On both sides of the royal street in the Hongwu Gate, there are all the Central Government Bureau, the Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies, the Jinyi Guard, the Taichang Temple, and the six departments of the government and so on. When you walked near Hongwu Gate, you really casually poured a basin of foot-washing water, and splashed an official is also three or five grades.

At this time, a team of horses came out of the Hongwu Gate, and the red cloak was like a cloud, protecting a military attache wearing a red regimental collar and a black veil in the middle, and the pomp and circumstance were quite good.

The military attache official position is not high, only three grades, the grade of the military attache of the Ming Dynasty is generally high, and the military attache of the Beijing division is one or two grades at every turn, this third-grade official is really ordinary...... But no one dared to mess with him, because he was the commander of the Jinyi Guard!

In the last years of Hongwu, Taizu cut the power of Jinyiwei to torture and arrest. But now all of Jin Yiwei's power has been restored, and it has surpassed it. It doesn't matter if you are a noble or a member of the ministry, if you offend the commander of the Jinyi Guard, there will definitely be no good fruit to eat!

And this commander made Ji Gang even worse, and colluded with Chen Ying on the official field, which was simply annoying. The officials on the road avoided one after another, not wanting to greet the commanders of the Jinyi Guard, nor daring to provoke them.

At this moment, there was a sudden neighing of horses in front, and the captain wearing a red cloak suddenly scolded: "You don't have long eyes when you ride a horse, do you want to die?" ”

"Hey, this sergeant brother, you're too angry." A tall man in a gray robe and a scarf on his head said that he still had a smile on his face, as if he was not afraid of these people at all. He added, "Buy some Yunnan tea to drink, want ripe tea, and go to the liver fire." ”

The lieutenant was stunned for a moment, and saw that although the clothes of the young man looked ordinary at first glance, they were all good materials, and they were neatly ironed, and there was a scabbard with gold mosaics hanging from his waist. The people who dare to carry a sword in Hongwumen will not be ordinary people. But the captain was still not afraid of him, and scolded directly, "Jinyi Wei has commanded the envoy to borrow the way, get out!" ”

At this moment, Ji Gang's voice said, "Ouch! The water washed the Dragon King Temple, isn't this the King of Gaoyang! ”

Ji Gang's eyes widened, he turned over and dismounted, walked to Zhu Gaoxu's horse and grabbed the reins of his horse, nodded and said, "The last general will meet King Gaoyang." ”

The soldiers around him were dumbfounded...... But Ji Gang's performance is not too much, because King Gaoyang is famous, and his notoriety is much earlier than Ji Gang! Jin Yiwei wants to rectify the person, and he has to arrest people and go back to settle the charges first, and the slightly important officials have the emperor's acquiescence; And the legend says that King Gaoyang doesn't care at all, he kills people on the battlefield, and he doesn't care what official you are in the capital, just kill him on the street!

Ji Gang immediately pointed to the captain who was scolding just now and said, "Are you not tired of living, do you know who this is?" King Gaoyang! Who saw King Gaoyang and didn't be in awe? Lao Tzu gouges out your swearing tongue! ”

The lieutenant said with a blank face: "The villain should die, the villain should die!" ”

"Words are heavy." Zhu Gaoxu smiled and said, "Those who don't know are not guilty, and I don't care about villains." Never mind. ”

Everyone suddenly felt that this King Gaoyang was actually quite kind, not as terrifying as the legend.

Zhu Gaoxu said again: "General Ji is good, look at this team's battle!" I saw that you were not a thing in the pool. ”

"How dare you." Ji Gang said with a smile, "The little one just came out of the office, and the prince is a private visit to Weifu, otherwise your honor guard, who would dare to look up?" ”

"Hahaha......" Zhu Gaoxu smiled, "I'm going to the west, General Ji is on the way?" ”

Ji Gang hurriedly said: "By the way, by the way." Lord Wang, please! ”

Ji Gang got back on the horse and patted the horse close to Zhu Gaoxu. At this time, Zhu Gaoxu spoke: "I heard that General Ji used to be a student, and there is a classmate ......."

As soon as the words stopped, Ji Gang waved his hand to keep the people around him away.

Zhu Gaoxu saw it in his eyes, so he lowered his voice, "There is a classmate named Gao Xianning?" ”

Ji Gang said: "Yes." Back then, in the county school, Gao Xianning was a gentle gentleman and a good scholar. The county order, the teachings, and the classmates all liked Gao Xianning, but they didn't see me. Only Gao Xian would not give up, often against my drinking, and helped me many times to subsidize ......"

"Hah! I didn't expect General Ji to be able to recite poetry against him, he is an elegant person? Zhu Gaoxu said with a smile.

Ji Gangtian said with a grimace: "Let the prince smile, I was also a student, although I was kicked out of the county school...... Gao Xianning is really good, he has the style of an ancient gentleman, treats people with sincerity, and everyone loves to associate with him. ”

"No wonder my father wanted to summon him to Beijing." Zhu Gaoxu smiled, and suddenly said, "I heard that General Ji knows where Gao Xianning is!" ”

Ji Gang was stunned for a moment, and looked up to observe Zhu Gaoxu's suddenly serious, serious and sincere expression.

Zhu Gaoxu said in a low voice: "I already know the inside story, I won't tell others, and it's not a big deal, don't worry." ”

"Who leaked it to the prince?" Ji Gang asked in a low voice.

Zhu Gaoxu said: "You tell me where Gao Xianning is, and I will tell you whose news." ”

Ji Gang pondered for a moment and said: "Actually, it doesn't matter if you tell King Gaoyang, Gao Xianning didn't do anything, he just doesn't want to be an official." Gao Xianning is in Yangzhou, I don't know where he is, he loves to go to the Qinglou, and he likes to talk about poetry and songs with his sister the kiln...... King Gao Yang told me who brought the news to your ears? ”

Zhu Gaoxu said: "No one, I guess." ”

Ji Gang: "......"

"General Ji and Gao Xianning have such a good relationship, isn't it reasonable to help out?" Zhu Gaoxu said with a smile, "I'm just asking by the way, I won't talk nonsense, General Ji won't be able to make jokes, right?" ”

Ji Gang said with a smile: "The last general is willing to bow down!" ”

Zhu Gaoxu and Ji Gang talked and laughed, and when they reached a crossroads, they said goodbye and parted ways with Ji Gang.

When he saw Ji Gang, when he returned to the county king's mansion, the sky gradually darkened. After Zhu Gaoxu had dinner, he paced in the inner mansion, he walked in front of Yao Ji's room, stopped for a moment, thought for a moment and left.

Zhu Gaoxu came to the door of Du Qianrui's room and saw that the door was closed and the light was on inside. So he went and knocked at the door.

"Tuk Tuk" sounded three times, and Du Qianrui's voice came from inside, "Who?" ”

"It's me." Zhu Gaoxu said.

Du Qianrui's voice said: "Lord Wang, I was just about to bathe and change clothes, you wait a minute, I'll get dressed and open the door." ”

After waiting for a while, Du Qianrui dragged the placket of her body with one hand and opened the door with the other, "Lord Wang, please come in." ”

Zhu Gaoxu walked into the room and saw that Du Qianrui was not wet and had not yet started to bathe, but the water was ready, and there was a little white vapor coming out from behind the partition door inside.

He bolted the door with his backhand, Du Qianrui looked up at him, his face was slightly red, and he silently tied his belt.

Zhu Gaoxu walked to a chair and sat down, and Du Qianrui said, "The concubine is the prince who makes tea." ”

"No need." Zhu Gaoxu waved his hand and whispered, "I'll be in Miss Du's room tonight, and I'll go out in the early hours of tomorrow morning." But don't say I'm gone, but make a sign that I'm going to commit adultery day and night in your room, and it may take two days. I arranged for Wang Gui to deliver tea and rice to Miss Du's room, and Miss Du didn't go out until I came back. ”

After listening to this, Du Qianrui glanced at Zhu Gaoxu and didn't ask much, just nodded slightly.

She was standing next to her, and Zhu Gaoxu reached out and gently grabbed her soft hair, "Among the people in this house, the one I trust the most in my heart is Miss Du." ”

Du Qianrui's hand was caught, and she was a little nervous, and her face showed a shy look. She said softly, "I have deceived the prince before, and I don't want the prince to be able to avoid the blame in the past." ”

Zhu Gaoxu shook his head and said: "Miss Du was forced by Yuan Heng's deceitful son, and she would rather sacrifice her life than betray me, and later she was forced to return to her hometown and suffered a lot, so why should I care about that little thing anymore...... I only mentioned seafood casually that day, and Miss Du tried her best to buy it. I remember Miss Du's goodness. ”

Du Qianrui's face flushed when she heard this, and she said in a low voice: "The prince has some things that he doesn't want to be known by outsiders, I know so much, if one day, the prince will kill me!" I don't blame the prince. ”

Zhu Gaoxu said: "Even if it is known, it is a big deal that my father is more protective of me, but he will not treat me like this; If I dare to do it, I know that I have to bear the consequences. Miss Du doesn't need to be so worried, if you want to be by my side, I will not abandon you. Miss Du trusts me? ”

Du Qianrui nodded lightly and said without hesitation: "Since the prince can believe me, I also believe in the prince." ”

Zhu Gaoxu raised his head, "The water will be cold in a while, Miss Du will go to bathe first." ”

Du Qianrui blushed and walked into the next door.

It was already completely dark, and the room was lit with a lamp. The antique carved windows, several cases, and porcelain are very elegant under the night lamp. Probably some places that are not fine enough are hidden in the hazy light, which shows a quiet and solemn temperament.

Zhu Gaoxu looked at the shadow on the partition door, the delicate and plump silhouette, the shadow of the temples, against the backdrop of the elegant and rich classical furnishings, added charm, and the posture was even more sultry, as beautiful as poetry.

The night is like water, and the faint scent of flowers wafts in the air. Zhu Gaoxu's heart was moved, and finally he couldn't sit still, so he got up and walked around the door. Seeing that Du Qianrui had curled up in a large wooden barrel, which was steaming white, she lowered her head and said nothing, but her face was crimson and full of shame.

He met Du Qianrui at Fuller Funki, so he knew her origins. What is Fuller Place? The brothel opened by Taizu was used to generate income.

Zhu Gaoxu didn't dislike her, but seeing her shy appearance, it seemed to have a sense of youthfulness, and he only felt a little strange, what did people from Qinglou not understand...... But Du Qianrui has the ability, does this mean that she wants to refuse and welcome?

The two of them were silent, so Zhu Gaoxu squatted down by the bucket, reached into the water, picked up hot water and poured it on her smooth shoulders, and watched with interest as the water slid away from her smooth white skin.

He gently held Du Qianrui's hand again, and looked at the jasper bracelet on her wrist, which was the only thing on her body at this time, the bracelet that Zhu Gaoxu picked was just the right size, and it was a little difficult to take it off.

"Miss Du, what skills do you have, let's do it tonight." Zhu Gaoxu smiled.

Du Qianrui blurted out a trembling voice: "There is no pipa in my room, and there are no other musical instruments. ”

Zhu Gaoxu: "......"

He said again: "Miss Du has such a wonderful figure, but unfortunately I can only peep at the leopard several times." ”

Du Qianrui was thoughtful, and the shame on her face became more and more serious. After a while, the water in the bucket shook slightly, and the water surface suddenly became much shallower.