When Zhao Xiu and Zhang arrived in Jiading, there was good news waiting for them.

The emperor learned that under the leadership of the princess of Fenyang, the daughters of the Jiading clan united with the daughters of several royal families and Xungui families to create a charitable organization, donate money and materials and contribute to the relief of the people suffering in the tide disaster, and was deeply moved, and specially issued a decree with the queen mother to praise. The Queen Mother also gave this originally loose organization a name, called "Cixian Society", and took the position of president, and the old concubine of Fenyang was the vice president. The members not only include the female dependents of Jiading, but also the female dependents of the clan, the royal family, and the Xungui family in Beijing are also included - naturally the share of the Duchess Zhang of Jiannan County is indispensable. Whenever there is a natural disaster, the members of the Church of the Virtuous Church, regardless of who they are or how many, will contribute money and efforts to help all people.

It is said that the clans, royal relatives and daughters of the noble families in Beijing all agreed with this proposal, and without waiting for the decree to come down, they generously donated porridge and medicine to help the poor people around the capital. Now even the ladies of the courtier's family have the meaning of echoing, which is very lively.

The princess of Fenyang is a leader, so she naturally won the commendation and reward of the queen mother and the emperor, and on the Zhao family's side, not only the Zhang family has a share, but even Zhao Xiu is no exception - there are very few people who can be pointed out by the two palaces and get a unique award, and Zhao Xiu is the only young girl, so she is naturally particularly eye-catching. She herself was very surprised, she just wanted to do something for the victims, and she did her part within her ability, but she never expected to get this. However, the commendation of the emperor and the queen mother means supreme glory. In the future, no one will dare to get along with her in social situations, saying that she is not good like this, that is not good - even the emperor and the queen mother praise her. Saying that she is not good, isn't it saying that the emperor and the queen mother are wrong? I'm afraid that others won't even dare to say something unpleasant, right? Thinking about it this way, Zhao Xiu is still very happy to have this shield.

Zhang was so happy that he almost cried, knelt in front of the incense case with tears rippling, and waited for the messenger to leave the edict, and immediately went to kneel on the tablet of the old county duke. She felt that she did not disgrace her husband and added glory to the Zhao family. Even if she died at this time, she would have the face to go to see her husband.

Zhao Xiu was helpless about this, so she could only let her go. After carefully offering the two wills. She went to see what had been given to her in the palace. Because it was sent from thousands of miles ago, there were not many things, a box of beautiful jade, and a box of pearls. Twelve palace satins. Twelve feather satins, but the girls have to use them. It's autumn now, and it's just the right time to make winter clothes.

However, Zhao Xiu thought about it, and felt a little funny, feather satin is a foreign product, Nanhui Port used to load this kind of goods to the capital, but now it is given from the capital, and she has to bring it back to the capital. It's really enough to toss back and forth with these horses.

She rummaged through the jade box. I found that there was a piece of flawless jasper carved into the shape of a green bamboo, which just matched an autumn coat she made for Gao Zhen not long ago. I wonder if I can give away something from the Emperor? So she sent a message to the palace. She and Zhang went to Jiading. I haven't seen Gao Zhen's father and son yet.

After a while, Gao Zhen rode over. He looked good, and there was a smile on his face: "I saw the edict issuing the edict coming here in the palace, and I knew that you had arrived at Cuilu." I wanted to come over immediately, but I had to pack my luggage over there, and I was so busy that I couldn't get out for a while, so it was delayed until now. Sister Zhao is good? How is the old lady? You've been there for a few days, and you've made me think about it. ”

Zhao Xiu smacked him: "There are so many people in the courtyard, what did you say?" Gao Zhen strode into the house with a smile, and he didn't need to be entertained by others, so he first reached out and carried the teapot to pour tea for himself.

Zhao Xiu sat down across from him and asked him, "When do you plan to leave?" Your letter is so urgent, I am only going to leave today, I didn't expect a will to come down. He asked curiously: "The prince has made such a great contribution, what does the emperor say?" Is it a commendation, or does it mean something else? "The emperor shouldn't be suspicious again, right?

Gao Zhen smiled: "My father didn't have a name at all, he was just doing things behind his back." The queen mother and the emperor both gave things down and urged him to set off, but there was no other will. Even the King of Fenyang has never been rewarded, in addition to you and Mrs. Zhao, there are only Uncle and Grandmother of King Fenyang, and the other two uncles, grandmothers and aunts who have made great efforts. ”

Zhao Xiu was surprised, if the emperor was suspicious of his brother, he didn't say anything to King Guangping, and King Guangping didn't expect this. But since the founding of the country, the Fenyang Wang family has been a side branch of the clan, is the emperor so jealous of his family? Only commends the female dependents, although it is related to the fact that this charity action was initiated by the female dependents, but the king of Fenyang really made a lot of efforts, but he didn't expect to even praise him.

Zhao Xiu felt that something was wrong.

Gao Zhen looked at her and said with a smile: "But Uncle Fenyang is not completely fruitless, the old lady and the princess did not act properly in the tide disaster, and the palace will no longer pursue it, and Uncle Fenyang will thank the palace for their grace." In addition to the queen mother's will, she also wrote a letter to invite the uncle and grandmother of the king of Fenyang to go to Beijing to participate in the court meeting, and the king of Fenyang must accompany her. Now that they are busy in the house, they have to pick up the old lady and the princess, and they are busy packing up to prepare for Beijing, where do they have the heart to think about anything else? ”

Zhao Xiu smiled bitterly and shook his head. After all, this is someone else's family affair, and it has nothing to do with her, so she won't care about it.

She asked Gao Zhen again if she could give away the things given by the emperor. Gao Zhen glanced at the green bamboo pendant, and said with a smile: "I also have this, you can keep it for yourself, and occasionally dress up, you are a big girl now." ”

Zhao Xiu's face flushed slightly, and he said, "I've always dressed up, but I don't like to hang so many things on my body." "The jade pendant is used to press the skirt, according to Zhang's rules, when she wears this, the skirt must not move, and the jade pendant's tassels cannot be shaken, but where does she have the patience to walk with such a shelf? Rather not to wear it.

Gao Zhen asked her what she had done in Jiading. Of course, Zhao Xiu can't explain all the trivial matters, so he only picks out the important ones, such as the Mi family's marriage. She happily said to Gao Zhen: "Just like you said at the beginning, Uncle Mi Tang has changed to his nephew in the next room, and the matter is solved so neatly, how good." In fact, there are so many boys in the Mi family, and the tutor is good, so why bother staring at the best one? ”

Gao Zhen smiled slightly. In fact, he also got involved in this matter, and ordered Wang Fu Jishan, who was born in Guangdezhou, to contact the Mi family. Originally, he hoped to persuade the parents of the Mi family's child who was favored by Mi Province to relent, but since the other room was willing to step the child, the result was naturally even more happy. He doesn't insist on separating people's flesh and blood, but always wishful thinking. Now that Mi Jiashun has an heir, he loosens his mouth and agrees to marry, Zhao Wei is about to marry a wife, and he wants to ask to marry Zhao Xiu, so he will be much more obedient.

In the end, Zhao Xiu hesitated again and again, but still quietly told Gao Zhen about Zhao Yan: "He explained in the letter that the location of the original abandonment of the Niu family was on our way back to Beijing. Do you think I'm going to take a look? If Niu is dead, it will be fine, if she is still alive, I would like to see her current down-and-out appearance. It's just that if she is recognized, she may be entangled. And my grandmother, who is the most susceptible to soft-heartedness, what if she wants to save someone? So I've been hesitating, and I don't dare to tell my grandmother the truth, it's not easy to spread the word, my brother is not here, I don't even have someone to talk to, so I can only come to you to ask for advice. ”

Gao Zhen was secretly happy in his heart, but his face was silent: "This matter is easy to do, when we get to the shore, I will send someone to secretly go ashore to inquire if there is such a person." If she is dead, it is fine, if she is still alive, ask where she is, and if you want to see her, I will accompany you on a trip. If you don't want to see it, don't do it, and don't tell the old lady. If you can't bear it and want to help, you don't have to come forward. I asked the people below to mention it to the magistrate, telling them to take care of her food and clothing, and the others didn't have to pay attention to it. Then the Niu clan doesn't even know where you are, how can you get entangled? ”

Zhao Xiu was overjoyed when he heard this: "Thank you, thank you, I'm worried, thanks to your help." Then he said, "There is no need to say anything to the magistrate, it is her life whether it is good or not, and if I can't bear it, it will be enough to give some silver rice." If I told the magistrate, it was impossible to explain the details clearly, in case people misunderstood and offered the Niu family as an old feudal king, so that she could be powerful again, wouldn't I vomit to death? ”

Gao Zhen smiled softly: "Okay, it's all up to you." ”

Zhao Xiu was happy, but also a little worried in his heart: "That...... Do you think I'm too ruthless? I also said that Zhao Yan was ruthless, but he didn't plan to save Niu's. Speaking of which, she turned out to be my elder. ”

Gao Zhen disagreed: "Who is she your elder?" It's just an enemy. You can save her grandchildren, you are a kind and merciful person. If it had been me, I would have thrown her out a long time ago. The Queen Mother and the Emperor praised you, and they couldn't be more correct. ”

Zhao Xiu blushed at what he said.

After sending Gao Zhen away, Zhang knew that he had come, and he was a little remorseful: "Too lazy!" "Blame Zhao Xiu for not calling her. Zhao Xiu didn't care either, and said with a smile: "The prince said that the prince is determined to leave the day after tomorrow." Grandmother will have a good rest tonight and tomorrow, and then she will go back to Beijing. ”

When Zhang heard that he was in such a hurry, he hurriedly said: "Then I have to change my clothes and go to the Fenyang Palace" to congratulate him first." He ordered his granddaughter to prepare a congratulatory gift, and she was busy. Just as they were about to go out, someone suddenly handed over a post. Zhao Xiu took a look, it was an official girl she didn't know, and she only felt a little inexplicable: "Who is this?" Have we ever dealt with her before? ”

Zhang leaned over to take a look and said, "Ah, when I was with the princess of Fenyang a few days ago, I heard her mention it. This is the wife of the newly appointed political envoy of Suzhou, whose maiden name is Fang, and she is also the daughter of the Fang family. Although our family has no contact with the political envoy of Xinbu, we are friendly with the Fang family, and I think she came to visit for this reason. ”

It turned out to be another Fang family girl. Speaking of which, after such a long time, Fang Huizhu should also be rescued, right? Since she left Shandong, she has not paid attention to this matter anymore, and she has never received a letter from Fang Renzhu. This grievance between Meishan Bofu and the Fang family is over, I don't know if it's over? (To be continued......)