Daming: Wanted to be a small landlord, but was forced to ascend the throne

Chapter 203 I Really Regret

"Eldest son, we were ordered by the prince to deliver festival gifts to His Majesty. We stayed in the Ministry of Rituals for a few days, but we never had time to come over. These few days are free! The prince asked his subordinates to bring a lot of things to the eldest son."

As soon as Zhu Chen saw Qin Shao, he hurried forward to salute.

Qin Shao's mood is a little complicated.

For King Xing, he has some feelings. In the past, he treated Qin Shao like an elder and a confidant, and this original body was himself King Xing's son.

Including that both of them chose Zhu Houcong, he also understood that it was just an emotional barrier, just like his grandparents in the previous life.

He can't complain about them, they have their own difficulties.

It's just that they can't get along without barriers like before.

The things that King Xing sent were basically similar to those in Anlu Prefecture, they were all ginseng antlers, silks and satins, and some rare things. In a word, they were rich and powerful!
Wang Yin and the others helped unload the things, and Han Jinrong had already prepared food for Zhu Chen and his followers to eat.

"Will anyone know when you come here?"

Qin Shao asked while chatting with Zhu Chen after dinner.

The days in Shangjing seemed to be uneventful. Qin Shao had contacted Jiang Bin and the others, but he knew that there were actually a lot of eyeliners, big and small, in Shangjing.

"Don't worry, my lord. This time we come in two groups. The main ones who came to the palace to deliver things were Zhang Fengzheng and the others. We just followed. I was mainly responsible for delivering gifts for the eldest lord."

Zhu Chen explained.

Zhu Chen couldn't stay longer at Qin Shao's house, he stayed for one night and had to go back the next day.

It's just that before leaving, he was a little hesitant, and after a long while, he said that Yuan Changshi had ordered that since he came to give gifts, he hoped that the eldest son would also bring something to King Xing.

They were very excited to come to the prince this time, and many of the things they gave to the eldest son were picked by the prince himself.

Qin Shao was a little confused, he really didn't expect to return the gift.

When I was in Jingshan before, Han Jinrong prepared all the rituals.

There were some problems with the accounts of the book shop, Han Jinrong and Su Jin went to the book shop early in the morning.

When Qin Shao was in trouble, Su Jin came back and said that the girl had already prepared a gift in return, but she forgot about it in a hurry to go to the book shop.

As soon as I remembered it, I asked Su Jin to come back.

Han Jinrong bought a lot of gifts, although they were not very expensive, but they were all unique gifts in Shanghai.

"My lord lived in Beijing for a long time before. He mentioned these things a few years ago, and the old concubine also sent some back. It's just that the concubine is old and in the palace, so it's not very convenient. Very sweet."

Zhu Chen was very happy to see those special gifts from Shanghai.

Roasted duck, preserved fruit, carved lacquer, tiger bone wine, etc., a large box of bits and pieces.

……

Shangjing, an inconspicuous restaurant.

"Meet Zhang Fengzheng!"

Wang Tu bowed down to the fair-skinned man, and was directly helped up by the man.

"Master Wang, you don't need to be too polite. You have made great contributions to serving the old concubine, and you are the prince's cousin. How can I accept your worship? When I came, the prince told the subordinate officials to convey his gratitude to the prince."

Wang Tu's bow really surprised Zhang Zuo.

Although Wang Tu does not have any rank now, he is a relative of the emperor. Even if he is not related by blood, he is definitely the closest family member in the capital to the prince and the old concubine.

Of course, there are exceptions now, the prince has a closer relative - the eldest son is also in Beijing.

"You and I do things for the prince and the concubine. I am only honored. There is no such thing as hard work."

Seeing Zhang Zuo's politeness, Wang Tu said hastily.

"Master Wang is right. We are all doing things for the prince and the old concubine. When I went to the palace earlier, the emperor Long En met the old concubine. The old concubine's eyesight is not very good, but she is still in good health. I don’t think it’s any worse than the prince, it’s all thanks to you. Before leaving, the prince has repeatedly told me to come to you to see if there is anything we need, so we can prepare.”

"The prince served the old concubine very filially, and gave money and other things frequently. The old concubine is also old, and she is frugal, so she doesn't spend much. In front of the concubine's eyes, the two kings went one after another a few years ago, crying bitterly too. The problems that were left behind are much better now! She doesn't ask for anything now, but only wishes for Xingwang's family to go well."

"The old concubine is kind-hearted. I often tell her that this policy may change one day. One day, your majesty may be able to see the real relatives of the king Zhaoxing who will come to Beijing! The old concubine believes in this very much, she has experienced a lot, with her words, anything can happen, as long as people are alive, everything is possible!"

Wang Tu repeated the old concubine Shao's words, which made Zhang Zuo sigh and moved, and the two were speechless for a moment.

"Master Wang, what do you mean..."

Zhang Zuo is a shrewd and transparent person.

After being moved for a moment, he knew the intention behind Wang Tu's words.

"Zhang Fengzheng, I don't know if it's right to do this. The eldest son is in Beijing now, can you let the old concubine meet... Grandson, the old man has been looking forward to it for so many years..."

Wang Tu was silent for a moment, and finally expressed his thoughts.

He is Old Concubine Shao's favorite nephew, and his nephew is half.

Standing in his position, of course he wanted his aunt to see his grandson and get what she wanted.

Then the old concubine would feel much more comfortable in the palace.

The life of the elderly is too lonely!

"My lord, the lord has actually thought about your thoughts..."

"Does the lord agree?"

Wang Tu was very excited.

"It's just that the prince also has concerns..."

Zhang Zuo was a little embarrassed.

He had been in charge of the work outside the palace before, but he only knew that Mr. Qin was Zhu Houxi, the former eldest son of the palace.

At that time, I thought it was a strange coincidence, and I was happy for the prince.

The heirs of the Wangfu are indeed too thin, there is only one son, and his health is not very good, the prince is very worried.

He originally thought that the palace would celebrate wildly, but it was silent, and that Mr. Qin actually came to the capital.

Master Li Su told him about the situation, and he realized that so many things had happened.

What is this called!A good thing has turned into a wall between brothers and a estrangement between mother and child!
After the eldest son left, the prince's mood has been very bad, and the palace has returned to the gloomy state it was before.

"Why is the prince worried?"

Even though Wang Tu had sent someone to the palace earlier, it was not easy for King Xing to tell him too much about the private affairs of the palace.

It's just a euphemism to say that the prince is still the prince, and the eldest son can only temporarily hide his identity.

Who knew there were so many things happening in it!

"You said that the princess sent someone to kill the eldest son before? She is paralyzed on the bed because she is fighting for the position of the son for the son?"

Wang Tu couldn't help being surprised after hearing Zhang Zuo's simple explanation.

"She...how is she so confused! How can a mother be so eccentric? The eldest son is so outstanding, and he is the eldest son, so he should inherit the position of the eldest son! The eldest son can't even bear this thing, how can he be a woman? Take on the heavy responsibility of the palace?"

"Besides, I think that the eldest son is an upright person, and he does things differently than ordinary people, and he will never take the initiative to take the position of the eldest son. Even if the princess wants the eldest son to be the eldest son, she can't hurt the eldest son in such a way. That's not letting the child separate from herself. Is it? That is my child! Confused! What a confused woman!"

"I really regret it! At the beginning, I should have suggested to my father not to find someone to recommend the daughter of Jiang Chen to the late emperor, but to point it out to the prince. I have really hurt the prince! I am really guilty!"

Wang Tu felt a little heartbroken.

Even though King Xing's wife was appointed by the emperor.

In fact, the Wang family also worked hard on this marriage of King Xing!
When King Xing reached the age of marriage, Wang Tu's father, Wang An, wanted to find a virtuous woman for King Xing.

The old Zhu's family, especially the wife of the vassal king, would definitely not be a woman from a wealthy family. Since she couldn't find someone from an aristocratic family with knowledge, she wanted to find someone who was gentle, virtuous and sensible.

Wang Tu worked in Wucheng Bingma Division, knew Jiang Chen, and knew that he had a daughter.

Jiang Yan is upright and generous, and his son Jiang Xian is also low-key and reserved.

Wang An asked if he knew this person, and Wang Tu spoke well, thinking that his father and younger brother are good and polite people, and his daughter should not be far behind!
Who knew that he would miss it!

If my father knew about it, he would definitely regret and blame himself!

Wang Tusi couldn't help crying at this point!

"Master Wang, don't worry, it's fate! It's fate! The prince will definitely not blame you. Who would have known that such a bizarre thing could happen, that the dead eldest son could still be alive, and he was so good-looking, so outstanding, and even touched him?" When we arrive in Anlu Prefecture, we can recognize the prince! Everything is fate!"

"The prince is also very distressed and misses the eldest son. It's not that we came to Beijing to give the gift, and we specially prepared it for the eldest son. The prince likes the eldest son from the bottom of his heart, and even before we met each other, we also fell in love with the eldest son!"

"Even though there are many unsatisfactory things, I can't say it's bad now. The prince has always wanted to come out and have a look. The prince's dream is to try to take the imperial examination and do something for the court. Now the eldest son can be regarded as repaying the wish for the prince. The eldest son is a little Sanyuan. ! Quite like the style of the prince back then! The old concubine was very careful in teaching the prince back then, but at this time..."

"The situation you mentioned, I will discuss it with the prince when I go back. After all, seeing the concubine is not a small matter, and everything needs to be considered in the long run!"

"What Zhang Fengzheng said is true! I was too hasty, and I didn't consider the matter well enough. And if the eldest son wants to enter the palace to meet the old concubine, he has to take care of it in various ways. If it was okay before, the emperor has seen the eldest son now..."

"What? You said that the emperor has met the eldest son?"

Zhang Zuo was sitting sideways on a chair. He was so surprised that he almost fell off the chair. Fortunately, he held on to the handle of the chair.

"Zhang Fengzheng, don't get excited, everything is under control. The emperor has seen the eldest son, but he has never recognized him. Now the eldest son has opened a bookstore and a tea house..."

Wang Tu told an article about Qin Shao's life in Shangjing and his meeting and acquaintance with Zhu Houzhao.

Zhang Zuofang felt relieved.

It's just that there are too many and complicated things, and he still can't digest them for a while.

He said that he would go back and discuss with the lord. As for the meeting with the old concubine and the future, he would write back to Wang Tu after he discussed with the lord.

……

Wang Yun drove the carriage home to send his father who had been wiping his sweat all the way home.

"Father, I think the concubine is an idiot. The eldest son is so outstanding, he actually chose that sick and weak son as his son, and the prince is not sober..."

Since Wang Yun got along with Qin Shao, he can be said to be very devoted to him now, and his relationship has become closer, so the balance is naturally tilted towards him.

"Nonsense, you can also point out the affairs of the prince's family! You have become a father, and you are not at all stable. Learn more from the eldest son."

Wang Tu reprimanded dissatisfiedly.

"Father asked me to learn from the eldest son. I am convinced of this. The eldest son's kung fu is amazing, and he does business. I dare say that there is nothing comparable in the whole of Shangjing! Now those bookshops are all under Jinghua Bookstore. Si Ding is so out of business, even the Zhengshutang is no longer able to do it now!"

Wang Yun was very proud.

"Hey! What a pity, Eldest Young Master!"

Wang Tu let out a long sigh.

"Father, don't worry. Maybe the eldest son is not a rarity for such an old feudal king! What's the point of being unable to go out in that corner for the rest of your life, eating and waiting to die! With the ability of the eldest son, you won't be short of money. Why bother?" Do you care about the position of the vassal king? Listen to what you said, the prince seems to be a small-bellied person, and I don’t think the eldest son needs to go back! He is so good, he will definitely become a thorn in the eyes of the prince, and he may not have to wear it at that time What little shoes, it's better to stay here in Shangjing and be at ease!"

"Father, I heard from Lin Tong that the emperor appreciates the eldest son very much. He wanted the eldest son to go to Leopard Square before, but he knew that the eldest son was a junior, so he didn't force him anymore. Lin Tong said that the emperor might use the eldest son again in the future." Young master, several times the emperor said to let Dudu Jiang and Lin Tong study as much as the eldest son!"

When Wang Yun talked about Qin Shao, he was full of admiration.

"You boy, why didn't you say these words earlier!"

Wang Tu was terrified when he heard that.

On the one hand, he was proud of the Eldest Young Master, and felt that he had not misjudged the man, this Eldest Young Master was indeed excellent.

On the other hand, I feel that he is too outstanding and ostentatious. The emperor attaches so much importance to the eldest son now. If the eldest son enters the court in the future, wouldn't it be...

no!He has to talk to the eldest son about this!

"Yun'er, turn the car around!"

Wang Tu directly ordered loudly.

"Father, why turn around? Where are you going?"

Wang Yun said in surprise.

"Go to the Grand Prince's Mansion!"

……

Qin Shao took Wang Yin to send Zhu Chen near Xuanwu Gate, and saw Zhang Zuo and other people.

In order to avoid people's eyes and ears, Zhang Zuo did not go up to greet Qin Shaoshen, but saluted Qin Shaoshen from a distance.

Qin Shao nodded and waved them on their way.

Thinking about King Xing of Anlu Prefecture, Qin Shao's heart was very complicated, and his calm mood could not help but feel a little melancholy.

No rush to go home.

Qin Shao and Wang Yin simply headed north, preparing to gallop around the Andingmen.

Today's Andingmen is no different from the previous life, which was also a bustling place in the previous life.

Now it's more withered here than in the southeast.

The two of them galloped around on horseback for a few laps, and Qin Shao's pent-up mood finally dissipated a little.

Just as he was about to go back home, he suddenly saw a group of horsemen galloping towards him.

Those people are getting closer and closer.

"Master! It seems to be from Leopard Square!"

Wang Yin followed Qin Shao to Leopard Square, and he was not familiar with the clothes of the people there.

Qin Shao had already seen the man's clothes clearly.

From a glance, the person who rode in front was more familiar.

If that wasn't Zhu Houzhao, Emperor Zhengde, who else could it be?
Zhu Houzhao's face was full of anger, and he whipped the big maroon horse under him with a whip, and galloped towards this side with the momentum of rushing to kill the enemy!

"Your Majesty! Be careful! There is a pit ahead of you!"

A rough voice yelled from behind.

(End of this chapter)