When Zhao Wenhua was expelled from the Yan Mansion, Zhu Ping'an also took the opportunity to resign to Yan Shifan. Yan Shifan's first priority at this moment was to assist Yan Song in replying to the imperial edict of Emperor Jiajing, so Zhu Ping'an's resignation was naturally very smooth.
As soon as he walked out of Yan's house, Zhu Ping'an saw Zhao Wenhua kneeling outside the gate, unable to get up and crying.
"Lord Zhao."
Zhu Ping'an politely bowed and greeted him, then turned around and prepared to leave.
"Zihou..."
As Zhu Ping'an turned around, he heard Zhao Wenhua's voice behind him, calling him.
So Zhu Ping'an stopped and turned to look at Zhao Wenhua.
"Thank you for just now."
Zhao Wenhua looked up at Zhu Ping'an and said something softly in a hoarse voice.
"Lord Zhao, you are too polite. Ping'an is just telling the truth." Zhu Ping'an shook his head slightly and replied softly.
"Oh, I regret it..."
Zhao Wenhua sighed, and at this moment he regretted asking his adoptive father Yan Song to present Baihuaju to Emperor Jiajing. He wanted to go one step further, but he didn't expect that in the end he ended up with nothing. Not only did he fail to get the support of Emperor Jiajing, but he also lost the support of his adoptive father Yan Song. It was really not worth it.
The future is bleak! It's completely dark!
Zhao Wenhua, the famous figure in the Yan family who used to be full of vigor and vitality, now looked decadent and in a miserable state.
"There is always a way out... Lord Zhao, please cheer up."
Zhu Ping'an stood beside Zhao Wenhua, listened to Zhao Wenhua's lamentation for a long time, and then whispered a word of comfort.
"Alas, there is always a way out, but my adoptive father's way out is already gone." Zhao Wenhua shook his head vigorously, his face full of sorrow. The so-called "nothing is more sad than a dead heart" is probably just like this. He took a deep breath and sighed in despair, "I have been with my adoptive father for more than ten years. I know his temper very well. Once he makes a decision, it is as firm as a rock. My adoptive father has kicked me out, and there is no possibility of changing it."
Hearing Zhao Wenhua's words that there is nothing more sorrowful than a dead heart, Zhu Ping'an suddenly had an idea and realized that an opportunity to show kindness was right in front of him.
Zhao Wenhua is now desperate. He has followed Yan Song for many years and knows Yan Song's temper well. This time, he had made an appointment with Yan Song to please Emperor Jiajing, which violated Yan Song's taboo and touched Yan Song's reverse scale. He knows very well that when Yan Song said today that he wanted to break off all ties with him, it meant that he was absolutely determined.
Zhao Wenhua felt that the situation was too late to recover and there was no hope at all.
but
But Zhu Ping'an knew that this was not the case.
According to historical records, a few days after Yan Song angrily expelled Zhao Wenhua from the Yan Mansion and broke off all ties with him, Zhao Wenhua found an opportunity to go to Yan Song's wife and cry, crying and asking his stepmother for help. In the name of adding some personal dowry to his step-sister, he presented a very generous gift to Mrs. Yan.
Zhao Wenhua was usually very respectful and filial to Madam Yan. Seeing him crying so pitifully, and with the generous gift, Madam Yan softened her heart and thought it was not a big deal. It was just that she had asked the old man to present a jar of wine to the emperor. What was the big deal? This old man was too stingy.
With Mrs. Yan's advice and mediation, the crisis was resolved. Yan Song no longer held grudges and treated Zhao Wenhua as his confidant as before.
In addition, Zhao Wenhua's Baihua wine was not offered in vain, and Emperor Jiajing began to pay attention to Zhao Wenhua...
but
From now on, Zhao Wenhua has not yet thought of a way to continue Yan Song's dead end through his stepmother.
Then wouldn't I be able to do him a favor? Zhao Wenhua would think of this method sooner or later anyway, so I might as well do him a favor in advance.
Maybe it will have unexpected effects in the future.
After making the decision, Zhu Ping'an curled the corners of his lips slightly, squatted beside Zhao Wenhua, and said softly, "Nothing is difficult in the world if you are determined. Why should Lord Zhao be so desperate?"
"Zihou, you don't understand." Zhao Wenhua shook his head, a look of despair on his face. "My adoptive father is determined to break off all ties with me. It's as firm as a rock. It's impossible."
"Even someone as solid as a rock is afraid of someone as gentle as water." Zhu Ping'an said softly.
"Tender as water?" Zhao Wenhua heard this and laughed bitterly at himself, "Zihou, you saw it too. I knelt at my adoptive father's feet and cried and begged, but it was useless..."
"Ahem..."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Ping'an couldn't help but cough, looking speechless. What good is your tenderness
"Zihou, you mean..."
Seeing this, the corners of Zhao Wenhua's mouth twitched, and then he shook his head vigorously, "No, if it's the East Tower, it's fine, but it won't work with my adoptive father. My adoptive father is not a lustful person. There is only my adoptive mother in the room, and he has never taken any concubines. In the past, there were officials who sent beautiful women to the door, but they were all scolded by my adoptive father, and rejected and returned without hesitation."
faint.
The people involved are really confused. Who asked you to send beautiful women to Yan Song
Zhu Ping'an pulled the corners of his mouth down speechlessly, shook his head and smiled bitterly, "Sir Zhao, the reputation of the elder for being honest and self-disciplined has long been known to the world, how could I knowingly commit a crime?"
"So what do you mean?" Zhao Wenhua was puzzled.
Zhu Ping'an did not directly answer Zhao Wenhua's question, but made up a fabricated story from his childhood. "Sir Zhao, I was naughty when I was a child. One time, I broke my father's favorite teapot while playing. I thought the sky was falling and I would definitely not escape my father's beating. I was scared and cried when I saw my mother. My mother thought something happened to me and was very worried. After knowing what happened, she was relieved and comforted me, saying, "Don't cry, she is here." After my father came back, my mother pleaded for me. Not only did my father not beat me, he also gave me a penny so that I could buy some candy to calm my nerves..."
After listening to Zhu Ping'an's childhood story, Zhao Wenhua's heart was moved, his eyes lit up, and the haze between his brows disappeared, just like a lost lamb seeing the lights of the pasture, "You mean..."
"Lord Zhao, I heard that you recognized Madam Yan as your adoptive mother and served her with great respect and filial piety. Madam Yan also treated you as her own daughter, cared for you and treated you very well. The old cabinet has a heart as solid as a rock for you, but what about Madam Yan? The old cabinet is the chief minister, with a high position and power, but his love for Madam Yan is as strong as gold. Other officials have three wives and four concubines, but the old cabinet does not take concubines or maids. He only loves Madam Yan and is unwavering. If Lord Zhao can ask Madam Yan to intercede for you in front of the old cabinet..."
Zhu Ping'an and Zhao Wenhua looked at each other, nodded, and then put forward their suggestions.
Yeah, that makes sense!
I can ask my stepmother for mercy, she is the softest-hearted one. Besides... let me think about it, yes, my stepmother loves the second young lady the most, and the second young lady is about to get engaged, my stepmother has been busy preparing a dowry for her recently, I can give her a generous dowry in the name of my stepbrother, I am sure my stepmother will not refuse...
In an instant, Zhao Wenhua's mind turned, and the haze between his brows disappeared. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that it would work.
"Zihou, thank you very much!"
The more Zhao Wenhua thought about it, the more excited he became. He looked up at Zhu Ping'an and thanked him solemnly.
"Mr. Zhao, you are too polite."
Zhu Pingan smiled slightly, then stood up and bowed to Zhao Wenhua to say goodbye, "I wish you all your wishes come true, Pingan will not disturb you."