When Ban Han heard the Yin Clan's words, she shook her head: "But doesn't the Crown Prince like her?"
At that time, there were several candidates for the Crown Princess, but the Crown Prince insisted on choosing Shi Shi. If he didn't have feelings for her, why would the Crown Prince be so insistent?
"Some couples are enemies at first, but later they become quarrelsome lovers. Some couples are deeply in love at first, but later they hate each other." The Yin Clan thought that her daughter was already engaged, so she wanted to say a few more words to her, "No matter how good a relationship is, if you don't get along well with it, it will be worn down in the end. Smart people pay attention to the human heart. "
Ban Han thought for a moment: "You mean, after I get married, I have to capture Duke Rong's heart?"
"Mother is right. Cherish other people's good things, but don't be humble because of love." The Yin Clan patted Ban Han's head lovingly. "As a woman, you have to cherish yourself more. Smart women need to learn how to make men cherish you as much as they cherish you. "
"Yes, yes." Ban Huai nodded, "Just like how I cherish your mother."
Smart men shouldn't be too shameless in front of the woman they love. This wasn't henpecking, it was love. There were always people who thought that sweet words were useless, and that it was better to do things silently. Ban Huai snorted at this. A good man not only needed to do things silently, but also needed to know how to make a woman happy. Otherwise, what was the point of a woman marrying you, having children, and taking care of the house? Was it just to sleep with a blockhead or scum?
With this kind of thinking, Ban Huai believed that he was a good man. Even if others didn't admit it, he still had a mysterious confidence.
"This is between mother and daughter, don't interrupt." The Yin Clan looked at the tea in front of him and said, "Don't drink herbal tea, or your stomach will hurt."
"Okay!" Ban Huai responded and waved his hand to ask the servant to bring him another cup of tea.
Ban Han and Ban Heng silently watched their parents interact. They exchanged a look and smiled knowingly.
"Come, let's talk in the backyard." Yin Clan stood up and said to Ban Han, "The flowers in the garden are blooming. You can walk around with me."
Ban Han stood up obediently and followed the Yin Clan.
After Ban Huai was promoted to Duke, some of the doors that were originally locked were opened. This was originally a mansion built according to the rank of a duke. The emperor had given this house to the Ban family with the intention of compensating them. However, after the Ban family moved in, they put away some of the illegal things and locked up a few courtyards. Only then were they able to live in peace.
The Ban Family didn't have many people, so they simply tore down a few houses and connected them to the courtyard outside, creating a large flowerbed. Although her family was not particular about the details, they were rich, so they hired servants to take care of the garden very well. When she had nothing to do, she would be in a good mood to stroll around the courtyard.
"Huahua, are you really willing to marry Cheng Anbo?" Whenever she thought of her daughter's marriage with Rong Junpo, the Yin Clan felt uneasy. She always felt that something was not right, but she couldn't tell what it was.
"What's wrong?" Ban Han looked at the Yin Clan in confusion, "Mother, do you not like Cheng Anbo?"
Yin Clan shook her head, "I don't have any opinions about Cheng Anbo. I'm just worried that if you marry him, your life won't be good."
"If it's not good, I'll go back to my parents' home," Ban Han said carelessly, "Anyway, you won't abandon me."
"Silly child, marriage is an important matter. How can it be a child's game?" Yin Clan saw that her daughter was more open-minded than she was. She couldn't help but laugh, "You ah, when will you let your mother stop worrying?"
"That's a bit difficult. When I'm eighty years old and you're a hundred years old, you won't be able to stop worrying about me," Ban Han grabbed the Yin Clan's sleeve and shook it, "Because I'm your daughter."
"A hundred years old?" Yin Clan shook her head, "I don't want to live that old and be hated by others."
"Who dares to dislike you? Having an old person at home is like having a treasure," Ban Han grabbed the Yin Clan's hand, "Mother, you have to accompany me for a lifetime."
"Okay, okay, okay, I'll accompany you for a lifetime," Yin Clan tapped Ban Han's forehead, "You're already so old, yet you're still acting like a spoiled child. Aren't you ashamed?"
"In front of my mother, I'll always be a child," Ban Han replied with a smile, "No, I'm not ashamed at all."
Three days before the Second Prince's wedding, Rong Xia, who was only twenty-three years old, was transferred to be the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. The entire court was in an uproar. Some people thought that Rong Xia was too young and couldn't handle such an important task.
"In ancient times, there was an eight-year-old Prime Minister. In the previous dynasty, there was a nine-year-old Zhuangyuan. Why can't we have a twenty-three-year-old Minister?" Yao Peiji, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, said, "Cheng Anbo has been a genius since he was young. After entering the court, he worked conscientiously and was praised by His Majesty many times. Do you think that the officials of our court are inferior to those of the previous dynasty?"
"Lord Yao, you can't say that. An eight-year-old child is the Prime Minister because he happened to live in troubled times. The nine-year-old Zhuangyuan of the previous dynasty is young, so he may not be a good man. Our court is prosperous and prosperous, and the world is at peace. Why should we learn from other dynasties?"
"But Cheng Anbo was a genius when he was young, and a great talent when he grew up. You're so against Cheng Anbo, and you're even saying that he may not be a good man when he grows up. I think you're confident that you can do better than Cheng Anbo. Is that why you're saying this?"
"You, you …"
The official was speechless by Yao Peiji's words. After a long time, he said, "You're twisting words and forcing logic."
"Oh my, this is called twisting words and forcing logic when you can't win an argument." A certain idle Marquis stood out and said sarcastically, "It seems that this Lord's logic is that whoever can't win an argument against me is not as talented as me, and whoever can win an argument against me is twisting words and forcing logic. How interesting, how interesting. "
"Exactly. In our opinion, Cheng Anbo is a good candidate to be the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. Cheng Anbo is a decent person. When he evaluates an official's performance, he can do it impartially. Isn't this a good thing? " Another idle Marquis also stood out and echoed the other Marquis. They made it sound as if those who opposed Rong Xia being the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel were not good officials and were guilty of not letting Rong Xia take the position.
These idle Marquises almost never spoke during court meetings. Today, they actually echoed each other and spoke up for Rong Xia. This attracted the attention of the civil officials who were on good terms with Rong Xia. What was wrong with these playboys today? Was there something wrong with the world's Red Rain's brain? How could she stand on their side and speak up for them?
Some quick-witted people suddenly remembered that these debauchees were on very good terms with Ban Huai. Because Ban Huai was in mourning, he didn't come to court. However, these debauchees would still come to court every time there was a court meeting to show their presence.
Today, they were … helping Ban Shuiqing's future son-in-law?
The playboys' logic was simple. Everyone was in the same boat. If there was good wine, they would taste it together. If there was a disaster, they would fly away separately. However, if it was within their power, they would help. For example, helping Ban Huai's future son-in-law to stand up for him was within the scope of his ability.
In terms of eloquence, how could the civil officials be a match for these playboys? Not long after, the officials who originally opposed Rong Xia being the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel were led into a ditch by the playboys. They started arguing with each other.
Do you think Cheng Anbo should be the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel? That was not important. What was important was that they could not lose to these playboys in eloquence. That would be too shameful.
Civil officials could not be cowardly. They rolled up their sleeves and attacked!
Thus, the war between civil officials became a war between civil officials and playboys. Looking at the situation, it was the playboys who had the upper hand.
At this crucial moment, the officials of the Great Ye Dynasty finally faced the power of the playboys for the first time.
Emperor Yunqing had long grown tired of the chattering civil officials who gave him all kinds of advice that grated on the ear. But, he was an Emperor who cared about his face and reputation. So, when these civil officials gave him advice that grated on the ear, he had no choice but to pretend, "My dear official, what you say makes sense. I accept your suggestion."
Accept your whole family my ass. Emperor Yunqing wanted to slap these ignorant civil officials in the face every time, but he restrained himself.
This was why he liked the Ban Family. This was because the Ban Family never opposed him and never pretended to be aloof. When they received his rewards, they were very happy. This was how a courtier should be. He loved to reward this kind of courtier. Seeing their worshipful and joyful eyes, he could eat half a bowl more rice every day.
Seeing these playboys make the civil officials he disliked so angry that their faces and ears turned red, Emperor Yunqing enjoyed it very much in his heart. However, he furrowed his brows and looked displeased. It was not until a white-bearded civil official was so angry that he fell to the ground with a thud. Emperor Yunqing had someone call for a eunuch and said, "My beloved officials, there is no need to say more. I think Rong Qing is very suitable for the position of Minister of the Ministry of Appointments. Court is dismissed."
The officials looked at the official who was carried out by the eunuch and gave him a sympathetic look. Did this count as being angry for nothing?
When they turned to look at Rong Xia, there was no pride or anger on his face. Just as everyone thought he would deliberately avoid suspicion and leave first, he moved.
However, he did not walk out. Instead, he walked in another direction.
"Thank you for speaking up for this junior," Rong Xia walked in front of a few sloppy old playboys and bowed to them, "This junior will not disappoint you."
The officials sighed. Duke Rong was really upright. He was not afraid of other people's gossip. He did what he wanted to do and walked the path he wanted to walk.
"Duke Rong is too polite," a Marquis patted his left shoulder, "You are the future son-in-law of the Ban. If we don't help you, who should we help?"
"That's right." A duke patted Rong Xia's right shoulder and even shook his shoulder. "Work hard. Try to secure the position of Minister in one year and be promoted to Prime Minister in five years."
The officials all looked sideways. Prime Minister Yan and Marquis Shi had not left yet.
"Congratulations on your promotion, Duke Rong," Shi Chonghai walked in front of Rong Xia and slightly bowed to him, "You have such achievements at such a young age. Duke Rong has a bright future."
"I don't dare. It is only because Your Majesty is so kind," Rong Xia returned a big bow.
They both knew that most of the officials who opposed his appointment as Minister of the Ministry of Appointments were Shi Chonghai's people. Shi Chonghai congratulated Rong Xia on the surface, but he was not happy on the inside.
"Duke Rong is too modest. If you don't have the ability, how can you let the old and wise Lord Yao speak up for you?" Shi Chonghai was most angry with Yao Peiji. This person was originally his subordinate. He did not expect that today he would speak up for Rong Xia.
He would rather break with the Shi Family to speak up for Rong Xia. He did not know whether Rong Xia was too cunning or if Yao Peiji had been playing with him before.
He was really brave.
"This question is very simple," the foppish Marquis interrupted Shi Chonghai, "Duke Rong is good-looking and talented. He should be liked."
Shi Chonghai did not expect that these foppish sons would dare to make things difficult for him. He said coldly, "Then Marquis should learn from Duke Rong and be liked more."
"I'm already so old. What's the use of being liked? How can I explain it to Madam when I go back?" The foppish Marquis shook his head and sighed, "Time is unforgiving. I was also a famous handsome man in the past."
Shi Chonghai suddenly realized that the people who could be friends with Ban Huai were all mentally ill.
He glanced at Rong Xia. When did he become infected by these people?
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