Zhu Zhanji was still sitting on his knees, leaning on the small table to support his chin, with a helpless look on his face, but said nothing, as if he was used to it.
At this time, Zhang Anshi stared at Mrs. Zhang with sharp eyes and said: "Sister, I want to ask you one last question, are you willing to agree?"
Zhang's eyes gradually turned from cold to tears, and a sad look appeared on her face. She wiped her tears and said: "How could I have a brother like you? You dare to do this now. You don't know what it will be like in the future.
I don’t care about the matter, leave it to you, go and tell your brother-in-law about these bastard things you did yourself..."
Zhang Anshi was worried that Mr. Zhang would be too sad and would be surprised. After taking care of his sister, his brother-in-law would have no problem.
But seeing the sad look on the face of my sister who always loved me very much, I still felt guilty, so I said: "Sister, don't cry. Just listen to me. It will be useful if you keep it. Let's show the queen how powerful we are."
Mrs. Zhang wiped her tears, turned away and ignored Zhang Anshi.
Zhang Anshi was a little helpless, so he had to walk up to Zhu Zhanji, touched his head and said: "Zhanji, you are not young anymore. You must be sensible in the future and don't make your mother and concubine angry. You don't know that my sister has cried for you."
How many times."
Zhu Zhanji raised his head and looked at Zhang Anshi, as if he was demented.
Zhang Anshi felt bored again and said: "Then I'm leaving. I'm going to prepare a big gift."
After that, he glanced at his sister and turned away.
He is confident that as long as this thing is done, his sister will be happy!
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In late autumn, fallen leaves are falling in the city of Nanjing. Near the East Palace, eunuchs are rushing to clean up the rotten leaves in the streets and alleys in front of the gate.
A sedan chair was waiting in front of Princess Zhang's bedroom.
The eunuchs and concubines were waiting here.
Prince Zhu Gaochi was restless. Sometimes he stood up with his hands behind his back, sometimes he sat down again. He picked up the tea cup and wanted to take a sip. The next moment he held the tea cup in his hand. Finally, when the tea was cold, he put it back on the coffee table.
.
"How come An Shi's gift hasn't been delivered yet? He will be entering the palace soon, so it won't delay things." Zhu Gaochi looked downcast.
He knew that Zhang Anshi was making a fuss about giving gifts.
I also knew that Zhang Anshi was going to hang himself.
I also know that Zhang Anshi has not been seen in the past few days, and he seems to be planning something.
Zhu Gaochi was helpless about this.
What can be done? Although he knew that this guy's hanging was a fake, Zhu Gaochi was really afraid that something would happen to him if he didn't follow this guy.
Zhu Gaochi could only sigh.
By now, it's too late to prepare gifts again.
The queen mother is in good health, so gifts are not given casually, they must show the filial piety of her son and daughter-in-law.
That handle of jade has a very good meaning, especially the word "longevity" engraved on it. It was rubbed from a calligraphy treasure left by Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty, and then carved by a skilled craftsman.
The reason why I chose the running script of Emperor Wen of Han Dynasty is because Emperor Wen Wen of Han Dynasty was a famous filial son. Emperor Wen Wen of Han Dynasty was famous all over the world for his benevolence and filial piety, and he never slacked off in serving his mother. His mother had been ill for three years, and he often couldn't sleep without blinking an eye or taking off his clothes.
He tasted the decoction himself before letting his mother take it with confidence.
Zhu Gaochi wanted to use this to imply that he was as filial to his mother as Emperor Wen of Han Dynasty.
It's just... what a pity... what a pity...
Zhu Gaochi shook his head gloomily.
Mrs. Zhang on the side finally said: "Your Highness, it's getting late. I'm afraid I have to go to the palace to have an audience. If it's later, I'm afraid it'll be too late. I can't ask my father, the emperor, and my mother to wait any longer."
Zhu Gaochi looked embarrassed and said: "It's just this gift..."
Mrs. Zhang said: "How about we find a way to choose one from the inner treasury?"
Zhu Gaochi smiled bitterly: "Hey... let's wait a little longer."
If there is a suitable one in the inner treasury, there is no need to buy back the rare jade Ruyi at that time.
Mrs. Zhang looked at the prince's face and couldn't help but said warmly: "Your Highness, please don't blame An Shi. Although he always likes to make mischief, he has good intentions. He just hopes to share the worries of Your Highness. It's just that he is still young."
, I don’t know how to do things appropriately.”
Zhu Zhanji on the side said: "No, my mother-in-law was still crying the day before yesterday saying how could she have such a brother..."
Zhang glanced sideways at Zhu Zhanji.
Zhu Zhanji immediately lowered his head and continued to mutter: "But that's what the mother-in-law said."
Zhang said: "I can say, but you can't say, he is your uncle. In this world, your closest relatives are your emperor, your emperor's grandmother, and your parents, who is your uncle. To your uncle,
You can privately feel that there is something wrong with him, but you cannot say this to others, you have to defend him."
Under Zhang's serious gaze, Zhu Zhanji nodded in understanding.
Zhu Gaochi smiled and said: "I naturally know that An Shi's heart has always been good. Concubine, don't worry, I have no intention of blaming him. I watched him grow up.
How can I not know his character?"
Zhu Zhanji said: "I understand what my father and mother-in-law mean. My uncle is a bastard and a fool, but he is also a bastard and fool in our family, so we can't blame him."
Zhu Gaochi: "..."
At this moment, urgent footsteps came from outside.
Immediately afterwards, a eunuch came to report: "Your Highness, Deng Jian is here."
Zhu Gaochi put on a majestic look: "Ask him to come in and talk."
After a while, Deng Jian hurried in and saluted.
Zhu Gaochi said: "Where's An Shi? Why can't he be seen?"
"Mr. An Shi said that he was pressed for time. He had prepared gifts, but he was worried that he would not be able to make it in time, so he sent someone to deliver them to the Meridian Gate first. In this way, His Highness the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess's efforts would not be wasted. He also ordered his servants
, let the servants also enter the palace with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Empress, just in case of emergency."
When Zhu Gaochi heard this, he was speechless for a moment.
Mrs. Zhang then said: "Look, what kind of stupid thing is this done."
Zhu Gaochi frowned and said, "It's too late. It's better to enter the palace quickly. My beloved, let's go."
Zhang was helpless and nodded slightly.
So, the prince and his wife set off in their royal carriage, entered the Meridian Gate and entered the palace.
Prince Zhu Gaochi actually didn't like to come to the imperial city, because the imperial city did not allow sitting in sedan chairs or riding horses, and no one except the emperor and empress was qualified.
Moreover, the area here is too large. Zhu Gaochi is fat and has inconvenient legs and feet. The journey to Queen Xu's palace made him panting from exhaustion.
However, there were many eyes and ears in the palace, and he could not be supported by others, so he had to maintain the image of a prince.
Therefore, when he arrived at the dormitory, Zhu Gaochi was sweating profusely and his face was red from holding back.
Mrs. Zhang saw this and was anxious, but she still had to appear decent. She followed Zhu Gaochi dignifiedly and led all the eunuchs and maids outside the dormitory.
After some briefings, the couple filed into the palace.
In the bedroom, Queen Xu was sitting upright. She looked much better today, and she showed a rare look of joy.
The King of Han, Zhu Gaoxu, and the Princess of Han, Wei Shi, had already arrived. Wei Shi was accompanying Queen Xu, talking and laughing about something, which made Queen Xu smile with joy.
In addition, Princess Huaiqing also came.
Zhu Gaoxu looked strong and strong, standing there as if standing out from the crowd. He was always the center of attention. However, in front of Queen Xu, he was as docile as a kitten. Although he didn't say much, he was always appropriate.
Smile together.
Zhu Di has also arrived. He stands aside with his hands behind his back, showing a cold look. Everyone is afraid of him.
And Zhu Di actually enjoys the warmth brought by this kind of family.
But he had to act like an emperor and a strict father, which seemed incompatible with this happy family scene.