At night, in the House of Lords.
Ever since he entered the capital camp, Zhang Weixian often stayed there and didn't usually come back. Today was a rare day for him to cultivate, so Zhang Weixian also rarely came back.
After the reunion dinner, Zhang Yong chatted with his grandson in the study. He asked about his grandson's situation in the capital camp, and the grandfather and grandson chatted happily.
After chatting for a while, Zhang Weixian said, "Grandfather, Sun Hao of Marquis Xining's Mansion told me something today. He said that his father had sent over several visiting cards, but Grandfather didn't see him."
Zhang Yong glanced at Zhang Weixian and asked, "What does he want to say?"
"Grandfather, don't misunderstand. He just wants me to plead for him!" Zhang Weixian quickly explained. If Grandfather misunderstood that Sun Hao was complaining to him, it would be terrible.
"Marquis Xining!"
Zhang Rong sighed and said somewhat helplessly, "In the end, it's too eye-catching. That's why I've repeatedly warned you not to be too ostentatious. Of course, you still have to do more meritorious deeds."
"Our Zhang family is far from the point where our meritorious deeds can overshadow the emperor, so you can do whatever you want!"
After listening to his grandfather's words, Zhang Weixian looked helpless. What meritorious deeds can overshadow the emperor? Now he was simply making a small contribution.
In the words of the emperor, he was just a playboy who relied on the inheritance of his ancestors.
It wasn't that he did well, it was that he was born well. Zhang Weixian still remembered that when the emperor said to him, "I am the best born", he was almost scared silly.
Now that he thought about it, he still felt very warm and touched.
In the past, the emperor told him that when he went out, he would miss the days in the palace. Now he really missed the days in the palace.
However, he couldn't refute his grandfather's words. Zhang Weixian said directly, "Grandfather, let's talk about Marquis Xining's Mansion!
Why can't you see him?
Did something happen in Marquis Xining's residence? "
Zhang Yong smiled and said, "It's not a big deal. It's just that the Emperor wants to teach them a lesson."
"Who asked Marquis Xining's residence to be a relative of the emperor, different from other relatives?"
Zhang Yong said with a hint of schadenfreude, "Don't worry about them. It's not a big deal. If something really happens, Grandpa won't ignore it."
"Honours, it's not that we don't care, but it's not time yet. Let's wait and see!"
Zhang Weixian was stunned and asked in confusion, "What happened?"
Glancing at his grandson, Zhang Yong smiled and said: "Then Grandpa will tell you. The wife of Marquis Ding Xi, Madam Qian, is from Hejian Prefecture.
Although the Qian Family's ancestors weren't Honours, they were a family of scholars. Poetry and etiquette were passed down from generation to generation. "
"This Lady Qian's grandfather used to be an inspector and was acquainted with the Marquis of Xining back then."
"The two got along quite well. Marquis Xining took a liking to this daughter of the Qian Family.
Although Marquis Xining is from the marquis's residence, you also know that these scholars don't like a body full of bad habits. It's normal that they don't like people like us. "
"Fortunately, Marquis Xining's grandson, the current Marquis of Xining, was quite good in his studies and was favored by Inspector Qian. That's why this marriage was arranged."
"In order to show how much importance the marriage took, Marquis Xining's residence gave the Qian Family one hundred thousand salt permits as a betrothal gift. All of them were high level salt permits. It's clear how satisfied Marquis Xining was with this marriage.
From then on, the Qian Family of Hejian Prefecture became the largest salt merchant in Hejian Prefecture. "
"However, a man who is never content is like a snake trying to swallow an elephant. The official salt always makes less money and has to be shared with Marquis Xining. How can it be faster than the illicit salt!"
Zhang Weixian stared at his grandfather in shock and asked hesitantly: "Grandpa, are you saying that they sell illicit salt?"
"Marquis Xining's residence doesn't sell illicit salt, but the Qian Family of Hejian Prefecture might not."
Zhang Yong said with a smile: "A few days ago, an imperial messenger called Cao Yikui reported that the emperor ordered people to investigate the illicit salt."
"I felt bad at the time. When the imperial messenger went to Hejian Prefecture, I guessed that they were going for the Qian Family."
"Now that Marquis Xining's residence can't sit still anymore, it's obvious that the imperial messenger has his eyes on the Qian Family. It's not a good time to intervene in this matter. We have to wait and see what the emperor wants to do. It's not wise to intervene before the emperor does!"
Zhang Weixian nodded. No wonder his grandfather didn't show up even though Marquis Xining's residence had sent over a few visiting cards.
Zhang Weixian glanced at his grandfather, who was stroking his beard with a smile on his face. He looked like he had everything under control. Zhang Weixian felt that it was very strange.
Why did he look like an old fox, and a cunning one at that?
"Grandpa, is Marquis Xining's residence also waiting?" Zhang Weixian thought for a moment and asked.
Zhang Yong glanced at his grandson and said with a smile: "Grandpa is very curious. What benefits did Marquis Xining's boy give you for you to help him so much and come here to get information from me?"
Smiling somewhat embarrassedly, Zhang Weixian said with a smile: "Grandpa, aren't we both Honours?"
"Don't tell me you really like that girl from the Song Family?"
Zhang Yong said with a smile: "Grandpa understands. Marquis Xining's boy didn't tell you this, it was Marquis Xining's little girl who told you."
"Grandpa can give an idea. Let Marquis Xining marry his girl over. It's rare that my grandson likes her."
Zhang Weixian looked at his grandfather with a frown and said helplessly: "Grandpa!"
"Okay, okay, I won't tease you anymore!"
Zhang Yong said with a smile: "We can wait and see, but Marquis Xining's residence can't. In fact, if His Majesty wants to punish Marquis Xining's residence, it will be troublesome."
"Right now, the most suitable thing for Marquis Xining's residence is to enter the palace and confess to His Majesty."
"Tell them about the Zhou Family. Don't hide anything. Let the Zhou Family also confess, accept punishment, and accept whatever punishment His Majesty gives them."
Zhang Yong stroked his beard and said: "If this is the case, Marquis Xining's residence will be punished, but in the future, it will be in His Majesty's heart."
Zhang Weixian was stunned. He really didn't think of this, but was it really good to do this?
"As a subject, what's wrong with confessing to His Majesty?
Can't let go of face? "
Zhang Yong looked at Zhang Weixian and said disdainfully: "Honours's wealth is given by His Majesty and earned by their ancestors. A group of disdainful descendants want face. Why don't they think about what they did and lose face for their ancestors?"
"Marquis Xining's residence is not only Honours, but also relatives of the emperor. Now Marquis Xining's grandmother is Princess Xianning, the fourth daughter of Emperor Taizong and Empress Xu. She was later conferred the title of Great Elder Princess."
"How has the royal family wronged Marquis Xining's residence? What's wrong with asking His Majesty for punishment?
Not to mention asking for punishment, even if His Majesty wants you to die, you have to die. "
"Besides, isn't it written very clearly in the Law of Daming? Those who smuggle salt will be flogged a hundred times and be a disciple for three years. Although there are cases of beheading, I don't believe His Majesty will behead them if they go to Marquis Xining's residence to ask for punishment and accept punishment."