Do you know: I have a different surname: Wang, uncle Minglan

Chapter 94: The Queen summoned me and asked me to train Prince Zhao Xi?
Wei Yuan was not too busy on his first day in office. He mainly focused on getting familiar with Ma Junsi's responsibilities.

Although the position of commander of the guards, pro-army, and cavalry forces allows them to control the imperial cavalry, they do not have the right to mobilize them.

For now, Wei Yuan still plans to take things step by step. Just as it was before, it will be like it is now.

Unless the emperor's attitude is clear and he wants to reorganize Ma Junsi, Wei Yuan will not make much action.

According to Zhang Fu, Wei Yuan's most important task when staying at Ma Junsi is to gain seniority.

As for the true merits of military commanders, they still have to be obtained on the battlefield.

As the situation in various countries becomes increasingly tense, it is common for a small attack every three years and a large attack every five years.

So there is no need to worry about not having military merit.

afternoon.

Wei Yuan just wanted to inspect the barracks, but he received an order from the palace.

He was muttering about this matter, "The queen wants to summon me? Why?"

Xu Changzhi was also curious and said: "I've never heard that Brother Wei, you have a relationship with the Queen."

Is there a reason?

What's the reason?

Wei Yuan pretended to be harsh and said: "Brother Xu, don't hurt me!"

The two brothers are already very familiar with each other, and they know what each other wants to do with just one look.

Hearing what Wei Yuan said, Xu Changzhi burst into laughter.
"Brother Wei, please enter the palace quickly, otherwise you will displease the queen and Zhang Shuai will not be able to protect you."

Afterwards, Wei Yuan entered the palace.

Renming Hall.

The palace where the Queen lives.

Wei Yuan was led by the eunuch and came here, standing across a screen from the queen.

The eunuch spoke first: "Mother, General Wei is here."

Wei Yuan, who was wearing armor, knelt down and kowtowed:
"Your Majesty, Weiyuan, pays homage to the Queen and wishes her a thousand years."

"I came from Ma Junsi. I was afraid that I would keep your Majesty waiting for a long time, so I did not take off my military uniform. If I have offended you, please forgive me."

The kind-faced Empress Cao sat on the phoenix chair and shook her head:

"It's okay, do you know why I'm calling you here?"

Wei Yuan said in confusion: "Please show me, my Majesty."

As soon as he finished speaking, a eunuch brought a chair over and said, "General Wei, sit down. This is your wish."

Wei Yuan nodded, sat on the chair, and waited quietly for the queen to speak.

After a pause, Empress Cao said surprisingly: "I want to thank you."

Thank me?
Wei Yuan was confused, "Mother, I wonder where this thank you comes from?"

Empress Cao smiled and called out a name, "Xi'er, this is the General Wei that my mother often calls you."

As soon as he finished speaking, a young boy, followed by a large number of eunuchs and maidservants, slowly came to Wei Yuan and asked:

"Are you the Wei Yuan who killed seven generals in formation as mentioned in the play?"

When Wei Yuan saw the person coming, he was shocked. He stood up again and bowed:
"Your Majesty, Weiyuan, pays homage to His Highness the Crown Prince."

The person who came was none other than the Crown Prince of Great Zhou Dynasty, Prince Zhao Xi.

At this time, Zhao Xi was already three or four years old.

Judging from his fair and chubby appearance, he is obviously well-fed and does not appear to be sick.

Zhao Xi said: "No need to be polite, General Wei. I don't know how you killed those seven generals. Can you tell me in detail?"

Although he is still a child, there are many etiquette lessons in the palace, and listening to his conversation, he seems to be an adult.

Just as Wei Yuan was about to speak, he heard Queen Cao say: "Xi'er, you haven't finished your homework for today, so go ahead and do your homework first."

After Zhao Xi heard this, his joyful expression gradually dropped. He did not dare to disobey his mother's order and had no choice but to leave.

Empress Cao spoke to Wei Yuan again and said, "I want you to meet the Crown Prince because I want to thank you for advising His Majesty back then."

She told the emperor about the method of raising children that Wei Yuan had told the emperor,
"If it weren't for this method, I'm afraid it would be difficult for Xi'er to grow up healthily."

Wei Yuan said quickly: "I am scared."

Zhao Xi didn't go far. Hearing the conversation between the two, he was curious and murmured:

"Is it his idea to send me out of the palace?"

Queen Cao said: "Xi'er just returned to the palace recently. I heard about you and was very curious about you, so I took advantage of today to call you here and let the prince have a look."

Wei Yuan said: "The prince's health is a blessing to the Great Zhou Dynasty."

Queen Cao said: "The prince is very interested in military matters. When he is older, I would like him to train with you for a period of time."

Wei Yuan frowned and said: "The prince has a body of thousands of gold, how can he train with me? Please take back your order." Empress Cao smiled and said: "The officials are practicing the training method you made. Recently, the official's complexion has improved a lot. , it’s all your credit.”

"If the prince can also have a good body, the official family and I will be happy to see it."

Wei Yuan immediately understood her concerns.

I'm still worried that the prince is ill!
Wei Yuan suddenly remembered some ways to help children improve their physical strength in his previous life.

For example, boxing, or some sports, such as swimming, etc., there are too many.

If you have a good relationship with the prince, do you still need to worry about your so-called future?

Wei Yuan simply said bluntly: "If the empress agrees and the prince agrees, I can give it a try."

Empress Cao smiled and said: "That's very good. In the past, you performed meritorious deeds. I wonder what reward you want? If I can't give it to you, I will ask the officials to give it to you."

Wei Yuan quickly pretended to be a loyal minister and a filial son, "For the sake of the prince, but also for the country, for your majesty, and for the empress, I have nothing else to ask for. I only wish that the prince is well and the country is stable."

Empress Cao was very happy, "I heard that you and the girl from the Zhang family will get married next year. At that time, I will give you a congratulatory gift personally, as a thank you."

Wei Yuan said: "I am really frightened and cannot bear the word 'thank you' from my queen."

Queen Cao waved her hand,
"In a few days, your teacher will accept your eldest sister as an adopted daughter. I have nothing to give as a gift. I have been wearing this bracelet for a long time. Please help me give it to your eldest sister."

The queen gave a jade bracelet?
This is a great favor!
I saw a eunuch walking over holding the queen's jade bracelet in his hand.

Wei Yuan said in a panic: "On behalf of eldest sister, I would like to thank you for your kindness!"

Empress Cao smiled and waved her hand, "You have just been on duty today. You must be busy with a lot of things. Come on down."

Wei Yuan cupped his hands and said, "I'm leaving."

After taking the bracelet and leaving here, Wei Yuan suddenly felt that the future avenue to heaven was already open to him.

If Prince Zhao Xi really survives to ascend the throne, then he...
hiss.
Saying less can be considered a meritorious deed of following the dragon, right?

Moreover, the prince is still young and has nothing to do.

If he is young, instill some ideas into him.
Tsk!
Wei Yuan quickly gave up his thoughts. It was too dangerous, but it was not impossible to try.
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today.

Mrs. Sheng came to the British government on behalf of the Sheng family.

Minglan followed.

Mrs. Zhang greeted her personally.

They came here mainly to discuss with the Zhang family about taking in Wei Shu's daughter.

This is part of the process. Parents from both parties need to meet and discuss some specific details.

Since Wei Shu's parents died young, Mrs. Sheng, as her elder, naturally wanted to come.

now.

The lobby of the British Government House.

Mrs. Zhang smiled and said: "Sister Xu, I remember the first time I met you, decades ago. It has been so long. I wonder if your health is okay?"

Calling her Sister Xu instead of Mrs. Sheng is enough to show the determination of the Zhang family.

The fact that the Zhang family adopted Wei Shu as their righteous daughter was the result of the close relationship between the Zhang family and the Wei family.

It has nothing to do with the Sheng family.

Mrs. Sheng smiled and said, "Okay, everything is fine. Mrs. Lao Guo is thinking about me."

After Minglan came to the British government, she went to find Zhang Guifen with ease.

She has been here four or five times if not ten times. She knows exactly which courtyard Zhang Guifen lives in.

When she came to Zhang Guifen's place, Minglan joked:

"Since my uncle came to Beijing, I have never heard of you going to any gathering of official women. What's wrong? Does my uncle still care about you?"

Zhang Guifen glared at her and said, "Okay, you just made fun of me when you met me. I have my own reasons for not doing so."

Needless to say, the reason why Zhang Guifen rarely went to gatherings among officials and their children was because of Wei Yuan.

She didn't want Wei Yuan to think that she was the kind of arrogant woman who only knew how to eat, drink and have fun.

Minglan nodded quickly and said, "Yes, yes, aunt has her own reasons."

"But I seem to have heard recently that there is such a noble family who intends to marry their daughter to my uncle."

"I wonder, aunt, do you know?"

When Zhang Guifen heard this, she stood up in a hurry and said with an unhappy expression:

"Who doesn't have a good eye? Don't you know that I have set a wedding date with your uncle?"

Seeing her look like this, Minglan laughed happily.

Only then did Zhang Guifen realize that she had been teased again.

Then he became angry and chased Minglan and started fighting.

(End of this chapter)