MTL - Prodigal Son of the Ming Dynasty-Chapter 33 Unpredictable

  Chapter 33 Emperor's heart is unpredictable

  At first, he thought that something serious had happened, especially what Fang Jinglong was most worried about was that his son would cause trouble again this time, which would lead to unpredictable consequences...

  But who knew, it was...

  A group of youngsters went to the ancestral house and ancestral grave on the outskirts of the city to spy?

  Zhang Mao was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help asking: "What does this mean?"

Baihu also found it unbelievable, and said with a complicated expression: "Grandpa, 'Uncle, don't you understand that the Fang family's ancestral grave is emitting green smoke, and now there are many people who want to do something secretly, some daring people , may destroy the ancestral tomb of the Fang family, and bury their ancestors in it."

  Hearing this, Fang Jinglong felt that the situation was quite serious. This is his ancestor, so how could he be disturbed?

Fang Jinglong was naturally angry when he thought that his ancestor's place was being plotted by someone, and he said angrily: "Which thief is so bold, someone died in their own family, and there is no grave? How dare you spy on my Fang family's shade! "

  Zhang Mao also felt strange, and frowned: "Could it be that these thieves have other ulterior motives, not just spying on the cemetery."

Baihu's face showed a bit of surprise, looked at the two, and subconsciously said: "Don't you know that the father-in-law and the uncle don't know? It has been spread all over the capital. Young master Fang must first give a golden belt, and then sell the ebony belt." He made a fortune again, and today is even more extraordinary. The stars of Wenqu have descended to the mortal world. The three talents recruited by Young Master Fang were released today in the provincial examination, and they won the top three in the provincial examination, especially the one named Ouyang Zhi. The first place, Cheng knows Yuan Gong, isn't this... Isn't there smoke from the ancestral tomb? Nowadays, people all over the capital are inquiring about the location of the Fang family's ancestral tomb. Jin Yiwei has received a lot of tips, so he is particularly vigilant about this, and they all say yes The Fang family's ancestral grave is well buried..."

  Hoo...

  Fang Jinglong was too shocked to speak.

  Those three boys won the top three in the provincial examination!

   What does this mean?

The ancients valued the teacher-student relationship the most. Once you worship a teacher, you will never be able to get rid of it for the rest of your life. There are three Juren, and there is one Xie Yuangong. Not necessarily so lucky, right?

  The Fang family...is this going to make a fortune?

Zhang Mao couldn't think of such a reason, his jaw was so shocked that he looked straight at Fang Jinglong, but his eyes became hot in an instant, and he said anxiously: "Old Fang, your ancestors are virtuous. , but I don’t know if there is still a place in your cemetery? Or…give us a place for Zhang’s family?”

A warm current gushed out from the bottom of Fang Jinglong's heart. Looking at the admiring eyes of those hundreds of households and Zhang Mao's burning heat, Fang Jinglong finally couldn't hold back anymore. Can my son get a golden belt? Why can my son make a fortune? Why can my son teach three Juren? Lao Zhang, haven’t you thought about it? I have a lot to say..."

   No, this is obviously not the time to brag. Fortunately, Fang Jinglong's mind is not single-minded, and he suddenly misses his family's ancestral grave!

It can't be dug by others, so he immediately said: "Thank you for reminding, go back and tell you Qianhu that my old Fang owes them a favor. Today I will choose a few strong men to guard the cemetery day and night for our Fang family. Let the thieves take advantage of it."

   Zhang Mao heard Fang Jinglong mention his so-called Godson Heart Sutra, and suddenly felt a little depressed. He was full of doubts, Lao Fang's... ancestral grave...

  Zhang Mao's eyeballs were rolling, and he had a bold idea.

   Fortunately... he is the Duke of the state after all, and he doesn't bother to do such a conscienceless thing, so he can only look at Lao Fang with red eyes.

  Fang Jinglong cheered up all of a sudden: "Come, come, come, let me talk about my way of raising children..."

  ………

  The capital is already a sensation, so much so that the streets and alleys are talking about it.

   Even in the palace.

  Emperor Hongzhi looked at the list over and over again. In the warm pavilion, he seemed to be preoccupied, especially when he saw the crown prince who was aggrieved.

  Emperor Hongzhi couldn't help but glared at him, his brows furrowed even deeper.

  He couldn't help thinking, the three scholars, who had mediocre studies before, how could they have such good luck after only worshiping as a teacher for half a month? Really luck? Or, what special talent does this Fang Jifan have?

  Emperor Hongzhi never believed that under Wang Ao's hands, Fang Jifan had the ability to cheat. What's more, it was three disciples who cheated together. But where is the problem?

  Suddenly, he remembered the policy of 'reform the soil and return the natives'. Now that he thinks about it carefully, Fang Jifan should not be just lucky. Although this guy is a bit foolish, but when he thinks about it carefully, this guy...

   Then, thinking about the useless son, the crown prince is the crown prince of the country, and I only have such a son. Usually, he is really spoiled by his mother, so what should I do if I let it go like this?

  Thinking of Yang Tinghe's impeachment of the crown prince, Emperor Hongzhi narrowed his eyes, looking like he was looking into it!

  I have found many masters for the prince, all of them are famous contemporary Confucianists, or one of the best ministers in the court, but the result...

  Maybe…

  In his eyes, there was a glimmer of special meaning: "Come here."

   "The servant is here." It is Liu Qian who is on duty today.

  Emperor Hongzhi said lightly: "Get ready, I'm going out of the palace."

   "Your Majesty, are you going out of the palace again? This servant is going to the Duzhi prison..."

   Duzhijian is responsible for following His Majesty and guiding the Qing Dynasty. If His Majesty wants to send a car, usually after the Duzhijian arranges it, he will organize eunuchs and arrange Jinwuwei, Jinyiwei, etc. to accompany him.

  Emperor Hongzhi shook his head and said, "No, let's make a private visit in Weifu. I want to go to Nanhebo Mansion and see Fang Jifan again."

He is going to learn from the scriptures. At this moment, what he wants to know is how Fang Jifan can make three ordinary scholars become talents. Education is the foundation of the country, and the crown prince is his heart disease. Get some experience from Fang Jifan.

   Once this thought came up, Emperor Hongzhi's heart was pounding, and he couldn't bear it anymore.

When Liu Qian heard that His Majesty was going to meet Fang Jifan, his heart was heavy. However, after learning the lesson last time, he didn't dare to gossip in front of His Majesty again, but he said honestly: "Since Your Majesty wants to pay a private visit in disguise, but Your Majesty will come to visit you." After entering the Fang family, if the other members of the Fang family recognize him, as soon as the news spreads, everyone in the street will know that His Majesty has gone to see that Fang Jifan. The servants do not know what to say, although this Fang Jifan taught Three candidates, but the reputation is not very good, Your Majesty is the Holy King... this... this..."

  Emperor Hongzhi suddenly realized that Liu Qian's words made sense, so he frowned and said, "Then you need to have an identity."

As soon as Zhu Houzhao heard that he was going out of the palace, he felt full of energy, and he hurriedly said: "It's not easy. Change into the eunuch's clothes and say that you are going to Fang's family to pass the decree. No one will look at it." Come out, even if Fang Jifan knows, does he dare to talk nonsense?"

  Emperor Hongzhi glared at him: "Nonsense!"

  Zhu Houzhao shrank all of a sudden, bowed his head and dared not make a sound.

Emperor Hongzhi said indifferently: "How can I go in the name of an eunuch... um?" Emperor Hongzhi suddenly remembered something: "I remember, Fang Jifan has a brain disease, right? Why don't you go in the name of an imperial doctor, say it's in the palace?" How about sending an imperial doctor to treat that kid from the Fang family, and I will pretend to be an imperial doctor?"

  How dare Liu Qian disobey His Majesty's will, pretending to be an imperial doctor is naturally different from pretending to be a eunuch. In this era, eunuchs are slaves. There is no reason for the emperor to wear slave clothes, but the identity of a medical officer is acceptable.

  Emperor Hongzhi made a decision, and said lightly: "Liu Qian, you go and prepare. You don't need too many guards. You just need to pick dozens of trustworthy people to be sentinels. And... don't make it public!"

   "Slaves obey orders."

   "Father, sons and ministers are also going."

   It's fine if you don't know, but if you know, where there is excitement, naturally there is the crown prince.

  Emperor Hongzhi just pursed his lips, neither agreeing nor objecting.

  (end of this chapter)