manynovel Chapter 277 Princess Changsui
Chapter 277 Princess Changsui
"Opportunity? What opportunity?" Jiang Youzhen was very curious.
"You will understand in the future. Remember the good things I have done for you. These are all real benefits, which are more real than what some people say. Their sweet words can only fool those who have never seen the world!"
Why does his tone sound sour? Could it be that he is jealous of the Fourth Prince's kindness and respect?
Jiang Youzhen smiled and said, "Then I will wait for good news from the Second Prince!"
Back in the carriage, Tong Huaian looked at Jiang Youzhen and hesitated to speak. He wanted to ask Jiang Youzhen what the second prince wanted to see her for? Because the second prince was very purposeful in doing things, it was impossible for him to find Jiang Youzhen for no reason, just to chat.
But Jiang Youzhen asked about Princess Changsui. If Tong Huaian spoke first, it would seem very inappropriate.
“Princess Changsui is the niece of the Queen Mother. She married to Dongyuan Prefecture. Her husband’s family is a noble family with a history of a hundred years. Many of them serve as officials in the court.
Unfortunately, the princess' husband passed away due to illness three years ago, and she just completed her three-year mourning period this year. The Empress Dowager felt sorry for her and missed her very much, so she asked the two princes to personally take her back to the capital."
The two princes went to pick her up personally? The princess was more noble than the princes? Even if she was an elder, it wouldn't be necessary for the two princes to go to pick her up personally!
"But do you think it's unreasonable to ask the two princes to go in person?" Jiang Youzhen's doubts were all over his face, so Tong Huaian asked with a smile.
Jiang Youzhen nodded repeatedly, and Tong Huaian explained, "Because Princess Changsui is very favored by the Empress Dowager, she was a frequent visitor to the palace before she got married, and she and the current emperor are childhood sweethearts.
In the past two years, it has been reported that the princess has been widowed at home. Because she has only one daughter who is married, her husband's family often bullies her. The Queen Mother is distressed, and this time she sent two princes to make the princess reconcile with her husband's family. "
Jiang Youzhen suddenly realized that he was there to support her. But since this princess was so favored, how dare her husband's family bully her? And if the news spread, aren't they afraid of being blamed by the Queen Mother?
No matter what, Jiang Youzhen always felt that there might be other hidden stories behind the bullying he heard about.
"The princess' husband's family also has officials in the court. Aren't they afraid of being impeached by the censor? Besides, the princess is of noble status and has the support of the empress dowager. Treating the princess well will probably be more beneficial than bullying her, right?" This is what Jiang Youzhen couldn't understand.
Tong Huaian smiled when he heard this, his eyes full of admiration for Jiang Youzhen.
"We outsiders don't know the reason, but the princess's daughter, Princess Yifang, married into the capital. This time I returned to the capital to reunite with the princess, so I can say that I have found a home."
Jiang Youzhen felt that this could not be the real reason. She suddenly remembered what Tong Huaian had said just now, that she and the emperor were childhood sweethearts? The gossip fire in her heart was burning fiercely.
Since the Queen Mother loves her niece so much, wouldn't she marry her to the Emperor as the Queen? Anyway, the two of them were childhood sweethearts, and their friendship grew from childhood to adulthood.
Wouldn't it be more reassuring to keep it under my nose? Jiang Youzhen felt as if he had gotten a glimpse of the real reason.
"What did the Second Prince ask you to say just now?" Tong Huaian remembered the Fourth Prince's regard for Jiang Youzhen, and thought it would be better to ask directly! He saw that Jiang Youzhen actually fell for it.
If you ask her in a roundabout way, she will play dumb with you, but if you ask her directly, she may tell the truth, but it depends on her intention.
Jiang Youzhen was stunned for a moment, then said, "He just wanted to confirm the details of the reform with me. I guess he wants to write more details than the Fourth Prince?"
"Really?" Tong Huaian felt a little sad. After all, they became distant and Jiang Youzhen had reservations about him.
The morning glow does not go out, but the sunset travels thousands of miles.
Jiang Youzhen lifted the car curtain and looked at the golden sunset in the west. The wind at this moment was not biting. The cool wind blew on her cheeks, making her squint comfortably.
Tong Huaian's gaze moved away from the book and fell on Jiang Youzhen, who was covered in the sunset glow, and his eyes couldn't help but darken.
The moon-white robe with right side opening was dyed golden by the sunset glow, and her snow-white fox fur mixed with black hair fluttered in the wind. Her face was very blurry in the light, but as beautiful as a painting.
He kept it in mind deeply, and his heart, which had not been painted for a long time, began to stir.
Wen County Government Office Backyard
"Sir, word came from the city that the court sent someone to the city to copy the answers to this county exam."
"Oh? The imperial court? Whose papers were copied?" Lin Jiuan was very surprised. In previous years, one copy of the county examination papers would be kept in the county government's file warehouse, and another copy would be sent to the provincial capital for archives, but no one had looked through these papers for many years.
Moreover, someone from the imperial court was sent to copy it? This is really puzzling.
"It is said to be the papers of the top ten candidates in this county exam."
Lin Jiuan thought for a long time after hearing this, "Does the prefect have anything to say?"
County Magistrate Liu shook his head. "It's not very detailed. He just said that he also asked for papers from other prefectures."
Lin Jiuan nodded, "Top ten?"
He had an idea. His term of office was supposed to end this year, and his superiors would definitely give him excellent evaluations, so promotion was inevitable.
But if there are no outstanding political achievements, it is not good to say that you rely on connections. But right now, there is a good opportunity.
"There are still three exams..." He thought about it and couldn't wait any longer! It seemed that the court was selecting pillars of talent, so why not give her a hand?
A favorable wind will help her soar to the sky. And it will also be beneficial to me.
Thinking of this, he immediately wrote a letter and instructed County Magistrate Liu, "Go out later and have someone spread the news that Jiang Youzhen is not worthy of the title of the county's first case."
County Magistrate Liu was very surprised. "This? You marked the papers yourself. What's this?"
"Go ahead! But don't let anyone trace the source. Keep an eye on the news these days. It's best if this matter gets worse, but don't damage the root cause. Got it?"
County Magistrate Liu was completely confused. He really didn't understand. Jiang Youzhen was clearly the first choice after the county magistrate and the other teachers discussed it. Could it be that Lord Lin had changed his mind?
Jiang Youzhen and his companions hurried and finally drove in before the city gate was about to close.
Looking at the city gate slowly closing behind him, Jiang Youzhen breathed a sigh of relief.
"It's getting late, why don't you come with me to another courtyard to stay?" Tong Huaian asked.
"Before I went to the provincial capital, I told my senior brothers that I would be back today. In order to prevent them from worrying, I'd better go back to the inn!" Jiang Youzhen shook his head.
"Okay! When do you plan to go home?"
"My eldest sister and her family should be here tomorrow. They will stay for a night or two at most. I will return once the shop is set up."
Jiang Youzhen suddenly thought of Jiang Fugui and Shen. She had been away from home for a few days and she suddenly missed them a lot.
I just don’t know when the good news from the government will reach the village. If they knew that I had passed the imperial examination, I wonder if they would be happy.
Thinking of the two people's reactions, Jiang Youzhen smiled.
Tong Huaian looked up and saw the smile on Jiang Youzhen's face that had not yet faded. Under the dim candlelight, that faint smile carried a tenderness that was not usually seen.