Ming Dynasty: The ghost betrays the Confucian sage, my son Zhu Yuanzhang

Chapter 197 Fourth Master: Make trouble and help me grow up
Yingtian City, Xuanwu Lake Pier.

The autumn wind was rustling, and the fallen leaves were drifting in the wind, but the pier was crowded because today the fleet of the Ming Trading Company returned from overseas, and Queen Ma and Crown Prince Zhu Biao welcomed them at the pier.

On the horizon, the outline of the fleet gradually became clearer, like giant dragons coming through the waves, majestic and covering the sky and the sun. Even Queen Ma, who was used to big scenes, couldn't help but feel slightly absent-minded at this moment, the pride in her heart burning like a fire. The Ming Dynasty was founded only three years ago, but it already had such a large fleet that was famous overseas. It not only demonstrated the country's prestige, but more importantly, opened up new trade.

The fleet slowly docked, and the leader Shen Wansan was the first to disembark. He saluted Queen Ma with a respectful expression: "See you, Queen Mother. Fortunately, I have lived up to my command and returned home with a full load."

Empress Ma smiled broadly. She raised her hand to signal Shen Wansan to stand up: "Get up, everyone. It's been a hard journey. Is the trip going well?"

Shen Wansan stood up straight, with a proud look on his face: "Reporting to your Majesty, our ship is strong and powerful, and it is invincible at sea. We encountered some unsighted ones, but they were all destroyed by us."

He paused for a moment, pointed at the cargo of each boat and said: "My Lady, this time I specially brought back various rare spices and seeds of fruits and vegetables from Southeast Asia to enrich our Ming Dynasty's products."

Queen Ma was overjoyed when she heard this: "Very good, our Ming Dynasty needs more crops, especially those with high yields."

She was very satisfied. Shen Wansan didn't bring those vain things, but brought back only practical and useful seeds.

A light flashed in Shen Wansan's eyes: "The most important thing is that we made a net profit of eight million taels from this trip."

Queen Ma: "!!!"

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Yingchang City.

The next day.

Empress Ma watched them leave with a smile, and she quickly dropped some of the money and sent it to the front line in northern Xinjiang. Of course, she would take the part she deserved first, and for the other parts, she still had to get Fourth Master Zhu’s permission.

I have to examine myself three times a day. This is something I need to persist in everywhere. Fourth Master Zhu himself also found a tree to sit down cross-legged and began to practice. He has been practicing "Song of Righteousness" recently.

Recently, he likes to use Tang Bohu's waistcoat. He is handsome and chic. When he goes to Wanhua Tower to play, the girls all like him. After meeting Queen Qi, he had a bold idea to use Tang Bohu's vest to seduce Queen Qi. Anyway, it is Tang Bohu who will be ruined in the future. What does it have to do with him, Fourth Master Zhu?

Shen Wansan bowed with a smile. Zhu Biao stepped forward and pulled him and said with a smile: "Shen Qing, Gu has hosted a banquet for you to welcome you. You have to tell Gu about your overseas experiences."

Fourth Master Zhu took Zhu Di into the big house rewarded by Queen Qi. After Zhu Di looked around, he asked: "I'm going to reward you the first time you meet me. Master, you won't betray your body, right?"

Although she had done the calculations and had expectations in her heart, she was still shocked when she heard the number. She laughed loudly: "You came back just in time. His Majesty the Emperor is on an expedition to the north. Now there is no shortage of military pay."

Fourth Master Zhu stopped and laughed loudly: "I recently practiced "Song of Righteousness" and realized it. Hahaha, I have this skill, who can escape from my clutches?"

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"Master, I'm going to practice." Zhu Di jumped into the garden.

In the past, he had always been depressed because he did not have powerful movement skills. For example, he could not catch Ao Gu. Now, he is looking forward to meeting Ao Gu next time and chasing her until she vomits blood.

Fourth Master Zhu suddenly opened his eyes, and suddenly appeared behind Zhu Di, waving his hand and slapping him on the back of the head. Zhu Di punched backhand, but he only saw a shadow.

"Haha, master, just hurry up and radiate your charm. Your dyed black hair won't last long." Zhu Di rolled his eyes.

He attacked repeatedly, but he only saw a series of phantoms, not even touching the corner of Master Zhu's clothes. He was surprised and said: "Master, when did you learn such powerful movements? You are as fast as a ghost."

As time went by, the master and the apprentice began to practice, and it was night.

"That's because I'm charming!" Fourth Master Zhu was not ashamed but proud.

"As ordered." Shen Wansan smiled and nodded.

"It's simple, dye it again." Fourth Master Zhu spread his hands.

The master and apprentice had just finished their meal and were about to split up, when they saw a palace eunuch leading several palace maids slowly into the palace. The eunuch announced loudly: "The Queen has a decree to give Tang Bohu ten maids and ten thousand taels of silver."

Hearing this, Fourth Master Zhu bowed and said, "Thank you, Queen, for your grace."

The eunuch then approached and said to Fourth Master Zhu with a smile on his face: "Mr. Tang, if the queen has invited you, please come with me to the palace."

Fourth Master Zhu turned around and was about to explain something to Zhu Di, but he saw that Zhu Di had already walked quickly towards the group of maids, smiled and took the hand of one of the outstanding-looking maids, and asked: "Miss, may I ask your name?"

The maid lowered her head shyly and replied softly: "My name is Qiuxiang."

Fourth Master Zhu was shocked. What the hell, he used the pseudonym Tang Bohu, and Empress Qi sent a maid named Qiuxiang? Is this to let yourself perform the drama of "Tang Bohu points out the fragrance of autumn"? If he hadn't been convinced that Queen Qi didn't know this story, he would have almost suspected that his identity had been discovered.

"Sister Qiuxiang, come with me." Zhu Di took her hand.

Fourth Master Zhu has a black streak on his head. However, he knew that although Zhu Di was young, he was very skilled. Even if these maids were the queen's spies, together they were not as discerning as Zhu Dixin.

"Master Tang, let's go," the eunuch urged.

"Eunuch, please." Fourth Master Zhu asked as he walked away, "What does the Queen want from me?"

"There is a banquet in the palace today, and I want you to go see the world," the eunuch said.

Fourth Master Zhu rolled his eyes, thinking that he was summoned alone, and he was already ready to seduce Queen Qi. Of course, he knew that Queen Qi was certainly not a slut and could not seduce her openly.

Being able to sit on the throne of a country's queen is definitely not a simple woman, not to mention that as a queen, she also united with her own son, almost bypassing the emperor.

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Xingsheng Palace.

When Fourth Master Zhu entered the door, he saw people drinking and drinking. Above the main hall, more than a dozen tables were arranged in an orderly manner. The ministers were dressed in fine clothes, toasting each other, and laughing constantly. The maids walked gracefully among them, holding various delicacies in their hands, and the aroma was permeated.

He raised his eyes and saw Queen Qi on the throne. Today she was still wearing a gorgeous phoenix robe, outlining her slender and graceful figure. She had an innate noble temperament, gorgeous and noble.

"Mr. Tang, please find a seat." The eunuch reminded softly.

Fourth Master Zhu nodded slightly, and after scanning the hall, he finally chose a corner location near the door. In this way, you can observe the situation in the hall without being too eye-catching. After he sat down, he took a sip of the wine in his glass and began to secretly observe the surrounding situation.

Although the hall was crowded, Fourth Master Zhu didn't know many people. The only familiar face is the right prime minister Xie Sijian sitting in the first seat. At this time, Caisi Jian stood up and toasted to Queen Qi, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, this great victory of King Qi is just the time for our army to take advantage of the victory to pursue us. If we defeat the main force of the Ming army, we may not have the chance to take over again." Central Plains.”

As soon as he finished speaking, he received the echo and approval of many ministers. There was a full smile on the corner of Queen Qi's mouth, her charming eyes blinked slightly, but she did not express her position. Fourth Master Zhu knew that she was still thinking of sending troops to Korea to help her brother.

At this moment, a high-pitched chant sounded: "The Imperial Master has arrived!"

The entire hall suddenly became quiet, and everyone stood up to welcome the arrival of the Imperial Master. Fourth Master Zhu also raised his head curiously, wanting to catch a glimpse of the No. 1 master of Beiyuan. Soon, I saw the national master Basiba walking into the hall. He was tall and majestic, as calm as a mountain, especially his eyes, which were strange ice blue, like lightning.

After Fourth Master Zhu saw clearly the appearance of the national master Basiba, he couldn't help but feel shocked. He suddenly remembered the man who dug up his body in the dream. Although he was not the same person as the national master Basiba, their temperaments were extremely similar. Fourth Master Zhu secretly guessed that there must be some kind of connection between them.

He was secretly happy that he finally had a direction. The next step was to investigate the national master.

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The main hall became more lively. It turned out that this banquet was to celebrate Wang Baobao's victory in the battle ahead. Fourth Master Zhu frowned slightly. Did the Ming army suffer a defeat? This time Zhu Yuanzhang is conducting the expedition himself, so don't make any mistakes. Now that he knew that Zhu Yuanzhang was his son, he couldn't help but feel worried.

After more than an hour, the banquet ended. When Fourth Master Zhu was about to leave, he was stopped by the eunuch and said that his wife was inviting him. Fourth Master Zhu had no choice but to follow and arrived in front of Queen Qi.

"Tang Gongzi, how about I ask you to serve as the fourth-rank official of this young master of Xingsheng Palace?" She said as she walked towards Fourth Master Zhu, her graceful and attractive figure was like a ripe honey. Peach.

Fourth Master Zhu's heart was moved, but his face remained calm as he bowed and saluted: "I obey your order."

As Empress Qi approached, a faint fragrance hit her nostrils. There is a half-smile between her eyebrows, showing the temperament and charm of a mature woman to the extreme.

The so-called Zhan Shi is in charge of the affairs of the Queen and Prince's family. Young Zhan Shi is Zhan Shi's deputy, which is actually a sinecure. Fourth Master Zhu secretly thought that maybe he would have the opportunity to seduce the princess and seduce the queen in the future.

"Go down, I will inform you if anything happens." Queen Qi waved her hand.

Fourth Master Zhu was stunned. Is this the end? Don’t you need me to sleep with you or something?
He bowed and exited the Xingsheng Palace. When he went outside, he met Xia Sijian who was still standing in the corridor and greeted him: "Meet the Prime Minister."

Xia Sijian was obviously waiting for him and waved to him to indicate that he should go with him. When the two of them were walking side by side, Fourth Master Zhu pretended to be confused and asked: "Did King Qi win a great battle at the front?"

"Hmph! It's just a small victory for the vanguard's tentative attack." Cai Sijian snorted disapprovingly, "Both the government and the public need confidence, so the Queen has organized such a banquet to boost morale."

After hearing this, Mr. Zhu was greatly reassured. It turned out that it was just a small victory and not a big victory. It seemed that Zhu Yuanzhang had not encountered too much trouble yet. Thinking of this, the worry in his heart eased a little.

A sneer flashed at the corner of his mouth. It seems that I have to seize the time to make trouble in Yingchang City and help my big boy.

(End of this chapter)