The queen mother didn't want the emperor to have the reputation of forcing her son to kill her son, if it wasn't for seeing that everything was irreparable, she didn't even want the emperor to make trouble to the point of abolition. But now that the abolition has become a foregone conclusion, and she made a decree in her own name, then what she has to manage now is the eldest prince and the second prince, a pair of difficult brothers.

The second prince is okay, although he has been repeatedly punished by the emperor and her, but it is not like the eldest prince, who poked out such a big basket in Cangzhou, and it is not difficult to choose a concubine. But the great prince ...... You ask which decent family in Manjing is willing to marry his daughter to him? Earlier the Queen...... Now it's time to call the queen abolished, and the girls she fancy have long been so scared that they have all promised others.

According to the character of the Queen Mother back then, she would have included all of these people on a certain list and remembered them for a lifetime, but now that she is older, and the eldest prince does have something to hate, she has to put it aside for the time being. But even if the marriage of the eldest prince became a problem, and the emperor was once again left aside, she did not forget it.

However, Hong Shanchang, who openly mentioned this matter in the book, did not think that people had any good intentions, and once thought that it was ill-intentioned, and the Hong family was naturally a woman who thought wrongly. But at this moment, the Queen Mother finally understood that it was right to say that people had bad intentions, and it was not wrong to say that people had wrong thoughts, but that intention was not the intention she thought, and the non-divided thought was not the non-divided thought she thought!

The Queen Mother rubbed her eyebrows a little tiredly, and then said lightly: "Okay, I know everything you said." Yuquan, reward Hong's Lu silk and send her out of the palace. ”

Yuquan hurriedly agreed, and then walked towards the Hong family, seeing that the Hong family bowed calmly, without the slightest haste, let alone a little humility, remembering the words and deeds of the person in front of the queen mother just now, she couldn't help but secretly praise in her heart, and when she led people out of Qingning Palace, she immediately ordered the accompanying palace people to go to pass the word.

A piece of silk is so heavy, you can't let her or the Hong family herself carry it out of the palace, right?

Obviously, it was sent to the palace gate after being recorded by a special person, so that people could see it and spread it by the way. Of course, compared with this, she personally accompanied the Hong family out, which was already a relatively distinct attitude, and she knew that this was completely different from the original Queen Mother's attitude towards the Hong family.

However, when Yuquan left Qingning Palace with the still calm Hong family, the Queen Mother suddenly turned her head to look at Zhang Shou and said with a smile: "Zhang Shou, do you know who I thought of when I saw this Hong family talking eloquently just now?" It's you. Although I haven't seen with my own eyes how you lobbied the emperor, whether it was the emperor, Mrs. Ge, or Hua Qi, all of them mentioned you many times. ”

She paused, ignoring Zhu Ying, who was immediately anxious when she heard her words at this time, and said bluntly: "Do you think that what the Hong family wants is similar to yours?" ”

"She does resemble me, and I thought so before."

Zhang Shou shrugged his shoulders and smiled, his attitude was relaxed and calm, as if he was not talking about something related to him, and at the same time, he noticed that Zhu Ying behind him was in a hurry and reached out and pressed on his shoulder, so he reached out and patted her hand gently, as if to comfort her not to think too much, but then simply raised his head and looked directly at the Queen Mother.

"However, I am not as noble as her, thinking so much about all beings."

"Moreover, she and I come from different backgrounds and experiences, so even if we see the same scene and think of the same goal, the character we develop and the strategies we adopt are naturally completely different. Moreover, unlike me who turned Yingying into my hand with this fairly good-looking face, that Hong Niangzi is lacking in appearance after all, hasn't the Queen Mother already made a decision about this? ”

Zhu Ying finally couldn't restrain herself anymore at this time, and immediately shouted angrily: "What do you mean by turning me into your hands, what is this face that can be seen, Ah Shou, why are you degrading yourself so much!" This Hong lady does have some skills, she is also very good at talking, and her behavior is very decent, but how can she compare with you! ”

The Queen Mother couldn't help but be amused by Zhu Ying's eager words, just now when Zhu Ying brought Hong's family, it was clear that she recognized and appreciated people in her words, but at this time, Zhang Shou was just ridiculing, and she immediately turned her face, and it is not an exaggeration to say that she turned her face like turning a book.

"Yingying ......" Zhang Shou saw that the Queen Mother didn't speak, so he could only cry and laugh and say, "I'm just joking." I'm not like that Hong Niangzi who is dedicated to the public, I am selfish, otherwise I wouldn't have hoped that the emperor would go all out to promote public schools on the one hand, but on the other hand, I would prefer the children of wealthy families like Lu Sanlang and Zhang Chen? A spark can start a prairie fire, but ......"

He paused for a moment and said word by word: "This world is a top-down world after all. If it weren't for Lu Sanlang's talent and Zhang Chen's personality, I wouldn't be where I am now. Even now, the people I rely on the most are still these powerful men who were abducted and tricked to the mountain breeze Xu Laitang in Yingyingkeng, and I don't shy away from it. ”

"As for the public school, that is the cause of Lu Saijiu, and it is also the cause that Mr. Liu attaches great importance to, as for me, at most I am a side drummer. And I also made a lot of suggestions to the emperor, some of which the emperor will adopt, while others seem to be very difficult to implement, and the emperor may not adopt them. And even if the emperor adopts it, it is not necessary for me to take over, let alone handle it. ”

"I'm just a proposer. What interests me the most, and I can't let go the most, is only Jiuzhangtang after all. And Hong Niangzi is different, if this female school is established, if she can't be the head of the mountain, she will probably feel a little frustrated. ”

Zhu Ying suddenly raised her eyebrows, and shouted without thinking: "If that's the case, wouldn't it be nice to change someone to be the mountain chief?" Lu Sanlang's fiancée Liu Qing is not bad, she is also a very talented girl. Of course, Yongping is more suitable, but this girl is pretentious, so she may not be willing to come out and pick this mess......"

Seeing the Queen Mother looking at Zhu Ying with a completely unbelievable gaze, Zhang Shou couldn't help but wonder. Even Zhu Ying's relatives know that this girl's gorgeous appearance is actually not superficial, but most of them know that she is usually not so willing to use her brains. However, when the eldest lady really uses her brain, the magical brain circuit can often be refreshing.

So, he didn't continue to talk about what the Queen Mother's decision was, speculating about his intentions and saying it again, it would be stupid. He said with a smile: "Actually, I also think that if Princess Yongping can come forward to preside over this women's school, then it will definitely be a grand event." ”

"Are you two a perfect match, and then angry with me?"

The Queen Mother deliberately put her face on a flat face, seeing that Zhu Ying's face was not afraid of her spirit at all, she could only sigh, and then said lightly: "The Hong family is virtuous and virtuous, but it is ordinary in appearance and old, marrying the eldest prince A prince who has been convicted and imprisoned, isn't it after the court does not know how to sympathize with celebrities?" ”

Speaking of this, she smiled slightly: "Since the Hong family was reluctant to marry earlier, and now she is reluctant to marry the eldest prince, firstly, it does not match her ambitions, and secondly, it is ...... It also does not reflect the attitude of the imperial court to respect celebrities. Although it is not necessary to pick one or two outstanding people in the clan to match her, it may not be impossible to pick them out, but if she is willing, Hong Shanchang can feel that this trip is not disgraceful. ”

Although the Queen Mother's words were understated, Zhang Shou and Zhu Ying could all hear it, and it was not only that the Hong family was willing, but also that the clan on the other side might not be willing.

After all, in the current situation where the clan does not have much room for political progress, what is the use of marrying an older girl who has a reputation for virtue and virtue, but is not good-looking? If that kind of woman is a virtuous queen, she may be able to attract countless praises, but if she is placed in the house at home and looks at each other every day, what is the meaning?

Zhu Ying frowned slightly, and simply asked bluntly: "Queen Mother, what do you want to do?" Mrs. Hong just said this, and I think it makes sense after listening to it. Even if her purpose of marrying the eldest prince is not pure, her ambition is indeed meaningful, and you can't just marry her off. You must know that except for the selection of concubines, we have never interfered in civil marriages. ”

The Queen Mother was so crying and laughing when Zhu Ying said that she was angry: "Yingying, in your eyes, am I a wicked woman who eats the ancients, is mean and insidious, and will make her unlucky if she doesn't like her eyes?" ”

"The Queen Mother laughed, how could Yingying think so."

Zhang Shou saw that Zhu Ying's face was red this time, so he had to interject, "Yingying is just a straight belly, although Hong Niangzi is just a first-time person, she still hopes not to go against the other party's heart." Just now the proposal to replace her as the chief of the mountain, Yingying may have regretted that she shouldn't have stumbled on her at this time. ”

Zhu Ying suddenly said angrily: "Ah Shou, why are you demolishing my platform? If it weren't for the Queen Mother's comparison with you, I wouldn't be ...... Hmph, she's obviously a scheming but also capable person, I just don't want her to be casually dissipated in the back house, as long as she doesn't sing against you, I'm not unhappy to let her realize her wish a little. ”

Saying this, Zhu Ying couldn't help but think of the scene when she first met the Hong family. Originally, I was full of thoughts of finding fault, but I didn't expect that as soon as I looked at her, the other party not only showed all kinds of negative emotions when the ordinary woman saw her at first sight, but instead revealed an undisguised amazement.

And when she was curious to talk to people for a few words, and found that the other party was not only well-read, but also knew a lot about the way of the market, her attitude towards the Hong family naturally changed, and then, the daughter of the head of Yuzhang Academy even said something that scratched her itch.

"I've always been curious about the legendary Miss Zhu, after all, my father despises Dr. Zhang's luck on the one hand, but on the other hand, he thinks that Zhao Guogong lives up to the marriage contract and abides by ancient etiquette. But I heard that this marriage was not insisted on by Zhao Guogong, but by Miss Zhu's discernment and felt that her fiancé was talented and ambitious, so he did not marry. ”

"Women in the world treat poor men with disdain, or give alms, or meet in the back garden. Miss Zhu came from a noble background, and some people even slandered you for being superficial, but in the end, no one is as good as you. ”

Zhu Ying likes to hear people say that she has a good vision, and when she thought of the scene when she met, after the initial little mood, she immediately urged: "Queen Mother, how are you going to arrange her?" ”

The Queen Mother glanced at Zhang Shou, and saw that although her face was not moving, in her opinion, Zhang Shou was clearly quite clear about her plan. Therefore, seeing that Zhu Ying was still in a hurry, thinking that it was this girl who had just broken the sky, but she was still stupid at this time, she could only sigh helplessly and said: "Yingying, if you are willing to use your brains more all the time, it will be good." ”

Seeing that Zhu Ying's face was suddenly unconvinced, she said lightly: "Since this Hong family is well-read, obviously very knowledgeable, and has put forward such a fresh idea as a female study, then, my queen mother rewarded her for her chastity and self-promise, and her ambition was high, so she left her in the capital and was hired to serve Princess Yongping. ”

Zhu Ying looked at the Queen Mother dumbfounded, and said in disbelief for a long time: "Can you still ...... Can it still be like this? ”

Seeing the Queen Mother smiling and silent, she couldn't help but turn her head to look at Zhang Shou, but saw Zhang Shou smiling at her: "Yingying, didn't you remind the Queen Mother yourself?" You said that it is better for Princess Yongping to preside over the women's school, that is the case, of course, the Queen Mother wants to give the Hong family the title of a princess attendant, so that she will be asked to assist Princess Yongping in the future, isn't it very appropriate? ”

"If she really hopes that there will be fewer ignorant and lonely women in the world, and she really wants to build a women's school, then getting the support of the emperor and the queen mother is only the first step, so that the women's school has enough credibility, but that is the second step. What could be more convincing than Princess Yongping, who is the imperial daughter, personally presiding? ”

"And if her so-called wish is just to be the head of the mountain herself, and she can't be willing to be in the position of an assistant, then it is impossible to say how much success this so-called long-cherished wish is."

Zhang Shou smiled as he spoke, just like the public school, he, the suggestor, temporarily withdrew his hand when he made a suggestion, and he didn't think that he would take care of it alone, just like Banshan Hall, and the Imperial Chef Selection Competition, and Cangzhou everything.

Zhu Ying suddenly snorted with some annoyance, and then said in a low voice: "If it were me who had this ambition, I wouldn't be able to trust others...... But it's better than letting her marry the eldest prince. In that case, she would definitely not be able to stand it, and the eldest prince would definitely not accept her as a wife. ”

Seeing that Zhu Ying began to take it for granted again this time, the Queen Mother could only wake up again and said: "Yingying, you are wrong, for the Hong family, compared to a princess who is just a name, or the name of a princess's friend, it is far better to marry a prince with a bad reputation and become a virtuous and virtuous princess who is talked about by others." ”

Virtuous and virtuous, the princess who occupies the moral high ground, such a title also means attention! And presiding over the women's school in the name of the eldest princess is definitely more in line with the Hong family's plan than Princess Yongping coming forward to preside.

Thinking so in her heart, it can be seen that Zhu Ying has obviously shown a little hesitation, and Zhang Shou still didn't say anything in the end. When he finally withdrew and planned to go back to Jiuzhang Hall first, but before he could walk out of Qingning Gate, he was directly caught up by Zhu Ying, who came in a hurry. She stopped directly in front of him, and with a look, she pushed the people next to her away, and then opened her mouth bluntly.

"Ah Shou, the Queen Mother said, let you accompany me to meet that girl in Yongping, well, by the way, I also met Concubine Yu."