Red makeup against the world

Chapter 897 Envy
Empress Dowager Xiao took the list and looked it over, and there were more than ten children's names listed on it.Apparently, Empress Cao had already carefully selected them, leaving them for Empress Dowager Xiao to decide.

Princes, clans, and courtiers each account for one-third, and the power is balanced.

Liuli presented the lake pen, and Empress Dowager Xiao circled a few names on it attentively.In the end, his gaze stayed on a name, unable to decide for a long time.

Empress Cao took a look and knew that Empress Dowager Xiao was as hesitant as she was.A thought flashed in my mind, and I said with a smile, "Wanzhen, come and take a look."

Xu Wanzhen also heard about the selection of Prince An's companion to read.Wu Chao in Duke Zhong's mansion is of the right age and is on the registration list.

But she came to Yanqing Palace to accompany Shiji, not intending to use this opportunity to interfere with palace affairs.Hearing that the two were talking about being normal, she quietly closed her eyes and stepped aside.

But at this time Empress Cao called the roll, and she couldn't refuse.

He stepped forward and took a look, and saw that the name that made them hesitate was Wu Chao.Her heart tightened, Empress Cao asked her what to do?
She didn't know what Lu Shi wanted.After reading this matter, some families are extremely willing, while some are actually reluctant in their hearts.It's just that there is a decree in the palace, who dares to say that it is not willing?

Wu Chao cultivated vigorously by the side of Duke Zhong, and he was the next Duke Zhong.Speaking of which, although Duke Zhong was a little confused about the Chen family, he really valued his descendants.

On weekdays, Lu Shi rarely sees Wu Chao.If it is accompanied by reading, I am afraid it will be even more difficult to see.

Thinking of this, Xu Wanzhen said: "I heard that the palace has selected a companion for Prince An, and people are all overjoyed. The children above must be outstanding for a while."

She just pretended not to know, so as not to cause resentment for no reason in case of going against Lu Shi's intentions.

Seeing her expression, Empress Cao also knew that she understood, she only thought that she was cautious by nature and didn't want to say more, so she smiled and said, "With your temperament, it's no wonder the queen mother always favors you."

Empress Dowager Xiao said with a smile: "Now you know, well, don't embarrass her."

Duke Zhongguo is a loyal minister reused by Emperor Deqinglong. The whole family has real skills, and the key is loyalty.Wu Chao is the eldest son, and he will inherit the title of Duke Zhong in the future.

He came to accompany Prince An to read, but it was a bit wasteful.In their hearts, Wu Chao is a talent trained for the future prince.When the prince ascends the throne, Wei Jiayun, the grandson of the prince's mansion, will be the future prince.

However, no matter in terms of status or age, Wu Chao is very in line with the selection criteria for this companion.If it is rejected at this point, it may be interpreted by others as a signal that the Zhongguo government is out of favor.

In the royal family, every move is watched by the world.Even if the intention is good, other people don't know the reason behind it, and it will bring bad results instead.

Therefore, this is what made Empress Dowager Xiao and Empress Cao hesitate.

Prince An will only be a wealthy prince in the future, and they want to leave Wu Chao to the grandson.But he was full of scruples, for fear that he would do something bad with good intentions.

After a moment of silence, Empress Dowager Xiao said, "Princess Xuan is going to the palace."

Empress Cao's eyes lit up, and she said with a smile, "My queen mother is still wise."

Since the two want to leave Wu Chao to the grandson, it is better to take this opportunity to advance the matter.It not only demonstrates the kindness of the royal family, but also makes people know that the Wu family is very popular.

Xu Wanzhen thought about the charade between the two before she understood it, and she felt happy for Wu Chao.

This matter has been decided, and Empress Cao will handle it.

The Crown Princess Fang entered the palace for a while, and after leaving the palace, she went to Duke Zhong's mansion.

Her status is different from the past, but she is one of the most honorable women in the Gao Mang Dynasty.When she arrived suddenly, Duke Zhongguo's mansion opened the middle door to welcome her, and the entire mansion paid homage.

Fang shi sat down at the main seat with a smile on her face.

The last time we met, she was just Princess Qi.Seeing that Emperor Qinglong was ill and the Crown Prince's ascension to the throne was just around the corner, she was no longer what she used to be.

First, he asked about Duke Zhong's body, and then expressed his condolences to Wu Sheng and Wu Zhengxiang for their hard work for the royal family. Finally, he compared Wu Chao's homework.

Speaking of the last farewell, his eldest son, brother Yun, talked about Wu Chao several times and wanted to play with him.

She said all the words for this sake, why doesn't Duke Zhong know her reason for coming?

Quickly followed the words she handed out: "It is Brother Chao's blessing to be promoted by the grandson. I just don't know if he is lucky enough to go to school with the grandson."

Fang took a sip of tea in satisfaction, and said with a smile: "The queen mother is about to choose a good teacher for Brother Yun. On the day of apprenticeship, let Brother Chao come with you."

As soon as this was said, everyone knew it.Mrs. Lu set up a banquet and left the princess for dinner before sending her out of the mansion in person.

On the second day, Prince An's companion list was made public.At the same time, the news that Wu Chao was selected as the companion of the grandson also spread quickly and attracted attention.

This news proves that the family members of the Zhongguo Duke's Mansion are not in decline, and everyone in Beijing is envious.

Xu Wanzhen lived in the palace, serving the Empress Dowager Xiao herself every day, serving soup and medicine.At night, he rested in Empress Dowager Xiao's room, laying the floor with the maids on duty, taking care of everything.

After all, she is the wife of the second rank, and Nanny Ding and others will not let her do too much work.But in the palace, even Chun and the princess did not serve the Empress Dowager Xiao so wholeheartedly, but Xu Wanzhen did it.

Her admiration for Confucianism, without the slightest impurity, is seen in the eyes of everyone in Yanqing Palace.From the bottom of their hearts, they really had a lot of affection for Xu Wan.

The court gradually stabilized, and news came from the north that the prince led the army to return triumphantly.The north is stable, and the prince will lead a few people to take a step ahead, and it is expected to arrive in Beijing before the Chinese New Year.The remaining generals will lead the army to march normally.

Liu Qiran thought hard for a few days, then consulted with Shi Jingze, and finally decided to go to Prince Wei's mansion to seek a job as a leader of the army.

He formed an alliance with the Wu family, and it seemed that the overall situation was settled.When the prince ascends the throne, he will also have credit for it.

However, despite the alliance, he has provided very little help.Even in terms of merit, there is not much on his head, at most he can continue the current wealth of the Pingguo government.

After seeing the fate of several Houfus, he decided to make more contributions in order to keep him and Tu Manzhen's descendants safe.

Shi Jingze suggested to him that since he had bet on the prince, he might as well work by his side.The errands in the Ministry of Rituals are not very interesting in the first place, so don't worry about it.

After making up his mind, Liu Qiran settled down and practiced hard.

Now anyone with a discerning eye can see that the crown prince's ascension to the throne is just around the corner.Since he wanted to seek a position next to him, he didn't have any real skills, and it was not enough to rely on that little credit.

There was news from the Ministry of Punishment that these prisoners in exile were about to leave.

Liu Qiran rewarded the visitor with two ingots of silver, and asked Gao Yi to go to Nantong Lane to bring Cheng Jinghao out and return him to the Ministry of Punishment to understand the matter.

(End of this chapter)