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

Chapter 199 Fourth Master Zhu: Chongba, teach you how to play Infernal Affairs

Wanhua Tower.

Fourth Master Zhu came alone and asked for a private room on the second floor. He only asked Hongmei. Of course, he used Tang Bohu's vest, but this time he came not to have fun, but to find someone.

He looked at the portrait of his true self on the table, frowned and asked, "Hongmei, this old man hasn't been found yet? Who is so persistent in offering a reward to this old man?"

Hongmei wears a close-fitting short coat with slim curves, showing off her plump beauty. She has a slender neck, as white as jade, and her eyes are narrow and deep, revealing the unique style of a foreign woman. Fourth Master Zhu chose her precisely because of her exotic charm.

She wrapped her arms around his neck, her eyes sparkling and charming: "Young Master Tang, I really don't know about this."

Fourth Master Zhu chuckled and patted her butt gently, causing her to tremble slightly, overflowing with charm. He glared at her pretending to be angry: "You little goblin, you don't know anything about anything. What do I need from you?"

The corners of Hongmei's mouth curled up slightly, showing a cunning look: "Did Young Master forget the wonderful use of the slave family? Why don't we try it now?"

Fourth Master Zhu smiled and said nothing, picked up his wine glass and walked to the window. The window in this room is perfectly positioned and offers a clear view of the hall below. He had already found out clearly that the woman for whom the reward was being sought would come to Wanhua Building every four or five days, and it stands to reason that she should appear again today.

"Young Master Tang~" Hongmei's voice was delicate and sweet. She walked up to Fourth Master Zhu and snuggled into his arms. Fourth Master Zhu put one hand around her slender waist and sipped the wine in the glass with the other.

"Oh, luckily I have a maid rewarded by Queen Qi to warm my bed." Zhu Di said with a satisfied look on his face.

"Ah? Is there such a thing? Isn't he stronger than my father?" Zhu Di was surprised.

The weather is getting colder and colder, and it seems like it's going to snow.

"Uh..." Fourth Master Zhu held his forehead, "You will definitely be better than your father in the future."

Fourth Master Zhu and Zhu Di are both nesting in the mansion. It is too cold outside, and even Zhu Di is unwilling to go out and bomb the streets. He was used to living in the south, and never thought it would be so cold in the north.

Fourth Master Zhu returned to the mansion and saw Zhu Di lying on the soft couch, smelling of alcohol. He glared angrily: "Where were you drinking?"

"That's still not as good as your father." Fourth Master Zhu took a sip of tea.

"My father is in that big place in the south of the Yangtze River." Zhu Di said disdainfully, "If it weren't for Liu Futong and the others who consumed the main force of the Yuan army, 80% of my father would have surrendered."

After hearing this, Fourth Master Zhu immediately looked intently, and what he looked at made him suddenly startled.

dusk.

puff!
Master Zhu sprayed a sip of tea all over Zhu Di's face and exclaimed: "Zhu Chongjiu? Where are the others?"

……

Zhu Di wiped the tea from his face with a depressed look and rolled his eyes speechlessly: "Can you listen to me? Although his name is Zhu Chongjiu, he is from Korea, and he is definitely not the Zhu Chongjiu you are looking for."

He originally wanted to ask Zhu Di where Zhu Chongjiu lived, but Zhu Di didn't know anything. He thought that it would only depend on fate and whether he could meet him. Maybe this Zhu Chongjiu was the one Fengyang ran away from, that is, Zhu Yong's father. Went to Goryeo, traveled thousands of miles, and never returned to Fengyang. This can be explained. But why did this guy come to Yingchang City?
……

"Well, you can warm the bed, but don't do anything else." Fourth Master Zhu reminded.

"Read more books!" Fourth Master Zhu said angrily, "At the end of the Yuan Dynasty, the world was reduced to a mess. One of the rebels attacked Goryeo and captured the capital of Goryeo."

Hongmei clung to him, biting her red lips, exhaling like blue. Suddenly she let out a light sigh, raised her hand and pointed downstairs: "Master Tang, look, that woman has appeared."

"Is there something wrong with him? He traveled all the way from the Central Plains to Goryeo?" Zhu Di spread his hands.

Snapped!
Fourth Master Zhu slapped him on the back of the head and glanced sideways: "How is it impossible? What if he ran from the Central Plains to Goryeo?"

Damn it, isn’t that the witch Wen’er? Has she come to Yingchang City too? Is she the one who is offering a reward to me? What grudge? Is she also pregnant? Do you want me to take responsibility?

"Yesu Die'er's house." Zhu Di sat up, his face flushed, "Master, I met a person today named Zhu Chongjiu."

"Don't worry, I understand." Zhu Di was afraid of himself, "Young master, I am the prince of the Ming Dynasty, how can I mess around outside? I am proud and expensive."

"Get lost!" Mr. Zhu was speechless.

His last visit to the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion was unsuccessful, and he was thinking about how to obtain more resources from Queen Qi. At this moment, someone came from the palace, and it was the same eunuch who bowed to Fourth Master Zhu and said, "Master Tang, I have a decree for you to participate in the ceremony of offering sacrifices to heaven the day after tomorrow."

"I know." Fourth Master Zhu took out a piece of silver from his pocket and threw it to the eunuch with a smile, "Thank you for your hard work, father-in-law."

"Thank you, sir. It will be early the day after tomorrow. Don't miss the time." The eunuch bowed.

After the eunuch left, Zhu Di asked what the ceremony of worshiping heaven was.

Mr. Zhu Si had read some information in his previous life and knew that the people of the Yuan Dynasty worshiped the Immortal Heaven. Their customs respected Heaven the most, and they always praised Heaven for everything. They often said that it was the power of the Immortal Heaven and the blessing of the emperor. What he wants to do is said to be: Heaven teaches and punishes the earth; what man has done is said to be: Heaven knows it. Nothing goes wrong.

"There must be many important people present at the Heaven Sacrifice Ceremony." Zhu Di said, "Maybe that person will also show up."

A cold light flashed in Master Zhu's eyes, and he was also looking forward to it. If he didn't find the person who put the needle in his brain, he wouldn't be able to feel at ease. His intuition told him that this was a big conspiracy.

……

The next day, during the Heaven Sacrifice Ceremony, the weather turned out to be fine.

Fourth Master Zhu, wearing the official uniform of his young master Zhan Shi, followed a group of courtiers to the Ancestral Temple. He secretly observed that almost all the officials of the Northern Yuan Dynasty were present, and today the emperor and empress would also be present to offer sacrifices to heaven in person.

The drums rumble and the bells ring long, echoing in the empty sky and earth. The officials were dressed in gorgeous court uniforms, arranged in order of rank, and stood solemnly.

Afterwards, the emperor and empress slowly walked out surrounded by everyone. The emperor was wearing a golden crown and a dragon robe. He was obviously a little weak and he was out of breath after walking a few steps. This was the first time that Fourth Master Zhu saw Emperor Yuan Shun. He felt that the emperor seemed to have been poisoned and would not live long.

Empress Qi is radiant. She has a phoenix crown and a rosy plume. She looks slender and graceful, gorgeous yet dignified. Her beautiful face exudes a mature and cold charm unique to the empress.

The emperor and the empress stepped onto the altar step by step. On the altar, incense smoke lingered and candlelight flickered. A man wearing a robe, holding a staff, and wearing a mask was thinking about something.

Fourth Master Zhu guessed that that person should be the great shaman, Ao Gu's master. He looked similar to Ao Gu in temperament. The great shaman came to the emperor and the empress and signaled the emperor to personally perform the next ceremony of offering sacrifices to heaven. However, the emperor looked pale, sweating profusely, and looked like he could no longer hold on.

"Queen, let me take your place," the great shaman said.

"Okay." Queen Qi's eyes flashed with joy. She lit the incense candle with her own hands, raised it above her head, and then inserted it respectfully into the incense burner. At this moment, the whole place was silent, with only cigarettes and candlelight silently expressing respect and prayers for heaven and earth.

Then, the queen began to recite the sacrificial rites, her voice was majestic and penetrating, and everyone present could feel the queen's piety.

After the recitation of the sacrificial inscription was completed, all the officials chanted "Long live, long live, long live."

……

Suddenly, the fortune book in Master Zhu's mind came to light. He seemed to see bright yellow energy pouring into the Book of Luck. He was secretly frightened, hell, wouldn't this absorb Bei Yuan's luck again? Damn, this is playing with fire. If you are discovered, why won’t you be besieged?

On the altar, the great shaman wearing a mask seemed to sense something. He turned his head suddenly, and a pressure suddenly fell. Fourth Master Zhu is numb, but be sure not to be discovered. I don’t want to be besieged. If I had known it would suck their luck, I would have come quietly alone and not shot anyone.

boom!
At this moment, a loud noise suddenly erupted from below the altar, followed by someone shouting: "Kill the tyrant, slay the demon queen!"

Hundreds of people in the imperial army put on masks and charged at the emperor and empress on the altar with swords. The scene instantly fell into chaos, with shouts of killing occurring one after another. At the same time, the Book of Luck in Master Zhu's mind suddenly dimmed and stopped absorbing luck.

He looked around and saw that there was already a mass of killing around him. His eyes were firmly fixed on Empress Qi on the altar. At this moment, her beauty was pale, and the maids beside her were shouting in panic: "Protect, protect!"

"This is a God-given opportunity!" Fourth Master Zhu was secretly delighted. He immediately rushed to the altar and quickly came to Queen Qi. He bravely stood in front of her and said in a deep voice, "Don't be afraid, my queen, I will protect you."

Queen Qi didn't expect that he would be the first to rush over, and a hint of surprise flashed in her beautiful eyes. Fourth Master Zhu picked up a sword and swung it at the rushing assassins, instantly killing the two assassins who were rushing forward.

"Tang Aiqing's martial arts skills are so high." Queen Qi's beautiful eyes shone, and she felt relieved.

At this time, more and more people came to escort him. The great shaman helped the emperor who was paralyzed with fear. The emperor was trembling all over: "Go back...back to the palace."

The imperial guards escorted the emperor and the empress back to the palace. Fourth Master Zhu walked up to the empress and whispered: "Your Majesty, everyone is watching."

His reminder made Empress Qi react instantly. She calmed down and regained her composure. She knew that when all the ministers looked at them, they would see an emperor who was paralyzed with fear and a calm and composed empress. It's just contrast.

"Tang Aiqing, stay with me." Empress Qi said softly.

"As ordered." Fourth Master Zhu responded and stood beside Queen Qi. He smelled the intoxicating fragrance emanating from her body, and his heart couldn't help but sway slightly.

……

The sound of fighting still echoed in the ears, and the Imperial Guards closely guarded the emperor and empress and hurriedly evacuated the scene. The queen climbed onto the carriage gracefully, while Mr. Zhu jumped onto the horse vigorously and rode closely beside the queen's phoenix driver.

The great procession galloped through the streets, heading straight for the palace. At this moment, Ding Xiu, who was standing by the street, had a flash of astonishment in his eyes. He immediately recognized Master Zhu who was riding next to Queen Feng.

He's numb!
Why is Fourth Master Zhu dressed like this? Wearing Bei Yuan's court uniform and dyeing his hair black, what is he doing? We must ask the Jin Yiwei to investigate as soon as possible and report to His Majesty.

"Get out of the way, get out of the way!" The Royal Guards roared past and soon arrived at the palace.

Fourth Master Zhu followed Queen Qi into Xingsheng Palace. Empress Qi, who had always maintained her composure, finally breathed a sigh of relief. Her mature and charming eyes turned to Master Zhu with a grateful smile on her lips: "Tang Aiqing, it's really thanks to you this time."

"It is the duty of a minister to protect the empress." Mr. Zhu replied seriously.

A coldness flashed in Queen Qi's eyes, and she chuckled: "Haha, when it was so dangerous just now, those people only cared about the emperor."

"Perhaps the people who came to protect the empress haven't arrived in time yet." Fourth Master Zhu explained.

"You are quite good at talking, and your cultivation is not bad." Empress Qi nodded appreciatively and walked lightly to Fourth Master Zhu. Her mature and beautiful face is close at hand, and her fragrance is fragrant.

Fourth Master Zhu couldn't help but secretly admire the queen's beauty and temperament. Looking closely, the queen's neck is slender and fair, her skin is as tight as jade, and her collarbones are delicate and charming.

"You are indeed very courageous." Queen Qi raised her lips slightly and looked at Master Zhu with a half-smile.

Fourth Master Zhu's heart trembled, and he pretended to be flustered and saluted: "I... I'm sorry."

"I don't blame you." Empress Qi smiled charmingly, "You should go back and rest first. His Majesty was frightened a lot today, and I have to go and see him."

"I obey." Master Zhu bowed respectfully and exited Xingsheng Palace.

He secretly thought that if he could sneak into Queen Qi's side and become a spy, wouldn't he be able to give Daming some information? This is a high-end game. Chongba, I will teach you how to play Infernal Affairs this time.

……

In the eldest princess's mansion, Zhao Xuanzhen was lazily leaning on the soft couch, gently stroking her slightly bulging belly, with the tenderness of maternal love on her face.

She whispered to the child in her belly: "My child, your father has not come to us for a long time. We will not recognize him in the future."

Having said that, the smile on her lips and the twinkling anticipation in her eyes revealed a different kind of emotion.

At this moment, a maid hurriedly walked in and reported: "Elder Princess, Lord Tieyan wants to see you."

Hearing this, Zhao Xuanzhen immediately sat up straight, thinking that there was news about the assassin who assassinated the master, so she hurriedly ordered: "Invite him in quickly."

Tie Yan walked in quickly and said anxiously: "Junior sister, it's a good thing that you didn't go to the heaven-sacrifice ceremony today. The scene was chaotic, and someone tried to assassinate the emperor and the queen."

"Assassination?" Zhao Xuanzhen's eyes instantly became as sharp as knives, "Have you found out the identity of the assassin?"

Tie Yan shook his head and sighed: "Those assassins are extremely tough, and none of them survived."

Zhao Xuanzhen frowned slightly, and after thinking for a moment, she asked, "What about the assassin who killed Master? Are there any clues?"

A trace of anger flashed in Tie Yan's eyes, and he shook his head again: "There is no clue at all. Who is that gentleman? Such a master cannot be an unknown person."

Zhao Xuanzhen fell into deep thought. After a moment, she waved her hand and said to Tie Yan: "Brother, your main focus should still be on tracking down the murderer who assassinated the master. As for the assassins who assassinated the emperor and queen, there is no need for us to intervene. I I guess many people may be suspicious of me, after all, I did not attend today’s ceremony.”

She smiled coldly, as if she didn't care about the suspicion.

(End of this chapter)