Chapter 49: A Perfect Match with the Prince
Chi's mother waited year after year at the Misty Rain Bridge where they had agreed to meet.
Last year, Chi Moyan persuaded her to go to Beijing with him to find her father, and the two of them traveled thousands of miles to the capital.
"I didn't find out." Chi Moyan replied, with a dark look in his eyes.
"Oh, I'm afraid something unexpected happened, otherwise he would have come back to us long ago." Mother Chi sighed softly, her tone full of worry.
Chi Moyan sneered in his heart, what kind of surprise?
He had found that person a long time ago.
The name and address he gave his mother were all false, and he had no intention of letting Mother Chi find him again...
But he accidentally left behind a sachet.
Chi Moyan found out the pattern embroidered on the sachet was exactly the Lin family's emblem.
The Lin family is an aristocratic family in the capital, not an "ordinary family" as he and Chi's mother had said, so it is impossible for them to marry a merchant girl.
Before he went to Jiangnan, he became the son-in-law of an important cabinet official, which enabled him to rise to the position of Minister of Rites at such a young age.
Chi Moyan went to see Lin Yide privately, wanting to seek justice for his mother.
But the other side beat him out.
Mercilessly, almost killed...
He must pass the imperial examination and become a successful person, and he must make Lin Yide kneel down and beg him!
There was a coldness in Chi Moyan's eyes, but facing his mother's worried face, he couldn't tell the truth.
My mother's devotion has kept her going until today, relying on her belief in meeting Lin Yide.
He didn't care about the man or whose son he was.
But he only has this one mother.
"Don't think too much, you will see it one day." Chi Moyan consoled her, helped the old woman out of the courtyard, and changed the subject:
"The sun is shining brightly today, you should take a good rest in the sun. I am going to a study today. There is a very powerful scholar there, and many people want to become his disciples. I want to stay there and try to get some opportunities."
"This is good news! Go quickly..." When Chi's mother heard the news about her son's studies, she turned around and went to the kitchen: "I steamed some steamed buns, you can take them with you when you are hungry. Oh, and here is my Haitangchun fan, you can give it to the senior..."
"Mother, that is your hard work..."
"I was originally planning to sell it for you to study, but now this fan is the only thing we can give you. Since you are becoming my disciple, I must give you the most precious gift to show your sincerity. I hope you will accept me..."
Chi Moyan was forced by his mother to eat two vegetarian steamed buns in a saddle bag and an exquisite sandalwood brocade box.
His eyes were slightly sore. He quietly hid the brocade box in the closet and went out carrying only the steamed bun.
The fan is valuable because it uses a lost technique - priceless embroidery.
It is worth a fortune, but very tiring to the eyes.
It was because of this job in the embroidery workshop that my mother lost one eye. Now she can no longer embroider a thousand-dollar embroidery. The Begonia Spring is her last effort.
…
Bluestone Street, a study full of thousands of books.
Mr. Zhou took the task assigned by the Crown Princess very seriously.
He had already asked someone to find out clearly that this Crown Princess was the apple of the eye of the Crown Prince of the Northern King!
He didn't expect that after wasting his whole life, he would end up clinging to such a big tree when he was old. How could he dare to be perfunctory?
Not to mention Song Heng.
For a little money, go for it!
The two of them were already diligently selecting information and writing articles...
But after Qiu Niang brought back the latest instructions from the Crown Prince's Consort...
Zhou Xiucai and Song Heng looked at each other and said, "Is it okay for you to not sleep tonight, young man?"
"I'm fine. But you, senior..."
"Haha, don't underestimate me. I also studied very hard for ten years before I passed the exam. It's just that I stayed up all night..."
Which reader would not look forward to the second issue of Qianqiu?
After reading it, even Mr. Zhou, who was over 60 years old, wanted to write a few more volumes of articles to try his luck at passing the imperial examination.
So early the next morning, the second volume of Qianqiu, written by Zhou Xiucai and Song Heng, was freshly published.
…
Chunfeng Tower is a place of romance and romance.
Xie Lingxi, dressed in luxurious brocade clothes, lazily sat in a private room on the second floor, drinking and listening to music.
It was time for duty, but as a dandy boy, it was impossible for him to stay in the yamen.
"Young Master, there is no news about the miraculous medicine from the Sihai Gang, and there is no progress from Wanjin Trading Company at the moment." Xiao Nanxing reported.
Ever since the young master's study was given to the Crown Prince's Consort, they had to move to another location whenever they plotted.
Xie Lingxi's eyes were cold, and he continued to listen to the music calmly, with no sign of joy or anger.
"Recently, there is a new force on the black market that is collecting the nine rare medicines. After my subordinates investigated, they found out that it was Princess Anyang." Xiao Nanxing looked puzzled:
"I really don't understand why she has to target the Crown Prince's wife. The Crown Prince's wife's parents not only have no grudge against her, but they are actually kind to her. When she had a difficult birth, it was the Bai family who treated her and kept both mother and daughter safe. I really don't understand what she is thinking."
Ever since the Peony Banquet.
Xie Lingxi then ordered Xiao Nanxing to investigate Princess Anyang.
But there is no way to find out what connection she had with the Crown Princess's parents. The only connection was that they saved her life.
"Keep a close eye on the news from the Princess's Mansion and intercept it at any time." Xie Lingxi's voice was icy cold.
"Yes!" Xiao Nanxing accepted the order.
After reporting the serious matters, Xiao Nanxing did not miss any opportunity to flatter the emperor, and said:
"Young Master, the Crown Prince's Consort is really good at business. Now everyone in the capital knows about Qianqiu, and countless readers are eagerly waiting for the second volume of Qianqiu. I'm sure that once the second volume is printed, Wanjuan Bookstore will make a lot of money."
"Such a genius is a perfect match for you, young master. They are a match made in heaven!"
The young master likes the Crown Prince's wife, and we, as his subordinates, will mainly praise him in a considerate way.
The one being praised is the Crown Prince's Consort, the one being happy is the Young Master, and the one being rewarded is oneself.
What do you call this? This is a win-win-win situation.
As expected, the coldness in Xie Lingxi's eyes dissipated a little, "I think she wants to do more than just business."
"Then what does the Crown Princess want to do?" Xiao Nanxing asked curiously.
"It's a selection of contemporary essays, a powerful tool for the imperial examinations. It's aimed at the court, and his ambition is quite big." Xie Lingxi chuckled.
Xiao Nanxing was a little confused and didn't understand. The Crown Prince's Consort was just a woman. Even if she was talented, she couldn't possibly take the imperial examination to become an official. How could she be targeting the court?
Outside the door, Jingzhe came to report: "Master, Feicui wants to see you."
"Yesterday, Qiu Niang sent a bunch of apprenticeship invitations, and the Crown Prince's wife picked one person for me to investigate." Feicui bowed and reported: "I found out that this person is from Jiangnan and came to the capital last year. Jiangnan is thousands of miles away, and I am afraid that I have missed something, so I came to ask the Crown Prince for instructions."
This requires the use of manpower from outside the area.
She doesn't have that authority.
Xiao Nanxing was slightly stunned when he heard this, "A letter of apprenticeship? Could it be that the Crown Prince's wife wants to accept a student? Then I really need to find out more about this person's character."
"Jingzhe, investigate the person who brought the message to Jiangnan thoroughly." Xie Lingxi said directly.
"Yes." Jingzhe accepted the order.
Feicui was relieved and bowed to leave. The prince was as reliable and reassuring as always!
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