King Xiang of the Red Chamber

Chapter 156 Inside Ningshou Palace
Originally, Zhu Jinghong was going to Qianqing Palace, but he was stopped by people from Ningshou Palace on the way, and then he was brought in front of the Supreme Emperor.

The Supreme Emperor Zhu Xinkan will be 70 years old this year.

It is rare for a person to live to seventy, so this year's Shengshou Festival is extraordinarily grand, and all the vassal states at home and abroad, as well as the ministries and alliances of the subordinates, will send people to congratulate and celebrate the birthday.

But to be honest, Zhu Jinghong didn't have much contact with this grandfather, and he was also very puzzled when it was reported at this moment.

Ningshou Palace is located in the northeast of the Forbidden Middle East, because of its remote location and certain opportunities, except for the eunuchs and maids on duty, basically few people come here on weekdays.

"Grandpa, what are you looking for with your grandson?"

In the courtyard of Ningshou Palace, Zhu Xinkan, with white hair and beard, was wearing a gray round-neck gown, standing by the edge of the pool and throwing fish food into it.

At this moment, he looks like a simple rich old man. It is hard to think that he has also been the emperor for 17 years.

"grandfather?"

Zhu Jinghong increased his voice to let Zhu Xinkan react, and then turned around.

Glancing at Zhu Jinghong, and confirming that it was his grandson, Zhu Xinkan showed a smile: "Xiao Shisan, you are here!"

After saying this, Zhu Xinkan threw all the fish food in his hand into the pool, then turned around and wanted to sit on a chair beside him.

Because of Zhu Xinkan's order, the eunuchs on the left and right were far apart, so Zhu Jinghong could only step forward to help, at least he understood how to respect the old and love the young.

"You smell of alcohol, how much did you drink just now?"

"Grandpa, I just drank a little bit to satisfy my hunger!"

"Your father controls you so strictly, if you drink so much today, aren't you afraid of being punished?"

Zhu Jinghong replied with a smile: "Grandpa, I'm not afraid of a rough-skinned and thick-skinned man. Just let him beat him if he wants to!"

Zhu Xinkan smiled and didn't say anything more. After he sat down, he asked: "Xiao Shisan, I heard that you have made a lot of contributions in Jinling?"

"It's not a credit, it's just that some Japanese pirates were suppressed!"

Zhu Xinkan smiled, raised his head and leaned on the back of the chair and said, "Just like your father, he is fifteen or sixteen years old and has not even grown hair yet, so he started to lead the army to fight!"

These words always sounded a bit strange, Zhu Jinghong said quickly: "Grandpa, I was just fooling around, and it was only thanks to the generals of Jinling that I was able to suppress the Japanese!"

"It's a skill to mess around...much better than your two older brothers!"

Although the old man spoke weakly, Zhu Jinghong was shocked by every word, and it would be troublesome to spread these words.

"Grandpa, don't put a high hat on your grandson, just tell me what to do!"

Zhu Xinkan stroked his beard and smiled, and then said: "It's just to talk to you, why are you nervous... tell grandpa about this experience of going to Jinling!"

"Come here, move a chair for Xiao Shisan!"

Although Zhu Jinghong was very anxious and wanted to go to Qianqing Palace "the villain will sue first", but at this moment he could only stay and talk.

Just as the grandfather and grandson were talking, a young girl came out of the palace not far away, approaching them with tea.

This bright color is always attractive, Zhu Jinghong glanced at it casually, but found that it was Zhen Qin who entered the palace.

After approaching, Zhen Qin's face was blushing, not shy but nervous.

If I had known it earlier, I would have told my aunt that I had already met Lord Thirteen, so I didn't need them to match up.

With such a situation now, if Zhu Jinghong exposes the truth face to face, he will lose face with his aunt...

With so many thoughts, Zhen Qin became more and more nervous, picked up the teacup tremblingly, and handed it to Zhu Jinghong.

"Master Thirteen, drink tea!"

Zhu Jinghong didn't think so wildly, he was just curious if the girl in front of him was sick, or why her hands were shaking so badly.

You know, the Supreme Emperor, who is nearly seventy years old, doesn't even shake his hands after drinking tea!
"Thank you!"

Zhu Jinghong responded, took the cup and put it on the side coffee table, then turned his gaze to the Supreme Emperor.

Seeing that Zhu Jinghong was ignoring her, Zhen Qin's heart suddenly went cold. Could it be that she wasn't pretty enough?Or is it that the person in front of him doesn't like beautiful women?

Zhu Jinghong was about to continue talking, but was interrupted by Zhu Xinkan: "Do you know who she is?"

Glancing at Zhen Qin, seeing her nervous face and slightly shaking her head, Zhu Jinghong said with a smile: "There are so many people in the palace, how can my grandson recognize them all!"

"She is the granddaughter of the concubine's natal brother. This time she came to Beijing to choose Sanyatou's attendant, and she is related to you..."

"From now on in this palace, you should take better care of her and don't let her be bullied!"

After hearing these words, Zhu Jinghong just wanted to ask the old man in front of him, why do you keep calling me here to say these things?

But of course Zhu Jinghong was wrong, because Zhu Xinkan not only hoped that he would take care of Zhen Qin, but also hoped that he would take care of Zhen Qin for a lifetime.

"Grandpa ordered, grandson dare not obey!"

At this moment, a little eunuch ran over and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, the empress dowager said, please go in and take the medicine!"

"I can't leave my mouth with medicine, I'm really old..."

After saying this with emotion, Zhu Xinkan walked towards the bedroom with the support of the eunuch.

Zhu Jinghong wanted to follow, but Zhu Xinkan said: "You guys talk first, I'll be here soon!"

The old man is really confused?Have you even forgotten the defense of men and women?Zhu Jinghong complained in his heart.

But he forgot that the defense of a man and a woman is only limited to the same family, and there is no such emphasis on the relationship between the upper and lower.

Sitting back on the chair, Zhu Jinghong took a sip from his teacup and asked, "Miss Zhen, what we have seen, did you not tell the Supreme Emperor and the Concubine?"

Rubbing the corner of her clothes, Zhen Qin lowered her head and replied, "They didn't ask!"

Zhu Jinghong only felt it was amused, and said again: "When you enter the palace, you have to change your temperament, don't talk about who and what!"

"Oh, I see!"

The two chatted awkwardly like this, while Concubine Zhen in the bedroom window was looking at the situation outside through the gap.

"These two children, why don't they have anything to say!"

Concubine Zhen is over sixty years old, her temples are covered with gray hair, but she is still in good spirits.

Behind her, Zhu Xinkan, who had already taken the medicine, replied, "It's normal for me to have nothing to say!"

"The second girl was eloquent just now, but now she's become a gourd!"

"Girl doll, it's normal to be shy!"

After closing the window and turning back the screen, Concubine Zhen whispered, "Your Majesty, can it really work this time?"

Hearing this heavy topic, Zhu Xinkan was silent for a while, and then replied: "This is the last chance, if it doesn't work... we can only leave it to fate!"

Seeing the terrified look on Aifei's face, Zhu Xinkan pulled up her sleeves and said slowly: "You don't have to worry too much, if girl Qin is married to Lao Shisan, at least you and the Zhen family can keep it! "

"But if...the two of them fail, so what?" Dowager Zhen asked.

Sighing, Zhu Xinkan said helplessly, "Then only God knows!"

(End of this chapter)