Uncle from a poor family

Chapter 168 The Trust of the Future Queen (Vote Request)

No longer paying attention to his brother, who was immersed in the complacency of successfully recruiting a younger brother, Zhang Yanling shook his head with a wry smile and walked towards the door of the house with Qin Yun.

On the way, Tan Yun comforted him, "Second Young Master, it's not your brother's fault. Your family has suddenly become prominent, and there will be many people who will come to serve you in the future."

Zhang Yanling sighed, "Wouldn't that cost money? We can't keep idle people... Even if someone volunteered to work for the government, they would have to be able to do the work."

Qin Yun found this interesting.

The second son of the Zhang family has quite a business mind. He even wants to make a profit from recruiting retainers?

Zhang Yanling asked, "If my family really wants to recruit a group of people, can Captain Qin help introduce one or two?"

When Qin Yun heard this, he wondered what this meant.
Want me to help you find some thugs?
The major is not suitable!

"I'm just talking casually. If Captain Qin has anyone he knows and feels is trustworthy, you can introduce them to my house in the future. After all, we don't have much power in the capital, and our family is quite short of manpower... Of course, I won't treat them unfairly." Zhang Yanling said with a smile.

"it is good."

Although Qin Yun felt embarrassed, he still nodded and agreed.

The two returned to the door of Zhang's house. Zhang Yanling was not in a hurry to go in. He looked up at the position of the sun from time to time, as if preparing for something to happen.

Qin Yun stood behind him.

Not long after, a carriage was seen driving towards this side. When it stopped in front of the mansion gate, the person who got off the carriage was Shen Lu.

Shen Lu was in a hurry. When he saw Zhang Yanling, he asked him, "Yanling, where is your father?"

Zhang Yanling greeted him briefly and smiled, "Dad is sleeping soundly at home... He stayed up very late yesterday. Does uncle have something important to talk to him about?"

Shen Lu looked at Qin Yun, meaning that it was inconvenient to talk with outsiders around.

Zhang Yanling said, "Captain Tan is a down-to-earth person, honest and reliable. If you have anything to say, just tell me."

Shen Lu felt awkward after hearing this.

I thought to myself, do I need a junior like you to give me advice on how to do things?

Then he was relieved and sighed, "The palace has announced the death of Empress Wanfei of Anxi Palace, who passed away early this morning."

Qin Yun's eyes widened. He looked at Shen Lu first, then at Zhang Yanling, and unconsciously took two steps back, as if he felt that he had heard news that he should not have heard.

"Uncle, please go in and find my father. He has been worried about this news for a long time!" Zhang Yanling looked indifferent. He raised his right hand, bent down and made a "please" gesture.

Tan Yun watched Shen Lu rush into the gate of the Shen Mansion and turned to Zhang Yanling: "Second Young Master, look..."

"Captain Qin, please send someone to look after my eldest brother... You know he is too stubborn, and I'm afraid he will do something stupid under impulse."

Zhang Yanling said a few words to Qin Yun, then followed Shen Lu into the room at a leisurely pace.

Qin Yun said quickly, "Second Young Master, don't worry. I'll leave your brother's affairs to me. You can just focus on your own business."

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With Shen Lu's arrival, the Zhang family quickly became lively.

Zhang Luan was almost pulled out of bed by Zhang Yanling. He just put on some clothes and went out to receive the guests.

When Jin heard that there was a happy event, she quickly arranged for people to boil water and make tea, and treated Shen Lu almost like an ancestor.

Shen Lu said politely, "Sister-in-law, there is no need to go to such great lengths, let alone prepare tea. I just came here to talk to Lai Zhan, and then I will take him to see Minister Li... Minister Li has not left the palace yet, so it will probably be almost time by the time we get there."

"That……"

Jin didn't react.

Normally, the husband goes to see Li Zisheng, and he still goes to see her now, and it seems that there is no difference from the past.

In the past, she thought it was quite rare to meet Li Zisheng, a high-ranking official with a great reputation. But now that Li Zisheng came to her home whenever he had nothing to do, it was not worth making a fuss about.

Shen Lu smiled and said, "The palace is mourning right now, so we can't act too festive. After all, we are one with the Eastern Palace. My niece's marriage to the Eastern Palace is now basically a done deal. Minister Li sent someone from the palace to my house to pass on the message that it will happen in the next few days."

"That's a good feeling."

Jin wiped her hands with her apron, smiling broadly, and was so happy that she was a little at a loss, "Then... Master, you go quickly."

The last words were said to Zhang Luan who had just come out of the room.

Originally, the family was very happy because their daughter was chosen as the Crown Princess. However, the wedding was postponed for no reason. Just when they were worrying about it, Concubine Wan died and everything went back to normal.

Zhang Luan washed up in a hurry, and then hurried to the kitchen to find something to eat. As he walked, he said, "Yanling, you should pack up quickly and go to Li's house with me later."

Zhang Yanling smiled and declined: "Dad, it's such a big event, I'm a child, so I'd better not go... You can go by yourself. I have something to tell my sister."

Shen Lu also advised: "Yes, let Yanling stay in the mansion. Everyone knows that this child is capable... Just now at the door, even the Jinyiwei centurion was very respectful to him."

"Isn't it because of his sister's help?"

Zhang Luan acted as if this was an honor for his family and not the credit of him alone, but when he turned around, he gave his son a thumbs up.

What I mean is, son, let me, your father, pretend in front of others.

It’s enough for me to know that you are capable and that Qin Yun truly admires your ability.

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Zhang Luan followed Shen Lu out.

Zhang Yanling was allowed to enter Zhang Yu's boudoir, and Zhang Yu also learned the news of Concubine Wan's death and that she was about to get married.

Different from the past, there was a rare hint of joy on Zhang Yu's face at this moment. She usually did not wear any makeup, but now she was putting on makeup in front of the mirror.

"Sister, this Hang powder is good. Are there spices added to it? It smells really good."

Zhang Yanling took the initiative to start the conversation.

Zhang Yu glanced at him and said, "Take it if you like it. You're not a grown-up girl, do you like this?"

"Who says I can't like it? I'll take it, and when I get married and take concubines, can't I give it to them?" Zhang Yanling teased with a smile.

Zhang Yu smiled and said, "This is lotus root starch. It would have gone bad if it was left for three to five years. If you like it, I'll give it to you later."

Zhang Yanling looked at his delighted sister and said with a smile, "Sister, you don't mind now? What kind of person is the prince? I haven't met him. Is he the ideal candidate in your mind?"

Zhang Yu didn't want to reveal his true feelings to outsiders.

But her younger brother was the person closest to her recently, and since he was young, it was her younger brother who made the greatest contribution to her becoming the Crown Princess.

She doesn't have any close friends to talk to, so she just treats her brother as someone she can discuss things with.

"At first glance, I didn't think he was that good. I even thought he looked like a consumptive, timid person... But he was still handsome."

When Zhang Yu said this, he actually lowered his head shyly.

Zhang Yanling said, "Sister, you have seen Jun Ge'er, how could you be attracted by your brother-in-law's looks?"

Zhang Yu rolled his eyes at his brother and said, "If you keep talking nonsense, I won't say anything."

"I guess I said something wrong, okay? Sister, please say it again."

Zhang Yanling was almost about to take a small notebook to record it.

This is a precious historical memory. We can publish a book later called "The Past Events That Must Be Told Before the Crown Princess Entered the Eastern Palace". It will definitely be a best-seller.

Zhang Yu said: "When I learned that he was the one who wrote to me, and that he wanted me to be the Crown Princess, I was very touched. His life was pitiful, and his environment was not good... I think his pale face and weak body were also caused by being bullied by others."

Zhang Yanling said quickly, "Sister, you can't be too sympathetic. He is the crown prince. Even if he has Concubine Wan under pressure, his basic food and drink expenses are much better than those of ordinary people."

"Then why is he...like that?"

Zhang Yu still didn't quite understand.

It seems that in her impression, her husband should be a sunny and handsome young talent, not a sickly man.

Zhang Yanling smiled and said, "I can only say that he had an unhappy childhood and his body is a little weak... Fortunately, I am more knowledgeable in this area. If you encounter anything you don't know about in terms of physical conditioning, you can directly ask me for advice."

"Do you still understand this?"

Zhang Yu was very curious.

How come you seem to have arranged everything for me, brother?

Even my future husband has a weak body, and you have thought about how to treat him?
You are quite capable, boy!

Zhang Yanling said: "Sister, think about it, the prince is weak, and he should be nourished, but sometimes it's so strange, some people are just too weak to be nourished, and ordinary medicines are basically ineffective, and the prince is in this situation.

"And precisely because our future brother-in-law is physically weak, he may not have so many thoughts about wild flowers on the roadside in the future. Even if he has that intention, his physical condition won't allow it, right?"

"Pfft..."

Zhang Yu covered his mouth and laughed, "You speak as if you know everything. How old are you?"

"Humph, I know a lot... Who do you think taught Dad his medical skills?"

Zhang Yanling patted his chest, looking proud and complacent.

Zhang Yu nodded and said, "That's right. Dad didn't know anything about medicine before, but I don't know how he learned so much... Where did you learn all this from, little brother? One time I heard mom tell dad that you seemed to be possessed by some evil spirit, and your behavior was very different from before."

"What did Dad say?"

Zhang Yanling asked curiously.

"Dad said that even if it was an evil spirit, it was the spirit of our ancestors. Who asked you to help our family so wholeheartedly?"

Zhang Yu said this and smiled, "So what kind of monster are you?"

"It's ok, sister. I don't know how I suddenly opened my third eye and gained wisdom. It should be ok now, right? You're still making fun of me. Humph..."

Zhang Yanling looked like he was wronged, and then he deliberately changed the subject, "Sister, you don't have any objections to your future brother-in-law now, right?"

"Tsk, you're saying it as if my opinion would be useless. Now it's not my choice whether to be the Crown Princess or not, it's someone else who forces me to be the Crown Princess.

"Little brother, I don't think I will stay at my mother's house for too long. When I enter the palace... the gates of the palace are as deep as the sea. You must come to see me if you have the chance."

When Zhang Yu said this, his eyes became red and he felt a little sad for a moment.

She knew very well that the palace was heavily guarded and basically once inside one could never leave, so it was extremely difficult to visit one's relatives.

Zhang Yanling nodded and said, "Of course... I am the one in your family who is most convenient to see you..."

"Why?"

Zhang Yu looked puzzled.

"Because I'm young... Dad and Big Brother won't be able to go, so Mom might go occasionally. If you have anything to say, tell me and I'll help you. Sister, you must remember our agreement."

"What agreement?"

"It means that the prince will only marry you... From now on, you will be the only princess consort in the Daming Palace, and you will be the only queen in your future brother-in-law's harem. You must love and respect your future brother-in-law and grow old together."

Zhang Yu rolled his eyes at his brother, but felt a little sad: "It's easier said than done."

Zhang Yanling said, "Even my parents said that I was possessed by an evil spirit, didn't they? Then I, a demon, will tell you that as long as you are willing, we can achieve this goal, but the prerequisite is that you must listen to me on this matter."

Zhang Yu said, "It would be fine if you were a girl, but there are some things that are really inconvenient to tell you."

"Sister, if I were a maid and could enter and leave the palace casually, and if my brother-in-law took a fancy to me, how could I help you? Wouldn't the past of Zhao Feiyan and her sister repeat itself?

"It is precisely because I am your younger brother that I can help you with some things. Otherwise... do you expect your little sister to help you?" Zhang Yanling asked with a smile.

"That's right. My sister is still young and can't do anything. After all, it's still up to you... Little brother, this family will have to rely on you in the future. My eldest brother... Sigh!"

Obviously, in Zhang Yu's eyes, Zhang Heling's conduct was hard to describe and he was not worthy of being entrusted with an important task. Only Zhang Yanling was trustworthy.

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