Do you know: I am Xu Jiazi

Chapter 360: Talk to me? [Thank you for your support! Goodbye! ]

It has been three days since the Anguogong Tan family invited a medical officer.

May 10th
early morning
The sun has not yet risen
On this day, the second grandson of the Xu family in the Yongyi Marquis’ Mansion celebrated his full moon.

In the wide racecourse, there was a light morning mist near the pond.

The thin Zhao Meifeng and Xu Zaijing were walking in the racecourse.

"What Prince Consort Lu said, the old lady of Duke Lian said was more than ten years ago?"

Zhao Meifeng looked at Alan who was leading the horse out of the stable door in the distance and shook his head, "No, no, no, it's more than ten years, probably more than twenty years!"

Looking at Xu Zaijing's eyes, Zhao Meifeng asked, "Why do I remember it so clearly?"

Xu Zaijing nodded.

Zhao Meifeng said: "Because when the accident happened, I was younger than you. How old am I now?"

Xu Zaijing said, "Brother Zhao, you must be very clear about what happened back then, right? Tell me about it?"

Zhao Meifeng nodded: "That's right, not many people in the capital know the whole story."

The old lady of the Duke of Anguo was born in the Wei family of the General's Mansion.

I have a cousin who married the late emperor’s cousin, Prince of Zhou, and gave birth to the current emperor.

The old lady’s niece married the current emperor’s cousin and gave birth to a son, the Prince of Jing.

This old lady's best friend married into the Cao family, Marquis of Tuoxi. Her daughter is the current queen and she gave birth to a son, Zhao Fang.

The old lady herself married into the Tan family of the Duke’s Mansion, and the future Duke Anguo will be her son.

No matter how you look at it, this old lady is the elder to the current emperor and empress.

This is also why, when Tan's brother was beaten by the Jin warriors, she could go straight to the Emperor and Empress of the Great Zhou to cause trouble.

More than 20 years ago, the daughter of the Cao family finally became pregnant a few years after becoming the queen.

Naturally, the Cao family, Marquis of Tuoxi, sent piles of tonics and good things to the palace.

The problem lies with this 'good stuff'.

According to investigation, an old general in the army had presented the Anguogong Tan family with a moisturizing gel that could remove the stretch marks on women's abdomens after pregnancy.

Hearing the word "skin moisturizer", Xu Zaijing's eyes were full of surprise, but it quickly dissipated.

Zhao Meifeng, who was standing by, looked at the change in Xu Zaijing's expression and smiled slightly, saying, "Jing'er is right. The formula that the Queen gave you is different."

Xu Zaijing nodded.

Zhao Meifeng continued,

The general said frankly that this was a secret recipe from the previous dynasty and the medicinal materials used were extremely expensive. The general's wife had tried it and started applying it four months after pregnancy. After giving birth, there were no marks on her abdomen and there was no harm.

The daughter-in-law of the old lady of Duke Anguo had also used it, and the effect was just as the general said.

The grateful Tan family used the Cao family's connections to find a real job for this old general in the Western Army.

The Queen's mother, Madam Tuoxi Hou, naturally also knew about this.

The wife of Marquis Tuoxi and the wife of Duke Anguo have both given birth to children and know that the marks on the belly are not beautiful.

Amidst the implicit and implicit hints in the conversation, it was finally the wife of Marquis Tuoxi who spoke up and asked the wife of Duke Anguo for the recipe of this substance for the Queen to use.

As a result, the queen miscarried, and the baby was a fully formed boy.

The Imperial Medical Bureau of the Great Zhou checked the recipe and found that the ingredients were indeed extremely precious, but they did not find any problems.

Back then, Master Zhao Zilong led his men to the Western Army, traveling thousands of miles day and night to find the original formula for comparison.

However, the general had already taken his family to join Liang Yi's family in Baigao State, and was highly valued and led troops to guard Yanzhou in Baigao State.

It was fine for others to use it, but something happened to his own daughter after using it. She was the one who asked for it, so the Cao family was more responsible and could only swallow their anger.

The queen's mother became depressed and was bedridden for many years.

It was obvious that the old general of the Duke of Anguo had problems. He colluded with Bai Gaoguo and offered medicine to harm people.

But the person has already run away, and it is difficult to verify how the news was obtained and what the truth is!
Although there were rumors that Duke Anguo had passed on the message, how credible could the words of a man who had fled to Baigao Country be?
Who knows if this is intended to alienate the nobles of the Great Zhou?
Finally, it was decided that the Duke of Anguo was not careful in selecting his personnel, and the current emperor took advantage of the situation to strip him of most of his military power, which was then given to the Duke of Yingguo, the Marquis of Ningyuan, and the Marquis of Zhongjing.

General Cao, the Marquis of Tuoxi, was originally eligible for the rank of Duke.
"Then, Duke Lian?"

Zhao Meifeng said, "Back then, Duke Lian and the other princes of the Great Zhou royal family had been watching from the beginning, so they were naturally aware of what was going on."

After saying this softly, he said no more.

The two walked quietly in the wide racecourse.

"Brother Zhao, the Imperial City Division and the Tuoxi Marquis Family didn't ask anyone to try it out. Is it really the problem with the formula?"

"Of course I paid someone to try it! But some people had miscarriages, and some gave birth to babies."

After walking for a while, Xu Zaijing whispered, "Brother Zhao, how did the Queen finally discover the problem?"

Zhao Meifeng sighed and said, "It was the He family of the Imperial Hospital who discovered that there was a problem with one of the herbs in the formula, which could cause miscarriage. Based on this incident, the He family was promoted to the head of the Imperial Hospital."

Xu Zaijing asked curiously, "Brother Zhao, since there is such an old story, why did the old lady of the Duke of Anguo confidently go to His Majesty and His Majesty and ask His Majesty to make the decision for the children of the Tan family?"

Zhao Meifeng smiled at Xu Zaijing and said, "Brother Jing, the Anguo family was not like this before! It was not until a few years ago that the Imperial City Bureau caught several assassins in the Rongyangyuan who had ulterior motives that things changed."

This incident started when the Queen Mother received the cotton wool presented by the Xu family and thought about it for a while before finding the "thread".

It was also the beginning of the Imperial City Bureau’s turnaround.

Xu Zaijing asked, "Does the Anguogong Tan family feel that they have been wronged?"

Zhao Meifeng nodded: "Not bad."

Thinking about the old woman's unwillingness to accept reason before, it seems that she can do it.

"Then, how come the Imperial City Division went to the Tan family and frightened people into becoming ill?"

Zhao Meifeng looked at Xu Zaijing with an expression that said, "You can't figure this out."

"Yanzhou."

After saying these two words, Zhao Meifeng stopped talking.

"General Cao conquered Yanzhou and arrested the general who offered the secret recipe and surrendered to Bai Gao?"

Zhao Meifeng said: "The Imperial City Division said this to the old lady of the Tan family."

Seeing Xu Zaijing's inquiring eyes, Zhao Meifeng smiled and continued, "In fact, when General Cao broke into the city, the general had already been crushed under the ruins."

"Do you think that general was wronged?"

Hearing this, Xu Zaijing shook his head and said, "If you join Bai Gao but don't do anything, how can you possibly guard a state?"

Zhao Meifeng nodded and sneered, "Yes, there were several officials who sneaked into the Imperial City of Baigao Kingdom, and there were also captured soldiers of the Great Zhou Dynasty, who were killed by this general himself."

"Did the one from the Hanging Ring Division say that?"

Zhaomeifeng nodded.

"Since there is no evidence, why would His Majesty allow the Imperial City Division to go to the Tan family?"

Xu Zaijing didn't continue.

Because, if she had really been wronged, she should not be sick when she heard that the instigator had been caught. She should be full of energy and laugh heartily! Because this means that the Tan family can wash away the injustice. After being cleared of all charges, the old woman will certainly rely on her status to go to the current emperor to ask for "compensation".

How can one be frightened sick?

"Do you understand?"

Zhao Meifeng asked.

Xu Zaijing nodded and said, "How will we deal with it then?"

"The Auxiliary General's Mansion is deeply involved with the royal family of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Several princes and princesses of the royal family have already gone to the palace to ask for mercy from His Majesty and His Majesty."

"I heard from Master that because of the presence of His Royal Highness the Prince and His Majesty's kindness, most likely..."

Zhao Meifeng shook his head.

Xu Zaijing shook his head and said, "I'm sure you're advising Your Majesty that you already have a healthy prince, so you should accumulate blessings for him. Besides, since the north is sending troops, it's more important to keep the Great Zhou stable."

Zhao Meifeng took a deep breath and said, "Today is your nephew's full moon day, do you want to stay at home?"

Xu Zaijing nodded and said, "All the students in the school come."

Zhao Meifeng turned to look at Xu Zaijing and said, "Brother Jing, besides Alan, do you have any other horse clerks who have been working for you for many years?"

Xu Zaijing was surprised that the topic changed so quickly, and replied: "Of course I have, what's wrong, Brother Zhao?"

Zhao Meifeng looked at the dragon colt that was looking for books and the maid Qingcao beside him and said:
"Brother Jing, this is one of the reasons why I came to your house today."

Xu Zaijing looked at Zhao Meifeng solemnly.

"Yelü Ying of Northern Liao contacted our Great Zhou and wanted to trade horses with us. Your Majesty intends to let the Yongyi Marquisate take charge of this matter."

"Brother Zhao, hasn't the horse trade always been the business of the Cao and Zhang families? How did you find my family?"

"Brother Jing, you helped Marquis Tuoxi break through the pass of Baigao State, which saved the old general's soldiers from losing a lot of lives. The Cao family naturally wants to show their appreciation."

"Also, Your Highness also contributed to this matter and asked His Majesty for a few words."

Xu Zaijing was stunned.

After patting Xu Zaijing on the shoulder, Zhao Meifeng said:

"Okay, I'll be leaving first!"

Xu Zaijing nodded and sent the person to the gate of Xu’s house.

Back to the racecourse,

Xu Zaijing looked at his master who was standing at the door of the hut and talking to Qingcao, and walked over.

As they got closer, Xu Zaijing said, "Qingcao, please go back to the yard first."

"Yes, son."

After listening to his disciple, Yin Bodu's eyes were full of surprise, and he said, "Your Highness, at this age, you actually know how to show kindness?"

Xu Zaijing nodded: "Your Highness, he has always been smart."

"By the way, Master, just now Master Zhao mentioned the matter of the Anguogong Tan family..."

After Xu Zaijing finished talking about the past, Yin Bo asked, "Wu Lang, do you still remember what you told me before, about Ningyuan Hou Gu's family taking a concubine?"

"Master, I naturally remember that you said that the prince might encounter some things along the way. For an adult royal family member, 'it depends on whether he is prepared or not'."

Yin Bo nodded and said:
"Wu Lang, your majesty has been on the throne for many years without an heir, and the forces in the court have also turned to different forces. Now that the prince is in good health, your majesty will naturally help the prince sort out his affairs in advance."

"Your Majesty is too kindhearted and always wants to handle the affairs of the princes in a smooth manner. However, it was only after you made a big fuss that you dealt with Prince Yan, and the evidence was solid, so you took ruthless action."

"Although it shocked the royal family, it is not so easy to spit out the meat once it is in one's mouth."

Xu Zaijing's eyes were full of recognition.

Yin Bo continued:
"Prince Jing came to the vassal state, bringing with him the elite soldiers and brave generals of the General's Mansion. He was like a local emperor in Huainan Road, and he was also on good terms with Prince Tan."

"Prince Yong has been rooted in Guangnan West Road for many years."

"This warning to Duke Anguo is just an explanation to General Cao who has made great contributions in the war."

Xu Zaijing nodded and said:

"Master, I think His Majesty has already noticed this, but it just so happens that there is civil unrest in Baigao and the Northern Liao and Jin are at war."

"Between expanding the territory and dealing with the vassal kings, Your Majesty chose the former."

Yin Bo nodded: "You can see these, the book is not read in vain."

Xu Zaijing smiled and said, "Master, I think His Majesty chose to expand the territory because of this righteousness, and took the opportunity to take many things back into his hands."

Yin Bo sighed: "Wulang, you are right! However, when interests and power are intertwined, how can we take it back without bloodshed and death?"

"I'm pushing you too hard. Do you believe that the King of Jing is planning a rebellion?"

"Master, I believe it."

"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. Now your father and brother are in the north. I hope they can make great achievements. Even if you are not good at studying and taking exams, you can still get a favor."

"Master, you look down on yourself! With my martial arts skills, I can fight in the north and get a title!"

Yin Bo stood up and limped towards the horses, saying as he walked: "That's the truth. You still have to be busy this morning, so go back to the yard!"

Yin Bo came to the dragon horse, touched the horse's smooth fur, turned around and looked at his disciple who was walking away with his one eye, then looked at Alan who was walking the horse, and shook his head slightly.

He muttered to himself in a very low voice: "Wu Lang, with your martial arts skills, if you join the army, I'm afraid you will really become a god of war."

"It's better to study! It's better to study!"

Xu Zaijing naturally didn't know what his master said. After returning to his own courtyard, he changed his clothes and went to his mother's courtyard to have breakfast.

After dinner, I went back to my yard and wrote for a while.

Early Sishi (after 9:00 a.m.)
When Dan's mother came to call him, he changed into new clothes with the help of Qingcao, and went to the gate of Xu's house with Qingyun and his brother Zai Zhang to welcome the guests.

The first to arrive was still Mrs. Wu. The teenage Liang Han did not take a car, but came on horseback beside her.

Looking at the handsome Xu Zaijing at the door, Liang Han dismounted, threw the reins to the fishing cart, then glanced at his own carriage that had arrived at the second gate and said:

"Brother Jing, let me tell you something. The Qiao family has redeemed Jiulang's great sword."

Zai Zhang looked surprised, while Xu Zai Jing smiled with satisfaction and nodded.

Liang Han continued, "Brother Jing, I heard from the servant of the Qiao family that Jiulang had a fight with Lu Sanlang yesterday."

Xu Zaijing: "Why is that?"

Liang Han licked his lips, smiled at Zai Zhang who was staring at him, and then leaned close to Xu Zai Jing's ear and said, "I heard that Lu Sanlang found a Taoist priest with superb skills in making medicine somewhere."

"I spent a lot of money the day before yesterday and wanted to invite Yunniang to accompany me. Jiulang was also going to look for Yunniang the day before yesterday. As a result, because Lu Sanlang offered more money, Yunniang did not choose Jiulang."

"So, there was a fight yesterday!"

Xu Zaijing turned his head to look at Liang Han with a question mark on his face.

Liang Han continued to move closer and said, "Yun Niang, the night before yesterday, Lu Sanlang, that guy, gave me... cough cough, the whole night, Jiulang just fought."

Xu Zaijing frowned. In fact, he didn't want to know what happened next.

(End of this chapter)