C611 Pingzhou lu family (1/2)
During the previous dynasty, his father Lu Ning was arrested in the River City. In order to save his father, he traveled around the River City for many days, begging for mercy from the yamen authorities at that time, in order to imprison him in his father's place for the sake of filial piety. At that time, the yamen officials were moved by his filial piety, and not only did he release Lu Ning, he even praised Lu Shang's filial piety.
Before my Zhou Dynasty entered the Central Plains, he lived in the capital for two years, for the sake of his fame as a distinguished official and elegant scholar. It was said that he was young, handsome, and elegant, and was often mistaken for a handsome young man.
Later on, my Great Zhou stepped into the Central Plains, the previous dynasty's emperor, Yong Zhen, was assassinated, and the army was forced to retreat step by step. But at that time, Lu Shang was already a general of Pingzhou, guarding the front gate.
”Later on, my grandfather sent his advisor, Su Liangcheng, to lobby him to give him Pingzhou. He promised to make him king in Pingzhou, and the imperial court would raise Pingzhou. After some consideration, he agreed.”
Feng Yunzheng slowly recounted the history of the rise of Lu Shang.
”Ninth Prince is thousands of years old.” At this time, a loud and clear sound could be heard. With a 'shua' sound, hundreds of people kneeled down as they shouted.
Feng Yunzheng leaned out and saw Anping's King Lu Shang leading four sons — the crown prince Lu Mao, the second son Lu Qing, the third son Lu Jing, and the fourth son Lu Sheng, standing on either side of their father. The second row consisted of the Lu family members of the sons of Lu Shang, and other than Lu Jingyao, who was the proton of the capital, there were a total of sixteen of them.
Compared to the An Qing Wang and Pan Clan of Qin Nan, the Lu Clan was truly flourishing.
Feng Yunzheng glanced at him. Lu Shang was wearing the robes of the Great Zhou. His four sons beside him were the same as well. The family seemed to be extremely loyal to the Great Zhou.
”Please rise, Prince An Ping.” Feng Yunzheng suppressed the thoughts in his heart, got off the carriage, and said with a raise of his hand.
”Thank you, Your Highness!” Everyone said in unison.
Lu Shang stepped forward and cupped his hands, ”The people of Pingzhou are very happy to hear that the Nine Palace came to Pingzhou. I have always been looking forward to it.”
Lu Shang was fifty years old, but there was already a patch of white at his temples. However, his spirit and spirit were extremely powerful. Even though he was very pious in front of Feng Yunzheng, the shrewdness and arrogance deep down in his bones could not be concealed.
”On my way here, I saw the people of Pingzhou living and working in peace, and it was a lively scene. Prince Anping has rendered meritorious service by governing Pingzhou. When I return to the capital, I will report like royal father.” Feng Yunzheng did not reveal his true feelings and had a majestic and unmoving aura.
”Thank you, Your Highness.” Thank you, Your Highness. Prince Anping had prepared for Feng Yunzheng a magnificent house on the east side of the mansion, during his stay in Pingzhou.
As a result, the members of the Lü family welcomed Feng Yunzheng into the residence. The size and wealth of Prince Anping's mansion was comparable to half of the imperial palace, and it was only after passing through several corridors did they arrive.
After entering the room, Feng Yunzheng sat down.
A dignified and graceful lady wearing a true purple brocade dress embroidered with butterflies and a ruby and hairpin walked in front of Feng Yunzheng. She suddenly bent her knees and used a handkerchief to wipe her tears. ”Your Highness, my son, Jingyao, has made a mistake in front of the emperor. This is all my fault. I didn't teach you well, Your Highness …”
This person turned out to be the wife of the crown prince, Lu Jingyao's mother, Wan Lan.
Seeing this, Crown Prince Lu Mao hurriedly knelt down, scolding, ”How dare you, Your Highness! How could you be so impudent in front of him? Hurry up and withdraw!”
”But, my son respects you …”
”Shut up!” Lu Mao slapped Wan Shi's face and scolded, ”My Lu Family is full of righteousness and benevolence. Only you are so domineering. Lu Meng and Lu You, quickly help your mother down.”
”Yes, Father.” Lu Mao's two women hurriedly came over and helped Wan Shi up. They left the room quietly, trying to persuade her.
Lu Shang was displeased. ”You wife!” I don't know how you taught it. ”
”Father, your son knows his wrongs.”
Feng Yunzheng watched quietly and said slowly, ”The wife of the crown prince is also missing her own child.”
Lu Mao hurriedly explained, ”Your Highness, the people of Pingzhou are open-minded, my wife is a vulgar woman, she praises you every day and once she sees Your Highness, it is as if she has seen hope. That's why she was so bold and disturbed Your Highness, I hope that Your Highness will consider the fact that this woman loves her son, and will not blame her.”
Feng Yunzheng said, ”Your Highness, please rise. This duke also has a mufei, so I naturally understand this mother's actions of missing a child. This king will not take it to heart.”
”Thank you for your magnanimity, Your Highness.”
Lu Shang and the other Lu Family members said together.
After saying a few more words, the Lu Family members kneeled down and kowtowed.
They returned to the main hall of the Mansion of Prince Anping. The fourth son of the Lu family stayed behind, while the other children left. Everyone seemed to have a tacit understanding as they quietly left.
The butler closed the door. The wife of the crown prince, Madam Wan, was sitting on a chair with a handkerchief in her hand. Her face was tense and close to Lu Mao's. Half of her face was red and swollen.
Seeing Lu Shang walk in, she immediately stood up and nodded, ”Father.”