The True Winner of the Red Chamber

Zhen Yingjia hurriedly knelt down, "Your Majesty atones!"

After kneeling for a long time, the emperor called out, "Speaking of which, Kang He is stubborn, and you can't persuade him."

Zhen Yingjia pretended to be terrified, and said: "It's my fault. The emperor's eldest grandson said that he was going to work at the wharf, and he said it was a good idea. Otherwise, although the two of us secretly investigated the salt tax, we would have no clue. Why don't we go?" It is a good idea to sit on the sidelines and wait for the rabbit, I think it is indeed a good idea."

"It's just that I originally wanted to go with the emperor's eldest grandson, but my body is not as strong as the emperor's eldest grandson. After two days of carrying the sack, my back hurts and my strength is exhausted."

Hearing this interruption, the emperor had a slight smile on his face, and said: "Kang He's body is indeed good." He just frowned again, "The doctor said that the wound on his shoulder, if it was three points deeper, , I am afraid that there will be obstacles to practicing martial arts in the future."

Zhen Yingjia was taken aback for a moment, and said, "I am ashamed."

The emperor told him to get up, and sighed: "Kang and Tongzhen said that they used this method because they said they were afraid of getting involved too much. You two have really worked hard."

Zhen Yingjia got up, but still lowered her head, pretending to be ashamed, and said nothing.

The countermeasure he had discussed with Kang He earlier was to tell the truth as much as possible when facing the emperor, and he did not hide any of his actions, but the motive behind it...that was how to be honest, how to be at a loss, how to do all actions. Guidance is for the country and the people, and for the sake of His Majesty the Emperor.

Of course, the most difficult part has already been told by Kang He. What he has to do now is to emphasize the key points, which is in line with Kang He's rhetoric.

"It's really abominable!" The emperor slapped the table hard, "These people are really daring to inflict such serious injuries on Kang He!"

"At that time, the minister saw the big knife being cut on the emperor's eldest grandson, and wished to replace him with his own body. The emperor's eldest grandson was very strong...At that time, the minister was almost scared to death, but the emperor's eldest grandson still had the energy to explain the aftermath."

All kinds of compliments are poured out desperately, and there are all kinds of talk about health and understanding of people's sentiments.

"...The minister and the emperor's eldest grandson pretended to be coolies. The emperor's eldest grandson didn't feel the hardship at all, and the small vendors on the roadside could eat it too... Wearing linen clothes can't hide his character at all..."

The emperor listened with interest at first, and responded a few words in a timely manner, then gradually frowned, not knowing what he was thinking, Zhen Yingjia stopped in time, and after a long while, the emperor said: "I see, you go down first."

Zhen Yingjia saluted and said goodbye, and left the palace.

The emperor not only listened, but also thought carefully, and that was enough.A happy smile flashed across the corner of Zhen Yingjia's mouth, and she easily got into the carriage, which was her first step.

Back home, both Zhiyin and Baoyu came to greet him, Zhen Yingjia smiled and talked to them, thinking that these years, they spend less time at home and more time out, no wonder these children are clinging to him.

"Where are Zhilan and Zhiqi?" Zhen Yingjia didn't see these two, so she asked.

"The two of them have gone to Rongguo Mansion," Zhiyin said with a smile, "Zhiqi said she was going to see Miss Lin, and Zhilan went with her."

Zhen Yingjia frowned subconsciously, "Do they go there often?" Miss Lin... He was relieved, but it was Rongguo Mansion.

Zhiyin said: "Let's go once a month or two. I think the two of them don't have any playmates in Beijing, and they stay at home all day studying and embroidering. Apart from the temple, only Rongguo Mansion can go there."

Zhen Yingjia nodded, since Zhiyin knew, there was nothing to worry about.

The next morning, the emperor issued an imperial decree, which almost stunned all the ministers in the court. Not only did he crown Kang He as king, but he also promoted Zhen Yingjia.

Kang He conferred the title of Yutai King. Although the emperor chose these two words himself and did not tell anyone what they meant, this did not prevent officials from the Imperial Academy from citing classics and textual research.

For example, the word Yu comes from Dayu, a sage emperor in ancient times.Another example is the word Tai, which is more particular. From the shape of the word, Tai is Mount Tai. Since ancient times, the emperor granted Zen to Mount Tai. Now the emperor uses this word to give Kanghe the title. I am thinking about Kanghe’s background. , the eldest son of the abolished prince... Some officials who pay attention to the eldest son are already so excited that they are even trembling when they speak.

There is also the pronunciation, Tai Tongtai, is the emperor implying that he wants to make Kanghe the emperor's grandson?

Of course no one dared to ask the emperor face to face.

Who will take over the throne? Apart from the important officials in the court, the most important concern is the emperor's sons. This is a critical moment that determines whether they will be princes or emperors in the future.

Although he didn't think that Kang He could catch the emperor's eyes at the beginning, after the title came out, all of Kang He's uncles, regardless of their age, whether they had publicly expressed their desire to fight for the throne, were not calm anymore.

The second prince broke a horsewhip in the school grounds, the third prince pinched the side concubine who was serving her bed and passed out, the fourth prince dropped more than one set of tea sets, and the fifth prince sat alone in the study until dawn.

As for the young sixth and seventh princes, the two tested each other in the study all morning, discussing who Kang He liked more among the two of them.

With Kang He's princely title at the front, Zhen Yingjia's promotion will not attract so much attention. Although it is also enviable, the object of envy is different from Kang He.

Those who pay attention to Kanghe are the important ministers. These people hold high positions or hold important positions. The change of dynasty may make them soar into the sky, or let them go home to farm from now on, and then come down to the princes.

Most of the people who paid attention to Zhen Yingjia were petty officials with low grades, or the group of people who had neither high nor low official positions and hadn't been promoted for several years.

According to the imperial decree of the emperor, Zhen Yingjia came out of the Imperial Academy, and went to the Metropolitan Procuratorate to become a right-handed capital censor, a fourth-rank official.

This made the officials of the DPRK Central Committee who had worked for two or three years to grind to the top of the half-level hate their teeth, which was too fast!

Officials who are released to the outside world start from the magistrate of the seventh rank and climb up. The term of a county magistrate is three years, usually two terms before he can be promoted to a higher level.It was even worse for the officials in the central government. The positions in the central government were full of vacancies. Who would not want to have the opportunity to meet the emperor?Therefore, there is no vacancy at the top, so we can only wait, not even a chance once every three years.

But Zhen Yingjia broke this convention.

After he was admitted to Tanhua, he first went to the Hanlin Academy to be an editor, and he was the seventh rank. How long has it been?I haven't turned it over for many years, but from the seventh rank to the fourth rank, I can't think of any words to describe him except soaring into the sky.

Everyone read the imperial decree sourly, and they couldn't help but rejoice that at least it wasn't the more noble Zuoqian Capital Censor, otherwise there was really no other way to go except to kill him.

But seeing that he is still the first champion compiled from the sixth rank, and is still struggling to get his qualifications in the Imperial Academy, everyone feels less uncomfortable, this is still one.

Zhen Yingjia stole all the limelight from the top three in this year's class. If they haven't seen the No. [-] scholar, they don't dare to meet anyone now.

But fortunately, the timing of the emperor's imperial decree was very subtle. First, there was a Kanghe that could cause a major earthquake, and second, the Chinese New Year was coming soon.

It was already past Laba when Zhen Yingjia and Kanghe came back, and two days after the imperial decree was promulgated, it was the day when the emperor sealed his pen. Since the emperor planned to rest and not deal with government affairs, at this time he would come to the emperor to talk about government affairs, that is If you are not happy in front of the emperor, there will be no good fruit to eat.

Along with the imperial decree, there was also the official uniform sent by the Ministry of Rites, which belonged to the official uniform of the official fourth-rank Youqian capital censor. Zhen Yingjia tried it on and felt that this outfit was more suitable.

Several children in the family were congratulating him, when Ji Chu came in and said, "My lord, the lord is here."

Zhen Yingjia didn't react all of a sudden, but subconsciously frowned when he heard the word "Wang Ye", Ji Chu said again: "It's the newly-appointed King Yutai." There was a little smile in his voice, he also knew this Wang Ye He has a close relationship with his master.

Zhen Yingjia smiled and said, "Please ask him to sit in my study, and wait for me to change my clothes to see him."

With this sentence, even the children in the family and Mother Zhen knew that their master had a close relationship with the eldest grandson of the emperor.The last time Butler Meng arranged for the two girls to go to the study, Yu Wei has not yet fully passed.

Not long after, Zhen Yingjia changed into her regular clothes and went to the study.

Kang He was standing next to the bookshelf, scanning the books on his bookshelf in boredom.

"Why did you come out today?" Zhen Yingjia asked, "You can't stand the cold now, but you want me to add two braziers."

Kang He smiled, and walked to Zhen Yingjia's side in two steps, "No need, I'm here to find you out today."

Zhen Yingjia's eyes lit up, and he heard Kang He say, "The imperial grandfather rewarded me with a house, and I invite you to take a look."

The two went out together, Kang He said: "On West Fourth Street, there are three ways and seven entrances to the house, now even if I leave the palace, I don't have to squeeze with Prince Yizhong's big family."

Kang He's expression was a bit sad, Zhen Yingjia smiled and comforted him: "You may not be able to use this house." This sentence is very meaningful, pointing directly at the throne, after Kang He heard it, the expression on his face became more solemn .

"I really hope it's as good as you said." Kang He sighed: "This time the imperial grandfather gave me such a title, which pushed me to the forefront."

Zhen Yingjia didn't care and said, "What are you afraid of? The more turmoil there is, the more opportunities there will be."

Kang He nodded, "Indeed, whether it's attracting customers, subduing confidantes, or... it's getting easier to do it."

The houses awarded by the emperor were in good locations, and Zhen Yingjia's house was also awarded by the emperor, so after only a few words, they arrived at the place.

When the two came down, Kang He looked at the vermilion gate and sighed, "Go in and have a look."

This house is much bigger than the one awarded to Zhen Yingjia by the emperor. The two walked along the main road, and Kang He said: "The imperial grandfather said that the house will be repaired slowly first, let me take a look first, if there is any disagreement Go back and tell him."

While watching, Zhen Yingjia nodded to show that she heard it.

Kang He said again: "The imperial grandfather said that this house is reserved for my marriage, and I will live here when I get married and leave the palace in the future."

marriage?Zhen Yingjia looked up at him, only to see Kang He asked with a smile: "I will leave this house to you in the future." Then he asked: "How do you like to change it?"