Chapter 795 Peony is as fragrant as peony

Renshou Palace is located to the east of Fengxian Hall. Since it has the name of Renshou, it naturally houses the concubines of the previous dynasty. Therefore, in addition to the main hall, the side halls and side courtyards are also complete. However, Zhu Gaochi did not confer many concubines during his lifetime. There were many concubines and concubines who were buried after their death, so most of the place was empty at first. Now, except for a few young and in poor health, the feudal kings have left their respective vassals one after another. Concubine Li Xian and Concubine Zhang Shun have also followed. If you go, there will be even fewer people in Renshou Palace.

Young people return young, but no one inside or outside the palace dared to underestimate such a place that looked like a retirement palace. Although the Empress Dowager Zhang refused to call the imperial court, after all, the late emperor left a decree to decide military and state affairs, so the cabinet went to Qianqing Palace When reporting matters, she never forgets to submit an abbreviation to Renshou Palace. If Empress Dowager Zhang has doubts, she will even send eunuchs to inquire. As for the affairs of the Sixth Palace, it is almost impossible to hide them from her.

Therefore, the earlier scene of Zhu Zhanji being furious in the Qing Palace reached her ears in just a short time. Angry, she immediately ordered the chariot to be prepared, but when the eunuch outside reported that everything was ready, she Gradually he hesitated.

"Aning, according to you, should I go to Qianqing Palace now?"

Zhu Ning and Zhu Qizhen's wet nurse had just come over to see Empress Dowager Zhang with their baby in their arms. Unexpectedly, they heard such a thing, so they immediately didn't say a word and just teased the infant child beside them. Empress Dowager Zhang suddenly asked On her own, she stood up calmly and said with a smile: "How can I have any great insights? Hasn't the Queen Mother already made a decision?"

"You girl, you know my thoughts very clearly!"

Empress Dowager Zhang burst into laughter, then ordered the chariot to be withdrawn, sat down again, and ordered the emperor's eldest son to be brought in. Although she gave birth to three sons and a daughter, Zhu Gaochi's status was unstable in his early years, and she had to focus on serving Zhu Di. Enter Empress Xu, so although her children respected her, being close to her was irreversible. Now holding her eldest grandson in her arms, she felt the more she looked at her, the more she fell in love with her. In the end, she couldn't help but sigh deeply.

Putting aside the original Queen Ma, Zhu Di's three surviving sons were all born to Queen Xu, and she also gave birth to the eldest son and third son of Zhu Gaochi, so her status as the first wife's direct wife is unshakable. Although she loves Queen Hu He was gentle, courteous and thrifty, but the emperor didn't like it. He rarely went there a few times throughout the year, let alone the children. How could other people in the palace not use their brains? You know, a child is more valuable than his mother, but a mother is also more valuable than her son!

Outsiders think that Zhu Zhanji is far better-tempered than Zhu Di and Zhu Gaochi and his son, but Empress Dowager Zhang knows that Zhu Zhanji is no less stubborn than the previous two generations of emperors. And because from the emperor's grandson to the emperor's prince to the emperor, so The position has hardly ever been shaken, and disobedience is not tolerated. Therefore, she has understood before that it is extremely difficult for ministers to shake the emperor by making suggestions.

However, before the emperor deposed the two teachers who had been ordered to teach him when he was still the emperor's grandson, she reminded him a few times but it was ineffective. If she tried to persuade him now, the effect would be even more counterproductive. Thinking of this, Empress Dowager Zhang couldn't help but look at it. Looking at Zhu Ning next to her, she saw that the eldest son of the emperor was blinking and smiling at Zhu Ning. She couldn't help but feel moved in her heart. Then she stood up and asked the wet nurse to take the child, and then said to Zhu Ning: "A Ning, I heard that there is something behind Renshou Palace. The peonies are blooming in the garden, come with me for a walk."

Zhu Ning knew that Queen Mother Zhang must have something to say, so she quickly agreed. After going out, she saw that in addition to two close female officials, there were only a few young eunuchs in the distance.

The Empress Dowager Zhang was told the story to relieve her boredom. After hearing this, the Empress Dowager Zhang either laughed or made a casual comment, and the atmosphere gradually relaxed.

Until she came to the small garden full of peonies, Empress Dowager Zhang ordered two female officials to cut a few peonies and put them in bottles. She also ordered the young eunuchs to select some beautiful flowers, fold them off, and then distribute them to the concubines.

After everyone left, she stood in front of the best-flowering yellow peony tree in the center. She turned to look at Zhu Ning. She saw him wearing plain clothes, standing among colorful flowers, slim and graceful, with gentle eyes.

Liubo showed a fortitude that no one else had, and she immediately felt pity for him.

"Although this peony blooms later than the peony, it looks very similar to it. Last month, the late emperor's favorite peony, Yuyihuang, in Xiyuan just bloomed, and I ordered it to be rewarded to the queen. Now this one has the same name.

The peony in the royal robe looks almost the same, so I might as well give it to Concubine Sun. Just now I asked people to give these flowers in vases and on their heads to the concubines. You can take some out of the palace for me later.

I will give the reward to the noble women of each family, and take a look at the British duchess, and ask her to bring her children to the palace to sit with me at her leisure."

Zhu Ning responded, expecting that Queen Mother Zhang might have other instructions, so she just stood there without moving. Sure enough, Queen Mother Zhang hesitated for a moment, and then her voice became deeper: "The British Duke is now the Grand Master, and many things have been done."

They all put down their hands. Although this is his guardianship, he still has to take care of some things that should be taken care of. Moreover, he has taught his nephews and sons well, which also shows his wisdom. For example, Zhang Yue was repeatedly criticized by officials.

It is good that the impeachment was handled calmly and the emperor was persuaded in the Palace of Qianqing. If the emperor really defends himself at the Meridian Gate tomorrow, he, the British prince, please come forward to protect him so as not to cause a big incident. Those words

Officer...if he is not good, I am afraid he will really offend the emperor."

Empress Dowager Zhang wanted to be vague at first, but then she couldn't bear it anymore, so she simply made it clear. Seeing that Zhu Ning's expression remained unchanged, she agreed one by one, so she called someone over, picked up the golden scissors herself, and suddenly

I cut off the largest flower from this peony tree and placed it on the silver plate next to me. Then I cut the second flower. After a moment, the yellow peony tree that was so dazzling just now suddenly looked much dimmer.

, there are only a few half-open and half-closed flowers left on the branches.

"Send these to Yongning Palace and give them to Sun Guifei. Let her take good care of herself and don't think about anything else." After giving these instructions, she nodded to Zhu Ning and said: "It's enough to have other people take care of things here.

Now, you go to the warehouse to pick out a few vases, let the female officers put them in place, and send them out later."

Since it was bestowed upon a group of top-notch imperial concubines, this flower was naturally not just a small garden in the Renshou Palace. For a time, the peonies in the Xiyuan and Imperial Gardens also underwent a general cleaning. Although it was done so as not to hinder the appreciation of the nobles, the most beautiful flowers were

Most of the conspicuous ones were left, but the colorful branches suddenly lost most of their flowers, so they naturally looked a lot shabby. Zhu Ning's family walked by, making these various treasures into layers of incense flowers and crowns.

Fragrant flowers, drunken reds, rosy lips, free jade, and plum blossoms were all rewarded one by one. Naturally, every house was filled with fragrance and every household thanked them for their kindness. By the time they arrived at the British government palace, it was already evening.

When awarding the gift, she saw Zhang Yue as expected, except everyone from the British Duke's Palace, and couldn't help but smile. Mrs. Wang ordered people to collect the things carefully and presented the vase herself. What the British Duke's Palace received was a first-class treasure.

The color of the peony flower is slightly purple, with densely curved leaves among the twelve large leaves. Each small leaf is lined with gold threads, decorated with jade beads, and fragrant to attract orchids and musk deer. It is a rare treasure. Although Mrs. Wang said that she had seen

If you are used to treasures, you can't help but praise them.

It was already dinner time. When Mrs. Wang heard that hers was the last family, she thought of leaving Zhu Ning to eat. It was just a probing word, but Zhu Ning actually smiled and said: "I have been walking all afternoon and my back is sore."

The pain in my legs is unbearable. Since Madam is here to stay for a meal, I will honestly bother you for a while before leaving."

Mrs. Wang was stunned when she heard this, and quickly agreed with a smile. Seeing that Zhu Ning had really dismissed the few accompanying ladies and palace supervisors from Renshou Palace, he sat down again, rubbed his shoulders and shouted that he was really tired after a day.

She immediately winked at the two older girls in the room, and they immediately stepped forward to help Zhu Ning get on the couch to rest. One of them squeezed his shoulders, and the other beat his legs with a beauty hammer. Seeing that Zhu Ning's eyes were half open and half closed.

She fell asleep. She thought for a moment and then opened the curtain and left the room. Bi Luo quickly walked over.

"Where are the Yue Ge people?"

"Reporting to Madam, Master Yue is talking to the master in the study."

"Go there in person, go to the study and tell the master and Brother Yue that Princess Ning will stay for dinner today. Also tell the kitchen to prepare meals in a light manner. Don't just bring out eight basins and eight bowls. It must be delicate.

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In the study room of the British Duke's Mansion, Zhang Yue told Zhang Fu what happened when he met the Holy Spirit in the Palace of Qianqing, and then mentioned Wang Jin's words, and finally mentioned some of Du Zhen's instructions and arrangements. Zhang Fu has always been

I just listened carefully, and finally sighed: "If you are just the minister of the Ministry of War, the resistance should not be big. I am no longer in charge of things. Plus, you have ministers above you, and their opposition is limited. Regardless of your

The purpose is not to be the Minister of War. Among the six departments, it should be noted that the Ministry of Husbandry and the Ministry of Personnel have the most important powers!"

What Zhang Fu said coincided with what Zhang Yue thought, and he nodded immediately. After the uncle and nephew talked for a while, he turned the topic to Zhang Xin's play. However, as soon as he mentioned it, Zhang Fu

A wry smile suddenly appeared on his face.

"At that time, Li Qing, Minister of the Ministry of War, was sent to Nanjing. He took a fancy to that position and asked me to make plans for him. But he didn't even think about how easy it was to get that position? He, the Minister of the Ministry of War, was the emperor's favorite.

He had been wasting his time for many years, and then looked at the Zhang family's achievements over the years, which were more comforting than rewarding, and he expected to go further. How could it be so easy? I hinted that he would not listen, so he could only find a way to mention it in front of the emperor.

, who knew that the emperor actually used such a method. As a result, he and I became estranged, not necessarily because he was suspicious of what I said, but maybe because he felt that I was blocking his way forward. He was sent to command in Sichuan.

I don’t know anything about this matter.”

At this moment, Zhang Yue couldn't help being surprised. After thinking about it, he finally realized. The appointment of military posts was a matter of the Ministry of War. In addition, he was not the chief officer of a provincial capital, but only the commander of the general affairs.

Naturally, no one would care about his idle position. Zhang Fugui was the British Duke of Taishi, so he couldn't interfere in trivial matters. If Zhang Xin hadn't told him, he might not have known about it.

"What are your plans?"

"Although my eldest uncle is not too old, he has now transferred to a military position. Even if he stayed in the capital, he would not have much use. On the contrary, the fourth brother has finished his three years as a Hanlin scholar and is now at the juncture of official selection. If

If my fourth brother is tired because of my uncle, then the gain outweighs the losses. I am going to think of a way to deal with my fourth brother's matter, and then I will try to persuade my uncle to be more open-minded."

Zhang Fu thought to himself that even if it were him, he could only do this. He nodded slightly and decided to let Zhang Yue handle the matter. He thought that although the three houses of his aunt were in different situations now, they could still handle it if something happened.

Together, but his two younger brothers only held him back, he couldn't help but sigh. At this moment, there was a knock on the door from outside.

It was Bi Luo who came to report the news. Both Zhang Fu and Zhang Yue thought that Zhu Ning would stay for a while and then leave after awarding the award. Unexpectedly, people would eat here. The uncle and nephew looked at each other.

One glance and I naturally think

When it came to Queen Mother Zhang, after thinking about it, Zhang Fu nodded and asked the kitchen to bring the food first. After using it hurriedly with Zhang Yue, he let Zhang Yue go first and called the housekeeper Rong Shan to give some instructions.

Go to the inner courtyard.

In the past two years, Zhu Ning often traveled to various noble houses on behalf of Empress Dowager Zhang, either to award gifts or to give additional instructions. Even Empress Dowager Zhang's direct daughter Princess Jiaxing could not stay in the palace for as long as she did. Zhang Yue

I met Zhu Ning because of Du Wan,

He admired Princess Chenliu's courage and determination very much. Now that they met again, he found that Zhu Ning was a bit thinner than before, but his eyes still had that calm look. Although there were no accessories on his body, he still looked very handsome.

It did nothing to detract from her natural beauty.

At this time, the meal had been finished in the upper room. Zhu Ning, who was holding tea, tilted his head to look at Zhang Yue and said with a smile: "No wonder the emperor said that you are still the same after two years of absence. I saw the same thing. You are just a black man."

I've lost weight and am in good spirits. Once you come back this time, I'm afraid you'll be busy and busy again."

As soon as these words came out, Zhang Yue didn't know that all the conversations in Qianqing Palace had reached the ears of Queen Mother Zhang. He couldn't help but smile bitterly, thinking that although Queen Mother Zhang had good intentions, the emperor Zhu Zhanji felt really aggrieved.

There was not even a little bit of free space. Zhu Ning chatted a few more words, and when Zhang Fu also "happened" to return to the upper room, she said the most important words.

At the same time, in the north room of a small courtyard in Songshu Hutong, where the poor officials of the capital lived, several people were sitting or standing, listening to the low words of the man in the middle. When he said that he could lose his life, he could not.

When the wind was strong, people of different ages all stood up.
Chapter completed!