How can we last long if we have little food and many things to do?
Chen Ping agreed very much with Sima Yi's words, because he was in such a situation now. Although he was a small official with few people, he had to be busy with national affairs. Although he was just an errand boy, the key was that this matter cost him his life! Therefore, being relaxed when necessary has become Chen Ping's best choice.
When they came to the Su Family Garden, the boy and girl Chen Ping and Su Yiyi talked so happily that they reluctantly left the garden for several hours.
Of course, he is a gentleman and will not do anything rude or reckless, not to mention that he has no intention of doing anything important.
"Brother-in-law, I have prepared everything for you. Daddy also came back from the palace yesterday just like you. He must have been up for a long time by now."
Su Lin pointed at several servants standing by. They were all carrying large and small bags. This scene made Chen Ping feel heart-warming.
My brother-in-law is nice and caring.
Chen Ping was very satisfied with this, and then came to the Su Mansion and knocked on the door to ask for an audience.
When the doorkeeper saw that it was Chen Ping and Su Lin, he wanted to introduce them directly into the mansion, but Chen Ping refused.
When you get engaged, you get engaged. Don’t mess with the process.
Soon, the housekeeper trotted over from the house and said he was introduced by the master.
Chen Ping then stepped into the Su Mansion. After all, it was a family of officials. He had neither the time nor the inclination to take a closer look when he came here before, but this time he saw the details of the Su Mansion.
Even in this capital city where land is at a premium, the Su Mansion occupies a large area. Even though it cannot be compared with the Prince of Chu's Mansion, the decorative layout inside is much more sophisticated, and the layout of the scholarly family is evident everywhere.
If it were anyone else, he might have been overwhelmed by these, but who is Chen Ping?
Since the establishment of the imperial examination, there has never been a sixth-level literati in the world. Although he has borrowed the power of many later great scholars, his own ability and state of mind are also good.
After walking through the cloister courtyard, when I came to the main hall, I saw Su Chengli sitting on the Taishi chair, looking at him.
"Master Su."
"This is not a court. Where did the adults and villains come from?"
Su Chengli waved his hand and said with a smile: "I don't know what your kid is thinking? Just call me uncle."
Chen Ping bowed in return and sat on Su Chengli's right hand side. The two were both future sons-in-law and allies in the court, so they had such a good relationship that there was no need for such politeness and unfamiliarity.
After a few words of greeting, Chen Ping explained the purpose of his visit.
Su Chengli stroked his short beard and listened, nodding from time to time with a smile. His eyes towards Chen Ping became softer. Seeing his expression, Chen Ping knew that the matter was basically gone.
"It's great to get engaged. It's a blessing for you to like my Yiyi!"
"No matter how beautiful your parents are, I am a beautiful girl among everyone, but I am just a white-dressed man from Qianzhou..."
Su Chengli shook his head and pointed at Chen Ping: "Forget the polite words, the six-yuan ranking is unprecedented. I recognize you as a person."
Now that my father-in-law has made his decision, does Chen Ping have anything else to say?
He stood up and bowed his hands. After some courtesy, he brought a cup of tea to Su Chengli. After he took it and took a sip, the matter was settled.
"Your Majesty is in Qianzhou, right? It's a bit troublesome to say so. Why don't you thank Chengzhi for helping you..."
"Uncle, the situation is tense now. I want to talk about getting married after being crowned. Before that, I have to worry about state affairs."
Su Chengli nodded when he heard this, and praised: "You have thought everything through. When it comes to this state affairs, ugh!"
Now that they are engaged, Chen Ping can be regarded as a son-in-law who has half a door into the Su family. The relationship between Su Chengli and Chen Ping cannot help but become closer, and they discuss the current situation in the court with him.
In fact, it didn't take Su Chengli to ask Chen Ping to guess the general situation. It was just that they, the veterans who were ordered by Emperor Tianqi to assist the government, and the young emperor Yongxing could not reach a consensus.
After all, Chen Ping had also taught in the East Palace for a few days. He knew what kind of temper this little emperor was. He had been disobedient when he was still in the East Palace. He hoped that now that Tianqi had died and he had ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor, he would obey the cabinet in everything. People?
Is it possible?
"The capital has become a land of right and wrong. Even if the King of Chu is no better than the late Emperor, your Majesty is not able to compete with him. I'm afraid we won't be able to fulfill the late Emperor's will."
Su Chengli sighed and had a pessimistic attitude towards the future. It was clear that Emperor Qi had only had a bowel movement for a few days, but he, a cabinet bachelor, showed such an attitude, which shows how serious the situation is.
Chen Ping was silent after hearing this, and couldn't help but feel anxious. Father-in-law, you have to hold on!
You are the top leaders of the royalist party. If you don’t have the confidence, then this battle will be a fart and you should just vote for the King of Chu as soon as possible.
"Uncle, the King of Chu once asked me about the late emperor's edict. I didn't know that the late emperor had such arrangements. I dare to ask my uncle..."
When he left the Su Mansion, Chen Ping was a little disappointed. The disappointment was naturally not the engagement, but that Su Chengli, as a leader of the royalist faction, knew nothing about it.
This made Chen Ping have to wonder, did Emperor Tianqi really leave no edict?
In addition, he also asked Su Chengli about Chang Deyuan, but the reply he received did not provide any useful information.
The only thing is that it is unlikely that Chang Deyuan will seek refuge with the King of Chu. The key is that Chen Ping also knows this.
After leaving the Su Mansion, Chen Ping walked straight towards his home. Su Chengli, Qi Hongming, and Ming Chengdao said that Xie Jinan and others were advancing and retreating together, and it would not be said that Su Chengli didn't know it, but the other people knew it.
What's more, even if they get the news now, it is of no use for the time being, because the situation has reached a stalemate. It depends on how the King of Chu acts next, so that they can make the next response.
Visiting these people rashly will only alert the enemy and cause unnecessary suspicion.
"You have to calm down, Chen Ping. Who cares? Anyway, I have already avenged my master. The worst I can do is to take Yiyi and run back to Qianzhou to become a rich man. I have six yuan and more." With such an honor, as long as you don’t take the initiative to die, you’ll be fine.”
He comforted himself in this way in his heart, and after calming down, he returned to his door, but there was already someone waiting for him there.
"Master Chen, Master, please come to the academy."
The person who came was wearing a white t-shirt and a square scarf that was gentle and elegant. He was a student from Beiyue Academy.
Chen Ping did not expect that people from Beiyue Academy would come to him at this time, so he pondered for a moment and nodded in agreement.
Wu Changzhou, the dean of Beiyue Academy, is a respectable old master. He has also served as a sacrificial wine in the Imperial College, so he knows the priorities.
You should be looking for yourself now because you have something important to do.
Chen Ping himself was born in Jiangxia Academy in Qianzhou, and his previous lectures to scholars from Beiyue Academy and Xihua Academy caused quite a stir. However, at that time, Chen Ping was busy with matters in and outside the palace and did not care about it.
Now when I think about it, three of the five major colleges in the world have connections with him. This power should not be underestimated!
What's more, at such a critical time, the more friends you can win over, the better. There's no reason why Chen Ping shouldn't agree.