King Xiang of the Red Chamber

Chapter 419 I don’t know about my wife’s beauty Zhu Jinghong

The queen is currently in the chapel at the back of the main hall. A group of concubines, family members and Princess Rui are talking to her. Princess Jing'an Zhu Yunsheng is naturally also there.

Everyone worked hard to please her, which naturally made Yang Qingyin laugh frequently, and the room was full of joy.

"Mom, the thirteenth brother is here!"

Before Zhu Jingyuan arrived, the voice came first, attracting everyone's attention to the door.

The next moment his two brothers appeared, and Yang Qingyin looked at her younger son.

"The son and minister kowtow to see the mother!"

This is a formal occasion, and the key is that there are outsiders here, so Zhu Jinghong salutes very solemnly.

"Get up, come here and show me!" Yang Qingyin said with a smile.

Zhu Jinghong stood up and walked to the queen. After being looked at for a while, he commented: "I haven't seen you for a few days... but she has changed a lot!"

"Mom, how has Brother Thirteen changed? He hasn't always been like this for so many years!" Zhu Yunsheng on the side couldn't help but say.

Yang Qingyin said calmly: "When I saw him a few days ago, there was a gloomy look on his face and eyes, but now he is full of joy... Do you think he has changed or not?"

After looking Zhu Jinghong up and down, Zhu Yunsheng nodded seriously.

Just as she was about to say something, another wave of people came outside the monastery, it was Zhu Jingyuan, Yuanchun Baochai and others.

Entering the room, Zhu Jingyuan and others saluted the queen, but the queen still asked them to exempt themselves from the ceremony.

The next moment Chen Zhi spoke: "Fourth sister-in-law, why are you and fourth brother here just now? You have made my mother wait for so long in vain... You will be punished with three drinks at the family dinner tonight!"

Just listen to Yuanchun's reply: "My good sister, it's not that we are late, it's just that my father, Emperor Wuying, gave me a banquet, and the prince really can't leave!"

"Unlike you... you are relaxed and comfortable. You can enter the palace anytime you want!"

The two sisters talked easily, but they were trying their best to disparage each other, and they exhausted their brains for this.

The two of them fighting here made the concubines, concubines and family members present feel particularly uncomfortable. They wanted to leave but didn't know how to speak.

"Sister Xue...you have to drink two more drinks tonight!"

"That's right. Your Majesty and I are late too, so we should be punished!" Baochai didn't defend herself. At this time, she could hide whenever she could.

Just when Yuan Chun was about to "block the gun" for her, Chen Zhi took Baochai's hand and said affectionately: "My good sister...who has the heart to punish you!"

"You and I have a deep love for each other as sisters. Shouldn't we have a few more drinks? Is it possible that now that I'm a princess, I don't like my sister-in-law anymore?"

Chen Zhi helped Baochai when she ran for election, so the meaning of her words was very clear, which was to remind Baochai in public not to be ungrateful.

It was known to the emperor that she had helped, and Prince Rui's Mansion was secretly punished for this, so Chen Zhi said these words.

"Sixth daughter-in-law... please stop saying a few words, don't scare the thirteenth daughter-in-law!" Yang Qingyin frowned and said, the one she disliked the most was Chen Zhi.

Hearing the Queen's intervention, Yuan Chunzhong felt extremely relaxed.

Unexpectedly, Chen Zhi was so thick-skinned that she took Baochai's hand and said, "Mother... my daughter-in-law also likes Sister Xue and wants to get close to her!"

After saying this, Chen Zhi looked at Zhu Jinghong on the side and said, "Thirteenth brother, a beautiful woman like Sister Xue happens to be paired with a great husband like you. You are so lucky!"

Seeing Chen Zhi chattering incessantly, Yang Qingyin felt more and more uncomfortable, and now she had the intention of asking her to go out.

"Sixth sister-in-law, how can I be a great husband? My father always calls me a bastard!" Zhu Jinghong said calmly.

Only Zhu Jinghong could speak like this on this occasion.

"Besides, I'm face-blind and can't tell who is beautiful and who is not!"

Hearing this, even Baochai changed his expression and looked at Zhu Jinghong with evil eyes.

This man walked to the coffee table and picked up an orange from the fruit plate. He peeled it and said, "So... I chose Baochai as the princess not because of her beauty, because I don't know whether she is beautiful or not!"

He went around in such a big circle and finally said something like this, which really surprised everyone present.

At this moment, everyone wanted to grab his ears and ask him if he was blind, otherwise he would not be able to recognize such a beauty as Baochai.

Although Yang Qingyin thought it was funny, she still scolded: "You bastard... what nonsense are you talking about again!"

"Baby girl, this kid is the best at talking nonsense. He always has no integrity. Don't take it to heart!"

The queen personally expressed her comfort. This was a rare treatment, and the concubines and family members present were once again surprised.

Yuan Chun and Chen Zhi, who were both daughter-in-law, also felt sour in their hearts at this moment, especially Chen Zhi who felt the most unbalanced, but her face was calm.

"Mother, my daughter-in-law is plain in appearance, so she can't be considered a beauty!"

I don’t know that his wife Zhu Jinghong is beautiful, but Xue Baochai is plain-looking... Everyone present just felt confused at this moment, and even felt that the world was turned upside down.

Yang Qingyin laughed at this moment, actually feeling that her son and daughter-in-law were particularly interesting, unlike those two families who always made her angry.

"Fourth, what have you been busy with recently?" Yang Qingyin changed the subject.

Before Zhu Jingyuan could answer, Zhu Jingyuan had already spoken: "Mom, what else can fourth brother be busy with? I'm just in the East Palace..."

"Lao Liu, I didn't ask you..."

Here Zhu Jingyuan is talking about his daily life, but Zhu Jinghong has retreated to the side. What he wants is to have both sides, not to charge into battle between brothers.

Just as he was thinking about something, he felt someone pulling behind him. When he turned around, it was Zhu Yunsheng, followed by Daiyu Xiangyun and others.

"Brother Thirteen, maybe you should go to Taiyuan Hospital to have your eyes checked!" Zhu Yunsheng said extremely seriously.

"Third sister, what do you mean?"

"Thirteenth Master, what the princess means is that you can't recognize a beauty like Sister Bao. Maybe... there is something wrong with your eyes!" Xiangyun said it boldly, but the voice was not loud enough that only a few of them could hear it. .

"Didn't I say that I'm face-blind? It's hard not to recognize..."

Before Zhu Jinghong finished explaining, Zhu Yunsheng made a diagnosis directly: "Blind? Doesn't that mean you are blind?"

"What are you talking about?" Baochai came over at this time.

Daiyu immediately came over, saluted first and then said: "Sister Bao, the princess is fighting for your injustice, and she asked the Thirteenth Master to go to the Tai Hospital to have his eyes checked!"

"There's no need to look at his eyes. I think he should look at his mouth. He always talks nonsense and causes trouble for everyone!"

At this time, Daiyu joked: "Did Mr. Thirteen hear this? Sister Bao is really angry!"

Ignoring Daiyu who was watching the excitement, Zhu Jinghong came directly to Baochai, cupped his hands and said: "Princess... I speak freely, so don't be angry if I say the wrong thing!"

"What are you saying, Your Majesty? How dare I be angry with you!" Baochai said calmly.

"That's good, that's good!" Zhu Jinghong chuckled. He definitely wouldn't go into details at this moment, and he wouldn't be finished if he continued.

At this moment, a soft female voice said: "Master Thirteen, please drink tea!"

Zhu Jinghong turned around and saw Zhen Qin holding the tea cup with a hint of shyness.

"Oh... Thank you for remembering that I'm thirsty!" Zhu Jinghong said with a smile.

He said it casually, just to liven up the atmosphere a little, but it gave Zhen Qin great satisfaction, and she just felt that her performance today was excellent.

"Master Thirteen, this is the freshly brewed Yuluo tea. It is extremely fragrant..."

Zhen Qin continued to talk, which made Daiyu and others look helpless and looked at Baochai beside them.

Baochai was extremely calm, and naturally she wouldn't take it to heart against Zhen Qin, who posed no threat at all.

With Zhen Qin looking forward to it, Zhu Jinghong took a sip and commented: "It's good, but the taste is a bit bland!"

Everyone laughed when they heard this, secretly thinking that in this huge palace, only this man could give such a comment.

Everyone in the monastery was talking and laughing, and soon the eunuch brought the emperor's decree, asking the prince and Prince Rui to accompany them to Ningshou Palace.

Ningshou Palace is the residence of the Supreme Emperor. Zhu Xianming has been there frequently in the past year. During festivals or other important occasions, he would invite the Supreme Emperor to attend, taking his fatherly filial piety to the extreme.

For a royal family banquet like today, the Emperor must be invited to attend.

Letting the prince and Prince Rui accompany him also demonstrated the unique status of these two people.After the prince and Prince Rui left according to the order, only Zhu Jinghong, the legitimate son, was left at the scene, so Yang Qingyin called him over to talk.

Especially the situation of food and accommodation in Shanglinyuan, Yang Qingyin asked one by one. She felt that her son was suffering and she felt very uncomfortable.

As for Princess Baochai of Xiang, she was joking with Daiyu, Yuanchun and Chen Zhi. During this period, her control of proportion was particularly mysterious, and it was a test of her speaking skills not to offend each other.

The afternoon passed like this, and at the time of Youzheng ([-] p.m.), Yang Qingyin summoned everyone to go to Chonghua Hall.

At the other end of the Ningshou Palace, Zhu Xianming, accompanied by his two legitimate sons, helped his father Zhu Xinkan rush to the banquet place.

"Fourth, my body... I'm afraid it won't last!" Zhu Xinkan said with heavy breaths.

Normally, the Supreme Emperor should ride in a chariot sedan, but in order to show his fatherly filial piety, Zhu Xianming had to support his father to walk in the wind and snow.

Ningshou Palace and Chonghua Palace are not far apart in a straight line, but the forbidden area of ​​​​the palace is blocked by many obstacles. It is almost a kilometer in a single trip. Zhu Xinkan will be punished if he walks down.

"Dad, why don't you take the chariot?" Zhu Xianming asked.

Ignoring Zhu Xianming's words, Zhu Xinkan said to herself: "Fourth, I have been dreaming about your grandpa recently. He said he was lonely in the sky and wanted to pick me up to accompany him..."

"In the dream, he was wearing armor, and he told me to go to heaven to ascend the throne. He also said that Kun'er and the others were waiting for me..."

When he heard Prince Li Zhu Xiankun, Zhu Xianming's expression suddenly changed, but he returned to normal in an instant.

"Dad, don't think so wildly, as long as you are well and nursed back to health!"

Unexpectedly, Zhu Xinkan said: "Your grandfather passed away at 65, and I am now [-]... It's time to reach that stage!"

Seeing that his father was getting more and more arrogant, Zhu Xianming immediately interrupted: "Dad... today is the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month, and all members of our royal family are here, and we want to kowtow to you!"

"Boss, everyone is here too?"

Hearing this sentence, both Zhu Jingyuan and Zhu Jingyuan were startled, and secretly thought that their grandfather was really old and confused, why did he always mention Prince Li's family.

In fact, it also proves that no matter how well Zhu Xianming did, the Emperor Taiping still loved his eldest son most.

"Dad, the wind and snow are getting serious, please be careful where you step!" Zhu Xianming's tone has turned cold.

Perhaps this sentence reminded Zhu Xinkan, which made the old man sober up. Then he heard him smile and say: "Fourth... With you supporting me, I feel at ease!"

"The wind and snow are too heavy, so you'd better take the chariot!"

Regardless of whether Zhu Xinkan agreed or not, Zhu Xianming ordered someone to bring the sedan chair, helped his father get on the sedan chair and hurried away.

When they arrived at the Chonghua Palace, the queen had already led a group of concubines and royal family members to welcome the emperor and the emperor at the palace gate.

"I would like to ask the Supreme Emperor Jin'an, and I would like to ask His Majesty the Holy An!"

Facing the voice of the mountain, Zhu Xianming replied calmly: "No courtesy!"

After Yang Qingyin stood up, the rest of the people followed suit, and then naturally stepped aside.

Zhu Xinkan looked around and realized that the so-called close relatives of the royal family were all Zhu Xianming's sons and grandsons, and none of his concubines came.

Although he had expected it, Zhu Xinkan still sighed and walked towards the palace gate.

It's also a good thing if the sons don't come, so at least they won't be noticed and won't get involved in unnecessary troubles.

However, after walking only a few steps, Zhu Xinkan stopped and looked at Zhu Jinghong who was standing next to the queen.

"Little Thirteen!"

"Ah...ah?" Zhu Jinghong looked naturally dumbfounded.

"Damn...your grandpa is calling you!"

"Grandson, come and see grandpa!"

Walking to Zhu Jinghong who was kneeling in front of him, Zhu Xinkan bent down and said slowly: "Xiao Shisan, you are back!"

"The grandson is back!"

“How does it feel to farm?”

Zhu Jinghong said frankly: "My grandson is almost exhausted!"

Hearing this, Zhu Xianming's eyes showed a cold light, while Zhu Jingyuan, who was standing behind him, sneered in his heart.

Zhu Xinkan laughed a few times, and then said: "It's okay to be tired. Who in the world is not tired? As a royal heir, you enjoy wealth and wealth, so you should cherish your honor and act prudently!"

"Your father is training you. As the saying goes, a jade cannot be made into a weapon if it is not polished. You must understand his good intentions!"

"My grandson understands!" Zhu Jinghong replied honestly.

At this time, Zhu Xianming scolded: "Hurry up and help your grandpa!"

"Yes!"

So Zhu Jinghong stood up, came to Zhu Xingkan's side, and he and the emperor helped the Supreme Emperor into the palace.

The current situation is very strange. Neither the prince nor Prince Rui is the helper, but he, the "bastard", is supporting the emperor together.

While walking, Zhu Jinghong thought of some things in the past and found that among Zhu Xianming's sons, this grandfather seemed to be the closest to him.

Am I also a good saint-grandson?Zhu Jinghong thought so.

The next moment, he smiled helplessly. Now that the Supreme Emperor had no authority, there was no use being his great grandson.

Soon they entered the palace. The Emperor was helped to the main seat, while Zhu Xianming was slightly to the left, and the Queen's seat was on the right.

As for the others, they could only sit in the guest seats, with the prince in front and the emperor and grandson behind, and everything was in order.

As before, at the front were the Crown Prince and Prince Rui, followed by Zhu Jinghong and Zhu Yunsheng, and then the third oldest Prince of Guangyang, Zhu Jingrun and his wife, and others.

Seeing that the prince and Prince Rui had returned to their thrones, Zhu Jinghong glanced at Baochai who was sitting alone, then came to the emperor's side and said, "Dad, my son, please retire!"

"After you entered the palace today, you shouted everywhere that you were wronged. Who wronged you?" Zhu Xianming asked calmly.

"Oh...I...I don't know, my son never said these things!"

Of course Zhu Jinghong would not admit it. At this moment, he just felt very relieved, just because the emperor knew about his nonsense, it was equivalent to doing a useful job.

"Humph, dare not admit it...when did you become so cowardly!" Zhu Xianming sneered.

Zhu Jinghong was just thinking about how to answer when he heard the Supreme Emperor say: "Xiao Shisan has been living in fine clothes and living well since he was a child, and he went to work in the farm to make a living by himself. He said he suffered some grievances... but it makes sense!"

"Grandpa, my grandson is really not wronged!" Zhu Jinghong tried his best to defend himself.

"Okay... go down, and you can be more at ease with me from now on!" Zhu Xianming said with a cold face.

"Yes!"

"get out!"

"Son leave!"

After Zhu Jinghong left, Zhu Xinkanfang looked at his biological son and asked: "Fourth brother, although Xiaoshi San is reckless and rash, he has a heart of benevolence and filial piety, which is not entirely without merit. You don't have to be too harsh on him." Harsh!”

Zhu Xianming said calmly: "Now that he is under strict restraint, he has made mistakes again and again. How dare my son relax on him!"

The father and son were chatting, but Zhu Jinghong had returned to his seat, and Baochai poured him a glass of wine herself.

"Have you been scolded?" Baochai asked.

"Just scold me, you won't lose a piece of meat!" Zhu Jinghong said nonchalantly.

"It's better to stop talking nonsense in the future and cause trouble in vain. It's time for you to calm down!"

Baochai's words could be heard by several tables nearby, especially Prince Rui and Wang's family, who listened attentively.

"Try to keep it as much as possible!"

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(End of this chapter)