Chapter 605: The Daughter of the Elegy Song of Heshuo
In March, the cold and cold season of spring has completely passed, replaced by the warmth of spring, flowers blooming, and greenery everywhere. The favorite places of literati and poets on the outskirts of the capital were filled with countless people outing and enjoying the scenery, some wearing fresh clothes.
Some of the angry horses were shabbily dressed, some were calling prostitutes and calling friends, and some were alone. However, Xianyuan, which had been prosperous for nearly two years, once again welcomed many patrons because of another new show.
The play was staged in the theater here. Different from those old plays that have been performed too many times, this one is the same as the previous Jinling Dream. It is discounted every seven days. Within three days after the Xianyuan performance, all the theaters in the city will follow.
The show was played one after another, and the whole city was urged to update it. Countless people shed tears at the sensational scenes.
For this play "Elegy of the River Shuo", Xu Xun's request was to be sensational, preferably to make people tremble and even cry at every turn. Tang Yin directly approached Kang Hai, who was originally very interested in drama.
Nong, when he thought of the Jinling Dream that was sung all over the city, he naturally participated in it with all his heart. Now seeing the situation of empty streets, as the author, the number one scholar in Kangda is naturally complacent. After all, he almost put himself
The emotion of being the number one scholar in the past but having no way to realize his ambitions was all cast on Wang Yue in his works, and Tang Yin, who was the Jie Yuan, also had the same emotion.
Therefore, the officials and scholars who come to Xianyuan to see this show, who think they have no talent, or who have repeatedly failed to succeed, are the easiest group of people to be impressed. As for those who have no time or originally disdain to watch it
The big bosses, when the whole city was talking after the two-fold change, immediately thought of what this turn of public opinion meant.
During the Chenghua period, when Wang Yue was stripped of his title, almost no one came forward to say a fair word; during the Hongzhi period, when Wang Yue was implicated by Li Guang and died in depression, although his official position was not pursued, he was only given a gift.
Taifu, the imperial court was also very harsh on posthumous titles. If the posthumous title is given to a civil official, it should start with the character "文". If it is because Wang Yue was once knighted and became a military minister, then it should start with the character "武", but
The final posthumous title begins with the character Xiang.
The armor is called Xiang when it is working, but the posthumous titles of civil and military officials all have a certain rank. If it is Wu Xiang, it is a good posthumous title for military officials, but Wang Yue is a civil official after all, and Wen Xiang is clearly the 23rd rank in the posthumous title of civil officials, not to mention
This is the word "Xiang Min". As for the word "Min", it is called "Min" if you have merit in responding to things; if you have merit in doing things clearly, you are "Min"; if you are as decisive as a god, you are "Min"; if you are clear-minded and not stagnant, you are "Min"; if you hear the meaning, you will move to it, "Min"; if you are talented but not stagnant, "Min"
Bu Lao said Min. Although it is considered a good title, it is not a very high posthumous title after all.
What's more, no one mentioned that the earldom of Wang Yueweining should be returned.
This day is the day when the theater in Xianyuan performs the third episode of "Heshuo Elegy". The three floors above and below are full of seats, and the several best-located boxes all have curtains hanging down. This is already the custom in Xianyuan, although the curtains are hanging down.
With the curtains closed, it is difficult to see how the actors on the stage are acting, but everyone knows that the people sitting behind the curtains must be big bosses who are inconvenient to appear in front of the stage. Therefore, except for those who rarely come to such a place, go to those rooms.
Taking a quick glance at the box, most of the other people turned a blind eye. When the scene reached the point where the sword was drawn and the oath was taken, the lobby on the first floor shouted loudly, not knowing which of the good things was going on. After a moment of silence, the whole hall was filled with cheers.
In the third box on the left on the third floor, Lin Han, who was sitting opposite Zhang Fuhua, heard this voice and couldn't help but whispered: "Tang Bohu's play is really emotional. If we weren't alive,
At this age, I know that although Wang Yue has outstanding achievements, he is not perfect, so he must be completely fooled by such a drama. Brother Gongshi, do you think Shizhen has to concoct such a drama?
What on earth does he want to do?”….
"If I could know what he was thinking, would I still need to sit here?" Zhang Fuhua shook his head helplessly, and then whispered, "Speaking of which, when Wang Zhi fell, Wang Yue was expelled.
When the third son had his status reduced, although some of us felt that the punishment was too much, the emperor was furious and wanted to punish those who were vassal eunuchs, so he didn't say anything. It took ten years for a man of great merit to sink into this state.
, when he later resurrected, he was already over seventy years old, and he still complained about his grievances... Alas!"
Lin Han and Zhang Fuhua are all people who deeply hate the eunuchs. But now Xu Xun goes to the northwest and there are always post-road express delivery back. Therefore, the border guards from Datong in Xuanfu to Yansui and other places are rotten.
The situation was clearly presented in front of the two of them. Thinking that Wang Yue, who was impeached for taking merit, at least had really fought and won many battles, even Wang Zhi, who was said to be heinous, was still in the same situation.
They had made great achievements in the war, but the two of them didn't know what to feel in their hearts.
As they talked, the two of them were somewhat absent-minded about the drama outside, until a ballad that was very different from ordinary opera lyrics sounded. It was the tune sung by the captured people, and the words "look at the bright moon every year, when will we see you again" sounded.
They were suddenly awakened by the homesickness sentence of "hometown". After looking at each other, Zhang Fuhua finally couldn't help but walked to the door and lifted a curtain. But they saw a group of people on the box seats with the curtains wide open.
Everyone's face was as grave as water. As for the seats on the ground floor, there were even some young scholars who showed up to watch the show with their fists tightly clenched.
Realizing that Lin Han was also behind him, he sighed and said: "After Wang Yue's battle that year, the bandits have not dared to live in the Hetao for many years. The prisoner troubles on the three sides of Shaanxi have been relieved. If we can take the opportunity to contain the Hetao at that time,
return……"
At that time, no one wanted to let Wang Zhi build a side force, and even Wang Yue was annoyed by Henwu and Wu. How many people thought so much?
It wasn't until the curtain call came to an end in the wind and sand that the silent atmosphere suddenly disappeared. With the cheers of three or five people, the whole hall was filled with applause. Lin Hanhe was worried that leaving at this time would be troublesome for others to see.
Zhang Fuhua could not help but sit silently in the box and did not move immediately. As the noise below gradually dispersed, knowing that everyone should have almost left, they just stood up one after another, but before they reached the curtain, they heard outside
A familiar voice came.
"Kang Hai, Tang Yin, this play is well written!"
Isn't this...the current Emperor of Zhengde?
Lin Han and Zhang Fuhua looked at each other and stood still for a moment. They heard Zhu Houzhao's voice gradually getting closer, as if they were talking in the corridor ahead.
"No one is perfect, so why should Wang Yue, Wang Zhi, and Li Guang be related to each other? Why should we beat people to the bottom without even a single person who can speak justice? If you don't fight yourself, you can find it exciting to accuse others behind their backs. Xu Xun
There are four words in the brochure sent earlier that are very good, and that is to put yourself in their shoes! Tomorrow, some officials should take turns to go to the front lines in the northwest to experience the hardships of the soldiers, so that they will not feel too comfortable just talking in plain words and accusing others of taking credit.
!”
As soon as he said this, Lin Han forgot that he and Zhang Fuhua also came quietly to watch such a scene, and immediately opened the curtain and said: "Absolutely not!"
Seeing the group of people over there looking towards him, especially Zhu Houzhao's eyes widened, he finally realized that given his age, his current actions were a bit reckless. However, at this moment,
He had to calm down and calmly stepped forward, only slightly arching his hand towards Zhu Houzhao.
"It is originally our duty to speak out about official matters. If we go to such trouble, others will inevitably criticize today's useless people."…
Zhu Houzhao saw Zhang Fuhua behind Lin Han, and was about to nod and say hello, but when he heard Lin Han's words, he couldn't help but his face darkened, and then he snorted softly: "Just because I have to be careful today, just
Do you have to let these people talk nonsense? You know, when the emperor lives deep in the palace, he can't see what's going on outside, so he has to open up his mouth. But on the road, everyone, two, seven or eight people are all talking about the same thing, but it is still biased.
If you continue to hear such words, they are all untrue, so what else is there to hear? In the past, when new scholars were appointed as officials, they had to try their jobs in the Six Ministries of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and when selecting foreign officials, they had to study first and let them go
It's only right to check with all the northwest. If you can't stand it for a month or two, there's no need to be an official!"
Lin Han wanted to say more, but he noticed that Zhang Fuhua pulled his sleeve, and he couldn't help but fell silent at this age. At this time, Zhang Fuhua glanced at the already deserted theater and said softly: "It's a big deal.
, I also ask the young master to come back and discuss it first, and then implement it slowly."
"I'm not a child, of course I know this!"
Zhu Houzhao waved his hand angrily, and then said enthusiastically: "I want to go to Xing'anbo Mansion to have a look. Do you two want to go with me?"
Lin Han and Zhang Fuhua couldn't help but be a little surprised that the little emperor actually went to Xing'an Bo Mansion when Xu Xun and his people were not here. However, it was one thing for them to have a close friendship with Xu Xun, and it was another thing to join in the fun with the little emperor.
It was the same thing. Immediately, Lin Han and Zhang Fuhua politely declined at the same time, saying that they were busy. After seeing Tang Yin and Kang Hai salute, they surrounded Zhu Houzhao on the left and right, plus a few servants who followed them, and went downstairs.
Go, they couldn't help but look at each other again.
The little emperor just called the names of two people. So it is not only Tang Yin who is in charge of this drama this time, but also Kang Hai, the champion? Such a combination... No wonder they can write such a drama!
Just now in front of two big bosses with extraordinary qualifications, Kang Hai and Tang Yin said nothing. It was not until they left Xianyuan that the two people following Zhu Houzhao breathed a long sigh of relief. It can be said that it is related to current affairs.
It is difficult to write dramas. Although there was no literary prison in the Ming Dynasty, just four words about government affairs were enough to get them stuck in the quagmire. If Xu Xun was not behind them, and even the emperor was supporting them, they would have written
Nothing like that
The passionate words of fear come.
Zhu Houzhao, as if he had eyes behind his back, suddenly turned around and said, "What are you afraid of? Lin Han and Zhang Fuhua are all Xu Xun's people, and they are fair. Why?"
There is no way I can blame you for this drama. If you see them all feeling guilty, what will you do when the time comes? Tang Yin is fine, Kang Hai, you are asking for it every day in the court.
Show up...
By the way, do you really plan to reveal directly that you wrote this play in the end?"
"Yes, if others can't tolerate it, I will just resign!"
Kang Hai's decisive words made Zhu Houzhao's eyes light up, but then he snorted angrily: "I'm afraid those tough-looking guys are stupid! If anything happens, I'll take care of you!"
The little emperor showed such a domineering self-promotion. As soon as he said this, Tang Yin suddenly burst into laughter. It was not until Zhu Houzhao was surrounded by people and reluctantly got on the carriage that he said to Kang Hai: "Brother Dushan, I am
being looked down upon
As Uncle Pingbei is a private person, you should think carefully about it later. After all, compared to Cheng Shangshu’s imperial examination scandal, Taifu Wang’s unjust case may have implicated more people..."
"It's okay. Anyway, I don't want Mr. Yuanfu to see you in the first place. There are more people in the court who can't stand us who are trying to please us. If you have more people, there will be more people." Kang Hai smiled.
Then he said word by word, "The more people cover up, the more they have to publicize it and make it known to everyone! In this world, there is justice after all!"...
Although Tang Yin nodded in agreement, another thought came to his mind - to promote justice... he must first grasp the power!
After all, Kang Hai still had an official status. It was outrageous to ask for leave to accompany Zhu Houzhao to the theater. Now he had to sneak back to the Hanlin Academy. Tang Yin naturally accompanied Zhu Houzhao and went straight to Xing'an Bo Mansion. However, a group of talented people
Stop at West Point Gate
Next, the concierge who was looking around saw Tang Yin going to the car to help Zhu Houzhao out. He was stunned immediately, and then hurriedly turned around and shouted. After a while, Jin Liu, who was sweating profusely, came out.
"Manager Jin, it's not even a hot day yet, why are you looking so sweaty?"
"This..." Jin Liu glanced at Zhu Houzhao, and then at Tang Yin who was asking the question. After a long time, he finally said in a low voice, "Although it is disrespectful, I have to ask the emperor to go back to the palace first. My young mistress
...I’m afraid I’m going to give birth!”
Although he knew that Shen Yue's expected date was probably within these few days, and Wen Po had been invited to the house to settle down early, Tang Yin really didn't expect such a clever trick, and was stunned for a while. However, after the initial stunned moment, Zhu Houzhao
,
Then he showed a cheerful expression, waved his hand and said categorically: "What are you talking about? It's better to come early than to come by chance. Since I happened to catch up, why did I mention going back? Xu Xun, the father, is not here, I am here
So that I can keep an eye on him and tell him when he comes back! Why are you still hanging around? Hurry up and lead the way!"
The little emperor even wanted to join in the fun, and Jin Liu felt like he was going crazy. However, seeing Tang Yin's earnest words of advice, Zhu Houzhao refused to listen, so he had no choice but to greet him with a bitter mouth.
He came in and hurriedly sent someone inside to report the news. Not long after, Xu Liang ran out with the wind at his feet.
"emperor……"
"Have you given birth?"
Being asked this question by the little emperor, Xu Liang just felt that he didn't know how to answer. After a long while, he coughed dryly and said: "Not so fast, Your Majesty, this matter is really not what you imagined... cough,
It can be as little as one or two hours, as much as three, four, five or six hours, or even a whole night and a whole day, you'd better go back first!"
"It's okay. I have nothing to do today. I have plenty of time. At worst, I won't go back to the palace tonight!" Zhu Houzhao waved his hand and said proudly, "I have never seen what a child looks like. Never mind that Xu Xun is the first
Whether this child is a son or a daughter, I have to take a good look at it so that I can gain some experience in the future!"
What are these words? What does the emperor want from this experience? Will he have to deliver babies to his concubines in the future?
The slander of the belly is the slander of the belly, but the little emperor acted like he was determined after being beaten. Xu Liang had no choice but to accept this reality. At least Zhu Houzhao knew that the woman could not enter the delivery room, so he let Xu Liang go back and watch.
, he only left Tang Yin in Xu Xun's outer study room, flipping through books and waiting patiently, but from time to time he asked Ruisheng who was accompanying him to go inside to inquire about news.
Poor Ruisheng didn't know how many times he ran back and forth. When he stepped into the familiar courtyard again in the evening, he suddenly heard a loud cry of a baby. After a moment of surprise, he was overjoyed and rushed over like a gust of wind.
At the door, he almost bumped into Xu Liang, who was forced to wait in a side room by Li Qingniang and rushed out in a hurry.
Not long after, the door to the delivery room was opened, and it was Li Qingniang who came out with a swaddled baby in her arms with a smile on her face. When they saw this, they both knew that they were both safe, and they were immediately relieved. But they had run away too much.
Ruisheng, whose legs were so weak from the trip, let out a long sigh of relief. If Xu Liang hadn't given him a hand, he would have almost sat down on the ground...
Li Qingniang couldn't help but laugh when she saw that these two people didn't care whether they were sons or daughters. Then she coughed and said, "Congratulations to Mr. Xing'an, the young lady has given birth to a beautiful daughter!"
"Is it a girl?" Xu Liang was stunned for a moment, then laughed loudly, "This brat always said that he wanted to have a girl first, but this time his wish came true! I only hope that this girl is better than him
Dad is smarter and makes that brat suffer a big loss!"
Although he didn't know what Xu Liang meant by what he said, Ruisheng immediately stepped forward to take a closer look at the infant child. When he saw that his face was still wrinkled and his eyes were slightly squinted, as if he was a little listless, he suddenly felt a little angry.
Nervousness set in. When Li Qingniang handed the child to Xu Liang, he hurriedly asked: "Why are the eyes closed? Isn't it said that the child can open his eyes as soon as he is born?"
"It's okay. Po Wen just said that the child is not only healthy, but her mother has been troubled a lot!" Seeing Ruisheng still staring at the child in Xu Liang's hands, Li Qingniang suddenly smiled and said, "How about you do the same?
Go give me a hug and have a good look?"
"I...I can't!" Ruisheng quickly waved his hands and shook his head like a rattle, "I can't do it, I really can't! Someone in the palace has always said that it is unlucky for an eunuch to hold a child, and I don't know how to hold a child.
One fall and one bump..."
"Bullshit, how can there be so many taboos!" Xu Liang smiled and handed the baby over. Seeing that Rui Sheng was at a loss for a while, he said angrily, "If Xu Xun was here, he would definitely not care about this. Just be more careful.
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Ruisheng took the child with stiff hands and feet, as if a trivial little movement had startled the child, and his face was more nervous than ever. After his father had dealt a cruel blow, he didn't understand what it meant at first, but gradually
Gradually, he understood that he was destined to be alone. Especially since he was used to seeing all the messy things going on behind the scenes in the palace. He also knew that Liu Jin, Gu Dayong, and Zhang Yong were often raised at home. Several women, although
It's not like setting up a wife directly outside like a guard eunuch, but the meaning is almost the same. However, no matter how good the husband and wife are, it is impossible to keep their children after all.
However, at this time
At this moment, he was like a father, holding such a baby, holding such a child who was highly anticipated when he was born. He couldn't even express his excitement. When he saw her slightly opening her eyes and looking at him,
As if stunned for a moment, he suddenly burst into tears again. Shocked, he hurriedly put the child back into Xu Liang's hands and rushed out without looking back.
"I'll report it to the Emperor!"
Shen Yue in the delivery room still had not recovered from the weakness after exerting all her strength. She heard the messy sounds outside, followed by the baby's cry. She tried to sit up with support, but was hurriedly pushed down by Ruyi. She walked back, so she could only listen to the sounds of joy outside, and finally clenched her fists hard.
"I've survived such a painful thing, so you must hold on for me outside!"
"Miss, what are you mumbling here!" Ruyi couldn't help but reveal her old name again, wiped Shen Yue's sweat with a handkerchief, and then said with a smile, "If the young master knew that he had a daughter, he would definitely I don’t know how to be happy!”
"Yes, yes, he is probably the only father in the world who hopes to have more daughters than sons..." Shen Yue curled her lips angrily, and then said with a look of confusion on her face, "This guy, after all, he Still haven’t come back yet…”
Although it was unreasonable, Zhu Houzhao finally barged in. Faced with this situation, Xu Liang had no choice but to go forward with the child in his arms, and then watched in fear as the little emperor couldn't help but come over to grab the child. Seeing Zhu Houzhao's clumsiness Xu Liang seemed to have an illusion as he held his infant baby in his arms, smiling and murmuring words.
Although it is today, sometimes, this little emperor really looks like a big child who has not yet grown up!
It wasn't until Zhu Houzhao had gotten over his addiction to holding the child that he reluctantly handed the child over to Li Qingniang who came up from the side. He thought he was just an ordinary servant, and immediately asked enthusiastically: "By the way, have you decided on a name?"
"Before Xu Xun left, he had prepared two names for a boy and a girl." At this point, Xu Liang couldn't help but suspect that Xu Xun had planned it for a long time. He knew that he would not come back and was afraid that someone would overtake him, so he even prepared this in advance. alright.
Without waiting for Zhu Houzhao to ask, he said calmly, "If it's a girl, let's name it Ning, which means peace. If it's a boy, let's name it Xian, which means being knowledgeable and versatile."
Zhu Houzhao immediately sighed with great regret: "I also wanted to choose a name for his children, but I didn't expect that I would beat him to it... In this way, in the future, I will pick the child's cousin name, and no one will be allowed to do so." Steal with me!"
At this moment, Xu Liang wanted to remind him that it was okay for the boy to ask his elders to give him a cousin name, but as a granddaughter, what would it be like if the current emperor gave him a cousin name?.).