Zhu Yuanzhang and Concubine Guo Hui stayed in Huang Xiongying's courtyard until the evening, and did not leave until dinner.

Before leaving.

Zhu Yuanzhang said to Huang Xiongying: "Xiongying, you can't do it without a helper here, so let's let the two Guo brothers follow you in the future, they are grandfather's trustworthy people, if there is anything in the future, or if you want to find us, just tell the two of them." ”

"This ......"

Huang Xiongying was a little unsure of how to answer.

To be honest, I am indeed short of manpower now, especially trustworthy people.

But he was embarrassed.

Because how did he know if the Guo brothers were willing to follow him, after all, he was nothing now.

I didn't want to do it at this time, but the Guo brothers were so excited that their eyes were red, and they bowed to Zhu Yuanzhang and said:

"Emperor Xie!"

The two of them weren't stupid.

Why can't you see the identity of the teenager in front of you?

This young man is very likely to become the future prince of the Ming Dynasty, and even the son of heaven of the Ming Dynasty.

Now the old emperor asked the two brothers to follow him, which is a great trust and favor.

You have to know who is the most popular with the emperor?

That's the person who was with him at the end of the day.

Just like the twenty-four generals of Huaixi, why are almost all officials knighted, and the scenery is infinite? That's not because the old emperor was ostracized back then, and when he left the Haozhou Red Turban Army, they followed him!

Now that they are now, this is such an opportunity, how can they not be excited?

"Alright, let's go!"

Zhu Yuanzhang patted Huang Xiongying on the shoulder and took Concubine Guo Hui out of the door......

"You ......"

In the courtyard, Huang Xiongying pointed to the two of them, not knowing what to call them.

"Young master, you can call me Da Guo, this is Xiao Guo!"

"Young master, if you have anything to do in the future, even if you order the two of us, go up the sword mountain and go down to the sea of fire, you will not hesitate!"

The two Guo brothers replied respectfully.

The attitude of the two made Huang Xiongying very satisfied.

Since the old man said that he was a trustworthy person, he would no longer doubt it.

"Da Guo and Xiao Guo, it's not necessary to go up the knife mountain and go down to the sea of fire, follow us in the future, and I won't treat you badly!"

Listening to Huang Xiongying's words, the Guo brothers laughed......

……

When Zhu Yuanzhang returned to the palace, he immediately found Yang Jing.

"Yang Shangshu, how is Zhou Ji?"

Yang Jing didn't expect the saint to be so concerned about this matter, and hurriedly replied respectfully: "Your Majesty, you are being imprisoned in the prison of the Criminal Department!" ”

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and asked, "Didn't let people see him?" ”

"Nope."

Yang Jing hurriedly shook his head and said, "In the afternoon, Jiang Xiahou came, but let the minister block it." ”

"Good."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded.

This made Yang Jing secretly relieved, it seems that he did the right thing.

I just heard Zhu Yuanzhang continue: "You don't have to pay attention to this matter, just hand over the person to Jiang Zhen and let Jiang Zhen handle it." ”

"Minister, obey!"

Yang Jing hurriedly replied, but he was horrified in his heart.

Let Jiang Zheng take over?

That's really unusual, you must know that the cases handled by Jinyiwei are all serious and important cases, from Li Shanchang to Hu Weiyong, they are all handled by Jinyiwei.

And this time, it was the commander of Jinyiwei who personally handled the case!

It's so similar to the first two.

Could it be ......

Yang Jing didn't dare to continue to think about it, and hurriedly retired.

Yang Jing, who exited the main hall, felt that his back was already wet with sweat.

He couldn't figure out what big thing Zhou Ji had committed?

Is it just because of the boy?

Yang Jing couldn't figure it out, but he didn't dare to think about it anymore, because there are some things that it is better not to understand than to understand......

……

East Palace, in the garden.

A dark shadow appeared in front of Lu.

"Niangniang, this is brought to you by Jiangxia Houto!"

As he spoke, the shadow handed over an envelope.

"There is Lao An's father-in-law."

After Lu Shi said this, he opened the envelope, and after looking at it twice, his expression suddenly changed greatly.

"Something happened to Zhou Ji?"

Gonggong An bowed his body and replied in a low voice: "Jiang Xiahou wanted to visit in the afternoon, but was blocked, so I asked the slave to send a letter to Niangniang to see if you have a way to mediate." ”

Lu Shi nodded, stuffed a handful of silver into Gonggong An, and asked, "Then how is he now?" ”

An Gong said: "No matter how specific things are, the minions don't know." ”

Lu Shi nodded slowly, but his brows were furrowing deeper and deeper, and suddenly he thought of something, stuffed a handful of silver into Gonggong An, and asked, "Gonggong An, has Your Majesty been going to any place often recently?" ”

Gonggong An thought for a while and said, "Your Majesty has indeed been out of the palace a lot recently, and today he also took Concubine Guo Hui out, but where to go, the slaves don't dare to ask more." ”

Lu Shi nodded thoughtfully and said, "There is Father-in-law Lao An, you go first." ”

Gonggong An bowed down and disappeared into the darkness......

Lu Shi, who returned to the room, kept frowning.

Your Majesty has been going out lately, where will he go? Do you still go to the small courtyard by the Qinhuai River? Who lives there?

His Majesty even took Concubine Guo Hui with him?

Jiang Xiahou also failed to explain what mistakes Zhou Ji made in the letter, could it be related to that small courtyard?

There were countless questions swirling in Lu's mind.

But she knew that the top priority was how to get Zhou Ji out.

Jiang Xiahou can't find out the news, it seems that the matter is not small!

Zhou Ji and her are in-laws, that is, a cousin in her family, who is married to Zhou Ji.

She wants to rely on the Zhou family to support her son to ascend to the throne, why doesn't the Zhou family want to borrow her son to continue the wealth of his Zhou family?

In short, the two sides did not say it explicitly, but secretly they were already in the same boat.

So this time, Jiang Xiahou will come to her......

Thinking of this, the Lu family immediately ordered: "Come here, prepare a bowl of hot noodle soup for the palace." ”

"Slaves obey!"

The maid outside the door came in to receive the order and was about to leave, but was stopped by the Lu family.

"Wait......"

"Don't boil the noodles, prepare a glass of warm honey water, remember, don't get cold when you pack it!"

"Yes!"

The maid retreated silently......

……

A moment later.

Lu Shi took off his makeup, put on a simple cloth robe, and arranged his collar and hair in front of the bronze mirror.

Then he turned around and took the food box with honey in the maid's hand.

Before going out, Lu Shi stopped and said, "Just leave a few people, don't follow." ”

The palace people hurriedly retreated.

has been the daughter-in-law of the old emperor for so many years, she naturally knows the preferences of the old emperor.

The daughter-in-law that the old emperor likes is dignified and generous, and behaves decently, but the most important thing is to be simple and not pompous.

All this because of a woman, a woman who has passed away.

Although the woman was a queen during her lifetime, she was a diligent and thrifty housekeeper, leading by example, the clothes she usually wears, washed and washed, have long been worn out, and she does not want to change them into new ones. If the palace people are fortunate enough to be pregnant, they will be doubly compassionate, and if the concubines are resentful, they will try to mediate......

She is the best woman in the eyes of the old emperor, and her name is Queen Ma.

Therefore, when the old emperor chooses a wife for his son, he chooses it with reference to the queen horse.

At that time, the Lu family was keenly aware of this, and after the late crown princess left, he was cautious in his words and deeds, and did what he liked, so that he was established as the main palace by the old emperor.

Come to the Mukden Temple.

Zhu Yuanzhang, who was standing outside the hall and waiting, was the personal eunuch, and Father-in-law An hurriedly greeted him.

"Slave and maid, see the crown princess!"

"Father-in-law An, hurry up and excuse me!"

Lu Shi said with a kind smile: "The tired father-in-law has reported, and the princess asks to see you!" ”

Gonggong An looked embarrassed, gave Lu Shi a look, and said: "I'm afraid it's not the right time for Niangniang to come, Master Jiang is facing the saint inside!" ”

Jiang Xuan?

Lu Shi sighed in his heart when he heard this......