Chapter 557: Hope

Even if there is no Zhu Zhanji's words, Yuan Fang plans to leave the palace immediately and return to the yamen to do business, and now he has the opportunity to speak openly, he has nothing to be unhappy about. After sending those brocade guards to follow from afar, he and Zhang Yue walked side by side all the way. Although all the ministries and mansions are busy now, there are no other people passing by here, and those behind him are all his own henchmen, but he still doesn't say a word with his hands behind his back, and he is still the person who usually doesn't smile and say little.

Zhang Yue has a stomach for things to say. Although Xiang Long and Liu Bao said that he had taken a step earlier, Yuan Fang had only left the Xuan Mansion a little earlier than himself, and it was expected that even if he knew, he would not have time to take action for a while. Besides, since someone went to Kaifeng Mansion to investigate the old incident of Jinyiwei's dispatch when the flood first occurred, it is expected that he will not stop easily, how did Yuan Fang solve this matter?

Although they were in Kaifeng Mansion at the beginning, it was natural for my father and Yuan Fang to know each other, that is, someone inquired about the old affairs of Jinyiwei's dispatch, and as long as they made up lies, they could be confused. But since people are suspicious and check once, it is inevitable that there will be a second and third time. Take 10,000 steps back and say, as long as Yuan Fang is still the commander of the Jinyi Guard, and the Zhang family is still prominent, others will always be staring. From Hongwu to the present, there have been a total of four Jinyi Guard commanders, and the first three have not ended well, and he can't let this elder who cares about him repeat the mistakes of the past.

Moreover, the emperor was not in Beijing, but Yuan Fang went to Xuanfu, which was unreasonable, and he should have been sent by someone, which shows that this position is no longer as powerful as before, and no one dares to provoke it, and some people are even more jealous. In this case, the goodwill of the East Palace is the most important one. Otherwise, Yuan Fang will work hard all his life, and in the end, there will be only one way to die.

However, to win the goodwill of the East Palace, not to mention the huge risks, and once the emperor finds out, it will be doomed, just like the danger that Liu Yongcheng is facing now. He didn't know what kind of relationship his father and Yuan Fang had, and he always felt that this was beyond the level of close friends. Even from the perspective of the care he has received for many years, he hopes that this elder does not have to hide in the darkness forever, and can enjoy the opportunity to enter the door of the Zhang family openly, instead of only quietly sending invitations like when he got married.

Thinking of this, he lowered his voice very low and said vaguely: "Uncle Yuan, I hope that one day, we can talk and laugh openly." ”

Although Zhang Yue barely squirmed his lips when he said this, Yuan Fang still heard every word clearly, and he couldn't help but have mixed feelings in his heart. However, after all, he had been immersed in the dark line of Jinyiwei for fifteen years, and even if his mood was stirring, he could completely hide it on his face. It's just that the hand he covered in his sleeve couldn't help but clench it fiercely, and he took a deep breath.

"You and your dad are really the same, he said that to me last time he came back."

Expressing the long-standing wish in his heart in one breath, Zhang Yue only felt that the whole person was relieved, but then he heard Yuan Fang's inaudible emotion. After being stunned for a moment, he remembered his father, who had been planning silently and supporting him behind his back, and his heart was even warmer, and a smile gradually appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"I'm my father's son, and naturally I'm just as hopeful as he is."

After saying this, he glanced at Yuan Fang without a trace, and saw that the sideburns outside his official hat were faintly pale, and he felt that the words he had just poured out were correct. After a pause, he said in a low voice: "I was sent back by the emperor this time, and the reason is that the emperor received a secret report from Jingshi, which mentioned that the prince pardoned Lu Shangshu's son-in-law Zhang He. The emperor thought that the crown prince had used grace to buy people's hearts and minds with his subordinates, so he was furious. There were other things mentioned in the secret report, and as a result, the two scholars were summoned to the royal tent that night, and I did not see them until I was ordered to leave. ”

Without waiting for Yuan Fang to answer, Zhang Yue told Liu Yongcheng again, Yuan Fang nodded and said that he had received the message of Xianglong Liu Bao, but when he heard that Zhang Yue was assassinated in Jimingyi, he was still shocked. At this time, Zhang Yue persuaded again: "It can be seen that even if you work hard to build an intelligence network, you will never be able to master everything, not to mention that there are still others on top of Jinyiwei now." The immediate priority is naturally to put this matter to an end, but please ask Uncle Yuan to think more about the future. The future of the career can be slowed down, and nothing is more important than protecting yourself. You have worked hard all your life, and peace and security in your old age is a blessing. ”

When he arrived at the east gate of the noon gate, there were gradually more officials coming in and out of this place, so Zhang Yue kept his mouth shut and said no more. When he came out of the left gate of Chang'an, he met with Peng Shisan and the others who were waiting here, and watched Yuan Fang lead a group of brocade guards to get on the horse and roar away, and then he turned around. At this time, he found that compared to the first dozens of horses, there were only Peng Shisan, Niu Dare Zhang Bu and so on left, and there were only five people in total.

"Those pro-soldiers of the Imperial Horse Supervisor went back, saying that if the young master has something to look for them after that, they will be ready for orders at any time."

"When they go back, they will go back, and if it is not a last resort, what shall I tell them to do?" Zhang Yue smiled, knowing that Liu Yongcheng deliberately selected such people to come back must have other intentions, and also knew that since the emperor agreed, I am afraid that the incident has not happened, "We will also go back, we have been running around outside for almost a year, and we should relax for a while, and we will wait until tomorrow when the sky falls!" And the four of you, although it is the first time to go to Beijing, but when you get to the ground, you might as well be your own home! ”

After experiencing the excitement of Wu'an Hou Hutong for a while, although it is no longer full of guests in recent days, it is still not deserted at all. The alley at the back door is in and out of the furniture and all kinds of sundries, and the west corner door and the east corner door are the ladies of the guests, and the carriages and horses in front of the door have never been broken, and the concierge is too busy to take shifts. The housekeeper Gao Quan had to select six clever top shifts from the small house, and he was even sent there, and he didn't even have time to take a breath.

On this day, he had just sent Mrs. Xing'anbo into the car and left, and was about to turn back to sit inside to take a breath, when he suddenly heard a rapid sound of horses' hooves. With extremely sharp ears, he heard that there was no sound of car wheeling here, so he quickly stopped his steps and turned around to look around, and recognized the person in his head at a glance. So without waiting for the horse to stop, he went out with surprise and joy.

"Third Young Master, why don't you come back and let people carry a letter! After Lian Sheng, Lianhu, those two boys came back, they didn't know anything, and they didn't know what the two of them were doing with you! ”

"Well, it's back!" After Zhang Yuele stopped the horse, he jumped neatly, threw the reins to a porter who ran forward, glanced at Gao Quan and said with a smile, "Those two boys are good, don't be harsh on them." But you look thin, and about the first thing in the family is busy with you, it's really hard. By the way, I heard that our family is now double happy, and the fourth brother is going to get married? ”

"It's not, plus the third young grandmother is happy again, the old lady is very happy!" Gao Quan led Zhang Yue inside, and said in his mouth, "For the great joy of the fourth young master, the whole family has been busy, from procurement to layout to etiquette regulations, this month even the master and his subordinates have not rested. Let's talk ...... again."

Seeing Zhang Yue's elated appearance, and remembering that he had just said that double happiness was coming, Gao Quan's heart darkened, knowing that Zhang Yue must not know that the Gu family was already incomprehensible. Seeing that the third young master turned his head strangely when he heard this, he didn't want to say it, but thinking that it would be impossible to hide it sooner or later, he had to grit his teeth and say: "This family is double happiness, but the old lady is very bad now, not only heart palpitations are frequent, but people are becoming more and more unenergetic, and it is difficult to get out of bed now, and they can't leave the house." ”

"Grandmother's body has come to such a point?"

muttering to himself, remembering that he didn't know anything outside, Zhang Yue couldn't help but feel a pang in his heart. At that moment, he didn't have the heart to ask more, so he directly entrusted Niu Dang and the others to Gao Quan, and sent Peng Shisan back to the British Mansion first, and then hurriedly walked inside. Because someone reported the news, as soon as he stepped into the second door, several daughters-in-law and mothers-in-law who had been waiting there for a long time had to step forward to say hello, he also had no intention of speaking one by one, nodded and was about to go forward, when he suddenly saw that there was also Cui's mother on the side, so he invited her to ask two words. Knowing that Du Juan took Cuimo to speak today, although he felt strange, he still ordered to keep people for a while.

The north courtyard is still as neat and solemn as before, but the two girls standing at the door of the main house are new faces. As soon as Zhang Yue entered the courtyard gate, one of the people in green shirts hurriedly stepped forward, and after curtsiding, he said, "Third Young Master, the old lady is still asleep now, and Sister Bai Fang is waiting inside." My sister just came out and said, why don't you go back and see the young grandmother first, change your clothes, and come back when the old lady wakes up? ”

"I haven't been back for almost a year, so I should see my grandmother first. As for the clothes, find one clean for me to put on. ”

Zhang Yue first went to the side to wash his face, then put on a clean dress, and then went straight to the door. Seeing that the hall was empty, he slowed down and entered the east room through the door on the right. The furnishings here are exactly the same as before, except that the large carved huanghuali bed against the wall has half a curtain. Bai Fang, who was sitting at the end of the bed, saw him coming, and hurriedly stood up and saluted, but he shook his head and gestured for her to go out first.

Bai Fang glanced at Gu Shi on the bed, although she was not at ease, but seeing Zhang Yue's undoubted face, she had no choice but to tiptoe out. When she went out, Zhang Yue stepped forward and sat down at the end of the bed, carefully looking at her grandmother who was covered with a quilt. After nearly a year of not seeing him, Gu Shi looked much older, the silver threads on his head seemed to have lost their former luster, and his face was even thinner. Seeing that she was still frowning slightly when she fell asleep, he couldn't help but sit forward again, feeling even more sorry in his heart.

Over the years, the emperor has been driven to run back and forth between the north and the south, and the time at home is pitiful. If he had known that his son wanted to raise him but he didn't want to wait for him, he shouldn't just want to live up to this second life, even if he was a few years later, the imperial examination would also be made. Prosperity and wealth are good, but it is also true joy to have relatives to share them.

After sitting quietly for a long time, he saw Gu Shi move slightly, and then squirmed his lips and said something. Since he didn't hear clearly for a while, he quickly leaned down and asked in a low voice, "What does grandmother want?" ”

When the dazed Gu heard this voice, he couldn't help but half-open his eyes. After carefully recognizing the person in front of her, she suddenly came to her senses, and her face was surprised and dazed: "Brother Yue, are you back?" Am I not dreaming? ”

"I just arrived in Beijing in the afternoon, went to the palace to do something, and then hurried back home." Seeing Gu Shi stretch out his hand from the quilt, Zhang Yue hurriedly held it tightly, and said with a smile, "I came here for a while, and I didn't make a sound when I saw that you were still asleep." It's still early, and if my grandmother is sleepy, she will sleep a little longer. ”

"I don't know how many hours a day I have to sleep, and where I can go back if I sleep."

Gu shook his head slightly, and then motioned for Zhang Yue to help him sit up. Seeing that he hurriedly took two stone blue pillows from the side and put them on the back of her waist and neck, she leaned comfortably, and looked him up and down, and then sighed.

"Since you joined the company, you don't know how many times you have been tortured outside, which is the most terrifying this time. I only found out after the fact, and although I blame them for keeping it a secret, I also know that if I knew the real situation at that time, I am afraid that it would not be afraid but fearful. It is said that only by suffering can you become a master, but only when you are in it can you understand what kind of suffering it is. ”

"It's all in the past, grandmother, don't take it to heart, didn't I come back safely? As long as you take care of your body, when the time comes, you can finish the marriage of your fourth brother, and you can hold your great-grandchildren again. Zhang Yue knew in his heart, so he decided not to mention Gu's illness, but only said in a good way, "This year's seventieth birthday has passed, and when you celebrate your eightieth birthday in a few years, at that time, it will be the fourth generation in the same house, and the family will be several times more lively than now!" ”

"My old bones won't last until then." Gu Shi shook her head angrily, and when she saw that Zhang Yue was about to speak, she put away her smile, "Seeing that this big family is thriving day by day, I am already satisfied." The reason why I have been holding on to not letting Lord Yama accept me is only for the sake of those three unfulfilled wishes. Brother Zhen is not married yet, you and your second uncle have not come back, now that you are home, Brother Zhen is about to get married, and your second uncle heard that it is even more victorious, and I should almost close my eyes. My future affairs have already been prepared by Lingxi, and I have asked your aunt for the rest......"

"Grandmother!"

Hearing Zhang Yue shout like this, and the hands were also tightly clasping her hands, Gu couldn't help but smile with relief, and then patted Zhang Yue's hand lightly with his left hand: "Although I let the British Duke come forward to preside over the separation of the family on a different day just in case, I really don't want this big family to be divided like this." It is true that everyone has their own thoughts, but together they are strong, and I don't want my children and grandchildren to be as estranged as the three brothers of England. Brother Yue, several of your brothers' generation are more harmonious and close to your father's generation, don't break off your relationship on a different day. ”

At this moment, Zhang Yue's eyes were already red, and he nodded heavily at the moment and said, "I know, grandmother don't worry!" ”

"Since you agreed, I am naturally relieved." Gu Shi breathed a long sigh of relief, half-closed his eyes and said, "Lingxi has followed me for more than ten years, I watched her from an immature girl to today's capable appearance, I hope she can have a good home, knowing that you are affectionate, and you are not the one who can wait for your hand to throw away, I hoped that your daughter-in-law could have a helper like Xiyu Wanniang, so I gave her to you." This time, your daughter-in-law and the others came back from Xuanfu, and the autumn mark amber kowtowed to me, and Lingxi also expressed her meaning. The twisted melon is not sweet, since she has that mind, and you are willing to fulfill it, what else am I not willing to do? My hope is simple: this family will thrive and flourish and live in harmony forever......"