"The Sixth Master, the Seventh Master, the Twelfth Master, the Seventeenth Master... In their recent correspondence with the capital, these few have especially asked their disciples to pay attention to the old man's health!"
Capital, Wenmiao Street, Lixianfang, Nanshanxing.
This Nanshan shop specializes in all kinds of elegant porcelain favored by literati, which is of great value.
On the second floor of a room at the back of the business that was relatively secluded but still had a view of the street, Hu Guan stood respectfully and spoke softly.
The one who can make Hu Guan so respectful is naturally Zhu Yunxi.
He was dressed like a Confucian scholar and looked like a scholar. He was sitting on the official hat chair and gently blowing the tea foam floating in the tea cup.
At this time, Zhu Yunxi frowned slightly, with a cold look in the corners of his eyes, "What else did you say?"
"A few of them asked their people in the capital about what was going on in the court, especially the Sixth Master!" Hu Guan continued in a low voice, "He also scolded his people in the capital and said that Marquis Chang was transferred to Huguang
Why was there no news about such a big matter in advance? It caught him off guard!"
"He also asked why the Ministry of Household Affairs has been keeping an eye on Wuchang's tax revenue and changed four tax collectors in the Operation Department! He also scolded his people as stupid people who didn't know how to fight with the ministers in the court.
Very easy to deal with!”
"Finally, I asked about the old man's health. I repeatedly told him to inform him immediately if he was in ill health. And the letter from the Seventeenth Master was different from the Sixth Master's. The Seventeenth Master was the one who inquired about him. Your Majesty, do you like it now?
What!"
"Oh?" Zhu Yunxi was a little surprised by this, because Prince Ning was always very arrogant. He had been kind to him repeatedly, but in exchange for many years of no contact, he couldn't write to him, and he rarely sent new year's goods.
Now you are actively trying to do what you like?
There is another point that Zhu Yunxi can't figure out.
Why did the old man's disobedient sons suddenly think of caring about their father's health?
Yes, the old man is their patron saint, and they should be more worried about his health than anyone else. But why did they choose this time? Is it a coincidence?
Are these vassal kings looking for a way out, or do they think they should ease their relationship with him as the emperor now?
As for the presence of these vassal kings in the capital, Zhu Yunxi was not surprised at all.
The capital is their home. They were born and raised here, and have countless relatives and old friends. Not to mention these vassal kings, even the feudal officials from various provinces have spies in the capital.
As for who their spies in the capital are, it is easy to check. If they communicate through letters, the letters entering the capital every day will go through the postal service, and the letters from each official's home will have been paid special attention to by Jin Yiwei and Qingyan.
These days, unlike later generations, many people only receive two or three letters a year, which is not a heavy and unreachable task.
It would be easier to trust someone. The capital has a strict entry and exit system. As long as you want to check which house you went to and how long you went in, it will be clear at a glance.
Besides, the people the feudal princes had in the capital were nothing more than a small group of people who had connections and relationships with them in the past.
"What else?" Zhu Yunxi lowered his head and took a sip of tea and continued to ask.
Hu Guan said, "The people on the Sixth Master's side said that the Sixth Master now dotes on a eunuch in his palace. Many things are left to that eunuch to handle, and outsiders cannot peep at them. One thing is certain, that eunuch often comes and goes.
Between the Sixth Master and the Twelfth Master."
Zhu Yunxi put down the tea cup and asked, "Where are their guards?"
"Everything is as usual, no action!" Hu Guan said seriously, "The words of these gentlemen were not very respectful, but the guards did not dare to recruit privately!"
"Tsk!" Zhu Yunxi curled his lips, this was not the answer he expected to get.
The vassal princes are just talking, so it doesn't mean much. If they are not very peaceful and the guards have done some tricks, then it will be justified in the future!
Hu Guan, who was next to him, looked at the emperor's face and felt tired.
Aren't they just a few imperial uncles? You are the emperor and you can do whatever you want.
If you really can't wait until the old man is gone in the future, you can secretly let people hide some of my dragon robes and jade seals in the palaces of these princes, and say that they have a disobedient heart and want to rebel. Who dares to disobey?
"The vassal king continues to watch, where are the foreign ministers?" Zhu Yunxi pondered for a moment and continued to ask.
"Cao Guogong Li Jinglong also replied to the capital!" After saying that, Hu Guan took a step forward and kowtowed, "I mentioned the more than three hundred thousand silver in my heart. I am stupid. I really didn't know in advance that it was his Cao Guogong's house.
property, if I hadn’t seen the letter by chance this time..."
Zhu Yunxi waved his hand, "Okay!" He said with a smile, "You, the prince-in-law, are so aggrieved. First, you were blackmailed out of more than 300,000 yuan, and then you had to borrow money as a mortgage to get the money." At this point, see
Hu Guan's face turned red and he said with a smile, "However, this action shows that you still have your duty!"
"I don't dare!"
"If Mao Xiang doesn't give you this money in three years, I will give it to you. I will neither let you be a deadbeat nor let you owe Li Jinglong a favor!"
"My lord, thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty!" Hu Guan shouted quickly.
Then, he continued to speak in a soft voice, "Cao Guogong also gave extra careful instructions in his letter to the county horse master, asking the county horse master to pay attention to the old man's body and notify him immediately if there are any changes..."
It's really a coincidence. Li Jinglong's side is all watertight, and all the children he uses are from his family. They are absolute members of his family who have been with him for generations. And his son's side, there happens to be a princess who is the dowry maid of Qing Dynasty.
People in the eye.
By chance, this letter was found on the dressing table in the princess's boudoir.
If it were Li Jinglong, who would dare to enter his room without his permission?
"He..." Zhu Yunxi frowned again.
Why did you choose this time to start caring about the old man's health?
This undoubtedly made Zhu Yunxi's already tense nerves become tense again.
Because if we follow the trajectory of history, the old man really won’t have many good days left!
Even if you happen to care, you can't start caring at this juncture, right?
Thinking of this, Zhu Yunxi stood up and looked out the window.
In the distance, the Yangtze River rolls with sails in pieces.
At the fresh fruit stall downstairs, the girl selling melons showed half of her lotus-like arms.
Everything is full of spring and vitality.
But at the same time, behind these vivid paintings is the rapid flow of time.
"Keep staring!" Zhu Yunxi did not look back, still looking out the window, "Especially the correspondence between the vassals, they must be clear about what they said and what they wanted to do."
"According to the order!" Hu Guan lowered his hands and whispered.
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"Go and cut the dog meat over there into half a catty. Grandpa Huang likes it!"
In the bustling market on Long Street, Zhu Yunxi, who was wandering around, gave instructions.
Surrounded by the bustling crowd, this was originally Zhu Yunxi's favorite environment. Noisy, lively, fireworks and laughter...
But now, his heart was in a mess, and he frowned as if he had something serious on his mind.
He wants time to go slower...
He thought that if the butterfly wings moved again, the old man would...
He wondered if he was being too worried. The old man was actually doing well...
The more I think about it, the more confused my head becomes.
"Go back to the palace!" He waved his hand impatiently before the meat cutter came back.
At this time, Deng Ping suddenly squeezed over and whispered, "Your Majesty, Duke Ying has returned to Beijing!" As he said that, he leaned into Zhu Yunxi's ear and said, "The Fifth Master is back too!"
This chapter has been completed!