Liu Jin wasn't stupid. Mad Scholar Qingcheng was putting his status on the line, so he definitely wouldn't come looking for trouble with Eunuch Liu out of boredom. There must be a motive for him to put on an act. Could it be that he wants to rely on me and seek a righteous background?
Thinking of this, Liu Jin didn't hesitate at all and immediately bowed respectfully to take off his boots. Scholars were like this, they liked to play tricks and put on airs. It didn't matter. Liu Bei even made three visits to the thatched cottage, what's the big deal about me taking off your boots?
This was like some young men falling in love, using sweet words to coax the girl into bursting with joy. If you want me to go east, I won't go west, enjoying the airs of a princess. After getting married, I'll be on top when you sleep, I'll be in front when you eat, I'll be outside when you wash the dishes. Short-term investment, long-term benefits.
What kind of person was Liu Jin? Just when he needed people, Mad Scholar Qingcheng took the initiative to deliver himself to his door. Just his reputation alone was enough to boost his morale. I'm someone who can stand above others, how can I not even have this bit of magnanimity?
Liu Jin's hand was about to touch his boots when Lu Shijie suddenly grabbed his hand and said with a face full of smiles, "I don't dare, I don't dare. I was just joking with Sir Liu. Sir Liu is only below one person and above tens of thousands. All the civil and military officials in the imperial court bow their heads to you, yet you're still so respectful. I truly admire you from the bottom of my heart. "
Liu Jin stopped, stood up and said with a smile, "Young Master Lu is from the same hometown as me and is also a famous scholar in Qinchuan and Bashu. Liu Jin has admired Young Master's great name for a long time. When I went back to my hometown to visit my relatives, I was in a hurry and didn't have the chance to visit Young Master. Today, Young Master came to visit, Liu Jin was overjoyed. Even if I really had to pull the stirrup and grind the shoes for Young Master Lu, I'd be willing to do it. "
Lu Shijie was greatly moved and hurriedly stood up, bowing deeply and saying, "Seeing is believing. Sir Liu is of noble character and unquestionable integrity, I'm very impressed."
"Aiyaya, no need to be so courteous. Quickly, please sit, please sit." Liu Jin also sat down on the main seat. The servant girl retreated after serving tea. She then clenched her fist and coughed lightly. She inquired, "When did Young Master Lu arrive in the capital? May I know the purpose of your visit today …?"
Lu Shijie laughed and waved his sleeves, his movements very elegant. It was a pity that it was almost the twelfth lunar month, so he couldn't hold a fan in his hand. Otherwise, he would have a feather fan and silk handkerchief, which would have been even more impressive.
Lu Shijie laughed out loud, his countenance became serious as he said, "Old Lu observes the general situation of the world. In the present imperial court, the one who can speak and govern the government and share the Emperor's burden can only be Liu Gong. Liu Gong has received His Majesty's trust, a heavy responsibility on your shoulders, power over the world, you can be said to be flushed with success. However, if one does not think far ahead, there will be immediate worries. Liu Gong has obtained the power of the world and is in charge of the politics of the world, do you have a plan? "
Liu Jin's eyes flashed and he also stopped smiling. He cupped his fists and said, "Liu Wen is willing to listen to Young Master Lu's opinion!"
Lu Shijie said, "In terms of prestige, knowledge and political experience, Liu Wen is not as good as Li, Jiao and Yang. In terms of literary and military strategy, political achievements and military achievements, he is not as good as Duke Wei. But now Liu Wen is responsible for the world and is in the center of the government. How can the people be convinced?"
Liu Jin nodded and said, "Young Master is right!" If it wasn't for the people refusing to submit, he wouldn't have to use cruel laws and torture people and make them bow their heads.
Lu Shijie stroked his knees and said, "His Majesty is young and likes to indulge in pleasures. Thus, he entrusted all the affairs of the world to Sir Liu. If Sir Liu can't establish exceptional merits and outstanding political achievements, he won't be able to convince the people. If His Majesty is a few years older and cares about the affairs of the court, seeing that Sir Liu has no achievements, even if His Majesty still favors him, he will be stripped of his real power.
He will give Father-in-law an idle position so that he can live in peace and live out his remaining years. But if you are in charge, you will have political enemies. If Father-in-law loses this power, do you still want to live in peace and live out your remaining years? "
What Lu Shijie said is exactly what Liu Jin is worried about. He is an eunuch. Even though he is favored by His Majesty, it is difficult for him to convince the foreign officials. He relies on absolute power to conquer the officials by saying that those who submit to him will prosper and those who oppose him will perish. Although this method is effective quickly, once he loses power, the retaliation will be the cruelest.
In the eyes of the foreign officials, eunuchs are worse than dogs. Even an honest person like Wang Yue was recommended to be executed by Liu Jian, Xie Qian and the other old and virtuous officials. If he loses power, he will be killed by them.
Liu Jin immediately stood up solemnly and cupped his hands in front of his chest. Like a child seeking advice from his teacher, he said respectfully, "With Young Master's brilliant opinion, how should Liu Jin govern in such a situation? How should I establish my authority, subdue the officials and subdue the world? I hope Young Master can show me the right path. "
Lu Shijie picked up his teacup and took a sip. Shaking his head and wagging his tail, he said, "Is it difficult to govern? Is it easy? If you say it is difficult, it is difficult. If you say it is easy, it is easy. Those who govern must understand the interests of the people. They must understand that the political field is unpredictable. They must understand that it is difficult to be a man. Those who govern must be capable. Those who are strong will win. Those who are wise will act. Those who understand the needs of the people are rich. Those who govern must be honest … "
Lu Shijie spoke until his mouth was dry. He picked up his teacup and drank his tea. Liu Jin, who was confused by his words, stretched his neck and looked to his left and right. The family members on the left and right also had a puzzled expression on their faces. Liu Jin secretly sighed, "A gifted scholar is a gifted scholar. Unfathomable. It is a pity that Zhang Wenmian is not here. I don't know what this gifted scholar is talking about."
He smacked his lips and swallowed his saliva. He smiled apologetically and sat down, saying, "Yes, yes, yes. Listening to your words is better than reading for ten years. Young Master Lu is a gifted scholar. Liu Jin only listened briefly and found it hard to understand the true meaning behind it. Ai! It is a pity that Young Master is only traveling around the capital and cannot stay here for long. Otherwise, I will be able to learn from you every day and use my knowledge to benefit the common people. What a good thing that would be. "
Lu Shijie smiled and said, "Eunuch Liu, I have studied for many years. Now that I am in my thirties, I also hope to be able to settle down, settle down, and serve the court. I want to make a name for myself. But if I want to have a great ambition, I need a high branch to perch on. I wonder if Eunuch Liu is willing to accept me?"
Liu Jin was overjoyed. He quickly mimicked the lines of an opera and bowed courteously, "It is my wish, but I dare not accept it. If Young Master Lu is willing to be my wise advisor, I will definitely treat you as a distinguished guest. "
Liu Jin was sincere. He immediately ordered for a banquet to be prepared to entertain Lu Shijie. He also invited Zhang Wenmian to accompany him to drink. Although Zhang Wenmian was jealous of Lu Shijie's reputation and knowledge, he did not hate him as much as he hated Zhang Cai. This was because Lu Shijie was also not an official. In Zhang Wenmian's eyes, Lu Shijie was someone who had talent but was not recognized. Therefore, the conversation was quite congenial.
The two cynical scholars used wine as a medium to criticize the current politics and demote the officials. They felt that they were the best in the world. The more they drank, the happier they became. In the end, they cast aside their boss, Liu Jin. The two advisors put their arms around each other's shoulders and drank to their heart's content.
Liu Jin was all smiles as he urged them to drink. Lu Shijie was about seventy to eighty percent tipsy and his tongue became loose. He started to angrily scold Yang Ling for being blind and humiliating him in front of everyone at the 'Bamboo Gazing Stream' in Sichuan. As he spoke, he also scolded Yang Shen and the others for not standing up for him and cursing them for sucking up to the rich and powerful.
Especially regarding Yang Shen's admission to the government through the Recommendation Department and his promotion to the Department of Personnel, he kept bringing it up. His jealousy was hard to conceal. He kept flaunting that his talent and knowledge were far above Yang Shen's. This was because that idiot Yang Ling had eyes but could not see and did not recognize talent.
Liu Jin was delighted to hear this and thought, "No wonder this arrogant scholar came to my door and attached himself to me. It was not for glory and splendor, wealth and rank, but because he wanted to bid farewell to his old friend and compete for superiority. Yang Ling put Yang Shen in an important position and humiliated him in front of everyone. A scholar would rather be killed than humiliated. Based on Qingcheng's arrogant personality, he naturally wants to fight back! "
Lu Shijie dealt with Zhang Wenmian and secretly observed Liu Jin's expression. A dignified Prime Minister of the internal court treated him with such respect and sincerity, which indeed moved Lu Shijie very much. But people of different paths could not make plans together. Whatever Liu Jin did, his ultimate goal was still for his own power and his own interests. Today he was extremely respectful to him only because Lu Shijie could help him gain power. If he really offered a strategy that would benefit the country and benefit the country and harm himself, would he still use it? Would he still be so respectful?
Liu Jin secretly sighed, "Life's opportunities are boundlessly wonderful. Yang Ling's trip to Bashu helped me, Liu Jin. First he took the opportunity to have his power stripped by me, and now he sent me a gifted scholar. Hehe, I just don't know if this Lu Shijie and Yang Shen's talent and learning are compared, who is Sun Bin and who is Pang Juan? "
Lu Shijie thought about the matter in his heart and also sighed, "Liu Jin is cordial and courteous, but good and evil cannot coexist. I, Lu Shijie, have no choice but to be the Pang Shiyuan who entered the Cao camp."
* * *
Liu Jin asked Shi Wenyi to send people to Sichuan and Shaanxi to investigate all of Lu Shijie's whereabouts and contacts in the past two years. After knowing the process of him and Yang Ling's enmity, he was finally relieved. Lu Shijie became Liu Jin's confidant and strategist. With Zhang Wenmian playing the dirty tricks and Lu Shijie adding fuel to the fire, Liu Jin began to launch a vigorous political reform at the end of the year in Zhengde.
In addition to firmly holding power, amassing a large amount of money and accepting bribes, it was undeniable that with the help of Lu Shijie, Zhang Wenmian, Zhang Cai and others, many of Liu Jin's reforms were beneficial to the Empire of Ming Destiny. However, Liu Jin was a person who was eager for quick success and instant benefits. He had no patience to follow the prescribed order and spend a few years or even decades to implement a national policy.
In addition, the people who were used by him were all fawning on the rich and powerful. Those who were not willing to be used by him, no matter what decree Liu Jin issued, would all go against it. Even if the policy was really beneficial to the imperial court, it would only disturb the people and cause chaos in the local areas and would not have any positive effect. If they couldn't use appropriate methods and steady steps to implement it, then even if it was the right policy, it would only cause the opposite effect.
In addition, Zhang Cai had conducted an unprecedentedly strict examination of the officials in the capital, swiftly and decisively reorganizing them from top to bottom, causing complaints to be heard everywhere. The only guarantee Liu Jin used to ensure that her orders were carried out was to order the factory guards to harshly crack down on all opposition.
Liu Jin was like a huge bulldozer. Wherever he wanted to open a road, he would press down in a straight line, regardless of the wilderness, ponds or crops in front of him. Corrupt officials and honest and capable officials were locked in the same cell. His standard for judging whether they were guilty or not was whether they could carry out his orders to the letter.
A storm was brewing and the undercurrents were surging. In the winter of last year, the Tatar Prince led tens of thousands of cavalry to attack the border and conquered several cities. The court was shaken and the victims swarmed into the capital. However, this winter, the storm came from within and from below. It was like a volcano that was accumulating power, making people smell sulfur. However, no one knew when it would erupt.
Perhaps … if a certain force, a certain person was missing, it might never erupt. Perhaps it would erupt when the world was devastated and could not be cleaned up. Or perhaps the heavens would send another person to carry out this historical order.
However, that person was still there. Liu Jin's torment had not gone beyond his control. He was quietly waiting, recuperating, waiting for the day when the general trend would unfold and patiently waiting for the prey to step into the death trap …
That person was the Duke of Wei, Yang Ling.
Yang Ling's recuperation was really good. He did not need to attend court or manage politics. He only occasionally went to the talent show to show his face. His training time was changed to the afternoon and his swordsmanship training was changed to the evening. His carefree heart made him fat. It was said that the Duke of Wei had already put on a few pounds.
The reason was that the little girl Sheridan often complained these days that her master was becoming more and more ferocious, often pressing down on her to the point that she could not breathe. Thus, Yang Ling responded positively, reassured, and switched places with her on top, enjoying her "pouring candles" on him.
Speaking of which, his two beautiful concubines from the 'Silk Flower House' had pretty good waist strength. However, perhaps it was due to their personalities, Yutang Chun had always been ashamed to be on top of him. Her slender waist was flexible and strong. When she entangled with Yang Ling's body, there was an endless lingering force, causing Yang Ling to use even more strength to press down on her seemingly soft and boneless jade body and fiercely thrust down. Only then could this little vixen be more obedient.
As for the highly difficult action of 'pouring candles', he had to maintain a sufficient rhythm and technique. Currently, only the light-bodied Sheridan, relying on her shockingly elastic electric motor, could barely achieve 'a good start and a good end'.
Last night, Yang Ling slept in Young-niang's room. As the first couple, their hearts were connected. When he was with Young-niang, it was more like a spring breeze. Even if it was intimate, it was like the spring breeze and the rain. Their hearts and minds were intertwined. That kind of wonderful feeling could only be felt when he was with Young-niang.
Originally, when he woke up early in the morning, Yang Ling wanted to hold his lovely wife in his arms and talk about daily life. However, Little Sir Yang opened his throat and roared. The two of them had no choice but to quickly get dressed and get out of bed. There was no other way. The Emperor had bestowed the title of Sir Yang and doted on him. Yang Ling's position in the family had already fallen to second place.
"It's so early in the morning, yet the whole family is standing in the courtyard and setting off fireworks. Isn't there something wrong with them?" Yang Ling muttered to himself.
Little Sir Yang paid him the most attention. The little fellow nestled in Yang Ling's arms and was tightly wrapped in a camel wool blanket. There was also a furry tiger-skin hat on his head, revealing only his fair and tender little face. His pair of lacquered eyes were sparkling as he stared at the concubines who were setting off the fireworks.
Although it was said to be for him to set off fireworks, Yutang Chun and Sheridan were shouting and playing around. They were having more fun than anyone else. Even Young-niang joined in excitedly. Only Gao Wenxin, although she was full of smiles, was still a little childish. She gently stood by Yang Ling's side and adjusted the corners of the blanket from time to time.
"Hey, it's cloudy today. Don't set off fireworks. You guys should go to the reception hall and play cards. The selection of the Emperor's son-in-law is almost done. There are only about twenty candidates left. I haven't been there for seven to eight days, so I have to go check them out. Alright, alright, let's go back."
Yang Ling had just turned around with his son in his arms when he felt as if someone had pinched him. The little fellow suddenly opened his throat and burst into tears. Young-niang quickly threw down the fireworks and ran over. Yang Ling quickly turned around with his son in his arms. When he saw the fireworks, Little Sir Yang's eyes lit up and his crying stopped abruptly.
Yang Ling passed his son to Youdao and said, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, "What kind of lousy child is this? There are so many toys but he doesn't play. He just likes to wander around and watch fireworks."
Han Youniang hugged her son and kissed him on the cheek. She said to Yang Ling sweetly, "He's a boy. Isn't it good to be a little adventurous? Hehe, if you have work to do, you can go. It's rare that Yu'Er and the others are also having fun. We'll go back to our room after a while. "
"Well, the wind is coming. Don't stay outside for too long. Be careful of catching a cold." Yang Ling left the back garden as if he had been pardoned. He immediately went to the front hall to call Liu Dachui and said, "Prepare the carriage. We're going to Zhuwang Guesthouse."
Liu Dachui stood up straight and replied, "Yes, High Duke. Please wait a moment. I'll go and call the guards over."
As he said this, Liu Dachui turned around. His body was as straight as a javelin. His military uniform was unprecedented. Yang Ling was curious and hurriedly said, "Wait a minute, Dachui. You didn't follow the rules in the army. Why are you so disciplined now? It's not like the army now. There's no need to be so restrained. "
Liu Dachui grinned and said, "I'm not restrained."
He adjusted the corner of his clothes and smiled shyly, "Miss Xiao Yun's craftsmanship is not bad. It's just that … the clothes are a little small. If I don't stand up straight, I'm afraid they'll be torn."
When Yang Ling heard this, he laughed and said, "Butler, go and call Xiao Yun out to measure Dachui's size. It's almost the New Year. Let her make a new set for Dachui."
"No need, no need." Dachui quickly shook his head. "It's enough that she made a new set for me. I don't want to trouble her too much."
Last time, Dachui Dachui's clothes were ruined by Xiao Yun. She used a pair of scissors to cut them into pieces. Then, she used all her strength to wash his clothes. She insisted that it was because his clothes were ruined. Dachui Dachui knew that it was just an excuse. He was indignant and ran to the backyard to argue with her.
Xiao Yun was the maidservant of the First Madam Han Youniang. She was the Chief Steward of the Public House. All the servants and maids were on her side. As a result, Dachui Dachui was not angry at first. After being ridiculed by them, he was instantly enraged. He simply opened his mouth and scolded her.
When Han Youniang heard the news, she came out to ask about it. She knew that it was her people who bullied the guards. She called Xiao Yun over and scolded her. Then, she gave her a piece of cloth and punished her to make a new set for Dachui Dachui as compensation. When Xiao Yun saw Dachui Dachui, she only took a glance at his body and left angrily. In the end, this time, she did not really want to mess with him, but she still felt wronged by making this set of clothes.
This matter was supposed to end like this, but the sisters in the backyard were bored. It was not easy for them to have something happy to do. They could not help but often joke about Dachui Dachui's matter with Dachui Dachui. At first, she could not help but be angry and embarrassed. However, things between men and women were strange. She did not have this person in her heart, but she could not stand people mentioning this person to her every day. They even forced them to be together. After the number of times they teased each other, Dachui Dachui's "heroic" appearance was really reflected in Xiao Yun's heart.
It must be said that Dachui Dachui was now the head of the House of High Duke's guards that the imperial court allowed the House of High Duke to provide. He was an official who received a salary, and his rank in the army was seventh rank. If she really thought about it, she was still not worthy of him. Once the young lady had something on her mind, her expression became unnatural when she saw Dachui Dachui again. Young-niang and Xiao Yun accompanied each other day and night, and gradually became aware of her thoughts. These two days, she had mentioned it to Yang Ling. Yang Ling also had the intention to promote her good deeds, so he took the opportunity to create another opportunity for them.
Dachui Dachui led the house guards to take out the carriage and weapons. Xiao Yun also took a ruler to the central hall.
Yang Ling said with a smile, "Xiao Yun, the set of clothes that you made for Dachui Dachui two days ago, the workmanship and tailoring are excellent. Dachui Dachui really likes it, but it's a pity that the size is a little too small. He is afraid that it will tear if he wears it, so he has to be careful when he walks. With that size of his, isn't this suffering? Your craftsmanship is exquisite, so I'll have to trouble you to measure his figure and make a new set for him. It's almost the New Year, and when the clothes are ready, I'll ask Big Wooden Mallet to give you a new year's gift. "
Xiao Yun's face turned red. She quickly glanced at Big Stick who was standing proudly in the hall. She squatted down and said, "Master's orders, Xiao Yun will obey."
Yang Ling smiled. As he walked out, he shouted, "Big Cudgel, go and let Miss Xiao Yun measure your figure. Hurry up, we're about to enter the city."
Big Stick Liu shyly entered the central hall, and behind him came the snickers of his buddies. The senior executive's family was old and shrewd. Before the big stick entered the room, he had already slid out like a yellow croaker.
Liu Da Bang Chui's shoulders were big and his waist was round. The pitiful petite Miss Yun 'er was holding a ruler to measure his waist. It was as if she was hugging his waist with her little hands. Not only was the girl blushing, even Liu Da Bang Chui's face had turned the color of a pig's liver.
After the girl finished measuring his figure, she squatted down to measure his feet. Liu Da Bang Chui stuttered, "Feet … feet also need to be measured?"
"… En, I … I have some rags, I can't make anything else, but I … I'll make a pair of shoes for you. You … don't want to? "Miss Xiao Yun raised her head and glanced at him.
Liu Da Bang Chui scratched his head and said with a silly smile, "I'm willing, why wouldn't I be willing? Miss Xiao Yun's hands are very dexterous. The stitches on the clothes are very dense. If it was in our village, you would be one of the best at needlework."
Xiao Yun pursed her lips and smiled at his praise. She stood up and said, "If your hands are dexterous, you won't make the clothes … Hee hee, so tight that you can't breathe, right? I was worried that it would become too big. This time, I didn't mean to mess with you. "
Liu Da Bang Chui said embarrassedly, "I know, it's not Miss Yun 'er's fault. It's because I'm stupid and rough, I waste materials."
Xiao Yun giggled and rolled her eyes at him. She said angrily, "Do you only waste materials? You're still wasting my hands. "
"Yes, yes, yes," Once the young lady came closer, Liu Da Bang Chui started to stutter. He swallowed his saliva and turned his head to look. Suddenly, he quickly took out something from his bosom and stuffed it into Xiao Yun's hands. He said in a panic, "I'm giving this to you." Then he ran out. When he reached the entrance of the central hall, he tripped on the doorstep and fell into the group of guards.
Miss Yun 'er cried out in surprise. Seeing that he was fine, she heaved a sigh of relief. She realized that the guards were looking at her and quickly pulled up her sleeves to cover the thing in her hands …
Fifteen to sixteen bodyguards led their horses out of the mansion gate. Yun 'er gently, very gently pulled open the silk sleeve on her other hand. As far as her eyes could see, in her palm was a small box that was slightly smaller than a mooncake, but as thick as two pieces stacked together. The box was made of silk and was decorated with fine white flowers. In the middle of the box were three small words:' Jasmine Workshop '.
A touching and sweet smile blossomed on Yun 'er's lips, "Who said he's stupid and rough? Doesn't he know how to please girls? 'Jasmine Workshop's' rouge is very expensive. He … is willing to spend it! "
Yun 'er's gentle and sweet smile was like a jasmine flower emitting a faint fragrance …
A girl who was pampered and loved by others, no matter how ordinary the girl was, at that moment, the charm that she radiated was as noble and beautiful as a princess.
* * *
A truly noble and beautiful princess was not even as happy as a little servant girl.
Princess Yongfu had a submissive temperament. Her own happiness, her own anger, what she wanted, what she wanted, what she wanted to reject, she had to strictly abide by the rules and could not easily express it. In front of others and behind others, she would always be an elegant and noble royal princess.
But she was also a woman, and a fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl at that. How much could she bear in her heart and how much burden could she bear? That day in the backyard of 'Zhuwang Guoguan', she had seen the candidate for the Prince Consort. These days, she often had nightmares. Even though the maidservants beside her comforted her, saying that it was only the preliminary selection, with tens of thousands of people participating in the selection of the Prince Consort, the final candidate would definitely not be that shallow, she still felt uneasy in her heart.
Especially when she heard that Yang Ling was spending all day at home with his beautiful wives and concubines, and that when he was bored, he would run to the leopard garden to chat with her brother. He did not seem to care about her marriage at all. This made Princess Yongfu feel even more bitter in her heart. Bi Zhen was a eunuch, and the Imperial Uncle only cared about the other party's identity and status. If she wanted to choose an ideal husband, only Yang Ling would know her feelings and what kind of person she liked. He … How could he not care about her at all?
Palace Mistress Yongfu angrily flung her sleeves. Behind her, there was a cry of pain. Princess Yongchun dodged with a smile and said proudly, "Luckily this princess is nimble. Who is Elder Sister angry with?"
"Xiuting? You're up so early in the morning? Why are you here so early? "
"Muddled Elder Sister, what are you thinking about? Xiang 'er is coming to the capital today, I've been looking forward to it for a long time. Xiang' er is more noisy than me, with her here, I won't be bored anymore. In a while, when she arrives, after seeing the Empress Dowager, Imperial Mother, and His Majesty, I'll take her to the courtyard to have a snowball fight. Elder Sister, are you coming? "Yongchun asked with a smile as she stirred the snow on her clothes.
Yongfu faintly sighed and said, "You, ah, don't know what it's like to be young and only know how to play all day. Ai! Xiang 'er, it's good that Xiang' er is here. If I really live in 'Ten Wang Guoguan', there will be someone to chat with me and relieve my boredom. I … I'm really envious of Xiang 'er now. She's also a princess, but she doesn't have to follow the rules of a princess to live in' Ten Wang Residence '. "
Princess Yongchun rolled her eyes and said, "I told you to choose yourself, but you didn't want to. If you like someone, who will tell Eldest Brother? He's the Emperor, with one decree, who dares not to marry?"
Princess Yongfu's pretty face blushed, and she lightly spat and said angrily, "What nonsense are you talking about, elder sister can't get married? How can a girl show her face in public and choose her own husband? Otherwise, people will laugh at her. "
She turned her head and said to Little Chap Ding, "Little Chap Ding, tell the imperial kitchen to prepare a table of imperial food. Tell them that this Princess and Princess Yongchun want to entertain Princess Xiang 'er."
Little Chap Ding agreed and left. Yongchun giggled and said, "Elder Sister, I heard from Chief Steward Ma that there are only 21 candidates for the son-in-law. That's really a selection of thousands of people. The chief official will make the final choice tomorrow and then bring people into the palace. I heard that Imperial Brother has already posted the announcement. Today is the last day, but now the threshold to sign up has been raised. You must have scholarly honors. "
Princess Yongfu was at a loss for a while, and her heart was beating fast. She hurriedly said, "You said … you're bringing people into the palace tomorrow?"
Princess Yongchun dragged her voice and said, "It's the final choice tomorrow … Elder sister, only the people chosen tomorrow are qualified to enter the palace, not tomorrow …"
Princess Yongfu let out a sigh of relief. She walked to the door of the hall and saw snowflakes swirling in the air. Princess Yongfu clenched her small fists and nervously said to herself, "Today's heavy snow, there shouldn't be too much trouble in the 'Zhuwang Mansion'. Younger sister, ask someone to summon Mr Yang into the palace, I … I want … I want … Ah? Ah, Yongchun! Yongchun? "
Yongchun had already run far away and shouted to her, "Don't, I'll call someone."
Yongfu put down her hand and walked two steps down the corridor. She stood there gracefully and stared at the white snow curling down. The old trunk of the plum tree was like sprinkled with a layer of snow salt.
She stretched out her hand, and the snowflakes fell into her palm silently, quickly turning into a drop of clear water, like the tears of a girl's heart.
Yongfu couldn't help but sigh softly. She looked up and saw the hazy snow falling, and the figures of the palace people were everywhere.
According to the rules of the palace, people were not allowed to walk quickly. They had to walk three steps at any time to maintain the solemnity and majesty of the palace. On the royal roads, no matter if they were holding umbrellas or wearing cloaks, the palace people walked with their heads lowered in the hazy snow, silently announcing the arrival of winter.
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