The emperor is embarrassed

Fan Wei was thrown to the Ministry of Officials by Ming Zhan, while Feng Zhi went to the Ministry of Households.

Both of them are not of high rank, but they are only fifth grade doctors.

Ming Zhan always strikes quickly, accurately and ruthlessly.Although the grade is not high, the place is good. Among the six ministries, the Ministry of Officials is the first, followed by the Ministry of Households.

And it's a real lack, neither the head of the miscellaneous work, nor the backup Yuanwai Lang, but directly the fifth-rank doctor.Ming Zhan wasn't worried that Fan Wei and Feng Zhi wouldn't be able to do it. When he reformed the salt policy in Yunnan and reopened border-Tibet trade, Ming Zhan had no soldiers or generals, so he used these two people to make up the numbers.At that time, Fan Wei and Feng Zhi not only had their own stalls, but also did odd jobs, so they lived directly in the palace when they were busy.

Still survived.

Although there are many things in the ministry now, they are just in charge of one department. The workload is lighter than when they were in Yunnan, but the interpersonal relationship is complicated.

The two rented a house in the imperial capital, and this time they brought their wives along to take care of the housework.

Ming Zhan is young, and the two of them were his companions at the beginning, so they are naturally young.

For example, Yuanwailang, one of Fan Wei's subordinates, is already in his early fifties and is now a grandfather.

The imperial court pays attention to seniority, Ming Zhan didn't think about putting people in the position of servants or anything, everything must be done slowly.Now that he didn't even get his wife into the palace, it can be seen that these ministers are only superficially convinced to him.

Ming Zhan and the third prince of Tatar sat on the porch of Zhaoren Palace and watched the scenery. The third prince said, "Xiao Wang heard that the border trade between Yunnan and Tibet has been reopened, and it is very prosperous now. To tell you the truth, in our grassland, we also like artifacts from the Celestial Dynasty very much. Whether it's porcelain or silk tea, even Xiao Wang loves it."

"Of course I won't reject the third prince's friendship, but I'm just pardoning my blunt words." Ming Zhan glanced at the third prince and said warmly, "I'm afraid the third prince can't decide this matter now." Your mother!Your father is not dead yet, is he?You are not in position yet, are you?Your name is not right and your words are not right, what are you using to negotiate with the Celestial Dynasty!

The third prince had a very thick skin, and said undeterred, "As long as His Majesty promises marriage, Xiao Wang can be the master."

Seeing that Ming Zhan was silent, the third prince said, "Your Majesty's kindness, Xiao Wang will never forget it."

"Far water can't save near fire." Ming Zhan said warmly, "Prince, if the situation is so urgent, you shouldn't leave the old Khan to lead the distant water of the imperial capital; if the situation is not as the prince said, I think the prince lacks the sincerity to cooperate. "

Ming Zhan imitated Ruan Hongfei's movements and poured two cups of tea in a fairy-like manner. The third prince was very discerning, and offered Ming Zhan one cup first.Ming Zhan picked it up, and said in no hurry, "Actually, I don't understand why the third prince is so persistent in marrying my princess. Since you have read many books, you should understand that for thousands of years, the princess has had countless marriages. There are only a few people who have played the role of marriage. In many cases, women can't control the general situation. Now there are two princesses in the palace, who are only eight or nine years old. If the prince wants to wait for them to grow up, there are still ten years to wait. If When the princess grows up, the prince still wants to get married, and I will seriously consider this matter."

The third prince showed bitterness on his exotic face, stretched out his hands, and sighed, "People without strength can't even pick up a single pebble from the ground. It's no wonder that Your Majesty doesn't trust me. Your Majesty is younger than me." , is better than me."

"I just had better luck."

"Then I wonder if His Majesty is interested in doing some business?"

Ming Zhan secretly sighed, with the face of the third prince, if luck is better, it will be a matter of time before he can make a career.

The third prince didn't bid farewell to Ming Zhan until after lunch. Although he didn't negotiate the conditions he had prepared, it was a victory to be able to connect with His Majesty the Emperor.

The third prince said, "When I was a child, I heard the princess say that the emperor of the celestial dynasty would have hundreds of dishes for dinner. Looking at it now, the princess exaggerated."

For two people, there are only eight dishes and two soups.

Ming Zhan took a sip of tea and rinsed his mouth, "I'm not rich, so the third prince will laugh at me."

The third prince laughed, "People who are not rich will never act like they are not rich. Xiao Wang doesn't believe that." Of course, the third prince would not want to explain that Zhan deliberately underestimated him and insulted him, so he ate such a simple thing. a meal.He intuited that Ming Zhan was not such a person, and Ming Zhan himself ate deliciously.

"When is the prince planning to go back?"

"As His Majesty said, Xiao Wang really shouldn't stay away from Father Khan. Xiao Wang will go back tomorrow."

"Alright."

The third prince's heart moved, he suddenly smiled and said, "Your Majesty always calls me the third prince, does your Majesty know Xiao Wang's name?"

"Hamul."

"Your Majesty, the little king is taking his leave." The third prince had a strange look on his face, he gave a light salute with Tatar etiquette, and left.

As soon as the third prince left, Fang Qing came in and said: "Long live back, Princess Shurou gave birth to a son safely."

Ming Zhan was overjoyed, and Fang Qing went on to say: It is said that the princess gave birth prematurely and had dystocia, and the empress dowager went to the Lu family's mansion.

At this moment, the atmosphere in General Lu's mansion is obviously too tense.

Mingya passed out after giving birth to the child, and then suffered a postpartum hemorrhage, which made her very flustered for a while.Princess Wei waited for Mingya to be safe before going back to the mansion.

Before leaving, he took Mingya's mother and maid along with her as a dowry, and left her mother Tang at the Lu family. From the beginning to the end, she ignored the Lu family at all.

As soon as Princess Wei left, the old lady Lu passed by, and then a wave of chaos woke the old lady up.

Even the faces of the wives and grandmothers were extremely bad, and the second wife finally couldn't help but said angrily, "Sister-in-law is satisfied now!"

Mrs. Lu's face turned pale, and she argued, "What are you talking about? Is it my fault what happened to Brother Mu?"

"Isn't it, you know it!"

A little maid came to report in panic, "Ma'am, Miss Biao is going to hang herself—"

The Second Mrs. Lu sneered, "I'm feeling ashamed now, it's not the time to catch up with men!" She spat hard on the ground, "Bitch!"

Concubine Wei didn't even have time for a cup of tea, so she asked all about this matter of the Lu family.

Mingya is accompanied by a well-educated nanny to marry, and this Zhao nanny came out of the palace, and she made things clear, "The princess has been soft-hearted since she was a child, and after marrying into the Lu family, she and her son-in-law are very affectionate. The family is also a mess. The son-in-law was originally the eldest son of the second master Lu. Because the elder master Lu had not yet had an heir in middle age, he adopted the son-in-law to the elder master's knees, not only for the sake of winning the title, but also for the sake of successors in the future. There are people. But who would have thought that the son-in-law has been adopted for a few years, and the eldest wife suddenly gave birth to a son."

"This eldest lady was originally the niece of the old lady of the Lu family. The princess married her at the beginning, and she was soft-faced when she saw the princess. She was also a mother-in-law, and she often used words to suppress the princess." At that time, Mingya was not a princess. The mother said, "The princess is so kind-hearted. To be honest, how much did you take care of the princesses when you were in our mansion. When the princess first married into these families, she might not be able to handle it. Later, Shuyi The eldest princess taught our princess a few times. Gradually, the princess also figured out the affairs of this house, and dismissed the eldest wife several times. The eldest wife is afraid that she hates the princess in her heart. Because the princess is pregnant, long live at that time Before she was enthroned, the eldest wife even revealed that she wanted to be a little girl to the son-in-law. The son-in-law and the princess are newlyweds, and they are in harmony with each other, and they both refused to agree. No, the eldest wife has brought her niece from her natal family again. No The servant girl is not centered in her speech, and this young lady is really careless."

"I heard that I used to live in the Lu family. At the beginning, the eldest wife wanted to betroth her niece to the son-in-law. Who knew that the son-in-law would be able to honor the princess with such a great fortune?" Mother Zhao sighed. "This time, after the cousin came, she often ran into the princess's courtyard. The servants couldn't stop her. When the servant said a few harsh words, the cousin cried and asked if she was a princess." Noble status, look down on her."

"It was the son-in-law who learned that Miss Biao always came to disturb the princess's rest, so he was so angry that she scolded Miss Biao. Miss Biao didn't come for several days. There is a garden in Lu's mansion, and there is a small lake in the garden. For some reason, The cousin fell into the lake, and the son-in-law yelled for a long time but couldn't get anyone, so I couldn't watch the cousin drown, so I rescued her." Zhao Momo said angrily, "Who knows that the cousin is so hard So she cheated on the son-in-law, saying that she was wet, and was carried out of the lake by the son-in-law again, and she would never marry again."

"Because the princess refused to answer, Miss Biao would die if she didn't make trouble these few days. And the eldest wife came to the princess's courtyard crying and crying, saying that the life of my niece was miserable." Mother Zhao sighed, "The princess is very sad." I got angry a few times, and I didn't feel very comfortable last night."

"I haven't seen such an idiot for a long time." Princess Wei said indifferently, "Zisu, prepare some medicinal herbs for strengthening your body and bring them back to Mother Zhao."

"Be nice and serve Mingya."

In the face of absolute power, small means in the house are absolutely not enough.

During the three rites, Mingya could already sit up.This is the emperor's younger sister and also the eldest princess. Many people from the clan came to congratulate her.

Ming Zhan bestowed a third-class title of Lieutenant of Light Vehicles, as well as a reward for the eldest son of the eldest princess.In addition, the imperial decree says: I heard that the son-in-law Lu Wenmu is the adoptive son of the first-class general Lu Jingshuan, and Lu Jingshuan already has a son.Therefore, Lu Wenmu was ordered to return to his family.

Lu Jingshuan's concubine, Feng Shi, was virtuous and virtuous, and bestowed a three-rank imperial order.Then give Liu Zhongyan's daughter Liu Shi to Lu Jingshuan as a concubine.

Ming Zhan's attitude towards the princess is completely polarized, which makes people puzzled.Back then, she was Mingyan, but she earned the reputation of being a brick and mortar fourth master.Like Ming Fei, it's not impossible to be killed by the imperial staff.

Today, such a bad thing happened to the Lu family, a direct slap in the face made Mrs. Lu's wife Liu dizzy.

The Feng family was originally just Lu Jingshuan's aunt, younger and more powerful than Mrs. Lu, she had a son and a daughter, and she loved her forever. Now she has been directly appointed to be equal to Mrs. Lu.In addition to her own niece, an imperial decree was directly given to her husband as a concubine, how to explain this to her brother and sister-in-law.

Before the imperial decree was finished, Mrs. Lu couldn't breathe and passed away.

The little father-in-law who came to deliver the decree finished reading, handed the decree together to Lu Jingshuan, and said leisurely, "Congratulations, General Lu." His eyes swept over Mrs. Lu, who was lifted from the ground, with a half-smile , "Hey, this is the eldest wife of the family! Look, she passed away happily."

Before the young eunuch came, He Yu had ordered him to taunt the old woman severely.

It's useless for the little eunuch Cha to go back to work directly.

Ming Ya was completely speechless about Ming Zhan's will.

Ming Zhan is talking to a group of old ladies in Shouan Palace.

"Hey, this is Mrs. Lu." Ming Zhan said with a smile, "Today is the third baptism of your parents and grandchildren. Because of my will, the happy event of the old lady's family will be delayed."

The old lady Lu panicked, "I dare not. The Lu family is originally from a poor family, and it is a great joy to get the princess married, so how dare you be arrogant because of it. With your majesty's grace, my wife can only go to Shou'an Palace to see the sky with this blessing." Yan."

Ming Zhan said softly, "Sit down, old lady. You are old and you don't have to get up when you answer. Being so reserved and polite is against my good intentions. Ming Ya is my little sister. When we were at home, we brothers and sisters counted her as the cutest. As soon as she got married, I was very worried about her. The elder sister is very sweet-tempered, not to mention the second elder sister, she is in Yunnan. Only Mingya, the youngest, has a gentle temper, and after marrying, she is a grown-up Granddaughter-in-law."

"Although I am honored as the ninth-five-year-old, my heart is actually the same as that of ordinary people. Now that the old lady is so sensible, I feel relieved."

The old lady Lu couldn't sit still what she told Ming Zhan.

Ming Zhan turned to talk to Mrs. Li Pingzhou's old lady. When she was young, Mrs. Li was a famous female poet even in the emperor, and a real talented woman.Don't look at Li Pingzhou's smelly and tough temper, like a stone in a latrine.Mrs. Li has kind eyebrows and kind eyes, with a smile on her face all the year round, "When my wife is free, she will listen to the little grandson read poems, or raise flowers, or teach them to make new snacks."

"Oh, that's great, next time the old lady will bring some for me to taste."

Ming Zhan was very patient with women and the elderly. He first invited the old ladies to have tea and snacks, and then watched several dramas together. Each of them was rewarded.Then they sent people to carefully send the old ladies out of the palace.

The whole process fully demonstrated the demeanor and self-cultivation of a generation of famous monarchs.

Almost all the ministers heard their wives say, "Long live is such a kind man."

Among them, Mrs. Li Pingzhou's old lady was even more delighted, "The emperor said that my clothes are beautiful and the color is good. She also said that next time I go back, I will bring some fresh snacks for the emperor to taste."

Li Pingzhou's wife complimented her mother-in-law, "Mother, what did the emperor look like when he was born? He looks mighty and majestic."

"Where, he is very young and looks very handsome. Don't be too polite to us. Knowing that I like to drink Longjing, I specially rewarded me with two cans of tea. Others don't have it." Mrs. Li smiled and said to her grandson-in-law He took the tea in his hand, "The emperor said, invite me to the theater next time."

"This is the blessing of the old lady, we can't compare it any more."

Since then, Mrs. Li has often received invitations from Ming Zhan, sometimes by word of mouth, and sometimes by exquisite personal invitations.The old lady is jokingly called: the beautiful Mrs. Li.

Of course, Mrs. Li was not the only one who often entered the palace. For all the ministers who opposed Princess Wei's entry into the palace, Ming Zhan was particularly enthusiastic about their respective wives.

Moreover, Ming Zhan is quite good at coaxing women, and it is a new fashion in the imperial capital now: old ladies have nothing to do at home all day long, and they are looking forward to receiving the invitation from the emperor to drink tea in the palace.Teach your children and grandchildren at home, open your mouth "loyal to the emperor" and shut your mouth "patriotic", "such a wise emperor, even useless old women like me can feel the emperor's kindness. Alas, if you don't be good officials, it's really hard to tolerate .”

If it was Ming Zhan who called their wives into the palace so often, all the adults would wonder if the hats on their heads were going to change color.

Wang Rui'an frowned, "I don't think it's a good idea to look like this. My mother is going to the palace to listen to an opera tomorrow."

Li Pingzhou couldn't be annoyed, couldn't be angry, and sighed, "I really don't know what the emperor is going to do?"