A Precious Pearl in the Imperial City

"Brother Ming." Zhou Rui walked to Ming Jingzhou, who bowed his head to sort out the scrolls: "I heard that the kitchen made two new dishes today. Let's taste them."

Ming Jingzhou smiled and looked at Zhou Rui: "Brother Zhou, you and I have been together for many years, so if you have anything to say."

Zhou Rui pulled Ming Jingzhou to the corner: "I know you may have some opinions about His Royal Highness Chen Wang, but you treat him like this in the Ministry of Rites. If it reaches His Majesty's ears, I'm afraid it will annoy your Majesty."

"The King Chen is lazy and irritable. Copying can hone his temperament." Ming Jingzhou patted Zhou Rui on the shoulder: "Don't worry, Brother Zhou, even if your majesty knows it, he can't point out my mistake."

Zhou Rui was silent and could not point out any mistakes on the surface, but who didn't know that this was deliberately making things difficult for others?

The Holy Supreme Lian made an decree to put two titles for your family, not to let you treat your son slowly. I know that your family is very stubborn, but at this time, you can actually not be so stubborn.

"Master Ming, Master Zhou."

Zhou Rui turned his head and saw Wang Chen came in with two large food boxes in his own hands. Instead, the **** who followed him was empty-handed.

"Master Ming, please use the meal." Wang Chen put one of the food containers on the table, with a slight smile on his face.

Ming Jingzhou recognized this food box as his own. Look at the food box in Wang Chen's hand, it is still his own.

Why are their food boxes in Wang Chen's hands?

Zhou Rui watched this scene, and then watched Wang Chen smile respectfully to Brother Ming, and his mood became a little complicated.

Wang Chen did behave a little bit domineering in the past, but since he came to the Ministry of Rites, he obediently did what Brother Ming asked him to do. I'm afraid he still doesn't know it yet. Brother Ming is deliberately playing around with him.

Thinking of the better and better food in the Ministry of Rites recently, all new tables, chairs, doors and windows, and the good charcoal that has never been cut off, Zhou Rui looked at Wang Chen's eyes, and they were quite kind.

In the past, I only felt that Wang Chen did not seek improvement and was arrogant and rude. After working together, I found that the prince was actually not as hateful as the rumors. As for the advantages, I carefully and patiently looked for it. There were still one or two.

"Brother Ming, you and the prince have a meal slowly, and I will leave first."

Remember that the son-in-law who brought meals to the future father-in-law should be no different.

When leaving, Zhou Rui intimately closed the door to the future husband and wife.

"Why does your Royal Highness have a food box from the lower house?" Ming Jingzhou opened the food box and saw that it was filled with his favorite food, his brows stretched out.

"Ms. Ming sent it." Wang Chen thought for a while, sat down in Ming Jingzhou's room, and opened his food box.

Ming Jingzhou frowned again, and his daughter came to deliver the meal. Why did King Chen go to get the food box?

Looking at the dishes in Wang Chen's lunch box, they are different from him?

Seeing the dishes in the food box, Chen Wang was slightly startled, these are the dishes he likes to eat on weekdays. He didn't eat much at the same table with Ming Xiaozhu. He didn't expect that she even wrote down which dish he was interested in.

Does she value him so much?

When Ming Jingzhou put down his chopsticks, he saw that King Chen was still eating. He read a few pages before he waited until King Chen put down his chopsticks.

"His Royal Highness, the food box will be left at the minister's place, and the food box will be brought back when the minister is down."

Even after eating his family’s food, I can’t take the food box away. Customizing this kind of food box will cost you two taels of silver.

"There is Lord Lao Ming." Under the wait of the attendant, Wang Chen washed and sorted out: "The tax book that the Lord asked the younger generation to copy has been copied."

"The tax books of various places are published in the six parts. Your Royal Highness is very pleased to copy it." Ming Jingzhou took the digestion tea and took a sip: "It's just that the minister is old and faint. He doesn't remember the taxation of Liuzhou last year. Geometry, do you remember your Highness?"

"Liuzhou Mansion suffered a drought last year. My father couldn't bear the suffering of the local people. The tax was exempted by 70%. The annual tax and silver were only more than 235,000, and rice, silk, and cloth were all affected."

After Emperor Longfeng ascended the throne, he was diligent in administration and loving the people, and he didn't like laboring the people and hurting the wealth. It is not a strange thing that the annual taxation of a state is over a million.

"His Majesty is memorable." Ming Jingzhou nodded: "Your Majesty loves the people like a son, and the most unbearable people are drifting away, and their wives are scattered. Dacheng people have this Mingjun, it is the luck of the people."

"There is a country by the people, and agriculture is the foundation of the country." Ming Jingzhou picked up a thick book of farm tools collected by the Ministry of Industry from the table: "His Royal Highness, this is a statistical book of iron tools and farm tools in various states and counties. You can be bored in your spare time. Then, open it and take a look."

"Thank you, Master Ming." Wang Chen took the farm tool booklet, and saw that Ming Jingzhou hadn't planned to pay attention to him, so he took the statistics booklet and left the door lazily.

An official passing by, seeing the agricultural iron in his hand, turned his head and pretended not to see it.

As long as they didn't see it, they didn't know that Ming Jingzhou was deliberately perfunctory Wang Chen.

"Ming Jingzhou is really perfunctory to Yunduqing. The two titles given to the Ming family by the emperor are nothing but give." Wang Huai lifted the wine glass on the table, raised his head and drank it: "How about father's partiality? How can the ministers tolerate his ridiculous behavior."

Among the brothers, he is the eldest. At that time, the father lost power, the ministers who supported him were deposed, and the father was imprisoned in the palace. All the brothers and sisters were panicked. Only Yun Duqing didn't care about the plight of the palace with his father.

Children who have been ignorant since childhood will not grow up to be more stable. Yun Duqing was young and became king and acted arbitrarily. Even the teacher who taught him was stunned, the emperor's father couldn't help being too blamed.

"Ming and Sun are both married to the royal family, but the Sacred Heart is very different."

"My king and my second child are both married, and our princess has not been promoted due to marriage." Wang Huai hummed coldly: "Yun Duqing is just a spoiled straw bag, and the Ming family is not willing to help him. It is not fearful. On the contrary, Yun Yanze is the best at winning people's hearts, and he is quite famous in the dynasty. He is the king's confidant."

"Then we don't care about King Chen for now?"

"If you have anything to control, let him slowly copy the book in the Ministry of Rites." Wang Huai said gleefully. "This king even suspects that the accident at the Royal Racecourse is related to the fourth mother and son. The woman of Concubine Ning is gentle and considerate on the surface. She is knowledgeable, she is actually a feminine-hearted woman."

He still remembers that when he was ten years old, Zheng pushed the cat into the lotus pond and saw it struggling so hard that he let go and threw the cat aside.

With such a mother, King Qi, who is as gentle as jade on the surface, can be kind and kind?

"Prince, your majesty called urgently!" A long follow-up voice sounded outside the door.

Wang Huai put down his wine glass and got up immediately: "Prepare the horse."

King Huai rushed all the way into the palace and found that the six Shangshu and several other brothers were all there. He glanced at King Qi, who was standing with Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, and King Chen, who was standing with Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, walked to the Xingbu Shangshu and stood still.

"Boss, have you drunk?" Emperor Longfeng frowned slightly when he smelled the smell of alcohol on his elder son.

"Father." Wang Huai hurriedly pleaded guilty: "Please calm down your anger, and today the Ministry of Penalty is closed, and the sons and ministers took a few drinks in the mansion."

"Drinking hurts the body, do not overdo it." Emperor Longfeng turned his attention to the six ministers: "Youzhou Emergency News, Youzhou has been hit by a snow disaster that has been rare in decades. You Aiqing discuss a disaster relief process."

"Youzhou is only a few hundred kilometers away from the capital. If you rush to the capital, you can reach Youzhou in a few days." The Ministry of Industry Shangshu said: "But beware of the cold and continue south to avoid snow damage in neighboring states and counties."

"Your Majesty, the minister will count the disaster relief materials and send them to Yuzhou urgently." The Hubu Shangshu hesitated: "It's just that the people are not panicked by the disaster, and the minister has a simple view, and was elected to Yuzhou to help the local disaster relief."

"Aiqing's words are reasonable." Emperor Longfeng nodded, "Aiqing has a suitable candidate?"

The book of the Ministry of Households said: "There are many competent ministers in the court, but they are appointed by your majesty."

"Father, my son has a choice." Huai Wang Jiujin stepped forward and said, "Wu Mian, the left minister of the Ministry of Engineering, is very suitable."

King Qi sneered in his heart and recommended his father-in-law to rescue the disaster. He really drank too much.

"Fourth old, can someone choose in your heart?" Emperor Longfeng looked at him.

"Erchen thought that Mr. He and Mr. Zhang of the Ministry of War could take on this important task."

Wang Huai glanced at Wang Qi, when he didn't know that He Yu and Zhang Yinglian were running dogs of Wang Qi.

"What do you think of Aiqing?"

On the selection of candidates for disaster relief, several Shangshu have different opinions. Emperor Longfeng held the tea cup, let them quarrel, and did not forget to order the ministries to prepare disaster relief supplies and send them to Youzhou immediately.

Wang Chen listened to the quarrel of these people, and yawned lazily on the pillar of the temple.

"Duqing." Emperor Longfeng saw Wang Chen's bored look: "Do you have a suitable candidate?"

Six Shangshu and several other princes turned their heads to look at Wang Chen, their expressions very wonderful. Let Chen Wang recommend a competent minister, it is better to ask him what kind of cricket fights fiercely.

Emperor Longfeng didn't seem to know what others thought of Wang Chen, and still looked at his son with expectant eyes.

"Erchen thought..." Wang Chen remembered that in the answer sheet that Ming Jingzhou had asked him to read, Wu Mian's answer seemed to be related to disaster relief and the people, and there was something to say, not general, Lian People like him who are ignorant and unskilled think they answer well.

"The snow disaster was too severe, and many houses must have collapsed. As a minister of the Ministry of Engineering, Mr. Wu Mian should have a good understanding of civil engineering and construction engineering. It is better to let Wu Mian go." Wang Chen stood up straight, as if he was lazily just now. not him.

Wang Qi smiled and glanced at Wang Huai, Yun Duqing actually helped the boss?

Hearing Yun Duqing helping herself to speak, Wang Huai was also confused. Even if Yun Duqing was sloppy, she should know that Wu Mian was his father-in-law, why did she still speak for him?

"Well, since Du Qing also agrees with the boss's proposal, Wu Mian will go for this disaster relief." Emperor Longfeng raised his hand to invite the guards: "Immediately declare Wu Mian to enter the palace."

Li En looked at Wang Chen who was standing next to him complicatedly. He and Wu Mian were classmates. He knew Wu Mian's ability well. Among the candidates proposed by the princes, Wu Mian was indeed the most suitable candidate.

At this moment, Wang Chen recommended Wu Mian. Was it a mistake or an understanding of his abilities?

Seeing Wang Chen lazily leaning against the pillar again, Li En retracted his gaze.

Blame him for thinking too much, everything is just a coincidence.

Disaster relief matters were negotiated, and the officials and the prince withdrew from the main hall, but the king was left by the emperor.

Wang Qi smiled and glanced at Wang Huai: "The eldest brother cares for the younger brother, and even the fifth brother has a deep brotherhood with you."

Smashed by the black pot that fell from the sky, Huai Wang: "..."

Where does he know what Yun Duqing is going crazy?

"Hehe, as the eldest brother, it is necessary to take care of the younger brother." Wang Huai smiled: "Brother has the same intentions for you and the fifth brother."

No matter which brother, in his heart, he is always begging for dislikes, what difference can it make?

"Big Brother has always been a benevolent brother." Qi Wang handed over: "Farewell."

"Walk slowly, don't send it." Wangpi smiled and bowed his hand in return. What he hates most is Yun Yanze's hypocritical appearance.

Qi Wangyun got on the carriage lightly, and the smile on his face disappeared: "Go and check, Yun Liu'an and Yun Duqing have had any dealings recently."

There is no concubine in the palace, and Yun Liuan takes the longest. If Yun Duqing, who is favored by his father, turns to support the boss, the situation will be greatly detrimental to him.

"Father, what do you want to ask if you leave your sons and ministers?" Wang Chen sat on the chair and yawned two more times. Last night, he looked at the state and county agricultural implements and iron books, and he saw that his forehead was a bit bigger. .

He didn't dare not look at it. If Ming Jingzhou asked the question inside, but he couldn't answer it, how would he be embarrassed to show his ability in front of Ming Xiaozhu in the future.

"Go to bed early at night." When Emperor Longfeng saw him yawning again and again, he asked the maid to bring him the tea to wake him up, "I am young and listless."

"The sons and ministers have the heroic appearance of the father and the mother and the concubine, even if they are listless, they are beautiful and likable."

Emperor Longfeng laughed at his brazen audacity: "Who likes it?"

Of course it is Ming Xiaozhu.

In Wang Chen's mind, Ming Jiuzhu's white and tender face appeared subconsciously.

He coughed dryly: "To make you and your mother concubine like it."

Emperor Longfeng smiled helplessly. He asked Liu Zhongbao to bring the snacks in front of him to Wang Chen: “It’s rare that you recommended someone today. Why did you choose Wu Mian? I remember that you didn’t have a good relationship with the boss in the past. Will give his father-in-law the opportunity to do meritorious service?"

"Wu Mian is the assistant minister of the Ministry of Industry, and I have read his disaster relief strategy and wrote well. Of course he is suitable." Wang Chen picked a snack and threw it in his mouth: "I have a bad relationship with the eldest brother, it is our brother. What does the trivial matter have to do with the people? Wu Mian is your courtier. Just listen to you and get things done. If he offends me in the future, I will not give him face."

Emperor Longfeng was stunned for a while, then smiled: "You have a clear sense of grievances and grievances."

"Erchen has always been so insightful and righteous." Wang Chen waved his hand generously: "Father does not have to praise the son."

Emperor Longfeng carefully recalled, when did he praise him?

"Wu Mian was a Jinshi in the Xiande period. You have even read his strategy?" Emperor Longfeng didn't know, when was his son so diligent?

"I didn't read it before. After I went to the Ministry of Rites, Master Ming asked Erchen to familiarize himself with the affairs of the Ministry of Rites, and I read some related documents." Wang Chen sighed, "Father, don't you know that Erchen had a dream recently. I dreamed of Master Ming asking questions to my son."

Emperor Longfeng nodded, sighing with emotion in his heart, it is worthy of Ming Jingzhou, even Du Qing's temperament can be suppressed.

Since childhood, the gentleman who was flushed with anger by Duqing couldn't count it with a single hand. Now Ming Jingzhou can let him understand the minister of the DPRK, and I don't know how much effort has been spent.

"Ming Jingzhou is loyal to the emperor and loves the people, and has both ability and political integrity. You can learn a lot of useful things with him." Emperor Longfeng patted his son on the shoulder: "He is your future father-in-law, and he will definitely not harm you."

He is really an emperor with a unique eye. He not only chose a princess with a very prosperous life for his son, but also an outstanding father-in-law.

"Stop." Across the curtain of the car, King Qi saw the girl in the pink skirt, walking into the teahouse with the woman in the blue skirt, and asked the groom to stop the carriage.

"The prince?" The attendant brought the car stool: "The prince is going upstairs to have tea?"

"Yeah." He walked into the teahouse, and the cousin greeted him warmly: "Please come upstairs."

He glanced upstairs, raised his foot and walked up.

Zhou Xiao brought Jiuzhu out today to introduce her some handkerchiefs. All of them are pure ministers loyal to His Majesty. They have been in a good relationship over the years, so as soon as Jiuzhu appeared, they quickly accepted her.

Dacheng folk customs are open, and men’s and women’s defenses are not serious, and it is common for women to work outside to earn a living.

Jiuzhu and several daughters sat around the tea table, separated from other guests with a screen, and talked about interesting and strange events in the capital.

"What about having children and daughters, it's not as good as having a woman in the family welcome your favorite concubine and earn a knighthood for your family."

This word reached everyone's ears, Zhou Xiao and the others stopped laughing and frowned.

"Xiongtai is right, studying hard in the cold window, getting up early to practice martial arts, it is not as good as a daughter marrying the son of a favorite concubine. Now who doesn't envy the Ming family having a good daughter?

"Where is the teahouse where these things are said? I think these two people are clearly intentional and spread rumors outside." Ms. Chen's temper was straightforward and stood up and said: "Sister Ming, don't be afraid, I'll just let them shut up. ."

Jiuzhu held Ms. Chen's sleeve: "My sister doesn't need to argue with them. It's useless for these people to envy, and they can't raise a good daughter like me."

Miss Chen: "..."

Is this the point?

She glanced at Jiuzhu. What does this little proud look mean?

"If it weren't for my father's first grade in the imperial examination, how could I make a marriage contract with Wang Chen?" Jiuzhu said earnestly: "It can be seen that the most important thing is to study hard."

"If you don't study well, you can only be like the two outsiders, knowing nothing, dare to say anything."

All the little sisters: "..."

It's really important to study hard in the cold window, but Ming Shi Lang may not want you to marry Wang Chen.

When King Qi heard the words outside, he got up and pushed aside the screen, ready to stop him.

"Where is the ugly dog, the cat, barking constantly here?" Wearing a flamboyantly embroidered red dress with gold patterns, Chen Wang took his attendant and a knife to guard him, Hehe Yangyang walked in, kicked the chair by his feet, and the chair flew Go out and hit one of them.

The person who was smashed was so frightened that he didn't even dare to make a sound.

He raised his hand, and the guard behind him drew his knife out of its sheath, the blade gleaming with a compelling cold light.

"Come on, keep calling a few more times to let me listen carefully." Wang Chen sat down on the chair, stretched out his hand, and hurriedly delivered the tea cup with the waiter.

The room is quiet.

"Why didn't you scream?" Wang Chen sipped his tea lightly and smiled lazily: "Go on."