Emperor Chongzhen of the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 47
Dantu Town.

The sky has gradually entered the dusk.

The whole world began to darken.

Only through the row upon row of blue bricks and Daiwali shining a little candlelight, can we distinguish the walking figures from the mottled tree shadows.

Zhu Youjian, Empress Zhou, Concubine Yuan Gui, and Chen Yuanyuan entered Dantu Town under the escort of [-] elite soldiers led by Imperial Horse Supervisor He Xin himself.

Dantu Town is located in the south of Zhenjiang City, close to the Yangtze River, and has a prosperous population.

But right now people's attention is focused on the Ming Emperor's southern tour team in the middle of the river.

He didn't notice Zhu Youjian and his party who suddenly broke into Dantu Zhen.

Once you enter Dantu Town.

Zhu Youjian ordered He Xin to immediately find a building near the river as the emperor's temporary residence.

As the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, he couldn't just stay on the dark bluestone streets like this.

And looking for a pavilion as a temporary place to stay, you can also see the situation of the southern patrol team on the river.

The world belongs to Zhu Youjian.

As the emperor, Zhu Youjian naturally didn't care about breaking into private houses.

As soon as He Xin, the imperial horse inspector, saw a quiet and elegant pavilion standing beside the green bamboo forest near the river, he led a hundred elite soldiers to rush in first.

"What are you doing! Do you know whose residence this is?"

Although He Xin was an eunuch, he was a bit rude in his actions, and he opened the door of this building without knocking.

The gatekeeper was also alarmed, and angrily came out to accuse He Xin.

But the concierge saw that He Xin was wearing a flying fish suit, holding an embroidered spring knife, and behind him were a hundred Ming officers and soldiers in mandarin duck battle robes and holding Japanese knives, so he also shut his mouth.

"My official is He Xin, the eunuch of the Imperial Horse Supervisor. This place was temporarily requisitioned as the residence of the Ming Emperor. All the idlers and others should stay in the house obediently. They must not act rashly. Anyone who violates the order will be killed without mercy!"

As He Xin said, he put an official silver weighing twelve taels in the hand of the porter: "I tell you to prepare the tea immediately, and you'd better not play tricks, otherwise the official will not be polite!"

With that said, He Xin turned around and told the hundred elite soldiers behind him: "Come on! Guard all critical points, including the exits in front and back of this building. If there are people passing by, listen to my whistle. If necessary, first Kill it!"

After He Xin ordered, he ran out quickly and bowed to Zhu Youjian: "Your Majesty, everything is ready, please come in."

Zhu Youjian nodded, glanced at Queen Zhou and Concubine Yuan Gui, and walked in first.

Empress Zhou smiled at Zhu Youjian, and came over to hold Concubine Yuan Guifei's hand in person: "Your Majesty really knows how to play tricks on this big night."

Concubine Yuan Gui couldn't help covering her mouth and laughing: "I don't dare to laugh at Your Majesty, but Your Majesty is also thinking about your safety, Your Majesty, please bear with me."

As she said that, Concubine Yuan Gui also winked at Chen Yuanyuan: "Follow up first, Your Majesty must always have someone to protect you from cold shots, and I have to protect your empress."

Chen Yuanyuan followed, and as soon as he reached Zhu Youjian, he saw a woman in white walking down from the attic with an enchanting gait.

Zhu Youjian also saw this person, but felt that this person had a graceful figure, holding a pipa, and his fingers were slender. Because of the wooden wall, he couldn't see his true face.

But don't guess, the owner of the pavilion here must be a heroine.

Zhu Youjian, as a majestic emperor, unexpectedly broke into the boudoir of other women.

Zhu Youjian glared at He Xin, and He Xin lowered his head in embarrassment. He didn't notice that the owner of the attic was a woman. He just casually saw that this attic had the best and most beautiful view of the river.

Only Empress Zhou couldn't help laughing at this moment: "Your Majesty is really blessed."

Zhu Youjian smiled and did not speak, but ordered: "Girl, you don't have to go downstairs. I broke into my private place for no reason. I offended you. Now I need the girl's attic. You can avoid it by yourself. I will only stay here for one night." , I will leave after one night, so naturally I won't ruin the girl's reputation."

"Thank you for your majesty's kindness, I will comply with the order." At this time, there was a voiceless voice, as sweet as glutinous rice, like chicken feathers touching the ears, which made Zhu Youjian's heart suddenly aroused, and he wished to run over to see this woman's face true face.

However, now that his empress and concubine are here, and there are so many people watching, he can't act too loose.

Therefore, Zhu Youjian could only continue to act with the prudence that an emperor should have.

After the woman went upstairs, he asked He Xin to lead the way, and then went up to the attic.

As soon as he went upstairs, Zhu Youjian felt that the whole boudoir was full of fragrance.

I saw a large brocade bed in the center of Nuo Da's room.

A jade-white gauze curtain is hung on the brocade bed, and inside the gauze curtain is a pink brocade mattress and rosin-colored round pillows.

A white and gray warm cat was lying on the quilt, looking at Zhu Youjian with beady eyes, meowing from time to time.

Opposite the brocade bed is a diorama for dressing.

There is an agate bowl under the diorama, as well as an exquisite powder case, a handle of jade ruyi, and a medicine bottle with the word "Bliss" written on it.

Qiu Shizhou's double sex picture hangs beside a pile of unstained books.

In the middle of the book is a printed version of "Jin Ping Mei Ci Hua" in the 43rd year of Wanli.

Beside the books is a carved yellow rosewood chair, and next to the wooden chair is a hanger carved with jasmine flowers.

Also hanging on hangers are two pleated skirts in garnet colour, a sky blue cardigan and grass green apron.

If it wasn't for his empress and concubine being here, he really wanted to go and smell the fragrance.

The melodious and elegant sound of the pipa came.

Zhu Youjian looked back and followed the sound, only to find that he and the hostess of the attic were hiding behind the Qiansha screen, and his proud peaks and hands nimbly plucking the strings could still be vaguely seen.

The tune is neither urgent nor slow, and it is fascinating to listen to.

It could be seen that the woman was not nervous because of the sudden appearance of herself as the emperor, nor was she frightened by the fact that there was a samurai who didn't understand the tone right next to her holding a knife at her.

Zhu Youjian walked to the window, pushed open the window, and looked at the vast river not far ahead through the bamboo leaves swaying in the wind:
"Which one is my royal boat?"

"It's the one with nine lanterns on the bow." He Xin pointed at it, and said again: "However, it seems that the sea is calm at this time."

He Xinhua just dropped.

However, Zhu Youjian saw a sudden fire burst out on the river, and the ship He Xin pointed out just now, Zhu Youjian's Yuzhou, burst open directly, making a bang!
Even here, Zhu Youjian could hear the sound of the wooden boat breaking and the sound of the water waves being stirred up.

Zhu Youjian's face suddenly turned cold.

He Xin also looked solemn.

But at this moment, there was a sound of wild laughter from the path outside the bamboo forest below the attic.

As soon as he saw a few people approaching, Zhu Youjian waved to He Xin hurriedly.

He Xin understood, and blew a whistle to show that he should stay safe, and the soldiers ambushing at the intersection on the other side of the bamboo forest remained motionless and hid in the dark.

"Everyone, it seems that our plan has succeeded. Chongzhen can only stay in No. 17 years after this year, and I will report this matter to Duke Qian."

"As a historian of the Imperial Academy, I will definitely remember things like this when I return to Nanjing. On the eighth day of the sixth month of the 17th year of Chongzhen, at three o'clock in the evening, when the Yuzhou boat arrived at Dantu Ferry, it suddenly fell into the water, and Emperor Daxing fell into the water and died."

"Haha, Brother Wu is worthy of being one of the three great masters of Jiang Zuo. If this pen falls on the top of Qing history, future generations will not believe it. It's a pity that we can't go to the river to see the scene where Chongzhen fell into the water and all the officials panicked."

"What's so difficult about this? A confidante of Hou's is here in the attic in the forest. When we go up, we can see the situation on the river through the window from her place. I'm afraid we can still see the cry of Chongzhen. My dear friends, follow along Hou, please."

After these people finished speaking, Zhu Youjian ordered: "You can arrest them!"

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(End of this chapter)