Jinyi Town Mountains and Rivers

Chapter 549 Xu Ruyi

The wedding day finally arrived.

The whole He Mansion was bustling with excitement.Although He Liu has stepped down from his post as the governor of Beizhen, the officials in the court and central government know that Liu Ye is still the actual controller of Jin Yiwei.When his son got married, which of the officials in the court would not want to come to He's mansion to flatter Liu Ye?
Moreover, the emperor has just promoted He Shizhong to the position of Deputy Qianhu of Jin Yiwei.He Shizhong was the emperor's companion when he was young, and the friendship between the emperor and his ministers was very deep.Forget it, after a few years, the emperor will hand over the entire Jinyiwei to him.At that time, even if He Liu died, Jin Yiwei would still have the surname "He"!The officials who came to congratulate him, in addition to flattering Liu Ye, they also wanted to get acquainted with Jin Yiwei's "Master He".

Of course, among the guests who came to the He Mansion, there were many who were sincerely happy for He Shizhong to get married and start a career.For example, Feng Bao, He Shizhong's dry uncle; for example, Li Heijiu and Li Zipian, the old Jinyiwei brothers; Court old. . .

He Shizhong left the mansion wearing a wedding robe, rode on a tall horse, and went to the Imperial Academy Xu Siye's house to pick up his bride.

Feng Baoqing said to He Liu sincerely: "Sixth brother, our family Shizhong has finally grown up, married and established a business! I am an uncle, so happy!"

He Liu patted Feng Bao's shoulder: "There will be a wedding banquet in a while, you want to drink a few more glasses!"

Lu Tiaoyang, the second assistant of the cabinet, came to He's residence.He cupped his hands towards He Liugong: "Master He, Mr. Zhang is on duty in the cabinet to deal with some important business, and he can't leave for a while. He entrusted me to congratulate your young master."

He Liu said respectfully: "Lv Cifu's visit to the humble house really makes He's mansion flourish, please take a seat."

Yongshou Palace.

Emperor Wanli lay on the dragon couch with his eyes closed and meditated.Zhang Jing hammered his leg on the side.

Zhang Jing said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, He's Mansion is extremely lively today. It's almost time for Chengtian Hall to go to court! The six hall officials, several elders, and generals of the five armies all went to his house."

Emperor Wanli closed his eyes and said, "Oh, Queen Wang told me that today is the day of He Shizhong's marriage."

Zhang Jingdao: "Your Majesty, He Liu has stepped down as the governor of Beizhen, and now he is only the senior official of Jinyiwei. But his prestige in the court is still undiminished! From the first-rank official to the seventh-rank official, Today I am busy going to the He family to flatter and show my loyalty."

Emperor Wanli suddenly opened his eyes: "Oh, he's just a house slave, so majestic!"

Zhang Jing said: "He is not an ordinary slave! Zhang Juzheng is his ally in the outer court, and Eunuch Feng is his brother-in-law in the inner palace. Lu Bing, the commander of Jinyiwei in the Jiajing Dynasty, may not have the power he has today. .”

Emperor Wanli asked: "Zhang Jing, I ask you, one day, if I want to get rid of this mad dog He Liu, who can be the sharp sword in my hand?"

Zhang Jing said a name: "Li Bofeng."

Emperor Wanli said: "You mean, that confidant under Zhu Xixiao back then was Li Bofeng, who served as the Fushi of Beizhen for a few days?"

Zhang Jing nodded: "It's this person. I have heard that Li Bofeng is He Liu's savior! During the Jiajing period, He Liu went to Puluo Island in the East China Sea to persuade the pirate leader Xu Hai to surrender, but was imprisoned by Xu Hai If Li Bofeng hadn't taken action, He Liu would have been buried on the island long ago!"

Emperor Wanli said: "If I remember correctly, didn't he, Zhu Xixiao and Cui Guangzhi were dispatched to Wusi Zang Snow Mountain seven years ago?"

Zhang Jing lowered his voice and said: "Your Majesty, seven years have passed, and Zhu Xixiao and Cui Guangzhi are dead. He Liu felt that Li Bofeng was already a toothless wolf, so he stopped monitoring him. A few days ago, my servant sent someone to Uzang Snow Mountain, connected with him."

Emperor Wanli said: "You mean, before I attack He Liu, I will get back to Li Bofeng?"

Zhang Jing nodded: "Sheng Ming will never do anything wrong to the emperor! Li Bofeng has a deep hatred for He Liu! If it hadn't been for He Liu's obstruction seven years ago, how could he have been sent to Wusizang Snow Mountain and drank snow water for seven years? ?”

Emperor Wanli said: "In this way, this person is available."

After finishing speaking, Emperor Wanli handed a piece of jade pendant to Zhang Jing, and said: "You send someone to deliver this jade pendant to Li Bofeng. Send him a message for me to let him live well! There will always be One day, I will transfer him back to Beijing to eradicate the traitors!"

Zhang Jing said: "I obey the order!"

The words are divided into two ends.He Shizhong took his bride Xu Ruyi back to the He Mansion, worshiped heaven and earth, and entered the bridal chamber.

He Shizhong and Xu Ruyi sat by the marriage bed for half an hour.The bridegroom officer finally couldn't bear it anymore, and lifted Xu Ruyi's red hijab with his hand.

Xu Ruyi was twenty-eight years old, with red lips and white teeth, and an oval face, although it could not be called alluring, it was still dignified and beautiful.

He Shizhong stretched out his hand, wanting to touch the bride's cheek.

Xu Ruyi turned her head aside.

He Shizhong withdrew his hand in embarrassment.The two continued to sit awkwardly.

Outside the bridal chamber, firecrackers blared, and the sound of toasting and interchanging cups could be heard endlessly.

Inside the bridal chamber, there was a deathly silence.

Under the bed in the bridal chamber, lay Yang Wan and a dozen or so young people.These people are covering their mouths and laughing, preparing to "listen to the wall".

But Yang Wan and the others squatted under the window for an entire hour, but they didn't hear the sound of the bed shaking in the bridal chamber.Helpless, they had no choice but to disperse and go back to the hall to drink.

It is already night.He Shizhong finally couldn't hold back anymore, and said, "Lady, shouldn't we take a rest?"

Xu Ruyi said, "Young Master He, Ruyi wants to ask you something."

When He Shizhong heard the title "Mr. He", he felt 1 uncomfortable.He asked, "What's the matter?"

Xu Ruyi said: "Tonight, I'll sleep on the chair. You sleep on the bed, okay?"

He Shizhong frowned: "We're already married, we've entered the bridal chamber, what's the matter with sleeping in separate beds?"

Xu Ruyi said perfunctorily, "I'm afraid..."

He Shizhong thought: Maybe the lady is still in the body of a white lotus and has not been through human affairs.Be afraid of the ceremony of the Duke of Zhou.

He Shizhong has the same temperament as his father, and he will never force a woman to do something she doesn't want to do.

He stood up and said to Xu Ruyi: "Well. You sleep on the bed, and I sleep on the chair. A twisted melon is not sweet. If you don't want to do that with me, I won't force you either."

Xu Ruyi expressed gratitude: "Thank you, Mr. He."

He Shizhong said: "We have already worshiped heaven, earth and Gaotang. Why do you still call me son? You should call me husband."

Xu Ruyi remained silent.Two lines of clear tears flowed down from his eyes.

He Shizhong quickly asked: "Don't you like me? Or, you already have a sweetheart?"

Xu Ruyi nodded.

He Shizhong felt sad, angry, and regretful all over his heart.He asked in a trembling voice: "Who is your sweetheart? Is it a talented and well-learned scholar, or a heroic major general?"

Xu Ruyi remained silent.

He Shizhong said: "Why did you tell me earlier that you already have your own heart? A gentleman has the beauty of an adult! If you had told me earlier, I would not marry your Xu family if I were killed! I will fulfill you and your sweetheart! But now, we have worshiped heaven and earth. I can't go to your father to divorce, can I? Our He family is considered to have a reputation in the capital. We can't afford to lose this person."

Xu Ruyi's eyes were tearful, but she still didn't speak.

(End of this chapter)