King Xiang of the Red Chamber

Chapter 567 Mrs. Wang’s reverse assistance
Liaodong Province was governed in Shenyang, but the Liaodong Navy was in Jinzhou (today's Dalian). It took almost twenty days to travel overland from Peiping.

On the eighth day of Zhu Jinghong's departure, which was May 30th, Zhu Jinghong and his party left Shanhaiguan and officially set foot on the land of Liaodong.

It was also on this day that a big event happened in the capital.

According to the current system, the main court meeting is held on the first day of each month, and the regular court meetings are held on the tenth and twentieth day of each month.

As for Japan and Korea, it has been a long time ago, and it is difficult to hear this statement now.

But on May 30th, the emperor convened an unprecedented meeting and announced a major event in front of all civil and military officials.

Since the beginning of June, the prince has been in charge of the country. The promotion and removal of rewards and punishments for officials of the fourth rank and below, and expenditures of less than 500,000 taels are all handled by the prince.

The emperor himself took the Supreme Emperor to his palace in Baiyun Mountain to escape the summer heat, while focusing on handling military affairs.

The imperial edict was promulgated, and the whole court was shocked. This really happened too suddenly.

Everyone knew that the emperor was going to the palace to escape the summer heat, but they didn't expect to let the prince supervise the country.

The contents are different, but the common point is that the Western barbarians are powerful, their warships come and go frequently and their behavior becomes more and more domineering.

So now, Zhu Jinghong does not need to remind him that Zhu Xianming also wants to build a powerful navy.

"Your Highness, my father asked you to supervise the country. This is a sign of his trust in you. Now that you have all the bachelors to assist you, you will definitely be able to do the job!"

After reading and commenting on the memorial for so many years, he was suddenly asked to review the memorial. The change made it difficult for him to adapt.

In the Qianqing Palace, looking at the prince in front of him, Zhu Xianming asked: "Have you really thought about letting Xu Xinan go to Jinling?"

Just as Zhu Jingyuan was about to leave, the emperor suddenly stopped him, then pointed to a pile of memorials on the imperial desk and said, "Take these and read them. In a few days, I will publish the excerpts and analyze my opinions!"

After the dispersion of the dynasty, officials communicated much more frequently, because this was indeed a major change.

Part of the memorial on Zhu Xianming's desk was submitted by Nanzhen Fusi, and the rest was submitted by various vassal states in the south.

Holding his wife's hand and looking at her warm smile, Zhu Jingyuan suddenly gained some confidence.

Zhu Jingyuan was full of ambition, and while he was adjusting himself, Yuan Chun walked into the study room and reminded him in a soft tone: "Your Highness, the bachelors are all waiting to see you!"

Although Zhu Jingyuan is not very mature politically, he still understands that his father's move is intended to make him take responsibility.

"Okay...I'll see them right now!"

As for the matter itself, some people are happy and some are sad.

"Yeah...I know!" Zhu Jingyuan nodded.

The most worrying thing is King Rui's party. The prince's supervision of the country is a heavy blow to them, which almost makes them mentally depressed.

Another day passed in the blink of an eye, and it was the first day of June.

"Scholar Xu is a loyal and hard-working man. The affairs of the Shipping Department are complicated and complicated, so it is perfect for him to help!" Zhu Jingyuan replied bravely.

Zhu Xianming specially selected the memorial and showed it to Zhu Jingyuan. Zhu Xianming just wanted to see the prince's thoughts, so this was actually a test.

Zhu Xianming had a strong desire for control. Thinking of the huge fleets of the Westerners galloping around the world, but the Ming Dynasty did not have a decent navy, he felt pressure in his heart.

These vassal states are close to the sea. If the Ming Dynasty did not have a strong navy, these places would be invaded by foreigners sooner or later.

The task of supervising the rectification of the Municipal Shipping Department still falls on Lin Ruhai's shoulders, even though he is seriously ill and cannot be a director.

Among them, the king of Luzon reported that foreigners repeatedly blocked ports and oceans to demand trade, and the fact that tens of thousands of troops in Luzon were defeated was even more shocking to Zhu Xianming.

Yuanchun knew best what the prince needed, so he gave words of encouragement at this time. She was indeed a qualified wife.

Luzon, Myanmar, Phnom Penh, Dacheng, Ryukyu...

After staring at the prince for a few seconds, Zhu Xianming said: "You decide for yourself!"

Now Zhu Jingyuan has let himself go and eradicated dissidents in the name of rectification, which has caused "people" resentment in the Jiangnan area.

Therefore, Zhu Jingyuan...or everyone in the East Palace was very eager to send someone to replace Lin Ruhai to restrain Zhu Jingyuan.

"Then... my son will go back and notify Xu Xu?" Zhu Jingyuan asked tentatively.

Zhu Jingyuan was a little disappointed when he didn't get a definite reply, but he still replied immediately: "My son understands!"

Once Xu Xinan is sent there, if something happens in Jinling, he, the prince who oversees the country, will be responsible for it.

There was no way around it. The public support of Jiangnan scholar-officials was too important to Zhu Jingyuan, and it was the one he tried his best to protect.

The lips are dead and the teeth are cold. These vassal states are finished. Wouldn't the Ming Dynasty be attacked from both sides...

Lin Ruhai, who was sent to inspect the city's shipping department, was appointed as the censor of Qiandu, the fourth rank. The emperor's meaning was very clear.

But no one knows that as the biggest beneficiary of this incident, Prince Zhu Jingyuan is also very sad.

"The previous edict has clearly stated that you can make your own decision in the appointment and dismissal of officials of fourth rank and below!"

"Yes!"

The local officials in Jinling, such as Zheng Xianlin, He Gujin and others, although they wanted to restrain it, they were unable to do so.

The scene of meeting the emperor after the end of the court was still before his eyes. His father's serious face and strict requirements made him feel frightened.

The prince took the memorial back to the East Palace, while the final preparations were being made in the imperial palace. The emperor was to set off on the second day of the New Year.

There are many things that need to be discussed regarding the supervision of the country and governance, and Zhu Jingyuan will be busy with a lot of things next.

At this time, Zhu Jingyuan was waiting for the emperor's response, his heart was beating fast.

Let's say that in Prince Xiang's palace, Baochai was sitting under the attic in the back garden, holding the "Book of Rites" in his hand and reading it carefully.

"Princess Qi, Madam Rongguofu is here!"

Baochai was quite surprised to hear what Ying'er said.

Except for the time when she was canonized as princess, she came to the palace very rarely in the following two years. It seemed unusual to appear today.

Putting down the scroll, Baochai asked, "Did she come alone?"

"There are also two girls, Yingchun and Tanchun!" Ying'er replied.

"Invite them to come over!" Baochai said calmly.

"Yes!"

Ying'er came to Chengyun Gate, first saluted Mrs. Wang, and then led them all the way into the mansion.

However, after passing Tongxin Hall, Ying'er was still walking north, and Mrs. Wang began to murmur in her heart.

"The princess will not be summoned in the palace?"

"Your Majesty is waiting in the back garden!"

It would be too casual to meet me in the back garden. Even so, she should come to greet me in person. I am her aunt after all... Mrs. Wang felt a little dissatisfied.

She took the initiative to come here today because she actually wanted to use the prince's supervision of the country to show off the prestige of her biological mother.

Now that Baochai doesn't pay attention to her, Mrs. Wang will certainly feel unhappy.

But she forgot that Baochai was not only the prince and concubine of Chaopin, but also had a baby for more than five months in her belly. It was reasonable not to come to welcome her.

Under the guidance of Ying'er, Mrs. Wang and her party quickly came to Baochai.

"Meet the princess!"

Although Mrs. Wang did not have great wisdom, she still knew how to save face, so she solemnly saluted Baochai at this time.

"Auntie, there's no need to be polite!"

Mrs. Wang really didn't show much courtesy. She got up directly after kneeling halfway, but Yingchun and Tanchun made a full salute. Baochai didn't pay attention to this. He motioned for his aunt to take a seat and asked, "Why did aunt come here today?"

Mrs. Wang said with a smile on her face, unable to hide her pride: "You also know that the Holy Admiral went to the palace to escape the summer heat, and all government affairs were left to the Prince to take care of!"

Baochai was wondering about her aunt's opinions on government affairs, but Mrs. Wang changed the subject again and said: "Today, the Crown Princess reported to the Empress that she wanted to stay in the capital to serve the Crown Prince and could not accompany her to serve him, so she recommended you two. Sister, come to the Queen!"

Hearing this, Baochai looked at Yingchun and Tanchun. She really did not expect this situation.

So she became even more curious at this time. Does it have anything to do with being accompanied by these two sisters?
"Princess, you also know that we, a small family, don't know the rules in the palace, so I brought her two here to ask you to give me some advice!"

"Now that the Crown Prince oversees the country, there are so many affairs, big and small, that the Crown Princess is equally busy, so I can only trouble you about this matter!"

It's true that the Crown Princess is busy, so busy that she doesn't even have time to send someone to teach her the rules. This is pure nonsense.

Thinking of Mrs. Wang's emphasis on the prince's supervision of the country several times, Baochai roughly guessed what this aunt was thinking, which made her sneer in her heart.

No wonder you couldn't wait to come over. It turned out that you wanted to show off to me. It was really interesting...

Tanchun could see Mrs. Wang's thoughts at this moment, which made her extremely anxious, but she couldn't say anything.

Because of the last "marriage", Aunt Zhao and her son offended Mrs. Wang, causing Tanchun to lose face.

At this time, Baochai said with a smile: "Auntie is too self-effacing. Ningrong's second house has two families, and now sister Yuanchun has become the princess. If this is called a small family... we people are not begging for food. "

Mrs. Wang's behavior disgusted her, but Baochai could control her emotions and would not behave like this person.

It’s still unclear who will win. Waiting for the dust to settle, everything will become clear.

Baochai's words made Mrs. Wang very helpful and even a little elated.

Seeing that you are so sensible, the holiday with Baoyu can be dealt with lightly in the future... Mrs. Wang thought to herself.

At this time, I have to admire her for being big-hearted. She fantasizes about everything before even writing her horoscope.

You know, even if Zhu Jingyuan becomes emperor, his Jia family will not be able to cover the sky with one hand, and it will be extremely difficult to deal with people like Zhu Jinghong.

"Princess...I've brought you here, you won't just sit back and watch, right?" Mrs. Wang answered.

"Of course I won't stand idly by!"

After saying this, Baochai turned around and ordered: "Ying'er... take them to Dong Fang and ask her to explain the rules!"

"Yes!"

Dong Fang was a female official from the palace, and she was extremely proficient in all the rules. Baochai was indeed very attentive in her arrangements.

After Yingchun and the two were taken away, Baochai said with a smile: "Aunt, I'm not feeling well. I have to go back to the palace to rest. You can do it yourself!"

It is reasonable for pregnant women to get tired easily, so it is also reasonable for Baochai to leave. At this time, if Mrs. Wang is interested, she should leave.

"Princess, go slowly, I'll wait for you to explore the girl!"

Mrs. Wang refused to leave. She just wanted to stay alone, and then went to complain to her daughter about how rude Princess Xiang was.

Being rude to her, the Crown Princess's mother, wouldn't be equivalent to being rude to the Crown Princess...

It can be said that Mrs. Wang went to great lengths to avenge her son.

Besides, when Baochai returned to the palace, her expression turned ugly. People who knew her well would know that at this time, the princess had the intention to kill.

"Let Xiaohong come in and serve you, all of you, please step aside!"

"Yes!"

After a while, Lin Hongyu entered the bedroom, and Baochai was already leaning on the couch.

"Meet the princess!"

Looking at the girl in front of him, Baochai said calmly: "You are from the Jia family, tell me what happened in Rongguo Mansion!"

Lin Hongyu helped Baochai do dirty things, so now she is naturally trusted by him.

"What does the princess want to know?" Lin Hongyu asked.

"It's a bad thing!" Baochai replied.

She was not someone who always wanted to retaliate, but she was really angry today, so she naturally wanted to vent her anger.

Of course, by taking advantage of the matter of cleaning up the Jia family and indirectly throwing dirty water on the prince, it was a matter of killing two birds with one stone.

In order to help her man's career, she was thinking very hard.

When it comes to the dirty things in Jia's house, there is really a whole list of them, and you can make a big fuss about just one of them.

Baochai listened attentively, but was thinking about how to blame the matter on Prince Rui's Mansion, and this matter was even simpler.

Dealing with the prince is what Prince Rui and his family should do.

"You mean...Jia Rong and Youshi are having an affair?"

Originally, he was just eating melon casually, but he didn't know that such violent news would be revealed. Baochai felt that his outlook was shaken.

"Exactly!"

"How did you find out?"

"There are rumors among the people in the Ningguo Mansion that someone else went to the farm in person and forced You to become a bastard!"

Lin Hongyu continued to talk, while Baochai was not only listening to the story, but also analyzing which ones were witnesses and which ones were physical evidence.

Although he knew that no one in the big family was clean, Baochai was really surprised that the Jia family was so dirty.

She felt very disgusted when she thought that she had lived in this filthy place.

"This is really... what happened today, don't say anything to others!" Baochai warned solemnly.

"Yes!"

"Go home in the next two days and ask around for more information. You have to find out where those young servants and girls were sent..."

The people involved in these matters were all dispersed by Jia Rong and arranged to go to the farm. These people must be found as witnesses.

"Yes!"

Lin Hongyu is considerate and thoughtful, and Baochai is very reassured about her. All she has to do now is wait.

Once the situation is clear and the prince's supervision of the country is on the right track, it will be time for him to take action.

At this time, Baochai was the only one left in the room. She turned her head and looked in the direction of Prince Rui's Mansion, thinking about what the sixth sister-in-law was doing.

Even I want to intervene, so you have no reason not to do so... Baochai thought to himself.

Thinking of these, Baochai felt tired, and she fell asleep after a while.

An hour passed after she fell asleep. When she woke up, Ying'er and Wen Xing were beside her.

"They are all gone?"

Ying'er replied: "They said they couldn't disturb the princess during her rest, so they said goodbye and left!"

"Ok!"

At this time, Wen Xing intervened: "Your Majesty, Miss Tanchun asked me to thank you. She said that her sudden arrival at the house today will cause a lot of disturbance. Please don't blame me!"

Baochai was stunned for a moment, and then had to sigh, there were still people in Rongguo Mansion who understood etiquette.

(End of this chapter)