While Zhao Xu was bored and floating on the boat, the bustle in Bianjing City continued.

The newspaper jointly issued by Zhang Dun and Su Song on behalf of the Political Affairs Hall and the Advisory Council did not stop the attacks of the government and the opposition from attacking Zhao Tian. The resulting conflict between the two parties within the court was a hustle and bustle and difficult to curb.

However, the court showed considerable "unity" this time. Whether it was the "New Party" represented by Zhang Dun, Su Song, Wen Yanbo, Wang Cun and others, they all used different occasions to preach the "Shaosheng New Policy", avoiding the important attacks on the gentry of Zhao Tian's memorial, and instead talked about the bad policies, repeatedly emphasizing the necessity and determination of the court's reform.

Birthday Hall.

With Zhao Xu's departure from the capital, the Qingshou Palace seemed to be much deserted.

Queen Meng and Zhao Xu's beauties often come to talk to her, but she is still depressed, and only Brother Quan can make her happy.

At this moment, several wife from the Zhang family were talking with Concubine Zhu in the birthday hall.

Concubine Zhu held Brother Quan in her arms and spoke to Zhang Dun's eldest lady, saying, "There are many outstanding young people in the aristocratic family, and I think they are good at learning. I used to tell the officials that the fourteenth ones were chosen from the aristocratic family in the capital, and those who know the roots and bottoms..."

The eldest lady of the Zhang family was a round older than Concubine Zhu. He was gray-haired and smiled with Concubine Zhu, "The Concubine said that, a month ago, the official came to Zhang's mansion and talked about the marriage of the Fourteenth Princess. I hope to choose from the Zhang family. I am quite happy. The stubborn old man refused to give up, saying that he was afraid of being wronged by the princess..."

Concubine Zhu hugged Brother Quan on her lap and said, "I know the temper of my grandfather. I can't even help the official family when twisting it. Alas, I can't drag it anymore. It's almost fifteenth, and I'll become an old girl if I drag it again. Otherwise, I'll talk to my grandfather. I think my old face should be useful?"

Mrs. Zhang smiled bitterly and said, "Father Concubine, I think it's been a waste of time, so I asked the official to issue an order directly. I don't believe it. Can that stubborn old man resist the order?"

“No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no,

Concubine Zhu shook her head repeatedly, how could she use the imperial edict to force a marriage? She looked at the eldest lady Zhu, who was present, that is, Zhu Qianzhen's eldest lady, and said, "Sister-in-law, are you talking about it?"

Although Concubine Zhu and Zhu Qianzhen are nominal siblings, they are actually not related by blood. The Zhu family is also attracted by Zhao Xu and has only been somewhat imposing in the past two years. In the past, Madam Zhu, let alone entering the palace to talk to Concubine Zhu, even if she doesn't dare to recognize this relationship, she usually doesn't dare to recognize this relationship.

He was humble to the eldest lady Zhang and said, "Empress is making things difficult for me. How can I know the princess of the aristocratic family worthy of the princess? On weekdays, these princes hide very deeply."

The Concubine Zhu couldn't help laughing, and looked at Madam Zhang again, saying, "I know, the queen's younger brother is in love with a girl from the Zhang family. Your Zhang family will not agree. Now you don't agree to the fourteenth marriage..."

Madam Zhang looked embarrassed and sighed, "Father, I have a headache when talking about this. I hope my children's marriage will be smooth and harmonious. But those two old men are more stubborn than the other. We have said it many times, and it is useless at all. I am worried about this and that, and I can't understand it at all..."

When Concubine Zhu saw that Mrs. Zhang did not let go, she felt a little nervous.

My two sons came back from a long distance. My younger daughter's marriage was repeatedly frustrated, so there was no happiness at all.

It’s not that she doesn’t want to look for other families, but after comparing it, it seems that the young grandson of the Zhang family is more pleasing to the eyes. She passed the Jinshi at a young age and has a good reputation. She is not like the young men of other aristocratic families who linger in fireworks and do whatever they want.

I chose the one I valued for, but the Zhang family refused to agree?!

What a great honor to marry the royal family, but the Zhang family is very determined.

After repeated temptations, Zhang Dun, Zhang Shi and Zhao Xu all made it clear that they were "I'm afraid of being wronged by the princess." The eldest lady Zhang pushed all the way to the man without any silence.

“Wow…”

At this time, Brother Quan let out a wow, holding a small toy in his hand and was about to hand it to Concubine Zhu.

Concubine Zhu immediately smiled and said, "It's still Brother Quan who is sensible."

Brother Quan didn't understand why, so he caught other things.

Concubine Zhu did not tell Mrs. Zhang about Zhao You'e's marriage anymore, and said, "I heard that there have been a fierce quarrel outside recently. Some people want to confess to me?"

When Zhao Xu was not here, some people took their ideas to Concubine Zhu.

Mrs. Zhang hurriedly said, "I heard that it's all nonsense. The one in our family got angry at the Ministry of Personnel and scolded many people."

Concubine Zhu shook her head and said, "I don't care about those things, telling them not to look for me."

Mrs. Zhang glanced at the other destined wives present and suddenly said to Concubine Zhu: "Concubine, I will pray for rain in a few days. Should I be more lively?"

Concubine Zhu said directly: "I have an explanation before the official leaves Beijing. If you keep it simple, besides, praying for rain is also the queen's business, I don't care."

Seeing that Concubine Zhu didn't want to get involved, Grandma Zhang did not ask questions, and smiled and said, "The Concubine said, "I heard that the Concubine was not in good health outside the palace, so I specially brought some good medicinal herbs, which may not be available in the palace. You should use it carefully."

Concubine Zhu nodded. He had a cold recently. Zhao You'e's marriage could not be settled, so she didn't want to talk anymore. She looked at Madam Zhu and said, "Have you ever seen the queen?"

Madam Zhu quickly got up and said, "Not yet, I'll go now."

Madam Zhang and others heard this and stood up and said, "Pretty, then we will go to see the queen too."

Concubine Zhu nodded slightly.

After the ceremony, the women of the destiny quickly withdrew from the birthday celebration hall.

Concubine Zhu watched these people leave, sighed softly, and shook her head helplessly.

If Mrs. Zhang refused to let go, it means that the Zhang family made up their minds and stopped marrying the royal family.

Even though Concubine Zhu didn't understand and did not get involved in political affairs, she understood that she could not escape the intrigues in the court.

"I can only choose another one." Concubine Zhu said to herself with a headache. Choosing a son-in-law for the princess is not easy. She considers character, family affairs, and a good match, but she also has to take care of the court, which requires Zhao Xu's consent.

All aspects are not easy at all.

While Concubine Zhu was considering other candidates, Mrs. Zhang and others went to see Empress Meng. There was another round of unnutritional greetings. Empress Meng sent these out of the palace gate, turned around and came to the birthday celebration hall again.

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were talking, and nothing more than Zhao You'e's marriage and Zhao Xu and Zhao's appearance left the palace and left the capital.

Green tiled house.

Zhang Dun and Cai Bian were busy for a long time, and finally breathed a sigh of relief, took a sip of tea and chatted.

Cai Bian said: "My family is the day before yesterday, the Wen family's yesterday, and your family's today, and the Concubine seems to be a little anxious."

Zhang Dun was holding a book in his hand, and he read it with relish and said, "I don't agree."

Cai Bian said: "You should make the words more tactful and let the concubine save her face."

Zhang Dun didn't say anything, his attitude was very clear. He was like Zhao Xu and also refused to marry the Fourteenth Princess with Concubine Zhu.

In short, their Zhang family does not marry the royal family.

Cai Bian had no choice but to Zhang Dun's temper and said, "It's a bit too much outside, so I have to find a way to suppress it."
Chapter completed!