The gloomy sky shone for a while, as if it was daylight again. There was a loud "boom", followed by the crisp sound of rain like fried beans, and the rapid raindrops were sprinkled on the glazed tiles on the palace.

"This rain is finally coming." Zhu Gaoxu said.

Today is the time for Miaojin to sleep, he has already arrived in the palace of the concubine, and his boots have not been stained with a drop of rain. The rain came a little late, but it was a good fit, and if it rained during the day, it would have affected the lively and festive atmosphere in the city.

Zhu Gaoxu walked out of the dormitory through the small door next to the viewing window. There was also a wooden-floored viewing platform on the eaves, so he walked over to watch the rain. The wood on the ground is roasted with fire, and it is not afraid of rain corrosion. The rain became heavier and heavier, converging and flowing down on the tiles, making the palace look like a curtain hole. The humid wind brings a comfortable coolness.

"It's good to have you with me on such a rainy night." Miaojin's voice can be faintly heard in the noisy rain.

Zhu Gaoxu turned his head to look, but saw the antique palace gate, in the swaying lights, Miaojin's dress was floating in the wind, with a graceful posture and beautiful appearance. He casually said, "I think so too." ”

Miaojin noticed his gaze and seemed to guess his thoughts, and her expression was slightly unnatural. Zhu Gaoxu thought that she was going to pretend to be coquettish and blame, but she walked up and said gently: "Then I will accompany Gao Xue for one night today." ”

Zhu Gaoxu said: "Why does it sound a little strange to me? ”

Miao Jin said: "You don't want to tour the north, we won't get along for a few days before this." This time, the saint left Beijing, and I won't go. ”

"How?" Zhu Gaoxu looked at her.

The gaze in Miao Jinxing's eyes swept over his face, and he pouted, "Every time you go out, if I accompany you, it will be enviable, and it will be obvious." This time, don't let me go with you, I'll be clean. ”

Zhu Gaoxu thought for a while and said, "It makes sense. Taoist inaction, is it so indisputable? ”

Miao Jin shook his head lightly and said, "I have nothing to do with Taoism, I just went through some things." When I was young, I didn't know anything, some of my postures were favored by others, and I was at the mercy of others, and I squandered my time to get older, and I was locked up in the palace for a few years, and I was flustered and upset, and I only felt that I was wasting my time. But then I got tired and looked away. ”

Zhu Gaoxu heard her mention the old things, and suddenly felt a little emotional, so he couldn't help but hold her slender hand: "It was difficult for you back then." ”

Miao Jin sighed lightly and said, "I couldn't see it before. I have been following the rules since I was a child, practicing literacy, female popularity, and etiquette, and I always feel that I am chasing something every day. I think that most people in the future world are the same, fighting for power and profit, for fear of being one step behind others and regretting it in the future. ”

When Zhu Gaoxu heard this, he remembered a sentence, so he said casually: "The world is crowded, and it is all for profit." He pondered for a moment, and then added, "There is nothing wrong with that, for the beasts have to hunt and forage for food every day." ”

The two chatted in the noisy rain, stood on the eaves to take advantage of the coolness, and then walked back to the dormitory together.

Zhu Gaoxu remembered what Miaojin said just now, and said again: "No wonder others say that you are high." But I also follow your wishes, and this time the concubine will stay in the palace. ”

Miaojin said softly: "Obey." ”

A few days later, Zhu Gaoxu went to Kunning Palace after leaving duty and met Queen Guo Wei. Guo Wei mentioned that she asked Zhu Gaoxu to allow Concubine Xian Yao Ji to accompany her on the northern tour, the reason was that she wanted Concubine Xian to go to Fengyang to visit Mrs. Guo on her behalf.

When the queen speaks, as long as it is not too important, Zhu Gaoxu will generally listen to her. Zhu Gaoxu also agreed to this matter immediately.

It didn't take long for Zhu Gaoxu to come back to his senses, and suddenly thought of the situation that Miaojin took the initiative to refuse that day. He had to guess that the person who made Miaojin feel pressured was none other than Concubine Yao Ji.

Zhu Gaoxu didn't say much, but said in a casual tone in front of Guo Wei: "Concubine Xian has received little care since she was a child, and she is used to fighting for what she wants." ”

On that Dragon Boat Festival, He Kuisi participated in the banquet in the palace. When he returned home, he heard that the slaves who had returned from Ningxia Mansion were about to leave for Ningxia Mansion, and they had waited until now to celebrate the festival in Beijing.

He Kuisi's official position is called Captain of the Horse, and his rank is quite high, and his status exceeds that of the earl. At first, this officer would be in charge of some practical things, but now, the captain of the horse almost does not care about any military and political affairs. He Kuisi basically has nothing to do every day.

So he wanted to send off the family slaves, and when he said goodbye, he would bring a few greetings to his father and brother, and tell his father that he was going to go on a tour with him.

Unexpectedly, a few slaves got up in the morning and couldn't move because their mother Xu was still packing up their things, and brought a lot of Jingshi to He Fu, and told everything, I don't know how long it will be delayed.

He Kuisi called two followers and went out for a stroll first. As long as he asked people to wait at the drum tower near the Guozijian, he would be able to wait for the few slaves who had gone out of the country, and then send them out of the city.

The three of them walked out, wandered all the way to the Jingshi Street, and arrived at the bank of the Jinxiang River.

At this time, there was a handsome boy in brocade by the river, bowing to He Kuisi. He Kuisi stood still, and then returned the salute. However, he watched for a while, but he didn't know the boy.

Getting closer to each other, He Kuisi looked at the person and confirmed that he hadn't seen it, so he asked, "Dare to ask Gongzi's surname?" ”

The man took out a name post, hugged his fists and said, "No, Geng Hao, meet the captain of the horse." ”

He Kuisi was stunned when he heard it, took the name of the post, and said: "Lingzun Changxinghou is famous all over the world, and he has admired it for a long time." ”

"Don't mention it." A trace of sadness flashed in Geng Hao's eyes.

He Kuisi realized that the Marquis of Changxing's family had already disappeared, so he changed his words and said: "Geng Gongzi's father-in-law, the Marquis of Jiangyin, is also famous. Emperor Taizong and Jinshang both praised the Marquis of Jiangyin for being cautious in his use of troops, with few flaws, and he was a good general of the Ming Dynasty. ”

Geng Hao's expression was a little displeased, but he could see that he was forbearance well, and he still said politely: "I still think that I can make some achievements." ”

He Kuisi praised: "Gongzi Geng is so ambitious. ”

Geng Hao said: "But there is nothing to do in the past few years, and I am a little bored all day." ”

"It's hard to be at ease." He Kuisi echoed casually.

Geng Hao said again: "I am proficient in music and rhythm in Xiawen, and today I am in the east, how about going to the old courtyard to listen to music together?" ”

He Kuisi turned his head and glanced at it, and said, "The Fuller Courtyard is on the other side of the Qinhuai River, a little far away from here. A few people in my family went out today, and I still have to wait to give them away. Or"

At this moment, there were several sounds of erhu auditions nearby. He Kui Sixi said: "There is a tea stall in front of me, and there are also tunes to listen to, I will make East Invitation Tea, Geng Gongzi can appreciate his face?" ”

Geng Hao was stunned, stunned for a moment before clenching his fists and saying, "It's better to be respectful than to obey your fate." ”

The two walked all the way, sat down on the bench next to the tea stall, and ordered two bowls of tea. Geng Hao took out a handkerchief from his arms and carefully wiped the coarse tea bowls of the two of them, and then allowed the stall owner to carry the pot and pour the tea. He Kuisi just looked at it with a smile and didn't stop it.

"I heard that the Dragon Boat Festival Palace gave a banquet, and the saint appointed He Duwei to accompany the guards on the northern tour, congratulations to the horse on his promotion." Geng Hao said.

He Kuisi smiled and said, "What is the ascension?" I'm like a courtier, who follows the Holy One to relieve his boredom. On that day, Xinchenghou also asked me to play a song in public. ”

Geng Hao immediately observed him, but he didn't show any anger, as if he opened his mouth to say something that had nothing to do with him, or was not dishonorable. Geng Hao immediately pulled it down and said in a deep voice: "Xinchenghou is not a good person, he is good at using and defrauding others, and the master must be careful." ”

"Do you know Xinchenghou?" He Kuisi asked.

Geng Hao's expression was a little bitter: "It's a long story, so I won't say much today." ”

As he spoke, the voice of the erhu had already sounded, and a little lady in a floral cloth dress next to her cleared her throat and sang a southern song. The tea-drinking peddlers and pawns listened happily, and from time to time someone put a copper coin in the bowl.

"Missed for a moment." He Kui said, then got up and said a few words to the man who pulled the erhu. Then he took the erhu and sat there and played a little song by himself.

After half a song, a pedestrian in a car stopped and listened. In the bowl in front of the singer, there was even a silver coin worth sixty new dollars. The person who can give money is not a small family, but these people will only be attracted by the performers of the tricks of celebrities and gentlemen, and giving the money means that he himself is also a person with status and knowledge.

And Geng Gongzi, who was sitting next to the tea stall, looked at it and sighed there. However, when He Kuisi returned, Geng Hao still praised him for being a good Yaxing.

After a while, the man who pulled the erhu came over and wanted to give the money to He Kuisi. He Kuisi asked him to ask for tea money. The man's expression was complicated, and he seemed to be grateful, but also a little unhappy because the little lady who sang the song had been looking at this boy.

While he was talking, the attendant who was waiting at the Drum Tower came to report the news. He Kuisi got up and apologized to Geng Hao, only saying that they would play together next time. Bidding farewell to Geng Hao, He Kuisi took his entourage to Jinchuan Gate.

The attendant learned that the boy just now was Geng Hao, so he smiled beside He Kuisi and said, "Geng Gongzi may think that Master Ma and him are the same kind of people." ”

"The Tao is different, and it is not the same." He Kuisi said casually.

They found the people who went to Ningxia Mansion, and sent the slaves all the way out of Jinchuanmen. He Kuisi gave some more entanglements, and while instructing the house slaves to ask their father how he was doing, he asked them to bring a message: "You tell my father that the saint takes good care of the He family, and this time he patrols the north, and asks me to escort him." ”

When the people arrived at the edge of the river, many ferries came and went on the river, which was very convenient. Soon the slaves loaded their horses and luggage onto the ferry.

He Kuisi stood on the riverside to say goodbye, but saw that both sides of the river were lush and lush, lush with vegetation, and large and small houses and manors could be seen everywhere, a rich and quiet scene. He thought about the northwest frontier, where his father and brother were, and it must be a different scenery.