Zhang Ning finally understood why Princess Luocheng was in Beigong. During the few months when he went to Jiujiang, Yao Ji found a reason to be brought here to raise her. "Her parents are not here, and she is a
It is not appropriate for a girl to be raised by her imperial grandfather (my grandmother, Queen Ma, is in the cold palace), so I sent someone to take her over and take care of her."
Zhang Ning said "Oh" and thought to himself: Fortunately, Wen Kui's descendant is a girl, otherwise he would be alive today? Princess Taiping of the Tang Dynasty was Xuanzong's aunt, and once she fell in the battle, her children and grandchildren were killed.
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The systems of the Ming Dynasty and the Han and Tang Dynasties are very different. It is difficult for royal women to get involved in politics. Even if Zhu Nanping recruits a consort in the future, he will not be able to participate in major events, so the threat can be almost ignored. However, when Zhu Nanping comes to Yao Ji, he will undoubtedly be a dragon in a tiger's den.
Zhang Ning felt a little sympathy in his heart. After all, no matter how estranged he was, he could barely be considered his niece. There was only one girl in the third generation of Jianwen's lineage... Whether Jianwen's second son, who was imprisoned in Fengyang, had any descendants, he didn't know.
Very clear.
Zhu Nanping was called to Yao Ji's room just after breakfast. Zhang Ning heard the waiter's report and immediately turned to look at her curiously. This was the first time they met.
This is a girl who is only eleven or twelve years old. Her height is close to that of an adult. Her immature figure looks very thin, but at a glance it can be seen that she is a slim girl with a well-proportioned body and a well-proportioned neck. But she
She buried her head and said nothing, which didn't seem like the upbringing that a female member of the royal family should have. She didn't even have the slightest courtesy when meeting her elders. Even a girl from a wealthy family shouldn't be like this.
Her hair was also combed in a very strange way, parted in the middle and pulled up on both sides, but her temple hair was deliberately long so that it covered the side of her face, making her look disheveled and just woke up. Women of this era
Popular hairstyles are either rolled up or tied up, and the entire face, including the forehead, is exposed. There is almost no modern long bangs or diagonally spread styles that cover the forehead and eyebrows.
Zhu Nanping was wearing a goose-yellow jacket and skirt. The top was not tied into the skirt. In addition, the clothes were a little crooked, giving her a lazy look. But the person who served her was probably at fault. No one would take her seriously now.
How important it is.
Sure enough, Yao Ji was very unhappy when she saw her, and her face suddenly became serious. When a woman next to her saw this, she hurriedly persuaded: "The princess's uncle won a great victory at the front, and the whole country was celebrating. Today we have invited guests to the palace banquet."
Hundreds of people, including the families of the emperors, relatives, ministers and generals from Wuchang are all coming. The princess is the emperor's eldest granddaughter, how can she not go? Quickly admit your mistake to my wife and go dress up."
Zhu Nanping finally spoke and whispered: "It's the same with or without me."
Yao Ji suddenly got angry and said, "What did you say?" When she was angry, the people next to her hurriedly bent down. It was rare to see Yao Ji angry, because everyone was cautious and courteous in front of her.
Unexpectedly, the little girl standing at the door boldly raised her head, the hair covering the side of her face slid away, and her cheeks were finally exposed. Because the skin of her face and neck was so white, the shallow scars from her cheekbones to her cheeks were clearly visible.
, it looks a bit like freckles at first glance. Her eyes are very bright and energetic, which seems to be different from what a simple and cute girl of this age shows.
"Madam, you don't know, what are you forcing me to do?" Zhu Nanping's voice was a little rough. At first, Zhang Ning thought she was a timid girl who was timid, but in fact she seemed to be quite courageous. She was so powerful in the palace as Yao Ji She had never seen the stubborn person in front of her before. After saying this, she noticed Zhang Ning standing next to him and took a cold look. It was true that there were not many men in the deep palace.
The 11 or 12-year-old mind should have understood that Zhu Nanping was hostile to Yao Ji? But she was still ignorant after all, and the pattern of this matter still allowed her some room for resistance?
Just when Yao Ji was about to have an attack, Zhang Ning came up and said, "I'll take her to see Er Niang and let Er Niang persuade her. If she really doesn't want to, there's no need to force her."
"That's okay. There are always some people who don't know how to praise." Yao Ji said coldly. Zhang Ning came closer and whispered: "What are you arguing with her about? Why is it necessary now?" One sentence made most of Yao Ji's anger disappear. .
Zhang Ning walked towards the door: "I am your uncle, King Xiang, you should know. Come with me, I just want to go back."
Zhu Nanping buried his head and ignored him. Zhang Ning said goodbye to Yao Ji and walked out. She finally followed him quietly and didn't say hello to anyone when she left.
Two people, one "old" and the other young, kept their distance from each other and walked along the corridor without saying a word. Zhang Ning was still wearing yesterday's military uniform, and the sword at his waist jingled softly against the gold ornaments. Zhang Ning was still wearing yesterday's military uniform. Ning is twenty-seven years old and has no heirs. This is not a big deal in modern society, but it is indeed a bit regrettable in the eyes of the people of the Ming Dynasty. He feels that Zhu Nanping and himself seem to have some kind of bond, and this is not the first time. They were strangers they met...but that's all. He didn't order Zhu Wenkui to be killed, and Empress Ma wasn't the one he wanted to take revenge on, but they couldn't escape the relationship.
After walking for a long time, Zhang Ning ran out of words and said, "You are actually quite beautiful. There is no need to hide from others."
A cold sneer came from behind, and Zhang Ning stopped, turned around and said gently: "There are many girls in the world who are less fortunate than you. Some are born deaf, mute, or disabled and unable to walk. Even if they have facial features All four limbs are fine, how can a little girl from an ordinary family open her mouth and stretch out her hands? Isn’t it normal to be exposed to the sun and rain while working with adults? What does it matter if she is shaved or burned? I haven’t seen them hiding in the house. Human...oh, there is such a thing. In some particularly poor places, girls have no pants to wear, so they stay at home and don't go out."
Zhu Nanping was amused without paying attention and laughed: "How can a girl do it without wearing pants? You must be making it up!"
Zhang Ning said seriously: "Why am I making this up? This kind of thing really does happen. My family is too poor and we don't have enough fabric to make pants, so we have no choice. So we are already very lucky and we should be content. Let's go." He said and smiled. Then he touched her cheek casually.
After being silent for a while, Zhu Nanping actually took the initiative to speak: "I have known about King Xiang for a long time, and I thought you were a very murderous person."
"I do kill people like crazy, but I don't want to." Zhang Ning said.
They talked for a while, and soon arrived at Zhou Zui's mother's residence. Zhou Zui's mother greeted her at the door, and after meeting Zhu Nanping, she had to hold back some inappropriate words, came up and bowed her knees in a decent manner. Then he asked: "Why is the princess and the prince together?"
Zhang Ning said: "I am going to attend the palace banquet. You dress her up and take her with you."
Zhou Zui Niang immediately smiled and stretched out her hand to call Zhu Nanping over. The two stood together, almost the same height, and they looked like sisters for a moment. Zhou Zui Niang was only a teenager herself, and her appearance was delicate and she looked younger for her age.
There's not much about being an aunt.
Although there were "outsiders" present, Mother Zhou couldn't help but ask Zhang Ning where he spent the night just after returning yesterday. Zhang Ning told the truth that he fell asleep sitting in his mother's room.
Nan Ping might have to say some disgusting words... Considering Zhou Mengxiong, Zhang Ning subconsciously made himself more fond of his wife.
Of course, the most critical thing is for Zhou Mengxiong to conceive a child, preferably a male eldest son, so that Zhou Mengxiong can better integrate with himself, which is a matter of life and death.