A pass officer, seeing this official title plate that proves Shen Yichen's honor and status, the psychological impact brought by it is like a "slot" in later generations, and he couldn't help but burst into a foul mouth.

"What's the matter, Lao Tzu didn't look dazzled, did he actually return to Beijing as the champion of the capital?"

"Lao Li, are you looking for death, you dare to talk like this when you see that it is Shen Yanxian's title, who in the world dares to pretend to be Sanyuan and the first?"

Another pass officer hurriedly reminded him that if he was listened to by Shen Baixian or his entourage, it would be a felony to disrespect Shangguan!

"But didn't the imperial court send an official document, and Shen Baixian gave him a gallop back, why was he on the canal?" You have forgotten that when Shen Baixian left Beijing, he didn't rent an ordinary sand boat, this is the real honesty and modesty!'

Hearing the words of his colleague, the pass officer recalled. In the tenth year of orthodoxy, Shen Yichen went out of the town of Shandong to control the water, if it wasn't for the long history of King Lu's mansion on the canal, no one might have expected that an ordinary sand boat would take the imperial history of the capital.

"Then I'll hurry up and tell Luo Tongzhi to greet you, but I can't snub Shen Yanxian!"

After saying that, the errand hurriedly ran towards the official room behind him, and informed Luo Xin, the Tongzhou Mansion stationed at the pass, to come to greet Shen Yichen

As soon as the official rank and honor guard came out, what I saw was not only the wharf officer, but also the people, businessmen, and ordinary people, all attracted attention by this posture.

"The leader of the three yuan and the first, the leader of the six yuan, could it be Shen Zhuangyuan?"

"How can Daming have a second six yuan, it must be Shen Baixian returning to Beijing from Shandong!"

"Shen Yixian has made immortal achievements in controlling the water, and I am afraid that I will have to soar when I return to Beijing this time.

"Vulgar! The champion is the family and the country first, do you only see high-ranking officials?"

With a lot of discussions, the people began to run to tell each other, and rushed towards Shen Yichen's location.

Shandong's disaster relief and flood control has benefited the land of three provinces and eight prefectures, coupled with the spread of canals, even the people in Beijing know Shen Yichen's exploits.

Saving millions of people is a great reputation!

It didn't take long for Luo Xin, the Tongzhou Mansion Tongzhi who was stationed at the dock pass, to lead the officials under his command and hurriedly came to Shen Yichen at a trot.

"Xiaguan Tongzhou Mansion Tongzhi Luo Xin, meet with Youxian!"

Luo Xin was on the canal at the beginning, he had seen Shen Yichen's great official authority, and now that he has returned from the success of water control, the court is close at hand, and he does not dare to have the slightest neglect, and he plans to kneel and bow in a proper manner.

However, what Luo Xin didn't expect was that after Shen Yichen became famous, he did not have the slightest high-ranking official position, and he was even more easy-going than when he left Beijing.

I saw Shen Yichen smiling, holding Luo Xin and saying, "Luo Tongzhi, I haven't seen you for a long time, so you don't need to make this big gift."

Shen Yanxian still remembers me?

Listening to Shen Yichen's name and official position from his mouth, Luo Xin was very excited. You must know that when it was on the canal, it was just a one-sided relationship. Now that more than a year has passed, Shen Baixian still remembers himself, how can he not be excited about this honor?

"I didn't expect to be able to worry about it, and the lower officials are really scared."

"Luo Tongzhi is polite, the official has to go to Beijing to restore his life, so he won't say hello

Luo Xin naturally knew that Shen Yichen was saying kind words, so he hurriedly got out of the way and said, "Xiaguan respectfully sends you Xian!"

"Goodbye.

Gong Mian Sheng arched his hand, got into the carriage that Canghuo Tou found, and continued to move in the direction of Jingshi.

The news of the appearance of the palace saint on the Tongzhou dock was quickly transmitted to the Jingshi by a fast horse, and it was even like a special good news, chanting while running.

"Flash, Zhu Yongxian has returned to Beijing to control the water!"

"Quicknews, Zhu Yongxian has returned to Beijing to control the water!"

The streets and alleys of Jingshi spread the news of Qi Yuanjin's imminent arrival in Beijing almost instantly. After many people in Beijing learned about it, they rushed to the direction of Chongwenmen, hoping to welcome the heroes of water control as soon as possible!

The main gate of the nine gates of the Beijing division is the Zhengyang Gate, which is dedicated to the dragon, car and phoenix, and is only opened when the emperor travels.

On the left side of Zhengyang Gate is Chongwen Gate, which means advocating Wende, and is symmetrical with the Xuanwu Gate on the right side of Zhengyang Gate, just forming the layout of left Wen and right Wu. Qi Yuanjin played the official rank honor guard and officially returned to Beijing, and he would inevitably go to the Chongwen Gate of the first three gates.

As the news spreads more and more widely, both sides of Chongwenmen Street are almost impassable. The officers and men guarding the gate were all frightened by this posture, and they had the impression that no official had ever returned to Beijing and received such grand treatment.

I don't know how long it took, two columns of official rank plates appeared in everyone's sight, and then they erupted into violent cheers and applause.

"The champion is here, I see the official title plate of Sanyuan and the first!"

"The water control is in the present generation, and the benefits are in the future, welcome Zhu Yongxian back to Beijing!"

"The champion is really a capable minister of the Meiji world, and the people of Shandong are thanks to him!"

"That's right, here are the people of Shandong, if it weren't for the champion Gong disaster relief, I'm afraid it would have become a pile of white bones long ago."

The deafening cheers and applause were naturally transmitted to the carriage, Bian He looked at the passion of the people outside the window, and said, "The proprietor, the people of Beijing have come to greet you, this is what the people want!"

Hearing Bian He's words, Qi Yuanjin only smiled and replied: "Right and wrong, restrain people's hearts."

Looking at the wonderful appearance of the palace saint, Bian He asked: "The proprietor, you don't care about these scenes and ceremonies, why do you have to make a big show when you return to Beijing this time?"

In the past, except for ordinary reasons such as official ceremonies, the palace saints almost never took the initiative to play the official rank and honor guard, let alone disturb the common people.

This time he returned to Beijing, but it was abnormal, and after getting off the ship, he took the initiative to play the official rank and honor guard, judging from the current appearance, what the palace face saint wanted was not to be welcomed by the people and show his merits.

So what does the proprietor want?

"Returning to Beijing with great fanfare, in fact, the reason is very complicated, just to tell the Chinese military officials of the DPRK that my palace face saint has returned!"

If it is said that the former palace saint has the reputation of three yuan and the first, but the qualifications and merits are not enough. So now that he has completed the meritorious service of the three immortals of the literati, it is time to reach out to the real center of power.

In many cases, prestige not only exists in the hearts of the people, but also has to be seen by those in power and even the emperor

Instead of waiting for the time, it is better to take advantage of the momentum, and the fanfare is just to build momentum!

"The subordinate understood.

Bian He nodded, this time out of the town of Shandong to control the water, the palace face saint not only has practical political experience, but also has a high-ranking official demeanor.

Compared with when he left Beijing, Shen Xiu, who was cautious everywhere, had a different momentum.

After passing through the Chongwen Gate, Qi Yuanjin did not go to the Ministry of Officials to report on his work or go directly to the Imperial City to face the saint, but returned to Qi Yuanjin's mansion.

I haven't seen my mother and wife for more than a year, and I can't hold back my thoughts in my heart, so it's not too late to go to the saint after bathing and changing clothes tomorrow morning.

Since there was no prior notice, the porter was overwhelmed by surprise when he saw the arrival of the carriage and horse of the palace saint. It wasn't until Steward Wu came after hearing the news that the door was wide open to welcome the palace saint into the mansion.

At this moment, in the lobby of Qi Yuanjin's mansion, Qi Yuanjin Shen, who was dressed in regular clothes, sat on the left side of the chief, and the position of the Duchess Lin on the right side was now on Qi Yuanjin's mother, Zhu Ji.

Shen Yan and Zhu Yi on the left side below were all present, and Qi Yuanjin on the right stared at the door, wanting to see the palace face saint appear in his sight a minute and a second earlier.

It can be said that when Gong Mian Sheng returned home this time, Chen Qingtong and Qi Yuan gave the highest treatment.

Not long after, a crimson official robe appeared in everyone's sight. Zhu Ji and Shen Yichen couldn't hold back the excitement in their hearts, and subconsciously stood up to greet the palace saint.

But in Chen Qingtong Shen's cough reminder, they held back their inner thoughts, had to follow the rules of etiquette, and waited for the palace saint to visit their parents first.

Compared with the excitement of Zhu Ji and Shen Yichen, the two brothers Shen Ji and Qi Yuan on the lower left can only be described with different expressions.

Shen Yan was smiling, looking forward to the arrival of the palace saint, so that people couldn't see the thoughts in their hearts.

Qi Yuan's face was gloomy, and there was not a trace of the past on his body, which made people feel a little chilled.

Gong Mian Sheng strode into the hall, his eyes first looked at his mother and Shen Yichen, and the feeling of longing was simply beyond words.

After retracting her gaze, Qi Yuanjin looked at Chen Qingtong Shen, compared to his appearance when he left Beijing, the current Chen Qingtong seems to have aged a lot, far less than the majestic coercion of the Duke of Daming at the beginning.

Even the hair that was once only gray on the temples has become a head full of snow.

"Juniors meet grandpa!"

Qi Yuanjin first saluted the Shen family, then looked at Qi Yuan and bowed, "The child greets his mother."

"Chen'er, good, good."

Hearing this mother, seeing her son return safely, Qi Yuan couldn't help but burst into tears, and only said a few good words in a choked tone.

"Get up.

Chen Qingtong Shen greeted the palace saint, but a trace of trills could be heard under the appearance of the Dao, and the emotional fluctuations could not be concealed no matter what.

"I have been in Shandong for more than a year to control the water, and now I have successfully returned to Beijing, and I have lived up to the expectations of Your Majesty and the people, and you have done a good job.

Shandong's news about the palace face saint, Qi Yuanjin and Shen have always maintained their attention. From the initial disaster relief to the people, to the later impeachment of King Lu for rebellion, and then to the final construction of embankments and dams.

One incident not only represents the merits of the palace saint, but also represents his growth in the eyes of the Shen family.

This is no longer the young man in the capital who is freshly dressed and angry, but the feudal official of the ruling party!

Seeing the fame of the palace saint, Shen was deeply relieved in his heart, and he rarely did not hesitate to praise.

"Grandpa Xie complimented.

Qi Yuanjin arched her hand towards Chen Qingtong and Qi Yuan, and her inner emotions were also a little mixed. ¥ on

Once upon a time, his feelings for this titular father were affected by the original physical memory, and his feelings could be described as "love and hate".

There is resentment, unwillingness, anger, and expectation. And one of the most important, that is, the desire for his father's denial,

Later, he gradually saw the true face of Shen's "cold-blooded and ruthless", and his rational thinking slowly gained the upper hand, so he couldn't talk about any "love", let alone the word "hate".

After all, for human emotions, hate is better than love to let go, and many times hate is based on love.

But later, Gong Miansheng felt that he couldn't see Chen Qingtong Qi Yuan clearly, he didn't seem to be so cold-blooded and ruthless, and he could often feel that kind of father-son affection.

There is a more important point, that is, with the entry into the deceitful officialdom, the palace saint realized what is called the burden of the family. Many times when you take a wrong step in officialdom, it will affect far more than yourself, your parents, your wife, sons, and daughters will be implicated.

Generally speaking, for the Duke of the Ming Dynasty, who is a very popular minister like Chen Qingtong and Shen, how beautiful he is, how safe he is, and he has no chance to make mistakes!

During the period of water control in Shandong, Gong Miansheng also learned that Chen Qingtong Shen helped him a lot in the court, and even did not hesitate to be hostile to Wang Zhen.

All kinds of past involvement, like cutting and untidying and messing, Gong Mian Sheng now doesn't know what kind of feelings he has for Chen Qingtong Shen in his heart.

"I haven't been home for more than a year, talk to my mother and Qingtong, and don't forget to enter Chengguo Gong tomorrow.

Qi Yuanjin was ordered to return to Beijing, and it stands to reason that after saying that after Beijing, he must immediately enter the Chengguo Gong, otherwise he will be suspected of disrespecting the holy oracle.

But find an excuse to be tired and need to bathe and change clothes, and it is okay to meet the saint one day later, but it must not be a few days late.

"The juniors understand.

"Hmm,

Qi Yuanjin Shen nodded, then got up and went back to the backyard, he understood that he was sitting here, and several people couldn't let go.

"To the north, you can catch up with your aunt and brother-in-law, and when the saint comes back tomorrow, I will set the table and drink for you.

"Thank you, eldest prince,

In the face of Qi Yuan's enthusiastic words, the scene of "poisoning" that day always appeared in his mind.

That trick of "using his body as bait" even if Gong Mian Sheng himself has learned it, but he always has lingering palpitations, this big brother's means are too safe.

Probably feeling the guardedness of the palace saint, Shen Yan shook his head with a smile and said no more. After Shen Yi left, Zhu Yi got up and was about to leave, but he didn't say anything, just looked at him with an extremely cold look when he passed by the palace saint.

At this glance, Gong Mian Sheng felt endless resentment and hostility, and it was obvious that Zhu Yi had not let go of Lin's death.

However, this kind of hatred, Gong Mian Sheng smiled respectfully.

There are many people in this world who want my palace to die, and there is no shortage of you Zhu Yi, if you want revenge, you have to see if you have the strength.

"Chen'er, you've lost a lot of weight these days.

Qi Yuan caressed the face of the palace saint, compared to the appearance when he left Beijing, the edges and corners of his jaw are now more distinct, and his complexion is darker.

"Water control requires patrolling the river embankment at all times, and it is inconvenient to move when you are fat.

Gong Miansheng quipped, showing a disapproving look, not wanting Zhu Ji to worry too much.

Indeed, compared with the "wealth" in Beijing, in order to prevent summer and autumn floods, Shandong needs to inspect the river embankment every day under the scorching sun, and it is impossible not to be thin or dark.

"Husband, the journey must have been hard, I have prepared a table of food, let's go eat some first.

Gong Mian Sheng looked at Shen Yichen, at this moment her pupils had a layer of mist, and she was thinking about her husband day and night, and the emotion in her heart couldn't be suppressed, but it couldn't be released because of the etiquette.

"It's been hard for you to run the family during this time

Gong Mian Sheng replied softly, and then stroked Shen Yichen's hair.

Feeling the coolness coming from her husband's palm, Shen Yichen could no longer suppress the surging emotions in her heart, and swallowed in the arms of the palace saint: "Husband, in fact, I really want to pay for it."

"Me too.

The palace saint firmly held Shen Yichen in his arms, enjoying the beauty of this moment.

In addition to the heavy responsibility of the family and the country in life, there should also be the warmth of children's affection.

Zhu Ji looked at the scene of Gong Mian Sheng and Qi Yuanjin hugging each other tightly, she had a relieved smile on her face, and then quietly withdrew from the lobby.

The son is no longer the boy in Ying Tianfu now, he has grown up and should have his own family space.

Back in his room, the palace saint devoured the meal prepared by Shen Yichen. In terms of the food of the river workers, it is not bad in the civilian class, but compared to the Zhong Ming Ding food in the public mansion, I still don't know how far it is worse.

For more than a year, in order to show an example of leading by example, Qi Yuanjin has always eaten the same pot of rice with the civilian soldiers. On the way back to Beijing, he took a rickety boat, which caused him to have a bad appetite, and now he can finally have a good meal.

"Husband, eat slowly, don't choke.

Looking at the reincarnation of the starving ghost of the palace saint, Shen Yichen was distressed and wanted to laugh, what he knew was that he would return after becoming famous, and he didn't know where he thought he had fled back.

It's also a dignified four-grade order imperial history, as for this appearance?

"Hmm. Well.

The palace face saint's mouth was stuffed to the brim, and he didn't even have time to reply to Shen Yichen's words. At this moment, an attendant came to the outside of the house and said to the palace saint: "The proprietor, someone outside the house has voted for a prayer."

Bye-on?

Hearing this name, Gong Mian Sheng felt speechless for a while, he hadn't even sat hot in Beijing yet, and he hadn't even gone to Chengguo Gong, so someone rushed to the door to send a post, and his sense of smell was really sensitive enough.

Originally, Qi Yuanjin didn't plan to watch it, no matter what kind of heavenly king Lao Tzu the other party was, she had to wait until she was full and slept well, and she would talk about it tomorrow after she entered Chengguogong,

But soon the palace face saint thought that the other party had this sense of smell and efficiency, and it should not be an idle person, so he asked, "Who voted for the worship post?"

"Old Ma Ge."

Among the ministers at the end of the eleventh year of orthodoxy, there was only one surnamed Ma, "Shoufu" Ma Yu.

Other people's palace saints can be lazy, but the first assistant of the cabinet can't be lazy at least for now, and Yang Pu played a decisive role in discussing many things in the court.

In a sense, the current Ma Yu has succeeded to the role of the leader of the civilian clique. "Take it and I'll take a look.

"Yes, proprietor.

The entourage handed the greeting post to Qi Yuanjin, the content on it was very reasonable, and invited him to the agarwood building of the Beijing division to pick up the wind and wash the dust.

Because the palace face saint put the worship post on the table, Shen Yichen next to him naturally saw the contents, and saw that she said with a little jealousy: "Anyway, it is also the chairman of the Ming Cabinet, and it is really a literati and ink writer who is very graceful."

Is this a green house?

Gong Mian Sheng didn't have any sense of enlightenment, but agreed with Shen Yichen's words.

Ma Yu is now the first assistant of the Ming Cabinet, standing at the peak of Wenchen, and inviting himself to the Qinglou to meet is so ordinary, either it is inconsequential to talk about Fengyue affairs, or there is a big matter to discuss, and there is no middle option.