Chapter 316: Move Master Wang Out of the Imperial Ancestral Temple!

Kang Wangshi could feel the sharp sword that just flew past her cheek. If there was any mistake, she would lose her face.

Although she was middle-aged, she still had her charm, and her husband was a playboy.

If her face was really disfigured, the consequences would be disastrous!

She took a deep breath and tried to suppress her trembling thoughts. She looked back at the sword with her pupils shrinking. Obviously, she was still in fear.

"Mrs. Zhang, is this how the Marquis' Mansion treats guests?"

Zhang Guifen looked cold and solemn, "I am a woman of honor granted by the court, call me Madam!"

At this moment, Kang Wangshi's face was extremely ugly.

If she had known earlier, she would not have come to this Marquis' Mansion.

"Our two families."

She wanted to say that the two families were related, but when she saw Zhang Guifen's murderous eyes, she was instantly timid and suppressed what she wanted to say, and said slowly:

"Even if you don't consider the face of the Sheng family, you should consider the face of Miss Sheng Liu and her mother, right?"

"Why do we have to make things so embarrassing?"

Embarrassing?

Zhang Guifen sneered, "I often heard Ming girl say that since the Sheng family came to the capital, you have often visited the Sheng family, and during this period, you have embarrassed my sister more than once."

"To tell you the truth, if there is a next time, I hear from others that you dare to disrespect my sister again, I will have a way to embarrass your Kang family!"

Kang Wang was stunned.

She really didn't expect Zhang Guifen to be so tough.

The dignified Marquis's Mansion, don't even care about the face of entertaining guests?

In fact, Zhang Guifen didn't treat her as a guest at all.

The threshold of the Marquis's Mansion, can anyone step over it if they want to?

Seeing that Kang Wang wanted to say something, Zhang Guifen was a little impatient and said, "Get lost."

Where has Kang Wang ever been wronged like this?

If it were any other family, she would probably throw a tantrum and let the dignitaries in the capital know what her family is like.

But she didn't dare to do this in the Marquis' Mansion.

If nothing else, it was because of the twelve imperial halberds standing in front of the Marquis' Mansion.

Because on the plaque in the main hall, there were a few words that the new emperor ordered people to kick - the family of loyalty and bravery.

Just seeing the twelve halberds in front of the door was enough to scare her.

How big of a dragon pet is this?

"We all live in the capital, and we see each other every day. Aunt Zhang, Madam Zhang, I hope you take care of yourself!"

As soon as Kang Wang finished speaking, she saw Zhang Guifen's face becoming more and more gloomy. She didn't dare to say anything else and simply left.

She came here today to use the power of the Marquis' Mansion to help her husband get a position in the court.

Not long ago, when the former emperor Zhao Zhen passed away, the head of the Kang family actually took a concubine.

This matter was reported by the censor, and the new emperor was furious and directly dismissed all the official positions of the head of the Kang family.

If the Kang family wants to gain a foothold in the court, they can only rely on the loyal and brave Marquis' Mansion.

After all, everyone knows that Wei Yuan leads the army to the war and shoulders the responsibility of the family and the country. If their family is, I am afraid that even the royal family will give them some face.

I thought that relying on my eloquent tongue and flattery, I would definitely make this lady Zhang smile, but who knew that she would "meet with soldiers" right away.

When she left the Marquis' Mansion, Minglan and Hai Chaoyun also walked out from behind the screen.

The former said: "Aunt, this Kang Wangshi has always been a vengeful person. You said you are worried that she will damage my reputation, but you are not worried that she will not let it go so easily?"

Zhang Guifen touched Minglan's head and smiled: "What kind of family are we? Your uncle is the prime minister of the dynasty and the prince's tutor. Even the reputation and power of Kang Wangshi's father, the old Taishi Wang, are not as famous and powerful as your uncle. Are you afraid that she can stir up any waves?"

That's what she said, but Minglan was afraid that Kang Wangshi would make some unpresentable little moves to disgust the Marquis' Mansion.

"However, Kang Wangshi said something right. Everyone makes a living under the feet of the emperor. They see each other every day. It is indeed not easy to offend"

When Minglan and Hai Chaoyun heard Zhang Guifen's words, they thought she was a little regretful of "fighting" with Kang Wangshi. After all, there are many ways to solve problems, and there is no need to use power to suppress people.

"Don't worry, aunt. After I go back, I will tell my father about this. My father dare not ask you and uncle to do anything easily. After he knows about this, he will definitely hate the Kang Wang family."

"My father will tell the elders of the Kang Wang family, and she will not dare to stir up any more trouble."

Minglan said.

Hearing this, Zhang Guifen shook her head and smiled, "Silly girl, what are you thinking about?"

"The Wang family and the Kang family are just a mere family. Your aunt really doesn't take them seriously."

"Just now I wanted to say that you can't offend people easily, but once you offend them, let them have no chance of turning over."

Ah?

Minglan called out subconsciously.

Zhang Guifen smiled and said, "This is the truth your uncle taught me."

The next day.

Zhang Guifen took Zhuang Ge'er and Jing Jie'er to the palace to pay respects to Queen Mother Cao.

In Shoukang Palace.

When there were palace maids who were specifically looking after the two children.

Empress Dowager Cao, who was sitting on the phoenix couch, looked at Zhang Guifen meaningfully and said:

"You little girl, I don't see you coming to see me on weekdays, what's the matter today?"

After Zhao Zhen's death, Empress Dowager Cao seemed to have aged a lot in an instant.

Previously, a minister suggested that she could listen to politics behind the curtain, but the new emperor gave her a scolding. Since then, Empress Cao no longer interfered with the affairs of the front palace and could be her own queen mother.

She finally saw that her son was a man of his own opinions.

If there is too much intervention, it will affect the relationship between mother and child.

Since his son said that he could keep the Cao family wealthy for generations to come, why should he listen to politics behind the curtain?

At this time, Zhang Guifen knelt down in front of Empress Dowager Cao, beat her legs, and said in a heavy tone:

"The main thing is to see you."

"Since the death of His Majesty Renzong, Fen'er has not come to the palace to see you. First, because the late emperor just passed away, Fen'er couldn't wait to come to the palace to see you. Others will think that Fen'er has the heart to cling to the Queen Mother. , I’m afraid it will bring trouble to you, the Queen Mother.”

"Secondly, my officer is about to lead an army to go on an expedition. Fen'er is extremely worried. He is not happy himself. If he meets you, the Queen Mother, he is afraid that he will make the Queen Mother even more sad."

Queen Mother Cao stroked Zhang Guifen's head and said with a smile: "You little girl, you are serious."

"However, as an elder, I still want to talk about you."

"When the late Emperor was still alive, I held a banquet in the palace. Even though Zhang Mao shouldn't have targeted you as an official, you didn't have to do it in front of so many people and make it difficult for me to come down."

She said this intentionally, not to open up the matter with Zhang Guifen, so that the two of them would not have to have any grudge against each other in the future.

But to make sure there is no grudge between the Cao family and the Wei family.

After all, the Cao family is not a real royal family.

Even though she is the Queen Mother, she will die one day.

What will the Cao family do when they are gone?

He must be no match for the young and powerful Wei family who are making great contributions to the country.

Zhang Guifen nodded sincerely and said: "What the Empress Dowager taught me is that in the beginning, you should just think that Fen'er was young and ignorant, so please be generous and spare Fen'er that time, right? Fen'er. Fen'er was too worried about me. That official"

As he spoke, he lowered his head and lay on the Queen Mother's lap.

Just like when I was a child, I liked to lie on the lap of the Queen Mother and listen to some teachings.

At first, several children of Wu Xun's family either studied in the palace or often came to play in the palace.

Empress Dowager Cao thought that if she allowed those children to come to the palace more often, she might be able to produce a "golden boy" who would fulfill her dream of becoming a mother.

At that time, Zhang Guifen was quickly noticed by the Empress Dowager Cao because of her naughty and free temperament.

At that time, Empress Dowager Cao was often depressed because she could not give birth to a son and a half daughters for Zhao Zhen. Later, Zhang Guifen came to play in the palace, which somewhat brought some happiness to the Empress Dowager.

Therefore, the Queen Mother was really like an elder to Zhang Guifen.

"Girl of the Zhang family, you are not young anymore. Your official, as the prince and tutor of the current dynasty, is responsible for the country, the country and the country."

"From now on, whatever you say or do, you cannot let your own temper come your way. You must think twice before you act."

Even now, Queen Mother Cao regards herself as Zhang Guifen's elder and is willing to give her some teachings.

This is an honor that others cannot get.

Zhang Guifen nodded firmly and said, "Ferner will definitely keep the Queen Mother's teachings in mind."

Empress Dowager Cao said 'hmm' and asked again: "Today I mainly came to look for me, what about that time?"

"Second." Zhang Guifen murmured first, then knelt down and kowtowed: "Fen'er came to the palace today and wants to see His Majesty the Emperor."

Queen Mother Cao's expression suddenly changed.

After a while.

Empress Dowager Cao sent people to invite the new emperor to Shoukang Palace.

With the help of Wang Anshi, the new emperor came to Shoukang Palace without stopping after handling some confidential matters.

He smashed the stone tablet erected by Taizu and erected a new one, although it was for great righteousness.

But there are always rumors among the people that he does not respect Taizu.

Not respecting Taizu means being unfilial.

Therefore, whenever Empress Dowager Cao was in trouble, Zhao Xi would always arrive as soon as possible to show her filial piety.

Sometimes he also asked Wang Anshi whether he was truly filial by holding such an idea.

How dare Wang Anshi say no? I can only say that a gentleman does not care about his heart.

After Zhao Xi arrived at Shoukang Palace, the eunuchs and maids in the hall, including Zhang Guifen, quickly knelt on the ground and shouted that the emperor would live forever.

Zhao Xi didn't pay much attention to it. He just focused his eyes on Zhang Guifen for a moment, then bowed to the Queen Mother:

"My sons and ministers greet their mother and queen, but I don't know why the queen has summoned my sons and ministers here."

Empress Dowager Cao looked kind and said, "It's not me who is here to find you. It's our wife of Yanmen County who wants to see you."

Zhao Xi said "Oh" curiously, looked at Zhang Guifen, and said with a smile: "Master Wei is my teacher, Madam Yanmen County, no need to be polite, please get up."

Zhang Guifen still knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, I am entering the palace today to beg for mercy!"

Please excuse me?

interesting.

Zhao Xi sat on the chair next to the Feng couch, picked a grape on the table, threw it into his mouth, and said with a smile: "What's the crime?"

Zhang Guifen said bluntly: "Your Majesty, yesterday, Mrs. Kang, the daughter of the late Mrs. Wang, came to my Wei family and wanted to marry my Wei family. She said she hoped that my concubines and officials could help her."

"As for how to help, I didn't ask her in detail, so I drove her out of the Marquis's Mansion, because I know that all the gains in my Marquis' Mansion are due to the emperor's great kindness. How can I pretend to be private for the sake of public service?"

"My concubine thought that this matter was over, but the Kang Wang family went around ruining the reputation of our Marquis' Mansion, saying that our Marquis' Mansion was lawless because of the emperor's favor."

"I, the Marquis, have always been loyal to the Emperor and patriotic. How could I do something so arrogant as to maintain the favor of the Emperor? But I am worried that Your Majesty will be furious when he finds out about this matter. Therefore, I first apologize to His Majesty and beg His Majesty to convict me. Wei family!”

Zhao Xi heard the whole story and frowned: "Obviously it was the Kang Wang family who was talking nonsense behind the scenes. Not only was your Wei family not guilty, but you were actually guilty. After all, you didn't do anything for personal gain, so what crime did you have? "

Zhang Guifen pretended to smile bitterly and said: "Your Majesty, do you know that people's words can be scary? Everyone knows that the reason why our Wei family is what it is today, and that my husband was able to resume his official position and regain his homeland for Your Majesty, are all because of Your Majesty's extraordinary promotion."

"Although my husband is the prince's young master, in the final analysis, he is a disciple of the emperor and a minister loyal to his majesty!"

"Today, these kinds of remarks are coming out and ruining the reputation of our Wei family. Isn't it just that you are secretly accusing your majesty of not knowing people well? It's fine that the officials and I have suffered some grievances, but this matter involves your majesty, my concubine, how can I Can you come and apologize?"

After saying that, he kowtowed heavily.

Hearing this, Zhao Xi suddenly stood up and slapped the table, saying angrily: "So, then Kang Wang should be killed!"

Zhang Guifen took the opportunity to say again: "Please calm down your Majesty! All kinds of sins are caused by my Wei family. If your Majesty accuses my Wei family and my husband, then this matter can be put aside. Otherwise, I am worried that it will be spread among the people in the future." If your majesty makes such ignorant remarks, then my concubines and officials will surely die for their sins!"

At this time, Wei Yuan was busy fighting a decisive battle with the main force of the Liao army.

Because for a small Kang Wang family, it would be impossible for any emperor to change his leadership.

Moreover, what Zhang Guifen said seemed to be talking about herself and the Wei family, but in fact, she had the intention of killing the Kang Wang family.

Queen Mother Cao, who was sitting on the phoenix couch, remained silent.

This is the Wei family's business and has nothing to do with her.

She just wanted to listen to the opera.

Zhao Xi said angrily: "I used the guards, but it turned out that I didn't know people well? If there are no guards, who will relieve the siege of Bianjing?"

"Then Wang Wang is really a snake-hearted person! Fortunately, you reminded me that since she dares to speak out, she will risk taking responsibility."

"Come here, here is an order to order Yanda, the commander of the Imperial City Division, to conduct a strict investigation on the two families of King Kang and Wang. If any mistakes are made, they will be severely punished!"

At this point, he felt there was a loophole and added,

"Then the Kang family, I know that just after the death of the late Emperor, the Kang family dared to take concubines. They really deserve to be killed!"

"Even if the Kang family is not guilty, they are still exiled to Lingnan!"

He's not stupid.

Understand why Zhang Guifen entered the palace today.

Regardless of the feelings of the monarch and his ministers, if we take a step back and say that if the Kang Wang family's matter is not resolved clearly, will Wei Yuan be able to fight well if he knows about it?

What if you are distracted and accidentally lose the battle?

This is a battle for national destiny, and there is no room for sloppiness!

Not to mention the small Kang and Wang family, even the serious Wuxun family, Zhao Xi will give the Wei family a satisfactory result!

"I heard that Mrs. Wang deserves to enjoy the Imperial Ancestral Temple? After giving birth to such a daughter, how dare she deserve to enjoy the Imperial Ancestral Temple?! Move the tablet of Mrs. Wang out of the Imperial Ancestral Temple!"

Having said this, Zhao Xi personally helped Zhang Guifen up and said sincerely:

"In the final analysis, this is a private matter between your Wei family and the Kang Wang family."

"I hope that these private matters can be dealt with as soon as possible. Just don't tell the guard in Xiangzhou and let him lead the troops properly."

Needless to say, it was impossible for Zhang Guifen to inform Wei Yuan of the incident at this critical moment.

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will never inform my officer of this matter before he returns home in triumph."

"Concubine. Concubine"

When she stopped talking, Zhang Guifen suddenly pretended to be pitiful and even shed tears.

"The officials are going to war under orders, and I am a female concubine. It is really difficult to deal with these rumors. I thank Your Majesty for taking the decision!"

Zhao Xi quickly said: "Madam, there's no need for that!"

Speaking of this, I suddenly heard the sound of a child crying somewhere in the hall.

Zhang Guifen could instantly tell that it was Brother Zhuang who was crying.

Zhao Xi asked curiously: "Where are the children crying in this Shoukang Palace?"

Zhang Guifen quickly explained: "Today I came to see the Queen Mother, and I specially brought two children with me. I thought that the Queen Mother likes children, but unexpectedly the child started crying, so I went to comfort him."

After that, he walked towards the direction where the crying came from.

Zhao Xi asked curiously: "From the sound of this child crying, it seems to be a boy, but is it Wei Qiji named after the late emperor?"

Zhang Guifen nodded, "Your Majesty, it should be him. Only this child's cry is louder."

"Wei Qiji! Haha!" Zhao Xi laughed twice suddenly, almost startling Zhang Guifen, and then heard His Majesty the Emperor laughing heartily:

"I want to meet this Wei Qiji!"