Chapter 575: Repay virtue with virtue and compare heart to heart

There were many civil and military ministers who went to Jinyi to guard the prison, and the first to be released was Yang Shiqi, who had only been imprisoned for ten days before he was imprisoned, and even the winter clothes specially prepared by his family and Zhang Yue Wanshijie and other sons and nephews were completely useless. Even the cell head jailer who had worked in the Jinyi Guard Prison for more than ten years was respectful to this miraculous cabinet minister who had not been imprisoned for more than ten days twice, and the Zhenfu of the Beizhen Fusi even sent someone to the door in person.

Along with the will to be released, there was also a book made by the scholar of Fuzuo Chunfang, although it was only an official reinstatement, neither comforting nor anything else, but it comforted the originally frightened Yang family. Therefore, seeing Yang Shiqi, who had left the Fusi Division of Beizhen, looking up at the sky and being distracted, the housekeeper Yang Zhong hurriedly stepped forward with a thick cloak, and carefully covered his master's shoulder.

"Master, although it is safe and sound now, but you should pay attention to some bodies, Mrs. and the two young masters are in their hometown, only a few small people are waiting for them, if you have any case, how can the small one explain?"

The sky in late autumn was as blue as a wash, and there was even a little chill in the wind, Yang Shiqi casually tied his cloak, then stretched out his thumb and middle finger and rubbed his temples, and comforted Yang Zhong a few words. After getting in the car, he asked a few questions about the situation at home, and learned that many relatives and friends came to the door to hand over various things, and he couldn't help but smile slightly. When he heard Yang Zhong mention the news of Zhang Yue's grandmother's death, he was stunned. Thinking of the things handed over by the jailer in the Imperial Prison, he immediately ordered to go to Wu'anhou Hutong.

Because this day is not the seventh day, there are not many guests to worship in Zhang's house, and there are only three or three cars and horses in the whole alley, which is very different from the situation of endless traffic in the past few days. At this time, it was almost evening, and the two white lanterns at the door looked particularly dazzling in the setting sun, and even the Zhang Mansion with a plain white color looked gloomy.

Because everyone knows that Yang Shiqi and others were in prison to be punished, in the face of such a former cabinet minister who suddenly came to the door, the Zhang family was unexpected. Fortunately, Gao Quan, the butler in charge of welcoming guests, suddenly realized that this favored minister must have been released, so he sent people in to report it, and secretly sighed that the other party was really a unique opportunity.

You must know that Huang Huai and others, who were imprisoned in Yongle for 12 years, are still locked up in a prison that does not see the light of day!

Although Yang Shiqi's grade is not high and he has just been released from prison, Zhang Xin still brought his son Zhang Zhen and nephew Zhang Yue to greet him. After Yang Shiqi worshiped in the spirit shed, he found an excuse and only ordered Zhang Yue to send him alone. Looking at the backs of the old and the young, he couldn't help but sigh when he thought that he had a prosperous official fortune and a bright future when he was a waiter in the Ministry of Works.

It was only after a heavy fall that he truly realized that if it weren't for Zhang Fusan's outstanding meritorious service, he would not have been able to jump to occupy the high position of the squire at that time. It is not uncommon for this official fortune to be prosperous, and it is really remarkable that Yang Shiqi can still recover from setbacks. At that time, he was far from such self-knowledge.

Sending Yang Shiqi out all the way from the righteous road of Yimen, Zhang Yue learned that the other party had just been released from prison today and came to worship, and he was grateful. However, as soon as he said a word of thanks, Yang Shiqi preemptively said: "The days of the edict have always been difficult, and in the past, there were prisoners who were imprisoned, and because their families could not take care of them, there were also people who died of cold and starvation. I was only in prison for two days before, and you and Shijie brought in the things, and if you want to say thank you, I should thank you for your heart. ”

Because Yang Shiqi was kind enough to introduce other scholars to him at the beginning, and he also pointed out the knowledge, even the best friend of Wanshijie met when he was in Yang's mansion, and Zhang Yue has always been grateful. At this time, when he heard what people said, he hurriedly said sincerely: "Mr. Dongli and my father-in-law are close friends, and I also had guidance and support in the past. When I hear that you're in prison, all I can do is make a little bit. Doesn't your word of thanks make me feel ashamed? ”

"When your father-in-law was imprisoned, all I could do was hint at his benefits in front of the emperor, but I didn't help much, and I feel ashamed to think about it now. I have to say that if you want to persuade the emperor to be lenient, I am far inferior to Yang Mianren. Although his personality is a little anxious and can't tolerate people's mistakes, even if he is a person who has a dislike for him, once he is in trouble, he will tactfully persuade him in front of the emperor, it is your father-in-law's business, and he also has something to say. Xia Yuanji Wuzhong can not die, which is also the reason why he made a statement. ”

Yang Shiqi, who was wearing a plain cloth robe, suddenly stopped his steps, and immediately turned his head sideways: "First, you have made great contributions to the defense of the royal rejuvenation, and the matter of rewarding has been undecided for a long time." The collegial proposal of the nobles of the five governments is to let you change from civilian to military positions, and give you the command envoy, but the emperor refutes it; The result of the collegial discussion of the six ministries was to move you to the Tongzheng Department or Taichang Temple, and even such an outrageous place as Guozijian was mentioned, but the emperor still refuted it; When the cabinet deliberated, Yang Mianren proposed that you should be the governor of the Xuanfu, and the reward would be postponed, and the emperor would be satisfied. Although he used to dismiss your promotion too quickly, this is also a good intention, after all, he is your teacher, and this will never change. ”

Because the eldest uncle Zhang Xin was worried that the few small ones in the family would not be able to stay up, he took turns last night, and everyone rested for a few hours, so Zhang Yue was not in a trance compared to the previous few days, and his head was naturally clear. Although he had heard a thing or two about the origin of the reward at the beginning, after all, he didn't have such a personal experience like Yang Shiqi, how could he know it in such detail? He himself is a thoughtful person, and he has always felt that Yang Rong is too clever to deal with, but now it seems that he still inherits a great favor from others.

Repaying grievances with grievances and repaying virtue with virtue is his criterion for dealing with the world, and he immediately said to Yang Shiqi solemnly: "Thank you Mr. Dongli for reminding me, otherwise I am afraid that I will not know my kindness in a daze." ”

Seeing Yang Shiqi nodding with a smile and walking forward slowly, he suddenly remembered an important matter in his heart, and hurriedly chased after him. He knew that Yang Shiqi had not brought his wife and children to his side so far, and there were not even many family members in that imperial mansion to serve him. Although this can be regarded as incorruptible, he remembers that Yang Shiqi's eldest son was sentenced to death for committing lawlessness in the history books, implicated Yang Shiqi in his resignation, and even died of anger in the end, so he naturally didn't want this famous minister to end up like this.

"Mr. Dongli, I heard that my brother is still in the township, why didn't you take him to Beijing?"

Speaking of his son, Yang Shiqi suddenly showed a stunned expression. He has been in the palace for many years, although there have been letters sent back, but more than 20 years have not had the opportunity to return to Taihe, the eldest son Yang Ji has come to see him three times, after each short reunion, he will urge his son to return to his hometown quickly. said that it was father and son, but even a word had to be relied on letters.

"The prosperity of the capital division is easy for young people to spoil their hearts. Taihe has many families, the Yang family has always been benevolent and virtuous, and with his mother's control, I have nothing to worry about, and the mother and son also have a companion. Besides, I would send letters every once in a while, and he would write them often. It's a pity that he is not a material for reading, and after so many years, he has not even been admitted to the student examination. ”

"Mr. Dongli, although this is your family matter, I shouldn't intervene, it's just that you haven't returned to your hometown for more than 20 years, and it's not appropriate to replace your father-son relationship with letters. There are many students in the land of Beijing, and there are no white exchanges between you and Confucianism at home, so you may be able to bring your brother to progress. Although many of the ancient sages forgot their homes for the country, self-cultivation and family governance of the country and the world were originally a wise saying. ”

The Yang family was originally a Jiangxi Taihe family, and the Song Dynasty was already a family, and Yang Shiqi's great-grandfather was a Hanlin in the Yuan Dynasty, and his fame was famous, but it was only at the end of the Yuan Dynasty that the family declined. Therefore, since Yang Shiqi was recommended to the Hanlin Academy, he has always attached great importance to his family's reputation, and nine out of ten of the letters he wrote back were to teach his children and grandchildren, but he did not take his wife and children to Beijing. Not only him, but so many civil officials in Beijing, most of them are family members who stay in their hometowns and serve as officials in the court. However, Zhang Yue mentioned that there was no vain conversation and laughter at home, and he gradually became a little moved.

"Since you said so on the Yuan Festival, I'll think about it later."

After sending Yang Shiqi away, Zhang Yue felt relieved. Most of the other people who were imprisoned this time didn't have much friendship with him, he was not an all-knowing and all-powerful person, so he couldn't control that much, since Yang Shiqi was released from prison, it was enough. Moreover, if Yang Shiqi can take his eldest son to his side, he will be under his nose all day long, and there may not be violent murder.

After dinner that day, the people took turns to keep the vigil according to the custom set the night before. Mrs. Wang's sincere words moved the Dongfang clan before, and now the inner courtyard is much neater than before, and the top and bottom dare not be lazy and hesitant a little, and the men outside also save the boss's effort, and they don't have to work hard and be distracted.

Zhang Yue was on duty with Zhang Zhen in the second half of the night, and at this time he was ready to squint and rest for a while in the room specially opened up next to the spirit shed, but as soon as the front foot entered the house, someone came to report on the back foot, saying that Zhang Fu invited him to the study. He hurried there without knowing what to do, but saw that in addition to Zhang Fu, there was also a fourth brother Zhang Zhen. Zhang Fu's face was fine, but Zhang Zhen's face was full of discouragement.

"Brother Yue, although my aunt is gone now, my brother's marriage has been set before, and the regulations in front have all ended, so I just need to get married, and my aunt's testament has been sent. His marriage is my aunt's greatest wish, so your uncle and I feel that we don't have to wait for the expiration of a year's filial piety, and we can get married in the midst of filial piety, so as to comfort my aunt's spirit in heaven. I just don't want to give birth to this stubborn boy, I don't bother to say him, you as a brother teach your brother a good lesson! ”

Seeing Zhang Fu walk away after saying this, Zhang Yue was stunned for a moment, and waited until the two green lacquer lattice doors were closed tightly before he came back to his senses and glanced at Zhang Zhen with a reluctant face. Somehow, he suddenly remembered the situation when the three brothers went to Nanjing together. At that time, Zhang Zhen was young and ignorant and quietly went back to his sealed home, and when he learned of the situation, he slapped the little guy hard, and then reprimanded him with a slap on his face. Now that six years have passed, Zhang Fu has given him this kind of errand again.

"Little Fourth, since the uncle and uncle have decided, why don't you agree? I know you are very sad that your grandmother has passed away, but she has been thinking about your marriage until she dies, and if you have a heart, you should fulfill her last wish. ”

Zhang Zhen, who was dressed in a burlap filial piety suit, stood there silently, but did not answer Zhang Yue's words. When he felt that his shoulders sank, as if he was pressed by a pair of hands, he raised his head, but saw Zhang Yue staring at him with blazing eyes. Although Zhang Yue has been running around all these years, he has always had a good relationship with this third brother, and he immediately gritted his teeth when he thought of the rumors he overheard that day.

"Third brother, it's not that I don't want to obey my grandmother's last wish to get married, it's because the time is not right now! My grandmother is newly mourned, my father is worried, and now I am just an unofficial and unemployed prisoner, but she is the daughter of Wu Anhou. Now that Wu'anhou is not in Beijing, others say that this marriage is the decision of Mrs. Wu'anhou, and the grandmother is ...... gone."

"Say no more!"

Zhang Zhen opened his mouth, and Zhang Yue immediately understood that this little guy was starting to die again, so he drank him angrily. Knocking heavily on the head, he said with a straight face: "The words of the matchmaker of the parents' orders, Mrs. Wu Anhou must have sent someone to report to Wu Anhou, where is the unauthorized decision?" After the marriage was decided, your father also agreed, not to mention the marriage book, even the other etiquette procedures have been completed, where is there any change? That's Wu Anhou's daughter, but don't be presumptuous. If it weren't for you, would Mrs. Wu Anhou agree to this marriage? ”

was taught a lesson by Zhang Yue like this, Zhang Zhen was suddenly dumbfounded, and then said sneeringly: "But I heard them say that Mrs. Wu'anhou was dissatisfied with Wu'anhou's exclusive favor of Aunt Zhang, so she ......."

"The left one hears and the right one hears, and you also believe the hearsay hook?" Zhang Yue was annoyed in his heart, and secretly wanted to seize the opportunity to punish those women who dared to chew their tongues, but he didn't show it on his face, and simply put on his brother's shelf, "Wu Anhou doesn't nod, how can Mrs. Wu Anhou make her own decisions?" In short, the elders naturally arranged Zhang Luo for you in the marriage, and your sister-in-law has already gone to see the girl for you, and her character and appearance are all first-class, don't be a hard worker! Okay, let's be on duty in the second half of the night, so let's go and rest while it's now! ”

was dragged by Zhang Yue, and Zhang Zhen involuntarily followed him out of the door. When he entered the simple room, where his kimono lay on the floor cover, he couldn't help but start thinking about it again, but after only a moment of distraction, he felt his head sink and there was darkness in front of him. In a hurry, he pulled hard a few times, and then pulled off the things on his head, and then realized that it was Zhang Yue who threw a quilt on his head again.

"Remember, you're the eldest grandson of our branch, hurry up and rest. It's cold tonight, cover more, don't catch a cold, and you won't be able to sleep when you go out. ”

"Well, thank you, third brother!"

Seeing Zhang Zhen nodding heavily, and then obediently turned over and lay down, Zhang Yue couldn't help but smile. Although Zhang Zhen is now eighteen years old, he will always be the little guy who often makes some awkward troubles in his heart, and from time to time he will remember the nickname he gave the little guy Chaotianyan when he was a child. Grandmother's wish is nothing more than home and prosperity, and he will definitely keep it in his heart.