Twin Brocade

Chapter 76

Prince Duan told the story of Fang Jinshu being entrusted in a dream by the former empress dowager, and said: "The emperor ordered me to take care of this matter and let the daughter of the Fang family enter the Jingyi nunnery to pray for the heroic empress dowager."

"She is not of the blood of the clan, and entered the Jingyi Nunnery as a courtier's daughter. This kind of special case is really difficult."

"What rules apply? The concubine's or the princess's? What identity should I use to enter, how long to pray for, and so on, are all difficult problems."

"I'm afraid that if one is not good, it will attract Yushitai to remonstrate, and the Confucianists will attack it."

Prince Duan mentioned his difficulties, Wu Shangshu said: "Let me think about it."

It was the first time he had heard of this, and he never expected that there would be such a story behind the escape of the Fang family's daughter.The heroic empress dowager is respected. Since the emperor has agreed, if Zongzheng Temple fails to handle this matter well, it will inevitably be criticized.

However, aside from those identities, it would be a good thing for Fang Jinshu to go to Jingyi Nunnery.

After thinking for a while, he considered his words and said: "The current sage is a generation of Mingjun, and he dares to be the first in everything."

Since Emperor Qinglong succeeded to the throne, he took advantage of the great purge to do several unprecedented events.He is not a conservative emperor, but a king who forges ahead and is determined to surpass the previous emperor.

"The matter of the Fang family's daughter is as difficult as it can be, and it is easy as it is." Wu Shangshu asked, "My lord, what is your plan?"

"My king thought, since she is a courtier's daughter, the clan's regulations do not apply. Just ask her to receive a dharma title in the Jingyi Nunnery, and lead her to practice for a year to chant scriptures and pray for the late queen."

"No way!"

Prince Duan was startled and asked, "Why?"

"My lord, do you think that she is an eight-year-old girl who entered the Jingyi Nunnery to pray for blessings because of the empress dowager's dream. Can this be called an act of loyalty?"

Prince Duan nodded, deeply sympathetic.

Now that she had escaped, she could have kept silent about the former empress dowager's dream.Even if you say it, you don't have to go to this point.The Jingyi nunnery is isolated from the world. How can a boudoir daughter raised by an official family suffer so much?
"Since this is the case, the emperor must appreciate her move. But when he comes to the prince, she has become a female monk with hair. Do you think it is wrong?"

Prince Duan was startled, and hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "Wu Shangshu's words are very kind!"

He was intuitively dissatisfied with this statement, but he couldn't say it.Fortunately, I came to the Shangshu Mansion, otherwise Long Xin would be displeased, and I don't know where the problem is.

The first emperor has passed away, if he wants to continue to live his life as a rich and noble prince, the emperor must never be offended.

"I also ask Wu Shangshu to enlighten me!" He asked for others, and he was much more humble in his words.

"I don't dare to teach you, but I have an idea." Wu Shangshu said: "Since she is only a court lady, don't change it, start with the heroic queen mother."

"Propagate the past achievements of the former empress dowager, and use the matter of the daughter of the Fang family to inform the people of the world. The heroic empress dowager is protecting my people in Gaomang in the dark."

"In this way, it is logical for her to enter the Jingyi Nunnery to sweep the dust on the couch of the former Empress Dowager, and chant sutras and pray to thank her for her kindness."

If you really want to put an end to the rumors, it is safest to recognize Fang Jinshu as a prostitute of the clan, but this will inevitably cause even greater disturbances.

This was originally not a big deal, Wu Shangshu figured out the Sacred Heart, why not take advantage of the trend to praise the merits of the heroic empress dowager, and kill two birds with one stone.

Prince Duan clapped his palms and said with a smile, "Good! Great good!"

"Listening to your words is better than reading ten years of books. This trip today is not in vain." He solemnly made a promise, saying: "This king owes you a favor. If you encounter something that I can help, just come Find me."

His words are similar to Wu Shangshu's before.

Wu Shangshu understood.Even if the other party promises personally, it depends on the specific matter.But no matter what, Prince Youduan's words are always good.

The two looked at each other and laughed.

Sending off Prince Duan, Wu Shangshu pondered for a moment, and ordered: "Please come to Fang Shilang."

He looked at Fang Mu's face before speaking for Fang Jinshu.Otherwise, if Fang Jinshu really became a female monk in Jingyi Nunnery, Fang Jinshu would have a harder time getting married than others.

How can you not let the other party appreciate you for doing such a good deed.

Above the officialdom, don't pay attention to what good deeds do not leave a name.Even if Fang Mu is only his subordinate, but the Fang family has a good momentum, who can predict what will happen in the officialdom in the future?
Not to miss any opportunity, and to form a good relationship with contacts has almost become the instinct of an old official fox like Wu Shangshu.

Fang Mu heard Wu Shangshu's tone, and after returning to the mansion, he specially called Fang Shuyu, and said: "Fortunately, Prince Duan found Mr. Wu, otherwise the book girl really became a female monk, I think you will regret it later."

Fang Shuyu discussed this matter with him, but he didn't agree with it, it was Fang Shuyu's insistence.

Hearing this, Fang Shuyu was also quite afraid.Fang Jinshu was only eight years old, and he didn't know what the people in Zongzheng Temple thought, but came up with such an idea in order to solve the identity problem.

"Tomorrow, my son will choose a generous gift, and go to thank Mr. Wu."

Fang Mu thought for a while and said, "Let your wife go. Don't make such a big fuss about this matter."

The two families had been in contact with each other for a long time, and Si Lansheng didn't make a fuss when he went there.

This matter was going on quietly, Mrs. Wu knew it well, and she didn't make much of it when she received Si Lansheng's generous gift.As long as the Fang family remembers this situation, it will be a good thing.

In the blink of an eye, on the third day, Xiuwenfang Academy sent out the list of those who passed the preliminary examination.

There is Fang Ziquan in the men's school, and the descendants of several other families, as well as a poor student who is dependent on the Song family to enter this school.For the women's school, Fang Jinhui, Fang Jinshu, Tang Yuanyao, Wu Wanling, and Song Liyun entered the secondary election.

Fang Jinpei tugged at the silk handkerchief so hard that the intertwined silk threads on the handkerchief became loose and a hole was torn.And her heart also seemed to have a hole, and the cool wind whizzed into it.

Regardless of others, she is not as good as Song Liyun in any way!
This test is not only about talent and learning, it must also take into account family background.Left and right just dislike her father!
There was hatred in her heart, and when she saw all the girls standing up to congratulate the selected girls, she also suppressed the pain in her heart, and said a few words of blessing before she retreated.

After the primary election, Tang Yuanyao was extremely proud.

Glancing at the few people selected with her, she finally locked her eyes on Fang Jinhui.In terms of the whole school, Fang Jinhui's talent and learning are at the forefront, and she is her strongest competitor this time.

Song Liyun had always followed her side, so she never dared to compete with her for the only spot.

Fang Jinshu was young, and Wu Wanling was inferior to Fang Jinhui in terms of talent and learning, so she didn't take them both seriously.Tang Yuanyao secretly made up her mind that no matter what means she used, she would make Fang Jinhui lose the election.

(End of this chapter)