It was very lively during dinner time in the evening.
On both sides of the stage, there were singing opposites, plus the people brought by Zhu Hao and Yu Chengxun, there were twenty or thirty people watching the show. Adding in the people performing on and off the stage, delivering food and tea, there were seventy or eighty people in this courtyard alone.
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Yang Weicong, Zhu Hao and Yu Chengxun were sitting at the same table.
Yang Weicong still ignored Zhu Hao, showing deep hostility in every gesture, but Yu Chengxun frequently greeted Zhu Hao, and instead ignored Yang Weicong.
"...The most popular thing in Ming Dynasty now is Anlu Opera, but it is not arranged today, which is strange." Yu Chengxun usually likes to go out and have fun, and is a frequent visitor to the theater. The Anlu Opera is currently being rehearsed in the capital, but in the south
The singing hall is actually a traditional southern opera?
Zhu Hao laughed and said: "Is Anlu opera that important? It is more important to appreciate famous actors... I think the actors on this stage are top-notch in appearance and posture."
"Ha ha."
Yu Chengxun suddenly remembered that Zhu Hao was a married man.
It was rare to leave the capital for business, and the Nanjing government sent a special person to receive him. The arrangements were so lively, why did he care what he heard?
Shouldn't we pay more attention to the entertainment programs after singing?
Yang Weicong wanted to talk to Yu Chengxun, but he didn't want to be interrupted repeatedly by Yu Chengxun's hand, which meant that I don't want to talk to you at the moment.
As if afraid of being heard by Zhu Hao...
But Zhu Hao understood that Yu Chengxun was more too lazy to talk to Yang Weicong.
Perhaps at this time Yang Weicong still regarded himself as Yang Tinghe's disciple, but he didn't know that he had long been classified as a traitor. The flattery he is showing now can only be understood as regret and he wants to change the disciple again, but Yang Ge's camp is not what you want.
Go and come back as soon as you want.
"I'm going to investigate a case early tomorrow morning. I may have to walk a lot. Let's break up... Jingdao, you should rest early and recharge your batteries. I'll go first..."
Seeing that the opera was almost finished, Yu Chengxun stood up to leave, obviously embarrassed to show his bad side in front of Zhu Hao. After all, he was in the name of Yang Ting and his son-in-law. If his scandalous behavior was reported back to the capital, he would probably be punished by his father-in-law.
I hate people, so I can only avoid them as much as possible and do that kind of thing.
Zhu Hao cupped his hands and said, "Then see you tomorrow morning."
After watching Yu Chengxun leave, Zhu Hao turned to look at Yang Weicong beside him: "Brother Dafu, why don't you go back home earlier? Or are you planning to stay here today?"
Yang Weicong was startled and watched Yu Chengxun go down to the pavilion where he was watching the show. He felt a little sad for a moment.
"I……"
Yang Weicong didn't know what to say.
Yu Chengxun didn't care at all whether he stayed overnight and made no arrangements. On the contrary, Zhu Hao, whom he despised, was very concerned about him.
Huh, don't you Yu Chengxun just rely on being Mr. Yang Ge's son-in-law?
Why are you so rude?
Zhu Hao smiled and said: "Why don't you stay here for the night? I heard that there are many guest rooms in the west wing, so I won't bother you. Say goodbye!"
Zhu Hao behaved very politely, said goodbye to Yang Weicong, and went downstairs.
On the contrary, the guest Yang Weicong stood on the spot, making it difficult to stay or leave... But after thinking about it, he went downstairs to the west wing. After all, Yu Chengxun had already told him that he would go to investigate the case early the next morning, so he could stay overnight.
When it comes to traveling together tomorrow, you can't wrong yourself at night.
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Zhu Hao returned to the east courtyard where he lived.
Unexpectedly, Yu Chengxun didn't rush to find the female actor. Maybe he wanted to explain something, so he came over first to talk to Zhu Hao before going.
"... You should have less contact with Dafu. He has been in Nanjing for a year. If he wants to harm you, you will be very passive."
Yu Chengxun said to Zhu Hao like a warning.
Zhu Hao frowned and asked, "How could he be harmful to me?"
The implication is, is he going to kill me?
Or find someone to beat me up?
I know what you mean. He has now become a local snake in Nanjing and will do some "stupid things" for certain political purposes, but is your reminder inappropriate?
It seems that you were the one who negotiated with him behind closed doors earlier, right?
"In short, just don't have any contact with him. I will transfer him out of the way for the investigation tomorrow. Don't believe anything he says to you. Whether he is staying or going in Nanjing has nothing to do with our trip."
Yu Chengxun's words revealed a message.
That is, Yang Weicong spoke to Yu Chengxun alone, mainly to inquire about his return to Beijing.
It was rare for Yang Weicong to meet Yang Tinghe's cronies, so he definitely wanted to inquire about his future. Maybe Yu Chengxun initially wanted to hear how Yang Weicong "justified" himself, or wanted to hear Yang Weicong's words of "repentance" so that he could take the new emperor's side.
More secrets told candidly.
It's a pity that Yang Weicong didn't know anything in the first place. He didn't even realize that he was released because he was misunderstood as defecting to the New Emperor's faction. He still spoke straightforwardly. In Yu Chengxun's view, Yang Weicong was pretending to be crazy in front of him and deliberately deceiving him.
Neither party got the answer they wanted, and the result was an awkward atmosphere while watching the show.
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Zhu Hao sends Yu Chengxun away.
good mood.
He was about to take a good rest. He was indeed a little tired after traveling continuously for the past month.
Thinking about the past three years in Beijing, it seems that I have given up on exercising and everything else.
He really became a professional politician.
A young person should be full of vigor and vitality.
At this time, shopkeeper Han came in from the door of the east courtyard, followed by several people in cloaks.
Zhu Hao was originally thinking, could it be Zhu Wanhong here?
When he saw clearly through the dim light of the lantern that the person wrapped in a cloak behind Shopkeeper Han was a woman, not one or two, but a small group of more than ten people, Zhu Hao was startled at first, and then thought about it for a moment.
It seems that there were not even ten female actresses singing on the stage before, right?
"grown ups."
Shopkeeper Han saluted Zhu Hao after entering the room. Because there were outsiders present, he did not kneel down directly as he did when they first met.
Zhu Hao smiled and nodded: "Is something wrong?"
Shopkeeper Han was very surprised. Didn't we all agree before? The theater program was over, and it was time to show off our friendship as a landlord on behalf of Su Xigui.
Shopkeeper Han came forward and said in a low voice: "That's it. The head of my family has specially asked me to find some people to take care of your daily life when you arrive."
Zhu Hao smiled and said: "Aren't there maids? Are these maids too?"
"they……"
Shopkeeper Han didn't even know what to say.
Didn't this little noble man say he is married? Why are you still so clueless? Of course, sending a woman here is to serve you well in all aspects of your life. Do you really not understand? Or are you pretending to be confused on purpose?
Zhu Hao said: "I'm here on an errand. There are people coming and going in this yard. If you just send people to me like this, what will your fellow travelers think? You'd better take them back."
Only then did Shopkeeper Han realize that Zhu Hao was worried that the matter would be leaked. He smiled and said, "Don't worry, sir. There are arrangements in the North and West Courts as well..."
Although he didn't say it clearly, Zhu Hao already knew that Yu Chengxun left in a hurry without even saying a few words, and Yang Weicong refused to leave, all because there was a entertainment program in the evening.
Zhu Hao smiled and shook his head: "When you are outside, you should abide by the rules to avoid being criticized. I appreciate Dongzhu Su's kindness. Take him back. I want to sleep alone tonight and have a good rest. There are some things waiting for me.
Let’s talk about it after we finish the errands entrusted by the imperial court.”
"Yes Yes."
Shopkeeper Han is also an open-minded person and understands that Zhu Hao may be inconvenienced.
The Xiao Hanlin in front of me looks like he was sent by the imperial court to check some coastal defense accounts just like Yu Chengxun, but in terms of hierarchy, Xiao Hanlin is still higher.
Shopkeeper Han just obeyed orders. He had to listen to Su Xigui's orders and Zhu Hao's words, otherwise it would be difficult to explain.
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Not long after he took the man away, shopkeeper Han here turned back and reported: "Sir, your uncle... Jinyiwei Zhu Qianhu is outside asking for an audience."
"Let him come in.
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Zhu Hao put down the book in his hand.
He hadn't gone to bed at night, just waiting for Zhu Wanhong's "grand arrival."
Shopkeeper Han went out for a while and finally brought Zhu Wanhong in. Zhu Wanhong waited for Shopkeeper Han to go out and close the door. After the sound of footsteps faded away, he knelt down in front of Zhu Hao with a "pop" sound.
"I am humble enough to pay my respects to my superior."
With a respectful look on his face, Zhu Wanhong actually kowtowed to Zhu Hao.
When Zhu Hao saw Zhu Wanhong's situation, he knew that he was a man who knew how to adapt to the changing circumstances. However, he had long been familiar with it, so this situation could not cause Zhu Hao any psychological fluctuations.
Zhu Hao was too lazy to stand up from the chair, let alone reach out to help him.
"Zhu Qianhu, are your knees sick? I don't have a doctor here to treat you."
Zhu Hao joked with a smile.
Zhu Wanhong hurriedly kowtowed again: "My humble duty is to ask for your regards."
"You are so polite. An elder salutes a junior. Are you trying to show me the ancestral home of the Zhu family?" Zhu Hao said with a smile.
Zhu Wanhong lowered his head and said with sincerity and fear: "The superior officer is here. I am a humble servant who obeys orders and rushes in front of and behind the saddle. I don't dare to slack off. I hope the superior officer can dispatch him directly if he has something to do."
Needless to say.
Over there, Yang Weicong went to talk to Yu Chengxun about returning to the capital. Zhu Wanhong had the same idea, but he was looking for his eldest nephew.
The same situation happened in different places, with the same purpose, but Zhu Wanhong looked much more sincere than Yang Weicong, the guy with his eyes higher than his head.
With his flexible knees, Zhu Hao couldn't even accept it.
It’s no wonder that Zhu Wanhong was a hostage in the capital and managed to get away with it in the end. Seeing how he could kneel down whenever he asked and fall out whenever he wanted, it was really a feat.
"Get up!"
Zhu Hao waved his hand and said something coldly.
Zhu Wanhong got up from the ground, lowering his head and not daring to look at Zhu Hao.
Zhu Hao accepted his status as his boss, because from a certain point of view... Zhu Wanhong had no problem kneeling, and Zhu Hao's casual words could make Zhu Wanhong walk around in pain.
"Early tomorrow morning, Zhu Qianhu will go to see the people in the North Courtyard and tell him that you will obey orders and the rest... don't talk about it now, I don't want to hear it, let alone talk to me about the Zhu family's family affairs. Smart people don't talk in circles.
, after you finish the work, I won’t transfer you back to the capital for the time being, unless things change in the capital, and now the sky is not even getting brighter..." Zhu Hao said.
Zhu Wanhong had a flattering look on his face: "My lord, even if it's not dawn yet, it's almost dawn. At most... the dawn is still a little dim."
Zhu Hao laughed twice: "What's wrong with the sun? It's important to do the emperor's errands. I'm not familiar with Nanjing, but I brought a lot of people with me. If something happens, Zhu Qianhu is willing to run errands?"
"I am willing to do the hard work of dogs and horses."