King Xiang of the Red Chamber

Chapter 130

This was a surprise inspection, and everyone in the Beijing camp hadn't received the news in advance, so what they saw was the most authentic state.

Although he is not a professional, with the knowledge of Zhu Jinghong's two generations, he also found many unreasonable things.

For example, the management and maintenance of guns and artillery, personnel training and equipment, all have major or minor problems.

After Zhu Jinghong raised some points, everyone in Jingying has gained something, and they are thinking about how to improve.

In this way, half of the afternoon had passed before Zhu Jinghong drove back to the palace.

It was only after he went back that he learned that Zhu Jingyuan was still haunted by foreign officials, and he was actually going to listen to an opera at this moment.

In order to curry favor with the prince, these magistrates have done everything within the scope of their power, and they don't know how much manpower and material resources will be spent.

Of course, these are all tricks played by civil officials. The military generals of Jiangbei Dusi were pushed away after visiting the shrine, and went back where they should go.

Let's say that when Zhu Jinghong returned to the palace, he saw Yinglian greeted him with tea in her hand.

"Master Thirteen, drink tea!"

After taking the teacup, she sat back on the chair and asked, "Did you go to see Miss Xue?"

"Look at the slaves, they don't just go to school, they used to go on their way, but now they are staying in the palace, how can they not stay to serve the thirteenth master!"

"Serve? How do you want to serve?" Zhu Jinghong smiled and pulled Yinglian into his arms.

"Master Thirteen, it's not good to be in broad daylight..."

Yinglian struggled a little, she was obviously panicked because there were more than a dozen eunuchs inside and outside the hall.

Zhu Jinghong looked indifferent: "What's wrong in broad daylight? It's not just the two of us!"

Hearing this, the little eunuchs didn't understand what they meant, so they all withdrew from the hall.

After releasing Yinglian and letting her get up, Zhu Jinghong then asked: "What have you learned these two days, tell me!"

"I have talked about the Book of Songs in the past two days, and Ms. Xue said that it happened more than 2000 years ago..."

While talking, Yinglian squatted and pinched his legs, which made Zhu Jinghong feel extra comfortable.

After listening for a while, Zhu Jinghong suddenly said: "Miss Xue taught so well, how can we not thank her!"

"Deng An..."

Before Yinglian could react, Zhu Jinghong yelled outside, and Deng An hurried in.

"Master Thirteen, please order!"

"Go to the warehouse of the palace and choose some good things. I'm going to thank Yinglian!"

"Ah? This..."

Even an unprincipled person like Deng An felt that Zhu Jinghong's actions were a bit condescending.

Letting Xue's family live in the palace is already a great courtesy, so why give them things.

Deng An is different from others in that even though he thinks it is not suitable, he will carry it out without hesitation, so Zhu Jinghong called him.

"The servant will do it immediately!"

Watching Deng An leave, Zhu Jinghong murmured in a low voice: "Speaking of... I haven't officially thanked them for the rescue last time!"

The last time he held a funeral, he wanted to keep the emperor from knowing the truth, so that the accompanying guards and the local government would not be punished, and innocent people would be implicated.

Therefore, the contributions made by the Xue family are naturally impossible to mention, and neither the government nor Zhu Jinghong have ever commended them.

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There are about [-] female family members of the Xue family, living in a small courtyard in the southwest corner of the palace.

I came in and worked for a long time, and finally cleaned it up. Suddenly, another little eunuch came to pass a message, telling him that Zhu Jinghong would come in a while.

So everyone in the Xue family who hadn't caught their breath got busy again at this moment, cleaning the tables, chairs and utensils, as well as the corners of the floor and walls two or three times in a row.

Even this remote corner has a new look in a blink of an eye.

Now that Zhu Jinghong values ​​Xue's family, and he still has the affection to rescue them before, so Aunt Xue is not worried that Zhu Jinghong's visit is a bad thing.

But what makes Aunt Xue worry now is that their Xue family is all female now, how to welcome Zhu Jinghong's dignified prince.

Hearing her mother's sorrowful thoughts, although Xue Baochai also felt uneasy, she still persuaded her: "Mother... just kneel down and greet her!"

Going out and kneeling to welcome them all is the best the Xue family can do, and it can't be more humble than this.

"That's all it takes!"

As for how to entertain, there is no way to think about it. Good tea, fruit, and pastries can be served.

After tidying up, everyone in the Xue family gathered and lined up at the foot of the courtyard door, quietly waiting for Zhu Jinghong's arrival.

I thought that after entering the palace, I could have a good rest, but no one expected such a thing to happen.

No matter what time of day, waiting with pressure is suffering.

Watching the sun slant to the west, the half an hour of waiting in the middle seemed to be longer than a day.

At this moment, Aunt Xue's back was sore from standing, but it was difficult to go in to rest, for fear that Zhu Jinghong would arrive in the next moment.

The same is true for Xue Baochai, but she is young after all, and her legs, feet and arms can still hold up.

"Ma'am, here we come!"

The reminder from the mother-in-law at home shocked everyone in the Xue family. Under the command of Aunt Xue, everyone in the Xue family knelt down one after another.

When Zhu Jinghong's sedan chair approached, Deng An lifted the curtain for him, and under the leadership of Aunt Xue, everyone in the Xue family kowtowed.

"Kowtow to Lord Thirteen!"

Everyone in the Xue family kowtowed their heads to the ground, once, twice or even three times, and then waited for Zhu Jinghong's instruction.

Zhu Jinghong accepted all this calmly, he knew very well that if he refused, it would only embarrass the Xue family even more.

Zhu Jinghong didn't dress formally, but changed into a gray moiré round-neck gown, and tied his hair in a bun with a net scarf on his head, looking more casual and homely.

After getting out of the sedan chair, Zhu Jinghong stood in front of everyone and said slowly, "Get up!"

"Thank you Thirteen Lord!"

With Xue Baochai's support, Aunt Xue got up slowly, and then made way to the left.

Zhu Jinghong didn't hesitate, and surrounded by a group of eunuchs, he directly entered this small courtyard.

There are obvious traces of cleaning up inside, and it can be seen that the Xue family has put their heart into it.

Zhu Jinghong went straight into the main hall and took the seat of honor without hesitation, while everyone in the Xue family stayed outside.

The most embarrassing thing was the Xue family's mother and daughter. They were supposed to come in to greet them, but Zhu Jinghong didn't summon them, and they didn't dare to enter the hall without authorization.

"You two are standing outside the door, how can you show the friendship of the landlord? Come in!"

With these words, Xue's mother and daughter came in, and once again wanted to salute Zhu Jinghong.

"Forget it, it's troublesome to kneel over and kneel over!"

"How dare a concubine wait, how dare..."

Aunt Xue insisted on saluting, seeing how trembling they were, Zhu Jinghong had no choice but to let them.

After the mother and daughter kowtowed, Zhu Jinghong said: "Madam Xue, please sit down!"

"How dare a concubine..."

At this time, Aunt Xue was neither standing nor sitting, so nervous that she didn't even know how to put her hands down.

Looking at Xue Baochai who was still calm, Zhu Jinghong said slowly: "Miss Xue, help your mother to sit down!"

"Yes!"

Supporting her mother, Baochai said softly: "Mother, the Thirteenth Master asked you to sit, if you refuse, it would be impolite!"

"Yes, yes... Thank you Thirteenth Master!"

Aunt Xue, who was originally healthy, seemed to be paralyzed at the moment, if it wasn't for Baochai's involvement, she wouldn't even be able to walk.

Aunt Xue leaned forward and sat down, while Baochai stood behind her.

At this time, a little eunuch brought hot tea, and he brought his own food and drink, so the Xue family had no chance to entertain them.

After gesturing for Aunt Xue to drink tea, Zhu Jinghong put down the teacup, and then said: "I'm here this time, mainly for three things!"

(End of this chapter)