Back to Ming Dynasty as Zhu Biao

Chapter 360 Paper Tiger Old Zhu
In the Hall of Martial Heroes, apart from Yu Yi, only Zhu's father and son were left looking at each other across the table. Old Zhu looked deeply at Zhu Biao: "Come with us to Kunning Palace and let your mother see what her good son has done. "

Zhu Biao said calmly: "Father, Daming is still my favorite in my heart, and I have never been with a female officer..."

"Follow us first."

After leaving the Wuying Hall, eighteen pagoda trees were planted on the palace road outside the Wuying Gate.It extends to the side of the white marble Hongqiao.In March, the locust tree was sprouting, and Lao Zhu stepped forward and broke off a thorny branch, holding it in his hand.

Zhu Biao stared at the white marble, the carvings of dragons all over the wall, and hated Chen Rulan even more. He didn't hit women, but if Chen Rulan dared to speak nonsense this time, he would never let her go.

Still the three treasures were smart, staring at the locust tree branch that Lao Zhu was holding in his hand, and tried to help Lao Zhu hold it several times, but Yu Yi silently stopped him and motioned them to go to Kunning Palace.

Sanbao understood the meaning, he spent a period of time with Empress Ma at that time, as long as the Empress Madam was there, His Majesty would always listen to her advice.

There is a saying that if you are punished, you will not be hit, and if you are hit, you will not be killed.

Being beaten is better than anything else.

Zhu Biao walked very calmly on the Chonglou leading to Qianqing Palace and Kunning Palace, but Sanbao felt that it had never been so short.

I usually feel that it is too long to walk on the corridor of Chonglou, but today I feel that it passes so quickly.

The Kunning Palace is located directly behind the Qianqing Palace. You can enter from the Qianqing Gate and walk through the wide square in front of the palace.

When we arrived at Kunning Palace, under the three characters of Kunning Palace with yellow characters on a blue background, there stood a female official Zhou Qingru, saying that Empress Ma was planting vegetables in the imperial garden, and that she brought Concubine Ning and Concubine Hui to make daily routines, as well as the Xu family and the Chang family. The two dukes and wives are also there.

Out of the Kunning Gate is the Imperial Garden.Lao Zhu only said to let Empress Ma come back immediately, and then entered the palace by himself.

Soon, Queen Ma hurried over.

"Chongba, why are you in such a hurry. It's quite mysterious. I left a lot of sisters and ran over quickly." Empress Ma complained, "This is not the first time you have come to my place. It’s such a big battle.”

Lao Zhu glanced at Zhu Biao, signaled all the servants to go out, and told Queen Ma about Zhu Xi and Chen Rulan.

"You mean the girl who is the second child of the Chen family. That's what you want to do with Chen'er and the girl from the Chen family. It's up to you, don't ask me. Why are you sticking around, you father and son have delayed me from planting vegetables."

"Chen Rulan told us that the crown prince Zhu Biao messed around with the female officials in the weaving bureau, and he didn't know anything about the girls. We don't have the face to let this matter go. You...you still have the mood to grow vegetables!"

Old Zhu spoke clearly and logically. Hearing this, Zhu Biao suddenly understood who he was talking about.

"What's going on." Empress Ma asked Zhu Biao to sit beside her, "Tell me about it."

"A few days ago, Erchen transferred two female officials from the Needlework Bureau and the Shangyi Bureau to the Weaving Bureau to manage the weaver women. The two female officials were arranged by Erchen to have a comfortable and good house. This matter was spread rumors , Erchen didn't take it seriously."

Lao Zhu pushed the locust tree branch in his hand under the table, his face softened a little: "Then what about you taking over the women's account to clear the books for you?"

When it comes to female sex, Lao Zhu is not particularly concerned.

First it was Li Qi and Hu Dapeng, then it was about Zhu Xi, and then this kid.He became more angry.

"Forcibly occupying the women's account book? I know who Chen Rulan is talking about, but does she know if she is talking about it? Chen Rulan is talking nonsense because of the audit of the account."

"Oh, so it's her." Lao Zhu kicked the locust tree to his feet, his expression calmed down.

Zhu Biao was angry: "The minister there is going to the Ministry of Rites to ask Chen Di, what is the crime of slandering the prince's reputation, according to the laws of the Ming Dynasty?"

"We will ask your mother to ask those two female officials about this matter. You know that Chen Rulan, she is your younger brother and sister now, so don't pursue it." Lao Zhu said to Zhu Biao: "Besides, we didn't Beat you."

Queen Ma rolled her eyes: "Biao'er. Your father is a paper tiger to you. He only thunders but never rains. I have nothing to do. I'm going to grow vegetables. You father and son continue."

Lao Zhu was sitting at the table, fiddling with the female red embroidered by Empress Ma, and instructing Zhu Biao to do things with peace of mind:
"The tea is in the box next to you. Light that incense burner and make tea. Then open the window and bring the pastry."

"Old Zhu, what are you doing?" Zhu Biao put away the tea leaves, brewed tea and filled it up for him: "There are more female workers in the weaving bureau, and some women from the grasslands are more bold and aggressive. From the needlework bureau to select female officials Management is the most convenient."

"Next time, pay attention to your words and deeds. At the very least, don't leave any excuses. Let's protect our shortcomings." Lao Zhu drank tea and sat obliquely.

Li Shanchang retired and returned to his hometown, the position of prime minister was still vacant, and Lao Zhu seemed to be still in the investigation period for Hu Weiyong.

At the beginning of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Hu Weiyong always hated some things about Empress Ma. During these days, he was the prime minister, and he had a sense of presence in front of Lao Zhu.

"Muying will leave for Yunnan the day after tomorrow. His son was born not long ago. You just happen to send him off for us tomorrow."

Old Zhu was somewhat reluctant to part with Mu Ying. Among these adoptive sons, Mu Ying was the most loyal, well-behaved, and never bullied the people with power.

"Father, this is too urgent. That child Muying is still young and can't stand the twists and turns."

"Muying approached us several times, saying that she wanted to go early."

It was a long journey to Yunnan, and when he and Shen Zhiwu thought that the child also died young, they couldn't help but think a little more for Mu Ying.

When it came to spring plowing, Lao Zhu asked Zhu Biao to arrange the affairs of the weaving bureau and then went to Shaanxi.

For Zhu Biao, this is a good thing. Firstly, he can visit Zhidao and Daming Post Office, and secondly, he can visit Huangming Weiguan and Xiaoxue Middle School in the north.After these are implemented, he can also start the next step, preparing for industry and great voyages.

Zhu Biao calculated the time and only said that there are only 560 new looms now, and the Weaving Bureau needs [-] looms.It will take some time before I can go to the Shaanxi area in person.

After thinking about it, Lao Zhu said that he had high hopes for Yang Xian, and he appointed Yang Xian as an imperial envoy to go to Shaanxi first, and let Zhu Biao go after the matter of the Weaving Bureau was finished.

Zhu Biao understood that this was to investigate Yang Xian.

Back in the East Palace, Zhu Biao looked at Zhu Yunchi in the nurse's arms, and touched him with his fingers, but was firmly held by the child.

"Hey, little guy, you have a lot of energy." Zhu Biao smiled and said to the wet nurse, "Are you making a fuss at night?"

"Return to Your Highness, the little grandson is very obedient."

Xu Miaowei is also here, and Chang Meirong is studying embroidery.

Zhu Biao took the tea and said, "Tomorrow I'm going to Mu Mansion alone. It's been almost a month for Mu Ying's son, and he hasn't visited yet. It just so happens that he's going to Yunnan, and he's guarding the territory for the imperial court."

"You ask someone to prepare a big gift for Gu. The gift should be thicker. You can't see that Mu Ying is not an ordinary person to the East Palace."

When Chang saw Zhu Biao talking to the child, she was also very happy at the moment, so she nodded: "The concubine listens to Your Highness."

Zhu Biao said: "Prince Princess, don't be strict with etiquette, let's talk about it together."

"Miaowei, tell me what to give as a gift. Isn't gold, silver and jewelry a bit tacky? I don't understand Mrs. Mu."

Xu Miaowei looked at Chang Meirong and said with a smile: "Sister, in my opinion, let His Highness prepare three gifts for Mu Ying, Mrs. Mu, and the young master."

"You guys have made a decision, tell Gu. Three treasures will go with you tomorrow." After Zhu Biao finished speaking, he was about to read a book.

"Your Highness, the concubine should take Chi'er and go with you. The concubine should also go to send Muying off." Chang smiled and put the ball of thread away: "Sister, go too."

Xu Miaowei said: "I won't go, I will go to the Queen Mother's place tomorrow, you can go with His Highness."

The two talked for a long time, and when they turned around, Zhu Biao had long since disappeared.

　Ask for collection.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)