Zhao Fujin, the Emperor who brought disaster to the country

Chapter 8 The prince-in-law has no power
While Zhao Fujin and Zhao Ji were eating hot pot, Cai Ji and several colleagues also left Yanfu Palace.

As soon as he came out of the palace wall, a young man next to him couldn't help it and said enviously: "Brother Cai is really lucky!"

This was said without any end, and when Cai Ji was confused, another person followed closely and sighed: "Emperor Kangfu really lives up to her name!"

Only then did Cai Chi understand the reason for their sighs. He couldn't help but smile bitterly, bowed and saluted: "Brothers, it's better not to make fun of me. My mother went to Zhuangzi and was waiting for me to pick her up today." I won’t accompany my brothers anymore, so I’ll take my leave.”

The three of them greeted each other politely, and Cai Ji went on his own.

After the other two people watched him leave, one of them sighed: "It's a pity that Yun Liangwen is so outstanding."

"Brother Wang is absolutely right. Since Zhongzong, it has been difficult for the Prince Consort to stand out.

Pian Yunliang arranged for Young Tooth, and with his elder brothers in front of him, it was difficult to arrange him. Now that he has a beautiful imperial concubine, it is not unfair. "The other person also agreed with this and replied rather politely.

Cai Chi, courtesy name Yunliang, was the fifth son of Cai Jing. Four of his elder brothers already held important positions in the court.

The person called Brother Wang is the nephew of Wang Shen, the husband of the eldest princess of Wei State. His surname is Wang Zhengcheng and his given name is Xiaogeng.

The speaker was the grandson of Zheng Juzhong, the right prime minister of Zheng. His surname was Zheng, his given name was Hanxing, and his courtesy name was Linli.

Wang and Zheng, like Cai Chi, did not take part in the scientific examination. Instead, they relied on the favor of their fathers to obtain official positions in the Xuanhe Palace. They mainly helped the officials organize collections of calligraphy and paintings. They were idlers with no actual job. errand.

It stands to reason that it should be a gratifying and congratulatory thing for Cai Ji to be able to win over a beautiful emperor.

Since Zhongzong of the Song Dynasty, officials have strictly restricted the interactions of princes-in-law, prohibiting them from having personal relationships with ministers to prevent them from forming parties for personal gains. In political affairs, they only have the responsibility of participating in political advice and assistance, and there is no possibility of participating in core affairs.

In recent years, it has become even worse. Anyone with a little bit of ability will try their best to avoid being selected for the post of Prince Consort.

Emperor Kangfu was favored by the official family, which was not a secret outside the imperial city.

Cai Jingneng chose her as his daughter-in-law because of family considerations.

It's just a pity that Cai Chi will probably have to stay away from the center of power in the court from now on.

"You and I have no talent, so it would be a blessing if we could be my master." Zheng Hanxing thought of Emperor Kangfu's stunning appearance just now, and couldn't help but feel excited. He secretly thought that if he could find such a beautiful woman as his wife, he would be happy even if he was idle at home. worth it.

"What you said is quite right!" Wang Zhengcheng agreed, and then said seriously: "It's better for us to talk less about the matters in the imperial city."

Since the death of his uncle Wang Shen, the Wang family has become weak. If he cannot establish himself in the official career, the Wang family will be lost to everyone. In the future, his nephews and brothers will have to rely on the imperial examination to get ahead.

Naturally, he also hopes to have a brother who is the Lord, but that person cannot be himself.

The two of them walked away while talking, but they didn't realize that Cai Ji, who had said he was going to pick up his mother, walked half a street and entered a jewelry shop.

There was nothing eye-catching about the shop. Cai Chi walked in and said a few words to the shopkeeper, then went straight into a workshop in the inner courtyard.

The master in the workshop, who was winding silk with patterns, saw him entering the door. He immediately put down his work and came forward: "Mr. Lang is here, come and see, how come the flowers and birds on this screen are so beautiful?" Missing corners?"

Cai Chi took off his outer robe and handed it to the boy. He tied his sleeves and stepped forward. He pointed out the shortcomings of his master's skills and made up for the missing corners. He then entered an inner room.A huge screen was placed indoors, occupying half of the floor of the room.

On the screen, there is a landscape painting of flowers and birds. The outline has been taken and the gold wire has been carefully coiled. It just needs to be filled in with color to complete it.

Cai Chi took the two colors of green and yellow and was mixing them carefully, when a beautiful woman with sleeves tied opened the door and walked in.

Cai Wei was not surprised when he saw her. He did not stop, but compared the color against the light. He seemed to be dissatisfied with the color. He frowned slightly and ordered: "Tao Niang, this yellow is not right, it needs to be re-examined." Do."

The woman who came in lowered her head in response, but did not talk about the color, but asked in a very gossipy manner: "Wu Lingjun came to the palace today to deliver the paintings. Did you see Emperor Kangfu?"

"Why do you ask this?" Cai Chi poured the mixed color in his hand into a bamboo tube: "If you have time, you can find a way to find Brother Ting to go to an official school. That would be serious."

"Wu Langjun is very knowledgeable, why should I abandon the near and seek the far away." Tao Niang frowned: "Brother Ting was thinking about it just now, and I was looking forward to him going home to have dinner."

"If you can't find a suitable master, then you take the money to invite a scholar who has failed. Brother Ting's knowledge is a big deal, so you can't play around." Cai Wei ignored Tao Niang's invitation and said it right. Color said: "You can adjust this Tenghuang again. I'll come back another day."

"Wu Langjun!" Tao Niang watched him pack up his sleeves and go out, then followed behind and asked, "I heard that Emperor Kangfu was very beautiful?"

Cai Ji paused, but left without looking back.

When the shopkeeper in the jewelry shop saw him leaving the door, he approached Tao Niang mysteriously and asked, "Master, why doesn't Mr. Lang leave after dinner today?"

Tao Niang turned around, and Furong had a smile on her face: "Aren't you embarrassed by me?"

"Ah? What's the matter, Wu Langjun really came to the palace today to see you?" The waiter on the side heard what was said, and when there was no one in the store, he stretched his head with saliva and said: "My boss, my boss, what did Wu Langjun say?" Di Ji, is she really as beautiful as a fairy as rumored?"

"Go, go, you will be everywhere!" Tao Niang stopped laughing and poked the head stretched out in front of her with her finger: "Do you think Mr. Wulang is as superficial as you, and only cares about people's faces?"

"Ah? What does my boss mean by this, Master Wu Lang has not escaped?" The shopkeeper put away the smile on his face and said somewhat depressedly: "Doesn't it mean that my boss has no chance to avenge me?"

Yes, Cai Ji has become a master and is far away from the center of power of the court. I am afraid that he will not have the opportunity to report his husband's grievances.

Tao Niang was depressed in her heart, but she still smiled: "Uncle Li, Wu Langjun can't help it. Don't put all this pressure on him. He is still a child."

After saying this, without waiting for shopkeeper Li to refute, he immediately changed the subject: "That Tenghuang, Mr. Wulang said it didn't look good. You go to the library to get some materials, and I'll try to make it again."

"If we are discussing marriage with the emperor's concubine in the imperial city, this is probably the only betrothal gift that can be obtained. It is also a wish of Lord Wuling to prepare it properly earlier."

"Tao Niang, you just think too much! No matter how much the traitor dislikes him, he can't neglect Wulangjun's marriage." Shopkeeper Li stroked his beard and said: "Wulangjun is the master of their family. You beg me, how could this betrothal gift sent to the palace be so bad, why should we prepare it ourselves?"

"No matter how good their products are, I can't even look at them!" Tao Niang raised her eyebrows and said coldly: "I think when Aunt Ying got sick, in order to get rid of the relationship with my family, he actually went to Lian Yedu Bu Ye, they had to let their mother and son survive.

If Wulangjun hadn't been so lucky, the grass on the grave would have been about ten feet tall right now! "

(End of this chapter)