On the last day of September, Zhu Jinghong officially set off and embarked on the road back to Beijing.

All the affairs of the Governor's Office were handed over to Liu Fang to take care of, and Sun Shaozu had already led the Jurchen tribes and rushed east in the direction of Zasak.

On the ninth day of October, the news that Hami was conquered in only two days was transmitted back to the capital, which made Zhu Jinghong's prestige even more prominent, and the heat of his discussion directly overshadowed the Holy Birthday Festival.

As the birthday of the Emperor Taishang is approaching, the envoys of various countries have arrived one after another, adding a bit of excitement to the city.

But whether it is the envoys of Fanbang or the people of the capital, they are talking about the northwest war situation, and the topic is inseparable from the protagonist Zhu Jinghong.

The Northwest has won successive battles, even with the support of the Rakshasa Kingdom, the army of Dzungaria has been pierced with papier-mâché, which is the same fact as Shuangwen, and I have to say that it is very topical.

At the same time, Zhu Jinghong's previous boast of conquering Hami as soon as possible so that he could personally return to Beijing to congratulate the Emperor Taishang on his birthday also quickly spread throughout the capital.

As a result, there are rumors in Beijing that His Royal Highness King Xiang today is more heroic than King Qin thousands of years ago.

Of course, this was to kill, but it was not instigated by the crown prince and King Rui, but the people below them launched it themselves.

There is no way, Zhu Jinghong's threat is too great, forcing these people to be unable to hold it back, and they have to do their best to splash dirty water on him.

Therefore, whether it is the crown prince or the king of Rui, they are all spokesmen for the interests of their respective subordinates, not the real masters of these people.

And in this world, only interests are the real masters, and they can guide people to do what they should do.

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"King Xiang, King Xiang...... All the people are talking about King Xiang, I am the best son of His Majesty, the virtuous king of the Ming Dynasty! ”

In the study room of King Rui's Mansion, Zhu Jingyuan let out a furious sound, which frightened the eunuchs inside and outside the room to tremble.

Although they are all absolute confidants, after hearing such taboo words, these eunuchs are also worried that they will be killed by Zhu Jingyuan.

At the door of the study, Princess Rui hurried over, with a look of displeasure.

"You all go down!"

"Yes!"

After these people left, Chen Zhi walked into the study and happened to meet Zhu Jingyuan's eyes.

At this time, Zhu Jingyuan's eyes still had a look of resentment, but his emotions had calmed down.

Picking up the books on the ground, Chen Zhi put them back in place one by one, and said at the same time: "Old Thirteen Majesty, you can't change it if you're angry, the current plan is to find a way to get him down......"

Putting the book back, Chen Zhi sat on the chair next to her, and then said: "Recently, there are new rumors in the city, presumably the prince has already known about it, can you use one or two of this matter?" ”

"The old man was already dissatisfied with me about the things outside the door the previous time, and I am afraid that the rumors of the thirteenth daughter-in-law are known...... It's what we do! ”

Chen Zhi shook her head slightly and said, "I don't think so, maybe the old man thinks it was the prince's order!" ”

Then she chased after it: "But it doesn't matter...... Anyway, in the eyes of the old man, you two are not good people! ”

After a few breaths, Chen Zhi continued: "In my opinion, now we should put aside the festival with the East Palace, and it is best to join forces with the East Palace...... Go all out to press the old thirteen down! ”

Zhu Jinghong is the number one enemy, which Zhu Jingyuan recognizes, but it is undoubtedly a fantasy for him to join forces with the fourth child.

Of course, Zhu Jingyuan, as a political figure, can control his personal emotions very well, so he is not rejecting the union out of likes and dislikes.

But in his opinion, the United East Palace is not very operable, and it is easy to have the opposite effect if it is not good.

But even if the alliance is successful, Zhu Jingyuan has another layer of concerns, which may cause his subordinates to be separated from him.

Everyone followed him to mix up with the dragon's work, if he Zhu Jingyuan was united with the prince, why should the people below follow him.

"This matter is not as simple as you said, I can't tolerate the fourth child...... How could it be united! ”

At this time, Chen Zhi said: "The so-called joining forces is not about reconciliation, but in the matter of squeezing the old thirteen to death, we can both tacitly do it!" ”

In other words, they are only united in dealing with Zhu Jinghong, and other parties should continue to fight.

"How?"

"I want the fourth child to deal with the thirteenth child, but I'm afraid that I won't be able to do it in the next life!" Chen Zhi sneered.

"Xu Xin'an, a scholar from the East Palace, is a thoughtful person, just send someone to talk to him!"

nodded, Zhu Jingyuan said: "This person is pragmatic and decisive, he is a talent who does great things, but unfortunately he can't be used by me!" ”

After expressing his regret, Zhu Jingyuan said: "Find his same year, or go to a fellow villager!" ”

There are a lot of people under him who work, and it is easy to find someone who has a relationship with Xu Xin'an.

"You say...... Will the old man value the old thirteen because of this? ”

When the husband and wife were silent, Zhu Jingyuan raised a question, which was what he was most worried about.

"Li Tang's old affairs, Che Jian is in front, the emperor will not!" Chen Zhi replied.

Sighing, Zhu Jingyuan replied, "I hope so!" ”

"Earlier, you said that there are only about 500 people in the palace plus the guards, and the people who Lao Thirteen went to the northwest to kill with his own hands, and there are almost half of us......"

"Every time I think about it, it makes me feel scared!"

Chen Zhi fell silent, this is indeed a very heavy fact, and the more Zhu Jinghong's prestige rises, the more scared she becomes.

After all, the two of them did those things in private, and Zhu Jinghong really knew everything, unless they were saints alive, they could only forgive.

"You go and arrange people to do things, and I'll go to the East Palace too!"

"Didn't you go yesterday, and still go today?" Zhu Jingyuan looked puzzled.

Chen Zhi said with a smile: "Tomorrow is the final selection of the princess, I have to meet the crown princess and tell her how much Princess Xiang is valued by the queen mother!" ”

At this point, the husband and wife both laughed, which made the atmosphere in the study much lighter.

When his husband and wife were secretly acting, Baochai in Xiangwang's mansion was also busy.

She was not busy with other things, but was checking the accounts of the palace.

The proceeds of the shops in the various granges, as well as all kinds of purchases, she has to go through them all in person.

The person who served beside her was Lin Hongyu, who has now become Baochai's confidant.

"Princess, what is that matter...... There's no more! ”

"What?" Baochai didn't raise his eyebrows.

"Report the matter of the Yang family and Rui Wangfu, Ni Er's side is fully prepared, and he originally planned to expose it yesterday, but the complaint was handed over to the county office......"

"Who knew that yesterday a villain broke in, beat them up and destroyed the evidence, and let the thieves who were taken away!"

After saying this, Lin Hongyu looked at Baochai again, but found that the latter was still engrossed in reading the account book, as if she hadn't heard what she said.

"Princess?"

"This matter is rotten in the stomach, don't mention it again!" Baochai said calmly.

Although I don't understand why, since the princess has spoken, Lin Hongyu can only shut up and not answer.

"That Ni Er, really has nothing to do with this matter?" Baochai asked suddenly.

According to Deng An's report, this Ni Er is really careful in his work, and he is looking for people who can't be beaten by eight poles, and he is indeed not involved in this matter.

But Baochai still asked Lin Hongyu, just to make a final decision, to decide whether to keep or get rid of this person.

Of course, Lin Hongyu would not understand that every word she said next was related to Ni Er's life and death.

"Back to the princess, then Ni Er made an appointment with a friend and told her where there was a ...... in the yard."

Lin Hongyu explained the situation in detail, and in a nutshell, Ni Er set up a bureau to make the revelation of the Yang family a "coincidence", so there is no possibility that he will be involved in the relationship.

After listening, Baochai didn't say anything more, but ordered: "That Ni Er is so loyal, let him go to Zhang Ping'an for an errand!" ”

"Yes!"

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On the tenth day of October, it is a new day.

After nearly a year of recuperation, Lin Ruhai will soon go to the Inspectorate to serve as the imperial history of the capital.

The imperial history of the capital is a four-grade real job, and Lin Ruhai finally matches the official rank.

Of course, this is a great thing, so colleagues in Beijing have come to congratulate, and the Lin family has been very lively in recent days.

But as the young lady of the Lin family, Daiyu has not been happy, because someone has proposed to the Lin family in the past two days.

Although both were rejected by her father, Daiyu was equally sad because it was time for her to get married.

Although she already has a heart, but the marriage is all from the order of her parents, so she can only bury her heart deeply, and bear the torment alone.

"Girl, the Jia family in Rongguo Mansion is here, and the second girl, the third girl, and the fourth girl are also here!"

Zijuan's proclamation pulled Daiyu out of her sorrow, but she was still not interested.

"The girl isn't going to see you?" Zijuan asked.

She knows Daiyu's thoughts, and she understands how tormented she is now, so she hopes that Daiyu will go to meet her sisters and be happy for a while.

Seeing that Daiyu didn't react, Zijuan explained: "I heard that the thirteenth master will come back in a few days, if you see the girl's ......"

Before Zijuan finished speaking, Daiyu shed bean-sized tears, so frightened that she could only swallow the rest of the words.

After some reassurance, Daiyu finally stopped her tears, and then Zijuan said cautiously: "Girl, when the thirteenth master comes back, you will be able to see him!" ”

"The Thirteenth Master is a powerful man, just tell him if you have any difficulties, I think he will definitely be able to help you!"

Zhu Jinghong was interested in Daiyu, and Zijuan could roughly guess it, so she encouraged Daiyu to say it.

Even the young and unfortunate girl of the Xue family can become an extremely noble princess, which shows that as long as the thirteenth master likes someone, he will definitely be able to include her in the mansion......

At that time, the girl will be able to achieve what she wants...... Zijuan thought.

When the master and servant had different thoughts, they suddenly heard the voice of the warbler and the swallow outside, but it was the spring and the group who came over, followed by the girl and slave who were waiting for them.

Since the guests came, Daiyu couldn't be lazy, so she could only welcome her out of the boudoir.

Before they could get out of the outer hall, a few people from Tanchun had already arrived in front of them.

"Sister Lin, we finally saw you, what are you doing alone?" Tanchun is very familiar.

While welcoming everyone into the house, while instructing the maid to pour tea, Dai Yufang replied: "What else can I do, just sit alone!" ”

At this time, the youngest Xichun said: "We also said that Sister Lin is either reading or writing!" ”

"I accompanied the princess to read and write in the palace all day long, and now I have returned home...... Of course we have to rest! ”

Motioning for everyone to sit down, Daiyu took the tea cup from the maidservant's hand, and then motioned for everyone to taste the tea first.

Previously, she had lived in Rongguo Mansion for two years, and she had a very good relationship with the three of them, so they didn't get along with each other now.

After using tea, Tanchun Fang asked, "When will Sister Lin enter the palace?" ”

Daiyu replied: "I'm afraid it's been a few days, and it's weird for the princess to stay alone!" ”

"Isn't there still Sister Yun?" Yingchun finally interjected.

Tanchun was slightly surprised and said, "Second sister doesn't know? A few days ago, Sister Yun contracted a cold, and now she is recuperating after a serious illness! ”

Yingchun didn't hear anything outside the window, so it wasn't strange that he didn't know about it.

At this time, Xichun coughed casually, and immediately reminded Tanchun that there was still something to do.

"Sister Lin, you were in Xiangwangfu a few days ago, is the princess okay now?"

"Everything else is good, only one is bad!" Daiyu's eyes flashed slightly deep, recalling those things in the Xiangwang Mansion.

"What's wrong?" Tanchun asked curiously.

"It's too tiring to be a princess!" Daiyu said bluntly.

Tanchun suddenly showed a clear look, and continued: "Up and down, inside and out, managing so many people and things, it's strange not to be tired!" ”

Then Tanchun said: "It's a pity that now, our sisters have no face, and we will go to the palace to meet the princess!" ”

Tanchun said this, of course Daiyu knew the reason, so she explained: "Why do you say that...... You are you, he is him, how can Sister Bao be angry with you! ”

"That's the case, but how embarrassed are we, it's uncomfortable to go to the door again!" Tanchun smiled awkwardly.

Just as she was thinking about how to speak next, Yingchun opened her mouth to solve the problem.

"Sister Lin, I heard that the Thirteenth Master is going back to Beijing, and now the old ancestor is worried about this matter!"

This sentence of Yingchun can be said to have no technical content, but it also raises questions straight to the point.

After all, it was his grandmother, Dai Yufang asked worriedly, "Why is the old ancestor worried?" ”

"It's not for Baoyu, her old man is worried that after the Thirteenth Master returns to Beijing, he will go to Baoyu for trouble, and even ...... him Beat him to death! ”

Jia Zhen of Ningguo Mansion, the former patriarch of the Jia family, just provoked Zhu Jinghong's life, and it was normal for Jia's mother to worry about this.

"Baoyu? He's not already ......"

Only halfway through the words, Daiyu didn't continue, because she knew how much the old ancestor loved this grandson.

Maybe because Baoyu caused a big disaster before, Jia's mother also hated him for not being successful, but now that the most beloved little grandson has been driven out of the house, the old man will inevitably be reborn after a long time.

Then Daiyu said: "This matter has passed, the ancestor doesn't have to worry!" ”

Tanchun said worriedly: "Sister Lin, His Royal Highness King Xiang loves and hates clearly, if he learns about the stupid things Baoyu has done, I'm afraid he will kill him with his own hands!" ”

Zhu Jinghong's battle report of the enemy, every time it was transmitted back to the capital, it not only made the Rui Wangfu cold, but also the Rongguo Mansion.

Even if there is a crown princess in the family, they don't feel much security.

Suppressing the complicated feelings in his heart, Tanchun continued: "Since Sister Lin is familiar with the princess, the ancestor thinks about it...... Please come forward to reconcile and protect Baoyu's life! ”

The person who can persuade Zhu Jinghong to move only Baochai in the eyes of Rongguo Mansion, and Daiyu and Baochai are inextricably intertwined, so there is today's matter.

After being stunned for a moment, Dai Yufang replied: "This matter...... I'm just afraid I won't be able to help! ”

At this time, Xichun cried and choked up and said, "Sister Lin...... If...... If you don't want to help, Brother Baoyu will ...... There's only one dead end! ”

Jia Baoyu has been removed from Rongguo Mansion, and now only the young Xichun still calls him a brother.

Daiyu is not hard-hearted, remembering that she was taken care of by Baoyu in the past, she can't help but worry about him at this moment.

Although this guy was stupid and caused such a bad result, Daiyu still had a little compassion.

At this time, Tanchun answered: "Sister Lin, Baoyu admits punishment and only wants to save his life, so the ancestor has nothing to ask for!" ”

Xichun came directly to Daiyu, tugged at the corner of her clothes and cried, "Sister Lin...... Save Brother Baoyu! ”

I have to say that Jia Baoyu is very good to his sisters, and now it's time to accept the reward, and the three of Tanchun are doing their best to help him now.

Thinking that when she first arrived at Rongguo Mansion, Baoyu took care of herself, and Daiyu sighed a few times.

Although the two are now strangers, after Daiyu thought about it repeatedly, she decided to return the favor.

Sighing again, Daiyu said, "I'll do my best to help!" ”

Hearing this, Tanchun immediately got up and came to Daiyu, and said in a low voice: "Sister Lin, I thank you for Baoyu!" ”

"You and my sister, why do you have to do this!" Daiyu hurriedly got up and helped.

(End of chapter)