Chapter 130 Passing the decree! Zhao Duan first came to the Prince Consort's Mansion, and the eldest princess Yunyang was good at taming her husband.
riverside.
Seeing Zhao Duan's willingness to agree, Xu Zhenguan's plain face and smart eyes were also filled with expectations.
"Your Majesty, in that case, I will take my leave now."
Zhao Duan was gearing up, wishing he could go through fire and water for the empress.
His feet didn't move.
Xu Zhenguan glanced at him and joked: "You haven't heard what happened to my aunt, are you willing to leave?"
Zhao Duan smiled honestly: "I just don't want your majesty and the eldest princess to hurt their relationship."
It's ridiculous that Xia Jianghou has been imprisoned and has half a foot on the execution ground of Qiuzhan, but Princess Yunyang has not been involved in the quagmire at all.
Xu Zhenguan was silent for a moment and said:
"Ma Yan has already interrogated Marquis Xia Jiang. The situation he arranged against you was his own doing, not the handiwork of my aunt. However, tracing back to the root cause, it is indeed her who instigated Marquis Xia Jiang to become your enemy."
Once a woman knows how to make reasonable use of her own advantages, she often doesn't need to use the knife herself to kill someone.
Zhao Duan thought of the indifferent eyes that briefly met him in the sedan chair, thinking that this woman was not simple.
Xu Zhenguan suddenly sighed and said:
"Actually, the eldest princess... wasn't like this at the beginning... just don't mention it."
It sounds like there's a story... I mean, it's the most abominable thing to say out of context... Zhao Duan's curiosity exploded.
But if the emperor doesn't say anything, it would be too ignorant for a minister to ask further.
Silently making a calculation in his mind, Zhao Duan then checked Yunyang's details and said sternly: "Your Majesty, please don't be embarrassed. I think the eldest princess will understand your Majesty's intentions after this incident, and she will not do it again..."
The so-called being soft on others.
The empress had just given a valuable treasure, but Princess Yunyang stole the chicken and lost the rice. Zhao Duan graciously said that he would not pursue the case any further.
However, Xu Zhenguan shook his head and interrupted him: "I have made a decision. After this matter, it is best to let her reflect on it. Princess Yunyang will be sent to Jizhao Temple later to cultivate her moral character, which is just the right time. She connects with people who are neither trivial nor trivial.
By then, she won't be able to cause trouble for you anymore. "
"Jizhao'an? The one next to Shenlong Temple?" Zhao Duan was stunned for a moment.
He knows this place.
It is a small nunnery built near the main altar of Buddhism and Shenlong Temple.
The nunnery is full of nuns who are practicing meditation behind closed doors.
According to custom, if the emperor dies and the concubines who can no longer stay in the palace will be sent to Jizhao nunnery.
There are also some royal women who, if they do something wrong, will be ordered to live in a nunnery for a while.
It can be as short as a few months, as long as a few years, or even for life. You are not allowed to go out to be with the ancient Buddha of Qingdeng.
The empress actually wants to throw her own aunt into a nunnery and be grounded...
Hiss, does this count as "reform education"?
Well, the key is to cut off contact with many of his concubines.
Well, "compulsory rehabilitation center"?
Zhao Duan had random thoughts running through his mind.
I think this punishment is reasonable. After all, she is her aunt, so she must show some mercy.
Xu Zhenguan grabbed it from the air, and an imperial edict appeared out of thin air in his palm.
He threw it to Zhao Duan and said:
"The imperial edict has been drafted. It's up to you to take people to the Prince Consort's Mansion to deliver the edict."
Ah this... Zhao Duan glanced at the empress and vaguely understood something.
Without refusing, he answered with the imperial edict in hand and turned around to leave.
There is a very strict process for delivering the edict. Those who receive the edict must bathe and burn incense in advance at home...
However, after the empress ascended the throne, she simplified the process.
Zhao Duan held the imperial edict with twenty-four red seals in his hand.
As long as you bring a team of eunuchs, you can visit.
The foreign minister could not undertake this task, but as a "royal minister", he was also the "white horse messenger".
In terms of etiquette, it is possible to read out the imperial edict.
Zhao Duan walked towards the Meridian Gate, feeling vaguely expectant.
"Speaking of which, I haven't seen the real face of this eldest princess. I wonder what her expression will be like when she sees me riding on her face."
This farce has finally come to an end.
"You little bitch, I'm here!"
He hurriedly led people out of the Meridian Gate and did not notice that another group of people in the distance missed him.
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The other side.
Xu Zhenguan waited for his loyal dog to leave, and then blew a gust of wind alone by the river.
After his mood returned to calmness, he returned to the imperial study room and prepared to handle government affairs.
Not long after I sat down, I heard a female official report: "Your Majesty, Grandmaster Dong's eldest son Sun Qiu came to see him and said that he was ordered by the Grandmaster to submit the list."
Xu Zhenguan's beautiful eyes lit up: "Call in."
"yes."
A few moments later, outside the imperial study, a young man of about twenty-five or sixty-five, wearing luxurious clothes, with an ordinary appearance, a mediocre temperament, and a slightly reserved expression saluted:
"Student Dong Da, please see your majesty!"
Xu Zhenguan sat at the table behind the case, showing the majesty of an emperor. He expressed his kindness and said with a smile: "No need to be polite, the grand master ordered you to deliver the message?"
Sun, the eldest son of the Imperial Master, once had a relationship with Zhao Duan at the "Qinglian Xiaozhu" opened by "Xiaoya Girl". Scholar Dong, who had an ordinary appearance and average talent, raised his head slightly nervously.
Obviously not suitable for this occasion.
He responded first, then took out a foldout from his sleeve and said with a straight face:
"Go back to your majesty. Grandpa ordered me to send you the list of bachelors for your majesty to take a look at."
The female officer waiting next to her came forward and presented the book to the empress.
Xu Zhenguan opened it and read, and there were names on the fold.
It was also the list of "new cabinet" that the empress intended to form, and was only loyal to her.
It's just that compared to the "cabinet" that had all the power during the old emperor's period, this new "new cabinet" is extremely immature.
Most of the names on the list are talented young scholars, and only a few of them hold great power.
However, everyone knows that once the new cabinet is established, the empress can secure her throne.
In a decade or so, these people on the list will surely replace today's ministers and become the new rich.
"Very good, what else can the Grand Master say?" the empress asked as she closed the list.
Dong Da said nervously:
"Grandpa only said that I would leave it to His Majesty for instructions. Oh, by the way, I also want the students to leave a message with His Majesty."
"What words?"
Dong Da Qiqi Ai Ai said: "Your Majesty, please be kind to your virtuous minister, Yuanxiaoren.
Grandpa heard that Zhao Duan was favored by the Holy Spirit recently, so he boldly advised His Majesty that Zhao Duan had a very bad reputation. Although he had some ability, he was just a cruel official.
Your Majesty can use them to do things, but you must not reuse them, let alone rely on them. Otherwise, once these cruel officials form a clique, it will be a great danger to your Majesty. "
Xu Zhenguan was stunned for a moment, and said with some surprise:
"The Grand Master also knows about him?"
Dong Da said honestly: "Although grandpa has not intervened in the government affairs for a long time, he still has many disciples. The Hanlin Academy and the Imperial College have also been denounced Zhao Duan recently, and grandpa has heard about it, so..."
Xu Zhenguan smiled helplessly, not surprised.
Grand Master Dong was highly respected and respected. He had read the books of sages all his life, and he never liked people whose moral conduct was lacking.
Although Zhao Duan's abilities are now gradually becoming known, except for a few people close to him, outsiders still have a very poor impression of him.
The main black spots are limited to his bad character.
The reputation of a "cruel official" gradually spread.
Grand Master Dong did not understand the truth and was misled by rumors. He was worried that the empress relied on cruel officials, so he gave this advice.
Also loyal.
Xu Zhenguan smiled and wanted to explain a few words to Zhao Duan, but he also understood that he couldn't explain it in a few sentences.
Holding the list in hand, he thought of the conflict between the Minister of Dali Temple and the new cabinet, and the task that Zhao Duan had just accepted, and his heart moved:
Well...if he can really bring down Zhou Cheng, it can be an opportunity to introduce him. He met with the Grand Master to resolve the misunderstanding.
He simply said: "I know it, and I will weigh it. Please rest assured, Grand Master."
Dong Da breathed a sigh of relief, said goodbye and left.
When he walked out of the Imperial Study Room and even out of the Yangxin Hall, he let out a long breath, but felt troubled in his heart.
He could somewhat discern the perfunctory tone of the empress's words. "Hey, do you want to tell grandpa the truth? Your Majesty agrees too. Why do you want to favor a cruel official? Is that person really good-looking?"
Scholar Dong looked sad.
Unknown to him, he had already met Zhao Duan and admired him highly.
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Prince Consort's Mansion.
Princess Yunyang woke up very early today, but stayed in bed until the sun rose, then she dressed and washed herself under the service of her maid.
When they arrived at the dining room, the consort Li Shuping was already waiting.
It is worth mentioning that she and her husband have been separated for many years.
The princess occupied the main room exclusively, and as the consort, Li Shuping could only live in the side room.
"Yunyang, I'll serve the eight-treasure porridge that the cook just made for you."
Li Shuping, whose hair was combed meticulously and with a faint bruise on his temples, smiled and took the initiative to speak.
Wearing a bright red gauze skirt and embroidered shoes, Princess Yunyang moved lightly with her skin as smooth as milk even though she had given birth to an heir.
With the help of the maid, he sat lazily on the main seat.
Under the black clouds on the temples, there was no smile on his charming face. He glanced at the eight-treasure porridge in front of him and said coldly: "If you have a bad appetite, throw it away."
Li Shuping's attentive smile froze, and he sat down slowly, carefully testing:
"Why don't you have an appetite today?"
Instructing the maid to throw away the porridge bowl, Princess Yunyang did not even look at her nominal "husband" from the beginning to the end.
At this moment, he seemed not to have heard anything, holding the white porcelain spoon and eating the egg custard in small bites.
The servants outside the hall watched with their noses and eyes, and were not surprised by this scene.
Although this place is called "The Prince Consort's Mansion", in fact, the Prince Consort has a higher status than the servants.
Li Shuping's expression changed, he gritted his teeth and asked:
"I heard that Zhao Duan broke into Dali Temple yesterday and arrested Xia Jianghou... Could you be doing it for Xia Jianghou..."
Princess Yunyang paused and finally looked at him, with a hint of ridicule on her charming face: "Are you jealous? Do you think I am worried about Lord Xia Jiang?"
Being exposed in person, Li Shuping was speechless for a moment.
Princess Yunyang held the spoon, stirred it, and said quietly: "Yes, I found Xia Jianghou to deal with Zhao Duan. I slept with him, and he was willing to stand up for me.
You don't want to? If you have the ability, go find that person named Zhao and regain the lost face. Do you have the ability? If you can do it, I can also sleep with you once.
Are you... okay? "
"Crack!"
Li Shuping's face turned red, veins bulged on his forehead, and the chopsticks he held in his hands were suddenly broken by him.
The servants were startled, but Princess Yunyang sneered:
"What? Have you grown up?"
Li Shuping might have been stimulated for days, and he felt a rare sense of courage. He took a deep breath and said:
"Yunyang, I am your husband after all..."
"Husband?" Princess Yunyang suddenly smiled, a self-deprecating smile. Her eyes were complicated and she said: "Don't forget who you are. If not...why would I marry a wimp like you? !”
People outside the hall walked silently away, pretending not to hear.
It is no secret that Yunyang was forced to marry Li Shuping.
According to the rules, when a princess marries, the worst she can do is marry a child of some local wealthy family.
An upstart who may be worthy of great achievements.
In most cases, they still marry into wealthy families.
However, Li Shuping is an exception.
When he became the prince-in-law, his family had already fallen into decline, and he was just the heir of a small and inconspicuous family in the capital.
He didn't get any honors.
It is said that when the late emperor was in power, Princess Yunyang hated her brother for some unknown reason.
As a result, the angry old emperor made a decree and married out of the palace and betrothed to Li Shuping.
At that time, Li Shuping was overjoyed and felt that good luck had fallen from heaven.
But Yunyang didn't have any good feelings towards him.
Later, Xu Shi gradually gave up on herself and recognized her destiny. Only then did this once extremely noble eldest princess gradually achieve the reputation of "debauchery" that seems to be incomparable to everyone.
"I...said the wrong thing."
Li Shuping lowered his head and exhaled slowly. He had long been accustomed to the role of a coward.
He didn't even have the courage to confront the princess.
After all, everything he has now was brought by this wife.
Li Shuping adjusted his mood, tried to break the repressive atmosphere, and took the initiative to smile: "I heard that this morning, Zhou Cheng, the minister of Dali Temple, led a group of officials to the court angrily. That Zhao Duan, and those from the imperial office My lackey, I feel better now.
Huh, he barely suppressed the arrest of fifty-eight officials last time, but now he dared to attack and invade the Sanfa Division.
The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty will definitely not tolerate it. I think it is really lawless. It is time for this arrest department to come to an end. "
Princess Yunyang took a sip of the egg custard, but her face was not relaxed.
She knew her niece too well.
I know that my niece, who looks like a fairy and presents herself as a benevolent king, also has a cold side that kills people without blinking an eye.
"Hope it goes well."
She wondered whether the angry Zhou Cheng could issue an edict to the city.
As for Xia Jianghou... she didn't care at all.
In fact, Xia Jianghou, who was squatting in the prison and being tortured at the moment, did not know.
Princess Yunyang didn't count on him from the beginning.
From the beginning, what she wanted was to divert trouble to the east and bring an end to Zhou Cheng, who was already in conflict with Zhao Yamen.
so.
He Zhengcai, the prime minister of Dali Temple, had a conflict with Shen Juan over a dispute early in the morning.
so.
When Xia Jianghou was in the restaurant and learned that Zhao Duan was coming to arrest him, Princess Yunyang poured cold water on him in time.
She knew that there were not many people Xia Jianghou could rely on, and Zhou Cheng was almost the only one.
But what surprised her was that Zhao Duan was so bold that he actually dared to break into the Sanfa Division.
And Ma Yan really took action to protect...
It only took less than a day for the two yamen to stand on opposite sides.
It quickly made her feel uneasy, thinking that she might have lost her mind...
At this time, a servant hurried outside and reported:
"Princess, it's not good."
Princess Yunyang narrowed her eyes and put down the spoon: "Is the court over? Could it be that Zhou Cheng failed?"
The servant who was sent out to inquire about the results of the early morning meeting nodded and told the information obtained.
When they learned that the imperial edict was unscathed, everyone in Dali Temple went to court in disgrace, Xia Jianghou was deprived of his title, and the queen of Qiu asked for execution.
The princess in a bright red gauze dress has an expressionless face.
The hands on the long legs like white pythons were clenched subconsciously.
Xia Jianghou is dying... The prince-in-law Li Shuping couldn't control himself and smiled.
I can't hold the corners of my mouth down at all!
And at this moment, a second servant rushed in from outside, panting, with an expression on his face:
"Princess, something is wrong."
Yunyang was stunned for a moment. She didn't remember sending a second person.
Just listen to this servant say:
"I was following the car to buy ice in Dongshi, but on the way I saw Zhao Duan riding a horse and leading a group of palace eunuchs towards our house!"
(End of chapter)