Good son-in-law of the Ming Dynasty

At this moment, in the gate of a huge house in Beijing, there are white flags fluttering everywhere, and the smell of fireworks burning paper money is everywhere.

In the hall, an eleven or twelve-year-old child knelt there, kowtowing to the guests who came to express their condolences.

On the other side, there were twenty or thirty women kneeling on their knees, crying incessantly: "Master Liu, Mr. Liu, why did you go and leave orphans and widows behind, how should you live?"

No need to ask, there is a funeral going on here.

Judging by the size of the house, it is at least the first level of a royal residence, and the guests who come and go are either rich or expensive, and the house is full of red robes.Looking at the buns on their official uniforms, they are all high-ranking officials above the fourth rank.

As for officials below the fourth rank, they are not even qualified to enter the hall.

In a corner of the hall, gift boxes were piled up like a mountain, and the paperwork for recording the names was written so badly.

Standing beside the child was a middle-aged man in his 40s. When he saw someone coming to express his condolences, he just bowed his hands slightly as a salute.This person has a white face and no beard, and he is wearing palace attire. Huo Ran is the eunuch in charge of the chief of ceremonies, the most favored companion of Liu Jin and Liu in front of His Majesty Zhengde today.

This is the private house that Liu Jin bought outside the palace. Since his elder brother's family came to Beijing, they have settled here.

Liu Jin originally planned to find an official position for his brother as soon as he came to the capital.It's a pity that the eldest brother fell ill in bed after he came to Beijing.After dragging on for half a year, he finally passed away.

Thinking of his elder brother's hard work all his life, but not enjoying a day of blessing when he was about to die, Liu Jin was filled with grief, and secretly cried a few times in a place where no one was around.

It is not until today that he has recovered, and he muster his strength to arrange for his funeral.

But on this day, Su Mu, Zhang Yong, and Hu Shun escorted Anhua Wang's troops back to the court.

Zhang Yong and Su Mu are now Liu Jin's political enemies. They have captured King Anhua alive this time, which can be regarded as calming down the chaos created by Liu Jin, and they can't help but feel relieved in their hearts.

For this matter, Liu Jin originally planned to deal with it coldly.Anyway, King Anhua's rebellion is a matter for the royal family. If there is a celebration banquet and a big commendation, it will lose the face of the royal family.

Regarding his opinion, Emperor Zhengde agreed, and said, Liu Ban, you see what to do, just go on and do it.

Therefore, Liu Jin decided at the beginning that the Minister of Rites would not have to go to greet the army of Baojie in person.And the army didn't need to come into the city, so they just sent two officials out of the city to pick up Su Mu and Zhang Yong, and put Wang An in prison.

But at this time, Zhang Cai reminded Liu Jin that Zhang Yong had always wanted to be unfavorable to Eunuch Liu.It's a pity that when you were in the capital, Eunuch Liu, you were in the emperor's heart, and Zhang Yong couldn't do anything about you.In addition, Zhang Yong's talent is limited, even if he has other thoughts, he doesn't have that dream of wisdom.

But this time it was different, Zhang Yong had been out of Beijing for so long, and he had a hot affair with Su Mu and Yang Yiqing.These two are both the most powerful characters in today's world, and they are difficult to deal with alone, let alone a pair.

If not mistaken, they will definitely have plans against Eunuch Liu, so it's better to make some preparations in advance.

Hearing what Zhang Cai said, Liu Jin was taken aback.Not to mention Yang Yiqing, he knows how powerful Su Mu is.This person's favor in front of the emperor is not inferior to his own. Moreover, this person is full of tricks. His Eunuch Liu has suffered a lot in front of Su Mu before, and his impression is very deep.

If Su Mu made a move this time, he would be in big trouble.

But after thinking for a long time, Liu Jin still couldn't figure out what Su Mu wanted to do to him.Even if you can't figure it out, don't let him go to the city.After I finish my brother's funeral, I will take care of it slowly.

Therefore, Liu Jin ordered that the Nine Gates be closed, and the victory-reporting army temporarily stay outside the city overnight. If there is anything to do, we will talk about it tomorrow.

Soon, news spread that Zhang Yong and others were making a scene at Deshengmen, but Liu Jin just ignored it and presided over the funeral here.

The elder brother passed away this time, leaving only one grandson, so pitiful.

My elder brother has been a farmer in Shaanxi all his life, and he has endured all kinds of hardships, but he has left no property.Today, I just took the opportunity of the funeral to collect some gifts, so that this nephew can accumulate enough money to eat for a lifetime.

At this moment, Liu Jin only wanted to make more money, but he didn't have time to think about the situation outside the city.

At this moment, a little eunuch quietly ran behind Liu Jin: "Godfather, Prime Minister Zhang is here, waiting for you in the study."

"This Zhang Cai, we all know each other so well, so why bother to be polite?" Liu Jin shook his head, he knew Zhang Cai, he only liked power, and had no interest in money.After joining the cabinet, he was quite clean and honest, but he didn't have much money.

As the most capable general in his own camp, how dare he ask him to pay for this new funeral in Liu's mansion.Besides, he didn't have much money.

After entering the study, Zhang Cai yelled, "Liu Jin, you are so confused, who told you to close the nine doors?" He was very rude.

Liu Jin is a narrow-minded person. Seeing Zhang Cai's harsh words, she felt angry and said with a gloomy face: "Didn't Prime Minister Zhang tell our family to beware of Su Mu and Zhang Yong, and to think of a way in advance? Our family can't think of any way." , I don’t know what they want to do. Since I can’t figure it out, let them stay outside the city overnight and talk about it tomorrow.”

"Cough, cough, cough, tell me what to say about you!" Zhang Cai couldn't help stomping her feet: "Su Mu and Zhang Yong are going to be bad for the father-in-law, that's for sure, there is no guarantee that they have some false evidence on hand. In fact, It's easy to deal with it. You just need to isolate China and foreign countries and prevent them from seeing His Majesty. There is no impenetrable wall in the world. If you drag it on for a few days, you may be able to find out what they want to do. Now it's good, you close the nine doors , so that everyone knows about it, and Zhang Yong and the others gathered at Deshengmen to make a fuss, clearly wanting to make things big and alarm His Majesty. Today, you have suffered a big failure."

Liu Jin said angrily: "The matter is already out, so what can we do, Zhang Cai, don't talk about it in front of our family. Today is my elder brother's funeral day, so what is more important than this. You come here and say it doesn't matter Is it interesting? Don’t forget, I didn’t mention it in front of His Majesty that you were able to join the cabinet.”

"You... are not enough to seek!" Zhang Cai turned pale with anger, and left angrily with a wave of his sleeves.

After Zhang Cai left, recalling what he said just now, Liu Jin realized that she seemed to have done something wrong with this matter.

But now that it's like this, it's impossible to open the city and let them in, otherwise, where will I put my Liu Jin's face?

Also, since Zhang Yong and Su Mu are going to the city in such a hurry, could it be that they have something that is not good for our family?

Thinking of Su Mu's methods, Liu Jin's hairs stood on end, and he immediately decided: No, this matter can't be left alone.The key now is...the key is...it is better to go to His Majesty first and ask Long Live Lord to issue a decree that they should not enter the city for the time being.

Yes, with the imperial decree, Su Mu and Zhang Yong didn't dare to make trouble anymore.

As long as there is a delay of two days, they will be able to find out what they intend to do in Beijing this time.I, Liu Jin, have Dongchang in my hands, and I have also placed eyes and ears in the army.

Thinking of this, Liu Jin hurried out of the house, got into the carriage, and was about to go to Xiyuan to meet Emperor Zhengde.

At this time, a fast horse came galloping, it was Dongchang's fan.

The man rolled down with panic on his face, and said in a low voice: "Godfather, Su Mu...Su Mu, you've entered the city."

"What, didn't you close the Nine Gates?" Liu Jin was shocked, and asked repeatedly: "Which daring thief doesn't listen to orders and doesn't want to be an official anymore?"

The fan from Dongchang hurriedly said: "Godfather, the city gate is closed. But what Su Mu left was not Deshengmen, but Xizhimen in the west. The gatekeeper officer of Xizhimen has some connections."

"Why do you dare not listen to our family?" Liu Jin sneered.

"That man's name is Gu Rong."

"Who is Gu Rong?" No matter how hard Liu Jin thought about it, he couldn't think of the origin of this person.

Fanzi: "Godfather, Gu Rong is Gu Run's second elder brother, who has won the title of Captain Yunqi, and is now working as an errand in Xizhimen to eat the emperor's food."

Liu Jin still didn't understand: "Who is Gu Run?"

Fanzi: "Is that the concubine Gu?"

"Consort Gu, Concubine Gu's second brother is guarding Xizhimen!" Liu Jin took a breath, and a strong uneasiness rose from his heart.

As the emperor's companion, Liu Jin often played the role of the royal housekeeper, and no one knew more about the royal affairs than him.

I also know that Princess Taikang and Su Mu have an inexplicable relationship.

The Development Bank, in which Princess Taikang and the emperor hold a majority stake, seems to have been set up by Su Mu.

It can be said that Su Mu is the patron of His Royal Highness Taikang.The so-called alliances in the world, in Liu Jin's view, are nothing more than gathering for profit.With common interests, this alliance will be extremely reliable.

This time Su Mu actually used Princess Taikang's relationship to enter the city from Xizhimen, and was so eager, something must have happened.

As for this major event, Liu Jin is [-]% to [-]% sure that it will be bad for him.

Maybe they have some evidence to frame our family.

No, no, Su Mu must be stopped, and he cannot be told to enter the city.

This idea popped up from the bottom of my heart, and I couldn't stop it.

As for how to stop Su Mu, Liu Jin couldn't think of a good way for a while, so he just jumped into the carriage and shouted: "Hurry up, hurry up, go to Xizhimen, if you are late, our family will want your heads!"

Seeing Eunuch Liu's pale face, the coachman was horrified, and immediately whipped his whip loudly.

Fortunately, there were no people on the street, and fortunately, Liu Jin's house outside the palace was not far from Xizhimen, and he arrived at the ground in just a moment.

I saw the gate of the city slowly opened, and a carriage just drove into the city.

"Stop him, stop him!"

Liu Jin's coachman was also very good, he immediately pulled the reins, and the carriage passed across, blocking the intersection.

The two cars nearly collided.

"What's going on, do you want to die?" A knight rushed over from behind the carriage and shouted angrily.

With a cold snort, Liu Jin jumped off the carriage and shouted, "But Su Mu, come down and talk."

The knight was Xie Ziran, and when he saw a eunuch in palace attire alighting from the carriage, he was taken aback: "May I ask who is your father-in-law?"