The moon is bright and the stars are sparse. In the blink of an eye, it is already midnight. The silver moon in the sky shines with glory, shining on the eaves of glazed glass, like gilded glazed tiles.

Usually at this time, Beigong had already turned off the candlelight and Empress Dowager Zhang had already gone to bed. She was kind to the palace servants and did not let someone serve the eunuchs who were lighting outside, so they also asked them to rest early, but it seemed a bit abnormal tonight.

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But at this moment, Empress Dowager Zhang sat cross-legged on the phoenix couch, staring at the candlelight in the palace yarn on the table. The candlelight was moving, and her eyes also moved. She let out a long sigh, and then slowly

He said, "Your Majesty suddenly came over. I don't know what it means. Is he selling it well or is he being instructed by the Queen Mother?"

The old lady glanced at Empress Dowager Zhang and said, "Your Majesty said just now..."

Empress Dowager Zhang's eyes lit up and said, "Yes, Your Majesty just talked about the road political situation, and also talked about Xu Qian and his son. These two made great contributions, and Your Majesty praised them very much."

Empress Dowager Zhang sighed and said, "This Xu Qian, the Ai family had long expected that he was a sage and wanted to marry his niece to him, but who knew that he would quit him. If he had made a marriage,

The Zhang family may not be a good thing, but a pity, a pity..."

The old lady said, "This Xu Qian is so ungrateful."

Empress Dowager Zhang just smiled slightly and said, "The Ai family has the Ai family to look at, and he also has his mind. He is a very smart person, so he naturally knows the situation of the Zhang family and does not want to come to the Zhang family to this muddy water. But...

...He can't even think about it now."

Empress Dowager Zhang said slowly: "Your Majesty suddenly came and praised Xu Qian and his son greatly. He hoped that the Ai family would ask for credit for him."

Empress Dowager Zhang's eyes were faint and then said, "I heard that Xu Qian's reputation is not very good, and he has made many enemies in the court. If they set up a road political situation, will they offend people because of this? The Ai family is not aware of it, but the Ai family is

Knowing that the road government can earn money, someone will definitely suffer a loss. Your Majesty is guarding against the Ai family, for fear that the Ai family will collude with some people from the outside court to oppose this matter. If you really strongly oppose it, even if your Majesty is willing to issue a grace order, as long as you

If the court and the middle court oppose it, they can't do it either. That's why His Majesty hopes that the Ai family will not object, but also can open the foreign courts and let them not obstruct them too much."

Empress Dowager Zhang couldn't help saying, "Your Majesty is still wary of the Ai family after all, and he is too afraid of the Ai family."

The old lady said, "Empress, he is the emperor after all, and this face is still to be sold. It is better for the Empress to send a letter to Mr. Yang, just to ask for love for the Xu family's father and son."

Empress Dowager Zhang said lightly: "If you really go to find Yang Tinghe, wouldn't it be confirmed that the Ai family and Yang Tinghe colluded? It is confirmed that the Ai family and Yang Tinghe are in the same group? You, don't know the dangers in this, Your Majesty not only uses this to

Praying for mercy is also a sign of temptation.”

After hearing his words, the old lady couldn't help but feel scared in a cold sweat. She suddenly realized the difficulty of this matter. If she didn't sell her face, her Majesty would definitely be unhappy. The Empress was probably even more worthy in His Majesty's mind. Now

Maybe they will treat each other with courtesy, but what about the future?

But it is not much better to sell this face. Yang Tinghe repeatedly angered the palace, and his reputation is at its peak, and he is already afraid of it. Once the relationship between the Queen and Yang Tinghe is confirmed, one day, if Yang Tinghe retires or even wins.

What should the Queen do if she is sinful?

This is a dilemma, and it can even be said that this is a problem that is completely unsolvable.

"Empress, I say something bold, Your Majesty is extremely suspicious. Since he intends to test, the Empress simply assumes that she has not realized His Majesty's deep meaning..."

Empress Dowager Zhang smiled and said, "It's not the left, it's not the right, and it's not the right. In fact, there's no way. Tomorrow, you ask someone to go out to send a message to the two incompetent brothers of the Ai family. You can't ask Yang Tinghe for this matter.

It depends on their own brothers to tell them that no matter what kind of grudges they have with their surname Xu, let them contact more princes and nobles outside. Remember, don’t contact the ministers of the court, but only those marquis and grandpas in the capital, and everyone will join in

I wrote a letter to carry the sedan chair to this Xu. If you want to do something, you have to do it. Don’t be tepid.”

When the old lady heard this, her eyes suddenly lit up. Queen Mother Zhang has gone through three dynasties. Although she is not in conflict with the world, she has extremely high political sensitivity and wisdom. It is the best choice now.

It will not make His Majesty suspicious of what she has to do with Yang Tinghe, but at the same time it has sold favors. More importantly, her two brothers also took the opportunity to sell it. This is a killing of two birds with one stone for Queen Mother Zhang. What she is most worried about is

His two brothers were afraid that they would only know how to make trouble. In the future, they would be unable to make a fortune and eventually they would die. Now they have at least left room for space. At least the Xu family and son owed them a favor, and the emperor owed them one too.

Human favors.

Empress Dowager Zhang smiled slightly, took a sip of fragrant tea, and said, "That's it, we must do it quickly."

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At this time, in the Nangong of Cining, Jiajing and the Queen Mother were surprised to sleep late today. The Queen Mother seemed quite excited. After hearing what Jiajing said, she couldn't help but frown and said, "The emperor has a good plan, and he will use the excuse to test Empress Zhang.

, Just look at what this Empress Zhang relies on. This woman is smart. Don’t look at her confused all day long and doesn’t care about foreign affairs. Judging from the Ai family, she is just avoiding suspicion.”

The Queen Mother then smiled and said, "It's Xu Qian and his son who are good at doing things. So, can the birthday party of Ai be held in a grand and lively manner? I have to thank them for this. In the palace, it's actually

There is no reward that can be given, but the emperor should give them some benefits no matter what. This is the idea you just went to Empress Dowager Zhang’s side. Zhang is a smart person, and she will know how to do it.”

Jiajing pursed his lips and said, "Empress Dowager Zhang has kindness to me after all. If it weren't for her, I wouldn't be this emperor, so..."

The Queen Mother said coldly: "If you don't have Yang Tinghe, you can be this emperor again? Since Your Majesty never forgets her kindness, you should also think of Yang Tinghe's kindness."

Jiajing's eyes turned cold and he stopped talking. Then he smiled and said, "I won't talk about this now, let's talk about it later. Mother, my son-in-law has surrendered."

The Queen Mother smiled and said, "Yes, it's getting late. You have been busy all day in the day and should have a rest early. In fact, the Queen Mother has no other intentions. She just wants to tell you that our orphans and widows are in this capital.

Everything must be like walking on thin ice, be careful. We are in Anlu, and there are not many of these people in the capital who are trustworthy. We cannot believe it or dare to believe it. We must always be careful."

Jiajing smiled slightly and said, "I know."

The Queen Mother sighed and said, "Actually, the Queen Mother is not completely indifferent, but sometimes she has to plan more for you, just like Hongxiu, the Ai family has no daughter, this little girl, the Ai family likes it very much, she doesn't have it.

With so many scheming, even though he is the daughter of Empress Zhang, the Ai family likes her. I won’t say much, so you can go back and take a break soon.”

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The Zhang Mansion of Shouning Marquis Zhang, now there is an older sister who is the Empress Dowager Zhaosheng in the palace. The Zhang family has been very favored for the past three dynasties. The Zhang Marquis Zhang Heling has always been a restless character. This is a bullshit thing in the capital.

It's almost his share, but this Uncle Zhang is a bit complicated today.

The one sitting under Zhang Heling was his legitimate brother Zhang Yanling. Zhang Yanling was quite old and had long been hollowed out by alcohol. Although he was four or five years younger than Zhang Heling, he looked older than Zhang Heling, who was good at maintaining.

Zhang Yanling seemed very excited and said, "This person with the surname Xu, why is our Xinruo not as good as him? In terms of family background, although his family has gained a famous family, can he compare with our Zhang family? My sister sees that he has some talent,

He had the idea of ​​marrying Xinruo to him. He was so good that he was ignorant of politeness. He actually rejected this relative in front of so many people. It was unbearable. According to my previous personality,

I've been in the door for a long time, but now I'm old and have no heart. Now, it's good. My sister is really good. We've put on a cold butt with a hot face, and she also asked us to sell the Xu family's goodness. This matter has spread.

I am afraid that our Zhang family is afraid of them. Brother, this must be because of my sister's confusion. We might as well find an excuse to enter the palace and ask my sister in person."

Zhang Heling smiled coldly and said, "It's useless to ask. You don't know about my sister's temperament? She made up her mind that even ten cows couldn't be pulled back. She must have her reason for doing this. But I just don't.

I understand, what's good about the one named Xu, so that Sister treats him to this point?"

Zhang Yanling slapped his thigh and sighed: "When did you take care of yourself so much? Who have our Zhang family been afraid of for so many years? Brother..."

Zhang Yanling smiled bitterly and said, "It's not as good as before. Let me ask you, in the past, how much reward did the palace give to our Zhang family every year? What about this year? If we can have today, it depends on sister and the other is on sister.

It's the emperor, and my sister must have her deep meaning when she does this. Besides, how much is the face worth? When will our surname Zhang be so handsome? This matter is just like that. You go and invite a few days.

Good brothers come to discuss and make sure to do this beautiful thing. Our Zhang family is bullying people for nothing, but since we carry a sedan chair for others, we must be beautiful and charming, right?"

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Chapter completed!