Chapter 313: Peak Loop (3)
The new emperor ascended the throne and granted amnesty to the world.
A few days later, a reward from the imperial court was sent to the Zhu family.
Those rewards were given in the name of the Queen's mother.
Accompanying him was a young eunuch with a white face and red lips, who looked a bit like a woman, but as soon as he spoke, he felt a little uncomfortable.
Old Man Zhu took the family to kneel down to receive the reward, although this was not the first time they had received the reward, but the mood was still a little apprehensive.
The accompanying eunuch's surname was Zhang, he was not very old, and he looked like he was in his early twenties.
However, no matter how old or young he is, as long as he is an errand person in the palace, the Zhu family must be careful.
Old man Zhu called the person who came as Father-in-law Zhang and invited him to the upper room to drink tea and rest.
Father-in-law Zhang's pomp and circumstance looked not small, and he was followed by more than a dozen little eunuchs behind him, presumably, he was also a person with some status in the palace.
Although Mr. Zhu doesn't like to deal with such people, but everyone is here, so he can't help but entertain him, so he simply relaxes his heart and accompanies him to drink tea and talk.
The ladies were not easy to see, so they avoided it early. Zhu Jintang was injured again, and it was not very convenient to walk, sit and stand, so only the old man, Zhu Jun and Zhu Jinlun, father and son, accompanied Father-in-law Zhang to say some polite words.
To be honest, compared with those rewards that are not light or heavy, what the old man is most concerned about is the current situation of the queen's mother?
I heard that the former prince has been sent out of the palace, and I don't know if the queen can bear it.
His own flesh and blood were sent away like this, which mother in the world can be indifferent?
However, as long as he can save his life, it is already very difficult.
I heard that there have been a lot of rumors and rumors recently that Li Huan is a benevolent thought, and let the tiger return to the mountain to stay in trouble. The crown prince is no longer the prince, that is the remnants of the previous dynasty.
Such an identity, wherever it is placed, will be regarded as a thorn in the eye, a thorn in the flesh, and will not be able to live in peace for the rest of his life.
The old man lifted the tea bowl and took two sips, and when he saw that his father-in-law had been holding a solemn face, raising his eyes to look at the objects in the upper room, as if he had ulterior motives, he couldn't help but feel a tightening heart, and took the initiative to ask: "Father-in-law has been working hard all the way." The house was prepared in a hurry, there was nothing to entertain, a little thin tea and a few snacks, and the father-in-law was asked not to dislike it. ”
When Gonggong Zhang heard this, he slowly retracted his gaze, glanced at the old man, and said with a smile: "Old man Zhu is polite, the miscellaneous family is just an errand boy, how dare you be so hospitable?" And let me see this tea, oops, this is a first-class Biluo spring, silver and green, fragrant, wonderful. Even in the palace, it is not a good tea that can be drunk anytime and anywhere. ”
Zhu Jinlun couldn't help but move his eyebrows when he heard his tone was not good, and his eyes were a little sharper.
The old man said in a sleek manner: "My father-in-law is a distinguished guest, and you welcome the guest to the door, so you can't entertain things casually." This tea is also something that was given by the queen mother. Presumably, my father-in-law must have tasted it in the palace. ”
Gonggong Zhang was slightly stunned when he heard this, and hurriedly said: "The old man's words are going to torment the miscellaneous family." The things that the mother rewarded, where can we slaves get their mouths? ”
The old man smiled on his face, but said in his heart, I can't touch anything, if I haven't tasted or drunk it before, how can I know the benefits of this tea.
Father-in-law Zhang sipped the tea slowly, and a pair of eyes roamed back and forth on the Zhu family's body. Just now, he only cared about looking at the courtyard house of the Zhu family, but he didn't care much about people.
At this time, I saw a young man in a gorgeous brocade dress sitting opposite, with clear eyebrows and beautiful eyes, a dignified appearance, and a temperament, I couldn't help but have a slight flash in my eyes, and a faint smile appeared on my face.
Zhu Jinlun was already disgusted with eunuchs, and when he saw him smiling at him, he was even more disgusted in his heart.
He was in a good mood these days, and Xiao Tao just gave birth to a daughter for him.
Although she is a daughter, she is also his first child, and the feeling of being a first-time father makes him very satisfied.
That father-in-law is also eye-catching, seeing that Zhu Jinlun deliberately served tea and lowered his eyes, as if he was ignoring himself, he suddenly pulled his face down again, and snorted lightly: "The miscellaneous family has heard of the Zhu family's well-known name all the way, and I am fortunate to see it with my own eyes today, and it is indeed worthy of its reputation." ”
After he said this, he smiled meaningfully at the old man.
As soon as the old man saw his malicious smile, he knew what he should prepare.
He raised his eyes and gave his grandson Nylon a look, and then continued: "It is a great honor for our whole family to come to the house in person. If it weren't for the fact that the guild would have to rush back to pay the errand, I would have to stay with my father-in-law for a few more days to fulfill the friendship of the landlord. ”
Before his words fell, Zhu Jinlun had already gotten up and handed the folded silver ticket to Grandpa Zhang.
Father-in-law Zhang raised his thin eyebrows, slowly and leisurely reached out to pick it up, and his fingertips scratched the back of Zhu Jinlun's hand intentionally or unintentionally, and smiled playfully: "The old man is really polite." The miscellaneous family does things for the emperor's mother, but they are just doing their duty. How to accept this ...... better"
When he said this, he deliberately paused, opened the silver ticket first, glanced at it, his face changed, and he accepted it with a smile: "It's better to be respectful than to obey your orders, you guys are so polite." ”
The old man saw that he was still satisfied, so he said: "After the tired father-in-law goes back, I will bring a few words of greeting to the queen mother for us, and let the mother take care of the phoenix body." ”
Father-in-law Zhang smiled when he heard this: "The miscellaneous family knows." You can rest assured, Niangniang is now in full grace, and she is the master of a palace, and her days in the palace are really how comfortable and comfortable she is. ”
The Zhu family sent Father-in-law Zhang away kindly, not wanting to get any impression of being sluggish.
After he left, the smile on the old man's face disappeared instantly, and Zhu Jun and Zhu Jinlun's faces were not very good-looking.
The old man pondered for a moment, and then suddenly said, "Come on, open the windows for me." ”
The maids were slightly stunned when they heard this, and hurriedly said: "Old man, this will be cold, be careful about the cold......"
The old man waved his hand and said, "It's not in the way of the cold, go and open the windows, ventilate, and disperse this bad air." ”
As soon as the father-in-law sat down, the old man smelled that he had a woman's fat powder on him.
Although he was very nervous in his heart, he could barely hold back.
This person is gone, and he can't bear it anymore.
Zhu Jun said in a loud voice: "It was all sent by a prince before. Why did you change people this time? Moreover, it is still such a thing that is not a person and a ghost. ”
Everyone can see that the father-in-law has an evil spirit on his body, and he speaks in a demonic way, so he must not be a good person.
The old man sighed: "This day has changed, let alone the people in the palace." The old ones don't go, the new ones don't come, looking at his appearance of not knowing the height of the sky, it is estimated that he is just a small character who has just been in his early days for a few days. ”
"I don't think he's a climate-like thing. However, you were too polite to him, father. Zhu Jun answered.
The old man glanced at him and shook his head slightly: "As the saying goes, it is better to offend a gentleman than a villain." The more such people are, the more bad their stomachs are. You didn't see him looking up and down at our house just now, and he must have some idea in his heart. If I'm not polite, he will go back to the palace and chew his tongue and slander us, it doesn't matter, in case the queen is involved, it won't be worth it. ”
"Dogs fight people. It's just a slave who serves his master, and when he leaves the palace, he dares to put on a show. When Zhu Jinlun thought of Father-in-law Zhang's face, he was sullen in his heart.
The old man said quietly: "Nylon, you are still young, how do you know the notoriety of those eunuchs." It's true that they are slaves in the palace, but once they leave the palace, they are all people who want to be masters, and besides, such people are wasted in their bodies and hearts, and they torture people all day long. I don't know how many people's lives will be folded in their hands every year. ”
The palace is such a sinister place, and the people who come out of the palace cannot be underestimated.
After calming down a little, the old man asked Mama Yang to invite Mrs. Yang to see what the queen had rewarded.
It doesn't seem to be as many things as the previous ones, and most of them are tonic supplements, nothing too precious, too valuable.
Among them, the most eye-catching are the two 50-year-old ginseng and a few pairs of delicate jewelry.
The old lady looked at these things, her eyes couldn't help but redden, and she muttered, "How can our family have ever lacked such things." It would be nice if the mother could bring back a few words. ”
The old man comforted her, "When will this be?" The most taboo thing in the palace is to send messages and send letters. Even if she wants to give us a good day, she can't act rashly. It's good to have something delivered, which means that she is still decent, there is no shortage of food or clothing in her hands, and there are servants who are obedient and obedient in front of her, you can rest assured. ”
The old lady nodded, ordered someone to pack up her things, and asked Shen Yuechen to come over and count them, and then distribute them everywhere.
Now, Shen Yuechen is in charge of the family, so every thing, every silver tael of money, has to be passed on her account.
Suddenly, Shen Yuechen brought a few housekeepers and mothers to collect things, and left all the ginseng medicinal materials to the elders, as for the heads and face jewelry, they were divided into two parts, one for the long room and one for the second room. The rest of the horses were also divided into several parts.
Shen Yuechen had heard that Xiao Tao had given birth to a daughter to Zhu Jinlun, so she picked up two fresh flowers from them and gave them to her as a gift.
Although he only gave birth to a daughter, not a son, as long as it is a child of the Zhu family, it is something worth being happy about.