From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 398

Although Qu Ling left, the team she established in Moyunzhai is still working in an orderly manner. These people have a solid foundation and are fully capable of continuing the Dajin Times.

Zhou Yuan personally wrote a manuscript, mainly exposing the ugliness of the Wenguan Group and revealing the family background of the cabinet ministers. For example, Xu Shigong has more than 100,000 acres of fertile land in his hometown of Jiangxia, supporting tens of thousands of tenant farmers, and his family is extremely wealthy.

For example, the cabinet chief Yang Guozhong married a concubine two years ago. She was only 20 years old, and the age difference between the two reached 50 years.

This information was naturally provided by the Internal Court Department. It was not ironclad evidence, but at least it was well-founded, which immediately caused a huge uproar in the city of Shenjing.

At the same time, Zhang Fei brought a dozen followers and blatantly beat up a group of clan children, and also threatened to beat them up every time he saw them.

Zhou Yuan was waiting for feedback.

Until the next day, the feedback came.

In the court, the civil service group launched an attack on Zhou Yuan at the same time, demanding the closure of the Dajin Times and severe punishment for Zhou Yuan, who was fanning the flames and stirring up trouble behind the scenes.

The eldest sister also symbolically scolded him and fined Zhou Yuan half a year's salary, requiring him to reflect on his mistakes behind closed doors and not to go out before the wedding.

Zhou Yuan returned home with a gloomy look and an extremely ugly face, but it was not because of the counterattack of the civil service group, but... the royal family did not stand up and say a word from beginning to end.

"They have been too tolerant."

Zhou Yuan drank tea and said in a deep voice: "Since your majesty ascended the throne, the power of the royal family has been greatly weakened, so that they are like hungry mad dogs, biting whoever they see, and no one dares to provoke them."

"This time I beat them up, and they didn't even curse a few words, which is too abnormal."

Xiong Kuohai frowned and said: "You mean, this time the marriage is likely to be a conspiracy planned by the royal family?"

Zhou Yuan nodded and said: "Besides this, I can't think of a reason why they don't fight back. Is it just because I have made contributions recently, young "Young marquis, is Jian in the emperor's heart?" Xiong Kuohai smiled and said slowly: "They don't care about these. Those clansmen think they are the royal family. Let alone you, a small marquis, they still don't give face to the cabinet chief minister and the current military officer." "Hasn't Yang Guozhong been scolded enough? Zeng Cheng was slapped twice by Prince Jing, which shocked the court and the public at that time." "Only Song Shanao and others dare not provoke, and others can't escape the bad temper of the clansmen." Zhou Yuan said: "Yes, so their forbearance this time is too abnormal. When thinking about this inexplicable marriage, I always feel There is a conspiracy surrounding me, but I just can't find a breakthrough. "

"Did you get anything from the Jinyiwei? Has anything happened recently?"

Xiong Kuohai shook his head and said, "I have sent people to investigate Tianjin and Jizhou, but I can say that I have found nothing."

"Di Xianyong, the governor of Jizhou, was born in a poor family and started as a small soldier. He was promoted to his current position step by step by Song Shanao. That is the accumulation of military merits and the result of many years of fighting."

"When Liaodong was lost, the Eastern Tartars marched straight in and fought all the way to Tianjin. It was Di Xianyong and Han Tuo who led the Jizhou Jiedushi. It took an army of 100,000 soldiers and fourteen months of hard fighting to repel Nurhaci. "

"Di Xianyong couldn't have rebelled. He didn't let the Donglu people into the city that night."

At this point, Xiong Kuohai continued: "As for what happened... the biggest thing at present is the dissolution of the Wusheng Sect, which has led to countless bandits and mountain bandits in various places. Local governments are clearing them out, which is not surprising."

"Of course, there is also the disappearance of the Dark Moon Dharma King. You should know this, and you may also know where she went."

Hearing the last sentence, Zhou Yuan suddenly felt a chill in his heart.

Wanyan Daichan is the Dark Moon Dharma King. The Jinyiwei has always known this, but it was not until this moment that Zhou Yuan discovered that they didn't seem to know that the Dark Moon Dharma King was the Shaman Princess.

Wanyan Daichan hid this identity a little too deeply.

To be honest, if Wanyan Daichan hadn't worn a shaman costume in Lin'an Prefecture, Zhou Yuan would not have guessed in advance that she was a Donglu person.

So will there be variables in this regard at that time?

"Master Zhou?"

Xiong Kuohai asked in confusion: "What is Master Zhou thinking about?"

Zhou Yuan woke up as if from a dream, waved his hand, and sighed: "I'm thinking about a lot of things, but I have no clue. Master Xiong, with your many years of experience in officialdom, what do you think the purpose of the other party's conspiracy might be this time?"

Xiong Kuohai frowned, thought silently for a long time, and then said solemnly: "To be honest, I can't see it at all."

"If the other party wanted to kill you, there would be no need to go through so much trouble. If they wanted you, they should have taken you to Jianzhou instead of getting married and living in Shenjing.”

“If the target is not you, then they will not propose a marriage, but will continue to make trouble in Jizhou or Zunhua.”

“Let’s talk about the royal family of the Jin Dynasty. In fact, they have no hatred or intersection with you. Your rise will not affect them at all. It is the civil service group that should be afraid of you.”

At this point, Xiong Kuohai smiled bitterly and said, “I really can’t guess it. We can only respond to their moves. After all, we are in Shenjing. We still have the initiative and may not be afraid of them.”

Zhou Yuan nodded and clasped his fists and said, “Okay, that’s it for today. Sir Xiong, please go back early. Jianjia has prepared some gifts for my sister-in-law to take back. After all, it is Mid-Autumn Festival.”

“Happy holidays! "

Xiong Kuohai stood up, and did not refuse. He just clasped his fists and smiled, and left with the gift.

The family dinner banquet was ready, and it was very lively this time.

The maids and servants in the mansion sat at two tables, and with Zhou Yuan, Zhao Jianjia, Xue Ningyue, Madam Xue, Ziyuan, Qingyuan and Chenxi at the main table, it was very lively.

Today Zhou Yuan was very generous and let everyone rest. The moon cakes and snacks were sent from the palace, and the meals were sent directly from the big restaurant. The boxes were all hot when they were opened.

As for wine, Zhou Yuan's family never lacked wine. The eldest sister was particularly generous in this regard and never stopped supplying it.

Everyone was in a very happy mood. Zhou Yuan also picked up the wine glass and smiled, "Aunt Xue rarely comes to the mansion as a guest. Today, you are here, and this place is very glorious."

"Let's toast to Aunt together and wish her good health. "

Everyone quickly raised their cups and smiled.

Mrs. Xue was flattered, she was so happy that she couldn't stop smiling, and said quickly: "Ziyi, you are a filial and capable child. It is a blessing for everyone to have you here."

"Today your aunt also brought good news. Your uncle has written a letter about the marriage between my Ningyue and you, and he agreed."

Everyone looked at each other and couldn't help laughing.

Xue Ningyue exclaimed softly, and quickly lowered her head, her face flushed, and her eyes shyly looked at Zhou Yuan.

Zhou Yuan understood and said immediately: "Then Ziyi will toast to my mother-in-law! "

The cups clinked together, making crisp and pleasant sounds.

Mrs. Xue was obviously in a very happy mood, and her words were pleasant, almost praising Zhou Yuan to the sky.

The old and the young, talking to each other, the atmosphere was extremely harmonious.

Seeing this scene, Xue Ningyue felt extremely relieved, and the smile on her lips could not be concealed.

It's great, she is finally going to marry Brother Zhou.

The past is like smoke, the bitterness has long gone, and there will only be happiness and sweetness in the future.