At that time, Zhang Daokun was imprisoned, starting from the kidnapping case of Gu Jinzhi.

It is suspected that his kidnapping of Gu Jinzhi was not the internal reason for him to be imprisoned.

Since the emperor deliberately put him in prison, but left it for a few months before killing him, it shows that Zhang Daokun still has some value.

Hearing the news of Jiang Liang's triumph, the first thing the emperor did was to destroy the Zhang family, and the value of the Zhang family has been used up, which is self-evident.

These things are related to the overall situation of the society, if Zhu Zhongjun inquires, once the emperor knows, it will cause him to be vigilant.

Zhu Zhongjun didn't dare to walk indiscriminately anymore.

He and Gu Jinzhi waited to return to Luzhou with peace of mind.

Zhu Zhongjun almost couldn't wait to leave the capital. Only by leaving the capital can his heart be settled.

People who are adrift in the stormy seas need a calm harbor most often, stop and rest first, and then take a breath in order to have revenge. This is Zhu Zhongjun's mood at this moment.

But there can't be no one in the capital.

In case something happens, a courtier needs to speak for Zhu Zhongjun, and someone needs to report to him.

So two days before leaving, Zhu Zhongjun secretly visited several ministers overnight.

On the afternoon of the nineteenth day of the first lunar month, Gu Jinzhi was still talking at the Gu family's side.

Relatives and friends at home all knew that she would leave Beijing tomorrow and rushed to say goodbye.

The eldest aunt also came with the people.

Gu Jinzhi was surrounded by everyone and said some polite words to them with a smile.

In the afternoon, seeing that it was getting late, everyone got up to say goodbye.

Gu Jinzhi and Song Pan'er sent everyone to the gate.

Waiting for everyone to leave, Song Paner asked Gu Jinzhi: "Dinner here at night?" ”

Zhu Zhongjun did not come back. He went out in the morning.

Gu Jinzhi said yes.

At dinner time in the evening. Song Paner tried her best to make the atmosphere better, but everyone was unhappy. Song Yanzhao was also present, he saw that Gu Yanzhen and the others were not in any spirit, thinking that Gu Jinzhi was leaving tomorrow, it was not appropriate to say anything to adjust the atmosphere, and he was silent.

“…… When will the prince come back? Gu Yanzhen was sullen, didn't know what to ask, picked up a sentence and said it casually.

He asked several times when Zhu Zhongjun would come back.

Gu Jinzhi had to tell him again: "I said that I would come back for dinner, and I guess I will come back in a while." ”

"What did he do?" Gu Yanzhen asked again.

"I don't know, Dad." Gu Jin's way.

Song Paner glanced at him again.

Gu Yanzhen also felt that he had asked more than once, and he stopped the topic in a daze.

After dinner. Zhu Zhongjun still hasn't returned.

Gu Jinzhi shouted Begonia. Let her go back to the palace annex to see if Zhu Zhongjun has arrived home. Haitang came back and said, "The prince has just arrived home. The prince said that he didn't know if he had eaten dinner here, so it was not good to come over rashly. If the meal is finished. So he came to fetch the princess......"

Begonia past please. Zhu Zhongjun must have known that he had already eaten here.

He didn't come. also said such a bunch of kind words, which shows that he didn't want to come.

Song Paner and Gu Yanzhen understood, and didn't think much about it. said to Gu Jin: "You go back, don't wait for the prince to come and pick it up." I'm going to leave tomorrow, so I'll have a good rest......"

Gu Jin's way is.

Gu Yanzhen led Brother Xuan to send Gu Jinzhi.

Stepping through the corner door, Gu Jinzhi said goodbye to his father and younger brother and asked the maid to lock the corner door.

When he arrived at the palace here, Gu Jinzhi said to Haitang: "Thank you, sister, for covering up for us......"

Zhu Zhongjun didn't come back at all, before coming to Gu's house, it was Gu Jinzhi who told Haitang to help cover it up.

Zhu Zhongjun has been very busy these days, he only came back after the end of last night, and he is only afraid of the same today, so Gu Jinzhi took precautions.

Haitang smiled: "Madam asked me to serve the princess, and the princess is the master of Haitang." What you ordered, Begonia did it, and she couldn't afford to be thanked by the princess. ”

Gu Jinzhi didn't say anything more, and took the begonia to the main courtyard.

Sure enough, when the bell was over, Zhu Zhongjun secretly went home.

Gu Jinzhi didn't sleep.

She didn't alarm the maid, helped Zhu Zhongjun change his clothes, and personally fetched water and washed for him.

"Is it done?" Gu Jinzhi asked him.

Zhu Zhongjun put a warm handkerchief on his face and said, "I can't say it's done." Those who are willing to accept bribes are greedy for money and afraid of death. When we are favored and rich, they will naturally help me; Once we're down, there's nothing......"

Gu Jinzhi didn't ask any more.

On the second day, Gu Jinzhi woke up early.

She called Zhu Zhongjun to get up.

The couple freshened up, had breakfast, and went to Gu's house first.

After kowtowing to Gu Yanzhen and his wife, the two entered the palace to resign.

The Queen Mother was fine at first, and told them to be careful on the road, live a good life in Luzhou, and increase the mouth of Tianding as soon as possible. also told Gu Jinzhi to hurt Zhu Zhongjun and be good to Zhu Zhongjun; also told Zhu Zhongjun to be considerate of Gu Jinzhi and not to make trouble for Gu Jinzhi.

After saying a lot, the emperor went down to court.

Yu Linwei was already waiting at the noon gate.

As usual, the emperor also gave a few words.

His gaze involuntarily looked at Gu Jinzhi's face, his expression was gloomy for a moment, and then he smiled and said Be careful on the road.

Zhu Zhongjun and Gu Jinzhi knelt down and saluted him and thanked him.

The two turned around and went out, their backs gradually disappeared at the gate of Renshou Palace, and the Queen Mother's tears suddenly became blurred, and her vision became blurred.

She turned sharply and walked quickly into the inner sanctum.

The emperor personally sent Zhu Zhongjun and his wife to the square in front of the palace of Taihe Gate.

The prince's elephant chariot has been waiting for a long time.

Surrounded by more than 30 Yulin Guards.

Zhu Zhongjun held Gu Jinzhi's hand and personally served her on the elephant wheel. For an elephant like this, the rules should be Zhu Zhongjun first, and then Gu Jinzhi will be served by his subordinates.

The emperor saw that Zhu Zhongjun was so humble in front of Gu Jinzhi, and looked at Zhu Zhongjun twice.

Zhu Zhongjun smiled and didn't care.

He saluted the emperor again, and then he went on the elephant chariot.

The elephant chariot slowly set off from the Taihe Gate.

From the Taihe Gate, passing by the Royal Bridge, you will arrive at the Noon Gate.

Leaving the noon gate is equivalent to leaving the palace.

Eight elephants pulled by horses walked very fast. In a few moments, we arrived at the end gate; After the end gate, it is the Chengtian Gate. Out of Chengtianmen is equivalent to leaving the imperial city.

The emperor stood in the square inside the Taihe Gate and did not move for a long time.

In the second half of the first month, it is still cold in the capital. There was no wind today, the chill was a little lessened, and the emperor did not feel the chill.

It wasn't until the eunuch next to him called him that he came back to his senses.

He turned around and went back to the study.

The eunuch presented a fold to Liang.

The emperor opened it and saw that it was about the triumphant army of Annan. In four or five days, Yuan Pinghou will arrive in the capital.

How to reward Yuan Pinghou. The emperor already had a plan in mind.

The commander of the Jinyi Guard is the same as the knowledge. Originally, it was two. One is Tan You, and the other is Zhang Daokun.

The emperor has never killed Zhang Daokun, not because he fantasized that the Zhang family could resurrect himself, but because he was thinking about Zhang Daokun's position. Zhang Daokun died. Jin Yiwei commanded the position of Tongzhi. Someone will seek it. At that time, the emperor was also embarrassed.

Therefore, he left Zhang Daokun to this day.

Now, the position of Jinyiwei commander Tongzhi is vacant. The son of the Marquis of Yuan Ping can be placed.

Yuan Pinghou had only two sons, both of whom he took to the battlefield. This defense of the society does not care about the feelings of the small family, and should be rewarded as much as possible to set an example for the courtiers.

"Twenty-five should be able to get to the capital." The Emperor himself groaned.

On the 25th day of the first month, the Annan Guoping rebel army will be able to enter Beijing.

The emperor thought for a moment, got up and went to Renshou Palace.

"Queen Mother, Zhong Jun and Xiao Qi are leaving Beijing, you are in a bad mood, it is my unfilial ......" The emperor said, without waiting for the Queen Mother to say anything, he continued, "Why don't you invite the second lady of the Jiang family into the palace and accompany you to relieve your boredom?" ”

The Queen Mother's heart paused slightly, her face was impassive, and she smiled: "It's okay." The girl of the Jiang family, the mourning family has also seen her a few times, dignified and virtuous, and the mourning family likes her very much. Let ** come too, the mourning family hasn't talked to ** for a few days......"

**The eldest princess is the eldest sister-in-law of the Queen Mother.

Back then, the Queen Mother was the mother of the world, and the eldest princess made a lot of efforts.

Then, she went to Yanling Mansion quietly for a few years, and the two slowly became estranged.

The Queen Mother vaguely guessed the reason why the ** princess left Beijing, but she was unwilling to break it. There are some things that everyone knows well.

The emperor smiled: "I haven't seen my ** aunt for a few days." Speaking of which, Yuan Pinghou is my aunt and cousin, and the second lady of the Jiang family is my niece. Queen Mother, the second lady of the Jiang family has not yet left the cabinet, but I am afraid that there is no suitable family, right? ”

"The emperor wants to protect the second lady of the Jiang family?" The Queen Mother asked.

The emperor smiled and said, "The second lady of the Jiang family is almost seventeen years old. The Jiang family didn't give her a marriage, but they were afraid that there would be a reason. Wait for Yuan Pinghou to return to Beijing and discuss with him. Mother, what do you think of Xu Qin beside me? I named him an uncle, is he worthy of the Jiang family? ”

Xu Qin was the commander of the Jinyi Guard and the first person beside the emperor.

The emperor trusted him the most.

Xu Qin had military exploits in his early years, but he was not awarded the title at that time, but the emperor felt that the time was not right.

If he has a knighthood, what else does Xu Qin pursue? What should the emperor do to inspire him in the future?

That's why it's stayed to this day.

It is always inappropriate for the emperor to be a matchmaker himself.

He wanted the Queen Mother to be a matchmaker.

The Queen Mother hesitated.

Jiang Xin is not beautiful, but she is also a cute young girl. And Xu Qin, the commander of the Jinyi Guard, is almost thirty, stout and tall, with a dark face. Whether it is appearance or family background, he is not worthy of Jiang Xin.

Jiang Xin is the granddaughter of the princess, the daughter of the Hou Ye, and the real daughter of the noble family.

How could the Jiang family be happy?

Marquis Yuanping had just returned from a victory, and the emperor was afraid that he would be powerful. Before he arrived in Beijing, he had to try his best to suppress him.

These are all imperial strategies.

The Queen Mother said: "Lord Xu has been by His Majesty's side for many years, and he has worked hard. Jiang Xin is the second daughter of Yuan Pinghou, and Lord Xu is a talented woman......"

She agreed to do it for the Emperor.

The emperor's face was full of relief.

After the explanation was clear, the emperor went out from Renshou Palace.

The Queen Mother immediately called someone to go to Jiang's house to pass the decree and ask the eldest princess to take Jiang Xin to Renshou Palace tomorrow.

After the order went down, the queen mother's heart flew back to Zhu Zhongjun and Gu Jinzhi.

They had just left for a short time, and they didn't know if they had left the capital......

The next time I go to Beijing, I'm afraid I will have to wait until the end of the year.

The Queen Mother sighed silently, and a stone was blocked in her heart, and she couldn't go down.

She was too reluctant to Zhu Zhongjun and Gu Jinzhi.

(To be continued......)