Chapter Three Hundred and Fifteen: An Affair of the Imperial Guard
Zhu Youtang stood in front of the tomb and was silent for a long time. His aloof eyes were full of sadness at this moment.{/Update uploaded by book friends}
Zhu Youtang said calmly: "Liu Aiqing, come over and offer me a stick of incense."
The hunched old eunuch on the side immediately went to get incense, lit it with flint and sent it to Liu Chengfeng. Liu Chengfeng didn't know what was going on, but he still poured incense on the tomb.
Zhu Youtang took a breath, wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes with his sleeves, and said, "I buried this with my own hands twenty years ago. There is nothing inside. Do you know whose clothes are here?"
Liu Chengfeng remained silent and didn't answer. How could he guess?
Zhu Youtang took another deep breath and said: "This person's surname is Zhang, and his name is Zhang Min. He was the gatekeeper during the late emperor's time. My biological mother took the risk to give birth to me. When Concubine Wan Gui learned about it, she sent the gatekeeper Zhang Min to drown me, but
However, Zhang Min risked his life to help his mother hide me secretly and feed me with rice flour every day. Concubine Wan Guifei searched several times but could not find me until I was six years old.
One day, when Zhang Min was combing his father's hair, his father sighed and said, "I'm getting old soon and I don't have a son yet." Zhang Min hurriedly said, "Long live I already have a son." His father was shocked and hurriedly asked what happened.
, Zhang Min told the truth, and my father was overjoyed and recognized me. But...but Zhang Min was afraid that Concubine Wan Gui would pursue her and committed suicide by swallowing gold."
Zhu Youtang's expression became gloomy, and his frail body stood stubbornly. After a long time, he said: "Later, I secretly buried Zhang Min's clothes here as a memorial. It's a pity that he was an eunuch, and he had no heirs, nor his parents."
If he dies young, I can't give him anything, not even a title."
Of course, Zhu Youtang could not give him a title, because once he gave Zhang Min a title, it would be equivalent to publishing all the secrets of the palace to the public. After all, the late emperor was Zhu Youtang's father, and it was inevitable that the scandal of Concubine Wan Gui would be revealed.
It would affect the late emperor. Therefore, Zhu Youtang could only keep all these things in his heart.
Zhu Youtang said calmly: "I am able to be where I am today because of Zhang Min who protected me in every possible way. They rescued me several times when my life was in danger, and Liu Jian..."
Liu Chengfeng felt a sudden tremor in his heart, and thought to himself, here comes the topic, and what Your Majesty is going to say is probably the great scholar Liu Jian.
Zhu Youtang continued: "When I was still the crown prince, my father wanted to dethrone me as the crown prince, but Liu Jian led a group of ministers to kneel outside the Meridian Gate. They would rather be burned together than let me be harmed in the slightest. Here we are.
After I succeeded to the throne, Liu Jian worked hard. **"""* to me
The letter said that when the late emperor was here, the country was in danger, and the people of the world had long been looking forward to my succession. I must be a capable king. I said to him at that time, you and I, the king and the ministers, work together, and we will not let the people of the world use their power.
Cold-hearted. I have always remembered this oath, but now..."
Having said this, Zhu Youtang couldn't help but sigh.
Liu Chengfeng was also silent, and couldn't help but think that it was only a matter of time before Liu Jian would recover.
Zhu Youtang continued: "When I met with the officials at the court meeting that day, it was suddenly revealed that Prince Ning was proposing for marriage. You can imagine how I felt. But now that I think about it carefully, I am concerned and confused, and the authorities are confused. Liu
Jian is not that kind of person. After you leave the palace later, go and see him for me. Don't say anything, just say that I mentioned him today and remembered what I said when I ascended the throne."
Liu Chengfeng said hurriedly: "I obey the order."
Zhu Youtang immediately smiled again and said: "Let's not talk about this, let's talk about something festive. This time you have made a contribution, and I haven't rewarded you yet. Just for these two days, I will send you a favor.
When you return to the capital, take a good rest and wait for the decree at home."
Liu Chengfeng said with a smile: "I don't know your Majesty's grace..."
Liu Chengfeng is an impatient person and is most afraid of someone betraying him. He is also very courageous and will ask whatever he needs to.
Zhu Youtang said calmly: "For the time being, the Qianhu Branch of Jubao Trading Co., Ltd. will still be in charge, and he will be given the title of Jinyiwei Qianshi."
The authority has not changed, but the level has been raised one level. Don’t underestimate the change between Qianhu and Qianshi. You must know that there are countless thousands of households who may not be able to live in Qianshi for a lifetime, because once they become Qianshi
The matter is tantamount to stepping into the threshold of the center of Jinyiwei. He has the right to speak in Beizhen Fusi and can even influence the decision-making of Jinyiwei.
Liu Chengfeng's father-in-law is also a Qianshi, and Liu Chengfeng has received a Qianshi title, which makes him completely equal to his father-in-law. More importantly, the two of them are of the same spirit in Jinyiwei, which means they are inseparable.
It is said that Liu Chengfeng has a great say, and Jubao Trading Company has set up a royal guard, which shows that the palace attaches great importance to Jubao Trading Company.
I don’t know how many people will never reach this threshold in their lifetime, but Liu Chengfeng has actually passed this age. Liu Chengfeng has also transformed from a mid-level military attache to a senior military attache, and sometimes even has the qualifications to discuss politics.
Liu Chengfeng said quickly: "Thank you for your kindness."
Zhu Youtang smiled lightly and said, "You deserve this. If you weren't too young, or if you were a fellow acquaintance, I would be willing to give it to you."
He clasped his hands behind his back and then said: "You look like you are so tired. You must have suffered a lot on your way back. Go out of the palace quickly and take a good rest after you get home."
Liu Chengfeng nodded, glanced at the tomb again, and said, "Wei Chen takes his leave."
He was alone in searching for the way to the harem. After all, the palace was so big that even he was confused, especially as the roads in the harem were complicated and there were few people there. He only recognized Kunning Palace, so he asked the eunuchs for directions. When these eunuchs saw that
A man appeared in the harem, I was also frightened, but
He recognized Liu Chengfeng and actually accepted it. First, there were few nobles in the harem of the Hongzhi Dynasty. Of course, this was not the most important thing. The most important thing was that Liu Chengfeng was said to be the emperor's disciple, which meant that he was the emperor's disciple.
As a junior, it is not a big deal to be called into the inner palace sometimes.
Liu Chengfeng found the path and his steps became brisk. Just when he was about to go out, someone called him from behind: "Liu Chengfeng..."
The voice was as clear and crisp as ever. Liu Chengfeng turned around and saw Her Royal Highness the Princess playing with a handkerchief in her hand and standing behind him handsomely. Liu Chengfeng thought to himself, what happened today? He saw the Princess one after another.
, he did not dare to neglect, went over to greet him, and said: "Your Highness, we meet again."
Duoduo's pretty face blushed slightly and said, "Really?"
The two of them stood there, not knowing what to say. After a long time, Duoduo said, "Congratulations. I heard from my mother that my father is going to marry Princess Dexing to you. From now on, you will be the princess."
Liu Chengfeng couldn't help but smile bitterly. He felt that Duoduo's words were full of irony, but he didn't know what to say at this time. He just said: "Same joy, same joy..."
Duoduo felt a hint of anger and said, "What's the point of sharing the same joy?"
Liu Chengfeng said with a smile: "Isn't it a gratifying event for the princess's cousin to get married?"
Duoduo was stunned for a moment and said angrily: "It's a blessing for me, but it's not a good thing for you?"
Liu Chengfeng asked: "Isn't Princess Dexing beautiful?"
Duoduo was speechless for a moment. This guy only knows beauty, which is really annoying. After a long time, she said: "Beauty is beautiful, but her temper is very bad. Then you can just wait for the lion from Hedong to roar."
Liu Chengfeng was speechless for a moment and said: "Actually, I don't really want to marry her. Prince Ning and I are incompatible with each other. How dare I want the daughter of my enemy."
Only then did Duoduo's face regain some color and said, "Who knows what you have in mind."
Liu Chengfeng touched his nose and seemed to remember something, and said: "Your Highness did not say it, but I can't remember it. It is said that the Queen is quite satisfied with the British prince, is she going to recruit him as her consort? I have heard about this person.
A little more."
Duoduo said: "What did you hear?"
Liu Chengfeng said: "This person is just a dandy..."
Halfway through his words, Duoduo couldn't help but said coldly: "I think he is the best, but he is not as heartless as some people." After that, he turned and left.
Liu Chengfeng was stunned for a moment. Who are these people? It's so hateful. How can a person be heartless? I just don't know which unlucky guy offended Princess Duoduo.
Liu Chengfeng thought for a while and felt that something was not right. Finally he shook his head and asked, "What are you thinking about?"
He finally came back from Xuan Mansion. Now that he entered the palace and saw that Zhu Youtang was fine, a big stone fell in his heart. At this time, he was eager to go home and see his wife. After leaving the palace, Liu Chengfeng
After getting on the carriage and giving orders, the group of people crowded around Liu Chengfeng's carriage and drove quickly towards the Wen family.
The news of Liu Chengfeng's return to the capital has spread in the capital. As soon as the news came out, all the rumors stopped. Everyone was saying that Liu Chengfeng had evil intentions and was relying on his troops to respect himself. It's good now that he came back alone.
The escorts he brought were only a few dozen people. When they arrived at the capital, they went directly to the palace to invite them. This fact was placed in front of everyone, and even the thick-skinned people would be embarrassed to arrange it again.
However, Liu Chengfeng suddenly returned this time, and his whereabouts aroused everyone's speculation. What was this guy doing back? What did he say to the emperor when he entered the palace?
But soon, a decree came down, which completely stunned everyone. Liu Chengfeng was appointed as the Jinyiwei Qianshi because of his merit. In the past hundred years of the dynasty, there has not been such a young Jinyiwei Qianshi. Qianshi is an official with great connections.
It's not small, and its importance is even more important.
It is said that if Jin Yiwei is the imperial court, then this is equivalent to entering Jin Yiwei's cabinet and having a great say. At least he has become a figure that cannot be underestimated in the pro-army. Every month, Beizhen Fusi's
After the public discussion, Liu Chengfeng was also qualified to participate.
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The third chapter has been delivered. Don’t worry, everyone. There is another chapter tonight. I still ask for a monthly pass. I have indeed been delayed a lot this month because of my driver’s license test. Tiger feels very ashamed, but Tiger will explode. Chapter four is for Tiger.
It's such a big challenge that Tiger can only do his best. (To be continued...)