It doesn't matter to me, since I have no status with him anyway, so even if I fall out of favor, it's not a big deal. In that way, it will be a kind of fulfillment for yourself. But if he really did that, he would have tricked Wang Xuemei. Wang Xuemei is not herself. She is now a concubine. What will it mean if she falls out of favor? By then, the Wang family might even be implicated. Especially because of Wang Xuemei's background, she is currently criticized a lot in the palace and the court. Some people even still remember her and drove her out of the palace.
Wang Xuemei's current situation depends entirely on the favor of this Lord. If one day, Wang Xuemei's love no longer exists, even living will become a luxury. And this Lord’s bottom line is right there. He can tolerate your appropriate arrogance, but he will never allow you to test his bottom line. It is an iron rule that concubines and concubines in the harem and any clan members are not allowed to interfere in politics, official promotions, or the three departments. Not to mention that Wang Xuemei was just a concubine, even the queen and the two noble concubines never dared to touch these things.
He prides himself on being noble, but he has always been ambitious. He always hopes that his family will also have a prime minister who will be famous in history, or that he can be like the family of Concubine De, with disciples and old officials in the dynasty. This is to kill the sister-in-law. Forced on the road. What's even more irritating is that they can't bring themselves to look for their sister-in-law, but they always force themselves to come to the palace. Even though she had made it clear that Wang Xuemei could not do these things, she still refused to give up. Especially the uncle who was almost ruined by their doting.
Although Zhao Xiu was reluctant, her parents-in-law kept talking all day long. Even her mother-in-law made bad remarks to her several times because she was reluctant to enter the palace, saying that she was not good for her family. In addition to the matter about him, there is also the matter about his brother-in-law. My brother-in-law is the old son of my parents-in-law, and he is always doted on. Although he comes from a scholarly family, apart from fighting cocks with a bunch of gangsters and lackeys every day, he doesn't do his job at all. But for such a person, the parents-in-law still want to make him a favor.
That's just me, he was also from a serious imperial examination background. Although he is a bit rigid and dogmatic, he does not have the courage to do bad things. But my uncle was different. He had always been bold and there was nothing in the world that he didn't dare to do. Not to mention that the family was originally a civil servant and had no great achievements, so there was no qualification for Enmeng. It’s not like my parents-in-law don’t know these things. But they thought that since their daughter had become the imperial concubine, there should be something they could do.
Seeing Zhao Xiu with a frown on his face, Huang Qiong smiled indifferently and said, "I thought it was a big deal, but it turned out to be just this. You are easy to handle. You have been loyal to the king and upright in your duties as an official these years." It makes sense. The evaluation of the Ministry of Civil Affairs is not low. It is not impossible to give someone a lack of academic and political qualifications. He was a Jinshi, but he has never served as a local seal official, and he is also a bit bookish. Give it to him. As a prefect, not only will he not be able to do well, he may also send you Manfu people to the execution ground."
"In this way, I will consider your matter carefully. As for your uncle's matter, I'm afraid I can't agree to it. The imperial court has a court system, and favor is a gift given by the imperial court to those officials who have made great contributions to the imperial court. , and also to encourage ministers in the court to make contributions to the country. The Wang family has not made any contribution to the court, so how can they deserve to enjoy this treatment? Although I feel sorry for Sister Xiu, I will never agree to such a thing that damages the court system. Otherwise , How can I face those ministers who have made great contributions to the country?"
Zhao Xiuer was shocked by Huang Qiong's words. She hurriedly covered Huang Qiong's mouth and said, "Your Majesty, you must not do it. I am still aware of the energy in his belly. He has ambitions, but they have not been realized at all. Ability. He is too bookish and stubborn. It is a great fate to be able to reach his current position. Not to mention a scholar, even a prefect, he is beyond his capabilities. I know, Your Majesty is doing this He made an exception out of consideration for me and Xuemei. But Your Majesty, he really doesn't have that ability."
"I can't risk the lives of the whole family for him and the ambition in my parents-in-law's hearts. As His Majesty said, letting him become an official who is too high will harm him and the whole family. . If he is still willing to be released, he should do his empty job. If he is not willing, then please ask your majesty to transfer him back to the capital. So that he will not be worried about outside. He is also encouraged by some people to give birth to things that he does not have. He should be ambitious. I never expected him to get promoted or get rich, I just wanted the family to stay together in peace."
In response to Zhao Xiuer's words, Huang Qiong laughed and said: "Sister Xiu is too worried. Although Brother Wang is very bookish, his conduct is still good. Although it is indeed inappropriate to be a palm seal official. But there are certain rules. There is still no big problem for the official position. Besides, those who do academic administration are also facing a group of old academics. It is not impossible to drag them into the water, but the possibility is not too great. However, now there are vacancies in academic administration, all It's a remote area like Qianzhong Road and West Sichuan Road. If he wants to go, I just promise him."
"This can be regarded as my reward for his hard work on the king's affairs, and it is also a compensation for Sister Xiu. Sister Xiu, like Qiao'er these years, has followed me and served me without any name or status. I will definitely give you what I can." What's more, although he is a bit rigid and dogmatic, his knowledge and ethics are considered first-class in the court. He is also a second-ranking scholar. There are not many officials like him who are willing to bend down to do things. . Although the habit of reaching out for official positions should not last long, if he is allowed to serve as an academic and political official, it can be regarded as making the best use of his talents. "
Having said this, Huang Qiong let go of Zhao Xiu, stood up and walked around for a while, then smiled at Zhao Xiu and said: "As for your uncle, I can also agree to him. Your parents-in-law are not trying to plot. An Enmeng officer? It's not impossible for me to do it. Now the Fourth Camp and the Xijing Camp are expanding their military strength, and there are still some officials missing. If your parents-in-law are really willing, I can let him go to the Fourth Camp to be an officer. Officer. However, he can only start from the ninth rank. And in case of war, I will not transfer him out."
Huang Qiong's words made Zhao Xiu stunned for a moment. But then he shook his head like a rattle: "Your Majesty, you can't do it. My parents-in-law are really careful and careful in raising the eldest son, but the second son is basically free-range. He had his hair tied since he was five years old. So I studied with my father-in-law, and never dared to relax for a moment every day. I never went out or played with my peers. On the second day of my wedding night, my father-in-law woke me up early to study. Although he knew all kinds of grains, I don’t know, but hundreds of schools of thought recite it fluently.”
"But when he came to his uncle, he was completely different from his elder brother. His parents-in-law, especially his mother-in-law, had doted on him since he was a child. He didn't like to study since he was a child. Both his father-in-law and he are well-educated people, but who can Thinking of my uncle, he couldn't even read a "Thousand-Character Classic". He could do nothing but eat, drink and have fun all day long."
"Back then, when he made a mistake in reading, my father-in-law struck the ruler directly against his hand. By my uncle's age, he had already read "Zuo Zhuan". But when he came to my uncle, even though it was obvious that he was fooling me, my father-in-law didn't say a word, and even He even refuses to say a harsh word. The treatment he received since he was a child is completely different from that of his brothers and sisters. As a result, now, he has almost become a bastard. He is sneaky and does everything, but refuses to study. "
"Just a few days ago, because I was teasing a girl on the street with a group of so-called brothers, I was hit on the head with a brick by a little yellow-haired girl. It's embarrassing to say that five big men were beaten by one who was less than ten years old. The child was beaten until he cried for father and mother, and was carried back. The parents-in-law tried their best, but no one with some status was willing to marry their daughter to his uncle. He is now eighteen, and the parents-in-law just think that he has not grown up yet. . In the past few days, I don’t know what I have thought of, thinking that being an official will help me grow up.”
Listening to Zhao Xiu's uncle's routine, Huang Qiong couldn't help but feel that it sounded familiar. Suddenly he seemed to remember something and turned his head to look at Zhang Qiaoer. Facing Huang Qiong's gaze, Zhang Qiaoer couldn't help stroking his forehead and shaking his head: "Xiuer's uncle is my unscrupulous son and one of the most caring friends. If my son hadn't been forcibly escorted away by His Majesty, He went to join the army. Maybe, among the people whose heads were smashed by that little girl with a brick a few days ago, there will definitely be my unscrupulous son."
Huang Qiong clasped his hands behind his back and pondered for Zhang Qiaoer's answer. Facing Zhao Xiudao: "Since they were good brothers and good friends before, let them become brothers in need. We enjoy the blessings together, so we have to bear the difficulties together, right? If you want fame, it's not impossible. Then go earn it yourself. If you earn it in the future, even nobles can do it. If you can't do it, then don't blame my brother-in-law and don't give him any face. I will send someone to take you down tomorrow. Send that uncle to the Shandong Road Navy."
Seeing what Zhao Xiu wanted to say, Huang Qiong guessed what she wanted to say, but directly stopped her next words: "My son has experienced a whole life as a top soldier in the Shandong Road Navy. One year. When he got there, I didn't give him any privileges. When other recruits scrubbed the deck, he also scrubbed the deck. When the other recruits ate the tasteless big pot dishes, he also ate them. On his own Through hard work, I was promoted from a handyman to a sailing and cable soldier. How come my son can do it but your brother-in-law can't?"
"In order to hone himself, my son can put aside his status as a prince and do the dirtiest and most tiring work honestly. In order to earn fame for himself, why can't he suffer some hardships? This is how people live their lives. If If you want to create something famous, you have to endure hardship. If you can't endure the hardship of studying, then sooner or later you have to find it elsewhere. How can anyone succeed so easily in this world? When I was with my mother, every day As soon as Mao Shi arrives, you have to get up on time to read and practice. Even during the New Year, you can’t take a break.”
"Even if you are sick, you still have to read the books. My mother is proficient in medical skills, but she doesn't even have the chance to pretend to be sick. There are hundreds of schools of thought, all of which are not unreadable. If I hadn't studied hard and practiced martial arts back then, I would have been there long ago. I don’t know how many times I have died, but what about today? Both me and my son can endure this hardship. Is it possible that your uncle has a body and bones that are nobler than mine and my son? You want to rely on yourself Sister, as well as my sister-in-law’s relationship with me, why do you want to be an official without suffering any hardship? How can it be so easy?”
After Huang Qiong finished speaking, Zhao Xiu was shocked. Since having an affair with Huang Qiong, this is the first time Huang Qiong has said such serious words to her. The frightened Zhao Xiu hurriedly knelt down and said: "It's not that I want to disobey Your Majesty. It's my parents-in-law who want to ask for an official position for my uncle these days, but they can't save the face to go to the palace to see the empress in person, so they They have been forcing me to go to the palace to plead for mercy all day long, and these days have almost driven me crazy. This time I went to sister Qiaoer to hide. If my parents-in-law know about it, this matter will happen because of my talk. "
