Chapter 5 Distant relatives of the Zhu family
Zhenning Mansion is really different. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info
The inside is not as heavily guarded as Zhu Shizi's house, but it seems more quiet.
It is no longer within the scope of the royal family, and the people who are fed in this Zhenning Mansion are just ordinary people with the false title of the prince.
So the scenery here is unique, and there are hardly any people along the way.
Maybe their children died in the war, and the family was immersed in grief, so they couldn't be lively.
Zhu Changxi was also infected by this sad environment.
He walked differently than usual, and his body seemed lighter.
Apparently he didn't want to disturb everything here.
The three of them didn't say a word along the way, as if they were echoing the quiet environment.
After passing through the courtyard, the two of them stopped in front of an ordinary bungalow under the leadership of Jia Ding.
The faint lights inside flickered, as if they were about to go out at any moment.
Alas......
Zhu Changxi finally sighed, and he waved at the family: "If you want to go in, you will say that the junior Zhu Changxi has come to visit his uncle." ”
The housekeeper saluted the two of them, and after they had gone in, they heard a cough in the room.
Gu Zizhong's face was slightly tight.
His brow furrowed suddenly.
During the Shangyuan Festival, everyone is happy to reunite, but although this family is big, it seems to be empty.
The family came out and invited the two of them in.
As soon as he entered the house, Gu Zizhong looked around, and what he saw was not the glory of the family, but the dilapidated furniture, which was one level lower than the old.
A thin, yellow-faced old man was sitting on the edge of the bed, looking very tired.
"Uncle, the juniors came to visit. Zhu Changxi bowed to the old man very humbly.
The old man waved his hand again and again, but said with a smile: "The old body has nothing to do with the world, and you still respect the old body like this, I really have tears in my eyes." ”
Oh?
A trace of doubt flashed across Gu Zizhong's brows.
The old man continued: "The father of the former emperor and my grandfather are brothers, and now three or four generations have passed, and the old man is already very happy to be able to hang the brand of this prince." Zhu Shizi has to come over to see every festival. ”
He suddenly turned his gaze and looked at Gu Zizhong.
Gu Zizhong was frightened by his sudden gaze, and couldn't help but take a step back.
The old man smiled: "Lord Gu is also here." Two Venerable Ones came at once, and the humble house was shabby and sluggish. ”
Does he know himself?
Gu Zizhong didn't know this person in his memory.
When I was fifteen years old in my previous life, I just talked about flowers and willows with Zhu Shizi during the Shangyuan Festival, and I really spent one night for two people, which can be regarded as a two-person world.
Didn't come here either!
I haven't heard of any Zhenning Mansion at all, and from birth to sixteen years old, I haven't heard of other Zhu families in Jinling City except for Zhu Shizi's family. Later, I went to the capital, and I was even more unheard of for this Zhenning Mansion.
Gu Zizhong was puzzled, so he heard Zhu Shizi humbly say: "Although my uncle's family is a little far from the royal family, it is still from our Zhu family. And since the first emperor, whenever there is a war, my uncle's family will definitely send generals to resist. Now the eldest son in the family ......"
He couldn't go on, for fear that his uncle Zhu Youwu would be sad.
Zhu Youwu was also relieved, his eyes were confused, as if he was absent-minded, but he said firmly: "The dog is not talented, and he did not help the court expel the Tatars, alas, ......"
In front of outsiders, they always say that their children are not good, but when they really think of their own children, their parents are always distressed.
Especially now that Zhu Youwu's children have died in battle, you can imagine how much pressure he has to bear.
Gu Zizhong immediately said humbly: "The Zhu family is a united person, so the Tatars will inevitably be defeated. Now that Zhu Shizi is also going north, he will definitely avenge the Zhu brothers. ”
She didn't know the child of the Zhu family who died in the war, but now suddenly a "Brother Zhu" was commensurate, which made Zhu Youwu feel very warm in his heart when he heard it.
The Gu family is also a king with a different surname, and it is also considered the prince's family, and Zhu Shizi is a serious prince's family.
When the two of them talk like this, they really take Zhu Youwu as their own.
His heart was warm, and his sadness eased slightly.
Gu Zizhong's eyebrows were sincere, his hands were lightly placed in front of him, and Uncle Zhu's gaze was more humble.
In Jinling City, I need to make friends the most.
Although Zhu Youwu in this Zhenning Mansion is old, he is also a famous person.
Gu Zizhong needed to befriend him the most.
Zhu Youwu also needs the most comfort from others.
He also followed Gu Zizhong's words and said, "Exactly, the county lord has already expected the result, which is enough to see wisdom." The Tatars wanted to invade us when they went south, but after all, they were still people living on the grasslands, so how could they adapt to the conditions of the Central Plains? Moreover, the imperial court had enough soldiers, horses, money, and food, and Zhu Shizi would definitely succeed if he went out again. ”
There is more or less flattery in this statement.
Zhu Changxi is not sure, he has been the idle king of Jiangnan for more than ten years, where will he adapt to life in the north?
He agreed, but his heart was a little empty.
At the same time, he also turned his gaze lightly to Gu Zizhong, and the rest of his eyes stared at her, wanting to see what expression she had.
Gu Zizhong didn't care at all, and his expression didn't change at all.
This made Zhu Changxi a little stunned.
Gu Zizhong had actually accepted this reality in her heart, and what she was worried about was how she should find Zhu Shizi when he went to the north in the future.
The two people had completely different thoughts.
Gu Zizhong also noticed him, but he tried to calm down and didn't react.
She continued: "Uncle Zhu also needs someone to accompany him, today is the Shangyuan Festival, and the two of us will come over to accompany Uncle Zhu." ”
Zhu Youwu hurriedly thanked him: "Thank you to the county lord, my youngest son, who is a general soldier in Fujian, knows about it, and when he comes back, he will definitely come to the door to thank him in person." ”
Youngest son?
Gu Zizhong's relaxed nerves suddenly tensed.
Although she hadn't figured out why, she always had an ominous premonition in her heart.
What is the name of this youngest son?
She didn't ask much, just laughed softly.
I remember that in my previous life, there was also a Zhu family who had a long relationship and was eyeing the throne.
But the power of those people is too small, some in the south and some in the northwest.
But as for who it is, I haven't asked too much.
Wouldn't this Fujian general soldier be among them?
Gu Zizhong was worried, and a layer of sweat oozed from his forehead.
She immediately bowed her head to avoid Zhu Youwu's gaze.
Zhu Changxi didn't know, but still smiled and said, "Uncle Zhu doesn't need to be so polite, it's enough to take good care of Uncle Zhu after Ling Lang comes back." ”
Gu Zizhong also followed Zhu Shizi's words and nodded affirmatively.