Zhu Cihong knelt down to Zuo Mengeng, but Zhang Yan didn't feel there was anything wrong.
No matter how noble he was in the past, a hairless phoenix is no better than a chicken now. Life and death depend on Zuo Menggeng's thoughts. There is no shame in being humble.
In order to survive and protect his younger brother and sister, what Zhu Cixi did made Zhang Yan feel that this child had grown up.
But Zuo Mengeng's actions and words shocked Zhang Yan.
He holds a high position and holds great power, but he treats everyone equally.
She knew that Chongzhen couldn't do it, Tianqi couldn't do it, and even she couldn't do it.
There are so many strange things about this world-famous hero.
Zhu Cixiang couldn't kneel down, and his fair little face turned red. But he didn't know why, but after hearing Zuo Mengeng's words, his blood boiled.
This was a feeling he had never had before in the deep palace for more than ten years.
It's weird, but I like it very much.
After all, he is still just a sixteen-year-old boy, at an age when he should not be afraid of the sky or the earth.
However, as a child of the royal family, he has been bound by various rules and education since childhood, and he has been shaped into a little old man.
Now that the country is ruined and the family is destroyed, life and death are uncertain, and we are even more frightened.
At this time, having someone encourage him, inspire him, and recognize him is of immeasurable value.
It was clear that the tall and domineering man in front of him was the traitor that his father often talked about and cursed. But for some reason, Zhu Cixiang felt that Zuo Menggeng was very kind.
The door of Prince Xia's Mansion opened, and Zuo Menggeng and three others accompanied Zhang Yan inside.
Zhang Yan looked curiously at Prince Xia's Mansion while walking.
But after looking at it a few times, I immediately made an evaluation.
This place…
Nothing special.
Perhaps it is not as luxurious as some noble houses.
"I really didn't expect that King Xia's daily life would be so simple. But I didn't know how he would go to court in such a narrow place on weekdays?"
Zuo Mengeng laughed after hearing this.
"Our family has a small population, how much land can we live in? There is no need to waste money, it is not cost-effective. As for going to court, our Xia Kingdom does not hold court meetings."
"What? No court meeting? How will King Xia deal with the affairs of the court?"
Zhang Yan was really frightened.
She has experienced four generations of emperors, and even Wanli, who did not go to court for many years, actually held the power of the government firmly in his hands.
The man in front of me, who is now the most powerful man in the world, actually doesn’t care about government affairs?
"The affairs of our Xia Kingdom are handled by the cabinet, which is the power and responsibility of the prime minister. Unless major matters are reported to the Legislative Council, I will make the final decision. Otherwise, it is the responsibility of the cabinet."
As soon as she heard the term "cabinet prime minister", Zhang Yan understood.
In the Ming Dynasty, that was called the chief minister of the cabinet.
Although the words "chief assistant" and "prime minister" are exactly the same, even a fool understands what they mean.
"Isn't King Xia afraid of losing power?"
Zuo Mengeng is very straightforward.
"The military power is in my hands, and no one can stir up trouble. Furthermore, government officials have a term of appointment. No matter what ambitions they have, there is no possibility of them being realized."
This was the first time Zhang Yan saw someone speaking so lightly about the rules of power.
You must know that these are all important skills for emperors. Even in the royal family, they are not taught without necessity.
What she felt from Zuo Mengeng was extremely strong self-confidence.
But as she walked, she felt it was difficult.
It wasn't the long journey that made her tired.
Instead, Xu Ruolin and Wang Siyi were by her side, making her feel a strong sense of oppression.
Zhang Yanmei is beautiful, but her stature is very ordinary.
As a result, Xu Ruolin on the left is 1.71 meters tall, and Wang Siyi on the right is 1.76 meters tall.
She was like being sandwiched between two mountains, and the queen's aura was useless.
Especially Wang Siyi, who is dressed in a neat military uniform and high-top military boots. She steps forward with her long legs, making a rattling sound and a loud sound of wind.
Zhang Yan had not seen many soldiers, so when she compared it with the Han generals in the palace, she immediately felt that the Han generals were nothing more than what they looked like.
Zuo Mengeng’s woman is so tough!
At this time, it was Wang Siyi's turn to speak.
"Queen, don't you recognize me?"
Zhang Yan was a little surprised.
"When you entered the palace, I even warmed your bed. You held me and ate sweets at that time. I didn't expect that so many years have passed so quickly."
Zhang Yan said "Ah".
"Are you that little girl back then?"
When she and Tianqi got married, there was a little girl in the palace. Because it was her wedding day, she remembered it more clearly.
She had no idea that the little girl back then would now become Zuo Mengeng's princess.
Wang Siyi took Zhang Yan's arm.
"Now that my children are born, time flies so fast."
Zhang Yan couldn't help but sigh.
yes.
Suddenly, more than twenty years have passed and everything has changed.
While talking, a group of people walked onto the wide and flat grass. In the distance at the other end, many children were playing.
Seeing them coming, a little girl cheered and ran over like a galloping horse.
The little girl had her hair tied high in a ponytail, wearing a short-sleeved T-shirt on her upper body and loose military trousers on her lower body. The leather boots on her feet were very sturdy, and she looked like a tomboy.
But Zhang Yan, Zhu Cixiang and others were all frightened and backed away.
Because they saw two big and colorful tigers chasing the little girl.
If this was a swoop, little girl...
"King Xia, stop it quickly."
Zhang Yan was so kind-hearted that she even forgot that she was a guest.
Xu Ruolin smiled, held her hand and comforted her softly.
"Don't worry, those two tigers are my daughter's pets. I have grown up with them together. Divine beasts are psychic and won't hurt anyone."
Zhang Yan was stunned.
What kind of family is this?
Are tigers free range?
It's not like she has never seen a tiger before.
Some vassal states offered tribute to the Ming Dynasty, but they were kept in strong iron cages.
Even so, the tiger's roar frightened her so much that she couldn't sleep or eat well for many days.
This Xia Palace is too wild.
Behind Zuo Xuanyan, Zheng Chenggong, Shi Lang, Dahu, Chen Yonghua, and Xia Wanchun followed.
They were surrounded by a large group of Alaskan dogs, and some dogs even had cats on their backs, which was exceptionally harmonious.
Zuo Xuanyan quickly came closer, leaving the king and Xiao Wang to follow Xu Ruolin and Wang Siyi acting coquettishly, grabbing Zuo Mengeng's hand and saluting Zhang Yan.
"I've met Queen Yi'an."
Zhang Yan was caught off guard.
I have never seen such a down-to-earth girl. The key is that she is full of energy.
"Is this the little princess?"
She pulled Zhu Ainao again.
"You and the little princess are of the same age. We will spend more time together in the future."
Zhang Yan also had her thoughts in mind.
Little girls are more likely to get close to each other.
If Zhu Yuluo and Zuo Xuanyan become good sisters, the pressure of life in the future will be much less.
Zuo Mengeng quickly explained.
"My little girl is only six years old this year, but she is almost the same as Princess Zhaoren."
Zhang Yan was stunned and looked at Zuo Xuanyan, who was almost 1.4 meters tall.
"This...is this six years old?"
Zuo Mengeng was also a little anxious and pale-faced.