Chapter Twenty-Three: The Prince
Fang Zhongjin was neither humble nor arrogant in Zhu Di's study, and talked eloquently.
It's not that he has few rivals in the world in martial arts, so he dares not to put the emperor in his eyes.
Even a big master like Wan Hongfu, who is one line higher than him, is still forced to see the light of day by a prince.
If he really makes any threat to the emperor, I am afraid that even if Zhu Di exerts all his imperial power, he must get rid of Fang Zhongjin.
And the reason why Fang Zhongjin can be so fearless is only because Zhu Di is still the most angry in Beijing There is a dark force in Beijing that he can't grasp at all.
And Zhu Di, who has tried various methods, now only has to let Fang Zhongjin try this road again.
At least for two months, Zhu Di couldn't help it.
After Fang Zhongjin finds out the owner of the Inhuman Pavilion, he will not stay in the capital anymore, and he doesn't need to worry about Zhu Di wearing small shoes for himself in the future.
But Zhu Di is an understanding person. In order to avoid Zhu Yunwen's suspicion, he pretended to be crazy and stupid and ate pig food.
Now it's just a small Fang Zhongjin, how can he not tolerate it?
Sure enough, Zhu Di wanted to understand this section, so he immediately changed his expression, and even asked Fang Zhongjin to accompany her to eat together.
Such a courtesy, there are very few people in the entire Ming Dynasty who can enjoy it.
No wonder Zhu Di's will has been passed down, and it has surprised everyone in the huge palace, and it is even more necessary to inquire about the details of this Zhongjin.
When the two of them came to the dormitory, they sat down separately.
A few little eunuchs had already sent a few food boxes respectfully into the dormitory and carefully laid them on the table.
What is rare is that the dishes served on the table are not rare and rare.
It's just some ordinary ingredients such as preserved chicken and dried meat, and then add some delicate snacks.
Even the basins used to hold the dishes were not as elaborate as those used by the palace ministers outside.
Fang Zhongjin was strictly educated by his mother since he was a child, and when he dined with Zhu Di, he was cautious and polite, and he had the demeanor of a humble son.
These performances were all seen in Zhu Di's eyes, and he couldn't help nodding.
This Fang Zhongjin is really not comparable to ordinary martial artists, and the etiquette shown by this young man makes the master of ceremonies unable to find fault.
The two of them ate without being salty or light, and talked about elegant things at the same time.
In the past, whether it was King Han or Wan Hongfu, those tense topics seemed to stop after leaving the imperial study, and they were deliberately not mentioned again.
At this time, a little eunuch suddenly reported outside, saying that the prince asked to see him.
Zhu Di, who was eating, heard this sound, and a smile appeared on his face that he didn't even notice it, and said, "Xuan." ”
After a while, there was really a shadow wearing a vermilion regular dress and walked over slowly, it was the current crown prince Zhu Gaochi.
Fang Zhongjin hurriedly got up and saluted the visitor.
Zhu Gaochi was humble and immediately exempted Fang Zhongjin from courtesy.
This is Fang Zhongjin only raised his head and secretly looked at this prince.
In fact, Fang Zhongjin had heard some rumors about Zhu Gaochi in the past. I know that this prince is in his thirties, has a humble temper, and is a kind person.
It's a pity that the prince's legs and feet are inconvenient, and he is a little fat, so some people slander him behind his back, and praise King Han for being extremely similar to Zhu Di.
Zhu Di said to Zhu Gaochi gently: "Come and sit down." Today's imperial meal is quite light, so you can use some too. ”
Zhu Gaochi nodded in response, and immediately two little eunuchs came up from left to right to help Zhu Gaochi sit in the chair.
Although this prince is fat and slow. But he still smiled modestly and said, "Is this the new Jinyi Wei Town Envoy?"
Zhu Di said with a smile: "Exactly." This kid has some ability, but it's a pity that he has no intention of being an official. Otherwise, it's good to leave it to you in the future. ”
There is a deep meaning in these words, it is obvious that Zhu Di is very satisfied with this fat son, and has long intended to leave the throne to him.
This is contrary to some news from the outside world. Outside this red wall, even the market vendors will say a few rumors that the emperor favors the king of Han and is extremely displeased with the fat prince after he has eaten and drunk.
After that, the three of them dined together, and Zhu Gaochi never said a word about the government and the opposition after that, except for mentioning Fang Zhongjin at the beginning.
Zhu Di also taught him two lines of poetry, and laughed about some interesting things that happened in Beijing.
Neither of them seems to have any intention of discussing major affairs in the DPRK and China.
It wasn't until the end of the meal that Zhu Di said intentionally or unintentionally: "Your brother has not been very happy in the past two days. ”
At this time, the crown prince Zhu Gaochi said: "He has lost his young son and daughter, this is human empathy." I will go to his house tomorrow and persuade him, so that he may come out of his grief. ”
When Zhu Di heard this, he nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile: "You have always been kind to the brothers, which is very good. ”
Not only did Zhu Di feel that Zhu Gaochi's answer was good, but even Fang Zhongjin praised Zhu Gaochi's answer.
In fact, the relationship between the crown prince Zhu Gaochi and the Han king Zhu Gaochu was extremely awkward.
The world says that Zhu Di prefers the King of Han who is most similar to him, and the King of Han is thirty years old, and he still refuses to give up, and he lives or dies in the capital.
In the eyes of everyone, everyone knows that King Han is clearly coveting the throne.
What is even more intriguing is Zhu Di's attitude towards Zhu Gaochi - no attitude.
Whether he was unwilling to give in or to form a party in Beijing, Zhu Di did not express any attitude.
This is also due to the speculation that Zhu Di prefers the King of Han.
If he were an ordinary person, in the position of the crown prince Zhu Gaochi, he should be uneasy and jealous of his younger brother like a snake and scorpion.
Not to mention that Zhu Di's throne was snatched from his nephew, it is difficult to guarantee that Zhu Gaoxu will not follow his father's business.
Zhu Di seemed to inadvertently mention that the prince's younger brother is not very happy now, which is naturally the fact that he besieged the Ruienbo Mansion but failed to capture Wan Hongfu.
If you change someone, maybe you will have to take this great opportunity to participate in my brother's book. By the way, count down two sentences of the Han King's domineering words in Beijing.
But the crown prince Zhu Gaochi seemed to be unaware of this major incident that happened in Beijing, and only said that Zhu Gaochi, the king of Han, was sad because of the loss of his young son.
Fang Zhongjin naturally wouldn't believe that the crown prince would not know anything about the major events in Beijing.
Then it can only be said that Zhu Gaochi deliberately did not want to mention his younger brother's arrogance in front of his father.
It's just that although he gave up this great opportunity to sue in vain, he still got Zhu Di's sincere satisfaction.
Finally, Zhu Di wiped his mouth with a bright yellow soft towel. This is a sign that he is done with food.
Zhu Gaochi and Fang Zhongjin stood up at the same time and said that they wanted to retire.
Zhu Di smiled kindly and said, "Okay, you all go and rest." I still have a piece of money to approve in the afternoon, so I won't keep you. ”
Fang Zhongjin and the crown prince Zhu Gaochi got the will and withdrew from the palace.
It is said that the crown prince is a noble person, and he should take the first step.
And Fang Zhongjin waited for the prince to leave the palace before leaving.
It's just that the two of them stepped out of the dormitory, but the fat prince said loudly: "Lord Fang, please stay, there is something to inquire about in this palace." ”