Chapter 103 Gui Ning On the day of Guining, Shui Rong and Yuanchun were dressed up. Shui Rong wore a five-claw sitting dragon python robe, with a golden silk spider pattern belt of the same color tied around his waist. His black hair was tied up and fixed with a jade-gilt gold crown. His slender body was straight and straight. Fengshen's handsomeness also reveals his innate nobility.
Yuanchun has flowing hair on her temples, a phoenix hairpin on her head, and a crystal clear jade pendant around her neck. She wears a small navy blue five-petal flower pattern with an ultramarine base and colorful embroidered satin hanging jade pendant. She has a large red jade belt on the outside. Look. He is full of manners, graceful and luxurious.
The two of them paid their respects to Concubine Beijing at Ning'an Hall and then left the palace.
For this trip to Ning, the palace prepared four colorful carriages, the leader of which was the gilt pavilion-style carriage that represented the palace in Beijing.
Shui Rong, Yuan Chun and Tan Chun got into the first carriage. As for Jin Chuan'er and other maids, they got into the second carriage. The third and fourth carriages contained gift boxes.
In addition, Feng Ziying, the guard leader of the palace, has already taken office. She is dressed in armor and has a sword at her waist. She leads twenty burly guards on horseback majestically. The group leaves the palace in a mighty manner and heads towards Rongguo. Go to the palace.
In the spacious carriage, Shui Rong looked at Yuanchun with an unnatural expression, and he understood in his heart that as the saying goes, a married daughter is like spilled water. Now Yuanchun, as the Princess of Beijing, no longer belongs to the Jia family.
And now, unlike Shui Rong's previous life, a married daughter can go back to her natal family at any time if she misses her. Under strict etiquette, even if the Jia family and the Prince of Beijing are in the same capital, Yuanchun is not allowed to go back to her natal family at will. In terms of mentality, It's different.
At this time, Yuanchun may be a little shy of the so-called hometown.
Thinking of this, Shui Rong smiled and said: "Yuan Chun, don't shed tears when you meet your father-in-law and mother-in-law. Otherwise, it will look like I have wronged you. Anyone who wants to please my father-in-law and mother-in-law has no face."
Yuan Chun felt sweet after hearing this. Shui Rong, as the prince, did not need to please her at all. His words were just to care for her. Moreover, as Shui Rong said, her husband had never wronged her since she married into the palace. She knew that her husband was doing this. Comfort her.
Thinking of this, Yuan Chun's bright star eyes rolled at Shuirong and said angrily: "I don't know how to shed tears."
Shui Rong chuckled when he saw this, hoping that as Yuan Chun said, he would never slap himself in the face.
After groaning, Shui Rong turned his eyes to Tanchun who was sitting on his knees, and said with a smile: "Third sister, too, please don't cry."
Although Tanchun is not married to a matchmaker, she still belongs to the palace, and Shui Rong will definitely not treat her differently.
Yuanchun covered his mouth and smiled when he heard this, and said angrily: "Same goes for you husband, and the third sister is not a child, so why are you crying?"
At this time, Tanchun Yurong was slightly drunk, her big bright eyes flickered, and she couldn't help but get angry when looking at the watery eyes. She was no longer young, but the prince always treated her as a child.
Thinking of this, Tanchun looked at the magnificence of Yuanchun, and lowered his eyes again. He suddenly felt timid. After all, she was indeed much smaller. No wonder the prince's attitude was different.
Shui Rong didn't care about this. The atmosphere in the carriage was a little quiet now, so it was good to chat a few words.
The carriage drove all the way, and it took about two-quarters of an hour's drive to reach the gate of Duke Rongguo's mansion.
At this time, people from Duke Rong's Palace were already waiting in front of the door. When they saw the carriage of Prince Beijing's Palace, they hurriedly stepped forward to greet them.
As soon as Shui Rong got off the carriage, Jia Zheng and his entourage who were waiting came up to him and saluted respectfully: "I have met the prince."
When dealing with Jia Zheng, Shui Rong naturally didn't care about his identity, so he stretched out his hand to hold him back and said warmly: "My father-in-law, there is no need to be polite."
Jia Zheng was serious, bowed and said: "How dare I exceed the national rites before the family rites?"
Shui Rong saw this and didn't say much. After all, Jia Zheng was naturally upright and dull, and having a father-in-law as self-aware as Jia Zheng was a good thing for Shui Rong. It was better than those who relied on their connections with the royal family to get ahead. A hundred times Chun got down from the carriage. Shui Rong saw this and helped him down. When he saw his father, Yuan Chun's starry eyes couldn't help but turn red, and he bowed sincerely: "I've met my father.".
Jia Zheng naturally treated this with state courtesy, but when Shui Rong looked at Yuanchun's red starry eyes, he couldn't help but cursed in his heart. He said before that he wouldn't shed tears, but now he is not showing his true feelings. He must be slapping himself in the face!
Shui Rong would not make sarcastic remarks at this time. After saying hello, the group entered the Rongguo Duke's Mansion surrounded by the Jia family clan members.
Men and women were seated separately. Yuanchun and Tanchun were female dependents, so they naturally headed towards the inner courtyard. As for Shui Rong, since the banquet had not started yet, he accompanied Jia Zheng to the guest room of Rongxi Hall.
In the guest room, Shui Rong sat in the first place, next to him was Jia Zheng, the father-in-law.
Taking a sip of tea, Shui Rong suddenly said: "Is it okay for your father-in-law to serve in the Ministry of Industry?"
Jia Zheng was the second eldest son of Duke Rongguo and did not have a title. However, he had loved reading since he was a child and originally wanted to take the imperial examination. However, Duke Rongguo left a legacy when he died. The Supreme Emperor, out of sympathy for his ancestors, gave him an extra He was given the title of chief officer of Jia Zheng and promoted to Yuanwailang of the Ministry of Industry.
When Jia Zheng heard this, he paused while stroking his beard, and said with a slightly embarrassed look, "Go back to your lord, everything is fine."
Shui Rong saw this clearly. From the original book, it was recorded that Jia Zheng was "courteous to the virtuous and corporal, helped the weak and helped the vulnerable, and had great ancestral style." Judging from the fact that Jia Zheng was a man who wanted to do practical things, it was just that the so-called Yuanwailang usually came from aristocratic families. Officials who were born from rich families, like Jia Zheng's official Wailang from the Ministry of Industry, were from the fifth rank. Their official positions were neither high nor low, and they did not have any actual duties in the Ministry of Industry. So Jia Zheng only read books, played chess, and chatted with the Qing Dynasty guests every day. , showing his leisure.
After a deep groan, Shui Rong said: "My lord, my father-in-law, to be honest, I am about to take over the governor's office of the Chinese Army. However, the staff in the governor's office is depleted. I will start to rectify it when I take office. However, I have no one under my command. If my father-in-law does not dislike it, I want my father-in-law to serve as a judge, but I wonder what my father-in-law thinks?"
Don't think that Shui Rong was just asking casually. Since he asked, he naturally had a plan. The Chinese Army's Governor's Mansion has left and right officials with a rank of fifth rank. They are in charge of the Xing Prison in the Governor's Mansion. They are better than the so-called Ministry of Industry Yuan Wai Lang. One step ahead.
Of course, the real purpose of Shui Rong is not to promote Jia Zheng as his father-in-law. The main reason is that Jia Zheng is too pedantic and ignorant of the world. He is also very leisurely and likes to make friends with ordinary people. He is a mixed bag and can easily be deceived.
Therefore, Shui Rong felt that instead of indulging Jia Zheng, it was better to let him be under his nose. This way he would have serious things to do, and secondly, he could prevent Jia Zheng from being deceived and making mistakes, which would drag him down.
Moreover, Jia Zheng is an upright and upright person with a clean reputation. Such a person is also suitable for this matter.
When Jia Zheng heard this, his heart moved, not because of the official position, but because he could make a difference, and since it was proposed by his son-in-law, it was hard to refuse.
After thinking for a moment, Jia Zhenggong said: "Your Majesty, I only know a little about Daqian Lv, so I'm afraid I won't be qualified."
When Shui Rong heard this, he understood that Jia Zheng didn't refuse, which meant that he was moved, but he was not familiar with Daqian Law, so he had concerns.
As for whether Jia Zheng was not familiar with the laws of Daqian, or whether he had the courage to finalize the case, he didn't care. After all, there were two judges, and he didn't really rely on Jia Zheng alone.
When facing someone who is not confident, it is natural to give him confidence, so Shui Rong said with a smile: "How can you know if you don't try, Mr. Yue-Zhang? Moreover, this matter of controlling Xing Prison depends first on experience. Mr. Yue-Zhang can apply what he has learned. With Yue-Zhang, With your master’s ability, isn’t this just a matter judge easily within reach?”
As expected, when Jia Zheng heard this, his expression became serious. He stroked his beard with his right hand and said, "Since the prince has asked me, I should obey my orders."
When Shui Rong heard this, he was satisfied. He knew that it would not be difficult to appoint Jia Zheng, a man who was determined to do things. Now this not only supported his father-in-law, but also solved a hidden danger, killing two birds with one stone.
After discussing the official business, it was getting late and the banquet officially started. Shui Rong and Jia Zheng went to the front hall together.
(End of this chapter)