I studied in modern times

Chapter 838: Movie Emperor Zeng Bu
After seeing Zhang Fangping and Feng Jing off, Zhao Xu sat on the cushion, squinting his eyes slightly.

He clasped his fingers together and rubbed them slowly.

Shi Deyi quietly came up to him and bowed: "Everyone..."

Zhao Xu came back to his senses: "Everyone knows it's coming..."

"Is there anything wrong?" Zhao Xu asked.

Shi Deyi bowed and replied: "I'm reporting to you all. Chen Bu, the scholar of the Zizheng Palace, has entered the capital today..."

"Zeng Bu has returned to Beijing?" Zhao Xu smiled: "Very good!"

He was worried that no one would take the blame!

Look, isn’t the scapegoat here?

Considering Zeng Bu's personality, he is willing to take ruthless measures in order to make progress.

That’s even better!
So Zhao Xu ordered: "Pass my order to the Tongjiansi, and let Guo Zhongxiao notify the capital, asking the capital to set a date for Zeng Xueshi's audience with the emperor as soon as possible!"

"promise!"

……

Zhang Fangping and Feng Jing walked out of Zuo Zhaoxuan Gate and out of the palace.

The two elders turned their heads and looked at each other, and both felt deeply that the other was the most hateful person in the world.

But unfortunately...

However, the government asked them to work together to formulate the method of examining clerks and promoting the system of civil service examinations.

This is really...

It makes me feel uncomfortable all over!
At this time, the younger generations who had been waiting in front of the palace gate had all come forward.

In front of the younger generation, the two elders still have to save face.

What's more, they will have to meet frequently to discuss the details.

then……

"Brother An Dao..." Feng Jing first bowed to Zhang Fangping and said, "I would like to invite you to come to my house to meet me tomorrow!"

"No problem!" Zhang Fangping forced out a fake smile: "I'm sorry for offending you today!"

“I dare not…I dare not…”

The young men from the two families who came to greet them all had burning eyes, and they looked at the two elders and lowered their heads one by one.

The aura between the two elders is really scary.

They hurried forward, greeted everyone, and then each supported the elders of each family and left this dangerous place trembling with fear.

……

When Feng Jing returned home, his son-in-law Cai Mao could no longer bear it.

"Sir..." He asked cautiously, "Who are you and Zhang Jiedu?"

Feng Jing smiled and said, "Zhang Andao and I have received the imperial decree. From now on, we will not only be working on the Yuanyou Dictionary Bookstore, but also on many other matters. We will have to work together."

"Ah!" Cai Mao shrank his neck.

Taishan and Zhang Fang have always been at odds with each other, and this has been going on for a long time.

What exactly is going on?

Feng Jing ignored Cai Mao's surprise. He looked at his sons and grandsons and said softly, "Remember this, from today on, you all must study behind closed doors!"

"Anyone who dares to step out of the mansion..."

"Don't blame me for being ruthless!"

Feng Jing's sons and grandsons all looked terrified and reluctant.

Looking at these bastards, Feng Jing couldn't help but get extremely angry!

Because he knew that the reason these bastards behaved like this was because they couldn't go out to listen to music in brothels or get drunk in brothels!
Thinking about Feng Dangshi’s life, it can be said to be a legend!
He won the first place in the imperial examinations three times in a row, married two prime ministers' wives, and served in four dynasties. He went from being a commoner with nothing to an emperor who was crowned with nobles and appointed as a military governor.

It’s been a difficult and arduous journey to get to where we are today!

how...

My sons are useless, and my grandchildren are not making any progress either.

It turns out that all of them were officials who were appointed by imperial edict, and there was not a single Jinshi (a jinshi)!

That’s all!
The key point is that he sold his face and finally managed to get some jobs for these bastards.

result……

When they arrived at the local area, every one of them was used as a stepping stone and an object of fame.

Several people were selected to become officials in Beijing.

If he were not still alive, I'm afraid all of them would have been fooled around like Yan Jidao, the brother-in-law of Taishan Fu Bi.

Thinking of this, Feng Jing raised the sticks given by the emperor with a gloomy face, slammed them heavily on the ground, and said to these bastards: "I am not joking with you!"

"From today on, I will never let anyone who dares to leave my house off easily!"

From today on, both he and Zhang Fangping might be caught in the vortex.

If these bastards foolishly go out, they may become targets of exploitation by someone with ulterior motives.

After scolding all his sons and grandsons, Feng Jing walked back to the back house with the help of his son-in-law Cai Mao.

His only hope now is his son-in-law Cai Mao.

I hope Cai Mao can become something great.

In this way, his descendants can at least live a peaceful life under the protection of their brother-in-law.

Just like Yan Jidao is still alive and well today.

Apart from the fact that his father was Yan Shu, the biggest reason was because of the influence of Fu Bi, and the rich family could still speak to the elders.

Otherwise, he would be like Yan Jidao, who would get entangled with singing girls and dancing girls wherever he went, and would fight with rich businessmen and yamen officials for women wherever he went! He should have died eight hundred times already!
Thinking of this, Feng Jing's heart couldn't help but become even darker.

At the same time, his desire to win the emperor's favor increased several times.

no way!
The young emperor of today ascends the throne!

If only his life span could be equal to that of Ren Miao.

Then he can stay in power for at least a few more decades.

And this Majesty is very sentimental!
His brother-in-law Yan Jidao from Taishan family is the best evidence that His Majesty cares about the old friendship.

After he ascended the throne, he issued an imperial edict to recall him and grant him an official position.

In other words, Yan Jidao himself did not know how to cherish. Otherwise, if he had replaced her with someone who was a little more capable, he would have been able to take advantage of the opportunity to gain power.

so……

Feng Jing is in the palace today, carrying the heavy burden for his descendants!

For the sake of our descendants, we are willing to be the official's mouthpiece and will have to be his tool in the future.

Thinking of this, Feng Jing couldn't help but sigh again.

"Zide..." Feng Jing looked at his son-in-law and said, "Please go to the Grand Tutor's Mansion for me and let him know..."

"Just to tell you, I'm afraid I won't have the time to visit you in the next month or so. I hope you'll forgive me, Grand Master!"

Cai Mao immediately said, "I obey your command!"

Feng Jing looked at Cai Mao's appearance, nodded, and said, "Go!"

"promise!"

Looking at Cai Mao's back, Feng Jing sighed again.

In fact, if your children are not promising, you can promote your son-in-law and train him as your heir.

Can……

Isn’t Feng Jing Feng Dangshi the successor chosen by old Taishan Fu Bi?

So how many times did he take care of his brother-in-law Fu Shaoting after Old Taishan passed away?

The answer is – very, very little!

A son-in-law is, after all, only half a son.

They were only relatives when he was alive. Once he died, coming to the Feng Mansion to visit during the holidays was considered an act of gratitude and filial piety.

……

Zeng Bu rode a horse, surrounded by his followers, and returned to his home in Bianjing City.

He looked at the empty door with no exhibits.

"There will be spears lined up in front of my house soon!" he thought.

Yes!

There must be a row of halberds!

The lines of halberds across the gate represent the ministers of the two governments in the Song Dynasty!

Just as Zeng Bu was thinking, the door was pushed open.

His first wife, Wei Wan, dressed in the attire of a noble lady, had already come out to greet him with her concubines and children.

"We congratulate the master on his return to the capital!" Wei Wanying bowed and saluted softly.

Zeng Bu was riding on his horse, looking at his wife's plump body, listening to her gentle voice, and looking at her dignified and virtuous appearance, and his heart couldn't help but be moved.

He immediately dismounted, walked forward, helped his wife up, and called out her maiden name: "I have been away from Beijing for more than two years. Thank you for your hard work in taking care of the family!"

"It's my duty!" Wei Wan said softly.

It was also at this time that Zeng Bu saw his wife's face.

To be honest, Wei Wan’s appearance is actually quite good.

how...

She is forty-six years old this year, and the years have left indelible marks on her face, making her once fair and tender skin become rough.

There were now some spots on her once flawless face.

Even makeup can't cover up the traces.

The black hair in my memory now has some gray traces.

This instantly wiped out the tenderness and ripples that had risen in Zeng Bu's heart.

He couldn't help but think of Zhang, whom he had placed in Yimenfang.

Zhang, who is not yet twenty years old this year, is young and beautiful, with smooth skin and a soft and fragrant body.

How can she be compared to the yellow-faced woman in front of me?
So, Zeng Bu subconsciously let go of his wife's hand and just said according to the procedure: "Now that I'm back, I must compensate Ah Wan well!"

But in his heart, he was already missing Zhang who was settled in Yimenfang.

He just wished he could go to the rented house in Yimenfang immediately, hug the girl's fragrant body, and relieve the pain of missing her.

However, he can't!
Because, it can be said that his ability to return to Beijing this time was largely due to his wife's influence in the palace.

Especially the influence in front of the Empress Dowager!

At the same time, the Song Dynasty had very high requirements for the personal morality of scholars and officials.

The higher the official position of the scholar-official, the stricter the requirements!
Once the matter of favoring a concubine and ignoring the wife, or allowing a concubine to oppress the wife, is discovered, there will surely be an uproar in the world!

and so……

He had to and could only hold his nose and stay at home with his wife for a few days, pretending to be a harmonious and equal couple.

(End of this chapter)