The eunuch Cao Fu walked out of the Rouyi Hall with a blue oil-paper umbrella diagonally. He wanted to meet Zhu Gaoxu and report the result of his errand.
In leper and drizzle weather, the umbrella must be tilted to prevent the head and face from being wet by the rain.
Previously, he had hurt Chen Xianzhen's words before King Annan, but he was far from calming down.
Cao Fu was not like Wang Jinghong and others who wanted to do something big and leave a name in history books. He just wanted to feel relieved; unexpectedly, the Taoist priest Chen Xianzhen dared to make him angry.
Cao Fu thought for a while, then accelerated his pace and walked towards Fengtianmen.
Cao Fu didn't stay in Rouyi Hall for too long in the morning, so he guessed that the morning court had not ended yet, and the emperor should be in the imperial gate in Fengtian Gate.
Walking east along the brick square outside the main gate of Rouyi Hall, Cao Fu soon arrived at the Wulou.
Without anyone stopping him, he passed the martial arts building and there was a wide brick floor inside.
At this time, you can only look southeast and see the majestic Fengtian Gate.
Cao Fu walked in through the door north of Fengtian Gate, but saw that the throne was empty.
The case set up by the Hanlin Academy below is still there. Some officials on duty are sitting on both sides writing. No one speaks and can hear the rustling sound of the pen falling on the paper.
Cao Fu didn't say anything, and walked out of Fengtian Gate the same way.He met a eunuch outside the door, and went up to ask: The morning court is over, the emperor has returned to the East Nuan Pavilion?
The eunuch bent down and said, "Grandpa Cao, I saw that the emperor went to Dongjiaomen."He said, pointing his finger eastward.
Cao Fu nodded, feeling a little strange in his heart.
There are three gates in this place, and the middle is Fengtian Gate, with the West Gate and the East Gate on both sides; the emperor usually only comes to Fengtian Gate and will not go to the corner gate on both sides.
However, there is a saying in Dongjiaomen. It is said that when Jianwen was the emperor, he secretly discussed the issue of decreasing the vassal state with his confidant Huang Zicheng, and it was at the Dongjiaomen. Later, a war broke out, which was the Jingnan Campaign.
After a while, Cao Fu entered the Dongjiao Gate and saw several people standing inside, including eunuchs and the Great Han General of the Jinyiwei.When everyone saw the emperor's confidant eunuch Cao Fu, they bowed with their fists and greeted him.
Cao Fu bowed his hand, looked up at the stairs, and went straight to the attic.
As soon as he walked to the attic, he suddenly saw an official in green robe kneeling on the ground and bowing, while Zhu Gaoxu was standing not far from the entrance of the stairs.
Cao Fu hurriedly took two steps back so as not to prevent the official from kneeling down and bowing to him, a eunuch would not be able to bear the gift.
Zhu Gaoxu glanced at Cao Fu, nodded slightly, then stepped forward to help Guan'er and said, "Get up and talk."
Cao Fu and other officials stood up before he walked back to the attic and stood silently waiting.
This green robe official is also strange. He was summoned by the emperor alone, but he was actually someone Cao Fu didn't know.
Cao Fu often appears around the emperor. Who can meet the emperor in close contact? He doesn’t know what else?
I saw that the official was very young, but he was yellow and thin.Cao Fu suddenly remembered that there were a hundred more new Jinshi not long ago?This official is probably a new Jinshi.
Zhu Gaoxu said first: Liu Ming, I saw the list reported by the pedestrians. Si Zhengyan said, "You volunteered to go to Annan Kingdom to see Chen Jikuo?"
An official named Liu Ming bowed: Returning to the emperor, as Si Zheng said, this matter was taken by the minister.
Zhu Gaoxu said: At the beginning of Yongle, the people of Annan ambushed the Ming envoys and the soldiers of the official army, and even the Dali Temple Minister Xue Yan almost died there.You just passed the Jinshi exam, so don’t go this time.
Liu Ming suddenly raised his head and met Zhu Gaoxu's gaze. The king and his minister looked at each other subtly.
Cao Fu saw it and was even more confused. When did this new Jinshi be appreciated by the emperor?
Liu Ming said: I thank the emperor for his love.I have heard of the conscience and achievements of the emperor, and I yearn for it.Fortunately, I am a disciple of the emperor. Even though I went to Annan, I would not be able to repay the holy grace.Moreover, I think there is no need to be afraid of this trip.
oh?Zhu Gaoxu made a sound.
Liu Ming bowed and said: In the past, the Hu family provoked the court and was destroyed by the royal army in less than a year. The lessons of the Hu family's past are not far away.Now, Chen Jikuo, the rebels of Annan Kingdom, and others have the greatest ambitions, and they are no longer able to occupy Annan Kingdom and be recognized by the court. If they kill the imperial envoys, it will be harmful and useless.Therefore, I believe that this trip seems sinister, but in fact there is no need to worry.
Zhu Gaoxu pondered for a while, then nodded slowly and said: What you said makes sense, okay!However, it is not easy for you to pass the Jinshi exam, be careful.I have a few local people I know in Annan Country. I will send someone to inform you and ask them to contact you so that I can take care of you.
Liu Ming hurriedly said: If you can serve the imperial court, all the grace of the emperor.
Zhu Gaoxu waved his hand and said: You won’t have to go to the Hanlin Academy these days, and I wish you a safe return.
Liu Mingfu bowed and said, "I thank you, I will leave."
Cao Fu turned his head and looked at Liu Ming and walked down the stairs, then went forward and bent down and said: Report to the emperor, I have finished my errands, but...
Say something right.Zhu Gaoxu said.
Cao Fu said carefully: But Chen Xianzhen resented the emperor and hated Queen Chen even more, and felt that the queen had humiliated her.They had already started arguing in front of their servants just now.
Well... Zhu Gaoxu made a voice to indicate that he was listening.
Cao Fu continued: When I heard Chen Xianzhen's words, I felt that she was still towards the rebel Chen Jikuo, and I didn't even care about the emperor's kindness!But this was expected. She was originally the person Chen Jikuo sent to act as a spy twice.
But what I am worried about is that after Chen Xianzhen becomes a grudge with Queen Annan, she will be released in such a good way. Will she encourage Chen Jikuo and the Queen and the people on Chen Zhengyuan's side?If this is the case, the emperor would be in vain to recruit Chen Jikuo with kindness.
After hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu walked back and forth a few steps.After a while, he finally turned around and said: Don’t make things difficult for her, just let her go back to her hometown.
Cao Fu immediately didn't want to talk too much, and clasped his fists and said: Yes.
Zhu Gaoxu walked to the railing and looked outside for a while.Cao Fu looked out in the direction and could see the scene outside the attic, a neat and grand group of double-eaved palaces.
Emperor Jianwen and Huang Zicheng have also been here.Zhu Gaoxu turned his head and said casually.
yes.Cao Fu responded respectfully.He thought to himself, it turned out that the emperor had heard of this.
Zhu Gaoxu stood for a short time and turned around and walked down the stairs.
...Although it was raining today, Miss Xu also came to the palace.Madam Xu is the daughter of the deposed princess and military general Xu Zhang, who was divorced by King Zhao, Zhu Gaoshu.
She came to see Depin Duan Xuehen and explained her purpose at Xuanwu Gate, but the eunuch informed Depin.Afterwards, the palace maid searched and she successfully entered the palace.
Back then, Mrs. Xu and Duan Xueheng were inseparable for a long time; at first it was not because of the close relationship, but because Duan Xueheng was about to monitor Mrs. Xu.
All the things were caused by chance. Madam Xu discovered the secret of her uncle He Fu. It turned out that He Fu had already secretly communicated with the King of Han, so she was sent to the King of Han Mansion in Yunnan.
Because Zhu Gaoxu had various relationships with her, it was difficult to detain her; so Miss Xu was able to spend time with Duan Xueheng day and night.
The two of them have been together for a long time and have shared some private matters, but somehow they have a friendship.
I think two women with completely opposite personalities can also make friends.
Duan Xuehen lives in the East Palace.The highest status here is the imperial concubine Mu Zhen.
Madam Xu was taken to Dongyi Palace by eunuchs.
After seeing Duan Xueheng, she found that Duan Xueheng was still the same temperament, and she spoke very little, let alone polite words; but Madam Xu felt a little relaxed.
She brought a box of gifts, but Duan Xuehen put them on the table.
The palace maids served tea and went out.At this time, Madam Xu asked softly: How about the Imperial Concubine? Is it easy to talk to?
When talking about the imperial concubine, Duan Xueheng's expressionless face showed a subtle look, and his eyes were a little different.
Madam Xu saw it and felt something was strange, and thought to herself: Did Duan Xueheng had a relationship with Mu when she was in Yunnan?
Duan Xueheng quickly said casually: He is pretty good.
After hearing this, Miss Xu was a little happy and hurriedly grabbed Duan Xuehen and said: I want to ask my sister for something, can you help me introduce the imperial concubine?
What did you think of her? Duan Xue said in confusion.
Madam Xu was a little embarrassed, and after a little hesitation, her voice became even lower: I heard that the half-sister of the Imperial Concubine might be Princess Zhao.I want to convince the imperial concubine to stop this.
Duan Xueheng looked at her: You are well-informed, but why do you want to do this?
Mrs. Xu said: The King of Zhao divorced me at the beginning, because I was married for several years and had not given birth to a legitimate son.This reason is not the truth, otherwise King Zhao could have asked me to adopt a legitimate son.At the beginning, King Zhao just took a fancy to the power and status of the Mu family and wanted to marry the Mu family.
As long as King Zhao cannot marry a woman from the Mu family, he may be willing to pick me up again.Because my uncle (He Fu) made great contributions in the "Suppression Battle", his current status in the court is very different from before.
Duan Xuehen frowned and said: If King Zhao’s mind is really so cold, why are you going back?
Madam Xu sighed sweetly, it’s better than now.The Xu family thought I was embarrassed, so I couldn't always run to my uncle's house or sister Duan. I often felt like I had no place to stay.
Become a monk?Duan Xueheng asked.
Madam Xu said: To be a nun, you need to shave your hair.A young woman has a bad reputation as a Taoist priest unless she marrys a Taoist priest who can marry a wife.In the past, there were some female Taoist priests who were like prostitutes; in the past few years, Ji Gang and Tan Xuelu competed for a female Taoist priest, and they beat him up and made everyone know...
She wanted to speak but stopped, and finally couldn't help saying: I heard that the queen's sister has been sent to Zhongdu.I don't want to go to Zhongdu, I'm afraid it's all.
Duan Xuehen was silent for a moment and said: How could you convince the imperial concubine?
Madam Xu whispered: I have my own way.
In leper and drizzle weather, the umbrella must be tilted to prevent the head and face from being wet by the rain.
Previously, he had hurt Chen Xianzhen's words before King Annan, but he was far from calming down.
Cao Fu was not like Wang Jinghong and others who wanted to do something big and leave a name in history books. He just wanted to feel relieved; unexpectedly, the Taoist priest Chen Xianzhen dared to make him angry.
Cao Fu thought for a while, then accelerated his pace and walked towards Fengtianmen.
Cao Fu didn't stay in Rouyi Hall for too long in the morning, so he guessed that the morning court had not ended yet, and the emperor should be in the imperial gate in Fengtian Gate.
Walking east along the brick square outside the main gate of Rouyi Hall, Cao Fu soon arrived at the Wulou.
Without anyone stopping him, he passed the martial arts building and there was a wide brick floor inside.
At this time, you can only look southeast and see the majestic Fengtian Gate.
Cao Fu walked in through the door north of Fengtian Gate, but saw that the throne was empty.
The case set up by the Hanlin Academy below is still there. Some officials on duty are sitting on both sides writing. No one speaks and can hear the rustling sound of the pen falling on the paper.
Cao Fu didn't say anything, and walked out of Fengtian Gate the same way.He met a eunuch outside the door, and went up to ask: The morning court is over, the emperor has returned to the East Nuan Pavilion?
The eunuch bent down and said, "Grandpa Cao, I saw that the emperor went to Dongjiaomen."He said, pointing his finger eastward.
Cao Fu nodded, feeling a little strange in his heart.
There are three gates in this place, and the middle is Fengtian Gate, with the West Gate and the East Gate on both sides; the emperor usually only comes to Fengtian Gate and will not go to the corner gate on both sides.
However, there is a saying in Dongjiaomen. It is said that when Jianwen was the emperor, he secretly discussed the issue of decreasing the vassal state with his confidant Huang Zicheng, and it was at the Dongjiaomen. Later, a war broke out, which was the Jingnan Campaign.
After a while, Cao Fu entered the Dongjiao Gate and saw several people standing inside, including eunuchs and the Great Han General of the Jinyiwei.When everyone saw the emperor's confidant eunuch Cao Fu, they bowed with their fists and greeted him.
Cao Fu bowed his hand, looked up at the stairs, and went straight to the attic.
As soon as he walked to the attic, he suddenly saw an official in green robe kneeling on the ground and bowing, while Zhu Gaoxu was standing not far from the entrance of the stairs.
Cao Fu hurriedly took two steps back so as not to prevent the official from kneeling down and bowing to him, a eunuch would not be able to bear the gift.
Zhu Gaoxu glanced at Cao Fu, nodded slightly, then stepped forward to help Guan'er and said, "Get up and talk."
Cao Fu and other officials stood up before he walked back to the attic and stood silently waiting.
This green robe official is also strange. He was summoned by the emperor alone, but he was actually someone Cao Fu didn't know.
Cao Fu often appears around the emperor. Who can meet the emperor in close contact? He doesn’t know what else?
I saw that the official was very young, but he was yellow and thin.Cao Fu suddenly remembered that there were a hundred more new Jinshi not long ago?This official is probably a new Jinshi.
Zhu Gaoxu said first: Liu Ming, I saw the list reported by the pedestrians. Si Zhengyan said, "You volunteered to go to Annan Kingdom to see Chen Jikuo?"
An official named Liu Ming bowed: Returning to the emperor, as Si Zheng said, this matter was taken by the minister.
Zhu Gaoxu said: At the beginning of Yongle, the people of Annan ambushed the Ming envoys and the soldiers of the official army, and even the Dali Temple Minister Xue Yan almost died there.You just passed the Jinshi exam, so don’t go this time.
Liu Ming suddenly raised his head and met Zhu Gaoxu's gaze. The king and his minister looked at each other subtly.
Cao Fu saw it and was even more confused. When did this new Jinshi be appreciated by the emperor?
Liu Ming said: I thank the emperor for his love.I have heard of the conscience and achievements of the emperor, and I yearn for it.Fortunately, I am a disciple of the emperor. Even though I went to Annan, I would not be able to repay the holy grace.Moreover, I think there is no need to be afraid of this trip.
oh?Zhu Gaoxu made a sound.
Liu Ming bowed and said: In the past, the Hu family provoked the court and was destroyed by the royal army in less than a year. The lessons of the Hu family's past are not far away.Now, Chen Jikuo, the rebels of Annan Kingdom, and others have the greatest ambitions, and they are no longer able to occupy Annan Kingdom and be recognized by the court. If they kill the imperial envoys, it will be harmful and useless.Therefore, I believe that this trip seems sinister, but in fact there is no need to worry.
Zhu Gaoxu pondered for a while, then nodded slowly and said: What you said makes sense, okay!However, it is not easy for you to pass the Jinshi exam, be careful.I have a few local people I know in Annan Country. I will send someone to inform you and ask them to contact you so that I can take care of you.
Liu Ming hurriedly said: If you can serve the imperial court, all the grace of the emperor.
Zhu Gaoxu waved his hand and said: You won’t have to go to the Hanlin Academy these days, and I wish you a safe return.
Liu Mingfu bowed and said, "I thank you, I will leave."
Cao Fu turned his head and looked at Liu Ming and walked down the stairs, then went forward and bent down and said: Report to the emperor, I have finished my errands, but...
Say something right.Zhu Gaoxu said.
Cao Fu said carefully: But Chen Xianzhen resented the emperor and hated Queen Chen even more, and felt that the queen had humiliated her.They had already started arguing in front of their servants just now.
Well... Zhu Gaoxu made a voice to indicate that he was listening.
Cao Fu continued: When I heard Chen Xianzhen's words, I felt that she was still towards the rebel Chen Jikuo, and I didn't even care about the emperor's kindness!But this was expected. She was originally the person Chen Jikuo sent to act as a spy twice.
But what I am worried about is that after Chen Xianzhen becomes a grudge with Queen Annan, she will be released in such a good way. Will she encourage Chen Jikuo and the Queen and the people on Chen Zhengyuan's side?If this is the case, the emperor would be in vain to recruit Chen Jikuo with kindness.
After hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu walked back and forth a few steps.After a while, he finally turned around and said: Don’t make things difficult for her, just let her go back to her hometown.
Cao Fu immediately didn't want to talk too much, and clasped his fists and said: Yes.
Zhu Gaoxu walked to the railing and looked outside for a while.Cao Fu looked out in the direction and could see the scene outside the attic, a neat and grand group of double-eaved palaces.
Emperor Jianwen and Huang Zicheng have also been here.Zhu Gaoxu turned his head and said casually.
yes.Cao Fu responded respectfully.He thought to himself, it turned out that the emperor had heard of this.
Zhu Gaoxu stood for a short time and turned around and walked down the stairs.
...Although it was raining today, Miss Xu also came to the palace.Madam Xu is the daughter of the deposed princess and military general Xu Zhang, who was divorced by King Zhao, Zhu Gaoshu.
She came to see Depin Duan Xuehen and explained her purpose at Xuanwu Gate, but the eunuch informed Depin.Afterwards, the palace maid searched and she successfully entered the palace.
Back then, Mrs. Xu and Duan Xueheng were inseparable for a long time; at first it was not because of the close relationship, but because Duan Xueheng was about to monitor Mrs. Xu.
All the things were caused by chance. Madam Xu discovered the secret of her uncle He Fu. It turned out that He Fu had already secretly communicated with the King of Han, so she was sent to the King of Han Mansion in Yunnan.
Because Zhu Gaoxu had various relationships with her, it was difficult to detain her; so Miss Xu was able to spend time with Duan Xueheng day and night.
The two of them have been together for a long time and have shared some private matters, but somehow they have a friendship.
I think two women with completely opposite personalities can also make friends.
Duan Xuehen lives in the East Palace.The highest status here is the imperial concubine Mu Zhen.
Madam Xu was taken to Dongyi Palace by eunuchs.
After seeing Duan Xueheng, she found that Duan Xueheng was still the same temperament, and she spoke very little, let alone polite words; but Madam Xu felt a little relaxed.
She brought a box of gifts, but Duan Xuehen put them on the table.
The palace maids served tea and went out.At this time, Madam Xu asked softly: How about the Imperial Concubine? Is it easy to talk to?
When talking about the imperial concubine, Duan Xueheng's expressionless face showed a subtle look, and his eyes were a little different.
Madam Xu saw it and felt something was strange, and thought to herself: Did Duan Xueheng had a relationship with Mu when she was in Yunnan?
Duan Xueheng quickly said casually: He is pretty good.
After hearing this, Miss Xu was a little happy and hurriedly grabbed Duan Xuehen and said: I want to ask my sister for something, can you help me introduce the imperial concubine?
What did you think of her? Duan Xue said in confusion.
Madam Xu was a little embarrassed, and after a little hesitation, her voice became even lower: I heard that the half-sister of the Imperial Concubine might be Princess Zhao.I want to convince the imperial concubine to stop this.
Duan Xueheng looked at her: You are well-informed, but why do you want to do this?
Mrs. Xu said: The King of Zhao divorced me at the beginning, because I was married for several years and had not given birth to a legitimate son.This reason is not the truth, otherwise King Zhao could have asked me to adopt a legitimate son.At the beginning, King Zhao just took a fancy to the power and status of the Mu family and wanted to marry the Mu family.
As long as King Zhao cannot marry a woman from the Mu family, he may be willing to pick me up again.Because my uncle (He Fu) made great contributions in the "Suppression Battle", his current status in the court is very different from before.
Duan Xuehen frowned and said: If King Zhao’s mind is really so cold, why are you going back?
Madam Xu sighed sweetly, it’s better than now.The Xu family thought I was embarrassed, so I couldn't always run to my uncle's house or sister Duan. I often felt like I had no place to stay.
Become a monk?Duan Xueheng asked.
Madam Xu said: To be a nun, you need to shave your hair.A young woman has a bad reputation as a Taoist priest unless she marrys a Taoist priest who can marry a wife.In the past, there were some female Taoist priests who were like prostitutes; in the past few years, Ji Gang and Tan Xuelu competed for a female Taoist priest, and they beat him up and made everyone know...
She wanted to speak but stopped, and finally couldn't help saying: I heard that the queen's sister has been sent to Zhongdu.I don't want to go to Zhongdu, I'm afraid it's all.
Duan Xuehen was silent for a moment and said: How could you convince the imperial concubine?
Madam Xu whispered: I have my own way.
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