Difficult for a son-in-law

Ming Qi has always regarded himself as a single person, but now the sudden news of marriage, especially the marriage partner, has turned the whole boat over.

This included Feng Jingqian, he wasn't surprised, it's just that in his position, he naturally thought about things more and deeper than ordinary people.

Naturally, Feng Jingqian would give his younger brother face, and personally bestowed a marriage on Ming Qi, and the reward was generous, but he wanted to mention Ming Zhan in private, "That Yang Zhuo is General Yang's son, right?"

"Yeah." Ming Zhan peeled a bright yellow orange, the orange peel was dyed bright yellow on his fingertips, and there was a hint of spring.Naturally, he is more familiar with the situation of Zhennan Prince's Mansion than Feng Jingqian, and he understands what he said, "Yang Zhuo is a good doctor with a pure heart, and he is a good match for Ming Qi. General Yang Lu holds [-] border guards. This is intentional to control the military power of Yunnan and Guizhou. It kills two birds with one stone."

"Before I was in Kunming, naturally I could suppress her. Now that I'm in the imperial capital, Mingli can't be done. However, the father is still there, so there is nothing to worry about in a short time. If it goes well, Ming Qi will definitely be in charge of Yunnan and Guizhou in the future." Ming Ming Zhan and Feng Jingqian are leaning on the pile of brocade mattresses, the New Year's Eve is approaching, there is no bad news this year, most of them are greetings.The uncle and nephew could also catch their breath, sitting side by side with a thick woolen mattress on their laps, eating fruit and talking.Ming Zhan's brows and eyes were moist, and he directly put the orange petals into Feng Jinggan's mouth.

Feng Jinggan bit his mouth, sweet and sour, frowned and complained brother, "Your father doesn't know what you are thinking, a girl, don't ask her to learn some needlework, but play with knives and guns, it's all right now, play Enough with the carbine, let's start to exercise power." After sighing for a while, he continued, "If Ming Li and Ming Qi change their personalities, the world will be complete."

Ming Zhan said leisurely, "Ming Qi is the heart of my father. Fortunately, she is a girl. If she were a son, she wouldn't even have my share of soup." Let alone being favored, the key is Ming Zhan's temper , is exactly the same as Feng Jingnan.Hey, Yang Zhuo has such a god-defying aesthetic to fall in love with Ming Qi?Ming Zhan couldn't figure it out, and even wondered whether Ming Zhan had taken a fancy to Yang Zhuo and directly raped him.Of course, Ming Zhan only thought about this kind of nasty thoughts in his own heart, if Ming Qi knew about it, he would have to take his skin off.

"When you ascend the throne in the future, you need to have something in mind." Feng Jingqian reminded.

"Don't worry about that. In fact, Yungui is better in Ming Qi's hands than in Ming Li's." Ming Zhan smiled dryly at Feng Jing. To be a superior person. Ming Qi is capable enough, but she is not very lucky, she is a daughter. She wants to gain a foothold in Yungui, she must use my position. She will definitely not turn against me, even if her child is named Yang in the future , I will talk to her first about the heir. Anyway, the grandchildren are still young now, let her be in charge for decades, a woman like her really pushes her into a hurry, and we will not fall well. "

"You know what's in your mind." Feng Jingqian sighed, "I really didn't expect that Yungui would fall into Ming Qi's hands. If I had known earlier, I would have suggested a marriage for her back then."

Ming Zhan smiled, "I'm afraid that you will point it out, my father, and other idlers will not be able to bear Ming Qi's anger." After pondering for a while, Ming Zhan said, "I heard that the Three Princesses' Mansion has announced the Imperial Physician twice in a row, is it Zhao Yu? Ma enters the palace to ask one or two?"

"That's good, you can figure it out." Ming Zhan has always been well-versed in human relations. Apart from the government affairs, Feng Jingqian is only concerned about the princesses and the two little grandchildren, so he will naturally order people to pay more attention.Feng Jingqian saw that Ming Zhan was so thoughtful, and there was no one who didn't iron the post.

The third princess and Mingyan are about the same age, and the son-in-law is Wen Changfeng, the grandson of Duke Yong'an.

The prince made a call, Wen Changfeng hastily changed his clothes, tidied up his description, and hurried into the palace.

Ming Zhan had nothing to do, and was half lying on the couch, looking at the official resume files sent by the Ministry of Officials. It has been more than a month since the deployment of the Northwest Army, and he should be in the south of the Yangtze River soon.He Yu came in and reported: The third son-in-law is asking to see you.

Wen Changfeng was only in his early twenties, with delicate features, and he saluted solemnly.

Ming Zhan put down the file, raised his hand slightly, and said with a smile, "They are not outsiders. The third brother-in-law doesn't need to be polite. Move a seat." The last sentence was for He Yu.

All of a sudden, the little eunuch brought in a brocade stool, and Wen Changfeng thanked him for his seat, before he sat down.Look at the nose with the eyes, watch the heart with the nose, and don't dare to look around.

"That's right. I heard that the imperial doctor was sent to the Sanhuangjie's house twice. I think the Huangjie feels a little unwell." The little eunuchs brought tea, and Ming Zhan took a sip in his hand and said with a smile. , I haven’t talked to my third brother-in-law. It’s like this between relatives, and it’s only when you walk around that you can show your affection. You can ask the imperial doctor to find out, but since my brother-in-law is here, why should I ask outsiders.”

Wen Changfeng's rules are very good. At this time, when Ming Zhan mentioned something, his jade-like face gradually turned red, and he said shamelessly, "I'm going back to Your Highness, to be honest, I have also heard the news that the princess's jade body is unwell. Several times I came to the door, but was stopped by the female officer of the princess mansion. I have no choice but to ask the imperial doctor who treats Her Highness the princess, but the imperial doctor dare not speak out because it is related to the princess. I am really incompetent. "At the end of the words, I was quite gloomy.

Ming Zhan listened strangely, and asked puzzledly, "Don't you live in the princess mansion? You are the princess' husband, how can the female officer stop you?"

Wen Changfeng was slightly surprised, feeling that His Highness the Crown Prince did not understand this rule, and hurriedly explained to the Crown Prince, "Your Highness, the princess is the king, and the minister lives at home on weekdays. The princess has a summons, so he will go to greet the princess. If the princess does not call, Wei The minister cannot go."

Ming Zhan looked at Wen Changfeng carefully, and saw that he was young, but there were some wrinkles between his brows, as if he had some worries all year round.Although the imperial doctor had to be serious, but Wen Changfeng was a son-in-law, so it was not too much to inquire about the princess' condition, so why didn't the imperial doctor disclose it to him?There must be a reason for this.

Pressing his curiosity, Ming Zhan said casually, "Well, it happens that I have nothing to do today, so you and I can go to the Princess Mansion to see the Queen."

Wen Changfeng was overjoyed, "I thank Your Highness, I obey."

Ming Zhan always went as soon as he said he wanted to. He changed into regular clothes, brought some twenty guards with him, prepared an ordinary carriage, and sat in the carriage with Wen Changfeng.Being bored on the road, he asked about Wen Changfeng's brothers and sisters in detail, and what their official positions are in the court.

Wen Changfeng held back the excitement in his heart, and answered one by one in an orderly manner.

"I see that my brother-in-law has been in the imperial capital. Next year I will employ people, but I am going to go to the south of the Yangtze River. I am afraid it will be a little hard..."

Before Ming Zhan could finish his sentence, Wen Changfeng knelt down in the carriage, and said excitedly, "Your Highness has something to do, and I will die."

Ming Zhan helped Wen Changfeng's shoulders, and the latter stood up, his eyes were slightly red, and his face was very grateful.Ming Zhan leaned on the couch in the carriage, and said in a rambling voice, "I like to hear the truth, and I don't like to guess other people's hearts, even though I can guess almost everything. Now the court knows that I want to move Jiangnan , I need loyal people, it’s okay to be stupid, it’s okay to be on duty for a short time, it’s okay to be young, all of these can be learned. If the conscience is broken, it won’t work. So, I hope to use my own people.” He thinks Wen Changfeng is available. For no other reason, Ming Zhan knew very well the ancient regulations of the Princess Mansion: the son-in-law can only get close to the princess when the princess calls, and the princess's call must be approved by the maid of the palace; Seeing the princess, what kind of shit rules is this.It's just that when Ming Zhan asked other princesses, they were all good, and the son-in-law's answer was also the same, but it was Wen Changfeng who said one or two difficulties.When everyone says "yes", it is very rare for someone to stand up and say "no".

"Yes, I will do my best to be loyal to Your Highness." Wen Changfeng wanted to kneel again to show his loyalty, but was stopped by Ming Zhan, and said in a gentle voice, "Brother-in-law is not an outsider, just keep it in mind."

The two had questions and answers, talked and laughed, and didn't feel that time was too much.

The location of the Princess Mansion is very good. According to Ming Zhan's instructions, Wen Changfeng went up to call the door first, and stuffed a quarter of silver for the porter, and the porter lazily placed Ming Zhan, Wen Changfeng and others in the tea room, and ran in by himself. pass.

After sitting in the gatehouse for about half a cup of tea, a servant came out to lead them to the second gate, Ming Zhan only ordered Li Bing to accompany them, and the rest waited outside.At the second gate, another woman in gold and silver led the way, and the three of them came to a small hall, where a kindly woman sat.

This woman is only in her forties, her skin is fair and translucent, her crow's hair is tight and shiny, and she wears one or two jewelry, all of which are exquisite and elegant. The flower-blossoming horse-faced skirt carried a rich and noble atmosphere all over the body.The woman was drinking tea with a teacup in her hands. When she saw Wen Changfeng, she didn't get up. She just curled up her lips and gave a perfunctory smile. After drinking the medicine and going to sleep, Lord Consort Lao ran away for nothing."

Wen Changfeng still had a bit of wit, and now with Ming Zhan as his backing, he was quite courageous, and said with a smile, "Nurse, this is my aunt's cousin. He has been practicing medicine with Zhang Shen since he was a child, and his medical skills are extremely good. Princess Yu The body hasn't improved for a long time, why don't you let my cousin take a look and change the prescription, maybe the princess can recover sooner."

When Ming Zhan heard that Wen Changfeng dug a hole for this nanny, he secretly laughed inwardly. It seemed that Concubine Wen was not less annoyed by this nanny, and seized the opportunity to put him to death.

This nanny was originally the most benevolent with only a pair of eyebrows and eyes. When she heard the words, she was instantly displeased. There was a soft pop, and a few drops of tea splashed out. The mother-in-law said in a very displeased tone, "What are you talking about? I have been in the palace all my life, and I have never seen anything, and I have never heard of any miracle doctor who is better than the imperial doctor in the palace." Alright! The princess is a daughter of gold and jade, how can a Mongolian doctor in Kusano easily treat a doctor, and the son-in-law is also from a family, how come he doesn't even understand such rules!"

Wen Changfeng didn't dare to speak, and shrank his hands and feet to show his timidity.Mammy's eyes swept away, and Fang felt a little better.

Ming Zhan stepped forward calmly, and said with a smile, "My cousin is over-educated, and he is worried about the princess's condition. Mammy should not argue with my cousin. It was the first time I saw my mammy. My mother heard that my cousin favored the princess. I have recited Buddhist scriptures for 49 days at home, and I just said that my cousin is lucky." Ming Zhan handed it to the nanny without a trace, and the nanny looked down, her sharp eyebrows and eyes instantly reset, and her kindness and tranquility returned. Leaning on the soft couch with ease, she smiled amiably, "Princess is ill, who is not in a hurry if the son-in-law is not in a hurry? The princess knows the heart of the son-in-law very well. In this way, the son-in-law specially invited a genius doctor here, and he is a cousin. As an outsider, I will go in and have a look. If the princess wakes up, please ask the doctor to go in and take the pulse of the princess. To tell you the truth, these imperial doctors, once pass on some words about the wheel, and then pass it on again, and those It’s an old saying. It’s just that the princess doesn’t get better all the time, she’s really getting old.”

Ming Zhan smiled politely, "I'm sorry, Madam."

As soon as the nanny left, Wen Changfeng looked very embarrassed.

Ming Zhan found a chair and sat down, winked at Wen Changfeng, and Wen Changfeng also sat down.

This time, the wait was not long, and a well-dressed maid came out to ask Wen Changfeng and Ming Zhan to meet in the past.The maid blessed Wen Changfeng and was about to speak when she glanced at Ming Zhan and suddenly her face changed dramatically.

Lin Lang was originally the eldest maid next to the third princess. She often followed the third princess into the palace. She was lucky enough to meet Ming Zhan, and suddenly saw His Royal Highness here in disguise, and almost fainted from fright.Ming Zhan put his index finger on his lips and made a silent gesture.

Lin Lang secretly took a few deep breaths, and Fang tremblingly led the three of them away.

Arriving at the inner room where the princess lived, a nun in a blue silk shirt outside was displeased, her old eyes fell on Li Bing, and she asked Lin Lang, "Why did the servant follow in?"

Lin Lang's astonishment did not fade, and she whispered, "Just order him to wait outside."

The third princess is actually not a serious illness, she suffered from cold after eating last night, and her appetite has always been bad, so the noble daughter of the royal family announced the imperial physician.In fact, there is one more thing on her mind. She hasn't seen her son-in-law for three whole months. Although Wen Changfeng was born in the Duke's mansion, his stepmother is the head of the family, with the uncles in the upper class and the younger brothers and sisters in the family of more than a dozen. , the money is not very rich, and there is really no extra money to manage the mothers of the Princess Mansion.

The third princess was lying sleepily on the couch reading a book, and the pleasant lily fragrance was burning in the white marble aromatherapy. Hearing the sound of shallow footsteps, the third princess put down the scroll quickly, and looked at the door with her beautiful eyes, feeling a little shy and embarrassed. With a little joy.When those eyes slid from Wen Changfeng to Ming Zhan, although it was unavoidable to be surprised, the third princess still showed the quality of a good royal lady, gracefully lifted the blanket around her waist, and quickly got up, the mother frowned and stopped, "Your Highness , please pay attention to your demeanor, even if you miss your son-in-law, you should pay your respects to His Highness first."

"Shut up." The third princess blushed slightly, scolded the nanny, put on the soft shoes under the service of the maid, and Ming Zhan said first, "Sister three, don't be too polite, I have nothing to do, I heard that sister I'm not feeling well, so I came here with my third brother-in-law to see my sister. Didn't disturb my sister's recuperation."

The third princess smiled and invited Ming Zhan to sit down, and said softly, "It's just that my appetite has not been very good these few days. It's not a serious problem. The prince is worried." She ordered the maid to make tea, and during the period, she took a few glances at Wen Changfeng quickly and reservedly. .

Wen Changfeng smiled and said, "Your Highness, I accompanied the crown prince out of the palace. Your Highness hasn't eaten lunch yet." One sentence showed Wen Changfeng's wit.

Seeing that Ming Zhan didn't intend to refuse, the third princess was even more joyful on her face, and hurriedly ordered, "Clean up a good table and come out. Also, the Tusu wine that the father rewarded last time should be scalded hot." Yes. Let the small kitchen serve some snacks first," said to Ming Zhan with a smile, "Although it is crude, I invite the prince to taste the things in my house."

"Third sister said, I'm really hungry." Ming Zhan glanced at the awe-inspiring nanny just now, and said lightly, "Lock it up first."

The woman suddenly fell to the ground, crying and begging for something, Li Bing's chin had already been lifted by Li Bing's single hand, she was sobbing and couldn't speak, she vomited a lot of saliva, her eyes were red and she was looking at the third princess beggingly.The third princess turned her face away without saying a word, and the woman was quickly dragged away.

The third princess's eyes were slightly red, and she waved her hand to signal the maids to back down. Fang Qiang smiled and said, "Madam Li must not recognize the prince, so she is asking for money again?"

Ming Zhan didn't speak, the third princess burst into tears, and said in shame, "It's really hard to say, I said it is also a golden branch and a jade leaf. After marriage, there will be a mansion and a dowry. It's just the court rule that the son-in-law lives at home, and the princess can't summon her." See you. Mrs. Li is my nanny, and the concubine’s consent is required for the princess’ summoning. Therefore, she always has to nod to see the concubine. Everyone is greedy. Reward, it would be nice to see each other once a month."

"Why didn't the third sister tell Father the Emperor?"

"This kind of thing, how can the daughter's family talk about it? Besides, every princess lives like this. If you speak rashly and offend the nanny, if you get reprimanded by the clan, you won't have to see anyone in this life." The third princess blushed slightly, with tears in her eyes, and said in a soft voice, "Prince, you are not an outsider, I beg you, since I have met you this time, just help me get rid of Mrs. Li." Waiting for an idler to save face, he would not send his nanny down. Li Shi is so domineering, the third princess has already disgusted her in her heart, and naturally she does not want to let go of this good opportunity, so she simply asks for her.

"It's a trivial matter." Ming Zhan said softly, "The rules are also made by people. Simply abolish these rules and let the son-in-law move to the princess mansion. There is no long-term separation between normal couples. Sisters are women, so there is a reason for thin skin Yes, I will go and tell my father. My father has always loved the princess very much, and I will never object to it."

Hearing Ming Zhan's words, the third princess didn't care about her shyness, and said gratefully, "If this is true, it will be a blessing for the princesses."

Wen Changfeng took the opportunity to hand the princess a piece of handkerchief to wipe her tears, and the third princess's soft face showed a bit of a smile.Ming Zhan sighed secretly, generally speaking, this guy is still very discerning.

In other words, for no reason, why did Ming Zhan suddenly think of improving the marriage environment for the princesses?

The clan is a very special group. Now there are no princes, Prince Fu has no heirs, and there is a prince Shen in the court, who is the younger brother of the late emperor and is highly respected.The rest will be far away if they are related by blood. After three generations, the king no longer exists and is reduced to an ordinary clan.

Then the princesses became the main representatives of the clan, and the princesses descended to a wealthy family often represented more than just the power of the princess mansion.Ming Zhan was established as the crown prince, and he was not Feng Jingqian's parent and son, so he naturally wanted to show his favor to the princesses.He had studied the situation of the princess early on, and he was inconceivable for such an aggrieved existence of the son-in-law.

It's strange to wait for someone to marry the princess rather than the princess, it's too aggrieved.In a patriarchal society, son-in-law is really a very sad special group, all kinds of grievances are even worse than other concubines.

Ming Zhan has been waiting for an opportunity. There is nothing serious about it. Everyone has adapted to this system very well. If so, what is he doing in his early days?Too busy, looking for a draw?Now, Wen Changfeng finally sent this opportunity to be kind.

How could Ming Zhan give up, otherwise, with his temperament of being useless and not getting up early, why would he follow Wen Changfeng to the princess mansion in person?And why do you want to do this for the three princesses?

However, although Ming Zhan had a good plan, he did not expect that because of his actions, he would lead to a dispute over etiquette that lasted for several months.

In fact, in the research of later generations of historians, they will all find such a fact: Emperor Wu had a natural sympathy for women. In that era, he raised the status of women and liberated women from all kinds of restraints.Some people even say that Emperor Wu is really a well-deserved "friend of women".

Of course, perhaps it was because of Emperor Wu's special tolerance and trust in women that Emperor Wu discussed state affairs with Empress Dowager Wenrui many times during his reign.This also indirectly led to the fact that Empress Dowager Wenrui took full power after Emperor Wu abdicated, even Emperor Wen couldn't compete.