Chapter 67 The Confused Prince
He Xi didn't know how to deal with the prince.
Who can talk about someone's funeral for two nights? At least it's not a monk's funeral. Besides, this monk is very likely to be fictional.
There is no need for He Xi to say anything to the prince at this moment. He didn't know what He Xi and Zhu Yuanzhang were going to say. But one thing is for sure. What He Xi and Zhu Yuanzhang said was something they didn't want him to know.
The prince is a very measured person.
Since He Xi didn't want to say it, it was definitely not that he didn't want to say it, but that Zhu Yuanzhang had an explanation. The prince didn’t ask any more questions.
The prince said: "Since the future of Zen Master Dazhi, I won't ask about it. However, my father has not attended the morning court for two days. Did you know?"
He Xi said: "I know."
The prince said: "Then do you know why?"
He Xi said: "Probably he is too tired. Your Majesty has been staying up late these past two days, so I think he will have a day or two to rest."
At this moment, the possibility of Zhu Yuanzhang staying up late to watch the drama flashed through He Xi's mind. But it was immediately denied by He Xi herself. He thought to himself, "Who is Zhu Yuanzhang? How could he do such a low-level thing?"
The prince said: "Is it really so?"
He Xi said: "I think that's true."
The prince thought to himself: "There should be nothing wrong with my father's body. Maybe it's what He Xi said. Or, even if it is, it's just a small problem. Maybe my father is just too tired, and it's okay to rest for two days." As a son , it’s enough to get to this point.
In fact, the prince didn't think there was anything wrong with Zhu Yuanzhang taking two days' rest. After all, the prince also knew how diligent his father was. But as a prince, doing this one thing is not enough.
Because just your sincerity is not enough. You also need to let others see this sincerity.
Although the prince felt that Zhu Yuanzhang probably had nothing serious to do. But still do some more unnecessary things.
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"What? Your father has not come to court for two days, and he still hasn't seen you." Queen Ma said.
The prince said: "Mother, in fact, I think my father is just a little tired. But the ministers are uneasy. I have no choice. I can only ask my mother to see my father."
Queen Ma pondered for a moment and said, "Tell me, your father talked to He Xi for two nights before?"
The prince said: "Yes."
Queen Ma understood clearly and probably understood. I don’t know what He Xi said to Zhu Yuanzhang. Zhu Yuanzhang is probably deep in thought now. It's just that Zhu Yuanzhang didn't tell his son, and Queen Ma wouldn't tell him either.
She said: "The ministers are making a fuss. Your father has been working hard all year round, so he should rest these days. What's the big deal. I know what you mean, I'll just go to Qianqing Palace to have a look."
The prince said: "The child is unfilial. The mother is exhausted."
Queen Ma said: "You kid, you are just a member of the family."
Empress Ma acted resolutely, leaving at the drop of a hat, and soon brought the prince to the gate of Qianqing Palace.
Xu Zheng immediately went to report it. After a while, he came out and said: "Queen, please."
Queen Ma walked in, and the prince was about to follow, but Xu Zheng stopped him and said, "Your Highness, please forgive me. Your Majesty only invites the Queen to come over."
The prince was stunned for a moment.
Xu Zheng was careful not to look at the prince. Without the emperor's will, he would have eaten the heart of a bear and the courage of a leopard. I don’t dare to stop the prince.
Queen Ma said: "Okay, I'll go take a look. You can go back. There are still a lot of things in the court that need your attention."
The prince could only say: "My child obeys your orders."
As soon as you enter Qianqing Palace, walk around the screen. Queen Ma saw a scene that she could never imagine. Zhu Yuanzhang piled many quilts on the couch. The whole person was leaning on the couch, with some nuts beside him.
In front of Zhu Yuanzhang, there was a very strange thing, which seemed to be a flat box. It seems to be foldable, but now it is open. There are some small divided buttons below, and the top looks like a glossy mirror.
What surprised Queen Ma even more was that there was someone inside. Someone is moving and talking.
In other words, Queen Ma was well-informed, and although she was extremely shocked, she did not lose her composure. If it were any other woman, she would have screamed by now.
Zhu Yuanzhang saw Queen Ma coming and said, "Come. Sit here."
The ancient collapse can be called a short bed. There are three sides to rely on. In the middle is a place to sit. There are some similarities with modern sofas. Queen Ma sat down next to Zhu Yuanzhang. He pointed at the computer and said, "What is this?"
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "I am an artifact of the future, called a computer. I can watch plays, read books, and do many things."
Queen Ma said: "This is----"
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "I am just watching a play. It is about what happened when you and my seventh generation descendants were emperors."
Queen Ma said: "Seventh generation grandson?"
Zhu Yuanzhang was half focused on the TV series and had no intention of explaining to Queen Ma. He said, "You will know after watching."
So, Zhu Yuanzhang and Queen Ma leaned on the couch and watched "The Ming Dynasty 1566".
In just a short time, Queen Ma's mind changed drastically.
In fact, Queen Ma always doubted the authenticity of He Xi, a person who came back from the future. She certainly believed in Zhu Yuanzhang's judgment. But this thing is incredible after all. But in front of this ultra-era entertainment tool, Queen Ma had the slightest doubt and fell instantly.
Queen Ma completely believed He Xi's origin.
Not just believed.
Empress Ma is even more obsessed with TV series than Zhu Yuanzhang.
Without him, Zhu Yuanzhang may have indulged thoughts. But I want to learn more about future generations through these images, rather than He Xi’s dry booklet. The historical drama in front of me is much better.
Although there are many aspects of this historical drama that are inconsistent with historical data. But the authors are from later generations and new dynasties, and he can better understand the thoughts of later authors. To compare with what He Xi said before.
Therefore, when Zhu Yuanzhang watches the drama, he has a brain and a mission.
Of course, there are also people who are addicted to this new entertainment effect.
But Queen Ma is different.
Queen Ma didn't have that much thought. We have to admit that Queen Ma is a hero among women. But after the founding of the People's Republic of China, Zhu Yuanzhang did not allow the harem to interfere in politics, so Queen Ma did not have to do many things. For example, in the past, he appeased the generals and won over by marriage. Pensions to soldiers and other such things. Queen Ma will be left to others.
Compared with Zhu Yuanzhang who was extremely busy, Queen Ma was much freer.
Leisurely middle-aged and elderly women are the natural audience for TV dramas. Queen Ma was immediately attracted. I forgot what I was doing here.
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Outside the gate of Qianqing Palace, the prince was waiting. At this time, He Xi also came.
The reason why He Xi came over was simple. Zhu Yuanzhang summoned him for two consecutive days. No matter what happened today, he should come and take a look. Another reason is that the mobile phone is out of battery.
That's right. the phone is out of battery.
The solar power bank was taken away by Zhu Yuanzhang. Even in the past two days, He Xi has been sparingly using his mobile phone. He only uses it as a watch and rarely turns it on. A mobile phone that cannot connect to the Internet is greatly less attractive to He Xi. This is why the power lasts for so long.
It’s just that even today mobile phones are of little use. But He Xi couldn't tolerate his cell phone being out of battery.
So, here we come.
When He Xi saw the prince here, he immediately saluted and said, "His Royal Highness."
The prince said: "You are here too. You should go back first. My father doesn't know what's wrong. He doesn't want to see me, and he probably doesn't want to see you either." The prince has been waiting for a long time now. Look at the sky, it's almost noon.
The prince has decided to leave.
He Xi said: "No matter what, at least let Eunuch Xu report him when he comes."
The prince nodded, feeling right.
At least let Father know that He Xi has been here.
Coming and not seeing him, and not coming at all are two different things.
He Xi stepped forward to report to Xu Zheng.
Xu Zheng immediately went in to report. After a while, he came out and saluted He Xi and said, "Secretary He, Your Majesty invites you."
The prince's eyes suddenly widened. He couldn't believe it at all.
Since his birth, he has always been the most favored one in the palace. Now he was turned away. But He Xi was able to go in, which made the prince feel like he had seen a ghost. What on earth happened today? Everything was abnormal.
Fortunately, the prince is generous, although he feels surprised and inexplicable. He didn't mean to express his anger at He Xi.
He just said to He Xi: "Father wants to see you, so go quickly."
After He Xi saluted, he hurried in.
As soon as he entered the Qianqing Palace and turned behind the screen, He Xi saw that Queen Ma was also here and immediately bowed without mentioning it.
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Come and see, what's the problem?"
He Xi looked at the computer and saw that the screen was black. The display light was not on. Then he looked at the power bank display light. It was not on at all. The reason is immediately clear. Said: "Your Majesty, there is no electricity."
Zhu Yuanzhang saw it from midnight yesterday until almost noon, almost ten hours. All the power in the computer and the power bank were exhausted.
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "What should we do?"
He Xi said: "We can only charge it." He Xi unplugged the power bank's cord. He said: "Your Majesty, this side is a solar power generation panel. Put this side under the sun. The charging will be displayed here. Generally speaking, if it is left in the sun for one day, it will be enough to use the computer for half the night."
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Come here to show off."
Zhu Yuanzhang took He Xi to a corner of Qianqing Palace and found that there were stairs here, and then walked up step by step. We arrived at the second floor of Qianqing Palace. The attic to be exact. The space above is high in the middle and low on both sides. On the sides, there are some small windows, just knee high. The sun hits right here.
In Zhu Yuanzhang's view, power banks are priceless treasures. It is impossible to place it in the open air and it needs to be exposed to the sky. This is the best place. It is more than ten feet above the ground. No one will see it and there is no need to worry about losing it.
He Xi could only put the power bank here.
I sighed leisurely in my heart, knowing that this power bank was no longer my own.
