Chapter 173: would have been appropriate

Chapter 173: would have been appropriate

At the gate of the palace, there is a crowd of people.

The guests coming and going handed in their own invitation cards and gift lists, and the concierge outside was overwhelmed, singing loudly frequently to invite people in. When meeting someone with a high position and authority, they tend to be more enthusiastic.

Zhou Yinzhi can be considered a role in Jinyiwei.

But now that a gift list is handed out, it only changes the faces of the servants of the palace, and it can be seen how many princes and nobles gathered here today.

She was originally the married daughter of the Jiang family, and Zhou Yinzhi relied on Jiang Boyou's recommendation to become an official, so she should have prepared a generous gift. But after thinking about it a while ago, remembering that the relationship between Jiang Xuening and his elder sister didn't seem to be harmonious, she cut the original gift in half.

It's just that during the princess's wedding, Jiang Xuening asked him to do something, but later said no.

These days, I have never heard of her walking outside.

Originally, Master Xie and her whom I had met during the Tongzhou incident seemed to be just an ordinary teacher-student relationship, but the Dingfei son who had been rumored a while ago was originally a dandy, and his family background was still in shambles...

Zhou Yinzhi was standing at the gate of the palace, but he was really worried: the Holy Majesty paid more attention to Jinyiwei now, and the former governor of the guard was promoted, and his original position just happened to be vacated. He is interested in this, but he was promoted to a thousand households not long ago last year, and the position of governor seems to be out of his reach. But if you want to miss this opportunity, how long will you wait for the next one?

Just as he was thinking about it, suddenly there was a voice singing from the street outside the door: "Concubine Xian is here—"

The surroundings immediately became much quieter.

A luxurious carriage stopped at the door, and the dignified and exquisite Xiao Shu got out of the carriage with the hands of the palace servants and stepped on the eunuch's back, glanced around, and said indifferently: "This palace and His Royal Highness Linzi Wang are going to meet each other today. The two concubines I married were classmates in the past, so I came to the banquet, the Holy One and the Empress are still behind, so don't be nervous, my lords."

Everyone saluted her.

It's just that I can't help but mutter in my heart: Mrs. Xiao is now caught in the vortex of the re-investigation of the Ganzhou disaster relief silver case. She is at a loss. This newly-appointed virtuous concubine is very high-profile, why doesn't she seem to be affected at all?

When she comes, others will naturally make way for her.

Originally, Zhou Yinzhi was at the door, and he had already passed the post, and he was about to step into the door with one foot.

Seeing Xiao Shu walking towards this side, he took back his steps, took a few steps back, and bent down to salute when Xiao Shu approached.

Xiao Shuyuan didn't look at anyone, but she couldn't help but glance at him when she saw this.

At this moment, he saw the Jinyi Weixuan bottom flying fish suit on the other party, and raised his eyebrows slightly. I have been serving Shen Lang recently, and I know that he seems to have the idea of ​​reusing Jin Yiwei, so I have been careful.

She smiled lightly: "Thank you, sir."

After finishing speaking, he didn't stay too long, and went straight in.

Zhou Yinzhi was slightly surprised, and frowned slightly in thought, but there was a dim light in his eyes.

As soon as Xiao Shu left, the noise outside resumed.

The servants of the mansion came to lead the guests in.

All the halls were already full of people.

Those with a little bit of status are arranged in the flower hall.

Most of the officials from the imperial court arrived. They used to be cautious and serious, but today they rarely let go of their airs. At least they put aside their old grievances.

The officials of the sixth department also sat very close to each other, divided into two sides. The Ministry of Officials, the Ministry of Punishment, and the Ministry of Households are at one end, and the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Industry, and the Ministry of War are next to them.

Xie Wei was in charge of the Ministry of Industry's Minister of Industry during the battle in Tongzhou, so he happened not to be with Jiang Boyou.

Jiang Boyou is the servant of the household department, and by coincidence, he sits very close to Zhang Zhe.

Not far away are Minister of Criminal Affairs Gu Chunfang, Minister of Officials Yao Qingyu, Minister of Criminal Affairs Chen Ying and others.

Because Jiang Boyou married a daughter today, everyone congratulated him.

Jiang Boyou waved his hands again and again after drinking a few cups, and said with a wry smile, "It's nothing to be happy about, the eldest daughter is obedient and sensible, and the second daughter is like a demon king, but it's tricky!"

This is true.

Everyone has heard some gossip, but it's hard to tell the truth. Anyway, Jiang Xuening was praised all over the place, and he was still persuaded to drink: "Your love is beautiful, and she used to be the companion of the princess. She must be a good lady. What are the rumors outside?" Can you believe it?"

Chen Ying echoed: "Yes, I knew it was fake as soon as I heard it."

Others were surprised: "Why is this?"

Now that Gu Chunfang is in charge of the Ministry of Punishment, Chen Ying is used to using some shady means, but Gu Chunfang hates it, and for some reason, he glanced at Zhang Zhe and said with a half-smile: "Lord Jiang loves you!" I don’t know the girl, but isn’t the other one sitting in front of us according to the rumors circulating in the streets and alleys a while ago? It’s said that Miss Jiang and Mr. Zhang have a bit of a relationship. You see, Mr. Zhang is like this, it seems to be with some woman Where is the person involved?"

Everyone was startled, their eyes turned to Zhang Zhe, and they reacted—

Don't say it, it really is.

The newly-promoted Chief of the Department of Criminal Affairs had been sitting here for a while, but he hardly spoke a word, so that everyone subconsciously ignored him. When Chen Ying mentioned it, he suddenly realized. Isn't that right, isn't there Zhang Zhe in those rumors a while ago?

He is usually dressed in a dark blue robe, an ordinary black jade pendant with a black silver-patterned brocade pouch hanging from his waist, sitting with his back straight, his face full of silence and indifference, making people feel uncomfortable.

Xie Wei, the emperor's teacher, is recognized by the court as a spring breeze;

But he, the Ministry of Criminal Justice privately called him "dead face".

Even the clerks in the yamen trembled when they saw him and added two more clothes. Who would believe that such a person has anything to do with a girl's family, or that a girl's family has no eyes but just fell in love with him?

Ever since the Shuxiang Inn was chased up and questioned that day, Zhang Zhe had never seen Jiang Xuening again, and subconsciously avoided thinking of him again. He couldn't help the delusions in his head that caused him pain.

Hearing this name suddenly right now was like a heavy hammer hitting his chest.

He originally had a cold and solemn expression, showing no fluctuations, but his fingers on the edge of the wine cup tightened. It's just that this subtle movement is difficult to be noticed by others.

Jiang Boyou had little contact with the Ministry of Criminal Justice in the past, and the rumors and rumors were very chaotic at that time. He paid more attention to the absurd Dingfei prince, lest he would have something to do with Ning girl, but he didn't take much care of Zhang. cover.

After all, I heard that this person is of great character, so he is not that kind of person.

Presumably someone else poured dirty water on Ning girl. After all, as a father, he has only seen the sons of princes and nobles around his daughter, and has never heard of Ning girl taking the initiative to pester anyone. Those rumors are simply nonsense.

But right now, because of Chen Ying's words, he raised his head and took a look.

Gu Chunfang knew that Zhang Zhe was not good at words, and he didn't like Chen Ying's provocative style, so he stroked his beard and smiled, and said lightly: "Rumors and rumors hurt people, Mr. Jiang is good at teaching daughters, both girls were selected as the princess's companions, listen Young Master Xie favored Master Jiang to say that the second girl is Jiang. Xiaoxiao who secretly spread rumors can only ruin his reputation for a while, and the rumors will be self-defeating after a long time, Master Jiang need not be troubled."

It's good not to mention Xie Wei, but it's not good to mention Jiang Boyou.

It's just that it was Gu Chunfang who said this, one was out of good intentions, and the other was because he didn't know the inside story. Four or five, it seems that we haven't talked about marriage yet?"

This time it was Yao Qingyu's turn to be Minister of the Ministry of Officials.

Who told his daughter to have talked about marriage with Zhang Zhe?

Originally, he admired Zhang Zhe and wanted to betroth Yao Xixu to him. Who would have thought that his daughter would not like him, and would withdraw from the marriage. Later, in the palace, because Wen Zhaoyi pushed Wen Zhaoyi, almost causing Wen Zhaoyi to conceive, she was reprimanded and returned to the mansion. Now she seems to be in a nightmare. She keeps saying that someone hurt her and she suffered from a disease of insanity. I can't come out and meet people.

It would be disgraceful to say this.

Zhang Zhe sat upright, lowered his eyes and replied, "One is obstinate, and the other is hard life, and he dare not bring others into trouble."

Jiang Boyou couldn't help but startled.

Yao Qingyu glanced at Zhang Zhe, his face was a little pale, and he only sighed that Zhang Zhe didn't mention the matter of retiring before, which shows that his character is precious. But the more he knew this, the more he felt that his daughter was really blind.

He sighed and said, "It's nonsense!"

Everyone had heard about the failure of Zhang Zhe's marriage with Yao's mansion, and thought that there must be some discord between Yao Qingyu and Zhang Zhe, but they didn't expect that Zhang Zhe claimed to have a "bitter fate", and Yao Taifu's status actually refuted him On the surface, he reprimanded, but when he thought about it inwardly, he was speaking for Zhang Zhe.

No one knows why the marriage was withdrawn.

As an official in the court, Jiang Boyou had a bit of ability to observe words and demeanor. Hearing this, he really became a little curious about Zhang Zhe: as a cabinet minister, Yao Taifu has a lot of eyesight. To be chosen by him as his son-in-law is already quite impressive; but if things fail, it would be strange for Master Yao to speak for him.

Zhang Zhe was a rare civil official who was born in the official examination. Compared with the officials who entered the imperial examination in the Manchu Dynasty, he was not very glorious.

Can be taciturn, self-denial and prudent.

Compared with those dudes in Beijing, I really don't know how much better it is. Although it seems that he is not easy to get along with, but there is no hostility in his body, and he must have a good heart. It looks like he can scare Ning girl, and he won't treat the girl's family badly.

Jiang Boyou thought a little, so he inquired casually: "I just heard that Mr. Zhang's ancestral home is in Henan, and the reason why he joined Mr. Gu's family was to avenge his father's grievances. It seems that he has only been in the capital for a few years?"

Zhang Zhe said, "Yes, but three years."

Jiang Boyou said "Oh", "Are you used to living here?"

Zhang Zhe's fingers gripped the cup even tighter, but he lowered his eyelids, and replied as usual: "The phenology is similar, and there is no discomfort."

Jiang Boyou said again: "Then Lingtang is still in good health?"

…

Gu Chunfang, an old fox, finally heard something, couldn't help but cast a glance at Jiang Boyou, then turned to look at Zhang Zhe. But as soon as he looked away, he saw his tense fingers holding the cup, and then looked at the silent silhouette, and couldn't help but feel a little strange for a moment.

This protégé...

It seems that it is not so calm on the surface, but it seems that it is enduring some suffering.

On this side, Jiang Boyou had a good chat with others, and the more he looked at it, the more he felt that Zhang Zhe was very suitable.

On the other side, Xie Wei was sitting with the others, listening to the words of Jiang Boyou, Gu Chunfang, Zhang Zhe and others behind him, but he sneered secretly, his eyes grew hostile, and his face still didn't show anything. Just drank the wine in a cup, burning it to the heart.