The main hall of the East Palace.
Crown Princess Su was dressed in a crimson palace dress, with flowing clouds and haori, her hair was pulled up high and decorated with pearls, and her neat collar revealed a slender white neck. Her whole person was graceful, luxurious, beautiful and clear.
She was originally the eldest daughter of Su Dan, the governor of Taizhou. She was born in Xuanmian and had a righteous family tradition. She was gentle, quiet and elegant. She was known for her elegance among the ladies of the famous family. Her name had already been spread among the noble families. As a result, she was able to defeat many noble ladies, and was selected to fly into the dragon gate and become the crown princess that attracted everyone's attention.
However, the Crown Princess Su didn't care much about her, who was envied by the world and was about to become the empress of the world. With a gentle temperament, she cares more about whether her husband can be safe and sound, whether her son can grow up healthily, and whether she can become a queen is not an extravagant expectation.
But she also knew that as the crown prince, if Li Chengqian could not become the prince, he would not even be able to become an idle prince...
Although she has a quiet temperament, she is not without any political wisdom.
So at this moment, when facing the father in front of him, he frowned tightly with a pair of curved eyebrows, his expression was a little unhappy, but he tried his best to suppress the resentment in his heart, and said in a clear voice with a light tone: "Father wants to seek the position of Jing Zhaoyin. Why didn't you tell your daughter in advance and instead go directly to His Highness the Crown Prince?"
Su Tan has just passed his forties this year, but with proper maintenance and the gentleness of a young man from an aristocratic family, he is still handsome.
He waved his hand and said casually: "Although you are the Crown Princess, how much do you know about court affairs? I told you, don't I still have to ask His Highness the Crown Prince for help? Then it is better for me to tell His Highness directly as a father, With the kindness of Weng's son-in-law, I guess he would not be able to refuse. Furthermore, although His Highness is the prince, there is no minister who can be trusted and respected in the whole court. He does not have his own team, even if he is the prince. They are just duckweeds in the water. Once the rain comes and the wind blows, they will overturn immediately. How can we not prepare for a rainy day?"
He heard that the family members had worked together to trick Fang Jun, and that the position of Jing Zhaoyin must be vacant, so he took the idea of Li Chengqian and sought the position of the world's first border official.
His previous position as Secretary Cheng was not taken seriously. After his daughter became the Crown Princess, the imperial court appointed him as the governor of Taizhou, but it was an empty title, in name only, and he did not even have the chance to take office in Taizhou...
How could you let go of this God-given opportunity to become an important minister of the government?
Furthermore, he said that he believed that his family background, family background, and qualifications were enough to hold the position of Jing Zhaoyin, and with the help of the prince's mediation, he was sure of success.
But the prince insisted on asking Fang Jun for his opinion, and even went to the palace gate in person to wait for Fang Jun to go to court...
Thinking of this, Su Dan said in a displeased tone: "As the Crown Princess, you are the Crown Prince's virtuous wife. You have to give lots of advice on many things and help check for deficiencies. How can you just indulge the Crown Prince? What about Fang Jun's theory? The official position is that of a minister, and the relative is a brother-in-law. Even in terms of age, he is far younger than the prince... How could he be so virtuous and capable that he let the prince pick him up in person? The prince's disregard for status not only nourishes the pampering heart of the minister, but also makes him The contempt felt by bystanders undermines the dignity, and such mistakes must not be made again.”
A young boy in his infancy could hold a high position only because of his prominent family background and His Majesty's favor. How could the Crown Prince be so condescending?
Unbecoming!
The Crown Princess had nothing to do with this pedantic father, so she could only say in a low voice: "Father doesn't know something. Your Highness encountered crises several times, and it was Fang Jun who gave guidance and even made great efforts to save His Highness the Crown Prince." His position is not in danger, and he has made great contributions to Your Highness, so Your Highness will treat him as a national scholar and treat him as a humerus."
"absurd!"
Su Dan was so angry that his beard stood up, and said angrily: "Do you think I don't know who Fang Jun is? He is just a dude who relies on his family background to do mischief. Even if he has a little bit of wisdom, it must be Fang Xuanling who teaches him behind him. Otherwise, he would endanger a weakling. What does he know about government affairs and political intrigue? Look at this time, it was because he pushed the family members too hard that the family members united to fight back. Even with the support of Fang Xuanling and His Majesty, no matter how hard it was, Or is it doomed that Jing Zhaoyin’s position will not be guaranteed?”
The Crown Princess touched her forehead with her hand and had nothing to say to this dandy and pedantic father. She could only say: "My daughter is a woman and does not understand the affairs of the foreign court. This matter has to be decided by the Crown Prince. Father, you Just tell the prince."
Even so, she could not help but feel worried in her heart.
Her father was pedantic and stubborn, and she would definitely not be able to persuade him, but she knew better how much the prince trusted and valued Fang Jun. If his father spoke unpleasantly later, Fang Jun would not suffer any loss. If this made him unhappy, But what to do?
Just as he was struggling in his heart, he saw the palace maid coming in to announce that His Highness and Fang Jun were back...
The Crown Princess glanced at her indignant father, twisted the handkerchief in her hand, and persuaded softly: "Fang Jun is a guest personally invited by the Crown Prince after all. Father, you must take care of the Crown Prince's face. Please be patient later." Don’t talk too much and cause trouble.”
Su Dan immediately glared and said, "What's wrong, do you think you're despising being a father?"
The Crown Princess said helplessly: "How dare a woman?"
Su Dan said: "Is it because I dare not, rather than because I don't know how to do it?"
Isn't this nonsense?
The Crown Princess rubbed her temples with her slender hands, her brain hurt...
There were voices outside the door, and then the sound of footsteps. Prince Li Chengqian and Fang Jun walked into the hall one after another.
The Crown Princess stood up and left her seat, thinking that the Crown Prince would be blessed, and said softly: "Your Highness is back!"
Then he turned to Fang Jun Wanfu and said with a smile: "I haven't seen Erlang for many days. Your Highness has been talking about it many times in the palace."
Fang Jun quickly returned the courtesy to this dignified and beautiful woman: "The Crown Princess has betrayed a humble minister."
The Crown Princess smiled gently and said, "As long as I help Erlang to His Highness many times, I will be able to bear this gift from you."
Her words were sincere, but they were also meant to win over the prince's hearts, and also to give some encouragement to her father behind him...
Fang Jun said hurriedly: "It's all within one's own responsibility. I don't dare to take credit for it."
Then he looked at the handsome middle-aged man behind the Crown Princess who looked unhappy and gloomy, and saluted, "I've seen Governor Su."
His official position is higher than that of Su Dan, and his title is higher than that of Su Dan. The reason why he greeted him first was because he was concerned about the face of His Majesty Li Er and the Su family.
Relatives of the Tang Dynasty were not popular. If they were not extremely powerful like the Dou family, they would not be welcomed by the civil servants and generals at all. Of course, in this era where noble families are rampant, almost all relatives are family members...
Su Dan wanted to embarrass Fang Jun, but when he saw the Yingying look in his daughter's eyes, he endured it and returned the favor: "Uncle Hua Ting is so polite."
Instead of addressing the official title, the person addresses the person by title. This is not common in daily etiquette, unless the person is a prince, duke or marquis.
But it wasn't that Su Dan deliberately made Fang Jun look bad, but that he really didn't know what official position he should call Fang Jun. He has not yet heard about the early dynasty, so he can be sure that Fang Jun, the Jing Zhaoyin, is gone, but who knows where His Majesty will demote him to serve?
Li Chengqian smiled at the side and said: "From now on, we will call Erlang the assistant minister of the house."
Su Dan was slightly startled.
The Crown Princess felt a little regretful: "Have you really been dismissed from your official position?"
Fang Jun smiled and said: "Exemption, not only Jing Zhaoyin was exempted, but he was also demoted several levels at once."
The Crown Princess forced a smile and comforted her: "Don't worry too much. Age is here. Even if you take it slowly, you can still get the position of Prime Minister... Besides, I have seen Erlang who is older than me in the past." He is still young, but he is already the number one feudal official in the world. I am still a little awkward from time to time, thinking that this person is too evil... Now I have finally returned to normal. The minister is not bad, and he is at least the chief officer of the six departments. His status and power are no longer small.”
It has to be said that this woman seems to have a gentle nature. Between her soft words and smiles, there is a tranquil and elegant charm flowing out, which makes people feel relaxed and happy. Even if Fang Jun was really depressed about being dismissed from office, he would probably be relieved by these thoughtful words.
This is a water-like woman...
However, Su Dan behind the Crown Princess frowned, "Six Ministers?"
Since the prince said this, he must not be the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Among the six ministers of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, only the minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs has an official rank of the fourth rank. The middle among the third grade is the fourth grade. Fang Jun's relationship is really unmatched all of a sudden. Is this not as big as my official?
Su Dan looked at Fang Jun with contempt: "Fang Jun..."
