Chapter 209: King Ning
The next day, Qian Yixiu took out the meeting gift he got in Liang Mansion yesterday and looked at it, the headdresses given by the three grandmothers were all good, but they were all taken off from their heads directly, and they were not suitable for them to wear now.
However, the hairpin of the jade rabbit rank fairy grass sent by the old lady is suitable for the little Lori, the jade rabbit is carved by Hetian jade, and the fairy grass is carved by jade. The jade rabbit climbs on the golden hairpin, which is cute and cute, beautiful and cute.
Now Qian Yixiu also has a lot of jewelry, but this hairpin is currently the most valuable and her favorite. She looked in the mirror for a long time before putting the hairpin into the jewelry box.
Because of the escort of the Liang Mansion, the business can be done so smoothly, and no one dares to make trouble. Old man Liang helped the embroidery screen sell it at such a good price, if there was no Liang Mansion, it was likely that five hundred taels of silver would be bought by that Uncle Ye Guoqiang.
I owe Liang Fu a big favor, I have to think about how to return the courtesy, and strive to hold my big thick legs more firmly. People are powerful and powerful, and they have to think of a clever way to repay the courtesy.
There is also something that should be prepared to go home, the purpose of coming to the capital has been achieved, and there is an unexpected "surprise". Now that I have money, I have to buy a lot of gifts for my family, especially my little mother. She earned so much money, and besides, she was not a widow, so she bought more jewelry, plain clothes, and more.
After the meal, Qian Yixiu led Zizhu and Baizhu to go shopping under the leadership of a half-grown son named Wang Xiaoer.
As he was walking, suddenly there was a scream in front of him, and pedestrians on the street flashed to the side. Qian Yixiu and others also hurriedly flashed to the side of the street and saw a few horses and two carriages galloping by.
They went out of the South Gate and hurried to Nanxian. Nanxian County is close to the southern suburbs of the capital, the local population is not large, and the foreign population is quite large, and it is extremely prosperous. The main reason is that the transportation is convenient, one side is close to the capital, and the other side is the wharf of the Xiangjing Canal.
They stopped in front of a large house in the county town, and a few people got out of the car. The man at the front was in his forties, with a white face and beard, wearing a camel-colored robe, a blue hat, and a whisk in his hand.
When the gatekeeper saw it, he immediately said, "The little one is see Grandpa Xia." ”
Father-in-law Xia said, "Our family was ordered by the noble concubine Niangniang to come to visit His Royal Highness King Ning. ”
After saying that, he walked inside.
If it weren't for the eunuchs coming here, people would still think that this was the courtyard of a wealthy merchant.
The house is full of green trees, Qiong flowers are vibrant, the artificial lake is rippling, and the pavilions and pavilions are all carved beams and paintings. Looking magnificent, except for some subordinates coming in and out, I haven't seen the owner's entry and exit for more than two years.
This courtyard is guarded by the Imperial Guards, and all the courtyards here are dressed up by the Imperial Guards.
Because the people who live here are King Ning's family. King Ning, Princess Ning, and the eleven-year-old third girl, Zhu Yi. Because Zhu Yi had not yet been given the title of county lord, King Ning committed an incident and was assigned to the north. So although she is the daughter of the prince, she is still called the third girl. King Ning's eldest daughter and second daughter were crowned county lords before he committed the crime, and they are now married.
Zhu Xiangsheng, the king of Ning, was thirty-five years old and was the eldest son of Emperor Zhu Zhigan of Qianwen.
His mother was an ordinary palace maid, and when Zhu Zhigen was still a fourteen-year-old prince, he slept with her after drinking, and then he had Zhu Xiangsheng. Zhu Xiangsheng was born, and his mother also died in childbirth.
After Emperor Qianwen ascended the throne, he didn't say that he would have a better face for this eldest son, and posthumously awarded a title or something for his biological mother.
Zhu Xiangsheng was brought up by his nursing mother and lived in the Woming Hall not far from the Cold Palace. is the most neglected son by the emperor, and he is also the elder brother who was excluded by the princes.
Although he is an invisible existence, he does not give up on himself, has a good attitude, a modest attitude, studies hard, acts in a low-key manner, and loves his younger brother, even if he bullies his younger brother.
At the age of fifteen, Zhu Xiangsheng made a decision, which finally impressed Emperor Qianwen and surprised everyone, that is, he took the initiative to ask to go to the military camp for training.
In order to educate the princes, after the princes were 15 years old, the Great Qian Dynasty would take four days out of every 10 days to arrange for them to go to the six departments to study, which could be regarded as integrating theory with practice. As for where to study and what to study, it was up to the princes to decide.
There are also princes who like to lead troops to fight, but the places they go to are all military departments or the governor's mansion of the five armies. Like Zhu Xiangsheng, who went directly to the lowest-level military camp, was the first.
Emperor Qianwen satisfied Zhu Xiangsheng's willingness and arranged for him to go to the military camp for training, and at the same time valued him a little more than before. I feel that he is not afraid of hardships and pragmatic, and if he does not have a good background, his morale will not be too high. Such a person is cultivated well, which is a help from the prince.
The crown prince Zhu Xiangchang was pure and filial, and his mother died when he was three years old, and he was raised by Emperor Qianwen himself. Emperor Qianwen thought of many ways, perhaps because of nature, but he did not change the gentle and benevolent character of the prince.
If this eldest son can assist the prince wholeheartedly, then Emperor Qianwen is much more relieved.
Since then, Emperor Qianwen has been much better to Zhu Xiangsheng, and he also intends to let the prince get closer to him, and when he was twenty years old, he was crowned King Ning.
Zhu Xiangsheng has some real skills, which will win people's hearts and endure hardships. In the past ten years, he has established a high prestige in the army, and once led the army to fight at the border pass, and went to Lingnan to settle the sentence.
Only the generation of the founding emperor of the Great Qian Dynasty was born as a military general, and there were no real military generals among the royal heirs after that (those who were engraced to the army as officials are not counted), and Zhu Xiangsheng is an exception.
Daqian and Dajin went to war, Yue Guogong was appointed as marshal, and Zhu Xiangsheng, the king of Ning, was the supervisor of the army, leading 100,000 troops to Qianqian to fight.
Half a year later, in order to improve the prestige of the crown prince Zhu Xiangchang and to train him, Emperor Qianwen sent him to escort the grain and grass of the governor's army to Qianqian.
At that time, the war was a cruel time, and after Zhu Xiangsheng got the letter, he was afraid that something would happen to the prince, so he hurriedly led his troops to meet him. On the night of the brothers' reunion, the grain and grass were burned, and the prince was killed by a hidden arrow......
The emperor was furious and ordered a thorough investigation. The superintendent and several others could not survive the heavy punishment, and it was determined that King Ning deliberately delayed the time, so that the brigade could not arrive at the military camp before dawn as scheduled. Some courtiers impeached King Ning, saying that he must have been fledgling, and in order to compete for the throne, he designed to send a letter to the enemy country, let the enemy army burn the military rations, and took the opportunity to kill the crown prince.
Although the emperor felt that the evidence was far-fetched, he really couldn't find other evidence, and it was true that Zhu Xiangsheng did not protect the prince effectively, and it may not be ruled out that the intentional protection was ineffective. In a fit of anger, he sent King Ning and Concubine Ning to the extremely cold land in the north. And his three daughters still stayed in the capital, which was the queen mother's intercession.
A few years ago, King Ning estimated that the emperor's anger should be reduced, so he began to write letters, not only to the emperor, but also to the queen mother. first defended himself, and said that the north was extremely cold, and he had already had "old cold legs", and the pain was unbearable in winter. As his condition worsened and he grew older, he became more and more guilty and panicked. I feel deeply sorry that I can't be happy at the knees of my grandmother and father, and I can't fulfill my modest filial piety, so I often wake up crying from my dreams......
The emperor is getting older, and although he has eight sons, few are really successful. In addition to the crown prince Zhu Xiangchang, only Zhu Xiangsheng, the king of Ning, Zhu Xiangping, the third prince, and Zhu Xiangan, the fifth prince, are not bad. The others are either tyrannical or mediocre, and they are really useless.
He was not only moved by his eldest son's filial piety, but also missed his ability to fight well, and it was not without doubt that the eldest son was convicted. If he was really wronged, maybe he could still ......
His attitude was somewhat relaxed, and under the persuasion of some ministers, King Ning was recalled. But he was not allowed to return to Beijing, nor did he see him, only let him live in Nanxian.
Gonggong Xia walked into the door, and Lord Fu Weifu, the chief historian of King Ning's Mansion, hurriedly stepped forward, arched his hand and said with a smile, "Gonggong Xia is here, and the lower officials are not far away, please sit in the hall." ”
Father-in-law Xia ignored Fu Wei and walked directly to the back house. As she walked, she said, "The noble concubine asked our family to visit His Royal Highness King Ning on behalf of her old man." ”
In the bedroom of the main courtyard, Ning Wang was lying on the kang with a dejected face, he had a short beard and his eyes were slightly open. Perhaps due to too much anxiety, poor health, and very obvious wrinkles, like a person in his forties, he can't see that he was a handsome prince who galloped on the field more than ten years ago.
Princess Ning also stood by the kang with a sallow face to serve him.
Father-in-law Xia entered the house and said that he was here to pass on the words of the concubine. also understood that King Ning was seriously ill and asked him to lie down and listen. To the effect that the concubine Niangniang is very concerned about King Ning, and has been comforting the emperor to put down the mustard. Please King Ning must recuperate with peace of mind, relax his mind, and wait until the Queen Mother's 70th birthday and amnesty to the world, he will be able to lift the ban and return to Beijing.
After that, the father-in-law asked the accompanying imperial doctor to check the pulse of King Ning, leaving some medicines and supplements and leaving.
After sending Father-in-law Xia out of the house, Fu Weicai hurriedly returned to the main courtyard. He made a look, and a few of his henchmen stood guard all over the main courtyard.
King Ning had already sat up, although his face was still not good, his spirit was much better than just now.
Fu Wei bowed and said, "Father-in-law Xia has already left." ”
King Ning nodded and said, "It seems that those people are already impatient to wait and want to kill this king before the queen mother's birthday." "And deal with Wei Dao, "General Qian is anxious to return to his hometown to visit his parents, wife and children, and he is also a long-term affection. If the Ye family agrees, go back. However, if the excuse is to be found, he must be back by the beginning of June......"
Fu Wei said disapprovingly, "Your Highness, what if he goes back and the little master is exposed?" Besides, the kid surnamed Li already has eyebrows, if he is caught, he can pull the Ye family off the horse, and General Qian can also recover his identity. Why is he in such a hurry? After eleven years of waiting, can't you wait for this time? ”
"He will go back secretly, stay for two days and come back, and he will not expose anything." King Ning said, "If he hadn't said that the little girl in Splendid Walk was his daughter, I wouldn't have known that he was the son of the family that had been missing for many years...... Really, there is nothing more coincidental than that. ”
Princess Ning's eyes were also red, and she said, "That family is really pitiful, the family is old, weak, sick and disabled, and they can still be so good to my son." General Qian's wife has been looking forward to him for ten years, and I can understand his feelings of returning to his heart. Lord Wang, think of a way, so that he can go home without being suspected by the Ye family......"
Fu Wei said again, "Forgive my subordinates for talking too much, it would be a pity if such a deep nail was exposed." ”
King Ning said, "General Qian has a tough heart, excellent martial arts, and flexibility, such a talent is rare." He has suffered a great sin for the sake of this king, and his family has been even more generous to my son. For both public and private purposes, this king should not break his heart. If this king breaks his heart, he will not be far from the heart of a seriously wounded soldier. What else are you trying to do...... King Ning thought about it again and said, "Let Zhao Cheng find a time to tell him all about my son and his family." To use Him, you have to believe in Him. Send another letter to Wanjia......"
After Gonggong Xia returned to Beijing, he did not return to the palace as soon as possible, but went to Ye's Mansion to see Ye Houye.
Ye Hou Ye Ye Shen, Ren Zheng Yipin Taishi, although he seems to have no real power, he is powerful and has many minions in secret. Many of the Ye family's children were placed in important positions in the army.
He was in his sixties, slightly chubby and white, wearing a purple straight jacket, a hosta on his head, a homely outfit, and was talking with his son Ye Lin in the study.
After listening to Grandpa Xia's whisper, Ye Shen showed a few smiles on his face, nodded, and asked Grandpa Xia to go out and send more silver tickets and jewelry.
As soon as Father-in-law Xia left, Ye Lin smiled, "Dad, isn't that Zhu Xiangsheng's life long?" ”
Ye Shen said, "The imperial doctor gave him a pulse, saying that his heart was exhausted, and he had no power to return to heaven." This is already the fifth imperial physician to diagnose this year, and he should not survive more than August. Do you still want to take advantage of the amnesty to lift the ban and return to Beijing? It's a dream. ”
Ye Lin smiled, "Dad, you always say that your son is unreliable, then Qian Manjiang is your son's favorite, how about it, right?" In the past two years, little by little, the medicine has been underground, and Ren Daluo Immortal has not found out that Zhu Xiangsheng has been poisoned. ”
Ye Shen nodded and said, "This Qian Manjiang is a talent, calm in his work, and has the ability to win the trust of others." If it is replaced by someone else, once the matter is over, he will not be able to stay. But it's a pity that such a talent died. ”
Ye Lin was startled and hurriedly said, "Dad, that big brother Qian is really good." Didn't you tell me to do things well? You can't make a forest alone, you have to have someone you can trust to obey me. Don't cross the river and tear down the bridge...... Oh no, don't kill him
Ye Shen bluffed his face and said, "You are not too young, you have to be annoyed when you do things, and you can't look at people by looking at their appearance." The reason why I don't hide things from you at home now is that I want you to learn more and see more. Our big family business will be handed over to you in the end. ”
Ye Lin Ji nodded as if pecking rice, "Yes, yes, my son knows." Then he said suspiciously, "Dad, is what the monk said accurate?" For that prophecy, are the three princes and our Ye family too bloody? ”
Ye Shen said, "Hmph, I'd rather believe it than believe it." That Zhu Xiangsheng is not a weak prince, he is a wolf, if he waits until he is full-fledged, he will really 'return to peace'. ”
PS: Thank you for the tip and monthly pass, thank you! It's not easy for the little daddy to go home, see how many people are involved. What to do, it's not easy to go back, Qingquan wants to get a younger brother for Xiu'er as soon as possible. (To be continued.) )