Chapter 125: The Strongman Is Difficult

In the dream of Red Mansions, Jiafu can still usher in Yuanchun Province, but in this realistic Ming Dynasty, even if Zhang Guifei's deceased father posthumously presented Rongguo Gong, and her brother is a British duke, and the door is full of dignitaries, but after stepping into the palace, he has never been able to take a step, and he has never been able to see his sister-in-law at most, even if his brothers and nephews are just rare to see each other during the New Year's holidays. Therefore, Zhang Yue, who has only been in Nanjing for more than half a year, has never seen this aunt, and when he heard the news of his death at this time, it was not so much grief as a loss.

Rong Shan was different, it was easy to stop the sadness, and he said: "The eldest lady is the most virtuous, when the emperor ascended the throne, she was posthumously crowned the old prince Rong Guogong, and she entered the palace as a concubine, and now it has been more than ten years. The lord went from Xin'anbo, Xinchenghou to the British duke, during this period, the eldest lady never spoke for the lord's official lord, and never showed arrogance in the palace. If it weren't for the fact that the old prince died on the battlefield at the beginning, the young lady would not have been sad and over-exhausted, so why did she go so young now! ”

"Has this news been reported to the emperor?" Seeing that Rong Shan came back to his senses, Zhang Yue had to consider the practical problem, "Uncle Lobby is now recovering from a serious illness and his body is still weak, should this news continue to be hidden?" Reasoning, Niangniang and the lobby uncle are brothers and sisters, and the lobby uncle has to serve the great merit in September, even the national rite should not be wasted, what should the people in this house do now? ”

Just now, Rong Shan couldn't help but let out a loud cry of grief, but because of the sudden bad news, and then thinking of Zhang Fu's current situation, he was still uncertain, and now when he heard Zhang Yue say this, he was stunned for a moment and knew that he was afraid that he would have to ask the palace for instructions. At that moment, he stood up, wiped his face vigorously with his sleeve, and forced out a smile that was more ugly than crying.

"The little one is just in a mess, or the young master reminds me. Since this lady has sent a fast horse to report here, I am afraid that the messenger from Nanjing to this side of the palace should also arrive. In addition to the old man in this Beijing city, there is only one young master left in the Zhang family. The young master may wish to prepare for it, this time it is very likely that he will announce that you will go to the West Palace to meet you. ”

After all, he has been an outdoor housekeeper at home for many years, and when he thought that this was possible, Rong Shan naturally couldn't care about the grief anymore, and immediately rushed forward and backward to prepare a coarse cloth, and Zhang Yue also hurriedly returned to the room. Zhang Guifei is his aunt, and according to the etiquette, he does not need to mourn, but now there is only one Zhang family in Beijing except for the British Gong Zhang Fu. If he is still wearing a new Chinese uniform when he is called, not to mention that the emperor is not pleasing to the eye, even he himself will not be able to get over it.

Autumn Scar and Amber didn't expect such bad news to come suddenly. Although I have never seen the Zhang Guifei in the palace, I feel even more sorry when I think that she died in her early thirties. After hearing Zhang Yue say that the palace might be summoned, the two were busy rummaging through the boxes and cabinets to find clothes, but they didn't want to be in a hurry this time, and most of the clothes were still in Nanjing. It's easy to find an inconspicuous cloth shirt, although I feel a little shabby, but I can't take care of it.

As soon as they found the right clothes, there was a loud noise outside. Soon. A few days ago, a little girl who picked up a helper in Qiu Zhen opened the curtain and came in, and after curtsiding in a proper manner, she reported: "Young Master Qiyue and two sisters, there is a Gonggong Zhang in the palace, saying that the emperor Xuanyue Young Master went to the West Palace Gyeongbok Palace to meet him. ”

I didn't expect people to come so quickly. Zhang Yue quickly changed his clothes and hurried to the hall. The eunuch who came to summon him was not any of the people he had seen before, except that he had no beard, and he was so dignified that if he didn't look closely, he wouldn't know that it was a eunuch, which made people feel good at first sight.

I knew that there were seven Western Zheng He in this Yongle Dynasty, and Zhang Yue had no rejection of eunuchs, and at this time, he saw that this person was an official. He wondered in his heart, and after a few words, he felt that the person in front of him was very elegant. It's just that this is not the time to find out, he quickly followed the people out, and saw that the father-in-law went straight on the horse, and the entourage was already sitting on the horse's back, a neat style without dragging the mud and water, he quickly turned over and jumped on the horse.

The West Palace was originally in the West Garden of the Imperial Palace of the Yuan Dadu, but it was not far from the Qingshui Hutong. It only took a quarter of an hour to gallop. Then they stopped in front of the Chengtian Gate. After a strict investigation, Zhang Yue passed through the Chengtian Gate, the Noon Gate, and the West Corner Gate one by one. followed the father-in-law Zhang from the mezzanine road for a long time, and then came to the front of Gyeongbokgung Palace.

"I'll go in and report, Zhang Gongzi will stay here for a while."

While waiting at the foot of the front steps of the hall, although Zhang Yue was not looking around, he also looked around carefully from the corner of his eye. Gyeongbokgung Palace is just as magnificent as any other palace, with golden dragons hovering on pillars, neat white marble steps, and various rare birds carved on the railings of the auxiliary paths next to it. Under the heavy eaves stood a brocade-clothed sergeant like a pile, who was the famous "Han General". Although these people are also subordinate to the Jinyi Guard, they belong to a separate battalion and specialize in the duties of guarding the guards.

The previous two times were the emperor's micro-clothes, and it was the first time to really enter the palace to meet him, so Zhang Yue remembered that Zhang Guifei was not the queen after all, and she was not an enemy with the emperor, and in Zhu Di's heart, it was very likely that the British public Zhang Fu was more important. Zhang Guifei passed away this time, but the British public Zhang Fu was still sick, will he let him hide the news from Zhang Fu today?

"Hey, aren't you Zhang Yue?"

Hearing a woman's voice from behind, Zhang Yue was stunned, but he didn't expect that he could meet an acquaintance in this palace. It's just that at this time, there are Han generals all around, and it is inconvenient for him to turn around and take a look. Suddenly, a girl in a silver-red soft gauze shirt walked around to him, looking at him with a smile, it turned out to be the lord of Chen Liu.

"No wonder I'm very familiar with this back, I didn't expect you to enter the palace!" As he spoke, Lord Chen Liu suddenly glanced at Zhang Yue's clothes, couldn't help frowning, and immediately asked, "I heard that the British prince's illness has been quite alleviated, since you have entered the palace, is there anything that has not been repeated?" ”

Although Zhang Yue knew that Lord Chen Liujun was now in Beijing, he didn't want to bump into her again by such a coincidence, and seeing her concern at this time, he hurriedly whispered: "Lord Lao is worried, the British prince's condition has improved greatly, this time it is ...... This time, I just received the news, Zhang Niangniang is ......"

"Zhang Guifei?" When Lord Chen Liujun heard the news at first glance, his pretty face suddenly stiffened, and his face gradually revealed a little sadness, "Concubine Zhang has always been gentle and kind, but she doesn't want to be so blushing...... Let's put it this way. This time, Uncle Huang summoned you. Seeing Zhang Yue nodding, she looked up at Gyeongbokgung Palace again, and then asked thoughtfully, "How long have you been waiting here?" ”

"About a quarter of an hour."

"How can it take so long? Could it be that the emperor's uncle is meeting people or handling government affairs? Lord Chen Liujun was surprised, and suddenly glanced at Zhang Yue again, and said with a slight bow, "Although Uncle Huang has given you a meritorious name, if you follow the rules of this holy front land." You need to kneel before the temple and wait for the call, which is not good if you kneel for a quarter of an hour. Although this rule is not to be observed all the time, it depends on the person who brings you in, and it seems that the eunuch is good to you today......"

"The emperor has a decree to announce the more you visit!"

At first glance, when he heard the sound of a bell, Lord Chen Liujun stopped talking, swept up and saw a figure on the top of the steps, but was surprised: "You are really lucky." That's not an ordinary eunuch in the palace, it's Zhang Qian, the imperial eunuch who has just returned from fighting the West, and Zheng He has to belong to him! ”

Zhang Yue listened to the words of the county lord Chen Liu, and he was still thinking that the father-in-law Zhang treated him preferentially, but at this time he heard that he was coming back from the West. The grade is second only to Zheng Hedi Zhang Qian, and he suddenly realized. No wonder Zhang Qian looks different from the eunuchs and eunuchs who came to the house a few times before to announce the gifts, which can make the West naturally have a broad vision, which is far from being comparable to ordinary eunuchs.

At this time, he had no time to talk to Lord Chen Liu. After saying thank you, he walked up the stairs in his whole clothes, and soon saw Zhang Qian waiting there. Before he could speak, the other party nodded lightly to him: "The emperor is upset by the sad news of Chad, you should be careful." However, with Master Du by your side, you just need to be careful to answer and you will be safe. ”

Knowing that the other party kindly reminded him, Zhang Yue was grateful in his heart, and after thanking him, he entered the main hall. Although it was daytime, there were many lights and candles in this deep hall. Rao is still a little dim. On the throne in the depths of the hall, you can vaguely see a man wearing a dragon robe, and there is also a person standing next to the royal case, although it is far away, but he can recognize at a glance that it is indeed Du Zhen.

Zhang Yue bowed in prayer, and didn't wait long, a faint voice came from above: "Flat." ”

Zhu Di on the throne had a gloomy face at this time, and he was in an extremely bad mood. There are many favorites in his harem, but the most respected is his wife, Queen Xu. Since the early death of Empress Xu, she has been in the main palace. After that, the most favored Concubine Kwon Xian died early. The six palaces are Zhang Guifei and Wang Guifei, the former is Zhang Yudi's daughter Zhang Fudi's sister. is not only respectful and fair, he won his heart, but he didn't expect that he would die at a young age now, and it was Zhang Fu who was seriously ill.

Glancing at Zhang Yue and seeing the cloth clothes on his body, Zhu Di's face was slightly pale, and he commanded: "The British Duke is still sick, and this matter should be hidden from him, but he should serve the etiquette for nine months, even if I am sympathetic to the hero, this should not be neglected, you should try to tell him tactfully." However, if there is anything wrong with making him sick because of this, I am the only one who asks! ”

Naturally, there is no truth in this. Isn't it embarrassing to inform Zhang Fu of Zhang Guifei's death, and at the same time not let his illness recur? However, this was the emperor's will, and although Zhang Yue felt that it was difficult for a strong man, he had to accept it. But then he heard good news.

"Your Majesty, Zhang Yue is young after all, and now he doesn't have an experienced person around him to support him, if this mourning dress etiquette is a little bad, I'm afraid that there will be something wrong with the official office. The imperial eunuch Zhang Qian is proficient in etiquette, so if he goes to the British palace to take care of one or two, one is to show the emperor's love and respect, and the other is to make the arrangement more thorough. ”

Zhu Di agreed to Du Zhen's proposal as soon as he sighed, and immediately invited Zhang Qian to explain the matter, and had to warn Zhang Yue. After the two of them retreated, he stood up, and suddenly asked Du Zhen beside him without a head: "Yishan, although I am difficult for a strong man this time, I really don't want to lose another good general in the Ming Dynasty!" ”