Donggong Zhangjiao

Chapter 40 Returning to Beijing
Ordinary people know that they don't discipline other people's children, but only beat and discipline their own children. The relationship between Emperor Chengjing and Pei Yao is naturally even more so.

Now Pei Yao seems to be pleading for the eldest prince, but it can be heard from the words that he has been busy with other things, and has not interfered with the Jiang family's case, nor does he know the inside story.

Emperor Chengjing's face was livid with anger, and he looked at the First Prince with even more annoyed eyes.

But now that things have happened, the people outside once again praised the Eldest Prince highly. He is considered to have killed harm for the people and returned from meritorious deeds. No matter how angry Emperor Chengjing is, he will not be able to punish him openly.

After glancing at Pei Yao and then at the eldest prince, Emperor Chengjing still suppressed his anger.

"Okay, today your emperor brother is pleading for you, let's forget about it, you go to Fengxian Hall and offer incense to your grandmother to plead guilty."

"My son obeys!"

The eldest prince didn't dare to stop for a moment, hurriedly responded, and retreated.

Pei Yao, on the other hand, stayed for a while longer and reported some things about the replacement case of the scientific examination and the comfort of the students in the south.

"This time, my son and minister made a special trip to the south and held a Luming Banquet, inviting all Jiangnan students to the banquet to discuss poetry and prose. Among them, there are many outstanding ones. They must be the pillars of the country in the future. Now the scientific examination will replace the case and solve it properly. Students We are all grateful for the fairness and uprightness of the emperor's uncle, he is a wise king, and they all want to serve the country."

He said a few beautiful words, which made Emperor Chengjing look better.

"You have worked hard this time, and I see that you have lost a lot of weight. Now that you are back, you must take good care of your body."

"It's all part of my son's job. It's even harder for the emperor's uncle to take care of everything. Fortunately, the empress takes good care of the emperor's uncle every day. Otherwise, my son will never feel at ease when he travels far away."

Pei Yao immediately bowed his hands and saluted with a very filial look.

But when he mentioned the Queen, Emperor Cheng Jing's eyes darkened a bit, and he snorted coldly.

"The queen is indeed hardworking."

Seeing this, Pei Yao took advantage of the situation and opened his mouth.

"The empress takes care of the chores in the harem and cares about the emperor's body. If there is a sensible woman who can take care of the empress and serve by the emperor's uncle, the empress must be able to save a lot of worry. The emperor hasn't been drafted for a long time, son. I thought, it would be good to invite a few careful and proper women into the palace."

Emperor Chengjing had a large number of concubines in his harem, and he still had some thoughts on female sex. Although he was tempted by Pei Yao's proposal, he still refused because of his face.

"You have filial piety, but I am getting old, and this draft is a waste of money and people, so I don't need it."

Seeing Emperor Chengjing's heartbeat, Pei Yao immediately followed.

"It's not necessary to choose a talent show. Many ministers in the court have virtuous and virtuous female relatives. It is also good to select a few good ones to serve in the palace. They must be sensible."

At this point of persuasion, Emperor Chengjing narrowed his eyes and nodded his head.

"Since you have this kind of filial piety, then you can tell the Ministry of Rites to do it. You can't choose too much, two or three are enough."

"My son obeys."

Pei Yao cupped his hands before exiting the imperial study.

After getting out of the palace and getting into the carriage, he ordered Hong Zheng to arrange for someone to go to the Zhang residence.

Here Pei Yao has just plotted against Emperor Chengjing's harem, but he doesn't know that there is already a commotion in his backyard.

Because after returning to Beijing, he, the First Prince and other officials had to enter the palace first, so Fang Yun and Zhou Shi went back to the East Palace alone first.

When returning from a long journey, it is natural to go to greet the Crown Princess first.

But today, the princess was not feeling well, so she didn't see them at all, so she asked her maid, Tian Mo, to pass a few words and then dismissed them.

After leaving Wutong Garden, he and Zhou Shuren went back separately.

But not long after she rested here, Concubine Yang brought people to find her, and Zhou Shuren on the other side was stopped by He Liangdi's people halfway before she returned to her residence.

Fang Yun didn't know what the Zhou family's situation was like, but he was busy entertaining Yang's family who came to visit him enthusiastically.

"Younger sister is back. You don't know how bored I am when you are not in the palace. The people around me, except for the princess, can't talk to me. It's a pity that the princess is weak. It’s not good to bother me often.”

After entering the room, Yang took the tea from Qing Rong and started the Suan Sui Nian mode.

Fang Yun smiled and beckoned her to sit down, then took up the conversation again.

"My sister is thinking of me, and I am thinking of my sister too. I am tired and flustered after going out. The south is very hot and humid, and I am still not used to it. After all, my little nest is good."

The two were talking and laughing, looking like a pair of close friends.

Yang Shi took a sip of tea, then smiled.

"That's the same as what's written in the book. I guess the jade pillow I prepared for my sister should not be in vain. Can my sister use it?"

"Sister is as careful as a hair. When I first arrived there, I was really hot and restless, and I couldn't sleep well. It would be much better to use the jade pillow my sister gave me. The jade pillow is cool and has a unique fragrance. It smells very soothing. .”

Fang Yun opened his eyes and spoke nonsense without hesitation.

She clearly only used the jade pillow once and told Qing Rong to put it away.

But hearing what she said, Mrs. Yang looked very happy.

"You really know what you're looking for. When making this jade pillow, you specially added some soothing spices into it to remove dryness and soothe the nerves. The effect is very good. Now that it's hot in summer, you can still use it for a long time."

"My sister gave me such a good thing, but my sister didn't have anything good to return. I went to Jiangnan and saw that the local silk fabrics are very good. I chose a good color, embroidered the pattern with my own hands, and made a body for my sister." Clothes, I hope my sister will not dislike her."

Fang Yun was polite and respectful, with a look of sincerity on his face.

While talking, he ordered someone to fetch the box containing the clothes.

And Yang's performance was very straightforward, and he replaced it immediately.

Looking up and down in front of the bronze mirror, he seemed to like it very much.

"Either sister, you have the most skillful hands. This embroidery work must be top-notch in all of Kyoto, but my sister doesn't know my size, so how can I make clothes that fit so well?"

Fang Yun said with a slight smile, "I used to make clothes by myself. With these eyes, I knew the size in my heart. My sister has a slim figure, so it's the best thing to do."

When she said that, Yang's smile became wider, and she turned around twice before taking off her clothes, and dragged Fang Yun to gossiping elsewhere.

"Do you know that when you were away, something serious happened in the mansion."

"What's the big deal?"

Fang Yun's eyes flashed, and his face showed doubts.

Yang Shi glanced at her, took another sip of tea, and said in a low voice with a look of fear on her face.

"Do you still remember Song Shuren who entered the palace with you and me? She offended He Liangdi for some reason, and was accused of having an affair with the guard in the front yard by her dowry maid. He tried his best to stop him, but he was also beaten to the ground, if the Crown Princess hadn't arrived in time, He might have killed their master and servant on the spot!"

(End of this chapter)