After discussing Qin's business, King Zhongshun discussed other things with Pan Shilang, mainly the next phase of the construction of the imperial mausoleum. As Emperor Longzhi got older, it was obvious that the imperial mausoleum could not be delayed any longer.

In case of a banquet one day, it is impossible for the coffin to remain there for more than half a year. There is only the tomb waiting for people, and there is no reason for anyone to wait for the tomb.

After the discussion was over, King Zhongshun sent Pan Shilang away.

For a time, only Luo Chengwang, a doctor in the Construction Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and Zhou Shun, the chief historian of the palace, were left.

"Your Majesty." Luo Chengwang quickly stood up and called forward.

King Zhongshun asked: "How is the construction of Xiaoluyuan at the southern foot of the Qinling Mountains? I will have to go to escape the summer heat in June."

Luo Chengwang smiled and said: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, the construction will be completed in another two months. We have hired the best craftsmen in Shenjing to get the best wood. Those timbers were all shipped from Yunnan and Guizhou to build the remaining beams of the palace. Your Majesty,

When can we go and have a look?”

"It's not necessary, I am taking action now... busy with official duties." King Zhongshun nodded, with a look of satisfaction on his face.

Zhou Changshi whispered: "Your Majesty, I heard that the Jia family is also building a garden."

"Oh, what do you say?" King Zhongshun suddenly became interested and asked curiously.

During this period of time, King Zhongshun did almost nothing due to pain in his buttocks. Except for Jia She, he still asked Zhou Changshi to keep a close eye on the actions of the Jia family and Ning Rong's second house.

The Jia family was repairing the garden, taking out the servants' houses, transporting stones, and workers coming in and out. Such big movements could not be hidden from Zhou Changshi.

Zhou Changshi said coldly: "After Jia Heng's son took over the Jia family, he plundered and plundered property from the Lai family, Shan family and other elderly servants. For a time, the treasury was full of money.

Now I heard that a large garden will be built on the wasteland in the east and west mansions for your enjoyment."

When King Zhongshun heard this, his eyes darkened and he subconsciously asked: "How big is the garden?"

"Going back to your lord, I specifically asked the craftsman that it is about three and a half miles away." Zhou Changshi said in a low voice.

King Zhongshun sneered and said solemnly: "At such a young age, you have done nothing for the country and have no virtue. If you pay attention to luxury and ostentation like this, I'm afraid it will not be a long-lasting wealth!"

When the son was defeated and the family property was confiscated, not much of the Jia family who had built the garden would be left, which was really hateful.

Immediately, he asked Luo Chengwang, "How big is Xiaoluyuan?"

Luo Chengwang patted his chest and said with a smile: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, Xiaoluyuan is about seven and a half miles, which is enough for the prince to count it. It has hot springs, rocks, pavilions, and it is no less than the five and a half miles in the Princess Jinyang's mansion."

Tangyuan."

The eldest princess of Jinyang also had a garden outside the city to escape the summer heat.

King Zhongshun nodded with satisfaction and asked Zhou Changshi: "Have all the people who went to Jiangnan to buy girls gone?"

Zhou Changshi said: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, we have already set off. This time we are going to Suzhou and Huaiyang, where Wu's children will be more beautiful and Yangzhou's thin horses will be more beautiful. I guarantee that the arrangements will be satisfactory to Your Majesty's satisfaction."

King Zhongshun twirled his beard with his hand, and with a somewhat proud look on his face, he turned to ask: "Are there any gambling houses in the east city that are sold at the eldest princess's house?"

When the Sanhe Gang was wiped out by Jia Heng, a large number of industries were left in Dongcheng, some of which were eccentric businesses, such as gambling houses and brothels. The brothels were rectified, and a group of old madams who forced good girls into prostitution were sent to the Wucheng Military and Horse Company.

It can still be opened, but the gambling house has been temporarily closed by Jia Heng for rectification.

King Zhongshun was naturally interested in these casino properties, and then asked Luo Chengwang to inquire about the purchase from Princess Jinyang, but he did not get her permission.

Luo Chengwang said: "Your Majesty, the eldest princess's house in Jinyang does not sell those gambling houses. We have opened several casinos nearby, which have not yet opened. The one in the eldest princess's house is named Xia Houying, and there are also those from the Wucheng Army and Horses Division.

Then people came and sent people to cause trouble."

King Zhongshun looked gloomy and said: "It's really hateful, Zhou Changshi. In the past two days, please go to the eldest princess's house on my behalf."

His younger sister, since she gained the support of the Jia family's son, now looks down on him even more, and seems to want to recruit Jia Heng as her son-in-law.

When Jia Heng was recommended by the eldest princess of Jinyang, these details gradually became known to King Zhongshun, but he did not suspect Jia Heng or the eldest princess of Jinyang.

In fact, the affairs between men and women are the most secretive. Unless two people are intimate in public, otherwise, who would think that people who are different from each other have an affair?

Even if the exchanges were more intensive, at most she thought that the eldest princess of Jinyang wanted to recruit Jia Heng as her son-in-law, but she didn't think of using it for herself and inspecting the goods for her daughter?

King Zhongshun thought for a moment and then added: "Are there any of our people in the house?"

Zhou Changshi hesitated and said: "Xia Houying is an old Jinyi. The family has already conducted several rounds of investigations. Now there is no one of us in the family."

King Zhongshun said: "You go and post the message first. After a few days, I feel better and I will pay you a visit in person."

Zhou Changshi quickly handed over his hand.

"The day after tomorrow, when Jia She was exiled, I felt uncomfortable holding on, so I still have to send him off." King Zhongshun smiled, then looked at Luo Zhou and said, "Okay, it's getting late, go down and rest."

stop."

Luo Chengwang resigned, and Zhou Changshi also left the study.

As soon as the people left, King Zhongshun picked up the papers and went to the inner compartment. He came to a sandalwood bookshelf against the wall and moved one of the enamel-colored porcelain. He only heard a "click" sound, and the bookshelf and the wall were moved.

The body dispersed to both sides, and a secret room suddenly appeared. King Zhongshun entered the room with a candlestick, which contained various calligraphy and paintings of famous people and gold and silver jewelry.

What King Zhongshun didn't know was that there was a sneaky figure outside the study, looking inside through the light of the window.

After all, he is an opera singer, and he is light and healthy. At this moment, he is hiding in the shadows and can clearly hear the conversation in the study.

"That Zhazi is probably part of the evidence of the crime, but the account books and rosters may have another secret room. I can only look for another opportunity to find out." Qiguan thought about it, walked lightly, his figure was hidden in the shadows, and he stayed where he was.

Bamboo leaves swayed lightly.

The next day, early in the morning, with the light of dawn, Jia Heng got up in the west pavilion of Wuying Hall. He had just put on his clothes and got off the bed.

"Master Jia." Two young eunuchs opened the door and came in. They prepared hot water, towels, green salt, cups and other things. With a flattering smile on their faces, they said: "I will serve Master Jia to wash up."

.”

Jia Heng said "Yeah" and came to wash up in front of the wooden shelf with the basin and the bronze mirror.

"Master Jia, breakfast will be delivered from the imperial dining room later, please be patient." An eunuch said with a smile.

Jia Heng responded softly, washed up, took the towel, and wiped his face.

It was early spring morning, and the cool breeze blew through the windows supported by wooden roots, which refreshed people's spirits.

Another eunuch handed over a cup of steaming cheese tea and said, "Sir, drink some hot tea to warm yourself up."

At this moment, the palace maid's voice came from outside, "Master Jia, are you up?"

As the eunuch in the room answered, Princess Xianning, accompanied by several palace maids, walked into the palace like a star over the moon, holding a food box in her hand.

Princess Xianning changed into a pink coat and a light white pleated plum embroidered skirt today. Compared with yesterday's simple and beautiful dress, she was a bit more gorgeous.

"Sir, haven't you had breakfast yet?" Princess Xianning looked at the young man and asked softly.

Under the look of the female officer, the two young eunuchs left the wing.

Jia Heng nodded and said: "We are waiting for breakfast to be delivered from the imperial kitchen. What is this, Your Highness?"

As she spoke, her eyes fell on the brown wooden food box in Princess Xianning's hand.

Princess Xianning put the food box on the small table and said with a smile: "The imperial dining room prepares more meals. I thought that my husband had not had breakfast yet, so I brought it to him."

Jia Heng frowned and said, "Your Highness, you're welcome."

He felt that if things continued like this, there might be unforeseen disasters. In the eyes of Emperor Chongping, Empress Song and others, how should they view him?

A married man flirting with a princess?

But she couldn't refuse Princess Xianning's kindness. Could it be that she said, "Don't look for me anymore?"

After thinking for a while, he said: "If Your Highness has some experience in the Beijing camp, since I have promised Your Highness, I will work hard for it."

Positioning the two of them as having something to do with each other gave him some room.

Princess Xianning's face was stunned for a moment, her phoenix eyes moved slightly, she smiled softly and said: "I'm afraid that sir will forget, so I can only remind you. I didn't expect that sir would see it."

Jia Heng: "..."

Although she knew it was nonsense, the girl just took advantage of the situation and said it, feeling a little guilty.

"Sir, sit down, let's eat first." Princess Xianning put the dishes away one by one, lowered her eyes, and said softly.

Secretly, she seemed to have caused him some trouble.

Xu Shiyin saw her mother-in-law and her mother-in-law discussing the marriage yesterday, and she was a little anxious. She didn't sleep well all night last night.

Jia Heng nodded. Seeing Princess Xianning who was suddenly full of worries and looking gloomy, he turned to look at the various snacks and gruel and said, "Has your highness had breakfast?"

If I guessed correctly, this might be Princess Xianning's breakfast, which she brought to me.

Princess Xianning's beautiful face showed sadness and she said: "I don't have much appetite."

"How about... using some together?" Jia Heng hesitated and said in a low voice that was almost audible.

Princess Xianning was stunned on the spot, staring at the young man, her eyebrows curved, and she chuckled: "Okay, then I'll have a bowl of porridge."

At that time, the female officials and palace maids were already standing at the door to prevent anyone from peeking in.

Jia Heng picked up the chopsticks and asked: "His Highness frowns, does he seem to be worried?"

Princess Xianning picked up the spoon, gently scooped the porridge in the porridge bowl, and said softly: "Maybe I have more worries as I get older. Where is sir?"

Jia Heng smiled and said: "In the past, when I was a child, I was more carefree. As I grow up, I have more things to consider, and I can't just follow my temper."

From what we saw yesterday, Princess Xianning has an "unrealistic" dream of wanting to be a female general, which shows that she is a very thoughtful person, and perhaps she may not be content with the established destiny of getting married, raising her husband and raising her children.

Otherwise, what else could be the reason? It can't be that relatives are here.
To be continued...