Zhu Zaiji was stared at by the queen with a strange look. In addition, the two were holding hands, and Zhu Zaiji had a rare look of shyness on his face.
Taking a deep breath, Zhu Zaiji calmed down, looked at the queen and said: "Mother, I wonder when my father will be able to leave seclusion. Who will be in charge of the important affairs in the court now?"
The queen said calmly: "Your father is in seclusion. As for when he will be released from seclusion, no one knows. As for the major affairs in the court, Wang Yangming, the chief minister, has always been in charge."
As she spoke, the queen looked at the two of them, and finally her eyes fell on Zhu Zaiji and said: "Why, is there something wrong with the emperor?"
When Zhu Zaiji heard this, he couldn't help but frowned and said: "It turns out that the chief minister Wang is in charge of the affairs of the court. If this is the case, things may be a little difficult to handle."
Hearing Zhu Zaiji's muttering, Queen Xia couldn't help but frowned, looked at Zhu Zaiji and said, "What does my son mean by this?"
Zhu Zaiji raised his head and glanced at Xia, and slowly told Xia how he met Meng Ruoxi, and then mentioned Meng's current situation.
When Zhu Zaiji was telling how he met Meng Ruoxi, the queen's eyes fell on Meng Ruoxi from time to time.
At this moment, Meng Ruoxi was quite nervous and expectant. The person in front of her was the emperor and empress of a country, and looking at the situation, the emperor was currently in seclusion. If she could persuade Queen Xia, could the Ming Dynasty be able to
Send strong men to help them, the Meng family.
When she thought of this, Meng Ruoxi couldn't help but raise her head and look at Queen Xia.
After listening to Zhu Zaiji's narration, the queen looked at Zhu Zaiji with a somewhat solemn expression and said, "Could it be that the emperor wants to ask the court to send people to help the Meng family?"
Before Zhu Zaiji could speak, Meng Ruoxi couldn't help but bow to the Xia family, and said respectfully with a bit of pleading: "Ruoxi, please beg the queen to open the mouth of gold and save my Meng family!"
Seeing Meng Ruoxi bow down, Queen Xia couldn't help but be stunned. When she realized what she was doing, she reached out to help Meng Ruoxi and said, "Young lady, please don't do this. If possible, I will not sit idly by and do nothing, but..."
When Meng Ruoxi raised her head, she saw the look of helplessness on Queen Xia's face and said: "It's a pity that I never take care of the affairs of the court. As for the king's chief assistant, if I speak, I'm afraid it may not be useful.
After all, your Majesty, you should know better than anyone what kind of temperament Wang Chief Fu has."
When Zhu Zaiji heard what Queen Xia said, he nodded slightly and explained to Meng Ruoxi: "Wang Shoufang is an upright man and has always put state affairs first. If it is not beneficial to the court, even if his father speaks, Wang Shoufang will not hesitate.
reject."
Xia said at this moment: "So if the emperor wants to ask the chief minister Wang to agree to send troops from the imperial court, I'm afraid it will be a little difficult."
Meng Ruoxi couldn't help showing a bit of astonishment. If she didn't know Zhu Zaiji's temperament clearly and could tell that Queen Xia was not lying, she would have doubted whether she heard it wrong.
You must know that the two people in front of you are the empress and prince of a dynasty. It can be said that in such a large dynasty, they are definitely the most noble existences besides the emperor.
Now the Lord of the Ming Dynasty is in seclusion. According to common sense, no one dares to refuse if the emperor or the prince speaks about court affairs.
But now looking at the sad faces of Queen Xia and Zhu Zaiji, Meng Ruoxi couldn't help but feel a little confused.
Seeing the change in Meng Ruoxi's expression, Xia's mouth showed a bit of a wry smile. She didn't have much influence on the Ming Dynasty. She was able to secure the position of the queen. In the final analysis, it was nothing more than Zhu Houzhao's mellow temperament, plus her own
He gave birth to his eldest son Zhu Houzhao.
If she really could influence the Ming Dynasty, even Xia herself didn't believe it.
Taking a deep breath, Mrs. Xia looked at Zhu Zaiji and said: "If the emperor really wants to ask the imperial court to send troops, then go and ask Taifu Chu. As long as he is willing to speak, no one in the Ming Dynasty will do it."
be opposed to."
Meng Ruoxi's eyes lit up. She remembered that Zhu Zaiji had mentioned this Chu Taifu not long ago. Now that this person's name came out of the mouth of Queen Xia, Meng Ruoxi was deeply impressed by this name.
Zhu Zaiji nodded and said: "What the Queen Mother said is that Ji'er will go to see the Taifu now. The Taifu loves Ji'er so much that he will definitely agree to Ji'er's request."
After rubbing Zhu Zaiji's head, Queen Xia smiled slightly with a gentle smile on her face and said: "Well, Chu Yi has always loved you very much, Ji'er, but remember to bring Miss Meng with you this time, maybe you will
It had an unexpected effect.”
Seeing the strange smile on Xia's face, it was clear that Zhu Zaiji, no matter how slow his reaction was, had reacted at this moment, and a look of embarrassment suddenly appeared on his face.
Seeing the unnatural looks of the two of them, Xia couldn't help but stretched out her hand to hold Meng Ruoxi's hand and said to Zhu Zaiji: "The Queen Mother has already ordered someone to prepare a table of meals. You can eat with the Queen Mother."
Although they felt a little anxious, both Zhu Zaiji and Meng Ruoxi stayed to accompany Queen Xia to eat.
After the meal, Queen Xia looked at Zhu Zaiji's restless look, waved her hands towards the two of them and said: "Okay, I won't keep you here either. You two can go to Prince Wu's Mansion. If nothing else happens,
If so, Chu Yi should be in seclusion in Prince Wu's Mansion now."
The two said goodbye to Queen Xia and left the palace where the Queen was. This time Meng Ruoxi whispered to Zhu Zaiji: "Zhu Lang, where is Prince Wu's Mansion? Could it be that he is a member of the royal family?"
In Meng Ruoxi's opinion, those who can be crowned king should be from the royal family.
However, Zhu Zaiji shook his head slightly at Meng Ruoxi and explained: "If you don't know something, Prince Wu's Mansion is actually the residence of the Taifu. The Taifu has contributed to the reconstruction of the Ming Dynasty. It can be said that without the Taifu, there would be nothing."
In the present day of our Ming Dynasty, my father named Tai Fu King Wu, who enjoys supreme authority over our Ming Dynasty."
Along the way, Zhu Zaiji told Meng Ruoxi many stories about Chu Yi one by one. As he got to know Chu Yi, Meng Ruoxi had an idea of King Wu who he had not yet met but seemed to have extraordinary influence on the Ming Dynasty.
A somewhat vague concept.
Unknowingly, the two carriages and horses stopped in front of a mansion. This mansion did not appear too solemn and luxurious, but it was the residence of Chu Yi, the current King of Wu of the Ming Dynasty.
When the carriage stopped in front of Prince Wu's Mansion, a figure appeared at the door of the mansion, but it was the housekeeper of Prince Wu's Mansion.
As the steward of Prince Wu's Mansion, he knows many high-level officials of the Ming Dynasty very well, not to mention the Crown Prince Zhu Zaiji.
The steward of Prince Wu's Mansion, who recognized Zhu Zaiji at a glance, quickly stepped forward and saluted Zhu Zaiji and said, "I have seen His Highness the Crown Prince. Is Your Highness here to see the young lady or..."
Zhu Zaiji's expression changed slightly, and he waved his hands quickly and said: "I am here to see the Grand Tutor, so please don't disturb Aunt Ying."
Zhu Zaiji's reaction made Meng Ruoxi look surprised. It could be seen that Zhu Zaiji seemed to be quite wary of the Aunt Ying he was talking about, which made Meng Ruoxi a little curious.
As the stewards of Prince Wu's Mansion, they naturally understood why Zhu Zaiji was so worried about Chu Ying, but as servants, they naturally did not dare to express any opinions on matters related to their master.
Taking a deep breath, the steward nodded to Zhu Zaiji and said, "It's just that the prince is still in seclusion. Your Highness..."
Zhu Zaiji smiled slightly and said: "It doesn't matter, the manager just takes me to the Taifu's retreat."
If it were anyone else, as a steward of the palace, people would naturally not disturb Chu Yi in retreat, but who made Zhu Zaiji have a different identity, and he also knew the kind of love Chu Yi had for Zhu Zaiji, if he refused
, when Chu Yi comes out of seclusion, I'm afraid he will be blamed.
Soon Zhu Zaiji and Meng Ruoxi came to Chu Yi's retreat.
Chu Yi retreated in a quiet room, while Zhu Zaiji and Meng Ruoxi came and stood outside the quiet room. They did not do anything else, but Zhu Zaiji knew it in his heart.
With Chu Yi's strength, even in seclusion, Chu Yi can't hide the disturbances outside the quiet room, so he doesn't need to ask if he comes to see Chu Yi. As long as he comes to Chu Yi's retreat, Chu Yi will notice it.
arrive.
If Chu Yi is willing to see him, he will naturally come out. If he refuses to see him, even if he breaks down the quiet room door, Chu Yi may not come out.
The two of them stood so quietly outside the quiet room. In just a dozen breaths, they saw the closed door of the quiet room slowly opening, and a voice came from the quiet room: "What's going on?"
Things, come in!"
There was no look of surprise on Zhu Zaiji's face. Zhu Zaiji had never doubted that Chu Yi was willing to see him. The Ming Dynasty looked up and down. If they were to say that they loved him more, Zhu Houzhao might not even be as good as Chu Yi.
Therefore, Zhu Zaiji is also very close to Chu Yi psychologically and regards him as an elder.
Now looking at the open door, Zhu Zaiji took Meng Ruoxi's hand and strode towards the quiet room.
Meng Ruoxi held Zhu Zaiji's big hand tightly, looking forward to the Chu Yi she was about to see in her heart, and there was a hint of anticipation in her smart eyes.
On the one hand, Meng Ruoxi was looking forward to meeting the legendary Chu Yi that Zhu Zaiji said, and on the other hand, she was also looking forward to Chu Yi agreeing to help them rescue the Meng family.
The space inside the quiet room is extremely spacious, and a light scent of sandalwood fills the air, refreshing your spirit.
Meng Ruoxi, who was following Zhu Zaiji closely, walked into the quiet room and saw a figure sitting on the futon in the quiet room.
This figure looks extremely young, with a face like that of a young man in his twenties. There is no trace of aura in his body. At first glance, he looks like an ordinary person.
But when Meng Ruoxi saw Chu Yi, she was convinced in her heart. Zhu Zaiji did not exaggerate. The man in front of her was definitely a powerful man who could rival his father.
Because Chu Yi's aura is so much like his father's, he feels so approachable and approachable, returning to his original nature, just like an ordinary person.
Chu Yi's eyes swept over Zhu Zaiji and Meng Ruoxi, and just one glance made Meng Ruoxi feel as if all the secrets around her were exposed to Chu Yi's eyes.
Meng Ruoxi was not surprised by this. The person in front of him was a powerful and powerful person. With his strength alone, it was difficult for him to hide his thoughts in front of him.
Chu Yi's eyes were very gentle. Zhu Zaiji pulled Meng Ruoxi forward, bowed to Chu Yi and said, "Ji'er pays homage to the Grand Tutor."
Waving his hand, Chu Yi said with a smile: "Won't Ji'er introduce this girl to Taifu?"
Seeing Chu Yi's half-smiling look, as if he had seen through everything but was trying to get ahead of him, Zhu Zaiji couldn't help but cough lightly and said, "Teacher is making fun of Ji'er again."
Seeing Zhu Zaiji showing the posture of a child, Chu Yi couldn't help laughing. His eyes fell on Meng Ruoxi, and he seemed to be quite satisfied and nodded: "The girl has the blood of Tianzun. It is expected that she is the direct bloodline of a certain Tianzun.
, your background is not bad at all. If Ji'er is worried that you won't be able to pass His Majesty's test, don't worry. If your father doesn't agree, just say that Taifu approves."
Zhu Zaiji couldn't help but blush on his face. He glanced at Meng Ruoxi, and at the same time, he coughed lightly and said to Chu Yi: "The master has misunderstood. My father must be as satisfied with Ruoxi as the master. Ji
I brought Ruoxi here this time because I have something to ask for."
Glancing at Zhu Zaiji with great interest, Chu Yi said with a smile: "Oh, Ji'er, if there is anything else I want to ask for, let me tell you. You know, as long as the master can do it, Ji'er has something to ask for.
The master will definitely not refuse."
When Chu Yi's words came out, Zhu Zaiji couldn't help but recall the time he spent with Chu Yi. Just as Chu Yi said, as long as they were legitimate requests he made, Chu Yi would really satisfy them one by one.
Never refused.
Under Meng Ruoxi's gaze, Zhu Zaiji slowly told the story of his coming to beg Chu Yi to come forward and ask the court to help the Meng family, and then looked at Chu Yi expectantly.
"Ji'er has nothing to ask for, I just beg Taifu to agree to this matter!"
Chu Yi raised his eyebrows, his eyes passed over Meng Ruoxi, and finally fell on Zhu Zaiji.
Seeing that Chu Yi didn't speak, Meng Ruoxi's heart sank. Depending on the situation, the other party might not agree.
Thinking about it, it is not in the interests of the Ming Dynasty to fight for the Meng family against a powerful force with a powerful Tianzun. Even if Chu Yi refuses, Meng Ruoxi will not be surprised. At most, she will feel regretful.
Zhu Zaiji opened his mouth and said in a trembling voice: "Master..."
Chu Yi couldn't help but smile slightly when he saw Zhu Zaiji's expectant eyes and said, "Why, are you worried that the master will not agree?"
Hearing Chu Yi speak, Zhu Zaiji was shocked and said with a slight embarrassment: "Where, the Tutor loves Ji'er the most. If the Tutor refuses to help Ji'er, then Ji'er really doesn't know what to do.
