son-in-law

Chapter 329
The Ministry of Rites is in the main hall.

Shangshu Qian Yu, inspector (eunuch) Wang Dan, left servant Meng Zhuan, and right servant Han Yao sat upright.

Su Yu's "Revision Opinions on the Trial Marriage System" was issued by the Queen to the Ministry of Rites, and all officials in the Ministry of Rites circulated it.When this document came into the hands of the supervising eunuch Wang Dan, he sneered and shook his head: "This Sujun horse is not small, he dared to write such a note for the empress. It means that people from the Tang family can do it. This kind of thing. If it were someone else, the queen would have been annoyed."

He added with an emphatic tone: "And the queen just arranged a trial marriage for him."

Wang Tan said a few words as if complaining, and the document was passed to Zuo Shilang Meng Zhuan.Meng Zhuan, courtesy name Zihuan, is the youngest son of the second master of the Meng clan. He is very young, but he is deeply in love with Meng Danqing.

With sharp eyes, he glanced through the memorial quickly, and said: "I think there is some truth in the words in the article. I think everyone knows that this trial marriage is harmful, and several maids die every year. Although the maid's life is not It’s worth money, but what’s the difference between this and disregarding human life? Such inhumanity, how can we talk about the rules?”

Eunuch Wang Dan laughed dryly: "Master Meng is a bit serious, right? Our family thinks that this trivial matter is not enough to involve the three cardinal principles and five constant principles."

Meng Zhuan frowned and remained silent.

Seeing the displeasure on the faces of the two, the servant on the right, Han Yao, sighed, and said with a wry smile, "Because of this, we were often scolded by people from the Southern Jin Dynasty. Why, Zihuan also thought that a trial marriage was inappropriate?"

Han Yao's digging was too obvious, but he was reminding Meng Zhuan.

When Meng Xiang selected people, his first choice was character, followed by talent.Although Meng Zhuan had read poetry and books well, he was too young and lacked official experience.The servants often cooperate with each other. Han Yao thinks that it will be very pleasant to cooperate with such a person, so he is willing to give Meng Zhuan a hand.And Han Yao firmly believed that even if Meng Zhuan said something wrong occasionally, with Meng Xiang's support, nothing would happen to Meng Zhuan.A good man picked up for nothing is not for nothing.

"Oh, I didn't say that." Meng Zhuan handed the memorial to Han Yao and stopped talking.

Minister of Rites, Qian Yu, sat in a chair and sipped tea. He kept silent, and when no one else spoke, he put down his teacup: "Since Your Majesty sent this document to us, we must pay attention to it. Everyone has different opinions, and we can discuss it." Well. List out the points of view that we can unify, and record everyone's different opinions, and leave it to the empress for the final decision. In addition, this matter was caused by Su Junma, so he shouldn't be here. In the name of the Ministry of Rites, send an invitation to the county horse, and come here to meet tomorrow morning."

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In the early morning, Tang Ling'er sat up from the bed as soon as she heard the birdsong, and casually tied her long hair behind her head.

The princess is tall and has long legs, and her green gauze body is even more curvaceous.

Normally her hair was pulled up in a high bun, which made her look cold and unruly, but when she tied it casually like this, she actually showed a bit of charm.

Lift the curtain and get out of bed, and walk on foot.He has already developed a habit, and he unconsciously puts on airs when he walks. Even though he is so naked, the majesty of the princess can't stop it, and it spreads quietly in this room.

On the small bed in the outer room, Wang Xun was still sleeping.Tang Ling'er didn't go to wake her up, but went to the study.The princess's study room is vast, and the snoring of Shi Yao, the maid on duty, can be heard at the door, and a slight echo can be heard.Seeing the little chubby maid lying on the small square table and sleeping deeply, Tang Linger didn't reprimand her.

When he was about to take off his shoes and get into the couch, when he passed by the north window, he couldn't help but glance to the right, and saw Feng Yu pushing the door and coming out, and then he saw Su Yu coming out wearing an official gauze cap.Xiao Huan and Tong Yu hurried, one carrying a small bag and the other running to the stables, and it seemed that she was going to deliver the memorial to the censor's room again.

This scene was originally nothing, but for some reason, the princess took a second look at it today.

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Su Yu is not going to the Yushifang today, but to the Ministry of Rites.

Last time, the queen sent the draft of "Revision Opinions on the Trial Marriage System" submitted by Su Yu to the Ministry of Rites for study.It is said that Qian Yu, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, Meng Zhuan, the left servant, and Han Yao, the right servant, agreed that Su Yushi's opinion was in line with His Majesty's concept of "ruling the world with benevolence" and could be discussed in depth.Although Wang Dan, the supervisor of the Ministry of Rites, reserved his opinion, the invitation from the Ministry of Rites was still sent to Su Yu.

"Your Excellency will meet many high-ranking officials to discuss matters today, so you must dress decently." Feng Yu pulled the skirt of Su Yu's clothes with gentle eyes and delicate fingers.

Su Yu smiled: "No matter how big their officials are, are there still queens and princes?"

"Oh, that's not true."

While chatting and laughing, Feng Yu looked up to the second floor.When she saw the princess watching her on the second floor, she gasped in fright, shrank her neck suddenly, and stood there cowering like she had made a big mistake.Su Yu noticed something strange, and also forgot to glance at the second floor, the princess' face was not very good-looking.

It's no wonder that the fiancé is openly with other women, and no one can be happy.The times are different, the rules are different, but human nature has not changed much.Not to mention human beings, even female monkeys sometimes get jealous or even fight with each other.There are many things that come from instinct rather than education and law.

A sudden pang of guilt...

But after thinking about it, I didn't make any mistakes.If you want to blame, blame the damn imperial power system.

Tang Ling'er had already left the window, but Feng Yu's face was still tight.It seemed that she was very hurt by the eyes of the princess.With a few words of comfort, Su Yu took Xiao Huan and Tong Yu to leave in the car. Before leaving, he didn't forget to throw some pocket money for Feng Yu, and told her to take care of Huang Tongxi, the old and the young, for lunch.

I planned to meet with the three officials of the Ministry of Rites before the early court.Unfortunately, before dawn, Han Yao, the servant of the right, had already gone to Daxiangguo Temple to prepare for a large-scale ritual ceremony there.Today, the noble concubine Tang Ju and Chang'an Princess Tang Linger will also go to Daxiangguo Temple to observe the ceremony.

And Zuo Shilang Meng Zhuan followed Meng Xiang directly to the outer hall of the Jinluan Hall, and it is said that he was discussing something with the princelings.

Qian Yu, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, did not participate in party struggles. He seemed unhurried, and was listening to officials on the night shift reporting to him from the Ministry of Rites.Seeing Su Yu coming to look for them, the two turned to the living room, and the host and guest were seated.

"I've seen Su Yushi's zhezi old man. He has unique insights, macro-benevolence and righteousness, and his view is shocking. This proposal is in line with the emperor's philosophy of governing the country, and it does not violate Gaozu's dying entrustment. Su Yushi's "Gaozu Hadith" The reinterpretation of the old man's eyes lighted up. As Su Yushi's memorial said, trial marriage is a bad habit of barbarians, and I am an authentic Han Dynasty in Daliang. How can I follow the example of barbarians and lose the etiquette of Han? Try it, the premise of 'unworthy' seems to have been forgotten by later generations. It is really regrettable how many tragedies have been caused by the abuse of the trial marriage ceremony."

Qian Yu, Minister of the Ministry of Rites of Zhengsanpin, the elder of the Qian family chaebol, was born in the imperial examination, and advocated Confucianism.He set the tone of the conversation as soon as he opened his mouth, and Su Yu chatted freely with him.

From the conversation, it can be heard that Qian Yu has long been dissatisfied with the "trial marriage", but has never made any relevant suggestions.This time, the aunt of the Tang family proposed that the queen's issuance of documents was exactly what he wanted.

Qian Yu thinks that since the queen can send out such a note, it is equivalent to giving an affirmative answer, and the officials only need to follow the queen's wishes.

This kind of thing that has no responsibility and can show feelings is what officials are most willing to do.This does not involve partisan disputes, and it is really worth his while.

Everyone knew in their hearts that the emperor's life given by God would not last long.Since he is not involved in party struggles, the most important thing now is not to offend the Queen and Prince Geng.As for the consequences of not participating in the party struggle, Qian Yu was not very worried.After all, Qian's chaebol still has some confidence.

When two people have similar views, they can talk smoothly and even feel happy.According to Qian Yu, it's not just me who has this view, the two servants are also Confucian students, and they have long had prejudices against this "trial marriage" system.It's just that they, like the old man, care about their own fame and dare not mention it casually.

When the Empress Dowager Chen was in power, Zhang Yushi, holding the gold medal for avoiding death, wanted to reject the Queen Mother's order to send eighteen court ladies for trial marriage to Princess Zhao Jing of Xingze, but he lost his life in the end.Although the Empress Dowager Chen has passed away, no one has dared to mention this matter so far.Su Yushi set a precedent for everyone, but also let us see Empress Cao's determination to broaden her speech.

As for the eunuch Wang, he just protects his master's temper and makes him happy for his own benefit. He completely disregards the state system and has no heart to worry about the country and the people. He is really a villain, and his views are dismissed.

Su Yu expressed his high affirmation of Master Shangshu's words.

This time when he came to the Ministry of Rites, Su Yu also prepared a document.The document seeks many guarantees for the trial marriage woman, and hopes that the Ministry of Rites will adopt it and submit it to the queen for review.

Qian Yu said, wait for the two servants to come back and discuss it before making a decision.

(End of this chapter)