King Xiang of the Red Chamber

Chapter 161
On the fifth day of September in the orthodox tenth year, this is already the fifth day of investigation by the Ministry of Criminal Justice, and the case will be formally heard in the Ministry of Justice tomorrow.

As the person involved, Zhu Jinghong has been attending classes in Wenhua Hall very honestly these days, but this is tantamount to torture to him.

So every day when get out of class is over, he is the first one to run out.

The two Zhu Jingchun, who used to be able to symbolically review their books, have returned to their original nature with Zhu Jinghong taking the lead, and they will leave immediately after class and never stay.

This made the teaching Hanlin bachelor shake his head, only lamenting that these princes don't study, and they won't be able to become great talents in the future.

"Brother Thirteen, let's ride a horse when we go back today? I was able to shoot yesterday too. It was so fun!" Zhu Jingchun quickly caught up with Zhu Jinghong.

Compared with boring reading, horseback riding and archery are naturally more fun, especially for active boys.

"To practice boxing and kicking today, are you going?" After saying that, Zhu Jinghong rolled up his sleeves.

Zhu Jinghong went to Longwu Hall to practice martial arts every day, not only for fun, but also to build relationships with guards and officers.

In addition to the bodyguards of the Dragon Guard, many generals of the Imperial City Yiwei Commander Division also came to watch the fun, and even participated in the competition.

As long as Zhu Jinghong is present, Longwu Hall will be more lively, at least in the past few years.

"Competing with fists and kicks...forget it!" Zhu Jingchun said with a sneer.

They just do it for fun, not to get beaten.

Rolling up his sleeves, Zhu Jinghong asked, "Is there anything else?"

"Gone!"

"Then get out!" Zhu Jinghong said lightly.

"okay!"

In front of the two of Zhu Jingchun and Zhu Jinghong, Zhu Jinghong can also act like his elder brother, and the two of them are also in awe of him.

When the two led the eunuch away, Zhu Jinghong walked forward while looking at Deng An beside him.

"I asked you to inquire about the news yesterday, what did you find out?"

"Back to Master Thirteen, I asked my friends in Dongchang, and learned that the Ministry of Punishment... only promoted the guards on duty, and Hou Jing and the others!"

"Didn't you pass on those Japanese?"

"no!"

Zhu Jinghong laughed. This matter is interesting to talk about. None of the people directly involved have been interrogated.

"The envoys who came to Beijing are very concerned about this matter?"

"That's right. It is said that Zasak's envoy also brought many people together to petition the Ministry of Rites, demanding that the case be strictly investigated for justice for the Japanese envoy!"

Hearing this, Zhu Jinghong couldn't help being a little puzzled, wondering what the Zasak people were planning.

"Is there anyone from Junggar? Is there any movement from them?"

In Zhu Jinghong's memory, Zasak Khan accepted the imperial seal of the Ming Dynasty, and logically speaking, he should not come out to provoke trouble.

On the contrary, it is Junggar who is ready to move, and it is normal to provoke envoys from various countries.

Deng An replied: "The mission of Junggar has not yet arrived in Beijing, and the former envoys in the capital have not moved either!"

"I remember that Zasak was next to Junggar, right?"

"Exactly!"

There was nothing wrong with Junggar, who was next to him, and Zasak jumped out. No matter how he looked at it, he felt that something was wrong.

"The Holy Majesty knows this news, too?"

"Naturally know!"

While the two were talking, they soon arrived at Chengming Courtyard.

After returning to the bedroom, Zhu Jinghong ordered someone to change his clothes. Naturally, he had to wear strong clothes to practice boxing and kicking.

"By the way, the Xue family lives in Rongguo Mansion now?"

"Exactly!" Deng An replied.

"Go and see in two days, ask Xue Pan when he will return to Beijing, and then inquire about Miss Xue's election!"

"Yes!"

Zhu Jinghong was wearing it, when suddenly someone came to report: "Master Thirteen, Ningshou Palace is here!"

"Ningshou Palace? What are you here for?"

"The servant sees them carrying food boxes, and presumably they are giving something away!"

It's a nice gift, but the Shengshou Festival is coming soon, and Zhu Jinghong hasn't prepared the birthday gift yet.

"Let them in!"

"Yes!"

After a while, under the guidance of the eunuch, Zhen Qin walked into Zhu Jinghong's bedroom with four court ladies.

"Slave... Slave, see Lord Thirteen!"

Zhen Qin, who was spoiled and spoiled since she was a child, was not used to calling herself a slave when she entered the palace, and now she hesitated when she spoke.

Tightening his wristbands tightly, Zhu Jinghong sat down on the chair and said slowly, "Excuse me, Miss Zhen is here, why are you here?"

After standing up, according to the rules of these days, Zhen Qin replied: "This servant is ordered by the concubine to deliver fruit to the Thirteenth Master!"

Zhu Jinghong not only has no shortage of food and drink here, but also enjoys the top quality.

Therefore, he was not really interested in the things sent by Ningshou Palace, but just expressed his gratitude out of politeness: "Thank you, Concubine, for remembering me. Don't forget to thank me when you go back!"

"That's natural..."

Concubine Zhen asked Zhen Qin to come to Chengming Courtyard, and it was just a pretext to give the fruit, in order to create a chance for the two young people to be alone.

This also means that Zhen Qin can't leave immediately, otherwise she won't be able to pay the job when she goes back.

"The pomelo was delivered today. It's very sweet and delicious... Would you like to have a taste of Thirteenth Master?"

After saying that, Zhen Qin opened a food box, and took out a plate from inside, which contained the peeled fruit.

"Master Thirteen, please!"

Originally, Zhu Jinghong was not in the mood to eat, but he wanted to go to Longwu Hall immediately, wrestle with the guards and inquire about the situation.

But after Zhen Qin approached, the scent from his body made him hesitate, after all, it doesn't matter if he chatters for a few minutes.

Looking at Zhen Qinjiao's pretty face, Zhu Jinghong smiled and said, "Thank you!"

There are only eunuchs and guards in the outer court, and Jinling is not interesting at all, so I have been back for these days.Zhu Jinghong felt that he was going to wither.

With Zhen Qin here at the moment, at least it looks more pleasing to the eye. As for the other party's stupidity, Zhu Jinghong doesn't care too much.

"Standing is so tiring, miss Zhen, please sit down... You are the younger generation of the concubine, and we are still relatives, so don't be too presumptuous!"

Although Zhen Qin has a carefree personality, she still lowered her head shyly to meet Zhu Jinghong's direct gaze.

Of course, she was very happy in her heart, at least her relationship with Zhu Jinghong was improving, and the position of princess was more assured.

Seeing that Zhen Qin was silent, Zhu Jinghong changed the subject and asked, "Miss Zhen... the third younger sister chooses to be an attendant, how long is it? Where are you now?"

Is this caring about yourself?Thinking of this, Zhen Qin couldn't help but look up at Zhu Jinghong.

But then she lowered her head and replied: "The Ministry of Rites is currently undergoing a preliminary review. After passing the preliminary examination, it will be selected by the Shangyi Bureau, and the selected candidates will be selected by the empress herself!"

"I see, I remember... there are only four finalists, right?"

Zhen Qin replied: "Exactly!"

"It's quite complicated, are you sure?" Although he was asking Zhen Qin, Zhu Jinghong was thinking about Baochai.

Although he hadn't read the original book much, he still remembered that Baochai was unsuccessful, and he couldn't accept such a result, after all, he had already spoken out if he wanted to secure a spot for others.

Seeing Zhu Jinghong with a worried face, Zhen Qin immediately beamed with joy, she never thought that the person in front of her would worry about her.

In this way, the position of the princess is stable!
Zhen Qin's self-confidence surged, she raised her head and replied: "Little sister is not talented, but she is also somewhat sure!"

(End of this chapter)