King Xiang of the Red Chamber

Chapter 203 I hit it off with Miss Xue at first sight

Time soon came to the next day, and Zhu Jinghong finished washing early.

During the meal, Zhu Jinghong sent someone to tell Wang Jie and others that he had something to do in Xiyuan this morning.

The reason why Zhu Jinghong told them that he was in Xiyuan was because he was worried that these people would not be able to find him if there was an emergency.

After finishing dressing, Zhu Jinghong did not leave the bedroom in a hurry, but sat in the courtyard and waited for Zhu Yunsheng to come over.

After all, he himself is "a big tree attracts the wind", so it would be too eye-catching to go to Kunning Palace, it would be safer to wait for Zhu Yunsheng to come over.

After waiting for about two quarters of an hour, Zhu Yunsheng came, surrounded by more than a dozen eunuchs and maids, as well as Baochai.

Since they were going out today, they all wore veils, which made it difficult to see their faces clearly.

"Brother Thirteen, it's been a long time since I came to your place!"

"It can be seen how utilitarian you are, Sanmei. You only come to see if you need something!"

"Brother Thirteen, it's not easy for me to come here. It took a lot of effort today to fool the old mother of Kunning Palace!"

Speaking of this, Zhu Yunsheng had a grateful expression: "Otherwise, with them following, I wouldn't even think about going out to play today!"

While the siblings were talking and laughing, Xue Baochai and Yang Jingting looked around with weird expressions on their faces.

Because on both sides of the courtyard, there are two rows of shelves with all kinds of weapons, as well as storage corners for bows, crossbows and arrow targets.

This is the residence of the dignified prince?Some people believe that it is a military camp... Baochai thought to himself.

At this moment, she finally understood why Zhu Jinghong's handwriting was poor. It turned out that this person was more handy with a knife.

"Brother Thirteen, let's go!"

Zhu Jinghong was also unambiguous, and immediately said: "Then let's go!"

The two brothers and sisters walked in front, only to hear Zhu Jinghong say: "I have ordered the imperial dining room in advance to prepare all kinds of melons and fruits in Xiyuan today, as well as your favorite preserved meat with fruit wine..."

Speaking of this, Zhu Jinghong turned his head and looked at Baochai and the others: "What do the girls like to eat? Speaking of which, I'll get someone ready to go!"

In fact, I took everything I could, and there was nothing extra to prepare. Zhu Jinghong asked this politely.

Xue and Yang just thanked each other, only Zhen Qin asked: "Master Thirteen, do you have assorted tofu?"

"What?"

"Assorted tofu... It's very famous in Jinling, it's delicious!"

Zhu Jinghong nodded helplessly, and then told the eunuch next to him: "Go to the Shangshan Supervisor and the Shangshi Bureau to ask if there is any... that assortment..."

Seeing that Zhu Jinghong said it was unfavorable, Zhen Qin immediately reminded: "Assorted tofu!"

"Yes, that's it, go and ask!"

"Yes!"

After arranging this matter, everyone continued to walk west.

Zhu Yunsheng kept asking about what's interesting in Xiyuan along the way, which made it difficult for Zhu Jinghong to resist for a while.

To be precise, it wasn't difficult for him to resist, it was just that he wanted to talk to other people more, and his mind was not on Zhu Yunsheng's place.

There were more than 30 people in their group, including eunuchs and court ladies. When they approached the Xihua Gate, they attracted the attention of the guards.

Inspections are required when entering the palace, and inspections are naturally required when leaving the palace.

Zhu Jinghong has a purpose, so he can come in and out without hindrance, but Zhu Yunsheng and others can't.

When Qianhu, who was guarding the gate, raised a question, Zhu Jinghong replied calmly: "They left the palace because of their orders!"

"Dare to ask Lord Thirteen, what is his purpose!" Qianhu asked extremely humbly.

Zhu Jinghong said casually: "The sage ordered, why don't you ask him?"

Zhu Jinghong had done such things as "false transmission of the imperial decree" before, but now he said it with full confidence.

"This……"

"Quickly let it go, we'll just walk around Xiyuan, what can happen?"

Seeing doubts on the faces of thousands of households, Zhu Jinghong said dissatisfiedly: "Zhang Qing... If there is anything to do, I will do it with all my strength, and I won't implicate you!"

Obviously he knew the thousand households very well, so he could name them accurately.

"You won't trust me, will you?"

Zhang Qing replied helplessly: "Of course I can trust you!"

This kind of thing happened several times before, and Zhu Jinghong himself was the one who was punished. Although sometimes the city defenders were involved, he would get generous compensation later, but the process was more difficult.

"Since you can trust it, let it go!"

"Master Thirteen, please!"

Patting Zhang Qing on the shoulder, Zhu Jinghong smiled and said, "It's not too bad!"

After beckoning Zhu Yunsheng and the others to pass, Zhu Jinghong said to Zhang Qing again: "I will write down this favor today, you are not bad..."

Hearing this, Zhang Qing couldn't laugh or cry. He was 12 years older than Zhu Jinghong, but he was called a "boy" by the other party.

Besides, when Zhu Yunsheng and his party left the Xihua Gate, there were already four small sedan chairs waiting outside, obviously this was also Zhu Jinghong's arrangement.

Riding a chariot sedan chair in the palace must be specially requested by the emperor.

Nowadays, only the Supreme Emperor and Empress are qualified to do so, and even the crown prince has to walk.

But when they left the palace, they didn't pay so much attention. Zhu Jinghong directly arranged several sedan chairs.

"Thirteen...Brother, I'm afraid this is inappropriate, this is after all in the imperial city!" Yang Jingting was suspicious.

Calling Zhu Jinghong "brother" is a psychological obstacle that Yang Jingting has finally overcome, and it still seems unfamiliar to call it now.

It was Baochai who also said, "That's right, let the princess take the sedan chair, I'll walk later!"

There are many rules in the palace, and only by being cautious can one not follow the truth, so Baochai would rather take a few more steps.

Zhen Qin, who had already sat in the sedan chair, could only complain: "Master Thirteen has made arrangements, it would be a pity not to sit..."

"It's better not to sit down!" Yang Jingting expressed her attitude again, and then looked at Baochai.

Baochai nodded, and came to Zhu Jinghong's side and said, "We have accepted the kindness of the Thirteenth Master, so let's walk. I hope the Thirteenth Master will understand!"

Smelling the fragrance of Baochai, Zhu Jinghong said with a smile: "You have your difficulties, so I won't force you!"

Hearing this, Yang Jingting looked at Zhen Qin and said, "Girl Qin, come down quickly!"

"Okay!" Zhen Qin was reluctant.

At the front, Zhu Yunsheng, who was sitting in the sedan chair, shouted: "Okay... let's go, don't waste time!"

"set off!"

Originally Zhu Jinghong wanted to take a sedan chair, but seeing that Baochai and the others chose to walk, he also walked with them.

Before walking tens of feet away, I heard Zhu Yunsheng shouting in front of me: "Which one of you will come and talk to me!"

Hearing the assist from his direct sister, Zhu Jinghong immediately said, "Sister Ting, girl Qin... Hurry up and accompany the princess!"

"Sister Bao, don't you need to go?" Zhen Qin said bluntly.

Zhu Jinghong's thoughts flashed, and he immediately replied: "You have one on each side, how can there be any extra space?"

"go quickly!"

Zhen Qin didn't think about it any more, but Yang Jingting sighed inwardly, feeling a little lost in her heart.

Baochai naturally understood Zhu Jinghong's thoughts, which made her both happy and embarrassed, isn't this too blatant!

After Yang Zhen and the two left, Baochai calmed down a little, but still felt a little nervous.

"Miss Xue..."

"Master Thirteen, please enlighten me!" Baochai lowered her head slightly.

"How do you think about what happened yesterday?"

"What happened yesterday? What's the matter?"

Zhu Jinghong replied: "Teach me to play chess, I found that I am quite interested in this matter!"

"Play chess?"

Hearing this, Baochai laughed. She thought Zhu Jinghong was joking, but she didn't know that what the other party said was serious.

So she went on to say: "The little girl is not very talented, I'm afraid I won't be able to teach the Thirteenth Master, but those bachelors from the Hanlin Academy, all of them have both ability and political integrity and are pedantic heavenly beings!"

Zhu Jinghong said with a smile: "I don't get along with those bachelors, but Miss Xue made me hit it off right away. You can't be more suitable to teach me!"

(End of this chapter)