Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 577 Uncle Zong's Hobby
After leaving the gate of the Ministry of Rites and looking at the half-rising sun, Hu Yan couldn't help but sigh.

It's all because of this Wang Yining, who spent half the morning in a mess, went to sleep too late, and had lunch too early, what should I do...

Well, why don't you go and see your well-behaved daughter, I heard that that bastard Zhu Yi has been out of the house every day recently.

It's almost New Year's Eve, and Yueniang must be busy all by herself, it must be very hard.

Having made up his mind, Hu Wei was about to raise his hand to call the old servant, but saw that the old servant outside Hou had already greeted him, and leaned over and said.

"Master, there are distinguished guests in the mansion, madam, please return to the mansion quickly."

Hu Yan raised his eyebrows, and suddenly became interested.

In the entire capital, there are only a handful of people who can be regarded as "distinguished guests" in front of him.

So Mr. Hu changed his mind and stepped into the sedan chair.

"Go home."

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In the flower hall of Hu Mansion, two cups of fragrant tea were filled with smoke.

There were two people sitting on the guest seat, one was wearing a crimson official robe with a crane embroidered on it, his face was pale, but his face was not very good-looking, he looked forced.

The other person looked only about forty, wearing a big red gold-woven python robe, his fat body made people feel rich, and he smiled as if he was very happy.

This is the real VIP!
Facing these two masters, Hu Changning, the eldest son of the Hu family who was supposed to be the master, stood aside respectfully and said carefully and politely.

"My mother has already sent someone to invite my father back to the mansion. I also ask you two to stay a little longer. My father will return later."

After the words fell, the pale old man still had a cold face and didn't respond, but the fat middle-aged man in the boa robe smiled and said.

"Don't worry, now is the time to go to the government office, business is important, business is important."

What you said made the old man beside him cast a sideways glance at the middle-aged man in the boa robe. You still know his feelings. Is this the time to go to the government office?

When Fei dragged him to the Hu Mansion, why didn't he mention the importance of official business?

Alone was sullen, the old man picked up the tea and drank it clean.

There was a commotion outside, and Hu Wei's figure appeared at the door. Hu Changning was finally relieved, and immediately went up to meet him.

At the same time, the pale old man who was sitting also stood up, but the fat middle-aged man in the python robe still sat firmly on the spot.

"Father……"

Hu Wei nodded to him, let him stand behind him, then with a warm smile on his face, he walked quickly to the hall, and then bowed to the middle-aged man in the boa robe who was sitting firmly on the spot A salute.

"The old man came back late, and let the distinguished guest wait for a long time. It is really rude and rude."

After finishing speaking, his voice paused, turned to the pale old man at the side, nodded, and said with a smile.

"Ting Yi is here too. The military department has been busy recently, and it's really not easy for you to find time to visit this old man."

The old man Qinghuang shook his head with a wry smile, and waved his hands.

"Mr. Jie'an, don't make fun of Yu Mou. The Ministry of War has just accepted His Majesty's order. It is necessary to submit the memorials for the rectification of the army before the seal. This matter is very important. How dare Yu Mou neglect it? If it is not for the prince himself. I'm afraid that Yu will not be able to leave the gate of the Ministry of War for a whole day."

Since he can be called a distinguished guest by the Hu family, his status is naturally not simple.

The Qinghuang old man in front of him is none other than Yu Qian, who has been in the limelight recently, Prince Shaobao and Taishi Military Minister.

As for the other middle-aged man in the boa robe, it was even more unexpected.

He was actually just summoned from the vassal state, and rushed to the capital after a long journey, the son of King Min, Zhu Huixun, King of Zhennan!
Although he could hear the dissatisfaction in Yu Qian's words, the fat Zhennan King was still smiling.

He accepted Hu Min's salute calmly first, then got up, and returned the salute, saying.

"It's okay, today is my king's sudden arrival, and I have caused trouble for Uncle Da Zong."

"My lord, I'm really offended by this old man. It's an honor for you to come to my humble house. My lord, please take your seat."

After being polite, he finally sat down again, and Hu Wei asked.

"Yesterday, the old man was busy and couldn't go to welcome the prince to Beijing. Unexpectedly, the prince came to the door in person today and brought Yu Shaobao with him. Come to think of it, the prince didn't come to blame the old man for the crime that he didn't welcome him, did he?"

King Zhennan came to Beijing, of course Hu Wei knew about it.

What's more, even when he set off and where he stayed every day, Hu Wei knew very well, because this was originally in charge of the Ministry of Rites.

However, he did not expect that he would come to his house.

You know, this time King Zhennan was summoned to Beijing, nominally to attend the crowning ceremony of his son Zhu Yinxuan, but Hu Wei knew that there was another reason, which was for the old King Min.

This old prince, seeing his body getting worse day by day, is like a candle in the wind, which will be blown out at some point.

Ever since the turmoil of King Xiang last time, the old man has been bedridden since he returned to the mansion. It is estimated that there should not be many days left.

To put it bluntly, the king of Zhennan came back this time, most likely he came to attend the funeral.

Of course, as a clan, what is more important is the succession of the Min throne. Although it is said that with Guangtong Wang and Yang Zongwang's two careless younger brothers who jumped up and down being imprisoned on the high wall of Fengyang, the Min throne is very important for the Zhennan King. It is already a certainty.

However, it was the last time, and the fat prince naturally didn't want any more accidents.

I don't know if he received a letter from his family other than the imperial edict. Anyway, this time, King Zhennan basically set off for the capital as soon as he received the imperial edict.

Even on the road, they were in a hurry, without delay for a day, and sometimes they even rushed all night, and it was not until noon yesterday that they finally arrived in the capital.

Afterwards, the travel-worn servants entered the palace non-stop, had an audience with His Majesty, left the palace gate, and went back to the Min Palace to serve.

Therefore, Hu Wei really did not expect that on the second day after entering Beijing, the King of Zhennan rushed to his mansion in a hurry.

Not to mention, with Yu Qian.

You know, Yu Qian is notoriously difficult to recruit, especially when the Ministry of War has just recently undergone a major official transfer. On the one hand, he has to work with these people, and on the other hand, he has to continue to advance the rectification of the army. It's so busy, it's not exaggerating at all.

In this case, let alone a county king like Zhennan King, even if the old Min King went in person, he might not be able to drag him out of the Ministry of War.

But now the facts are in front of him. Although Yu Qian was reluctant, he still came here with King Zhennan, which made Hu Wei curious.

What kind of ability does this king of Zhennan have, or in other words, how big is the matter that requires two ministers to work one after another?
Zhu Huixun's chubby face squeezed out several creases, and he laughed.

"Uncle Da Zong was joking. This time he came to Beijing to celebrate the wedding of his son. The end of the year is approaching, and various ministries are busy. This is not the first time this king has come to the capital. How dare you work to welcome Uncle Da Zong?"

After a few polite words, Zhu Huixun turned to the topic and said.

"To tell you the truth, Uncle Da Zong, the king invited Yu Shaobao today, and went to Uncle Da Zong's mansion, for any other reason than the marriage of my son."

Now Hu Yan seemed to be interested, put down the hot tea that the maid had just brought up, and asked.

"I don't know which noble girl, but she has climbed up to the little prince, she is really a great blessing."

Don't look at Mr. Hu who usually likes to be a hands-off shopkeeper in government affairs, and also likes to doze off in court, but he is very enthusiastic about being a matchmaker.

In the capital, many of the in-laws of important ministers and nobles are his matchmakers, which is also in line with his status as Minister of Rites.

Naturally, the status and status of those who can invite Hu Wei to come forward are very important in the capital.

In recent years, there has been the marriage of Yu Qianying's youngest daughter Yu Yuying, the marriage of Wang Mu, the youngest son of Wang Zhi, the former Minister of the Ministry of Officials, and earlier, the marriage of Yongkang Hou Xu'an, who was still the eldest son, and Ping Jiangbo Chen Yu, They are also his mediators.

There are civil servants, nobles, and even foreign relatives here, but to be honest, the matchmaker of the county king's family, Mr. Hu, has never been guaranteed.

In particular, since Zhu Yinyu had basically been designated as the third-generation heir to the Min throne, he might be a great matchmaker for a vassal king, and Mr. Hu was naturally very interested.

Royal blood is naturally extremely noble.

So Hu Min asked which family Gao Pan was, because no matter which family's daughter it was, in terms of status, if she could marry into the county prince's mansion, especially if a son who could inherit the throne as a concubine in the future, she must be considered a high marriage.

King Zhennan was obviously very satisfied with the marriage, so he smiled again on his chubby face and said.

"Bo Fan Guang of Jing'an, the daughter of Fan Dudu's family, the person who was personally selected by the old man. Yesterday, the king met with His Majesty, and his old man was full of praise for this marriage. His Majesty also specifically said that Dudu Fan was born in The people recommended by the Shaobao are the best in virtue and character, and the daughters they bring up must be good."

Hu Yan raised his eyebrows, and the smile in his eyes grew stronger.

He just likes talking to smart people.

The King of Zhennan first pointed out the attitude of Prince Min, explaining that this marriage was not decided by him, but by the elders in the family, and there would be no other incidents.

Secondly, it explained the emperor's supportive attitude on this matter, and by the way, why he also brought Yu Qian over.

In just one sentence, almost all the worries that Hu Yan could think of were dispelled. It can be said that everything is covered.

When people gave face, Hu Wei simply said it. Before Zhennan Wang could speak, he took the initiative to speak.

"A good thing, a good thing! The girl of the Fan family, the old man met last time. She has a good appearance and a dignified manner. She is indeed a good match for the young prince. If the prince doesn't mind, the old man can't say, I want to protect this with Ting Yi together." A big matchmaker, let’s be happy together.”

Zhu Huixun narrowed his eyes with a smile, and waved his hands again and again.

"Uncle Da Zong, you are being polite. This matter should be asked by the king. To tell you the truth, Uncle Da Zong, I took the liberty to come to the door today. I just want to invite Uncle Da Zong and Yu Shaobao to visit Uncle Jing'an's mansion for me to propose marriage. "

"This is my child's Geng invitation. Last night, I prepared all the betrothal gifts and put them outside."

As he spoke, Zhu Huixun took out a red paper and black ink document from his sleeve and handed it over.

Hu Yan took it with a smile, but frowned while watching.

It stands to reason that the elders of the man's family should go in person to propose a marriage.

However, the royal family has different identities after all. Even if Zhennan Wang is optimistic about this marriage, he cannot go to propose marriage in person. This is against the rules, so he can only ask other people to do it for him.

This point, both Hu Wei and Fan Guang, who will be proposed, understand.

It should be said that although Zhu Huixun could not go there in person, he paid enough attention to this marriage.

A large part of the reason why Fan Guang was able to stand out in the Battle of Oala was because of Yu Qian's recommendation to him in times of crisis.

So, even if it was not easy to invite, Zhu Huixun went to the Ministry of War in person, took the emperor as a shield, and tied Yu Qian over.

At the same time, he went to Hu Wei's mansion again and personally invited Hu Wei, the oldest and most respected minister of the Ministry of Rites, to let the two of them personally protect the matchmaker.

This lineup, not to mention proposing a marriage for a mere earl's mansion, is enough for a canonized concubine.

Therefore, Hu Wei could tell that this marriage was extremely important in Zhennan Wang's heart.

Of course, more importantly, the Son of Heaven obviously supports this matter.

Because of this, Hu Ming hesitated a little.

To be honest, he felt that the King of Zhennan was a little too anxious.

You know, there are at least 30 kinds of dowry gifts brought by the next hire, and each piece must be carefully prepared. Even if it is fast, it will take half a month.

However, the king of Zhennan just entered the capital yesterday, how well prepared can he be for this night?

Although it is said that Jing'an Bo's mansion is paired with Zhennan Wang's mansion, it is naturally a proper high marriage.

However, the more this is the case, the more etiquette cannot be ignored, and people should not feel that they are being slighted here.

What's more, the family status of Uncle Jing'an's mansion is not low.

Although it is said that he is a new nobleman without a deep foundation, Fan Guang himself is a nobleman who is highly relied on by the emperor.

Since Hu Wei wants to keep this matchmaker, he has to turn it into a good thing.

If the details of the betrothal gift were not prepared, the two families would have a bad relationship, and in the end, the good things would turn into bad things, then that would not be what Hu Yan wanted.

So, looking at Geng Tie carefully, Hu Shu raised his brows and said with a smile.

"For the marriage of the children's generation, the prince has worked hard. He just entered Beijing yesterday, and the dowry gifts have been prepared so quickly. It must be a very busy night!"

Zhu Huixun was a smart man, he knew the elegant meaning when he heard the stringed songs, and immediately recognized Hu's overtones, and gave a few instructions to the entourage next to him.

Afterwards, someone stepped back, and when they came up again, they had already carried several large boxes and placed them in the middle of the flower hall. Then, Zhu Huixun pointed to these boxes and said.

"Don't worry, Uncle Dazong. Although this king only arrived in Beijing yesterday, the marriage was decided by the old man. Naturally, he started preparing for it early. Besides, the child is already at the age to discuss marriage. The things that should be agreed, this king I also made preparations in advance, and brought them with me when I went to Beijing this time."

"Last night, the king and the concubine went through all these betrothal gifts one by one, and each of them was the best choice..."

While talking, Zhu Huixun got up, picked up a small box at the front, opened it and placed it in front of Hu Mi, and said.

"Not to mention other rights, this pair of bracelets was given to my mother and concubine by His Majesty Taizu when the old man got married. Since the death of the mother and concubine, the old man has been cherishing it like eyeballs. Take it out and give it to Yin Xun as a bride price."

Afterwards, Zhu Huixun pointed to the cage next to him and continued.

"Also, this pair of hired geese was gifted to me by His Majesty when I entered the palace yesterday and ordered someone to capture them from the royal hunting ground."

"This marriage, whether it is the king or the old man, is very important. Although it is indeed a little urgent, but there is absolutely no slightest neglect. Uncle Da Zong must rest assured about this."

After Hu Yan finished listening, he looked at the pair of emerald green bracelets in front of him, and at the hired geese next to him, with a smile on his face.

However, at the same time, a thoughtful gleam flashed in his eyes...

(End of this chapter)