The morning light was faint, the horse's hooves were dawning, and the palace welcomed uninvited guests.

Zhu Youzhu had just put on a bright yellow dragon robe embroidered with a five-clawed golden dragon under the joint service of Zhang Yaoyao and the palace maid, when he heard Qin Ji's cold voice sounding outside the hall: "Your Majesty, Dingbian Hou asks to see you." ”

Zhu Youzhu said happily: "Please! ”

The reason why he uses the word please instead of the word Xuan is because from the time he met Zhang Ru to the present, he has always put Zhang Ru in the position of an equal friend with himself. If it weren't for the scruples that someone in the court would maliciously slander Zhang Ru, and Zhang Ru himself was very knowledgeable, he would definitely not mind taking a bite of a tiger brother in front of the courtiers.

Qin Ji lukewarmly said to Zhang Ru, who was standing outside: "Your Majesty, please come in." ”

Zhang Ru bowed his head slightly to express his gratitude, and then strode into the Qianqing Palace.

Zhu Youzhang's joy was beyond words, he knew the news that Su Qiqi had woken up last night, and Zhang Ru's arrival made him feel a little surprised: "Why are you running into the palace with your sister-in-law at home?" ”

Zhang Ru saluted Zhang Yaoyao: "Weichen see the queen's mother." ”

He didn't choose to answer positively, nor did he salute the emperor, which made Zhang Yaoyao a little surprised.

Her background is not good, in fact, since the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, in order to avoid the dictatorship of relatives, the queen's candidates generally do not choose any nobles.

is also familiar with Zhang Ru, although there has been a lot of misunderstanding between his father Zhang Luan and Jinyiwei, Zhang Yaoyao has no intention of making trouble with Zhang Ru.

Everyone in the world can not know how close the relationship between Zhu Youzhu and Zhang Ru is, but she can't.

Nodding slightly, Zhang Yaoyao said a blessing to Zhu Youjiao: "Your Majesty, the concubine retires." ”

Zhu Youzhu nodded and said, "When I'm done, I'll go to accompany you." ”

After seeing Zhang Yaoyao leave, Zhu Youzhu casually lay down on the dragon in a four-to-back posture: "Okay, don't be tense, if you want me to help with anything, just say it." ”

Zhang Ru said: "Don't hide it from Your Majesty, after this experience, the minister also thought a lot. This time, I came to say goodbye to Your Majesty. ”

Zhu Youjiao's eyes widened in difficulty: "What? Resignation? Where are you going and when are you coming back? ”

You must know that no matter where Zhang Ru goes to do business, he will never be notified. Today's solemn notice, and entering the palace early in the morning to resign, really made Zhu Youzhu a little flustered.

Zhang Ru said: "Although there is a divine doctor to help, there is not much time left for Qiqi. I don't know when she's going to go, so I want to spend time with her at the end of my life. ”

Zhu Youzhu grabbed Zhang Ru's hand: "You can also accompany her in the capital, don't say anything else in the capital, the prosperity is not comparable to those small places." Besides, there are the most Lang in the capital, so if something happens, you can do it."

Zhang Ru interrupted him and said: "When Qiqi was in a coma, he couldn't even do anything about the people in the Tai Hospital, let alone those Lang Zhong who sold their reputations." They may treat other diseases a little bit, but Qiqi's disease is not something that ordinary people can treat at all. The minister knew that His Majesty was reluctant, but the minister had to leave. ”

Zhu Youzhu blushed and shouted: "Zhang Wenxuan, have you forgotten the bold words you once said!" You said that you want the Ming Dynasty, not the current Ming Dynasty that is full of holes, you need a prosperous era, a prosperous era comparable to the Tang Dynasty. You said that you would stand firmly by my side for all this, and would not give up no matter how many hardships and dangers lie ahead. I have also said that no matter what you do, as long as it is not a major matter of rebellion, I will firmly support you. Have you forgotten all this?

Yes, I know that you feel a little indebted to your sister-in-law over the years who have followed you, but don't you know which is more important than the family and state affairs? ”

He was a little annoyed, a little sad, and felt like something was missing from his heart, empty.

After some scolding, he suddenly felt that he was very selfish.

He knows very well what Zhang Ru did in Jinyiwei, so no matter which minister accuses Zhang Ru of misconduct and impeaches Zhang Ru for bullying the monarch, he can turn a deaf ear. But he understands very well that it is impossible for Zhang Ru to really accompany Su Qiqi when he is in Jinyiwei for a day.

The woman who was once regarded as the goddess in his heart by him was noble on the surface, but in fact she was one of the most miserable women in the Ming Dynasty.

The anger subsided, and Zhu Youzhu felt guilty and weak, and quickly glanced at Zhang Ru.

Zhang Ru's face was very calm, his eyes were like a pool of stagnant water, and he looked at Zhu Youjiao's face: "Everything Your Majesty said, the minister remembers." Your Majesty can rest assured that the minister will not leave the center, let alone leave Your Majesty. It's just that in Qiqi's last life, I hope to be by her side and take a good look at the mountains and rivers of Daming. Even if she wants to leave, the minister wants her to go happily, and she has no regrets. ”

Zhu Youzhu was silent, since he could remember, Zhang Ru gave him the feeling that he was strong and conceited.

There has never been a moment when Zhang Ru would give him the feeling he has now. Dazed, pathetic, helpless.

Zhang Ru, who was standing in front of Zhu Youzhu at this time, was not a great noble, nor was he a high-ranking commander of the Jinyi Guard, he was just a helpless man who was afraid that his lover would leave.

Life is a lover, and this matter has nothing to do with the wind and the moon.

As if moved by the firm belief in Zhang Ru's eyes, Zhu Youzhu waved his hand a little decadently: "Go, go, go wherever you want!" In this world, I carry it alone, and I bear this ordeal alone. Over the years, the royal family has indeed owed you too much, and it's time for you to enjoy your life. ”

The look of mourning is not fake, Zhu Youzhu is really sad. Zhu Jianshen left, and when he was sad, he said goodbye to his relatives. Zhang Ru's departure, he was sad, it was a betrayal between brothers.

Zhang Ru was a little unbearable, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, the West Mountain is not far away." ”

Zhu Youzhu immediately came to his senses when he heard this, and his eyes lit up: "What did you say?" Going to West Mountain? Why didn't you say it earlier. ”

Zhang Ru smiled: "You didn't ask. ”

Zhu Youzhang's whole person became a lot more relaxed: "I knew that you were going to Xishan, so I didn't need to waste so many lips and tongues." You hand over the matter of Jinyiwei to Mu Bin, he is quite old-fashioned. You go to Xishan to accompany your sister-in-law, and I will go to see you when I have time. ”

Zhang Ru said: "Your Majesty was like that before, and the minister was afraid after seeing it. ”

Zhu Youzhu thought for a while and said, "Don't say you're afraid, I'm not afraid myself." Don't scare me like this next time, it's been so many years brother, if even you abandon me, maybe I will become the most stupid faint monarch in the history of the Ming Dynasty. ”

Zhang Ru smiled: "Don't forget, we have to create an unprecedented prosperous era!" ”

Zhu Youzhu nodded again and again: "En, we want to create an unprecedented prosperous era, and we want all countries to come to court." ”

"The minister will retire first, and Your Majesty will cherish it." Zhang Ru arched his hand, walked backwards to the door, and then turned to leave.

Zhu Youzhu breathed a long sigh of relief and waved his hand towards Zhang Ru's back.

Everything was seen by Qin Ji, a trace of coldness flashed in the old guy's eyes, and when Zhu Youzhu looked at him, he hid the coldness in his eyes well.

Back at the Hou Mansion, the people of Jinyiwei had almost loaded the things they were going to take away into the carriage, and Su Qiqi was wrapped in a big coat with a tired face.

After some changes, Ma comrades no longer pestered Su Qiqi, and the little guy pulled the horns of Da Qi with a resentful face, and carefully accompanied Su Qiqi.

"I'm back." Su Qiqi said softly.

Zhang Ru stretched out his hand to wrap his arms around Su Qiqi's fragrant shoulder: "It's time to go." ”

Fan Tongyi followed step by step, Wang Zhou took the Soaring Cloud Rider to guard the left and right sides, Jiang Wei, the most experienced Jinyi Wei Qianhu, did not appear on this occasion, he had more important things to do.

As early as two days ago, when Zhang Ru decided to take Su Qiqi to Xishan to recuperate, he had already made arrangements for his subordinates.

Ma Tongpao and Tu Hu naturally couldn't leave with them, they had Mr. to teach, not to mention that Tu Hu still had very important things to do.

Jiang Wei is responsible for cooperating with all the actions of Mu Bin's side, he and Zhang Fugui are both veterans, Mu Bin will embarrass Wang Zhou, who is the most powerful, and will embarrass Fan Tong, who is too loyal to Zhang Ru, but will not embarrass Mu Bin and Zhang Fugui, the two honest people recognized by Jinyiwei.

As for Xie Lun's side, Jinyi Wei just sent an expedited horse to tell him everything.

Xie Lun is not a Jinyiwei in the strict sense of the word, his identity is a big businessman.

The mighty team left the capital and walked slowly towards the West Mountain, the scorching sun was in the sky, but Su Qiqi felt very cold, and kept shrinking his body.

Zhang Ru hugged Su Qiqi tightly, looking at Su Qiqi who was trembling, and felt very uncomfortable.

"Xianggong, is it really like this? In fact, it's very good in the capital, and the concubine can stand it. Su Qiqi looked at Zhang Ru puzzled.

Zhang Ru said with a smile: "Silly daughter-in-law, the scenery of Xishan is beautiful, and it is suitable for cultivation." The capital is too bustling and noisy, which is not conducive to your recovery. Elder Li said that you need to be in a clean environment to get well quickly. ”

Su Qiqi smiled bitterly: "Xianggong threw away a big mess for the concubine, and the concubine is afraid that he will be said to be a red face and a disaster." ”

Zhang Ru said disdainfully: "Let those idlers say go!" The mouth grows on someone else, they say theirs. Rest assured, no one will say it. ”

Su Qiqi snuggled his head into Zhang Ru's arms: "Xianggong, you are so good." ”

Zhang Ru reached out and stroked her hair, without saying a word.

He rarely rides in a carriage, this time for Su Qiqi, he did not ride a horse, but sat in the carriage with Su Qiqi.

Soon they arrived at the West Mountain, where the barracks where the Jinyi Weiti Cavalry had been trained were still there, and the small house that had been urgently made out within two days was next to a large waterfall on the side of the barracks.

All the trees around the house were cut down, and the open space was covered with flowers and plants, and bees flew among the flowers. Su Qiqi, who was dressed in a white coat, and Zhang Ru, who was wearing a black suit, slowly walked among the flowers.

At this moment, the east side of the camp in Xishan was like a trap.