Shoukang Palace is located on the west side of Cining Palace, the two palaces are adjacent to each other, just a wall apart, and Cining Garden is not within the scope of Cining Palace, but is located in the south of Shoukang Palace and Cining Palace, which belongs to an independent public garden.

At this time, in the Shoukang Palace, Empress Dowager Zhang was reprimanding his younger brother Zhang Yanling, the Marquis of Jianchang, and the palace maids and eunuchs were very interested in hiding away, so as not to hear some words that should not be heard.

It is said that Emperor Hongzhi favored the queen Zhang during his lifetime, and not only posthumously crowned his father-in-law Zhang Luan as the Duke of Changguo, but also named his two wives and brothers as Shouning Marquis (Zhang Heling) and Jianchang Marquis (Zhang Yanling) respectively. The Marquis of Shouning and the Marquis of Jianchang were both lawless and lawless under the identity of their uncles, and were often impeached by the imperial historians, but they were both stopped by Emperor Hongzhi, which made the Zhang family even more arrogant.

After the death of Emperor Hongzhi, Emperor Zhu Houzhao of Zhengde saw that his two uncles were not pleasing to the eye, and he also treated them a few times, and the Marquis of Shouning and the Marquis of Jianchang were slightly restrained.

However, a few days ago, Zhang Yanling, the Marquis of Jianchang, died again, and because of the expansion of the house, he actually tore down the neighbor's wall and forcibly occupied other people's gardens, and his house slaves also injured the neighbor's subordinates. This matter happened to be learned by Xia Yan in the military department, and he immediately wrote a letter to impeach Zhang Yanling.

Originally, after all, the Marquis of Jianchang was the younger brother of the Empress Dowager Zhang, and Jiajing always had to give some face, but the little emperor was forced by the ministers not long ago to recognize Emperor Hongzhi as the emperor, and he was unhappy, so he passed the word of mouth, ordering the Marquis of Jianchang to return the forcibly occupied land to his neighbors and compensate for the cost of the soup.

This kind of punishment can be described as painless, if the Marquis of Jianchang complied, the matter would be over, but this goods are used to being arrogant on weekdays, and they thought that they were the former uncle of the country, relying on the support of the Empress Dowager Zhang, and they didn't take the little emperor's dictation seriously, not only did not return the land, but also let the craftsmen continue to build and expand the house.

Emperor Jiajing couldn't help but be furious when he learned about it, and ordered Jinyi Wei to arrest the steward and the injured slaves who were responsible for building the house in the Jianchang Marquis Mansion and put them in the edict prison.

It is said that Empress Dowager Zhang's status in the palace is not as good as in the past, the new emperor has no blood relationship with her after all, and she herself plans to live a low-key life, who knows that the younger brother who is not angry is making trouble at this time, and it is the new monarch who is provoked, it is simply a trick to die, so in a fit of anger, not only did not agree to come forward to intercede, but also reprimanded his younger brother Zhang Yanling severely.

Empress Dowager Zhang is fifty years old this year, because she is well maintained, but she is not particularly old, and at this time she reprimanded angrily: "Look at your virtue, there are more than forty people who don't have long brains, and now they are not as good as before, and they don't know how to restrain themselves, and even the emperor dares to offend." ”

Zhang Yanling was scolded by her sister so bloody, and muttered in a low voice a little unconvinced: "If there was no support from the Queen Mother, that kid could sit on the dragon chair, he knew that he was ungrateful, and he ...... it at the beginning."

Mrs. Zhang's complexion changed sharply, and she shouted: "Shut up, bastard, don't you really want to kill our Zhang family?" ”

Zhang Yanling shuddered smartly, his mind finally cleared up, he immediately closed his mouth and said nothing, and turned his head to look around, and saw that the eunuchs and palace maids were far away, so he was a little relieved.

Empress Dowager Zhang was also angry, and even drank a few sips of tea to calm down, and said coldly: "After I go back, I quickly ask for the guilt, return the land to others and restore it to its original state, and the cost of scalding medicine has also been compensated, do you hear!" ”

"I heard you!" Zhang Yanling drooped his head and said.

Empress Dowager Zhang was still angry, waved her hand and said, "Go out of the palace now, don't leave food today!" ”

Zhang Yanling was about to turn around and leave, when suddenly his eyes rolled and said, "Queen Mother, the emperor will be fourteen years old on the tenth day of this month, right?" ”

Empress Dowager Zhang said lightly: "So what? ”

Zhang Yanling said with a smile: "Hehe, it's time to choose a marriage for the emperor, our family's Xi'er is twelve years old this year, it is the cardamom years, her appearance and temperament are excellent, and she is a good match for the emperor." ”

Xi'er is Zhang Yanling's youngest daughter, and her appearance is indeed passable, this uncle has tasted the sweetness, and this time he wants to go further and become the country's father.

Empress Dowager Zhang frowned, she had naturally seen Xi'er's niece, although her appearance was quite weekly, but it was really not particularly outstanding, but if she could be elected as the queen, it would not be a good thing for the Zhang family, and she could also adjust her relationship with the new monarch, so she said lightly: "For the emperor's marriage, the mourning family can mention it to Yang Ge Lao, but whether it can be selected depends on Xi'er's own blessings." ”

Zhang Yanling was overjoyed and nodded: "That's natural, my family Xi'er is a blessed person at first glance." ”

Zhang Yanling, the Marquis of Jianchang, left Shoukang Palace happily, thinking about how to dredge up the relationship when the time comes, if his Xi'er really chooses the queen, hey, then the Zhang family will be as beautiful as before, and at least it can ensure prosperity and wealth for decades.

Coming out of Shou'an Palace is Cining Garden, Zhang Yanling in order to take a shortcut, usually in and out of Cining Garden will choose to go directly through Cining Garden, and then exit the palace from You'anmen.

Zhang Yanling was thinking about it with his eyebrows fluttering, and suddenly heard a burst of melodious laughter like a silver bell, and subconsciously looked up, and suddenly saw a group of women playing near the pavilion in front, all of them were teenage girls, and it was Chunlan Qiuju who was good at winning.

Yongfu and Yongchun Zhang Yanling naturally recognized each other, but Xie Xiaowan and Fei Ruyi didn't know each other, so they couldn't help but wonder: "Whose girls are these?" ”

A little eunuch who was in charge of leading the way said with a smile: "Back to the Hou Ye, the one wearing the county lord's crown dress is probably the county lord Yongxiu, the righteous daughter of Emperor Xingxian, and the other three are the three girls of the Fei family, I heard that the queen mother of Xingguo summoned them into the palace today." In other words, the three girls of the Fei family are all beauties of the country! ”

Zhang Yanling glanced at the little eunuch and said disdainfully: "You are a beauty who knows how to fart?" ”

The little eunuch's face was swollen and red, but he didn't dare to refute it, but he scolded secretly in his heart: "You are not an outdated uncle, drag a fart!" ”

As the saying goes, the speaker is unintentional, the listener is intentional, Jianchang Hou was planning to let his daughter Xi'er run for the queen, when he heard the little eunuch praise the three girls of the Fei family, and immediately thought of that aspect. Although the dynasty generally does not choose the official family for the emperor's marriage, it is difficult to guarantee that there are no exceptions.

Zhang Tingling hesitated for a moment, and strode towards the women, the little eunuch originally wanted to remind Zhang Yanling of impropriety, but he opened his mouth and finally didn't say anything, let him die by himself!

Xie Xiaowan and the other daughters were playing rattan ball, Zhang Yanling walked nearby, and coughed lightly for a long time, and the palace maid who recognized it hurriedly saluted: "See Lord Hou!" ”

Zhang Yanling squeezed out a smile and said, "Marquis Jianchang has seen two princesses. ”

Princess Yongfu smiled and said, "Master Hou doesn't have to be polite! ”

"Ben Hou just came out of the Queen Mother, I don't know what to call these people?" Zhang Yanling pretended to look at Xie Xiaowan and the others unconsciously, and had to admit in his heart that these people in front of him were very beautiful, more handsome than his family's Xi'er, especially the older one, who was tranquil and gentle, and graceful, which made people want to take pity and love in their arms.

Princess Yongfu politely made an introduction, and Xie Xiaowan and the others also politely greeted her.

Zhang Yanling's eyes fell on Xie Xiaowan's body, and he said with a smile: "It turns out that this is the county lord of Yongxiu, but he is a Peugeot person, but unfortunately his fortune is a little thinner, and he is widowed at a young age!" ”

Princess Yongfu's face changed suddenly, Xie Xiaowan and Fei Ruyi were stunned for a moment, and the former frowned and said, "What does Master Hou mean by this?" ”

Zhang Yanling was surprised: "Hey, isn't it that the county lord of Yongxiu still doesn't know?" Xiao Huai and Xu Jin both suffered floods in Shandong disaster relief, and now they haven't even found their bones! ”

Xie Xiaowan and the Fei family sisters both had their faces changed miserably in an instant, and their eyes were frightened. Seeing this, Zhang Yanshou suddenly said: "It seems that the county lord of Yongxiu really doesn't know, Ben Hou still thinks it's strange, how can anyone who has just died of her husband laugh so happily, alas, let's mourn and change!" ”

"Xianggong!" Xie Xiaowan let out a sad sigh, her body fell down as soon as she became weak, and Fei Ruyi next to her subconsciously reached out to support her, but she felt that the sky was spinning, and the two fell to the ground at the same time.

"Sister Xiaowan!"

"Third sister!"

"County Lord!"

"Quickly pass on the Imperial Doctor!"

Princess Yongfu and Fei Jixiang were shocked, and all the palace maids and eunuchs exclaimed in unison, and they became a pot of porridge for a while.

Zhang Yanling was also a little dumbfounded, obviously he didn't expect that he would pour two people in one sentence, this power was too great, and he quickly turned around and slipped away, he had just offended the emperor not long ago, and this product was obviously afraid of being burned.

At this moment, a group of people rushed over, and the first one was the little emperor Zhu Houxi.

"Brother Huang, Sister Xiaowan and the third girl have fainted!" Yongfu said anxiously.

Zhu Houxi saw Xie Xiaowan and Fei Ruyi who fell to the ground, and roared urgently: "Quickly pass on the imperial doctor!" ”

……

In Cining Palace, the imperial doctor was treating Xie Xiaowan and Fei Ruyi, Zhu Houxi walked around the hall with a calm face, clenched his fists and said secretly: "Jianchanghou, this bastard, if Sister Xiaowan has three longs and two shorts, I can't spare him!" ”

"Your Majesty, the county lord of Yongxiu is awake!"

Zhu Houxi stepped forward with an arrow step, and said happily: "Sister Xiaowan, you are awake, don't listen to the nonsense of Jianchang Hou, Xu Jin is fine, okay, I also sent an eight-hundred-mile rush today!" ”

Xie Xiaowan's originally lifeless eyes suddenly lit up, and she raised her head and said in a trembling voice: "Really? The emperor didn't lie to me! ”

"Why am I lying to you, Xu Jin's recital is here, you can see for yourself!" Zhu Houxi was well prepared, and immediately asked the waiting little eunuch to hand over Xu Jin's urgent notebook.

Xie Xiaowan opened it with trembling hands, and her eyes were suddenly filled with tears of joy, this is indeed Xianggong's handwriting.

"Sister, be careful!" Fei Jixiang helped the weak Fei Ruyi to walk over, and the latter took a closer look at the notebook, and immediately said with relief: "It's Xu Lang's handwriting!" After speaking, the pale pretty face couldn't help but turn red, and then I woke up that this was in front of the public.

Fortunately, the relationship between Fei Ruyi and Xu Tanhua is almost well known, just waiting for Xu Jin to come back from Shandong, and then the emperor will give a marriage to the emperor.

At this time, the imperial doctor who treated Xie Xiaowan smiled and said: "Your Majesty, the county lord of Yongxiu just fainted with excessive grief for a while, and it is no big deal. ”

Zhu Houxi nodded and said, "Okay, the medicine should be the best, uh...... What medicine? ”

"The medicine that soothes the fetus and nourishes qi, according to the pulse, the county lord of Yongxiu should be almost two months pregnant."

"What!" A room full of people blurted out.

Yue'er was surprised and delighted: "Congratulations to Mrs., Mrs. Hexi!" ”

Xie Xiaowan subconsciously covered her abdomen, and her other hand covered her mouth in surprise.