Chapter 110: A Husband Must Not Be Without Power

Taipingmen Street is close to the Taiping Gate, one end is facing the back gate of the imperial city, and the other end is Xuanwu Lake, so there are many literati and visitors on weekdays, and there are many dignitaries and nobles who come and go. This street is full of restaurants and restaurants, and the shouts of welcoming the door to solicit business are also one after another. Because the emperor took a large number of civil and military officials to the north, although it was lunchtime, the business everywhere was much quieter than in the past, and even the Taiping Tower, which was often hard to find, was now empty for many seats, and the box on the third floor was only half booked.

On the third floor of the Taiping Building, facing the north and overlooking the city wall and Xuanwu Lake, there is a sumptuous banquet at this time, with eight dishes of hot dishes and six kinds of cold dishes, in addition to a lot of fresh melons and fruits, and there is also warm wine next to it. The two of them, who only sat facing each other, kept their faces silent with a rigid face, let alone drink and eat.

After a long time, it was Zhang Zhuo who took the lead in breaking the unspeakable silence: "I asked you to take care of Yue'er, but are you in a hurry?" Since he came to Beijing, the emperor's grandson, the emperor, and the two Yang scholars...... In short, I have seen countless people. He is less than fifteen years old now, even if he is promoted in the examination this year, what can he do in the Jinshi examination next year, can he still be named the marquis and worship the prime minister immediately? Now it's good that my cousin has set his sights on him, and he even resorted to that shameless method! ”

"The time the emperor's grandson just reminded him of the wake-up, and the emperor just bought a chamberlain and said casually, in the final analysis, it was his own chance, I couldn't let him know Yang Shiqi and Yang Rong." Yuan Fang was silent when he heard this, and stretched out his hand to get the wine glass on the table, but then retracted it again, "As for you saying that people are jealous, it is mediocre not to attract people's jealousy, and if you give him a big scene, isn't it good that he can survive?" As for what you said, this year's middle school will be a high student, and next year's middle jinshi. In my opinion, that couldn't be better. ”

Seeing that Zhang Zuo opened his mouth to speak, Yuan Fang rushed ahead: "His surname is Zhang, for the emperor, this is the most credible surname, and it is the most worthy reason to be promoted." If your eldest brother's crime had been placed on someone else, he would have died a thousand times or ten thousand times, how many people have died on the other side of the East Palace in the past few years? Now that feng shui is turning, it is naturally the turn of the one who has been powerful. I've been struggling for years. Desperately seized every opportunity, and now he has finally become the commander of the Jinyi Guard, this power does not have to be on Yue'er, do I still use it to help others? ”

"But it's not a good thing to be the target of public criticism at a young age!"

"Then do you want him to learn from you in your early thirties and a junior in your forties?" Yuan Fang sneered at each other with a calm face, and when he saw Zhang Zuo's face pale, he no longer chased and beat him. Instead, he explained lightly, "You also underestimate your family Yue'er." Don't look at how many opportunities he has, now you go and ask the people of Jingshi, how many people know about him? At first, I was worried that he would not be able to see through the glory and wealth, and he was worried about the title of Duke of England. As a result, it was your second brother's son who became famous, and the emperor thought that it was also your eldest brother's son who would inherit the British dukedom. ”

Zhang Zhuo was speechless at this time, he casually picked up the wine glass and drank it all, and he picked up the wine bottle and poured it to the full. After drinking three glasses in a row, he relieved himself and smiled bitterly: "You are still like that, showing no mercy at all." ”

"If I show you mercy, will others show you mercy?" Yuan Fang smiled, and finally took a bite of the cabbage in front of him with chopsticks, but he didn't pay attention to the other delicacies carefully cooked by the chef, "Your eldest brother used to be a third-grade waiter, but now he is down." The comeback is also a matter of an eye; Your second brother is about to set foot on Sanpin in a blink of an eye, and he is like a fish in water under the command of Fengcheng Hou Li Bin; Even if you pass the Jinshi exam this time, how many years will it take to jump to a high position? ”

Zhang Zhuo's face was slightly red at this time: "I ......"

"The reason why I was able to become the commander of the Jinyi Guard was because Ji Gang fell in an instant, all the party members were wiped out, and the emperor couldn't find a suitable person for a while, so he took a fancy to me, who was humble and cautious and had no relatives and no reason. Jinyiwei is the emperor's eagle dog, and I am now the commander. But who knows if he will have an ending with Ji Gang in the future. I don't know how many years I can help your father and son. You're not the material for the study and scientific exam, and I just hope you're lucky this time. If it is really possible to father and son with the middle jinshi. It's a good talk. ”

"I don't have that luxury."

said this, but Zhang Zhuo really had hope in his heart. Although Yuan Fang's words made people's hearts beat when they sounded, he knew that this was the truth. Jinyiwei looks beautiful, but all the power in his hands comes from the emperor, and he has no foundation. The family's Yu Yin can only give him shelter after he really embarks on his official career, and Yuan Fang seems to have great powers, but he can only help him within the scope of his authority.

Although there were a lot of drinks and food, the two of them had no intention of doing this, but they both put down their chopsticks and wine glasses after a short taste. Yuan Fang asked a few words about the money over there, Zhang Zhuo answered them one by one in a low voice, and finally said: "Last time my eldest brother was in prison, I also took out three thousand taels of silver, counting ......"

"Your little nephew Zhang Zhen sold his real estate and family property in Beijing, and he will probably repay the money when he goes back. Even if you don't pay it back, am I still instigating you to settle accounts with your eldest brother for this? Yuan Fang shook his head lightly, signaling that Zhang Zuo didn't have to say any more, and then his expression was correct, and he solemnly admonished, "Unless he plots rebellion, the King of Han is now completely out of the possibility of becoming a great treasure, but the emperor is still not at ease with the crown prince." Therefore, whether you or your son, don't step too deep into the circle of right and wrong, otherwise your eldest brother will be a role model. I heard that Meng Xian, the commander of the guard in Chang Shanzhong, the brother of the Marquis of Baoding, fell in love with Yue'er, as if he was moved by the idea of marriage. ”

Zhang Zhuo was really stunned when he heard this: "Why don't I know?" ”

"You're new to the city, and there's so much you don't know!" Yuan Fang frowned, and said helplessly, "Your eldest brother's daughter marries the Marquis of Baoding, this is a match made in heaven, but the Hou family of Baoding has to go to King Zhao's side because of Meng Xian's relationship." King Zhao was not in peace earlier, and he slandered the prince not once or twice. If any thoughts come to me again......"

Listening to Yuan Fang's mouth spit out a series of interests, Zhang Zhuo only felt that his head was also big. When he was in Nanjing, he blindly studied in Guozijian, and he was not a person who cared about major matters in Kaifeng, how could he have known that many things were still so related? Although he had always hoped that Zhang Yue would be able to make a splash and glorify his ancestors, he almost retreated when he thought of the current situation being so complicated.

"In short, you don't have to stick to any family for life, the family is too noble, and this daughter-in-law will not get along well when she enters the door in the future. Whether it's the Duchess of England or the eldest lady of your family, you have to think about it yourself, and you might as well ask your son what he means. After all, that is his future wife, the housewife in charge, and virtuous and virtuous are the most important. In the future, if you have anything to do with me, you will go to Dade Silk Village. If 100,000 are in a hurry, then draw a circle with white powder on the wall diagonally opposite Fusi in Beizhen, and I will contact you. Remember, a husband can't be without power for a day, and don't forget the old days! ”

Zhang Zhuo didn't have the slightest taste for this meal, and when he entered Beijing, he lost at least half of his ambition and excitement. When he went downstairs, it was still early, so he met with the two retinues he had brought, and wanted to visit Du Zhen's mansion, but when he thought that Du Zhen had already accompanied him on his northern tour, he dispelled this idea again, and then ordered the coachman to go back to the British mansion.

After the carriage stopped at the west corner gate of the British Mansion, he bent down to get out of the car, only to find that a group of people gathered around a warm sedan chair also stopped in front of the door, but it was a noble lady with a thick fat powder on her face. He vaguely looked familiar, until the door on the door stepped forward to say goodbye, and called the second lady, and he knew that this was Zhang Hui's wife, his second sister-in-law.

Because of their alienation from each other, he didn't go up to greet each other for a while, and the other party and his party entered the door, and saw Zhang Hui's wife get on the sedan chair and go to the direction of the inner instrument door, and he went up the steps to enter the door. At this time, several doormen hurriedly greeted them, some went out to help with the carriage, and some came to ask for peace, and the housekeeper had just sent Zhang Hui's wife away, and immediately turned around to greet him.

"Is it the second sister-in-law who just passed?"

"It's the second lady. It is said that the second lady rarely comes a few times a month, but today is very interesting. The housekeeper was not a rapper, but since it was Zhang Zhuo who asked, he had to say a few more words, "Just now, the second lady also asked me about the birthday of the young master, maybe she saw something about her family." ”

If it was on weekdays, it would be fine, but Zhang Zhuo said that he was cautious about his son's marriage when he ate Yuan Fang today, and he was unhappy in his heart at this time, but it was not easy to show it on his face, but he went straight back to Fangheng Courtyard.

Since reading that post in his father's room, Zhang Yue has been thinking about some things he encountered after entering Beijing, and even the practice of calligraphy when he was calm in the past has no effect. So, Qiu Zhen lifted the curtain and came in to report that Zhang Zhuo had returned, and he instinctively stood up and walked out, but when he came to the door of the house, he stopped.

What could he ask? Could he have asked his father again bluntly if he had a relationship with the head of Jinyiwei?

So, Zhang Yue had to hesitantly walk back and sit back at the desk to practice calligraphy. However, this time he also didn't write a few, and someone outside opened the curtain and came in, he looked up and saw that it was his father Zhang Zhuo, and quickly stood up.

Zhang Zhuo glanced at the stack of paper on the desk, then walked over and picked it up casually to look at it, and then put it down again. After a slight groan, he asked Zhang Yue about the situation when he had just gone to see Mrs. Wang, and after learning about the arrangement, he nodded and said, "Your aunt is all for our sake, and the arrangement is really thoughtful." Not...... Yue'er, you have to take the township exam in August, study carefully in the past few months, and try to go out as little as possible, understand? ”

Zhang Yue couldn't help but wonder when he heard this, except for that time when the limelight was too strong, so he listened to Du Zhen's words and studied behind closed doors, he would go out almost every day, either to meet friends or to visit the teacher. The first British public Zhang Fu tried his best to let him stay in Nanjing, so that he could make more friends so that he could be more comfortable when he entered the official career in the future, so he urged him to move around more. Zhang Zhuo originally agreed with this, why did he suddenly say this at this moment?

"Now that the emperor is touring the north and the crown prince is in charge of the country, it is inevitable that there will be people who are glamorous and ghostly. In short, more things are better than less, and after we move out, you can study behind closed doors. ”