Smuggling Daming

Regarding Wang Shouren's proposal to Zhou Zhong, asking him to give up the post of Governor of the World and find a way to transfer to the capital, Zhou Zhong did not agree or object at that time.Regarding this, Wang Shouren, Jiao Fang, and Zhang Cai all thought that Zhou Zhong was reluctant to give up his position as governor, but they didn't know that Zhou Zhong didn't care about his current position at all, but was worried that after he regained his status as a prince, he would give up his family brought about a series of changes.

Zhou Zhong has been undecided about whether to go to Beijing. After returning home, he thought about it for a long time, but finally found that his mind was in a mess, and he had no clue at all. Outsiders discussed, after all, even Jiao Fang didn't know his true identity.

In the end, Zhou Zhong really had no choice, so he came to the courtyard where Jinxuan lived. It was already night time. Jinxuan had just taken care of her, Zhou Zhong's eldest daughter Xia Xia, and their eldest son Zaiyuan to sleep. Speaking of which, Zhou Zhong is the prince of Ming Dynasty, so his name must also be named according to the genealogy of the Ming royal family. Zhou Zhong's generation is the "Hou" generation, and his son's name must contain the word "Zai". And the third character must have the character earth, for example, his two sons, one is called Zaiyuan, and the other is called Zaizhen.

"Why did my husband come back so early? Normally, if you were discussing matters with the adults in the mansion, you would not be able to come back until three o'clock?" Jin Xuan asked softly after carefully covering the two children with the quilt.

Zhou Zhong first looked at his sleeping children with a doting expression, and kissed them lightly on the forehead, then reached out to hold Jinxuan's white and tender fingers and said, "There was nothing going on in the mansion during this time. There is a message from the middle. That's why I called everyone to discuss it. It won't take much time."

Although Zhou Zhong said it lightly, Jinxuan and Zhou Zhong have been married for many years, and they know his temperament very well. At that moment, she smiled slightly, and then her husband's hand came to the outer hall, and Zhou Zhong's maid stepped back. , and then said: "Husband has something on his mind, you might as well tell Jinxuan. Although Jinxuan may not be able to help you, it is better than husband holding it in your heart."

Zhou Zhong knew that he couldn't hide it from Jinxuan, so he sighed and told him everything that happened today, especially the advice Wang Shouren gave him. Now he was in a dilemma and didn't know how to choose, so he thought Listen to Jinxuan's opinion, after all, only Jinxuan and Lingyun know her true identity.It's just that Lingyun is more utilitarian, so Zhou Zhong prefers to discuss this kind of matter with Jinxuan.

Jin Xuan quietly listened to Zhou Zhong's narration.There was also a pensive look on her face, and after a while, she raised her head and said to Zhou Zhong: "Husband, originally when we got married, Jinxuan didn't want her husband to become an official in the court, but later the situation forced me to It made my husband have to accept the official position awarded by the imperial court, and later he recognized His Majesty, so the status is even more different, and no matter what in the future, there will be a prince status."

Jinxuan paused at this point, and then said: "The prince's status is certainly honorable, and even our children may inherit the throne in the future. Normally, I should be content, but for some reason, I always worry about our family's future. I am worried about my life, especially if the status of my husband is declared to the world, then I am the vassal king of Ming Dynasty. As a rule, I have to stay in the fief and cannot go out. In addition, Zaiyuan has to stay in the palace and be raised by the queen mother and empress. To be separated from my son, as a mother, I feel like my heart will be broken."

At the end of Jinxuan's speech, she couldn't stop crying. She is not as utilitarian as Xie Lingyun. In Jinxuan's view, a family living together in peace is better than fame and wealth. As for what She doesn't care if the prince is not a prince. After all, when she married Zhou Zhong, Zhou Zhong was just a low-status smuggler.

Hearing his wife's words, Zhou Zhong couldn't help sighing. Jinxuan's personality is actually very similar to his. Both of them are very family-oriented. If there is nothing else, both of them would rather stay at home all day long. Accompanying her children, so when Jinxuan heard about Zhou Zhongzhong's entry into Beijing, the first thing Jinxuan thought of was the impact on her family, especially her son would also be sent to the palace. Although her son might become the emperor of Ming Dynasty in the future, but Jinxuan is still unwilling to be separated from her son.

Both husband and wife wanted to go together, but it was a pity that Zhou Zhong's identity made them feel a little helpless.In the past few years, it seemed that Zhou Zhong and Zhengde were brothers, which was considered a good thing. At least Zhou Zhong didn’t have to worry too much about doing things. Anyway, there was strong support from Zhengde behind him. Those who paid the price, such as Zhou Zhong, now face a choice, either continue to be his governor here in Shanghai, which may arouse Zhengde's suspicion in the future, or let go of everything now, restore his identity and listen to the court's arrangements.

Thinking of this, Zhou Zhong couldn't help sighing. That night, he accompanied Jin Xuan to talk all night, and when it was almost dawn, he finally managed to put Jin Xuan to sleep. In contrast, Zhou Zhong stayed open all night Closing his eyes until dawn, when the sun rose, Zhou Zhong suddenly made a decision.

Jiao Fang also couldn't fall asleep last night. Older people don't sleep much. In addition, he is also thinking about the predicament that Zhou Zhong is facing now. After all, he has been the most important counselor around Zhou Zhong during this time. However, after thinking about it, he finally found that the only way to solve Zhou Zhong's current predicament was to go to Beijing. Just looking at Zhou Zhong's appearance yesterday, he seemed to be thinking a lot about entering Beijing.

Jiao Fang who got up in the morning had just had breakfast, and was about to go to Zhou Zhong to persuade him again, but unexpectedly, the carriage sent by Zhou Zhong came to pick him up, which made Jiao Fang happy, thinking that Zhou Zhong had already figured it out That's why I sent it to find myself to discuss it.

Now Jiao Fang came to the Zhou family's mansion in a carriage and saw Zhou Zhong who was also in a bad mood in the study. He also smiled bitterly in his heart. It seems that the young governor did not have a good rest last night.

"Please sit down, Mr. Jiao Ge. I have invited you here early in the morning. I really have something important to discuss with you." Zhou Zhong glanced at Jiao Fang apologetically and said. After all, the other party is so old, but Zhou Zhong still wants to Working people from time to time feel really sorry.

"Hehe, your lord is too polite. It is really a joyful thing for Jiao, an old bone, to be able to do something for the imperial court in the last few years. When he is happy, he even feels that his body is stronger than that in his old home. It should be much stronger, so you don't have to worry about it!" Jiao Fang said with a smile.

Hearing Jiao Fang's words, Zhou Zhong said a few words of politeness again, and then he suddenly changed his tone and said with a serious face: "Old Jiao Ge, Mr. Zhou came to you today because there is actually something I want to tell you a very important secret, and then I ask you to give Zhou a detailed look, but this secret is too important, so I ask Mr. Jiao Ge not to tell anyone else!"

Jiao Fang thought that Zhou Zhong was here to discuss with her about going to Beijing, but she didn't expect Zhou Zhong to say that she wanted to tell her something confidential. Knowing the seriousness, if the adults don't let the old man spread the word, then the old man will take this matter to the coffin."

With Jiao Fang's guarantee, Zhou Zhong sighed immediately and said, "Old Jiao Ge, you must know that I was just a merchant at first, but after I met His Majesty, I was suddenly favored by His Majesty. There are a lot of rumors out there, some people say that I brought huge wealth and many overseas beauties to His Majesty, some people say that I am looking for an elixir for Your Majesty, and some people even say that I am by His Majesty's side of……"

When it came to the end, Zhou Zhong was also flushed with anger, and he didn't even want to say the term, but he didn't blame others, after all, Zhengde had his own problems, and not only Zhengde had problems with his sexual orientation, but also the entire Ming Dynasty. People from all walks of life have problems. There are not just one or two people who like child molestation, but the entire scholar class likes it, and it is even regarded as an elegant thing. Zhengde, as the emperor, is no exception. It was suddenly reused, so the rumors outside naturally became unpleasant.

Jiao Fang naturally knew what Zhou Zhong wanted to say, and he smiled bitterly at the moment. Speaking of which, he was considered good among the ministers of Ming Dynasty. After all, he was not manly, but other people were different. He is a good woman, and he also likes men. In addition, there is Wang Qiong, the current minister of the Ministry of War. Although he is a good official, it is said that he has an unusual relationship with Emperor Zhengde.

"Your Excellency, you don't need to pay attention to those rumors from the outside world. The so-called clean is self-cleaning. In the future, the world will naturally know that the Governor-General can be reused by His Majesty. It is naturally because the Governor-General has extraordinary talents. Because, I have solved many difficult problems for my Ming Dynasty, and those who have made their fortunes overseas also remember the kindness of the governor!" Jiao Fang explained at this time, he also had misunderstandings in this regard before, but with Knowing about Zhou Zhong, he has long understood that Zhou Zhong was able to be the governor because of his extraordinary talent, which also shows that His Majesty the Emperor does have the ability to know people.

But when Zhou Zhong heard Jiao Fang's words, he shook his head lightly and said: "Old Jiao Ge's words are right or wrong, the reason why I can be used by His Majesty is not only because my talent has impressed His Majesty, But there is another reason!" (To be continued...)