On the fifth day of September in the tenth year of Orthodoxy, this is already the fifth day of the investigation by the Ministry of Punishment. The case will be formally heard in the Ministry's courtyard tomorrow.
As the person involved, Zhu Jinghong has been attending classes at the Wenhua Palace very honestly these days, but this is tantamount to torture for him.
So every day when get out of class was over, he was the first to run out.
Zhu Jingchun, who used to be a symbolic warm-up student, has returned to his true nature with Zhu Jinghong taking the lead. They will leave as soon as get out of class is over and will not stay for long.
This made the teaching Hanlin bachelor shake his head and lamented that if these princes did not study, they would not be able to achieve anything great in the future.
"Brother Thirteen, are we going to ride horses today? I was able to shoot yesterday. It was so fun!" Zhu Jingchun quickly caught up with Zhu Jinghong.
Compared to boring reading, horseback riding and archery are naturally more fun, especially for active boys.
"Are you going to practice boxing and kicking today?" After saying that, Zhu Jinghong rolled up his sleeves.
Zhu Jinghong goes to Longwu Palace to practice martial arts every day not only for fun, but also to build relationships with the guards and officers.
In addition to the guards of the Dragon Guard, many generals from the Royal City Yi Guard Command and Envoy Department also came over to watch the fun, and even participated in the competition at the end.
As long as Zhu Jinghong is there, Longwu Hall will be more lively, at least in the past few years.
"Competing with fists and kicks... forget it then!" Zhu Jingchun said with a smile.
They were just doing it for fun, not to get beaten.
Rolling up his sleeves, Zhu Jinghong asked, "Is there anything else?"
"Gone!"
"Then get lost!" Zhu Jinghong said calmly.
"okay!"
In front of Zhu Jingchun and Zhu Jingchun, Zhu Jinghong can also take up the role of his elder brother, and the two of them are also in awe of him.
After the two men led the eunuch away, Zhu Jinghong walked forward and looked at Deng An beside him.
"I asked you to inquire about information yesterday. What did you find out?"
"Back to the Thirteenth Master, I asked my friends in the East Factory and learned that the Ministry of Punishment... only promoted the guards on duty, as well as Hou Jing and the others!"
"Didn't you tell those Japanese?"
"No!"
Zhu Jinghong laughed. It was interesting to talk about this matter. No one directly involved has been interrogated. The Ministry of Punishment is really good at handling cases.
"The envoys to Beijing are all very concerned about this matter?"
"That's right. It is said that Zasak's envoy also found many people to petition the Ministry of Rites, demanding that the case be investigated strictly and that the Japanese envoy seek justice!"
Hearing this, Zhu Jinghong couldn't help but be a little confused, wondering what the Zasak people were planning.
"Has anyone come from Junggar? Is there any movement from them?"
In Zhu Jinghong's memory, Zhasak Khan accepted the Ming Dynasty's imperial edict and logically should not stir up trouble.
On the contrary, it is normal for Junggar to provoke envoys from various countries.
Deng An replied: "The envoy from Junggar has not arrived in Beijing yet, and there is no movement from the original envoy in Beijing!"
"I remember that Zhasak is next to Junggar, right?"
"Exactly!"
Junggar, who was rebelling, had nothing, and Zasak, who was next to him, jumped out. No matter how he looked at it, something didn't feel right.
"Does the Holy Spirit know this information?"
"Of course I know!"
While the two were talking, they quickly arrived at Chengmingyuan.
After returning to the palace, Zhu Jinghong ordered someone to change his clothes. Naturally, he had to dress up if he wanted to practice boxing and kicking.
"By the way, the Xue family lives in Rongguo Mansion now?"
"Exactly!" Deng An replied.
"Go and have a look in two days, ask when Xue Pan will return to Beijing, and then ask about Miss Xue's candidacy!"
"yes!"
Zhu Jinghong was getting dressed when suddenly someone reported: "Thirteenth Master, someone is coming from Ningshou Palace!"
"Ningshou Palace? What are you doing here?"
"I saw them carrying food boxes, so I thought they were delivering something!"
It's a good idea to give something, but the Holy Birthday Festival is coming, and Zhu Jinghong hasn't prepared any birthday gifts yet.
"Let them in!"
"yes!"
After a while, under the guidance of the eunuch, Zhen Qin led four maids into Zhu Jinghong's bedroom.
"Slave...slave, please see Master Thirteen!"
Zhen Qin, who has been pampered since she was a child, is not used to calling herself a slave when she enters the palace. Now she hesitates when talking about it.
Tightening his wrist guards, Zhu Jinghong sat on the chair and said slowly: "Excuse me, why is Miss Zhen here?"
After standing up, according to the rules of these days, Zhen Qin replied: "This slave is here to deliver fruit to the Thirteenth Master on the order of the concubine!"
Zhu Jinghong not only has no shortage of things like food and drink, but also enjoys the best.
Therefore, he really didn't have much interest in the things sent by Ningshou Palace. He just said gratefully out of politeness: "Thank you, Princess, for remembering me. Don't forget to thank me when you go back!"
"That's natural..."
Concubine Zhen asked Zhen Qin to come to Chengmingyuan as a pretext to give the two young people a chance to be alone.
This also means that Zhen Qin cannot leave immediately, otherwise she will not be able to pay the job when she returns.
"The top-quality pomelo was delivered today. It is sweet and delicious... Master Thirteen, would you like to try it?"
After saying that, Zhen Qin opened a food box and took out a plate with peeled fruit pulp inside.
"Master Thirteen, please!"
Originally, Zhu Jinghong was not in the mood to eat. He thought of going to Longwu Hall immediately, wrestling with the guards and asking about the situation.
But when Zhen Qin came closer, the body fragrance that came from her made him hesitate. After all, it wouldn't hurt to chatter for a few more minutes.
Looking at Zhen Qin's beautiful face, Zhu Jinghong smiled and said, "Thank you!"
There are only eunuchs and guards in the outer court, which is not as interesting as Jinling at all. I have been here for these days. Zhu Jinghong felt like he was about to wither.
With Zhen Qin here at this moment, at least it looked more pleasing to the eye. As for the other party's stupidity, Zhu Jinghong didn't care too much.
"You are tired of standing, Miss Zhen, please sit down... You are the descendant of the concubine. After all, we are still relatives, so there is no need to be too harsh!"
Although Zhen Qin had a carefree personality, she still lowered her head shyly when Zhu Jinghong looked directly at her.
Of course, she was very happy in her heart. At least her relationship with Zhu Jinghong was improving, and her position as princess became more and more secure.
Seeing that Zhen Qin didn't speak, Zhu Jinghong changed the subject and asked: "Miss Zhen...how long will it take for the third sister to choose to be an attendant? What step have we reached now?"
Are you caring about yourself? Thinking of this, Zhen Qin couldn't help but look up at Zhu Jinghong.
But then she lowered her head and replied: "Now the Ministry of Rites is conducting the preliminary review. After passing the preliminary review, the Shangyi Bureau will select the candidates, and the selected candidates will be selected by the Empress herself!"
"I see, I remember... there were only four finalists, right?"
Zhen Qin replied: "That's right!"
"This is quite complicated, are you sure?" Although he was asking Zhen Qin, Zhu Jinghong was thinking about Baochai.
Although he had not read the original work very much, he still remembered that Baochai was defeated, and he could not accept this result. After all, he had already said it to guarantee a place for others.
Seeing Zhu Jinghong with a worried look on his face, Zhen Qin suddenly felt happy. She didn't expect that the person in front of her would be worried about her.
In this way, the position of the princess is secure!
Zhen Qin's self-confidence surged, she raised her head and replied: "My little sister is not talented, but she is also somewhat confident!"
(End of chapter)
