Uncle from a poor family

Chapter 34 Rushing to the Capital
Zhang Luan and his family set out on the journey north to the capital.

The original plan was to take a boat, but it was a critical time for transporting grain before the canal froze, and the North Canal was extremely busy, with severe congestion of ships. In addition, Zhang Luan was accompanied by the Jinyiwei this time, so he went to buy a carriage, saying that it would be convenient for travel after arriving in Beijing.

With the help of a carriage "borrowed" from the Xingji County Government, the family set off on their journey in style.

Zhang Luan thought that on the way to the capital, he could visit the government offices of the prefectures and counties along the way to see if there was a chance to make some familiar faces. In addition to helping the local government to treat illnesses and save lives, he could also earn some "appearance fees" to add thickness to his wallet again, so that his whole family could stay in the capital for a while longer.

The one who escorted the Zhang family on their journey was a captain of the Jinyiwei named Qin Yun. He brought with him a Jinyiwei flag bearer and an ordinary Jinyiwei. The three of them rode on horses and followed the carriage. Sometimes they galloped in front to lead the way, and sometimes they fell behind to check on those who were following to see if there were any people with ill intentions among them.

There were two horse-drawn carriages, one of which was driven by the brothers Zhang Heling and Zhang Yanling. The carriage was loaded with the family's belongings and was driving in the front.

The other one was driven by Zhang Luan, who said that he was afraid that his two sons might break the whip of the horses and would not be able to return them to the county government smoothly, so he drove himself.

The fallen carriage was very crowded. All the women of the Zhang family sat in the tightly covered carriage behind Zhang Luan. The next day, Zhang Yu felt that she could not stretch her legs inside, so she insisted on going to the front carriage to squeeze with her two younger brothers. Then she sat on top of the closed suitcase in the carriage, chatting with her two younger brothers from time to time.

It was as if she was also Zhang family's "cargo".

"Sister, you are a rare commodity."

Zhang Yanling often teased Zhang Yu.

Zhang Yu didn't care much about it. She was somewhat interested in Qin Yun, who was always taking care of her. He was able to become a captain of the Embroidered Uniform Guard at a young age. He was also quite handsome, but a little old. Zhang Yu wanted to ask about Qin Yun's situation several times, but she couldn't save face.

That day, just as the group passed Zhigu and entered the territory of Shuntian Prefecture, a liaison from the Jinyiwei came over and stopped Qin Yun. The two sides had a long communication on the side of the road.

The two carriages had to stop and wait.

Zhang Yu lifted the car curtain and looked ahead, then asked, "What are they talking about?"

Zhang Heling held a straw stick in his mouth, looking cynical, somewhat similar to Zhang Luan. He said leisurely, "Who cares? Even if someone died in front, it has nothing to do with us."

Zhang Yanling smiled and said, "Sister, why do you care so much about Captain Qin? You're not concerned about him..."

Zhang Yanling was quite good at observing people's words and expressions, so he could probably understand that Zhang Yu had just come out of the shadow of a relationship and felt insecure because she had lost a rich husband like Sun Bojian. Then she happened to meet Qin Yun, a handsome man with an official background, and her affection for him increased instantly.

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

Zhang Yu glanced at his brother, but his eyes were still drifting forward.

Zhang Yanling said, "Yesterday, while we were having dinner, I took the opportunity to get closer and find out that he seems to have a family. Sister, you'd better not get too involved."

"If you say that again...I will ignore you!"

Because Zhang Yu was sitting higher up, he was able to teach his younger brother a lesson from a condescending attitude.

Zhang Yanling stuck out his tongue.

In fact, he didn't even find out Qin Yun's background.

Just based on Qin Yun's age, we can guess his marital status, and I think it should be pretty close.

In fact, there is no need to deliberately verify some things. After all, it is about to enter the twelfth lunar month, and in more than a month, your sister will become the Crown Princess.
Don't let this pretty boy who suddenly pops up ruin your plan of becoming the king's uncle.

Said to help my sister pursue happiness...

Isn’t it a blessing to marry the crown prince Zhu Youtang?
She was the Empress of the Hongzhi Dynasty and the Empress Dowager of the Zhengde Dynasty!

As for the Jiajing Dynasty, it’s better not to talk about it. At least Zhang Yanling would never let such a tragedy happen!
And then...

Being able to get the opportunity to lie down and live the rest of his life without any effort, Zhang Yanling could have sacrificed his sister's interests appropriately. Who says that he must forcibly change history and make himself unhappy?
……

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After waiting for a long time, Qin Yun finally finished talking to the visitor.

The man did not stop and continued to ride south, while Qin Yun jumped off the tall horse and walked towards Zhang Luan's carriage, as if he wanted to discuss something with Zhang Luan.

When Qin Yun passed by the carriage where Zhang Yanling was, his eyes unconsciously glanced at Zhang Yu's face. After all, he had not had much chance to interact with this young girl in the past two days. Usually, when there were "inconvenient" places on the road, the two female elders in the family would bring a roll of cloth or something and go deep into the thatched grass to separate them, generally not letting Qin Yun get close.

Qin Yun was also a gentleman. When the carriage stopped, he basically didn't look at the women in the family, but he couldn't stop them from stealing glances at him.

The two people's eyes met in the air, and Qin Yun was visibly stunned for a moment, obviously shocked by Zhang Yu's bright and majestic appearance.

"Captain Qin, what happened?"

Zhang Yanling asked with a smile, looking casual.

Qin Yun came back to his senses, first smiled at the beautiful Zhang Yu, then looked at Zhang Yanling. Qin Yun had no bad feelings towards the eloquent Zhang Yanling, and they exchanged a few words from time to time along the way. After spending some time together, Qin Yun probably realized that Zhang Yanling, a child, could be half of the Zhang family.

The knowledge and insights that Zhang Yanling revealed intentionally or unintentionally were not even comparable to the talented Zhang Luan.

Qin Yun showed a hint of joy on his face: "Good news, Censor Chen's memorial has been sent to the capital, and the Ministry of Rites has inquired about it. They said that after your father arrives in Beijing, the Imperial Hospital will send someone to meet with him to discuss the implementation of the prevention and treatment of smallpox in the capital."

Having said that, Qin Yun nodded at Zhang Yu again, and walked excitedly towards Zhang Luan.

"This is a good thing."

Zhang Yu sighed, and then couldn't help but look back at Qin Yun's tall back, her eyes were sad and her expression was a bit like a little fangirl.

Even Zhang Yanling had to shake his head and sigh. Who made Qin Yun a captain of the Jinyiwei at such a young age, and also so handsome and gentle to others?

But at this time, Zhang Yanling could only sing the opposite tune, pouting and saying: "What good thing is this? I think it's a disaster!"

Zhang Heling looked like he was just looking for trouble and questioned, "Second brother, you keep talking nonsense. Even I know that those who can enter the Imperial Hospital are all great doctors and officials. If they are willing to grant an audience, it must be because they appreciate you. Maybe Dad can also enter the Imperial Hospital and become an official?"

Zhang Yanling asked: "Do you know what it means to be jealous of talented people?"

"do not know."

Zhang Heling's answer was straightforward.

Zhang Yu thought for a moment and asked, "Yanling, are you afraid that the people from the Imperial Hospital will use their official status to embarrass Dad?"

"I do not know."

Zhang Yanling shrugged, "My family has no background in Xinglin, and now we are just common people. If we make the officials unhappy, will they give us a good life?"

Zhang Yu was a little worried: "What should I do?"

Zhang Yanling discovered that, apart from himself, it seemed that his sister was the only one who cared about the future of the Zhang family.

On the contrary, Zhang Luan, Jin and Tang were indifferent to these matters, not to mention Zhang Heling and his younger sister Zhang Yi, who had nothing to do.

Zhang Yanling felt that Zhang Yu, like him, was well aware that the future of the Zhang family would affect his personal destiny. Zhang Yu was determined to help his old father become successful so that he could find a good husband for her.

Zhang Yanling said, "It's alright. Dad is a student in Beiyong and has nothing to do with the Imperial Hospital. As for you, sister... didn't you agree to participate in the selection of the Crown Princess?"

Zhang Yu raised his eyebrows, then frowned: "How can it be as easy as you say? Besides, no one has said that the court is going to choose a crown princess. Maybe they have already chosen one. It will be bad if I listen to you."

Perhaps because she was annoyed by her brother's words that Tan Yun was married, Zhang Yu started to act like a little girl, closed the curtain, and sulked alone.

"Go, go!"

Zhang Luan, who was behind, seemed to have finished discussing things with Qin Yun, and urged loudly, "You two little bastards, why are you blocking the road? Hurry up and leave!"

"Hey! Who is the little bastard? I am the lamb, so he must be the old bastard. Go!"

Zhang Heling looked like a scoundrel. He complained but was already waving the whip in his hand.

However, because he used too much force, the horse jumped forward, probably shaking Zhang Yu in the carriage. Zhang Yu cried out: "Ouch, can't you go slower?"

"Sister, I didn't hurt you, did I?"

Zhang Yanling crossed his legs and moved the butt pad.

"No." Zhang Yu said.

"Don't break our boxes, they may not be as hard as your head."

"Find a fight!"

The carriage was not big to begin with, so Zhang Yu stretched out his hand and hit his brother on the shoulder.

For Zhang Yanling, it was no pain at all.

At this moment, he has begun to look forward to the days of fine clothes and delicious food in the capital. He has a powerful weapon, and if he really becomes the uncle of the Emperor of Ming Dynasty, there will be countless possibilities in the future.

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