It is only one word different from March, but it is a world of difference. When April comes, there will no longer be the coldness of last year. Everything between heaven and earth is prosperous, and the vegetation is prosperous.
There was a muffled roar and thunder broke the tranquility of the morning. The pouring rain fell from the sky like broken beads, washing everything in the world.
"emperor!"
A jade hand gently pushed Zhu Yunxi, who was still sleeping soundly on the bed, wrapped in a quilt.
Then the owner of the jade hand looked out the window timidly, and said with some caution, "Your Majesty, the time has come, you should get up...ah!"
The beauty let out a soft cry and was directly pulled into the quilt by Zhu Yunxi, and the curtain on the jade hook slid down naturally.
It's raining heavily outside, and the feeling of spring is surging inside the tent.
After more than half an hour, the rain gradually became lighter.
The curtains on the bed were opened again, and the beauty's hair was half-covering her face, with residual charm still lingering on her temples. Her pink face was shy but cheerful, and she was panting softly in the lingering excitement.
Zhu Yunxi held his head with one hand and looked sideways as he hurriedly packed up the jade that had penetrated him.
Among the concubines in the Forbidden City, Miaoyu is the eldest. She is nearly thirty years old at this time. But for some reason, the older she is, the more charming she becomes. Especially at this moment, her skin is as white and crystal clear as suet.
Like jade.
"Your Majesty, please get up quickly!" Miaoyu lowered her head under Zhu Yunxi's gaze and said softly, "Eunuch Wang and the others have been waiting for you for a long time!"
"Why are you so anxious? It's raining so heavily and you didn't show up early!" Zhu Yunxi smiled, couldn't help but hold the other person's hand, then pulled her in front of him, feeling the other person's breath and smiled, "It's so fast!"
"Fast?" Miaoyu couldn't help but be stunned, and then bit her lips lightly, "You are so fast, you will die..."
"What are you thinking about?" Zhu Yunxi smiled and scratched the other person's nose, "I mean, time flies by so fast!" As he spoke, he sighed slightly and held the other person against his shoulder, "Now that I think about it, it was the first time we met.
You, it’s like yesterday!”
Miaoyu's eyes were suddenly filled with smiles.
When she first met the emperor, the emperor was still a frizzy boy, impatient and impatient. But now...
"The first time with you... it's just like before!" Zhu Yunxi whispered against Miaoyu's ear, "Tell me, why don't you get tired of it!"
"Your Majesty!" Miaoyu was extremely embarrassed, but her eyes were full of joy.
What women in the palace fear most is that the emperor will get tired of her.
While she was happy, she felt the emperor's big hands running along her delicate back...
"Your Majesty!" Miaoyu quickly took Zhu Yunxi's hand and said softly, "The days ahead are long, but we can't let our health get bad!"
After saying that, he stood up, straightened his clothes, and clapped his hands gently toward the door.
After two bangs, several palace attendants came in carrying various utensils and toiletries to help Zhu Yunxi get up.
Immediately afterwards, Bashan, the general manager of the Qianqing Palace, also walked in with his head lowered. He stood at the door and looked at the toes of his boots and said, "Long live the Lord, the adults from the South Study Room have been waiting at the Qianqing Palace for a long time!"
After saying that, he paused and said, "Just now, Xin Tongzheng sent someone to ask, long live my lord, when will you come over?"
"I know!" Zhu Yunxi wiped his face with a hot towel and said with a wry smile, "This really doesn't leave me idle at all!"
Afterwards, he changed his clothes, bid farewell to Miaoyu silently, got into the rain-proof soft sedan, and headed towards the Qianqing Palace.
Miaoyu, on the other hand, leaned against the door lintel and watched the king walk away.
When Zhu Yunxi's honor guard disappeared in the rain, he gently stroked his belly and said with hope, "The emperor asked you three times yesterday, so you have to live up to your expectations!"
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"Get off the sedan!"
The rain is still falling. It seemed to be lighter just now, but now it seems to be heavier again.
As the saying goes, April has a childish face, and it won’t stop crying, and it’s absolutely true.
The sedan chair happened to land under the eaves of Qianqing Palace. Just as Wang Bashi was about to step forward, he saw a black shadow coming out of the palace.
Li Jinglong opened the curtain of the sedan chair, bowed and said, "Your Majesty, please slow down!" He said to the people around him, "Hurry up and serve hot tea. It's cold outside, so let Your Majesty go and get rid of the cold!"
Then, he nodded and bowed to Zhu Yunxi, "Long live my Lord, you look so good today!"
The shameless bastard rolled his eyes and cursed in his mind, "Damn it, it's your turn to be the general manager of the Qing Palace of the Za family!"
"You guys have been here a long time ago!" Zhu Yunxi glanced towards the palace. Zhang Wei, the Minister of Household Affairs, Zhu Gaochi, Xin Yande and others had already arrived. When the emperor arrived, they all stood up and bowed their heads to greet him.
"I have just arrived!" Li Jinglong smiled.
Zhu Yunxi nodded and walked inside.
After walking a few steps, he saw Xin Yande with a gloomy face and asked, "Why is it so late, Your Majesty?"
As he said that, he glanced at the bastard and continued unceremoniously, "The day's plan is in the morning. I am waiting for dawn to enter the palace, but the emperor has not arrived. I dare to ask whether it is because the spring night is short or because the king does not want to go to court early?"
This is what Yan Guan hates. He always tries to find ways to prevent the emperor from coming to power. Every trivial matter must be related to the country, the country, and the country.
Zhu Yunxi ignored him and sat down on the throne, "My dear friends, what are you doing so early?"
"Your Majesty, it's already late!" Xin Yande said again.
Li Jinglong said hurriedly, "Back to the emperor, the fleet to transport teak to Burma has been prepared and can set sail at any time." After saying that, he paused and continued, "There are a total of thirty cargo ships, treasure ships, six warships, and escorts. There are two thousand and twenty-one troops in the army. In addition, there are three hundred craftsmen from the Ministry of Works who draw charts and build harbors!"
Speaking of this, Li Jinglong smiled again and said, "It is said that teachers are famous! I dare to ask the emperor to give this fleet a name!"
The fleet of eight battleships is large or small. It is more than enough for traveling in coastal waters, but it is still insufficient for deep sea voyages.
But it’s always difficult to get started. As long as you have a good start, half of the success will be achieved.
Zhu Yunxi thought for a moment, "Just call the Ming Nanyang Fleet!"
"These people are a bit strange!" Li Jinglong thought to himself, but smiled on his face, "With the name given by Emperor Jinkou, this voyage will be smooth sailing and peaceful. I will order people to make the banner of Nanyang Fleet. Hang it on the bow of our Ming fleet!"
Zhu Yunxi smiled faintly and turned his head inadvertently, only to see Zhu Gaochi, Hubu Zhang and others with worried expressions on their faces.
"Zhang Aiqing, Yongxi!" Zhu Yunxi said, "What's going on with you two?"
Zhu Gaochi's chubby face looked a little bitter and resentful. He twitched for a moment and said, "I and Zhang Shangshu are worried about the rain in the spring this year!"
As he spoke, he continued, "Since March 28th to today, April 2nd, there have been three heavy rains in five days. They were all heavy rains that blocked the sun. The Ministry of Industry reported that the water level of the Yangtze River has risen. Two levels.”
"Moreover, the Ministry of Industry and the Qin Tian Supervisor said that it looks like the rain will continue to fall and it won't get any lighter!"
Hearing this, Zhu Yunxi's face became serious, "The heavy rain is hurting the farmers!"
Agriculture in this era depends on the weather. It can't work without rain, and it can't work if it rains all the time. Nowadays, spring plowing is busy everywhere, and with these annoying heavy rains, farmers' spring seedlings will be soaked in water.
"It's better around the capital, but I'm worried about Huaibei!" Zhu Gaochi said worriedly.
And Zhang Yan also said, "We must dike the Yellow River and change its course!"