[Authors who cannot copy readers are not good authors, everyone is welcome]
"Everything is fine in the palace. The only thing I'm worried about is your cousin..."
"He's not bad in nature, but he's just a bit reckless, and he doesn't have the right sense of humor in his jokes. If you're not careful, he'll bump into you..."
Of course Yang Jingting knew about her aunt's cousin, the famous Thirteenth Master.
Before she left home, her parents repeatedly explained matters in the palace, with Zhu Jinghong being particularly emphasized.
"When I meet him later, I will make it clear to him that I must treat you with courtesy..."
"Thank you, aunt!"
At this moment, heavy footsteps came from outside, and then a loud voice came in.
"Mother...what do you want to do with your son?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhu Jinghong had already entered the Nuan Pavilion and stood still adjusting his wrist guards.
At this moment, he was dressed in a capable and energetic manner, looking more like he was here to fight than to meet guests.
After staying in Kunning Palace for half an hour, Yang Jingting met many concubines who came to pay their respects. These people were all people who knew etiquette and obeyed the rules. None of them were so fussy and entered the palace without being informed.
As expected, this cousin behaved very informally.
When Yang Jingting looked at Zhu Jinghong, the latter was also observing him at the moment, and there were already waves in his heart.
Just because the girl in front of him was 99% similar to Susu from an eight-episode TV series in his previous life.
After wandering around, he saw this face in this world, which really made him feel the magic of the Creator.
"I asked you to come to meet the guests. Look at what you are wearing!" Yang Qingyin scolded her with a straight face.
After feeling a little surprised, Zhu Jinghong said with a normal expression: "Mother... you didn't rush me, my son didn't even have time to change clothes!"
"Shit..."
Yang Jingting was extremely surprised that the gentle and elegant queen just said such harsh words.
At this time, she finally understood why Zhu Jinghong was so "extraordinary", and I'm afraid the Queen's influence was indispensable.
"You're probably thinking that changing clothes will cause trouble and delay you from going out to play, right?"
This is called Zhi Zi Mo Ruo Mu. Zhu Jinghong really had this plan. He wanted to visit Kunning Palace and go directly to Xiyuan after confirming that everything was fine.
"Mom, I..."
"I haven't met your sister yet!"
"Sister? I don't see Sheng'er every day, so how can I meet her?" Zhu Jinghong made a joke.
Hearing this, Zhu Yunsheng was naturally happy. After all, she was the noble princess of the royal family.
With a dissatisfied look on her face, Yang Qingyin pulled Yang Jingting in front of her and said, "This is your uncle's daughter!"
"Um...that's it!"
Zhu Jinghong cupped his fists and saluted, and then said with deep meaning: "This sister... I have seen her before!"
"That's nonsense again. This is her first time in Beijing. How could you have seen her before?" Yang Qingyin said with a smile.
"Girl Ting, don't listen to his nonsense..."
Looking at Yang Jingting's clear eyes, Zhu Jinghong knew that the person in front of him was completely different from the one in his previous life, so he smiled and said, "Then I've never seen him before!"
"Sister, it's been a long journey all the way. Is there anything you're not used to when you arrive in the capital?"
To be honest, Zhu Jinghong's bold and scrutinizing gaze made Yang Jingting feel very uncomfortable, but she still had to endure it under the roof.
"Have a good trip, thank you Thirteenth Master for your concern!"
Yang Qingyin immediately said: "What the Thirteenth Master, he's a bit too young... let's call him Thirteenth Brother!"
"My name is Zhu Jinghong... If anything happens in the future or who bullies you, you can come and tell me!"
"That's pretty much it!" Yang Qingyin smiled even more happily.
After chatting for a while, it became clear that Zhu Jinghong was really bored, so Yang Qingyin asked him to leave.
Zhu Jinghong didn't hesitate at all and ran out of the Qianqing Palace like a wild horse, but unexpectedly ran into Emperor Zhu Xianming head-on.
"Alright... I'd like to pay my respects to my father!"
Surrounded by a group of eunuchs and eunuchs, Zhu Xianming had a serious face at the moment, as if he didn't like Zhu Jinghong.
"Okay? What's good?"
Can I tell you that I want a good dog to stay out of the way? Zhu Jinghong complained in his heart.
He stood up quickly and said with a smile: "Dad... I'm just here to say hello to you!"
"The more trouble you cause me, the better I'll be!"
"Dad...when have I ever gotten into trouble with you? It's okay if you don't reward me for your merits. Why do you still want to belittle me and wrongly accuse me!"
Looking at Zhu Jinghong coldly, Zhu Xianming said: "Am I worthy of reward? How can I compare to you? Those good things in the palace are given away as if they are free!"
In one sentence, Zhu Jinghong's shortcomings were directly exposed. After all, the things in the palace belonged to the emperor, and he rewarded them without even saying hello.
The old man actually knows everything... Zhu Jinghong complained secretly, becoming more and more in awe of the emperor in front of him.
"Dad...listen to my explanation!"
"Excuse me, Old Thirteen...will you send everyone out of the palace in two days?"
"Aren't you still here?" Zhu Jinghong muttered softly.
"What did you say?"
Zhu Jinghong hurriedly added: "My son said... How dare I do it while you are here!"
"Then tell me, why do you take special care of the Xue family? And let them live in the palace?" Zhu Xianming asked coldly.
"They saved their son's life, so he must repay the favor!"
After straightening his sleeves, Zhu Xianming asked: "That's it, nothing else?"
Lying could only cause trouble, so Zhu Jinghong had no choice but to answer honestly: "Their family is still helping their son with things!"
Zhu Xianming knew this, but he didn't know exactly what to do, so he asked directly: "What to do?"
"Find someone?"
Seeing that the emperor was still staring at him, Zhu Jinghong replied: "Look for Westerners!"
Zhu Jinghong has never thought about how to study advanced Western technology and pay more attention to scientific knowledge.
Now that the emperor asked, it was an opportunity for him, so he planned to explain in detail.
"What are you looking for from a Westerner?"
"Westerners are good at making guns, so my son asked the Xue family to find some Western craftsmen to give us some advice!"
Even an emperor like Zhu Xianming had his own limitations. He immediately sneered and said: "Why can't our Ming Dynasty make guns and cannons? We have to ask foreigners for guidance!"
Compared with the original history, the development of firearms in the Ming Dynasty has made great progress, but it is still lagging behind compared to the West.
In addition to guns and cannons, there is a generation gap compared with others in the construction of warships and navy. If we don't catch up, we will suffer big losses.
After a pause, Zhu Jinghong said with great solemnity: "Dad... Master, didn't you say that when you see a wise man, you will always think of him!"
After staring at Zhu Jinghong for a few seconds, until his expression was reserved and his body stiffened, he heard Zhu Xianming scold: "I get angry when I see you, disappear from me immediately...get out!"
Obviously, the emperor did not agree with this, but he could not find the right words for a while, so he could only end the conversation violently.
The thinking of the ancients cannot be changed easily, and Zhu Jinghong didn't care about it. Anyway, there is plenty of time.
"Son, get out of here!"
After saluting, Zhu Jinghong turned around and ran out, but before he could get far, he heard scolding coming from behind him again.
"Get back!"
There was no other way, Zhu Jinghong had to turn back again, scolding in his heart but still smiling on his face.
At this moment, Zhu Xianming had already walked up the steps of Kunning Gate. Zhu Jinghong squeezed away the eunuch who was following behind him. He stood at the foot of the steps and raised his head and said, "Dad... do you have anything else to tell me?"
"Where are you going?"
"Son...go...go review your lessons!"
"Really? If you wear this to study, could there be an assassin hidden in the book?"
(End of chapter)
