Chapter 69
On July 5, not long after the hour of the Ox, the lights were lit in the Wen family living in Xifang Shizi Lane. Wen Erdan came back from work yesterday and went to bed after dinner. He was so excited and nervous that he didn't know when he fell asleep. He didn't sleep for long when he heard the sound of gongs and drums outside the lane and woke up.
He has to attend the morning court today.
On the 25th of last month, only Your Highness attended the morning court. Two days ago, Your Highness asked them if they wanted to attend the morning court together, and father told them to bring them all.
Wen Erdan didn't say anything at the beginning, but his face turned red with excitement - he was so old and still showed his emotions so openly, which was really laughable. Fortunately, His Highness was a kind person and had been very caring towards them, the small officials, in the past four years.
For example, in April of the sixth year of Ningwu, he was on duty, and when His Highness saw him, he would ask: "By the way, has your daughter-in-law given birth? I remember she gave birth this month, right?"
It was during the Chinese New Year before last that Wen Erdan mentioned it to His Highness. Unexpectedly, four months later, His Highness still remembered it and showed concern. Wen Erdan was deeply moved and quickly said that the baby would be born in a few days and a midwife had been hired.
Your Highness: Even if you hire a midwife, you should also ask a doctor to keep an eye on it to be on the safe side.
Wen Erdan listened to the prince's words very much. When he returned that day, he spent money to hire a doctor to pay more attention to the situation at his home in the next few days.
The daughter-in-law of the Wen family was still puzzled, why did her father-in-law make such a fuss, it was not the first time for her to give birth to a child, it was really strange. Although she said so, the daughter-in-law did not refute, and she listened to her father-in-law.
My father-in-law was the only scholar in the area who passed the imperial examination, became an official, and established himself in Shengdu.
Ten days later, Wen Erdan came to the East Palace with two baskets of red eggs. He gave one basket to His Highness and shared the other basket with his colleagues. He thought it was a bit shabby to take the eggs, but His Highness was very curious about them.
His Highness said: Wow, this egg is really red, is it raw or cooked? Cooked, then I'll eat one first.
Wen Erdan reminded that red eggs are a bit salty, and it is the custom in their village to pickle the red eggs.
Your Highness: Banban, I want a bowl of white porridge.
That day, His Highness had red eggs with porridge for breakfast and praised it for being delicious. The eggs were filled with sesame paste and had a suitable taste, not too salty... Wen Erdan's facial wrinkles relaxed when he heard this. As long as His Highness liked it, it was good.
When he returned home from work that day, Manager Wang presented him with a gift as a token of his joy at having a new baby. It included a silver longevity locket, which was very small and exquisite. The other gifts were some other things that people gave him, but the things produced by the Eastern Palace, even the brown sugar, was better in color and tasted better than the brown sugar sold outside.
With a new baby and some extra money in his hands, Wen Erdan moved in October of the sixth year of Ningwu. He did not buy a house but rented one in Xifang. It was a large house with two courtyards, and was more than an incense stick's drive away from Taiji Palace than his old house.
Wen Erdan asked his wife to continue sleeping.
Jiang said, "As people get older, they sleep less. You have an early court session today, so it won't be too late to sleep after you leave."
The old couple got up and dressed. Jiang saw that it was getting dark outside and said, "It's too early today."
"It's not early. It will be the end of the first hour by the time we get there by car. We will have to wait in line in front of the palace gate after being searched. Lord Wen told me yesterday not to eat anything soupy this morning. If you are hungry, eat some dried meat and carry it with you."
Jiang: "Master Wen is a really nice person. He gives you advice everywhere."
"Yes."
The old couple chatted while Wen Erdan put on his official uniform. The dried meat had been prepared long ago. Jiang put the dried meat in her purse and handed it to him. Wen Erdan took it and ate half a steamed bun. He had lived a hard life for most of his life. At first, he thought that he would have to eat refined rice and white flour every day as an official. However, after serving as an official for so many years, he actually liked to eat the food that he used to eat in the village.
The steamed bread was rough. Although it was soft and hot, it was still a bit rough.
Wen Erdan was choking. Jiang offered him some water, but Wen Erdan didn't dare drink it. He just swallowed it down forcefully. Then he said in a rough voice, "Today's morning court is not in the East Palace. If I make a small mistake in the East Palace, it will be fine. Lord Xu will correct it severely and won't blame me too much. But if I make a mistake in the court and bring down His Highness's reputation, I will be ashamed and embarrassed."
Jiang didn't dare to persuade him anymore.
Your Highness is a good prince.
Wen Erdan got on the carriage after dinner and arrived at Taiji Palace at the beginning of the Yin hour. There was no official at the palace gate yet. He arrived the earliest and waited for an incense stick of time. People came one after another. Wen Erdan looked and found that they were all from their East Palace.
He Tong was the second one to come.
He Tong wiped his sweat off his face, bowed and greeted Lord Wen, "My home is far away, and I was afraid I would be late on the way. Fortunately, fortunately."
"It's all us." Wen Erdan said with a smile.
Several seventh-rank officials in the Eastern Palace looked at each other, and then there was a hint of mischievous smile in their eyes, because only officials of the fifth rank and above were allowed to attend the morning court, and they, the seventh-rank officials, were not qualified to report to the emperor before.
Nowadays, everyone is enjoying the glory of His Highness.
At half past the hour of Yin, the palace gates opened, and the Jinwu Guards searched the gentlemen, verified their identities, and let them pass.
The Prince's Eastern Palace.
At half past the hour of Yin, Xuan Duofu was sitting at the dining table eating breakfast. He still looked a little sleepy and yawned while covering his mouth. "Is the palace gate open?"
"Just opened, Your Highness." Wang Yuanyuan was already used to His Highness going to school and court on time, so she said, "You have half an incense stick of time to eat, so it's just right for you to go there and take a sedan chair."
Xuanyu Fu understood what he meant when he heard it, and started eating slowly and at a leisurely pace.
He didn't drink porridge in the morning.
Xuan Fu knew that his two fathers loved him and were partial to him and protected him. He could play around as he pleased in private, but he couldn't mess around in public. It's not that his emperor father would scold him, but there were some disrespectful and avoidable mistakes that he didn't need to make.
For example, if he was asking questions in the Xuanzheng Hall, it was fine for him to sit on a bench, but if the ministers were reporting on state affairs to his father, it would be a bit too much for him to sit aside and eat snacks - he always ate during the breaks!
Replenish your energy.
He was still sitting during the morning court today, just below the steps of the emperor's father's dragon throne. If the ministers were in a heated discussion and he wanted to go to the toilet - it would be impossible for him to sneak out through the back door!
Whether in the Chongming Hall or in the court, he always sat in the front row.
Xuanyuefu ate a meat bun without drinking any water. Wang Yuanyuan felt sorry for him and thought he must be choking. Xuanyuefu was indeed choking. Wang Yuanyuan quickly brought him some soup and Xuanyuefu drank it all down.
"I feel much better. I don't want to drink anymore." He just needs to go to the toilet and then he can set off.
Sitting in the sedan chair, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was heading to the Xuanzheng Palace under the stars and moonlight. On the way, he was thinking: If I become the emperor in the future, the first thing I will do is to change the time of the morning court and make it more humane...
Emperor Ningwu had just arrived. When the father and son met, Xuandu Fu's mind was still confused and he was not awake at this early morning. When Emperor Ningwu asked him what he was thinking about, he was distracted again.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince thundered and told us what he had been thinking on the way here.
Emperor Ningwu: ...
Oh.
Many princes have only been on the throne for a few years, but they have already thought about what they will do when they become "the emperor".
Emperor Ningwu looked at the silly look of the prince and sighed in his heart. If Xuanfu was really smart and ambitious, he wouldn't have to worry so much. Now he didn't even want to care about him.
"Father?"
"father?"
"Don't you want to give me some advice after I finish speaking?"
"Like maybe change it?"
Emperor Ningwu: "Fuck."
"! When will it be improved?" Xuanyuefu was very excited. He didn't expect that just by talking about it, his father was really willing to change the time!
Emperor Ningwu closed his eyes and said, "My throat is dry. I don't want to waste my saliva with you."
Many excited Fu was silent: ...
Being disliked.
Humph! Wait till I become the emperor, and I will change it myself. But by then, I'm afraid those old men won't be able to wait that long.
His father lived a long life.
Take Wen Erdan for example, he was older than his father, so he must have passed away early. Alas, Master Wen will not be able to enjoy happiness.
"What are you thinking about now?" Emperor Ningwu asked, opening his eyes.
Xuan Fu told the truth. After hearing this, Emperor Ningwu accepted his fate and closed his eyes to meditate. He didn't even want to look at the crown prince. He thought that he still had to live to be a hundred years old. It was time for a hundred-year-old man to attend court early. The time should be changed...
well.
When the time for the morning court session came, the drum was beaten three times and all officials knelt down in worship.
Emperor Ningwu arrived first, and the Crown Prince followed below his father's side. Both father and son wore imperial robes. The Emperor sat upright on the dragon throne first. The Crown Prince's chair was at the bottom left of the three steps. The Crown Prince stood to one side and waited for Emperor Ningwu to call him.
Chief Steward Zhao called out again for all officials to stand up.
All the ministers stood up, bowed and greeted the Crown Prince, who raised his hand before sitting down.
When Emperor Ningwu on the dragon throne saw this, he always wanted to sigh: Many of them are very good at pretending to be a prince with divine power, but they look like a fool inside.
The morning court begins.
The officials of the Eastern Palace stood in a line, with Wen Lianglu leading the way, sitting quite near the front. Wen Erdan stood in the second to last row, and next to him was the Third Rank Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. He did not dare to look around, and stood with his head bowed.
Emperor Ningwu, who was sitting on the dragon throne, looked at the officials of the Crown Prince's Eastern Palace. He thought that the Wen Erdan mentioned by Xuanfu was the skinny old man in the back row.
He is indeed older than me, and not as young and handsome as me.
The morning court began. Last time, the censors started by reporting trivial matters. Xu Fu had experience and liked to listen. It was like a warm-up for the morning court. For example, they reported that a certain lord had taken an extra concubine and there were problems with the family tradition in the harem.
Taizu established rules that set standards for how many concubines an official of a certain rank could have.
The gentleman cried out for injustice, saying that he was a fourth-rank official before, but he failed in his job and felt guilty towards the emperor, so he was demoted. However, he had been keeping his concubine for several years and she had given birth to a child, so he couldn't give her away.
When Xuanyuefu heard this for the first time during the morning court session, his sleepy eyes suddenly widened wider than a cow's. He never expected that his father would be eating melons during the morning court session.
Emperor Ningwu also wanted to judge this case.
Later, at the dinner table that day, Fu Huaduo told his father that Xu Xiaoman was no longer surprised by it, and he chattered a few similar things to Duoduo, but the adult refuted him on the spot: I am just keeping a mistress, not a concubine.
The Censorate started arguing about this.
Just like the last "dispute case", Emperor Ningwu punished both parties with sticks in the court and tried to smooth things over. The family of three said at the dinner table: The two had a feud before, I punished Du Qing, and the Censorate took the opportunity to cause trouble.
Many people can sum it up in one sentence: I will kill you when you are sick, and even if I can't kill you, I will at least make you sick.
That's true.
However, His Majesty still wants to use Lord Du, so he slaps each of them.
This morning, when His Royal Highness the Crown Prince saw the Censorate come out, he thought, "Here it comes, here comes the appetizer!" Then he heard that the censors were accusing Lord Zhou and Prime Minister Lin of forming a clique for personal gain.
Many blessings: ???
Oh my god, what a thoughtful father!
Xuan Fu did not dare to look at his father secretly, because his turning back was too obvious, and he had to listen even though he was a little restless. Fortunately, this censor had no substantial evidence, so he just said that there were good signs that the families of Lin Shoufu and Zhou Ruwei were related, and he even made promises, predicting that if the two were related, they would definitely engage in private activities in the future.
??? It's not the future, you are talking about something that hasn't happened yet?
Manyu Fu breathed a sigh of relief and was not in a hurry.
Lord Zhou's father stepped forward first - Zhou Ruwei's official position was not as high as Prime Minister Lin's, so he was the one who was implicated in this matter, especially since he was the one being implicated by the censors, so naturally he stepped forward to clarify the matter.
In short, Zhou Ruwei first said that the other party was talking nonsense, and then said that his mother believed in Buddhism, which could be said to be the same as Lin Shoufu's mother, and it was not an arrangement for the child. Finally, he said that his son was young and there was no rush to get married.
From beginning to end, Prime Minister Lin did not stand up and say a word. When the matter was settled, Prime Minister Lin knelt down and said, "This old minister is devoted to Dasheng and has never formed a clique for personal gain. Please understand, Your Majesty."
Emperor Ningwu said, "My dear Lin, please get up quickly. You have served as an old minister for three dynasties, so I naturally trust you."
The young eunuch personally helped Prime Minister Lin to stand up.
As for Zhou Ruwei who was kneeling beside him, Emperor Ningwu only asked him to stand up, and the young eunuch did not help him up.
Xuan Fu noticed the change in the atmosphere in the court and his father's partiality, but he didn't say anything. This part ended, and then some political affairs were discussed. However, Xuan Fu was still thinking about the matter of arranging a perfect marriage.
Could it be that he let the cat out of the bag and caused Lord Zhou to be reported?
If the emperor doesn't want Zhou Quan to get engaged soon, he can say it in private, why move it to the court? And Lord Zhou is loyal, does the emperor want to punish Lord Zhou?
He guessed a lot but couldn't figure it out.
Until the news of the invasion of the Yi and Rong tribes in Qianzhong came again, Wang Zuo became furious and wanted to put on armor and mount a horse to kill the two tiny tribes. Wang Zuo knelt on one knee and spoke earnestly, expressing his loyalty to Dasheng and asking the emperor to let him go.
Some of the court officials stood there without saying a word, but the military generals were somewhat interested. Several of them stood up to support Wang Zuo and asked to go.
Emperor Ningwu looked towards the court without changing his expression.
The atmosphere suddenly dropped to freezing point.
Manyu Fu was sitting there when he heard his father's voice above his head say in a flat voice: "Zhao Erxi, let Wang Zuo see, these are the soldiers that the Wang family brought to guard the border."
The superstitious letter that was sent urgently was delivered to Wang Zuo.
In fact, all the court officials knew about it. They heard that General Wang Zuo’s brother, General Wang Mian, led his troops to fight back, but they were defeated in a row, and they were all small battles... But they couldn’t guess the emperor’s intention before, and now they are attacking.
"Your Majesty, I am guilty." Wang Zuo knelt on his knees and kowtowed to the ground.
Emperor Ningwu: "You are guilty, and the Wang family is even more guilty."
His father's voice was not loud and angry, but Xuanfu felt it was even more terrifying. The court officials below immediately knelt on the ground. Xuanfu thought for a moment and stood up to one side, showing an appearance of "the prince was also terrified."
"Pass on my order, Wang Mian has been defeated repeatedly in battles, bringing disgrace to the reputation of Dasheng, and his title of general shall be stripped..."
The ministers knelt on the ground and listened to the series of changes in fear.
In Qianzhong, not only was Wang Mian dismissed from his post, but personnel in the local provincial government and military command center were also relocated. General Wang Zuo, who remained in Shengdu, was also implicated and demoted, and the emperor ordered him to reflect on his mistakes behind closed doors.
"Resignation——"
After His Majesty and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince left, all the officials stood up and looked at each other, no one dared to talk about what had just happened. The officials from the Eastern Palace did not dare to stay any longer, and only breathed a sigh of relief when they arrived at the Eastern Palace.
Wen Erdan: "This is the morning court."
"I'm scared to death." He Tong and Lord Wen can also chat well.
The two hold low positions and both have a bit of a "lacking ambition" vibe. To be honest, they both know their own limitations. They come from humble backgrounds and have no support. The whole family depends on them. They don't have any ambitions to be officials. They just need to do their jobs well, earn some salary, and teach the next generation to become talents...
Xu Muyu and Wen Lianglu seem to be incompatible, but in fact they are both ambitious. However, there are some differences. Wen Lianglu is not concerned about his own situation and is only thinking about the prince. The prince is the only son of the current dynasty and is blessed with no major risks. All he needs to do is to manage the prince's reputation outside.
In the past, Xu Muyu's heart was in the Eastern Palace and his ambitions were in this dynasty, but now his mindset has changed, and he can chat with Wen Lianglu. This man is not a stubborn person who cares about face. After recognizing the situation, he took the initiative to apologize to Lord Wen and even invited Lord Wen to drink.
"What do you think about today's court, Lord Wen?" Xu Muyu spoke first.
"It has nothing to do with our East Palace anyway."
Xu Muyu understood immediately and took the initiative to say, "Lord Wen, are you afraid that I will try to get your information? Actually, it is not irrelevant. Lord Zhou Ruwei's son and Lord Wang Zuo's son studied with Your Highness. Your Highness has a kind personality—"
"No." Wen Lianglu knew what Xu Muyu was thinking, and shook his head and said: "No matter how close they are to Your Highness, they are close friends. Your Highness will not speak up for matters in the court, especially those decided by the emperor. It's okay for small matters."
Xu Muyu was relieved and thought: "It's good that His Highness knows the importance of the overall situation."
"...That's not the case. No matter how good those two friends are, they can never compare to the relationship between father and son. Besides, His Majesty didn't punish Lord Zhou. It's not a big deal. It's nothing." Wen Lianglu hit the nail on the head. "The Wang family is amazing, but Your Highness and Young Master Wang were not close in the past."
If the Liu family committed a crime, he would be anxious. Just like Xu Muyu said, His Highness would definitely plead for Liu Qiang, and Wang Yuansun - His Highness is not on particularly good terms with the other party.
Wen Lianglu thought about what happened in the court again, and looked doubtful. Seeing this, Xu Muyu said, "Sir Wen, have you also noticed that Prime Minister Lin..."
"It's a bit strange." Wen Lianglu glanced at Xu Muchu, the man who had shown goodwill to him half a month ago. He was not stupid. There was nothing wrong with an official having ambitions. In the entire Eastern Palace, other officials could not talk about government affairs, and the two of them had some similar views.
Like what happened to Prime Minister Lin today.
"Ability is a small matter. Your Majesty wants to warn Prime Minister Lin, right?" Xu Muyu said bluntly.
Wen Liangru: "That's what I guessed too."
The two families are getting married. Prime Minister Lin is in a high position with great power, while Zhou Ruwei's family background is humble. Even if Lord Zhou is highly regarded by the emperor, Prime Minister Lin is a first-rank official at the top and is interested in making friends with the lower classes. He values Lord Zhou's son and wants to arrange a marriage for his granddaughter. How can Zhou Ruwei refuse?
I'm afraid Zhou Ruwei was also tempted. After all, that's the Lin family, which has been the forefather of three dynasties.
What happened in the court today seemed like the censors were being unreasonable, but in fact, both of them were being criticized.
As officials of the Eastern Palace, the two of them sorted out their thoughts and thought about coming back to talk to the prince again. Xuanyunfu went straight to Chongming Hall after the morning court. The morning court ended early today, and he went to Chongming Hall to study, and the morning reading had just passed.
Many blessings: ...
No wonder the time of the morning court is not changed. After a busy morning, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince still has to attend morning classes.
The classmates in the class had no idea what had happened in the morning court and were chatting and playing happily. By the way, there was a new display cabinet against the wall in the front row of Chongming Hall. It was delivered two days ago. The display cabinet was filled with glazed glass and its design was even more exquisite and thoughtful than the one that Xuanfu had drawn.
Xuanyu Fu remembered that he told Wang Banban that they didn't need glass anymore. Now he thought it was the concern of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Competition brings a sense of crisis.
I don’t know where they got those colored glass, but it took very little time to make them and they are very beautiful.
"Your Highness, have some breakfast." Wang Yuanyuan came to deliver breakfast.
Xuanyu Fu looked very touched and said, "What is it? I'm hungry."
"I brought meat porridge."
"Okay, okay, I feel so dry."
Yan Huaijin looked over and saw Xuan Fu explaining while eating: "I went to the morning court today, and I choked to death on the bread I ate this morning."
"Many blessings, don't say bad words, avoid prophecy."
"Okay, okay, you little Taoist priest." Xuanyu Fu said jokingly with a smile.
As for why he was called Yan Huaijin, Yan Huaijin's father asked, only Fu Xian knew the truth.
After the cucumbers were pickled, Xuanyifu brought them to Yan Jinjin. The little classmate wrote a letter home in front of Xuanyifu without avoiding him.
Xuanyuefu took a look out of curiosity and found that the little classmate wrote only a few words in the letter to his parents, which was very simple and written. However, he wrote a lot to his second sister, expressing his concern for her health and the baby in her belly. He also said that His Highness said that it is not advisable to eat too much pickles when eating porridge occasionally... He expressed a lot of trivial concerns.
He knew that his deskmate had been living with Master Yan. He always talked about his uncle and aunt, and rarely mentioned his biological parents. When he asked, he found out that his deskmate's parents, especially his father, were extremely irresponsible.
Not a good father!
When he was young, he got married because of the matchmaker's arrangement, and then wandered around the world. When he came back every few years, the Yan family felt guilty about their eldest daughter-in-law, so they compensated her in many ways, did not restrict her freedom, and even said they would dissolve the marriage, but the daughter-in-law did not agree.
It was not until his father was nearly 50 that he came back. Manyu Fu thought that his father was too old to play. After he came back, he had a son with his wife and left again.
The strict father asked and was told that he was destined to have a son, so he came back and added that his son had a weak bond with his family, and would have a short life without offspring. In order to avoid the sadness and pain of an old person sending a young person away, he entrusted his son to his younger brother and sister-in-law to take care of him.
Yan's mother also agreed.
Therefore, Yan Huaijin grew up under the care of his uncle and aunt. When he talked about his eldest brother and second sister, he never added any cousins. He and his uncle and aunt were as close as a family.
Xuan Fu was very angry after hearing this, and his face was full of swear words, especially to his strict father. Isn't this harming his wife and his son? Such an irresponsible man, who had a child just because of fortune-telling and gave his son to his younger brother to raise because of the fortune-telling. What kind of person is he?
Unexpectedly, Yan Huaijin said, "My father is very accurate in fortune-telling."
"...Is this accurate?" Xuanyifu was upset and pinched his deskmate's cheek. Yan Huaijin let Xuanyifu pinch him, knowing that Xuanyifu felt sorry for him, so he said, "Xuyifu, I'm actually a good person."
Xuan Duofu, the daddy's boy, wanted to cry when he heard this. He thought how could a child not want the love and care of his mother and father. But Yan Huaijin really thought he was a good person and tried to reason with Xuan Duofu, "If I hadn't said it today, you would have seen that I was... not good."
Yan Huaijin tried to find a word to describe that state, but then felt it was inappropriate. Yan Jin said, "It's not that I lack the care of my parents, but that I'm not doing well."
This is indeed true. My deskmate is well-dressed, well-behaved and polite. At such a young age, he is graceful and well-mannered. It is obvious that he has been well-educated at home. Most importantly, he is not rigid and sticks to the rules. He also likes to joke and play. He is modest and confident, neither humble nor overbearing... Anyway, he is very good.
And the most important point is that the little classmate is not the type of person who blindly follows others in black and white. For example, his father asked for fortune-telling, which many people think "harmed him to this point", but the little classmate said that fortune-telling is also quite interesting. When he was a child, he read related books for a period of time. He wanted to see why his father was so fascinated by it. After reading it, he found it was indeed interesting, but he was not interested in it.
In fact, Master Yan was almost scared to death at that time, and watched secretly with fear and trepidation - but he did not stop Yan Huaijin from watching these, for fear that Yan Huaijin would change his mind and become like his elder brother. Fortunately, fortunately.
Yan Huaijin said that this letter home was already very passionate and corny.
Xuanyu Fu: ...How corny this is.
"I rarely wrote before." After Yan Huaijin finished writing, he sealed it and sent the letter and pickles back together when the time came.
Xuanfu had a bit of "fatherly love overflowing" at that time, caring for his little classmate and asking, "Where is your mother?" In fact, he still felt that his strict father was really irresponsible, harming his little classmate and his strict mother, leaving them widowed.
Yan Huaijin said that his mother played the piano at home and later became obsessed with Taoism and alchemy.
Many blessings: ...
The little classmate was indeed different from ordinary children. In addition to his IQ, his daily behavior was also somewhat "immortal-like". That night, Duoxiufu had the same dream as before. In the dream, Yan Huaijin was thin and emaciated, the prince's robe was particularly loose, the wind was whistling, and Yan Huaijin was calmly going to die.
Manyu Fu woke up in shock, and the next day he rubbed his deskmate's face and said righteously, "Your father's predictions are not accurate. You are not destined to die young and have no offspring. Don't say that again. Doesn't Taoism say that we should avoid prophecies?"
"Don't talk nonsense."
Xuanyunfu swore to his classmate's handsome face: In this life, you follow me, and I will definitely ensure that you live a safe and healthy life with many children and grandchildren and a long life...
Don't say any more unlucky words.
Yan Huaijin's heart was pounding. He nodded very solemnly and shyly, saying that he understood.
Just now, Xuanfu drank a bowl of porridge with pickled cucumbers mixed in it. After finishing it in a few bites, he felt relieved. "You're right. That's a fortune for me."
Let alone Yan Huaijin, Wang Yuanyuan next to him smiled and nodded, saying, "Yes, yes, that's what you should say."
After simply eating two bowls of porridge, Wang Yuanyuan left the hall with the food box, as the prince still had to go to class.
I had classes in the morning and had physical education class in the afternoon, where I did some boxing.
In the evening, Duo Xuanfu went to Xuan Zheng Hall to have dinner. Because his father was angry today, he was very cautious and asked Zhao Banban to pass on the message. As a result, he heard his father laughing loudly, which was completely different from the cold and angry look he had in the morning.
Many blessings: ...
"No need to pass the message on." Xuanyu Fu said to Zhao Banban.
Zhao Erxi smiled and said, "Your Highness, please go in directly. The emperor has not detained you."
"There are so many blessings outside. What are you mumbling about? You are so hesitant." Emperor Ningwu asked from the inner room.
Xuan Xufu: "It's my fault, it's my fault. I thought you were angry, father, so I just wanted to test you." As he spoke, he called out "Dad" as soon as he entered.
Zhong Yun was speechless and said to Xiao Man, "He looked like he was complaining to your father. I didn't scold him this morning."
"Duoduo didn't mean that." Xu Xiaoman spoke for the boy, but it was indeed unlike Duoduo's character. "Are you really scared?"
Xuanyun Fu nodded and sat next to his father. "A little bit. My father is quite scary when he gets angry. All the officials kneel down at that time. I want to kneel down too."
"I didn't see you kneeling either." Zhong Yun complained, and asked Zhao Erxi to set the table. He then said to Xuanyuefu, "I remember talking to your father about the Wang family before, and you were listening. You should know it."
Many blessings: ...
Zhong Yun saw Xuan Duofu's stupid look and thought that he must have forgotten. He pointed at Xuan Duofu, who flattered him, "No, I remember. I was just frightened by my father's mighty dragon power and didn't react."
Xu Xiaoman: Hahahahahahaha.
Duoduo has studied for so many years, but his flattery skills are just as good as his. He is so straightforward, like an illiterate.
It made him laugh to death.
Zhong Yun was originally very angry, but when he saw Xiao Man's smiling face, he immediately laughed angrily and said, "Eat, eat. If you don't eat, our Crown Prince will be angry enough in a while."
"I'm just trying to make you happy. You're my son, you definitely won't get angry with me because of a few words." Xuanyu Fu followed his two fathers confidently.
Xu Xiaoman hummed, "Your father is just teasing you."
At the dinner table, Xuan Fu asked him something he had been curious about all day: Why did the censors report Zhou Ruwei? Why did they not want Zhou Quan to get engaged early? The emperor could have talked to Zhou Ruwei directly in private, so why did he move it to the court?
Moreover, this kind of report sounds ridiculous, and it is only thanks to the censor that he can speak with confidence and conviction - Zhou and Lin are forming a clique for personal gain.
Zhong Yun said lightly: "Zhou Ruwei is a little too careless."
Prime Minister Lin is a veteran of three dynasties. He has been an official for many years and has a sharp eye. He has avoided many risks. Now in his twilight years, he wants to pave the way for his children, so it is understandable that he has set his sights on Zhou Ruwei, but Zhou Ruwei actually had such an idea.
Just go down the slope, I really want to be tied to the Lin family.
The knife hasn't needed sharpening for a long time.
“Soon.”
Xuanyu Fu: "? Father, what's coming soon?"
Zhong Yun did not answer. Duo Duofu looked at his father. Xu Xiaoman smiled and put the freshly peeled shrimps in the bowl of the baby. He said, "The shrimps are really big this year. Duo Duo, try them quickly. They are especially fresh and sweet. You like this."
"Okay, thank you, father~" Xuanfu ate in two bites and forgot the question. Actually, it was not that he forgot, but that his father did not want to tell him. After all, it would not harm him and had nothing to do with him, so it didn't matter what the reason was.
On the second day, Wang Yuansun did not come to Chongming Hall and did not even ask for leave.
I only submitted the leave application on the third day.
The class finally found out and began to discuss privately the matter of the emperor holding the Wang family accountable. The atmosphere was a little wrong, and Liu Qiang was the most anxious and worried. On the fourth day, Liu Qiang found many blessings.
"Wang Yuansun was beaten."
"?" Xuan Fu was confused and then shocked. "Was he beaten by his father?"
Liu Qiang nodded, his face solemn. Xuan Fu's heart skipped a beat. He knew Liu Qiang's temper. If it wasn't a serious matter, Liu Qiang would definitely not come to him for help. "Come here and tell me in detail."
"My grandfather didn't let me get involved in this matter. I know that, but I was a little bored last night so I climbed over the wall to his house to look for him. I found that he was locked in the yard. His back was full of wounds and his legs were broken—"
Xuanyuefu couldn't help cursing after hearing this: "Fuck, Wang Zuo is crazy. He got scolded in the court and took it out on his son. What a lunatic."
Liu Qiang nodded beside him, saying that the fat boy had scolded well.
"What should we do? Should we go to the emperor?" Liu Qiang was also worried, afraid of causing trouble for Xuanyuefu. However, Wang Yuansun was in very bad condition. He had a fever for several days. He was so confused last night that he couldn't even recognize him and scolded him.
Xuanyuefu thought for a moment and said, "Pass on my oral instructions. Wang Yuansun borrowed my homework and I need it back urgently. Wang Banban, please go and see Wang Yuansun in person to get the homework back. Don't make a scene back and forth. Bring the imperial physician with you this time."
"The imperial physician who specializes in surgery." He added.
We all understand the apparent excuses. If this goes on, Wang Yuansun will definitely die.
Liu Qiang looked at Duo Fu with concern, "Are you okay?"
"It's okay. My father just scolded the Wang family. It's no big deal for me to ask Wang Yuansun for homework." It would be bad to ask his father for help. It would be best for him to do it directly.
Those officials can definitely come up with a bunch of conspiracy theories about who goes in and out of the Xuanzheng Hall.
Xuanyu Fu looked at Liu Qiang and said, "You should go too."
"Thanks."
"You're welcome."
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