The sky was as clear as a piece of blue paper, and a few thin white clouds floated slowly in the air with the wind.
Jiaojiao sat on the edge of the pond while coughing melon seeds, and said to Liuer: "Mother, after seeing so many places, I still think Baihuayuan has the best view. Even the Royal Garden is no better than Baihuayuan. ."
Liu'er leaned on the bench and said with a smile: "You like Baihua Garden, so naturally you think the scenery there is unique. But for others, the view of the Imperial Garden is unique in the world." Imperial Garden, that is. How could the emperor's back garden compare to other places
Jiaojiao smiled and took another melon seed. After vomiting the shell out, Jiaojiao said, "Mother, grandfather and grandmother are so old, can't you let them live in Baihuayuan?" She thinks Yun Qing and Yuxi go back to the palace to live better, but it's not enough. We should also let our descendants take care of the two elderly people. Jiaojiao wanted to take care of the two of them, but she didn't say it wittily. She has four uncles, and there are so many princes and grandchildren, it is impossible to take care of her a married niece.
"Your uncle has already mentioned this, but your grandmother is unwilling to say that she is used to having two with your grandfather. She will not be used to multiple people." Liu Er knew this was an excuse, but the root cause was Yuxi's troubles. . Those princes, many people want to live in Baihuayuan, the purpose is to win the favor of her parents and get benefits. It's a pity that this little thought can be hidden from her mother. In the end, these people all returned unfailingly.
Jiaojiao is no longer a young and ignorant girl now, how can she not know that there are many ways in it. She didn't want to discuss this topic with Liu Er, and changed the subject with a smile: "Mother, at the beginning of the year, you didn't say that the auntie will be back in Spring. Why didn't she come back in May?"
Liuer shook his head and said, "It's probably delayed."
"Mother, after returning to Beijing this time, the aunt will not return to Tongcheng?" Her aunt has been guarding the border city for more than 20 years, and now she should return to Beijing when she is old.
Liu Er smiled and said: "This mother is not sure, it depends on what your auntie meant." Yun Qing had a serious illness a few days ago, and when he recovered, he began to worry about not seeing a few children before he died. Qi Hao knew Yun Qing's worries, so he asked Zaozao to come back. As for whether to go back again, Liuer was also uncertain.
The mother and daughter murmured for a while, and saw Pomegranate’s daughter Xiangying approaching: “Princess, I just got news that the emperor has appointed Xu Wenchang as the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi.” Although Liu'er did not participate in politics, Very concerned about government affairs. She knew what was going on in the middle of the court.
Jiaojiao was very surprised: "The 38-year-old governor of Guangdong and Guangxi has not existed in all dynasties!" The reason why she knows so clearly is because she knows that Xu Wenchang is six years older than her.
"Throughout the dynasties, the ternary and the first, as long as you don't make mistakes, your promotion will be very fast." Xu Wenchang is not just a nerd who can only make a fuss, he has reached the level of humanity and sophistication. So rising so fast does not make people hate, on the contrary, everyone thinks it is reasonable. Not everyone has this kind of ability.
Jiaojiao smiled, and said, "Even if he becomes the first assistant now, that is the Xu family's business. It has nothing to do with us."
As a result, Jiaojiao received Xu's invitation the next day. Because the beginning of the next month is the 60th birthday of Mrs. Xu, all those who have made friends with the Xu family earlier received invitations. Jiaojiao also knew about this.
Holding the invitation, Yinhong said with a bad face: "Princess, what do you mean by Chen Xiangxue? Do you demonstrate to the princess?"
Xu Wenchang has served in the Imperial Academy for three years, but he has not spent much time in the Imperial Academy in the past three years, and he often enters and exits the imperial palace. Three years later, he was released as the prefect of the fourth grade. At this rate of promotion, there is no such thing as the Ming Dynasty. It's just that his starting point is too high, even though everyone is envious, no one opposes it. Three years ago, Xu Wenchang was transferred back to the capital to serve as the Zuo Attendant of the Hubu.
In the past few years, the Xu family has also held several large banquets and banquets for many guests. However, Jiaojiao was only transferred back to Beijing from Yunnan with Du Zhaozhang at the beginning of the year, so she did not accept Xu's post.
The reason Yinhong felt that the Xu family was provocative was that the invitation from the banquet was sent out by the Xu family half a month ago. Now that Xu Wenchang has just appointed him as the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, the Xu family has sent such a post, which makes it difficult for people to think about it.
Jiaojiao smiled and said, "If it's a demonstration, you'll know if you go." Chen Xiangxue is a wise man and shouldn't be able to do such a thing. However, there is no absolute in everything. Maybe she was a little bit forgetful when she got aspiration, and wanted to show off in front of her.
Yin Hong was a little surprised: "Princess, are you going to attend the birthday banquet of Mrs. Xu?" Except for a few very close, Jiaojiao would not go to ordinary invitations.
"Anyway, it's okay recently. See which one of Xu's singing is this?" After Xu Wenchang was appointed as the Governor-General of Guangdong and Guangxi, he sent her an invitation, which was obviously unkind.
Yin Hong knew that Jiaojiao had made up her mind to join in the fun, but she did not object to it.
But Du Zhaozhang knew about this and said with a smile: "Don't go if you don't want to, we are not afraid to offend the Xu family."
Jiaojiao smiled and said, "Everyone has posted war posts. If I don't go there, it would be too embarrassing. They don't want to see how I regret it, so I can satisfy their wishes."
Husband and wife for more than ten years, how can Du Zhaozhang not know that Jiaojiao really didn't look at Xu Wenchang back then: "You go if you want, but you must bring Wei Feng with you." This Wei Feng was given to Jiaojiao by Du Zhaozhang. Female guard. When Jiaojiao goes out, Wei Feng will follow.
Jiaojiao felt that Du Zhaozhang was too careful, but her husband's concern for her was still very useful.
On the birthday of Mrs. Xu, Jiaojiao got up early to dress up.
Du Zhaozhang gets up at the beginning of Mao Shi every day to practice exercises, but Jiaojiao sleeps until the end of Mao Shi every day. She would only get up early when meeting foreign guests or going to be a guest, for the purpose of dressing up. Jiaojiao's habit was actually influenced by Liuer.
After the family had eaten breakfast, Jiaojiao saw that Du Zhaozhang was not working as a errand, and asked with a smile, "What's the matter? Don't worry about me."
Du Zhaozhang said: "I sent you to Xu's house, and then to the Imperial Forest Army." Now Du Zhaozhang is the deputy commander of the Imperial Forest Army and is deeply trusted by the emperor. Although it is incomparable with Xu Wenchang, the future is also very good.
However, many people also said that Du Zhaozhang's emperor's value was because of Jiaojiao's light. In this regard, Du Zhaozhang laughed. If he is not capable, it is useless to touch anyone's light.
Jiaojiao happily said: "If this is the case, it will really give me a face." It was sent by her husband personally. Outsiders would definitely be envious of it! If it doesn't matter if you go to other people, you can go to Xu's house, which is very necessary.
Du Zhaozhang also had ulterior motives to give Jiaojiao. Many people say that Jiaojiao did not marry Xu Wenchang because of her loss, and that she will regret it in the future. He will let him see how happy Jiaojiao has been over the years.
This woman, it takes a long time to dress up. Du Zhaozhang was used to it a long time ago and took a book to read.
Jiaojiao is good for more than half an hour.
Du Zhaozhang looked at the well-dressed Jiaojiao and said with a smile: "It's so beautiful." A friend of his life and friendship passed on experience, saying that if he can often praise his daughter-in-law, she is beautiful and virtuous. The daughter-in-law is happy, you say your life will be easier.
This method is really easy to use. For more than ten years, the husband and wife rarely blush.
Jiaojiao raised her head slightly, and said arrogantly: "That is. If my mother said that there is no need to be too public, I would have been the number one beauty in Beijing back then. There is nothing about Chen Xiangxue."
The couple joked, got up and went to Xu's house. Du Zhaozhang rode a horse, Jiaojiao rode in a carriage.
Xu Wenchang was deeply loved by the emperor, and he was also valued by the emperor. Otherwise, he would not have been appointed governor of Guangdong and Guangxi at a young age. Such a political upstart is naturally sought after by everyone, so the old lady Xu has her 60th birthday, and most of the guests invited have come.
Jiaojiao rides in a luxury carriage with two horses, and pedestrians or other carriages will automatically evade on the road.
Such a carriage has naturally attracted everyone's attention. Jiaojiao stepped out of the carriage and saw many people watching her. But since she was a child, she has been the focus of everyone, so she is not uncomfortable.
A young girl also happened to get out of the carriage, and her eyes were a little surprised when she saw Jiaojiao.
When Jiaojiao entered the door, the girl lowered her voice and asked the woman next to her: "Mother, who is this? She looks so beautiful." Not only is she pretty, she is also very imposing.
The little girl's mother had seen Jiaojiao in the school before. Hearing this, she whispered softly: "This is Princess Yaocen. You haven't met her because she has been with her husband for many years. She was transferred back to Beijing at the beginning of the year." Jiaojiao only invited back to Beijing. Relatives and friends ate a meal and did not entertain the guests.
The little girl suddenly said, "It turns out that she is the princess Yaocen who rejected Master Xu! Mother, princess Yaocen is so beautiful!" No wonder Xu Zhuangyuan fell in love with her at first sight!
After Xu Wenchang entered the official position as the number one scholar in the examination, everything went smoothly. The only thing that didn't go well was the unsuccessful begging of two marriages that day. Although Jiaojiao is not in Beijing, Xu Wenchang is too eye-catching, so there are many legends about her in Beijing.
The woman warned: "You want to bluff like this again, I won't take you out next time."
The little girl closed her mouth quickly.
Du Zhaozhang sent Jiaojiao into the gate and said, "If nothing happens in the palace, I will pick you up."
Jiaojiao smiled and nodded: "Okay." If her husband wants to show, he gives him a chance to show. Otherwise, you have to be jealous again.
Over the years, it seemed that Du Zhaozhang was very free and easy and didn't take this matter to heart, but Jiaojiao knew that he cared. Otherwise, Du Zhaozhang would not go to work in Xihai and Yunnan, two remote places where many people do not want to go. According to his father, the more remote and backward the place, the better the political achievements. In recent years, Du Zhaozhang has performed very well. If not, he would not be entrusted with important tasks by the emperor's uncle.
Du Zhaozhang again instructed Jiaojiao not to drink at the banquet until Jiaojiao nodded, and he left with satisfaction.