Under the Ming Dynasty system, officials of sixth rank or above in Beijing were required to attend the Great Court Meeting and listen to government affairs at the Royal Gate.
Zhao Sili's official position happened to be the sixth rank. Coincidentally, he had once admired the emperor's holy face from a distance and also seen the outline of the emperor's grandson from a distance.
What's even more coincidental is that Zhu Yunxi was traveling today, and it was he who led people to clean the streets and stand on both sides of the official road.
The most coincidental thing is that when Zhu Yunxi returned to the city, he led people to guard the gate building where he changed his clothes.
Just now, he was bragging in the yamen that his ancestors were so virtuous that he allowed him to see His Highness the Emperor Taisun, and he had a real look at it. However, he did not expect that when he returned home, the Emperor Taisun was sitting in the pavilion of his house.
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Zhao Sili was also a military attache in the army in his early years. He had fought in the north and south. Otherwise, how could he have served as a commander of troops and horses in the capital. He had also seen the world and had fought with the Tatars. But at this moment, he seemed stupid.
stunned.
My legs were shaking uncontrollably and were as soft as noodles.
What's going on? Why is His Majesty the Grand Sun at my house? Why did my daughter say that he is the father-in-law? What's going on?
Zhao Sili was confused and frightened in his heart.
Dad! Zhao Ning'er called out, what's wrong with you?
At this time, Zhu Yunxi stood up, casually cupped his hands, and said with a smile, Mr. Zhao, excuse me!
He didn’t run away, it was His Highness the Grand Sun’s voice! It was really him!
Zhao Sili also saw the two father-in-law behind the emperor's grandson in the afternoon.
Zhao Sili reacted and almost knelt down on the spot. Just when his knees became weak, he found the two father-in-laws behind the grandson glaring at him fiercely.
Suddenly, Zhao Sili seemed to understand.
You raised your hands tremblingly, your voice was trembling as you spoke, you... come to this humble abode and make your hair shine brightly!
After Zhao Sili finished speaking, he noticed that the two father-in-laws behind Zhu Yunxi had much kinder eyes.
He was also inexplicably relieved.
But then he was filled with doubts? Is this a private visit in disguise? But how did the private visit in disguise come to his home? His daughter also said that His Highness the Grandson was the father-in-law of the palace?
It’s presumptuous to come uninvited! Zhu Yunxi said with a smile.
That...that...Zhao Sili's heart was pounding in his chest, and it would probably fly out if his throat was louder. Suddenly he said something out of nowhere, you...
....have you eaten?
Why does Zhao Sili look a little dazed? Zhu Yunxi thought to himself.
The other party recognizes him, but he does not recognize the other party. This is normal. Zhu Yunxi is now the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty, and ordinary people are really not qualified to be remembered by him.
No? Zhu Yunxi smiled and joked, Mr. Zhao wants to leave some food?
I begged...I couldn't get what I asked for! Zhao Sili said.
Of course he has to stay. If His Highness Taisun really eats at his house, then the Zhao family will... right?
Although he, Zhao Sili, is honest, he is not stupid. How big of an opportunity is it to get the grandson?
But isn’t there smoke coming out of the ancestral graves?
Just as he was thinking about it, Zhao Ning'er came out with a handful of green onions. He was delayed on the street today and dinner will be a little late! He said, look at dad, haven't you picked any vegetables?
Let me help you! Zhu Yunxi rolled up his sleeves, took a handful of green onions, and picked them roughly.
Just pluck off the onions that are covered with soil, and tear off the messy leaves as well.
Oh, what a waste! Zhao Ning'er said, "How do you pick it? If you can only have two green onions left in a handful, they will be very fragrant! Isn't there water in the basin? Wash it first. What are you afraid of when the leaves are old? You can eat them all the same."
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Hey! Zhu Yunxi smiled and actually did as she said and started washing vegetables in the yard.
Damn it, go crazy!
When Zhao Sili saw this scene, he almost scared out of last night's overnight meal. That was the emperor's grandson, and his daughter was being summoned?
The emperor's grandson still happily agreed?
Zhao Sili felt that his brain was not enough, so he quickly said, um, sir... come on! As he said this, he wanted to move his legs, but found that his body was limp and without any strength.
It doesn’t matter who comes, I can’t just eat for free! Zhu Yunxi said with a smile.
Life in the palace was routine every day, and it became boring after a long time. In Zhao Ning'er's home, Zhu Yunxi found the sense of fireworks that he had not seen for a long time.
People are all cheap. Being kneeled here and there every day in the palace makes me miss the days of being treated as equals.
Zhu Yunxi helped wash the vegetables, and Bashan and Pu Wuyong were not idle either. Taking advantage of Zhao Ning'er's cooking time, they started cleaning the courtyard with a broom.
Only Zhao Sili always maintained that awkward look and stood in place.
Gradually, the aroma of the food in the yard came out, and the iron pot of stewed meat was turned over.
Dad, there is no wine at home. I will get you some wine! Zhao Ning'er took advantage of the time of stewing the meat and said with a smile.
With Zhu Yunxi's look, the bastard took the initiative to stand up, girl, don't move, let's go to the house!
Can you find it? Zhao Ning'er smiled.
If you can't find it and don't know how to ask, you're just keeping your mouth shut! The bastard said shamelessly.
Zhao Ning'er also laughed. The second store at the entrance of the hutong was the Liu Family Liquor Shop. You said it was the Zhao family who made the wine, but he didn't dare to give you less. This is five cents, and the rest is for him to pack a bag of broad beans!
Okay! The bastard ran out in shame.
Wait a minute... Zhao Ning'er seems to have something to say, but the shameless bastard has already gone far away.
What do you want the girl to do? Pu Wuyong asked in a flattering manner.
Look what you said, what is your order? I want him to buy some pig head meat on the way back. There are many people today!
Let’s go to the Za family! Pu Wuyong smiled and said, The Za family can run fast!
I'm sorry to bother you! I'm embarrassed to ask a customer to help! Zhao Ning'er paid for it again. The fourth shop at the entrance of the alley, Zhang's Butcher Shop, their sauced pork is the best. This is ten cents, let him cut it
Four taels of pig head meat, cut into a plate of pork liver, tell him what the Zhao family wants, don’t settle for the overnight stuff!
The Za family understood! Pu Wuyong also accepted the order and left.
The washing is done! Zhu Yunxi took a handful of tender green onions and said with a smile, "I haven't washed vegetables in a while! It's really a troublesome thing!"
Give it to me. We can mix it with tofu and eat it later! Zhao Ning'er took it with a smile.
Only two people were left in the courtyard, Zhao Sili and Zhu Yunxi.
Mr. Zhao, sit down! Zhu Yunxi said with a smile.
Zhao Sili grinned in amusement, then shakily sat down on the stool with half his buttocks.
Although the sixth-rank officials are not young anymore, there are as many sixth-rank officials in the capital as dogs. He felt a little uncomfortable when he saw the people in the palace and did not dare to offend him, which was the right thing to do.
Zhu Yunxi was thinking in his heart and asked gently, is there a lot going on in the yamen?
Not much! Zhao Sili bowed slightly, the Holy Emperor is on the throne, the world is at peace, and the capital is the best place, so naturally everything is peaceful!
That's what I said, but the good public security on the ground in the capital is also your contribution. Thanks to you for patrolling day and night and frightening Xiaoxiao. Zhu Yunxi said.
Zhao Sili felt that his whole body suddenly became hot. The emperor's grandson had praised him!
Zhu Yunxi looked at the small courtyard again and said, Mr. Zhao is a sixth-grade official, and he is in charge of the well-off military and horse department, but he lives in such poverty, how rare it is!
It's already very good! Zhao Sili said, Xiaguan was just a beggar when he was young. That year, the emperor's army passed by He County. A general looked at Xiaguan who was about to starve to death on his horse and shouted, "That boy, do you want to follow me?"
Let's go!
I joined the army as a soldier and followed the army to fight against Yingtian Mansion, and later against Chen Youliang and Zhang Shicheng. During the attack on Suzhou, I was injured and could no longer draw my bow. With the grace of the Emperor, I was transferred from the army to the Yamen.
Take command of the troops!
Your life is quite legendary! Zhu Yunxi said with a smile.
In Zhu Yuanzhang's army at that time, countless powerful generals were born as beggars on the roadside. These people were the most unafraid of death and the most loyal when fighting.
Who was the general who asked you to join the army back then? Zhu Yunxi said with a smile.
Zhao Sili didn't know why, but his eyes were a little hot. It was General Chang!
My grandpa! Zhu Yunxi thought to himself.
With a creak, the door was pushed open again.
Zhu Yunxi thought it was two eunuchs who had returned from shopping, and then asked, are they back?
But unexpectedly, a tough-headed boy at the door looked at him blankly, and then shouted outside, "Mom, dad and a man are in the pavilion!"
This child can’t speak! Zhao Sili said quickly.
At this time, a woman in her forties came in from outside and was a little surprised to see a stranger.
Zhao Sili didn't know how to introduce him well, so he gritted his teeth and said, Madam, this is the father-in-law from the palace. He passed by our house and came to be a guest!
Father-in-law?
When the Zhao family took a look at the pavilion, they saw Zhu Yunxi's elegant and elegant figure. He also had gentle eyes, extraordinary demeanor, and a sunny and handsome face.
While I was stunned, I also felt a sense of regret.
What a pity that such a good young man turned out to be a father-in-law!
Saying that, Fu'an said, "I have met my father-in-law!"
Mrs. Zhao doesn't need to be polite, I'm the uninvited guest! Zhu Yunxi quickly smiled.