Tiantang

Chapter 290 More Mature and Experienced
Chapter 297 More Mature and Experienced
Zhang Jiyong smiled indifferently, "General Chen, don't worry. Even though Zhang Xuan is so powerful, but I deal with it according to the law and enforce the law impartially, what else can he say? Besides, this matter involves my family members. Hand it over to Ma Lu, Shao Yin of the Jingzhao Mansion. As far as Zhang Xuan is concerned, he should also avoid suspicion."

In fact, the main reason why Zhang Jiyong is confident is not because of "law" and "public spirit", but because he misjudged the situation - he thought that the old emperor exiled Li Linfu's family members and relatives to Lingnan. He was still alive, and the imperial court did not issue an amnesty edict, so Zhang Xuan operated on his own and placed the remnants of the Li family in the capital, which in itself was a shameful thing.That being the case, since it was about the Li family, Zhang Xuan didn't dare to speak out publicly and make matters worse.

Of course, even if Zhang Xuan had an attack, Zhang Xuan couldn't do anything to him because he believed that he had Li Heng's backing.He had expected that in order to check and balance Zhang Xuan and Yang Guozhong, Li Heng could only continue to support the Zhang family, a relative of the state.

As for Zhang Jiyong, he didn't have to deal with Li Tengkong, but took the opportunity to blow the face of Yongning Palace.

The reason for this is nothing more than to suppress Zhang Xuan's aura, and at the same time show the "power" of the Zhang family, a relative of the state, and the Zhang family's talker. This is also a political consideration and has nothing to do with personal grievances.

From a conventional point of view, his considerations are not wrong.But he inadvertently overlooked an important issue, Zhang Xuan is not an ordinary Tang official.Perhaps he didn't realize at all that today's Zhang Xuan already has the decisive power to control the situation of the Tang court.

At least, for now, Li Heng will unswervingly stand on Zhang Xuan's side, and most courtiers will also choose to support Zhang Xuan.

As for the affairs of the Li family, with Zhang Xuan's cautious way of doing things, since he took Li Tengkong as his concubine with great fanfare that day, he had already arranged a way out.Before accepting the concubine, Li Heng had obtained the edict to pardon the rest of the Li family, but the edict had not been made public.

In this regard, Yang Guozhong, who single-handedly drove Li Linfu's family out of the capital, remained silent, let alone other courtiers.When Zhang Xuan was taking concubines, the civil and military ministers of the Manchu Dynasty all gave gifts, even Li Heng had a gift.Now Zhang Jiyong uses this to "pinch" Zhang Xuan, which can only show his political immaturity.

Seeing that Zhang Jiyong insisted on going his own way, Chen Xuanli stopped talking.It's useless to say it, it's better not to say it.

However, Chen Xuanli secretly felt a little vigilant in his heart.He found more and more that with the gradual rise of the Zhang family's power, Zhang Jiyong's desire for personal rights became more and more obvious, and the so-called "alliance" between the two gradually disintegrated due to their unequal status.

Zhang Jiyong is currently a member of Tong Zhongshu's sect and Minister of the Household Department. He has real power and is the de facto prime minister. His status in the court is second only to Yang Guozhong and basically equal to Chen Xilie.And Chen Xuanli was just Habayashi Wei Zuowei General and Weiyuan Marquis, and he slowly fell behind Zhang Jiyong's ass.

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Zhang Xuan galloped back to the mansion with more than a hundred guards.

Upon receiving the news that Zhang Xuan was about to return to the mansion, the Yongning Palace was decorated with lanterns and festoons. All members of the Zhang family, including most of the servants and maids, lined up to greet him on both sides of the large and majestic mansion gate, with eager eyes.

Zhang Xuan drove all the way, and the luxurious mansion, which had a new look and doubled in size, gradually appeared in his eyes.And the golden "Yongning Palace" plaque on the top of the mansion gate is really eye-catching.

And in the middle of the street more than ten meters in front of the mansion gate, a tall and solemn meritorious archway stands, with two stone lions placed on both sides.

Zhang Xuan stopped the horse and waved his hands. All the guards stopped the horse in unison, and the horse neighed.

Zhang Xuan dismounted from his horse, and ran towards his mother Liu Shi, wife Cui Ying, eldest brother Zhang Huan, second brother Zhang Ning, two uncles Zhang Jiuming and Zhang Jiugao, who had already greeted them with a smile on his face.

"Xuan'er!" Liu Shi trembled, her eyes were rosy.

"Mother! Two uncles, two brothers!" Zhang Xuan let out a long breath and bowed down.

At this moment, he was also slightly excited.After traveling to the Tang Dynasty for so long, he has already integrated into this era and this royal society, and he has a corresponding sense of belonging to this famous family of origin.

"Xuan'er, get up!" Mrs. Liu helped Zhang Xuan up.

And Zhang Jiuming and Zhang Jiugao patted Zhang Xuan's shoulder with a smile, "Xuan'er, the whole family is gathered here, welcome your triumphant return, and make another contribution to the court!"

Zhang Xuan smiled, "Your uncle is too famous. Xuan'er is ashamed."

Zhang Xuan exchanged pleasantries with Liu Shi and two uncles and elders, and said a few words of goodbye.As for the other relatives of the Zhang family, such as Zhang Huan, Zhang Ning, Zhang Jiuming, and Zhang Jiugao's children, they could only stand at one side from a distance, looking at Zhang Xuan with envy and awe, with a slightly respectful expression.

Now that Zhang Xuan is an extremely human minister and a prince, he naturally has an invisible momentum and majesty, even if he is a relative, he secretly feels a little awe.

At this time, more than a hundred slaves and maids kneeled respectfully on the ground, and shouted loudly together, "Welcome the prince to return in triumph, return home with glory!"

Cui Ying's pretty face flushed slightly, and she looked at Zhang Xuan with watery eyes, but she just stood behind Liu and didn't step forward.

Zhang Xuan looked at Cui Ying and saw his wife was as delicate and delicate as before, a different kind of tenderness slowly surged in his heart, a tenderness mixed with longing and love.

"Yinger!" Zhang Xuan called softly.

With a red face, Cui Ying came forward to salute, and said softly, "I welcome you home!"

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Flower Hall.

The relatives of the Zhang family were all present, and Zhang Xuan sat there, listening to his wife Cui Ying explain Li Tengkong's matter clearly and clearly from beginning to end.

Including Zhang Xuan's mother Liu, just when the whole family thought that Zhang Xuan would get angry when he heard the words, Zhang Xuan sat there calmly, as stable as Mount Tai.Only Cui Ying could read a trace of incomparable anger from Zhang Xuan's gradually cold eyes.

"Ying'er, sit down." Zhang Xuan said softly, then slowly stood up and bowed his hands to Liu Shi, Zhang Jiuming, Zhang Jiugao and other elders, "Mother, two uncles, Xuan'er is not in the capital, and all the things at home are troublesome to the elders." That's it. As for Kong'er's matter, Xuan'er will take care of it on her own, so don't worry about it, elders."

Zhang Xuan took a step forward, smiling calmly and calmly, without showing any emotional fluctuations.

The brothers Zhang Jiuming and Zhang Jiugao exchanged glances, and Zhang Jiuming said, "Xuan'er, Kong'er, this child also did not do things properly, and Li Xiu owed Zhang Qing, a vicious usury, only [-] cents, and paid it back from the government. It’s just a servant, why did this kind of trouble happen?”

Zhang Jiugao said in a deep voice, "Xuan'er, that Zhang Jiyong is proud of being favored, relying on the favor of the emperor's relatives and the Crown Prince of Jianguo, he is defiant and bullying, this time you come back to Beijing and see how he ends up! Xuan'er, the most urgent thing Yes, save Kong'er first, and don't let this child suffer in the Yamen of Jingzhao Mansion."

Liu Shi interjected from the side, "Xuan'er, no matter what, we don't cause trouble and we can't be afraid of it. Kong'er is also the daughter-in-law of an old man, so we can't leave her alone."

The corner of Zhang Xuan's mouth twitched lightly, and he said flatly, "Kong'er should be fine. Mother and uncle don't need to worry about it. Mother, uncle, two brothers and sisters-in-law, Xuan'er will go to the palace to have a banquet with His Highness, so let's take my leave and change clothes first." gone."

Zhang Xuan clapped his hands and gave a group salute leisurely, then took Cui Ying's hand and slowly turned around, striding out of the flower hall.

Looking at the backs of Zhang Xuan and Cui Ying walking away hand in hand, Zhang Jiuming sighed softly, "Sister-in-law, third brother, Xuan'er Long Shuo has only been a feudal servant for a year, and has become more mature and experienced. I never thought that he would Acting so calmly... the current Xuan'er is no longer something we can see through."

"Who would have thought that the Chang'an dandy in the past would become an extremely talented minister today, becoming famous all over the world, becoming the pillar of our Tang court and making great achievements? If my elder brother knows, I should be very pleased."

Zhang Jiugao said with emotion, "The so-called high place is extremely cold. In Xuan'er's position of power, it is actually like walking on thin ice. If you are not careful, you will cause disaster...Especially you juniors, you must be more self-disciplined and cautious when you do things outside, so as not to Let others take advantage of it, cause trouble for Xuan'er, and ruin his future!"

Zhang Jiugao pointed at Zhang Huan, Zhang Ning and other younger generations and said loudly.

The children of Zhang Huan, Zhang Ning, Zhang Jiuming and Zhang Jiugao bowed together and said, "My nephew (baby) is taught, we will never dare to cause trouble outside, please rest assured, uncle (father)!"

Mrs. Liu smiled lightly, "The children in our family are all respectful and polite, and they don't have those dandy habits. I have watched these children grow up, so I feel at ease."

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Zhang Xuan returned to his bedroom, only washed his face to wash away the dust from the journey, but did not change his clothes, still wearing the same armor.

Ruyan Ruyu blushed her little face with excitement, and waited on the side with flickering eyes.

Zhang Xuan has not been in Chang'an for so long, the two little girls also miss and care about him very much.

Cui Ying sat beside him obediently, but frowned slightly.

Zhang Xuan squeezed Cui Ying's little hand, and said softly, "Ying'er, it's just a common man's doing. Don't worry, let me deal with it slowly."

"If Kong'er makes a mistake..." Zhang Xuan's voice suddenly became extremely cold, "I will let Zhang Jiyong die without a place to bury him!"

Cui Ying's heart skipped a beat, and only then did she realize that her husband had been suppressing her anger and anger. Being calm did not mean that there were no waves surging deep in his heart.It's just that with Zhang Xuan's current status, it is impossible to get angry at the crown easily.

After finishing speaking, Zhang Xuan waved his hand to Ruyan Ruyu, "Ruyan, order someone to quickly call Li Xiu to the mansion. If Li Xiu can't get up, let Zheng Ping come over."

Ruyan took the lead and left.

"Ruyu, ask Zhang Li to hold my name card and invite Malu, the Shaoyin of the Jingzhao Mansion, to come over to the manor."

Ruyu didn't dare to neglect, and immediately agreed and ran out.

(End of this chapter)