Chapter 624: The scene man

The emperor did not go to court, so the news was not announced to the top. Instead, the private newspapers published the news of success first. The direction of transmission was from bottom to top, so the direction of celebration was also from bottom to top.

The public knows the news first, and they must first verify the news. After verifying the news, they will act as a "prophet" and seek certain benefits for themselves through the news. The best way is to go to this great victory. Several people involved in the incident called it "congratulations", but in fact it was just to build relationships.

The gate of Zhang Zhou's house is too high and no one can get in, but it does not prevent other houses from having relatively low thresholds.

Such as the homes of Cui Yuan and Zhu Feng. Of course, ordinary traders and lackeys cannot go there, but the official class, especially the officials in the capital, or the retired officials in the capital, or the honorary officials of the Dudu Mansion. My general, if you want to go over and congratulate me, it's not too complicated to enter the mansion with a gift.

Yongkang Princess Mansion.

The palace was very lively that day. Princess Yongkang usually did not have much contact with people in the court. As a relative of the emperor and the eldest princess, she was already considered a has-been imperial relative, but this time The incident directly made her become a popular fried chicken in the court.

Dignitaries and dignitaries came to express their congratulations. Many of them were royal relatives who were not even close to Princess Yongkang. Some of them were special envoys of local clans in Beijing. There was a general feeling of "we will build a relationship with you when you become famous." Good relationship" means.

Even Yongkang, who was in charge of meeting guests alone in the back hall, was thinking that this group of people was really following the crowd.

"Your Highness, Master Shen is here." Just when Yongkang had just met Sui Xiu, the young minister of Honglu Temple, and was about to go in to rest, the old palace maid in charge of chores here came in to announce.

Yongkang said with a little pride on his face, "It's Mr. Shen from Yintai, right? He really doesn't go to the Three Treasures Hall for anything. In the past, he didn't even come if I invited him. Now he doesn't." Please come."

It was Shen Lu who came.

Shen Lu was very busy that day.

First he went to Lin Han's house, and then he went to Princess Yongkang. He was both the political envoy and the queen's uncle. He had wide connections in the court and thought he was Zhang Zhou in front of others. The fact that people from the faction claimed to be one of them also caused him to be surrounded by a group of people as soon as he arrived at the eldest princess's residence.

For this group of people who came to visit, it seemed that being able to see Shen Lu was an unexpected bonus.

Yongkang personally welcomed him to the main courtyard.

The originally noisy courtyard suddenly became quiet. A bunch of people looked at the slightly wealthy eldest princess in front of them. Many people had never seen what a royal person looked like, but the princess in front of them did not. Basically satisfying their new definition of a noble woman.

Compared to my own, the one in front of me seems to be more graceful and luxurious.

"Oh, who do I think it is? It turns out that Shen Yintai is here in person. My temple is quite small and I'm afraid it can't accommodate such a big man as Shen Yintai." After Yongkang met, before he could talk to Shen Lu After the formal greeting, he started to talk with guns and sticks.

Shen Lu was also startled.

But based on what he knowsYongkang is indeed a little woman who talks unforgivingly, but who lets her status be displayed there

For Shen Lu, even if Yongkang has status, it is not the status in the court. , and the relationship is just between royal relatives, even if some unpleasantness may occur after meeting, just don't see each other at ordinary times. If you are not a member of the court, there is no need to meet.

But today is different from the past. Relying on her husband's relationship, Yongkang actually began to have a certain say in the court, which made him, Shen Lu, need to accompany him.

Shen Lu cupped his hands and said, "The eldest princess is laughing at me. I always want to come and visit, but the lintel of the house is too high, and sometimes I need to avoid suspicion, so I am not allowed to come in person. But there are some things that I can still do." Please help me. I heard that there will be a happy event in the eldest princess’s mansion recently. Why don’t I come over to congratulate you?”

Someone next to me immediately asked, “What happy event is happening in the princess’s mansion?”

It doesn’t look like it.

Your husband is away at war, and you are giving birth to a baby at home, right? Shen Lu is not scolding, right?

Yongkang didn’t seem to have thought of this at all, and smiled and said, “It’s indeed a bit of a happy event. But it’s not my family, but the Cui family. The Cui family is getting married to their youngest daughter, the prince-in-law’s sister. I hope you can give her some face and join in the fun at the wedding banquet.”

Everyone around them was stunned.

"I see, then I will definitely go there in person." A bunch of people agreed in front of Yongkang.

Yongkang said, "Shen Yintai, please come inside. If you have anything to say, we can tell you inside."

"I don't dare to accept it. Princess, please come." Shen Lu said with a smile.

Yongkang personally led the way, and Shen Lu followed.

When he first came, Shen Lu was still an unpleasant character, and the eldest princess even used words to ridicule him. But when he mentioned that there was a happy event in the family, she hinted that she would marry sister Cui Yuan to Zhang Zhou. Something needed to happen, and someone needed to come out to do something. Yongkang immediately realized that Shen Lu could be used.

When there was a relationship of interest, Yongkang's face was not as cold as before.

After all, Shen Lu is also the number one figure in the court, commonly known as "Shen Bingren". At critical moments, the general affairs envoy needs to come forward to talk about it. In fact, Yongkang also knows that he should not be at odds with Shen Lu.

"This courtyard is really nice. It has been two years since the eldest princess returned to Beijing this time."

There were some hints in Shen Lu's words.

Yongkang said, "The harvest in Zhuangzi is not good. Is it better to stay in Zhuangzi every day or in Shuntian Mansion? No matter what you buy or use, it is convenient and you don't have to look for it everywhere. In the past, I just had some food." The clothing needs to be transported there from Shuntian Mansion, which is time-consuming and laborious."

In fact, the princesses of the Ming Dynasty did not always live in the capital.

They will also have their own fiefs and restaurants, although they are only affiliated and nominal princesses of the Ming Dynasty. Unlike the previous dynasties, most of them are just decorations.

And Cui YuanfuThe two wives lived in the capital until Zhu Houcong ascended the throne, mostly because Yongkang had a good relationship with the royal family. Just like the Yongkang sisters, their relationship with the palace was relatively cold, and they paid more attention to their children. day.

In a sense, in the future Cui Yuanneng will be awarded the title of Marquis of Jingshan because of his contribution to welcoming Li, more because he has a sociable wife like Yongkang in his family. Otherwise, why would only this one of the three families be the most powerful?

Shen Lu said, "If there is any inconvenience, please tell me. I have some connections. I know a lot of people who come from north to south, and may be able to give the eldest princess some help."< /p>

Yongkang couldn't help his venomous tongue and said coldly, "Master Shen, he wants me to leave the capital earlier. He means that I am an eyesore if I stay in the capital, right?"

" Alas, Princess, you really misunderstood me."

Shen Lu also smiled bitterly.

I am provoking someone else

I just came to the door to say hello and make you look familiar. As a royal relative, you can't be so disrespectful

Yongkang immediately changed his smile and said, "It's just a smile. Don't take it seriously. Shen Yintai is all one of our own people. Today, the house even hosted two temporary banquets. There is one table inside. No outsiders are invited, so just Shen Yintai is sitting alone at the main table, what do you think?"

"Hey, how can you be so embarrassed that you don't dare to take it, you don't dare to take it"

"Nowhere, Shen Yintai always talks in a straight line. , I can come to the house today, it can be said that the house is full of glory. Sometimes I also think, if Shen Yintai comes, he must give some advice on the courtyard and see how to renovate it. I heard that Shen Yintai is very knowledgeable about the layout of the courtyard. According to research, many people in Beijing have become very successful thanks to your guidance."

Yongkang looked at Shen Lu sideways and said nice things, but he always gave people a repulsive look. The indifference from thousands of miles away.

Shen Lu was also thinking about it.

This woman is not simple. No wonder she didn’t even give Cai Guogong face before, but now she knows how powerful she is. If she was born into an ordinary family, she must be a little shrew. What do you think? Being girly doesn't seem to have anything to do with her.

There are many visitors to the Yongkang Princess Mansion, but Yongkang only invites Shen Lu to drink. It seems that all of them together are not as good as you, Shen Lu.

After Shen Lu sat down, he didn't feel very honored. As a court official, he went to the princess's house to drink. If word spread that he was the one losing face, he might be criticized.

Ordinary people wouldn’t come.

Only he, Shen Lu, is a flexible social worker in the court, and no one will be surprised when he appears.

"Come on, let me propose a toast to Mr. Shen."

Yongkang held the wine pot and was about to pour the wine.

Shen Lu quickly pressed the rim of his cup and said, "Don't call me that. It makes me feel an inexplicable chill in my back, so just call me Old Man Shen. I'm an old man. No, I'm just accompanying youSmile, don't ask others to remember you, just ask others to give you a place to sit. "

Yongkang put down the wine bottle and said with a smile, "You are a distinguished guest, and ordinary people cannot invite you. ”

Shen Lu quickly picked up the jug and poured the wine for himself. He did not pour it to Yongkang, which meant that each of us drank his own drink.

In other words In this place, women are not allowed to serve at the banquet, especially at this kind of social dinner. Shen Lu himself does not know how to return the favor to this host.

Yongkang said, "Mr. Shen, I am. Let me tell you clearly, the emperor wanted to be a matchmaker for my sister-in-law. He had met Zhang Shangshu before, and the impression was not bad. I also mentioned it to you when you came to visit, but what happened after that? There's nothing more to say."

Shen Lu sighed, "This is not a trivial matter to be discussed when there is a war in the north. How could your majesty always remember it? But as far as I know, Cai Guogong did not refuse this matter in front of your majesty. ”

Yongkang was a little unhappy and said, “Oh, I’m giving him a little beauty like a flower. If he’s not happy yet, I still have to nod his head in approval.”

Shen Lu smiled. He said, “It’s hard to say who will lose or gain in this matter. "

"Huh, that means that Zhang Shangshu's house is from a high-ranking family, and we can't get him." Yongkang continued to be dissatisfied.

"Oh, that's not what it means. If There is absolutely no problem in your house, but it is the Cui family now, not the eldest princess's house, and this needs to be clearly distinguished. Although I also know that the eldest princess, you are doing this mostly for the sake of your consort, but since there is such a relationship, it also depends on the intention of your husband's family."

Of course Shen Lu knows that Zhang Zhou is The door is not open to everyone.

I just thought it would be easy to send my own lady there as a concubine.

Fortunately, you still have an emperor here. I will support you and even help you negotiate peace. Ordinary dignitaries would not even have the chance.

"Elder Princess, I have one more thing to tell you. Don't be angry after hearing this. "Shen Lu said.

"How come there are still people who want to demolish the courtyard of this palace?" Yongkang said.

Shen Lu said with a smile, "Among the dignitaries in Beijing, whoever has a high family background will be the one who wants to demolish it." Who do you want to curry favor with? You have seen the people outside. Do they care about the face of your princess or the face of the prince-in-law Jiangong?"

"Humph" Yongkang hummed and did not answer.

That look seemed to say, do you think I will be angry about this?

"As for the marriage with Cai Guogong, there are at least a dozen people in Beijing who have mentioned this to me, but I am I immediately refused because it was beyond my ability. Not to mention Duke Cai's mansion, there are quite a few people who want to be like him even if he is in your mansion. "Shen Lu said.

"Pa"

Yongkang picked up the chopsticks and slammed them on the table.

Shen Lu was shocked.

"What do you mean?" Yongkang stared angrily.

As a person in charge, Shen Lu naturally knew that Yongkang didn't like to hear this, but he seemed to be very straightforward.Just today, someone mentioned it to me. ”

“Who are you telling me to make fun of the royal family if I don’t tear his mouth apart?” Yongkang was very angry.

Shen Luze seemed to be very indifferent. , said: "Princess, no one can stop this. If the prince-in-law gains power, you should pay more attention." You're just helping the consort, what about you?"

"You"

Yongkang was stunned for a moment.

She used to just think of this Shen Lu as a Who knows that your words are "to the point", but now you are criticizing him. You consider everything for your consort, why don't you think more about yourself? Who said that if your consort loves you, he must stick to it?

It is not uncommon for the concubines of the Ming Dynasty to take concubines. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, even the concubines of Princess Nankang and Princess Baoqing, the daughters of Zhu Yuanzhang, and Princess Changning, the daughter of Zhu Di, all took concubines, let alone the following ones.

It is rare for a prince-in-law who comes from a noble family not to be a thief after marrying a princess.

That is to say, Cui Yuan, who is not from a high family background, is usually suppressed by Yongkang. It's so hard that he doesn't seem to have such evil thoughts.

Shen Lu was probably tired from walking, and he was picking up vegetables while talking; "Just take what I say, and don't take it seriously." go. By the way, when Jingshan Count comes back this time, he may have to take a step further."

Yongkang said, "It is not easy to get promoted to a noble title. Previously, Mr. Xin Xin made so many achievements, and he has not been promoted to a noble title again. The royal family The middle man can't break the rules. ”

When Shen Lu heard this, he realized that although the princess’s words were still very cold, the coldness of her words also brought a little more humanity.

This shows that his persuasion is effective.< /p>

"Then Princess, I'm talking about this marriage between the Cui family and the Zhang family" Shen Lu asked with a smile

Yongkang was silent for a moment.

Then she almost gritted her teeth and said, "Brother Huang gave it to me, and he also said that he would only give the consort a chance if the relationship between the two families was improved. Otherwise I wouldn't have to worry so much. On the other hand, Shen Yintai, if you come here and tell me these things, you will say that you will not fail to give me face in front of my consort."

"How could that be possible?" Shen Lu said with a smile, "Others I pretended not to hear what you said to me. Mao Ren is a sincere person and should not be able to hear such things. I believe him"

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