What is Zhu Hao's status now? Is that an official position that you can give if you want? It seems as if all official positions in the world are a matter of just a word from your emperor.
When Sun Jiao walked out of the Qianqing Palace, he asked himself, it's like when a powerful minister is in power, it's just a matter of promoting a Hanlin bachelor. Even if he is a cabinet minister, isn't it just a matter of a word from the powerful minister?
Liu Jin can give, Jiang Bin can give, and Yang Tinghe can give. Why do you feel that he can't give when you come to the emperor?
It really is……
The requirements for the emperor are different from others. Are your requirements too harsh?
Sun Jiao did not leave the palace.
He also had an "entertainment", which was to go to Qingning Palace to meet the Empress Dowager Chiang.
In the past, Empress Dowager Chiang asked him to enter the palace, which was mostly used by the emperor as a cover. This time he really wanted to see Empress Dowager Chiang. He didn't know what to say during the meeting, but he had a vague feeling that it might be related to the marriage of his children.
Sun Jiao heard that Sister Zhu Si was still unmarried.
Arriving at Qingning Palace, Empress Dowager Chiang received Sun Jiao with great courtesy.
After all, they are from the same hometown. Sun Jiao was admired by Zhu Youqi back then. This time, it was the Empress Dowager Chiang who "kidnapped" Sun Jiao and brought him to the capital to serve as an official. Naturally, the Empress Dowager Jiang had to receive her well, lest Sun Jiao think that she, the Queen Mother, did not understand. Etiquette.
"Mr. Sun, it's been a long time."
When Empress Dowager Jiang appeared in front of Sun Jiao, her face was radiant. Sun Jiao took a quick look and thought that Empress Dowager Jiang was much younger.
In terms of age, Empress Dowager Chiang is only in her forties, while her grandson Jiao is already seventy.
Even if he was a potential son-in-law, based on his age, Sun Jiao could be the Empress Dowager Chiang's old father. Precisely because Sun Jiao was older, Empress Dowager Chiang would not shy away from summoning foreign ministers as a widowed woman in the palace.
What can you do if your grandson is brought into the palace?
Damn old man, I guess he won’t die this year, but next year will be soon, right?
Sun Jiao just looked at the Empress Dowager Jiang and then hurriedly bowed his head and saluted: "I have met the Empress Dowager."
Instead of talking about the title issue, we address each other directly as "Queen Mother", thus avoiding getting involved in the whirlpool of etiquette disputes.
Empress Xingxian is also the Queen Mother.
The person in front of me is the emperor's biological mother after all.
Empress Dowager Jiang quickly made arrangements and asked Sun Jiao to take a seat.
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Meeting old friends, Empress Dowager Chiang kept telling Sun Jiao about what she had seen and heard on the way north together with Sun Jiao.
Sun Jiao actually didn't like to hear it.
At that time, Empress Dowager Jiang was going to the capital to join the emperor's son, and she would soon go to the palace to live a good life as the empress dowager, so she was naturally in a good mood.
But what was his grandson's state of mind at that time?
He was kidnapped and brought to the capital with only his daughter. Both father and daughter were frightened all the way. Even if Empress Dowager Chiang had met him several times and discussed state affairs, what else could Sun Jiao do other than be perfunctory?
"...Speaking of which, the Ai family has a daughter, and they plan to ask your majesty to name her Princess Yongfu. She is now considered the eldest princess, one year older than your majesty, but her marriage has not been arranged yet."
Empress Dowager Chiang was just an empress dowager. She didn't even get the title of "Empress Dowager", but she already spoke with the accent of the empress dowager.
Sun Jiao's expression remained unchanged, and he said respectfully: "We should let the Ministry of Rites prepare candidates in the city and send the candidates to the palace as early as possible to show to the Queen Mother."
Sun Jiao was very hesitant after hearing this.
Why is there any difficulty in choosing a husband for your daughter?
Originally, it was impossible for a son from a prince's family to marry the emperor's sister, so why don't you expect to marry your daughter to a son from an old minister's family? Generally, it would be good to marry someone who is currently a student, or a member of the imperial family. Okay, why do you, the Queen Mother, have to be so picky?
"well!"
Empress Dowager Jiang sighed heavily and said, "I am ashamed to say that my daughter has been studying in the palace since she was a child. She grew up with His Majesty. At that time, the palace raised her as her son."
Going out to study?
Still studying and growing up with the emperor?
Sun Jiao sounded like one of them
There must be some problems, it seems...my son-in-law Zhu Hao also studied and grew up with the emperor? Wouldn't that be...
Empress Dowager Jiang said: "My little girl is studying with her companion Zhu Hao, Lu Bing, the son of Jinyiwei Lu Qianhu, and a child named Jinghong from the Juren family. Speaking of which, Zhu Hao is very talented and has been studying for her since he was a child.
She's in class, and with this comparison, it's really hard for me to choose a consort now."
After hearing this, Sun Jiao was startled for a moment, but then he understood.
Could it be that Empress Dowager Jiang was thinking about her son-in-law and wanted Zhu Hao to marry the eldest princess?
"Queen Mother..."
Sun Jiao quickly wanted to explain that Zhu Hao was married now, so don't think too much.
Empress Dowager Jiang sighed and interrupted Sun Jiao, saying: "Mr. Sun, please listen to what the Ai family has to say... The Ai family also wants to choose a young scholar with both ability and political integrity, so that their daughter can marry a happy husband, but there is no way
Zhu Haozhuyu comes first. If you want to choose, you must have a certain background and talent, and your appearance must be good.
"The problem is that most of such outstanding young scholars are already married or engaged. Mr. Sun has many connections in the court. The Ai family wants Mr. Sun to help with planning to see if they can find such outstanding scholars.
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Sun Jiao was slightly relieved when he heard this.
He originally wanted to say, Queen Mother, you originally agreed to my daughter marrying Zhu Hao. Why do you now say that your daughter misses my son-in-law?
Scared someone to death.
Fortunately, we only used Zhu Hao as a benchmark. Maybe those words of praise to Zhu Hao were just polite and could not be true. Otherwise, your daughter has been attracted to Zhu Hao for a long time. As a mother, you can just facilitate the marriage.
Why do you have to force such an outstanding seedling as Zhu Hao onto my daughter?
That's right. Isn't making Zhu Hao the princess's consort the best way to win over Zhu Hao?
But the question is, does Zhu Hao want Princess Shang to be the consort of the Ming Dynasty?
Sun Jiao was not thinking about choosing a son-in-law for Zhu San at this time, but how involved this matter was with Zhu Hao, and his mind was confused for a while.
Empress Dowager Jiang asked: "Mr. Sun, are you thinking of any suitable candidates? If you have alternatives, you might as well... speak up."
Sun Jiao looked a little embarrassed.
I, an old man, am thinking about why my son-in-law is so entangled with your daughter. Who has time to help your daughter choose a prince-in-law?
Even if I choose, will the man’s family agree?
Do you really think marrying a princess is something fun?
These days, when a princess gets married, it is easy for her to be a high-ranking princess but not a low-ranking one. In addition, your daughter is said to be the eldest princess, but she comes from the royal palace. In terms of qualifications, she is a princess. After all, your son has adopted a large clan.
Your daughter is not adopted.
Otherwise, why hasn't your daughter even received the official title of eldest princess until now?
Sun Jiaodao: "I have never heard of any men of the same age who have not been married or engaged in the six ministers, ministers, etc. in the imperial court. However, there may be suitable persons among the princes and ministers who are virtuous and respected, such as the ministers of the temples in the imperial court, the imperial ministers, etc.
The candidate..."
"That's great."
The Empress Dowager Jiang was very happy, "I'm afraid it would be a little difficult for Mr. Sun to directly tell his name. Why don't Mr. Sun help make peace with him after he goes back? You see..."
Sun Jiao looked troubled: "Empress Dowager, I'd better inform the Ministry of Rites about this matter, and let the Ministry of Rites take the initiative. If I do it myself, I'm afraid it will be... unfair and unfair."
What does your royal family think of my grandson?
Matchmaker?
You can't let me, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, come forward to talk about things like the Three Books and Six Etiquettes, right? It's okay for me to provide candidates, but it's absolutely impossible for me to actually operate them.
Empress Dowager Jiang sighed: "The Ai family also knows that it is such a embarrassment for Mr. Sun. But the situation is like this. The ministers of the court and the central government have taken many steps to cooperate with this matter. None of the candidates submitted can satisfy the Ai family and my daughter. The daughter even
She said that if there is no suitable candidate, she would rather become a monk and become a Taoist nun."
"this……"
Sun Jiao thought to himself, is this little princess so strong?
From what I hear, it seems that if I can't marry Zhu Hao, I will become a Taoist nun.
My girl
Son-in-law...it's very dangerous.
Empress Dowager Jiang said: "The Ai family doesn't want to see this kind of situation happen, so they want Mr. Sun to come forward and make peace, and don't let Mr. Sun be too embarrassed. They don't let the younger brother help him wander outside the palace.
The detailed matchmaking and other matters can be done by him."
Sun Jiao finally understood.
This is threatening me.
It seems to be saying, the Ai family helped you find a good son-in-law, but it delayed my daughter's life-long event, and now you must repay it.
If you don't repay it, then we will break the pot. If it doesn't work, let your son-in-law marry my daughter too!
Now you have to contribute, but you are not asked to be a matchmaker. Regarding door-to-door marriage proposals and other matters, it will be done directly by my brother Yutian Bo Jianglun. You can help provide the list, and use the relationship to negotiate first...
In this way, it will not be in vain to agree that your daughter will marry someone else, but she will marry Zhu Hao, a good match.
Sun Jiao said: "Old minister... just do your best."
The Queen Mother issued an edict, and she had to agree even if she didn't agree.
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Sun Jiao's subsequent discussions with the Empress Dowager Jiang seemed careless.
He couldn't figure out what husband to choose for the little princess. If Zhu Hao was used as a benchmark... there would be no one in the court who could be a suitable candidate.
It is normal for young talents to stand out in their twenties, but these days, how many men in their twenties are still unmarried? Not to mention Yang Shen and other talents, who really began to become famous all over the world.
About ten years old.
If you look for it among the new scholars... there may be hope.
Sun Jiao was in trouble for a while.
Where can I find this?
etc.
When Sun Jiaolin left the palace, he suddenly thought of a person. This person was Xu Jie, who was the top student in the new department and had been very close to Zhu Hao recently.
Sun Jiao suddenly remembered that Xu Jie was already 20 years old and not yet married. Although he was a little shorter, he was handsome and polite. He seemed to be more talented than Zhu Hao.
It's a little bit worse, but not by much.
"Ha ha."
Sun Jiao suddenly burst into laughter.
The eunuch who was responsible for escorting Sun Jiao out of the palace was stunned when he saw Sun Jiao smiling there.
what's the situation?
Why did Master Sun act so rude after leaving the palace? Could it be that he was treated inhumanely in the palace, and finally leaving the palace was equivalent to seeing the light of day again, and he was overjoyed?