Lin Mansion, in the women's reception room.

When Lin Haoran came in from outside, he first exchanged glances with Wu Qiuyu, and then immediately saluted Princess Chen behind the bead curtain: "Lin Haoran, the secretary of the Ministry of Households, pays a visit to Princess Yu!" ”

The harem of the Ming Dynasty is not allowed to interfere in politics, which is a rule formulated during the Taizu period, so the harem has no power. Like today's Da Ming, even if the queen's position has been vacant, it seems to have no impact.

It's just that the identity of the Zhu family is here after all, and the one in front of me is Princess Yu of the Ming Dynasty, who is also the crown princess in the substantive sense, and the queen of the next Qinglong Dynasty.

It is precisely like this that Lin Haoran does not have the slightest contempt for this powerless Princess Yu, and maintains a respectful attitude.

Sandalwood curls and the house is filled with a fragrant fragrance.

On the chair behind the bead curtain sat a richly dressed young woman, only in her twenties, with a delicate face, a pair of big eyes that seemed to be able to speak, and the whole person revealed a bit of nobility and charm.

She looked at Lin Haoran outside the bead curtain with great interest, her voice seemed very pleasant, and she responded with a smile: "Lin Shangshu doesn't need to be polite, please sit down!" ”

"Princess Xie!" Lin Haoran felt a little familiar when he heard this voice, but he had already achieved that he was not happy and angry, and he arched his hand without a trace.

After the ceremony, he was about to go to the seat next to him to sit side by side with Wu Qiuyu, when Princess Chen suddenly made a request and said, "Lin Shangshu, can you spread out your palm and show me?" ”

Hey?

When Wu Qiuyu heard Princess Yu make this inexplicable request, she couldn't help but look at Princess Chen behind the bead curtain in surprise, not knowing which one she was singing.

Lin Haoran was slightly stunned at first, but he still lowered his head slightly and spread out his white palm and said, "Princess, please look!" ”

The bead curtain was pulled open a little by a palace maid, and then Princess Chen's pleasant voice came out: "Huh? Don't you see any calluses on your hands? Don't you usually lie to me? ”

"My sister never lies, but I don't know what the princess is referring to?" Lin Haoran was worried that Princess Chen would misunderstand her sister, so she asked seriously.

Princess Chen didn't mean to be angry, but explained with a hint of a smile: "I heard that in order to make a living, Lin Shangshu usually used his sister to herd cattle in the field, and your brother went up the mountain to chop wood, but I don't know if there is such a thing? ”

Wu Qiuyu listened to this past, and looked up at his father-in-law with both distress and pride.

"The minister was born in poverty, it is indeed my sister who herds cattle, and the minister also went up the mountain to cut firewood and sell it for money!" Lin Haoran explained seriously, and immediately added: "As for why I don't see the cocoon in my hand, I'm afraid that I haven't held a knife for so many years, so the cocoon has already melted, and it's definitely not my sister who deceived the princess!" ”

Due to the fact that the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics, he actually does not need to satisfy the curiosity of this princess. It's just that this queen is the future queen after all? What if you can continue a good relationship? Then the future will be more beneficial than disadvantageous.

Princess Chen seemed to know everything about him, but she said jokingly: "Lin Shangshu? You haven't held a knife for years? Am I afraid this statement is untrue? As far as I know, you were cooking with a kitchen knife a while ago! ”

Wu Qiuyu found Lin Haoran's gaze looking over? But he shook his head slightly, indicating that she didn't reveal it.

Lin Haoran knew that this news could reach Princess Chen's ears? I'm afraid it's still from that wild girl in the rectum? looked embarrassed and arched his hand: "Let the princess laugh!" ”

"Usually she helped me in the streets, and I hit her off at first sight, and over the years, she has also exchanged letters with me, so that my life has not been boring. Since you're her brother? You don't have to be too angry with me! Princess Chen said quite kindly.

Lin Haoran followed Princess Chen through a bead curtain? can't guess this Princess Chen in combination with the gods, and can't judge whether she is indeed a familiar character, or hiding an ambition, so she smiled and arched her hand: "The princess is a daughter, and the ministers never dare to climb high!" ”

"Where do you come from? I'm just a helpless princess! "Princess Chen's eyelashes drooped slightly? Responding with a self-deprecating look.

Although she is a princess, why didn't she have children? Today's eldest grandson is born from the side concubine Li. Even if she becomes a queen in the future, it is just an ornament.

On the other hand, the current Lin family? There is not much difference in age from himself.,It's already a first-class household book.。

Lin Haoran cautiously drew a line and said, "The princess must not be presumptuous? The princess is also the princess of all the people in the world? The ministers are determined to be loyal to the Zhu family! ”

Ay......

Princess Chen heard Lin Haoran's estrangement? He also sighed secretly in his heart, and gave the palace maid next to him a look and said, "This time, in addition to coming to see Sister Qiuyu, I am also instructed by the prince to give you a gift!" ”

While speaking, the palace maid brought out a tray, but saw a jade pendant resolutely placed on it.

Princess Chen saw the palace maid bring things to Lin Haoran, so she explained again: "This is the beautiful jade that the prince often wears, and I will give it to you today!" ”

"Thanks to the prince's generous gift, the minister is disrespectful!" Lin Haoran knew that this jade pendant contained deep meaning, and responded with emotion.

Although he knew early on that King Yu would inherit the throne in the future, he was a few years younger than King Yu, but there was no reason to become a teacher. In the same way, he set his sights on King Yu's harem, and "lady diplomacy" is undoubtedly the most appropriate way.

After so many years of operation, especially the continuous gifts given by the Lin family to the two princesses, they have already received a little reward today.

Although he will not have such a solid political capital as Gao Gong in the next Longqing Dynasty, this friendship is not too bad, which is conducive to him continuing to shine in the Longqing Dynasty.

The matter was over, and Lin Haoran retreated with suspicion.

Princess Chen and Wu Qiuyu can often see each other, and after saying a few words to Wu Qiuyu, they said goodbye and left, and returned directly to the more and more majestic Yuwang Mansion on Wangfu Street.

With the death of King Jing and the fact that Jiajing's illness has not recovered, more and more forces have begun to quietly make arrangements for the new dynasty.

It is also for this reason that the position of Gao Gong, the left servant of the ministry, has become more and more prominent in the northern system, and Xu Jie has continuously narrowed the relationship between the two sides through Zhang Juzheng.

Although many people know that King Yu will not be too far away from ascending the throne, everyone knows that the current emperor is a ruthless monarch, but no one dares to risk asking for the canonization of King Yu as the crown prince.

If you anger the emperor, you will die, it is already a consensus of Ming officials, but no one follows the emperor's dragon beard.

It is precisely because of this that the Spring Festival holiday in the 45th year of Jiajing seems to be a little busier, and the officials are not only preparing for the New Year's struggle, but also quietly planning the position of the new dynasty.