dhibooks Chapter 57 The Emperor's Suspicion
Chapter 57 The Emperor's Suspicion
Going home and having a good night's sleep, waiting for the release of the rankings is a rare leisure time. Zhen Yingjia was thinking that it would be better to go fishing in the small pond in the garden for a while, and also enjoy the days of idle clouds and wild cranes, but just asked someone to prepare things, Ji Chu Then came.
Confused: "Master, the third prince is here and is sitting in the hall now."
Zhen Yingjia's original good mood disappeared all of a sudden, he squinted his eyes and sneered twice, and said, "Go, go and see what he wants."
The third prince is nearly thirty years old, although his appearance is not good, but his identity as the emperor's own son makes him have a different temperament from ordinary people, especially when he grew up in rich clothes and jade food, he is even more outstanding.
Such a person, when seeing Zhen Yingjia coming in, he couldn't help standing up to greet him, and said with a smile: "Xiao Wang came here uninvited."
Zhen Yingjia recalled that when he entered the palace for the first time, these princes' attitude towards him was basically cold with a bit of vigilance. It has not been a year yet, and they always greeted him with smiles.
Zhen Yingjia called out to the third prince very politely, the two of them gave way a little, the third prince took the lead, and Zhen Yingjia accompanied him.
He knew that the purpose of the prince's visit this time was nothing more than to win over, but he absolutely couldn't let him say this.
"Try this tea. It's a new tea this year. Although it is not as precious as the tribute, it has a special fragrance." Zhen Yingjia talked about the tea, and the tea turned into a teacup after talking.
Needless to say, the porcelain in their house is also of the highest quality. From the selection of materials to Zhen Yingjia's need to add some bone powder, Zhen Yingjia didn't stop after the three princes finished their two cups of tea.
The third prince's complexion was a bit uncomfortable, he was about to open his mouth, but he remembered something, an indescribable smile appeared on his face, he suddenly relaxed, and said with a smile: "In that case, let me have another cup of tea That's right."
Zhen Yingjia couldn't help being stunned, what exactly did the three princes come here for today?
Although he didn't know his purpose, but the action of the third prince was in line with Zhen Yingjia's calculations, so he followed the prince's wishes and served tea and refreshments without saying anything.
The third prince’s entire speech slowed down. It was Zhen Yingjia who kept talking just now, and now he also smiled and replied with a sentence or two, for example, "The red glaze is not easy to apply. I heard that the porcelain from the third kiln was fired last year. I gathered twelve vases and came out." It was as if this time I came here just to discuss with Zhen Yingjia how to make a kiln.
The two of them had a pleasant chat with smiles on their faces for half an hour. The third prince stood up and said with a smile: "Today, my trip was worthwhile."
Zhen Yingjia sent the third prince to the door, but she didn't say "come often when you are free", only said a few words, the third prince is good to go.
The two said goodbye, the third prince took two steps towards the carriage, turned around suddenly, opened his mouth halfway but didn't say anything, smiled for a while, and only said two words, "Take care".
Zhen Yingjia was quite uncomfortable with the attitude of the third prince, and felt that the last smile of the third prince was a bit malicious, but when he was afraid of being tricked by others, he immediately took the hook and went fishing in the pond, leisurely After a leisurely afternoon.
For the next two days, he spent his days leisurely while reviewing the gossip of the capital with his golden finger.
Seeing that the list would be released the next day, this morning, someone suddenly came to the palace, and an imperial decree announced him, saying that the emperor wanted to see him.
Even if I didn't have to think about it, I knew it was not a good thing to see him before the announcement. Zhen Yingjia excused himself to tidy up his clothes and went to see him again.
At least publicly, the emperor has no dissatisfaction with him...but privately.
Zhen Yingjia suddenly remembered the inexplicable visit of the third prince last time.
After entering the palace, the eunuch took Zhen Yingjia all the way to the imperial study.
It was almost noon, and as soon as he entered, Zhen Yingjia saw six or seven princes coming out of the side hall, they must have just finished class.
The two people met face to face, and Zhen Yingjia took the initiative to go over to say hello. Although they were two different children, they already had a certain dignity.
The older sixth prince spoke first, "Zhen..." After a pause, he said, "Mr. Zhen, you don't need to be too polite..."
Zhen Yingjia's heart trembled, thinking of the last Kang Quan who called him Mr., and he became very vigilant in dealing with the two people in front of him.
The sixth prince is about 14 years old this year, but he has been weak since he was a child, and he has been taking medicine since he was able to eat. Some people in the door know about this, so he looked at the seventh prince who was only ten years old. Not much higher.
Although facing the two princes, he couldn't raise his head and look directly at them, but facing the two half-grown children whose stature was not as tall as his shoulders, Zhen Yingjia could see clearly even if he lowered his head.
Both of them had a slightly malicious gleam in their eyes.
The sixth prince smiled lightly, pretending to be a respectful and virtuous corporal, and said: "Your imperial examination has gone very smoothly, and I heard that the term is not low." Speaking of this, he looked back at the imperial study room and gave Zhen Yingjia a hint, and said: "When my husband enters the Hanlin Academy, I will be able to listen to his lectures. I am really looking forward to it. From now on, you will be our two real gentlemen."
These words clearly implied Zhen Yingjia's ranking in the imperial examination this time.
Only the top three of the first class can directly enter the Hanlin Academy.As for the second- and third-tier concubines, although they also bear the name of the Imperial Academy, they are strictly speaking only interns.
Zhen Yingjia could understand what the sixth prince meant, but he still had some doubts in his heart. The rankings in the imperial examination... the top ten were all determined by the emperor. Although it is not difficult to find out the names of these ten people, the specific rankings may be difficult. It is not so easy.
Especially for a prince who has not entered the court and is still studying in his study.
Zhen Yingjia smiled and said, "Thanks to Your Highness for your kind words."
The Seventh Prince was on the side, smiling very decently. After the two of them had finished speaking, he said, "I heard that your brother-in-law's surname is Li?"
Zhen Yingjia was taken aback for a moment, then nodded, "One name is Yi."
The Seventh Prince said: "His ranking this time is also very good."
Needless to say, it must be in the top ten.
Zhen Yingjia looked at the unfathomable smiles on the faces of these two children who could still be called children at their age, and felt that it was very inconsistent.
At this moment, another person came out from the imperial study room. He was the emperor's personal eunuch. Seeing that Zhen Yingjia was blocked at the door by two princes, he went forward to greet the two princes first, and then said to Zhen Yingjia, "Your Majesty has to wait."
Zhen Yingjia cupped her hands and said to the two princes: "Your Majesty has issued a summons, don't dare to delay."
After entering the imperial study room, the emperor waved his hand, and the eunuchs and maids retreated completely. Zhen Yingjia bowed his head and stood aside after the salute, but the emperor was silent for a long time. Although Zhen Yingjia wanted to look up, she knew this It's a taboo thing, especially when the emperor is obviously in a bad mood right now.
But what is it for?
Zhen Yingjia's mind was spinning rapidly, and he was in a bad mood related to him.
In the past two days, except for the visit of the third prince——bad!
Zhen Yingjia suddenly wanted to understand what the third prince was doing that day!Although the third prince didn't say anything to him, it didn't look like that to outsiders.
The only thing others saw was that the Third Prince visited Zhen Yingjia and talked for half an hour before leaving.
What can you do in half an hour?There are many things that can be said.
In addition, he was blocked by the two princes at the door of the imperial study today.
Of the emperor's seven sons, Zhen Yingjia had already been in close contact with six of them.
First, the deposed prince who has become Prince Yizhong. The second prince has nothing to do with him. The third prince just visited his house two days ago, and the fourth prince was the first to try to win him over, but it was a pity that he failed.
Later, the fourth prince was reprimanded by the emperor, and the flags and drums were silenced. The influence of the subordinates was accepted by the fifth prince. Although the fifth prince did not show any intention of becoming friends with him, he was always polite and polite. He even gave the Zhen family a gift during the Chinese New Year. In this way, the two barely had an intersection.
As for the sixth prince and the seventh prince... I chatted with him at the door of the imperial study room for a long time in the morning...
And the two sons of the deposed prince...
Zhen Yingjia suddenly broke out in a cold sweat. Unknowingly, he was involved with most of the emperor's sons and two grandsons...
On the one hand, I think it's because he is a sweet potato, but on the other hand... it can also be said that he has a big plan, and is involved with all possible successors to the throne.
Except for the second prince...
Even if the emperor treats him like a nephew, facing such a situation... what choice will the emperor make?
Only now did Zhen Yingjia fully understand the plans of these princes. Seeing that they had no hope of wooing him, and fearing that he would be wooed by others, they decided to work together and let the emperor personally abolish him.
The emperor's deep voice rang out in the imperial study, pulling Zhen Yingjia back from her thoughts, "Seeing that the rankings will be released tomorrow, you have done well in the imperial examination this time. I think your father is alive, so he can be relieved."
There was a bit of relief in her voice, but at this moment Zhen Yingjia did not dare to take it lightly.
"I called you here today just to ask you. Seeing that this place is going to be an official in the court, I can make some arrangements in advance about which place you like."
For some reason, Zhen Yingjiasheng could hear a trace of coolness in the emperor's caring and kind tone, and he didn't think it was his own overthinking.On the contrary, he knows what the throne means to the emperor better than anyone else.
The emperor treated him like a nephew, but once the throne was involved, not to mention a nephew, even parents and mothers were useless.
So once this sentence is not answered well, it will be a fate beyond redemption.Even if he can save his life and become a rich and idle person, it is his fate in the next life, so how can he not be crazy.
The six ministries are the foundation of the imperial court, so you can't go there, and the five temples are not a place that can dispel the emperor's suspicion...but they can't answer too slowly.
Zhen Yingjia subconsciously flipped through what the emperor said in the morning, hoping to find some clues to deal with the current situation.
It's just that as soon as he opened the golden finger, he saw that there were more than [-] points clearly on it!
The skill of turning a deer into a horse can be activated!
Zhen Yingjia's frantically beating heart suddenly calmed down at this moment, wealth and wealth are in danger, this risk can still be taken!