In the study, Wang Lun and Zhou Zhong sat opposite each other, there was a charcoal stove on the table in front of Weng and his son-in-law, the water in the stove had been boiled, Zhou Zhong stood up and lifted the kettle, and then poured it into the teapot, and poured a cup of tea for Wang Lun and himself.

"Wenda, tell me honestly, were you really Jinyiwei before?" I saw Wang Lun take a sip of the teacup, and then suddenly spoke. Regarding Zhou Chong's original identity, not only Li Dongyang and them are interested, but Wang Lun also wants to find out, after all, Zhou Chong is his son-in-law, and he wants to find out what kind of person his daughter is marrying.

Hearing Wang Lun ask about this matter, he saw Zhou Zhong smile and said: "Father-in-law, as to whether I am Jinyiwei or not, in fact, there is no point in discussing this issue now, after all, Jinyiwei is independent of the imperial court official system, since Your Majesty said that I am a fellow of Jinyiwei, then who dares to say that I am not?" ”

When Zhou Zhong talked about the most reluctant, he also deliberately winked at Wang Lun, although he did not directly answer Wang Lun's question, but the meaning revealed in his words had already made Wang Lun know the answer, it turned out that Zhou Chong was not a brocade guard, but teamed up with His Majesty to act in front of several cabinet ministers.

After knowing this answer, Wang Lun was also relieved, after all, Zhou Zhong was his son-in-law, and he didn't want to hide something from him when Zhou Chong got married, even if this matter was related to His Majesty the Emperor.

However, Wang Lun soon found out that what Zhou Chong said was right, there was no point in them dwelling on this issue, after all, Jinyiwei was independent of the officialdom system, even if they knew that Zhou Chong and Zhengde were lying before, it was impossible to find evidence that they were lying. It is even more impossible to use this matter to find the theory of righteousness.

Come to think of it. Wang Lun also shook his head with a wry smile. After taking a sip of tea again, he asked: "Wenda, if I am not mistaken, you once said that you did not want to be an official before, with my understanding of you, those words should be your sincere words, but now why did you suddenly change your mind, and also promised His Majesty to serve as the commander of the four seas, which is a very powerful position?" ”

Hearing that Wang Lun finally asked about today's topic, he saw Zhou Zhong say with a wry smile: "Father-in-law." Originally, I really didn't plan to be an official, and even before I went to see His Majesty, I didn't think about accepting any official position, but then I found out that the situation was not under my control at all, and His Majesty seemed to want me to be an official, so I was almost semi-forced to stuff the position of Admiral of the Four Seas into my hands, of course, I also needed to do something with the help of this position, and finally I had to accept it! ”

"Oh, why does Your Majesty have to ask you to come out, and what do you want to do with the position of Admiral of the Four Seas?" Wang Lun also said very strangely when he heard this. It is not uncommon for the emperor to force others to be officials. But generally only those who are extremely famous, the emperor will take the initiative to send official positions, like Zhou Chong, who is young and is a person who makes a living in business, although he has some fame because of Journey to the West, but in his opinion, it should not have reached the point where the emperor should take the initiative to send official positions.

"What Your Majesty thinks in your heart, I don't know about this, in fact, I also want to ask Your Majesty why he values me in person, but His Majesty avoids talking about this question, and I don't dare to ask in person, so I don't know the reason until now!" Zhou Zhong sighed helplessly again at this time, in fact, this question has been pressed in his heart for a long time, I wanted to see Zhengde this time and ask for clarification, but unfortunately the other party did not explain, as if he didn't want Zhou Chong to know the reason.

When he said this, Zhou Chong paused for a moment and then answered Wang Lun's second question: "As for what I want to do with the help of this position, there are generally two things, the first thing is to use the army of the imperial court to prevent the Portuguese from occupying Malacca City, and the second thing is to contact the shogun of the Wa Kingdom, and achieve the purpose of making the Wa Kingdom more chaotic through manipulation behind the scenes......

Wang Lun only knew from Li Dongyang that Zhou Dao led troops to aid Malacca, but he didn't know that there was a plan to mess up the Japanese state, but it is not strange to think about it, after all, Zhou Chong brought the Japanese envoy to Beijing this time, and the number of Japanese people in Shuangyu Port is too much, and it is also a big threat to the Ming coast, so if you can mess up the Japanese country now, coupled with Zhou Chong's means, maybe you can completely eliminate the Japanese rebellion along the Ming coast.

Thinking of this, I saw that Wang Lun also nodded slightly and said: "Wenda, although the plan to disrupt the Japanese country is a little dishonorable, but since it is beneficial to my Ming Dynasty, then you can do it, after all, our Songjiang and other coastal areas were not less plagued by the Japanese invaders." ”

When it came to the most reluctant, Wang Lun's face also showed a little resentment, but then his face changed, and he said with some worry: "I don't worry much about the affairs of the Japanese Kingdom, I believe that with your ability, there should be no problem, but I am a little worried about you taking troops to Malacca City, after all, those Portuguese who came from afar are so fierce, and you have no experience in leading troops, in case there is any accident, not only are you in danger, but also the court is not easy to explain!" ”

Hearing that Wang Lun was worried about his own army, Zhou Chong also said with a solemn look on his face: "Father-in-law, don't worry, although the Portuguese ships and artillery are very fierce, but after all, they came from afar, and there is no foundation in Nanyang, on the contrary, our Ming Dynasty not only has many subject countries in Nanyang, but even many people from the Central Plains have migrated to Nanyang and other places, and the army of the imperial court will also be supported by these people, in addition, I already know the Portuguese plan to attack Malacca, When they attack the city of Malacca, they will attack from behind, so it can be said that the territory and the people have taken advantage of us, so I am at least seventy or eighty percent sure that I will defeat the Portuguese! ”

Hearing Zhou Chong list so many favorable conditions, Wang Lun finally felt a lot more relieved, after all, he had married his most beloved little daughter to Zhou Chong, in case he had any accidents, wouldn't his daughter have to be widowed? So whether it is public or private, Wang Lun doesn't want any accidents in Zhou.

Next, Zhou Chong asked Wang Lun about some officialdom matters, such as the factions between the officials of the Ming Dynasty, and what are the dirty between the various factions, etc., and even some taboos in officialdom, after all, Zhou Chong is also an official now, and he will inevitably deal with his colleagues in the future, and it is not harmful to know more now.

Weng and his son-in-law chatted until late at night, and dinner was also sent to the study to eat, until the most elderly Wang Lun was a little sleepy, Zhou Chong said goodbye and returned to the courtyard where he lived, but to his surprise, it was almost three o'clock, and the light was still on in the bedroom, and when he entered it, he found that Jinxuan was sitting under the lamp sewing clothes.

"Jinxuan, why don't you sleep so late, be careful not to tire our children?" Zhou Zhong smiled and walked in and sat next to Jinxuan, gently stroking her flat lower abdomen, although she was only a month pregnant, and she couldn't see anything on the surface, but Zhou Zhong attached great importance to her first child, and the first thing he did when he came back every night was to stroke Jinxuan's lower abdomen to see if the child had grown up.

Feeling Xianggong's warm palm, Jinxuan snuggled into Zhou Chong's arms, and then unfolded the clothes in his hand and said, "This is the belly pocket I sewed for our children, Xianggong, do you look beautiful?" ”

Zhou Chong also found out at this time that what Jinxuan was holding in her hand was a small fiery red belly pocket, which was sewn very exquisitely, but the pattern on it was a scorpion, centipede and other poisons.

"It's so beautiful, especially the embroidery on the belly pocket, I think it can be compared with Madame Bai." Zhou Zhong took the belly pocket and admired it, and then opened his mouth to praise, speaking of embroidery skills, among the women he knew, Bai Junwan was naturally counted, but he felt that Jinxuan's embroidered belly pocket was no worse than Bai Junwan today.

Hearing Xianggong praise his embroidery, Jinxuan also showed a happy smile and said: "Xianggong will coax me to be happy, Madame Bai's embroidery skills are unparalleled, and I have asked her for advice before, so I dare not compare with Madame Bai." ”

"Hehe, in my heart, Madame's embroidery is the most beautiful, and this is still embroidered for our children, I'm afraid that even if Mrs. Bai embroiders on her behalf, it is better than Mrs. Bu's embroidery with maternal love!" Zhou Zhong held Jinxuan's slender waist with both hands at this time, and whispered softly in her ear, although Jinxuan knew that Lu Dao's words were a bit exaggerated, but she was still very happy.

The husband and wife hugged each other for a while, Jinxuan suddenly restrained the smile on her face, and sighed: "Xianggong, you have accepted the official position rewarded by His Majesty today, then you will definitely be busy for government affairs like your father in the future, and I am afraid that you will no longer be able to accompany our mother and son every day like before." ”

Hearing Jinxuan's sigh, the smile on Zhou Chong's face couldn't help but stiffen, with the status of an official, it is indeed convenient for him to do some things, but at the same time, he can no longer be as free as before, and the time to accompany his family may be much less, but after the end, Zhou Chong hugged Jinxuan tightly and said: "Jinxuan don't have to worry, you also know that my personality is a little lazy, and I didn't plan to be an official from the beginning, but now I am forced by some things, so I have to accept this official position, but after I finish some things, will resign from his official position, and then he will be with you and his children every day! ”

Although Jinxuan knew that there were most comforting elements in Zhou Chong's words, she didn't want to make her husband feel uncomfortable, so she smiled and put her smooth forehead on Zhou Chong's cheek and said: "I know that Xianggong is a person who does big things, as your wife, Jinxuan will handle the affairs of the family, so Xianggong doesn't have to worry about me and the child, everything is focused on political affairs!" (To be continued......)