Xiao Jing also had selfish motives for recommending Zeng Shi.
Although he was quite afraid of Zeng Shi, this person's reputation was too high and he enjoyed a transcendent status both in the palace and outside the court, but Xiao Jing obviously couldn't care much about it at this time.
If Zeng Shi joins the New Army, not only will there be no objection in the palace, but no one in the outer court will have any objections. No matter what the relationship between Zeng Shi and himself is, he is a member of the palace after all, and he will put the interests of the palace first.
, with him here, Xiao Jing can also breathe a sigh of relief.
Zhu Youtang seemed to be moved when he heard the word Zeng Shi. He took a sip of tea and thought for a while before saying: "Zeng Shi is a humble man and has a father-like attitude. He is indeed an excellent candidate."
Although he did not make a decision, he affirmed Xiao Jing's proposal. In order to keep Zhu Youtang's position as crown prince, Huai'en fought against Concubine Wan Guifei and ended up guarding the Xiaoling Mausoleum. This friendship has always been remembered.
In Zhu Youtang's heart.
Not to mention, many of the group of people who protected the crown prince were secretly protected by Huai En. Whether it was Liu Jian, Li Dongyang, Liu Daxia, or Ma Wensheng, if it weren't for Huai En's mediation, they would have been killed long ago.
Wan Guifei was captured in one fell swoop, and Hua En could be said to be the first contributor to Zhu Youtang's rise to power.
Zhu Youtang had a special feeling for Hua En, and this feeling had always been hidden in his heart. Now that Xiao Jing mentioned Zeng Shi, Zhu Youtang's heart moved, and he sat in his chair and became silent.
A trace of nostalgia flashed across those eyes. There was a faint blur in the corners of the eyes.
Zhu Youtang couldn't help but flap his nose, seeming to be a little self-deprecating at what he had been touched. He was still discussing national affairs just now, but he never expected that he would have such an emotion.
It's just that he himself didn't know that his temperament was what made Hongzhi ZTE prosperous. Zhu Youtang was rich in emotions, which was completely different from those mean and ungrateful emperors. He kept everyone's kindness in his heart.
Exactly
Because of this, famous ministers of ZTE appeared one after another, that is, the nonsense Liu Chengfeng. If it were any other emperor, I am afraid that he would have already had fear and suspicion in his heart at this time, but in the hands of Zhu Youtang, he exuded
With dazzling light.
"Please step back. I have to think about it again. Tomorrow is the Queen's birthday. And you are busy, so you should rest early."
Zhu Youtang waved his hand, looking unhappy.
"yes."
Xiao Jing glanced at Zhu Youtang. He had gone through several dynasties and had never seen any kind of emperor. But this was the first time he saw an emperor like Zhu Youtang. Xiao Jing's eyes quickly passed over Zhu Youtang.
At that moment, a trace of kindness could not help but flash through the depths of those eyes.
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Early in the morning, the palace was already busy. Many palace rooms had been decorated. Queen Zhang got up extra early. Knowing that Zhu Youtang was still sleeping peacefully in the Zhengxin Hall, she specifically asked people not to wake him up and let him sleep a little longer.
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Fortunately, there are palace people to take care of this kind of thing. Xiao Jing came to say hello early in the morning, and then organized people to prepare all the birthday celebration matters. All the eunuchs put on red auspicious clothes, and the maids wore pink palace clothes.
, the pro-military guards in the palace also wore red belts hanging from their waists. This countless bright reds were dotted throughout the palace, adding countless joys.
Zhu Houzhao entered the palace early in the morning. It was rare for him to get up so early. He came early to say hello and birthday, and then stayed at the knees of Empress Zhang obediently. After that, Princess Taikang and Princess Longting also arrived.
Empress Zhang was naturally very happy. She smiled and kissed Gui Ren'er while joking with others.
But the most eye-catching thing today is Princess Zhu Yueluo of Longting. She is wearing a pink rose-scented tight-fitting robe with sleeves top and an emerald green smoked gauze skirt. Her waist is tied into a big bow with gold silk smoke, and her hair is low on the temples.
The jasper Zan and phoenix hairpin are inserted vertically to highlight the posture.
She is slender yet dignified and cute. Looking at this dress, Queen Zhang couldn't help but praise her. Even Na Duoduo couldn't help but look up and down secretly. Then she looked at her own dress. Not only was the color monotonous, but the style was also outdated.
How much, I feel envious and slightly jealous.
When Empress Zhang asked about this dress, Zhu Yueluo knew everything and said, "Mother, I bought this from Beauty Place. A few days ago, Mother said she was going to celebrate her birthday, so Beauty Place launched a series of gifts.
There are all kinds of skirts. I went there early and finally picked out a suitable one, which made my godmother laugh."
After hearing this, Duoduo couldn't help but said: "If you had known this, why didn't you tell me that I would have gone with you yesterday to buy one like Sister Yueluo." As she said that, her eyes could not be separated from Zhu Yueluo.
dress.
Zhu Yueluo smiled and said: "These formal dresses are not exactly the same. Since they are formal dresses, they must be unique. People at Beauty Square have said that these styles are all different. Although some styles are similar, they are absolutely unique.
There's nothing the same. Besides, if you dress the same as others, it doesn't mean much. If Sister Duoduo likes it, I'll invite you next time."
After hearing this, Duoduo became excited and looked at Queen Zhang expectantly. Queen Zhang couldn't help but smile and said: "Okay, I will let you out of the palace next time, but it's not Yue Luo who invites you, but she refuses to let you go."
You go. Yue Luo, if she leaves the palace, the queen mother will entrust her to you, don't let her act recklessly."
Zhu Yueluo quickly agreed.
When there are three women in a play, they naturally talk about dresses and jewelry. Yue Luo is outside the palace and often hangs out in Beauty Square. She is naturally more knowledgeable, so Duo Duo asks a lot of questions. What she said
Many, but Queen Zhang just smiled and listened.
As for Zhu Houzhao, he was still in high spirits before, but now he is yawning all the time. He couldn't help but ask Yue Luo: "Sister Yue Luo, why hasn't the master entered the palace yet?"
Empress Zhang scolded: "What master? Now Liu Chengfeng and you are considered to be married. How can I call you master again? Isn't this a mess?"
Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but be speechless, but this was his temperament. He would not change anything he was sure of, even if he was beaten to death. His father might still be majestic in front of him, but in front of his mother, he was not afraid at all. He couldn't help but mutter:
"A master is a master, isn't it? Once a master, always..."
He would later say that he would be a father for life, but Zhu Yueluo was such a smart person. It was okay for the prince to call his husband his father. Even if the palace did not blame him, there were still many taboos after all, so he coughed quickly and interrupted.
Zhu Houzhao said: "Your Highness, the Prince Consort will come later. He will enter the palace with the courtiers to celebrate his birthday before coming to Kunning Palace."
Zhu Houzhao shrugged his head and couldn't help but said: "Hey, if I had known this, I would have gone to find the master first."
Empress Zhang smiled and said: "You are the only one who is nosy, sit down and be honest. Today is the Queen Mother's birthday, so you are not allowed to make any fooling around."
As he said that, he talked to Duoduo and Yue Luo again. In fact, Empress Zhang might have used Yue Luo a little before, but now, the family affection has become a little more intense. Anyway, she doesn't have many children.
Now that she has such a well-behaved daughter, she can't help but feel happy. In addition, Liu Chengfeng took care of Wantong outside the palace, making her happy, so she became increasingly close to Yue Luo.
As for Duoduo, she originally had some hostility towards Yue Luo, but at this time, it doesn't mean that she is completely relieved towards Yue Luo. She just thinks that if she wants to leave the palace in the future, she has to invite Sister Yue Luo first to plan the trip.
It's all in the palm of someone's hand, so naturally you can't show the slightest bit of displeasure, and sometimes you even have to do a little to please.
Yue Luo looks radiant now. Ever since she married Liu Chengfeng, the relationship between husband and wife has been quite affectionate. Besides, when it comes to having company, it is no longer the same as before. She is also extremely satisfied with Liu Chengfeng as her husband. She feels better now.
There are probably more.
"Mother, when I came to the palace, I brought you some pearl powder. It is said that these pearl powders are ground from the king pearls collected from the East China Sea. They also add a lot of beauty-beautifying medicines and apply them several times a day.
, it can make the skin complexion radiant, the queen can try it, if she likes it, her sons and ministers will bring some when they come to the palace in the future."
As Yue Luo spoke, she took out a palm-sized hollow carved brocade box from her sleeve. It was red and very beautiful. She brought it to Queen Zhang. Queen Zhang took it happily. Women love beauty products the most.
, if Zhu Yueluo gives some other things, it may not be able to treat Empress Zhang.
Appetite, but this thing is extremely rare for the already quite old Empress Zhang. In recent years, although she has used a lot of beauty medicines and foods, and has all kinds of rouge and gouache, but every day
The same beauty-beautifying thing can make people look forward to it.
Empress Zhang gently opened it, looked at it, and said, "Why is the word "Zhuji Tang" printed on the bottom of this box?"
Yue Luo said with a smile: "Yuyue Tang is a new store in Yingchunfang. It is said that there is some secret recipe passed down from ancestors, which can beautify and nourish the skin. In order to distinguish it from other powders, they all have the word "Pearl Powder" printed on it.
Son, it is produced by the Nourishing Hall. In a few days, the Nourishing Hall will open a store in Beauty Square."
Empress Zhang had little knowledge of the novel things outside, but she still nodded and said: "I'm glad you took the trouble, but I don't know if it is effective. If it is really effective, I would also like to go there and have a look."
Duoduo blinked her eyes and said, "I want to take a look too."
The three of them were talking, but Zhu Houzhao quietly left the palace. He was really agitated here. A person like him who only thinks about fighting all day long could not get used to hearing this.