After bidding farewell to Zhang Jiao, Zhu Hansan and his people continued northward, along Zhangshui River and Jiangshui River to Xindu City, the seat of Anping Kingdom.
As the administrative center of a country, the walls of Xindu City are much taller and thicker than those of Jingxian County. Even the soldiers stationed at the city gates are all strong and tall. Even if they are several feet apart, they can still give others a sense of security.
A vague sense of oppression.
After entering the city, Zhu Hansan hurried to Li Xiang's residence. Under a round of money offensive, Zhu Hansan met Anping Prime Minister and the lieutenant that afternoon. The two were a little coy at first, but who was Zhu Hansan?
!After several rounds of attacks, the two top military and political leaders of Anping State acquiesced to the destruction of the Zhang family and the request to expand the size of the county troops to 300 people.
After finishing the work, Zhu Hansan was ready to leave, intending to pull up the troops in Jingxian County before the New Year's Eve, but Zhang Ning refused and insisted on taking Zhu Hansan for a tour of the city first.
"Miss Zhang, are you free? How about we go back home first, and when we get back to Jingxian County, you can go shopping as much as you want?"
Zhu Han Sanla shrugged. He didn't know how many times he had tried to persuade Zhang Ning.
"Zhu Hansan, how many people want to go shopping with me on weekdays, but I'm still not happy! Don't be so good when you get an advantage!"
For some reason, Zhang Ning would be in a particularly good mood every time she was with Zhu Hansan. At first, she had some intention of teasing Zhu Hansan, but after being rejected every time, she became more and more competitive. Zhang Ning's temperament
She is a bit stubborn. The more you reject her, the more she will stick to you. If you try to flatter her, she will still dislike you.
At this moment, a middle-aged scribe in luxurious clothes walked up to Zhu Hansan and asked with a smile: "May I ask if you are Mr. Zhu who comes from the county?"
This man has narrow eyes, slightly squinted, and slightly raised corners of his mouth. At first glance, he gives off the impression of a kind and good old man, but after a few more glances, he feels that this man is not simple, just like that man with a knife hidden in his smile.
Uncomfortable, Zhu Hansan also felt the same way, frowned and asked: "Exactly, who are you?"
"My Excellency, Liu Huang, is the steward of the Anping Prince's Mansion!" Liu Huang cupped his hands and said with a smile: "After my prince learned that Mr. Zhu came to Xindu, he specially asked me to come and sincerely invite Mr. Zhu to visit the palace! I wonder if Mr. Zhu can honor me.
ah?"
Liu Huang's tone was arrogant. Although it was an invitation, Zhu Hansan could not hear the slightest sincerity. His attitude made Zhu Hansan feel that this old boy was giving him a lot of face by inviting him in person. Anyway, it was weird.
"Since the prince has been summoned, he should have obeyed his orders. However, he is so involved in the affairs of governing the land that I dare not stay for a long time." Zhu Hansan smiled slightly and refused.
"Why is it so urgent? Does Mr. Zhu think that my prince is not worthy of sitting at the same table with you?"
Liu Huang was slightly startled after hearing this. This was the first time he saw someone who refused his prince's invitation. Even the prime minister and lieutenant of Anping Kingdom did not necessarily dare to speak to him like this.
"Alas, Butler Liu doesn't know something. I am writing this letter just to report on my work. Before departure, the number of refugees in the county increased sharply, and I have to rush back to resettle the refugees."
Zhu Hansan made up a random reason and replied.
"How noble my prince is, but in the eyes of you, Mr. Zhu, he is not as good as that humble refugee! If these words reach the prince's ears, he will probably be dissatisfied!"
Liu Huang’s eyes are quick
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He squinted so hard that he couldn't see, and even the very nervous Zhang Ning could hear the threat.
"Hey, what's going on with you? Brother Zhu said something is wrong, what else do you want?"
Zhang Ning put her hands on her waist and hummed: "Do you still want to tie me up by force?"
"This young lady must be Zhang Tianshi's beloved daughter, right?"
Seeing Zhang Ning interjecting, Liu Huang was not angry. On the contrary, he asked enthusiastically.
"It's this lady!"
Zhang Ning held her head high and replied arrogantly.
"It's a coincidence that my prince just got a set of gorgeous Luoqun from the Western Regions not long ago. Before coming, the prince specially told me to let Miss Zhang appreciate it. If I can still get it, Miss Zhang, you can buy it."
If you have Fa Yan, I’m sure my prince will not be stingy.”
Liu Huang bowed his body slightly, cupped his hands and smiled.
"There are so many people who want to give me a dress! Your prince is the most important one!" Zhang Ning smiled happily, nodding his head and pretending to reply: "Well, since your prince is so interested, then I will give it to you."
Let’s go and enjoy it once!”
"Please come this way!" Liu Huang quickly turned sideways and extended his hand to greet him.
"Let's go, Brother Zhu, let's go to the prince's house and have a look!" Zhang Ning pulled Zhu Hansan and jumped towards the prince's mansion.
"Oh! What the hell is this! You've been tricked in just a few words!"
At this time, Zhu Hansan could only shake his head and smile bitterly, muttering something in his mind and letting Zhang Ning hold him.
The Anping Palace occupies a huge area, which made Zhu Hansan, who had never seen the world, envy him. The pavilions, terraces, pavilions and pavilions are scattered in an orderly manner, and the rockery and streams are artificially introduced. It is obviously the work of a famous master. Even if he has seen this place before, he will be jealous.
Zhang Ning, a worldly person, was surprised by King Anping's financial resources. He covered his mouth and exclaimed: "Oh my god, how rich this guy is!"
Liu Huang, who was on the side, was not surprised and said secretly, with the methods of our prince, I still don’t believe that a little girl like you can escape.
After countless turns and walks, Liu Huang, Zhu Hansan and Zhang Ning walked into a courtyard and finally met the real owner.
The courtyard here is quite elegant, with a small pond, rockery, pavilion and attic. Liu Xu was sitting in the pavilion waiting quietly. As soon as he saw Zhang Ning's appearance, Liu Xu was overjoyed.
He quickly stood up to greet her, but before the person arrived, he stretched out his hand and said, "Oh my, Miss Zhang is really as beautiful as a fairy!"
But Zhang Ning took a step back and stood beside Zhu Hansan. Zhu Hansan didn't know why, but he was very pleased. Seeing Zhang Ning's behavior, he couldn't guess Zhang Ning's plan, so he quickly held Liu Xu's hand.
He held up his hand and said with a smile: "Oh my, the prince actually greets me in person, how embarrassed I am!"
"Haha, yes, yes, I haven't seen you for more than a month. Lord Zhu has done great things in Jing County, and I have heard about it!" Liu Xu's face shook slightly, the unhappiness in his eyes flashed away, and then he and Zhu Hansan
The conversation started, "Master Zhu is so awesome! He actually captured Zhang Feng. Come on, let's sit in the pavilion."
After everyone sat down, Liu Xu asked with a smile: "Zhang Feng used to send one thousand shi of food and three hundred gold to the palace every year. Now that the Zhang family has been destroyed, it is just a passing thing.
It’s okay to mention it! However, this king’s share of the money and food must not be lost! I wonder what Mr. Zhu’s plans are?”
"Haha, the prince is joking,
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Zhang Feng committed a heinous crime by murdering an official of the imperial court. Now that he is executed, the property and land in his family will naturally be confiscated and belong to the imperial court!" Zhu Hansan replied with a calm expression.
"Oh? According to Mr. Zhu's wishes, the Zhang family's share will be gone from now on?"
Liu Xu suddenly lost a large portion of his income, and his mood became extremely bad. His expression changed again and again, and finally he chuckled and said: "Master Zhu, you have to think carefully! There are some things you shouldn't say randomly!
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"What did I say wrong? After all the things in Zhang Feng's family were confiscated, they all belong to the government. Your words, Your Majesty, are really difficult for me to understand!"
Zhu Hansan spread his hands, looking confused, and replied stupidly.
"Do you, the prince, still want to reach out to the government?"
Zhang Ning's pretty face was cold and she asked in disgust.
"What did Miss Zhang say? How could I reach out to the government? It's a joke, it's a joke!" Liu Xu looked ugly, but he couldn't get angry in front of Zhang Ning. He quickly laughed and said: "We won't do those trivial matters.
By the way, I have long heard that Zhang Tianshi’s daughter is as beautiful as a fairy. To meet her today is truly a blessing! I wonder if Miss Zhang is married?"
Zhang Ning was stunned for a moment, then glanced at Empress Zhu Hansan shyly, and replied shyly: "I haven't married yet, but I have someone I like!"
"Oh?" Looking at the appearance of Zhang Ning's little daughter, how could Liu Xu not guess who she was interested in? At this moment, he even wanted to kill Zhu Hansan. He gritted his teeth and said with a dry smile:
"Then I wonder whose young master can catch the eye of the young lady? How about introducing him to me? I also want to make friends with him!"
Looking at Liu Xu's vicious eyes, Zhu Hansan not only smiled bitterly but also felt a bit bitter at the moment. He knew that he had completely offended Liu Xu.
"That man! Far away in the horizon, but right in front of you!" Zhang Ning, with a rosy face, lowered his head and whispered back.
"So it's Mr. Zhu?" Liu Xu pretended to praise: "It seems that Mr. Zhu is also the best among people, and he can actually win the favor of Miss Zhang!"
"The prince is joking, how can I afford to be the best among men?"
Zhu Hansan did not show any stage fright and replied with a smile.
"Since you can't afford it, you have to be self-aware, don't you think so? Master Zhu!" Liu Xu said with a smile on his face and pointedly, "I wonder when Master Zhu plans to go to Zhang Mansion to propose marriage?"
"I don't want to marry yet!"
Zhu Hansan will not be dragged into Zhang Ning's words just because of her. He and Zhang Ning have only met a few times, and naturally they have no feelings. If they get married like this, there may be some trouble in the future. Zhang Ning
Ning's background is not small, how can he deal with it casually?
"Zhu Hansan, you..."
Zhang Ning felt like she had fallen into an ice cave, her delicate body couldn't help but tremble slightly. She looked at Zhu Hansan in disbelief, her charming eyes already hazy.
"Oh? In that case, I will send someone to Julu in the near future to propose marriage to Zhang Tianshi!" Liu Xu beamed when he heard this. He first glanced at Zhang Ning with salivation and then said with a smile.
"Then I would like to congratulate the prince in advance!"
For some reason, after seeing Zhang Ning's pitiful look, Zhu Hansan felt empty inside, as if something precious was about to leave him.