Yu He is currently one of the very few people who can take a sedan chair to the palace.
Just when Zhu Yuanzhang went to the back garden and waited for Tang He to come over.
East Palace, Chunhe Hall.
Zhu Yunwen also received news that the emperor's grandfather had returned to the palace.
"What kind of ecstasy soup did the fourth uncle pour into the emperor's house, so that the emperor's uncle can't forget the fourth uncle's house so much?"
Zhu Yunwen said bitterly.
He really couldn't understand why his fourth uncle suddenly gained the attention of Grandpa Huang.
Huang Zicheng stood aside, frowning slightly, and after thinking for a moment, he made a bold guess.
"In recent days, has your Highness noticed that His Majesty's expression seems to be more and more rosy, his energy is much better, and he looks radiant."
When Zhu Yunwen heard this, he couldn't help but guess and said: "Sir, what you mean is that the fourth uncle asked the alchemist to refine the elixir, so that Grandpa Huang's health improved?"
After Zhu Yunwen finished speaking, realization appeared on his face.
After being reminded by Huang Zicheng, the more he recalled, the more he felt that this situation was very likely.
Since the death of his father, Grandpa Huang's health has deteriorated day by day, and his original high-spirited appearance has become a bit decrepit.
Zhu Yunwen stayed with Grandpa Huang at that time, and Grandpa Huang almost fainted several times.
This also made Zhu Yunwen extremely worried about the health of the emperor's grandfather, and also worried about whether he might inherit the throne.
Now if we look back at time, Grandpa Huang's physical changes began exactly when he went to live with his fourth uncle.
This is clear.
It must be an elixir.
After hearing this, Huang Zicheng looked embarrassed.
He actually didn't mean that, but His Highness Taisun's statement seemed to be possible in Huang Zicheng's opinion.
So he echoed: "Perhaps there is someone in Prince Yan's palace that His Majesty keeps lingering on. This possibility is not impossible."
The so-called literati are romantic, and Huang Zicheng is no exception.
And because Huang Zicheng accompanied him to the East Palace, he often did not need to attend the morning court.
The Hanlin Academy does not have too specific official affairs to deal with, so relatively speaking, Huang Zicheng still has relatively free time every day.
Although he doesn't like this kind of leisure very much, it does not prevent him from occasionally going to the flower boat on the Qinhuai River to relax.
Have a few drinks and listen to a few songs to soothe your current frustrated mood.
It has been twenty-five years since the founding of the Ming Dynasty. Nowadays, most of the world is stable and gradually prospering.
The Qinhuai River also became lively.
The sound of oars and lights and shadows stretch for ten miles, and singing girls play with flowers and boats on the turbid waves.
The boat is painted and the drums are whistling day and night.
Such a scene can naturally appear because of the popularity of literati.
How could such an elegant thing be done without all the literati from the Hanlin Academy?
Thinking of yourself and others, Your Majesty himself is still young, so he may have taken a fancy to someone.
Zhu Yunwen was young, not yet crowned or married.
Under the care of Zhu Yuanzhang and the influence of Zhu Biao, he was very particular about etiquette, justice and integrity.
So I don’t know the taste of meat.
He couldn't keep up with Huang Zicheng's thinking rhythm, but frowned and said: "Sir, what you mean is that there may be a talented person hidden in the fourth uncle's mansion. Grandpa Huang often goes out of the palace to pay tribute to this person." consult."
Thinking of the 'new work-for-relief' program that is currently being implemented, Zhu Yunwen feels that Huang Zicheng's idea is indeed reasonable.
But what made Zhu Yunwen feel a little strange.
If the emperor met a talented person, he should directly give him an official position. Why would he go to his fourth uncle's mansion?
Huang Zicheng looked at His Royal Highness Taisun's thoughtful look and put his hand on his forehead, speechless.
I had no choice but to stop beating around the bush and said directly: "Perhaps there is another possibility, that is, His Majesty has fallen in love with a certain woman, but it is difficult to get into the palace, so he leaves the palace every few days."
Hearing this, Zhu Yunwen suddenly remembered.
The imperial grandfather, who has not been around women for a long time, seems to have suddenly summoned the concubines from the harem and the beauty Zhang Xuanmiao to sleep with him recently.
Some time ago, this matter caused quite a stir in the harem.
He also heard about it from his mother and concubine, and didn't take it seriously.
When Huang Zicheng was reminded of this, he immediately remembered it.
That being said, it is really possible.
"Sir, it seems that this is probably the case. Now that you know what your fourth uncle has done, what countermeasures can you take?" Zhu Yunwen couldn't help but ask.
Huang Zicheng stroked his beard and said with a smile: "If Prince Yan can do it, His Highness can do it too. When I go out to look for her, I will definitely find a beauty that is better than the beauty in Prince Yan's palace."
"Okay, please sir." Zhu Yunwen said solemnly.
Zhu Yunwen also agreed with Huang Zicheng's idea.
When he was reading history books, he found that there were many emperors in history who liked beauty. It was not surprising that the emperor was like this.
Of course Zhu Yuanzhang did not expect that Zhu Yunwen would arrange him in this way. If he knew, he would not break Huang Zicheng's legs.
Zhu Yuanzhang still admired Huang Zicheng very much, otherwise he would not have arranged for him to accompany him to the East Palace.
In the original arrangement, Huang Zicheng was originally a Taisun Party member.
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"My boss, there is news from Annan. After this year's tribute was rejected by the Ming government, Emperor Annan arranged for Princess Anxiu to come to the capital of the Ming Dynasty for a marriage."
"I want to gain His Majesty's favor by paying tribute, but more importantly, I want to win the support of Ming Dynasty."
In the yard, Uncle Zhang reported to Zhu Ying.
This was the news that had just arrived. As soon as he got it, Uncle Zhang hurried back to the courtyard.
Zhu Ying nodded upon hearing this.
The situation in Annan has been the focus of his attention since he determined Annan's idea of founding the country two years ago.
For this purpose, a lot of money was spent and personnel were arranged to infiltrate the entire Annan.
Not only the officials of Annan's court, but also Annan's army.
However, Annan's army is currently fragmented, and too many soldiers are eating empty pay and drinking blood. It is not as smooth as the Goryeo side.
So Zhu Ying arranged for many confidants to go there later.
"What's the arrangement with Zhao Xiucai?" Zhu Ying asked after listening.
Zhao Xiucai was the strategist-type figure lurking in Annan, that thin man.
Zhao Xiucai was not a real scholar, but was a casual name when he was initially making fun of him, and it has been used ever since.
However, in Zhu Ying's view, Zhao Xiucai's talents go far beyond his reputation as a scholar.
"Zhao Xiucai arranged for someone to kidnap Princess Anxiu. He said in the letter that he hoped that his employer could take Princess Anxiu into his house and then enter Annan in the name of Princess Anxiu's husband. He would definitely get twice the result with half the effort."
"It's even easier to forge the official seal of the Ming Dynasty and pretend to be a heir of the Ming Dynasty royal family."
After Uncle Zhang finished speaking, he looked at his employer cautiously and felt relieved when he saw that he was not angry.
"What a great Zhao Xiucai, he really dares to think."
Instead of getting angry, Zhu Ying said with a smile.
From Zhu Ying's point of view, Zhao Xiucai's method was really good.
The current situation in Annan is very chaotic, and his Majesty Zhu Yuanzhang is quite unhappy with Annan.
Such behavior in the name of a member of the royal family seems extremely dangerous, but in Annan's case, it is completely different.
Zhu Ying has his own troops, and with the name of Ming Dynasty, he can open up the situation in Annan faster.
For the Ming Dynasty, Annan, whether it was the Supreme Emperor or the current Annan powerful minister Hu Jisao (mao), or even local powerful people, had to be wary of three points.
This is the current deterrent from Ming Dynasty.
From Annan's point of view, how could he doubt a descendant of the royal family from the Ming Dynasty?
Besides, now that His Majesty is getting older, it is very normal behavior to arrange for a member of the royal family to marry Princess Nanxiu.
At that time, Zhu Ying could bring troops and horses, produce documents, and go straight to Annan.
Even if he acts arrogantly and unscrupulously. Annan also dared to be angry but dared not speak out.
"What a good Zhao Xiucai. I still underestimated him. This method is indeed good."
After figuring out the joints, Zhu Ying couldn't help but sigh.
When he accepted Zhao Xiucai, it seemed that he was not disappointed.
At the same time, I was also a little confused.
What's going on recently? Not long ago, the old man wanted to find a woman for him.
Not long after he came back, Zhao Xiucai, who was far away, also sent him a woman.
