King Xiang of the Red Chamber

Chapter 135 The Sunset of Qianqing Palace
When Xue's mother and daughter were settled properly, the sun had already set in the west.

Jia Baoyu, who finished today's studies, sneaked into Jia's mother's courtyard while his father was chatting with Mr. Qingke.

Sure enough, all the sisters were there, and his boring heart suddenly came alive.

At this moment, everyone is discussing poems, and Chai and Dai speak the most, their insights are profound and thought-provoking, so that everyone has something to gain.

As for the protagonists, Chai and Dai, after a chat, although they have different opinions, they feel like they hate seeing each other late.

Seeing Jia Baoyu coming, everyone looked over, Baochai was especially suspicious why this person entered the inner house again.

After quickly approaching, Jia Baoyu said proudly: "Just now I heard from the master that the thirteenth master entered the palace today and was punished by the Holy Majesty to kneel in the Qianqing Palace. He didn't get up until the master came down!"

Hearing this, Baochai was startled, but her face remained unmoved.

"Didn't you kneel for more than two hours?" Tan Chun was full of surprise.

Jia Baoyu nodded and said, "If you haven't woken up now, it will take three hours!"

At this time, Yingchun said, "I don't know how big a mistake this Thirteenth Lord has made!"

"Who knows, by the way, sister Bao... I just heard you say Su Dongpo's words, and I think..."

As soon as these words came out, Jia Baoyu received two unfriendly looks again, because Baochai had no intention of talking about poetry at the moment, and Daiyu was dissatisfied with him and went to talk to Baochai again.

"Well... I'm going to pay my respects to my ancestor!" Jia Baoyu slipped away after finding a step for himself.

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On the east side of the Imperial City, inside the Prince's Mansion.

Zhu Jingyuan shut himself in the study, no matter who came, he couldn't see Gao Shuyan and others.

They are eager to know what the emperor said to the prince so that they can discuss the next countermeasures.

After all, this trip has completed the task of suppressing the Japanese, so it must be clear whether it is a reward or a punishment.

It's a pity that the prince can't see anyone, and Gao Shuyan has nothing to do.

Of course, there were also two concubines of the Eastern Palace who were also anxious, and Yuan Chun was the most assertive among them.

She has received the news that Zhu Jinghong is still kneeling outside Qianqing Palace at this moment, and the sixth son Zhu Jingyuan has gone to intercede.

At this time, the prince, who is the eldest brother, should come forward no matter what, and plead for his younger brother in front of the emperor.

Demonstrating filial piety is the cornerstone of the prince's stable status. Yuan Chun especially understands this, so she came outside the study alone.

"Your Highness, Thirteenth Brother is still kneeling outside Qianqing Palace, it has been three hours!"

Seeing that there was no answer, Jia Yuanchun spoke again: "The concubine just heard that...Prince Rui has gone to Qianqing Palace to intercede for Thirteenth Brother!"

There are many small eunuchs in the East Palace, so the news is not closed, let alone such a big event as Prince Rui's trip.

I thought the prince couldn't speak, but a voice came from inside: "If he wants to go, go, let him be the prince of the left and right, and I will be clean too!"

Although he didn't know how much Zhu Jingyuan was stimulated, Yuan Chun's heart was really chilled by his words of concession.

In order to help Zhu Jingyuan stabilize the position of the prince, I don't know how many people are busy, and some even lost their lives because of it.

The people below didn't say give up, as the crown prince who was protected and favored, what qualifications did he have to give up lightly.

Of course, these words can only be thought in the heart, and it will only be counterproductive to say them directly.

"Your Highness is the head of the lineage, and the family law of the ancestors is established as the heir. All subjects in the world respect him, and no one can touch His Highness as the crown prince!"

"Now that there are so many people in the house, they all depend on His Highness's shadow to survive..."

After a pause, Yuan Chun bit the bullet and continued: "Even if Your Highness doesn't think about yourself, you should think about your subjects, your concubines and others!"

"Now that the thirteenth brother is being punished, it might be because of His Highness, how can His Highness stand still..."

Before Yuan Chun could finish speaking, the door of the house was opened, and Zhu Jingyuan appeared inside in a middle coat. It was obvious that he was lying on the bed in the afternoon.

"Enough said?"

Hearing this, Jia Yuanchun quickly knelt down, kowtowed and said: "The concubine is overreaching, please deal with it, Your Highness!"

Ignoring this, Zhu Jingyuan directly shouted outside: "Zhang Xin..."

"The servant is here, the prince, please order!"

Walking out of the threshold, and glancing at Yuan Chun, Zhu Jingyuan said in a deep voice, "Changing clothes for me!"

"Yes!"

After Zhang Xin and others got busy, Zhu Jingyuan said to Yuan Chun, "Get up!"

"Yes!"

When Zhang Xin and others brought the robes, Jia Yuanchun Zhiqu wanted to leave, but Zhu Jingyuan said: "Wait a minute... you come into the palace with me!"

"Yes!"

After the crown princess passed away, the two side concubines were respected in the inner house of the East Palace. Relatively speaking, Yuan Chun was more valued by the empress, and she attended most of the formal and informal occasions.

When the crown prince was in a hurry to prepare, Prince Rui Zhu Jingyuan had already entered the Qianqing Palace and was kneeling before the emperor's case.

"Father, even if the thirteenth brother is wrong, kneeling for three hours now is enough to atone for his sin, let him get up!"

"From noon to now, Thirteenth Brother hasn't even eaten any food!"

Playing with the newly acquired jade, Zhu Xianming glanced at Zhu Jingyuan, and said slowly, "You came here to beg for mercy?"

"The thirteenth brother and his son are close relatives, how can the son sit and watch now that he is being punished, so...wouldn't it be shameful for the people of the world!"

Zhu Jingyuan's words, on the surface, said how filial he is, but actually he wanted to blame the prince, after all, the eldest brother has not come yet.

"Finished?" Zhu Xianming asked indifferently.

"Father...you can let the thirteenth brother get up. Thinking of him kneeling for so long, my son's heart hurts like a knife!"

Seeing the hot tears in Zhu Jingyuan's eyes, Zhu Xianming was very disturbed.

"Lao Liu, with his bull-like body, it doesn't matter if he kneels for three hours, or for a whole day, so don't worry about it!"

Picking up the teacup, Zhu Xianming said calmly: "If you really can't bear it, just kneel with him!"

"what?"

With just this one sentence, Zhu Jingyuan was framed, and it would definitely not work to refuse at this time.

After being surprised for a while, Zhu Jingyuan immediately said: "Since father doesn't want to spare Thirteenth Brother, then my son will go and kneel with him!"

The play has been performed to this point, it would be a joke not to accompany her.

Besides, as long as Zhu Jinghong can be won over, it doesn't matter if he kneels for an hour or two.

"Go!" Zhu Xianming's tone was still light.

Besides, outside the palace, Zhu Jinghong did feel very tired, especially his knees hurt badly, but as Zhu Xianming said, he was far from the limit.

"Thirteenth brother, I will accompany you!"

Zhu Jingyuan appeared at the side and knelt directly beside him, which made Zhu Jinghong very surprised.

"Sixth brother, why are you bothering?"

Zhu Jingyuan looked displeased: "I'll plead for you, daddy won't agree, let me either go or kneel with you!"

Judging from his performance alone, Zhu Jingyuan can definitely be called a good brother, but Zhu Jinghong really can't be moved.

Because he knew very well in his heart that this sixth brother's purpose was not pure.

"Sixth brother, thank you very much!" Zhu Jinghong also acted, even pretending to be a little moved.

Who would have thought that Zhu Jinghong, who is honest and honest, would lie to others. At this moment, Zhu Jingyuan felt extremely comfortable, and it was worth kneeling today.

Fourth child, fourth child, the thirteenth child was punished because of you, and now you don't even show your face, which is really chilling...Zhu Jingyuan felt secretly refreshed.

Such a person, what do you use to fight against yourself!
Thinking of this, Zhu Jingyuan became more and more at ease, and said to Zhu Jinghong, "Don't worry, Thirteenth Brother, I have my brother here... Let's take care of any big things together!"

"Thank you brother six!"

Zhu Jinghong looked more and more moved, my brother Daming is known to everyone in the world.

As the sun set, the shadows of the two brothers were stretched out outside the Qianqing Palace.

(End of this chapter)