Ping An Biography

Peach Blossom Fairy woke up suddenly, and subconsciously looked around to make sure it was safe, but the peaceful atmosphere reminded her immediately that she was already in Huguang Chu Palace.She immediately relaxed, squinted her eyes to meet the ray of sunshine in the morning from the fan, took a deep breath of the cool and slightly moist air, and stretched out her bare arms to support herself.

The sound of cups and cups at last night's banquet and the sound of silk and bamboo orchestras seem to still be in my ears, and the chatter and laughter of nobles and officials can be vaguely remembered by the maids who run through the shuttle.A lively and boisterous banquet was pleasant, but this peaceful and relaxing morning before her made her feel even better.She was lazy on the bed for a while, a bit reluctant to part with the warm and comfortable feeling in the bed, and liked the faint smell of green salt mixed with spices from the clean quilt.How many times have you always looked forward to feeling this way when you feel tired and fearful?

After a while, she finally got up and dressed, and then washed.At this time, two maids knocked on the door and came in. They first saluted Peach Blossom Fairy, and then took out breakfast from the basket and placed it on the round table outside the warm pavilion.

Peach Blossom Fairy was surprised: "I just went to the dining room to eat, why did it come to my room?"

The North Palace has specially set up a dining room and a kitchen. There are fixed meals prepared for three meals a day. Generally, people in the palace can eat whatever the kitchen cooks. If someone has some status, they can send someone to inform the cook in advance to prepare the meal they want. point.This kind of life without worrying about food and clothing, even slaves who do chores can enjoy the treatment of eating and opening their mouths as long as they do their own things well, is the fairy days that ordinary people in this era can't help but envy. [

The maid said: "This is the breakfast prepared by the prince who specially sent someone to the dining room. He sent a message to tell Miss Wang (Peach Blossom Fairy's surname is Wang) to wait for him in the room after eating with peace of mind. He will see you later."

"Okay, I see." Peach Blossom Fairy came out of the warm pavilion, washed her hands in the copper basin put on the wooden shelf for her, and went to the table to look at Zhang Ning's "specially prepared for her" with great interest. What is breakfast.

The dishes are also simple, only three or four.The maid continued: "My lord said, Miss Wang has been tired for many days, and last night's dinner was full of greasy food and drinks, so I asked the dining room to make some light meals for me."

"My lord has been thinking about the chief minister and other important matters all day long. It's rare for me to have such thoughts." Peach Blossom Fairy smiled, looked at the bowl of white fungus and jujube soup, and found it quite new, then took a bite of a twisted steamed bun, " This steamed bun looks pretty good. I don’t have much appetite in the morning, but I really want to eat these things.”

The two maids stood aside, their attitudes becoming more and more respectful.

Peach Blossom Fairy ate two steamed buns and finished a bowl of white fungus and jujube soup.Then he said that he was full, and the maid came up to clear the table.At this moment, Zhang Ning appeared at the door of the room.

Seeing the two servants clearing away the table, he said: "Do other things first, come over and do these things in a while." Then he said to Fairy Peach Blossom: "I was entangled in many things yesterday, and I was worried about them, but I couldn't take care of them. Today I wanted to see you early in the morning... I should thank you for this matter, let Mrs. Yao prepare a family dinner for you to celebrate."

Peach Blossom Fairy smiled: "No need, I'm just a girl, and I'm not an important person, so you don't have to worry about it."

She looked at Zhang Ning carefully, remembering the series of conspiracies and tricks that had passed not long ago and the deception of many people, but she couldn't tell that all the plans came from his heart.Because Zhang Ning didn't look like a villain at all.A handsome face with straight features and heroic features, but a restrained expression that makes people look gentle and kind. The hair is neatly combed. The gray coat and white lining have a clean and healthy atmosphere, which reminds people of the morning. The close-fitting quilt can make people feel close but not annoying.

"It's necessary, don't bother." His expression was very sincere, and he put down a large wooden box in his arms, "I don't know which of the pearls and jade jewelry I have selected for you will suit your wishes, but fortunately, the samples are comparable. Many, maybe there is something you like; I think you will attend a banquet or something, women always love some jewelry. You don't have to say no."

Peach Blossom Fairy didn't speak immediately, and opened the box to look in person, and saw that there were indeed many jewelry including necklaces, earrings, rings and hair accessories inside, and there was a layer of gold leaves under the jewelry.She said with a smile: "It's just like the prince rewards meritorious deeds, but it's disrespectful."

Zhang Ning said: "Talk about expressing your heart, but rewarding merits and deeds is out of the ordinary, the fairy accepts it."

Peach Blossom Fairy said in her heart: Back then, when I was trafficking in illegal salt, I just fought for life and death for a little gold and silver.Much better now, the money looks at least superficially clean.It's no wonder that people who study and become officials look down on merchants. They all seek benefits but in different ways.

She pondered for a moment, and said: "By the way, I have something to tell you. How Luo Yaoniang's letter fell into the hands of Eagle Dog, and the whole matter of their being implicated, I have taken care of it myself, Luo Yaoniang should also believe that I did it... I think about it, let her blame me better. First, it is not so sad, at least it is not someone she trusts who hurt her heart; second, I have nothing to do with Luo Yaoniang Old friendship, it doesn't matter if you complain."

Zhang Ning pondered for a while, and said: "I have to make mistakes like this. I didn't intend to be dishonest to her, but right now, in order to gradually stabilize the relationship with Yang Shiqi, I can't make mistakes with Miss Luo; if I don't have to care about these joints in the future, I will Be honest with her again."

After hearing this, Peach Blossom Fairy sighed slightly: "I think...Miss Luo is a bit pitiful."

Zhang Ning also said with a look of regret: "I have to do this in my position. I have to straighten out the mess and make the overall situation better. Only in this way can all of us have a good ending. You have to believe I."

Peach Blossom Fairy looked at his expectant eyes, her heart was relieved, she couldn't help but nodded along with his intention and said, "I believe in you."

She paused, and then said: "Also, I saw Mr. Zheng yesterday. Regarding Yang Shiqi, Mr. Zheng mentioned one thing: It turns out that Yang Shiqi was able to become an official at the beginning because Mr. Xunzhi (named Fang Xiaoru) was promoted to the court. In compiling Taizu’s memorandum, if Mr. Xunzhi hadn’t done it, he would have been a commoner and had no chance to become an official, and he would have no future. After Mr. Xunzhi was killed, and when the old case was brought up again during Hongxi’s reign, Yang Shiqi repeatedly distorted and slandered Mr. Xunzhi. ... Mr. Zheng is very disdainful of Yang Shiqi's ungrateful behavior."[

"It turns out that Yang Shiqi and Fang's family still have such a relationship. This is the first time I've heard of it." Zhang Ning frowned and said, "I don't know if Gu Chunhan knows about this, but since Zheng Qia told you, even if she doesn't know about it." You will know it later.”

Peach Blossom Fairy said: "I risked my life to save him, but I didn't want to be such a person."

Zhang Ning shook his head and said: "Zheng Qia didn't mention this matter for so long, but he did it at this time, and he said it to you. I guess he was thinking that you would tell me this matter. This is not Jianwen Yuchen. It is an instinctive suppression of the scholar-bureaucrats of the King of Yan family that we have recruited... There are too many old enemies and old grievances, and this is unavoidable. But let me ask you a word, I can't even beat you. My personal force is very limited. Why? If you can defeat tens of thousands of elites from the imperial court, why can you defeat the enemy with only a few strong and sharp warriors?"

"Don't you have the Suzaku Army in your lord's hand?" Peach Blossom Fairy replied.

Zhang Ning said: "It's almost right. We have to rely on many people to stand together to be able. On the surface of the battle, the army is against the enemy, but in fact, there is no money, no food, and no one to maintain it? Another question, there are countless people in the world who belong to the 'King of Yan' A series of bureaucrats and gentry, these people hold the foundation of the power in the world, should we divide them all into the enemy camp, and then work hard to eliminate them? When we catch these people, how to deal with them, kill them all? How much death will it cost? People, how much blood is shed, the key is that so many people don’t have to die.”

He sighed: "The hatred of killing one's father and subjugating the country cannot be resolved easily with words. Who doesn't care about hatred? But revenge must pay an extremely heavy price. If you want to kill all these enemies, it will cost thousands of dollars to say the least." Tens of thousands of lives...then you will lose the hearts of the people, and the odds of winning against the world will become closer to impossible; then we will fail, and the losers will be liquidated again after the four-year battle of Nanjing in Jianwen, and the war to restore justice will become treason Rebellion, and ultimately destruction. Is this the end that Jianwen Yuchen really wants to see?".

After hearing this, Peach Blossom Fairy pondered and said, "When you say that, I really want to understand."

Zhang Ning said: "Now you know why I used all means to bring Yang Shiqi here. It is clear at a glance how important it is to do that disgraceful thing compared to thousands of lives. Some things that are not done by a gentleman must be done by someone... the so-called I also think Yang Shiqi's ungrateful behavior can be forgiven. During the Hongxi period, he had lived through the Yongle Dynasty for more than [-] years and served the court of King Yan's family, so he had to do that in his position."

Peach Blossom Fairy said: "But Emperor Hongxi seemed willing to rehabilitate the Fang family back then, so Yang Shiqi doesn't have to do that anymore."

Zhang Ning said: "That's just Emperor Hongxi's thoughts. It's not because he was angry with his father for many years and rebelled for a while. It has little to do with the court. It's impossible for a person like Yang Shiqi to just look at his eyes. He should understand that he said something wrong. Standing in the wrong place will leave hidden dangers in the future.”

Peach Blossom Fairy sighed faintly: "Oh, you so-called people who do big things really don't live happily and think too much. It seems that it's better to be a woman... I was persuaded by you, but I'm afraid Sister Gu will not let you down." It's not so easy to forgive Yang Shiqi for what he did, and when she gets into trouble, I'll do my best to help you persuade her."

Zhang Ning quickly said kindly: "This is the best. We can't stop her from hating Yang Shiqi in her heart, but we can't do anything to make the end bad."