Emperor Ming Dynasty

Chapter 132 Wedding Candles in the Bridal Chamber
Returning to Xiangyang from Wuchang, Zhu Yixi traveled all the way.

Although it is said that Huguang has suffered from military disasters for several years, it has a solid foundation after all, which is much better than Shaanxi. At least in the cultivated land, people can be seen here and there.

Dying old people, crying children, ruthless wild dogs, and countless bandits form a tragic painting of the late Ming Dynasty.

Today, Zhu Yixi is in a high position, unlike the downcast days of the past, so he is naturally capable of saving these low-level people.

After all, they are compatriots.

The elderly and children gathered as much as possible along the way, carried them on the mule cart, and returned to Xiangyang.

As soon as he entered the city, Zhao Shu hurriedly greeted him, and hurriedly asked, "Why did the commander-in-chief let the three kings come to Xiangyang?"

Zhu Yixi thought about this question and said, "Now that I am leaving Hanzhong, the Three Kings are not safe staying there."

As he said that, seeing Zhao Shu's ugly face, he couldn't help but sneered and said, "This is on the one hand, on the other hand, I'm afraid that the night will have long dreams."

Zhao Shu was even more at a loss when he said this.

Seeing this, Zhu Yixi sighed and said, "The intruders have entered Shanxi and approached Gyeonggi, and are preparing to encircle Beijing."

"Although in the past 200 years, the city of Beijing has been saved from danger several times, but this time, it may be difficult."

Zhao Shu was shocked, and after a long time, he said softly: "Are you afraid that the Three Kings will be used?"

"After all, many people are blinded by greed and can do anything."

Zhu Yixi nodded and sighed.

King Rui is the fifth son of Emperor Shenzong, and he ranks the highest among the living emperor's uncles.

Once the news of Chongzhen's death came out, there would inevitably be people who were greedy for profit and coveted the merits of support. Zhu Yixi immediately set fire to the backyard,

In this troubled world, there are all kinds of birds and people.

"Three kings should stay in Xiangyang, it's the safest place."

Zhu Yixi said lightly.

As for taking the king's self-respect, it goes without saying.

Zhao Shu nodded thoughtfully.

After a while, Zhao Shu remembered something, kept fanning the feather fan in his hand, and hurriedly said:
"Chief soldier, besides the three kings, everyone in the Sun residence also came together."

"Why are they here?" Zhu Yixi asked suspiciously.

"You forgot, the wedding was scheduled on the eighth day of February, and it's already March [-]th now."

Zhao Shu said helplessly: "They said they wouldn't delay you, so they came to Xiangyang to get married."

"marry?"

Zhu Yixi was taken aback for a moment, and then remembered this matter: "Then you really have to hurry up. We will have a wedding tomorrow, and it should be simple."

"Don't be so hasty!"

"The intruder set off in the first month of the month. It has been almost three months now. He should have arrived in Beijing. If something happens to His Majesty, it will be too late."

Zhu Yixi said softly, his words were quite disrespectful.

Zhao Shu didn't pay attention, if that was the case, it would have to be delayed for another month, but he had to wait again.

"Okay, let's get married tomorrow."

Once it was settled, Xiangyang City became busy in an instant.

Naturally, Prince Xiang's Mansion cannot be lived in. Part of it collapsed in February, which is unlucky and does not meet the status.

So, I picked another county prince's mansion, decorated it, and I was done.

At this time, everyone in Xiangyang also learned the news of Zuo Liangyu's defeat. For a while, the people were overjoyed.

Compared with intruders and western thieves, the people of Xiangyang are more ruthless than Zuo Liangyu. Before this guy left, he did not forget to loot a wave. It is really hateful.

The remaining gentry took this opportunity to offer big gifts one after another.

Zhu Yixi hesitated for a moment, but finally accepted them as acceptance.

Zhao Shu persuaded at that time: "The gentry are so hateful, but they are the foundation of the world. Even if they are trespassers, they still have to take the imperial examination to recruit sages, let alone general soldiers?"

Zhu Yixi was reminded of another thing.

The Qing Dynasty is about to enter the customs. If he doesn't fight for these gentry, they will be won by others.

What's more, the teacher said that when you engage in politics, you have many friends and few enemies.

As long as they pay taxes actively, Zhu Yixi is also willing to accept them into the ruling class.

Taking advantage of the opportunity of the big wedding, Zhu Yixi changed his mind and started politics, and the Military and Political Department joined many people.

Shaanxi merchants, gentry, and the army gathered together to form an alliance with Zhu Yixi as the core.

He made friends and drank in front of him, it was very lively.

Behind, Sun Xueniang was clutching her handkerchief quite nervously, her fair face flushed.

"Sister, it's alright."

The damselfly comforted softly, she had just secretly drank a glass of wine, her round face was flushed, and her eyes were narrowed.

"Damnie, you've been drinking again."

Xueniang blamed: "If mother finds out, you will be punished."

"My sister is married, what's wrong with me drinking some wine?"

Damselfly patted her small chest and said confidently, "Brother-in-law hasn't come yet, I'll go check it out for you."

After speaking, she felt guilty and left quickly.

"When will I grow up!"

Seeing the damselfly leaving with a silly smile, he couldn't help sighing.

"Why is brother-in-law still drinking!"

In the front hall, through the gap, one can see a man in a wedding dress walking around with a wine glass in his hand.

Along the way, all the banquet guests on the table stood up and toasted respectfully, no one dared to pour alcohol, it was presumptuous.

Compliments and flattery sounded endlessly.

Seeing the handsome and extraordinary face, as well as the temperament of talking and laughing, Sun Damianang was a little crazy for a while: "Brother-in-law, it looks so good!"

Resting her cheeks on her hands, the damselflies watched happily.

The maids and servants passing by were serving dishes, seeing her like this, they didn't bother to say anything.

"why did you leave?"

Seeing her brother-in-law smiled and put down the wine glass, the damselfly couldn't help but get excited: "Could it be a bridal chamber?"

Thinking of this, she followed secretly.

When they came to a flower bush, Zhu Yixi was slightly drunk, looked around, saw no one, and opened the gate to release the water.

With eyes closed and head raised, it was so comfortable.

"ah--"

"who?"

Suddenly, he heard a cry, and it took him a while to react, and he hurriedly said vigilantly.

Is it an assassin?
The guards who were a few steps away rushed over immediately and looked around, but they didn't see anyone.

"Could it be that I'm hallucinating?"

Zhu Yixi was dumbfounded: "It may also be the same eager maid who was disturbed by me, and that would be a real sin."

"What if the skirt is pulled?"

After thinking nonsensically, Zhu Yixi couldn't help laughing.

I was really drunk.

It's time for the bridal chamber.

Not far away, the damselfly left in a hurry, her chest heaved and she gasped, "I was almost discovered."

After a while, she wondered, "What is that, I can't see clearly!"

Suddenly, she remembered the erotic paintings that her sister had seen before, and her ears turned red for a moment.

"Why, it looks different!"

Xiao Zongbing chose to enter the bridal chamber, and the drinking guests became a little more presumptuous, and the atmosphere became more and more lively.

"Squeak-"

Opening the wedding room, the old nuns exchanged glasses of wine and waited for the process to finish, and Zhu Yixi's wine was almost sober.

"Lady, let's perform the ceremony of Duke Zhou!"

Seeing the shy Sun Xueniang, Zhu Yixi couldn't help laughing.

Soon, a white and tender lamb appeared on the bed, I felt pity for it, it was very tender.

As expected of Xue Niang, she is really snow white!

(End of this chapter)