[Easter egg at the end of the chapter, you can check it out! 】
Zhu Jingyuan may be indecisive in everything else, but when someone tries to steal his thirteenth brother, he will take action without hesitation.
"Let's talk casually, fourth brother... Could it be that we brothers can't even talk now?"
"Who do I want to talk to, Thirteenth Brother, do I need to ask for your permission first? You are too lenient!"
In terms of being far-fetched or making a mistake, Zhu Jingyuan is far worse than Lao Liu. He was labeled as Zhu Jingyuan in just a few words.
"You...Old Thirteen, I don't mean that!"
Zhu Jingyuan's reply showed his "stupidity" again. When arguing, he could not follow the pit dug by others to explain.
Zhu Jingyuan asked in reply: "If that's not what it means, what else could it mean? Fourth brother...Thirteenth brother loves you as a brother, but you can't use someone as a gun!"
"You're talking nonsense..." For a moment, Zhu Jingyuan felt guilty.
Just because he himself believed that wooing Zhu Jinghong was to take advantage of him, as a kind person, he would naturally feel guilty.
Seeing the prince's erratic eyes, Zhu Jingyuan became more sure that his judgment was correct, so he sneered: "Are you talking nonsense? You don't know it yourself?"
"Lao Liu, don't spit on others..."
"Are you afraid that others will tell you if you did it?"
As a result, the two direct princes of the Ming Empire started arguing in the corner of the palace wall.
But Zhu Jingyuan was simply "responsing to the challenge", and Zhu Jingyuan was talking nonsense here. On the one hand, he thought it was fun to tease the fourth child, and at the same time, he also wanted to impress Zhu Jinghong.
So Zhu Jinghong could only persuade him and pulled the two of them away.
Of course, in order to prevent the prince from worrying too much, Zhu Jinghong chose to send him back, which made Zhu Jingyuan feel itchy.
"Why is this Thirteenth so stupid... Why is he unwilling to follow me after being deceived by the Fourth!"
Watching Zhu Jinghong and the two go away, Zhu Jingyuan murmured: "It seems that if you want to win him over...you have to spend a lot of money!"
Now Zhu Jinghong was on an errand, so he could go in and out of the palace. At this moment, he sent the prince back to the East Palace.
When asked if he had eaten lunch yet, Zhu Jingyuan insisted on staying with him to eat with him.
"Fourth brother, I have something else to do!"
"What can you do? You have lunch on both sides, why bother going to other places to delay!"
"But……"
"Thirteenth brother, just listen to your fourth brother. He always thinks about you and said that you will have less contact with each other after you come back from Jinling!"
Upon learning of Zhu Jinghong's arrival, Yuan Chun also rushed to the front hall to help the prince keep him.
Walking to Zhu Jinghong's side, Yuan Chun said with a smile: "What's more, a few days ago, we were able to escape danger with your help. The prince has not thanked you yet!"
Sitting on the main seat, Zhu Jingyuan replied with a smile: "Thirteenth brother, talking about what happened last time, I am scared to think about it now, thanks to you!"
"I have ordered the kitchen to cook. There is your favorite roast leg of lamb, and..."
At this moment, Yuanchun directly began to introduce the dishes, all of which were Zhu Jinghong's favorites, which showed that the preparations were very thorough.
It's hard to refuse such kindness, and it would be unkind for Zhu Jinghong not to stay at this time.
Looking at Yuan Chun, who was smiling and laughing beside him, Zhu Jinghong had no choice but to agree: "Then... thank you Fourth Sister-in-law for your hospitality!"
At this time, Zhu Jingyuan said: "Why don't you thank you, fourth brother?"
Zhu Jinghong asked, "Don't Fourth Brother want to thank me?"
Zhu Jingyuan received the news of the enthusiastic banquet in the East Palace as soon as he returned home. He was so angry that he smashed another Song Dynasty Ru kiln, causing Chen Zhi to complain that he was a prodigal man.
While Zhu Jinghong was having lunch, the six people who had passed the re-election were slowly walking into the palace under the guidance of the female officer of the Shangyi Bureau.
Fengtian Hall, Chongzheng Hall, Qianqing Palace...
Tall palaces appeared in front of Xue Baochai one after another, giving her an unparalleled impact.
It really is a heavenly scene, so majestic and fascinating... Xue Baochai sighed secretly.
Finally, they were led outside Kunning Gate, and the female official who led the way entered the palace gate to report.
Looking at the tall lintel of Kunning Palace and the exquisite and colorful carved beams, Xue Baochai became more and more curious about the inside.
"Announcement...to be chosen as the attendant to appear in court!"
Hearing the call from inside, a group of girls who had undergone temporary training all walked up the steps with their heads lowered, and walked into the palace gate with light steps.
At this moment, a chair has been set up on the steps in front of the courtyard, with two female officials from the Shangyi Bureau standing on the left and right.
Under the guidance of the palace maids, the six Baochai people stood in a row in the courtyard, each with their heads lowered and waiting quietly.
But at this moment, in the main hall of Kunning Palace, the queen was already observing a group of women outside through the screen window.
"Who is Xue Baochai?"
Hearing this, Zheng Ping bent her waist and replied: "Empress Qi, the second one from the left is her!"
"I guess it's her too!" Yang Qingyin nodded.
Just because among these girls, Xue Baochai's appearance and temperament are outstanding, so she can't help but pay attention to her.
"Not to mention, this old Thirteen really has some vision!"
The queen was talking to herself, but Zheng Ping didn't think she was qualified to answer the question, so she just laughed without saying anything more.
At this moment, Zhu Yunsheng, who was standing aside, said, "Mom, how about choosing this girl from the Xue family?"
"Why?"
The Queen's sudden question made Zhu Yunsheng speechless for a moment, as he was unprepared.
"Well... because... because this sister seems... easier to get along with!"
"I heard that Old Thirteen came to see you? Did he ask you to speak for him?"
"Ah? No...how could such a thing happen!" Zhu Yunsheng quickly denied it.
Ignoring her daughter's lies, Yang Qingyin turned around and walked towards the inner hall of the jingshe.
Just listen to Yang Qingyin say: "Come in one by one, I want to ask questions in person!"
"yes!"
As Zheng Ping went out to spread the message, the first girl was brought into the Qianqing Palace.
Every girl who can come here is a very good person, but she is a little nervous when meeting the queen. At this time, you can see the difference.
Seeing the first person entering the palace alone, Baochai felt slightly nervous, so he looked at Zhen Qin beside him.
But he saw this girl staring at the bonsai on the side, looking at the birds dancing on it, and she was so lost in thought that she probably forgot that she was in Kunning Palace.
It’s true that stupid people are blessed, but it’s a pity that I don’t have an aunt to be a concubine...
But just when he thought of this, Baochai thought of Zhu Jinghong and secretly thought that he also had help from noble people.
After about a few minutes, the first person who was summoned came out. Although the people waiting outside were curious, they could only hold it in their hearts and did not dare to ask questions.
The second person to be called away was Zhen Qin. Unexpectedly, her entry process was shorter and she came out in less than two minutes.
"Announce...Xue Baochai to appear in court!" The female officer's voice was full of authority.
Upon hearing the summons, Baochai immediately cheered up, walked up the stairs with lotus steps, and entered the palace under the guidance of the female officer.
Outside the threshold of the side hall of the temple, there is a yellow mat, which is obviously the place to pay homage to the queen.
Following the rules she had learned before, Baochai slowly knelt down on the ground, then kowtowed and said: "Xue Baochai, the daughter of the common people, bows down to the empress, she may live a thousand years, a thousand years, a thousand years!"
Looking at the girl in front of her who was elegantly dressed and had a very different style among the girls, Yang Qingyin was very satisfied with her first impression.
"Keep your head up!"
Baochai had no choice but to raise her head, but kept her eyes on the ground, just so that the queen could see her clearly.
Now looking at it from a close distance, seeing Baochai's icy muscles and jade bones, and her appearance being the best, Yang Qingyin couldn't help but praise her a few times in her heart.
"Are you Xue Baochai?"
"Reporting to the queen, she is the daughter of the people!"
Yang Qingyin smiled and said: "Baochai... it is indeed a treasure hairpin!"
(End of chapter)
