Early the next morning, Zhang Anshi went to the East Palace excitedly.
He almost entered Crown Princess Zhang's bedroom with his hands crossed.
At this time, in Princess Zhang's bedroom, Zhu Zhanji was sitting obediently on her knees.
Several eunuchs were holding a large gold-plated Ruyi, with the word "Longevity" engraved on it.
As soon as Zhang Anshi saw this jade Ruyi, his eyes lit up and he said, "Sister, is this for me?"
Mrs. Zhang was looking down at Yu Ruyi at this time. After listening to Zhang Anshi's words, she not only frowned but also smiled brightly and said: "Don't be ridiculous, this... is for the queen mother."
"Send it to the Queen?" Zhang Anshi couldn't help but be disappointed, and then said: "Sister, you are unfair. I, a brother, have my tail between my legs now for the sake of Sister. I am honest and responsible, and everyone praises me. Sister
If you don’t believe it, ask Zhanji.”
Zhu Zhanji, who was named, raised his eyes in confusion and remained silent.
Princess Zhang smiled and said: "Yes, yes, if you are willing to obey and not mess around with these two bad guys, Zhu Yong and Zhang Fu, my sister will naturally feel at ease. But, don't fight this Ruyi
My idea is that my mother has just recovered from a serious illness. As a daughter-in-law, why don’t I go to the palace to see your majesty? This is a big happy event, and I need to send a good gift. For the sake of His Highness the Crown Prince, I also want to please the queen."
Zhang Anshi let out a disappointed sound.
Mrs. Zhang whispered again: "Princess Han and other concubines are also going... I heard that Princess Han has prepared a generous gift..."
Zhang Anshi was shocked, and immediately entered into a battle mode with the same enemy as Zhang.
He asked: "How generous is the generous gift?"
"I heard... that they were collected from the Han Dynasty's vassal residence."
When Zhang Anshi heard this, he immediately understood what it meant.
In fact, there is an interesting phenomenon in Nanjing, that is, the king of Han is richer than the prince, and much richer.
The reason is not that Zhu Di favors one over the other, but because Zhu Gaochi is the prince. The prince is naturally supported by Zhan Shifu. To put it bluntly, the prince is actually equivalent to receiving a salary. The treasury will allocate a sum of money every year to support the expenses of the East Palace.
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In fact, this number is not an exaggeration. After all, the prince is the prince, and he and the emperor are not separated. In theory, the emperor and the prince live together.
But the King of Han was different. Although the King of Han still stayed in the capital for nothing, in fact... after he made the King of Han, he had a vassal territory.
The vassal state of the King of Han was in Yunnan, where there were a large number of farms granted by the court and supported by local finances. In other words, the King of Han had half of Yunnan's soldiers and civilians supporting him in the capital. How could he be poor?
Zhang Anshi said: "So I plan to give this jade wall to the Queen to compete with Princess Han?"
Mrs. Zhang frowned and said: "It's not a fight. I am the eldest daughter-in-law, so how can I be willing to live behind others? Being a daughter-in-law is the most difficult thing. You have to serve your parents-in-law and teach them to be satisfied. At the same time, you have to be close to your husband and educate them.
He feels at ease and needs to teach his children well, and nothing can go wrong."
Zhang Anshi smiled and said: "Sister A is right, A Jie is so powerful. These are of course very difficult for other ignorant women, but for A Jie, they are nothing."
This is really not flattery. Zhang Anshi’s sister, Zhang, was not an economical person in history and was known as an outstanding woman among women.
Mrs. Zhang said: "Don't be glib. You are getting older. You need to be dignified and solemn. Only then will you look like a serious royal relative."
Zhang Anshi looked at Yu Ruyi and said, "Sister, can I take a closer look?"
Mrs. Zhang said: "Don't try to take it for yourself."
Zhang Anshi then came up and looked around, looking around: "The price is not low, isn't it?"
"It cost two thousand three hundred taels, and your brother-in-law is still feeling distressed now?"
Zhang Anshi said, holding Jade Ruyi in his hand.
Mrs. Zhang quickly said: "Be careful..."
But at this point, the jade Ruyi clicked and slipped from Zhang Anshi's hand.
The jade Ruyi was actually very strong. After falling to the ground, it bounced up without breaking.
But this time, Ms. Zhang exclaimed in surprise.
The eunuch on the side picked up the jade Ruyi like a vicious dog pouncing on its food. He knelt down and said, "I will die for you." After that, he held the jade Ruyi high.
Although the jade Ruyi was not broken into pieces, the corners of the handle were somewhat chipped.
In the eyes of ordinary people, it is still a rare treasure, but it is obviously inappropriate to bring a flawless jade Ruyi into the palace.
This gift is... useless.
A trace of distress flashed across Zhang's eyes, but she said: "An Shi, you... you... are you okay... are you injured..."
Zhang Anshi said calmly: "Sister, I did it on purpose."
Mrs. Zhang's eyes were originally full of concern, but after hearing Zhang Anshi's words, her chest suddenly heaved and smoke started to appear in her orifices.
She couldn't help but stare at this biological brother, gritted her teeth and shouted: "Zhang Anshi!"
"Sister." Zhang Anshi still had a playful smile on his face: "Don't worry, listen to me. What's the use of sending this gift? Princess Han will still have to overpower you to keep it."
"Sister, you are used to being pampered in the East Palace. You are always aloof. You have to ask me about giving gifts."
Mrs. Zhang said angrily: "So you smashed your brother-in-law's hard-earned success?"
Zhang Anshi said: "The old ones are not going away, and the new ones are not coming. I still don't know the temperament of my brother-in-law and sister? If I don't smash it, you will send this gift to the palace no matter what. Sister, you
Believe me, there are few people in the world who know what the Queen likes better than me."
As if she was still afraid that Mrs. Zhang wouldn't believe it, she continued: "Sister, if you don't believe me, you can ask outside, who is this friend of women in Nanjing City?"
Mrs. Zhang felt distressed and took Yu Ruyi for inspection. She was angry with her brother. Her eyes were drooped on her pretty face. Although she could not see her murderous eyes, her anger seemed to be building up.
"My Zhang family is really in trouble, to have a bastard brother like you."
Zhang Anshi said: "Sister, leave this gift to me. I will keep the empress and she will like you very much. She will praise you every day. If our dearest and dearest Emperor, His Majesty, knows about it, I am afraid he will also tell me about it.
Brother-in-law and you look at each other differently."
"Stop talking, I won't listen."
"Sister, I must listen."
Zhang's face was sullen and silent.
Zhang Anshi was a little speechless, why was it different from what he expected? Is this her biological sister?
No, this ceremony had to be arranged by him, as this was related to the status of the brother-in-law.
My brother-in-law is not good-looking, has a bad figure, and his legs and feet are not as good as others, and he is also the eldest son. Aren't all parents closer to their younger sons?
Can a dignified prince be oppressed everywhere?
It is well known that Empress Xu has a deep relationship with His Majesty, so Empress Xu's attitude towards the prince must have a great influence on the emperor.
Zhang Anshi scratched his neck and said: "Sister, this is what you said. You taught me to die. Then I will die. I will die for you. If you don't agree, I will no longer live today. I will hang myself."
After saying that, he started to untie his belt with a groan, while looking for the beam.
Mrs. Zhang just sat there and looked at Zhang Anshi indifferently.
But the eunuchs were frightened and tried to stop him one by one. This one said: "Oh, sir, please stop making trouble."
"Sir, if you have something to say, please tell me. Your Majesty will be so sad to see you like this."
Zhang Anshi ignored them and found a place where he felt it was safer. He started to tie his belt and said, "No one can stop me, no one can stop me."
After that, he turned to Zhu Zhanji and said, "Zhanji, open your eyes wide and see how your mother forced your uncle to death. You should be a good witness. You will have no uncle in the future."