Chapter 335: The Crown Princess's Summons

Due to the imminent relocation of the capital to Beijing, the palace concubines and internal supervisors in the palace city of Nanjing have been transferred to the West Palace in Beijing with the imperial driver, and most of the people who are still left behind are a group of people who are old and out of favor. However, the East Palace, which is located in the Donghua Gate of the Forbidden City, that is, the Duanben Palace, is an exception, because the crown prince and the crown prince have not left Nanjing, and the attendants are naturally all left, but in the past month or so, the personnel in the Duanjing Palace and the Rouyi Palace have changed a lot, and the people in the Inner Palace are all careful.

On this day, Zhu Gaochi got up early in the morning and had breakfast, so he looked at the excerpts in the East Warm Pavilion of Duanjing Palace. Although all major military affairs need to be reported, and the appointment and dismissal of officials are also decided by the Ministry of Officials and the Ministry of War, and he has no decision-making power, all official correspondence will be forwarded by him. Although he may not need to look at everything, he will always glance at the ones that Yang Shiqi specially picked. At this time, looking at the official document in his hand word by word, his brows couldn't help but wrinkle into a big pimple, and finally he snorted.

"I'm angry early in the morning, who are you angry with?"

Hearing this joking voice, Zhu Gaochi couldn't help but raise his head, and saw that a little eunuch raised the curtain cage high, but it was the crown princess Zhang who came in, so he was relieved. Waving his hand to signal that Zhang did not need to be polite, he ordered her to sit down opposite the kang, and he casually handed over the piece of music and sighed again.

"The invasion of Shanghai County by the Japanese invaders, killing and wounding nearly 100 people in several fishing villages along the coast, is a joint opposition to the ban on the opening of the sea by some civilian officials. After all, it was the ancestors who made the law, and the father and emperor acted arbitrarily after only listening to the words of one person, which was really a little impatient. Now that there are many pirates, if we still let the ships go to sea, wouldn't it make them even more rampant? Even if it is a coastal hunt for the Japanese, it is not easy to exterminate the Japanese bandits! ”

Zhang didn't look at the piece in his hand, but gently put it on the kang table. Although she is the crown princess and the rightful hostess of the East Palace, her dress is extremely simple. The flower phoenix rhino crown is not used, but replaced by a more simple pearl tiara, and the Baodian gold hairpin is not used, except for the woven gold cloud dragon Wenxia curtain shining in the candlelight of beeswax.

"It's not just the emperor who values Zhang Yuanjie, but also Zhan Ji. His concubines have also read this article, it is not a lie to invite favor, he has real talent and learning, but he is too radical, some words are alarmist, and it is not surprising that the ministers accuse him of violating the ancestral system. When Zhan Ji came to see the concubines before, he also mentioned the attack on Songjiang Mansion by the Japanese Invaders, but in addition to what His Royal Highness said, he also mentioned another matter. Does Your Highness know that Shanghai County's ability is not lost, and there is also the credit of this Zhang Yuanjie? ”

Zhu Gaochi had just read several notes, all of which were against the ban on opening the sea in the name of treachery and tyranny, and he looked at a bunch of them in an impassioned tone, and when he heard Zhang mention this, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. After listening to the truth in detail, he rubbed his beard thoughtfully, and his frowning brow gradually relaxed.

If that were the case, he would have been a little bold. After turning around between life and death, he should know that things are not so easy, and it is still not necessary to rush the opening of the sea...... That's it, it's useless to say this, I'm afraid that these twists and turns will be sent to Beijing, and my father and emperor will be thrown aside, and he is now iron-hearted. By the way, Zhan Ji is still asking people to check on the two dead old palace people? ”

While speaking, an elderly palace man held a red carved lacquer plate and a dragon tea tray and presented two Ru kiln celadon tea cups, which were carefully placed on the kang table before retreating. Zhang's hand had already reached out to get it, but when he heard this, his hand couldn't help but tremble, and he actually touched the edge of the hot tea cup. Rao was like this, but she only frowned slightly, and then picked up the teacup and took a sip as if nothing happened, but her little finger was slightly red.

"After all, I grew up serving him since I was a child, even if it wasn't for love but for face, I should check it out. Since His Royal Highness has disposed of them, it is better to make it clear to Zhanji, so as not to have a rift between father and son. He didn't know that someone was watching the East Palace, and he didn't know that someone actually stole the things in the East Palace to exchange for money, and he didn't know that his two trusted people from the Old Palace actually passed the news outside. Let him know that it is better to take precautions, after all, the Rouyi Hall may not be cleaner than the Duanjing Palace. ”

"It's just a precaution, so I don't need to tell him. He is young, and if he is revealed in front of people, he is afraid that he will show his clues. It's not been a day or two for my two younger brothers to spy on the East Palace, and there will be a few more who die, and I killed a few just to let them know that I am not blind, and it will be boring to alarm my father and emperor if I make a big fuss. ”

Zhu Gaochi replied lightly, then said something else, raised his glass and took a sip only to find out that this was Lu'an melon slices. Thinking that all the tribute tea was sent to Beijing this year, these were sent by his previous son Zhu Zhanji, and it was a special gift from Zhu Di, he couldn't help but feel a little uncomfortable in his heart, but he quickly threw away this trace of displeasure. After a few more conversations with Zhang, he approved a few excerpts, and finally ordered her to bring Yang Shiqi after she went out.

Leaving the Duanjing Palace, as soon as he stepped down the steps, the Zhang family summoned a small eunuch who was accompanying him and instructed him to send a few copies of the recital to Wenyuan Pavilion. It wasn't until she saw the people leave that Ming He, the palace maid standing behind Zhang's family, stepped forward and whispered: "Crown Princess, Duchess Chengguo and Du Yiren have arrived at the Chufang Palace, and it just so happens that Princess Yongping is also there." ”

"Princess Yongping?"

Hearing these four words, Zhang couldn't help but be a little surprised. However, everyone had already come, and she didn't have much to say, so she nodded lightly, and walked back along the road with her entourage. There is only a wall between the Fang Hall and the Duanjing Palace, but she has to go around for a while, and when she enters from a small door in the west, she bypasses a wall of four phoenix shadows, which is the main hall of the Fang Palace.

"The crown princess has arrived."

Du Juan, who was waiting in the Xinuan Pavilion with Mrs. Mu, heard this voice, immediately stood up, took a deep breath without a trace, and then glanced at Princess Yongping, who was also here, with the corner of his eye. She had heard Zhang Yue mention the matter of Fangling that day, because her son saw his mother, and the arrogant appearance of the other party when she first saw Princess Yongping, at this time, she saw that the cold face of this golden branch and jade leaf was suddenly full of smirks, and she naturally knew that this was a person who should be respected.

"The concubine visits the crown princess."

As soon as Zhang entered the house, he saw the three of them bowing down, and hurriedly helped up Princess Yongping first, and then smiled when he helped Mrs. Mu up: "The Su embroidery that I promised me last time has not been brought for a long time, I thought you didn't dare to come to see me, but now you can be regarded as coming." If it is calculated according to the penalty of one delay, you owe me a lot this time, don't think that I forgot about this stubble if you brought Du Yiren over. ”

She nodded to Du Juan as she spoke, but with a warm smile on her face: "Du Yiren should also get up." It's your first time here, and this is not a court, so you don't have to be formal. I have rarely seen a fresh face here for many years, and the Duchess of Chengguo mentioned that your handwriting is good last time, and I just planned to put away these words on the wall here, so I asked her to bring you here. ”

Knowing that this was an excuse, but in the face of Zhang's gaze, Du Juan almost thought that Mrs. Mu brought her over today for such a trivial matter. It wasn't until Princess Yongping coughed next to her that she came back to her senses.

"If the sister-in-law really wants to change the words, Hugh said that the ink treasures of those celebrities in the previous dynasty are also willing to be presented by those literati who are good at calligraphy and painting in this dynasty." Although Princess Yongping is not Zhu Di's concubine, but the concubine Li Rang's family was ruined due to Jing's difficulty, Zhu Di was grateful for her repeated gratitude, she was more favored than Princess An Cheng and Princess Xianning, who was her concubine, and she spoke casually at this time. looked at the words on the wall, and pouted again, "The few words here are not good, and they are really not worthy of the identity of the princess of the sister-in-law." ”

Zhang, who had always been smiling, turned pale at this time, and said lightly: "This was given to me by the first queen, and the first queen died only a few years ago, can't the third sister even recognize her true works?" ”

Although there is no important thing to enter the palace today, Princess Yongping thought that a random sentence of emotion would lead to such trouble, and she was stunned. At this moment, she hurriedly blamed herself in fear, seeing that Zhang's attitude seemed to be a little delicate, she suddenly didn't dare to stay longer, and hurriedly retired after talking with a smile, but she didn't even touch the tea sent by the palace people.

Mrs. Mu was not a long-sleeved dancer, and when she was waiting here just now, it was extremely difficult to deal with Princess Yongping's temptation, and she was relieved when she saw people leaving, and she stood up and laughed with Zhang's before avoiding the house. At this time, Du Juan, who was sitting on the second chair on his left hand, didn't know that the next moment was critical, so he straightened his waist.

"Du Yiren, what do you think is the best way to use these four walls if they are replaced with other words?"

"Naturally, the first queen's "Book of Persuasion" is the best."

"Why isn't it the first queen's "Internal Training"?"

Although he was forced to come to the palace when he went to see Mrs. Mu today, he was reminded by Zhang Ju in advance, Du Juan was prepared, and at this time he owed a debt and said: "The "Internal Training" is the sermon left by the former queen to the women of the world, but the "Book of Persuasion" is the first queen's compilation of the ancients' good deeds and promulgated to the world, and this kind of good deeds can naturally show the mind of the first queen. Good is the foundation of people, the crown princess is filial to the emperor and the first queen, and assists the prince to teach the grandson, which is good; Those who are officials govern the people with benevolence and righteousness, which is also good deeds; Those who serve the people are respectful to the officials, respectful and respectful of the elders, and cultivate and produce to raise children and grandchildren, which is also good deeds; A woman assists her husband in being filial to her in-laws, and in the final analysis, it is also a good word. Therefore, goodness is the great virtue of people, and this word is naturally the most suitable for hanging in the light for people to admire. ”

"Well, it's really a family history, and I can say so many truths."

Zhang's originally planned to knock Du Juan to learn more internal training to persuade her husband, but she didn't want her to say such a thing, but felt that she was not the kind of talented woman she imagined, and couldn't help but appreciate Du's style. At that moment, she asked people to get paper and pen, and asked Du Juan to write on the kang table, seeing that his handwriting was correct and fluent, and he remembered the whole text word for word, and he secretly wondered.

"I heard that those notes submitted to the emperor were jointly consulted by your husband and wife?"

Du Juan was writing the word "good" at this time, and when she heard this, she couldn't help but raise her head, and when she saw Zhang's signal for her to sit and not get up, she showed a sad face: "Back to the crown princess, the princess did read it to the concubines when he wrote those articles, but he just asked the concubines to see if there were any prohibitions and omissions, and there was no common reference." Only the last time the emperor asked the prime minister to come up with a specific note, the concubines discussed some details in addition to helping to transcribe some manuscripts. ”

From the princess when she got married to the crown princess today, compared with those civil and military ministers, Zhang is Zhu Gaochi's most intimate assistant, and she is not as ignorant as ordinary women about national affairs, and even Zhu Di has been praised repeatedly. But the more this happened, the more cautious she became. After all, as far as women's morality is concerned, participating in major secrets is not something to boast about.

She already had a prejudice in her heart, so seeing that Du Juan was not willing to vote for her and blindly denied it, nor did she express her merits happily, she bowed her head slightly, and asked thoughtfully: "The Zhang family is full of eunuchs, it can be regarded as a noble family, you are a public and a great disapproval of the world, aren't you afraid that he will be hated for thousands of years if he makes a mistake?" ”

"Xianggong once said to his concubines, fortunately, he was born rich and noble, if he relied on the door shade of the saint, he could also enjoy wealth for a lifetime, and he didn't have to worry much about his career, but if he knew that there was one thing that was beneficial to the society and the world, and was beneficial to the Ming Dynasty, but it was possible to let himself suffer infamy, then he should naturally abandon his personal loss and give it a try."

Du Juan did not try to explain to the Zhang family what the benefits and losses of the sea ban and so on, she knew very well that with the emperor publishing Zhang Yue's series of notes to the world, the crown princess must have already seen it, and it would not be interesting to explain these at this time. So after a pause, she put down her pen and bowed deeply.

"The crown princess, the princess once said to his concubines, if you are favored, you will be humiliated, and you will be prepared for danger in times of peace, which is true for people and for the country. When Song Liao confronted each other, no one thought that there would be a Jurchen rise between the white mountains and black waters. When the Jurchens swept the world and forced the Song dynasty to a corner of peace, no one thought that Mongolia would grow. For example, this ban on opening the sea may not be a big benefit at the beginning, but over time, you can see its role in a country. The Celestial Empire is a great country, if it costs a lot of money to go to the West with treasure ships alone, why not let those merchant ships bring the gospel of the Celestial Empire to all corners of the world, and see what countries are more foreign? ”

"Be spoiled and humiliated, and be prepared for danger in times of peace......"

Muttering these eight words, Zhang's face gradually revealed a look of appreciation. If it is a person who is simply obsessed with his will, how can the emperor easily give trust? In that case, she might as well take a look and take a good look.