Hearing Zhu Yi ask about business, Chen Mao thought about it for a while, but he didn't hesitate to speak and said.
"I wonder if my young master still remembers that a few days ago, the imperial court sent a mission to welcome the Supreme Emperor back?"
Zhu Yi nodded and said: "I know. Counting the days, it has been three or four months since the mission left the capital. I haven't heard any news. However, they entered Kou Shawo a few days ago. It should be a negotiation."
It didn’t go well.”
These are basically the general information that North Korea and China know about the mission.
Regarding this negotiation, many people in North Korea and China actually have a pessimistic attitude, especially after the news of the Battle of Shawo came out.
Chen Mao sighed and said: "The negotiations did not go smoothly. There was an eunuch named Xi Ning beside me. He was a traitor who surrendered to the enemy and obstructed the return of the Supreme Emperor at every turn."
"In desperation, the mission had no choice but to lure Xi Ning into the Xuan Mansion to ambush him. However, for some reason, after entering the Xuan Mansion, the mission was detained by all the Jin Yiwei who rose up and is now being taken to the capital."
Zhu Yi looked surprised and asked: "What happened? Aren't all the Jin Yiwei in the capital? Why did they go to Xuan Mansion?"
This is a bit difficult to answer.
After looking at each other, Jiao Jing shook his head and said.
"The specific situation is not clear yet, but my nephew should know that the deputy envoy of this mission is Zhang Fu, the third chamberlain of the British Duke. We are closely related to each other, and the Chengguo Duke's Palace and the British Duke's Palace are even more
We are family friends, and if something like this happens, my nephew must not just sit idly by."
Zhu Yi was silent for a moment, obviously not very interested in this matter, thought for a while, and said.
"It's not that my nephews don't want to help, but they have seen the current situation of the Chengguo Palace. If they can't protect themselves, how can they protect other families? Besides, they don't know what the situation of this case is.
My nephew is really helpless."
this……
Chen Mao frowned. Before he came over, he thought that Zhu Yi might refuse, but he didn't expect that he would refuse so cleanly.
After thinking for a while, Chen Mao said: "My nephew, this matter..."
"Uncle, there is no need to say anything. My nephew has made up his mind. Now, the Chengguo Palace is in a state of turmoil. I would like to thank you all for coming to express condolences to my father. I am busy with things during the funeral, so I will excuse myself now."
After finishing speaking, Zhu Yi stood up, cupped her hands, and left without hesitation, not even listening to the exchange conditions prepared by Chen Mao.
He just left them where they were without giving them any face.
Seeing Zhu Yi's figure disappearing into the corridor, Chen Mao looked a little sulky, picked up the tea cup in his hand and drank it all in one gulp.
It's so obvious that I want to see you off, so it would be unwise to stay any longer.
Therefore, Chen Mao and others did not stay long, and under the guidance of a group of servants, they also left the Chengguo Duke's Mansion.
However, what they can't see is.
Zhu Yi walked through the corridor, turned a corner, and stopped.
Behind the corner of the corridor, a man with a white face and a beardless face, wearing a brocade robe, was looking at him with a smile. It was none other than Shu Liang, the admiral of Dongchang.
Watching Chen Mao and others leave the house, Shu Liang turned around and said with his usual smile.
"The young master's acting skills are really outstanding. The complaint just now almost made our family think that the young master is showing his true feelings and that he really has resentment towards the emperor in his heart."
Zhu Yi's face froze, and she quickly waved her hands and said: "My father-in-law is just joking. Your Majesty has worked so hard. I don't know. What's more, as a minister, I should die for Your Majesty. How dare I be disrespectful?"
Shu Liang still had a smile on his face and said.
"Young Master, there is no need to be alarmed. Our family is just talking casually. Duke Chengguo has been loyal for generations. How can our family dare to question it? Besides, Your Majesty believes in the Young Master, and our family naturally believes it too."
"After all, this little loser has always been the first to be abandoned. The young master must understand this truth."
A little cold sweat broke out on Zhu Yi's forehead.
He knew in his heart that Shu Liang was beating him.
To be honest, part of what he said at the banquet was indeed the true emotion in his heart.
But he didn't expect that Shu Liang could detect it from such a distance.
He was really anxious now.
When Shu Liang left Beijing that day and had a conversation with him at the inn, Zhu Yi knew that he had no other choice.
If you refuse, the lintel of Chengguo Duke's Mansion will be forfeited on the spot. But once you agree, you will be completely on the emperor's ship and will never get off again.
At that time, he truly realized what Hu Hui told him about wanting to kill Li Xian.
Once you are in the eyes of the emperor, there is no other way.
Fortunately, after seeing the situation in the court during this period, Zhu Yi feels that the future of this road is quite bright.
But now, if the emperor also doubts him, it will really be over.
Looking at Shu Liangpi's smiling face, he knew that just those false words would not be able to dispel the doubts of such an admiral of the East Factory.
His mind was spinning rapidly, and suddenly, Zhu Yi had a flash of inspiration and smiled.
"What Eunuch Shu said is reasonable. I don't want to hide it from Eunuch Shu. These days in the imperial court have been very difficult for Duke Chengguo. Fortunately, my father-in-law is here to enlighten me."
"His old man has told me several times that in today's court, no one can fight against His Majesty. Thunder and rain are all the grace of the Lord. He asked me to be patient and to serve Your Majesty well. Your Majesty is so kind and kind that I will never do it."
I owe you to the Duke of Chengguo."
Hearing this, Shu Liang was stunned for a moment, then nodded and said.
"So that's it. The eldest uncle has been in the officialdom for a long time and is well versed in human nature. The young master should really listen to his words more. Don't worry, the young master, our family will truthfully report everything today, including what the eldest uncle said."
This is the attitude you should have.
Zhu Yi was finally relieved. The more polite Shu Liang was, the more doubtful he was. On the contrary, it was more reassuring to say that he would report the truth truthfully.
Wiping the sweat from her forehead with a handkerchief, Zhu Yi asked again: "Eunuch Shu, I wonder how the progress is at Jin Yiwei's side?"
Chen Mao and others thought that Zhu Yi didn't know what happened in Xuan Mansion, but in fact, Zhu Yi knew about it much earlier than they did.
Moreover, he also knew the ins and outs of the matter.
When business came up, Shu Liang stopped smiling and said.
"You can enter the capital tomorrow, and the memorial from Tao Jin, the commander-in-chief of the Xuanfu, will arrive in the capital at about the same time. In other words, this matter will be spread in the court the day after tomorrow at the latest."
Zhu Yi nodded and said: "That's good. I refused simply just now. I think they won't come again within a few days."
"But there are not many forces in the capital that they can win over now. With Lord Tianguan's paving the way, once they figure out the real reason why the mission was captured, they will not be able to restrain themselves and come back again."
Shu Liang said: "Then I have to work hard for the young prince. I have to accompany them to perform a few more plays. After all, although the situation of Chengguo Duke's mansion is not good now, and the young prince is also 'dissatisfied' with the court, but
You also need to be cautious if you want to wade into this muddy water.”
Hearing the joke in Shu Liang's tone, Zhu Yi could only smile bitterly, spread his hands and said.
"Don't worry, Eunuch Shu, I can figure out the right balance."
So, Shu Liang nodded, stood up and said: "It's getting late, our family will go back to the palace to resume their duties. Young Master, don't worry, Jin Yiwei will also cooperate. Within seven days, they will board again."
The door of Chengguo Duke's Mansion will then depend on the Young Master."
Zhu Yi nodded with a smile, and then watched Shu Liang's figure disappear into the dark night.
After a while, a bent old housekeeper came out and asked.
"Young Master, when Eunuch Shu came just now, he brought a few maids and servants, saying they were rewarded by the palace. You see..."
Zhu Yi sighed, her expression a little complicated, and thought for a while.
"Let's arrange to serve them all in the inner courtyard. When guests come to the house later, leave the tea service to them. In addition, let's see if there is anyone smart enough to use, and pick one to be my long-term follower."
The old housekeeper was a little surprised, but he didn't say much, nodded, and went down to make arrangements.
Zhu Yi raised her head and saw that the moon was bright in the sky. Every family had sutras that were difficult to recite...
