Great Song Super Scholar

Chapter 420 Changes in the Capital
When Fan Ning returned to the study, there was a letter on the table in Su Liang's handwriting. Fan Ning opened the letter, and Su Liang said in the letter that Zhang Guifei was seriously ill.

Fan Ning was secretly surprised by this news. He quickly got up and took a few newspapers from the shelf at the door. His newspapers were also delivered in a hurry, only two days later than the newspaper of the day in Beijing. He opened the " "Chao Bao", searched up and down, but found no news about Concubine Zhang Gui.

Then he opened the "Tabolo", which still published the news about Concubine Zhang.

The last one is "Tokyo Shinbo", which is also run by Zhu Yuanfeng. It also focuses on entertainment and gossip news.

Fan Ning searched all the corners of "Tokyo Letter", but could not find any news about Concubine Zhang.

Obviously it's not that they don't know the news, but that the news is not allowed to be published in the newspaper, and they will be so cautious only when the matter is of great importance.

Fan Ning couldn't sit still anymore, he had to know the source of this news, Fan Ning quickly came to the living room, and said to Zhu Pei and Ouyang Qian: "I have something urgent to go to Changzhou County to find Xiao Su, maybe I won't be back until tomorrow."

"Husband, what happened?" Seeing her husband's serious expression, Zhu Pei couldn't help being a little worried.

Fan Ning nodded, "Maybe something big is going to happen to the court!"

Zhu Pei quickly agreed and told her husband to leave early and return early.

Behind their house there is a small river leading directly to the Xu River, and two [-] stone passenger boats are moored at the private pier. Fan Ning got on the boat, and when he turned around, he saw Jianmeizi also boarded the boat.

"A Pei asked me to protect you!" Before Fan Ning could speak, Jian Meizi blocked his question with one sentence.

Jianmeizi wears a bamboo hat and a light yellow Taoist costume, she looks a bit like a female wandering Taoist priest, with a sword in her waist, it is the Xia Guojian that Fan Ning gave her two years ago, Jianmeizi likes it very much , and replaced her Longquan sword.

Jian Meizi sat cross-legged at the stern of the boat, pinched the Dao Jue with her right hand, and held the Xia Guojian in her left hand across her lap. She closed her eyes and ignored Fan Ning. She had been practicing her internal skills diligently for these years, and even Fan Ning didn't know how good her martial arts were. high.

Counting Jian Meizi is 30 years old, she has no family friends, the only family member is Zhu Pei who followed her since she was a child, and Fan Ning has never seen her talk to a man other than herself, and it is estimated that she will never marry for life.

Fan Ning has long been used to her style, just leave her alone.

He stood on the bow of the boat with his hands behind his back, watching the scenery on both sides of the river passing by, but his eyes were lost in thought.

Fan Ning is very clear about the meaning of Concubine Zhang's serious illness. Historically, Concubine Zhang should have died seven years ago, but for some unknown reason, it has been delayed until now. Now it is only a few years since Zhao Zhen's death.

The death of Concubine Zhang Guifei will inevitably affect the establishment of the emperor's heir. You must know that after Concubine Zhang Guifei died, she was posthumously named Queen Wen Cheng. The only two queens in the Song Dynasty appeared at the same time. It can be seen that Zhao Zhen's deep affection for her is far away. Far surpassed Empress Cao.

Will Zhao Zhen make Zhao Wenyun the crown prince in grief, or will Zhang Yaozuo jump over the wall in a hurry, break the balance of power in the court, and use the last lingering shadow of Concubine Zhang to promote Zhao Wenyun to the throne.

Fanning feels both are possible, especially the latter, which is almost certain to happen.

Fan Ning was also very anxious, but he was not in the court, and he didn't even have anyone to discuss with, which made him feel powerless.

.........

As soon as it was dark, Fan Ning arrived at the county government office of Changzhou County. Changzhou County is today's Suzhou. The county government office is a bit old, but it occupies a large area. home.

Su Liang is married but has no children yet. His wife is also Gao Zunfu's daughter and Gao Taotao's half-sister. It is also fate. Gao Zunfu went to Kunzhou last May to inspect the immigration situation. Jin Tian was accompanied by Su Liang the whole time.

Gao Zunfu saw that Su Liang was very handsome, gentle and elegant, and smart and capable, so he was born as a Jinshi. The young man with such a good condition has not been snatched away. After Gao Zunfu returned to the Song Dynasty, he rushed to the capital immediately In Pingjiang Mansion, Fan Ning was asked to be a matchmaker for him, and he went to the Su family to ask for a marriage, and betrothed his 17-year-old daughter, Gao Yuanyuan, to Su Liang.

Of course, Su Liang's grandfather agreed, and after Su Liang's term expired and returned to Song Dynasty in autumn, he married Gao Zunfu's daughter in Pingjiang Mansion. Gao Zunfu's daughter was married from Fanning Mansion and lived in Fanning Mansion for over a month. Zhang Sanniang recognized the adopted daughter.

Interestingly, Su Liang's first love is Cheng Yuanyuan, and his wife is Gao Yuanyuan, who also has a round face and a plump body, which makes Su Liang very satisfied.

As the Gao family's son-in-law, Su Liang's official career became more stable. Three months ago, the Ministry of Officials officially appointed him as the governor of Changzhou County. He became the county magistrate of his hometown at the age of 25. Of course, he can't compare with Fanning yet.

Fan Ning went directly to the back house of the county government office, knocked on the door, and someone inside answered, "Who is it?"

The voice is that of Gao Yuanyuan's dowry maid A Zuo, who once lived in Fan Ning's mansion with her master, and Fan Ning is familiar with her voice.

"Ah Zuo, it's me, Officer Fan."

"It's Mr. Fan who is here!"

The maid Ah Zuo heard Fan Ning's voice, and hurriedly opened the door. Fan Ning walked in with a smile, "Where are your officials!"

As soon as the words finished, Su Liang came out of the room and said with a smile, "I reckoned that you would come overnight today, and you did."

"Since you know, why don't you write it clearly in the letter? Tell me to come all the way." Fanning gave him a dissatisfied look.

"Didn't I miss you? I want to see you!"

Su Liang said with a playful smile, and he greeted Jian Meizi again, "Sister Jian is here too."

Jian Meizi ignored him and still followed Fan Ning.

At this time, Gao Yuanyuan ran out, "Brother is here, yo! Sister Jian is also here."

Jianmeizi rarely gave Gao Yuanyuan a smiling face, the reason is very simple, the Gao family is a family of military generals, Gao Yuanyuan is also good at martial arts, and he studied swords with Jianmeizi in Fan Mansion for a month, of course Jianmeizi likes her .

Fan Ning said with a smile: "Yuanyuan take Sister Jian to the backyard! I'll talk to your husband about something."

Gao Yuanyuan took Jianmeizi away, and Fan Ning followed Su Liang to the study. Su Liang put away his playful smile and said with a serious expression: "Just now, I received another urgent report from my father-in-law that Concubine Zhang Guifei passed away. .”

Fan Ning had a headache, time was so tight, he just got the news that he was seriously ill and died, but it's good that Concubine Zhang Gui died, at least these few were busy with the funeral, and had no time and energy to consider the matter of setting up an heir.

But Fan Ning still wanted to confirm, "Did your father-in-law say what last words Zhang Guifei left? Or what did the emperor promise?"

Su Liang shook his head, "I didn't mention these things."

Fan Ning knew in his heart that Gao Zunfu's status was still a little lower, and he had no chance to get in touch with these core contents. He felt agitated for no reason, and he had to return to Beijing as soon as possible.

Originally, it was Zhao Zongshi who ascended the throne as Yingzong in history, but Fan Ning is really not sure whether the wheel of history will follow the original track. Concubine Zhang Guifei died seven years late, and Di Qing, who should have died long ago, is still alive and kicking in the Ryukyu Mansion. The leader, Ouyang Xiu, who should be in favor, had to retire early because of cataracts.

Also, in history, there was no such person as Zhao Wenyun who came to compete with Zhao Zongshi for the throne, but now that he appeared, he might lose Jingzhou carelessly, and Zhao Zongshi lost the throne. Zhao Zongshi is the same.

If history changes and Zhao Wenyun ascends the throne, then Fan Ning will be miserable. I am afraid he will have to flee overseas with his family. Zhang Yaozuo will never let him go.

Many of Fan Ning's plans are linked to Song Shenzong, and he dare not imagine the scene where his future is shattered.

"Xiao Su, it seems that I have to apply for reinstatement!"

Su Liang counted the time and said in surprise, "Old Fan, something is wrong!"

Fan Ning was taken aback, "What's wrong?"

Su Liang counted for him with his fingers, and said: "You have resigned for 27 months. According to the rules, Ding You should have finished after [-] months. Why hasn't the Ministry of Officials notified you to return to Beijing to resume your job?"

Fan Ning knew the reason for this. The daughter of Zhu Shilang from the official department in the capital was pregnant, so he wanted his son-in-law to accompany his daughter for a few more months, so he did not notify him of his reinstatement for a long time.

Zhu Shilang didn't break the rules. Ding You's period is between 27 months and 36 months. Unless he applies for reinstatement, Zhu Shilang will definitely let him rest for 36 months.

Fan Ning smiled, "My father-in-law wants me to keep my filial piety for three years before going back."

Su Liang suddenly said, "So that's the case. I said it was a bit strange, but what do you mean by yourself?"

Fan Ning sighed, "I originally planned to return to office after three years, but now it seems impossible."

If there had been no news of Concubine Zhang's death, it would have been possible for Fan Ning to go back half a year later, but now he couldn't wait anymore.

The family members can leave later, but he must return to Beijing as soon as possible. As long as he reaches 27 months, even if he is not reinstated, Fan Ning can return to Beijing after finishing his filial piety.

Fan Ning immediately wrote a letter and asked Su Liang to help him deliver it to Han Qi. His father-in-law had always wanted to bring his second uncle Zhu Yuanjun back to the Zhu family so that the Zhu family could reunite. He is neutral, but he is at odds with Zhu Yuanjun, who has been reduced to Zhang Yaozuo's dog's leg.

Therefore, Fan Ning would not ask him for help with some things, but directly asked Han Qi.

Handing the letter to Su Liang, Fan Ning sighed and said, "I have decided to go back to Beijing as soon as possible. Please take care of my relatives in Pingjiang Mansion."

"Then what about your two wives and mother?" Su Liang asked with concern.

"Let's see what they want! If they are willing to go back to Beijing with me, then they will go together, or they will come back later."

There are many rooms in his current mansion, and his mother and younger sister can fully accommodate them.

There is also Aunt Caixiang and younger brother Zhu Mingxiao, and Fan Ning will also take them back to the capital.Zhu Mingxiao was only four years old, and he looked very much like his father, Fan Tiezhou. This made Zhang Sanniang quite unhappy, because she was not her child after all.

But Fan Ning is still willing to accept them. No matter what, they are his half-brothers after all, the flesh and blood left by his father. on her parents.

Just as he was thinking, hurried footsteps came from the yard, and a servant girl reported outside the door: "Officer, there is an urgent message from the capital!"

(End of this chapter)