King Xiang of the Red Chamber

Chapter 517 King Xiang is leaving the capital

Walking in the corridor, Baochai ordered Lin Hongyu who was following him: "Go and tell everyone in charge of the house to pack your things immediately and prepare to move outside the city temporarily!"

"Yes!"

"Let me prepare all the things that should be prepared. Now the palace and the others are in charge of their own affairs. If anyone makes any omissions... I must punish them severely!"

"My slave understands!"

"Go!"

"Yes!"

As the princess's order was issued, everyone started to move. In addition to the eunuchs and maids, even the guards on duty also participated in the moving matter.

The guards are very motivated. After all, they are on "duty duty" outside the city. The palace will definitely provide additional subsidies to make their respective families' lives more comfortable.

Moving the palace is by no means a simple matter, and an hour passes quickly.

While everything in Prince Xiang's Mansion was busy, Prince Rui and his wife finally came back and were deeply surprised to see the situation here.

The next moment, Zhu Jinghong asked: "Sixth brother, now that I have been framed so much, why have you never helped me tell a few words?"

Everyone came all the way to Yin'an Hall. At this time, Keqing had tidied up the hall and helped Zhu Jinghong out of the hall.

"Baochai, the house is very busy, what is going on..."

This last sentence is wrong. Zhu Jingyuan and Zhu Jingyuan felt uncomfortable listening to it anyway, but it was not easy to explain clearly at this time.

Baochai rambled on, telling Chen Zhi everything she knew about the situation. She was upset but had to endure it, and was careful to say words of comfort to show off the style of a eldest sister-in-law.

As for Zhu Jingyuan, he stood patiently at the back and listened to his sister-in-law saying useless things.

But I heard Zhu Jinghong continue to say: "Sixth brother, in two days of the court meeting, are you willing to redress my grievances? Just this once, I will admit it whether it succeeds or not!"

Guessing that Zhu Jinghong would do this, Zhu Jingyuan immediately replied: "Thirteenth brother, you have wronged me. I have to explain these things to you!"

"It's all my fault that this guy in our family is just living a good life and insists on going back and forth. I don't know how many people in the court have been offended!"

Unexpectedly, Zhu Jinghong shouted: "Sixth brother, are you my biological brother?"

Chen Zhi only said half of what she said, but Baochai already understood what she meant, which made her squeeze out a few tears in an instant, and attracted several female officials beside her to come forward to serve her.

Although Zhu Jingyuan answered eloquently, he was actually thinking more about what the boy in front of him wanted to do.

"I told him a long time ago. Now that we are extremely rich, there is no need for him to be outside..."

In the view of Chen Zhi and his wife, the main reason why Prince Xiang's Mansion is feared is because of the scheming girl Baochai.

"Sigh...his sister-in-law also knows that, but she can't say anything nice. I'm afraid he'll bump into you!"

"Forget it...Sixth Brother and Sixth Sister-in-law, please!" Baochai stepped aside.

Chen Zhi also followed up and said: "Thirteenth brother, your sixth brother is the one who takes care of you the most. Two days ago, he told people that his brother was the pillar of the country, and he even argued with several officials about it!"

"Sixth brother, sixth sister-in-law... don't blame me for not being able to welcome you from far away!"

This question makes no sense, but Zhu Jinghong still speaks loudly, as if he is afraid that others will not hear him.

Prince Rui and his wife wanted to enter the palace, so they naturally did not need to wait outside. After they got off the carriage, they were welcomed into the palace by the eunuch in charge.

"Should an older brother help his younger brother?"

Sitting on the side of the carriage, Chen Zhi sneered and replied: "They can't be deposed even if you are deposed. I don't know where I stand in the old man's heart?"

Outside the Cunxin Hall, Baochai greeted him from the steps, followed by several female officials from the palace.

"You are causing trouble all over the world. If it weren't for the care of a few brothers, would you be where you are today?"

As soon as he entered Yin'anmen, Zhu Jingyuan heard someone cursing, and when he looked closely, it turned out to be Zhu Jinghong.

"That's what I said. We are brothers from the same mother. How can we still care about these things?" Chen Zhi said sincerely.

"Those dog slaves in Dongchang told me to be gentle, but it still hurts so much!"

Chen Zhi said with a smile: "Sister, what you said is wrong. We made a special trip but didn't see our thirteenth brother. What a deal!"

"So according to the wishes of the Queen Mother, let us stay outside the city temporarily. This way there will be no trouble. Maybe the Queen Mother's will will be fulfilled now!"

Facing Chen Zhi's sarcasm, Zhu Jingyuan just pretended not to hear it and replied: "Just ask!"

"Could it be that Old Thirteen was deposed?" Zhu Jingyuan guessed.

Seeing that Zhu Jinghong was still going to speak, Baochai walked up to him and spoke first: "How can you speak? How can my sixth brother not speak for you? It's just that he is unable to do anything... Is it possible that I owe you something?" , must I help you get things done?"

After figuring out the situation, Zhu Jingyuan said: "Go and see the thirteenth brother!"

When they heard that it was the queen who asked them to move out, Chen Zhi and Chen Zhi roughly understood what was going on, and felt much more at ease. Otherwise, they would always feel that Baochai had an agenda.

"Of course you should!"

Chen Zhi immediately helped: "Yes... this is the most important thing. Go take a look first to feel at ease!"

"Thirteenth brother spoke very energetically. It doesn't look like he was seriously injured!" Zhu Jingyuan said jokingly.

Talking nonsense for so long is actually to give Zhu Jinghong time to prepare. After all, who knows what weird things this man who has just been punished by the rod is doing now.

"Thirteenth brother, don't say this nonsense. Are you and I not brothers or something?"

Baochai looked troubled: "He is very angry now. When he came back to the house, he screamed and killed him. It took a lot of effort to calm him down. It's better not to provoke him!"

The meeting was of a ceremonial nature, and with all the civil and military officials present, if Zhu Jingyuan took the initiative to "redress" Zhu Jinghong's grievances, he would be betraying his own position.

Zhu Jinghong's "unintentional words" set him up with just one sentence.

After thinking briefly, Zhu Jingyuan smiled and replied: "Thirteenth brother, the government and the public are criticizing you. This matter is not that simple!"

"As a brother, I won't ignore it, but this matter needs to be considered in the long run and requires careful planning!"

Pushing aside Keqing and Baochai who were supporting him, Zhu Jinghong slowly walked down the steps and walked towards his brother with a frown.

Seeing this guy approaching, to be honest, Zhu Jingyuan was very frightened, but he still managed not to flinch, and even the smile on his face did not change.

"Sixth brother, is the prince noble enough?"

"The prince's position is at the top level, so he is naturally extremely noble!"

"Did I have any merit in the northwest?"

"Defeating the main force of Junggar and capturing the city of Hami will certainly be a great achievement!"

After listening to Zhu Jingyuan's answer, Zhu Jinghong continued: "Since I have a distinguished status and have made great achievements, I don't want to be framed and then redress my grievances. I have to make a long-term plan? Do I have to plan carefully?"

Zhu Jingyuan was speechless for a moment. He found that it seemed quite unjustifiable.

"Thirteenth brother, you can't say that..."

"Sixth Brother, so...our Prince Laoshizi is no different from a beggar!"

Beggar... Hearing these three words, several people present thought of Emperor Taizu, and for a moment they felt that these words were even weirder.

At this time, Zhu Jingyuan said: "Thirteenth brother, you didn't say that!"

"That's all... Brother Six, since my mother has ordered me to leave the city, I won't redress this grievance. I will just live my life behind closed doors from now on!"

After saying this, Zhu Jinghong sighed continuously, then turned and walked towards the main hall.

Zhu Jingyuan wanted to say something, but he was afraid that Zhu Jinghong would embarrass himself by "talking nonsense", so he finally chose to shut up.

Seeing Zhu Jinghong turn around and come back, Baochai stepped forward and grabbed his sleeve and said, "Sixth brother is here to see you. Why are you so crazy? You should be invited into the palace to sit down!"

Before Zhu Jinghong could reply, he heard Zhu Jingyuan say: "Ah... no need. The thirteenth brother has been wronged and was punished again today. Let him have a good rest!" "Goodbye!"

Chen Zhi also said: "Baochai, let's leave first and come back in a few days. Take good care of your thirteenth brother!"

Just listen to Baochai say: "How embarrassing..."

With a sneer in her heart, Chen Zhi said with a smile on her face: "Baochai, the thirteenth brother is the most important thing in everything, let alone these false gifts!"

After taking a look at the situation, it was time to talk. Of course Zhu Jingyuan didn't want to stay.

Baochai looked back and saw that Zhu Jinghong had entered the hall, so she shouted: "Brother Six is ​​leaving, and you didn't say you were here to see him off!"

Zhu Jinghong turned around and disappeared into the house, and only his voice came out: "My brother, why are you so polite!"

Zhu Jingyuan was very embarrassed. Although he was unhappy, there was nothing he could do about it.

As the mistress of the palace, Baochai sent them to the Cunxin Gate. Going outside was the Chengyun Hall. Of course, Baochai couldn't cross this gate.

Zhu Jingyuan and Zhu Jingyuan walked out of the Chengyun Gate and were about to get into the car. By chance, the queen's messenger arrived, and the leader was a female official from the Shang Palace Bureau.

"Meet the princess!" The female officer saluted promptly.

Chen Zhi nodded and asked: "Liu Shanggong, are you here..."

"Replying to the princess, I am here to deliver the oral message according to the Queen Mother's decree!"

Chen Zhi asked again: "What did the Queen Mother say?"

Since this oral edict did not involve much and Chen Zhi had a distinguished status, Liu Shanggong replied: "Returning to the princess, I have ordered Prince Xiang to leave the capital and live in another courtyard!"

"Oh... the queen is still thoughtful!" Chen Zhi replied calmly.

After that, Chen Zhi said no more, got on the carriage with Zhu Jingyuan, and then set off to his palace.

After leaving Prince Xiang's Mansion, Chen Zhi finally couldn't help but say: "Old Thirteen is depressed and has a tendency to blame others. Do you think he really has no ambition?"

Zhu Jingyuan replied: "Whether it is true or not, we still have to be on guard, but as long as he is not in the capital, the threat will become smaller!"

After a few breaths of silence, Chen Zhi said: "These people below are acting randomly this time, without even saying hello to you. I'm afraid you will have to deal with it!"

"Forget it...we still have to rely on them to do things. Now that Lao Shisan has suffered a loss, I can't punish them anymore!"

Chen Zhi looked dissatisfied: "They made their own decisions, but you were jealous of the old man. What is this?"

"Oh...it's just mutual use. It's just a matter of turning a blind eye and turning a blind eye!"

"Haha... As expected, Old Thirteen is right. Princes and nobles are really just like beggars!"

"Okay, don't mention this again!"

While the couple was bickering, the oral edict in Prince Xiang's palace had been read out, and Baochai personally sent Liu Shanggong to Cunxinmen.

"By the way, Princess, the princess has received the Queen's permission and will leave the city with you tomorrow!"

"She's going too?" Baochai was deeply surprised.

"The princess reported to the empress that she grew up with His Highness and was deeply cared for and had a deep friendship. When her brother was injured, he should serve the decoction. In two years, he will reach hair age and it will be difficult again..."

Zhu Yunsheng's reasons are not only sufficient, but also full of family affection that is rare in the Tian family, and his words are sincere and profound.

Although she knew Zhu Yunsheng's plan, the queen still agreed to her request. After all, she was the most harmonious of the two children.

Besides, in Keqing's courtyard, the maids are also busy, packing and wearing daily necessities.

Qiqige and Nuomin also lived here, but they didn't have many things to pack, so they packed them in advance and sat on the porch to chat.

"Sister, when I stay with the prince, I have to be confined to this small place. I suddenly feel so uncomfortable!"

After staying in Prince Xiang's Mansion for only ten days, she felt a little unbearable because the place where she could move was too small.

"How can they endure it?"

Nuomin couldn't stand it, and Qiqige couldn't stand it either, but she didn't show it.

In order to save her brother from prison and avenge her enemies, she must suppress her desire, work hard to gain Zhu Jinghong's favor, and then show her use value as much as possible.

"Nuomin, if you really can't stand it, just tell him to let you go back!" Qiqige suggested.

Just this sentence left Nuomin speechless. She really couldn't bear to leave Zhu Jinghong.

Taking Nuomin's hand, Qiqige said with a smile: "Okay... When we go outside the city this time, there will be fewer restrictions. You can have fun as much as you like!"

If possible, she actually hoped that Nuomin would stay so that she could at least have someone to talk to.

Nuo Min pouted and said: "Without the grassland, what can we do?"

Hearing this, Qiqige said: "In that case, then you can stay in the city!"

"No... of course I want to go!"

Everyone in the palace was busy moving, and another group of people came outside the palace. It was Zhu Yunsheng's guard of honor who had arrived.

This girl really couldn't sit still. After getting the Queen's permission, she quickly packed her things and urged the guards to escort him out.

Of course Daiyu and Xiangyun came with her. Their carriage finally entered through the side door and arrived directly outside Yin'an Gate.

"Princess asks about illness!"

At this time, Baochai was already waiting at Yin'an Gate, surrounded by maids and eunuchs.

When the carriage stopped, a female official stepped forward and opened the curtain, but Xiangyun was the first one to come out.

I saw her get off the carriage, first glanced into the carriage, and then shouted: "The princess is asking for help!"

Baochai was quite serious at first, but when he heard this, he immediately laughed, secretly thinking that these brothers and sisters are really a pair of treasures.

What was originally a very simple matter became extremely serious when the word "asking about illness" was used too deeply.

The next moment, Zhu Yunsheng got out of the carriage wrapped in a cloak, and Xiang Yun immediately stepped forward to help him.

Looking at Baochai coming towards him, Zhu Yunsheng took two steps forward, and then bowed: "Greetings, sister-in-law!"

Holding Zhu Yunsheng's sleeve, Baochai replied: "Third sister, since you are here specifically to inquire about illness, you should return to the palace to recover after doing so!"

"Sister-in-law, what you said is wrong. I'm not only here to ask for medical advice, I also have to take care of Brother Thirteen's recovery!"

Baochai laughed again when she heard this, and then heard her say: "I'm afraid your thirteenth brother's injury will soon be healed!"

At this time, Daiyu came over and after seeing the ceremony, she said, "Is it possible that the empress does not welcome Her Royal Highness?"

This is of course a joke, but not everyone is qualified to say it. Otherwise, if you are labeled as alienating the Tian family, you will really lose your life.

Of course Daiyu was not among them. After she finished speaking, she heard Baochai say: "Third sister, you should also take care of the people in your palace. Nowadays, there are more and more no rules!"

Zhu Yunsheng smiled and replied: "I think what Daiyu said is reasonable. My sister-in-law said so many things, doesn't she just want me to leave early!"

Then I heard Baochai say: "Okay, okay, I said something wrong, why don't I apologize to you?"

At this time, Xiangyun said: "I don't dare to take it seriously. If Brother Thirteen finds out and thinks we have bullied the princess, I'm afraid my life will be at risk!"

Zhu Yunsheng and Daiyu both laughed, and Baochai replied: "When you get married and have a husband who loves you, someone will protect you then!"

After hearing these words, Zhu Yunsheng and Xiang Yun were both a little shy, but Daiyu felt uneasy because the husband she so called her favorite was someone else's man.

Baochai didn't think too much and immediately called everyone: "Okay, it's cold outside, let's go in and talk!"

(End of this chapter)