novelraw Chapter 164: The old lady protects the shortcomings
Chapter 164: The old lady protects the shortcomings
Chapter 164 The old lady protects her shortcomings
Qingshuang and Yu Zichuan returned to the Dudu Mansion.
"Do you want me to accompany you to see him?"
Yu Zichuan asked Qingshuang.
Qingshuang shook her head: "No need, I'll go by myself."
Yu Zichuan did not force it, he took his big bow and sat on the roof, and started a complicated and rigorous bow cleaning process.
Qingshuang entered the main courtyard and stood at the door of the study: "Grand Governor."
Lu Yuan said: "No need to say anything, I will continue to serve Bao Zhu tomorrow."
Qingshuang stared blankly at Lu Yuan in the study for a long time before kneeling on one knee: "Yes!"
The old lady slept until midnight. The first thing she did when she opened her eyes was to look for Lu Yuan: "Where is my great-grandson-in-law? I remember I found him...Did I take him down the mountain? Where is Qianqian? Qianqian! Great-grandson-in-law Are you here?"
Meng Qianqian opened the window, pointed at Lu Yuan who was staring at Baoshu in the yard, and said with a smile: "Here he is."
Baoshu was quarreling with Daddy Zha with her arms akimbo. The reason was that she showed off her little candy to Lu Yuan. Lu Yuan thought that her daughter was honoring him and ate it in one bite.
This made Baoshu so angry that she opened Lu Yuan's mouth and tried to dig out the candy.
Where can it be done?
One large and one small had a confrontation all morning.
Being able to quarrel with his children meant that he was in a good mood. Meng Qianqian curled her lips.
When the old lady saw her great-grandson-in-law at home, she felt her heart go back to her stomach. She was still waiting to hold a little great-great-grandchild. If her great-grandson-in-law was gone, her little great-great-grandchild would be nowhere to be found.
During breakfast, the old lady asked Lu Yuan quietly: "Great-grandson-in-law, were you unhappy because you went to court a few days ago? You see, you are very happy because you did not go to court today."
Without waiting for Lu Yuan to answer, the old lady said decisively, "Don't go to this **** anymore. Whoever falls in love will go to you."
Lu Yuan asked: "Great-grandmother, will this make me look worthless?"
The old lady said confidently: "Brother Lu's father goes to court every day. Do you think he has any future?"
He was talking about Lu Xingzhou.
The corner of Lu Yuan's mouth twitched. What you said makes sense. I can't refute it.
However, he did plan to "claim illness" and not go to court for a few days.
The old lady said this, which saved him from having to think of reasons to deal with her.
Lu Yuan glanced at the old lady and asked seriously: "Then what reason should I use?"
The old lady waved her hands and said, "Isn't this simple? You're just pretending to be sick, you're a dead dad... Isn't that an excuse to have as much as you want?"
The corners of Lu Yuan and Meng Qianqian's mouths twitched.
Meng Qianqian seriously suspected that the old lady was cursing Xun Xiangguo. After all, Xun Xiangguo was Lu Yuan's adoptive father.
But the old lady probably didn't know about this. When they were talking in the carriage last night, the old lady fell asleep.
The news that Xun Xiangguo's teacher returned to the court caused a sensation in the entire capital, followed closely by the good news that the Supreme Emperor also returned from the palace, which can be said to be a celebration for the whole world.
In the Jinluan Hall, the emperor and all the civil and military officials were very excited.
Zong Zhengxi sat on the dragon chair and said with high spirits: "Father, when I heard that the prime minister had pacified the Western Regions and recaptured the thirteen cities of Xizhou, Long Yan was very happy and his head ailment was cured. All of this is the credit of the prime minister. Xun Ai Qing, I want to reward you. you!"
Xun Xiangguo came out of the procession holding a wat tablet and said in fear: "It is the duty of a minister to be loyal to His Majesty. I will never dare to take credit!"
Zong Zhengxi said firmly: "My father has always taught me to distinguish rewards and punishments. Since you have made meritorious service, you should be rewarded! I will reward you with thousands of taels of gold and make you the Duke of Xun. It will be hereditary and will not replace you!"
The ministers all gasped!
In this dynasty, only relatives of the emperor can be granted the title of Duke. For example, your Majesty's maternal grandfather was granted the title of Duke, and his uncle inherited the title of Duke.
Moreover, even the Duke of the country can only be hereditary for three generations, and most of them will be reduced by one rank in each generation.
Hereditary succession means that the title will never be reduced and will be inherited from generation to generation.
This reward can be said to be the only example in this dynasty.
"Your Majesty, this is inappropriate."
Wang Yushi said.
Zong Zhengxi said: "You have done great service, what's wrong with it? At that time, the king of Chu was also granted the title of king with a different surname because of his meritorious service in fighting the enemy. The virtuousness of the prime minister is not inferior to that of the king of Chu."
Wang Yushi said: "But the throne of King Chu is not inherited."
The son of the King of Chu became the Grand Marshal of Chu because of his own military exploits. It had nothing to do with the throne of the King of Chu. Even the Grand Marshal of Chu was not a heir apparent.
Xun Xiangguo held the wat in his hand and said: "What Wang Yushi said is reasonable. I really cannot bear the position of Duke. Please take back my order!"
Zong Zhengxi showed the majesty of the emperor and said solemnly: "My decision has been made! Lord Xun, please be free!"
Xun Xiangguo sighed: "I... thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness."
Although the other ministers felt that the Xun family was hereditary to be the Duke of the country, the treatment was too generous, but when they thought that Xun Xiangguo not only made military exploits, but also "rescued" the Supreme Emperor from the hands of the traitor Lu Yuan, they understood His Majesty. practices.
Zong Zhengxi's eyes fell on Xun Yu again: "Xun Yu, you built canals to divert water, led the people to reclaim wasteland, and solved the drought in the Western Regions for many years. You have made great contributions in managing the border. I will name you the crown prince of Xun Kingdom. Do you want to be an assistant minister in the cabinet, or serve in the six ministries? "
Xun Yu smiled and said humbly: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. Xun Yu is flattered, but when it comes to running the country, Xun Yu is not as good as you sirs; when it comes to fighting, Xun Yu is not as good as the generals. Besides, Xun Yu is not as good as all the generals. At the border, he only exerted his meager efforts, which cannot be said to be meritorious. After going out for a while, he felt that his knowledge was despicable. When he returned to the capital, Xun Yu just wanted to follow his teacher and concentrate on learning, and he hoped for your majesty's permission. "
The teacher in his mouth is Lin Jijiu.
Zong Zhengxi was a little envious when it came to Lin Jijiu. He also wanted to become Lin Jijiu's disciple, but Lin Jijiu said that he would never accept any more disciples.
Thinking about it this way, Xun Yu is really awesome.
But such a powerful person never sought an official position for himself, and regarded power, fame and wealth as dirt.
Unlike Lu Yuan, who is greedy.
Thinking of Lu Yuan, Zong Zhengxi subconsciously looked towards the seat behind the curtain.
Today, Lu Yuan claimed to be ill and did not come to court. In the future, he probably will not listen to politics behind the curtain anymore.
Zong Zhengxi frowned. He didn't know why he frowned.
After going to court, Zong Zhengxi went to the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
"Father Shang..."
As soon as he crossed the threshold, he found that the study was empty, not a soul in sight.
Yes, Lu Yuan claimed to be sick.
In the past, every time he went to court, Lu Yuan would first check his homework in the study room, and only allowed him to leave when he was satisfied. If he made a mistake, he would be punished, which was quite severe.
"His Majesty."
Xiang Guo's voice came from behind.
Zong Zhengxi paused, took his feet back, and continued walking forward.
Xun Xiangguo glanced at the empty study room and followed Zong Zhengxi.
After entering the imperial study, Zong Zhengxi said to Xun Xiangguo: "Prime Minister, I... have something to tell you."
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Xun Xiangguo looked at his hesitant expression and asked, "Is it a matter of pro-government? Your Majesty, don't worry, I am already planning and will let your Majesty take charge as soon as possible."
"That's not it." Zong Zhengxi lowered his eyes, hesitated for a moment, and asked, "Can I not do my homework in the future?"
Xun Xiangguo asked suspiciously: "Your Majesty, do you still need to do your homework?"
The **** on the side seized the opportunity and took the opportunity to complain: "Yes, Prime Minister, you don't know how Lu Yuan has tormented Your Majesty in the past few years? In order to prevent His Majesty from taking charge, he forces Your Majesty to do homework every day, all of which are... Those who...are not allowed to do anything else until they finish the work. Your Majesty wakes up early and is greedy at night, and his hand is calloused!"
After listening to it with a normal expression, Xun Xiangguo said kindly to Zong Zhengxi: "Since your Majesty doesn't want to do it, then you can't do it well. What your Majesty should learn is the way of governing the country, and I will assist you."
Zong Zhengxi nodded.
"Your Majesty will go to approve the memorial first. I will wait in the side hall."
After Xun Xiangguo finished speaking, he left.
Zong Zhengxi entered the imperial study.
This was the first time that he approved memorials alone. In the past, Lu Yuan would select them first and then send them to him. After he approved them, he would have someone take them to Lu Yuan for review. If he didn't approve them well, he would have to be criticized.
Zong Zhengxi opened a memorial: "Xiao Dezi, what do you think Lu Yuan is doing?"
"ah?"
The little **** who was named was stunned.
Zong Zhengxi glanced at him: "Weren't you quite eloquent just now? Are you mute now?"
Xiao Dezi smiled coquettishly, stepped forward, nodded and bowed and said, "Hey, what can the Governor do? When the Prime Minister came back, he was so frightened that he fell ill. I thought that he was going to hide in his house and cry!"
Zong Zhengxi imagined Lu Yuan crying in the yard, and suddenly felt relieved: "Do you think he will come back to beg me?"
Xiao Dezi said with a smile: "He has done all the bad things. Now that the Supreme Emperor and the Prime Minister have returned to the court, he must be punished severely. If he wants to live, he can only come to your Majesty!"
Zong Zhengxi said coldly: "If he begs me, I won't forgive him!"
Zong Zhengxi began to review the papers, and after reviewing them, he glanced outside for countless times. It was getting dark.
"Really, will he come to beg me or not?"
Governor's Mansion.
Lu Yuan just had a big quarrel with Ni Nu.
The reason was that Manager Cen fed a dog, and Baoshu took a bite of its dog food while the dog was not paying attention. She found that the dog food was more delicious than her own food, and then she refused to leave and had to eat the dog food.
In fact, the dog rice is also fresh. Since it is Manager Cen's pet dog, the cooks dare not neglect it. Braised lion head, big meaty bones, rotten rock sugar elbows... are all freshly made.
It's not like Baoshu's rice, which is bland and has almost no salt, so it doesn't taste good.
But it is dog food after all.
The daughter of the dignified governor actually eats dog food at home. When word spread, he lost face?
What's even worse is that the little boy thought that he was stopping her because he also wanted to eat dog food, so he painfully divided her half and asked him to eat dog food together!
He is familiar with court disputes. If the other party holds a shovel, he will know what pit the other party is going to dig for him.
But the pits of the little boy are not counted as pitfalls, pitfalls are different.
Lu Yuan lifted her up and lectured her sternly: "That's dog food, are you a puppy?"
Baoshu drooped her two puppy paws: "Woof!"
Lu Yuan: "..."
Lu Yuan battled wits and courage with the rebellious girl during the day, and played leaf cards with the old lady at night. There were four people at a table. He and Meng Qianqian sat opposite each other, and the old lady and Guanshi Cen were rivals.
Among the three, only Lu Yuan is a novice.
Meng Qianqian said to Lu Yuan: "Newbies are very lucky. You can make mistakes in any game. When I was a novice, I won all night!"
Then, Lu Yuan made a move.
Old lady: "Nonsense!"
Meng Qianqian smiled: "The next game will be a mess!"
Lu Yuan took another shot, and Meng Qianqian became confused.
Meng Qianqian smiled dryly: "There are only three things to do."
Lu Yuan fired one gun three times, and three families treated him one by one.
Meng Qianqian: “…”
Today is also a little fat chapter! What a fun day!
(End of this chapter)