Chapter 101: The Calm Before the Storm
Because Zhang Luan spoke, the Jin family tightly restrained everyone in the house, whether it was the master or the subordinate, when they went out of the house, they had to come to report, and they could only go out after getting permission. Jin instructed Luliu to inform the little guys at all the doors, if they dare to let the people out of the house without permission, they will be sold after being beaten with sticks, and there is no mercy to talk about, no matter who your old son is. The Jin family was also busy with chores in the house, and temporarily let Zhang Erzhen go, so Zhang Erzhen didn't have to be called to Zhenghui Courtyard every day to read the account books. Since returning from Jing'an Temple, Zhang Erzhen suddenly became a lot more enlightened, no longer forced to stare at the embroidered handkerchief, when she was in a good mood, she asked Er Shu to come over and tell her a story, pinched Er Shu's delicate and chubby face and sighed, or relied on Yang's side, asking Yang to embroider the patterns she drew for her. Zhang Erzhen also instructed Mingyue Ruyue and the two girls to carry the cage toys that had accumulated a thick layer of dust under the bed to Qifeng Courtyard, Zhang Heling already had the appearance of a brother, and the younger brother was generous to pick it first, and then squinted his eyes and said, "The rest is my brother's", Zhang Yanling pursed her mouth and was dissatisfied, Mingyue danced and gestured, which made Zhang Erzhen laugh, Ruyue Chi asked: "Girl, you have hidden those things for a long time, why do you want to take them out now?"
Zhang Erzhen sighed: "Compared to those treasures from the Treasure Pavilion, what are they? Ruyue was even more puzzled, and Zhang Erzhenyu waved her hand and said, "If you and Mingyue also have something you like, just go and get it." Yi Qian's high-profile charge in front is just a small fight.
Jin Qiu knocked on the door and came in, followed by two little girls carrying boxes, one looked at the clever and festive girl and said, "This is sent by my uncle, and Mrs. said that it was sent to the eldest girl." Mingyue already had the appearance of a big girl, and she smiled and rewarded two silver ankles, and the two girls hurriedly thanked and retreated. It has been a few days since this box of small gifts arrived in Zhang's house, and the Jin family sent it, Zhang Erzhen smiled and opened the small silver lock, inside one side is a pear blossom wood carved small wooden box, containing five silk palace flowers left at the moment, and there is a small pink purse on the other side, the purse looks heavy, Zhang Erzhen secretly said that Uncle Rong is very generous, and when he picked it up, it was indeed a bunch of golden little golden pigs, and the purse was surrounded by a pure gold gold collar, and the bottom of the collar was decorated with a dazzling ruby, and the white light of the edges and corners made Zhang Erzhen's cheeks overflow with lovely pear vortices。 Finally, there is a short letter, with a few strokes. Zhang Erzhen knew that Uncle Rong and Aunt Shenglan should be reunited in Wuchang, and the affairs of the Jin Mansion should also be known. Uncle Rong instructed Zhang Erzhen to be at ease, there are adults in everything, and you can't be reckless. Zhang Erzhen was a little moved, so many people cared about her, compared to the nobles in Beijing who were very stylish and noble, such as Liang Aiyuan, such as Liang Aiwan, Zhang Erzhen felt that she was really lucky.
Zhang Erzhen also thought deeply about Yi Qian's suggestion, she looked at her fair face through the rhombic glasses, and stared at it all morning, until Yang thought that the eldest girl was stupid and wanted to invite Lang Zhong to come, Zhang Erzhen decided not to do the kind of thing that harmed herself and benefited others to compromise with the dark forces, Yi Qian said that she really couldn't do it. Whether it's perfunctory or hypocritical, let her self-destruct just for the possible disaster, Zhang Erzhen feels that she needs to be reincarnated again to have that courage.
Now Zhang's mansion is strictly controlled, and the little guy doesn't dare to let Mingyue go out without permission, Zhang Erzhen can't go out if he wants to, as for who to hand over the news, of course, it is now His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Zhu Youji, Zhang Erzhen clearly calculates that Zhu Youzhu still owes himself two favors. But I'm a little worried, the news can't be sent, and now I can only wait for the rabbit. Go to the Jin family and talk about it? Don't be stupid, say that she knows His Royal Highness the Crown Prince? Zhang Erzhen shook her head and denied this possibility, if the Jin family can believe her, the sun should come out in the west.
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The peaceful days lasted for a long time, so long that everyone in Zhangfu forgot that there was such a person as Wan Rong, and it was so long that the New Year's bell rang for a long time, and Zhang Erzhen really became a ten-year-old girl. Everything recovered, the spring breeze Buddha faced, everyone couldn't wait to take off their heavy cotton jackets, and Zhang Erzhen spent the coldest winter in ten years.
At the beginning of the spring of the 21st year of Chenghua, there was another heavy snowfall in Beijing, and the farmers celebrated with their crowns, because it indicated a good harvest this year. Also because of this heavy snowfall, the saint's temper was even more irritable, and his suspicion was even worse, looking at the prince Zhu Youji's gaze becoming more and more unkind, thinking about Fa'er's troubles His Royal Highness the Prince, it was also Wan Guifei who blew the wind in her ears to play a role, so Zhu Youzhu personally went into battle and led the officials above the fifth grade to clear the snow on the main road of the capital. Most of the officials had big bellies, and even the warm silver rat mink fur jackets could not resist the slightest cold wind pouring in through their necks. The Holy Lord said that since the prince is virtuous and close to the people, he should go down to the grassroots level to practice, and hundreds of officials can also go together. Although many were reluctant, how could the officials who looked like the people in Beijing dare to lie on the comfortable warm pavilion to recuperate, and they all came with a look of honor.
At that time, Zhang Erzhen was nesting on the hot hot kang, on the kang a small table of Nanmu placed a few seasonal fruits, sweet oranges are juicy, Yang is very clever to make orange cheese, Zhang Erzhen is very satisfied, squinting his eyes to listen to the gossip from the mouth of the small man in the house: the snow sweepers on the street fainted two, and there was already a doctor from the Tai Hospital, so they woke up and struggled to keep up, and they must complete the people-friendly activities ordered by the saint. Some of the civilians watching were in tears, some were grateful, and some even wanted to join, but they were protected by the Imperial Forest Army on the road, joking, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is also there, if His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is touched by the rioters, his head still doesn't want it.
Mingyue spat and said, saying that the streets and mansions are all praising His Royal Highness the Prince, virtuous and elegant, keen to govern, good and virtuous, discerning, known for generosity, frugal and loving the people, determined to seek governance, proficient in Confucianism, understanding the people's hidden knowledge, benevolent and courteous, loving the people's lives, diligent and loving the people, accepting words and seeking governance, diligent and studious, diligent and loving the people, doing everything must be pro-family, frugal and diligent and sensitive...... No matter how good it sounds, the officials above the fifth grade were also encouraged, and those officials who pretended to be sick and did not show up at home later beat their chests and feet, blaming themselves for not being angry. Zhu Youzhu held the shovel carefully made by the household, and removed the snow on the big wooden cart that followed behind, the black gold silk leather boots were covered with slush prints, the black satin robe, the gold wire piping, embroidered with the appearance of a dragon, the wide-sleeved sleeve edge silk pattern, was a moon-white tunic with a dark cloud pattern. The black hair is tied up by a plain mutton fat hosta, and it is full of nobility between movement and stillness. Zhu Youzhu ignored the movement next to him, his thin lips were tightly closed, there was no blood on his lips, he was abnormally pale, his eyes flickered, his jaw was shining, and he actually lay down a drop of crystal sweat, dripping into the snow, and disappeared.
Mingyue said that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has not stopped since early in the morning, and only continued with a simple lunch. The officials or the old ones are already out of breath, and their legs can't stop shaking, holding on to the shovel and barely standing, seeing that His Royal Highness is still lying together, they can only keep up, the heavy snow has been falling for two days, Qin Tianjian said that it is an auspicious omen, and the ministers are angry in their hearts, where is auspicious, but it is just a broom star.
Zhang Erzhen thought for a while, and said a few words in Mingyue's ear, Mingyue asked, "Girl, is this method feasible?"
Zhang Erzhen urged: "Go quickly, if it doesn't work, you'll find out." ”
After a while, there was a lot of discussion among the onlookers, and the commander of the Imperial Forest Army asked sharply, "Why is it so noisy?"
A bold strong man knelt down and said, "The villain heard that sprinkling salt into the snow can accelerate the melting of ice and snow. The voice was so loud that the officials who heard it looked sideways, and the white-bearded Liu Dingzhige old man trembled and asked, "Is this true?" The big man's strong body trembled like a leaf in the wind, because His Royal Highness the Crown Prince had already come over, looking at the big man who was kneeling and didn't dare to speak, his clear voice was like the early winter sun, warm and amiable, and said: "Don't be afraid, if this is true, I will definitely reward you." Come on, get salt-" Everyone saw that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince believed it easily, and secretly hated that it was not themselves who had just stepped forward, but they were worried that this method would not work, so they didn't lose their lives because of this, so they all stretched their necks and waited for the Royal Forest Army to receive salt.
Miraculously, when the general leader sprinkled the salt into the snow, the visible snow gradually turned into water, as soon as this scene came out, not to mention the onlookers and the people discussed, even the officials were also happy, Zhu Youzhi was happy, and then pondered, this method is useful, but it is too salt-intensive. Although there were many salt lakes in the Ming Dynasty and the salt industry was developed, there was not so much fine salt that could be swayed at will. Zhu Youzhu watched the snow in front of him turn into a pool of icy water, and said in a deep voice: "Take a scoop of water." The officials were puzzled, Zhu Youzhu grabbed a handful of salt and melted it into the water, and sprinkled it in the snow, but the effect was similar to that of Fang Cai, the people were amazed, and the officials were even more relieved, so that the snow clearing operation could also come to an end.
The kneeling man had already stood up under Zhu Youji's signal, the big man was dripping in cold sweat but his face was happy, Zhu Youji's eyes were tightly fixed on him and asked, "Who told you this method?"
"Back to His Highness...... The villain also heard about it...... I don't know who said it......"
The corners of Zhu Youji's mouth were lightly raised, his eyebrows were stretched, and his voice was like a spring falling to the ground, warm and soft: "It's not in the way, if you have the courage to say it, you should also be rewarded." Before Zhu Youji's words fell, the commander of the Imperial Forest Army had already brought a delicate tray up, the tray was covered with a layer of red brocade velvet, and the onlookers were envious. Zhu Youzhu waved his hand to signal him to go down, and said loudly to everyone: "Whoever dares to covet his things today must be prepared to lose his head." The cold wind was blowing, and those who wanted to do wrongs touched their cold necks, dispelling the idea of going to robbery.
In the afternoon, Mingyue went to the main gate for a walk, and came back and said excitedly: "Girl, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is really smart, and ordered the Imperial Forest Army to dissolve a few jars of thick salt water, and the adults carried a scoop and sprinkled it in the snow, and it was only one afternoon to finish tidying up the main road in Beijing." Zhang Erzhen also admired Zhu Youzhen's wisdom, knowing that salt can turn water, so he immediately thought of concentrated brine, which saved a lot of salt. But she won't do anything to help people without leaving a name, and the next time she sees His Royal Highness the Prince, she will ask him clearly for this favor. Now in the early spring, there is no need to worry about the snow freezing at night, it is strange to have a heavy snowfall in such weather, and if it can freeze, it will be even more mysterious.
Zhu Youzhu completed the important task of cleaning the main road in only one day, and the emperor did not say a word after knowing it, and his gloomy face was hidden under the curtain and could not be seen clearly, and after a long time, the chief eunuch Huai'en heard the emperor's deep tone: "Please come to Concubine Wan." ”
Wan Guifei was carried over by the eight royal people, holding a small and delicate ear silver wire small copper furnace in her arms, and wearing the snow silver fox xia veil that the emperor had only rewarded from Inner Mongolia a while ago, she always wanted to add some trouble to His Royal Highness the Prince, if she could freeze His Royal Highness the Prince, it would be even more beautiful. Wan Guifei stepped on a pair of bait silk double-row embroidered Paul soft shoes, and entered the Qianqing Palace with light steps......