King Xiang of the Red Chamber

Chapter 334 Different minds
[Thanks to the book friend "Zhuxie Taoist" for the reward, I will add an update! 】

In the Shanglinyuan racecourse, Zhu Jinghong is fully equipped and is practicing riding and archery with his bow and arrow.

Those who played with him at the scene included military officers above the thousand household level of the Northern Four Guards, and Hou Jing and others who participated in the training. There were nearly 80 people at the scene.

The training for the Northern Four Guards will begin after the fifteenth day of the first lunar month next year, but all preparations are now in place.

Calling these generals together today is a run-in before the official training. Zhu Jinghong wants to set goals for everyone.

The position of the bodyguards in the direct army is crucial. To gather the four generals of the Northern Guards together, Zhu Jinghong's face alone is not enough. This time he specially requested an order to gather all the people.

Now that I have said everything that needs to be said, I will practice riding and archery after finishing my business, but there are not many people who will participate with me.

It's not that these people are not enthusiastic, but because Zhu Jinghong is too powerful, he didn't go up and make a fool of himself in public.

"Two layers of heavy armor plus a war horse, the total weight is at least [-] kilograms..."

"Combining the weight of Lord Thirteen, the load is at least two hundred and seventy-eight catties..."

"It's really rare to see such a strong horse under such heavy pressure..."

"Prince Beijing Jing went to the north for a trip, it was really a worthwhile trip!"

While everyone was discussing, Zhu Jinghong shot the last arrow, which pierced the target eighty paces away.

"Master Thirteen is mighty!"

Someone shouted at the scene, this is not a brain fan, but because this move is too powerful, the words of praise can't help but speak out.

Putting the bow in the bow pouch on the side of the saddle, Zhu Jinghong turned the horse's head and walked towards the crowd, while stroking the horse with his hand.

He really loved the horse sent by King Beijing. After all, there were so few horses that could match him.

After approaching the crowd, Zhu Jinghong jumped off his horse, Lu Yuxin hurried forward to take the reins, and Zhang Lin took the iron harness from his hand.

These two people, one on the left and the other on the right, took all the positions around Zhu Jinghong, and did not give others a chance at all.

"Master Thirteen, your ability to ride, shoot and stab is really rare in ancient times..."

"Not only is it rare in ancient times, I think it is unprecedented!"

"That's right. Even Xiang Yu, the overlord of Chu, didn't have the martial arts skills of the Thirteenth Master!"

The people who were flattering this unscrupulous man at the moment were the commanders and colleagues of the Fourth Guards of the North. With their high rank, they could naturally push their way to the front.

As for the large number of principal and deputy Qianhu who were present, they were completely reduced to background boards, and they didn't even have a chance to get close to interjection.

Such a situation made Jiang Yinchun and others see it. At this moment, they felt that they were lucky enough to be transferred in advance to get acquainted with the Thirteenth Master.

Zhu Jinghong is responsible for supervising the training of the North Fourth Guards, so getting to know him well has many benefits. After all, the circle of generals is also very involved.

It should be additionally explained here that what Zhu Jinghong got was the right to supervise military training, not the right to train troops, let alone the right to command troops.

In the matter of military power, Zhu Xianming paid great attention to propriety.

Amidst the compliments from the crowd, Zhu Jinghong said slowly, "It's agreed to practice together, but if none of you come, it's really boring..."

"The Thirteenth Master is Wushuang in riding and shooting, and I have such a meager skill, how dare I show my shame!"

"I can see the Thirteenth Lord performing a sharp shot today, and the minister will not be in vain!"

Next, the group of high-ranking pro-military officials boasted again, which made Zhu Jinghong, who had been a man for two generations, a little bit elated.

Even knowing that these people are flattering, it can't stop Zhu Jinghong from feeling comfortable.

"Okay...don't talk empty words!"

Although he was young, Zhu Jinghong became serious, everyone immediately fell silent, and the scene quickly quieted down.

"Come here today, don't forget what I told you!"

"Ministers, please keep this in mind!"

"It's not enough to just remember it, you have to pass it on after you go back, and let everyone know how much you value this training!"

"I want to tell everyone that the opportunity is right around the corner to strive for rewards and make contributions..."

After another nagging, Zhu Jinghong let everyone leave, and today's informal meeting came to an end.

There will not be too many scenes like today. The training of each guard will be carried out in their respective stations, except for "parade exercises" which will rarely be gathered together.

After everyone dispersed, it was time for Zhu Jinghong to return to the palace. Before that, he had to take off his armor.

Deng An and other eunuchs came to wait on him. When he was taking off his armor, Deng An told him the news in the palace.

"Jia's concubine?"

"Exactly!"

"Really, there is no news about such a big event!" Zhu Jinghong was deeply surprised.

Deng An replied: "The servant also finds it incredible, but this matter is indeed true!"

"This... this is really..."

After traveling to this world and learning that Yuan Chun is the concubine of the prince, he thought it was very different from the original book.

But Yuan Chun's conferment today moved him a lot.

Flowers decorate the brocade, fire cooks the oil... The Jia family is so rich and honored today, but it is even worse than in the original work.

The status of the crown princess is actually higher than that of the imperial concubine, although the latter has a higher status in theory.

So, will the Jia family be completely white and clean like in the original work?

"Master Thirteen? Let's go back to the palace?"

At this moment, the armor had been removed. Seeing that Zhu Jinghong was still lost in thought, Deng Anfang spoke to remind him.

Squeezing his sleeves, Zhu Jinghong said slowly, "Go back to the palace, I should also congratulate my fourth sister-in-law!"

Those who have the same thoughts as Zhu Jinghong are all gathered in the East Palace at this moment, and all these wives, both inside and outside, do not want to curry favor with the new crown princess.

Only Princess Rui, Chen Zhi, left directly after congratulating Yuan Chun.

Of course, everyone understood her departure, and no one went out of their way to retain her, for fear of causing Yuan Chun's displeasure.

In fact, Yuan Chun was very uncomfortable at the moment, not because of Chen Zhi but because of the prince.

After accepting her court meeting, the prince left directly like Chen Zhi, leaving Yuan Chun in a very embarrassing situation.

Fortunately, she was very busy next time, which diluted the embarrassment a little, but it was really hard for her to feel happy.

Let's say that when Chen Zhi returned to the palace, she learned that Zhu Jingyuan had also returned.

Normally, Zhu Jingyuan should be at Jixian Hall at this time, or somewhere else.

When Chen Zhi went to the study, she saw Zhu Jingyuan sitting quietly, reading a book in his hand.

"Yo... frowning, what's the matter?" Zhu Jingyuan put down the book, pretending to be ignorant.

Knowing that Yuanchun was named the crown princess, Zhu Jingyuan guessed that Chen Zhi would not feel well, so he came back early to appease.

"Hmph...you don't know, someone has made a princess?"

Zhu Jingyuan replied: "Of course I know, but what is a crowned concubine who is upright, and a crowned concubine who is appointed by Yizhi!"

Chen Zhi said with a cold face: "But she is also a princess!"

"Aifei, let's not..."

Before Zhu Jingyuan finished speaking, Chen Zhi scolded: "Zhu Lao Liu, it's all your fault for your incompetence, otherwise how could I be humiliated like this?"

Known as "Zhu Laosix", Zhu Jingyuan was not angry, but responded with a smile: "Yes yes yes...it's all my fault, let's go!"

"Hey... what are you doing, don't throw things!"

The next moment, there were two crisp sounds.

The only two good items left in the study, Song Dynasty porcelain worth 5000 taels, were now turned into debris on the floor.

How could this stinking woman, a woman from a scholarly family for generations, become so barbaric...

Looking at the broken porcelain on the ground, Zhu Jingyuan felt really sad. Now there were really only books left in the study.

At this moment, he wanted to curse, but he couldn't bear it, so he hugged the rebellious Chen Zhi, then pulled her into his arms and sat down.

"Aifei... isn't she just a princess, when the old man seals me up in the future, it will be logical for you!"

But Chen Zhi sneered and said: "In the future? Zhu Lao Liu, I think it will be difficult in the next life, we... will be suppressed by the old four in this life!"

(End of this chapter)