Fengtian Temple, the Great Dynasty.

It was the day of the autumn festival, and many nobles came in full costume, because after the end of the dynasty, they would go to the Temple of Heaven and Earth to participate in the sacrifice.

On the civilian side, the yamen only need to send representatives, but Wu Xun can basically go to everything.

At this time, the court was also deliberating.

Because the sacrifice was about to take place, the deliberations were simple.

Dai Yi is reporting a thing: "...... Wang Yue, the left attendant of the military department of the former general system of Shaanxi Yan and other military affairs, had already set out from Xuanfu Town a few days ago, and on the way back to Beijing, if the road was smooth, he might be able to arrive at Beijing within five or six days. ”

Wang Yue is coming back.

This made Wenchen very uncomfortable, because in their opinion, Wang Yue was not a positive character, a person who only gained momentum by befriending internal officials, and was once dismissed for bribery and other crimes, how good could he be?

And they urgently need a scapegoat for Li Guang's case, how to see that Wang Yue and Li Guang are very close, it is most suitable to take the blame.

Let Wang Yue return to the capital, and be a confidential soldier Zuo Shilang, which will definitely interfere with the normal order of the court.

Those who are not of my race will have different hearts.

"Hmm." Zhu Youzhu nodded, "Has the Northwest Tatars stopped now?" ”

Dai Yi looked at the ministers present, not only to reply to the emperor's words, but also to inform the ministers present: "There is no change in Tatar in the northwest at present. ”

Zhu Youzhu smiled and said: "Okay, let's get here today, prepare to prepare, I will also go to the festival with all of you today, and each of the six ministries will send a waiter, and the rest of the people will also prepare, and start before noon." ”

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……

The court was dissolved.

The three ministers walked out together, and Xie Qian's tone was a little strange: "In the past, His Majesty always sent people to sacrifice on his behalf, why did he bow down this year?" ”

Apparently no one can answer this question.

The emperor's intentions are the most difficult to guess, the emperor should have gone in person, it is unreasonable to send someone to sacrifice on his behalf, you Xie Yuqiao should not ask.

Li Dongyang said thoughtfully: "Your Majesty's complexion has been much better recently. ”

This sentence also made Liu Jian and Xie Qian think about it for a while, and even Liu Jian had to nod his head to agree with this statement.

Xie Qian said: "I heard that someone in the palace is conditioning His Majesty, could it be because of this?" ”

Still a question that no one can answer.

As he was talking, several officials quickly approached him, and Shi Lin, the right attendant of the Ministry of Industry, said: "Wang Shichang is going back to Beijing, shouldn't I do something later?" ”

The three ministers all heard that the civil officials had a lot of opinions about Wang Yue, and it was almost to the point that I didn't have him.

Shi Lin was indignant and said: "This Wang Shichang, a flattering man, has never been familiar with common sense when marching, most of them are light soldiers, and there are many rumors of his false military exploits, and now the eunuch Li Guang is dead, he has publicly bribed Li Guang, how can others say, do you even have to tolerate a person who openly slaps Li Guang?" Or even let him cause trouble for the dynasty? ”

At this time, Yuan Shouzhi also came out to help: "If this person doesn't go, how can the order of the court be maintained?" ”

The question was put in front of Liu Jian.

But it is obvious that none of the three cabinet members want to get involved in the impeachment of Wang Yue.

Tu Tu came over and persuaded: "Everyone, if you have any ideas, just say it directly, you don't need to ask the three pavilion elders, let's disperse!" ”

Other people's opinions on Tu Tu are also very large, because before Wang Yue returned to the dynasty, Tu Tu was the primary target of the impeachment of the Kedao Yanguan on the Li Guang case.

A group of people left in a chatter.

Any autumn festival is not a matter in their eyes.

Only by driving Wang Yue out of the court, or even punishing him, is their official purpose.

Xie Qian looked at the backs of these people, and sighed thoughtfully: "Wang Shichang is half buried in the ground, and he can't be at peace." ”

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……

The day is not only the day of the autumn report, but also the day when the palace inner garden holds a Jiao festival and orders the woman to enter the palace to greet the queen mother.

Zhang Zhou, as the "supervisor" of this Jiao Festival, is not responsible for the progress of Jiao Festival, because Zhang Zhou also said that he can't do this, and the emperor and Empress Dowager Zhou just let him be an overseer next to him, see where there is a problem with the process, and then show the palace Feng Shui or something.

It's easy.

However, before going to the Qin'an Palace, where the Jiao Festival was held, he had to follow Xiao Jing to meet the emperor once.

“…… Bingkuan, I won't go to the palace with you today, I will let Xiao Jing go with you, and no matter what the imperial grandmother asks, try not to disobey, she is old, don't let her have anything unpleasant. ”

Zhu Youji's filial piety is well embodied.

Zhang Zhou thought to himself, since she didn't want the old lady to be unhappy, why didn't she think about it in the matter of accepting a concubine?

You're adding to her blockage yourself.

Zhang Zhoudao: "Your Majesty, the minister has suggestions related to the prince's daily behavior norms. ”

"Prince?"

Zhu Youzhu thought that he had heard it wrong, today was the day of the sacrifice, Zhang Zhou had no suggestion about it, and actually mentioned to him the prince's teachings, or what kind of code of conduct.

Zhang Zhou arched his hand: "Yes, the minister thinks that the prince is usually too negligent in discipline, and should formulate a strict living system, list it on paper, and set rewards and punishments. ”

"Oh."

Zhu Youzhu thought about it, felt that it made sense, and nodded, "I'll leave it to you." ”

Zhang Zhoudao: "How can the minister be qualified to regulate the prince's proper behavior? This matter must be taken care of by His Majesty! Moreover, the prince is stubborn by nature, and likes to frolic a lot, and only when His Majesty often supervises him, will he restrain his heart. ”

Zhu Youzhu smiled: "This is actually okay, every time I go, I see that he is quite decent......"

Zhang Zhou smiled bitterly.

Roughly speaking, you know one thing and you don't know the other.

"Is there something going on?" Zhu Youzhu saw some signs.

Zhang Zhou didn't answer, but looked at Dai Yi on the side.

Mean, that's not the right thing for me to do, right?

Zhu Youzhu also followed Zhang Zhou's gaze, and said sharply: "If you have something, just say it!" ”

Dai Yi had no choice but to say with a bitter face: "Your Majesty, in fact, ...... The old slave has always heard that the prince is asking people to watch outside the palace, once His Majesty goes...... Only...... Just go in and inform him, and ......"

"Who is so bold? Ahem......"

Zhu Youji's anger was not light, and he almost coughed up his lungs.

After calming down for a long time, after Zhu Youji's breath was smooth, Dai Yicai said: "It's the prince's side...... One is named Liu Jin. ”

"Liu Jin?"

Zhu Youzhi had murderous aura in his eyes.

Zhang Zhoudao: "The minister hopes that His Majesty can restrain the permanent attendants of the East Palace, and if Your Majesty wants to go, he can also ask someone to restrain the people who are watching him in advance, and then when he sees it in person, he can see the prince's daily behavior." ”

"Hmm." Zhu Youzhu said coldly, "Okay, I'll go today!" After the Temple of Heaven and Earth comes back, no one is allowed to tell me, Xiao Jing, don't accompany Bingkuan, go with me. You find someone to accompany Bingkuan to the palace garden! That's all! ”

Zhu Youzhi looked angry.

There are eunuchs in the East Palace who join the prince to play with the emperor?

You are living impatiently.

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When Zhang Zhou went to the palace garden, that is, the imperial garden, he was accompanied by Yang Peng, who was called by Xiao Jing.

Compared with Xiao Jingdong's identity as the factory official, Yang Peng is now only a supervisor in the Imperial Horse Prison, not even a eunuch, and his status is far from being high.

Now he was in a hurry to find a big tree.

While giving gifts to Xiao Jing, he stammered Zhang Zhou.

All the way through the palace, from the Kunning Gate, to the palace garden.

But seeing that at this time, a lot of tables and chairs have been placed in the palace garden, and the women who have entered the palace have not yet arrived, but there are many eunuchs and little palace maids helping to clean up.

Yang Peng said: "The Taoist priest in charge of Zhai Jiao today, what does Immortal Master Zhang have to say, just let me know, they will all serve before and after the saddle." Someone has already greeted them. ”

"Okay."

Zhang looked down on Thursday.

Although there are quite a lot of flowers and plants in this garden, it is actually a bit sluggish, but the scenery is much better than outside.

Just thinking about it, there are female dependents on the other side who have entered the palace, and the first ones to come are the families of civil officials, all of whom are elderly women, many of whom are first-class fate, and the posture is different at a glance.

Tianwenchen's wife and Wuxun's wife are entered in batches, and theoretically it is still the wife of Wuxun who has a high status, because she is Shijue Shilu, but in fact, it is ...... The civil officials looked down on Wu Xun, so that the wife of Wu Xun's family would be despised.

But how can the civil officials say that they are also the officials of the iron-beaten imperial court, and today they are proud, and they have returned to their hometowns, and this kind of thing of entering the palace is gone, but Wuxun's side has always been there, and it has been passed down from generation to generation.

"Grandpa Yang."

Yang Peng accompanied Zhang Zhou into the Qin'an Palace, where all the utensils used for Zhaijiao had been arranged.

There is an old Taoist priest with a large group of young and young Taoist priests preparing.

As soon as the old Taoist priest came up, he saluted Yang Peng.

Yang Peng said: "Luo Zhenren, you have a little eyesight, and you will listen to Immortal Master Zhang for everything today." ”

"Immortal Master Zhang? He...... Poor Dao has seen Zhang Xianshi......"

This Taoist priest surnamed Luo has participated in this kind of Jiao ceremony many times at a glance, but with Li Guang in the past, it is obvious that Li Guang is in charge of everything, and Yang Peng is a general under Li Guang, so he naturally befriended Yang Peng.

Now that Li Guang is dead, no matter who this "Zhang Immortal Master" is, it goes without saying that he is the one who replaces Li Guang.

The Taoist priest surnamed Luo didn't ask Zhang Zhou what he was doing, so it was always right to stammer.

Zhang Zhou nodded with a smile and said, "I'm not a Taoist family, you're welcome, I'm just here to see." ”

"Uh......"

This answers.

Why can't you understand it?

The Taoist priest surnamed Luo glanced at Yang Peng on the side, as if to say, what does Yang Gonggong mean by explaining? What kind of immortal master is he, he is still walking in the palace, and his status is higher than yours, but he actually says that he doesn't understand?

He didn't understand why he came here to supervise us.

"It was sent by His Majesty." Yang Peng said impatiently, "The Empress Dowager also has great respect for Zhang Xianshi, remember to listen to the order, if there is anything that makes Zhang Xianshi dissatisfied today, don't say that you will enter the palace in the future, just remove you from the Daolu Division!" ”

"Don't dare!"

The surname Luo also understood.

This is a chincha, and he can't be provoked.

It doesn't matter what you do, just be obedient.

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……

There are more and more women outside.

The eunuchs and palace maids were also busy, and the people who came came from Bei'anmen, and the carriages and sedan chairs stopped in front of the Xuanwu Gate, and then entered the palace from the Xuanwu Gate.

Female dependents are not qualified to go through the main gate or the east and west gates.

After they entered the palace, they were also divided into civil and military, and they were divided into seats according to rank, age, faction, etc.

Generally speaking, the elderly can be given preferential treatment, and according to the rules, all women over the age of 60 can be exempted from the court, and those over the age of 50 who are sick can not come...... In fact, anyone who can move will come.

Women also have to talk about pomp.

There are not a few opportunities to enter the palace in a year, and even more so on the civil official side, there may only be three or two times in a lifetime, and there is finally such a large-scale social event, who doesn't want to come and have a good time?

The Taoist priest in the Qin'an Hall was busy preparing for the Jiao Festival, while Zhang Zhou stood at the door to watch the scene.

The scenery is not good to see.

The Woman Who Came...... There are as many as two or three hundred people, from the old to the young, because the Empress Dowager Zhou has instructed that each family can bring the young lady who has not yet left the cabinet to ask for peace, so that there are also little girls about ten years old, jumping and jumping to add a lot of vitality to the scene.

So the scene is very lively, these women usually seem to be in order, but on this occasion, they give full play to the social nature of women, and they chatter endlessly.

Zhang Zhouxin said.

These three women are one play, so many women and so many combinations, how many plays should it be?

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The other side.

Empress Dowager Zhou is accepting separate greetings from some princes, ministers, civil officials, and other wives.

It's a courtesy.

Empress Dowager Zhou greeted these people with a smile, and asked Jiang Lu on the side to make arrangements, every time a woman came to ask for peace, she would take it out and arrange it to the designated seat, with tea, and some simple female red needlework, female filial piety books, and other rewards.

It's worthless, and the courtesy is light and affectionate.

If you can get some rewards from the palace, it will be very useful for the education of your own women in the future.

It looks beautiful when you say it.

"The Empress Dowager, the family members of the right attendant of the Ministry of Rites and the Guozi Jian Lin Sacrificial Wine are also there, I heard that I also brought a girl who didn't leave the cabinet, did you call me in?" Jiang Lu was instructed to meet a beautiful unmarried girl brought by each family, stared at it, and called her over to show her.

Even if Lin Han hasn't mixed a product yet, as long as it meets the requirements of the Empress Dowager Zhou, he can make a special case.

"Hmm."

Empress Dowager Zhou nodded.

Then Lin Han's wife, Ruan Shi, came in with the help of her non-biological daughter Lin Yi.

Ruan is over 60 years old, and Lin Yi has just reached the end of her life, as if her granddaughter is helping her grandmother to come, and this combination is also very peculiar.

"Say hello to the Queen Mother." After all, it is not the first time that the Ruan family has entered the palace to congratulate, and he knows the rules very well.

But Lin Yi came for the first time and was very nervous.

What's more, she didn't know where she came from.

Empress Dowager Zhou took a fancy to Lin Yi at a glance, and pondered a little in her heart, the scholarly family, the daughter of the old sacrificial wine of Daming Lin, the beauty like a flower, and the knowledge of books......

"Go, call Bingkuan!"

Empress Dowager Zhou immediately said to Jiang Lu.

Jiang Lu didn't hesitate, and hurriedly called Zhang Zhou.

……

On the other side, Zhang Zhou was still leaning against the door and watching the scenery.

And many big girls and little daughters-in-law below also discovered Zhang Zhou, they thought that after entering the palace, they met people who behaved in a proper manner, but they saw a swinger-like person standing at the door of the palace and smiling at them.

They couldn't help but point at Zhang Zhou.

"Mr. Zhang, it's not appropriate to look at it more." Yang Peng came over to remind.

What a solemn occasion this is, and you came here to see your daughter?

Zhang Zhou said with a smile: "If you don't see this kind of scenery here, you won't see it anywhere else for a lifetime." It's a pity, it's a pity. ”

Yang Peng became nervous and asked, "What's the pity?" ”

Zhang Zhou sighed: "I thought that in addition to being dignified and decent, everyone's ladies must be both talented and beautiful, but after seeing so much, I summed it up...... It turns out that there are too few wives from big families who are good-looking, so it's no wonder that most of the ministers of civil and military affairs take care of the court affairs and ignore the family. ”

(End of chapter)