King Xiang of the Red Chamber

Chapter 171 Brothers and Sisters
I hide very deep?What do you mean by that?Could it be that the sixth child has seen through my background?

Although I have made some contributions, I also made a lot of mistakes. The number alone is definitely more than the merits, so it can't cover up my own brilliance?This sixth child's eyesight is too strong.

Thinking of this, Zhu Jinghong became more cautious, but still had a smile on his face: "Brother Six... I have nothing to hide!"

"Feng Huo Lin, well written..."

Looking up at Zhu Jinghong, Zhu Jingyuan exclaimed: "Said the method of training the army in one word, Thirteenth Brother... I really underestimated you in the past!"

Is it just a matter of fact, or do you have any deep meaning?

At this moment Zhu Jinghong was not sure, so he still didn't dare to take it lightly, he still replied carelessly: "Sixth brother, I happened to read the book of war yesterday, and it just so happens that I will use it today!"

"It's just how to write later, I haven't figured out a clue yet, why don't you help me, Sixth Brother?"

In fact, Zhu Jingyuan was indeed probing at this moment, but it turned out that he was not sure about the situation.

Objectively speaking, Zhu Jinghong is capable, but sometimes he is too reckless and impulsive.

Such a combination of contradictions makes people confused, and it is normal that it is difficult to make a final judgment.

Is it heartless, or showing weakness?It was difficult for Zhu Jingyuan to come to a conclusion for a while.

"Brother Six... the old man asked me to train soldiers and horses, you said he is not afraid?"

Zhu Jingyuan asked casually, "What are you afraid of?"

"I'm afraid I'll mutiny or something!"

This is an absolutely violent theory, something that Zhu Jingyuan dared not even think about, and now Zhu Jinghong actually said it.

Hearing these words at this moment, even if it wasn't said by himself, Zhu Jingyuan felt a burst of fear.

If it gets out, and he instigates the slander, then jumping into the Yellow River will not clear it up.

He's an idiot, an idiot...

When he looked at Zhu Jinghong again, Zhu Jingyuan felt a little less jealous, and his dislike was already extremely obvious.

Fortunately, I still want to win over the old thirteen. If such a person follows, if he causes trouble, he can't hurt himself?

If you can't afford to provoke him, let him be given to the fourth child...

"Thirteenth brother, don't talk nonsense, if it reaches daddy's ears, it will be troublesome!"

Zhu Jinghong chuckled, and then said in a cold tone: "Whoever dares to harm me, I will hack him to death!"

Not to mention, Zhu Jinghong's murderous look really scared Zhu Jingyuan.

But the next moment, he smiled again and said, "It's just the two of us here, the old man won't know!"

"Brother Six, you won't tell the old man, will you?"

"Thirteenth brother, what are you talking about? I'm not that kind of villain!" Zhu Jingyuan raised his face, denying it with righteous words.

If the whistleblowing could completely solve Zhu Jinghong, he really wouldn't hesitate.

It's just that Zhu Jingyuan knew very well that what he said just now really let the emperor's father know that at most Zhu Jinghong would be punished.

For such a small matter, there is no need to provoke Zhu Jinghong, a bastard, after all, Zhu Jingyuan's goal is a big position.

"Then thank you Sixth Brother!"

"Since the old man gave you the errand, then you can just write it...don't disappoint his old man's respect!"

Zhu Jinghong snorted and said: "Important? The old man is afraid that I will be idle, so he sent me these errands!"

Zhu Jingyuan was speechless, and continued chatting with Zhu Jinghong for a while before leaving Chengming Courtyard.

On the way back to the mansion, Zhu Jingyuan was very entangled in his heart, and he was still like this when he entered the mansion and sat in the study.

"Hey... what's wrong, this is it!"

Princess Chen Zhi entered the study, and waved her hand twice in front of her husband.

"Today in Qianqing Palace, Thirteenth Brother..."

Zhu Jingyuan told the truth about what he knew, intending to hear his wife's opinion.

"This old thirteen is really a hot guy!" Chen Zhi murmured in a low voice.

Zhu Jingyuan said in a deep voice: "He is stupid, I'm afraid that if I get too close to him, he's playing with fire... and burns me too!"

"so what?"

"Let's go our separate ways from now on, the fourth child is willing to get close to him... let him go!"

But Chen Zhi didn't take it seriously: "It's so absurd, do you think the fourth child has been tricked by him? Isn't Jinling's job well done?"

"You are too confused. Whoever said to win him over has to do things with him?"

"Have you forgotten that our original purpose was to prevent him from being used by the fourth child!"

"It's good for you, just push the person to the fourth child!"

Putting down the book, Zhu Jingyuan thought deeply, then slapped his forehead and said, "I'm really confused!"

"Princess, lucky to have you!"

Chen Zhi just smiled, and when she sat on a chair beside her, she said again: "In more than a month, it will be the Supreme Emperor's birthday, the gift list has been prepared, you should take a look if you have time!"

The birthday gift to the Supreme Emperor is of course the best thing in the world, such as some exquisite utensils and high-quality medicinal materials.

Apart from scarcity, the most important thing about these things is "expensive".

Zhu Jingyuan asked, "How much money did you spend?"

Now the palace is also short of money, so he is most concerned about this.

"5000 taels!"

"What? So many... Last year it was only [-]!"

"This year is the emperor's rare birthday, so it is naturally richer than last year. At this time, you are reluctant to spend money?"

Zhu Jingyuan's face was not very good-looking, and he asked: "Isn't the new money used up again?"

Chen Zhi sighed, and replied: "There are two thousand left, plus the palace's silver, it's less than five thousand!"

The rewards from the palace and the salary of the palace, plus the farm and shops of the palace, the annual income is at least [-] silver.

This kind of cash flow is already a huge sum of money for the very wealthy, but it still can't bear the speed of Zhu Jingyuan's spending.

After a while of silence in the room, Zhu Jingyuan said, "Why don't you...receive a few more offerings?"

The so-called contribution is the "bribe" of officials. There are many officials who are willing to give Zhu Jingyuan money. As long as he is willing to earn 10,000+ a year, even hundreds of thousands are possible.

Picking up the teacup at the side, Chen Zhi said leisurely: "You should be more careful, don't make a big mistake because of a small loss, and be used as a trick to make a fuss, then the gain is not worth the loss!"

It is precisely because he knows this point that Zhu Jingyuan is very cautious in collecting money, and will not pay attention to people who are not close to his confidants.

After the two were silent for a while, Zhu Jingyuan suddenly smiled and said, "Do you remember the birthday gift that the old thirteen gave to the Supreme Emperor last year?"

Hearing this, Chen Zhi couldn't help laughing, and said, "Of course I remember... Only he can do such a stupid thing!"

However, Zhu Jingyuan's expression changed, and he said with a solemn expression: "But now... the old thirteen can already accept errands alone!"

To receive an errand alone means the emperor's recognition of his ability, Zhu Jingyuan is very clear about this.

So he was very worried that Zhu Jinghong would become a contender for the heir apparent and would become his confidant's trouble in the future.

Knowing why her husband was worried, Chen Zhi smiled and said, "Old Thirteen's reputation is ruined in the government and the opposition, but he still wants to fight for the crown prince? Don't you think it's ridiculous?"

Zhu Jinghong's reputation of being reckless and vicious is indeed well known by the government and the public.

How can a person who is not virtuous enough be a prince!
Thinking of this, Zhu Jingyuan relaxed a little.

Zhu Jingyuan said in a deep voice: "Then according to your wishes, you still have to win over the thirteenth child and prevent him from getting mixed up with the fourth child!"

(End of this chapter)