Chapter 165: Entering the Imperial City to reunite the monarch and his ministers

He was willing to accept the kindness and closeness of Sanlang and Rongniang, but he kept a distance from Twelfth House. Living in the same alley and becoming neighbors, was the distance too close?

Dao Chi couldn't help but hesitate.

But Sanlang's face was full of expectation, and according to Zhang Qinghe's wishes, not only did he buy the house, but he also almost cleaned it up, so there was no point in talking about anything else.

Dao Chi had no choice but to accept the kindness, but he did not forget to mention: "Thank you, third brother, but 'brother, I will settle the accounts tomorrow.' How much money it cost to buy the house and clean up the house, third brother has to tell me. If not,

I won't move until I figure it out."

Sanlang knew that Dao Chi did not like to take advantage of him, and Rong Niang had already reminded him not to do bad things with good intentions. It was not that the two siblings could not afford to give a house to Dao Chi, but because of Dao Chi's temper, they would not accept this.

A gift. After all, Wang Ning's family is still in the outer ninth house, and Shun Niang is also in the capital.

Therefore, Sanlang did not hesitate. Hearing the words "Brothers, let's settle the accounts clearly", he felt faintly happy. He took out the house deed, land deed and a house purchase contract from his arms, handed it over and said: "The house has used these

, my two sisters and I paid for it first. The two sisters each had three hundred taels, and I spent six hundred taels. As for cleaning up the house, Erlang will not talk about it anymore. How much can it cost to clean up the house? What if Erlang cares about that?

, it’s boring.”

Sanlang's arrogance was just for the sake of brotherly love. Dao Chi continued: "Then thank you, third brother."

Sanlang waved his hand and said: "I'm not an outsider, why should I thank you?"

The two brothers were enjoying each other happily. Wang Qi looked at it with sadness in his heart and said, "Does Sanlang miss Erlang and forgets me as his brother?"

Sanlang got close to Dao Chi for a while and explained the business clearly. After hearing Wang Qi's words, he felt that something was wrong with him, so he quickly changed seats and talked with his cousin.

Although Gao Mengxiang and Dao Chi met for the first time, they knew that he was his wife's half-brother. Although they said that they had passed away and their status was far away, they saw how these sisters and brothers interacted with each other and were no different from each other.

He was quite concerned. He was sent away by his wife today without any complaints. It turned out that this brother-in-law had a handsome appearance and decent words and deeds. He couldn't help but feel good about him and said: "Your sister often mentions you. Ever since she knew you would come to Beijing, she pinched her fingers.

Count the days. Don’t be heretical. It’s better to come and go often.”

I don’t know if it was because of their cousins, but except for the difference in face shape between Gao Mengxiang and Rong Niang, their eyebrows were somewhat similar. Therefore, Dao Chi looked at her and felt that her face was kind, so she felt less unfamiliar, and said, "I also miss Rong Niang, sister."

, when the palace makes arrangements, I will definitely go to Brother Gao’s house to visit Sister Rong Niang, please don’t bother me, Brother Gao.”

Hearing the name Dao Chi, Gao Mengxiang was stunned for a moment, and then he realized that he had spoken rudely. The person sitting next to him was Dao Chi's "brother-in-law", and his wife's status was just that of a clan relative.

He couldn't help but blush and said: "Don't bother me, you...sister Rong Niang wants you to live in my house if you don't want to live in a humble house before moving into the new house."

Rong Niang indeed explained this, not because she overstepped her status and left Shun Niang behind, but because she knew that the Zhang family's house was not spacious. The Zhang family was not a wealthy family, and they came to Beijing to prepare for the exam and did not intend to stay in the capital for a long time. Therefore, even if they bought a house, they would not be able to live in the capital for a long time.

It's just the second time to enter the hospital. Shun Niang has a father-in-law, a brother-in-law and children, and there is no empty room at home.

Seeing Gao Mengxiang being so shy, Dao Chi was really surprised. Rong Niang's cheerful temperament was given to such a gentle husband, and the tempers of the two were very different. But after thinking about it, maybe this is what happened.

They complement each other. Rong Niang is a person who likes to make decisions. If she really finds a husband with a strong temper and confronts him head-on, she may not be able to get through well.

Mrs. Wang Yang chose such a son-in-law for her daughter because she loved her daughter so much.

Zhang Qinghe didn't talk much, but the Taoist idiot didn't neglect his brother-in-law either.

Although Zhang Qinghe moved his family north shortly after getting married, he had some contacts with Dao Chi, his brother-in-law, before getting married, and the two of them could talk to each other.

Zhang Qinghe also sent an invitation, allowing the Taoist idiots to come and go freely here, and then they went to live there and reunite with their flesh and blood.

Gao Mengxiang's invitation just now was vague to Taoist idiots. Zhang Qinghe naturally found it difficult to accept it, so he said: "Not to mention those who can't live here, my brother-in-law should prepare two more tables for good wine and good food. When he can get away,

I must go over to see my sister and my little nephew."

Zhang Qinghe is also transparent, so he naturally knows that there is no need to talk about intimacy with Sanlang and Gao Mengxiang.

Everyone was chatting about family matters, and the atmosphere was good, when they saw the deputy of the hospital rushing over and said: "Two princes, someone is coming from the palace..."

Everyone immediately turned off their music and stood up from their seats.

Everyone looked at Wang Qi, who looked a little dull.

Seeing this, the Taoist idiot stepped forward and said, "But are we here to deliver the edict?"

The vice president of the hospital shook his head and said: "I don't know if it's to convey an edict or something else. We, adults, are accompanying you and we have already arrived at the head office."

Although there are about ten people living in the Tou Institute except for the third companion, they are all unknown members of the palace. Since people from the palace come here, they are looking for the third companion, so the vice president will

Came to report the news in a hurry.

Wang Qi had already woken up and hurriedly thanked her, apologized to her two brothers-in-law, and called Dao Chi out to greet them.

As soon as the two brothers entered the banquet hall, they saw several people coming in. The leader was none other than Huang Jin, the chamberlain beside the new emperor.

Seeing the Wang brothers, Huang Jin hurriedly took two steps and said: "Seventh Young Master, Second Young Master, the Holy Master heard that you have arrived in Beijing and ordered your servants to take the two Young Masters and Young Master Liu into the palace."

The ambassador and the deputy who accompanied him were secretly frightened by this look.

It seems that the weight of these three accompanying readings is heavier than imagined.

When the new emperor ascends the throne, many important events are waiting for him, but he has also sent people to summon these people to enter the palace. It is always right for me to be more attentive to these young people.

It’s a hot summer day, so the doors and windows are open. The movement in the yard can be clearly seen in the hall.

Zhang Qinghe and Gao Mengxiang looked puzzled, because the internal official who came here not only treated Wang Qi with respect, but also treated Daoist idiots with respect. On the contrary, Liu Congyun, who got the news later, had an average attitude.

The Zhang family has no official career, and the master of the Gao family is a Hanlin official, so he is not very well-informed about official news.

If he were an official of the Six Departments and Nine Ministers, he would not be so surprised if he was well-informed.

The palace summoned them and they naturally wanted to go. Wang Qi and Dao Chi turned around and apologized to their two brothers-in-law, making an appointment to meet in a few days. Then they followed Huang Jin in and out of the Yamen of the Ministry of War and entered the imperial city.

At this time, the capital city had the capital city outside, the imperial city in the middle, and the palace city inside. The area of ​​the imperial city was as big as nine palace cities, except for the palace city, Taimiao Temple, Sheji Altar, Xiyuan, and the twenty-four yamen of the inner court.

It's all among them.

In later generations, only the red walls were left in the ruins of the imperial city, but now it is full of various buildings with overlapping buildings. The palace officials and courtiers walking around are quite lively.

The Taoist idiots and others had no time to read it, so they followed Huang Jin through the palace gates and finally arrived at the Qianqing Palace.

This is the emperor's palace and the place where government affairs are usually handled. It is also here after the new emperor enters the palace.

Huang Jin went in to report, but the three of them were waiting outside.

After a moment, Huang Jin turned around and whispered: "Several adults from the Ministry of Rites are here. The three young masters will wait for a moment." After that, he led the three of them to the south side to check in and wait.

The three of them were speechless. Even if they were familiar with Huang Jin, it was not easy to ask about the affairs of the imperial family, otherwise they would be suspected of spying.

The Taoist idiot asked about Fan and Lu Bing.

Huang Jin said: "My wife and the eldest son live in Qianxi No. 2, not far from here."

When they heard the word "ma'am", the three of them were a little startled.

According to the laws of the Ming Dynasty, only wives of first- and second-grade officials can be called wives. Lu Song's previous rank was full-fifth grade.

"Lord Lu, has he been promoted?" Dao Chi asked.

Huang Jin said happily: "It was my decree this morning that Mr. Lu was promoted to the Governor of the Hou Army Governor's Office, Qian Shi."

Qian Shi, the Governor of the Hou Army Governor's Office, is the second rank, and is the third-in-command of the Hou Army Governor's Office. The Governor's Office of the Hou Army is in charge of the northern and capital garrison. Although Lu Song is not the chief officer of the first rank, since he was personally appointed by the new emperor, The purpose is also the military power under the Governor's Mansion.

The promotion from the fifth rank to the second rank, and the "nine-year two-rank" practice in officialdom became scum in front of the imperial power.

"Where are Master Yuan and the others?" Dao Chi asked.

Although he knew that the new emperor would favor the Conglong heroes who came to the capital, he didn't expect it to be so fast. The Taoist idiot couldn't help but be curious and ask more questions.

There is nothing to keep secret, Huang Jin said happily: "Master Yuan was promoted to the Minister of Rites and the Bachelor of Wenyuan Pavilion. Uncle Jiang attacked Yutian Bo. One of the two young masters of the Jiang family is the commander of the Jinyi Guards, and the other is the commander of the Jinyi Guards." , Mr. Zhang was promoted to Director of Ceremonies and Eunuch, and the others also received rewards."

After hearing this, the three of them felt at ease.

Not to mention Mr. Yuan, Lu Song accepted the Beijing Guard, the Jiang brothers took control of the Jin Yiwei, and Zhang Zuo took control of the Supervisor of Ceremonies. Even if there were other movements in the inner and outer court, the new emperor still had room to speak.

Although Liu Congyun was usually calm, he couldn't help but ask: "I wonder what Chen Chizhong's current position is?"

The people Huang Jin mentioned just now are either the civil and military minds of the royal family or the in-laws of the royal family. Even if they have been promoted to a high level, they can't see anything. Only Chen Chizhong has the same background as them.

Huang Jindao: "Master Chen joined Jinwu's avant-garde and was awarded the rank of five thousand households." After saying that, he turned to Tao Chi and said: "Master Dingshan was awarded the title of thousand households, but he is still serving as an errand in front of the emperor."

Jinwu's four guards were guards with swords and were on duty in front of the emperor. Chen Chizhong was only eighteen years old. He was promoted to an official for the first time and was already in the fifth rank.

Since Hu Tou is in the personal guard and is valued by the new emperor, it makes sense that he has a higher rank. Military positions are different from civilian positions. Those who are favored by nobles, or those who have hereditary titles in their families, can get three or four-rank officials in their teens. This person, Hutou, is fourteen years old and is in the fifth rank, but there is nothing eye-catching about him.

Wang Qi was a little nervous at first, not knowing how to propose marriage to the new emperor, but now, she felt more confident.

Who do you think you are, how do you have the right to find fault with the royal marriage? Unless you risk your life and future for your family, you will be wrong if you say too much.

Just one day after the new emperor ascended the throne, he grasped all the power inside and outside the palace. He was a man with great ambitions in his heart.

There is only room for the royal family to regret their marriage, and they have no other choice but to wait...
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