In the Xue family's mansion, Baochai is sitting alone in the study.
From the time she left the palace to now, she has spent most of her time in the study.
She likes the quiet atmosphere here. In addition to reading and writing, she can also practice needlework.
She has a full schedule every day in order to have more advantages when running for election.
Of course, Baochai also knows that this kind of thinking is wishful thinking, and he is lucky to be able to choose his concubine.
Similar to the selection of a concubine, the concubine of the direct prince must be appointed by the emperor and empress, and it has little to do with the person's talent, education, appearance.
When an "ordinary family" like Chen Zhi chooses a princess, the matter itself is not that simple.
Not long after he succeeded to the throne, the emperor needed to reassure the civil and military ministers in the world, so he emphasized his adherence to the system, so the selection of Princess Rui was particularly fair.
Chen Zhi, a girl with no background, suddenly became one of the most noble women in the Ming Dynasty. She is still the first among the married women. Note that the queen and the crown prince are half-kings, not married women. .
Only the appearance of the second princess will break Chen Zhiwai's title of number one married woman, and that day is not far away.
While Baochai was thinking, she heard Ying'er's voice coming from outside: "Girl, someone has come from the palace and asked you to come."
"I got it"< /p>
There is a sudden visitor in the palace, which palace is the person from, the East Palace, Kunning Palace or the Chengming Palace?
People come from different places with different purposes, and how to deal with them will be different, Baochai I thought of a lot at once.
She did not dare to delay, so she went to the front hall under the guidance of the girl.
When Baochai came to the front hall, he saw a eunuch standing in the hall, talking to his mother.
She has been in Kunning Palace for half a year and is very familiar with the maids and eunuchs there. She can recognize this person even by looking at his back.
"Eunuch Hu, it's really rude to miss the greeting from afar."
Hearing the voice, Eunuch Hu turned around, cupped his hands and saluted, "Miss Xue, I haven't seen you for a month, and I am getting more and more upset." She is so radiant."
"This selection will definitely bring good results to the girl."
Aunt Xue on the side responded, "Thank you for your kind words, father-in-law. If you can be favored by the Heavenly Family, It’s the fate of this girl.”
“I don’t know why my father-in-law came here.”
Hearing Baochai’s question, Eunuch Hu slapped his forehead and said, “I’ll leave the business to you.” "I forgot"
"Our family is here to pass on the Queen's decree"
After saying this, Eunuch Hu walked to the front of the living room, and Baochai and her daughter also realized the interest and came to the next step. Stand still.
"The Queen's Oral Order"
Baochai and everyone in the room knelt down quickly, said hello and waited for the old eunuch's announcement.
"The daughter of the Xue family will enter the palace immediately"
This is an oral instruction, which is extremely concise and clear.
After visiting the shrine again, Baochai’s mind was racing, wondering why the queen summonedOwn.
"Ms. Jia Yun is painting cakes for the craftsmen.
"Everyone, you have to learn the little tricks of the foreigners."
"Not only must you learn it, but you must also surpass them and do better than them." "
"The Thirteenth Master has said that as long as you create what he wants, the reward will never be less, and he can even grant you an official title"
If the money is already very attractive, then obtaining an official title and honoring one's ancestors is enough for these craftsmen to risk everything.
Jia Yun has actually said similar words many times before, but every time they hear it, the craftsmen's hearts surge.
After a lot of blood work, Jia Yun asked the craftsmen to leave, while he himself walked to visit various points.
Getting the job of being in charge of the workshop from Zhu Jinghong was tantamount to finding the ladder of life for Jia Yun.
So he was particularly attentive to the job at hand. In addition to being responsible for the daily operation of the workshop, he also spent time in various kilns every day, and even personally participated in things like blacksmithing.
So much so that now, he has become a semi-professional iron maker, at least he can avoid being fooled.
"Master Yun, Eunuch Zhang is here"
Hearing the reminder from the boy, Jia Yun turned around with a smile and saw Zhang Ping'an had arrived.
"Eunuch Zhang, I have given you all the errands for today. You can just drink tea in your room. Why come to this workshop in person?"
The name Zhang mentioned in Jia Yun's mouth Father-in-law, Zhu Jinghong was specially sent here to supervise the progress of the project.
The workshop consumes a lot of money every day. Although he is very relieved about Jia Yun, Zhu Jinghong never wants to test human nature, so he sent Zhang Pingan.
"Brother Yun, Thirteenth Master asked about the situation of the workshop again in the past two days. They have to come up with things as soon as possible."
"For example, the one-piece bomb that Thirteenth Master said , even if you can’t make a finished product now, you have to come up with a semi-finished product”
“Another example is a gun barrel, not to mention the engraved lines inside, you have to make a stronger tube.”
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Hearing Zhang Pingan's words, Jia Yun had a wry smile on her face.
When he didn't know how to do it, he thought these things were easy, but now he no longer thinks so.
Of course, it was not easy for him to refute Zhang Pingan at this moment, so he could only agree to it.
In fact, Zhang Ping'an also knows that it is difficult, but the meaning of his existence is to exert pressure. Whether people like Jia Yun are difficult or not has nothing to do with him.
"Brother Yun, Thirteenth Master values you very much. Once the errands here are done, you will be indispensable in the future."
These words touched Jia Yun's heart, and she also It was with this thought in mind that he worked so hard in the workshop.
"I hope Eunuch Zhang will give you more kind words then"
"Oh, I am speechless now in front of the Thirteenth Master"
"Why is this"
"Last time I went to Ningguo Mansion to run an errand, I almost screwed up the matter. I was afraid that I might make the Thirteenth Master unhappy, so I was pushed here."
The last time I went to Rongguo Mansion to pick up people, Zhang Pingan should have been in charge, but Hou Jing and others were asked to do so. "Taking it randomly", Zhu Jinghong was angry about this.
So in Zhang Pingan's view, he was assigned because of this incident.
Although Zhu Jinghong attached great importance to the workshop, Zhang Ping'an felt that it was better to stay in Chengmingyuan. The eunuch would be more important if he stayed with his master.
As a Jia family member, Jia Yun knew very well why Zhang Pingan went to Ningguo Mansion. < /p>
"I hope so" Zhang Pingan smiled helplessly.
He used to look down on Deng An, thinking that this person would only be charming, but now he has changed his view.
Keren's character is really difficult to change. Zhang Pingan thought that he couldn't be like Deng An, so he could only convince himself to stay calm.
"Father, yesterday I got a jar of good wine. Although it is not as good as the treasures in the palace, it has a different taste. Why don't you try it?" Jia Yun said with a smile. < /p>
"Yes"
So the two men walked to the north side of the workshop, where they rested.
At this moment, in the workshop, more than thirty kilns are emitting smoke and dust and are operating at full capacity for casting experiments.
If the artillery and muskets are not up to standard, they will be melted down and remade. This cycle of continuous improvement will normally pay off.
Although weapons are very important, Zhu Jinghong also knows that it is more difficult to break through, so he focuses on military training.
After a morning of observation, although there were some things that were not satisfactory, they were not much different from what he expected, which was acceptable.
"I only have one pair of eyes, and I rely on you to help me keep an eye on them. Don't be afraid of offending others. You must say what you need to say."
"If anyone disobeys you, call him or her to see me." If he doesn't want to come, I can go find him."
"I didn't select you from the Dragon Guard to make you a good gentleman. Do you understand?"
< p>Walking between the palace walls, Zhu Jinghong was surrounded by guards and walked forward, talking incessantly."Thirteenth Master, I have always been strict with you. If you don't train well, I will scold you on the spot." Hou Jing was the first to answer.
He was not talking big words, but he really did it. His grandfather was the Governor of the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion and the most powerful military attache in the Ming Dynasty. Naturally, no one had to be afraid.
"Shut up" Zhu Jinghong was angryScolded, because this was not what he said to Hou Jing.
Stop, Zhu Jinghong turned around and looked at everyone, with a serious look on his face and said, "As long as I support you, you should go about your business with dignity, otherwise you will lose my reputation."
"Everyone is deaf and can't speak." Zhu Jinghong looked unhappy.
"The Thirteenth Master's lesson is right"
"I must remember it carefully"
Everyone answered in a flurry of words, patting their chests in assurance, But Zhu Jinghong is actually not sure what the actual effect will be.
Because he has said similar words to these people a dozen times.
In Kunning Palace, Baochai has answered more than a dozen questions from the queen.
This time the Queen brought Baochai to the palace specifically to inquire about Chen Zhi and Yuan Chun. Apparently, the entanglement surrounding Baochai in the East Palace and Prince Rui's Mansion had reached Yang Qingyin's ears.
Facing the Queen's inquiry, Baochai naturally did not dare to lie, so she told the truth truthfully.
As for the situation, Yang Qingyin had already done preliminary investigation, and everything matched what Baochai said. Only then did she fully understand the whole story.
"Don't have any contact with Princess Rui from now on. The so-called princess is your cousin if you don't kiss her."
The queen has always been partial to the prince, and Baochai knows this very well.
So naturally, the queen would hope that her youngest son and the prince would be in harmony with each other, and the identity of Baochai and Yuanchun's cousins could just consolidate the relationship between Zhu Jinghong and the prince.
So at this time, there is only one way to answer.
"Your Majesty's teachings, please remember them"
"You are a good boy, I believe you can distinguish very well, I just hope you don't go astray"
The queen's words had a strong warning meaning, which gave Baochai a great sense of crisis.
I secretly thought that even if I chose the concubine, she would not be able to live well if she was caught between the Crown Princess and Princess Rui.
In Baochai's opinion, if the princess was chosen, the possibility would be negligible, so she simply didn't consider it.
"My daughter understands"
Nodding, Yang Qingyin said calmly, "Sheng'er wants to talk to you, why don't you go to her place"
"Yes"
"Go"
"My daughter resigns"
After Baochai left, Yang Qingyin sighed helplessly. She actually knew It is difficult for Baochai to be caught in the middle.
"If she becomes a princess, I'm afraid that Old Thirteen will also get into trouble. Let her be a concubine." Yang Qingyin thought to herself.
"But if Ting girl becomes the princess, can she persuade Lao Shisan to live with her?"
For a while, Yang Qingyin was also in trouble.
While Yang Qingyin was thinking, Baochai had walked out of the main hall at this moment, and he saw Daiyu and Xiangyun waiting in the direction of the east hall.
"Sister Bao," Xiangyun shouted, then pulled Daiyu and ran over.
Going down the steps and looking at the two people facing him, Baochai smiled and said, "Look.I see you are not well-behaved in the palace, you are still acting like a child."
At this time Daiyu also came forward, complaining full of "We haven't seen each other for so long, Sister Bao will teach us a lesson when she comes. , It’s really chilling.”
After looking at Daiyu and seeing that her complexion was much better, Baochai couldn’t help but feel relieved, and then said, “I’m not allowed to say that I’m wrong, why should I praise you?”< /p>
At this time, Xiangyun said from the side, "Sister Lin misses you every day, and I'm afraid she won't do anything more than this to her future husband."
Take two steps back, Xiangyun smiled brighter and brighter "Speaking of it, the two sisters really look like a perfect match."
Hearing Xiang Yun's teasing, before Xue Lin could get angry, he heard a voice coming from outside the palace gate.
< p>"Why are you forcing me? Who is talking dirty words?"Baochai and the other three people knew who was coming without even looking.
Xiang Yun was getting more and more excited at this moment. He turned around and said, "I just talked about my future husband, and my future husband is here. What a coincidence."
Knowing that Xiangyun was going to make a joke again, but before Baochai could say anything to stop him, Daiyu stood beside him. But they cooperated.
"Which future husband is here?"
Xiangyun took a few steps back and said with a smile, "Of course he is our sister Bao's future husband."
"Ah, so that's it." Daiyu also retreated, guarding against Baochai's attack.
Having been in the palace for a month, Daiyu and Zhu Jinghong became familiar with each other. He also made a lot of jokes, so he was as bold as Xiangyun at this moment.
At this moment, Zhu Jinghong had already walked into the court and didn't pay attention to their jokes.
But everyone's jokes felt particularly harsh in Yang Jingting's ears. After all, she is the future princess.
I just heard Yang Jingting say, "The princess is studying, so the sisters should not make any noise."
p>Seeing Yang Jingting again after a month, Baochai also noticed the changes in this girl. She was much more mature and steady than before.
"If she were the princess and I was the concubine, I would be the concubine. "Afraid" is obviously worried about Baochai's future.
Looking at the oncoming Zhu Jinghong, Baochai gave a Wanfu gift.
"Bao girl, why did you come into the palace?"
Zhu Jinghong came to Kunning Palace today to talk to Xiangyun Daiyu. He does not focus entirely on his career every day, and he clearly distinguishes between work and rest.
Before Baochai could answer, Yang Jingting had already walked down the steps of the east hall, came forward to greet her and said with a smile, "Brother Thirteen, I have made the folding fan you mentioned yesterday, why don't you take a look?"
For Yang Jingting to be so proactive, it was beyond Baochai's expectation. She secretly thought that this month had changed a lot.
But she didn't know that Yang Jingting was so nervous at this time that she was risking everything.
"Folding fan"
Zhu Jinghong mentioned the painting on the folding fan casually. He didn't pay much attention to it at first, but Yang Jingting said it. I thought about it for a while.
“Brother Thirteen, go.Look, the princess has also bothered with this."
When she came to Zhu Jinghong, Yang Jingting kept cheering herself up and just said this.
She loved deeply, At the same time, I am very tired of love, but I am also happy with it.
"Let's go and see it," Zhu Jinghong said with a smile. It's too disrespectful to her cousin, which may not be a good thing for Baochai.
But Baochai smiled slightly throughout the whole process, as if he didn't care about the scene in front of him.
Daiyu and Xiangyun looked on like good babies. They felt something unusual, but they couldn't say anything.
"Sister Bao, you" Xiangyun looked worried.
"I'm very well. I heard that the princess wants to see me, let's go in too."
Her lover was snatched away in front of her, but her expression remained normal. Xiangyun Daiyu couldn't help but admire her. .
But how could they know that after seeing the sachet on Zhu Jinghong's waist, Baochai knew that she was invincible?
Yang Jingting could pull Zhu Jinghong away. , but it can't win his heart away.
After all, the folding fan can't compare to the sachet. Baochai thought calmly.
1. Baochai has a flaw. , She feels that she cannot choose the princess, which is actually a normal thinking. This is a clear understanding of herself.
2. Baochai has difficulties in choosing the princess, which is the same as the opinion of most people in the comment area. She can't even stand for election.
3. Just because there are difficulties doesn't mean that they can't be overcome, especially for a person like the protagonist, who does nothing unusual.
4. Me. With a content of 900,000 words, Baochai is the main writer under pressure. How could he stretch his hips at the most critical moment
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