The emperor gave Wang Yue a temporary residence in Beijing.

Wang Yue's eldest son Wang Chun and second son Wang Shi were kneeling on the ground with their heads on the ground to welcome Zhang Zhou and Xiao Jing over the house.

In the face of such enthusiasm, Xiao Jing seems to have become accustomed to it, and probably he can often get this kind of treatment when he goes to other homes.

And Zhang Zhou didn't like to show respect and humility in the number of etiquette, he smiled: "Why are you so polite? Get up and speak. ”

Xiao Jing pulled Zhang Zhou on the side, and shook his head at Zhang Zhou with a smile, meaning that you care about them, kneel and kneel, you are here on behalf of the Son of Heaven, and they are not wronged when they kneel to you, besides, their father Wang Yue will probably kneel when he sees Ling...... That's it for the family.

Wang Mingshan, who stood behind Zhang Zhou and followed him as a bodyguard, was more confused, why did my father and uncle bow down to me?

"Today's edict is not official, just to convey a message, Wang Yue Wang Zongxian, be named Marquis of Weining, and give the world coupons!" Zhang Zhoudao.

What Zhang Zhou thought was that since people knelt down to him, it was better to convey what should be conveyed earlier, and kneeling was also valuable, and there was no need to hide this kind of thing.

It's the same in the morning and late, not to mention that one of them is half of his father-in-law.

"Thank you, Saint Shanglongen."

Wang Chun sobbed.

He had been the son of Weining for a few years, and he originally had a title to inherit, but then Wang Yue was convicted, and the Wang family was displaced...... Now that Wang Yue has regained the title, he also skips the earl and becomes the marquis directly, and he, the prince who is more than half a hundred years old, is very excited because his father can "turn the tables".

Xiao Jing said with a smile: "This is the grace of the saints, of course, there is also the bloody struggle of Weining Hou, and the credit of Mr. Zhang, which must not be forgotten." ”

"Your Majesty Xie, Mr. Xie Zhang, Father-in-law Xie Xiao."

Wang Chun and Wang Shi, the brothers, kowtowed to Xiao Jing and Zhang Zhou again.

Zhang Zhou smiled bitterly.

The heart said that I didn't come to ask for bribes, but to ask for big gifts and auspicious words during the New Year.

"Please stand up and speak."

At Zhang Zhou's insistence, Wang Chun and Wang Shi were finally helped up this time.

Wang Chun was okay over there, when Wang Shi found that his daughter was also looking at him, he still had some strange expressions, obviously he didn't quite agree with his father's decision, and the Wang family had to kneel when they saw the emperor.

"There is one more thing, which is for Wang Qianhu." Zhang Zhou looked at Wang Shi.

Wang Shi was stunned at first, the brothers are now all Jinyi Wei Qianhu of Jilu, there is no difference, but after he saw his brother, he immediately realized that now his brother Wang Chun is the successor of Weining Hou, and what Jinyi Wei Qianhu is already in the past, Daming's military position is like this, and the high one will be automatically lifted.

Wang Shi almost knelt again, but was held up by Zhang Zhou.

Zhang Zhou thought to himself, I can afford it, but I'm afraid that your daughter can't stand your kneeling and kowtowing three times twice.

"Wang Qianhu sees it for himself." Zhang Zhou handed over an official note, "In the future, I should also call Wang Yanshi." ”

After Wang Shi read it, he was very pleased, it was the emperor's edict that promoted him to command the affairs of the Jinyi Guard, although he was also a Jilu official, but his official position and status had improved a lot.

Xiao Jing said with a smile: "Your Majesty also instructed that there is currently no official vacancy in the court to command the affairs of the Jinyi Guard, so An Bianbo will ...... It is the position of a thousand households left by Zhu Feng, the commander of the Jinyi Guard, and left it to Wang Yiwei to you, wronged. ”

Zhu Feng is now promoted to An Bianbo, and the emperor didn't plan to give it to others, so he gave it directly to Wang Shi.

No matter what Wang Shi's ability is, at least he is Wang Weining's son, and Wang Shi's daughter is now Zhang Zhou's person, acting as Zhang Zhou's concubine and bodyguard, the emperor feels that the Wang family is his own person, and Zhu Feng's position will of course be changed in this small circle.

"How can the minister be virtuous, I am grateful......"

Wang Shi immediately shed tears of excitement.

Xiao Jing said: "Wang Yan, but you must remember whose kindness this is, and you must do it wholeheartedly." ”

"Yes, yes."

Wang Shi wiped his tears, but hurried over to help Xiao Jing take a seat, Xiao Jing pushed him a little and gave him a look.

It's like saying, just after agreeing, I was confused, and I don't know who the protagonist is today, right?

Wang Shi had to go over to help Zhang Zhou again.

Zhang Zhou stretched out his hand to block Wang Shi, and said with a smile: "Today is to pass a message for Your Majesty, and I will not bother much if I leave soon, Wang Yan has to perform his duties, etc., or talk to Gonggong Xiao, he knows more." ”

Xiao Jing waved his hand and said, "No, our family is to accompany Mr. Zhang today, if you want to listen to the teachings, listen to him." ”

Wang Chun said: "The two of you are on a mission, and the house has prepared a banquet, so it's better to ...... Move. ”

"Not necessarily." Zhang Zhou said, "We still have to go to An Bianbo's house...... Chengguo Mansion will take a trip, and the two of you won't bother much, Gonggong Xiao, let's hurry up and finish the errand. ”

"Yes."

Xiao Jing smiled.

Wang Chun understands what is coming, people here are in a hurry to leave, and he, who is the master, of course has to express his feelings.

"Someone, bring a little gift for the two of you."

Before Wang Yue went to the northwest, he asked his family to prepare a thank-you gift, and even sold the old mansion in his hometown, so that he could facilitate the fight after winning the battle.

At that time, Wang Chun didn't understand his father's actions, but now he admires his father to the ground, and his father has simply paved all the roads, and he just does it.

Zhang Zhou smiled: "We are just doing things, and we don't accept gifts." Isn't it Gonggong Xiao? ”

"It's nature." Xiao Jing followed the words and said, "The credit is not on our family, our family deserves it, but Mr. Zhang, you are different." ”

What he means is, I won't accept this gift for now, please feel free to do so.

Zhang Zhou glanced at Wang Mingshan with a smile and said, "Your Wang family has already given me generous gifts, how can I not be satisfied?" If you have the opportunity to visit again in the future, especially Wang Yanshi, you don't have to be polite if you are your own family. ”

Only then did Wang Shi think that it was still useful for his daughter to give it to Zhang Zhou.

At least Zhang Zhou treats them all as his own, this time the Wang family can soar, thanks to Zhang Zhou's help behind his back, the brothers hurriedly led the way and laughed, and said a good meal on the road, which probably means that this kindness cannot be forgotten, and it will be given again when you go back, etc......

After Zhang Zhou got into the carriage and the carriage began to move, he couldn't help but complain: "When I came here, I felt that my face was stiff, and I was afraid that I would go to the Chengguo Mansion again, and I would have to find something to cover my face after I went back." ”

Xiao Jing smiled: "Even if you keep a straight face, it doesn't matter, just let our family laugh with you." ”

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On the side of the Chengguo Mansion, the number of etiquette looks much more peaceful.

Zhu Fu and Zhu Feng's father and son were not at home, only Zhu Feng's eldest brother Zhu Lin came to greet him, and Zhu Lin, as the successor of Chengguo Gong, was more inclined to the formal etiquette of courtiers in terms of etiquette, and did not kneel down as soon as he came up.

"My father and my brother are not in the house, so I will inherit His Majesty's grace for them."

Zhu Lin spoke quite politely, but when he spoke, his breath was obviously uneven, as if there was some hidden illness.

Zhang Zhou remembered what Zhu Feng said, his eldest brother actually had a son before, and even now has a living daughter, Zhu Fu continued to give Zhu Lin concubines for the sake of family incense, so the question is, why did Cheng Guogong's heirloom incense be cut off in Zhu Lin's vein?

Could it be because Zhu Lin has too many concubines and his body can't bear it?

Zhu Lin is also young, not as rigid as Wang Chun and Wang Shi brothers, after inviting Xiao Jing and Zhang Zhou to sit down, they still let people carry two boxes up.

Xiao Jing said: "Little grandfather, what do you mean by this?" ”

"Let's talk about my heart, and I hope you two don't dislike it." Zhu Lin is also a scene person.

"It's not just a heart, but it should be clear when and how to express it, let's not say more, don't make Mr. Zhang embarrassed." Xiao Jing was hinting that Zhu Lin's gift would be sent back, but at the same time, he also pushed the matter on Zhang Zhou.

As he was talking, a woman came out accompanied by a maid, but it was Zhu Feng's wife Ning Tong.

Ning Tong saw the three of them, but he owed a salute.

Xiao Jing was very curious, why did this Chengguo Mansion suddenly come out with a woman? Could it be that there is no tutor in the Chengguo Mansion, and there is not even a rule that women cannot enter the main hall?

Zhu Lin introduced: "This is her younger brother and sister, and she is Zhijie's wife. Zhijie serves in the border area, and the affairs of his house are handled by his wife. ”

"It turned out to be Mrs. Anbianbo, disrespectful and disrespectful." Xiao Jing wanted to shake his face, but when he heard that it was Zhu Feng's wife, his attitude was naturally different.

Who made Zhu Feng also Zhang Zhou's right-hand man?

Don't look at the face of the monk and look at the face of the Buddha, Zhang Zhou treats Zhu Feng as a buddy, and Zhu Feng's wife is naturally Zhang Zhou's "own person", and even he, the Dongchang factory, has to give a little more thin noodles.

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The three of them continued to sit down and talk, while Ning Tong sat at the very end and listened.

Zhang Zhou would look at her from time to time, and she would also look back at Zhang Zhou.

Zhang Zhou thought to himself, you are still pretending to be a lady here, if it is really a girl, how can you have nothing to look at a strange man?

I won't be able to install it.

"Father-in-law Xiao, Your Majesty has orders." There is a brocade guard to pass the word.

Xiao Jing hurriedly went out, and after seeing the envoy, he came back and whispered to Zhang Zhou: "Mr. Zhang, our family has to go first, but it is said that the Ministry of Rites has already made a note on the topic, please check with the inner curtain to self-check the matters related to the topic, and His Majesty ordered our family to go to the inner curtain to supervise the release of the list." ”

Zhang Zhou asked, "Is there a part involving Master Cheng?" ”

"Yes." Xiao Jing did not hide it, "Now that the internal curtain reading has ended, only the review remains, although the internal curtain official is not allowed to go out, but there is no need to avoid the investigation of the case." Your Majesty instructed our family to give Master Cheng a little guidance as you said. ”

Zhang Zhou nodded.

It stands to reason that the internal curtain officer who will take the exam will have to cut off contact with the outside before the completion of the list.

But after all, it involves the question, and now that the marking work of the inner curtain has come to an end, there are only things left to check the examination papers, and now there is another review, Xiao Jing has a reason to enter the inner curtain to participate in the supervision, and make some guidance on the case.

Zhang Zhou knew that this was contrary to history, because of his participation, the emperor was also more involved in the case, and reacted faster, and even let Dongchang intervene during the period.

That whole thing actually gives Li Dongyang, Xu Qiong and others a very narrow space to operate.

"Mr. Zhang, do you think you have any other advice?" Xiao Jing was afraid that he would not be able to do his errand, so he specially asked Zhang Zhou's opinion.

Zhang Zhoudao: "I am also a candidate below, so when I avoid suspicion, how dare I casually point fingers at Grandpa Xiao?" ”

"It doesn't matter."

Xiao Jing was laughing.

He almost wanted to say, do you want me to go and show you in advance to see if you will try to win? Or is it a place to be?

Zhang Zhou sighed: "The only hope is that Scholar Li can show mercy to his subordinates, and don't put me in the file where I have to be dethroned because of prejudice, hoping that he can do things fairly." ”

(End of chapter)