Donggong Zhangjiao

Chapter 27 Zhong Zhou
That night, Pei Yao actually intended to stay with Fang Yun.

But later the First Prince boarded the ship with gifts to apologize, Pei Yao fought him for a while, and then sent Fang Yun away.

After returning to his room, Fang Jun learned from the maid that Fang Pei was grounded.

"It won't work so soon." Fang Yoon sneered, "Then I'll take a rest for a few days, and we'll talk about it when we arrive in Zhongzhou."

"She deserves what she deserves, she committed the crime herself!"

Qing Rong spat, then sighed again.

"It's a pity that the white jade fan broke for nothing."

"Things will always be there again, and the days are still long."

Fang Jun smiled and didn't care much.

The master and servant talked for a while, and it was almost time for dinner.

After eating a little, Fang Yun washed up early and lay down.

There is no wind tonight, and there is no coolness with the windows open. The boat is not as convenient as on land. There is no ice storage, and the coolness depends on fans.

I don't know if it's because it's about to rain, but the air is heavy and stuffy.

Fang Yun tossed and turned, no one could feel the heat, and finally sat up.

"Does Di Liang feel hot?" Qing Rong walked in holding the lamp, "My servant remembers that Concubine Yang gave Liang Di a jade pillow before leaving. bring it on?"

"Alright."

Fang Yun nodded.

Qingrong took the pillow and changed it, lying down really felt a bit cooler, and slowly fell asleep.

The next day, it really rained heavily.

But the weather is cooler after the rain.

During the next few days of sailing, Pei Yao was too busy to see anyone.

It is about to arrive at the border of Zhongzhou, and there are many things that need to be arranged in advance.

But Fang Yun was called to serve once during the period.

When we arrived in Zhongzhou, it was already nine days after we set off from Kyoto.

The estimated time is about the same.

It was already afternoon when they arrived at the place, and the Zhizhou of Zhongzhou brought people to greet them, and arranged them to live in a mansion.

This is the residence of a prince in the previous dynasty, called Xingwangfu.

The mansion is very spacious, not much smaller than the East Palace, enough for six people.

The palace was divided into two, Pei Yao took Fang Jun and Zhou Shuren to live in the south courtyard, and the eldest prince and his two concubines lived in the north courtyard.

The ministers did not live here, and had their own post station arranged by the prefect of Zhongzhou.

In the evening there was a reception banquet, so Fang Yun just went back and changed his clothes before rushing to the place where the banquet was held.

Compared with the dinner in Tongqian County, the dinner in Zhongzhou City was even more lively.

The local officials all attended with their family members. After all, I heard that both Pei Yao and the eldest prince also brought their family members.

It was because of this that Fang Pei, who had been banned for a few days, was also temporarily lifted.

Either she has been locked up for honesty these days, or the eldest prince beat her up on purpose, but she appeared very dignified and calm when she attended the dinner this time.

After all, she is a lady who was raised and raised pampered, and Fang Pei can still handle her demeanor.

And tonight is not the time to provoke her, so Fang Yun didn't provoke her, and silently observed the people in the field from his position.

She recognizes several ministers and civil and military officials from the capital, so with this identification, the local official at the head should be Qian Jiangbai, the magistrate of Zhongzhou, and the two female relatives next to him, one of whom looks about the same age as him, should be Mrs. Qian, There is also a girl who looks only twelve or thirteen years old, who should be his daughter.

Apart from the magistrate, Fang Yun didn't understand the other local courtiers.

After a hasty glance, he withdrew his gaze.

Daqi's magistrates, except for those with titles, have low official positions.

For example, the post of Zhizhou, although it is in charge of a state's affairs, is actually only a fourth rank, and does not independently hold military power. Half of Zhongzhou Guard's military power is in the hands of the commander.

This is to prevent local officials from becoming self-respecting.

These things I read in books such as Fang Yun's political history, I often think about it by myself now.

It's true that she wants to be a concubine, but in the future, Pei Yao will improve a little bit and move to a higher position. She can't really use her skin and cleverness to tie her favor all the time.

Fang Yun didn't believe the saying that women's reading is useless.

If it's useless, why do men go to school?Why do you teach poetry when every lady is raising an excellent daughter?
Anyway, Fang Yun felt that she wanted to study.

In her mind, she couldn't tell Pei Yao about some books or government affairs with her in the future, and she couldn't answer a single word.

Although women are not allowed to participate in politics, but if she wants to go to a high place, she will always be contaminated in the future.

But the premise is that Pei Yao goes up first, and then she can climb up with Pei Yao.

This era is harsh on women, and her current destiny has been tied to Pei Yao. Apart from Pei Yao, she has no other support, so she doesn't think there is anything wrong with being a dodder first.

Who knew that the dodder could not slowly turn into a strong vine, and then into a big tree with luxuriant branches?
Looking at the bustling scene in front of him, the dark light flickered in Fang Yun's eyes.

The dinner ended smoothly.

Pei Yao couldn't bear the enthusiasm of the local officials, so he drank a lot of wine and looked a little drunk.

When Hong Zheng was helping him to walk back, Zhou Shuren's gaze was always on him.

At this time, Fang Yun was already very sleepy. He came all the way by the boat, and rushed to the banquet again without taking a breath. Not to mention his body, his heart was exhausted.

So after watching Pei Yao leave, she greeted Zhou Shuren and went back to her residence.

Unexpectedly, Zhou Shuren was really energetic.

He actually went to the small kitchen to cook a soup for sobering up his stomach all night, and sent it to Pei Yao.

Of course, Fang Yun heard these from Qing Rong's mouth after waking up the next day.

"It's not easy to compete for favor. I was so tired that I fell asleep on the bed yesterday. She is no better than me at all." Fang Yun sighed.

While combing her hair, Qing Rong nodded in agreement.

"That's not it, I guess it's because she hasn't been summoned by His Highness since she left the mansion, so she's in a hurry."

Thinking about it, yes, if Fang Yun was in this situation, he would try to earn some money.

And Zhou Shuren's thoughts were not in vain.

Finally got summoned that night.

Fang Yun didn't feel anything about it.

Pei Yao is the prince now, and will be the emperor in the future. The rules of the royal family's branches and leaves are laid out, and the front and rear palaces are inextricably involved. This has been the case for thousands of years. No emperor has only one woman by his side.

She sees it very openly, everyone takes what they need, there is no need to get emotionally involved, to be jealous or something.

But Zhou Shuren obviously had a different idea from her.

After going to bed for such a time, the smile on his face couldn't be stopped.

I smiled like a flower, but I was in the mood to go outside to enjoy the flowers. After I came out of Pei Yao's yard the next day, I took a detour to the small garden.

Coincidentally, Fang Yun also came out for a stroll because he felt bored in the house.

Just like that, the two bumped into each other in the small garden.

(End of this chapter)