Outside Zhaoxun Gate, inside Xuande Gate.
This place is like a walled city. Let's say one is on the outside and the other on the inside.
There are many Imperial Guards inside Xuande Gate, firmly guarding the palace; it's not so easy to break in.
A large group of people who came to force the emperor to resign were stopped here, regardless of their status.
The sage was inside, but he didn't speak, which naturally conveyed this meaning.
The snow was heavy, and although it has stopped now, there is still a lot of snow on the ground, and the snow on the roof is even thicker.
In the freezing cold, a group of people were in a terrible state.
Gong Yun adapted well. After talking about the snow disaster, she spread the word of charity: "The Sun brothers saw that there were more and more elderly people, but less and less to support. They tried hard but with little effect, so they started their own charity. They set up a charity hall and have taken in more than 100 people in the past ten years. Now there is one centenarian, three ninety-year-olds, three eighty-year-olds, and some of their children have grown up."
This is true, not made up.
Gong Yun also found many touching moments in the story of the unfilial son: "Although the children are capable of working and the elderly also take the initiative to do some things, the Sun brothers still lost their money. Their children and grandchildren are dissatisfied but they endure it. But! We can't just stand by and watch! He's in Sheng'an Prefecture! Renhe Township isn't far from here! Wouldn't that be a disservice to the name 'Renhe'?"
A strong wind blew by.
The sunlight shone on Gong Yun.
Fresh off the press! Gong Yun spoke with genuine emotion, fearless in the face of criticism: "A centenarian! It is because of the Sun brothers that he has been able to live to this day! But seeing the charity hall getting poorer and poorer, he wishes he could die himself to give others more opportunities! Seventy-year-old Scholar Lei, who once taught two Jinshi (successful candidates in the highest imperial examinations)! Because of his poor health, he has to take a penny's worth of medicine every day! He said he doesn't want to live anymore!"
It is customary to respect teachers and value their teachings.
But then another scholar from the Lei family passed the imperial examination and was expelled from the family.
The scholar who had passed the provincial examination, along with two other scholars who had passed the imperial examination, became lackeys of the powerful and wealthy.
The old scholar had integrity; even when he was terminally ill, he continued to teach the children at the charity school to read and write.
That's why Gong Yun has such high respect for him!
Some charitable institutions are also chaotic and disorderly. But the Sun family's charitable institution is very kind and peaceful!
A group of people called out to Master Fushan, shivering in the cold weather.
Gong Yun drank hot tea, feeling warm all over – this is the meaning of kindness!
Just like the old scholar's persistence!
He wasn't reluctant to die, but the poor had difficulty accessing education, and he wanted to teach them one more time.
He still has a lot of things he wants to do.
This is what a true scholar is like; this is what a pillar of society is like!
Gong Yun believed that the Empress would definitely make a decision. Besides, she had given five hundred taels of silver, enough for the charity to get through the winter.
The house is old and needs repair, the bedding needs to be replaced, and the elderly need medicine.
However, the Sun brothers are capable, and their children and grandchildren are kind-hearted. If given money, they will work hard.
Gong Yun had it much easier.
It's so energizing to talk nonsense with these people!
Someone came running up, shouting, "Master Fushan and the Li family are fighting again!"
Laughter erupted at Xuande Gate at an inopportune moment.
These women, averaging eighty years old, fight all the time. Where is their morality?
Some people quickly made their escape; 50,000 taels of silver was not worth it!
Gong Yun did not stop her.
That makes it run even faster.
Once someone started it, morale collapsed completely. The key issue was that the Crown Prince was extremely assertive and even pressured them for money.
With Lu Shi arrested again, several people who wanted to cause trouble had to make a strategic retreat.
In any case, the Crown Prince is so unpopular!
Gong Yun sneered! Are they even human? Do they even have hearts? Your Majesty is so benevolent and kind, the world will surely submit to you!
Gong Yun won and strode back to the East Palace. She had many more things to do, and time was of the essence!
Zichen Palace.
The current leader is discussing matters with the Grand Secretary.
The eunuch came over and reported this.
The Emperor decreed: "All those who are able to work at the Sun Family Charity Hall shall be brought to the palace. The centenarian shall be granted the title of Prefect of Mingzhou. Lei Zihou shall be granted the title of Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examination) and the title of Grand Master of the Palace. Sun Hongmin shall be granted the title of Baron of Guangping County, and his wife, Yuan, shall be granted the title of Lady Jingshan. Sun Hongliang shall be granted the title of Magistrate of Guangping County, and his wife, Li, shall be granted the title of Lady Renhe."
The eunuch received the decree. This matter needs to be handled properly.
Several imperial physicians need to accompany them to pick up the person.
Xie Zhou requested permission: "I have heard that Lei Zihou is in very poor health and may not be able to ride in an ordinary carriage. Therefore, I request permission to borrow half of the ceremonial regalia."
The current version is approved.
All the ministers praised the crown prince for his benevolence and righteousness.
Although Lei Zihou's students went astray, it cannot be entirely blamed on him.
Grand Secretary Xu also had news: "I heard that a scholar from the charity hall is going to take the exam this year?"
Xie Zhou had only heard that "it is said that he has to work every day and has very little time to study. He treats Lei Zihou like a grandfather, and Lei Zihou also wants to raise a loyal person to prove his own worth."
Grand Secretary Xu believed: "He doesn't need to clear his name. Among the many students he has taught, quite a few are upright."
It's just that they might not achieve that much.
Everyone was busy making a living and naturally couldn't support him, but they did take care of him.
As for the scholar from the Lei family and his two students, we'll talk about them later.
This isn't a big deal; it's mainly because the current emperor is giving face to the Crown Princess.
The Crown Prince borrowing the ceremonial regalia was also a way to give face to the Crown Princess.
The ceremonial guards are not to be borrowed casually, but for a centenarian, it might not be a problem to borrow them occasionally.
Let's put that aside and get back to the important matter.
As soon as Zichan Mountain moved, there was indeed unusual activity on the border. There was nothing more to say, so we attacked!
But we need to carefully plan how to fight. We can't let the Zhao state be dragged down.
The Eastern Palace.
After changing her clothes, Gong Yun went to Qing'e Palace to report to the Empress, and heard the imperial decree.
Even the envoy couldn't help but marvel at how much influence the Empress had!
Actually, it's because the Empress wants to do things, and the Emperor and His Highness support her. This will likely continue to be the impression people have of her.
Why did the emperor never know that Renhe Township was not far from the palace?
Since it wasn't actually a big deal, and with the Lei family's scholar and two other scholars covering it up, there was even less chance of it happening.
There are many such cases of deceiving superiors and concealing the truth in the world.
The Sun brothers are quite capable for keeping the charity running without being suppressed.
His good deeds are none of anyone else's business, and those who want to suppress him don't need an excuse.
Now is a good excuse to get rid of some small bugs.
Even if he became a county magistrate or prefect, would that be considered a big deal by the sage?
Compared to a county magistrate who ruins a family and a prefect who exterminates an entire clan, a sage should be more cautious about exterminating an entire clan.
The east wing gets crowded when there are many people; the Qing'e Palace is more suitable.
Gong Yun just came to give a brief report first, and will explain the details later.
Di Baose wanted to know: "How is the fight between Master Fushan and the Li family going?"
In Sheng'an, the snowstorm had just stopped.
It feels like the snowstorm has only just begun.
Some onlookers, however, braved the wind and rain to come to the Pei family's house again.
It looked like a funeral for Master Fushan, yet his popularity remained high.
"Master Qionghua is here!" someone shouted.
Wow! A bunch of people started jeering!
Qionghua Zhenren wanted to make a grand entrance, but no one gave her the face, even though the ladies and young women came to support her.
Someone shouted at Madam Yang, "Did you donate the 50,000 taels of silver? I heard there's a snow disaster!"
"With that little bit of money, Lady Huan probably won't be able to afford food!"
"I heard that the Crown Prince has given all the silver to the Empress, so she doesn't need to worry about food for the time being."
People are just here to watch the spectacle.
No matter which man it is, if he is willing to give all his property to his wife after marriage, then he truly loves her.
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