Kunning Palace.
Queen Ma was picking up the soles of her shoes. Although she was a queen, she never felt that she should enjoy it.
Queen Ma has always done a good job of leading by example.
No matter it was during the uprising, she would still be the queen now.
Although it is a joke that Queen Ma deserves half of the credit for the Zhu family's world, Queen Ma's role has never been smaller than that of those founding heroes.
"Sister."
Zhu Yuanzhang arrived in a hurry. As soon as he arrived, he sat opposite Queen Ma and took a piece of pastry from the table and put it into his mouth.
Queen Ma looked up at Lao Zhu and kept moving her hands: "What's wrong? Why do you have time to come to my place at this hour?"
Lao Zhu is a busy man, and his daily schedule is full.
He came to Kunning Palace only a handful of times during the day.
Zhu Yuanzhang swallowed the cake and said, "Sister, let me ask you about Su Jing."
"What's the matter?"
As soon as she heard that she was related to Su Jing, Queen Ma immediately put down her work.
This scene fell firmly into Lao Zhu's eyes, and his face jumped slightly, but he quickly suppressed it: "Su Jing went to Chang Yuchun and Xu Dana one after another. This was your idea."
"Yes, what's wrong? Could it be that my idea was wrong?"
Queen Ma nodded.
Zhu Yuanzhang immediately said: "No, no, sister, your idea is very good. Now everyone in the court is starting to think about Su Jing again, which is a good thing."
"Sister, you helped me handle things that we didn't even think of. I'm here today to thank you."
For Lao Zhu, he likes the current situation very much.
Su Jing is definitely not going to be killed now, but Lao Zhu also remembers that he did not agree to enter the court.
If Su Jing wants to keep a low profile, the more she must keep him at the forefront.
Empress Ma rolled her eyes at Lao Zhu and said: "Chongba, don't think that I don't know what you are thinking. The advice I gave Mr. Su is not for your sake. I am thinking about Mr. Su. Up and down the court, Mr. Su How can we do this without personal connections? We can’t ask Prince Biao’er or you, the Emperor, to come forward for everything.”
The relationship between Su Jing and Daming has become increasingly close.
Empress Ma really cares about Su Jing. Whether it is Zhu Biao or Zhu Yuanzhang, their identities are too sensitive.
Su Jing needs to have her own network of contacts so that she can assist Zhu Biao more easily in the future.
"hey-hey."
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said: "I know, there is no conflict anyway, it's the same. It's enough that Su Jing can stir up the water in the court."
Lao Zhu still pays more attention to the results, as long as the results are what he wants.
Su Jing is useful, but in Lao Zhu's heart, the people of Lao Zhu's family are the most important.
Queen Ma said: "Okay, don't be poor. You are not just here to talk about this. If you have anything else to say, please tell me. It has delayed my shoemaking."
After all, they have been married for many years, so Queen Ma still knows Lao Zhu very well.
After hearing this, Lao Zhu's face sank slightly, and then he glanced at Queen Ma.
Empress Ma immediately understood and shouted towards the door: "You all should step aside."
The guards and maids outside the door immediately stayed away. They did not dare to listen to the whispers of Zhu Yuanzhang and Queen Ma.
As the people dispersed, Queen Ma looked at Lao Zhu and said, "Chongba, tell me, what is it that makes you care so much?"
Zhu Yuanzhang paused and said, "Sister, Su Jing told us something. After thinking about it, I think I still have to tell you."
"What is it? Does it have to do with me?"
Queen Ma asked immediately. Before Lao Zhu said what it was, she had already guessed that it was related to herself.
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said, "Su Jing told us that you would go ahead of us."
Lao Zhu did not directly talk about death because he did not want Queen Ma to die, although he knew that this was inevitable.
No one can escape birth, old age, illness and death. Regarding such natural laws, Lao Zhu, as the emperor, had no intention of seeking immortality.
Hearing that this was the case, Queen Ma breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "Just head ahead, it's good, people will die eventually."
Queen Ma didn't have too much fear about death.
She got married at the beginning of Zhu Yuanzhang's uprising, and it can be said that her head was pinned to her belt.
Now that the Ming Dynasty has been established and she has become the queen, what else is there to be afraid of?
"By the way, did Mr. Su say how many years I have left?"
Queen Ma asked.
Lao Zhu shook his head and said: "No, but it will be safe within ten years."
"Ten years?"
Queen Ma said to herself, ten years is still a long time, don't be in a hurry.
"Chongba, it's okay. I can stay with you for at least ten years. What a great thing. There's nothing to be sad about."
Empress Ma comforted Zhu Yuanzhang in turn. Such a mind was not something ordinary women could have.
Zhu Yuanzhang held Queen Ma's hand and said, "Sister."
For a moment, he didn't know what to say.
"Okay, don't be so nauseous, it's nothing."
Queen Ma said with a smile.
However, Lao Zhu's face was already calm at this moment, and he continued: "Sister, Su Jing also told me about Biao'er."
"What, Biao'er?"
Queen Ma's expression suddenly changed, and she was immediately different.
"What's wrong with Biao'er? What did Mr. Su say?"
Queen Ma asked quickly.
Zhu Yuanzhang took a breath and said, "Su Jing said that Biao'er will also walk ahead of us."
Ding!
Queen Ma's body shook instantly and she fell backwards.
Zhu Yuanzhang immediately supported him and was about to call the imperial doctor when Empress Ma waved her hand and said: "Chongba, no need. I was just surprised for a moment. It's nothing serious."
"Tell me exactly what Mr. Su said."
At this moment, Queen Ma's heart was already in confusion.
She didn't talk about her own affairs, but Zhu Biao's affairs were a first-class matter.
Zhu Yuanzhang immediately repeated what Su Jing said to him in Fengtian Hall without omitting anything.
Because he understood Queen Ma's mood.
Zhu Biao is not only their son, but also the heir of the Ming Dynasty.
If something happens, it will be a disaster for the entire Ming Dynasty.
As Lao Zhu finished speaking, Queen Ma's mood gradually stabilized. After all, it had been a stormy journey. After hearing that it would be at least ten years, Queen Ma calmed down.
"So, Mr. Su only said that Biao'er will go ahead of you, Chongba, but did not say when."
Queen Ma confirmed again.
Lao Zhu nodded and said: "Yes, we want to ask for more details, but Su Jing doesn't know. It takes too long to be so accurate."
Queen Ma said: "I don't care. It's okay to walk in front of you, but Biao'er can't do it. I still believe in Mr. Su."
What happened before, especially what happened to Chang Yuchun, proved that Su Jing could avoid the death of some people.
Empress Ma has always had great trust in Su Jing, and naturally she also trusts Su Jing at this time.
Zhu Yuanzhang said with a serious expression: "Sister, no matter it is you or Biao'er, you must do well. I am the oldest, so I should be in front!"
Unlike Queen Ma, who was indifferent to her own life and death, Lao Zhu was determined not to allow Queen Ma to walk in front of him.
"Chongba, you didn't tell Biao'er about this, right?"
Queen Ma did not continue to worry about whether she could die in front of Lao Zhu, but asked directly.
Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head: "Of course not. Biao'er is too young and it is not suitable for him to know about this matter."
Queen Ma nodded and said: "Yes, although Biao'er is a precocious young man and has his own opinions and ideas, he is still a little young after all and has experienced too little. This kind of life and death matter is still too early for him, no. Tell him it's right."
The two have a very tacit understanding, and Zhu Biao must keep it a secret here.
As parents, we always want our children to be well.
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "We have asked Su Jing to keep it a secret. At the same time, he also promised that he will find a way to save you and Biao'er, my sister, just like he saved Chang Yuchun."
Empress Ma suddenly reacted and immediately said to Zhu Yuanzhang: "Chongba, are you threatening Mr. Su?"
Zhu Yuanzhang did not answer, but this attitude was already his acquiescence.
When it comes to the lives of Queen Ma and Zhu Biao, there is no way that Lao Zhu means no threat at all.
Queen Ma sighed and said: "Chongba, I know what you are thinking, but think about it, since Mr. Su is willing to tell this matter, will he not save Biao'er? Mr. Su taught Biao'er so carefully, How can you bear to watch Biao'er die young? You are judging a gentleman's heart with a villain's heart!"
All along, Empress Ma's approach or attitude towards Su Jing has always been to exchange sincerity for sincerity.
Only in this way can Su Jing truly think about Ming Dynasty and serve the Zhu family.
But Zhu Yuanzhang's approach was undoubtedly inappropriate.
At least in Queen Ma's opinion, this was too inappropriate.
"Sister, we know this well. I've told you this, and I hope you don't mind what we do."
Zhu Yuanzhang accepted Queen Ma's reprimand, but had no intention of correcting himself.
It may be possible to exchange sincerity for sincerity, but Lao Zhu still believes in his own methods.
"Well, the matter has come to an end. I just hope that Mr. Su won't worry about it."
Empress Ma said helplessly: "Mr. Su has a clear mind. How come he doesn't understand what you mean, Chongba?"
Things had already happened, and Empress Ma did not criticize Zhu Yuanzhang too much.
Depending on the location, the methods and attitudes of doing things will naturally be different.
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Whether Su Jing understands it or not, we want you two to live well. Sister, you also know this now, so we won't mention it in the future."
"Um."
Queen Ma nodded. It was most important for the couple to unite.
the other side.
The Korean Government Palace, also known as the Prime Minister's Palace.
Li Shanchang sat in the hall, smiled and said to the person opposite: "Uncle Ren Yuan is here, my mansion is also full of glory!"
At the third stop, Su Jing did not follow Queen Ma's arrangements, but came to the home of Li Shanchang, the prime minister of the Ming Dynasty.
"Mr. Han, you are the prime minister. It is a great honor for me to take time out of your busy schedule to meet with me."
Su Jing immediately returned the compliment.
Regarding Li Shanchang, Su Jing had read quite a few records in history books in her previous life.
This is a true politician!
When he was young, he fell in love with Zhu Yuanzhang at a glance. He joined Zhu Yuanzhang when he was still young and became an original stock.
Then he showed his prominence with his own talents and followed Lao Zhu through life and death, working hard and without complaint, which is a lot of credit.
From joining Lao Zhu's uprising team to the founding of the Ming Dynasty, Li Shanchang made almost no mistakes.
Now, he has been named the Duke of Korea, given the title of "Founding Assistant, Promoting Honesty and Upright Civil Service", and has been promoted to the special rank of Guanglu Doctor, Zuo Zhuguo, Taishi, and Zhongshu Zuo Prime Minister.
The term "extremely human minister" is most appropriate when applied to Li Shanchang.
Even though Li Shanchang had problems such as jealousy, and was later implicated in Hu Weiyong, ending up being tragically killed in his later years, these did not prevent Li Shanchang from being a politician with superb methods.
Li Shanchang was very good at both academic and court methods.
The biggest reason why Su Jing must come to see it is actually not these, but the position of Li Shanchang, the leader of the Huaixi Group.
Su Jing has never forgotten that she was assassinated.
After the showdown with Lao Zhu, Su Jing roughly understood what happened in the court at that time.
Under Lao Zhu's various encouragements, he has become a banner against the growing Huaixi Group.
Although Su Jing has always insisted on not carrying the flag, but if he doesn't carry it, it doesn't mean that the opponent will not take action.
And the opponent who has the ability to assassinate the prince on his way back is definitely not a small person, because most people don't have this ability at all.
Huaixi Group has exactly this ability.
Of course, this does not mean that it was Li Shanchang's hand, everything is still unknown.
Su Jing came to take a look because she wanted to explore the truth.
"Uncle Ren Yuan, you're welcome. I, the prime minister, am nothing. I am getting old and my body can no longer bear it. I will have to retire soon."
Li Shanchang said with a smile.
After just a few words of greeting, they actually directly talked to Su Jing about his retirement.
If you don’t know, you would think that Su Jing and Li Shanchang have such a good relationship. Wouldn’t it be easier to talk about such things as soon as they meet?
When Su Jing heard this, she looked surprised and said, "Prime Minister, this is..."
Just the right color, words that you can't speak but can't.
The preparations Su Jing made before coming came in perfectly at this moment.
Li Shanchang's retirement is recorded in detail in the history books. He resigned due to illness in the fourth year of Hongwu's reign, which is what happened next year.
Su Jing knew, but he didn't want Li Shanchang to see that he knew.
"The Prime Minister is the pillar of the Ming Dynasty, Su Jing only thinks this is a joke."
After being surprised, Su Jing immediately said with a smile, as if Li Shanchang was really just joking.
but.
Li Shanchang looked at Su Jing with a strange look in his eyes and said, "Uncle Ren Yuan, I thought you already knew."
Already known?
Su Jing was stunned for a moment, her heart moved slightly, and she said with a look of surprise on her face: "Prime Minister, what does this mean? The prime minister's affairs are related to the Ming Dynasty. How did I know about it?"
"Just say it casually, Uncle Renyuan, don't mind."
Li Shanchang smiled and said nothing more.
However, this casual comment made Su Jing suddenly feel wary.
(End of chapter)
