It was extremely lively early that morning, with people going in and out, people going in and out, people going up and down.
Zhu Wanjian looked at the people coming and going early in the morning, with disdain on his face: "When I got married, it might not have been so lively."
Next to him, Dazhuhan, the honest and honest chief engineer, said with a smile: "Second Master, it's been many years since you got married. Who still remembers the old things... It's rare that the eldest master comes back from the capital today. Who wouldn't be happy?"
"Yeah, you bunch of blind people, you will be happy when the higher-ups make you happy, and sad when the higher-ups make you sad, you are a bit clueless? Why don't you set up hundreds of tables to invite the local officials? What's the point of just being lively in your own house?
Jin'er? Those who didn't know would have thought there was going to be a funeral at the house."
Zhu Wanjian was the most annoyed.
But when he saw Butler Liu coming in with someone, he couldn't say anything louder.
Fortunately, Dazhu was not very smart and could not tell the truth. Otherwise, if the old lady knew that he was cursing the funeral at home, she would definitely curse him.
Everyone knows that the old man Zhu Mingshan's health is getting worse day by day. He may not know when the Zhu family will really have a funeral, but then he may be blamed for the effect of his curse.
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The back hall of the Zhu family.
Butler Liu told the news he had learned: "The elder entered the city directly from the north gate of the county. After asking around, I found out that he was going to Prince Xing's Mansion to thank Prince Xing for speaking for the Zhu family. I guess he won't be able to return home until the end of the year."
Zhu Jiashi nodded: "My son is wise. Entering the palace in such a reasonable and reasonable manner will not arouse suspicion and show weakness to the enemy. This is the attitude you should have when serving the imperial court."
Housekeeper Liu asked in surprise: "What the old lady means is that...the eldest master entered the palace to investigate the situation inside the palace?"
This statement earned Zhu Jiashi a blank look.
"It's not your place to ask, so don't bother."
Zhu Jiashi replied coldly, "Call everyone in each room. We won't call outsiders today. The relatives will have a meal together. When will my son come back and when will the banquet be held."
Butler Liu said: "Then...the third lady still doesn't want to invite you?"
Zhu Jiashi sneered: "You know why you still ask? Even relatives have to distinguish between near and far. If you don't understand this, the Zhu family will not be a family."
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It's rare for the Zhu family to get together.
In addition to Zhu Mingshan's family members, the Zhu family's branches who have moved to Anlu in recent years have also gathered in the manor. The main line of the Zhu family has taken root in Anlu, and its influence is expanding day by day. The tribesmen naturally come to rely on them, except in the manor and shop.
There are also people doing farming and business locally.
The Zhu family has been waiting for Zhu Wanhong's return, but it was not until sunset that Zhu Wanhong's carriage stopped outside the gate of Zhuangzi.
"My son, are you finally back?"
Zhu Jia, who knew in advance that a carriage was coming, stepped out of the door to greet him.
Zhu Wanhong got off the carriage and knelt in front of the gate of his village.
People around him were praising him for being a filial son.
A loving mother and a filial son.
Just as Zhu Jia was about to step forward to help his son up, Zhu Wanhong kowtowed and said, "Mother, I just want to tell you when I come back, and then I will go back to the city. There must be no mistakes in the errands assigned by the court."
Zhu Jia was startled.
What she fears most is that her eldest son will be kidnapped by the Jin Yiwei. Even if he returns to Anlu, he will be controlled by others and will not be free.
Zhu Wanjian's voice drifted over: "Brother, you didn't even sit down when you came back, and you are going back to the city. Are you so anxious? You don't care about your wife, children, and children?"
These words were harsh, not only for the Zhu family, but also for Zhu Wanhong and the Jin Yiwei who accompanied him.
It was rare that Zhu Jiashi did not argue with Zhu Wanjian this time, and her voice was soft: "I have been here for so many years, and I am not in a hurry. Since my son has to take care of the court's errands, I have already met my mother, and I will kowtow to my father after I go in."
Go back to the city."
The old lady is very smart.
I guessed that the eldest son might not be able to help himself now. If someone really forced Zhu Wanhong to go to the city, then he would have to find a place to discuss things alone with him. In this way, he could only talk in private while Zhu Wanhong went in to pay his respects to Zhu Mingshan.
As long as she avoids Jin Yiwei's eyes, Zhu Wanhong should tell her the secret. With communication between mother and son, follow-up arrangements will be easy.
After all, this is Anlu, the territory of the Zhu family. Compared with the capital, how can Jin Yiwei control him on his own territory? There is always a way to free his son.
Zhu Wanhong continued to kowtow: "I will send my greetings to my father from a distance here. Your Majesty, I will take my leave first."
After finishing speaking, Zhu Wanhong stood up, with tears streaming down his face, and got into the carriage again.
Then the group went to Anlu City.
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"Old lady, what kind of statement is this?"
Butler Liu walked behind Zhu Jia, a little at a loss.
The Zhu family had been eagerly awaiting Zhu Wanhong's return, and they had been preparing for it for a long time after confirming the return date recently, but they left after just one meeting. Zhu Jia was stunned in place for a long time, not knowing how to deal with her relatives who were whispering around her.
Zhu Wanjian stepped forward and reminded in a low voice: "Mom, do you want me to go into the city to deliver something to my elder brother?"
"No need."
When Zhu Jia heard the voice of his second son, he suddenly came back to his senses. Probably because he was relieved, he said as if nothing was wrong: "My son has returned to Changshou County and will stay here from now on. How can he care about national affairs?"
Reluctantly? Let’s go inside, we can start the feast!”
Since Zhu Wanhong could not return home, Zhu Jia knew that it would be useless to force him.
With so many guests watching, she couldn't let others watch the fun, so a group of relatives re-entered the hospital under Zhu Jia's greeting.
"Liu, what are you looking at here?"
Zhu Wanjian was about to enter the hospital, but he found Butler Liu standing at the door, looking at the direction Zhu Wanhong was leaving with a thoughtful expression on his face, and couldn't help but go over and question him.
Butler Liu saluted: "Returning to the second master, I feel sorry for the situation of the eldest master... At present, the eldest master should be under the control of others, and it is better to find a solution as soon as possible."
"Hmm."
Zhu Wanjian couldn't fault it, so he ignored it.
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The city inn.
Zhu Wanhong entered the room prepared for him, sat down and simply packed away the things in his baggage, and finally took out a small wooden box and placed it in front of him.
After opening it, it was filled with letters.
At this moment, there was a knock on the door. Zhu Wanhong turned his head and asked, "What's the matter?"
The voice of the accompanying Jin Yiwei subordinates came: "Zhu Qianhu, I have a humble position and I have something to see you."
"come in."
Zhu Wanhong was about to reach out and take out a few letters inside, read them carefully, but after hearing this, he immediately closed the lid of the wooden box.
Immediately, a uniformed guard general entered inside.
Zhu Wanhong's face was a bit stern, and his words were businesslike and calm: "When will the follow-up personnel arrive?"
The general of Jinyiwei said: "It is expected that everyone will be here before tomorrow night... Zhu Qianhu actually does not need to go back to the city today to make preparations. After a long separation, he will be reunited with his wife and children..."
"Do you need to interfere in my affairs?"
Zhu Wanhong stood up and said in a cold voice: "The errands explained above must be completed without sleep or rest. This is the attitude that the emperor's soldiers should have... It's a pity that I didn't even see King Xing today. Could it be that... someone informed me
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The commander-in-chief of Jinyiwei quickly lowered his head, not daring to look at Zhu Wanhong.
Zhu Wanhong picked up a teacup on the table, looked at it for a while, and then suddenly threw it to the ground, causing the teacup to shatter.
"I have suffered in the capital for so many years, but the Zhu family is still as prosperous as before. Maybe some people have stopped treating me as a member of the Zhu family. If I can't complete my errand this time, I don't know how long it will take me to return to the capital.
Yue... By that time, whatever suffering I suffer will also fall on you."
Zhu Wanhong suddenly looked at his subordinates with cold eyes.
Jin Yiwei Zongqi clasped his fists: "We are grateful for Zhu Qianhu's support and will definitely serve Zhu Qianhu to the death. We will wait for Zhu Qianhu's order."
"Everyone has not arrived yet, so what's the rush? Speaking of which, I'm really tired. Where can I go in the city? Let's explore the way first... Now that we're back, you and I won't have to suffer from the coldness anymore!"
Zhu Wanhong's eyes suddenly became a little softer.
General Jin Yiwei seemed to understand something and said hurriedly: "There is a Jiaofang Secretary in the city, and I will arrange this for Zhu Qianhu."
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Small courtyard.
Zhu Hao came back early that day and saw Zhu Wanhong dressed in fine clothes. He probably understood that he was waiting for the family call and went back to Zhuangzi outside the city to celebrate Zhu Wanhong's return.
"Mom, there's no need to wait. The Zhu family will definitely not call us." Zhu Hao still had this knowledge.
Zhu Jiashi did not regard the Sanfang people as her own family at all.
She insists on sticking her hot face to someone else's cold ass, which shows that Zhu Niang's character is still too pure and honest.
Zhu Niang sighed and was about to say something to Zhu Hao when she saw Aunt Li coming over in a hurry: "Madam, Yu San is knocking on the door outside."
"Yu San?"
Zhu Niang did not remember that she had asked Guo San to do something.
Zhu Hao smiled and said, "You're looking for me."
Zhu Hao ignored Zhu Niang's strange look and trotted to the door of his house. He called Yu San to the alley and asked about the situation at the Zhu family. He learned that Zhu Wanhong was not in a hurry to leave the city after leaving the palace.
, but looked for a place to stay in the city and did not leave the city until a quarter past two in the afternoon.
Send Yu San away and let him continue to find someone to keep an eye on every move of the Zhu family.
When Zhu Hao returned to the courtyard, Zhu Niang asked, "Why did Yu San come to see you?"
"Mom, when uncle returns to Anlu, he must spy on the intelligence in the palace. I met him at the palace today, and I felt from him... that he may be unscrupulous in his actions. If he comes to embarrass you and my aunt...
…Things are a little troublesome.”
Zhu Hao expressed his analysis.
Zhu Niang and Aunt Li looked at each other, neither understanding what Zhu Hao meant.
Aunt Li said: "Master Hao, based on what your mother told the old lady before, the master is suffering and suffering in the capital and rarely comes home. Why don't you want to live a stable life for a few days?"
Zhu Hao sighed: "If he wants to live a stable life now, I'm afraid he will never live a stable life again in the future... Besides, at this time, Qian Ning, the commander of the Jinyiwei, asked the uncle to return to Anlu. Do you think it was really King Xing's memorial that played a role?"
Is there some conspiracy behind it!"
Zhu Niang shook her head, not understanding what Zhu Hao was talking about at all.
It was difficult for Zhu Hao to explain clearly.
The pregnancy of the emperor's concubine is most likely false. As the person involved, Zhu Houzhao naturally knows the inside story, and the person who came up with this plan must also know the inside story, and the person who specifically handled it is either Qian Ning, Jiang Bin, Xu Tai and others.
Jin Yiwei has a deep relationship.
At this time, sending Zhu Wanhong back to Anlu was probably to make a time lag so that he could suddenly launch an attack when Prince Xing's palace was unprepared.