The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1262

[1262. Chapter 1203 The mighty grace]

Empress Zhang obviously loves Liang Ruying very much.

Not to mention other things, but…it seemed that it was because of Emperor Hongzhi’s useless words that irritated Empress Zhang.

This man is so ungrateful.

As for Liang Ruying’s treatment today, she was very commanding and had the air of a heroic woman.

Of course, after the treatment, she returned to her ladylike appearance, behaved politely and was not overly domineering.

This made Queen Zhang very satisfied. At this time, it was still early, but she could no longer sleep. She kept praising Liang Ruying and asked about Liang Ruying’s studies. What was the Xishan Women’s Hospital like and what did she study? , how to learn, whether you will be nervous or afraid during treatment.

And Liang Ruying also responded fluently and calmly.

On the other side, Fang Jifan and Zhu Houzhao had arrived in a hurry at Daming Palace.

Zhu Houzhao was extremely anxious. Looking at the closed palace door, he wanted to climb over the wall and enter the palace. Unexpectedly, at this time, the eunuch in the palace spoke through the crack of the door.

“Your Highness the Prince, Duke of Qi, and the Empress Dowager have turned the corner. Your Majesty has a decree. It’s going to be dawn today. It’s better to wait until the palace door is opened before entering the palace to visit.”

Zhu Houzhao felt very unhappy at once, and asked Fang Jifan Teeth, he said with a slight complaint: “What do you mean, what do you mean, this is burning the bridge across the river, right? When you want us to come, teach us to come in the middle of the night, and don’t need us, just let us stay in this cold weather. Wait until dawn.”

The eunuch was inside, not knowing how to answer and not daring to answer.

When Fang Jifan heard that the Empress Dowager was fine, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief. He looked up and saw that the moon was bright and the stars were sparse. At this time…

whatever.

He pulled Zhu Houzhao and slowly persuaded him: “It is indecent to climb over the wall. Now that the worst is over, this is a good thing. Let’s just wait here.”

Zhu Houzhao had no choice but to stop.

Arrogant, the whole person was like an eggplant beaten by frost, waiting quietly.

Today is the day of court discussion.

Therefore, many ministers gathered at the Meridian Gate early in the morning.

The people who came had a look of surprise when they saw Zhu Houzhao and Fang Jifan.

Why…the prince and Duke of Qi came here very early in the morning. The sun was really shining in the west.

When everyone came to see him, Zhu Houzhao turned his nostrils upward and looked like you all should get out of here and leave me alone.

Fang Jifan was different. He seemed very kind. Housing prices had eased recently. He decided to change himself to avoid being beaten by angry people.

Therefore, he stood among the crowd with a faint smile on his face, and his tall and straight figure looked particularly dazzling.

Liang Chu and others met Fang Jifan, but Liang Chu did not come forward to say hello.

It’s just that he has lost a lot of weight. These days, he has been worried and has been thinking about food instead of tea. These days are really suffering.

After a while, eunuchs and guards gathered around him.

The leading eunuch, obviously a stall owner from Dongchang, was very impressive and asked a young man to get out of the car with a smile on his face.

This young man, wearing a turban and a Confucian shirt, looked extremely polite, but… suddenly seeing such a big scene, he seemed both excited and a little timid.

This person’s name is Liu Wenhua.

He is a descendant of the Liu family in Lingnan.

Born in Juren, he came to Beijing to take the exam and stayed at the house of his cousin, who served in the Metropolitan Procuratorate.

Liu Wenhua didn’t know why someone suddenly came to his door in the middle of the night. Immediately afterwards, he said that the emperor asked him to come to the palace early in the morning to have an audience. He was busy asking, but eunuchs knew the rules. They should not say things, they should not say them, and they would also pass on orders. The eunuch who was on duty in the East Factory gave him a note asking him to go and do something urgently. He didn’t know what happened in the palace.

However… it is most likely that His Majesty admires this person named Liu Wenhua and has made it clear that he will treat him with courtesy. Therefore, this eunuch… appears to be extremely polite.

This made Liu Wenhua suddenly feel that he had reached the pinnacle of his life.

This is the highlight moment, and I can brag about it for the rest of my life.

Could it be that a few days ago, I participated in several poetry gatherings, and the poems I wrote spread, and even the palace knew about it? And you still appreciate your own talents?

Liu Wenhua was a talented scholar from Lingnan. What he wanted most was to learn martial arts well and sell them to the emperor’s family. If he gained favor from the palace because of this, it would be… such a shameless thing.

Suddenly he felt very happy, as if he had eaten candy and his whole body was floating.

Liu Wenhua saw his cousin Liu Yan among the ministers, so he stepped forward and saluted Liu Yan.

Liu Yan knew about Liu Wenhua’s visit to the palace. In order to avoid suspicion, the two sides went their separate ways. However, Liu Yan also seemed very excited. It was unprecedented that his nephew had received this honor.

It can be said to be the most glorious honor of the entire family.

He stroked his beard and nodded to Liu Wenhua with a comforting look on his face: “Later, remember, don’t be nervous and be polite.”

“My nephew understands.” Liu Wenhua was clean and his face was clean. He is handsome, with a bookish air all over his body. After all, he comes from a big family and has seen the world. At this time, he is naturally ambitious, and he has a bit of Mizhouro’s demeanor.

Liu Yan nodded, looking very satisfied.

The Liu family was considered a local wealthy family in Lingnan, but when it came to Beijing, its reputation was not well known. Now it is better. Now, if any of the children can really stand out, it will be enough to shine on the family lintel.

What he regretted most was the marriage between his nephew and the Liang family. This Liang Chu was a minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, with a high position and a powerful position. He could have been married to their family, which would have been an added advantage to the Liu family.

It’s just a pity that this daughter of the Liang family is so immoral. Although the Liang family has a noble status, the Liu family, who is the heir of poetry and calligraphy, has to reluctantly part with her. The Liu family is a decent person and cannot accommodate such a woman. What’s more, doing business in the Metropolitan Procuratorate is a clean stream, and you must not let your reputation be damaged.

After Liu Yan said this, he stopped talking.

Liu Wenhua was calm and composed, with a smile on his face. From a distance, he saw two young men in python suits talking and laughing about something. Are they… His Highness the Crown Prince and the legendary Duke of Qi?

He was a little warm-hearted, but he knew that his status was low and he did not dare to step forward to salute His Highness the Crown Prince.

But he saw someone among the crowd standing helplessly.

That’s… Liang Chu.

This is my future.

It’s just…a pity.

Liang Chu seemed to have seen Liu Wenhua. He remembered that Liu Wenhua had visited Liang Chu several times and he was always polite and attentive.

But today.

The moment he saw Liang Chu’s gaze, Liu Wenhua immediately turned his gaze away and turned a blind eye to Liang Chu.

………

The Meridian Gate opened.

Everyone filed in, arrived at Fengtian Hall, and stood in separate groups.

Liu Wenhua was just like Grandma Liu entering the Grand View Garden. He was nervous and didn’t dare to look sideways, but he couldn’t help but be shocked by the Daming Palace. When he stood in the most corner of the palace, his heart felt hot. Sooner or later…I want a seat too. The dynasty classes… keep their word.

The ministers waited for a while.

But it seemed that someone had begun to get wind of the news and began to whisper.

“I heard…last night, the Empress Dowager…”

Liu Wenhua couldn’t hear these words clearly, but he saw many people talking in low voices, and some had worried looks on their faces.

Everyone waited for a long time, but no one came.

Liu Jian coughed and stood up calmly: “My lords, your Majesty will not come here if you want to. Today’s court meeting will discuss…”

Outside, the eunuch’s voice came: “The emperor has arrived.”

Liu Jian’s voice stopped suddenly.

Everyone became solemn subconsciously.

Everyone held their breath.

Liu Wenhua was even more excited. He wanted to stretch his neck and stand on tiptoe. But when a majestic figure appeared in front of his eyes, he was startled and quickly lowered his head. He was so excited that he… trembled. .

Emperor Hongzhi hurriedly entered the palace, immediately mounted the golden throne and ascended to the throne.

Emperor Hongzhi, who had not slept all night, was still very excited…

This is a feeling of lost and found.

Thinking of his royal grandmother coming back from the dead is an emotion that no one else can understand.

His heart felt hot, that woman… was his royal grandmother’s savior.

So, he looked around and said solemnly: “Where is Liu Wenhua?”

Who is Liu Wenhua…

Many people looked at each other.

You look at me, I look at you.

Liu Yan suddenly showed a knowing smile.

His Majesty suddenly summoned his nephew, and during the court discussion, Liu Wenhua was mentioned first.

My nephew, how virtuous and capable he is, is able to receive such great love from His Majesty.

…

Liu Wenhua’s body trembled. He was busy leaving work. Although he was excited in his heart, his expression was calm.

Then, he prostrated himself in the palace: “Common people, I have met your Majesty.”

Emperor Hongzhi looked at Liu Wenhua and nodded with satisfaction: “Not bad, not bad, he is a high-spirited young man. Is Liu Qing’s family waiting for the exam in Beijing?”

Liu Wenhua bowed. , kowtowed and said: “Yes, the common people are in the capital, preparing for Enke this year.”

Emperor Hongzhi said: “How did you do in the provincial examination for the Chief Envoy of Guangdong?” “The common people are not talented and

ranked

third.”

Ranked third…

not bad.

Being able to rank among the best in the provincial examination, although this cannot be compared with some exam masters in the temple, can still be regarded as a talented person.

Perhaps because of his love for Wujiwu, Emperor Hongzhi saw that Liu Wenhua answered questions fluently and seemed to have done well in the exam. It was a perfect match for the female doctor to have such a fiancée.

Emperor Hongzhi said with a smile: “I have seen the Qing family, they have extraordinary magnanimity, and I love them very much. Come and read the grace decree.”

The grace decree…

More people were confused.

What did Liu Wenhua do?

Why is it so good? Just read the edict.

Liu Wenhua was also stunned, but he was still very excited.

The palace specially invited me here just to reward myself.

Oops…how virtuous and capable am I to be so favored by His Majesty?

This kind of opportunity, not to mention him as a candidate, but also as a Jinshi with countless titles on the gold list, is beyond the reach of hope.

(End of chapter)