Zhu Youzhen and Rui'er bid farewell to the queen and joined everyone in the Wenhua Palace. The two got on the soft sedan chair, and the team immediately set off and moved out of the Forbidden City.

Zhu Youzhen looked out from the soft sedan chair, and the familiar buildings around him were gradually left behind, getting farther and farther away. He suddenly had a vague premonition: once he left this time, it would not be so easy to come back.

But whether he wanted to come back or didn't want to come back, he couldn't say clearly, he only felt that his heart was full of mixed feelings.

The brigade came out of the Wenhua Palace, but did not take the Donghua Gate, but first walked south to the inner Jinshui River, and then along the Jinshui River all the way to the west. Passing through the imposing square of the Forbidden City, then going west, until the west wall of the Forbidden City, and then turning due north, it was a big circle. Finally, from the north wall to the east, you will come to the Xuanwu Gate, the north gate of the Forbidden City.

Zhu Youzhen was taken aback, thinking that in his previous life, this gate was not called this unfortunate name, but "Shenwu Gate". This "Xuanwu Gate" is also too unlucky, who doesn't know that Li Shimin, the king of Qin, relied on launching the "Xuanwu Gate Change" to kill his elder brother Li Jiancheng, and his fourth brother Li Yuanji, the king of Qi, and forced his father Li Yuan to abdicate, so he became the emperor. No matter how he instructed his subordinates to tamper with history and boast of the so-called "rule of Zhenguan", the "Xuanwumen Change" that killed his father was also a stain that he could never erase in his life.

Now who picked the route for himself, and he actually wants to go out from here? Don't you want to repeat history for your buddies, right?

Zhu Youzhen walked through the Xuanwu Gate in fear, but nothing happened. He breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that he was nervous.

At this moment, a hill that rises abruptly comes into view. The mountain is tall and densely wooded, and at this time it is covered with snow, which is quite spectacular. But at the eastern foot of Xiaoshan Mountain, there is a small piece of land that is almost barren, except for an old locust tree with a crooked neck, standing alone.

Zhu Youzhen gasped and knew that this was Jingshan, also commonly known as Coal Mountain. In history, in another ten years, he will commit suicide by throwing himself on that old crooked neck tree. It's really a blood mold, it was originally a housewarming, but it turned out to be a Xuanwu Gate and a coal mountain, as if it was a funeral for himself!

In fact, his Xinwang Mansion is not far from the Bei'an Gate of the North Gate of the Imperial City, and when he came out of the Forbidden City, he naturally took this route closest, but it was not deliberately arranged by anyone.

The convoy finally bypassed Jingshan, exited Bei'anmen, and then went north a short distance, stopping in front of a huge mansion. Zhu Youzhen jumped out of the car to take a look, and saw that the house here sits in the north and faces south, surrounded by high walls, and occupies a whole block, which is much larger than the Wenhua Hall area in the Forbidden City. A plaque hangs high above the wide main entrance, and there are three powerful characters on it: Xinwangfu.

At this time, the gate of the palace was full of people, including officials and subordinates of the palace, as well as ordinary people watching the excitement nearby, blocking the entire street almost to the point of flooding. Seeing King Xin's convoy coming, some officials with whips hurriedly drove the people back and flashed a path so that Zhu Youzhen and his party could pass.

Seeing his new home, Zhu Youzhen got rid of the unhappiness in his heart just now, and walked excitedly towards the gate of the palace with Rui'er's plain hand.

The people around were also very excited when they saw their own brother Zhu Youzhen, the king of letters. Some knelt on the ground and shouted "Shinwang Chitose Chitose", while more people gathered together and discussed: "It turns out that this is Shinwang Chitose!" I didn't expect to be so young, and I didn't look like I was fourteen or fifteen years old. ”

"Look at that princess, she looks like a fairy!"

"You have been cut by a thousand knives, you know that you look at women, and you see the princess? Let the official find out, it's strange if you don't gouge out your pair of goldfish eyes! ”

"It is worthy of the prince and the princess, it is really like a made in heaven! Look at my yellow-faced woman again, it's just..."

"Come on, you're not satisfied, just your shoehorn face, it's good that your sister-in-law can follow you!"

Zhu You listened to Da Le, this kind of market atmosphere could not be experienced in the Forbidden City no matter what.

Entering the gate of the palace and passing through the wide courtyard, it is the front hall of the palace, the Yin'an Palace. The building looks like it has just been expanded and even the paint is new. In terms of architectural style, it is somewhat similar to the Imperial Palace in the Forbidden City, but it is much smaller in scale.

Zhu Youzhen entered the main hall surrounded by everyone, and sat on the main seat in the center, while Rui'er sat on the side seat beside him. The rest of the people did not have seats, and at this time they all knelt down in the hall and shouted: "King Shin Chitose Chitose!" ”

At this moment, Zhu Youzhen, watching others bow down under his high throne, really has a sense of vanity of "being at the top of the mountain and seeing the mountains at a glance". If this is not the Yin'an Palace but the Jinluan Palace, if he is not the prince but the emperor, then what kind of momentum is it?

He couldn't help but feel a little fluttery, he really wanted to learn from the garbage TV series in his previous life, and make a voice: "Everyone Aiqing is free of courtesy!" "But think about it, it seems that the emperor has to say that, he is just a prince, and such a stinky fart is not in line with the etiquette system, so he has to hold back.

Rui'er on the side saw that Zhu Youzhen didn't say a word, knowing that he didn't know how to deal with it, so she hurriedly spoke for him: "Your Excellency, please get up quickly." The prince has lived in the deep palace for a long time, and he has just arrived in the palace, so everything depends on you. ”

Only then did everyone respond in unison: "Thank you, Niangniang!" Then they got up. The first person arched his hand and said: "The prince first saw the ministers and others, and allowed the ministers and others to report their official names, and then listen to the prince's orders." ”

Zhu Youzhen nodded ignorantly, so everyone began to introduce themselves one by one. The person who spoke just now is Wang Jiuling, the highest-ranking official among the ministers of the palace, who is a civil official of the fifth grade, equivalent to the prime minister of the palace. Other officials, such as the trial, the ceremony, and the shrine, also signed up in turn, and there were thirty or forty people. After all the reports were completed, it took about ten minutes to make Zhu Youzhen a little sleepy.

After all the officials signed up, they waited for Zhu Youzhen's instructions. Unexpectedly, this product was used to being a grandson in his previous life, and now he is a leader at first glance, and he is really a little uncomfortable. He sat on the throne and opened his mouth, just wanted to shake the majesty of the prince, but when he thought that this palace was not a government or a company, to put it bluntly, there was nothing to do.

Seeing him stammering, Rui'er sighed lightly in her heart, and had to relieve him and said: "Today is the first time everyone has met, the prince has already prepared a silver reward, please go to the treasury to collect it later." I also ask all the ministers to perform their duties in the future and assist the prince with their hearts. Today, the prince is tired, if there is anything, it will be played again in the future. Kneel down, everybody! ”

When everyone heard this, they knelt down one after another, and shouted "Wang Ye Chitose Chitose Chitose" again, and then they withdrew from the Yin'an Palace.

Zhu Youzhen breathed a sigh of relief and said to Rui'er gratefully: "Fortunately, I have you, otherwise I really wouldn't be able to deal with it." ”

Rui'er smiled and said: "What the prince said, it is also Rui'er's duty to help the prince take care of the affairs of the palace." However, Lord Wang, you should also be familiar with some affairs in the future, and there are some things that it is inconvenient for Rui'er to come forward. Moreover, if you are wise and wise, those subordinates will not dare to fool you. ”

Zhu Youzhen hurriedly said: "That's, that's!" At the same time, I suddenly felt ashamed in my heart, and secretly said that my current image in Rui'er's mind must be the opposite of wisdom and wisdom, stupid and stupid!

In order to regain his image a little, Zhu Youzhen really used his brains. He didn't know anything else, but when it came to money, he was still very attentive. Hurriedly asked, "How was the reward for the courtiers arranged just now?" ”

Rui'er was quite appreciative of this, and replied respectfully: "The first time we met, according to the custom, according to the official rank of each person, it ranged from fifty taels to five taels of silver, a total of about one thousand taels of silver. In addition, it was necessary to give one to each of the subordinates of the palace, as well as to the eunuchs and palace maids brought from the palace, and it would cost two or three thousand taels of silver. In the future, every New Year's holiday, I will also give a reward. ”

Zhu Youzhen was so distressed that he couldn't hold back for a long time, and finally couldn't help but say, "I want to... To have so much? ”

Rui'er replied helplessly: "Back to the prince, these are all things that cannot be saved. Moreover, these expenses are only a fraction, and there are many expenses that you may not even think of. After a few days, those ministers will come to you to do something, and you will gradually know about it. Rui'er has also calculated, if it goes on like this, the cost of the palace is huge, if you only rely on the prince's and Rui'er's money, it may not be enough! ”

Zhu Youzhen had to smile bitterly when he heard this, thinking that it seems that he must open up sources and reduce expenditure in the future, otherwise this Xinwang Mansion will not be open for long, and I will have to go bankrupt!

He was thinking about how to rectify the affairs of the government, and Lin Youkun came to report: "The prince and the mother, and Zhou Kui came to visit." ”

Zhu Youzhen was stunned, who is this carefree Zhou Kui, as if he didn't know it.

Rui'er was overjoyed when she heard this, and said angrily to Zhu Youzhen: "Lord! Have you forgotten, Zhou Kui is Rui'er's father! ”

Only then did Zhu Youzhen understand that it was his father-in-law, Lao Taishan, who came, and suddenly became nervous, and hurriedly said: "Where is my father-in-law, I will go to greet him immediately!" ”

Before the words fell, the two of them had already stepped into the Yin'an Palace. The first person was short and fat, about forty years old, and hurriedly stepped forward and knelt on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly, while shouting: "Chen Xiaoyaobo, deputy commander of Jinyi Wei Zhou Kui, see King Xin, Princess Niangniang!" Shin King Chitose Chitose! The princess is a thousand years old! ”

Zhu Youzhen saw that his father-in-law actually kowtowed to himself, how could he afford it. was about to stand up, but was gently pulled by Rui'er, signaling him not to get up. Zhu Youzhen didn't understand what he meant, so he had to sit on the chair and let Zhou Kui finish bowing.

At this time, Rui'er glanced at Zhu Youzhen again. Zhu Youzhen understood, hurriedly got down from the throne, and picked up Zhou Kui with both hands. This was the first time he had seen Rui'er's father, and he thought that he had to talk to his father-in-law, so he hurriedly said: "Father-in-law is above, please accept the son-in-law!" ”