After listening to Zhang Zhou's words, Lin Han felt as if his heart had been pierced by thousands of arrows. He suddenly lost consciousness and took a carriage back to the courtyard where he lived in the Imperial College.
Someone called Lin Ting.
"Go and get your sister back." Lin Han's first sentence made Lin Ting puzzled.
"Father, my sister has been leaving for a few days, what are you doing..."
"Don't say anything else, go quickly!"
Lin Han didn't bother to explain. After sending his son out, he hurried to the backyard to see his wife Ruan.
Ruan was embroidering a girl's red dress when she saw her husband approaching in a menacing manner. She knew this was a sign that her husband was about to get angry. She sent the mother-in-law who was following her away because she was afraid that the conflict between the couple would be known to outsiders.
"Is there something wrong, sir?"
"During the winter months, when you entered the palace to pay your respects, what exactly happened?"
Lin Han was very angry.
He only knew that his wife and daughter had entered the palace, but he did not know the specific details of the palace, and he did not bother to ask because of his macho chauvinism.
Mrs. Ruan then basically told her what happened that day. Although she had not seen some things with her own eyes, Lin Yi actually explained everything to her on the way out of the palace. It was she who told the concubine’s daughter not to take this matter to heart. Lin Han didn't know about it until he disturbed him.
It’s okay not to say it.
Lin Han said angrily: "If I hadn't entered the palace today, you would still want to hide it, right?"
Mrs. Ruan has never had any children in her life. Although she is a legal wife, she suffers from the anger of a chauvinistic husband at home.
Ruan said: "Earlier, when I sent Yi'er back to Fujian, I thought that I knew everything."
Lin Han sat down, feeling a little uncomfortable.
"I'm extremely prepared to be so obsessed with a Gongsheng. But if the Gongsheng hadn't told me, I wouldn't have known that my daughter was involved in the palace affairs. What kind of evil have I done?"
Lin Han didn't have the time to worry about having to spend time with Zhang Zhou.
This is because the knife does not penetrate the flesh and does not know the pain of cutting the skin.
Lin Han complained a few words, and then looked at his wife: "Has anyone come to your door recently to secure a match?"
"Yes." Ruan said, "I was pushed away by my concubine."
Lin Han said: "Are there any noble families? For example, the relatives of relatives..."
Lin Han also figured out that whether Queen Mother Zhou wanted his daughter to enter the palace, or Queen Zhang was on guard, she would let the Zhou family or Zhang family come to explore the way first.
Ruan said: "It seems that Uncle Jianchang sent someone here..."
"Zhang Yanling!" Lin Han gritted his teeth as soon as he mentioned this person, "Such an ignorant and incompetent person is just a son of a tribute student, but he is arrogant and domineering in the capital, and he has vain plans..."
Ruan added: "Sir, Uncle Jianchang is already married. Even if he marries Yi'er, he will only be a concubine. The concubine will be clearly told to the matchmaker that this matter will not be considered!"
Lin Han said: "Do you think he will leave after just saying a few words? Alas!"
"Then the master wants Yi'er to enter the palace?"
When Lin Han heard this, he realized that his wife was deliberately trying to quarrel with him!
We have been married for so many years, but I, an old man like me, have never liked to get involved in royal affairs. Don’t you know? Are you saying this just to choke me?
"Even if you marry someone as a concubine, you can't become a wife in the palace!"
Lin Han said it all.
A servant came here to report: "Mr. Lin, Xiao Jing, Eunuch Xiao, the Supervisor of Ceremonies, is here to visit."
"It's broken, it's broken!"
Lin Han was about to go out when he saw his wife still standing there with a dull expression as if it had nothing to do with him. He said: "If you enter the palace, you can't be a wife. Don't think too much about it. As for being a concubine, it's impossible...I will never let my family The child fell into the fire pit!"
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Guangye Hall, Imperial College.
Xiao Jing was led by Liu Shun and saw Lin Han with a strange look on his face.
"It's polite for Lin to offer wine."
Xiao Jing was like a good old man, smiling.
Lin Han hurriedly sent Liu Shun out and even asked Liu Chun to close the door, which made Xiao Jing a little uncomfortable.
It's like shutting the door and letting the dogs out.
"Eunuch Xiao, are you here to propose your daughter's marriage?" Lin Han was now a bit worried.
Xiao Jing smiled bitterly and said: "Lin Jijiu was forgotten, Your Majesty asked our family to give you some expenses."
Lin Han suddenly remembered that there was such a thing.
Xiao Jing only came to deliver rewards on behalf of the emperor, but he almost thought he was someone sent by the palace to propose marriage.
"Oh, then I would like to thank Your Majesty for this old man." Lin Han was also a little embarrassed.
Xiao Jing asked tentatively: "Your Majesty seems to have mentioned it before. If my daughter's marriage is not settled, your Majesty can help me..."
"No need." Lin Han certainly didn't need the emperor to interfere in his daughter's marriage.
As long as it's not the emperor who wants to marry him, that's fine.
Xiao Jing smiled and said, "Is there something bad? Or did someone tell you something?"
Lin Han didn't want to mention it at first, but seeing Xiao Jing's look, he probably understood something.
He said: "Eunuch Xiao, if you don't regard me as an outsider, can you tell me that the Empress Dowager intends to accept the little girl into the palace?"
Xiao Jing's smile faded and his expression became slightly serious.
"Actually, slaves should not speculate on their superiors' intentions. The Queen Mother actually mentioned this matter to Her Majesty, but Mr. Zhang changed the subject."
"Mr. Zhang?"
"That's Zhang Bingkuan and Zhang Gongsheng."
Lin Han's old face became square.
Xiao Jing only thought that he was in conflict with Zhang Zhou and Lin Han, and did not shy away from anything: "You should also know that this Mr. Zhang is favored by the Holy Spirit, mainly because of his great ability, which makes people admire him. No. You are a highly respected person, so you don’t have to get into trouble with a young man."
Lin Hanxin said, I had trouble with that boy Zhang Zhou before.
But now that I think about it, it’s really not worth it.
Compared with my daughter's marriage and the important matter of the marriage between my Lin family and the royal family, is he nothing?
This guy is also somewhat useful, that is, he reveals secrets.
And it seemed that he even helped me to block the situation in front of the Empress Dowager.
"Your Majesty is afraid that you may have a thorn in your heart, so he specifically said that it is not difficult for Jiangnan Jieyuan to pass the Jinshi examination. If Mr. Zhang succeeds in this examination, then just ignore it and don't take it to heart. It's really not true. If you win, the selection and employment of the people will not come from you, so you don’t have to worry about it.”
"Um."
"Lin Jijiu, do you want our family to talk to Your Majesty on your behalf about my daughter's marriage?"
"No trouble."
Lin Han didn't want to provoke anyone in the palace, and he even wanted to stay away from Xiao Jing.
Xiao Jing was not concerned about the same thing as Lin Han. He smiled and said: "Then our family will go back and inform His Majesty that you have accepted Mr. Zhang. Please be patient in the future and don't embarrass our family." .”
Lin Han thought for a while.
It turns out that Xiao Jing was afraid that he would embarrass Zhang Zhou.
Whether Zhang Zhou and I will have a chance to meet in the future is another matter. Why should I embarrass him? Besides, that kid... although he is quite annoying, why does he seem to... seem to be very understanding of the world?
Who taught whom to be worldly? !
Is this considered acquaintance without fighting?
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Xiao Jing returned to the palace to report to Zhu Youtang.
When Zhu Youtang heard that Lin Han had accepted Zhang Zhou, he said happily: "I always feel that there is some grudge between them. Did I help Bingkuan too obviously before?"
Xiao Jing thought for a moment.
That's not called obvious, that's called partiality.
The emperor actually emphasized the bet and asked Lin Han not to come to Taiwan. It was good that Lin Han didn't vomit blood at that time.
"Is Bingkuan home? Send him something."
Zhu Youtang thought of Zhang Zhou and couldn't help but want to take more care of him.
Xiao Jing smiled and said: "Your Majesty, you should be home now. The Zhang Mansion should not be short of anything. I will try it soon."
"yes."
Zhu Youtang also had a bit more expectation in his words, "I don't know how he will do in the exam."
Just saying.
Dai Yi came in a hurry, holding a memorial in his hand.
"Is something wrong?" Zhu Youtang looked over.
Dai Yidao said: "Jianchang Guards command Qianshi, and Peng Quan, who is the commander and envoy, reported that he wanted to participate in the impeachment of Jianchang Bo..."
"Jian Changwei is in command of Qianshi? Who is he?"
Zhu Youtang looked down upon his two brothers-in-law, but once someone wanted to impeach them, Zhu Youtang would activate his protective mentality and desperately protect the interests of his two brothers-in-law.
Dai Yi looked confused: "Peng Quan reported that Jianchang Bo entangled a group of people and went to Jianchangwei and other places to plunder people's property, saying that it was under his jurisdiction. There were also a group of unregistered people who donated money to the people. Jianchang Bo Mansion, caused trouble around Jianchangwei, and robbed passers-by..."
Zhu Youtang looked confused.
What are you talking about? What is the relationship between Jianchang Bo and Jianchang Wei?
The titles of the Ming Dynasty are different from those of other dynasties. Dukes and princes only have title and salary, but no title. The so-called Jianchangwei is the jurisdiction of Jianchangbo. What the hell is it?
"What's going on?" Zhu Youtang glared at Xiao Jing.
As the admiral and eunuch of Dongchang, you, Xiao Jing, should know about this kind of thing, right?
Dai Yi swallowed his saliva and said: "Your Majesty, in fact... there have been reports from the local authorities. It is said that in recent years, some people have been targeting Jianchang Bo in Jianchangwei, as well as Jianchang Prefecture, Jianchang County in Jiangxi and other places. In the name of the people, they wantonly plundered people's wealth, and even bought land for officials and gentry to donate, causing chaos in the local area, tax reductions, and local officials dared to be angry but dare not speak out."
Zhu Youtang said with a bad expression: "Yanling actually does such a thing?"
Dai Yi and Xiao Jing looked at each other.
How could the emperor downplay such an outrageous thing? It seems that the emperor is not even interested in punishing himself with three cups of wine.
"Why didn't you tell me before?" Zhu Youtang seemed to have transferred his anger to Xiao Jing.
Xiao Jing said with fear: "Your Majesty, some things are based on rumors and have no solid evidence. Moreover, there are many prejudices against Shouning Marquis and Jianchang Bo among the people. In fact, many things have nothing to do with them, but they are just being targeted by young people. Just in the name of it.”
Zhu Youtang sneered: "Just in their name, the local officials don't dare to ask, right?"
"yes."
Xiao Jing's answer was quite honest.
Who made you, the old man, protect your brother-in-law so deeply?
Now even those who make trouble are trying to figure out the trick. Anyway, the emperor is far away from the mountain. It is better to use the banner of the emperor instead of the banner of a relative. The money comes faster, and the government does not dare to interfere.
Zhu Youtang said: "This Jianchang Guard commander Qian Shi is very courageous. He is not even afraid of his relatives, right? Dongchang sent people to bring him to the capital and ask him what happened. !”
Xiao Jing heard this.
Good guy, how biased is this heart?
As the commander of Jianchang Guards, Peng Quan reported Jianchang Bo's illegal behavior. The emperor said that he wanted to investigate, but in fact he sent Dongchang to... Was this an invitation? It’s like being caught and brought to justice!
(End of chapter)
