The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1323

[1323. Chapter 1256 The Tian family has its own true feelings]

. It would be better if Emperor Hongzhi didn’t say this.

One thing to say.

The corner of Queen Zhang’s mouth inadvertently raised a smile. That’s not what was said when the stock price plummeted.

Ha…

She said: “Your Majesty, you must not say this. As for this one, I am here to weave more, so as to set an example. So many people in the palace are looking at me, I am concubine.” If you are lazy, will the people below you be willing to work hard? Isn’t it just right to save some money in the palace? “

” What about the second thing…” Queen Zhang said: “I heard that your majesty actually asked me to do it. The two children, the prince and the successor, subsidize the cloth, right? “

Queen Zhang is the master of the harem, so she doesn’t know anything about it?”

She sighed faintly: “Your Majesty… they are still children…”

Emperor Hongzhi blushed: “They are no longer children.”

“But no matter what, in the eyes of my concubine, they are children.” Empress Zhang was categorical. .

“Okay.” Emperor Hongzhi said, “They are children.”

Empress Zhang said, “How can you bear to do this? If you don’t talk about other places, let’s talk about the capital. How much cloth is needed in a year? A few days ago, The price of cloth has indeed increased significantly, but Your Majesty, the price will be reduced by half. How much money does Your Majesty intend to ask them to spend? “

“This…” Emperor Hongzhi was speechless.

Empress Zhang suddenly burst into tears: “I have only heard of children and grandchildren inheriting the favor from their elders, but I have never heard of fathers and grandfathers taking advantage of their children. These two children will definitely be in a hurry within a month.” Come to think of it, I still can’t sleep. But His Majesty has already said something, and it’s because of national affairs. How can I dare to interfere in political affairs? Although I am a woman, I am still sensible. It’s winter, and if the price of cloth drops, it will be a great benefit to the soldiers and civilians, but…”

She paused, and then said: “But His Majesty treats the people well and is a good emperor, but he is harsh on his own children. But this is not what a good father should be like. I have nothing to say, and I don’t dare to advise. After thinking about it, it doesn’t matter, even if my son and son-in-law have to suffer this disadvantage, it will benefit the people, so it doesn’t matter if they suffer a little. “Why can’t I help them? If I don’t do anything, won’t they become motherless children?” I have thought about how much cloth I can weave for a month in this palace. I will knit as much as I want and send it to them one month later. This can be regarded as a mother’s wish. I am short-sighted and don’t understand the truth, so I can only do this.”

Emperor Hongzhi blushed and felt a little helpless for a moment. measures.

Empress Zhang smiled and said to the medical officer Liang Ruying on the side: “Ying’er, come on, let’s continue.”

She stretched out her hand and shook the spinning wheel gently. Liang Ruying saluted Emperor Hongzhi again, then stepped forward, stretched out her jade hands, and started Snagging.

Emperor Hongzhi was neither standing nor sitting. His words made him look shy and he couldn’t help but said: “That’s all, let me help you.”

Empress Zhang said: “Your Majesty is the emperor and a man. You can’t do these things.”

Emperor Hongzhi said, “Can’t Hou Zhao know how to knit?”

Empress Zhang still smiled: “Huzhao is like a concubine.”

Emperor Hongzhi said: “…

” …

There are thousands of maids in the palace.

The special weaving bureau brought a loom, and with Queen Zhang as an example, suddenly the sound of weaving was heard throughout the harem.

The King of Chu had a slim waist, and many died of hunger in the palace.

Empress Zhang is the master of the harem. Since she has her own preferences, not to mention the palace maids, even the eunuchs have to join in.

The entire Daming Palace suddenly turned into a big workshop.

Pieces of cloth were woven and piled into the warehouse of the shrine supervisor.

Empress Zhang seemed to be working hard. She got up early every morning, washed herself, went to say hello to the Empress Dowager, and knitted from morning till night.

So much so that Emperor Hongzhi could not go to Kunning Palace.

Even the Renshou Palace knew about it. The Empress Dowager personally inquired about the matter. As it concerned her great-grandson and her son-in-law, she was particularly considerate and ordered everyone in the Renshou Palace to fetch the loom without rushing to wait.

………

A few days later, Fang Jifan was summoned to the palace.

Emperor Hongzhi’s eyes were full of bloodshot eyes. His sleep quality was not good. He slept in the harem at midnight, and there was still a clicking sound. He woke up several times at night. I can’t help but feel sleepy.

As soon as Fang Jifan arrived, he saluted and Emperor Hongzhi said: “Wang Qing’s family has sent me a memorial to thank you for your kindness.”

After hearing this, Fang Jifan couldn’t help but smile: “Your Majesty, Bo’an must have written a letter declining your Majesty’s generous gift, my son… …I have always taught him not to ask what the court has done for you, but to ask what you can do for the court…”

Emperor Hongzhi said lightly: “He didn’t refuse, he just thanked him for his kindness.”

Fang

Jifan: “…” Damn it.

.

Fang Jifan couldn’t help but roll his eyes.

No wonder Wang Shouren in history was so unsatisfied. With such an emotional intelligence, even if he was given an incredible IQ, it would be of no use.

Don’t you know how to say that I will die, and I will never dare to accept such rain and dew?

I don’t know how to express my sincerity and fear.

You just… accepted it.

You haven’t learned a single bit of what the literati are doing.

Fang Jifan’s expression did not change and he laughed: “Bo’an is indeed as upright as your Majesty. Your Majesty, Wang Bo’an’s temperament has always been like this. In fact, my son… revised a letter for him in advance, gave him some advice, and told him that under your majesty’s rule, In front of others, he must be more humble. He must not be like a son-in-law who doesn’t know how to treat others. But he still can’t learn this trick in the officialdom. Alas… I am extremely ashamed. The professor’s disciple, They are all so direct, unwilling to make compromises, and do not know how to abide by the golden mean. After my son returns, he must revise his books and criticize him severely. “

Emperor Hongzhi originally thought that this guy Wang Shouren… why was he so grateful? Simply put, is this guy motivated by profit and afraid that I will take back my life, so he rushes to thank me and let me buy it and let him go?

Thinking about it this way, he felt that Wang Shouren had some problems with his moral character.

But now that Fang Jifan explained it like this, Emperor Hongzhi nodded secretly and said: “That’s fine. He should be more upright. It’s not his fault. Does he have to be hypocritical and play tricks on me? I’ll take the money from Wang Qing’s family.” , It’s just that you don’t know how to adapt.”

Fang Jifan said with shame: “Your Majesty is really a sage. If it were other emperors, he would have been killed ten times or eight times. Only Your Majesty is aware of everything and sees what’s going on in him. The saving grace is that your ministers are really flattering, but they are not as generous as your majesty. No wonder everyone says that your majesty is a good minister, and he spends time with his loved ones, and does nothing when he is near. The virtue

is clear from the sky, and the spring is leaking from the bottom. I admire this holy king who has never seen it in a thousand years. After returning, I will definitely write to Wang Bo’an and order him to serve his majesty loyally.”

Emperor Hongzhi smiled: “Okay, no. I always say this.”

Fang Jifan said: “This is what I said from the bottom of my heart. If your majesty doesn’t believe it, I will show you my heart right now.”

Emperor Hongzhi almost wanted to say, okay, I do. I want to see you dig out your heart.

After all, he endured it. After all, Fang Jifan’s words were indeed very pleasant. Emperor Hongzhi thought: “Let Wang Shouren properly supervise his Western Expedition, and that’s it. I have some confidence in him, and every stock is worth it.” Not for sale.”

Fang Jifan promised.

Emperor Hongzhi then took a deep look at Fang Jifan: “The bet on cloth, let me see… forget it…”

“What?” Fang Jifan looked at Emperor Hongzhi in confusion: “But…”

Emperor Hongzhi sighed: ” I am just a joke, and I know that this is just a joke from the prince. I don’t take it too seriously, so you don’t have to worry about it.”

Emperor Hongzhi couldn’t help but think about Queen Zhang’s words in his mind. Feeling.

Yes, in the eyes of himself and Queen Zhang, they are just children, how can they be harsh on these children.

Fang Jifan didn’t care. His Majesty was so stingy, so there was no point in making a bet or not. If you lose, you and the prince will be unlucky. If you win, with His Majesty’s picky temper, you won’t be able to get much benefit if you think about it.

Don’t bet!

Fang Jifan said with a smile: “If your majesty doesn’t want to gamble, then he won’t gamble. We are all a family. It is really inappropriate to gamble.”

Emperor Hongzhi smiled and felt relieved. Fang Jifan said it well. We are all a family. Where can we go? An overnight feud.

Emperor Hongzhi said: “This sentence deeply touches my heart. I am very relieved. It is about to pass the winter. I see that I have to have someone inspect the capital. We must not let anyone freeze because of the onset of winter.” Let the prince go and do something serious.”

Fang Jifan nodded.

Emperor Hongzhi asked: “What has he been doing recently?”

Fang Jifan said: “In the workshop, weaving.”

Emperor Hongzhi frowned: “He is a man, in the weaving workshop?”

Fang Jifan hurriedly waved his hand: “Your Majesty, this… this… …”

Emperor Hongzhi said: “I heard that these textile workshops only have female workers?”

“Your Highness, he…”

Emperor Hongzhi’s face turned cold: “Isn’t the East Palace good enough for this traitor? He is getting more and more serious. Why, he is shameless, and I still want to be shameless.”

Fang Jifan said: “Your Majesty, please listen to my explanation.”

Emperor Hongzhi said: “Explain what, you two are working together, so-called. Explanation, isn’t it just to cover for him? Are you, Fang Jifan, hanging out with a group of female workers?”

Fang Jifan waved his hands: “No, no, only His Highness…”

Emperor Hongzhi said sternly: “There are still ten days. , this month is coming, go back and tell that traitor, if he fails to fulfill the bet, I will break his legs!”

Fang Jifan: “…”

Your Majesty, that’s not what you said just now.

(End of chapter)