Chapter 653: A fateful choice

Jingshi Zhao Wangfu was built in the second year of Yongle, in the west of Xuanwumen Street, next to the pocket alley, originally the former Yan Wang Zhu Di's courtyard, after the Ministry of Industry rebuilt, has been the most magnificent mansion in the whole capital except the imperial palace. After all, the original Beiping was now the capital of the Ming Dynasty, and it was rare for ordinary relatives to even meet each other, even if a prince like King Zhou and King Han could only build a mansion and a courtyard, and there was no other semicolon in the palace with four high gates.

On this day, a mighty group of carriages and horses turned into the alley in front of the Duanli Gate at the south gate of Zhao Wangfu. After the eight sedan chairs stopped, Zhu Gaoxu, the king of the Han Dynasty, who came down from above, looked up at the door of the lacquered gold and copper-coated nails, and couldn't help but feel a fire in his heart.

He and Zhu Gaosui are compatriots, they grew up together, Zhu Gaosui is not as good as him in anything, he is a young son, and he is on par with him in terms of love. It's the same when he was crowned king, he and Zhu Gaochi fought to the death, and in the end, he was almost driven to Le'an, a place where birds don't, but Zhu Gaosui, who was lucky, waited for the news of moving the capital to Beijing.

"This idiot...... If it were a feudal clan that had been operating in Beiping for more than ten years, it would have been a place like an iron barrel a long time ago, where would it be so easy to give it to others? ”

Although it was muttering, Zhu Gaoxu's voice was so loud that it could be heard from front to back, left and right, but no one dared to say a word at this time. Because someone had already come to report, the door of Duanli was naturally wide open, and Zhu Gaosui, who was dressed in a decrepit filial piety suit, greeted him in person, and when the two brothers met, Zhu Gaosui wanted to shed a few tears to pretend, but Zhu Gaosui walked past him without saying a word. He was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly chased after him.

Zhu Gaosui originally wanted to invite Zhu Gaochu to the main hall of the palace to speak, but who expected Zhu Gaochu to just blindly break in. It wasn't until he entered the Neiyi Gate that he stopped, turned his head and said with a smile: "I knew that you wouldn't build a house according to the instructions of the Ministry of Works. The third child, I'm going to go to Zhangde Mansion to become a domain, leave the increasingly prosperous capital, and leave the palace where you have lived for more than ten years, are you really willing? ”

At this time, there were still people around the left and right, Zhu Gaosui didn't expect that this second brother, who had only believed in fighting and killing all his life, would still ignore it like this, and his head would be big. He wanted to be vague and vague, but who expected that Zhu Gaoxu suddenly grabbed his wrist, and he had no choice but to send everyone away with a look, and then sighed: "Second brother, aren't you intent on harming me?" I'm already planning to be a vassal king of peace and security......"

"Anfen? If you settle down, your subordinates will intend to rebel, you will leak the news of the Jingshi to me one by one, and you will quietly go to the Tibetan husband in the manor? You don't know that as soon as the boss ascends the throne, he will send additional men to garrison outside the city, just to prevent your deeds, otherwise how could he hurriedly let people build you a palace in Zhangde at this time! Third child, don't pretend in front of me if you want to pretend, you have a share in the piles I did at the beginning! ”

In the early years, the brothers smelled like each other, there were many letters and letters, and there were many naked words on them, so when they heard Zhu Gaoxu make it clear, Zhu Gaosui was bitter in his heart. It's just that he was a little unwilling, so he prevaricated a few words while walking, and saw that in front of him was Funingju, where he usually rested, he invited Zhu Gaoxu in, and called the eunuch to serve tea.

"Second brother, it's not that I won't help you, our big brother is really moving too fast this time. He learned the news earlier than us, and after that, everything was a thunderous means, and he didn't even leave me with the slightest effort to react. By the time I found out, the capital had already been under martial law, and he had sent all his troops! If you want me to say, you are really bold this time, I heard that some people in the palace even said that they want to keep you under house arrest in Beijing......"

"Phew, who dares?" Zhu Gaoxu was furious when he heard this, and he didn't pick up the Junyao teacup that the eunuch held with low eyebrows, and snorted heavily, "Even if he is the emperor, he still has to rely on people to lead the troops, I don't believe that any noble dares to fight with me!" When I was the vanguard of my father's reign, none of them were my opponents! ”

"I believe it, of course I believe it!" Zhu Gaosui ordered the eunuch to put down the teacup with a look, and then said with a smile, "Second brother is a hero, how could I not know." It's just that the current day is different, although the second brother brought a lot of people, after all, they can't compare to the heavy troops of the Beijing Division. People are under the eaves and have to bow their heads, after you cried before, didn't you really make a big fuss? ”

"That's because the boss is used to pretending, how can I do what he wants!" Zhu Gaoxu thought of the news handed out by the palace, and couldn't help but itch his teeth with hatred, "The first thing the boss did after he ascended the throne was to clean up the palace, and my eyeliner was almost clean, I don't believe that you didn't lose anyone." Third child, I won't talk nonsense with you, this Beijing is your territory, since you are leaving, those people should be cheaper than others, it is better to cheapen me. I have already heard that Zhu Zhanji will go south to pay homage to the tomb of filial piety about next year. I have been operating this Nanjing for many years, and to this day, others will not be able to clear it for a while! ”

Zhu Gaosui took the remaining Jun kiln rose purple and red glazed tea cup from the tea tray, and was pretending to raise his glass to sip, when he happened to hear these key words, his hands trembled in shock, and he almost burned his mouth. It was easy to calm down, and he understood what Zhu Gaoxu meant. Compared with the previous exchange of news to Zhu Gaochi secretly, this time it involves a real conspiracy, thinking of this, he has already failed once, he only felt that his heart was beating fast, and then he took a deep breath.

"Since the second brother said so, I won't beat around the bush with you." He simply put aside all those concerns, casually put the teacup aside and stood up, supported Gao Ji with one hand, leaned forward and whispered, "How can the second brother guarantee that I am not the original King Ning?" Uncle Ning Wang also helped his father a lot at the beginning, but what happened in the end? Uncle Ning changed his title to Jiangxi, and this time he was not allowed to come to worship the spirit boss! I don't have Uncle Ning's Duoyan Sanwei, and I don't have the ability to fight at the beginning, if I work hard but am still a vassal king, why should I take such a big risk to follow the second brother? ”

Before he came, Zhu Gaosui considered Zhu Gaosui's various possible reactions, but he was a careless person, so he didn't expect Zhu Gaosui to ask this all at once. After frowning, he didn't have time to think about it, so he simply said bluntly: "As long as you help me, I will naturally not treat you badly!" I don't say anything nonsense like ruling the world together, this Shuntianfu Beijing should be Tianfu Nanjing, I want to respond to Tianfu Nanjing, this Beijing is the place you are used to, let it be given to you! ”

Hearing this, Zhu Gaosui suddenly couldn't hide his joy, and he actually asked twice in a row that this was true. It wasn't until Zhu Gaoxu didn't say a word and made a note and stamped his small seal that he accepted it with satisfaction, and spit out a few names in a low voice. The brothers' conspiracy lasted for more than an hour, and after discussing everything, Zhu Gaosui personally sent Zhu Gaoxu to the gate.

When he returned to Funingju, he saw that the two eunuchs who had served in the house just now were still standing there motionless, staring blindly at the ground, like a wooden stake. He ignored the two of them, and screamed as soon as he sat down. Not long after, a crack was removed from the bookshelf on the west wall, and it was Zhu Zhanyuan, who had just been canonized as the prince, who came out.

"My father really pretended to be wonderful just now, and listening to the second uncle's tone later, he should have completely believed it. How can this fateful choice be so easy? He really underestimated you! ”

"Of course, how can this reckless man compare to me!" What Zhu Gaosui hates most is that he has always been looked down upon, and now he sneered again and again, "I have suffered a loss, and I have to watch what I say this time." Since the boss asked someone to build a palace for me, let's move out obediently and see how the two of them fight. Well, I'm afraid the palace guards won't be able to keep it...... It doesn't matter, they are all handed over, forbearance is a while, and a batch of them has been bought in the Jingwei Beijing camp in the past two years, and it can also come in handy when the time comes. ”

"Moreover, if the second uncle is defeated, the father will save effort." Zhu Zhanyuan nodded, and then said in a low voice, "It's just that father, please make some more preparations, after all, everyone knows that you have dealings with the second uncle, and in the end, if it is the emperor who wins, I'm afraid we won't have a good time." The emperor also has to make some gestures, for example, how does the second uncle know that the crown prince sacrifices to the spirit? At most, this matter is just the work of the cabinet secretary, and it is more likely that the emperor said so......"

"He has eyeliner in the East Palace!"

Zhu Gaosui, who suddenly came to his senses, slapped him suddenly, and then praised Zhu Zhanji a few words in a row, and then turned his head and said: "Although the boss said that Zhu Zhanji's kid was appointed as the prince, he must be wary of him now; The second child still has seven sons at present, and although the son is established, it is difficult to say in the future. I'm just a son like you, if you have anything to think of, just mention me, our father and son are one. If I have a share in the great position, the world will be yours after this; Even if I'm just a prince, this prince is yours! ”

"Father, don't worry, I will naturally do my best!"

The father and son's hands were clasped tightly together, and it took a long time for each of them to let go of their hands, and then they discussed. Half an hour later, Zhu Zhanyan walked out of this Funing Residence and returned to the study he used to use along the avenue, and his face immediately became gloomy. Sitting behind the desk, he remembered what his father had just said, and suddenly sneered.

There is no father and son in the heavenly family, if his Lao Tzu can be born like Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Gaoxu, he will not become the most trusted person in Zhao Wangfu. What he has to do is not only to ensure that Zhu Gaosui will never be able to give birth to a son again, but also to ensure that he can live well, otherwise not only will the throne be hopeless, but even the princely title will most likely be killed in the country. You know, he hasn't been able to give birth to a son yet!

Since the news of Zhu Di's death came, Fang Ling has never returned home, and he has been busy all day long. After the promotion of the Chinese Wu was almost completed, he finally got his own reward - the promotion of Jinyi Wei to command the servant. He has studied hard since many years ago, experienced countless twists and turns, and now finally got his wish, he is a little complacent, but he does not dare to reveal it on his face. Following the command of Jinyiwei to make Wang Jie busy for a few days, he finally got a gap and was able to go home.

Since the earl title of the Fang family is not hereditary, the current head of the family is just a commander, and the Beijing division is inconspicuous in the high-ranking officials. However, the Weijia Hutong Mansion on the east side of Shichahai has been silent for many years, but now it is suddenly glamorous again. As soon as Fang Ling entered the house, his brother with a smile on his face greeted him, and when he saw his father, his father, who had always kept a tight face to him, rarely smiled. After a few perfunctory words with his father and brother, he went to see his mother-in-law, and he planned to go back to his yard to rest, who knew that before stepping out of the big upper room, a mother-in-law stepped forward with a smile.

"Second young master, Mrs. replied to the master before, your yard is not facing well, and often you can't even see the sun, so you cleaned up the small cross-courtyard in the south a few days ago. The Xiujiang girl has already moved over, and Mrs. has picked two good girls and placed them there. The eldest young master also said that he wanted you to choose a few of the family members to go out with you......"

Although he had expected it, listening to the mother-in-law talking about the changes in the family these days, Fang Ling unconsciously clenched his fists, but he never spoke. He can have today, with all kinds of opportunities and efforts, he has relied on others, relying on himself, but this family shadow has almost never relied on. He used to envy the harmony and unity of the brothers in Zhang Yue's family, but now his own family has finally changed their attitude, but he feels that this face is even more disgusting.

Moreover, now that he has turned over, his mother can no longer be seen......

The small cross-courtyard on the south side of the house was originally an outer study, but now a wall has been rebuilt to separate the inside and outside, which is neat and tidy. There are a total of seven rooms in the main house here plus the east and west wings, which are much brighter than the simple residence the size of a chicken nest in his past, and the two new girls have long faces and tall figures, all of whom are younger and more beautiful than Xiujiang. Seeing Xiujiang, who was wearing a plain cardigan, leading them forward to salute uneasily, his eyelids jumped, and he sent the two new girls out with just a few words.

As soon as the people left, he immediately pulled Xiujiang to sit down beside him: "Only you have been left alone at home in the past few months, but have you been wronged?" ”

"Young Master!" Xiujiang hadn't seen Fang Ling for a few months, and now he only felt happy and sour, but he quickly withdrew his hand, shook his head and said, "At first, it was the same as before, but when the news of the young master's promotion came, the old lady and the eldest young master were all angry. It's just that there are still a lot of people who come to the door to propose to the young master these days......"

"Propose? Turns out they're beating me again! Fang Ling sneered, and then said, "The words of the matchmaker of my parents' orders are true, although I can't marry you as the main family, I won't let you be wronged in the future." I don't want to climb up to any dignitary's house, if the door is not right, I will have to be angry when I turn back, let alone you? I am no ordinary civilian and military attaché now, and they dare not push me too much. You've been following me for so many years, so naturally I won't let you be like my mother. ”

Although Fang Ling has not been treated well since he was a child, Xiujiang has always followed him, and he has a little idiocy in his heart, and he can't help but be very happy at this time. Grabbing the handkerchief and rejoicing for a while, she suddenly remembered that she still had something to do, and hurriedly said: "By the way, Young Master Sun came to the house to look for it, saying that Master Xiao Zhang was leaving in a few days, and invited the young master to send it away." I know that you and he are close friends, and I want to send someone to deliver a letter to you, but the old master and young master don't let people disturb you, so I can only wait until now. ”

Hearing this, Fang Ling unconsciously let go of Xiujiang's hand. Thinking of all the things he had experienced these days, he couldn't help but hesitate. To go, or not to go?