I want to be a grandson

Chapter 526 It is hard to fly with wings attached!

"Snapped!"

A loud slap hit Geng Rui's face.

Geng Bingwen looked around and found that there was no one else in the hall, and the panic expression on his face faded away.

Then he cursed angrily: "You bastard! You've lost your mind and gone crazy! You dare to say such a thing, and let me hear who beat you to death!"

It's no wonder that Geng Bingwen is so nervous. If this word is heard by others and reaches His Majesty's ears, it will be hard to say the favor of his family!
What would be the result if the rumors spread and the common people knew about it?
Others will talk about the royal family, and then they will arrange the eldest princess!

It's hard to say what dirty words will come out at that time!
The key is that it is impossible to clarify after it is spread!This kind of thing will only become darker and darker, and the more it is explained, the more it will be speculated!
Gossip is the knife to kill!

But His Majesty can't do anything to the people, can't he still clean up his own house?
The more rumors and gossips outside, the deeper His Majesty's resentment will be!

At that time, let alone your majesty's trust and value, your majesty can love you, but you can also tear them apart with your own hands!
The Marquis of Changxing cannot stop the emperor from being angry!
Geng Bingwen went outside, told the servants and maidservants to stay away, then came back and closed the door, lowered his voice and said angrily: "You dare to say that, you really don't know how to live or die! Do you want our whole family to ransack the house and exterminate it!"

"Father, I..." Geng Rui looked puzzled and wanted to explain, but seeing that his father was so strict, he didn't know where to start.

"Master, don't be angry, Rui'er quickly apologize to your father..." Mrs. Geng smoothed things over.

Geng Bingwen reached out to stop her words, and bluntly asked his wife to leave first. Mrs. Geng knew that such a big matter, as a woman, could not be the master or intervene.

He could only helplessly look at his husband, and gave his son a wink, telling him not to fight, so as not to be punished.

Now there are only father and son in the room. Geng Bingwen knows that his son has grown up, has his own ideas, and holds an important position in the army. He can't make him submit by relying on his father's authority.

At the same time, this matter has to be done if the son is willing, otherwise some kind of moth will be messed up at that time, and the trouble will be big!
Everything is easy to say with the door closed, and it can also kill danger in the bud.

"Tell me, why don't you want to be a son-in-law? Do you know the position of the eldest princess in His Majesty's heart, she is His Majesty's own sister!"

"Father……"

Geng Rui plucked up his courage and said, "Father, my son only wants to serve the imperial court and His Majesty, but once he becomes a son-in-law...

In case of being restricted in the future, how can the child make contributions, the man will get the fame immediately, how can he take advantage of the nepotism..."

Geng Bingwen glared at his son, held back the anger in his heart and explained: "Several daughters of the Supreme Emperor are married to the sons of meritorious officials. If you don't see them, you can't be appointed as an official! Your worries are completely unnecessary!"

"Father, the Supreme Emperor... At the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, the foundation was still unstable, and the royal family married heroes to ensure the stability of the imperial power, but it is different now.

Your Majesty is brave, brave, has a strategic mind, and is very wise. Naturally, there is no need to do that again. If the relatives are powerful in the future, it will be difficult to say..."

In fact, before the early Ming Dynasty, the status of son-in-law was not as low as many people imagined. They could enter the court as officials and hold positions.

The word "son-in-law" was originally the abbreviation of the captain-in-law, and it was an official name in the Han Dynasty.

However, since the Wei and Jin Dynasties, the son-in-law of the emperor, that is, the husband of the princess, must serve as the captain of the son-in-law. It is for this reason that the son-in-law has become the special title of the emperor's son-in-law.

Zhu Yuanzhang had sixteen daughters, six of whom were married to the sons of the founding heroes.

Princess Lin'an, the eldest daughter of Zhu Yuanzhang, married Li Wei, the eldest son of Li Shanchang, the Duke of Korea, in the ninth year of Hongwu. This is also the first example of marrying a princess after the founding of the Ming Dynasty.

Ming Chengzu Zhu Di also had five daughters married to the sons of meritorious officials.

It was only during the Ren and Xuan periods that Chengzu's son-in-laws joined forces with King Han and King Zhao and participated in the rebellion, which made the emperor wary of the son-in-law.

Since then, although some princesses have married the children of meritorious officials, the number has been greatly reduced, and more concubines come from ordinary official families or folk benevolent families.

So at this time, the son-in-law can still do something.

Geng Bingwen said: "Princess Ningguo's son-in-law, Mei Yin, is very much loved by the Supreme Emperor, and he once praised him very much. You all know this.
Besides, don't think that you are now in the Shenji Camp and the Martial Arts Hall... These are all given to you by His Majesty!Once His Majesty is offended, His Majesty can give it or take it back! "

Geng Rui also felt a little apprehensive, but when he thought of His Majesty's disposition in his impression, he felt a little more at ease,

He opened the mouth and said: "Father, there was nothing special about the boy before, but he was still selected and appointed by His Majesty. His majesty is magnificent and beyond human capabilities. Even if this matter fails, I believe His Majesty will not take his anger out on the boy."

"madness!"

Geng Bingwen scolded: "Since you know that His Majesty is magnificent, you should dispel your worries! Since Your Majesty wants to use you, He will use you no matter what your status is! You will not be left idle just because you are a son-in-law!

Take a look at who His Majesty has promoted over the years, Tie Xuan, Bao Zhao, Jing Qing, they are all students of the Imperial College, and Qi Tai, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, was an inconspicuous and marginalized official back then!

It's fine if the civil servants can't get on the table, but what about the generals?Qu Tao is the youngest son of Qu Neng, the commander of the Sichuan capital, and he will not be able to inherit the family business or take up the post in the future, but what about him now!The confidant of the confidant!
There is also Sheng Yong, the leader of the Shenji Camp, Zhang Fu, the guard beside His Majesty, including you, who heard who you were a few years ago, but why are those male monkeys being polite to you now? "

"It's not His Majesty's grace!"

Geng Bingwen finally said: "Your Majesty has no scruples in employing people, and you will not be restricted by anyone at all! You have been by Your Majesty's side for so long, and you don't even understand this! You are so stupid!"

With one hammer, he said: "There is no need to talk about this matter again! I will send your name and birth date to the Ministry of Households for selection by the royal family some other day!"

Young people have the ideals and worries of young people.

What he was worried about was that once he became a son-in-law, he would be useless in the future, but after his father's sister Jiang persuaded him, he suddenly became enlightened.

The worries were dispelled, and when I thought of the beautiful scenery I had seen before, my heart became eager.

"Boy, for the father's order is to..."

Shyness is gender-neutral...

Geng Bingwen gave his son a blank look, thinking that his long-winded words made him frightened, but now he felt relieved.

The founding father Chang Sheng has almost made it clear to himself that it was His Majesty's order.
Can I refuse at this time?
Refuse the royal family, no matter what the reason is!

The selection of the son-in-law was mainly in the charge of the Ministry of Rites and the Supervisor of Rituals. According to regulations, at that time, any man of the right age, as long as his appearance was neat, his behavior was dignified, his parents were still alive, and he was well-educated and talented, he could go to the Ministry of Rites Sign up.

This is different from drafting women and concubines. Choosing a concubine is not compulsory, everything is voluntary.

So Geng Bingwen took his son's birthday to the Ministry of Rites the next day. This kind of thing can't be delayed. If you leave it for a long time, His Majesty will doubt your own enthusiasm...

After that, the Ministry of Rites and the Supervisor of Rituals will conduct a more detailed interview, and ask Qin Tianjian to calculate the birth date to see if it matches the princess to be married.

In addition, physical condition is also the main criterion for judging, mainly to see if there are hidden diseases. Of course, these are just a formality. After all, those who can enter this link will probably have no problems.

It even said that who should be chosen has been decided long ago. The so-called "choice of a son-in-law" is just a formality, as long as it conforms to etiquette.

So Geng Bingwen was very happy these days, and he took his colleagues to treat them to drinks, and was so excited from ear to ear, but when his colleagues asked about the happy event, he immediately kept it secret, and refused to tell the truth no matter what.

Among them, he brought gifts and went to visit the Founding Duke's mansion two or three times, showing the attitude of his family to welcome the happy event.

After Zhu Yunxi knew about it, he secretly scolded this old guy for being a genius, and he was so sophisticated about the world!
After the news of Geng Rui's selection as the son-in-law spread, everyone would definitely say that it was because of Geng Bingwen's "begging" that the royal family agreed.

This is enough for my own face...

It's no wonder that during the great purge in Hongwu's last year in history, even Feng Sheng, Fu Youde, and Lan Yu were gone, but he was able to protect his family.

When it comes to his ability to do things smoothly, he is really not far behind!
"What are you looking at, Your Majesty, so happy?"

In the Kunning Palace, after Zhu Yunxi had lunch, Wang Zhong sent a gift of news that Geng Bingwen was going to the Ministry of Rites.

Holding the birthday horoscope sent by the Ministry of Rites in his hand, Zhu Yunxi smiled and said: "The Ministry of Rites sent over, there are three candidates for son-in-law, let me make up my mind."

"The son of Marquis Changxing chosen by the eldest princess is also on it?"

"That's natural! The Marquis of Changxing is looking forward to this marriage, it just fits my sister's wish..."

"It's really worth celebrating when lovers finally get married! The Eldest Princess must be very happy!"

"Are you talking about yourself?" Zhu Yunxie joked.

Xu Miaojin blushed pretty, and rolled her eyes at someone, "The concubine is talking about His Majesty!"

Zhu Yunxi stretched out his hand to take advantage, but when Xu Miaojin saw the "Lushan's Claw" stretching out, he ran away in fright!

She is a queen, and she deserves to be the mother of the world!There are so many court ladies watching around, how can it be casual.

It's okay for the emperor to be a bit of a loafer, as long as he is a good emperor, then others will only praise it, or take it as a joke, but he can't do it himself.

Zhu Yunxi was originally teasing, but seeing that she was strictly on guard, he didn't go any further.

Anyway, there are plenty of opportunities tonight...

He ordered someone to fetch a vermilion pen, and circled Geng Rui's name on the roster of son-in-law selected by the Ministry of Rites.

Then let someone send it to the Ministry of Rites, and you don't have to worry about the rest.

Zhu Yunxi told this incident to Zhu Yuanzhang who lived in the Dashan Hall,

Zhu Yuanzhang knew that it was chosen by his granddaughter himself, and also found Zhu Yunxi's approval, so he naturally agreed very much.

He didn't bring any gifts when he went, but before leaving, Zhu Yunxi picked several melons from his vegetable garden,
This made Zhu Yuanzhang so angry that he was about to jump up, and almost chased him to get it back!

The occasional quarrel between grandparents and grandchildren can also enhance the relationship!
Holding the melon back to Jinshen Hall, washed it with clean water and ate it, the mouth was filled with sweetness instantly, it was very sweet.

"Come and taste, how does the melon grown by Taishang Huang taste? Quench your thirst..."

Zhu Yunxi asked Qu Tao and Zhang Fu to taste it, and Zhang Fu immediately smiled and was about to go up and taste it.

But Qu Tao on the side grabbed him, Zhang Fu was stunned for a moment before he realized, and quickly excused himself that he was not thirsty...

But the insincere in the words, I really can't tell...

Qu Tao is really speechless to this little brother, since he is acting, let's do a little bit more, okay?

Staring straight at the eyes, the halazi is about to flow out...

Didn't you see that there are only two melons left in front of His Majesty?
Besides, because you picked melons secretly, even your Majesty was scolded by the Supreme Emperor, how many guts do you have to eat them?
While eating the melon, Zhu Yunxi looked at Zhang Fu's broken appearance, and his heart was really full of bad taste.

I just let it go, are you serious?
Just be a melon-eating crowd, do you really want to eat melons?

Stupid!

After eating and feeling happy, Zhu Yunxi ordered people to send the two melons, one to Kunning Palace for the queen, and the other to his sister, so that they could taste it too.

Anyway, when you want to eat, just pick it up.

Zhu Yunxi's here is leisurely and comfortable, but on the other side, there is a feeling that the mountain and rain are about to come and the building is full of wind.

"Luo Cheng, a hundred households of Jinyiwei, has met Mr. Ma!"

Inside the inn, Ma He mobilized Jin Yiwei to help because he wanted to keep a close eye on Gao Yuan.

"Luo Baihu is welcome, please sit down!" Ma He said.

"Thank you sir!"

Luo Cheng bowed to salute, but did not sit down. He knew that the person in front of him could transfer him from hundreds of miles away, and his status was extraordinary!It's not something I can compare, so I dare not procrastinate.

The reason why Ma He dispatched Jinyiwei from a distance was because he was afraid that the local Jinyiwei would be bribed, or be related to the person he wanted to investigate, and he was afraid that the news would leak.

After all, Jin Yiwei is also a human being, and every human being has weaknesses.

Luo Cheng reported: "According to your lord's order, it is said that the Jinyiwei under him has been dispersed, and they are watching in the city all the time. If there is any suspicious person waiting, they will report it immediately."

Ma He nodded, and said: "Then brothers of Jin Yiwei have worked hard, and I will take credit for you when the matter here is over!"

"Thank you, my lord! I will resign from my humble position..." He left very tactfully.

At this time Wang Yi came out from the inside, frowned and said: "This Mr. Gao is really difficult, he hasn't shown his face these days, it really seems like a stone has disappeared!
My lord, could it be that he sensed that someone was following him and thought it was dangerous, so he hid? "

Ma He looked out the window, his eyes were firm, and he said in a very peaceful tone: "Whether he realizes it or not, he must still be in the city at this time, and it's hard to fly!"

(End of this chapter)