In the early morning of April 28, Zhang Sheng, the commander of the Jinyiwei, had just arrived at the yamen office and prepared to arrange manpower and prepare for the itinerary.At this moment, Wang Gui, the eunuch of the Silijian, arrived.
Wang Gui's bags were obvious and his eyes were a little black. Sure enough, he spoke and greeted: Last night, our family was by the emperor's side and he didn't close his eyes at all.After Le Zhihou went home, he slept for a while?
Zhang Sheng nodded and said: I was worried about getting up early this morning, so I quickly went to bed.Please ask for the prince and the kilometres.
The two walked into a corridor, and Wang Gui's voice became less and he muttered to Zhang Sheng for a long time.
After hearing this, Zhang Sheng clasped his fists and said: I must follow the emperor's wishes and do my job well.
Wang Gui said: The emperor also said that he only needs to say hello to Lezhihou, who is a reliable person.We brought the conversation to our house, so we went back to take a break.You said that people are strange. You can still carry them without eating for a day, but you can't stand it if you don't sleep for a night!
Zhang Shengdao: I’m sending you to the king.
Stay tuned, you are busy with yours.Wang Gui said in his voice.
...At this moment, even the shadow of the sun was invisible, but the east was already white and bright.Ma Enhui had just gotten up. She washed up, put on a skirt, and sat in front of the dressing table to pack her makeup.
She doesn't get up very early every day, but she doesn't get up after the sun rises. After all, there are several servants in this yard, which doesn't look good.
While combing Ma's hair, the palace maid Qiaoer opened her conversation: It seemed that something happened last night. In the morning, the people from Shangshenjian came and brought some fresh fish, meat, vegetables and vegetables. The eunuchs said that the Wuying Palace was very lively and the ministers did not leave the palace in the middle of the night.
Ma Enhui asked: What's the matter?
Qiao'er said: I don't know yet, will I ask you later?
Forget it, I just asked casually.Ma Enhui glanced at Qiao'er from the bronze mirror.She knew that Qiao'er would find a way to inquire without giving instructions. This palace maid was that kind of person.
Qiao'er seemed to notice Ma Enhui's gaze, and her eyes also looked into the bronze mirror.
However, at this time, Ma Enhui's eyes were already flowing, and she looked like she only cared about her makeup, without any trace.
The lady is probably more than ten years older than me, but she is still so beautiful.Qiaoer said enviously.
Ma Enhui looked at the round and dignified oval face in the bronze mirror, thinking that she was indeed different from her ten years ago, but there was no need to compare it with a mediocre palace maid like Qiaoer.
Qiaoer had previously said that she wanted to inquire about last night, but it was no longer necessary soon... Because after a while, someone said: Madam, the emperor has arrived!
It is unusual for Zhu Gaoxu to come here early in the morning, and something must be happening. Otherwise, the imperial court would be a little busy in the morning. What would Zhu Gaoxu come to see her as an idle person?
Ma Enhui hurriedly went out to greet him, but saw that Zhu Gaoxu's black ball dragon suit was a little wrinkled, and his face could not be concealed at all, as if he hadn't slept last night or hadn't had a good sleep.
It seems that he hasn't been sleeping because the clothes he wears when the emperor just woke up were unlikely to have wrinkles.
I have met the Lord.Ma Enhui bowed his knees and politely said.
Zhu Gaoxu waved his hand to the eunuch behind him, looked at Ma Enhui and said: I have a few words that I want to talk to my cousin-in-law.
Please in the living room of the Supreme Court.Ma Enhui immediately made a gesture.
She took Zhu Gaoxu into a room, then winked at Qiao'er, gently waved her head to the side, and signaled the servants to retreat. As she guessed just now, Zhu Gaoxu must have something this morning.
Zhu Gaoxu sat down on a chair and exhaled a long breath, his face getting even more tired.He said directly: Something happened the night before yesterday, and I only learned the news at the hour of You yesterday.
Ma Enhui whispered: What's that?
Zhu Gaoxu looked at her face and said: There was an arson in the "Xiaoyao City" in Zhongdu Imperial City!Xiaoyao City is where the deposed prince’s family lives.
Ah!Ma Enhui lost her voice in surprise.
She was stunned for a moment and saw that although Zhu Gaoxu was very tired, his eyes were very vivid at this moment!
She immediately understood that the reason why Gao Xu came this morning was that he suspected that this matter was related to her!
Ma Enhui asked: Are there any casualties?
Zhu Gaoxu replied: Eight people were burned to death, and all my elder brother and his family were killed.One of the other two people is the eunuch Wu Zhong.At present, it seems that Wu Zhong’s arson is very suspicious!
When Ma Enhui heard this, her eyebrows frowned and couldn't speak for a moment.
The two of them were silent for a while, and then Ma Enhui said: A few months ago, the deposed prince's family was still in the Eastern Palace and had not gone to Fengyang.I have been blessed by the priest and returned to the palace. Although I am no longer imprisoned and can walk around, the palace has changed a lot and I can no longer contact Wu Zhong.
Well... Zhu Gaoxu nodded slightly.
Ma Enhui thought of another possibility at this time: if she guessed in advance that the deposed prince's family was going to Fengyang, she could arrange Wu Zhong there in advance and instruct Wu Zhong to wait for the opportunity; so after Gao Chi's family arrived in Fengyang, Wu Zhong set fire and there was no need to obey her instructions!
...Of course this is not the case!
But Ma Enhui couldn't defend herself. She suddenly remembered that she had met Wu Zhong from a distance when she left Fengyang.He didn't speak at that time, but would Wu Zhong misunderstand what she meant?
Thinking of this, Ma Enhui felt that she might really be inseparable!
But the result of this incident was not what she thought.
She had thought about avenging her, but she never decided to use such a cruel, hasty, and reckless way!
Ma Enhui had wanted to use Guo Yan before and find an opportunity to borrow the power of the queen.
Because the eunuch yellow dog next to the queen was Wu Zhong’s godson!
So Ma Enhui had already found a way slowly, and she didn't want to kill so many people, and she didn't plan to die with Gao Chi's family.
However, things always cannot happen as expected, and accidents often occur...
Ma Enhui sighed and said with a strange expression: I do hate them (Gao Chi and his wife); now that I know this, I suddenly stop hating them, but I am not happy at all.Should I be happy?
Zhu Gaoxu said: I have three nephews.Among them, Zhang Fu's grandson and Guo Yan's son are only how old are they? What can they understand?They should be innocent.
Ma Enhui asked: Is the emperor innocent too?
Zhu Gaoxu had an unexpected expression on his face, turned to look over, and said: Of course!This matter has nothing to do with me, but it is impossible to completely get rid of suspicion!
He might want to ask Ma Enhui directly if she did this; however, Ma Enhui's words and words of just now had an attitude, so Zhu Gaoxu no longer asked this.
Does he believe Ma Enhui's words?
Ma Enhui had no idea, but she felt that Gao Xu at least believed it a little!
Otherwise, Gao Xu would have been furious long ago.
It is precisely because he could not make up and would even believe in Ma Enhui; he did not want to be wronged easily, so he acted more restrained at this time?
Sometimes Gao Xu is very strange. It seems that the more serious the matter is, the less angry he will be.On the contrary, if some irrelevant little thoughts make him unhappy, he will vent his emotions.
However, Gao Xu probably didn't believe her, after all, this fact is too serious!And Ma Enhui is indeed suspicious of being unable to explain clearly.
Ma Enhui sighed with slight sigh: I know that the Lord does not believe in me completely, but I believe in the Lord.
If Zhu Gaoxu really did this, it would be too ugly.There was no need for him to come here or ask Ma Enhui.
After hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu sighed and said: My cousin's situation is not good at this time. I didn't expect that you still care whether I am innocent or not.
After hearing this, Ma Enhui was a little surprised. She also understood Zhu Gaoxu's unexpected expression just now.
What are the consequences? Ma Enhui asked carefully.
Zhu Gaoxu pondered for a moment and said: My suspicion of "killing my brother and the whole family" must not be completely clear. There are so many people in the world that there will always be people who speculate that there is no way to be a reputation like "cruel and ruthless".In addition, weakening the military power of the vassal kings and the Northern Expedition to Mongolia, these two major things that have been prepared have become very dangerous at this time; we must not stop thinking about it again...
Ma Enhui bit her lips and it hurt so much.
She could understand Gao Xu's feelings.
If his brother and his family are killed, he will inevitably be sad.
Even though the royal family fought for power and profit fiercely, parents and brothers still had friendship; Ma Enhui understood that some things could only be considered for the severity of the seriousness and difficulty of making decisions.
Moreover, an emperor inexplicably bears a stigma for generations, which affects the stability of the throne.These things are not light!
Ma Enhui was also very confused. She was obviously the enemy of the King, but she was not happy at all. Instead, she felt sympathy for Gao Xu, which was a bit unreasonable.
She murmured: I know that the emperor is an aspiring monarch, but now that he is misunderstood by the world, it must be very uncomfortable?
Zhu Gaoxu said in a deep voice: Meaningful events are always complicated and difficult, and misunderstandings are inevitable.If you don’t have to endure everything and even burn your own determination, how can you talk about ambition?
The room was quiet for a while, and Gao Xu's voice suddenly said: My cousin-in-law really didn't instruct Wu Zhong?
Ma Enhui looked at him with a pale face and couldn't speak for a moment.
Gao Xu said again: As long as you answer, I will believe you.
When Ma Enhui heard this, she raised her head to face Gao Xu's gaze.When she saw Gao Xu's eyes, she was sincere and looked forward to her, as if she was expecting her to deny it firmly!
Ma Enhui felt inexplicably sad, and she seemed to feel something warm. She couldn't say it, but her feelings were very strong and entangled at this time!
She couldn't even let herself say something about denial!
She couldn't say anything.
On the day she left Fengyang, she said goodbye to Wu Zhong, and the meaning was too subtle; Ma Enhui wanted to explain, but she couldn't say it... Sometimes people's language is really pale and they may not be able to express everything clearly.
Ma Enhui's eyes dodged and said: I'll make a pot of tea for the emperor.
Zhu Gaoxu was stunned for a moment, looked at Ma Enhui with a complicated expression, and nodded and said: OK.
Ma Enhui turned around and tears immediately flowed to her cheeks.
Wang Gui's bags were obvious and his eyes were a little black. Sure enough, he spoke and greeted: Last night, our family was by the emperor's side and he didn't close his eyes at all.After Le Zhihou went home, he slept for a while?
Zhang Sheng nodded and said: I was worried about getting up early this morning, so I quickly went to bed.Please ask for the prince and the kilometres.
The two walked into a corridor, and Wang Gui's voice became less and he muttered to Zhang Sheng for a long time.
After hearing this, Zhang Sheng clasped his fists and said: I must follow the emperor's wishes and do my job well.
Wang Gui said: The emperor also said that he only needs to say hello to Lezhihou, who is a reliable person.We brought the conversation to our house, so we went back to take a break.You said that people are strange. You can still carry them without eating for a day, but you can't stand it if you don't sleep for a night!
Zhang Shengdao: I’m sending you to the king.
Stay tuned, you are busy with yours.Wang Gui said in his voice.
...At this moment, even the shadow of the sun was invisible, but the east was already white and bright.Ma Enhui had just gotten up. She washed up, put on a skirt, and sat in front of the dressing table to pack her makeup.
She doesn't get up very early every day, but she doesn't get up after the sun rises. After all, there are several servants in this yard, which doesn't look good.
While combing Ma's hair, the palace maid Qiaoer opened her conversation: It seemed that something happened last night. In the morning, the people from Shangshenjian came and brought some fresh fish, meat, vegetables and vegetables. The eunuchs said that the Wuying Palace was very lively and the ministers did not leave the palace in the middle of the night.
Ma Enhui asked: What's the matter?
Qiao'er said: I don't know yet, will I ask you later?
Forget it, I just asked casually.Ma Enhui glanced at Qiao'er from the bronze mirror.She knew that Qiao'er would find a way to inquire without giving instructions. This palace maid was that kind of person.
Qiao'er seemed to notice Ma Enhui's gaze, and her eyes also looked into the bronze mirror.
However, at this time, Ma Enhui's eyes were already flowing, and she looked like she only cared about her makeup, without any trace.
The lady is probably more than ten years older than me, but she is still so beautiful.Qiaoer said enviously.
Ma Enhui looked at the round and dignified oval face in the bronze mirror, thinking that she was indeed different from her ten years ago, but there was no need to compare it with a mediocre palace maid like Qiaoer.
Qiaoer had previously said that she wanted to inquire about last night, but it was no longer necessary soon... Because after a while, someone said: Madam, the emperor has arrived!
It is unusual for Zhu Gaoxu to come here early in the morning, and something must be happening. Otherwise, the imperial court would be a little busy in the morning. What would Zhu Gaoxu come to see her as an idle person?
Ma Enhui hurriedly went out to greet him, but saw that Zhu Gaoxu's black ball dragon suit was a little wrinkled, and his face could not be concealed at all, as if he hadn't slept last night or hadn't had a good sleep.
It seems that he hasn't been sleeping because the clothes he wears when the emperor just woke up were unlikely to have wrinkles.
I have met the Lord.Ma Enhui bowed his knees and politely said.
Zhu Gaoxu waved his hand to the eunuch behind him, looked at Ma Enhui and said: I have a few words that I want to talk to my cousin-in-law.
Please in the living room of the Supreme Court.Ma Enhui immediately made a gesture.
She took Zhu Gaoxu into a room, then winked at Qiao'er, gently waved her head to the side, and signaled the servants to retreat. As she guessed just now, Zhu Gaoxu must have something this morning.
Zhu Gaoxu sat down on a chair and exhaled a long breath, his face getting even more tired.He said directly: Something happened the night before yesterday, and I only learned the news at the hour of You yesterday.
Ma Enhui whispered: What's that?
Zhu Gaoxu looked at her face and said: There was an arson in the "Xiaoyao City" in Zhongdu Imperial City!Xiaoyao City is where the deposed prince’s family lives.
Ah!Ma Enhui lost her voice in surprise.
She was stunned for a moment and saw that although Zhu Gaoxu was very tired, his eyes were very vivid at this moment!
She immediately understood that the reason why Gao Xu came this morning was that he suspected that this matter was related to her!
Ma Enhui asked: Are there any casualties?
Zhu Gaoxu replied: Eight people were burned to death, and all my elder brother and his family were killed.One of the other two people is the eunuch Wu Zhong.At present, it seems that Wu Zhong’s arson is very suspicious!
When Ma Enhui heard this, her eyebrows frowned and couldn't speak for a moment.
The two of them were silent for a while, and then Ma Enhui said: A few months ago, the deposed prince's family was still in the Eastern Palace and had not gone to Fengyang.I have been blessed by the priest and returned to the palace. Although I am no longer imprisoned and can walk around, the palace has changed a lot and I can no longer contact Wu Zhong.
Well... Zhu Gaoxu nodded slightly.
Ma Enhui thought of another possibility at this time: if she guessed in advance that the deposed prince's family was going to Fengyang, she could arrange Wu Zhong there in advance and instruct Wu Zhong to wait for the opportunity; so after Gao Chi's family arrived in Fengyang, Wu Zhong set fire and there was no need to obey her instructions!
...Of course this is not the case!
But Ma Enhui couldn't defend herself. She suddenly remembered that she had met Wu Zhong from a distance when she left Fengyang.He didn't speak at that time, but would Wu Zhong misunderstand what she meant?
Thinking of this, Ma Enhui felt that she might really be inseparable!
But the result of this incident was not what she thought.
She had thought about avenging her, but she never decided to use such a cruel, hasty, and reckless way!
Ma Enhui had wanted to use Guo Yan before and find an opportunity to borrow the power of the queen.
Because the eunuch yellow dog next to the queen was Wu Zhong’s godson!
So Ma Enhui had already found a way slowly, and she didn't want to kill so many people, and she didn't plan to die with Gao Chi's family.
However, things always cannot happen as expected, and accidents often occur...
Ma Enhui sighed and said with a strange expression: I do hate them (Gao Chi and his wife); now that I know this, I suddenly stop hating them, but I am not happy at all.Should I be happy?
Zhu Gaoxu said: I have three nephews.Among them, Zhang Fu's grandson and Guo Yan's son are only how old are they? What can they understand?They should be innocent.
Ma Enhui asked: Is the emperor innocent too?
Zhu Gaoxu had an unexpected expression on his face, turned to look over, and said: Of course!This matter has nothing to do with me, but it is impossible to completely get rid of suspicion!
He might want to ask Ma Enhui directly if she did this; however, Ma Enhui's words and words of just now had an attitude, so Zhu Gaoxu no longer asked this.
Does he believe Ma Enhui's words?
Ma Enhui had no idea, but she felt that Gao Xu at least believed it a little!
Otherwise, Gao Xu would have been furious long ago.
It is precisely because he could not make up and would even believe in Ma Enhui; he did not want to be wronged easily, so he acted more restrained at this time?
Sometimes Gao Xu is very strange. It seems that the more serious the matter is, the less angry he will be.On the contrary, if some irrelevant little thoughts make him unhappy, he will vent his emotions.
However, Gao Xu probably didn't believe her, after all, this fact is too serious!And Ma Enhui is indeed suspicious of being unable to explain clearly.
Ma Enhui sighed with slight sigh: I know that the Lord does not believe in me completely, but I believe in the Lord.
If Zhu Gaoxu really did this, it would be too ugly.There was no need for him to come here or ask Ma Enhui.
After hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu sighed and said: My cousin's situation is not good at this time. I didn't expect that you still care whether I am innocent or not.
After hearing this, Ma Enhui was a little surprised. She also understood Zhu Gaoxu's unexpected expression just now.
What are the consequences? Ma Enhui asked carefully.
Zhu Gaoxu pondered for a moment and said: My suspicion of "killing my brother and the whole family" must not be completely clear. There are so many people in the world that there will always be people who speculate that there is no way to be a reputation like "cruel and ruthless".In addition, weakening the military power of the vassal kings and the Northern Expedition to Mongolia, these two major things that have been prepared have become very dangerous at this time; we must not stop thinking about it again...
Ma Enhui bit her lips and it hurt so much.
She could understand Gao Xu's feelings.
If his brother and his family are killed, he will inevitably be sad.
Even though the royal family fought for power and profit fiercely, parents and brothers still had friendship; Ma Enhui understood that some things could only be considered for the severity of the seriousness and difficulty of making decisions.
Moreover, an emperor inexplicably bears a stigma for generations, which affects the stability of the throne.These things are not light!
Ma Enhui was also very confused. She was obviously the enemy of the King, but she was not happy at all. Instead, she felt sympathy for Gao Xu, which was a bit unreasonable.
She murmured: I know that the emperor is an aspiring monarch, but now that he is misunderstood by the world, it must be very uncomfortable?
Zhu Gaoxu said in a deep voice: Meaningful events are always complicated and difficult, and misunderstandings are inevitable.If you don’t have to endure everything and even burn your own determination, how can you talk about ambition?
The room was quiet for a while, and Gao Xu's voice suddenly said: My cousin-in-law really didn't instruct Wu Zhong?
Ma Enhui looked at him with a pale face and couldn't speak for a moment.
Gao Xu said again: As long as you answer, I will believe you.
When Ma Enhui heard this, she raised her head to face Gao Xu's gaze.When she saw Gao Xu's eyes, she was sincere and looked forward to her, as if she was expecting her to deny it firmly!
Ma Enhui felt inexplicably sad, and she seemed to feel something warm. She couldn't say it, but her feelings were very strong and entangled at this time!
She couldn't even let herself say something about denial!
She couldn't say anything.
On the day she left Fengyang, she said goodbye to Wu Zhong, and the meaning was too subtle; Ma Enhui wanted to explain, but she couldn't say it... Sometimes people's language is really pale and they may not be able to express everything clearly.
Ma Enhui's eyes dodged and said: I'll make a pot of tea for the emperor.
Zhu Gaoxu was stunned for a moment, looked at Ma Enhui with a complicated expression, and nodded and said: OK.
Ma Enhui turned around and tears immediately flowed to her cheeks.
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