Jinyi Music

Chapter 353

Eating mutton boiled in a pot in such a world of ice and snow is already a very rare enjoyment. For this reason, Mou Biao also rewarded the old post official with five taels of silver.

This room was eating, and when he heard the report from outside, Mou Biao raised his eyebrows,
"Someone from the capital?"

The gatekeeper outside responded,

"My lord is indeed from the capital, from the East Palace, and my subordinates have checked the badge..."

"The people in the East Palace... it seems that something is wrong!"

Mou Biao got up, took the cloak hanging on the side, put it on his body, and went out. Outside, snowflakes were flying all over the sky. The snowflakes blocked people's eyes, and they couldn't see people clearly when they were ten feet away.

When he got outside the door, he saw two brocade guards guarding one man. When the man saw him, he lifted the hat on his head, revealing a thin face with three strands of blue beard. His eyes were still piercing, and when he saw him, he opened his mouth and said,

"Mou Baihu, where is His Highness the Crown Prince?"

Mou Biao knew this person was Han Shu, a guest of the Prince of the East Palace, and he was a little surprised at the moment, saying,
"Master Han, why are you here?"

Although the crown prince's guests are empty-handed in the East Palace, they still receive the salary of a third-rank official. It is several levels higher than Mou Biao's, so it is not an exaggeration to call him an adult.

Han Shu was also polite, and bowed his hands,

"In fact, there is something in the palace, and Han needs to come to meet the crown prince, and ask Mou Baihu to lead the way..."

Seeing that he seemed to be in a hurry, Mou Biao nodded immediately.
"Okay, come with me!"

Immediately after Han Shu was led in, Zhu Houzhao, Yinger and Mu Yourong were also eating mutton pot. The fat lamb, the lamb leg and the tender meat on the neck were all given to the prince, who had two beautiful faces. The companion then drove Liu Jin back to his room, where he and Yinger sat opposite each other, drinking some wine and eating mutton, while Mu Yourong waited on him, Zhu Houzhao took a sip of the murky wine and shook his head, saying,
"It's a pity that we came out on business. We didn't bring many things with us, and we didn't have time to buy them. If we were in the palace in this weather, there would be self-brewed golden stem dew, and Taixibai... It's too much to say. Xibai Bengong likes it the most, the taste is thick and not greasy, the color is like shochu, and the aftertaste is sweet..."

Speaking of this place, the crown prince who has been sleeping outside for several months, couldn't help but make an unseemly gesture, and licked the corner of his mouth. Ying'er covered her mouth and smiled when she saw it, but Mu Yourong asked curiously. road,
"His Royal Highness is talking about the fine wine brewed in the palace. When the slaves were at home, they had heard that there was good wine in the palace. Not only were the eunuchs in the palace brewing it themselves, but also carefully selected tribute from outside. Wuliangchun is One, very delicious..."

Zhu Houzhao nodded and said,

"Wuliang mellow is a bit stronger, and Bengong's drinking capacity is shallow, and he will pour it down after a drink..."

Speaking of this, he smiled and said,

"Heavenly milk, gentleman's soup, etc. are for the concubines in the harem, but I can drink a big pot..."

Mu Yourong smiled and said,
"Hearing from His Highness the Crown Prince, the servants, the wine worms, crawled out. The servants ate Du Kang and Song He when they were at home..."

Zhu Houzhao laughed and said,
"Du Kang and Song He Bengong also ate it, but Bengong ate the top of Song He, and Du Kang couldn't eat a glass. It's better to eat more light wine..."

Although the third lady of the Mu family was born in a merchant, she was vigorously trained by the Mu family since she was a child, and she has learned a lot. Compared with Zhu Houzhao, a prince who is used to the world's fine products, he is not inferior when it comes to wine. The more the two talked, the more speculative they became, and they felt irresistible. Yinger listened calmly, and from time to time put a piece of mutton in the pot into Zhu Houzhao's bowl, but no one noticed. The hand on the knee has been clenched into a fist, and the fingernails have sunk into the palm.

When the two were talking lively, Mou Biao's voice sounded outside,
"Your Highness, there are people from the East Palace!"

There was a pause in the voice inside, Ying'er let out a breath silently, Zhu Hou replied,

"come in!"

Mou Biao opened the door and led Han Shu in,
"His Royal Highness!"

When Han Shu came in, he knelt down and kowtowed. Zhu Houzhao was a little surprised when he saw him.
"Mr. Han, why are you here?"

Han Shudao,
"Your Highness, there is really an urgent matter that needs to be reported to His Highness. I am on my way in the starry night, so I finally met His Highness here!"

Zhu Houzhao raised his eyebrows when he heard the words,

"What's the matter?"

"This one……"

Han Shu raised his head and looked around. Zhu Houzhao waved everyone in the room knowingly, and Mou Biao followed suit. After the door was closed, Mu Yourong bowed to Mou Biao.
"Master Mou has worked hard!"

Mu Biao nodded,

"Doing business for the prince is hard work!"

Mu Yourong nodded and smiled, then turned and retreated, Mou Biao nodded to Yinger who was beside her, Yinger looked at Mu Yourong who had already left the yard and asked,

"Lord Mou, is this lady from the Mu family old with you?"

Mou Biao shook his head,

"No……"

"Oh... is it?"

Ying'er smiled and gave him a blessing, turned and left, Mou Biao looked at her slim back, and frowned in confusion, Han Shu in the room was given a seat by Zhu Houzhao,
"Mr. Han, what's the rush when you come to see me in such a snowy day?"

Han Shudao,
"Prince, I have the guts to ask, this time the prince returned to Beijing from Kaifeng, but Wanmin knelt and saw him off, saying that he wanted to set up a tablet of longevity, and offered Wanmin an umbrella?"

Speaking of this, Zhu Houzhao was most proud of himself, and smiled immediately,

"Exactly, I just did some trivial things, I didn't expect the people to remember this kind of gratitude, I really feel ashamed of myself!"

After all, this country belongs to the Zhu family, and the people are the people of the Zhu family. The Zhu family was supposed to protect it, but he only did what he had to do, which made the people feel grateful and ashamed!

Han Shu's face was serious when he heard this,

"This is exactly the place where Weichen rushed all night to warn the prince..."

"Oh……"

Zhu Houzhao was taken aback when he heard the words,
"What did Mr. Han say?"

Han Shu sighed,

"It's not just one minister, but the meaning of many counselors in the East Palace. Your Royal Highness...you should not be too prominent at this time!"

Think about it!

Whether it's Henan or Shanxi, natural disasters have ruthlessly displaced the people, the court's disaster relief is not good, and the people complain. At this time, the crown prince has made a big show and won a good name. Isn't it envied by others?
After Han Shu finished speaking, Zhu Houzhao still didn't understand.
"I am the crown prince, who would dare to be jealous of me?"

Han Shu let out a long sigh,

"Your Highness, there is another His Majesty above you!"

The crown prince is still too young, and when he is young, he is full of energy. He only wants to show off when he does things, but he doesn't know that he has some reputation. If he can't promote himself, he can't promote it!

Zhu Houzhao is a smart person. Hearing Han Shu's words, he calmed down and thought about it, and immediately understood, and changed his face at that time.
"What news did Mr. Fei get?"

Han Shu nodded and said,
"After His Royal Highness arrived in Shunde, the situation in Kaifeng spread to Beijing. At that time, someone reported that His Royal Highness was helping the disaster outside. It was not practical, and he handed it over to merchants. Later, there was the matter of Wanmin Umbrella. Some people say that the crown prince is expropriating food and grass from merchants in order to make a name for himself. This year may survive the harsh winter, and even if there is a bumper harvest next year, there will be no way to make up for this year's shortfall!"

Zhu Houzhao was furious when he heard the words, his gentle and delicate face flushed red,

"Whoa..."

He reached out and lifted the plate off the table,
"What nonsense! What nonsense!"

Han Shudao,
"Your Highness, please rest your anger for the time being. Those excerpts are nothing more than clowns who were instructed by others..."

Zhu Houzhao's chest heaved with anger,
"Who ordered it?"

Han Shu looked at the prince deeply,

"Your Highness, none of this is important. The strangest thing is that after His Majesty read these excerpts, he didn't publish them, but there was no order to reprimand them..."

Zhu Houzhao's face became more and more ugly when he heard the words,

"Father, what does this mean?"

Han Shu looked at him meaningfully,
"Your Highness, the big tree invites the wind. If this wind... blows from the palace, from His Majesty, you... even the crown prince... will not be able to withstand it!"

Zhu Houzhao met his eyes and asked for a while,

"Father, he..."

Needless to say, both of them understood, Han Shu nodded,

"Your Highness, I came here just to remind His Highness of this matter, and please submit the paper immediately..."

"Oh...what's the deal?"

"It means that the people in Kaifeng City are grateful for His Majesty's grace, and the Ten Thousand People Umbrella is dedicated to His Majesty!"

Zhu Houzhao frowned when he heard this,
"In this way... the emperor can believe it?"

Han Shu smiled and said,

"What your Majesty wants is face. Both His Royal Highness and His Majesty said that this umbrella was enshrined to His Majesty by the people of Kaifeng. Who would dare to say otherwise?"

Anyone who dares to jump out and say no must be out of their minds!
Seeing that Zhu Houzhao was still hesitating, he persuaded him,
"Your Highness, a good name is important, but His Majesty's trust is also very important. If this matter makes His Majesty fear His Highness..."

Then how do we proceed with the rest of the matter?

Zhu Houzhao immediately stopped hesitating, nodded and said,
"I will write now!"

Han Shu frowned when he heard this, and cupped his hands, saying,
"Your Highness is wise!"

He came all the way because he was afraid that His Highness would be young and energetic, and he would not bear the false name of this idea, and insisted on blaming these things on himself, which would arouse His Majesty's jealousy...

You must know that today is the heyday of spring and autumn, if the crown prince wants to make a comeback in one fell swoop, it will be like snatching food from the mouth of a tiger in his prime. It is dangerous and dangerous, so be careful and careful!
It seems that last time, the crown prince went to meet the leader of the Jianghu gang in person, and they all strongly opposed it, but His Royal Highness insisted on going his own way. Although an alliance agreement was reached with the Jianghu gang in the end, it was always inferior and people caught him. Taking advantage of the opportunity, I was afraid of using it as a threat in the future. Fortunately, His Highness is not a soft-hearted person. After agreeing to wait for the great treasure, he must find a way to catch all these people in one go, so as to get rid of this worry!
The two monarchs and ministers talked in secret for a long time in the house. On the second day, Zhu Houzhao's memorial was sent to Beijing by Jin Yiwei on a fast horse. Emperor Hongzhi smiled slightly when he read the memorial.
"The prince went out to experience some experience, but he has grown a lot!"

(End of this chapter)