the reputation of this sweet potato has been known to many women and children in the capital. What is this sweet potato that even the queen and Concubine Zheng are interested in?

So they began to be curious.

After the New Year's Day, it is Lantern Festival.

The emperor has been in power for several years. In order to show his civil and military achievements, the Lantern Festival this year is particularly lively.

Not to mention the lantern exhibitions that paved several streets, there were huge Aoshan lanterns lit in the city gates, which were as bright as the galaxy. That night, the people in the capital came out to see the lanterns.

When Tang Bohu first came to Beijing for the exam, he saw this, and wrote a poem about watching Aoshan.

The guards are so strict that the night is lonely.

Suddenly I saw Cuizhao in Dengshan.

Six aoans headed together to the Immortal Palace.

The two magpies form the Emperor's Son Bridge.

Stars and pearls spread the beauty.

The moon divides gold shadows and Qiong Yao are chaotic.

I have already climbed the ridge by myself.

Why do Qin Ji play the flute?

Of course, the censors could not help but complain that this move was too exhausting and hurting the people and worried about the country and the people, but Lin Yanchao was fine. He and Lin Qianqian had not seen the prosperity of the capital for a long time, and took Xiao Yanchao out to watch the lights.

Looking at the prosperous atmosphere of the Ming Dynasty, Lin Yanchao still liked it, no matter whether it was embellished or not. Living and working in peace is not only what he hopes, but also the expectations of every people.

This is the prosperous peace of the Wanli Dynasty. Even a commoner can be satisfied with the stability of the present world. On this day, Lin Yanchao and his family traveled for most of the night before returning home.

But a few days later, Che Zongkong and Wang An, a native of Hua County, Henan Province, were rejected because they were short of food and borrowed from wealthy merchants Zhao Guoying and Zhang Xueshu, who had tens of thousands of hu of wheat.

Che Zongkong and others gathered thousands of hungry people to seize the wheat, and then rose up. The government came to suppress them, and the hungry people moved to Qixian County, Jixian area, fought fiercely with the officers and soldiers, gathering thousands of people to sweep across Hebei.

The news came that the peasant uprising caused a glimmer of glory in the prosperous atmosphere in the capital.

At this time, a major event also came from the palace.

That is, Concubine Zheng gave birth to a prince, so when he heard about this, all the officials went to the palace to congratulate the emperor.

Lin Yanchao was also among them.
Chapter completed!