Kong Hongtai has always regarded his eldest brother's eldest son, Kong Wenshao, as his own.

Kong Hongtai was fifty years old, but he still looked very humble when standing in front of Li Dongyang. After the two sat down, Kong Hongtai also mentioned the purpose of his coming to the capital...not mentioning his nephew's marriage, but mentioning his eldest brother Kong Hongxu. The matter of restoring the crest.

Historically, in the eleventh year of Hongzhi's reign, Kong Hongxu petitioned the local government in Shandong to restore the crown and belt, and Zhu Youtang approved it.

However, due to the impact of Zhang Zhou's appearance, this matter did not take place in the middle of last year, so that Kong Hongtai had to take advantage of this trip to come to Beijing to talk to his elder brother.

Without the crown and belt restored, he was still guilty. Kong Hongtai saw that his health was getting worse day by day. In order for his nephew to legally inherit the title in the future, even if he felt that his eldest brother was guilty, he had to do it for the entire Kong family. Something.

Li Dongyang said: "This matter should not be brought up by you. You should ask the local vassals, governors, etc., or ask the censor to report to the capital. It is best to find someone you have good relations with, so as not to cause trouble."

In fact, Li Dongyang now also wants Kong Hongxu to restore his crown.

Even if the father-in-law is no longer a thing, but the marriage contract has been concluded, in terms of face, I still hope that the father-in-law can be spared, so that I can have a little face.

This is also the reason why Kong Hongtai came to see him. It probably means that you, Li Dongyang, don’t want your daughter to pass by with her father-in-law still a sinner, right?

Kong Hongtai wondered: "I have looked for it before, but recently there have been too many incidents in the capital. Local officials rarely dare to speak out easily. How about you help to clear things up?"

If you can find someone to intercede, why do you want to find you, Li Dongyang?

Precisely because of the rise of Zhang Zhou in the court, the status of Yanguan is not as good as before. Now local officials are beginning to act according to the wind. The point is that the emperor has not shown any goodwill to the Kong family in the past two years. Local officials have not shown any goodwill to the Kong family.

Ask them to judge the situation wisely and protect themselves... I have no choice but to ask you to come forward and find someone to help negotiate peace.

"Um."

Li Dongyang nodded.

He would not refuse in this matter.

The two continued to talk. Kong Hongtai talked about the good news in Weininghai and knew that Zhang Zhou had a special status in the court. He only mentioned congratulations to the Ming Dynasty and did not mention Zhang Zhou.

After the courtesy visit, Li Dongyang originally wanted to stay with Kong Hongtai for dinner, but Kong Hongtai also knew enough to leave first.

Because until now, Kong Hongtai had not said a word about his nephew's marriage, he was a little embarrassed. When seeing off the guests, he took the initiative and said: "Recently, my daughter has been studying women's studies, and she also specially invited people

Come back and teach her, she is still young now, so she might as well postpone the marriage for another year."

It means that the engagement will not be fulfilled this year, and I will stay with my daughter for another year, and we will talk about it next year.

Kong Hongtai smiled and said: "What Bin Zhi said is absolutely true. The children are still young, so it won't be too late to get married in a year."

This is a polite word.

Li Dongyang's daughter is already sixteen years old, and Kong Wenshao is also seventeen years old. In this year, it is the most appropriate age to get married, but Li Dongyang insists on waiting... It is a bit unreasonable.

But who made Li Dongyang suffer great grievances in this marriage?

Now Kong Hongtai still has to worry about fighting for his eldest brother's crown, so naturally he won't fight for it forcefully.

Anyway, the engagement has been made, it's not her, it's her, the marriage is not over.

Even you, Li Dongyang, can't create any problems with what the emperor has approved!

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Li Dongyang was in a bad mood after sending Kong Hongtai away.

But he saw his son Li Zhaoxian appearing in front of him as if taking a stroll. At this time, Li Zhaoxian was probably about to go out, but he was stopped by Li Dongyang.

"Father, aren't you meeting Yan Shenggong?" Li Zhaoxian was still puzzled.

When a big shot like Yan Shenggong comes to your door, you say a few words and then drive him away? This doesn't seem to be the way of hospitality you usually admire, right?

Li Dongyang said: "Where are you going?"

Li Zhaoxian smiled and said: "Meeting up with friends, we went out to drink a few glasses of wine and discuss poetry. By the way, father, today the talented daughter of the Lin family who is well-known in the capital came to the house to give lectures on women's studies to her sister. I originally wanted to pay her a visit.

, but it’s really a pity that it’s inconvenient.”

"Are you recovered from your illness?"

Li Dongyang looked very unhappy.

His son's personality is not very pleasing to him, but he can't help it. He only has one son alive now, and he is still infected with an incurable disease. As a father, he has to be strict if he wants to be strict.

As for the "talented girl of the Lin family" mentioned by Li Zhaoxian, it was naturally Lin Yi who was invited back by Li Dongyang to teach his daughter about to be married about women's studies, female filial piety and other popular science knowledge.

Although Lin Yi is a commoner and does not have a high status in the marriage market, Lin Yi is a well-known figure in the field of women's education.

The reason is that Lin Yi is the daughter of Lin Han, the Jiuzijian Jiujiu of the Imperial Academy, the highest university in the dynasty. In addition, Lin Yi was well-known in the capital for her poetry. Not everyone who wants to invite Lin Yi home to teach their daughter about women's studies can do so. It's all because of his reputation as a great bachelor that the Lin family would let Lin Yi come.

Li Zhaoxian did not argue with his father. He smiled and said: "Father, my son's illness has improved a lot, and he has been paying more attention to family affairs recently. I hope you won't dwell on it too much. I will go out first, and you will go and do your work first." "

"This... ugh!"

Li Dongyang felt a little helpless when faced with this son who seemed very dashing and unrestrained.

But there is only Miaomiao in the family.

His hope of inheriting the incense also fell entirely on this son.

This still requires coaxing.

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In the palace.

Zhu Youtang had just finished lunch with Queen Zhang. Originally, Zhu Youtang had planned to stay in Kunning Palace and take a nap. It was a hot summer day, which was perfect for a nap in the afternoon, but Xiao Jing came to Kunning Palace excitedly to find her.

"His Majesty……"

Xiao Jing's face looked as if there was some great joy.

Zhu Youtang first glanced at his wife, who looked slightly disappointed, and asked, "Is there a war situation in the northwest?"

"Your Majesty, it's not that Mr. Zhang is here with a memorial concerning the future affairs of the DPRK." Xiao Jing said happily.

"call!"

Zhu Youtang's clothes seemed to be carrying the wind, and he almost jumped out of his chair.

Empress Zhang rolled her eyes at Xiao Jing and said, "If you have anything to do, just bring it up and tell me."

This means, don't steal my husband away, and don't fool people with official business.

Zhu Youtang smiled and said: "Queen, many of the things Bingkuan mentioned are not convenient to explain in the inner curtain. They are all state affairs. I will come over early tonight, so I won't accompany you for now! Tell Xiurong, I’m busy with court affairs now!”

Without even having time to say goodbye to his daughter, Zhu Youtang happily went out with Xiao Jing to the Qianqing Palace.

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In front of Zhu Youtang was Zhang Zhou's memorial.

In the eyes of the four ceremonial eunuchs, Zhu Youtang looked like a groom who was about to lift off the bride's red hijab. He looked excited, but also seemed to be a little nervous, fearing what kind of monsters were under the red hijab... ...That look of anticipation, excitement, and vague worry allowed Dai Yi and the others to fully appreciate Zhang Zhou's PUA abilities.

"Bingkuan is really a roundworm in my belly. He knew what I wanted, so he brought it to me right now." Zhu Youtang smiled.

Then Zhu Youtang personally opened Zhang Zhou's less formal memorial.

Because the memorial was folded, the first fold contained four words: "Hui Lu Disaster".

That is fire.

Zhu Youtang's heart thumped and he asked: "Which palace in this palace is going to have a disaster?"

Xiao Jing and others were startled. We didn't dare to watch this kind of secret performance. Where would we know where to go?

When Zhu Youtang opened the second fold, there were detailed instructions on it. Xiao Jing and others looked over and saw that although the words on it were densely packed, the first few words that stood out still explained the location... "Xuansheng Temple Disaster" .

In other words, the fire may have started in the Confucian Temple.

As for whether it was the Confucian Temple in the capital, or the Confucian Temple in Queli, that is, Qufu, what Zhang Zhou was talking about later, involving the causes and consequences, etc., because there were too many words, the emperor did not let them read it, so they didn't know for a while.

After Zhu Youtang finished reading, he waved his hand and said, "It is said that Mr. Li Ge is here to see you!"
Chapter completed!