The emperor is embarrassed

Although Qian Duanyu was born in a wealthy family, the scenery of the south of the Yangtze River and the royal style of the imperial capital are absolutely different.

The climate in the south of the Yangtze River is humid, and the southerners are more delicate and charming.

It was the first time for Qian Duanyu to come to the imperial capital, and it was also the first time to meet with His Majesty in the palace. It would be a lie to say that he was not nervous.However, no matter how old Qian Duanyu was taught to meet the legendary real dragon emperor, a touch of excitement and faint joy inevitably rose in his heart.

Xue Shaoliang was a master of martial arts, he worked next to Ming Zhan, and had nothing important to do for him, he was ordered to send Qian Duanyu out of the palace, listening to the people behind him breathe long and fast, as if he was about to have some kind of illness.

Xue Shaoliang is not a warm-hearted person, but if Qian Duanyu fell down suddenly due to illness, it would be his troublesome matter.Xue Shaoliang paused, his eyes looked up and down Qian Duanyu like searchlights.Qian Duanyu thought about why the beautiful guard in front of him didn't leave, and Xue Shaoliang felt scared, so he stopped and asked politely, "My lord, what are your orders?"

"Are you all right?" Xue Shaoliang asked expressionlessly.

If Qian Duanyu is a gentleman as gentle as jade, Xue Shaoliang is a swordsman as cold as ice, and the two have completely different temperaments.Qian Duanyu's heart shivered when Xue Shaoliang saw it, and he couldn't care less about his beauty, so he waved his hands again and again, "What do you mean, my lord, I am in good health."

Seeing that Qian Duanyu's embarrassing face was flushed, Xue Shaoliang nodded, admitted that he had made a mistake, and said, "I thought you were sick." He turned around and continued to lead the way.

Depressed young master Qian Duanyu Qian, I really want to say, your mother, why are you sick?

Qian Duanyu met the saint for the first time, and Qian Yongdao asked him carefully when he returned home, but the father and son hesitated and said not to mention it.

As the imperial capital became busier day by day, Ming Zhan's seat on the throne became more and more secure.

The Empress Dowager Wei had a lot of people to welcome her, Mingyan and Mingya always came to pay her respects when she had nothing to do, even the three princesses Shuyuan, Shuxian and Shuyu would know the current affairs and form a good relationship.

Princess Shuyu always speaks in a soft voice, like the wind and rain, "I don't know the origin of this Daoist Zhong. He said that he practiced in Zhongnan Mountain. He just came down from the mountain and saw the emperor's capital Luoxia Mountain. The weather in Qifeng Temple is good, so I will settle down there. There is nothing more effective than looking at someone's face."

"My son didn't believe it, so I tested him with the little maid around me. I don't want Daoist Zhong to tell the little maid's background exactly, and also calculate the approximate location of the little maid's hometown before entering the palace. Isn't it strange?" Eldest Princess Shuyu said, "My minister thought about rewarding him with some gold and silver, but the Taoist priest said that the mortal gold and silver are useless to him, as long as he eats."

Ming Ya picked up a grape and peeled it, and said with a smile, "I heard about this Daoist Zhong. It was my mother-in-law who wanted to find Daoist Zhong for a fortune telling. This Daoist Zhong also has a weird temper. They don’t even want to count a single hexagram. Now the fortune-telling numbers in Qifeng Temple are scheduled for the next year, and my mother-in-law asked her son-in-law to help her find a way to jump in." Since Lu Wenmu returned to the second room, Mingya has also changed her mother-in-law.The second wife of the Lu family is clever and meticulous, and she enshrines Mingya like a mother-in-law.Mingya also understands many things in the world now, anyway, since she moved to the Princess Mansion, she has not had much contact with her in-laws' family, and it is always comfortable to lead a family by herself.

Empress Dowager Wei laughed, "There are such strange people in the world, this is the first time I've heard of them."

"Does mother want to do the calculation too?" Mingyan asked, women probably are interested in this kind of fairy priest.

The Empress Dowager Wei is different. Yunnan and Guizhou provinces believe in Buddhism, but the Empress Dowager Wei is a person with no beliefs. Her belief is herself.Empress Dowager Wei smiled and shook her head, "Most half of my life has passed, and there is nothing to count."

Ming Zhan is a gossipist, his eyes glistened and he followed suit, "Foretelling is really so effective?"

"Anyway, the news has spread in the imperial capital. Even Cousin Rumei from Aunt Fuchang's family has such a violent temper in the past. We are afraid of her." Princess Shuxian said, "Aunt Fuchang went to find Mr. Zhong, The Taoist priest said that the apricot tree in Cousin Rumei’s yard was not planted in the right place, which was against her luck. Aunt Fuchang quickly ordered someone to remove the tree. Like before."

Princess Shuyu continued, "If you want me to say, this Daoist Zhong is quite capable. Like ordinary fortune tellers, they ask people to spend money as soon as they open their mouths. This Daoist Zhong never accepts money, and only wants to eat to satisfy his hunger." .Now, they donate good scriptures for free. The printed scriptures alone cost dozens of dollars. I have seen that they are all things to persuade people to do good, and there is nothing wrong with them.”

Ming Zhan was curious, "Third Sister, does the fairy surnamed Zhong have any magic spells? For example, flying clouds and driving fog, turning stones into gold and so on."

"Then you will really become a god." Princess Shuyu covered her lips with a handkerchief and smiled, "I really haven't heard of this. Otherwise, I'll ask about it before I tell the emperor."

"Okay, I will trouble the third sister."

Princess Shuyu pursed her lips and smiled, "It's nothing troublesome. I'm idle at home anyway, so it doesn't take much trouble."

Princess Shuxian returns home.

Zhan Shaoxi was cleaning up his precious epiphyllum in the flower room, when he heard that the princess's wife had come home, he went to see his wife after cleaning his hands.

"I'm back, how is Concubine Demu?" Zhan Shaoxi asked with concern.

The eldest princess Shuxian was born by Concubine De, and she was caressed by Concubine De since she was a child. Concubine De is the only daughter who loves her like a treasure.It's just that after Princess Shuxian got married, Concubine De still lived in the harem and served beside the Empress Dowager.Princess Shuxian missed her mother, and often went to visit her biological mother when she entered the palace to pay her respects to the Empress Dowager Wei and the Empress Dowager.

Hearing her husband's question, Princess Shuxian smiled, "My concubine looks good." After Ming Zhan entered the royal family, he never wronged the concubine, and of course it was impossible to take special care of her.After all, Concubine De was just Feng Jingqian's concubine, while Ming Zhan had his own mother, and he had no friendship with Concubine De before.

Princess Shuxian was worried, "I don't know when I can take my mother back to the house to take care of her."

In the harem, concubines and concubines with children, when the new emperor ascends the throne, they can live with their children out of the palace.It's just that the situation is special now. Although the Supreme Emperor has gone to Yunnan and Guizhou, the old man is living well.Concubines and concubines are not widows yet.

Furthermore, since Ming Zhan became the emperor, he could not directly send the concubines and concubines out of the palace.Otherwise, it would be unavoidable to have a mean name of driving the empress dowager's concubine out of the palace.

Therefore, when Ming Zhan came to the throne, he just took care of raising these concubines, and didn't mention the matter of supporting them at all, which made the princesses anxious.

"How about I also go to Zhong Shenxian to figure it out." Princess Shuxian asked her son-in-law Zhan Shaoxi.

Zhan Shaoxi has been staying at home since he took a brick for Zeng Jing in Xu Xiang's mansion last time, bleeding half of his face. After seeing the imperial doctor, Zhan Shaoxi has been staying at home for two months. Fine pink long scar.Hearing what the princess' wife said, Zhan Shaoxi hurriedly said, "Don't believe in those supernatural things. Instead of going to a priest, you should ask His Majesty. I don't think His Majesty is unreasonable."

"Last time, the eldest sister was reprimanded by the queen mother because of her husband's family, and she was ashamed." The eldest princess Shuxian sighed, "I am not a person who wants to save face, but I am afraid that if I open my mouth, I will offend the queen mother and the emperor. Mother concubine. Mother concubine also persuaded me, saying that she is the same in the palace."

Zhan Shaoxi shook his head, "If the emperor hadn't strongly demanded to abolish the calling system of the Princess Mansion, I wouldn't be able to live with you. I think the emperor is more sympathetic to girls. The emperor serves the empress dowager very filially, and now you are too. With filial piety, just asking, it is human nature, the emperor will not blame him. But if you, a god-worshiping Buddha, ask this matter to outsiders, if it gets to the ears of the emperor and empress dowager, it will inevitably cause the empress dowager to be overwhelmed."

The eldest princess Shuxian put down a few gorgeous beads in front of the mirror, and said to Zhan Shaoxi, "Speaking of which, the emperor is also interested in Zhong Shenxian, and asked the third younger sister to help inquire, thinking about asking Zhong Shenxian Immortals can have spells."

"It's a pity that the front table is empty in the middle of the night, and you don't ask the common people and ask the ghosts and gods." Zhan Shaoxi sighed, "If the emperor is interested in this kind of metaphysics, it is not a good omen."

The eldest princess Shuxian hurriedly said, "My son-in-law, what nonsense are you talking about. The emperor just asked, besides, that fairy Zhong is indeed quite capable."

Zhan Shaoxi sneered, "Only you women who like to burn incense and worship Buddha will find it effective. If you want me to say, true cultivators pay attention to breaking all six sense organs, who would come to the mortal world to pursue these false names. It's just It’s deceitful, spend some money to listen to his happiness, don’t take it seriously after all.”

When Princess Shuxian heard what Zhan Shaoxi said, she didn't speak for a while.

She couldn't tell Zhan Shaoxi that she got married before Mingyan, and now that Mingyan had two sons and two daughters, the most famous Wangfu woman in the imperial capital was Mingyan.Ever since Princess Taiyang married Mingyan for her son with quick eyes and quick hands, the title of Marquis of Shou'an has already fallen on Feng Shaoming's head, and Feng Shaoming has been reused many times.Mingyan herself is also extremely competitive, giving birth to two sons and two daughters in one go, and now with Ming Zhan's ascension to the throne, Mingyan's status has risen even higher.

Ming Yan cannot be compared with Ming Qi, but Ming Qi is not in the imperial capital.

Mingyan is the eldest sister of the emperor.

Today, Princess Shuyuan wants to make Princess Shuyi bright and beautiful.

The eldest princess Shuxian was not the eldest among the eldest princesses, and her mother, Concubine De, was not very fond of Feng Jingqian before. It was only because of raising the princess that Feng Jingqian was promoted for the sake of her daughter's good looks. Take the position of Concubine De.

Concubine De devoted herself to raising her daughter to be filial to the Empress Dowager, who was still the Empress Dowager at the time, and lived quietly in the harem without competing for favor or flattering her.

Concubine De's character directly affected Princess Shuxian, who was not ambitious.That is, when she was choosing a son-in-law for her, Concubine De begged Feng Jingqian not to choose a powerful family for her daughter.

As a result, Feng Jingqian chose Zhan Shaoxi for Princess Shuxian.

Zhan Shaoxi has the title of viscount, which is really inconspicuous in the imperial capital.Zhan's family was thin, and he was the only one left in Zhan Shaoxi's generation. After Zhan Shaoxi became an adult, all his immediate family members died.

The reason Feng Jingqian chose Zhan Shaoxi was because he had no ambitions.

Feng Jing once went to Guozijian in a low-level suit. It was summer, and there was a sudden rain. Everyone took shelter from the rain and was not in a hurry. Zhan Shaoxi was a lover of flowers and plants. Essence wet.

This is just a trivial matter, of course it is impossible to see that Zhan Shaoxi has any special talent.

In fact, the selection of a son-in-law does not require the son-in-law to have any special talents.As long as you can serve the princess well, that's enough.

Fengjing ordered people to investigate Zhan Shaoxi's origin, but it was a coincidence that Zhan Shaoxi was the nephew of Concubine De's natal family.Concubine De's natal family and Zhan Shaoxi are both collateral descendants, if they want to talk about relatives, they have already passed five clothes, which is still far away.

At the beginning, Feng Jingqian felt that Zhan Shaoxi's fate was hard, not only did he restrain his father and mother, but there was almost nothing he couldn't, so he was unwilling.Concubine De did not know where she got the letter, thinking that she could have a little escort with her natal family, she was very willing and asked several times.

Feng Jingqian agreed.

Zhan Shaoxi and Princess Shuxian are not only husband and wife, but also distant cousins.

After getting married, although Zhan Shaoxi's family is thin, he has some wealth.And even though this person is an old man, he is very scheming, and he managed to grab Princess Shuxian's nanny without much effort.

It can be said that before the calling system of the Princess Mansion was abolished, Zhan Shaoxi's life was quite prosperous among the new generation of concubines.Definitely three blocks better than Wen Changfeng of Bitter B.

However, no matter how happy life is, there will be unsatisfactory places.

The dissatisfaction of the eldest princess Shuxian is that he has been married to the son-in-law for nine years, but now he has no children.

A woman, who is willing to share her husband with other women.It's just that she hasn't been pregnant for a long time, don't mention how anxious the eldest princess Shuxian is, even the concubine De in the palace advised her daughter, it's better to find a maid first, even if she goes to the mother to keep the child, there is always a thought in her knees, so that the son-in-law will not give birth Heart.

Concubine De managed to get through her daughter's work, but Zhan Shaoxi was not happy.

Zhan Shaoxi's words were, "Children are God's will, they cannot be forced by manpower, just let nature take its course." He refused to accept the child, and moved the eldest princess Shuxian to cry several times, feeling more and more sorry for her son-in-law.

When Zhong Shenxian first became famous, the eldest princess Shuxian went to see it, and bought talisman water to drink back, hoping to be a gift to Lin'er.

It's just that Zhan Shaoxi is not convinced about the journey of Buddhism and Taoism. On weekdays, when the eldest princess Shuxian went to burn incense in the temple, she would always talk about it. Princess Shuxian would never dare to let her son-in-law know about the water talisman.

Empress Dowager Wei kept Ming Zhan for lunch, and said to Ming Zhan, "Concubine Ruan is ill."

Concubine Ruan, Ruan Chensi.

Ming Zhan thought for a while before realizing Ruan Chensi's name, and asked, "Mother, are you seriously ill?"

"She wanted to see her family, and I agreed."

"Oh, let Mrs. Beiweihou come into the palace to see her. Maybe it will be better after seeing her relatives." Ming Zhan sighed softly as he stirred the fish soup in the porcelain bowl.

The Empress Dowager Wei didn't order anyone to stay and serve, and there was no one else in the room, and the confidants of the Empress Dowager Wei were guarding outside.

"It's nothing, you have to put a few people in your harem. Concubine Ruan, that's the fate." The Empress Dowager Wei said softly, "In this harem, so many beauties have never been able to see the king's face for a lifetime, and that is a lifetime. Now their living allowances are total. It's good, and you didn't wrong them."

Ming Zhan knew what his mother was telling the truth. No matter how close his relationship with Ruan Hongfei was, he couldn't see it, let alone let others know.Feng Jingqian asked Ruan Hongfei to stay in the imperial capital, called Ruan Hongfei his younger brother, and verbally acknowledged Ruan Hongfei's relationship with the royal family of the Feng clan. Ruan Hongfei's love appeals to the public.

In his harem, there must always be someone to act as a facade.

In his mind, there is always a difference between the importance and the importance.

People always sacrifice others for their own ends.

Emperor, even more so.

Ming Zhan could almost feel that his heart was getting colder day by day amidst constant frustration.

Princess Shuyu has already tasted the sweetness of a good relationship with the emperor and empress dowager.

Telling Wen Changfeng about the emperor's desire to inquire about Daoist Zhong, Princess Shuyu smiled, "The emperor entrusted us to inquire, son-in-law, you must do your best."

Wen Changfeng responded first, his face not very happy.Princess Shuyu is a careful person, so she hurriedly asked with concern, "Does the son-in-law have something on his mind?"

"Princess." Wen Changfeng smiled, and supported Princess Shuyu to sit on the couch together, "I'm fine, princess don't have to worry. I was thinking that these ghosts and ghosts are illusory, and many emperors in the past believed in this way , In the end, I can't extricate myself from it."

"Your majesty is so young. Since your majesty has ordered you to come down, we naturally have to inquire about it. However, it's better not to tell your majesty about such things in the future." Wen Changfeng and Zhan Shaoxi had the same opinion, and told his wife, "Otherwise, if the majesty really The deep-rooted metaphysics delayed the government, and the courtiers traced it back to the source, and all the faults have to be blamed on us."

Princess Shuyu let out a low cry, and blamed herself, "I didn't expect this."

"Princess, I'm just saying. The emperor is very wise, maybe he's just curious about these things."

Princess Shuyu hurriedly said, "I remember, so don't worry about it. Next month is my mother-in-law's birthday. I have already prepared the gift list. Would you like to see it?"

"The princess can do whatever she wants." Wen Changfeng said, "It doesn't have to be too expensive if it's not your biological mother."

"Understood." Eldest Princess Shuyu smiled, "It's not the first year to draw up the gift list, we are only slightly more than the second brother's family."

Wen Changfeng glanced at his wife gratefully. Although he is the eldest son of Duke Wei's mansion, the family has not yet been separated, and his stepmother is in charge of the family. Called by Feng Jinggan to be his son-in-law, now he can't get a foothold in the Duke's mansion.

Previously, Wen Changfeng was in a lot of embarrassment.Although he has his biological mother's dowry in hand, he has his uncle's family to help him.

After getting married, Princess Shuyu was very gentle and considerate, even though the nanny blocked her, she still secretly helped Wen Changfeng.Needless to say now, Wen Changfeng is on duty in the court, although the monthly salary is not much, all of it is handed over to Princess Shuyu, and the two of them just live in peace and affection.

It can be considered a bittersweet.

Before Ming Zhan saw Zhong Shenxian, he received the report from the Northwest Battle.

The good news from Northwest came at the right time.

Tianjin Port is about to attract investment, and if there is a good news at this time, Ming Zhan can say that God is on his side.

Smilingly, Mingzhan unwrapped the cover of the melody, and Ming Zhan glanced over the ten lines. The corners of his lips twitched slightly, and then he smiled, "Oh, it seems that the old Tatar Khan has indeed been summoned by the gods."

When the ministers heard the good news, they all congratulated Ming Zhan without saying a word, and shouted for His Majesty the Holy Spirit.

Ming Zhan's eyes flashed, and he said with a smile, "It's just the first battle since I ascended the throne, and I failed to capture the Tatar king alive, so it's not a good news." Touching the Northwest Battle Report with his fingertips, Ming Zhan said, "When will It will be considered a great victory if we can drive the Tatars out of the northwest grassland."

Gu Yueshan, Minister of the Ministry of War, smiled, "This is all Your Majesty's sage, and the Northwest has been prepared for this great victory."

"The construction of the Northwest Army is the work of the Supreme Emperor. I have only been enthroned for a short time, but it is only a speculation." Ming Zhan continued humbly, "It has been ten years since the last time the Tatars knocked on the border .Now that the new King Khan has ascended the throne, he has accumulated ten years of merit, so don't underestimate it!"

Ming Zhan felt a little worried when he thought of the content of the battle report.However, Marquis Pingyang didn't guess Ming Zhan's intentions wrongly. Seeing that Tianjin Port's bidding is coming soon, at this juncture, it would be great to have a good news.

Ming Zhan said, "This time the Tatars are coming fiercely. I sent an order to the governor of Sichuan and Shaanxi, and the towns in Sichuan and Shaanxi are waiting for them. Be sure to appease the people and don't make them panic. In addition, I sent an order to General Xuanfu, General Liaodong, Datong General, be ready for battle."

Ming Zhan's prudence in military affairs completely exceeded the expectations of his courtiers.

For the new monarch, there can be a victory, which has an inestimable effect on the stability of the throne.

Moreover, according to the subject's understanding of the emperor, the emperor was not a low-key person in the past.Ming Zhan's blandness makes people suspicious.

Ming Zhan said solemnly, "When the Qin Tianjian chooses an auspicious day, all the ministers will follow me to present this success report to the ancestors and ancestors of Fengxian Hall, so that the ancestors and ancestors will know that his descendants have not humiliated his country."

At this time, all the ministers put away their doubts.It seems that the king has broader ambitions, so naturally he will not be complacent about a good news!

Think about what the emperor said, "It's not a good news if you fail to capture the king of Tatar alive." What a boldness.

Ming Zhan returned to the bedroom, Ruan Hongfei also just came back from the outside, he was very well informed, smiled and said to Ming Zhan, "Northwest victory, congratulations, Your Majesty."

He Yuyao quit knowing the current affairs, Ming Zhan took Ruan Hongfei's hand, and handed the battle report in his arms to Ruan Hongfei, "It's just a corner of Gansu, this is the battle report, take a look."

Ruan Hongfei looked at it at a glance, frowned and said, "As long as you can hold the northwest. Now that Tianjin Port is about to attract investment, I have to send the battle report as a victory report. Otherwise, it will be a long journey, and the people will go in without knowing how many villages, towns and cities along the road. Panic, even the merchants in the imperial capital today may feel uneasy."

"Gansu, Xuanfu, Datong, Liaodong, these four places have 35 soldiers, but how many can actually go to the battlefield?" Ming Zhan looked at Ruan Hongfei.

"There is always 30." Ruan Hongfei said, "There are few Tatars, and if there are more, there are [-] soldiers and horses, which is already invincible."

"Then I'm relieved." 30 people guarding the city will not be wiped out by 5 people.What's more, Mingzhan sent food, knives, guns, and medicinal materials to the northwest with a large amount of money, and reminded the northwest to prepare for the battle. Although there is no certainty of victory in this battle, at least it is safe to defend the city.

Ruan Hongfei frowned slightly, and reminded Ming Zhan, "At this time, Tianjin Port is about to attract investment, and [-]% of the big businessmen have gathered in the imperial capital, as well as great scholars from all over the world. You must be fully prepared."

Ming Zhan smiled, "I'm making an edict for the Marquis of Pingyang. You don't have to be greedy for merit. As long as you keep the northwest, it will be a great achievement for him."

"The Marquis of Pingyang is old and prudent, so he probably won't trade in."

Ming Zhan said, "As long as the investment promotion of Tianjin Port goes smoothly, now is not the time to fight."

In any case, the northwest messenger shouted the good news and flew all the way to the imperial capital, and everyone with long eyes saw it.

The entire imperial capital was in a state of elation and joy. Those merchants who came to bid had confidence in the imperial court to an unprecedented level. They firmly believed that His Majesty the Emperor was wise and unmatched.As soon as he ascended the throne, he won a battle.

The Northwest Army has won, and the Tianjin Port project will surely have an infinitely bright future.

Xu San took the booklet and reported to Ming Zhan every day how much money he had collected.Ming Zhan joked, "Xu Shangshu, who was born in Sanyuan, has such a time when he smells like copper."

Even Xu San believed that although Ming Zhan was not the heir of the emperor, he did have the fate of the emperor. Since Ming Zhan ascended the throne, it really is a good weather and a prosperous age.

The national treasury is abundant, Xu San, the household secretary, is the best head of the household, and the pressure is reduced, Xu San smiled, "I manage the household department according to the household, and I deal with the account books and copper coins every day, and it smells of copper, which shows that I am doing my duty. .”

Ming Zhan bent his lips, "I heard from Wu Wan that Bingzhong worked hard."

The emperor's words, one sentence is one sentence.Xu San hurriedly said, "Thanks to Master Wu for not disliking that kid's stupidity and willing to teach him."

"Women, there are also capable ones, such as your girl."