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Volume 6: Yin Whip Points to the East to the End of the World Chapter 493: Being ruthless may not be a true hero

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    Amidst the thunder and lightning, Shang Danran suddenly stood up and said, "I'm going to see the child."

    Zhang Yuan put down his pen and followed his wife out of the study. There are four main rooms facing north and south. The study is on the far left, and then there is the dining room. Past the dining room is Zhou's mother and Xiao Hongjian's room, and then there are Zhang Yuan and Shang Danran.  When Zhang Yuan entered Xiao Hongjian's bedroom, Zhou's mother was closing the window. Shang Danran lifted the gauze curtain to look at Xiao Hongjian. Zhang Yuan leaned over to take a look. The wick of the oil lamp was cut short and the light was dim. Xiao Hongjian crossed his arms.  With his feet resting and sound asleep, Shang Danran chuckled and said, "Hongjian slept so soundly." He asked Zhou's mother, "When did you pee?"

    Zhou Ma said: "Half an hour ago."

    Shang Danran touched his son's forehead, and there was some sweat. The rain hadn't fallen yet, and the room was hot and stuffy, so he said to Zhang Yuan, "Go and see Qian'er. I'll fan Hongjian to cool off. Wait until the rain falls."  Go back to the study and copy."

    Mu Zhenzhen lived in the west wing and was sitting with her maid Yumei beside Xiao Mingqian's sleeping basket, talking softly. A white porcelain lamp was placed far away. Seeing Zhang Yuan come in, Mu Zhenzhen and Yumei quickly stood up and saluted.  The rain poured down at this moment, and the sound of rain filled the room.

    Zhang Yuan asked: "Are Ming Qian afraid of thunder?" When he went to the cradle to look at it, the little baby looked left and right with his big black eyes, and smiled in surprise: "Qian'er is awake."

    Mu Zhenzhen moved the white porcelain lamp closer so that Zhang Yuan could see his son, and said: "I woke up before the thunder, and I am not afraid when I hear the thunder."

    Zhang Yuan looked at the quiet Xiao Mingqian and asked, "Aren't you going to cry and ask for a hug?"

    Mu Zhenzhen said: "Ming Qian rarely cries. When he wakes up, he just paddles around and laughs. He doesn't cry and is very well-behaved."

    Zhang Yuan sat down next to Xiao Zhu next to the cradle, stretched out his hand to gently pinch Xiao Mingqian's fat baby cheeks, and said with a smile: "Silly son, you are going to cry. If you don't cry or make noise, no one will pick you up and play with you. Stay in the cradle."  You're so sullen, you'll suffer the consequences for being too well-behaved." He said and picked up Xiao Mingqian from the cradle.

    Yumei burst into laughter upon hearing this.

    Mu Zhenzhen smiled and said: "Ming Qian is like me when I was a child. My father said that I was very good when I was a baby. My parents were busy walking in and out. I only opened my eyes and watched in the sleeping basket and did not cry. Later, I heard that my father  He said that if I cry, he will take the time to hug me for a while, but since I don't cry, he won't hug me. He is also busy - Ming Qian has people to hug and play with him even if he doesn't cry or fuss, I can't compare." When talking,  He stroked his son's hair gently with his hand and said, "Ming Qian's hair is not like mine, which is good."

    Mu Zhenzhen¡¯s hair is slightly yellow and slightly curly, although Xiao Mingqian¡¯s hair is also a bit yellow.  But it's straight, and the child's hair is a bit yellow to begin with.  Xiao Hongjian is also yellow, a yellow-haired child or a yellow-haired girl. The reason why Mu Zhenzhen doesn¡¯t want her son to look too much like her is because she thinks her yellow hair and white skin are signs of being a degenerate. She doesn¡¯t want her son to be branded as a degenerate.  .

    Doesn¡¯t Zhang Yuan know Mu Zhenzhen¡¯s thoughts and said: ¡°It¡¯s good to look like you, I like it.¡±

    Mu Zhen was so embarrassed that he lowered his head.

    Yumei excused herself from the room so that Zhang Yuan and Mu Zhenzhen could talk to each other, and Zhang Yuan teased his son.  He stretched out his right index finger for Xiao Mingqian to hold, and then pulled it back to test his son's grip strength. The four-month-old baby was very strong. He praised: "Good son, you have strength." He asked: "Really, is the milk enough?"  ?¡±

    Mu Zhenzhen lowered his head and said, "It's enough to eat, but I can't even finish it."

    Zhang Yuan smiled "Hey".  Looking at Xiao Mingqian in his arms, he asked, "Are my children hungry?" He raised his head and said, "Qian'er is hungry, please feed her." Looking at Mu Zhenzhen's swollen breasts, there were still two breasts under the thin summer shirt.  Wet marks, are they milk spills?

    Mu Zhenzhen was embarrassed and laughed.  Said: "I just fed you, you're not hungry."

    After teasing a few words, Zhang Yuan stood up and said, "You mother and son, please go to bed early. I have to go back to the study to copy for a while." He kissed Xiao Mingqian's plump cheek and handed his son to Mu Zhenzhen.

    The heavy rain fell for half an hour, and the sultry air disappeared. Zhang Yuan and Shang Danran copied nearly 10,000 words in total. After the chiming clock in the study room struck eleven, the two packed up their pens and ink and prepared to take a rest.  I'll transcribe again tomorrow morning.

    The weather was fresh after the rain, and the thick clouds in the sky had dispersed. The half-waned moon appeared above the square patio, which was extremely bright. Neither Zhang Yuan nor Shang Danran felt sleepy. The couple walked hand in hand in the patio, and the green brick floor was thin.  A layer of accumulated water reflects the moonlight, the sky is bright and clear, and the temperature is completely different from that in the evening. This is difficult to experience in Jiangnan¡ª¡ª

    Shang Danran told Zhang Yuan what was going on in the house and the management of the bookstore and shops these days. The two elders of Shanyin had a letter from home, Zong Yishan also wrote a letter, and Zhang Rulin, the great uncle of Xi Zhang, also wrote a letter. Zhang Yuan's friends and  There were even more letters sent by members of Hanshe, dozens of them. These letters were unopened and were being read and processed when Zhang Yuan came back¡ª¡ª

    Shang Danran also had an excellent memory. He recounted the few letters she had read to Zhang Yuan, and also told Zhang Yuan about her brother Shang Zhouzuo's departure from the capital.Before leaving, Zhou Zuo left a letter to Zhang Yuan. Shang Danran did not open the letter -

    The bright moon moved over the west eaves of the patio, and the self-ringing clock in the study room rang twelve times. Shang Danran said: "Let's get up early tomorrow and watch again. It's late at night, so go to bed early." Suddenly he smiled softly and said: "You're really going to go."  Let¡¯s sleep in a real room.¡±

    Zhang Yuan stared and said, "You are too virtuous!"

    Shang Danran suppressed his laughter and said in a low voice: "I'm having my menstrual period, so I can't serve you."

    Zhang Yuan laughed: "Does Zhang Jiezi only focus on those things?"

    Shang Danran said: "I mean you have been these days -" Stop talking and laugh.

    Zhang Yuan smiled and said: "I have survived so many days, so I won't fight for this day."

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    An autumn rain last night swept away the heat. Zhang Yuan slept very sweetly. After traveling for four months, he finally fell asleep in the gentle countryside. This was a blessing.

    Zhang Yuan has a habit of getting up early. After getting up and washing up, he practices Tai Chi in the big patio. This is authentic Tai Chi, taught by famous teachers. It is not the simple showmanship he practiced before. He heard the self-ringing clock in the study room ringing "Dang Dang Dang Dang Dang Dang" for six  The clock will ring fifteen minutes every day. It needs to be calibrated frequently. Then someone is heard ringing the clock. Is it Mu Zhenzhen?

    Someone pushed open the wooden window of the study room, and a voice as crisp as a dawn warbler said happily: "Good morning, little uncle." A beautiful little face appeared in the window, it was Shang Jinghui.

    Zhang Yuan smiled and replied: "Good morning, Xiao Hui." He concentrated on practicing boxing.

    Shang Jinghui in the study is polishing his ink.  She started copying the book. When Zhang Yuan came in from practicing boxing, she had already copied several lines. She tilted her head and said, "Uncle, please take a rest or read the letter first." After that, she continued copying seriously and with great interest.

    Zhang Yuan sat at the desk and began to open the letters in the bookcase. After reading a few letters, he looked up and saw Shang Jinghui stopping writing and looking at him. He smiled and asked, "What are you looking at? Don't you recognize me?"

    Shang Jinghui¡¯s face originally had some baby fat.  Now he is a little thinner and has not yet started to grow up. He is still childish. At this time, he said: "My uncle went to North Korea very hard, right? I didn't see clearly last night. Now I see that my uncle is dark and thin."

    Zhang Yuan smiled and said: "The journey was difficult, the wind and sun were blowing, but it's okay, I finally came back safely - Xiao Hui, why are you sick?"

    Shang Jinghui said: "I don't know why I got sick¡ª¡ª"

    Shang Danran came in.  He continued: "The fever persisted for several days, which frightened us all."

    Zhang Yuandao: "Ask a famous doctor for a follow-up visit in two days."

    ??While talking.  The servant girl came to report that Lu Tao and Zhang Ruoxi were here.

    Lu Tao and Zhang Ruoxi lived in the store of Shengmei Trading Co., Ltd. on Dengshi Street. They only got the news of Zhang Yuan's return to Beijing yesterday evening. It was getting late at that time, so they came here early this morning. Xiao Hongjian was the most excited to see Zhang Ruoxi.  He kept calling: "Aunt, aunt." He staggered forward and opened his arms.  Be happy and smile.

    Zhang Ruoxi picked up Xiao Hongjian and said to Zhang Yuan: "Since you have returned safely, Lu Lang and I will set off back to our hometown tomorrow. Our luggage has been packed and the weather has turned cooler, so we are on our way."

    Zhang Yuandao: "Sister and brother-in-law will spend the Mid-Autumn Festival in Beijing and then return to Jiangnan. If we leave now, we will celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival on the road."

    Zhang Ruoxi said: "Your brother-in-law and I are eager to return home. Lu Chun and Lu Jie live in Shanyin. I haven't seen his two brothers for more than half a year, and I miss them very much."

    Zhang Yuan stopped trying to stay and said, "Let's go to the Paozi River for a reunion today. Brother Zongzi invited us yesterday."

    Zhang Ruoxi asked: "Won't Xiao Yuan go to the Yamen today?"

    Zhang Yuandao: "According to convention, envoys from distant countries have ten days of leave after returning. I don't have to go to the Hanlin Academy or Zhan Shifu during these days."

    After breakfast, Sun Chengzong, his neighbor on the left, personally sent the manuscript and a copy of the first half of "Dingsi's Journey to Korea" to Zhang Yuan. Zhang Yuan asked about the lectures in the East Palace. Sun Chengzong smiled and said: "His Royal Highness the Emperor Sun has a kind heart.  , attaches great importance to friendship, and asked you several times when you will come back - but in the past two months, due to the hot weather, daily lectures have been suspended. Now that the weather is getting colder, lectures should be resumed, and we will wait for the decree from the East Palace."

    Sun Chengzong resigned from Zhan Shifu. Zhang Yuan asked his sister and brother-in-law, Shang Danran and Mu Zhenzhen to go to Zhang's residence by the Paozi River first. Although he did not have to go to the Hanlin Academy to sit in court today, since he was back, he had to pay a visit to the Imperial Academy attendant.  Guo Hui, a bachelor, and he is also serving as the Youzanshan of Youchunfang of Zhanshi Mansion, so Qian Longxi, the young master of Zhanshi Mansion, must also go and see him¡ª¡ª

    Shang Jinghui reminded: "Uncle, the diary has not been copied yet."

    Shang Danran asked his brothers-in-law Zhang Ruoxi and Lu Tao for help, as well as Xiao Jinghui. The four of them copied together. It took half an hour to complete the rest of the diary. At this time Wu LingYuan Chaonian from Hanshe Bookstore was also called. Zhang Yuan handed over the two copies of "Dingsi's Journey to Korea" to Yuan Chaonian and asked Yuan Chaonian and Wu Ling to proofread it on the spot. After the proofreading was completed, he immediately summoned the engraver and made sure to complete the diary within ten days.  For engraving and selling, the plate making must be precise and there should be no obvious errors.

    Shang Danran, Zhang Ruoxi and others took a car to the bank of Paozi River. Zhang Yuan left Yuan Chaonian and Wu Ling in the house to proofread the diary. He took Laifu and Wang Dachui to the Hanlin Academy. Sheba and Ma Kuoqi also wanted to follow, but Zhang Yuan stopped them.  In the middle of the capital, following two Shizhu native soldiers all day long would be criticized. Zhang Yuan planned to send these two men back to Sichuan in the near future.

    The three masters and servants of Zhang Yuan had just arrived at the east end of Lige old alley when they saw Gao Qiqian, the chamberlain of Ciqing Palace, hurrying along Huichang Street with a small fireman. Gao Qiqian was the companion of the emperor's grandson Zhu Youxiao.  Reading, it has been promoted from the ebony card to a high-ranking long follower. The long follower is a seventh-grade internal official, and the higher level is a sixth-grade official. Gao Qiqian is only sixteen years old this year. It can be said that his official career is prosperous.  The benefits of eunuchs are that since last year's assassination case, not only did Eunuch Wang An, the leader of the East Palace, treat Eunuch Zhong differently, but the Crown Prince Zhu Changluo also relied heavily on Eunuch Zhong. In the past, he would discuss everything with Wang An alone. Now,  Eunuch Zhong was able to participate, and in the East Palace, he was already the most powerful eunuch second only to Wang An. As the godson of Eunuch Zhong, Gao Qiqian naturally rose with the tide, and his status rose sharply¡ª¡ª

    Gao Qiqian bowed to Zhang Yuan and said that Eunuch Zhong and the guest nanny already knew that Zhang Yuan was back in Beijing, and asked Zhang Yuan to take the time to meet Eunuch Zhong at his residence in Shichahai. He also said that His Royal Highness the Emperor Changsun also wanted to see Mr. Zhang very much.  When will Mr. Zhang come to the Wenhua Hall to give lectures?

    Zhang Yuan has been extremely busy these past two days. Tomorrow he will send his sister and brother-in-law back to Jiangnan, so he said: "I will visit Eunuch Zhong the day after tomorrow. Come in the afternoon. Eunuch Zhong is also free in the afternoon."

    Gao Qiqian returned to Ciqing Palace to resume his duties. Zhang Yuan went to the Hanlin Academy to meet with his colleagues, and then went to visit the director of the Academy, Guo Hua. Guo, the academician, still loved Zhang Yuan. After greeting him, he handed over a residence report.  He gave it to him and said: "Zhang Xiuzhuan, please take a look. This is the newly published Di Bao. It contains the memorial of Governor Li of Liaodong."

    Zhang Yuan had read this memorial in his hometown of Wu Pavilion yesterday. He read it again and said in surprise: "Why Governor Li accused the subordinates so much is completely incomprehensible." He immediately told Guo Guo one by one about the points Li Weihan accused him of.  Qi explained, and said: "Xueshi Guo, I went to North Korea as an envoy. It took one hundred and nineteen days from leaving Beijing to returning to Beijing. I kept a diary every day. All the things recorded were testified by those who accompanied him. The envoy from North Korea  It can also be used as evidence that the subordinates are very frightened by Governor Li's groundless accusations and will print out the diary as soon as possible to show his innocence."

    Guo Hui nodded and said, "That's very good."

    Zhang Yuan implored Guo Hui to write the preface to "Ding Si's Journey to Korea". This was not Zhang Yuan's impromptu idea, but had been planned for a long time. It was not appropriate to ask Wu Daonan or other senior officials to write the preface. Guo Hui was the most suitable, because Guo Hui was  The chief seal officer of the Hanlin Academy, and he is neither Donglin nor the Three Klansmen¡ª¡ª

    Guo Hui, a man of caution and self-preservation, said cautiously: "Send your diary to me and I will read it first. If there is nothing wrong, I will write a preface."

    Zhang Yuan said that he would send the original manuscript of the diary to Xu Guangqi's house in the evening. After bidding farewell to Guo Hui, Zhang Yuan left the Hanlin Academy and went to Zhan Shi's house to visit the young master Zhan Qian Longxi. He talked with his senior brother Xu Guangqi for a long time before going to the Paozi River.  I got together with my sister Zhang Ruoxi and others, and asked someone to invite Ruan Dacheng to have a drink with them. Ruan Dacheng didn't have to go to Xingrensi to sit in the yamen these days.

    In the afternoon, Zhang Yuan and Ruan Dacheng went to the Ministry of Rites and the Huitong Hall, respectively to visit Minister He and the Korean envoy Yu Yan and others. When they came out of the Huitong Hall, they saw that it was still early and it was Shenshi time, so they went to the Jinyiwei Yamen to visit the commander of the Jinyiwei.  After some greetings, Luo Sigong said, "Nalan Bakshi and Nalan Bakshi have been interrogated overnight and both have confessed. I will report the facts to the Holy One. Please rest assured, Zhang Xiuzhan and Ruan Xingren."

    Sixty-one Jin Yiwei, including Zhen Zidan, who accompanied Zhang Yuan on his mission were responsible for the investigation. Luo Sigong had already learned the details of Zhang Yuan's mission from these Jin Yiwei. The Jin Yiwei suffered heavy casualties. Of course, Luo Sigong had to protect his subordinates.  In order to protect the interests of the emperor, Jinyiwei directly obeyed the orders of the emperor and was not subject to the control of the cabinet and the six ministries. Therefore, although the three parties were powerful, Luo Sigong did not have much scruples. What Jinyiwei feared was the eunuch in charge of the East Factory.

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