Do you know: I have a different surname: Wang, uncle Minglan

Wei Yuan was not too busy on his first day in office. He mainly focused on getting familiar with Ma Junsi's responsibilities.

Although the position of commander of the guards, pro-army, and cavalry forces allows them to control the imperial cavalry, they do not have the right to mobilize them.

For now, Wei Yuan still plans to take things step by step. Just as it was before, it will be like it is now.

Unless the emperor's attitude is clear and he wants to reorganize Ma Junsi, Wei Yuan will not make much action.

According to Zhang Fu, Wei Yuan's most important task when staying at Ma Junsi is to gain seniority.

As for the true merits of military commanders, they still have to be obtained on the battlefield.

As the situation in various countries becomes increasingly tense, it is common for small strikes every three years and large strikes every five years.

So there is no need to worry about not having military merit.

Afternoon.

Wei Yuan just wanted to inspect the barracks, but he received an order from the palace.

He was muttering about this matter, "The queen wants to summon me? Why?"

Xu Changzhi was also curious and said: "I've never heard that Brother Wei, you have a relationship with the Queen."

Is there a reason?

What's the reason?

Wei Yuan pretended to be harsh and said: "Brother Xu, don't hurt me!"

The two brothers are already very familiar with each other, and they know what each other wants to do with just one look.

Hearing what Wei Yuan said, Xu Changzhi burst out laughing.

"Brother Wei, go into the palace quickly, otherwise you will displease the queen and Zhang Shuai will not be able to protect you."

Afterwards, Wei Yuan entered the palace.

Renming Hall.

The palace where the Queen lives.

Wei Yuan was led by the eunuch to this place, and stood across a screen from the queen.

The eunuch spoke first: "Mother, General Wei is here."

Wei Yuan, who was wearing armor, knelt down and kowtowed:

"Your Majesty, Weiyuan, pays homage to the Queen and wishes her a thousand years."

"I came from Ma Junsi. I was afraid that I would keep your Majesty waiting for a long time, so I did not take off my military uniform. If I have offended you, please forgive me."

The kind-faced Empress Cao sat on the phoenix chair and shook her head:

"It's okay, do you know why I summoned you here?"

Wei Yuan said in confusion: "Please tell me, my Majesty."

As soon as he finished speaking, a eunuch brought a chair over and said, "General Wei, sit down. This is your wish."

Wei Yuan nodded, sat on the chair, and waited quietly for the queen to speak.

After a pause, Empress Cao said surprisingly: "I want to thank you."

Thank me?

Wei Yuan was confused, "Mother, I wonder where this thank you comes from?"

Empress Cao smiled and called out a name, "Xi'er, this is the General Wei that my mother often calls you."

As soon as he finished speaking, a young boy, followed by a large number of eunuchs and maidservants, slowly came to Wei Yuan and asked:

"Are you the Wei Yuan who killed seven generals in formation as mentioned in the play?"

When Wei Yuan saw the person coming, he was shocked. He stood up again and bowed:

"Your Majesty, Weiyuan, pays homage to His Highness the Crown Prince."

The person who came was none other than the Crown Prince of Great Zhou Dynasty, Prince Zhao Xi.

At this time, Zhao Xi was already three or four years old.

Judging from his fair and chubby appearance, he is obviously well-fed and does not appear to be sick.

Zhao Xi said: "No need to be polite, General Wei. I don't know how you killed those seven generals. Can you tell me in detail?"

Although he is still a child, there are many etiquette lessons in the palace, and listening to his conversation, he seems to be an adult.

Just as Wei Yuan was about to speak, he heard Queen Cao say: "Xi'er, you haven't finished your homework for today, so go ahead and do your homework first."

After Zhao Xi heard this, his joyful expression gradually dropped. He did not dare to disobey his mother's order and had no choice but to leave.

Empress Cao spoke to Wei Yuan again and said, "I want you to meet the Crown Prince because I want to thank you for advising His Majesty back then."

She recounted the method of raising children that Wei Yuan had told the emperor back then,

"If it weren't for this method, I'm afraid it would be difficult for Xi'er to grow up healthily."

Wei Yuan said quickly: "I am scared."

Zhao Xi didn't go far. Hearing the conversation between the two, he became curious and murmured:

"Is it his idea to send me out of the palace?"

Queen Cao said: "Xi'er just returned to the palace recently. I heard about you and was very curious about you, so I took advantage of today to call you here and let the prince have a look."

Wei Yuan said: "The prince's health is a blessing to the Great Zhou Dynasty."

Empress Cao said: "The prince is very interested in military matters. When he is older, I would like him to train with you for a period of time."

Wei Yuan frowned and said: "The prince has a body of thousands of gold, how can he train with me? Please take back the order."

Empress Cao smiled and said, "The officials are practicing the training method you came up with. Recently, the officials' complexions have improved a lot. It's all thanks to you."

"If the prince can also have a good body, the official family and I will be happy to see it."

Wei Yuan immediately understood her concerns.

I'm still worried that the prince is ill!

Wei Yuan suddenly remembered some ways to help children improve their physical strength in his previous life.

For example, boxing, or some sports, such as swimming, etc., there are too many.

If you have a good relationship with the prince, do you still need to worry about your so-called future?

Wei Yuan simply said bluntly: "If the empress agrees and the prince agrees, I can give it a try."

Empress Cao smiled and said: "That's very good. In the past, you performed the Dharma with great merit. I wonder what reward you want? If I can't give it to you, I will ask the officials to give it to you."

Wei Yuan quickly pretended to be a loyal minister and a filial son, "For the sake of the prince, but also for the country, for your majesty, and for the empress, I have nothing else to ask for. I only wish that the prince is well and the country is stable."

Queen Cao was delighted, "I heard that you and Miss Zhang will get married next year. When the time comes, I will personally give you a gift as a thank you." Wei Yuan said, "I am really afraid that I cannot bear the word 'thank' from the Queen." Queen Cao waved her hand, "In a few days, your teacher will adopt your elder sister as his adopted daughter. I have nothing to give you. I have worn this bracelet for a long time. Please help me give it to your elder sister." The Queen gave a jade bracelet? This is a great favor! A eunuch came with the Queen's jade bracelet in his hand. Wei Yuan said with fear and trepidation, "On behalf of my elder sister, thank you for your kindness, Queen!" Queen Cao smiled and waved her hand, "You just started your job today. I believe you have a lot of things to do. Go down." Wei Yuan bowed and said, "I will take my leave." After taking the bracelet and leaving here, Wei Yuan suddenly felt that the road to heaven in the future had opened up to him. If the crown prince Zhao Xi can really live to ascend the throne, then I.

Hiss.

At least it can be regarded as a merit of following the dragon, right?

Moreover, the crown prince is still young and does not know much.

If he was young, he would be instilled with some ideas.

Tsk!

Wei Yuan quickly dismissed the idea in his mind. It was too dangerous, but it was not impossible to try.

——

Today.

Old Madam Sheng came to the Duke of Yingguo Mansion on behalf of the Sheng family.

Minglan followed.

Madam Zhang personally greeted them.

They came here mainly to discuss with the Zhang family about the adoption of Wei Shuyi's daughter.

This is one of the procedures. The parents of both parties have to meet and discuss some specific details.

Since Wei Shuyi's parents died early, Old Madam Sheng, as her elder, naturally had to come.

At this moment.

The lobby of the Duke of Yingguo Mansion.

Madam Zhang smiled and said, "Sister Xu, I remember the first time I saw you was decades ago. It has been so long. I wonder if you are in good health?"

Calling her Sister Xu instead of Old Madam Sheng is enough to show the determination of the Zhang family.

The fact that the Zhang family adopted Wei Shuyi as their adopted daughter was a sign of a closer relationship between the Zhang family and the Wei family.

It had nothing to do with the Sheng family.

Old Madam Sheng smiled and said, "Okay, everything is fine. Thank you Madam Guo for your concern."

Since Minglan came to the Duke of Yingguo's mansion, she went to find Zhang Guifen with ease.

She had been here four or five times, if not ten times. She knew very well which courtyard Zhang Guifen lived in.

When she came to Zhang Guifen, Minglan joked, "Since my uncle came to Beijing, I have never heard that you, aunt, have gone to any gathering of officials' daughters. What's wrong? Does my uncle still care about you?"

Zhang Guifen glared at her, "Okay, you teased me as soon as you saw me. I have my reasons for not going."

It should be said that Zhang Guifen rarely went to or simply did not go to the gatherings of officials' children because of Wei Yuan.

She didn't want Wei Yuan to think that she was the kind of arrogant woman who only knew how to eat, drink and have fun.

Minglan nodded quickly and said, "Yes, yes, aunt has her own reasons."

"But I seem to have heard recently that there is a noble family that intends to marry his daughter to my uncle."

"Aunt, do you know about this?"

When Zhang Guifen heard this, she stood up in a hurry and said unhappily:

"Who is blind? Don't you know that your uncle and I have set a date for the wedding?"

Seeing her like this, Minglan laughed happily.

Zhang Guifen realized that she was teased again.

So she got angry and chased Minglan to play with her.