Recently, Zhao Miaoyuan, apart from waiting for his Qingxu Temple to be built and moving early, the only thing left for him was to spend money.
In the name of being a Taoist monk, he made money from the utensils given by his brother and the Queen Mother, and gave them to the Huangmen and the maids in the palace in large sums.
The palace officials who received the reward were grateful to the eldest princess for her kindness and generosity, but they were also a little confused as to what the princess meant. How could she dare to reveal her purpose? Only a few personal chamberlains and maids understood her. But because she was kind to each other and was simple and lovely, no one was willing to reveal her thoughts in person. Privately, he was secretly worried and sympathized with her.
Having followed the princess for a long time, she has learned a little bit about her master¡¯s thoughts. The master and maid have reached a tacit understanding, that is, we know what you are thinking, princess, but we just don¡¯t say it. The same goes for the princess. I know you know what I mean, but I won¡¯t say it either!
It was so wasted, but things were not delayed. The personal palace attendant guessed the princess's intention and automatically took on the role of inquiring and delivering information. Because most of these rewards are given by their hands, everyone in the palace is extremely affectionate to the staff of Changning Hall and are willing to say anything.
Therefore, every time Zhao Miaoyuan was lonely and confused, someone would inadvertently tell interesting stories from outside, and most of them would revolve around Liang Feng's story. When he is happy, Miaoyuan will naturally be in high spirits. When frustrated, the princess became listless and worried.
I heard some bad news today: "Hey, have you heard? The officials outside seem to be making trouble again!" Zhao Miaoyuan quickly pricked up his ears.
"I heard about it and said it was a matter of the Imperial College. That Fan Jianxiao. He just spoke directly to the Imperial College and gave instructions to the officials. They said they wanted to invite some yamen to run the Imperial College with them!"
"so what?"
"What else can I do? He got scolded by the official! I heard that Mr. Yan, who was very close to him in the past, no longer speaks for him. Dr. Cai also said that he is not like the gentleman Fan before!"
Miao Yuan's heart tightened, has the trouble reached this point?
"But it seems that the official family is very hesitant. From what I said before, the official family thought about it for a while after they came back. Why did they ask Zhang Douzhi?"
"Wouldn't that be bad?"
"What's so bad?"
"If the officials don't agree, they'll just pay it back, but if they agree, won't this add fuel to the fire? I think that Liang Tanhua will definitely be unlucky!"
"Hey, hey, what's your idea of ??wording, just say it, don't add insult to injury!" The person who asked the question reminded the person who spoke. We have to position ourselves properly and are only responsible for delivering news and leading the princess to think wildly. That won¡¯t work!
This guy suddenly came to his senses. Qiang smiled and said: "Haha, that's right. We are not ministers. How do we know what they think. Maybe when the officials say something, they will all be silent!" I want to correct it quickly.
Zhao Miaoyuan couldn't bear it anymore and turned his head. She still had a delicate voice, but with an urgent tone: "You guys should go out for a walk more often. I don't need many people to serve you here. You might as well come back and spread some new news!"
"yes!"
Zhao Miaoyuan, who was walking around the palace rubbing his handkerchief, finally received the worst news: Fan Zhongyan was besieged by the officials because of the public outrage caused by Shang Zhazi. Liang Feng's admissions policy hurt the hearts of scholars, and many of them had no merit. The scholars who were preparing to take the merit examination made an appointment to go to the door of Liang's house to yell at each other.
What should we do? What should we do? What should we do? Zhao Miaoyuan is so anxious that he can't live with it if this continues? He has become the public enemy of scholars all over the world!
Her first reaction was to beg the emperor's brother, but as soon as she opened her legs, she was dragged by the personal palace maid. At this time, she did not care about covering up, and asked anxiously: "In what capacity does the princess speak to the officials?"
Zhao Miaoyuan was stunned as if he had been shocked.
At the critical moment, the palace maid is unreliable, so the eunuch should be calmer: "Princess, if it were me, I wouldn't mention this matter, just ask for leave, and go out to relax!"
Miao Yuan suddenly realized, yes, yes, yes, go out and take a look first, and then decide how to help.
So I quickly went to ask for leave and go out. Before I could reach the entrance of the palace, a bigger blow hit my face: "Princess, the Queen Mother and the ladies have returned to the palace. The queen asked you to come over and meet me!"
She almost softened, mother-in-law, why are you coming back to pinch her now?
"Princess, how about this?" A palace maid whispered something into her ear. Miaoyuan thought for a long time, nodded and said: "This is the best!" Then he endured the concern in his heart and hurried to Cining Palace where Liu E lived.
After quitting politics for a long time, my mentality has gradually adapted, and I seem to be in much better spirits. The next person sitting next to her was Princess Yang, the concubine, and the other was Zhao Miaoyuan's mother, Mrs. Li.
Zhao Miaoyuan respectfully paid his respects to the three empresses. Liu E smiled and supported her: "We haven't seen each other for a few months, and Miao Yuan has become much more delicate!" Mrs. Li then said, "The Queen Mother has no need to praise her. Alas, it's only because she has relieved her sister of her troubles!" Mrs. Yang! He nodded and said: "That's exactly the truth."Yuan Yuan, it¡¯s time to pay more attention to it. Always cultivating and enlightening like this is not what a daughter¡¯s family should do! "
Zhao Miaoyuan didn't have the intention to talk to them about this, but he still forced a smile and said to the three ladies: "The ladies taught you the right lesson. It was only when the children came to practice that they felt they had made some progress, and they really couldn't bear to let it go. Please be considerate, ladies." indivual!"
Liu E is an extraordinary person, and she always has extraordinary views on things: "I think the words of the two sisters are not necessarily true. As for our princess, her character, appearance, talents and learning are all the best choices, haha, Shang No matter which house I marry, I won't let him go! If she wants to take it easy, let her do it. She will always wait until she knows how to fulfill her duty, and then it will happen naturally. But Miaoyuan, you can't just practice Taoism, you need to take care of more women's affairs. Do it, do you hear me? Well, you should read more of "The Female Commandments"!"
"Yes, I don't practice Taoism all the time, but I also study painting recently!" Miaoyuan said with a smile.
"Oh? This is a good thing. Which one should I learn from? Characters or flowers and birds?"
"My child is just learning randomly, no matter which family he belongs to. I heard that in the past two years, among the married women in the stable, only the woman from the Liang family who is visiting the flowers has excellent paintings. My child even ordered people to go to his house to ask for paintings a few days ago. .¡±
Liu E smiled and said: "You are also considered to be knowledgeable. Liang Feng's paintings are indeed the only ones in this dynasty. His wife is also very good. What do you want them to draw for you?"
Zhao Miaoyuan told him about the painting he had gone to ask for a few days ago. Concubine Yang couldn't help but laugh beside her: "Amitabha, Miaoyuan is not merciless when he tortures people! With this painting method, his wife and concubines are of the same mind, so I'm afraid they will also It will take three to five months to complete. I¡¯m so desperate that I¡¯ll just paint for you?¡±
"That's right. The people sent by Haier came back and said that his wife and concubine looked quite embarrassed. But they still agreed. I think there is no problem." Miaoyuan said with a smile. However, Mrs. Li said with a straight face: "You kid, you don't know anything. I belong to the family of a court official. How can you send me around so casually? Have you given me anything?"
"Ah, no!" Zhao Miaoyuan stuck out his tongue and replied.
"It's really rude. I want your imperial brother to know that he has a close relationship with Liang Feng. Wouldn't he blame you?"
"Then, how about I give them a replacement later?" Miaoyuan said hurriedly.
Liu E nodded and smiled: "Girls are cute and naive. It doesn't matter if they forget for a moment. How dare his family pick on our etiquette? Give us more gifts later!"
"Oh, Queen Mother, I have already missed my child, and I feel so ashamed. How about, in the past few days, while their officials are on duty, my child can go over to see them and see how the progress is going. I wonder what can be done? My child has been there recently. The palace is also a little stuffy, and at this moment Chun and Jingming want to go out for a walk!"
Yang and Li never cared about government affairs and were completely unaware of recent events. Liu E, the first outstanding female figure, resolutely withdrew from the imperial court and returned to power. On the one hand, she devoted herself to recuperating her body. On the other hand, she also tabooed other people's gossip, so she also deliberately avoided government affairs. So the three old ladies walked around for a long time, but they didn't know anything. They bumped into each other by mistake, and the little girl Zhao Miaoyuan took advantage of them.
Liu E pondered for a long time and said: "Normally, it is not allowed for you, my majestic princess, to go to the courtier's house. But since you said you would go while Liang Feng is on duty, I think-!" Before she could finish her words, Li He hurriedly stopped her and said, "Sister, please don't indulge her. How can a girl come from a family like this? If it doesn't work, just bring Madam Liang Feng into the palace to talk. That's all. You must not go!"
Liu E laughed dumbly: "Haha, I am old and confused. My sister is right. Miaoyuan, you don't want to go. You can send an order to bring his wife and concubines into the palace, and that's all for joking!"
Miaoyuan was extremely disappointed in his heart, but he didn¡¯t dare to argue. Besides, he was afraid that the secret would be exposed! He had no choice but to agree in a low voice. After a while, the three old ladies all laughed and wanted to disperse. Yang and Li both thanked Liu E and left the Cining Palace. Naturally, Miaoyuan wanted to accompany her mother and have some intimate words. I had no choice but to put aside my worries for the time being, brace myself up, and flatter Mr. Li.
In the dead of night, Zhao Miaoyuan finally found some time and hurriedly found the palace maids to discuss how to help Liang Feng tide over the difficulties. After a night of calculation, I realized that although I was a princess, my means were very limited. I couldn't help but secretly blame myself for being incompetent and unable to protect my sweetheart. I could only do a little and forget about it!
Early the next morning, the news was true. As expected, in addition to Fengqiu, nearby scholars from Xiangfu, Kaifeng, and even Dongshuo, Chenliu and other places came one after another and gradually gathered in one place, waiting for the hour to come. When they arrive, they will walk towards the Liang family in Qishengyuan with great fanfare.
Everyone who came was a person who had read poetry and books, and many even came with scholars, concubines, luggage, or horses and carriages. Many of them came to visit the mountains and rivers in the name of demonstrations. meaning of something. But most of them are armed with swords and pens, preparing to go to the Liang Mansion. After scolding them, they will write on the wall and reveal the nature of this gangster who deceives the world and steals his reputation!
When the time came, roars started, Confucian shirts fluttered, sour gas rose to the sky, and they arrived at the door of Liang Feng's house. Just as someone was about to take the lead and yell loudly, someone with sharp eyes suddenly stopped him. Everyone immediately closed their mouths.