To the east of the middle section of Deshengmen Street in Faxiangfang, Beicheng, there is a short east-west cross street parallel to Dingfu Street, commonly known as Zhanghuangqin Street. The reason why it got this name is because the No. 1 of the Ming Dynasty lived here.
The emperor's relative is Shouning Hou Zhang Heling. From ancient times to the present, the emperor has always had three palaces and six courtyards. Only Emperor Hongzhi left all those palaces and gardens uncultivated. There was only Queen Zhang in the rear palace, and she was extremely courteous to the queen's natal family.
Therefore, the queen's father, Zhang Luan, was first granted the title of Marquis of Shouning, and after his death, he was granted the title of Duke of Chang Kingdom. One of the two brothers was also granted the title of Marquis of Shouning, and the other was granted the title of Marquis of Changguo from Jianchang Bo. They were both given land to build a house, which is exactly what happened.
It's so unsightly.
Although the Shouning Hou Mansion located on Zhang Huangqin Street is first-rate and magnificent, Xu Xun has been to the two famous mansions in Nanjing, the Zhongshan Prince's Mansion and the former Zhongshan Prince's Mansion. Now that he is here, he instinctively looks at the carved beams and painted buildings.
There is a lingering aura of nouveau riche in him. If he is like this, it goes without saying that Wang Shikun often lives in Zhongshan Prince's Mansion for several months every year. And it is not just the two of them, Zhu Houzhao, who calls himself the Little Marquis
He felt uncomfortable in this big house. He had a bad face as soon as he entered the door. If Miss Zhang, Zhang Jingxuan, hadn't blocked him with words, he would have almost turned around and left.
Although Wang Shikun is a coward, he is not stupid. Li Yifeng personally carried Xu Xu away, who was still unconscious. For a while, the servants from the Duke of Wei's mansion and the servants from Fangyuan followed him.
The only people who followed the two people to Shouning Hou's Mansion were Xu Xun's A Bao and two servants brought out by his Wang family. At this moment, they entered the Yimen and saw Zhang Jingxuan wearing a veil and the young Hou Ye leaving.
In the front, Zhou Huai was riding all the way and it was difficult to talk. He suddenly bumped Xu Xun with his elbow and asked in a low voice.
"Hey, tell me honestly, what's going on?"
Xu Xun turned his head and saw Wang Shikun's dark face. He looked around as if nothing had happened. When he saw that the nearest person was also seven or eight feet away, he said in a voice almost like a mosquito: "It's very likely that it's true."
Your Highness, you have some idea, don’t say the wrong thing and make a fool of yourself. No one can save you then."
"Ah?" Wang Shikun tried his best not to scream out in surprise. After a while, he glanced at the small and exquisite three-layer box in Xu Xun's hand with a strange look, and swallowed hard, "Is it true that you kid?
Is it a prophet who has everything ready in the car? "Do you think I'm a god?" Xu Xun looked at the back of the master in front of him and smiled bitterly to himself. Then he shook his head and said, "I'm just because of today."
I was well prepared when I went to see Eunuch Xiao earlier, and I barely managed to deal with Eunuch Li who came unexpectedly. So I was extra careful, added a luggage bag to my mount, and brought some specialties from the south of the Yangtze River. Who knows they might be useful?
when."
"You really have become a sperm!"
Wang Shikun finally recovered from the shock of Xu Xun's words, but he didn't question how Xu Xun could be so sure. Before, he just thought it was weird, but now he knows that the young man in front of him may be the prince of the dynasty, so why is this so?
He gave a clear verdict on the crime, explained why the reward was generous, and why the senior official of the Jinyiwei was so respectful and fawning. The explanations were all there. He shook his dizzy head with a feeling of pie-in-the-sky, until he entered a small building.
Three halls later, he realized that he had completely forgotten to ask Xu Xun what specialties he had prepared.
If such a good opportunity is wasted, it will be struck by thunder and death!
Xu Xun and Wang Shikun were energized, and Zhang Jingxuan, who was young but scheming, was also energized.
Although He Houzhao was the crown prince from the middle palace, he was not very close to Queen Zhang and even more distant from the Zhang family. The reason why she was able to have a good relationship with the prince was because her aunt, Queen Zhang, had put a lot of thought into it.
After asking about Zhu Luzhao's interests, he deliberately brought her to the palace since she was a child. In addition, she was quirky and had a knack for having fun, so the brother-sister relationship was finally maintained.
However, this was far from enough. Today she finally took Zhu Houzhao out of the palace with the emperor's acquiescence. Even so, if this unexpected incident hadn't happened, if Xu Xun hadn't said that he wanted to treat them to Jiangnan specialties, if it hadn't been for that senior Jinyiwei official
If she hadn't been clever, Zhu Houzhao would still have turned back halfway. Therefore, she was quite polite to the two unexpected visitors. She not only ordered her servants to bring out the treasured tribute Longjing to entertain the guests, but also pretended to be very interested.
He watched Xu Xun open the box.
When the first layer of the box slowly opened, she saw the colorful stones shining under the lampstands. Her beautiful eyes were still shining, and she almost subconsciously reached out to pick up a piece and looked at it over and over.
a while.
"This is a specialty of Nanjing. According to legend, it is the raindrops left over from Nuwa's scabies."
Although it has not yet reached the Wanli period when Yuhua stones were all the rage, there are still many people collecting them in the market, and Fu Rong is a big fan. This trip to Beijing allowed Xu Xun to bring three large boxes in one go.
There are many treasures listed on the first floor. Although both Zhang Jingxuan and Zhu Houzhao are used to seeing gold, jade and other treasures, but now seeing Xu Xun taking them out one by one and showing the natural patterns among them, Zhang Jingxuan certainly felt that it was wild and natural.
, even Zhu Luzhao couldn't help but feel a little more interested.
"What about the second floor? What good things are there on the second floor?"
Xu Xun was about to speak when there was a sudden commotion outside, followed by a man who suddenly rushed in. The person was a fat man in his early forties, dressed in fine clothes. As soon as he entered the room, he found that there were two outsiders, Xu Xun and Wang Shikun.
His face suddenly darkened, and he immediately shouted: "How dare you, who are you, how dare you enter the Shouning Hou Mansion without permission!"
"father!"
"Okay, Sister Xuan, why are you asking me to see the juggling troupe when your father isn't here? It turns out you colluded with others to deceive me!"
As soon as Shouning Hou Zhang Heling said these words, he was interrupted by a scolding from Zhang Jingxuan and a cold snort from Zhu Houzhao. Seeing Zhu Houzhao suddenly getting up and walking out, Zhang Heling suddenly panicked and wanted to step forward to stop him but was a little afraid.
, but without stopping, this easy opportunity was delivered to the door, but he was unwilling to give in. He actually stood there with his face turning blue and white, and he didn't know who to direct his anger at. Zhang Jingxuan's face turned red with anger, and immediately
Thinking of something, his eyes suddenly turned to Xu Xun.
Seeing this situation, Xu Xun made a decisive decision and immediately stood up and cupped his hands towards Zhang Jingxuan: "Miss Zhang, these things are considered as an apology to you. Brother Wang, let's go!"
No matter how stupid Wang Shikun was, he still knew the importance of this mere gift and that of His Royal Highness. Without saying a word, he bowed and followed Xu Xun out in a hurry. It was not until they left that Zhang Heling regained his composure and immediately said angrily: They are
Who are these people? Is it possible that they come and leave whenever they want in Shouninghou Mansion?"
"Dad, all these good things are all your fault!" Zhang Jingxuan, a brat, angrily lifted her hat and angrily said to Zhang Heling, "The Queen and I did not know how many ways we tried to say that you were not here.
The mansion also said that there was a new juggling troupe in the mansion, so they finally coaxed His Highness the Crown Prince to leave the palace and come to our mansion. I figured those two people were the best reason to keep His Highness the Crown Prince. Do you... do you know
What a great opportunity to know you broke!”
"I..." Zhang Heling looked at his daughter, whose face was flushed, with stunned eyes, and gradually understood. He immediately turned around and shouted, "Here comes someone, hurry up and chase after..."
"What are you chasing after? Can you stop His Highness the Crown Prince from leaving?" Zhang Jingxuan stopped him angrily, then bit her lip and said, "Don't you think more about everything? You know that the Crown Prince
Your Highness is here, even if you rush here in a hurry...you shouldn't just yell away when you see an outsider, you have to make the person go away to be happy!"
Seeing his daughter stomping her feet, she left the house angrily, forgetting even the box that Xu Xun had left behind. Zhang Heling stood there stunned for a long time, then angrily banged the door frame and said: "How do I know about your abacus designs?"
, Where did I get all these ill-intentioned thoughts! My biological nephew is not close to me, my uncle, but he treats me as my enemy. What can I do?"
Not to mention how furious Zhang Heling was, Xu Xun, who was chasing after Zhu Houzhao, saw that the prince's face was red and he was obviously very angry, and he was immediately surprised. Jingbu Le also mentioned that Zhu Houzhao and his mother, Queen Zhang, had two other people.
Neither of his uncles were very close, but it was a bit too much to act like enemies. So, almost as soon as he thought about it, he caught up with Zhu Houzhao and said coldly: "Little Marquis, I
When Brother Wang and I came to the capital for the first time, it can be said that they were blinded. Do you know of any good places to visit?"
"ah?"
Zhu Houzhao stopped for a moment, and then he remembered that he had finally left the palace today, and because of Zhang Jingxuan's relationship, he was no longer surrounded by people, only a few close confidants.
You can go wherever you want, and your eyes are bright at that moment. He turned to look at Xu Xun and Wang Shikun who had already caught up. He saw that both of them had empty hands. He thought that all his things had been left in Shouning Hou Mansion, and he felt a little unwilling.
Seeing several people outside coming to greet him, he immediately pursed his lips.
"Zhang Yong, go and tell your cousin that she should give her half of those things, and pack the rest and bring them back to me."
Hearing this, a follower in his early thirties immediately came up and agreed. Without saying a word, he trotted towards Shouning Hou's mansion. As soon as he walked away, Zhu Luzhao looked at the remaining people.
He raised his chin and ordered: "The rest of you go and pack up the carriages and horses. Let's go... let's go to Yanle Alley to see what fresh music and dance there is in Jiaofangsi!"
Oh my god...if the emperor really knew that the prince had gone to that kind of place, and no one else told him, he wouldn't even think about his future, let alone his future!
Before Xu Xun could rack his brains to think of how to persuade him, his entourage who had been completely dumbfounded at first also reacted. An old eunuch rushed forward and knelt down with a plop, and said in an exaggerated manner
He hugged Zhu Houzhao's knees, and said with tears and runny noses: "You... are amazing, little Marquis, you are an upright person today, and the old Marquis and your Excellency all know it. If you let me
They know that when you go to such a place, you will definitely make a big fuss when you look back. The younger ones will have nine lives.