Chapter 173 Originally Appropriate

At the entrance of the Wang Mansion, there is a bustling courtyard.

Guests are submitting their invitations and gift lists, but the gatekeeper outside is overwhelmed and frequently sings loudly, inviting people in. Encountering high-ranking and influential individuals often leads to greater enthusiasm.

Zhou Yinzhi is also considered a character in the Royal Guards.

But now that a gift slip is handed out, it only changes the ordinary expression of the servants in the palace, which shows how many nobles and nobles have gathered here today.

Originally a married daughter of the Jiang family, Zhou Yinzhi relied on Jiang Boyou's recommendation to enter the officialdom, and should have prepared a generous gift. But a while ago, after a moment of contemplation, I remembered that Jiang Xuening's relationship with his sister seemed not to be harmonious, so I reduced the gift I had prepared by half.

However, during the engagement with Princess Chang, Jiang Xuening instructed him to take care of some matters, but later he said he didn't need to.

I have never heard of her walking outside recently.

The relationship between Master Xie, whom I had previously met during the Tongzhou incident, and her seemed to be just an ordinary teacher-student relationship. However, the confirmed non crown prince who had been widely rumored a while ago was already a playboy, and her background in the Xiao family was still on the verge of collapse

Zhou Yinzhi stood at the entrance of the Wang Mansion, but he was truly worried: the Holy Emperor now attaches more importance to the Jinyi Guard, and a former governor in the Guard was promoted, resulting in a vacancy in his original official position. He had a heart for it, but only recently rose to a thousand households last year, and the position of the town governor seemed to fall on him no matter what. If you want to miss this opportunity, how can you know when you will wait for the next one?

Just as he was considering it, suddenly a song came from the street outside the door: "Empress Dowager Xian is here -"

The surroundings were immediately much quieter.

A luxurious carriage stopped at the door, and Xiao Shu, with a dignified and exquisite appearance, got off the carriage with the hands of the palace attendants and stepped on the back of the eunuch. She glanced around and said faintly, "Our palace and the two concubines on the front and side that His Royal Highness Linzi is going to marry today are all classmates from the past, so we are here to attend the banquet. The emperor and the empress are still behind, so there is no need for everyone to be nervous."

Everyone bowed to her.

However, I couldn't help but mutter in my heart: Xiao is currently trapped in the vortex of the re investigation of the Ganzhou Disaster Relief Bank case, with limited support. This newly appointed virtuous consort is very high-profile, why does it seem like she has not been affected at all?

She naturally wants to make way for others when she comes.

Originally, there was Zhou Yinzhi at the entrance. He had already handed over the post and was about to step inside with one foot.

Seeing Xiao Shu walking towards this direction, he withdrew his steps, took a few steps back, and bowed as Xiao Shu approached.

Xiao Shuyuan didn't look at anyone, but she couldn't help but glance at him.

In this moment, I saw the other person wearing the Xuan Di Flying Fish Robe of the Royal Guards, and my eyebrows slightly raised. I have been serving Shen Lang lately, and I know he seems to have an idea of reusing the Royal Guards, so I kept an extra eye on him.

She smiled faintly and said, "Thank you very much, sir."

After speaking, I didn't leave much and went straight inside.

Zhou Yinzhi was slightly surprised for a moment, frowned slightly and pondered, but his eyes flickered with some dim light.

As soon as Xiao Shu left, the noise outside resumed.

The servants in the mansion came to guide guests in.

The halls were already filled with people.

Those with some status are arranged in the flower hall.

Most of the officials in the court have arrived. In the past, they were cautious and serious, but today they rarely put down their airs. At least they put aside their old grievances on the surface, exchanged cups, and had a lively conversation.

The officials from the six departments also sat very close and divided on both sides. The Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Justice, and the Ministry of Revenue are at one end, while the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Works, and the Ministry of War are next to them.

Xie Wei took over the position of the Minister of Works in the first battle of Tongzhou, and happened not to be with Jiang Boyou.

Jiang Boyou was a servant of the Ministry of Revenue, and coincidentally sat very close to Zhang Zhe.

Not far away are the Minister of Justice Gu Chunfang, the Minister of Personnel Yao Qingyu, and the Minister of Justice Chen Ying.

Because today, no matter what, Jiang Boyou married his daughter, and everyone congratulated him.

After drinking a few glasses, Jiang Boyou waved his hand repeatedly and smiled bitterly, saying, "But there isn't much to be happy about. The eldest daughter is obedient and sensible, and there's also a second daughter who looks like a demon king in the world. It's really tricky!"

This statement is not false.

Everyone has heard some rumors and gossip, but it's hard to put it bluntly. After all, Jiang Xuening was praised for his extravagant appearance, but he still advised him to drink and said, "I love her beautiful appearance and was once the princess's companion. She must be a virtuous lady. How can I believe the rumors and gossip outside?"

Chen Ying agreed, "Yes, I knew it was fake as soon as I heard it."

Others wondered, "Why is this?"

Now that Gu Chunfang is in charge of the Ministry of Justice, Chen Ying is accustomed to using some sinister methods, but it is disliked by Gu Chunfang and she doesn't know what thoughts she has. She even glanced at Zhang Zhe with a smile and said, "Mr. Jiang loves his daughter, but we don't know her. But a while ago, there were rumors circulating on the streets and alleys that another person was sitting in front of us. Why do you think Miss Jiang has some connections with Mr. Zhang? Do you think Mr. Zhang, like us, seems to have someone involved with whom?"

Everyone was stunned, their eyes turned to Zhang Zhe, and they reacted for a moment——

Don't say it, it's really true.

This newly appointed Minister of Criminal Investigation has been sitting here for a while, but he speaks very little and hardly says a word, so much so that everyone subconsciously ignores him. At this moment, Chen Ying suddenly realized it. Isn't it true that there was Zhang Zhe in those rumors a while ago?

Wearing an ordinary black blue robe, with a black silver patterned brocade pouch hanging from his waist, he sat with a straight back and a cold silence on his face, making it difficult to get close.

Emperor Shi Xie Wei, widely recognized in the court as basking in the spring breeze;

But for him, the Ministry of Justice privately refers to him as a "dead face".

Even the clerks in the yamen would tremble when they saw him, adding two more pieces of clothing. Who could believe that such a person had any connection with any girl's family, or that any girl's family was not interested in him?

Since the day when Shu Xiang Inn was chased after and asked, Zhang Zhe has never seen Jiang Xuening again, and subconsciously avoids thinking of him again. He only buries himself with files and cases all day long, fearing that one day when he has free time, he cannot control the delusions that cause him pain in his head.

Suddenly, I heard the name, as if a heavy hammer was hitting my chest.

He had a cold and solemn expression, with no noticeable fluctuations, but his fingers, resting on the edge of the wine cup, tightened. However, this subtle action is also difficult for others to notice.

Jiang Boyou had little dealings with the Ministry of Justice in the past. Rumors and gossip had been spreading widely, and he was more concerned about the absurd Prince Dingfei, fearing that he might have any connection with Lady Ning, and didn't pay much attention to Zhang Zhe.

After all, I heard that this person has valuable conduct and is not that kind of person.

It seems that someone else splashed dirty water on Miss Ning. After all, as a father, he has never seen the children of nobles and nobles circling around his daughter, and has never heard of Miss Ning actively pestering anyone. That rumor is simply nonsense.

But now, due to Chen Ying's words, he lifted his head and looked around.

Gu Chunfang knew that Zhang Zhe was not good at speaking, and she didn't like Chen Ying's provocative behavior. She comforted her beard and said calmly, "Rumors and gossip hurt people. Mr. Jiang taught his daughter well, and both girls were selected as the princess's accompanying readers. It is said that Miss Jiang Er is also very envious of Master Xie. The Xiao Xiao Xiao who spreads rumors secretly can only tarnish her reputation for a while. After a long time, rumors will break, and Mr. Jiang doesn't need to worry."

It's okay not to mention Xie Wei, but when it comes to Jiang Boyou, his whole life is not very good.

It was only Gu Chunfang who said this, one out of goodwill, and the other out of ignorance. It was difficult for him to say anything, so he forced a smile and changed the topic: "I'll borrow Mr. Gu's auspicious words. Speaking of it, there are also twenty-four or five doctors in Xiao Zhang, and it seems that marriage has not been discussed yet."

Now it's the turn of the Minister of Personnel, Yao Qingyu, whose face is not very good.

Who said his daughter once talked to Zhang Zhe about marriage?

He originally admired Zhang Zhe and wanted to betroth Yao Xi to him. Who would have thought that his daughter would turn a blind eye to him and refuse to marry him. Later, due to pushing Wen Zhaoyi in the palace, she almost caused her to have a miscarriage and was scolded and returned to the mansion. Now, as if in a nightmare, she keeps saying that someone has harmed her and caused her crazy illness, but she can't come out to see anyone.

If this matter is said, it would be very disgraceful.

Zhang Zhe sat upright and lowered his eyes, saying, "First, he is stubborn and stubborn, and second, his destiny is hard and he dare not burden others."

Jiang Boyou couldn't help but be taken aback.

Yao Qingyu glanced at Zhang Zhe, his face slightly softened, and he only sighed that Zhang Zhe did not mention his previous withdrawal, indicating his valuable character. The more I know this, the more I feel that my daughter is really blind.

He sighed and said, "What kind of fate is it? It's nonsense!"

Many people have heard of the unsuccessful marriage between Zhang Zhe and the Yao Mansion. They thought that there must be some discord between Yao Qingyu and Zhang Zhe, but they didn't expect that Zhang Zhe claimed to have a hard life. However, Yao Taifu's identity refuted him. On the surface, he was scolding, but on the inside, he was speaking for Zhang Zhe.

No one outside knows why he withdrew from the family.

Jiang Boyou, as an official in the court, also had some ability to observe his behavior. Upon hearing this, he truly became a bit curious about Zhang Zhe: as a cabinet minister, Grand Tutor Yao had a good eye. Being able to be chosen as a son-in-law by him is already considered decent; It's strange that even if the matter doesn't work out, we can still have Grand Tutor Yao speak for him.

Zhang Zhe is a rare civil official in the court who came from the imperial examination. Compared to officials who entered the civil service through the imperial examination in the full court, he is actually not much distinguished.

Be quiet and cautious in your actions.

Compared to those playboys in Beijing, I really don't know how much better it is. Although it may seem difficult to get along with, there is no trace of violent or turbid energy in one's body, and one's heart should be very good. It looks like she can intimidate Miss Ning, but she won't treat the girl's family unfairly.

Jiang Boyou's mind twitched slightly, and he seemed to casually inquire, "I only heard that Dr. Xiao Zhang's ancestral home is in Henan. The reason why he joined Mr. Gu's family back then was to seek justice for his father. It seems that he hasn't been in the capital for many years."

Zhang Zhedao said, "Yes, it's only three years."

Jiang Boyou exclaimed, "Are you used to living here?"

Zhang Zhe's fingers clenched tighter as he gripped the cup, but he lowered his gaze and replied as usual, "The phenology is similar and there is no discomfort."

Jiang Boyou said again, "Is your mother still healthy?"

Gu Chunfang, an old fox, finally recognized her expression and couldn't help but glance at Jiang Boyou before turning to look at Zhang Zhe. But as his gaze fell, he could see his tight fingers holding the cup, and then the silent silhouette, which couldn't help but give off a strange feeling.

This student

It seems that it's not as calm as it appears on the surface, but rather as if enduring some agony.

On this side, Jiang Boyou got along well with others and the more he looked, the more he realized that Zhang Zhe was very suitable.

On that side, Xie Wei sat with the others, listening to the words of Jiang Boyou, Gu Chunfang, Zhang Zhe, and others behind him. However, he let out a cold laugh in secret, with a growing resentment in his eyes and still showing no signs on his face. He only drank the wine from the cup and burned it to his heart.