On the second day, although Zhu Jinghong lived in Chengmingyuan, far away from Wuying Palace, he still noticed that the outer court was much busier today.
Since he agreed to attend the banquet today, Zhu Jinghong no longer wanted to go to Linyuan, so he wandered around the outer court casually, planning to go to Kunning Palace for lunch later.
Walking outside Wuying Hall, you can see hundreds of eunuchs and maids walking back and forth, holding various objects and setting up scenes.
"Master Thirteen..." The eunuch in charge of the arrangements came over.
"Yes!" Zhu Jinghong responded with his hands behind his back, without any intention of saying anything more.
The prince just asked him to come to the banquet, but he didn't ask him to be responsible for anything. It was right not to interfere at will.
Even though he was getting close to the prince, he still had to be careful at certain times to at least let Zhu Jingyuan see hope.
Looking at the cart passing in front of me, there were dozens of potted plants on it, and the flowers inside were blooming particularly brightly.
"These flowers are blooming well!" Zhu Jinghong boasted casually.
The eunuch who followed him humbly replied: "These are all sent by the Xia family. Their farm has cultivated all kinds of flowers and plants for our eunuch's use!"
Zhu Jinghong immediately remembered who it was, but unfortunately he wasn't very interested in Xia Jingui, so he didn't ask further.
"You guys are busy, I'll go to Kunning Palace for a walk!"
"Master Thirteen, walk slowly!"
Leaving the Wuying Palace area, Zhu Jinghong carefully bypassed the Qianqing Palace and then entered the Kunning Palace.
Unlike in the past, Kunning Palace was extremely lively today. Nearly a hundred high-ranking wives came to pay homage, and among them was Jia Mu.
It was a rare opportunity to talk to the queen. When she received the summons notice at home, Jia's mother made plans with her nephews to restore the image of the Jia family.
Although she was well prepared, Jia Mu didn't even say a few words before others took over.
There are many people who have the same title as her. At this time, everyone wants to do their best to please the queen, but how can they be humble to Jia Mu, an old woman.
In the end, there was no place for Jia Mu to stand in the main hall of Kunning Palace, because other people squeezed her out.
Looking at the lively scene in the main hall, Jia Mu could not help but sigh. This result was really something she did not expect.
You must know how illustrious and glorious the Jia family was when the Supreme Emperor was in power ten years ago. There must be a place for her in Kunning Palace.
"Ancestor?"
Although the voice was calling her, now that she was in the palace, Jia Mu didn't dare to claim to be an ancestor, so she just stood there blankly.
"Ancestor, why are you here?"
At this time, Baochai had already walked up the steps and appeared in front of Jia Mu.
"Bao girl, you... let me get some fresh air outside!"
As the pampered "ancestor" in the clan, Jia's mother also wanted to protect her own face, so she lied in front of the younger generation.
Baochai glanced at the hall and probably understood what was going on, but she just smiled and said: "Our ancestors like peace and quiet, so naturally they are not used to many people!"
"How is my mother?"
Jia Mu replied: "She and Aunt You are with her every day, and they have endless things to talk about all day long. Life is going very smoothly!"
"By the way... someone sent a message two days ago and brought it back, saying that your brother will be returning to Beijing in the next few days!"
Baochai nodded and said, "He is finally back, so my mother has someone to rely on!"
"How is Miss Lin these days? Is she still in good health?"
"Girl Lin is accompanied by Yingchun and the others, reading, writing, chatting and laughing every day. She is not as miserable as before..."
With a smile on her face, Jia Mu looked at Baochai and said, "It's just that she misses you all day long, and from time to time she goes to Lixiangyuan to ask your mother when you will be back!"
As a princess's attendant, she is equivalent to a female official in the palace, so she naturally has the right to ask for leave.
It's just that three of the four current attendants live in remote capitals and have no relatives, so there is no need to take leave.
Only Baochai, although her family is in Jinling, has her mother and brother in Beijing. In this case, she can take leave and leave the palace.
"When my brother returns to Beijing in two days, I will ask the Empress for leave..."
Before Baochai finished speaking, she heard a call from a distance: "Miss Xue... I'm looking for you!"
Needless to say, the only one who shouted this in Kunning Palace was the Queen's precious son.
Baochai quickly turned around and bowed to Zhu Jinghong who came over: "I've met the Thirteenth Master!"
Beside her, Jia Mu also bowed and saluted, and at the same time quietly looked at the young man in front of her, who had a deep entanglement with her family.
Noticing Jia Mu's gaze, Zhu Jinghong asked, "Who is this?"
Baochai replied: "Back to the Thirteenth Master, this is the wife of Duke Xianrong, the old lady of the Jia family!"
It turned out that this was the so-called Mother Jia. After sizing up the old woman in Xia Pei in front of him, Zhu Jinghong glanced at Baochai.
"Miss Xue... let's play chess. I almost forgot those moves you taught me a few days ago!"
Seeing Zhu Jinghong approaching, Baochai was also afraid that he would do something "excessive", so he quickly responded: "Okay... I will teach you again!"
"Ancestor, farewell!"
Although Zhu Jinghong ignored him, Jia Mu still had a smile on her face and said quickly: "Congratulations to the Thirteenth Master!"
"Yes!" In response, Zhu Jinghong walked to the east side hall, where Zhu Yunsheng's bedroom was.
"Thirteenth Master, I heard from the old lady...my brother will be arriving in Beijing in the next few days!"
Hearing this, Zhu Jinghong suddenly became interested and said calmly: "It seems... your brother has found the person!"
"It's been almost three months. It's been taking so long this time. I think he's got the errands done!"
"This... I'm just afraid that he will disappoint the Thirteenth Master again!" Baochai said extremely cautiously.
"Let's not mention this for now, but it's about what happened last night. I have to tell you what's wrong!"
Seeing the confusion on Baochai's face, Zhu Jinghong said: "I had a few more drinks yesterday and pestered the girl to drink. It was really rude. I hope the girl won't blame me!"
Actually, because of this matter, Baochai felt unhappy when she thought about it, but she still said: "Then from now on... Master Thirteen should drink less!"
The two of them said this and walked into the east side hall. This scene was seen by Jia Mu.
From the beginning to the end, she thought that Baochai had a bright mind, but she did not expect that this girl had such means and had such a close relationship with the Thirteenth Master.
Thinking of this, Jia Mu couldn't help but think of Yuanchun. It would be great if her granddaughter could be pampered by the prince.
The main hall of Kunning Palace was bustling with activity, while Zhu Jinghong was playing chess in the side hall, and time gradually passed like this.
At this moment, a eunuch entered Kunning Palace and found Zhu Jinghong who was playing chess.
"Brother Six is looking for me?"
The eunuch who sent the message replied: "That's right, the prince has prepared something good for you!"
Putting down the chess piece, Zhu Jinghong asked: "What good thing?"
"Master Thirteen likes armor. Our prince specially found a skilled craftsman to make heavy armor and two good weapons for you, Master Thirteen!"
It had been half a month since the last time the two brothers sent armor together. Zhu Jinghong accepted the prince's kindness, thinking that Zhu Jingyuan would skip the matter.
Unexpectedly, this good sixth brother not only still remembered this matter, but actually built the armor.
Such a "loving and righteous" brother showed such good intentions. If he ignored it, wouldn't he be too ignorant?
What's more, Zhu Jinghong is not completely swayed by the prince, so he has to give the sixth son some hope.
Having made up his mind, Zhu Jinghong suddenly changed his expression, stood up and asked excitedly: "Is it really a good thing?"
Such a sudden change in mood was completely in line with his martial personality, and no one present found it strange.
"Thirteenth Master, how dare I lie to you? Just go and take a look and you will know!"
After gearing up, Zhu Jinghong said to Baochai: "This sentence counts as a draw. Let's come back next time!"
After saying this, Zhu Jinghong ignored Baochai's thoughts and went out while telling the eunuch.
"Hey, hey... Master Thirteen, please be gentle, my hand will be crushed!"
Zhu Jinghong went out here, but Baochai shook his head helplessly, and then put away the chessboard.
With her own chess skills, it was easy to beat Zhu Jinghong. She delayed it for so long just to save his face.
"It's a draw... I'm so shameless!" Baochai muttered to himself.
(End of chapter)
