Zhu Wanhong came to see his father, but Zhu Mingshan scolded him, thinking that he came at the wrong time.
After the old lady Zhu Jiashi briefly greeted the waiting crowd, she was worried about the affairs of the inner courtyard and found an opportunity to walk to the backyard. The sound of footsteps soon sounded outside the moon gate.
"Father, I only hope that I can continue to serve the Ming Dynasty and live up to the mission of the Zhu family to be loyal to the emperor and serve the country for generations!" Zhu Wanhong's words were deliberately told to the Zhu Jia family outside the door.
Then the door was opened by Zhu Wanhong from the inside.
Mrs. Zhu Jia looked at her son who was standing tall, with some doubts in her eyes, as if she was full of doubts about her eldest son wanting to talk to her husband alone.
"Mother."
Zhu Wanhong's tone became softer. After listening to Zhu Mingshan's warning, he changed his attitude towards the old lady to avoid leaking the inside story.
Zhu Jiashi nodded slightly: "What did you talk about to Naifu?"
"Mom, let's go out and talk."
While Zhu Wanhong was speaking, he glanced at his father, who was lying on the bed with dull eyes, meaning not to disturb the old man's rest. Then he and Zhu Jia went to the back hall. At the same time, the deaf-mute eunuch happened to pass Zhu Wanhong.
There was no visual contact between the two parties, but Zhu Wanhong felt proud. It was obvious that Zhu Mingshan's ability to communicate with the outside world was due to this person's internal and external connection.
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In the back hall.
Zhu Wanhong knelt down and kowtowed to Mrs. Zhu Jia, showing the utmost filial piety. His sincerity moved everyone present.
Then Zhu Jiashi dismissed the people around him and asked about the purpose of his son's return.
Zhu Wanhong was already prepared and started talking eloquently.
"...Hai'er has now gained Pinglubo's trust. There are only one or two people in Beizhen Fusi who can suppress him. If Pinglupp returns to the capital, I may be able to directly take charge of Beizhen Fusi...
"
"He... Commander Jiang believes in you so much?"
Zhu Jiashi became more and more puzzled.
Zhu Wanhong said: "The proposal to overthrow Qian Ning with King Ning's affairs was made by Hai'er and Ping Lupo. Hai'er also secretly led King Ning's envoy to meet Qian Ning, deliberately being found out by the people of Dongchang. Ping Lupo
Only then was I convinced that my son was in Cao's camp and his heart was in the Han Dynasty, and he was entrusted with an important task."
Zhu Jiashi frowned: "Then you really put yourself in danger. If you were discovered by Commander Qian at that time, I'm afraid you..."
"My son is not doing this for himself, but for the Zhu family."
Zhu Wanhong almost burst into tears, "My son has been wandering outside these years and has never wanted to do things for the Zhu family. This time, I came back to check on my father on the order of Ping Lubo. Ping Lubo has promised my son that as long as his father is unable to perform his duties,
, there will no longer be a thousand households of Jin Yiwei, but a thousand households of Jin Yiwei, and it can even go one step further."
Although this reason was far-fetched, Zhu Jia didn't hear anything wrong with it.
Otherwise, what could be the purpose of Zhu Wanhong suddenly running home to see an old father who had been on the bed for a long time and could not even speak?
With the wisdom of the old lady, even if she noticed some clues, she still couldn't see through the son with the actor's skills in front of her.
"Father..."
Zhu Jiashi wanted to ask if your father behaved strangely in front of you, but when the words came to his lips, he didn't know how to express them.
Zhu Wanhong said: "My son's position was passed down from his father. He must be respectful and filial to his father. It's a pity that he can't serve at the bedside, so I have to rely on you, my mother, for family matters."
After saying that, I cried and kowtowed, and my acting skills improved to a new level again.
His words are actually an indirect reminder to my mother that my position was passed down to me by the old man. If his illness is really cured and I will be deprived of the power at hand, then I will definitely hope that he will remain bedridden. You don’t think
I want to help him get up from the hospital bed, right?
The highest level of hinting is not to mention it. It is not even a hint. It only mentions the issue of not being able to fulfill one's filial piety in front of the sick bed. However, Zhu Jia still quickly thought of this level with his tact.
In this way, Zhu Jia's doubts were completely dispelled.
It's right to think about it. The husband's condition has improved, which may be a gratifying thing for others, but for the eldest son, it is simply a disaster. After finally gaining Jiang Bin's trust and his current status, do he want to make wedding clothes for others?
"My son, you have worked really hard for me in the past few years. It's rare to come back this time. Please spend more time with your wife and children. Yonghe... she hasn't been married to you for many years."
Zhu Jiashi stopped caring about others and began to feel sorry for her son's hard work.
As for whether she really regrets it or not, she should act like a loving mother and win her son's heart so that he can be used for her own purposes.
Zhu Wanhong said: "My son came back this time because I was ordered to check on my father's condition. Now that the matter is done, it's time to leave. Mom, I can't serve my parents. It's my unfilial piety. I'm kowtowing here!"
After speaking sincerely and performing a sincere performance, until the old lady seemed to have completely given up her doubts, Zhu Wanhong stood up, turned around and prepared to leave.
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The front yard of Zhu's house is very lively.
Many neighbors came to congratulate him, because Zhu Jia wanted to show off the prominence of the Jinyiwei Thousand Households. Even though life became increasingly difficult after coming to the capital, he still chose to live in an area where dignitaries gathered.
I heard that someone from the Zhu family passed the Jinshi examination, and most of the people who came to congratulate him were the gentry.
Seeing the majestic Zhu Wanhong dressed in the official uniform of the Imperial Guard and the large number of Imperial Guards around him again, people are more willing to believe that the Zhu family is now at its peak.
When Zhu Jia returned to the front yard, she looked very proud.
"My son, serve the court well, don't let down the expectations of your ancestors, be loyal to the emperor and patriotic, go ahead." Zhu Jia gave a good performance in front of others.
Zhu Wanhong did not live up to his mother's superb acting skills. He knelt down and kowtowed to his mother in public, and then kowtowed to the backyard of his home, which meant that he could not fulfill his filial piety and served his sick father at his bedside. Then he got up and left with others.
After going out, Zhu Wanhong wiped away the almost dried tears from the corners of his eyes.
A confidant next to him came closer and whispered: "Sir, are you doing this... is it too artificial?"
Zhu Wanhong glared at him: "How can you gain the trust of the people in this courtyard if you don't do this? Do you really think this courtyard is a good place? You can do it!"
The confidant shook his head and smiled bitterly: "This is your house. If you go in, it would be unfair."
Zhu Wanhong said: "Then meet more with Lu Dun'er, the spy I sent. The Zhu family never imagined that they wanted to make the old man lose his eyes and ears, but they just took advantage of me and found someone who could read lips and read lips.
People who were literate and could write messages on their palms came back to serve the old man, but they didn’t know that what they said was seen from a distance by Lu Duner and told me...
"Hey, it's better to just ask the servants of the house to look after me like they used to do. Then I won't be able to have any information exchanges with my father."
The confidant looked embarrassed. Even though he didn't say anything, the meaning behind his expression was, why are you, the Zhu family, like this? It's as if they are incompatible with each other.
Aren’t those your biological father and mother?
"This is not the place to talk. Let's talk in detail somewhere else. Let's go!"
Zhu Wanhong was in a relaxed mood, "My nephew has won the Huiyuan Prize. It seems like he should go and congratulate him. Maybe he can make a tooth sacrifice and get some money back from the brothel... My nephew is really a good person."
The generous Lord never hesitates to spend money. If he doesn’t get fame, who will get fame?”
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Zhu Hao's passing the examination means that he is about to become a Jinshi, as long as there are no mistakes in the palace examination.
That night, Jiang Lun and Tang Yinzhen arranged a celebration banquet. The celebration banquet was held in Su Xigui's theater. Because it was held after dark, Zhu Si did not attend. It happened that Su Xigui came from Tongzhou and could catch up with the celebration banquet.
If he only met Zhu Hao alone, Su Xigui would not shy away from anything, but because this celebration banquet was attended by Tang Yin, Jiang Lun, Lu Song and other people from the palace, he had to be more cautious and learn the same behavior as when he met Zhu Hao before.
, making it mysterious, he waited for everyone here to sit down for a long time, then he knocked on the secret door, and Lu Song went over to open the door to welcome him in.
Tang Yin said: "Dongzhu Su, what are you doing?"
Su Xigui first bowed to the people present and said respectfully: "I am reckless and do not understand the rules. I am also afraid that it will be inconvenient for nobles to come and speak in the future, so I asked someone to add a secret door here. Outsiders will never be able to see it."
Jiang Lun took the wine glass and staggered up to Su Xigui: "Dr. Su, I have long admired your name. I heard that you are very good at doing business. It seems that you spent your money on Mr. Zhu Xiao. Not only did you get your money back, but you also made a profit."
Quite a few.”
Su Xigui naturally recognized Jiang Lun and said hurriedly: "Mr. Jiang is joking, where have I ever spent money on Mr. Zhu? It's all thanks to his care that I have made a little money. Now it's time to repay the favor."
"you……"
Jiang Lun still wanted to break up.
Tang Yin reminded: "Meng Zai, be careful, don't drink some cat urine and think you are a fairy again. Dongzhu Su is Huang Shilang's brother-in-law, why do you need to make friends with Zhu Hao to brighten his face? Come back soon..."
"Ah? Well... let's all sit down and talk."
Jiang Lun would not listen to what others said, but he followed Tang Yin's words.
This is a brainless person who deeply admires people with great wisdom. In addition, Tang Yin and he are drinking buddies, so he is not ashamed to scold him directly. If anyone else had said this, he would have taken it without taking action.
Hit his head.
"Dongzhu Su, please sit down."
Tang Yin sent out an invitation.
"I don't dare to take it, I don't dare to take it. Several of the people in front of me have official status, and I am just a common man..."
What Su Xigui means is that even if you, Tang Yin, are not an official, you are still a minister, and you are also a guest of the Xingwang Palace. Zhu Hao is already a tribute minister. Jiang Lun and Lu Song both have official status. Even though Jiang Lun is a casual official, everyone knows that he is in Zhang Dynasty.
When Jing Ming is away, it is equivalent to half the history of the palace. The people in this room... I am a merchant with no status, so I will not sit at the same table with you.
Jiang Lun said: "Old Su, you are out of touch. We are all members of our own family. It doesn't matter whether we have an official status or not...Old Tang, why don't you quickly pour some wine for Lao Su?"
Tang Yin smiled and picked up the jug to pour wine. Su Xigui was frightened.
No matter how much you say, Tang Yin is a great talent who is famous all over the world, so how can there be any reason to pour wine for a white man? He hurriedly took the wine bottle and poured himself a glass.
Tang Yin said with a smile: "That's how Meng Zai is. He doesn't go out with anyone after drinking. But what he said is right. Dongzhu Su has a deep connection with Prince Xing's Mansion, and he and Zhu Hao have known each other since they were young. Now Zhu Hao is just short of the gold medal."
By naming him, you can be considered as appreciating him. From now on, get closer to him and don't treat yourself like an outsider."