marquis of jingan

Chapter 844 The Unlucky Child
Shen Yi just pretended that he didn't see the invitation from the Palace of Yue, and he didn't pay attention to it.

As for the banquets of other officials, he just pretended not to see them, and avoided them all. He only stayed at home with his wife, children, and family members, and occasionally went out to drink with Old Man Gu, or borrow books at Liquan Building.

In a blink of an eye, half a month passed.

The time came to the 11th day of the twelfth lunar month in the [-]th year of Hongde.

As usual, on this day, His Majesty the Emperor and the Empress will entertain all civil and military officials in the palace to celebrate the New Year's Eve.

If the emperor is in a good mood, he will climb the walls of the imperial city and meet the people of Jiankang, which is regarded as being close to the people.

This morning, Shen Yi received several letters from Huai'an and other places at home. He spent most of the morning replying, and it was almost noon before he asked Jiang Sheng to send these letters one by one.

After having lunch at home, Shen Yi changed into court clothes under Lian Er's service.

The imperial uniform is a kind of official uniform, and it is the most solemn set among the official uniforms. Because he is going to participate in the "regiment building" in the palace today, he has to wear it more solemnly.

After getting dressed, Master Shen turned back to look at Lu Ruoxi who was sitting beside him, and said with a soft smile: "This year, we won't be able to enter the palace together, and next year we will bring my wife into the palace."

Because her delivery date was approaching, she had a big belly, so it was really inconvenient for her to go to the palace.

Lu Ruoxi sighed softly, and said: "It doesn't matter whether you go to the palace or not, it's just that in the past half a month since my husband came back, several children from big families have come to look for you, and they will go to Huai'an to fight with you next year..."

She looked at Shen Yi and said, "Husband, is there going to be a big battle next year?"

Shen Yi hesitated for a moment, but he still didn't lie to his wife, and said softly, "Almost."

"But madam, don't worry, the Huaihe River is very close to Jiankang, and it only takes two or three days to ride a horse. During the New Year's Eve, I will try my best to come back to accompany madam."

Lu Ruoxi nodded silently, and did not speak.

After a pause, Shen Yi asked, "Father-in-law, haven't you arrived yet?"

Because another grandson is about to pass away, Lu Anshi, who lives in Jiangdu, can't sit still anymore. After repeated invitations from Shen Yi, he finally agrees to come to Jiankang to celebrate the New Year, but the little old man left too late. They haven't arrived yet.

Lu Ruoxi also looked a little sad, and said: "I was supposed to arrive yesterday, but it snowed on the road the day before yesterday, which delayed the journey a bit. I don't know if I can make it today. If I can't make it today, isn't my father going to celebrate the New Year on the road?"

Shen Yi thought for a while and said, "Madam, don't worry. I'll tell Jiang Sheng later and ask him to bring some people to meet his father-in-law."

The entourage that Shen Yi brought back to Jiankang this year was a whole battalion of hundreds of households, that is, a hundred people, and there were many people who could be used under his command.

With Lian'er's support, Lu Ruoxi stood up, walked to Shen Yi's side, helped him tidy up the wrinkles on his clothes, and said softly: "After your husband enters the palace, you should pay attention to your words and demeanor, don't offend others. A few days ago, Cheng Bin, Cheng Shilang of the Ministry of Industry, did not know who he had offended, and was condemned by His Majesty..."

"I heard that all the property has been confiscated."

"For officials in the past two years, even if they were demoted to Jiankang, few of them had their homes ransacked. I heard from the wives that it was probably Cheng Shilang who offended some important person."

"That's why the house was ransacked."

She frowned and said: "Our daughter's family, even if they are angry, they just ignore each other, and you men are holding back bad things in your heart, and you may do something wrong at any time."

Shen Yi laughed dumbfounded, and said: "Ma'am, don't talk nonsense, the imperial court has its own rules, no wonder others, let's talk..."

"When it comes to fighting, the government fighting in the court is far less fierce than the fighting in the harem."

After the couple wentssip, it was already afternoon. Master Shen lay on Lu Ruoxi's belly, and after hearing the sound of the child kicking his belly, he left Shen's house in his own carriage and entered the palace.

This afternoon, most of the yamen in the imperial court have rested.

Many officials hurried home to take a bath and change clothes. After changing into new clothes, they all rushed to the palace, waiting for the banquet from His Majesty the Emperor.

However, like the court meeting, the officials who are eligible to attend are all Beijing officials of the fifth rank or above. The difference from the usual court meeting is that today the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager will entertain Jiankang's wives in the Kunde Palace, that is to say, The wives of the adults can also enter the palace to participate in team building.

At this time, these ladies will gather together and gossip.

And His Majesty the Emperor hosted a banquet for civil and military officials in Deqing Palace.

Although it was a dinner, the officials in the imperial court naturally did not dare to neglect the invitation of His Majesty the Emperor. Before evening, almost all of them had already arrived.

At this time, in the Deqing Palace, low tables had already been set up, and the eunuchs were busy going back and forth, preparing for the evening banquet.

The ministers who arrived earlier were in groups of three or four, talking about things in the yamen or the court together.

The more popular topic is the matter that Cheng Bin, the left servant of the Ministry of Industry, was dismissed by the emperor and searched his home. The reason was that when the left servant was in charge of repairing the palace, he used the money for the repair of the main hall to occupy His Majesty the emperor. A lot cheaper.

His Majesty the Emperor, Longyan, was furious, and ordered to dismiss his post and search his home, and "wanted" Cheng Shilang to take advantage of the royal family.

This is a hot event in Jiankang in the past month.

because…

The punishment was a bit harsh.

After all, he is already an official at the level of Minister of the Six Departments, and he is not a small person. According to the old rules, he is usually demoted to a local county magistrate.

However, His Majesty the Emperor directly ordered the house raids, causing the officials of the Ministry of Industry and the court to feel a little scared in their hearts.

After all, who can not be greedy?

Don't be greedy, it may not be enough for home use!

While these people were chatting and gossiping, Master Shen walked into the Deqing Palace in a spirited manner. He looked around and found the location of the Ministry of War. He found a low table and sat down. He closed his eyes and meditated.

At this moment, Master Shen, wearing a crimson official uniform and being so young, is very conspicuous in Deqing Palace.

However, after everyone knew his identity, no one came to talk to him.

Because unfamiliar.

Jiang Shangshu of the Ministry of War and Zhao Shangshu of the Ministry of Households who are more familiar with him are all at the level of Dajiuqing, and they have not yet arrived.

Master Shen sat behind the low table, closed his eyes and rested his mind, waiting for dinner.

After a while, it was getting dark.

Master Shen closed his eyes, drowsy.

Until a voice close in front of him woke him up from his sleep.

"Master Shen."

The voice was young and unfamiliar.

Shen Yi slowly opened his eyes, and saw a young man kneeling on the opposite side of his low table.

A young man in an apricot-yellow four-claw python robe.

Very young, looks less than 20 years old.

Master Shen was stunned for a moment before slowly waking up.

He silently glanced at the young man.

Seeing that Shen Yi woke up, the young man smiled and bowed to Shen Yi: "Master Shen, Xiao Wang..."

Shen Yi didn't wait for him to finish speaking, and stood up without saying a word.

Because of sitting on his knees for too long, the current Master Shen's legs were a little numb. He stood up abruptly, only feeling as if the soles of his feet were being pricked by needles.

Master Shen quickly glanced at the entire Deqing Palace.

Try to find an acquaintance.

An acquaintance that the young man dared not approach.

Soon, Master Shen locked on to the target. Enduring the pain, he limped and walked towards the target.

Soon, he walked up to the target.

This "target" was also dressed in an apricot-yellow four-claw python robe, with a calm expression and no anger or prestige.

Master Shen hurriedly cupped his hands and lowered his head slightly: "Lord Jin, can I borrow your treasure land for a while?"

Jin Wang Li Rui glanced at the young man not far behind Shen Yi, then looked at Shen Yi with a half-smile, and pointed to the opposite side.

"You're welcome, Mr. Shen, please sit down."

Shen Yi carefully sat opposite the Prince Jin, and then watched his nose, nose, and heart, and began to "sedate", taking a deep breath from time to time.

Seeing him like this, Prince Jin poured him a glass of wine with a smile, pushed it in front of him, and said with a smile: "Come, have a glass of wine, and calm down."

Shen Yi took the glass of wine and bowed his head in thanks: "Thank you, my lord."

"You are Welcome."

Prince Jin said with a smile: "My family has a deep relationship, you are half of my junior, you should help me."

Saying that, Prince Jin raised his head and looked at the young man not far away who seemed to want to come, but didn't dare to come.

"That unlucky boy, don't say you are afraid now, my uncle..."

He also lowered his head and took a sip of his wine, and said lightly.

"I'm a little scared..."

(End of this chapter)