The singing style of "The Legend of White Snake" is now familiar among theater fans, and everyone knows it. These professional actors can perform on stage with just a little guidance, and can perform the essence of it.
Zhu Hao then left with shopkeeper Jin to make arrangements to perform at the place where Zhu Si was staying the next day.
Shopkeeper Jin understands things and will never talk about questions that shouldn't be asked.
After Zhu Hao returned, he immediately informed Luo An and asked Luo An to send someone to welcome the theater troupe into the house. Zhu Hao would then join the team and go in together.
On this day, Tang Yin came back as a visitor. He was bored in the mansion and came to see Zhu Hao.
After hearing Zhu Hao's plan, Tang Yin quickly said: "I will go with you tomorrow."
"Better say goodbye."
Zhu Hao rejected Tang Yin's proposal, "It would be best if you, sir, meet less with me these days. Since we have made a plan, let's perform our duties openly and secretly. If there is anything, let Lu Dianzhan and Yu San pass the news back and forth, let them
Pay more attention to whether sir is being followed, it will be much safer than when you and I meet each other."
Tang Yin did not argue when he heard this, shook his head and went back.
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Coming day.
Zhu Hao successfully met Zhu Si.
When the theater troupe entered the palace, there were indeed guards in royal robes assisting in guarding the door, and there were people keeping a close eye on them, but when they saw that they were members of the theater troupe, they didn't ask any questions.
After Zhu Hao entered, he arranged for people to set up a stage in the front yard, and under the guidance of Luo An, he saw Zhu Si who was fighting crickets in the backyard.
"Zhu Hao, you're finally here!"
When Zhu Si saw Zhu Hao, he threw the small bamboo stick to the side, came up and took Zhu Hao's hand and shook it, his eyes full of earnestness, "Yesterday I heard Luo Dianzhan said that you came to see me under the guise of a theater troupe, I was so excited all night
I didn’t sleep well... I knew you would use this kind of hidden strategy, so no one would notice you, right?"
Zhu Hao smiled: "No."
Zhu Si turned his head to look at Luo An, waved his hand and said: "Luo Dianzhan, can you go outside first? I have something to say to Zhu Hao alone."
"this……"
Luo An actually didn't want Zhu Si and Zhu Hao to be alone together. He wanted to know what was going on in Zhu Hao's mind and what advice he would give to King Xiaoxing.
But after careful consideration, I respectfully stepped back.
Don't look at Zhu Hao's face, but also look at Tang Yin's face. After all, Tang Yin and Zhu Hao came to the capital under the instruction of Princess Xing. Now, in addition to obeying Zhu Si's orders, the capital should also listen to Tang Yin, since Tang Yin feels that Zhu Hao can shoulder the heavy responsibility.
, then he can't interfere too much.
Wait until Luo An leaves.
The two young men, who had grown up together, sat down and talked about their farewells.
"Zhu Hao, did you pass the exam?" When Zhu Si heard the news, he was also happy for Zhu Hao, but he still found it incredible.
Because he had known for a long time that even Tang Yin only passed the examination when he was nearly thirty years old. In many cases, the outcome of the examination is not determined by talent and learning. Many times, it depends on on-the-spot performance, and the articles must be in line with the examiner's appetite, etc.
In short, luck is mostly involved.
Zhu Haodao said: "Not only I am a candidate, but I am also a judge, that is, I am the first in the Huguang Township Examination... With this name, I can justifiably come to the capital to take the examination. I don't have to leave in the short term. We can discuss each other when encountering problems."
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"It's great, I finally don't have to worry about you leaving me."
Zhu Siyi was excited and expressed his true thoughts.
Just from these words, Zhu Hao could feel Zhu Si's hesitation and helplessness.
Zhu Hao smiled and encouraged: "You are King Xing, how could I leave you?"
Zhu Si looked frustrated, shook his head and said: "I know what the situation is now... I am very unpopular. The imperial court takes me as a hostage. It may be planned to kill me or anyone related to me at any time.
, for fear of being avoided, you can see that even Yuan Changshi and Zhang Fengzheng have not come to the capital... So I am also afraid that you and Mr. Tang will ignore me and let me fend for myself in the capital."
Even if you are just a young man, when you think about it randomly, the things in your mind are very scary.
In fact, Zhu Si was right. Before he became emperor, no one in the Ming Dynasty wanted to see him, but they couldn't resist him and he did become emperor later.
It is a pity that people in this era do not have the ability to predict the future. Who would have known that the nonsensical Emperor Zhengde insisted on the southern expedition and tortured himself to death more than a year later, without even leaving a child?
Most people felt that the emperor was young and acted without scruples. According to the saying that disaster would last for thousands of years, he should be of the longevity type, so naturally they did not take Zhu Si seriously.
Zhu Hao did not correct him. In fact, the imperial court strictly ordered Yuan Zonggao, Zhang Zuo and other royal officials not to accompany them in the capital. He just smiled and said: "What kind of relationship do you and I have? I will never leave you unless you rush
Let me go!"
Zhu Si was so moved that he held Zhu Hao's hand tightly. Then he thought of something and asked with gleaming eyes: "How did you go to Jiangxi to find... Princess Ning? How did it go?"
This can be regarded as the first major decision made by Zhu Si after taking charge of the family. It is related to the vital interests of Prince Xing's Palace, because saving Princess Ning may bring a disaster to Prince Xing's Palace. Moreover, saving people involves the retention of Tang Yin, the think tank.
, Zhu Si attaches great importance to it.
Zhu Hao smiled and nodded: "The man was rescued and came to the capital with us."
"Really?"
Zhu Si said in surprise, "I've known for a long time that you have the ability. How can you save people from such a difficult situation? You won't leave us with any trouble, right?"
Zhu Hao said: "No, Wang Zhongcheng announced to the outside world that Concubine Lou had jumped into the lake and committed suicide. He also found the body of a woman, pretending to be Concubine Lou herself, and she has been buried. Even if she is found, she can only be considered to be related to Lou.
The concubine looks a bit similar, because she now has a formal household registration."
"That's good, that's good."
Zhu Si was so excited that he scratched his head and felt that he had done something very remarkable. "I guess Mr. Tang is very happy now, right? Isn't it that... feeling of being too happy to miss Shu?"
Zhu Hao smiled and said: "Mr. Tang is an upright man and will not take advantage of others' danger. He has agreed to help Concubine Lou save the Lou family, but in fact there are not many places where he can move in the capital. You should know that Concubine Lou has always been concerned about Prince Ning's rebellion.
They all advised her to give up. Concubine Lou and the Lou family have no intention of betraying the imperial court."
Zhu Si nodded: "Well, the problem is that others don't believe it now... I guess the Lou family is going to be in bad luck, and I can't do anything to help. Alas!"
Thinking that he was like a caged bird, trapped in one place with no freedom at all, Zhu Si couldn't think of being happy for others to gain freedom, and felt depressed.
Just at this time, Luo An came in again: "Your Highness, Master Zhu, the stage has been set up outside, and there are people from the royal guards watching secretly. If you stay inside for a long time and don't go out, I'm afraid it will arouse people's suspicion."
Zhu Sidao: "In that case, let's go out and take a look... It's really hard to live this hard life. It would be nice if we could go out and play."
Zhu Hao encouraged: "The court's intention is not to ban you, right?"
"Um!?"
Zhu Si scratched his head in confusion, and then glanced at Luo An again.
After entering the capital, he only remembered that he could not go anywhere. He forgot whether it was the court that strictly ordered him not to go out, or whether he was too frightened to go out.
Luo An said: "It is true that no ban was issued, but..."
Zhu Hao said first: "Don't worry, the imperial court is most afraid of provoking criticism from the world. Even if the prince goes out, as long as he is properly protected, no one will attack him. On the contrary, the people of Dongchang and Jinyiwei will be afraid that something will happen to the prince in the capital, which will make it difficult for them.
Cross over to the top."
Zhu Si's eyes lit up instantly: "Is this really the case?"
Luo An was a little anxious.
Young Master Zhu, what's wrong with you? Do you have to tell the prince that it's safe outside now? We are in a strange place now. Even if your analysis is correct, you shouldn't tell the prince clearly?
Staying at home and fighting crickets for fun will at least not endanger your life. Once you go out... who can guarantee safety?
Zhu Haodao: "That's true. Even if the prince's life was threatened when he was in Anlu a few years ago, the late king also asked you to walk out of the high wall to see the outside, didn't he?"
Luo An quickly reminded: "Master Zhu, that is in Anlu. It is always the territory of Prince Xing's Palace. Everything is easy to control. This is the capital. The manpower that Prince Xing's Palace can mobilize is only forty or fifty people, so security is completely impossible."
Assure."
Zhu Hao said with a smile: "Luo Dianzhan must have thought that he was in danger by instigating the crown prince, but that is not the case. You need to be flexible in your behavior. After the crown prince arrives in the capital, he must establish his authority. Only by walking out of this house can the world see the crown prince's courage and courage.
Only by being resourceful can you win respect from both the government and the public."
Luo An was very anxious, but didn't know how to refute.
He really wanted to say, since you wanted the prince to establish his authority, why did you plan to let him indulge in his pleasures before?
Is not this contradictory?
Zhu Si asked the question first: "Zhu Hao, I bought a lot of pleasure things here, and if I still insist on going out, will the world think that I am just as crazy as today?"
"The Crown Prince, what the world sees is related to what he wants to see... After the Crown Prince arrives in the capital and plays behind closed doors, some people will think that the Crown Prince is addicted to pleasure, and some will guess that the Crown Prince is hiding his power and biding his time, but they can't see the Crown Prince.
, can’t be sure.”
Zhu Hao analyzed, "But if the prince takes the initiative to leave this house, go out to walk around the streets, see the customs and customs of the capital, and win the hearts of scholars in a playful way, then those who think that the prince is hiding his power and biding his time and want to return to his hometown,
Then your mind will be strengthened.”
Zhu Si's eyes widened: "Is that so?"
Luo An quickly said: "Master Zhu, some things should be discussed in the long term. Should you discuss it with Mr. Tang first before making a decision?"
Luo An felt that Zhu Hao had taken too big a step. You came up to instigate the prince to leave this deep mansion. This is not a responsibility that I, a royal official, can bear. I should make it clear to Tang Yin first, or ask Prince Xing of Anlu for instructions.
Zhu Hao nodded: "Yes, it's important that we go out to listen to the show first."
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After hearing Zhu Hao's words, Zhu Si was in a much better mood. He obviously knew that he no longer had to hide in the house every day, and felt that he could let himself go again. This may be more free than when he was in Prince Anlu Xing's Mansion.
After all, when he was in Anlu, he had very few opportunities to leave Prince Xing's Mansion.
When leaving the inner courtyard, Zhu Hao reminded Luo An in a low voice: "Luo Dianzhan, don't blame me for making my own decisions. The purpose of doing this is to make the prince feel at ease. Otherwise, do you want him to spend every day in fear?"
Luo An was stunned for a moment.
We were in a stalemate with Zhu Hao for a long time just now, insisting on not letting the prince go out.
But now Zhu Hao's words are clearly saying that he has no intention of putting the prince in danger. The purpose of saying this is more to let Zhu Si untie his knot and enjoy the life of confinement in the capital.
He thought of Zhu Si's gloomy face before, and then saw Zhu Si's happy smile now, and suddenly he no longer felt how reckless and disgusting Zhu Hao was.