Chapter 219: Entering Beijing for the First Time
Wang Wenyan glanced at Yu Ren, "You are such a smart person, why are you so confused sometimes." It has been more than a month since the new emperor ascended the throne, and almost all the important members of the Donglin Party have been recruited into the court and taken on important responsibilities. Though you have been stripped of your fame. But it was also framed by others, and the jealousy of those cubs of the Zhejiang Party. At this time, when the emperor first ascended the throne, he reused our Donglin people to suppress the other three parties, isn't this the best chance for you to overturn the case! ”
Yu Ren has been dismissed from his reputation for more than a year, and his heart has long faded. But at this time, when Wang Wenyan mentioned it, he couldn't help but feel a little warm. Although he knew that he did not have the opportunity to pass the scientific examination and enter the official career, he could never forget the framing case that affected him deeply.
Because it was this incident that made his father finally depressed and passed away early. To put it seriously, Yu Ren and the person who framed him actually have a grudge against his father. Therefore, as soon as Wang Wenyan said it, Yu Ren's heart immediately became warm. In his heart, what he cares about is not whether he can regain his reputation as a talent, but to overturn the case for his father.
"So, what should I prepare?"
At this time, Zhao Rui also walked in.
Wang Wenyan glanced at Zhao Rui, "You don't have to prepare anything." Rui Rui went to the inner room to help me pack some things with your cousin, and I asked someone to go to the inn to fetch your luggage. You don't have to send it to my house, just send it to the dock. I've booked a fast boat, and if I don't stop working day and night, I can get to Beijing in about seven days.
Let's go to the dock first, and Rui Rui will come with your cousin and sister-in-law as soon as she packs her luggage. ”
After speaking, Wang Wenyan took Yu Ren to the dock. Not long after they boarded the boat, a porter had already brought their luggage onto the boat, and then a family member from Wang's Mansion also brought Yu Ren and Zhao Rui's luggage at the inn.
As soon as Zhao Rui boarded the boat, Wang Wenyan immediately ordered the boat to start.
Zhao Rui was a little surprised, "Didn't my cousin go to Beijing and take my cousin-in-law with you?" ”
"We're in a hurry this time, so let's leave her alone. Besides, there are still some things at home that she needs to deal with. When I get to the capital, I'll send someone back to pick her up!" ”
At this time, the boat had sailed into the canal, and Wang Wenyan also calmed down a little.
"Do you know about the emperor's recruitment of your father to Beijing?" Wang Wenyan asked Zhao Rui.
"I just heard a few days ago that I have been in Songjiang for a while, and my father is from his hometown, and I don't know. Later, my family sent a letter to me.
Wang Wenyan touched his mustache and said a little proudly, "I heard from the prince of the inner mansion that this time, the emperor will definitely use your father." Our Donglin Party will also usher in a new heyday, and when the time comes, your father is afraid that he will have to join the cabinet and assist the government! ”
The three of them were on the boat, chatting while walking, and Yu Ren learned that Wang Wenyan went back to Suzhou this time to do a secret private matter for a eunuch named Wang An next to the emperor.
And this Wang An is the most trusted eunuch around the new emperor, who has been with the new emperor for decades, and followed the new emperor long before he was canonized as the crown prince.
At the mention of eunuchs, Yu Ren suddenly thought of a person. He hurriedly asked Wang Wenyan, "Is there a eunuch named Wei Zhongxian in the palace?" ”
"Wei Zhongxian?" Wang Wenyan thought about it and shook his head.
"It doesn't seem to be. Is it the old man of the first emperor? ”
Yu Ren shook his head. "I don't know. I just heard that there is such a eunuch who is extremely vicious and ruthless. I want to remind Brother Wang and be careful with him. ”
Wang Wenyan shook his head, "I haven't heard of this name, it shouldn't be a big role." ”
Yu Ren saw that Wang Wenyan said that he had never heard of this person, so he couldn't say anything more. Who let him not learn history well! Although he knew exactly that Wei Zhongxian was an extremely evil eunuch, he didn't know when his glory was.
He only remembered that this Duke of Wei seemed to be assisted by a young emperor who was not too old, and he was very fond of carpenters, and this new emperor should be around forty according to Wang Wenyan's words. It doesn't seem to be. Then, in other words, this Gonggong Wei should not be a person from this period. Yu Ren then put his mind at ease again.
The boat of the three of them traveled for seven or eight days, and finally arrived in the capital.
As soon as he arrived at Wang Wenyan's new home in Beijing, a family member reported to Wang Wenyan. "Master, Mr. Yang just came here not long ago."
Wang Wenyan asked while changing clothes, "What is the matter?" ”
"Nope. Mr. Yang saw that the old man had not returned, so he left again. However, I heard others say that it seems that Mr. Yang has caused a lot of trouble this time and offended the emperor. I guess I want to come to the lord and find a way! ”
Wang Wenyan shook his head, "You are wrong. Who is Yang Lian, don't I know yet? He will never come to me for advice when he has something, although he may not have more means to do things than me, but once he recognizes something, even nine cows can't pull it back.
If it is really as you said, he offended the emperor this time, then it must be because he spoke too straight for the sake of the country, and it will definitely not be because of his personal affairs. Although our emperor has only been on the throne for a long time, he is a person who understands. I think even if Yang Lian speaks too directly, he may not punish him. Jun Ming is straightforward! ”
After speaking, Wang Wenyan deliberately turned his head and asked Zhao Rui, who was standing aside. "Rui Rui, I'm right! Is this the temper of your father-in-law? ”
Zhao Rui suddenly heard Wang Wenyan's words, and her face suddenly became extremely ugly. She glanced up at Yu Ren, as if she wanted to speak, but in the end she didn't say it, just bit her lips.
When Wang Wenyan saw Zhao Rui's expression, he suddenly understood something, and slapped his head heavily. "Ahh I'm sorry, I'm sorry Ruirui. I really don't have a heart. However, in fact, Brother Yu is not such a stingy person. Everyone knows about you, although you have become a relative to Yang Ju, you have never had sex together. Moreover, your father-in-law Yang Lian spoke publicly after Yang Ju's death, saying that although his son died, he would treat you as his daughter. If you have a good destination in the future, he will never stop you. ”
Zhao Rui glanced at Yu Ren and said in a low voice, "He, just got married." ”
Wang Wenyan said "ah", because of the hurry of going back this time, when he was on the boat, he patronized and talked about state affairs, but he didn't know that Yu Ren had already married. However, Wang Wenyan must be a person who has been in the rivers and lakes for a long time, and this embarrassing situation has been seen more than once. Seeing that Yu Ren was silent, he hurriedly excused him, "Oh! Man! It is normal to have three wives and four concubines, not to mention Brother Yu, a young talent who wants to be literary and elegant. Normal is normal. ”
Yu Ren still didn't speak, all this time, he didn't tell Zhao Rui about marrying Li Ying, but it wasn't that he didn't want to tell her, but he really didn't know how to speak. However, he did not deliberately block the news, or hide it from Zhao Rui, but Zhao Rui never asked him about it.
After Li Ying and Yu Ren returned to China, they temporarily lived in Yu Ren's uncle's house. Shen Minghang's condition is much better now than last year, but his thinking is still relatively slow. Therefore, he never interferes in the affairs of the family, and only lives his free life every day.
As soon as Li Ying entered the Shen Mansion, naturally the whole Shen Family Mansion knew about it, Zhao Rui also stayed in the Shen Mansion, and she mixed well with many people. Naturally, someone told her about Li Ying. Zhao Rui knew that this day would come sooner or later, but when she learned that Yu Ren and Li Ying really got married, she still couldn't control the sadness in her heart.
But she is an emotionally restrained woman, and although she has something on her heart, she doesn't show it much on her face. Yu Ren came to her and asked her to help inquire about the situation in the imperial court, and she still tried her best to help. It's just that when the two of them are alone, they naturally show that they are no longer as intimate with Yu Ren as before.
Yu Ren naturally knew why. However, he was also conflicted. He is now married to Li Ying, although in his heart, he does like Zhao Rui very much, but he feels sorry for Li Ying like this. Therefore, when he faced Zhao Rui's snub, he chose not to ignore it. Sometimes he even hoped that Zhao Rui would remain cold to him like this, so that he didn't have to worry about giving her an explanation.
However, in the end, the problem could not be avoided. Now, Zhao Rui has finally brought the problem to the table, and he can no longer avoid it.
"I have known Ying'er for a long time, and we have a marriage contract for a long time. I can't take her down. Yu Ren said.
Zhao Rui was about to leave, but when she heard Yu Ren's words, she stopped again, "When did I say that I was going to let you bear her." I'm just for ......, I'm ......"