Zhu Niang was in a state of disbelief these days, because she already knew that the palace examination would be held on May 15th. Zhu Hao mentioned it many times in his previous letters, and she probably knew that there would be news about the release of the palace examination results in the next few days.
How many times have people come to the pier and asked.
On this day, she even went to the dock area in person to handle the transfer of goods in the warehouse.
After Shopkeeper Ma arrived in the capital, Zhu Niang was a little overwhelmed by the business in Anlu Land. With her ability, it might be better to just open a rice paper shop.
She thought that such a public life was not suitable for her.
"Madam, please go back quickly. The messenger is here, saying that the young master has become a Jinshi!"
Just as Zhu Niang was thinking about her thoughts, there was no news from the dock today. She thought she would have to wait until tomorrow, but the city had already reported the good news first.
The news of becoming a Jinshi was not surprising to Zhu Niang.
She had known for a long time that being awarded a Gongshi title meant becoming a Jinshi. As long as she didn't suddenly go west, or her son had some serious accident, the title of Jinshi would not be lost.
What she was more concerned about was how many top grades Zhu Hao got in the palace exam.
"Okay, I'll be right back."
Zhu Niang immediately gathered herself and prepared to take the carriage back to the city.
I didn't expect a carriage to come towards me at this time.
This carriage was relatively large, and it looked like an official carriage at first glance. Zhu Niang was surprised when a man got out of the carriage and walked towards her. He looked like a man, but his voice was sharp and thin. He sounded like a eunuch:
"...This is the third lady of the Zhu family, right? On the order of the princess, I came to take the third lady to the palace."
Zhu Niang was stunned.
Go to Prince Xing’s Mansion to find her?
Or was it an order given by Princess Xing herself?
Zhu Niang was at a loss for how to answer. The guard from the Department of Ceremony who was escorting the carriage beside the carriage said respectfully: "Madam, don't worry. We are here on orders because Master Zhu has won the first prize in the exam, and the princess wants to congratulate her in person."
When Zhu Niang heard "No. 1 Scholar", her head started buzzing and she couldn't stand still.
The eunuch hurriedly came over to help, but was blocked by the person behind Zhu Niang.
"I... I will go right away..."
Zhu Niang couldn't care about anything else.
I was ecstatic in my heart, but I couldn't show it too obviously. I immediately boarded the carriage of Prince Xing's Mansion and headed into the city.
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Inside Prince Xing's Mansion.
Zhu Niang met the mistress of Prince Xing's Mansion, Princess Jiang, for the first time.
Princess Jiang met Zhu Niang in the back hall. Beside her was Lu Song's wife Fan Niang, and the maid next to her was simply packing her things. It could be seen that Princess Jiang was going to travel far.
Zhu Niang guessed that when the son became the emperor, the mother would naturally go to the capital.
Then should I follow my son to the capital?
"A commoner's daughter has seen the princess..."
Zhu Niang hurriedly saluted.
Princess Jiang smiled and said: "Mother Zhu, you are so polite. Your son is in the capital, assisting His Majesty Zuo in doing important things, and he won the first prize with his own ability. In the future, he will serve the court in many places. Our two families will have to travel more when we arrive in the capital."
After all, Princess Chiang was so superior that she would not call Zhu Niang "Madam", but would address her as an equal, which could be regarded as a kind of appreciation and love for Zhu Niang.
After all, she is the woman who wants to be the Queen Mother.
Zhu Niang said hurriedly: "I don't dare to be my concubine."
Princess Jiang had a kind smile on her face, obviously because her son's letter specifically stated the value of Zhu Hao's contribution after he ascended the throne. She also knew that Zhu Hao was busy with the ceremony and helped them "reunite mother and son." In this way, Jiang
The princess also needs to get acquainted with Zhu Niang.
"Rebirth of the Great Era of Fighting Waves"
Princess Jiang said: "Your Majesty has issued an order for the midwife to come to Beijing. I wanted to go with you, but I expected that your work here has not been completed yet. Furthermore, the relationship between your son and your majesty cannot be leaked to the outside world for the time being, so please do not publicize it to the outside world."
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"I don't know how to talk nonsense."
Zhu Niang hurriedly expressed her position.
"hehe."
Princess Jiang was very happy, "The other thing is that we have prepared some gifts here. When you leave the palace, let someone give them to you. I will meet you again after you arrive in the capital... What a good son, a wise woman can take care of you."
Let your older child make a difference, and it can be said to be an example for mothers in the world."
The words of praise were very ordinary, but when Zhu Niang heard it, her heart was filled with fire. Finally, someone in her life recognized her deeds, and she was the emperor's biological mother.
In the past, how could I have dared to dream of coming to the palace to meet the princess?
Now this princess will soon become the Queen Mother.
Fan Niang smiled and said: "Yes, Princess, Mrs. Zhu San has taught her son well, and now she has won the royal title. It is really enviable."
Princess Jiang smiled and said: "Your husband is already a guard of thousands of households in Beijing. He has a good relationship with the young number one scholar. Your son is also a classmate with him... They are all blessed by the blessing of the late king. God bless my palace!"
Princess Chiang gave all the credit to her deceased husband for protecting her.
Although this statement is debatable, no one would object.
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When Zhu Niang left the palace, she was escorted by Fan Niang.
Fan Niang is very aware of the relationship between her husband and Zhu Hao, and she is quite uneasy now. She is afraid that after her husband enters the Jinyi Guard, someone will reveal his secret work as a Jinyi Guard, and she also wants to ask Zhu Niang for help, so that he can communicate with Zhu Hao.
Say something and ask Zhu Hao to protect her husband more thoroughly.
Now even Fan Niang knows that the person the new emperor relies on most is not Yuan Zonggao, Zhang Zuo, or Tang Yin, but Zhu Hao.
As a high-ranking figure in the palace, Fan Niang naturally knew how to curry favor with Zhu Hao, the young emperor's mastermind. As a female prostitute and unable to meet Zhu Hao, she would start with Zhu Hao's mother.
"...When I arrived at the palace, I haven't returned yet. I don't know..."
Madam Zhu felt a little ashamed.
Before he received the notice from Prince Xing's Mansion, he didn't even know that his son had won the first prize in the examination.
Suddenly like a dream.
Fan Niang pursed her lips and smiled: "Then I should go back earlier. I am afraid that the house is already full of people waiting for Madam Gaoming to return. The third lady is not old, but she has a son who is the number one scholar. I am afraid that
Countless people want to learn from you about parenting."
"Everywhere is Xiaohao... my son's own creation."
Mother Zhu actually didn’t understand it.
Her teachings to Zhu Hao were quite limited. She had thought about helping, but in fact she had done nothing. It was more the result of her son's own efforts. She was mostly at the mercy of her son and rarely took the initiative to help.
So she still doesn't know how she succeeded in teaching her son.
Fan Niang sighed: "Young Master has performed very well when he was in the palace. He always performed amazing things. He is a young hero. I heard that even Mr. Gongsun was able to pass the examination because of his favor. I hope Quanzi can learn more from him in the future."
It is said that others want to learn from it, but in fact the person who wants to learn from it the most is Fan Niang.
After all, Fan Niang now has two sons. The eldest son, Lu Binggen, is a classmate with Zhu Hao. However, Zhu Hao has already won the first prize in the exam and became the new emperor's right-hand man, while her own son is still a naughty boy who hasn't realized what he is doing. The contrast is really big.
, so Fan Niang wanted her son to study more with Zhu Hao.
"Yes Yes."
Zhu Niang couldn't promise anything for her son, she just agreed casually.
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After Fan Niang sent Zhu Niang away, she went back to see Princess Jiang.
"Going back?" Princess Jiang said with a smile.
"yes!"
Fan Niang salutes.
Princess Jiang smiled and said: "She is really good at giving birth to sons. From now on, let your children learn more from her son. Your Majesty needs help from someone capable."
"yes."
Fan Niang continued to answer respectfully.
"Pack up early and leave for the north in a few days. Send someone to the Sun Mansion to urge you. Your Majesty has said that Mr. Sun must accompany you to the capital. Your Majesty lacks help after he ascends the throne. Mr. Sun and our palace have a relationship.
Good, if it is feasible...the previous engagement can still be honored, after all, His Majesty is not married yet..."
Princess Jiang quickly urged Sun Jiao to go to the capital to become the Minister of Household Affairs.
I want to find a good job for you, but you don’t even know how to accept it earlier.
Furthermore, our palace is still concerned about your daughter. Such a marriage is also a way for the emperor to quickly obtain political resources. Needless to say it is against the rules, just say that there has been a marriage contract for a long time. How can others verify it?
My parents' orders and the matchmaker's words, I, the mother-in-law, have the final say.
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Because Prince Xing's Mansion had refrained from leaking Zhu Hao's close relationship with the Prince, the carriage taking Zhu Niang back to the Mansion stopped across the street.
After Zhu Niang got off the carriage, she walked back to her house.
Just like Fan Niang said.
The door of the shop was already crowded with people.
Anlu Prefecture City has produced the number one scholar, and a young number one scholar, just like the ignorant kid next door, who overnight became a literary star that everyone envied. Anlu City was not big to begin with, except for the neighbors, all the gentry and powerful people in the city were
Came to visit.
"The number one scholar is back!"
"Mother of the number one scholar...Mrs. Gaoming! Here we come!"
Zhu Niang was trying to figure out how to get through the crowd. When someone recognized her, the crowd immediately gave way.
Zhu Niang, surrounded by a group of seven aunts and eight aunts, walked towards her in bright stars.
"Look at this woman, she is rich and powerful, but she is still a commoner and a noble woman. She is really a role model for me as a wise woman in the Ming Dynasty."
"It's hard work for a widow to raise her son. I'm afraid even Meng's mother is not as good as her."
A group of people praised it desperately.
When Zhu Niang finally reached the door of her house, Aunt Li came out and grabbed her arm, with tears in her eyes: "Madam, I have finally waited for this day."
Zhu Niang was still holding on, but the scene heightened her tears and she burst into tears.
Thinking of all the things I have gone through in the past seven years, how much effort I have put into trying to get my son to go to school, and the battle of wits and courage with the Zhu family... Now that things are clearing up, it seems that all the efforts were worth it.
"Crackling..."
Firecrackers are lit.
This firecracker is just to wait for Zhu Niang to come back.
The people who announced the good news from the government had been waiting for a long time. When Zhu Niang arrived, they naturally had to loudly announce the good news that Zhu Hao had won the first prize in the exam, because everyone knew that Zhu Hao was the real owner, and also knew that Zhu Niang was now rich and would not treat her poorly in terms of rewards.
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"Third Madam, your son has passed the exam and passed the exam. From now on, Anlu City will rely on your protection."
"Yes, neighbors in the street, don't forget us!"
Everyone wants to follow the No. 1 scholar and gain glory.
Zhu Niang said: "My son's high school is all his own creation. I don't understand the rules. If my son becomes an official in the capital in the future, I may go to the capital with him..."
"Yes, my son has won the first prize in the exam, why does he still stay in our small place like Anlu?"
"Mother Zhu, your son is about to open his office. If our big dog goes to seek refuge, he must leave an errand for you."