Chapter 371: The First Woman in the Palace
Avi Barty, from today onwards the two chapters will be updated together
At this moment the fireworks are still going on, Zhu Yunsheng and others are I don’t want to leave, after all, such a grand scene is really rare.
The fireworks are bright, and the pedestrians holding lanterns under the city wall are also a picture.
With Zhu Jinghong’s consent, Zhu Yunsheng led several attendants and walked back and forth on the city wall holding lanterns.
Sometimes they watch the fireworks, another time they look at the crowds, sometimes they climb the gate tower, sometimes they chase and fight
But the two brothers Zhu Jingchun have been hanging around Zhu Jinghong, complimenting and saying good things. , while making small requests.
Of course it is a small request to go out of the palace for fun. This is their truest purpose.
“Brother Thirteen, the two of us have never even been to the palace a few times in these years, let alone the imperial city.”
“Yes, next time, brother, if you When you go out, don't forget us."
"Go away!" Zhu Jinghong was impatient.
Unexpectedly, Zhu Jinghong did not answer directly, but asked, "Why is the girl so devoted to me?"
And the bachelor of Wenhua Palace is the chief minister of the cabinet.
"My father lost his mother's health when he was young, so he became the emperor."
To show his love for his veteran minister, the emperor also specially decreed that he should be promoted to a first-grade doctor, Ronglu. He was also given the title of Prince Taifu.
This shows how much the emperor trusted Zhao Yushan.
The two younger brothers disappeared, and Zhu Jinghong’s ears became clear.
Yang Jingting belongs to a distinguished family and was directly excluded from the candidacy. The situation was even worse than Baochai, and she had to obtain an edict from the emperor before she could run.
At this time, a young eunuch appeared, hooked his waist and said, "Girl, please"
"What you have given away, how can you get it back?"
The silver ingot is not big, but it costs about ten taels, which is considered a huge sum of money for this little eunuch, who is extremely happy.
Three days ago, Qin Ye and his son went to the road of exile. Fortunately, thanks to Zhu Jinghong's operation, Qin Keqing was able to meet his biological father.
Since ancient times, marriages have been dictated by parents. If the emperor and queen do not agree, everything Zhu Jinghong says will be in vain.
There are people who can run for office but don’t want to, and there are also people who want to run but are afraid of it.
"Why?" Zhu Jinghong was curious.
The most important thing is that the prince's family is wooing him. If Baochai really chooses the princess, it will definitely be a good thing for the prince's family.
Seeing her like this, Zhu Jinghong couldn't help but shake his head, secretly thinking that this is really a "straight girl" who dares to strike up a conversation without any means.
"Thirteenth Brother, I love you"
Contacting the previous major cases in the imperial court, deposing and exiling those "conservative" officials who were exiled and executed, it can be seen that the emperor's attitude towards restructuring determination.
"Tell you something"
"You"
These two peopleAlthough they are both in the cabinet, they are actually on the same side. When one comes to power, he will take care of the other.
"Yes, yes"
Baochai replied, "Because I lost my father when I was young, so I am not a blessed person, how can I be worthy of the royal family"
As for Keqing Whether Qin Ye has this ability or not, Qin Ye actually doesn't worry at all, but it's fine if you don't have His Highness Prince Xiang.
As soon as Baochai heard this, he was not calm, and could even be said to be anxious.
As for which one of them will be promoted to the throne, according to convention, it should be Chen Jinyun, the second assistant. This is called succession.
Baochai also looked at the bright moon in the sky, but his heart became more and more sad.
Of course, the long conversation they had just now and the exchange of things were all seen by Yang Jingting downstairs.
"Thirteenth Master, I don't dare to play with this. Can you take me to play?"
"Bao girl"
"Tell me what you have." "Wish"
The best way is for Aunt Xue to express her intention to Yuan Chun on behalf of the Xue family. In this way, Yuan Chun will be officially helping, and the outside world will think that she is the one who helped the Xue family to form a royal marriage.
Unfortunately, Baochai couldn't express her feelings to Yuan Chun directly. On the one hand, it would be embarrassing for her to talk about her marriage, and on the other hand, it didn't seem formal enough.
Looking at the girl’s leaving figure, Zhu Jinghong couldn’t help but laugh: “I’m going to tell you now that I’m leaving.”
After Xie Changen left, there were still two bachelors in the cabinet, respectively. They are Chen Jinyun, a bachelor of Wuying Palace, and Zhao Yushan, a bachelor of Wenyuan Pavilion.
Xie Changen, the chief minister of the cabinet, reported that he was allowed to report to the emperor and return to his hometown.
While Baochai was fighting for his lifelong mission, in a courtyard somewhere in Nancheng, Keqing was looking back at the mansion at the end.
But on the fifth day after Xie Changan retired from office, which was the 20th day of the first lunar month, the emperor issued an edict to change the cabinet members.
Gyeonggi and nearby prefectures and counties have a lot of talents, but there are not many women of the right age at home, and not many have daughters of the right age who are willing to stand for election.
But Qing did not hesitate and stepped into the sedan.
Of course, these have little to do with ordinary people. As soon as the Lantern Festival passed on the 15th day of the first lunar month, the various ministries of the imperial court resumed normal operations.
"Girl, let's go, my father-in-law is still waiting outside."
But both Dongchang and Jinyiwei know that this matter is just over, and the White Lotus Sect cannot be wiped out. Sooner or later there will be a time to stir up trouble again.
Originally, Zhao Yushan, a first-rank Ronglu doctor, a bachelor of Wenyuan Pavilion, and the crown prince's grand master, was promoted to a first-rank Guanglu doctor, a bachelor of Wenhua Palace, and was granted the title of Shaofu.
Not to mention, this is really Baochai's only wish, but she can only keep these words in her heart.
The group went out and headed north. Their destination was the palace.
While thinking about this matter, Baochai's voice came to Zhu Jinghong's ears.
Seeing that Keqing was in a daze, Baozhu reminded him from the side.
It is not difficult for Baochai to send letters home, because she has met many eunuchs in the palace. These people can go out of the palace, so there is no problem in bringing a letter.
"What's the news?" Baochai was a little curious.
Taking what Baochai handed over, Zhu Jinghong took a closer look and saw that it was the sachet he had asked Baochai to make before.
At this moment, the two people looked at each other.
How to express one's feelings to the queen became a problem for the two girls, which made them both feel uncomfortable.
However, a major event happened on the 16th day of the first lunar month, which shocked these officials in the capital.
Like her, there is Yang Jingting, because the Ministry of Rites has issued an order to select a concubine, but the queen has not mentioned it to her yet.
"If Master Thirteen doesn't like it, then give it back to me." Baochai stretched out his hand again, with a look of dissatisfaction on his face.
Due to the previous major case, the plaque of Prince Xiang’s Mansion has been removed, and the original plaque was covered with red cloth.
In other words, Keqing is the first woman to enter the palace, but she has no status for the time being.
In this regard, Zhu Jinghong said calmly and seriously, "I'm not joking with you."
Baochai sighed helplessly, "How can a humble little woman compare to a noble man named Tianhuang?" The bravery of the Thirteenth Master is hard to stop the public discussion."
Go and choose a princess. This is equivalent to saying "marry me". In a feudal society with strict etiquette, it is tantamount to the collapse of the earth. Word.
"Let's go" Ke Qing turned around.
The most important thing is that they are now the princess's attendants. If they want to choose a princess, they have to ask for the queen's consent. It is rebellious to make their own decisions.
Since the Lantern Festival, Baochai has been a little distracted, spending every day in uneasiness and anxiety.
At this time, Keqing glanced at Ruizhu, who took out a silver ingot knowingly, stuffed it into the hands of the young eunuch and said, "I'll have to trouble my father-in-law to take care of me more. I'll take this little silver, father-in-law." Buy tea and drink it”
No one cares about Xie Changen’s extremely high retirement benefits. Officials in Beijing are more concerned about who will succeed the title of Chief Assistant to the Cabinet.
Actually, Zhu Jinghong could have told the queen himself, but he regarded himself as the last "trump card" and would never use it until the critical moment.
"Thirteenth Master, why do you care about me so much?" Baochai exhausted all his courage when he asked this question.
After all, literati and officials were married to the royal family, so the third and fourth generations had no chance of becoming officials through the imperial examination.
The sudden leap from the third assistant to the first assistant can be said to have set a precedent in the three hundred years of the Ming Dynasty.
"Thanks to Master Thirteen's love"
At this moment, he was alone, and he was also targeted by several girls.
The bravest one has to be Zhen Qin. She came over with a small firework and extended an invitation to Zhu Jinghong.
Different from Baochai's sorrow, Zhu Jinghong smiled heartily and said, "What you say is good, but I like to do unusual things. If I can't marry the one I like, then living is a waste." It’s too boring”
That’s right, the approval for the selection of the princess has been passed by the Director of Ceremonies and sent to the Ministry of Rites, and has begun to be distributed to all prefectures and counties for implementation.
After reading this sentence, Zhu Jinghong looked at Baochai with a smile and said, "Although it took a long time, I still thank you very much. I will accept this gift."
Baochai Baochai was so angry that he stamped his feet, and then trotted away. For this conversation to last until now, Baochai was already under great pressure.
It has been less than two months since he was crowned and sealed. He has only been to the completed palace once, and only in a hurry.
"Baochai"
"Okay" Zhen Qin was obviously disappointed, and then had to turn around and leave.
It makes Zhu Jinghong feel like he is going deaf. Is it so difficult to take a good look at the scene?
According to the plan of the Ministry of Rites, the application for the selection of the princess will be between the 20th and the 2nd of the first lunar month. On the 20th of the month, as long as you live in Gyeonggi and related prefectures and counties, and your family affairs are clean, you can stand for election.
Through this process, the Jia family and the Xue family have become closer, which is also a normal operation of in-law alliance.
The Crown Princess Yuan Chun is Baochai's cousin, so she is definitely willing to help with this.
"I have a little tidbit" Zhu Jinghong said with a smile.
Good guys, these two people are getting more and more outrageous, which makes Zhu Jinghong feel chills.
In fact, it is precisely because these people can leave the palace that they have caused trouble to many people in the capital. After all, these eunuchs like to find people to "borrow money."
"Where would I go if I didn't serve as a waiter?"
But Zhu Jinghong didn't believe a word of her words. Just now he saw this girl with his own eyes, holding a lit Fireworks were running wildly back and forth.
Baochai was even more shocked when she heard this sentence. She did not expect Zhu Jinghong to be so bold.
Yes, in order to ensure Keqing's safety, he placed the person in the palace.
Seeing that the two of them were still chattering, Zhu Jinghong said in a deep voice, "Okay."
Before leaving, Qin Ye repeatedly asked Ke Qing to try to rescue Qin Zhong.
What wishes do I have for becoming a princess? Can I tell them personally
Accompanied by two girls, one on the left and one on the right, Ke Qing walked out of the hanging flower door. There was already a sedan waiting here. .
Seeing that Baochai didn't say anything, Zhu Jinghong then said, "How about you stop being an attendant?"
"As long as Brother Thirteen takes us to play, we are willing to do whatever he asks us to do." "
Looking at the young eunuch in front of him, Keqing said, "Convey the love and care of the Thirteenth Master to me. The little lady is so grateful."
"I have to go to the palace in two days to see you. , if there is something really unsatisfactory, we have to let them correct it as soon as possible."
"It's better to send a message to mother and ask her to ask the old lady of the Jia family to speak. Sister Yuanchun will definitely help." Baochai decided on a plan.
"Yes"
"Girl, as soon as there is enough supply here, someone will take care of it. Girls don't have to worry, if there are no other orders, the slave will go back to resume his life"
Baochai StationAt the fence, he stretched out his hand in front of Zhu Jinghong, but his eyes glanced at Tianjie, where there was a huge crowd of people.
All the original servants and maids of the Qin family have been sent away, except for Baozhuruizhu.
This is what he says from his heart. If he has to take care of his career and family, he should not neglect it. He also has to be perfect like someone else. After all, he has earned a new life.
After thinking for a while, Zhu Jinghong said, "You can go to the Crown Princess for help with this matter."
But the major case that was raised in the court a few days ago made most people think about it. expressed doubt.
After calming down the two people with one sentence, Zhu Jinghong then said, "I'll take you out next time, okay."
Standing next to Zhu Jinghong, Baochai looked around. Seeing that no one was paying attention, he just took something out of his sleeves.
But after hearing what Zhu Jinghong said, Baochai became bolder. At least she had more courage in her heart, because this was a two-way journey.
"With her making peace for you, and my mother liking you, running for princess will not be a problem"
"I understand"
Look at Xiang Bao Hairpin, Zhu Jinghong said with a smile, "You gave me something, and I should give you something in return as a courtesy."
Prince Xiang's Mansion is very large, with many habitable rooms and courtyards, but Qing was placed in In the garden to the north of the Queen's Mansion, there are several villas where you can live.
Looking up at the bright moon, Zhu Jinghong sighed, "The moonlight is so beautiful tonight."
The most important thing is that after running for the election, there is a high chance that he will lose the election, but he will be detained. If you cling to the royal title, you will easily be alienated by your classmates and old acquaintances, which will be a great disadvantage for your career.
However, after two hundred years of development, the current practice is that only those with meritorious status can be elected.
Yes, here only the family background is clean, and in theory, any daughter of a tenant family can run.
At the railing on the gate tower, Zhu Jinghong looked at the sea of people and lights surging below, but there were people constantly chirping in his ears.
"Girl Qin, I'll take a rest when I'm tired, and I'll come and play with you later"
"It's safe and smooth, and everything you want"
See Baochai Kong He started to do it, so he asked "What's the matter?"
In less than two months, Zhu Jinghong will leave the palace to live, and he will be able to "reunite" with him.
Under such a major event, other personnel changes seemed inconspicuous, and the matter of selecting good girls from good families reported by the Ministry of Rites was even more insignificant.
"In a few days, the Ministry of Rites will issue an order to select a princess from good families in Gyeonggi and surrounding prefectures and counties."
In the first few days, all the backlogged affairs were dealt with in a timely manner , officials have also reached a time when they are too busy to touch the ground.
"What's the matter"
"Give"
Although the officials had expected it, when it really happened, they still found it incredible.
Taking it to the tip of my nose and smelling it, I confirmed that there was the strange fragrance of Lengxiang Pills. Zhu JingHong then put it in his arms and put it away.
As for "The Twelve Hours of Shangyuan", the author originally wanted to write a long story, and the plot was already set up.
Except that Dongchang and Jinyiwei arrested a group of people, it seemed like nothing happened.
After rolling her eyes at Zhu Jinghong, Baochai turned her head away from the railing and looked at the crowd below.
Although she didn’t know what Zhu Jinghong said, this scene alone made her extremely sad.
The prince fell ill after the Lantern Festival in Shangyuan. The queen specially gave Yuan Chun a decree that she did not have to go to the palace to pay her respects until the prince recovered.
Keqing's current status naturally meant that she could not enter the palace through the main entrance. The sedan was carried to the west side entrance, and then she was able to enter the palace.
Speaking of this, Baochai looked at the crowd again, paused for a few breaths and said, "But I'm afraid I can't choose the princess."
The body of the sachet is purple, with exquisite embroidery on it. As for the pattern, there is also a small Chinese character "Hong" embroidered with gold thread on the front, and two auspicious words embroidered on the left and right.
Baochai instinctively wanted to run away, but she was not an ordinary woman after all. At this moment, she pretended to be calm and said, "Master Thirteen has told this joke to many women."
"Thank you very much." "Thirteenth Brother"
"Go choose the princess"
"Thirteenth Brother"
In fact, even if Baochai wants to express his feelings to Yuanchun, the recent period Time is also impossible.
Of course she wanted to participate in the selection of the princess, but the early death of her father at home became a roadblock in front of her, making her want to go but not dare to run.
The Shangyuan Festival, the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, passed very calmly and peacefully. The rebels of the White Lotus Sect did not cause any trouble.
Seeing Zhu Jinghong's attitude, Baochai felt much less worried, but Zhu Jinghong's opinion on this matter was not important.
"Start"
But Baochai has made up his mind and still plans to let his mother follow Yuanchun's path and recommend her to the queen in the name of the princess. The possibility of success will be greatly enhanced. .
In other words, the emperor directly asked Zhao Yushan to pass over the second assistant and become the first assistant from the third assistant.
"Thank you, thank you very much"
Now the palace is also guarded by soldiers. They belong to the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division. In a few days, they will be removed and will join the palace. The guard came to replace him.
Zhu Jinghong disagreed and said, "I thought it was a big deal. Who said that losing a father means a person is unhappy? You are too worried."
The day before yesterday, it was Baochai who finally met Yuan Chun. She had the opportunity to talk face to face, but it was a pity that she only made up her mind today.
Baochai didn't expect this, but as a daughter, it was hard for her to take the initiative to initiate this matter.
But everyone said it was too watery, so I had to delete it.
The first one is in line with everyone's wishes. After all, there are more than ten or twenty chapters here in the water, and everyone has to curse me to death;
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