Chapter 808 Late Night

It's dark late in the summer, and the sky is still not completely dark until the sun sets at the 11th hour. All nine gates in the capital have been closed, and it will be night time in more than half an hour, so pedestrians on the road all step up their pace. So, in that hurry

The group of people heading towards Donghua Gate did not attract much attention, even though the entourage before and after them were all dressed in brocade robes - after all, the people who were eating and drinking in the capital could not be seen, but the rampaging brocade clad guards were a sight on the streets.

After the emperor left the British Park, Zhang Yue and Zhang Qi also said goodbye to Zhang Fu and Mrs. Wang. Before leaving, the two brothers were full of praise for the God-given gift that showed their talents in front of the emperor.

.Even Zhang Fu, who always scolded his son with a straight face, after listening to Zhang Yue talk about the scene in the garden at that time, he also admired his only son, but he refused to show it on his face.

After a few words, Mrs. Wang led him in with Zhang Jing, Zhang Tian and others.

"Brother Yue, if you are free tomorrow, come here to rest for the night. I have something to discuss with you."

Before, it was to avoid suspicion, but now Zhang Yue also knew that it was not time to worry, so he immediately agreed. He and Zhang Qi got on the horse and left the Iron Lion Alley, and saw only a few pedestrians on the dim street.

The two naturally accelerated their horses. They passed through Andingmen Street and Beicheng Bingmasi, crossed Haizi Bridge, went around Huangqiang North Street north of Shichahai, and then passed Taipingcang, which was the intersection of Xuanwumen Street and Wu'anhou Hutong.

When the two turned into the alley, they found that the three houses in the depths of the alley seemed to have a few more lanterns hanging than usual.

The Zhang family has three mansions in a row, from east to west they are Yangwu Uncle's Mansion, Commander Zhang's Mansion and Xiao Zhang's Mansion. The concierge waiting at the west corner door of Yangwu Uncle's Mansion was immediately relieved when he saw Zhang Qi and Zhang Yue coming back together.

He took a breath and was about to welcome Zhang Qi inside, but Zhang Qi waved his hand and said: "I sent someone back to my wife first, and said that my third brother and I have something to discuss. I will have dinner there and will be back soon."

, just keep the west corner door."

Since he said this, the steward could only mutter: "Today there is chaos in the capital, my wife and the second young lady are extremely worried..."

Zhang Yue smiled and said: "Second brother is going to see second aunt first, and it won't be too late to come back after dinner."

Hearing what Zhang Yue said, Zhang Qi had no choice but to go in first. As Zhang Yue walked further, he found that someone was coming out in front of his uncle Zhang Xin's house. The concierge first took Zhang Yue's reins, and then

Said: "The fourth young master gave the order as soon as he came back. He said that the children should wait at the door. When you come back, you will tell them to go in. The fourth young master will come out soon."

Knowing that Zhang Jiu had met Yang Shiqi today and might have received some instructions, Zhang Yue thought that it was not too late, so he simply led his horse and stood waiting. After drinking tea, Zhang Jiu hurriedly came out and saw Zhang Yue still at the door.

, he complained angrily to the concierge: "I only asked you to report, and then I will go to the third brother's house. How can there be any reason to let the third brother wait outside the door?"

"It's just a trivial matter, why do you need to worry about it? Fourth brother, have you eaten?"

"Not yet, I'm going to have a meal with Third Brother today." Zhang Jiu, who was holding a lantern by himself, smiled as he spoke, as if he was afraid that Zhang Yue would disagree, and added, "Third Brother

If you are not prepared, you can just ask someone to order a bowl of noodles."

"If people hear this, they will think that I have treated my brother poorly. Even if the family is unprepared, there is no way we can even get two or three drinks and dishes... Hey, the second brother is here too!"

Zhang Qi went in and out quickly this time, and had already changed out of Zhang Fu's old clothes that didn't fit him well, instead wearing a sapphire blue home-style t-shirt. He just rushed out like this, holding up his back

The boy with the lantern couldn't make it in time. Seeing Zhang Yue and Zhang Ji standing side by side, he smiled and said: "The fourth brother is here too, let's go to the third brother's place for a drink together!"

The three of them chatted and laughed and headed to the last house. Gao Quan, who had heard the commotion earlier, was guarding the door in person. When he saw them coming, he smiled and said: "I heard that the three young masters were chatting happily, so I can save a lot of money."

Bu Lu, too lazy to go there and make people uncomfortable. The kitchen has already been ordered, and the wine and meat are all ready. When I got up early in the morning, Wu'anhou's family also sent a piece of venison. If the three young masters are willing, they can also stay in the study.

They are set up under the grape trellis in front and are being grilled."

"Listen, this is the life that my third brother lives. There is no need to say anything. Someone has already thought it out. It's not like the housekeeper in our family who only flatters and flatters others. He just clicks and toggles to do things. It's just like an abacus.

It seems like that! Third brother, you have the vision, and with the help of senior executives, everything will be cheaper!"

Zhang Qi said this, and Zhang Jiu couldn't help but look at Gao Quan. Even though it was only the dim light of the lantern, he could see that Gao Quan's waist was straight and he seemed much more energetic than before, and he couldn't help but feel a little sad. This book

It was an old family member that my grandmother used, but after going round and round, it was the third room that took him in. And to this day, Gao Quan is still the housekeeper with the power to welcome and send him to the house. Unlike the few old people left behind in his own family,

Most of them moved to farms outside to retire.

"You are getting better and better. Let's bake it and eat it, so you can relax, right?" Zhang Yue kept walking inside. After passing the screen door, he turned back to Gao Quan and said with a smile, "That's it.

Roast venison, don’t be lazy, call Liansheng Lianhu, tell them not to hide, come over and serve.”

Upon hearing this, Gao Quan knew that Zhang Yue must have something to say, so he quickly agreed. As soon as Zhang Yue entered, he immediately ordered people to look for someone in the east wing at the back, and he went to the kitchen in person to give further instructions.

Finally, he followed the boy carrying the food box to the study. After entering the courtyard gate, he saw that a small square table, a charcoal stove and a cane chair had been placed under the grape trellis, and the bluestone ground poured with well water felt cool.

It's a good place to enjoy the cool air and drink.

He took the food box from the hand of the wife who delivered the rice and told her to go back first. He also winked at the two sons he had called and told them to stay outside. Then he picked up the food box and stepped forward to put the wine, food, etc.

Waiting for everything to be placed. After a while, brothers Lian Sheng and Lian Hu, who had received the message, also rushed over, and they quickly helped Gao Quan serve together.

Seeing the charcoal stove that had been lit long ago, Zhang Qi and Zhang Ji knew that everything had been prepared and couldn't help but look at each other. Sure enough, Zhang Yue toasted them both, and then said with a smile: "

This is the tribute wine that the palace rewarded when I set out two years ago, and it has been buried under the crabapple. Today we brothers drank together, so I asked someone to dig it out."

Only then did Zhang Qi realize that the sip he drank turned out to be tribute wine. He was a member of the noble family, and was often rewarded with wine, meat, treasures, banknotes, and silverware during festivals and festivals. However, he was an experienced drinker, so the taste of this wine was different.

He could taste it and knew that it was not comparable to ordinary tribute wine, so he couldn't help but put down the wine glass: "Third brother, we are not outsiders. Is it okay for my uncle and aunt to keep this wine for them to drink when they come back?"

"You can only drink meat and wine when you feel like it. Why should you keep it until later?" Zhang Yue and Zhang Jiu also stared at him suspiciously, and he said unhurriedly, "Today's matter, you guys

Both of you know what's going on. The second brother also met the emperor before. Although the emperor joked about making you the crown prince and you don't want to, the second uncle will definitely be happy when he comes back."

Gao Quan, Lian Sheng and Lian Hu who were waiting on the side knew that this was not the time for them to talk too much, and they were all holding their breath. Sure enough, the next moment, Zhang Qi sighed: "Except for the late Prince Xin, the guards

I have never heard of any other noble family in Yunnan who has the title of prince, so the emperor just mentioned it casually, how could I take it seriously? Besides, this title should be for the eldest brother... let’s not talk about it anymore

, if I can be transferred to the Beijing camp, that is what I wish for."

Only then did Zhang Ji understand that after meeting the emperor today, Zhang Qi was transferred to the capital camp in one fell swoop. He couldn't help but beam with joy: "Congratulations to my second brother. I just got the approval today and will be appointed as a monk at the Hanlin Academy."

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"So, let's not mention it for others, but it is a good day for our family. Since we opened a jar of good wine today, let's drink a few cups." Zhang Yue smiled and told Zhang Qihe

Zhang Jun filled another cup, persuaded him to drink it, and drank it all himself. Then he said frankly, "Since my grandmother moved the family from Kaifeng to Beijing, my second uncle Feng Bo, now you and I have our own futures."

, it can be said that it is prominent enough, but the more so, the more we have to plan for the future. Not to mention that we have not separated our families yet, even if we have separated our families, how can we still write two words?"

At this point, when he saw Gao Quan and Liansheng Lianhu cutting up the roasted venison and bringing it up, Zhang Yue asked them word for word: "I got news today that there are several noble slaves in the capital.

Is this a problem when mining coal in Xishan?"

Upon hearing this, Gao Quan and Lian Sheng Lian Hu immediately looked at each other. Lian Hu quickly explained: "It was a steward of the Ningyang Hou family who took the lead and invited several families. This happened more than a year ago.

.Because the young master said that as long as the family school and farm are run well, no one is allowed to interfere in other matters without authorization. No one in our family has ever had a hand in it."

Zhang Qi and Zhang Jiu couldn't help being surprised. Youdao is a man who leads the outside world and a woman who leads the home. They both care about external affairs and don't care about family affairs. Besides, relatives and friends interact with each other, let alone the activities of the domestic slaves. Although

They didn't know much about the pros and cons of coal mining, but they knew the importance of Xishan. You know, there were two imperial mausoleums nearby!

"Second brother and fourth brother don't be nervous. The servants of your two families did have this plan. It is said that they even went back to the eldest aunt and the second aunt, but later because they were unwilling to share the profits, the matter went away. Fortunately, today

The emperor mentioned this matter when he was walking in the British park and praised me a few words, but the uncle in charge was not so lucky. The slaves of the second uncle and the third uncle were all involved in the business, and they even dragged me

One of the stewards of the lobby uncle fell into the trap. Because of this, the emperor rewarded the emperor with a gift from heaven, and later warned the lobby uncle a few words. Fortunately, the lobby uncle tried his best to refuse, and even found jobs for his two nephews! "

After picking up the wine cup and drinking it down in one gulp, Zhang Yue ordered Gao Quan and Liansheng Lianhu: "The British government has had many servants join the army in recent years. I think there should be such people in our family, and they will also be able to do so."

It was recommended by someone else. I couldn't take care of it before when I was out, but now that I'm back, I can't tolerate it. The three of you, together with the two left behind by your father, will start cleaning up tomorrow. All the delicious things recommended by others will be exploited if you are too lazy to cook them.

, all are sent to the farm to farm. If they are diligent and honest, let Liansheng take them to the orchard to learn crafts. All the people staying at home must be screened, and the relationships outside must also be screened again. Those who will harm the owner must not be found.

Home’s stuff!”

Zhang Yue spoke harshly, and Gao Quan and Lian Sheng and Lian Hu couldn't sit still on the small table, and hurriedly stood up and kowtowed in response. Knowing that the shortcomings of their relationship were not too many, Zhang Yue did not reprimand him too harshly.

, waved his hands and told the three of them to go down and take care of themselves. When only Zhang Qi and Zhang Ji were left, he recounted the scene after meeting the emperor in the British Park, and emphasized what he said to Zhu Zhanji.

At the end of those words, I looked at the sky that had turned completely dark.

"On the surface, it seems that Gu Zuo offended too many people, and Yan Ai, who had escaped from Liaodong, wanted to seek reinstatement and bring him down at the same time. But from this time on, the Metropolitan Procuratorate suffered repeated setbacks, and they joined forces with Dai

Judging from the imprisonment of Lun Lin Changmao, I'm afraid the matter is much more complicated. The reason why I asked my second brother to bring Yan Ai over as soon as he caught him is to avoid trouble. If this person is really investigated, I don't know how many people will be implicated.

.Commander Wang Jie of Jin Yiwei was too brave to act without warning this time."

"He is brave, but the hearts of those civil servants are also very dark!" Zhang Qi cursed angrily, and then he remembered that the two younger brothers next to him were also civil servants. He was a little embarrassed, but he still muttered unwillingly, "There are often people

It would be better for them to impeach this honorable person and that honorable person for occupying people's land, and accept the donation in an amount that is no less than our honorable person!"

After all, Zhang Jiu thought further than Zhang Qi. At this moment, he suddenly asked: "Third brother just said that Yan Ai will involve many people. Do you already know something?"

"Yan Ai handed over the evidence of Gu Zuo's crimes that he had fabricated to that Zhao Da, and that Zhao Da was a slave of the former Military Governor's Mansion. What do you think the emperor would have thought? Even the Baoding Marquis Mansion, there were people lobbying

However, Marquis Baoding finally listened to my persuasion and told me the details that were exposed to him. He also advised other nobles that the matter was not the biggest problem! And, as far as I know, the nobles were pretty good at it.

It's not about stirring up trouble, it's just about taking advantage of the situation and giving a few words of warning."

Zhang Qi took a breath and suddenly thought that he had captured Yan Ai today, and his face suddenly turned pale. The former military governor's mansion was in charge of Ningyang Marquis Chen Mao. Didn't he suddenly stand on the opposite side of those nobles?

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"Second brother, it's not that I couldn't find anyone else to do this at that time. Since I found you, it's because this matter is only beneficial. The emperor should have made a decision, so you can rest assured. As for what decision,

We have to wait until tomorrow morning. If I’m not wrong, I’m afraid they’re trying to scare the tigers here, but it’s probably another group of people who are killing the chickens to scare the monkeys.”

When he said this, he suddenly heard a burst of voices coming from outside the yard. Soon, Gao Quan's second son Gao Heng poked his head in: "You three young masters, suddenly there are horse racers on the street outside.
Chapter completed!