Chapter 4 Lord Huang’s Troubles

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After Huang Zicheng came back, he leaned on a rattan chair in the yamen. Qinghuang's face was covered with a tuft of goat beard. He was playing with the goat beard while looking out the window.

It seems to be listening to the birds singing on the tree, but it seems to be thinking about something.

His expression was calm, after all, he was nearly fifty years old.After so many years of medical and officialdom, Huang Zicheng has reached a height that is difficult for ordinary people to reach, but the process has taken too much time.

At this moment, he suddenly turned around and looked at the beautiful concubines, delicacies, silk and satin at home, and there was no more fun... However, thinking of the gratitude and respect of his wives and concubines and children, and the flattery of relatives and friends, Huang Zicheng's calm face gradually became more vital.

The situation at home before appeared in Huang Zicheng's mind: the lady looked up at him with a eager look, and he said, "I am a good man, and the lady showed a trust and joyful expression.

The trivial scene flashed through my mind, but Huang Zicheng was no longer calm, but instead showed a little hesitation and his brows frowned slightly.

Huang Zicheng even left the rattan chair and stood up, paced back and forth in the room.

At this moment, a sharp voice at the door said: Lord Huang has been found.The emperor is at Fengtianmen. As soon as he saw Lord Huang’s memorial, he sent his servants to come to find you.You go to the emperor’s place to meet the saint!

After hearing this, Huang Zicheng said: I will meet you here.After saying that, he clasped his fists to the official and said, "It's a blessing to be a father-in-law."

Oh, our family dare not, don’t dare.The eunuch smiled.

Huang Zicheng asked calmly, Who are the people around the emperor?

The eunuch immediately replied: The Minister of the Ministry of War Qi (Qi Tai) and the Prince Consort Wang (Wang Ning) are all there.

None?Huang Zicheng said.

It's gone.The eunuch nodded.

Huang Zicheng came out of the yamen and soon boarded the imperial road of the imperial city.The thoughts just now were interrupted by the eunuch, and he was about to meet the emperor. Huang Zicheng couldn't be sure of it, so he went to see the emperor in a confused manner.

I can only take advantage of the situation where I walk and figure it out as soon as possible!

The Xu family who was the ambassador of the Jiaofangsi died. Huang Zicheng didn't care at all. What he cared about was whether he could protect his face in front of his relatives.

The second son of King Yàn killed an official from the ninth rank, which was impossible to pay his life. What's more, in this kind of vassal of the vassal, King Yàn held 100,000 heavy troops in his hand!

Should we be lenient and advise the emperor to scold and punish the prince himself?Huang Zicheng also has another choice: the prince breaks the law and asks the people around him for being punished.

If you blame Zhu Gaoxu himself, you can only punish him. Huang Zicheng will appear powerless in front of his relatives and friends; if the crime is on others, he can live to the death!

In contrast, the latter is very relieved when the person rolls, so it is naturally better to explain.

...At the turn of spring and summer, the day gradually grows.The hour of You is coming soon, the sun has not yet come down to the city tower, and the market is still bustling, but the city gates will be closed on time.

At this time, the onlookers in the prince's mansion had almost dispersed.Wang Gui came back to report to Zhu Gaoxu and had already bought the horses as he ordered.Because there is no horse that can be ridden in the house, it must be purchased at present when needed.

Zhu Gaoxu was sitting loosely on the chair of the Grand Master just now. After hearing the report, he responded casually: I understand.

Wang Gui bowed and stood beside him.

Zhu Gaoxu thought for a while and said: This matter is complicated and involves a lot.The city gate is almost closed today, and it is too late to leave the city.You can clean up and go back to Peking early tomorrow morning.

Wang Gui asked carefully: Will the prince be in trouble?

I have my own concerns.Zhu Gaoxu said.

Seeing this, Wang Gui stepped forward, as if he wanted to take a break. Zhu Gaoxu raised his hand and pondered: Du Qianrui...

Please tell me.Wang Gui said hurriedly.

Unexpectedly, Zhu Gaoxu didn't say anything for a while.

The singing girl in Fuleyuan was a person Zhu Gaoxu had just met before when he went to meet his friends.

Everything she said was just one-sided.

Besides, Zhu Gaoxu was really unfamiliar with the capital and could not completely confirm the woman's background.

It’s not that Zhu Gaoxu doesn’t want to help her to the end, but in an environment that is not very familiar, he always has to be more careful.

At this time, Zhu Gaoxu raised his head and said: Go out and ask Du Qianrui to bring in the cup of tea.

Yes, I surrender.Wang Guidao.

After a while, Du walked in with a cup of brewed tea. While quietly looking at Zhu Gaoxu's face, she carefully placed the tea cup on several tables, for fear of making a sound.

Seeing this, Zhu Gaoxu spoke casually: Miss Du knows my identity, so she doesn't need to do this.

Unexpectedly, Du Qianrui quickly took over the conversation, his voice soft and quick. I respect the prince's character.

Zhu Gaoxu looked at her without complaining.

Zhu Gaoxu was willing to pay attention to her eyes, which seemed to inspire Du Qianrui.

Seeing that Zhu Gaoxu was interested, she continued: When she met at Fuleyuan, I had met many playboys in my family. They usually do whatever they want, and if they cause any trouble, they would go home to find their parents.At that time, he knew the prince but didn't know it, but he thought that the prince was like those people, but he didn't know that the prince was brave and resourceful at a young age and was full of righteousness.

Although he was flattered, Du Qianrui was quite clever.Perhaps in her opinion, a person who is born as a king does not like his identity as others flattering him.

However, when he praised Haoran's justice, Zhu Gaoxu felt it was a bit unfair. He was often treated unfairly in his previous life. How could he have any obsession with clearly distinguishing good and evil?

At this time, the light was gradually dimming, and as long as the sun came off the mountain, the sky would be dark very quickly.

Zhu Gaoxu asked quietly: Miss Du is speaking official language, but you are not from Zhili?

Du Qianrui replied: I am from Raozhou Prefecture, Jiangxi Province.

Zhu Gaoxu wanted to ask her more specific places, but thinking that there is no one in Nanjing, even Wang Gui has to run away first, and it is useless to ask now.

He pondered for a moment and heard Du Qianrui murmur: I am leaving home for many years. Now when I mention my hometown, I always think of that little dogwood...

Dogwood?Zhu Gaoxu said, is it the kind of short tree with many small red fruits?

Yes.Du Qianrui showed a slight surprise on her face, as if the royal nobles should know nothing.

However, Zhu Gaoxu now knows a lot about these things.Not to mention the common dogwood, even many rare plants know it. He liked to plant all kinds of flowers and plants in his previous life.

The two of them said a few words one after another, and the light outside became dimmer and everything was hazy.

Perhaps when vision is blurred, imagination can be more exciting.

The small dogwood made Zhu Gaoxu recall many old things. Following that time, I remember that this ornamental plant seemed to have been planted in the yard of my hometown in my previous life.

He felt a little relaxed, and sighed at the time like a change of time.

Du Qianrui said softly again: At the time, when I was at home, I sat by the window all day long and learned from the girl’s red. I was hoping that there would be a house with a larger window.Not that stuffy, and your eyes won't be so tired.

After saying that, he looked at Zhu Gaoxu and saw that he was very interested, as if he wanted to hear her talk. He smiled bitterly again: You are so ten years old that the farthest place you have ever been to is by the stream at the entrance of the village.When the weather was hot, I harvested rice, and my face, neck and arms were cut by the tips of the leaves, which was itchy and painful. The fine hair and ash in the rice were covered in my body, and it was so uncomfortable in my sweat, like there were many lice in my clothes... At that time, the I was looking forward to it again, if someone came to take me away and escape from the village, even if he was a peddler...

She was immersed in the past while talking, but she didn't dare to say it out loud, otherwise people would think that I was lazy and afraid of heavy.The prince will see this too?

Zhu Gaoxu shook his head: The views of the world will change depending on their identity and situation.How can people like me care about those?But your thoughts at that time were indeed a bit immature, and the peddler might not be able to help you.

Du Qianrui raised her head boldly and looked at him and said: What I want to say is that the prince is not a peddler, but he took me away.

After hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu couldn't help but look at her for a while. At this time, Du Qianrui also raised her head boldly and looked at him with a complicated expression.

Suddenly, her eyes met briefly, and in just a moment, her eyes flashed and she moved away immediately.

Her subtle eyes, like an incapable emotion, mustered up courage and was paradoxically mixed with inferiority...

Zhu Gaoxu was inexplicably moved for a moment. Although there are differences between men and women and differences between ancient and modern times, he has never experienced such weak and helpless days?

He took a deep breath in his heart and calmed down to judge that there were too many details in Du Qianrui's words, which did not seem to be fake; not to mention that the meticulous emotions and motivations, if this was also a play, then she could be called the Best Actress.

After a little silence, Zhu Gaoxu pretended to be calm and said: Miss Du, I am not a peddler, and I am afraid I can't take you away.

Du Qianrui was immediately filled with disappointment and fear. She was obviously a little confused and knew that the murder case involving the imperial court officials would not be good.

Zhu Gaoxu continued calmly: Because our brothers cannot leave the capital, you can only go with Wang Gui.I'll leave tomorrow morning, does Miss Du feel hasty?

Du Qianrui was stunned. After a while, she came to her senses and said hurriedly, "I don't feel hasty."I offended the powerful and the other person was killed. The I felt that I could not escape the relationship and was afraid that I would not give up. But I didn’t expect the prince to make arrangements for me.I really don't know how to repay.

Zhu Gaoxu waved his hand: No need.Since I have done this, I will do it to the end, otherwise why did I have to take care of it at the beginning?

Du Qianrui raised her eyes slightly, glanced at Zhu Gaoxu quickly, and asked: Is there nothing wrong with the prince?

A trace of worry flashed through Zhu Gaoxu's heart, and he immediately smiled and said: I am the grandson of Taizu. If I kill a small official who is not a good person, I won't pay my life, right?

That's good, that's good.Du Qianrui nodded.

Zhu Gaoxu waved his hand gently.

Du Qianrui hurriedly made a fortune and the servant retired.

Zhu Gaoxu was still sitting motionless on the Taishi Chair. The light in the room had dimmed, and he seemed to be sitting in the shadow.