The reason why Li Dongyang said this is naturally very simple. The person Li Rong sent to inquire about the old affairs of Shen Yue and Jinling was from the East Factory, and the Empress Dowager Zhang naturally sent someone from the West Factory under Zhu Houzhao's few words. The boss of the West Factory There was Gu Dayong, who was almost befriended by Xu Xun, and there was Huitong of Qianhu, who was in charge of the punishment, so how could he find out anything bad about it. Therefore, after hearing the report from Xichang, when Rong Shangyi returned to the palace to tell the outcome, The Jiaofangsi spent three days urgently rehearsing the Jinling Dream, and performed it for one day in the Renshou Palace during the first month of the lunar month. Empress Dowager Zhang was finally satisfied.
Those rumors are like rootless trees and can never be spread again!
"I've met the people, I've seen the plays, and I've asked about everything that needs to be asked... He has worked hard and done a great job for the Shouning Marquis Mansion, so this time I will give him a huge favor. , I grant the marriage to prevent anyone from criticizing Shen’s parentage in the future.”
When Zhu Houzhao heard the news sent by Rong Shangyi, he raised his eyebrows and laughed. Then he paced back and forth in frustration, and finally gritted his teeth: "You lied to that boy. ...He orchestrated such a series of things, and ended up marrying Meijiao back to his mother-in-law first... - No sense of loyalty!"
Listening to the little emperor's giggling, Liu Jin had veins popping out on his head, but he still had to say a few nice words to Xu Xun with a smile. However, the little emperor didn't listen to his explanation at all, and just kept walking with his hands behind his back. After walking around for several times, he suddenly stopped and said: "My mother never cares about the ministers' family affairs. After this marriage, Sister Shen will most likely come to thank her. Tell Xu Xun, after Sister Shen goes to thank her mother, will he also Do you want to thank Lian? If Lian hadn't been there to brag in front of Rong Shangyi, how could he have been so lucky? "
It is true that the empress dowagers of the Ming Dynasty did not care about the family affairs of ministers, but this is not without precedent. There is also a legend among the people. During the Xuande Dynasty, the palace gave a banquet, and all the civil and military officials came together to ask questions. See the sincere and filial Empress Dowager Zhang. Yang Shiqi's wife was the only one missing from the interrogation. After asking around, he learned that Yang Shiqi's first wife had passed away many years ago. He only had a maid to take care of daily life, so he asked the lieutenant to bring him. Seeing that the maid was plain in appearance, dressed in simple clothes, and was sincere and filial. Empress Dowager Zhang suddenly decided to dress her up in a powerful manner and sent her back to Yang Shiqi. After that, Yang Shiqi took her as his successor, and the maidservant was granted the title of interrogation. When Yang Shiqi's eldest son was executed for a crime during the Zhengtong period, Yang Shiqi died of illness, and the only remaining son was Director Ziyang was born from this maid.
Although this legend has passed many years, it has been widely circulated among officials and people. Whether it is true or not is now a bit vague. However, since the sincere and filial Empress Dowager Zhang, who is known for her virtuousness, can actually do this. After such a thing happened, the Empress Dowager Zhang now had at least a valid reason to marry Xu Xun. However, although there were many eunuchs who were willing to be such eunuchs, Zhu Houzhao ultimately thought that he had to serve as the eunuch of the ceremony. Pick someone to help Xu Xun save face, but Li Rong is "sick" and Chen Kuan happens to be in charge of sacrifices during the Chinese New Year. Gao Feng is willing to go, but he sprained his foot the day before, so the job ultimately falls on Dai Yi .
Hueyi and Xu Xun didn't have much of a friendship at all. After taking on such a hot potato, they had no choice but to go to deliver the decree. When they arrived at the main hall of Xing'an Bo Mansion, they read out the cabinet and didn't know which Zhongshu wrote the brilliant pen. He finally breathed a sigh of relief when the decree came out in parallel prose. He put down the decree and planned to return to the palace to resume his duties, but when he came to the door, Xu Xun's voice came from behind him.
"Eunuch Dai, please stay. Eunuch Liu sent a message earlier, saying that it was such a great event and that he wanted my fiancée to enter the palace to personally thank the Queen Mother, and that I should enter the palace to express my gratitude to the emperor. This matter should be done sooner rather than later. Since my father-in-law is here just in time, Now, how about you give me a lift into the palace?"
Although Xu Xun was not a relative and could not be regarded as a regular member of the palace, Dai Yi didn't know that this person who usually went in and out of the palace was just like his own backyard, but now he had to be brought along. He couldn't help but feel extremely angry, but he couldn't say Say no. After all, it was Xu Xun who brought up the Tailing Feng Shui incident, but it was Xu Xun who persuaded the emperor to suppress it. So, he could only force a smile and said: "Since Uncle Pingbei is so intentional, then Then he went to the palace with our family to express gratitude.”….
"Then thank you very much, Eunuch Dai."
Xu Xun put the decree in the back room of the main hall for good. When he came back, he saw that Dai Yi was a little impatient, so he smiled and motioned sideways for the eunuch to go ahead. He waited until the eunuch stepped forward and crossed the threshold and went out, then he followed him out. The door.
At this time, there were two people waiting there in the courtyard in front of the main hall. Who else was it if it wasn't Qi Jiliang and Xu Yanche?
Seeing that Dai Yi seemed a little dazed, he explained in an understatement: "They have just returned from Beijing on business with an order. Now they have to go to the emperor to submit the order. I would like to ask Eunuch Dai to give them a ride."
When did the emperor of the Ming Dynasty become so easy to see!
Dai Yi frowned for a moment and deliberately refused to agree, but Qi Jiliang and Xu Yanche were not ordinary noble children. One mother was the eldest princess, and the other father was Dingguo Gong. In addition, Xu Xun insisted that he would go back to pay the imperial edict. , if he tried to block it, it would be obvious that he had offended the person in vain. So, he could only snort from his nose, which was regarded as acquiescence.
With Dai Yi here, and Xu Xun's face being very important now, even though Qi Jiliang and Xu Yanche were not summoned, the two of them followed from Xi'an Gate to Xihua Gate and entered the palace smoothly. After entering Xihua Gate, Dai Yi I originally planned to go directly to Renshou Palace to report back to Queen Mother Zhang, but after thinking about it, I still felt that I promised Xu Xun to bring two unrelated people into the palace. If something happened, it would be difficult to handle, so I simply took a few more steps. After sending them to Chengqian Palace, who knew that he was the first to step into the courtyard and saw Zhu Houzhao coming out in military uniform.
"Xu Xun, you came quickly. In vain, Lian has already changed his clothes and is waiting for you here! Stop talking here in Chengqian Palace. It makes you feel depressed - Hey, Qi Jiliang and Xu Yanche, when did you two come back?"
Only then did Dai Yi know that Xu Xun's so-called "paying the decree" was a lie, and he couldn't help but cast Xu Xun an angry side glance. But at this time, Qi Jiliang and Xu Yanche had already stepped forward to salute, and Qi Jiliang even whispered: " To report back to the emperor, we came back a few days ago and went to the leisure garden to watch a play..."
Before he finished speaking, Zhu Houzhao immediately understood. He quickly coughed and interrupted: "Okay, just come back! Well, I guess you guys have finished your business before you come to see Lian. Let's go to Xiyuan together." Go, ride and talk at the same time! Dai Yi, when you go to pay the imperial edict to your mother, say that you will go to Xiyuan to ride on horseback and shoot arrows, and then go back to see her!"
Now that the emperor has opened the door, even though Dai Yi was extremely depressed, he could only hold it in. Seeing Liu Jin, Zhang Yong and others surrounding Zhu Houzhao, and Xu Xun and his party went straight away, he waved his sleeves. She went straight to Renshou Palace. Empress Dowager Zhang was in a good mood when she learned that Xu Xun had entered the palace to express his gratitude to the emperor, and that he was also accompanied by Qi Jiliang and Xu Yanche.
They are all people who want to marry, so Siran knows how to avoid suspicion!
If Xu Xun knew that he had tricked Dai Yi into bringing Qi Jiliang and Xu Yanche into the palace, and would have given Empress Dowager Zhang such a look, he would definitely bring one or two people with him every time he entered the palace in the future. Following Zhu Houzhao to Xiyuan , seeing the little emperor enthusiastically ordering all the horses that had recently been paid tribute to be put in the paddock for him to choose from, and then hooking up with him, he winked at Qi Jiliang and Xu Yanche, and took them up together. Go.
"Qi Jiliang and Xu Yanche have been away for three or four months this time. They even spent the Chinese New Year outside. They must have suffered a lot. Look at the dark faces of you two!" Zhu Houzhao said to the generals who are good at conquering and fighting. He always valued them very much, so after looking at their obviously dark and thick faces and chapped lips, he felt very considerate, "This is not one of those formal places, there are not so many rules, what can I say?" What, no taboos!"
The first time they left Beijing to return to the city, Xu Xun left them in a safe place. This time they went to Xuanfu Town and Datong Town for the second time, and Qi Jiliang and Xu Yanche really suffered. Although they returned to Beijing in winter, It's cold, but as the two sons of noble families, they go in and out with heavy furs and hand-held stoves, and most of the time they stay in the warm room with the fire burning on the stove. But this time running around, the oily skin between the legs is not worn out. After several times, the face covered with thick facial grease was cut by the cold wind like a knife again and again. The discomfort was really indescribable to outsiders. However, because there were two people competing with each other, they actually I just endured it...
At this time, the two looked at each other, and Qi Jiliang said first: "Reporting to the emperor, after Yang Yiqing, the commander-in-chief of the Ningxia, Gansu, and Yansui borders, returned to office, the fortresses on all sides of Shaanxi were in order. In addition, Mr. Yang often personally Leading the army to patrol the border, the little prince's troops failed to gain any benefit from several invasions. This winter was difficult, so the battle with Ordos and Yongxiebu was temporarily suspended. We contacted the caravan through the caravan before it started to snow. When he arrived at the Fire Sieve, he was very interested in the news that Ulus Boluot was alive. In addition, we were willing to exchange things in the pass for cattle, sheep and horses, so he sent people into the pass to see us regardless of the heavy snow. "
Although Zhu Houzhao was very happy about what Qi Jiliang had said before, his face suddenly darkened when he heard that Huoshii was able to send someone to cross the border to see Qi Jiliang and Xu Yanche. Xu Yanche took advantage of this opportunity. When Qi Jiliang hesitated because of looking at Zhu Houzhao's face, he immediately said: "Your Majesty, please calm down. It's not because the border guards are enemies. With the weather like this, even if the Tatars want to send people to sneak in, it will not be easy, so we are going back through the border." Zhang Jun, the commander-in-chief of Xuanfu, and Zhuang Jian, the commander-in-chief of Datong, were the ones who let people in. Huo Si hopes to redeem Ulus Boluot, and he is willing to provide an additional 500 horses for this purpose."
"After all, he is a prince, how can he give away such a small amount of money?"
Compared with Zhu Houzhao who curled his lips and was very dissatisfied, Xu Xun was not interested in Mantian Yaolun. After all, if Huo Si wanted someone to go back, he would not just hand it over to the Khan Court, leaving the Khan Court and the great lord to fight back and forth to contain each other. , is what he is most interested in right now. So, he calmed Zhu Houzhao's mood with a few words, and then opened his mouth after a pause.
"Your Majesty, Huo Si revealed that in the spring of this year, the little prince will personally lead the troops to attack Yansui."
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