This day.
Zhang Yue was on duty in the Liyuan.
On weekdays, Zhang Yue is on duty every four days. If he is not on duty, he will come to sign and sign every day. If there is nothing in the palace, he will have tea with Lu Xiaqing in the ceremonial courtyard.
Zhang Yue was sitting in the hall when suddenly someone from the palace summoned him, saying that it was all about the banquet and asked Zhang Yue to come into the palace.
Zhang Yue didn't think much about it. Now that the official family was ill, Han Qi told them that the attendants should be more cautious and take orders to enter the palace at any time.
Zhang Yue glanced at the other party and asked: "Why do you look so cool? Don't you usually work at the Sutra Banquet Office?"
The other party smiled and said: "I usually work as an errand at the Royal Medicine Institute, but I was transferred to the Jingyan Institute a few days ago."
Zhang Yue heard this and smiled and said: "It turns out that you are working as an errand at the Royal Medicine Academy, why did you end up at the Jingyan Hall?"
Zhang Yue asked casually and did not point to the other party to answer. The other party said: "The villain has done evil to those above, so he was sent here."
Zhang Yue nodded thoughtfully and said, "I remember that Princess Ren is the official minister of the Royal Medicine Academy."
The other party's expression was slightly strange, and then he smiled quickly and said: "That's right, oh, no wonder everyone in the palace said that Zhang Daguan is really approachable and has no airs. It's true. How can any other high official be willing to say these things to a villain like this? Not even a glance."
Zhang Yue had a habit of chatting with people in the palace, regardless of their origins, even if they were sweepers.
This is due to Zhang Yue's character. At the same time, he learned from the older generation of revolutionary workers on TV that he must mingle with the masses wherever he goes.
Scholars are often arrogant and lack human touch, which is a taboo in the workplace.
After hearing the other party's flattery, Zhang Yue was happy to explain a few official matters to the court officials. Most yamen are like this and it is not difficult. The officials below are also experienced. Even if Zhang Yue leaves the hospital on duty, he will go to work as usual.
Zhang Yue walked out of the official office and ordered Zhang Gong to set up his car, and then said to a servant: "It's very cold when I go out today. Go back home and ask Tang Jiu to personally deliver a winter coat to wait for me at Xuandemen."
The other party looked slightly embarrassed, Zhang Yue looked at him and said, "I won't miss your mission."
The other party laughed dryly and said: "Sir Zhang, I'm afraid it won't be good if I wait too long."
Zhang Yue smiled and said, "That's right. I wonder what I call my father-in-law?"
The other party said: "The villain's surname is Xu, and his nickname is Taiji."
Zhang Yue nodded and said, "Okay."
Immediately Zhang Yue got on the carriage. Seeing Wang Gong's powerful appearance, the eunuch Xu Taiji couldn't help but take a few more looks. Zhang Yue saw this scene.
The carriage got off outside Xuandemen.
Xu Taiji said beside the car: "Go to Dongpiankou."
Zhang Yue asked: "Why don't you take the Xipiankou?"
Xu Taiji said with a smile: "The official forgot that when I go to the banquet today, I have to go closer to Dongpiankou."
The Ying'er Pavilion of the Jingyan Hall is in Chongzheng Hall, which is to the east of the palace. However, Zhang Yue used to go west when he entered the palace to serve the Jingyan. He first went to the Zhengshi Hall to pay homage to Zhongshu, and then went to Chongzheng Hall.
Zhang Yue said with a smile: "I made an oversight. But I asked people to wait at the west entrance with winter clothes. Let's go here to get clothes first."
Xu Taiji did not dare to disobey, and immediately followed Zhang Yue to Xipiankou.
Zhang Yue came to the west side entrance and saw that the door to the palace was closed.
There are many people in Xipiankou, and officials often come in and out here to report to the prime minister at the Political Hall. As for the prime minister, he can still ride in the carriage and horse and go through Xuande Gate and get off, but today the gate is closed.
At this time, Tang Jiu happened to be waiting outside the door with his winter clothes. Zhang Yue winked at him.
The carriage arrived at the east side gate again.
It is called the side gate because it does not face south. Zhang Yue saw a row of imperial soldiers guarding the gate, all holding bone flowers, waiting to stand beside the gate.
After Zhang Yue walked into the east side gate, an imperial soldier came forward and said: "Officials are not allowed to bring followers in the palace."
Tang Jiudao: "We are all concubines, not ordinary followers. Besides, we have been in and out of the palace many times in the past, and there is no rule that prohibits concubines from entering."
The imperial soldier said: "Where are the past rules? Now that there is something going on in the palace, it is forbidden to restrict access."
Xu Taiji laughed and said, "Officer Zhang did say that. It's not as usual now."
Zhang Yue nodded and said: "Forget it, Tang Jiu, Zhang Gong, you go back first."
Xu Taiji and the imperial soldiers both looked relieved.
"Master Zhang, please come this way!"
Seeing the high palace wall and the deep palace courtyard in front of him, Zhang Yue nodded and walked a few steps, then suddenly stopped and said hurriedly: "It's broken, I left some notes in the car, I'll go back and get them." "
Zhang Yue walked very fast, and Xu Taiji's expression changed and he chased for a few steps: "It's too late for Zhang Yue to enter the palace at this time. It's better to let others get it."
Zhang Yue said: "This matter is related to the secrets of the imperial court. No one can watch."
After finishing the chapter, he walked even faster.
The imperial soldiers on the left and right wanted to stop him, but Tang Jiu and Zhang Gong were not easy to get along with, so they immediately stopped him in front. Tang Jiu and Zhang Gong were both powerful men in Kongwu and had practiced martial arts for many years. Although there were many soldiers in the imperial city, they were pushed away by the two of them.
In the midst of everyone's urgent shouting, Zhang Yue held on to his official hat and hurried out of the east side gate to get on the carriage. When he saw Zhang Gong and Tang Jiu following him, he shouted to drive.
So Zhang Yue just left the palace gate while being chased by a group of people. After resting for a while, Zhang Yue calmed down when he saw that no one was chasing him.
Tang Jiu and Zhang Gongqi asked: "What should I do, Master?"
Zhang Yue said: "Go to the west side gate."
Zhang Yue immediately went to the west side gate, and after the door opened, he went to the political affairs hall with several officials who had entered the political affairs hall to perform, and took Tang Jiu and Zhang Gongyi to the political affairs hall.
Zhang Yue did not go to Han Qi directly, but to Ouyang Xiu. Ouyang Xiu heard this and asked suspiciously: "Is this happening?"
"How can anyone in the palace be so bold as to intercept the attendant? What do you want?" Ouyang Xiu didn't believe it.
"It is true that there was no order from the palace not to allow concubines to enter the palace, but could it be that the Imperial City Secretary sent the wrong news?"
Zhang Yue said: "Go to the Sutra Banquet Hall and the Royal Medicine Court to find a eunuch named Xu Taiji and you will know the truth."
Ouyang Xiu thought for a while and said, "You come with me to see Mr. Han."
Ouyang Xiu reported the matter to Han Qi. After Zeng Gong came out, both of them were doubtful.
"Bringing him into the palace and kidnapping the attendants is too strange."
"But it is true that there is no arrangement for Bachelor Zhang to join the Jingyan today." Zeng Gong said brightly.
Zhang Yue had no doubts after hearing this, and said to the superior Han Qi: "Please also ask Mr. Han to seek justice."
Han Qi stroked his beard and said: "Immediately go to the Sutra Banquet Hall and the Royal Medicine Court to ask if there is a person named Xu Taiji? Then go to the Imperial City Department to ask who the gatekeeper is today? Call us to the Political Affairs Hall together!"
Han Qi said to Zhang Yue: "You wait nearby."
After speaking, Zhang Yue retreated to the door and sat down. Han Qi and Zeng Gongliang continued to discuss the matter. After half an hour, ministers came one after another to report.
"Reporting to your Majesty, there is no such person as Xu Taiji in the banquet hall and the Imperial Medicine Academy."
"For your information, sir, the gatekeeper at Dongpianmen has just returned to his hometown for the funeral."
Han Qi slapped the case and said angrily: "The country will undergo great changes, and there will always be these monsters running rampant."
Zhang Yue was also afraid in his heart. If he hadn't reacted quickly, he might have suffered a lot after entering the Dongpianmen.
It's impossible to kill yourself, but you can't avoid being beaten or humiliated.
It is true that Han Qi was furious at this moment. This matter was related to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and this move clearly did not take him as a dignified prime minister into consideration.
Seeing Han Qi's face full of anger, Zeng Gongliang and Ouyang Xiu said: "Han Qi, calm down."
