Emperor Kangxi sent me to marry

This is the third night of martial law in the capital.

The nine gates were closed and the stores were deserted. After the sun went down, only cicadas dared to scream twice.

After the third and fourth princesses brought two thousand soldiers into the city, most of the officials in the capital wisely chose to take leave, leaving the six departments empty.

After the curfew went off, the door to Grand Scholar Zhang Ying's house was opened twice, but no one came out.

Zhang Ying knew that in less than two hours, this strange wrestling in the Qianqing Palace would end. Whether it is the prince who takes the money out of the cauldron, or whether the emperor kills his relatives out of righteousness, there will always be a result.

He had been waiting for more than half a year, and he was within two hours, but his eldest son Zhang Tingzhan did not have two hours to survive.

The long-term doctor in the mansion was originally invited by Zhang Ying to make it easier for him to pretend to be ill. Now he stayed at his eldest son's bedside, administering medicine and acupuncture without leaving him for a moment.

"Xiang Zhang, my uncle's wind ailment is an old problem. I may have been working too hard these days, so it's causing the attack. My medical skills are shallow, and there are many experts in Beijing. Why not invite me to diagnose and treat my uncle?"

Zhang Ying looked at her eldest son, who was frowning, holding his forehead and having a headache, and finally made up his mind.

It’s better to have people’s calculations than God’s calculations.

Despite the strong winds and waves, the life and death of the eldest son could not be affected.

Zhang Ying walked out of her son's ward and found the housekeeper.

"According to you, the outside world is unwilling to be accommodating?"

"Master, when I went out during the day, Qibele's father-in-law, Lord Faka, the governor of the capital, personally led the troops to guard the outside. He sent a message for Her Royal Highness the Fourth Princess that if she wanted to enter the Zhang Mansion, who could stop her? But Your Highness If you don't want to offend me, please open the door yourself and she will come in."

"Oh... then go and invite me. Clean up my study and prepare more fruits and tea."

"Yes, little one, let's make arrangements."

After a brief fuss, the manager of the Zhang Mansion walked out of the gate and handed two heavy purses as bribes to the soldiers guarding the outside. One of the Eight Banners soldiers guarding the gate sent a message to Faka.

Haifeng was actually not far away, in a dark alley, sitting in a carriage with his eyes closed to relax. Zhang Ying, a bachelor, is worthy of her efforts to win over.

The officials who are going to attend the imperial meeting tomorrow morning have either sided with her a long time ago and have reaped the bonuses she gave them, so they cannot jump out to oppose them, such as Chen Tingjing and Wang Shizhen; or they have fatal reasons in Gao Shiqi's hands and dare not Open your mouth and vote no.

The more troublesome thing was the Metropolitan Procuratorate. She had already infiltrated her influence during the tenure of Guo Xiu and others. Those officials promised not to help each other, and most of them pretended to be sick and did not attend, leaving only a few small shrimps to attend, just to fill the bill.

This is her report card for more than ten years. Connections, favors, exchange of interests. Even though a few officials were never able to get on the line, they were not in important positions and their voices could be ignored.

Only Grand Bachelor Zhang Ying and Haifeng were not sure that they could cover his mouth and avoid being questioned by him.

Moreover, just the night before she entered Beijing, Sibeile, also known as Yongzheng, who was supposed to be under house arrest in his own home, suddenly escaped with the help of the guards at Stickang Department.

He may be hiding in the home of his former teacher Zhang Ying at this moment, maybe.

Medicinal materials for treating wind ailments and two of the best doctors in the capital. When she heard that Zhang Tingzhan was ill during the day, she immediately prepared them. Then she ordered someone to set up a car and wait quietly in this alley.

Haifeng originally thought that Zhang Ying would only give in when Zhang Tingzhan's condition was really under control. Unexpectedly, as soon as the doctor and medicinal materials entered Zhang's house, a man in his thirties, with a medium build, dressed as a scholar, came and knelt down in front of him. In front of her carriage.

"I, Zhang Tingyu, son of the great scholar Zhang Ying and a scholar of the Hanlin Academy, come to see Her Royal Highness the Fourth Princess."

Haifeng was intrigued by this name that frequently appeared in Qing palace dramas. He lifted the curtains of the carriage and looked at him.

This man's appearance is nothing special. He is not handsome by any means. He is cleanly shaven. He wears a half-worn gray home-style gown. Under the soft light of the lantern, you can see the collar and wrists after being damaged and carefully polished. Marks that have been patched up.

The second son of the prime minister's family was so shabbily dressed that Zhang Ying was really not tempted by wealth.

"No gift. How is your brother?"

"Go back to Princess, the doctor is still treating you."

"Why did Zhang Ying send you here since we haven't turned the corner yet?"

"Father said that His Highness has reached his heart. Life and death are determined by fate. Don't force it. My minister, please come to the mansion to talk about it."

"Okay then, lead the way."

The carriage quietly left the alley and drove into the gate of Zhang Mansion.

Haifeng knew that Zhang Ying still had some property in his hometown in Anhui to collect rent, and he could live a decent life, but he could only live in luxury. Although there are no eye-catching decorations in the mansion, the flowers and plants are taken care of very carefully, and the courtyard is not lonely. A purple jasmine plant has not yet bloomed, but its fragrance is very good, making this summer night fresh and clean.

Hai Feng held Ah Xiang's hand and got off the carriage. Zhang Ying was already waiting in the yard.

"Her Royal Highness the Princess has arrived, and our house is in full bloom. Your Highness, please go and sit in the study."

"Master Zhang, you're welcome."

Haifeng followed Zhang Ying into the study, which was so deserted that she felt a little embarrassed. Inexplicably regretting that I should have gone ahead of time, I selected two calligraphy and paintings from Gao Shiqi's private collection and wrapped them up and gave them to Zhang Ying to support the scene.

"Master Zhang, a bachelor, is too careful."

Zhang Ying signaled her second son Zhang Tingyu to pour this year's new tea for Haifeng, but she still used the usual tea sets. On the same table, the old and the new were clearly distinguishable.

"I am from Tongcheng, a small place, and your Highness the Princess may not know that. On the first day of my study, Mr. Qi Meng not only taught some simple words, but also explained: Don't lose the Six Gentlemen of Donglin, Zuo Guangdou, Zuo Guangdou The reputation of the imperial censor. When we go out from Tongcheng, we must borrow some of this fellow countryman’s reputation.” Haifeng had just drank a sip of tea, and the stool was not yet warm. Hearing Zhang Ying draw the line there, he laughed secretly in his heart.

There were three major cases in the previous dynasty, the Hongwan case, the attack case, and the palace transfer case in which the censor Zuo Guangdou was involved.

The short-lived Ming Guangzong only served as emperor for a month before he died after taking red pills. His beloved Li Xuanshi stayed in the Qianqing Palace and refused to leave. He even arrogantly asked ministers to send memorials to her for review in an attempt to control the new emperor Ming Xizong.

The outcome is of course predictable. The courtiers, including Zuo Guangdou, united and kicked her out of the Qianqing Palace. She was not even given the title of a serious concubine, and she was still an embarrassing choice of attendant.

Zhang Ying was using the palace transfer case to hint that he was careful not to cause too much trouble and end up in the same tragic ending as Li Xuanshi.

"Master Zhang's kindness, I appreciate it. At the court meeting tomorrow morning, I will just read two edicts on behalf of the prince's brother. With Master Zhang here, as well as Yisang'a, Ma Qi and the others, we all will make decisions together. I am alone, but I can’t say anything.”

"Oh? So, Your Highness, Princess, are you willing to release Ma Qi from the Criminal Punishment Department?"

"That's natural. It's a matter of great importance to discuss the crime and ask for the forehead. It can't be done without the bachelor. The day before yesterday, he was yelling in Qianqing Palace to see who dared to stop him from leaving the palace. If I didn't take action to imprison him, wouldn't it be seen by others? The joke in Nan Study Room is that it is a vegetable market where you can come and go as you please. With a small punishment and a big warning, Ma Qi will be released tomorrow."

"It's not a big deal to put a great scholar in a cell just for making a few noises. It's a small punishment but a big warning."

"Master Zhang, why don't you understand? I am a woman who is difficult to raise as Confucius said. I am taking action, not to mention those polite and virtuous corporals. Anyone who seriously offends me must return it seriously. I came here today also for a , people who have offended me. Mr. Zhang, where did Sibeile escape to? Do you know?"

Although Sibeile was not in Zhang's house at this time, he did come to see Zhang Ying before. Zhang Tingyu, who was serving tea next to him, couldn't help but compare him with the fourth princess in front of him in his mind.

One is confident, but she is obviously just a weak beauty. When facing her father, she becomes sharp and dares to speak and ask questions; the other is so confused that he can't even think of a place to stay and has to ask his father to give him advice.

How can Four Belles defeat the Fourth Princess?

He was so lost in thought that the hot tea was poured incorrectly and almost burned Haifeng. Zhang Ying sighed helplessly and asked his second son to go out to rest. He took the teapot and refilled the tea for the fourth princess.

"This kid is like this, he is irritable and irritable in his work. The boss also has a wind disease and is called Lao Chen. Who can I rely on in the future?"

Haifeng thought to himself, old man, are you so generous in your bargaining? Why are you playing charades?

And your luck lies behind you.

Your son Zhang Tingyu will be even more prosperous than you in the future.

"A wise man does not speak secretly. Mr. Zhang, you should understand that Mr. Ling's symptoms must be rested in order to prevent them from recurring. But you have to return home to retire, and if he resigns, there will be no one left in the court. As long as If you are willing to join hands with me, not to go to Qianqing Palace tomorrow morning, and then tell the whereabouts of Si Beile, the second young master of the house will not have to continue to suffer in the Hanlin Academy. I will promote him and work in the South Study Room."

Zhang Ying raised her eyes and looked at the fourth princess sitting opposite.

Sibeile had the emperor's secret decree, but she had muskets and cavalry in her hands, as well as the prince's order.

If you really offend the fourth princess, if you really call him the prince and successfully seize the power to supervise the country, wouldn't the Zhang family lose everything?
  "Your Highness, I am very sick, and now my eldest son is also sick. How can I think about going out? As a parent, even if I endure hardships, I would not wrong my children even a little bit. Your Highness has Lian Gege under your knees, so he will naturally understand my feelings. Difficulty."

When Haifeng heard him mention his daughter, his heart tightened involuntarily.

impossible.

Even if Sibeile had wings, she wouldn't be able to fly to Culun overnight to kidnap her daughter.

Zhang Ying's words meant something else.

Being a parent...wronging your children...

Didn't she get to this point just by kidnapping the Crown Princess and the Crown Prince's children so that she could seize the Crown Prince and cooperate with her to seize power?
  Oh, it turns out that Sibeile took the risk of 'escaping from prison' to find the Crown Princess.

"Thank you, Mr. Zhang. It's getting late. At your age, you can't stand it. Please rest early."

Haifeng stood up relaxedly. If she were not in someone else's house, she would have wanted to laugh twice.

This is a good strategy. Whoever captures the Crown Princess is the same as capturing the Crown Prince. If Sibeile could catch the Crown Princess by surprise, she would really have to work hard to deal with it.

But it's a pity that the few people in Si Baylor's hands are fine when it comes to detail, and robbing people is a bit funny.

The place where the Crown Princess was detained was easy to defend but difficult to attack. There are hundreds or even thousands of people, and they can't get in.

Moreover, if a cold weapon hits the muzzle of a musket, it will kill someone, right?

Could Haifeng not know the importance of the Crown Princess?

She sent the best weapons and the most reliable soldiers to guard the crown princess.

I really don’t know which result will come faster?
  Does she control the Qianqing Palace, or is Sibeile captured alive?

Linked chapters, Volume 16 Chapter [-] Nine Heavens (Part [-])
  The scope of wind disease is a bit broad. I dare not draw an accurate range. It probably includes various acute cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

The Red Pill Case and the Moved Palace Case are mentioned in the main text, but here we briefly introduce the Stiles Assault Case.

Emperor Wanli of the Ming Dynasty doted on Concubine Zheng and wanted to make her son Prince Fu the crown prince. But Prince Fu also had Zhu Changluo, the elder brother of the palace girl (the one who died suddenly after taking red pills and doted on Li Xuanshi), and the ministers did not agree to abolish the eldest son and establish a younger one. Later, Shenzong, under pressure, finally made Zhu Changluo the crown prince. Concubine Zheng was unwilling to give in and ordered a mad man named Zhang Cha to assassinate the prince. How should I put it? This is the point that I personally find difficult to understand. That is, even if Zhang Cha was given a knife, it would still be the same, but Zhang Cha would only get a stick. Of course, this slightly absurd assassination failed. The prince did not die. After Zhang Cha injured the eunuch guarding the gate, he was captured by the guards. Concubine Zheng was not punished in the end because she was protected by officials who relied on her and Shenzong. Except for Zhang Cha's execution, nothing happened.

In addition, there is still a follow-up to the palace transfer case. Although Li Xuanshi was defeated at the time, he later relied on Wei Zhongxian to make him a concubine. After the Qing army entered the customs, she still took care of herself in the Forbidden City. She lived until the [-]th year of Kangxi's reign and died in her eighties.