Dressed as a man with the eldest son

31

"Tongjin, Tongjin—"

The bright moon was in the sky, and Empress Zheng's panicked voice came from the dormitory in Jiaofang Hall.

Tong Jin, who was called by name, immediately opened layers of curtains to go in. The queen never liked the palace people on duty at night when she fell asleep, and couldn't bear them to be exposed to the wind outside the door to be cold, so she set up a special waiting room for the palace people to rest. To change, they just stare at the rattle.

A honey silk on duty showed envious eyes, and stopped eating the melon seeds in her hand: "Only sister Tongjin can enter the empress's bedroom at this time."

A look of jealousy flashed across Qian Jin's eyes.

Usually they always say that the empress dotes on her the most, but who doesn't know that among their four brocades, the silent Tong Jin is the most trusted by the empress.

Mi Ling rested her chin and looked forward to it: "I don't know when I will be like Sister Tongjin." Then she stuck out her tongue, "Look what I'm thinking, with Sister Qianjin here, how can it be our little girls' turn."

Qian Jin smiled and said, "Eat your melon seeds quickly."

The jealousy in my heart deepened.

Mi Ling twisted the melon seeds again, a faint smile flashed across her lips.

Tong Jin hurried into the inner room, Empress Zheng hugged her knees and huddled at the corner of the bed, and when she saw her, she stretched out her hand in a panic: "Tong Jin, I dreamed of him, I dreamed of Zichen, he blamed me for not being able to save her." he……"

Tong Jin immediately stepped forward and pulled the quilt to cover her: "Your Majesty, be careful not to catch a cold."

Empress Zheng grabbed her hand, panicking: "He's covered in blood, he's blaming me..."

"It's not the empress's fault." Tong Jin took her hand to comfort her, "It's His Majesty's will, and it has nothing to do with the empress. The empress has said love for him. It is the majesty who is determined to kill him. The empress has tried her best..."

Empress Zheng seemed to be comforted, and she gradually calmed down. Her eye circles were red: "But I was the one who killed him after all. I just want him to be quiet and stop pestering him. I didn't want his life. I didn't..." She Urgently telling Tong Jin, it seemed to be convincing herself.

Tong Jin gently patted her back across the quilt: "Your maidservant knows that it is Guangde Hou who is making progress. Even if the empress wants his life, he deserves it. The empress is too soft-hearted and retreats step by step. If he dares to say such a thing, It is not a pity to die."

In her opinion, Marquis Guangde died well, if it wasn't for the empress thinking about his childhood love, based on what he did, he would die ten thousand times.

The empress treats him like a younger brother so that she can promote him, but he has a wrong idea in his heart. He secretly thinks that he is not enough, so he dares to come in front of the empress and say such stupid things as asking the empress to give him a son.

Thinking of this, Tong Jin became angry again, saying that she loves the empress, but she doesn't think about the empress at all. If the empress is really pregnant, the first person to kill her will be His Majesty...

Empress Zheng's tears fell from her eyes: "He has always been outspoken, courageous, and can do whatever he wants... No matter how he treats others, he really treats me sincerely, am I sorry? Hold him, if I knew today, I should have persuaded him to restrain himself..."

The person is dead, and when you think about it again, it's all the other party's good.

Tong Jin took out a handkerchief to wipe away her tears, and said distressedly: "Your Majesty is too soft-hearted, always thinking of others' good..."

She remembered that when the empress first dealt with the servants, she hid in the room and cried all night like this.

At that time, the empress was not the empress, nor was her majesty the crown prince. She was originally a secret guard, and was sent to the empress by her majesty to protect the empress.

She watched the empress step by step to the present with her own eyes, and only she and the empress knew the hardships and bitterness.

Even though His Majesty treats Empress well now, when he first entered the palace, he often made Empress sad.

Empress Zheng grabbed her sleeves and said, "Once Zichen is gone, now you are the only one who is really thinking about me. You can't have any accidents, just stay with me all the time."

Tong Jin felt more and more distressed: "Your Majesty, don't worry, the servants will always be with you."

Since His Majesty sent her to the empress, she is the empress's person, and the empress is her master, and she is sincerely willing to do anything for her.

Because the empress treats them as people, not as objects that can be discarded at will.

Empress Zheng relaxed, resting her forehead on Tong Jin's shoulder, and said: "It's not convenient for me to come forward about Zichen's affairs. There is no mistress in Guangde Hou's mansion, so I will panic. You ask people outside to watch and help." ..."

Tong Jin responded one by one.

The dim light covered all of Empress Zheng's expressions.

Zichen Palace, the little eunuch rushed to report the letter, passed it layer by layer, and handed it to Chang Qing, the chief eunuch on duty today. He glanced at the clock in the corner, and it was already past 10:30. His Majesty had already fallen asleep, but he He turned into the night duty room without hesitation.

"Where's Manager Gao?"

"Grandpa Gao went to rest and got up in the middle of the night." The little eunuch replied.

Chang Qing wanted to say something, but changed his words: "Director Gao has worked hard, so don't bother him."

As he spoke, he entered the inner palace, passed through layers of curtains, and stopped on the last floor.

"Your Majesty." He called softly, and after calling for about 3 minutes, there was a sound from inside, "Say."

Chang Qing bowed and said: "The news from Jiaofangdian said that the empress seemed to be frightened, and she couldn't sleep..."

Emperor Yongzhao's voice immediately became clear: "I'm going to take a look..." The shadow on the curtain got up, but paused again, and sighed, "Forget it, I'm afraid the empress doesn't want to see me tonight, I'll go tomorrow .”

"Ask someone to go to the Jiaofang Hall and tell them to take care of the queen more."

"Yes." Chang Qing replied, feeling deeply in his heart that His Highness treats His Majesty deeply, and everything about His Majesty should be known immediately no matter when and where, no matter how big or small.

·

Nan Ruo didn't know the news that Shangguan Zichen had committed suicide in fear of crime until the next morning, and he was stunned for a moment after hearing it.

Is this dead?

For a moment, there was no real sense of fulfillment.

Also, except for the very beginning, he wasn't involved at all afterwards.

However, the ending of committing suicide in fear of guilt made him frown. Did he really commit suicide or was he killed and pretended to be suicide?Above, Guan Zichen's personality doesn't look like he would commit suicide unless he was hit to the point of collapse.

And the only thing that would break him down...

Nan Ruo's heart skipped a beat.

He pinched his temples, if it was what he guessed, why would Queen Zheng do this?Why do you want to start with your admirers?

Shangguan Zichen's crimes were determined by the law. Even if she was disappointed with him, there was no need to end it in person. She skipped the interrogation in such a hurry, as if she was in a hurry to kill someone and keep her mouth shut.

Is there any ulterior relationship between the two?

No, in the original text, Shangguan Zichen has always had a single arrow against Empress Zheng, and Empress Zheng only regards him as her younger brother. Over the years, because Empress Zheng has been estranged from the Zheng family, everyone privately regards Shangguan Zichen as another uncle of the country.

Nan Ruo had a headache, and Xiao Ruogu, with his pampered body and tender skin, was bruised and bruised yesterday after being pointed out by the prince a few times. He didn't sleep well last night, and his head buzzed when he got up.

This will turn my head and hurt even more.

Simply put it aside and go to Nangong Yunlin's yard for breakfast.

"Did you hear about the news that Marquis Guangde committed suicide in fear of crime?" He wanted to find out some news from Nangong Yunlin, at least he and Shangguan Zichen were "comrades in arms" in the same trench.

It's just that Nangong Yunlin himself didn't realize that his "comrade-in-arms" died at all, and he didn't feel sad or even smiled: "I knew he would have this day."

How to say?Nan Ruo was refreshed.

Nangong Yunlin sneered: "With his usual arrogant appearance, don't think that when he gains power, everyone will let him go, but in fact, he will remember it in his heart. No, once he loses power, those who are waiting to step on him will be ranked in the city. Go outside."

Nan Ruo said casually, "Where's Dad?"

I thought Nangong Yunlin would fool me, but I didn't want him to say bluntly: "Of course I stepped on it." He said proudly, "Your father and I don't even need to line up. When I was still in Jiangnan, I was on the top of the holy road." It's slander."

When he said the word slander, he didn't think it was disobedient at all. Seeing Nan Ruo was startled, he smiled: "You treat me as how to stand up in front of the Holy One, and you can say whatever you want. Remember, don't think about playing tricks in front of the Holy One. Of course, you are not asked to say everything, whatever the Holy Majesty asks, you just tell the truth."

"I didn't tell you this before, because I thought it would be best for you to keep your heart and face the Holy Majesty and the Empress. Now that you are an official, it is different from the past. There are some things that you should understand."

Everyone said that he was a villain, flattering and flattering, thinking that anyone could do this?If you have the ability to ask them to come by themselves, I'm afraid they will be dragged out by His Majesty's order before they stay for half a day.

Nan Ruo listened carefully, Nangong Yunlin was able to get along in front of the emperor like a fish in water, the experience is very worth learning, he was once a rival in love with the emperor!

"Since the Holy Majesty wants to use you, you just do what he assigns you to do. As long as you don't make mistakes, you will be successful."

Nan Ruo was taught, and asked: "Do you know who is the adult who will take over as the commander of Luan Yiwei?"

Shangguan Zichen resigned, someone will definitely replace him.

Nangong Yunlin glanced at him: "Who do you care, why do you want to make friends with the commander?"

This is not thinking that his father is a popular person in front of the chairman, and the department has changed managers. He should know some inside information, maybe he knows the person who changed, and he can help his son build relationships.

Nan Ruo thought in his heart, with integrity on his face: "My son has no such intentions. He just thinks that the imperial examination depends on the examiner's preference of answer papers. Knowing Shangfeng's character, he will know how to act in the future."

As the saying goes, once the emperor and the courtiers, the character of the boss largely determines the style of the department.

Hearing what he said, Nangong Yunlin was both surprised and relieved: "Yes, you can think of this, and you should take an official career. I was worried about you, but now it seems that there is no need. It's a pity that you got a military position. You have to bear the blow first."

As he spoke, he looked at his son, who looked like a frail scholar, and became worried.

"I'll ask someone to invite two martial arts masters later, and you can practice along with me."

Nan Ruozheng had this intention, heard the words and readily agreed, and brought the topic back to Shangguan Zichen: "Father, you know that Marquis Guangde committed suicide in fear of crime, what arrangements will the Holy Majesty make?"

In fact, what he wanted to ask was Queen Zheng's reaction.

Nangong Yunlin was not very happy: "What else can I do? At most, I will be reduced to a noble. He is smart. He killed himself and left a way out for his children. Once he dies, the Holy One will remember his kindness again, especially the empress..."

He paused, but continued: "Your Majesty has always regarded him as a younger brother. You should have heard of the title Xiao Guojiu. The serious uncles of the Zheng family dare not be as arrogant as him."

"Once this person dies, the empress will show her kindness to his children when she is sad. She has always been like this. You are also taken care of by the empress. You know it best."

He clapped his hands suddenly: "Almost forgot, now that you become an official, you can buy land, and when the Marquis of Guangde is demoted, some land will be vacated. I remember that he has a hundred acres of fertile land in the suburbs of Beijing. No, I have to hurry up." Go buy it."

He didn't even eat the rice, so he put down his chopsticks and asked his servants to pack up and prepare to go out.

Nan Ruo couldn't sit still and continue eating, then put down his chopsticks: "I'll go too."

Dayan has very strict restrictions on land purchases. The rules are clear about what status, grade and grade to buy. Although Nan Ruo has never understood the dangers of land mergers in previous lives, based on his understanding of this law alone, I think this provision is very good.

Nangong's family is not qualified to buy land as a merchant, but human beings are always exceptionally talented in taking advantage of loopholes.

If you can't buy land, then buy Zhuangzi. Zhuangzi will bring its own land, even if it is not much, it is land that can be cultivated.

The imperial court turned a blind eye to this matter, which is the default unspoken rule.

But if you can buy it now, it is better to be open and aboveboard, not to mention that the cultivated land near the capital is as expensive as oil, which has long been divided up by the rich and powerful, passed down from generation to generation, and communicate with each other.

Nan Ruo is not afraid that he will not be able to buy it. This kind of vacant land confiscated by the government will be auctioned.

"You eat yours." Nangong Yunlin waved his hand and rejected his follow, "It's better if you don't come forward about this kind of thing, so as not to be known by the old men at Yushitai and make trouble."

Nan Ruoxin said that this is his job, relying on this to improve his performance.

But if my father speaks, then I won't go.

It's a pity that he still couldn't answer his doubts, whether Shangguan Zichen committed suicide or was committed suicide.

Nan Ruo made all kinds of guesses in his mind, and even made a table, arranging and combining all the possibilities, and analyzing them one by one.

He can't ask the prince every time, and it will inevitably leave a bad impression on the leader that he is incompetent and unable to think independently.

Moreover, he can't always expect to hear answers from others when he encounters problems in the future, he has to make his own judgment.

Combining reading comprehension with table analysis, Nan Ruo gradually peeled off the cocoon from it, and got the answer he wanted, and only waited for the next opportunity to verify it.

Unfortunately, this opportunity is rare.

he thought regretfully.

Can only wait.

The affairs of Shangguan Zichen had come to an end, Nan Ruo focused on the job he was about to take up, and the seven-day preparation time was fully scheduled.

Seven days passed in a blink of an eye, and when it came time to join the job, Nan Ruo woke up early, put on the Luanyiwei school uniform sent by Empress Zheng, and went to the station to report.