Chapter Twenty-Three: The Mansion of Anguo
Walking into the restaurant, Zhang Lingyang looked around and found that it was full of busy craftsmen, and the sound was noisy.
Now the restaurant is busy renovating, and I can't see the specific appearance, but the space inside is very large, which makes Zhang Lingyang feel that the money is worth it.
Out of the restaurant, Zhang Lingyang said to Xiaofuzi: "In two days, you will select a group of female dependents from the Jiaofang Division, strictly train them in accordance with the palace rules, and arrange for business here after the restaurant opens, do you know?" ”
Xiaofuzi replied: "Young master, don't worry, the slave must handle things properly." ”
Zhang Lingyang nodded noncommittally, and looked back at the restaurant again, but his brows furrowed slightly, and he always felt that there was something wrong.
It was only when he saw that the sides and above the door of the restaurant were bare, and Zhang Lingyang came to his senses.
It turned out that there were no couplets and plaques in front of the restaurant.
So Zhang Lingyang asked Xiaofuzi: "Which minister in the court has the best calligraphy?" ”
Xiaofuzi replied: "When it comes to calligraphy, the calligraphy of Zheng Shilang of the Ministry of Rites can be called a must. ”
"Jung Yong-ki?" Zhang Lingyang was very surprised.
In Zhang Lingyang's view, how can a sleek character like Zheng Yongji have a good hand?
But the reality is that Zheng Yongji's calligraphy is indeed unique, and even the emperor is full of praise.
is also for this reason, although Zheng Yongji was repeatedly impeached during the reign of Emperor Yongkang, he was still safe and sound, because Emperor Yongkang loved Zheng Yongji's words and ink very much.
Therefore, no matter how the imperial history impeached Zheng Yongji, under the deliberate protection of Emperor Yongkang, Zheng Yongji was able to be safe and sound.
With the character of Emperor Yongkang, this is an extremely rare thing, after all, Emperor Yongkang is a very strict monarch.
After Xiaofuzi told Zhang Lingyang some deeds about Zheng Yongji, Zhang Lingyang suddenly realized.
So, Zhang Lingyang instructed Xiaofuzi: "You go and ask Zheng Yongji for a few couplets, just take this eating and drinking as the theme, remember?" ”
Xiaofuzi replied: "The slave will do it tomorrow!" ”
Zhang Lingyang nodded with satisfaction, and wanted to go back to the palace.
Just a few steps away, Zhang Lingyang stopped and said: "The restaurant that I was able to take smoothly this time is because the Anguo Mansion is willing to cut love, and I can't help but express it." ”
Saying that, Zhang Lingyang said to Xiao Fuzi: "Xiao Fuzi, lead the way in front and go to Anguo Mansion." ”
"Yes, young master, please!"
Xiao Fuzi's eyes flickered slightly, then he replied and led the way towards the Anguo Mansion.
In the inner city of the capital of the Great Zhou Dynasty, there has always been such a thing as southern and northern martial arts.
That is to say, the southern urban area of the inner city is mostly the residence of Wenchen, while the northern urban area is mostly the residence of noble military generals.
It has been nearly 200 years since the founding of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and there are only three dukes and four marquis left in the original eight dukes and twelve marquises.
The remaining five princes and eight marquis were mostly imprisoned for committing crimes, and finally fell into the middle of the family because of this.
Therefore, compared with the bustling and lively city of the southern city, the streets of the northern city seem to be a little quiet.
An Guogong Mansion is located in the east of Beicheng District, and the geographical location is not very good.
However, compared to other defeated mansions in the vicinity, the Anguo Mansion is very luxurious.
Also, although the Anguo Mansion has been in decline, after all, it is also the queen's mother's maiden family, who doesn't take a look?
Therefore, compared with the rest of the doors in front of the noble mansions, the front of the Anguo Mansion can be said to be full of customers, and there is an endless stream of guests who come to visit every day.
However, most of these guests are military generals or nobles.
Also, literati have always been high-minded, who would come here for a little ethereal future? After all, once they come here to pay a visit, then they will not be able to gain a foothold among the ministers in the future.
When Zhang Lingyang came to the mansion of An Guogong, he saw dozens of cars, horses, and sedan chairs parked in front of the gate.
Seeing this, Zhang Lingyang couldn't help frowning, he didn't expect that the Anguo Mansion had decayed to such a point, and he didn't know how to act in a low-key manner.
Don't the people of the Anguo Mansion know that they will only cause trouble for the queen by doing this?
Seeing Zhang Lingyang's unpretentious expression, Xiao Fuzi hurriedly stepped forward to inquire, and only then came back and whispered: "Young master, today is the seventieth birthday of the old lady of Anguo Mansion, so there are so many guests at home. ”
When Zhang Lingyang heard this, the unsafe look on his face faded.
"Let's go inside!" Zhang Lingyang said a word, and walked quickly to the gate of An Guogong's mansion.
Just came to the gate, Xiao Fuzi was about to show his identity, and he didn't want the subordinates of the Anguo Mansion to kneel down and salute as soon as they saw Zhang Lingyang.
"Strange, didn't they know me before?" Seeing that the people of Anguo Mansion were like this, Zhang Lingyang was very puzzled.
But since he had been recognized by these subordinates, Zhang Lingyang no longer asked people to go to pass the word, but walked towards the mansion by himself.
In the hall of the front yard, a noisy sound came from afar, and Zhang Lingyang heard it from a long distance.
Therefore, even if no one led the way, Zhang Lingyang knew the location of the hall.
Although it was broad daylight, the hall was lit up with lights, and it was festive.
On the main seat of the hall, Wang Guowei of Anguo Gong was laughing with Sun Ding'an, the Duke of Ningguo, and his words were extremely flattering.
Although it is said that Wang Guowei of Anguo is the biological father of the current queen's mother, Ding'an, the grandson of Ningguo, is the head of many nobles, and he is far from being comparable to Wang Guowei, a person with lords and no power.
Therefore, Wang Guowei flattered Sun Dingan at the banquet.
Not only Wang Guowei, but the rest of the people also flattered Sun Ding'an.
It's as if Sun Dingan is the protagonist today.
For these, Sun Dingan has long been commonplace, but when he heard the flattery, Sun Dingan was also very happy.
At this time, Sun Dingan saw a figure come in, and suddenly stood up.
Wang Guowei, who was originally planning to toast Sun Dingan, saw his appearance, and couldn't help but subconsciously look forward with Sun Dingan's gaze.
At first glance, he was also shocked in his heart, hurriedly put down the wine glass and hurriedly walked over with Sun Dingan, and knelt down in front of Zhang Lingyang: "The ministers Sun Ding'an and Wang Guowei knocked to see the emperor, but I didn't know that the emperor was coming, and the ministers were waiting for the death penalty!" ”
Others have seen the emperor, but many more have not seen it.
At this time, I saw Sun Ding'an and Wang Guowei bowing down to Zhang Lingyang in the past, and I saw that I called "Emperor" in my mouth, why didn't I know that the person who came was the current saint?
Therefore, they all got up from their seats and knelt down, and shouted "Long live" in their mouths.
"Get up!" Zhang Lingyang first gave Sun Dingan a false support.
It can be seen from this that Sun Dingan's position in Zhang Lingyang's heart is far from being comparable to Wang Guowei, a cheap country lord with an empty shelf.
Then, Zhang Lingyang glanced at Guowei and said, "I heard that today is the seventieth birthday of the old lady of your mansion, so I came here to celebrate her birthday, so you don't have to be restrained. ”
After speaking, Zhang Lingyang came to the main seat and sat down, looked at Sun Dingan and Wang Guowei who got up and followed behind him, and said, "You also sit!" ”