Chapter III. Corrupt Officials Return to Beijing (II).2-in-1 Chapter
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Zhao Junchen didn't know how much impact the news of his return to Beijing had, he just sat in the carriage at this time, lifted the curtains on the carriage, and looked at the prosperity of Beijing. (The first text is published in the reading room biquge.info)
This city is worthy of being the capital of the Ming Dynasty, as the largest city in this era, it is more prosperous than Zhao Junchen imagined, people come and go, traffic is busy, noisy and shouting, quite energetic, the people are dressed or spiritual, compared to those towns that Zhao Junchen passed by when he returned to Beijing, it is much stronger.
Walking around and watching the lights, seven times and eight turns, Zhao Junchen patronized and watched the excitement, but he forgot the distance and time, and before he knew it, he had arrived at the destination - his mansion in Beijing.
"Young master, we're going home."
Outside the carriage, Xu Qingyan's slightly excited voice sounded, this trip to Lu'an Mansion suffocated him, and returning to the capital made Xu Qingyan feel a sense of pleasure to be released.
Zhao Junchen didn't reply, but just jumped out of the carriage and looked towards his residence in Beijing.
Then, Zhao Junchen was a little stunned.
A few days ago, when worshipping the sky in Lu'an Mansion, Zhang Qi became one of the crimes listed by Zhao Junchen, that is, his mansion in the capital, covering an area of 100 acres, built luxuriously, until today, it is still constantly expanding, it is rumored that it cost as many as hundreds of thousands of silver before and after, forcibly occupied a lot of houses, leaving hundreds of families homeless and displaced.
Debating with Zhang Qicheng that day, Zhao Junchen refuted almost all of Zhang Qicheng's arguments, but about the crime of this house, Zhao Junchen just diverted the topic, and didn't even dare to answer.
Because, no matter how eloquent he is, he can't refute the iron-clad facts.
And at this moment, Zhao Junchen finally knew how luxurious and huge his mansion in Beijing was.
This mansion in front of you, the door is wide and the wall is high, the carved bricks and lacquered wood, the eaves are high pecked, the alleys are left and right, all in it, at this time, in order to welcome Zhao Junchen back to the house, the courtyard door is wide open, look inward, it is even more magnificent, the scale is huge, the pavilion is high-rise, the trees and rockeries are faintly visible, the heavy eaves are heavy arches, the corridor is like a belt, it is more luxurious.
And the qiē that Zhao Junchen saw was only the tip of the iceberg, and he didn't know what kind of luxury he wanted to be.
In the face of such a luxurious mansion, Zhao Junchen not only did not have the slightest happiness, but only felt helpless, he knew that as long as this mansion was still there, it was a living signboard, and the world would never be able to change their opinion of him, because this was by no means a mansion that a Qing official should have.
On the other side, Xu Qingyan was still unconscious, but sighed to Zhao Junchen: "Young master, we are finally back, it's better to be at home, a remote place like Lu'an Mansion, where can it compare to the prosperity of the capital, there is not even a room that can be seen a little, but fortunately, we are still back, these days are really hard for us." ”
Zhao Junchen subconsciously shook his head and asked, "Qingyan, you said that our mansion is built so luxuriously and hugely, I am afraid that it is no less than the palaces everywhere, will it exceed the rules?" ”
Xu Qingyan didn't care about Zhao Junchen's worries, but looked at Zhao Junchen suspiciously, and asked, "Young Master, why are you worried about this?" Our Zhao Mansion has even been here, and he hasn't said anything, so where will he exceed the rules? ”
Zhao Junchen nodded, did not refute, just walked towards the mansion.
At this moment, the people in the house also got the news of Zhao Junchen's return, and there was a lot of noise, and a large group of people, under the leadership of a petite and charming woman, hurried towards Zhao Junchen.
Then, Zhao Junchen finally met the legendary "Ruyi Lady" Fang Ru.
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Dressed in a light cyan dress, showing her enchanting posture, on her fair goose egg face, her apricot eyes are full of spring, she seems to be happy but not happy, her eyebrows are bent, she seems to be frowning, and she is charming and moving.
If there is any shortcoming, it is that her height is slightly insufficient, only slightly taller than Zhao Junchen's chin, but her petite body makes her charming and charming, and a little more touching.
Although Zhao Junchen was used to seeing all kinds of beautiful women in his previous life, after seeing Fang Ru, he still couldn't help but be amazed for a moment.
On the other side, Fang Ru led a group of servants of the Zhao Mansion to Zhao Junchen, and when the others knelt down to Zhao Junchen and saluted, Fang Ru walked to Zhao Junchen's side, and regardless of the eyes of others, he directly grabbed Zhao Junchen's arm, his delicate body was soft, half clinging to Zhao Junchen's body, exhaling like an orchid, his voice was delicate, and he whispered softly: "Master, you are finally back." ”
He was not used to being so intimate with strange women, but Zhao Junchen was surprised by Fang Ru's bold style, he still nodded, smiled slightly, and said, "Yes, I'm finally back." ”
Fang Rudai's eyebrows furrowed slightly, only feeling that Zhao Junchen's reaction was a little wrong, but thinking that Zhao Junchen was going all the way and must be tired, she was relieved, turned her head to look at the servants who were still saluting and greetings, and shouted coquettishly: "What are you still doing here?" The lord has worked hard all the way, and he still doesn't welcome the lord back to the house to wash the dust? ”
As soon as the words fell, dozens of servants dispersed, greeting and preparing.
This Fang Ru, in the final analysis, is just a concubine in the Zhao Mansion, the so-called concubine, but the status is slightly higher than that of the maid's subordinates, the officials and wealthy people in ancient times often gave away the concubine between the raise of their hands, and the status of the concubine is low, which can be seen.
And this Fang Ru, as a concubine, can command and drink orders to the subordinates of the Zhao Mansion, like an arm, even if he has Zhao Junchen's favor, it is difficult to do it, but looking at the awe of the people in the Zhao Mansion for this Fang Ru, it is already deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and she is completely regarded as the mistress of the Zhao Mansion, and her means and abilities can't help but make Zhao Junchen quite surprised.
"Hmph~!"
On the other side, seeing such a scene, Xu Qingyan snorted heavily to express his dissatisfaction.
But Fang Ru didn't seem to hear it, smiled lightly, and said to Zhao Junchen: "Master, you have worked hard all the way, let's go back to the house and talk." ”
Zhao Junchen nodded, and under the leadership of Fang Ru, he walked towards Zhao Fuzhong.
Entering the Zhao Mansion, as Zhao Junchen had guessed before, its luxury was far beyond imagination, just the servants and maids who came and went, only Zhao Junchen saw, there were no less than sixty or seventy people.
When everyone came to the main hall, Fang Ru first led Zhao Junchen to sit in the main seat, and then took the tea sent by the maid next to him, put it in Zhao Junchen's hand, and then went around behind Zhao Junchen, pressing his soft little hand on Zhao Junchen's shoulder and massaging it gently.
Zhao Junchen couldn't refuse, so he could only enjoy it while drinking tea, but he didn't know what to say for a while.
And that Fang Ru, seeing that Zhao Junchen didn't speak, didn't speak, but just massaged Zhao Junchen seriously in a quiet.
On the contrary, it was Xu Qingyan, seeing Fang Ru's behavior like this, but he became more and more unaccustomed to it, muttering something softly, and he could vaguely hear the word "fox".
I have to say that Fang Ru's massage skills are very good, under the gentle pressing and kneading of her little hands, Zhao Junchen's fatigue gradually disappeared, and it was quite comfortable.
After another moment, Zhao Junchen finally spoke, and said with a smile: "Okay, okay, you don't need to press it, it's much more comfortable." ”
Hearing Zhao Junchen say this, Fang Ru came to Zhao Junchen's side, like an ordinary concubine, just standing in an orderly manner, her apricot-like eyes were full of happiness, and said with a smile: "It's good that the master is comfortable, this road is far away and bumpy, but it hurts you." ”
Seeing Fang Ru standing like this, Zhao Junchen pointed to the position beside him and said, "Sit down, sit down, I'll sit, you stand, it's not comfortable to talk like this." ”
As he spoke, Zhao Junchen turned his head to look at Xu Qingyan again, and said with a smile: "You too, sit down and talk, I haven't seen you so polite in Lu'an Mansion, why did you become more polite when you returned home?" It's all your own people, why are you so well-behaved? ”
Hearing Zhao Junchen say this, Fang Ru didn't shirk, just sat next to Zhao Junchen, and chuckled: "Master, when you go to Lu'an Mansion this time, didn't you say that you can come back within a month?" As a result, it was two months after I left, and I didn't send a letter from home, but what delayed me? ”
Xu Qingyan also sat aside, and after hearing Fang Ru's words, he muttered softly: "What does the young master do, where can a concubine be in charge." ”
However, Fang Ru didn't seem to hear it, just looked at Zhao Junchen with bright eyes, waiting for Zhao Junchen's reply.
Seeing Fang Ru like this, Zhao Junchen pondered for a while, and then had no choice but to explain to Fang Ru about his sacrifice to the sky and the destruction of locusts in Lu'an Mansion.
After listening to Zhao Junchen's explanation, Fang Ru's mouth opened slightly, and his face was surprised, only feeling that what Zhao Junchen did in Lu'an Mansion was completely different from his previous style.
Then, Fang Ru spoke to Xu Qingyan for the first time, but it was accusation: "Kill locusts with the people, get up early and go to bed late, work hard every day, where did the master suffer such a crime, why don't you stop it?" ”
Without waiting for Xu Qingyan to reply, Fang Ru had already turned to Zhao Junchen, his eyes were full of distress, and he complained softly: "Master, you too, where have you done physical work all these years?" Those days really hurt you, I'm afraid you're tired, right? ”
Zhao Junchen smiled lightly, shook his head and said: "It's just to kill locusts, a group of local officials around me help, if you don't want to be lazy, where will you be tired." ”
Fang Ru let out a sigh of relief and said, "That's good." ”
Then, Fang Ru frowned slightly, and said: "However, if you destroy the locusts, you will destroy the locusts, why do you have to do it with the people of Lu'an, master?" ”
Zhao Junchen sighed and said: "This trip to Lu'an Mansion made me understand a lot of things, and I was stoned on the head by the people that day......
"Ahh
Halfway through the words, he heard Fang Ru snort softly, then got up and walked quickly to Zhao Junchen's side, carefully examining Zhao Junchen's head, with a worried face.
Zhao Junchen spoke before, Fang Ru just listened quietly, even if he had doubts, he never interjected, but this time, he was very out of shape.
"Don't worry, it's fine, I fainted a little, but the next day it will be fine."
While speaking, Zhao Junchen finally understood why the original Zhao Junchen favored this Fang Ru so much, not just because of Fang Ru's appearance and methods.
With this Fang Ru, Zhao Junchen's deepest impression is that no matter when, Fang Ru's bright eyes are always staring at herself, as if this world can no longer tolerate anything else except Zhao Junchen, every move, crying and laughing, is all because of Zhao Junchen.
After hearing Zhao Junchen's relief, the worry in Fang Ru's eyes decreased slightly, but what made Zhao Junchen dumbfounded was that Fang Ru in the next moment was frowning, a look of resentment flashed in his eyes, he bit his teeth lightly, and asked Zhao Junchen: "How did those people who attacked your lord die?" Attacking the Chin Cha was a great crime, but it didn't allow them to die too happily. ”
Zhao Junchen finally knew why Xu Qingyan said that Fang Ru had an extreme temperament, who would have thought that Fang Ru, who was still a bird a moment ago, would be able to say such vicious words?
After being stunned for a moment, Zhao Junchen explained: "I have let go of all the people who attacked me!" ”
"What!?"
Fang Ru looked at Zhao Junchen with an incredulous expression.
On the other side, Xu Qingyan slapped the table and shouted: "Just a concubine, you still have to point fingers at the young master's decision?" ”
Fang Ru ignored Xu Qingyan as always, just looked at Zhao Junchen, waiting for an explanation, his face full of unacceptability.
After Zhao Junchen sighed, he said to Fang Ru: "Sit down and talk, don't be surprised, I am thoughtful." ”
Since hearing Xu Qingyan say that this Fang Ru was his right-hand man when he was corrupt and accepting bribes in the past, Zhao Junchen planned to find an opportunity to explain to her what he was thinking now, and this was the opportunity.
"After being stoned on the head by the people that day, I was thinking, the people of Lu'an are so resentful of me, seeing the slight knowledge, now my reputation among the government and the opposition, I am afraid that it is already a mess, throughout the ages, officials like me, no one can end well, and now no one dares to touch me, it is because His Majesty is alive, but His Majesty is now more than fifty, and he can protect me for a few years? That's why I took advantage of the locust plague in Lu'an Province to do this, hoping to earn a good reputation. ”
After listening to Zhao Junchen's explanation, Fang Ru suddenly said: "Master, you are doing face-saving work, the people are ignorant, no matter what we do below, but if you have a clean official face to the outside world, this official reputation will naturally change slowly, and at that time, master, you have a reputation among the people, even if the emperor changes, you can deal with the master at will." ”
Xu Qingyan said peacefully: "Young master, that's what he meant, this time in Lu'an Mansion, the young master didn't take less silver, and the income of more than 200,000 taels of silver before and after, but the face work was done well, and the people of Lu'an now regard the young master as a blue sky, and when they left Lu'an Mansion, they collected more than 100 people's umbrellas alone." ”
After a pause, Xu Qingyan glanced at Fang Ru with malice, and said: "As the saying goes, when you are a bitch, you have to set up an archway." ”
When he said this, Xu Qingyan added an accent to the word "bitch".
Since they met, Fang Ru has always turned a blind eye to Xu Qingyan's cynicism, but the days in Baihualou were her taboo and heart disease, after hearing Xu Qingyan say this, her body trembled, her face was slightly pale, and her fists were clenched tightly under the hem of her clothes.
Zhao Junchen glared at Xu Qingyan, and was about to say something, but the next moment, Fang Ru not only regained his normality, but his expression became more and more charming, and after glancing at Xu Qingyan, he said to Zhao Junchen in a coquettish voice: "Master, even so, for the sake of the overall situation, those people don't punish it, but those entourages who followed you to Lu'an Mansion watched as your master was attacked, the guards were not effective, and they couldn't savior, it is not an exaggeration to say that they are waste, it is useless for this kind of person to stay in the mansion, it is better to drive them all out." ”
Hearing Fang Ru say this, Xu Qingyan snorted coldly, his face pale.
Watching the two fight openly and secretly, Zhao Junchen shook his head secretly, and diverted the topic: "Actually, it's not just a problem of notoriety between the government and the opposition, my current form is not an exaggeration to say that it is full of dangers, there are countless political enemies in the court, and the eunuchs in the inner palace are dissatisfied, especially the prince in the East Palace, once he succeeds to the throne, I will definitely not have a good end, some of these problems can be solved, some can be tried to solve, and some cannot be solved at all, but in any case, in the future, our style and practices also need to change. It is not only necessary to improve the official reputation between the government and the opposition, but also to link up with eunuchs internally and make friends with outsiders, and many interests must also be ceded to them, so that although we will have fewer benefits, it is a long-term way. ”
After hearing Zhao Junchen say this, Fang Ru's face was also cautious, and after pondering for a while, he nodded, and said: "Master, you think about it reasonably, now we should really find some allies, otherwise if something happens, there will be no one to help, and it was indeed negligent in the past." ”
Having said that, Fang Ru looked at Zhao Junchen's eyes, but he became more and more puzzled, and he only felt that after Zhao Junchen went to Lu'an Mansion once, it seemed that he had changed people.
In fact, Fang Ru had mentioned these questions to Zhao Junchen before, but at that time, Zhao Junchen only had silver in his heart, so how could he listen to them? Fang Ru had no choice but to sing with her husband.
Noticing the doubts in Fang Ru's eyes, Zhao Junchen hurriedly diverted the topic again and asked, "Don't patronize me, during this time, you are left alone in Beijing, but what is the matter?" ”
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