The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 33

[33. Chapter 33 The emperor’s heart is unpredictable]

I thought something big had happened, especially what Fang Jinglong was most worried about was that his son would cause trouble again this time, leading to unpredictable consequences…

But who knew, it turned out to be

… A group of young people went to the ancestral houses and ancestral tombs on the outskirts of the city to spy?

Zhang Mao was stunned for a moment and couldn’t help but asked: “What does this mean?”

Baihu also found it unbelievable and said with a complicated expression: “My lord and uncle, don’t you understand that there is smoke coming out of the Fang family’s ancestral tomb? Now I am afraid that many people want to do something secretly, and some daring people may destroy the Fang family’s ancestral tomb, replace it with flowers and trees, and bury their ancestors in it.”

Upon hearing this, Fang Jinglong felt that the situation was quite serious. Oh, this is my ancestor, how can I let others disturb me?

Thinking that the place where his ancestors lived was being manipulated, Fang Jinglong was naturally angry and said angrily: “Which thief is so bold? They have died in their own family and have no graves to bury them? How dare they peek into the underworld of our Fang family!”

Zhang Mao also felt strange and frowned: “Could it be that these thieves have other ulterior motives, and it’s not just as simple as spying on the cemetery?”

Baihu’s face showed a bit of surprise, and he looked at Er

.

People, subconsciously said: “Don’t you know it, sir? It’s spread all over the capital. Master Fang was first given a gold belt, and then he made a fortune selling ebony. Today is even more amazing, Wen Quxing has fallen.” In the mortal world, the three talents that Master Fang recruited, the results of the provincial examination were released today, and they all took the top three in the provincial examination, especially the one named Ouyang Zhi, who ranked first in the high school in Beizhili Township Examination, and became Duke Xie Yuan. This… is not the ancestral grave. Is there smoke? Now everyone in the capital is inquiring about the location of the Fang family’s ancestral tomb. Jinyiwei has received a lot of tips, so they are particularly vigilant about this. They all say that the Fang family’s ancestral tomb is well buried…”

Huh…

Fang Jinglong I was so shocked that I couldn’t speak.

Those three boys actually took the top three spots in the provincial examination!

What does this mean?

The ancients valued the teacher-student relationship most. Once you become a master, you will never be free from it for the rest of your life. Among the three candidates, there is a Duke Jie Yuangong. I am afraid that this is a great Confucian who has taught all his life. You may not be so lucky, right?

The Fang family…is they going to get rich?

Zhang Mao never thought of such a reason, and his jaw dropped in shock. He looked straight at Fang Jinglong, his eyes instantly became hot, and he said anxiously: “Old Fang, your ancestors are virtuous. , but I wonder if there is still a place in your family’s cemetery? How about… move a place for our Zhang family?”

A warm current came from the depths of Fang Jinglong’s heart, looking at the admiring eyes of the hundreds of families, he still With Zhang Mao’s scorching heat, Fang Jinglong finally couldn’t stand it any longer and burst into laughter. He was so happy that he immediately said, “Why can my son win the golden belt? Why can my son make a fortune? Why can my son teach three successful candidates?” ? Lao Zhang, haven’t you ever thought about it? This is how I teach my son, so I have a lot to say about raising my son…”

No, this is obviously not the time to brag. Fortunately, Fang Jinglong My mind is not coherent, and I suddenly miss my ancestral graves!

But he couldn’t dig it up for others, so he immediately said: “Thank you for reminding me. I will tell you Qianhu when I go back that I owe them a favor. Today I will select a few strong men to guard the cemetery day and night for our Fang family. I will never Let the thieves take advantage of it.”

Zhang Mao suddenly felt a little depressed when he heard Fang Jinglong mention his so-called Goddess’ Heart Sutra. He was full of doubts about Lao Fang’s… ancestral grave…

Zhang Mao’s eyes were rolling, and he actually had a bold idea.

Fortunately… he is the Duke of the country after all, and he doesn’t bother to do such unscrupulous things, so he can only look at Lao Fang with red eyes.

But Fang Jinglong suddenly cheered up: “Come, come, come, let me talk about my method of raising children…”

………

The capital has become a sensation, so much so that people are talking in the streets and alleys.

Even in the palace.

Emperor Hongzhi read the list over and over again. In the Nuan Pavilion, he seemed worried, especially when he saw the crown prince below who looked aggrieved.

Emperor Hongzhi couldn’t help but glare at him and frowned deeper.

He couldn’t help but wonder, how could three scholars, whose previous studies were mediocre, become so lucky after only being apprentices for half a month? Is it really luck? Or, does this Fang Jifan have any special talents?

Emperor Hongzhi never believed that under Wang Ao, Fang Jifan had the ability to cheat. What’s more, it was three disciples who cheated together. But what was the problem?

Suddenly, he remembered the policy of “returning from the soil and returning to his hometown”. Now that he thought about it carefully, Fang Jifan should be more than just lucky. Although this guy was a bit careless, but when he thought about it carefully, this guy…

Then, he thought about the ineffectiveness. Son, the crown prince is the crown prince of the country. He only has such a son. Usually, he is indeed spoiled by his mother. If he continues to let it go like this, what should he do?

Thinking of Yang Tinghe’s impeachment of the crown prince, Emperor Hongzhi narrowed his eyes, looking like he was delving into it!

He has found many masters for the prince, all of them are famous contemporary scholars or the most famous ministers in the court. But the result…

maybe…

there was a glimmer of profound meaning in his eyes: “Here comes someone.”

“My servant is here.” The person on duty today is Liu Qian.

Emperor Hongzhi said calmly: “Get ready, I want to leave the palace.”

“Your Majesty, you want to leave the palace again? I will go to Duzhijian now…”

Duzhijian is responsible for following Your Majesty and guiding the way. If Your Majesty wants to Generally, after the eunuchs are arranged by the governor, the eunuchs are organized, and at the same time, Jinwu guards, Jinyi guards, etc. are arranged to accompany the driver.

Emperor Hongzhi shook his head and said: “No, let’s visit privately incognito. I want to go to Nanhe’s Mansion and meet Fang Jifan again.”

He was going to learn from the scriptures. At this moment, all he wanted to know was how could Fang Jifan allow three ordinary scholars to become talents. Education was the foundation of the country, and the crown prince was a worry for him. Maybe he could Get some insights from Fang Jifan.

Once this idea came up, Emperor Hongzhi’s heart was pounding and he couldn’t bear it anymore.

When Liu Qian heard that His Majesty was going to see Fang Jifan, his heart became heavy. However, after learning the lesson last time, he did not dare to make trouble in front of His Majesty again. Instead, he said honestly: “Your Majesty wants to visit incognito in private, but when you go After leaving the Fang family, if the news spreads, everyone in the street will know that your Majesty went to see that Fang Jifan. The slave has something he doesn’t know whether to say or not. Although Fang Jifan has learned it. He has three candidates, but his reputation is not very good. Your Majesty is a holy king…this…this…”

Emperor Hongzhi suddenly realized that Liu Qian’s words were reasonable, so he frowned and said: “Then you need to have an identity. Okay.”

As soon as Zhu Houzhao heard that he was leaving the palace, he felt energized and energetic, so he hurriedly said: “This is not easy. I changed into eunuch’s clothes and said I was going to the Fang family to deliver the decree, but I didn’t expect it. People can see that even if Fang Jifan knew it, would he dare to talk nonsense?”

Emperor Hongzhi glared at him: “Nonsense!”

Zhu Houzhao suddenly shrank and lowered his head and did not dare to say anything.

Emperor Hongzhi said calmly: “How can I go in the name of a eunuch… huh?” Emperor Hongzhi suddenly remembered something: “I remember, Fang Jifan has a brain disease, right? Why don’t we go in the name of an imperial doctor, just say it’s a palace I sent an imperial doctor to treat the boy from the Fang family. How about I pretend to be an imperial doctor? “How

dare Liu Qian disobey His Majesty? Pretending to be an imperial doctor is naturally different from pretending to be a eunuch. The eunuch is here. “

In this era, as a slave, there is no reason for an emperor to wear slave clothes, but as a medical officer, he can accept it.

Emperor Hongzhi then made a decision and said calmly: “Liu Qian, go and prepare. You don’t need to have too many guards. Just pick a few dozen trustworthy people to serve as outposts and spies. And… this matter must not be made public!”

“I obey ! “

Edict.”

“Father, my son and I are also going.”

Forget it if you don’t know, but if you know, where there is excitement, there will naturally be this prince.

Emperor Hongzhi just pursed his lips, neither agreeing nor objecting.

(End of chapter)