Chapter 769 Langwu returns

At the turn of spring and summer, it is the season when green, fat, red and thin. The scene of the Ming Dynasty capital is lush and full of vitality.

Next to the slanting corridor outside the Ganqing Palace, there were only a few trees, which also attracted the stay of birds, chirping among the branches and leaves.

Zhu Gaoxu, who was sitting in the East Warehouse, heard the sound of birds singing, and had the illusion that he was not like living in a densely populated imperial city.

He was soon a little annoyed by the noise of birds, because the eunuch Cao Fu came in to report the matter and mentioned that Chen Xianzhen was quickly entering Beijing with Hou Hai, Pei Youzhen, Liu Ming and others.

Cao Fu said for a while and said: I have asked Zhang Sheng that the accompanying Jinyiwei reported that this matter was the meaning of Zhang Fu, the Marquis of Xincheng.

I know.Zhu Gaoxu said.

Zhu Gaoxu and Zhang Fu have known each other for many years, but they still know him; there should be no problem with Zhang Fu's report.

Zhang Fu is still capable of leading troops to fight, but he is obsessed with power and has his own opinions on the government and human relationships, which is different from those of Ping An.

Cao Fu seemed a little hesitant and then said softly: Emperor is clear about it.Previously, the emperor was kind enough to no longer pursue Chen Xianzhen's work for the rebel Chen Jikuo, and asked Chen Xianzhen to return to his hometown.But Chen Xianzhen was not grateful and complained when she left.

Zhu Gaoxu glanced at Cao Fu and felt that Chen Xian might have offended this eunuch.

Cao Fu asked again: Emperor, where will she settle down after she enters Beijing?

Zhu Gaoxu said: Let her live there for the old mansion of the Han King to the west of the imperial city.

Cao Fu bowed and said: I will obey the order.

When the eunuch went out, Zhu Gaoxu stood up from the chair and found a letter from a mahogany shelf by the wall.This is a letter from Empress Dowager Chen, Annan Kingdom, which I received not long ago.

He found one of the words.

Chen mentioned it specifically in the letter and asked Zhu Gaoxu to believe that Chen did not persecut Chen Xianzhen, and asked the ministers around him, and no one had ever dealt with Chen Xianzhen; Chen Xianzhen accused the Governor's Office and the people of the royal family were chasing her, which was a matter of framing.

Chen also explained in the letter that since the Ming Emperor did not blame Chen Xianzhen for the past, she would no longer care about it.

These grievances and entanglements were originally private matters, but they also made Zhu Gaoxu feel troubled.However, he still trusts Queen Mother Chen more, and has no intuitive reason, just intuition...

The old mansion of the Han Palace is near Xuanjin Bridge to the west of the imperial city, very close to Xi'an Gate.

I think Zhu Di still felt guilty towards Zhu Gaoxu back then. Zhu Di made a cruel decision on the major issue of the stability of imperial power; but in other aspects, Zhu Di was unrestrained, and perhaps had a compensatory mind.

When the prince could not even support the palace maids, Zhu Gaoxu not only obtained a prince's mansion in Yunnan, but also had a luxurious and beautiful palace in the capital city, which has been preserved to this day.

A few days later, Zhu Gaoxu came to this royal palace with his empress, concubines and princes surrounded by the Han general of the Jinyiwei and the guards of the imperial city.He hasn't been here for a long time.

The Qingming Festival of Spring has passed, but the garden scenery in early April is still very beautiful.

The old mansion had lakes, ponds, pavilions, towers, and various flowers, plants and trees, which were even more beautiful than the imperial palace.

Just because the symbolic halls and security issues that the palace pays most attention to, the places with gardens such as the Imperial Garden are not big.

The eunuchs also brought some nets and glass bottles to let Zhanhe catch butterflies in the garden and play.Zhanqi is not walking steadily, so he needs someone to lead him to follow his brother.

Zhu Gaoxu sat on a chair by the lake, watching the concubines, palace maids and children play.He stayed with everyone for more than an hour, then left the garden and came to the south of the palace.

Walking through the winding corridor behind a palace, he and eunuch Cao Fu came to a suite.

This is a place where you can sleep and rest, and meeting guests here will seem ambiguous; because there is a bead curtain at the door, a bed inside, and there are ear rooms on both sides for maids to live in.

After a while, Chen Xianzhen was brought over.She was no longer dressed as a Taoist priest, but was wearing a narrow robe.As she approached, she knelt softly on the ground, and immediately started crying with sobs.

Zhu Gaoxu knew about the content of her crying.Chen Xianzhen's house, property and land were plundered, and she was persecuted by Empress Dowager Chen and had nowhere to live.

Looking at Chen Xianzhen's pear blossoms with rain, Zhu Gaoxu actually felt an unreal or lack of empathy, as if he was listening to a story that had nothing to do with him.

Perhaps because Zhu Gaoxu was willing to listen to the stories of the women in the palace, it was all true, and if he listened too much, he could understand the thoughts of many women; so when he heard Chen Xian really crying, he always felt that something seemed wrong.

Zhu Gaoxu had no choice but to say kindly: You should settle down here first, and I will send someone to find out the whole story before talking about it.

Chen Xian said with great confidence: My brother and his family have become commoners. I have nowhere to live in Annan. I can only go to the capital of the Ming Dynasty for the rest of my life.

It's not that miserable, it's not a big deal, so there's no need to worry. The scenery of the old palace of King Han is beautiful and there is nothing to lack. Let’s be quiet here. Zhu Gaoxu said.

At this moment, Chen Xianzhen suddenly asked: I heard that Ruan Jingyi was not punished, did he surrender?

Zhu Gaoxu nodded and said: This is the case.

Chen Xianzhen wanted to speak but stopped, and finally raised his head and said: Although Chen Jikuo was defeated, Li Li still rebelled in Annan Kingdom.Ruan Jingyi and Li Li have a close relationship, so the emperor should not be deceived by him.

Is this a matter?Zhu Gaoxu said differently.

Chen Xianzhen asked back: Did Ruan Jingyi not explain this?

Zhu Gaoxu did not comment, pondered for a moment, and then said: Go back to your room to rest first.There are still people waiting for me in the back garden. I will see you when I have time.

Chen Xianzhen squatted down and said with a tribute: I am grateful.

But Zhu Gaoxu did not go to the queen's side. He sat in the room for a while, then called Cao Fu in and said: Go and pass on my meaning, and ask the people from the Jinyiwei to send Ruan Jingyi over.

Cao Fu said: I will do it immediately.

The sun is bright outside, but this house located behind the circumference house seems quiet and hidden.

Zhu Gaoxu gradually smelled some kind of conspiracy, and he was very familiar with this feeling.

After all, the Ming Dynasty capital was a centralized place, with all kinds of personal grievances and struggles emerging one after another, and conspiracy is the most common thing.

Zhu Gaoxu did not leave this place, so he picked a book from the desk, drinking tea and reading books while waiting for the person he wanted to meet.

He was a little absent-minded, and carefully sorted out his experiences about people and other things in his heart, and found a key point: Ruan Jingyi, as a general of the Annan rebels, was originally a death sentence, and his ability to survive was purely Zhu Gaoxu's personal will, and no one could have expected it in advance.

So if Ruan Jingyi had any conspiracy, then the plan would be a little unreasonable.

After a long time, Cao Fu and Du Erlang walked into the door with the thin black Ruan Jingyi.

Ruan Jingyi was no longer wearing a prison uniform. He was wearing a scarf robe that the Ming Dynasty scholars and common people often wore, and went up to bow and bow, "The criminal ministers bow to the emperor."

Get up.Zhu Gaoxu said.

Ruan Jingyi thanked him, got up from the ground, and stood silently in the house.

Zhu Gaoxu didn't rush to speak.

He suddenly changed his mind, asked nothing, and directly ordered: There is an ear room next to him. Ruan Jingyi, go inside and sit, don’t say a word. As long as I didn’t call you, just stay there, do you understand?

Ruan Jingyi clasped his fists and said: I understand, the criminal minister received the order.

Zhu Gaoxu said to Cao Fu again: Go and bring Chen Xianzhen here to meet again.

After hearing this, Ruan Jingyi stopped and turned to take a look.Zhu Gaoxu also turned his eyes to him, Ruan Jingyi did not speak and stepped into the ear room again.

Zhu Gaoxu used this method to deal with Duan Yang and others, and it was very effective both times. He hopes that this time he can get some useful inside story.

Zhu Gaoxu glanced at Du Erlang. Du Erlang was from the Jinyiwei and came to the old mansion of the King of Han because he sent Ruan Jingyi, and he was not here at first.Zhu Gaoxu said: Du Erlang, you go back to the yamen to pay the price.

Du Erlang bowed his fists and held the army and said, "I am obeying the order."

Chen Xianzhen lived in the old mansion of the King of Han. She waited for her for a short time. In less than a stick of incense, she came in.

Didn’t the emperor go to the garden?Chen Xianzhen asked.

Zhu Gaoxu smiled in a casual tone and said: Go, the concubines are in the mood, but I am there, but it is in the way.I remember that after Ruan Jingyi surrendered, he was loyal and should not have a second thought.Do you say he colluded with Leli, but has evidence?

Chen Xianzhen shook her head and said: I went to Beijing alone and didn’t know these things in advance. How could I prepare evidence?But if the Lord asked someone to interrogate him, he might admit it.There is nothing false about what I say.

It makes sense.Zhu Gaoxu said seriously.

Chen Xianzhen said softly again: I have something to ask for, please don’t tell Ruan Jingyi or the source of the news. What?In the past, I was sent to Chen Jikuo with Ruan Jingyi, so I shouldn't have talked about these things.

Zhu Gaoxu remained calm and acted calmly: Then why did you say it again?

Chen Xianzhen said: Ruan Jingyi is always gloomy and cunning, and very dangerous.I am worried about the emperor.

Zhu Gaoxu smiled and said: If you had such a heart as soon as possible, I would not have sent you back.

Chen Xianzhen said softly: Chen Jikuo used to be kind to me, but I didn't want to betray him.Now Chen Jikuo is gone, and only the emperor can protect me.

Zhu Gaoxu carefully observed her eyes and felt very strange. There seemed to be some emotions suppressing in her slightly unsightly eyes.

Zhu Gaoxu has seen other women, whether they want to get benefits from him or those who admire him, they can more or less feel a natural feeling of favor and acceptance; after all, ordinary women have to voluntarily go to a man's skin, at least they must accept it physically and mentally.

However, Zhu Gaoxu never felt this way in Chen Xianzhen, even though he had been close to her.

Cough... Zhu Gaoxu looked sideways and looked at the ear room with the curtain hanging next to him.