Early in the morning, within the Zhangfu of Shamao Hutong.

As soon as the day dawned, Feng Bao personally brought Feng Bangning, who was beaten and covered in blood, to Zhang's house to plead guilty, took Yao Kuang's hand, said comforting words again and again, and even called Brother Yao a few times in person. Looking at the capital, there are not many people who can call Feng Bao brothers, even if they are not in front of people at this time, but just the name behind them, this favor can be regarded as extremely good.

When Zhang Juzheng got the report out, Feng Bao hurriedly stepped forward and said with a smile on his face: "Taiyue, I know that you haven't left yet, don't be busy going to the court today, let me see my niece." I recently made a new piano, just in time for my niece to get started and give me a taste of how it sounds. Except for her, I don't feel at ease with anyone. ”

"Shuanglin, you...... Why are you doing this? Young people have a few words, why are you like this? ”

"It's nothing, how much trouble that little beast Su Ri has caused you, and how many cases you have pressed down for him, I know it in my heart. This time, I found an opportunity to beat him, and it also saved him from coming out to find trouble these days. I can see through it, this kid is useless, just pull it out and beat it regularly, I don't have to worry about it. This debt collector! ”

The two came to the study to sit down while talking, and Feng Bao said: "It is estimated that today's impeachment of me is full." I have to kneel in front of Cisheng for an hour, I will eat something at your place first, so as not to be difficult to enter the palace. ”

"Xiang Zhuang danced the sword, which was intended for Pei Gong. They impeached you fake, in the final analysis, they still came to me, Shuanglin, you blocked the knife for me. ”

"You and I don't have to be polite, if it weren't for this beast causing trouble, it wouldn't be like this. Forget it, don't mention him, I'll be angry when I mention it. Anyway, you have to take care of it a little longer, and do that beast once, and let him have a longer memory. I quit the guard errand for him, and asked him to go to the ceremonial house to take care of the nipples, so that it would be better. ”

Zhang Juzheng nodded and said: "It's good to avoid the limelight, on the cusp of the storm, there is no harm in avoiding it." After waiting for the limelight in front of you, you can resume it. The test is imminent, everything is stable, especially when it comes to lifting children, and we must be cautious and cautious, and we must not make trouble about lifting children to take the test. ”

The two immediately talked about the test for a while, Feng Bao asked Zhang Shunqing again, Zhang Juzheng shook his head, introduced yesterday's experience, and finally said:

"Pity the hearts of parents all over the world. People say that my Uncle Zhang is domineering, and no one is allowed to say a word. How do they know that my daughter is more domineering than me, and in front of her, I, the Zaifu, is useless, and I have to obey orders. Even this marriage event, I can only pinch my nose and admit it, otherwise, even my daughter will be gone. ”

Feng Bao frowned, "Fan Jin...... Did this kid take the eldest niece? If this becomes a relative in the future, she will suffer hardship. But Taiyue, listen to my advice, I am a eunuch, and I am a layman in the love between men and women, but I have seen some people and things in the palace over the years, and I can be regarded as experienced. The thing of beating the mandarin duck, if you can, you won't do it, especially the eldest nephew is strong, in case you squeeze out a good one, you will regret it in the end. After all, they live their lives, we are elders, we have said what we should say, persuaded what we should persuade, and it is better to take care of other things. Besides, say something you don't like to hear Taiyue, the wood is already in the boat, you should let it go. You forcibly broke them up, and you will be hated by your daughter for the rest of your life in the future. I've seen a few of this kind of things, but I don't want to fall on your brother. ”

"Hate me, hate me, I'd rather she hate me now than regret her in the future. Shuanglin, what we are doing, you know very well. Later generations may praise us for our benefits when they talk about what we have done, but at present, people will only accuse us of bringing disaster to the country and the people, and ruining the people. When we read the book, when we see the change of the law, we naturally know that it is a life-and-death moment when the country has reached a point where it cannot change the law and has to change the law in order to survive. However, this kind of thing can only be experienced by later generations when they read books, and they cannot be felt by people at the time. They only know that it is we who have changed the law and made their lives sad, and the court and the people have all complained, and it is not an exaggeration to say a word of complaint. This is also the reason why many people who have practiced law change since ancient times have no end. We are walking on a dangerous road, with thorns all over the ground in front of us, thousands of cliffs beside us, one wrong step will be crushed, and if we go right, we will be bruised. Since I have received the emperor's favor, it is natural for me to be loyal to the country, and I can't stop doing things because I am afraid, and I can't think so much about what will happen to him in the future. But after all, we are human beings, not gods, and we can't really do the four major empty without worrying, I can be broken to pieces, but I always leave a way out for my children, I still have this selfishness. ”

Feng Bao's face also became solemn, as a well-educated person, Zhang Juzheng could take into account the problems, and he could naturally take them into account. The reason why indulging family members is that, in a sense, it is also to make up for them. I feel that there is no way to guarantee that they will be rich for a long time in the future, so let them be happier while they are rich, which can be regarded as making up for it.

Zhang Ju is the leader of Wenchen, and his ideas must be different from his own, Feng Bao understands this kind of thinking very well, and he doesn't think there is anything inappropriate. He asked, "Taiyue, what do you mean?" ”

"The first time I wanted to marry the Liu family, it was because Brother Xiao Lu and I had different ideas, and I relegated it to Jiangning, above the court, so I naturally knew that we were not taking the same road. The little girl married into the Liu family, and I was in the court, so naturally no one dared to help him. Even if one day, I really lose my position, Brother Xiaolu, who is at odds with me, will definitely be of great use. No matter what discord he has with me, he must keep his daughter-in-law, and the little daughter will not be implicated because of me. No matter what, she can always have no worries about food and clothing for the rest of her life. Now there is no need to mention this, but Fan Jin, I don't agree with this person. He is talented, subtle, and courageous, and few of my disciples can match him when it comes to talent. If you are a subordinate, this is a thousand-mile horse, but as a son-in-law...... His mind was too heavy. He is trying to get a little girl, but what he is seeking is not his future wealth? The so-called true feelings are only limited in fear. A man with such a heavy mind can only share wealth and wealth, not suffering. I was very good when I was in power, and if there was really a stir, I was afraid that he would be the first to jump out and turn against Qing'er. The deeper the affection, the more serious the injury, at that time...... I'm afraid she won't be able to make it. ”

Feng Bao nodded: "Taiyue, it's hard for you to work so hard, but listen to my advice, and the matter will be completed if it is slow." With your power, it is easy to find a husband for your daughter, but if you want to find someone who is at ease, it is not an overnight achievement, you have to find it slowly. Besides, you're rushing too much now, I'm afraid that my niece won't be able to think about it for a while......"

"That's why I set a one-year period, just hoping that the two will not get along with each other during this time, and her thoughts about that Fan will become lighter, and then I can find another good match for her. Young people get along, dry firewood, and the sea vows are out of control. But it comes and goes quickly, as long as the time is long and the feelings become thin, she can think clearly about my hard work. ”

Feng Bao smiled, "Taiyue, to say something unpleasant, an infatuated woman is a negative man, if the eldest niece can't figure it out......"

"That'...... It's just a matter of resignation. The prime minister, who has always been strong, rarely said a soft word, "If it really comes to that point, maybe it is fate, and if the will of heaven is like this, I can't help it." ”

"Pity the hearts of parents all over the world, we, the dignified Zaifu, have always been in battle and broke the enemy with one drum. As a result, when it comes to his daughter, he has to be cautious and try his best. To be honest, you spend more time on your niece than you do in a battle. It's still a boy, no matter how messy it is, it's good to go down with a board, and when it comes to girls, it's trouble. That Fan Jin...... What are you going to do? Do you want me to send a few people? ”

Zhang Juzheng shook his head and said, "Don't touch him." He has some accidents now, Qing'er is afraid that she will die or live, and the blood has just stabilized, and she can't let her heart fluctuate anymore. What's more, Fan Jin does have a long talent and has made great contributions to the imperial court, if such a person harms him, he will be abolished for personal reasons. How to take this subject, how to take the test, I will not give him any help, nor will I deliberately embarrass him, if he can be named on the gold list, I will also arrange a good future for him. ”

Feng Bao didn't say anything, but secretly said in his heart: If you are not embarrassed, you are helping, after all, you still love your daughter, and when you see your daughter vomiting blood, she still has hard words on her lips, and her heart has softened. As long as Fan Jin checks himself, it is a matter of time before he becomes the son-in-law of the Prime Minister's Mansion, and he still has to find an opportunity to bridge the relationship with him.

At the same time, in the courtyard of the Zheng family. Zheng Chengxian, who was full of illness, came to apologize to Fan Jin early, and escorted his daughter over, pointing to the slap mark on her face and said: "This little beast is so presumptuous, I have already taught her a hard lesson, please Master Fan Don't be surprised, if the servant is not angry, he will beat her again, and he must let this tone be calm." ”

It happened yesterday. Fan Jin and Xue Sufang went to the temple market to buy gifts, and several people in the family settled the furniture and divided the house. Sister Gui is a kind-hearted person, seeing the embarrassed appearance of the Zheng family's girl with soot on her face, she couldn't bear it, so she pulled her to wash her face, washed her clean, and combed her hair again.

I don't want the girl of the Zheng family not only not to appreciate it, but also to grab and bite, just like a cat that has been pressed to take a bath, she smeared a smear of soot on Sister Gui's face. I also poured catharsis into her meal, causing her to run away in the middle of the night, and now she can't get out of bed.

Fan Jin and Xue Sufang walked home slowly at night, and when they arrived at home, they were almost four watches, so naturally they couldn't do anything, and when they encountered this incident, they could only take care of Sister Gui first. Zheng Chengxian knew about this as soon as he was dawn, so he pulled his daughter over to be punished.

Seeing a stubborn look on the face of the Zheng family's girl, two big black eyes stared directly at Fan Jin and his party, without the slightest intention of admitting mistakes, and her face was full of soot. Fan Jindao:

"Little girl, you don't seem to like washing your face? I'll tell you, you can think it's beautiful, and wiping soot is more personal than rubbing rouge. However, Ling Zun's illness is in the lungs, and he pays the most attention to breathing, and there is dust in the house, which will aggravate the condition. Like you serve Ling Zun every day, this soot is sucked into your lungs, which is extremely detrimental to your condition. Therefore, for the sake of Ling Zun's body, it should also be kept hygienic. ”

"Who knows if it's true or not, Lang Zhong has never said it." The little girl muttered under her breath, looking unconvinced.

Zheng Chengxian raised his slap and slapped his daughter on the head, "Do you dare to be hard-mouthed?" Fan Gongzi is a man! Do you know the old man? When this subject ends, it will be a Jinshi, that is, to be an official, and may also enter the Wenqu Xingjun of the Hanlin Academy. There is nothing in this world that the reader does not know. If you yellow-haired girl dares to be disrespectful to scholars, my father will kill you first......"

He was in such a hurry that he began to cough again. Fan Jin looked at him, remembered Liu Kanzhi, hurriedly persuaded him, and ordered Guan Qing to take a few loquat pills out of his bag.

This was given to Fan Jin by Zhang Shunqing on the way, even though he knew that Liu Kanzhi's illness was not contagious, but Zhang Shunqing felt sorry for his lover and still gave him a few pills as a precaution. This medicine comes from the palace, and the effect is naturally much stronger than the drugs that can be bought outside, Zheng Chengxian drank the medicine, and his cough was immediately reduced, and he was even more grateful.

With this paragraph, the little girl's hostility towards Fan Jin has also weakened a lot, and after helping Zheng Chengxian back to the room to rest, the little girl ran to the front yard and asked Fan Jin: "Master Fan, how do you sell this medicine?" How much silver a pill? ”

"Little girl, this medicine is not for sale, and you can't buy it even if you have money. What is in the palace, how can there be outside the palace. ”

"Then how can Master Fan have it?"

"This is also sent by my friend, my friend has something to do with it, you should be very clear about this in Jingshi, although some people themselves are not in the palace, but they have a way to the palace, so they can get some things in the palace."

The little girl snorted, "Bragging!" You are a southerner, you have just arrived in Beijing, how can you have a way with the palace? Don't bully me into being a child, I'm not a fool. If your medicine works, I can buy it for money, as long as it ...... Don't be too expensive. ”

Fan Jin smiled and didn't say anything. The little girl asked again, "Then what did you just say about the soot, is it true?" My face is dirty, so my father's illness will not be easy to heal? Do you know the way of medicine? ”

"I just know a little bit about it, but I mainly understand the importance of hygiene. I see, you are indeed very diligent, and the house is cleaned up well, but whether the hygiene is good or not, I can't say now. For example, if you eat without washing your hands, and there is not much dust in your home......"

Fan Jin said a little bit, the girl listened attentively, Xue Sufang came over and put a copy of the breakfast she bought in front of the girl. Although his temperament is very bad, he is a child after all. Especially looking at her fierce appearance on the surface, but in fact she is very pitiful, Xue Sufang felt that she saw a young version of herself, the little hedgehog who was mixed with thorns, looked fierce and extremely fragile in her heart.

If you want to be vicious to her, you can't be evil. Looking at the food, the girl swallowed a few mouthfuls of saliva, looked at Xue Sufang and Fan Jin with big eyes, and said, "This...... Can I eat it? I mean, no...... No money is given. ”

Fan Jindao:

"Of course, as long as we live here, we will serve you a meal for dinner. It may not be to taste, but it will definitely be full, Miss, will you eat some? ”

The girl knelt on the ground, kowtowed to Fan Jin and Xue Sufang, picked up the dry food on the table and ran to the inner courtyard, and said as she ran: "I'll go and feed my father, he is reluctant to eat in the morning, and he is hungry." ”

After a short time, the girl ran back and said to Fan Jin: "Master Fan, I beg you something, can you answer me." My father wanted to ask, and you said that I bought this food for your work. Dad said that even if we are poor, we can't just eat other people's food, otherwise we will be no different from beggars. Do not let me stretch out my hand and ask you for anything, or you will kill me. I can do the work for you, clean up the house and sweep the floor, whatever. ”

Fan Jin smiled: "As long as you don't vent the drug, I will be satisfied." Well, I know how to say it, and I won't show it. ”

The girl nodded reassuringly, "It seems that the people who read are really good people, but why did you get it from the bad guy surnamed Tang?" Don't get too close to them if you have nothing to do, those people are all big villains who eat people and don't spit out bones, and you foreigners will suffer sooner or later if you get involved with them. Also, Sister Gui and this sister, you should also follow me, smear your face with soot or pot ash, and wash it again at night. You're so handsome, if you don't put on this, you'll be caught by the bad guys. I gave Sister Gui laxatives yesterday, I just didn't want her to wash my face. My sister ...... That's how you lost, you are good people, I don't want to see you also taken away, that's why I did that. I'll apologize to Sister Gui in a while, and let her beat me, in short, I can't wash my face. ”