The bright moon hangs high in the sky, its light shining brightly.
It was around three o'clock in the morning, and Zhu Ying had already gotten up from bed.
The reason why he got up so early was because he wanted to see off his second uncle Zhu Fang and his third uncle Zhu Fan.
At the courtyard gate, Zhu Ying got on her horse. The streets were now extremely deserted, with few pedestrians. However, candles had been lit in many large houses and there was light.
It was the first time for Zhu Ying to get up so early, but for those officials who had to attend morning court every day, it was a daily routine.
Zhu Ying raised the horse's rope and headed towards the residence of Prince Jin.
It has been discussed long ago, and today's implementation will be in Prince Jin's Mansion.
Under the cold moonlight, Zhu Ying could see clearly. After all, he did not suffer from night blindness. He arrived in front of Prince Jin's Mansion in less than a cup of tea.
When Zhu Ying arrived, dozens of Tiqi were waiting in front of the gate of Prince Jin's Mansion.
Seeing Zhu Ying riding over alone, many Tiqiu drew their swords one after another and stood ready.
"What are you doing? This is my eldest brother, eldest brother, here."
Zhu Jixi, who had been waiting in front of the mansion for a long time, shouted quickly.
Upon hearing this, many Tiqi immediately sheathed their swords and dispersed, making way for them.
Zhu Ying walked to the front of the house, got off his horse, and the leading Tiqi next to him bowed his head, and many Tiqi also saluted to show respect.
The words of the prince of Jin let the Tiqi know that the warning just now seemed to have offended someone they could not afford to offend.
If you are really blamed, it will be difficult to escape the punishment.
But even the leading Tiqi did not dare to speak and could only lower his head and wait.
The rules of the Ming Dynasty may be relatively relaxed for the royal family, but for non-royal members, it is completely different.
Actions like the one just now, to put it seriously, violated the royal majesty. Even if Zhu Ying executed them in a rage, neither Qin King Zhu Fang nor Jin King Zhu Fan would say a word.
How could Zhu Ying care about this, but he also noticed the thoughts of these royal guards.
Affected by the memory of his previous life, how could he do such a thing to a man who defended his family and country?
Zhu Ying handed the horse rope to Tiqi, who was leading the horse next to him, and said, "Take care of the horse for me."
"Humble and obey orders."
The leader, Tiqi, took it with both hands and drank in a deep voice, with a hint of joy in his tone.
Many Tiqi also relaxed.
Zhu Jixi's eyes brightened slightly, and he immediately led the way for Zhu Ying.
In the courtyard, King Zhu Chen of Qin and King Zhu Fan of Jin were wearing golden fish scale armor, breast mirrors, and six-petal iron helmets with dragon patterns. They reflected a faint golden light in the moonlight, like gods, full of domineering power.
"Second uncle, third uncle."
After Zhu Ying entered the courtyard, he bowed his hands and bowed.
"Eldest nephew, are you not used to getting up so early? It will cause trouble to your eldest nephew. After we leave, we can go back and catch up on some sleep."
King Qin Zhu Xi said with a smile, and Zhu Fan beside him nodded in agreement.
Zhu Ying felt helpless when she felt the kindness of her uncles.
After all, when he first lived in the Western Region, it was normal to sleep for several hours a day.
Zhu Ying didn't explain too much. After chatting with the two uncles for a while, he took out a wooden charm made of golden nanmu from his arms.
This wooden talisman is obviously only half of it, and there are exquisite patterns carved on it.
"Third Uncle, when we go to the coast, we are not only affected by Japanese pirates, but also by smugglers.
"These smugglers are the most difficult to deal with, but my nephew's caravan also does a lot of business there, and he is quite familiar with those rat nests."
"After Third Uncle arrives, all you need to do is go to Qunying Chamber of Commerce and take out this wooden talisman, and they will follow Third Uncle's arrangements. Regarding this matter, my nephew has already sent a message."
Zhu Ying handed half a piece of wooden talisman to Jin King Zhu Fan and said.
Zhu Fan took the wooden talisman and was very happy.
As Zhu Fan grew up in a military camp, he was no stranger to leading troops in war. The key to this coastal war was also clear.
He didn't expect that his eldest nephew still had such crucial information.
With this information, pacifying Japan along the coast is a piece of cake.
"Eldest nephew, Third Uncle will accept your help this time. Third Uncle will definitely remember this in his heart." At this time, Zhu Fan felt quite elated and subconsciously picked up the wooden charm and looked at it.
The pattern carved on the wooden talisman is obviously only half of it. The carving seems to be more complicated, which is obviously the work of a skilled craftsman.
Zhu Fan looked at the pattern carefully and couldn't help but ask: "Nephew, this seems to be a rooster?"
Zhu Ying nodded and said with a smile: "Yes, it's the big rooster."
After dawn, in front of Tianjie Temple.
A team of hundreds of people appeared at the gate of the mountain.
In front of the mountain gate, the monks and officials who had already received the news had been waiting for a long time.
It was the team of envoys from Goryeo.
In fact, as early as yesterday afternoon, the envoy team had already arrived at the inn near Tianjie Temple, but it was already close to dusk. According to the etiquette process, they would not officially enter Tianjie Temple today.
The Goryeo envoy, Zhao Pang, the acquaintance and direct minister, came forward to hand over the relevant documents. The monks and officials checked over, the ritual music was played, the Goryeo soldiers stayed behind, and the civil servants, generals, princesses and maids entered the temple.
At this moment, Zhao Xiangxi was already dressed in the attire of a maid, but even so, among all the women, her appearance attracted people's attention.
Seeing that the receiving monk looked at it, he couldn't help but lower his head. He didn't dare to look directly for fear of disturbing the Buddha's heart, and said secretly to Amitabha.
Zhao Xiangxi looked a little helpless.
Because she knew that the portrait submitted now was no longer hers, which meant that from this moment on, his maid's identity was confirmed.
Not to mention that Goryeo was so far away, even if Li Chenggui knew about this, he would never explain it.
Once it is explained, it will be a crime of deceiving the emperor. It is better to make a mistake and make a mistake.
Zhao Pang, the envoy of Goryeo and the minister of Zhimi, although his name carries the word "fat", he is not fat, but rather thin.
When he stepped forward, he glanced at Zhao Xiangxi from the corner of his eye. Seeing that there was no movement, he moved forward with peace of mind.
In the mountains behind Tianjie Temple, Yao Guangxiao put down the books in his hands when he heard the sound of drum music.
He asked: "Brother, which country's envoy is this? He came to our Ming Dynasty."
Brother Jinyiwei smiled and said: "Master, this should be the envoy of Goryeo."
Although Yao Guangxiao had no contact with the outside world, there was obviously communication between the two Jin Yiwei and the Jin Yiwei in the dark.
After all, Yao Guangxiao's daily situation at this moment, no matter how big or small, will be recorded and sent to the Jinyiwei Yamen.
After Yao Guangxiao heard this, he thought for a moment.
Then he said: "Brother, I wonder if this poor monk can go and see the Korean envoy."
Brother Jin Yiwei shook his head and said: "I'm sorry, Master, we don't have the right to do this."
"I understand. Please let me know. If it's not difficult, I won't force you." Yao Guangxiao said softly.
The Jinyiwei boy hesitated and said: "Okay, then I will report it to the master, but for the specific matters, we have to wait for instructions from the top."
"Excuse me, brother." Yao Guangxiao said with his hands clasped together and a slight bow.
At the same time, the Ming Dynasty Palace.
After the morning court, Zhu Yuanzhang left the palace in a carriage.
The destination is obviously Zhu Ying's house.
Zhu Yunwen returned to Chunhe Hall and did not sit down. He just kept looking forward to the door.
Huang Zicheng asked with some confusion: "Who are you waiting for, Your Highness?"
"What's going on? Why didn't my cousin come to my place after he went to court?" Zhu Yunwen looked at the empty space outside the hall and asked involuntarily.
Just now when it was time to go to court, Zhu Yunwen clearly winked at his cousin Li Jinglong, indicating that he would meet later.
Why haven't you come yet? Could it be that I got it wrong?