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Chapter 260 News from afar

Chapter 260 News from afar

Compared with Guo's Mansion, the festive atmosphere is fully reflected in Prince Jing's Mansion.Prince Jing was wearing a brocade cloak, and Yu'er was even more playful in red.Zhu Tianjiang kowtowed to Prince Jing and the four concubines with the gift of son-in-law, and then looked at Yu'er with a smile.

"You're here." Yu'er wrapped her hands around the corners of her clothes and looked at Zhu Tianjiang embarrassedly.

"Today she is very beautifully dressed, like a bride." Zhu Tianjiang laughed.

In front of Prince Jing and the four concubines, Yu'er blushed and secretly made a face at Zhu Tianjiang.

Prince Jing smiled and glanced at the wives. Everyone was quite satisfied with this son-in-law.According to the normal situation, when the son-in-law meets the mother-in-law, he can't be honest like a cat.It was the opposite for the senior official Zhu. When the princesses saw him, they felt a little uneasy, for fear that they would not treat the senior official Zhu well.

"Tianxiang, how is the old lady's health?" Prince Jing stretched out his hand, intending for Zhu Tianxiang to sit down and talk.

"My lord, Tianxiang is here to discuss this matter with you and the concubine. I'm afraid the old lady is exhausted~!" Zhu Tianjiang sighed as he said.

Upon hearing this, Prince Jing and the concubines couldn't help but change their expressions.The old lady has a very high prestige in Beijing, otherwise, when the Feng family rebelled last time, Emperor Cheng Wu would not have asked the old lady to take charge of military affairs.

"Why, the old lady's body is dying soon?" Prince Jing asked in surprise.

When he visited the old lady on behalf of Emperor Cheng Wu years ago, he felt that the old lady was in good spirits.Judging by Zhu Tianjiang's appearance, could it be said that the old lady is really at the end of her life?

"Tianxiang, in your opinion, how long does the old lady have?" Yu'er asked worriedly.

Zhu Tianjiang's face was extremely heavy, "According to my observation, I'm afraid ~ the first month will not come out." Zhu Tianjiang said seriously.

"Ah~!" Yu'er shouted in surprise.She didn't go to Guo's mansion these few days, Yu'er really didn't know the old lady's situation.

King Jing and the concubines were also very shocked. You must know that Zhu Daguan is now a "miracle doctor" figure, and even the imperial doctor Cai has to worship him as his teacher.In terms of medical skills, Zhu Tianxiang's words are more effective than imperial edicts.

The concubines looked at each other, and finally turned their eyes to Prince Jing worriedly.In case the old lady passed away in the first month, what would their Yu'er do?The marriage in Guo's mansion must be stopped, and Zhu Tianxiang has already given up his employment. In name, he is the son-in-law of Guo's mansion, and he has to wear hemp and filial piety to handle the old lady's birthday and funeral.At this time, if you marry the daughter of the palace, I am afraid that everyone in the world will laugh at you.

Before King Jing could open his mouth, Zhu Tianjiang said first, "My lord, ladies and gentlemen, Tianxiang is here today to pay New Year's greetings. He just wants to discuss with the lord and the ladies to advance the wedding ceremony, and use the wedding ceremony to help the old lady recover from her illness. I believe the lord will also I know that the old lady loves Yingzi very much, and Tianxiang doesn't want to leave regrets in the old man's heart. Even if I leave, I have to watch my granddaughter's wedding ceremony before leaving."

After hearing Zhu Tianjiang's words, Prince Jing frowned, not knowing how to answer this question.

Upon hearing this, the main concubine stood up and gave her side concubines a wink, "My lord, it's up to you to decide this matter, let's go back to the yard first, you and Tianxiang have a good discussion."

Princess Zheng knew that it was inconvenient to say some things in front of Yu'er.If the Wangfu disagrees, the Guofu is likely to handle the wedding ceremony in advance alone.In that case, Yu'er might have to wait for a year, and it is impossible for Zhu Tianjiang to marry another wife during the old lady's funeral.Besides, Yingzi entered the wealthy family first, and Yu'er entered later. According to folk customs, she became a concubine, and the royal family couldn't afford to lose face like this.If you agree, this matter violates the taboo of the royal family again, so it is not good for the women to talk lightly and seriously here, so they simply take Yu'er to avoid it.

The concubine took Yu'er's hand, and when she was about to leave, Yu'er looked at her father beggingly.Prince Jing just pretended not to see it, this was not a random promise.According to royal etiquette, the first month is the month to pay homage to the gods and ancestors. Holding a wedding ceremony at this time is tantamount to committing a crime.If it is common people or other courtiers, there is nothing wrong with gritting your teeth.But for the royal family, Prince Jing is also a little bit in trouble.

"Tianxiang, what do you mean by the General's Mansion?" Prince Jing looked at Zhu Tianjiang in perplexity.

"My lord, I haven't discussed this matter with General Guo yet. It's easy to discuss with the General's Mansion, and the key is your side. Besides, even if you agree, I'm afraid we have to go to the emperor to ask for orders." Zhu Tian came down to be kind. Said understandingly.

Prince Jing's face was sullen, and he was also in a dilemma, "Tianxiang, according to common sense, should satisfy the old lady's wish. But this king belongs to the royal family, and some rules are not up to me alone. Let me ask you, According to your speculation, is it true that the old lady can’t even last the first month? If so, even if it’s done on the first day of the first month, this king will be able to speak.”

Zhu Tianxiang shook his head, "It's difficult, very difficult. According to Doctor Cai's diagnosis, it might not even last the middle of the month, not to mention the end of the month. If not, Tianxiang doesn't want to break this rule."

Prince Jing scratched his head, pondered for a long time, and finally made a decision, "Let's go! Enter the palace with me."

When Zhu Tianxiang heard this, he nodded gratefully. He knew that Prince Jing was going to make an exception.As the imperial order, Zhu Tianxiang knew that it was not easy to make such a decision.

Zhu Tianjiang and Prince Jing came outside the palace by car, despite the New Year's Eve, the palace was much quieter than usual.Usually there are ministers or family members coming and going. At this time, the ministers are all visiting each other at home or among officials, and no one comes to pay New Year's greetings to the aloof Emperor Chengwu.Zhu Tianjiang didn't understand what the rules were, could it be that the officials didn't know how to curry favor with the emperor at this time.

Prince Jing and Zhu Tianjiang waited for a while, and the eunuchs said that Emperor Chengwu was not there, and that they might have gone to some minister's house in disguise.Zhu Tianxiang thought about it, this is how he and Emperor Chengwu met for the first time, it seems that Emperor Chengwu really likes to visit privately during the New Year's Eve.

The two waited for less than an hour, and Emperor Chengwu returned to the palace accompanied by Wei Zhenghai.

"My brother pays homage to the emperor~!"

"My minister Zhu Tianjiang kowtowed to the emperor~!"

"Hehe, excuse me, you are not in the mansion, why did you think of coming to me?"

Emperor Cheng Wu took off his cloak, and the three of them took their seats in the Qian Palace respectively.

King Jing glanced at Zhu Tianjiang, and Zhu Tianjiang understood in his heart that King Jing wanted him to take the lead.

"Your Majesty, when I come to the palace, the first thing I want to do is to pay New Year's greetings to the Emperor, wishing him a long life and peace in the sky, and peace in the country and the people." Zhu Tianjiang patted his ass first, so as not to be scolded later.

"Hehe, King Jing, you see how good your son-in-law is at talking. From the sky, I have nothing to reward you. I heard that your boy blackmailed a lot of money in my name. Today I went to a few courtiers. Family, people are scolding you behind your back." Cheng Wuhuang said with a smile.

"Your Majesty, don't listen to their nonsense, they didn't ask for much money." Zhu Tianxiang glanced at the two of them in embarrassment, thinking that Yelv Douha would ruin his reputation.

"Tianxiang, according to what you mean, is there anything else?" Cheng Wuhuang asked suspiciously.

"Well, there is a small matter, and I hope the emperor can give the minister a decree."

"Another point? Who do you want to blackmail this time?" Emperor Chengwu said in his heart that you kid is addicted to blackmailing people.

"Your Majesty, this time I'm not trying to blackmail anyone, but~ I want to advance the date of the wedding." Zhu Tianjiang said bravely.

"Advanced wedding?" Cheng Wuhuang was taken aback.You must know that the date of the wedding ceremony is an auspicious day that has been specially inquired by the court priests, and few people will change it.

Prince Jing looked at Zhu Tianxiang's hesitation, and said anxiously, "Brother Emperor, that's the case. Mrs. Guo may have reached the end of her lifespan. This child Tianxiang is kind enough to let the old lady watch their wedding ceremony." Let's go. Otherwise, I'm afraid the old lady will leave regrets."

"Why, the old lady has reached such a time?" Cheng Wuhuang looked at Zhu Tianjiang and Prince Jing in surprise.

Zhu Tianjiang sighed and nodded, "Your Majesty, I'm afraid the old lady won't be able to survive the first month, so I hope the Emperor will make it happen." Zhu Tianjiang cupped his fists and said with a deep bow.

Emperor Cheng Wu's face changed, he was not surprised by what Zhu Tianjiang asked, but was shocked by the old lady's physical condition.One must know that the old lady was once his wet nurse, and Emperor Cheng Wu always had a special feeling for the old lady.

"Tianxiang, with your medical skills, is there no way to prolong the old lady's life?" Cheng Wuhuang looked at Zhu Tianxiang and asked with a hint of expectation.

Zhu Tian said in his heart that what kind of person do you take me for? If you really have that ability, people in this world will not confess me as a Buddha.

"Your Majesty, life and death depend on fate and wealth, so there is nothing I can do about it. If I have that secret method, I will announce it to the public without hesitation, so that everyone in the world can live forever." Zhu Tianjiang said with a wry smile.

Emperor Cheng Wu nodded, although he was a little disappointed, but he believed that Zhu Tianjiang was telling the truth.If there is such an ability in this world, it really cannot be called a 'human'.

"Heaven descends, girl of the Guo family, you can get married early. But Yu'er~!" Emperor Cheng Wu said, and glanced at Prince Jing.

Prince Jing hurriedly stood up and interrupted Emperor Cheng Wu, "Brother Huang, this is not acceptable. If the girl from the Guo family enters the door first, it will make my royal family lose face. From outsiders' perspective, my Yu'er will become a concubine. "

"Prince Jing, this is a rule set by our ancestors. As the clan's Lingzong, it's impossible for you not to know."

"Brother Huang, although there is an ancestral system, but things are urgent now. Even if Brother Huang refuses to agree, I am afraid that Tianxin will marry early. If that is the case, where do you let this old face of my younger brother be put?" Prince Jing was anxious. His face was a little red, he knew that if Emperor Wu did not agree, Yu'er would definitely have to postpone it for a year.Zhu Tianxiang can't hold another wedding ceremony during the old lady's funeral.

Emperor Cheng Wu is also in a bit of trouble. If he forcibly stops the two weddings, I will be sorry for the old lady.If you don't stop it, it will be unreasonable in terms of etiquette.If you just stop Prince Jing's family, the royal family will lose all face.Prince Jing would not even agree to the daughter of a dignified lord going to be a child for others.

Zhu Tianjiang saw that Emperor Wu did not refuse, and knew that he should be more aggressive, "Your Majesty, if I know that you want to stop it, even the Guo family will definitely stop it. But I want to explain one thing, General Guo is a big man." Dutiful son, he can do anything for his mother. I heard that General Guo has already planned to resign as the head of the Zhennan camp. If the emperor really disagrees with the wedding, maybe General Guo will return to Zhennan with his family after he is sad. .”

Zhu Tianxiang's words were full of threats. If he followed the rules of a dutiful son, the Guo family would not be able to hold a wedding within three years.If the old lady died in the first lunar month before her granddaughter's big wedding, Guo Tianxin might bring Guo Ying back to Zhennan in a fit of anger.At that time, even if your emperor decrees to deprive Guo Tianxin of his power, who would dare to take over this position.

When Cheng Wuhuang heard it, the muscles on his face trembled a few times. He felt that what Zhu Tianjiang said was very reasonable.Don't look at it as just a small wedding ceremony, if not done well, it will affect the entire layout of Emperor Cheng Wu.After the beginning of the spring, there will be a big adjustment of the military. If Guo Tianxin takes the lead to disagree, I am afraid that he, the emperor, will have nothing to do.

"Heavenly, the old lady has worked hard all her life, and I don't want the old lady to leave any regrets. However, I must have a reason to silence those courtiers." Emperor Chengwu said in a difficult way.

"Your Majesty, even though you have broken the previous rules, your subject is enough to give the Emperor the reputation of 'benevolence'. As the saying goes, the one who wins the hearts of the people wins the world. As long as you get the support of the people, you can break the rules." Zhu Tianxiang said the interface.

"Oh? Could it be that I violated the ancestral system and won the support of the people?" Cheng Wuhuang thought that my Li family's ancestral system was just like this?

"Your majesty, on the other hand, the old lady is your nurse. It is a kindness, and it is also a kindness and filial piety. This move will not only win the support of the generals in the army. , in the eyes of the people, the emperor is an enlightened and benevolent king. This matter will definitely be sent to the sky by the people and recorded in the annals of history~." Zhu Daguan opened his tongue, and Emperor Chengwu was elated with a few words.

After Zhu Tianjiang's analysis, Cheng Wuhuang also felt that if he agreed, it would really kill three birds with one stone.At the very least, Guo Tianxin and Zhu Tianxiang will be grateful, and Guo Tianxin will not be a hindrance when the military generals are adjusted.In addition, Prince Jing will accept his favor, and in the future, Emperor Cheng Wu will rely on Prince Jing to intervene in many matters.If he forcibly stopped it, Emperor Cheng Wu was really afraid that something would happen to Zhu Tianjiang.

After the three of them discussed, Emperor Cheng Wu finally decided to allow the wedding to be brought forward, and the day after the beginning of spring was brought forward to the tenth day of the first lunar month.In other words, there are still six days until Zhu Tianxiang's wedding day.Although the days were a little tense, Emperor Cheng Wu didn't have to worry about Zhu Tianjiang's arrangements.

Zhu Tianxiang received the imperial decree and went back to the Guo Mansion to tell Guo Tianxin about the matter. Of course Guo Tianxin had no objection, and was even very moved by Zhu Tianxiang's consideration.

Back in the west courtyard, Zhu Tianjiang immediately began to give orders to everyone.Because the days are very tense, many things need to be done.

"Brother Zhu, immediately find someone to clean up the house that the emperor rewarded you. When you get married, you can't enter the bridal chamber here."

"Don't worry, my lord, I promise to make it very comfortable for you." Zhu Yi said with a smile.

"My lord, I'll give you Dou Dou's bed in my family. It won't collapse if four people sleep together." Daniel said kindly.

Zhu Yi smiled, "Not to mention, Daniel's suggestion is good."

"A dog can't spit out ivory, let me sleep in your wife's old bed, amusing me, right?" Zhu Tianxiang said in his heart that you don't care, and I still have scruples about reputation.

"Hey, I know adults won't want my bed. Tell me, what should I do?" Daniel laughed.

"Your task is very heavy. Send wedding invitations to the ministers. I'm getting married and these guys must have some blood."

Da Niu patted his chest, "I promise it's okay, whoever pays less at that time will not even want to eat."

Zhu Tianxiang smiled, and looked at Zhu Er, "Zhu Er, let the brothers in the city spread the news immediately. I guess there must be some veterans who want to talk about the ancestral system, first create public opinion, and block these people with the words of the common people Q."

"It's easy to handle. The gangsters and scoundrels you took over last time were all recruited by me. They can easily do this kind of thing."

Zhu Tianxiang nodded, "Brother Xia Qing, you have to post the post yourself for a senior official above the first rank. It's not suitable for such an idiot, especially for people like Xuan Le and Wang Bingkun, we have to be polite. It's not just about my wedding, it's about protecting the face of the Guo family and Prince Jing."

"Don't worry, I'll do it myself." Xia Qing nodded and said.

After Zhu Tianjiang finished making arrangements, he walked towards the old lady's yard.He wanted to tell the old lady the news of the wedding.

The happy event of Zhu Tianxiang's big wedding immediately created a topic of discussion in the capital.Teahouses, restaurants, theaters, bathhouses, as long as it is a place where people gather, the common people are talking about it.Under the deliberate guidance of a group of people, the common people praised Emperor Wu for his benevolence and righteousness.

Xuan Le was sitting in the study, holding a list in his hand. For Xuan Le, the adjustment of generals after the beginning of spring was what he cared most about.As for Zhu Tianjiang's wedding, Xuan Le didn't pay much attention to it.

As soon as the door opened, a gust of air-conditioning interrupted Xuan Le's thoughts.Xuan Le looked up and saw that it was Hu Zhicheng, the third leader of Xiyuan.The current West Garden is different from the past, it has become a "sticky place" in Xuan Le's hands.

"My lord, people from Shutian and Anyuan have all received news." Hu Zhicheng whispered.

"Oh? How's it going? Did you find anything?" Xuan Le immediately put down the list in his hand.

"Young Master, this is the secret report written by the two of them, please read it." Hu Zhicheng said, handing over two secret reports.

Xuan Le opened one and read it carefully.After finishing the two ensembles, Xuan Le's expression was colder than the weather outside.Regardless of how many pots of charcoal were lit in the room, Xuan Le's body shivered slightly as if being attacked by cold air.

"It's scary, it's terrible. It seems that Zhu Tianjiang has been preparing for it for a long time." Xuan Le said, clenched his fists fiercely.

"Young Master, Zhu Tianjiang's wings are full at present, if we don't get rid of them, I'm afraid it will become a disaster for Dafeng."

Xuan Le's cold eyes were full of murderous intent, "Don't worry, these two sealed melodies alone can't make father so cruel. Inform fourth uncle and send more people to Anyuan and Qingcheng to obtain evidence. If necessary , secretly get two of their people back."

"Your subordinates have orders!" After Hu Zhicheng finished speaking, seeing that Xuan Le had nothing to arrange, he turned and walked out.

In the empty study room, Xuan Le picked up the two ensembles again.After he returned from outside the customs, Xuan Le began to secretly investigate Zhu Tianjiang.Most of the officials of the Ministry of Officials followed Xuan Le, and soon found out the candidates recommended by Zhu Tianxiang himself.Among these candidates, the most eye-catching one is Zhu Si from Anyuan.Knowing that Zhu Si has gone to Shutian Qingcheng to take up his post, Xuan Le immediately sent people to Anyuan and Qingcheng to investigate respectively.

His investigation was different from Wei Zhan's investigation in time and place. The soldiers and horses stationed in Qingcheng alone were enough to explain everything.

A small city actually hides more than 2 soldiers and horses. Based on this fact, Xuan Le is terrified.