Yang Peng couldn't help but feel ashamed.
Your Majesty and the Empress Dowager asked you to come here as an errand. You are here just looking at the scenery, but you are actually criticizing the appearance of those imperial wives?
"Master Zhang Xian, since ancient times, hasn't it always been a matter of asking for a wife?"
Yang Peng said, as if he suddenly realized something.
Emotionally, what you Zhang Zhou likes are beautiful women.
Although I am a eunuch and don't think there is anything good about beautiful women, as long as you like it, then I will make arrangements for it. Who asked me to climb up to your high branch now?
Jiang Lu came over and saluted: "Mr. Zhang, the Empress Dowager and Queen Mother invite you."
Zhang Zhou smiled and said: "Eunuch Yang, I have to leave this matter to you first."
"Yes, please."
Yang Peng didn't dare to neglect.
Before the Zhaijiao started, I quickly went in to find Taoist Luo to make preparations.
Zhang Zhou walked through the palace harem where the married women gathered.
Now it was impossible for anyone else to pay attention to him. After all, Zhang Zhou was the only man walking around the garden who was not wearing a eunuch uniform.
All the women pointed at him.
Women in the Ming Dynasty, those at the concubine level, that is, older women from civil servants' families, would have more rules, and those who had just entered the palace would still talk about interesting things when they saw them.
This is nature.
Zhang Zhou soon spotted a familiar figure next to Wu Xun's wife.
It's Zhu Feng's little sweet wife Ning Tong.
Ning Tong was staring at her with eyes that were not only surprised but also mixed with contempt. You may be thinking, is this what you call being an errand in the palace? Are you here to do odd jobs, or are you planning to become a eunuch?
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"The Empress Dowager, Mr. Zhang is here."
Yuexin Palace.
Jiang Lu brought Zhang Zhou to Queen Mother Zhou.
Empress Dowager Zhou smiled and said: "Bingkuan is here? Give me a seat."
Zhang Zhou said: "Today is a big day. How can a person on duty sit down? I'm entering the inner curtain, just to take care of things."
Hearing Zhang Zhou's voice, Lin Yi, who was walking beside her without even daring to raise her head, couldn't help but look over with frightened and puzzled eyes... Isn't it the Jiangnan Jieyuan Zhang Zhou who made her father so angry before? who is it?
Empress Dowager Zhou smiled and pointed at Mrs. Ruan. Jiang Lu immediately went over and invited Mrs. Ruan to sit outside, leaving Lin Yi alone.
Before Zhang Zhou came, Queen Mother Zhou had inquired about Lin Yi's net worth and other information.
"Bingkuan, the Ai family has told His Majesty that today they plan to select some famous ladies from the capital to introduce them to you."
Queen Mother Zhou was playing riddles with Zhang Zhou again.
The meaning this time is very clear. You can refer to it for the Ai family. This Miss Lin went to attract the emperor's attention and make the emperor fall in love with her. You can see if she has this potential.
Then you can calculate whether their zodiac signs, horoscopes, etc. are compatible, and whether they are destined to be a couple.
Zhang Zhou knew very well that he was just a cover.
No matter how much Empress Dowager Zhou admired him, she would never be his matchmaker, and it wasn't like she didn't know that he was married.
Can this reason be any more ridiculous?
Zhang Zhou said: "The Empress Dowager Yanxiao is married. She has a wife, a concubine, a son and a daughter."
Queen Mother Zhou rolled her eyes at Zhang Zhou.
Do you really not understand or are you just pretending to be confused? When I was talking about the emperor's condition with you earlier, your metaphors came out so fast that the Aijia could hardly catch your barrage. You didn't really think that the Aijia was looking for you, right? ?
Lin Yi next to him was extremely nervous.
She hasn't figured out the situation yet.
Two days ago, I was inexplicably informed that I would go to the palace with my aunt today. When I came to the palace, I was called to see the Empress Dowager. When I met the Empress Dowager, she actually said that she would betrothed to Zhang Zhou... With Zhang Zhou Jiangnan Jie Yuan, In terms of status, she would not lose her status by marrying her, but the problem is that Zhang Zhou himself said that he has a wife and a concubine. Wouldn't the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager be a mess?
Empress Dowager Zhou smiled and said: "Bingkuan, that means you are not satisfied with Miss Lin? Look at her background, talent and character. In what way is she not worthy of you?"
Zhang Zhou said: "Your Majesty, when I came over, I saw the fallen leaves all over the yard and the dead branches of the trees, and I couldn't help but feel sad. When these dead trees have many branches, the leaves are indeed luxuriant, but when they are withered, the branches have fallen leaves. There are many."
It's time for charades.
Zhang Zhou was actually reminding her that even if she wanted to choose a concubine for the emperor, why should she be so public? How could Empress Zhang not find out about such a thing when she summoned so many wives and ladies at once? Can we not be on guard?
You want the emperor to be able to spread the branches and make them flourish, but you are afraid that you will have extra branches and end up with dead leaves lying on the ground.
"Come here, take the Lin family girl to rest."
Empress Dowager Zhou immediately called for someone to send Lin Yi out.
Then Queen Mother Zhou said: "Bingkuan, what are your plans?"
Zhang Zhou said: "I don't have a good plan, but I only know that many things must be allowed to happen naturally. The more deliberate you are, the less fruitful you will be. If you want to plant a tree, it is impossible to plant it within this palace wall, right? Every piece of land within the palace wall , all have their uses, and there is no room for any tree buds. But outside the palace wall, there is a barren wilderness. Especially when spring comes next year, everything will be full of vitality."
"oh."
Let’s not talk about treatment this time.
Let’s talk about planting trees instead.
What Zhang Zhou meant was that if you find a woman for the emperor, don’t stay in the palace, because the palace is the queen’s territory. Even if I have a woman who is favored by the emperor, or even the emperor is interested in her, as long as the matter of this woman falls into the ears of the queen, , can this palace hide a woman that the queen wants to find?
Old lady, you know what the result will be.
The only way is to stay outside the palace and wait for the spring to bloom, because the emperor's health is not very good in winter, and he doesn't have that kind of energy in the winter. It also has to wait until I nurse the emperor's body back to health.
You can even wait until I pass the Jinshi exam, or even if it doesn't work, wait until I fail the general examination.
It's only been five or six days since I finished talking to you, and you're going to do this, and I'm afraid you'll end up in a mess.
"Bingkuan, it's rare for someone to think about something seriously like me, an old man. Before, Aijia didn't feel that he should entrust it to others, and others didn't have such ability. But after meeting you, Aijia knew What is God’s will?”
"It is God's will that you save the little great-granddaughter of the Ai family, and it is also God's will that you save the Ai family. Now it depends on whether you can continue to obey God's will and stabilize the country. Go down and get things done. The Ai family will not force others to do anything difficult today!"
After Empress Dowager Zhou understood what Zhang Zhou meant, she no longer acted too hastily. She even did not feel that she should take the lead in this matter.
Why can it be handed over to Zhang Zhou?
The idea came from Zhang Zhou, so Zhang Zhou must have a more complete plan. It would be better to let Zhang Zhou arrange it, and she would only be responsible for cooperating.
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Zhang Zhou returned to Qin'an Palace.
The fasting festival has begun.
A group of Taoist priests danced there like great gods, breathing fire and wielding swords. They were startled. Many women were watching in the distance, but no one dared to come close. Maybe they were really afraid that there were ghosts and gods inside.
Zhang Zhou knew that those were all deceptions.
Taoist priests can be regarded as chemists these days.
While Zhang Zhou was watching the excitement outside the palace, a graceful figure appeared next to Zhang Zhou. It was Ning Tong whom he had seen before.
"Mrs. Zhu?"
Ning Tong said: "Take a step to speak."
Zhang Zhou smiled and said: "No need, it's the same as talking here. If you avoid it deliberately, others will think too much. Besides, no one cares about what we are saying now."
Ning Tong looked around and made sure no one was looking this way, then she mustered up the courage to ask, "Why are you here?"
Zhang Zhou shrugged: "I was ordered to serve. Didn't Zhijie tell you that I predicted the fire in Qingning Palace in advance? I saved the life of the Empress Dowager. There is a feast in the palace today. It is strange for me to supervise it. ?"
"you……"
Ning Tong thought about it and was speechless.
If Zhang Zhou really had magical powers, he would definitely be treated as an honored guest in the palace, and it would be perfect for him to be present during the feast.
"So you don't plan to be a eunuch?" Ning Tong spoke narrowly.
Zhang Zhoubai glanced at her and said: "Mrs. Zhu, I have a family and children, why do I want to be a eunuch? Besides, do you think I am the kind of person who likes to break up other people's families? Mrs. Zhu..."
"I...what's wrong with me?"
Ning Tong was embarrassed.
She knew that Zhang Zhou had supernatural powers, although she didn't believe it, but now even the emperor and the empress dowager treated Zhang Zhou with great respect, so there were some reasons why she didn't believe it.
In front of a person with supernatural powers, it's like everything in your heart is being seen through.
There are many secrets in my heart.
It’s easy to get nervous.
Zhang Zhou smiled and said: "What do you think of the story? Do you want to read more? Do you want to know about the happy life of Pan Jinlian and the high official Ximen in the future?"
"You...bastard!"
Ning Tong thought Zhang Zhou was going to say something important, but she didn't know that Zhang Zhou was just making fun of her.
"Why are you still swearing? I'll give you the next part later. After all, I plan to print this book to make money, and I don't have to ask Zhijie to invite me to a banquet with you and your wife. I want to read the next part and spend money to buy it. .”
"You two... always make me feel awkward. I really don't know how you get along."
Zhang Zhou lamented the way Ning Tong and Zhu Feng got along.
Ning Tong said: "How we get along has nothing to do with you?"
Zhang Zhou curled his lips and said, "One is my friend, and the other should be called sister-in-law, right? Although Zhijie helped me a lot, I didn't treat him badly, right? They are all friends, there is no need to be so tense. Mrs. Zhu should hurry up and reply to you." Wherever you go, when the fasting ceremony is over, others should speculate on what you were talking to people in the palace, which will affect your reputation."
Ning Tong said angrily: "Since I married into the Chengguo Duke's mansion, I have no good reputation. Thank you for your concern, Mr. Zhang."
After saying that, he was angry and wanted to leave.
But after walking a few steps, he turned back and reminded: "Remember to find someone to send me the second volume of the book!"
Zhang Zhou looked at her back and thought to himself.
Woman.
As expected, they are both hard-mouthed and soft-hearted.
But isn’t it the same for men?
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On the other side, Zhu Youtang finished the Qiuban sacrificial activities and hurriedly returned to the palace.
He purposely did not notify anyone in advance. After entering the palace from Donghua Gate, he went straight to Wenhua Palace. He also asked people from Dongchang to keep an eye on him at all times. If there was any movement, he would send people sent by the prince outside Wenhua Palace to keep an eye on him. Take it secretly.
But that day, when Zhu Houzhao learned that his father was going out to offer sacrifices, he had no scruples about playing and didn't send anyone to keep an eye on him.
After Zhu Youtang appeared quietly inside the gate of Wenhua Palace.
The scene in front of him instantly made his blood surge.
But seeing Zhu Houzhao dressed in "fancy clothes"——
The head is hung with a Qiankun circle, the hand is wrapped around Tianling, the other hand is holding a long red tassel gun, and he is wearing a red lotus gown. Half of his arms are exposed in the winter. There are two braids on the top of his head, and there is a hot wheel under his feet. People don't stand on the ground, they jump directly onto the table.
"Bang!"
The red tassel gun in his hand was slapped on the table, and the pen, ink, paper and inkstone were knocked to the floor.
Look at the group of eunuchs next to you...
Zhu Youtang was going crazy.
The seven eunuchs lined up neatly in a row, each with a gourd wrapped around their head. They were wearing colorful clothes that were put directly on top of their inner official uniforms. They also had blush on their faces like monkey butts...
Noisy?
Zhu Youtang thought to himself, is this just called making noise?
This bastard!
Don’t put on the roof for three days!
(End of chapter)
