Baochai looked through the gap in the curtain and saw that there was indeed a magnificent mansion here with guards on duty.
Prince Rui’s Mansion and Prince Xiang’s Mansion are not far apart. They passed by on the way out from the palace. Chen Zhi also pointed out to Baochai on a whim.
Seeing him looking at her carefully, Chen Zhi said with a smile, "From now on, when you stay here, you can do whatever you want to see."
"The empress is joking, the little girl is stupid and humble." , How dare you have such delusions, it is a blessing to be chosen as the concubine."
Although she really wanted to be the princess, Baochai actually knew very well in her heart that she would be lucky if she could be chosen as the concubine. Incredible.
"You girl, you have forgotten what I told you just now."
Putting down the curtain, Chen Zhi repeated, "I have entrusted the prince to take care of you in the Ministry of Rites." If you take good care of it, you will definitely be able to pass the primary and secondary elections. Are you afraid of the final election?"
This is really not a lie. Zhu Jingyuan actually ordered the Ministry of Etiquette to be responsible for this matter. Officials will inevitably treat Baochai with high regard.
Because only by ensuring that Baochai reaches the last step can Zhu Jinghong have the opportunity to choose Baochai, and then he will do something that will be frowned upon by the world.
This is the key to offending the emperor and becoming the laughing stock of the world
"Thank you, empress"
The sedan continued on its way, about ten minutes later Stopped again, and now they were carried into Prince Rui's palace.
After getting off the sedan, a maid came to greet him and informed Zhu Jingyuan that he had returned home.
"You mean the thirteenth brother is here too?" Chen Zhi pretended to be surprised.
But in fact, what happened today was that she and Zhu Jingyuan deliberately matched up to give Zhu Jinghong and Baochai confidence.
Looking at Baochai aside, Chen Zhi said with a smile, "You guys haven't seen each other for a while, so just follow me to the front hall."
Strictly speaking, running for election Women should not meet Zhu Jinghong, but Baochai's experience is really special, so there is no need to abide by this rule.
With half a push and half a move, Baochai was pulled to the front hall.
The so-called front hall is the Cunxin Hall of Prince Rui's Mansion, which is the most formal meeting place here.
The regulations of the prince-level residences are basically the same, with three main halls: Chengyun, Cunxin and Yin'an. Zhu Jinghong's Prince Xiang's Mansion also has the same layout.
At this moment, Zhu Jinghong was sitting in the side hall of Cunxin Hall, tasting the good tea that Zhu Jingyuan cherished.
But he is a rough man after all. He smashes it and drinks it, but he just thinks it tastes good.
"Thirteenth brother, how are you?"
"It tastes good, it is indeed very different. I don't have such good things over there, they are all ordinary tribute tea"
In fact, making tribute tea is anything but ordinary. After all, the royal family would use it to reward people, and it was too unpleasant to drink.
"If you like it, take it. But I only have two taels here, so don't be too little." ZhuJing Yuan said with a smile.
Zhu Jinghong shook his head, "Forget it, what do you say? A good man will never win the love of others, so Sixth Brother should keep it for himself and drink it."
The two of them were saying this , the next moment Chen Zhi came in from the door and asked with a smile, "Why are you brothers talking so happily?"
"I said I would give him some good tea, but this guy refused, which is really chilling."
"I have met Sixth Sister-in-law" Zhu Jinghong stood up to greet her.
After entering the side hall, Chen Zhi walked to her husband and said with a smile, "They all say that when giving gifts, you have to give them the right thing. It seems that you didn't give the right thing."
"Today I have a treasure that is hard to find in the world, and I will give it to my thirteenth brother."
The two couples were singing a double act at the moment, and then they heard Zhu Jingyuan ask, "But I don't know what kind of treasure it is."
I saw Chen Zhi looking out of the hall and calling, "Girl, come in quickly"
Zhu Jinghong also glanced out of the hall, only to see Baochai appear at the door with his head lowered, a look on his face. Nervous, restless and shy.
"It turns out to be Miss Xue"
Zhu Jingyuan said nonsense, and then looked at his brother, and saw that his expression changed.
In this way, Lao Shisan really loves this girl, which is great, Zhu Jingyuan said secretly.
Chen Zhi walked up to Baochai, stretched out his hand and pulled her towards the hall, saying as he walked, "You girl, you can't keep your face open when you meet the person you love."
After all, Baochai is a woman who has not yet left the court. At this moment, she said in public that Zhu Jinghong is the one she likes. She is "calm" enough if she doesn't run away.
"Sixth sister-in-law, please stop teasing her." Zhu Jinghong stepped forward and relieved Baochai a little.
"What are you talking about? Why did I make fun of her? Don't you know about Bao Yatou's candidacy for the princess?" Chen Zhi seemed to know nothing.
Zhu Jinghong did not answer this. The more he talked, the more embarrassed Baochai became.
I saw him squeeze forward two steps, forcing Chen Zhi to take two steps back, and then blocked Baochai behind him.
After hiding behind Zhu Jinghong, Baochai felt much more at ease. This change in her heart was very strange, and even she couldn't explain it clearly.
At this time, Zhu Jingyuan stepped forward and said, "Thirteenth brother is busy with the emperor's mission, so it's normal that he doesn't know about this matter."
Chen Zhi also followed up and said, "Thirteenth brother, let me see for a few months." After that, Bao Yatou is afraid that she will become your wife."
"It depends on the thirteenth brother's wishes. He has to hand over Ruyi to Miss Xue."
The prince chooses. There will be two people in the last step of the concubine. The one who is given the jade wishful thinking will be the princess, and the other will automatically become the concubine.
The key jade Ruyi will be handed to one of them by Zhu Jinghong himself. Of course, the person who will get Ruyi must be pre-determined.
At this time, Chen Zhi helped and said, "I think Bao Yatou is good. Her character, talents and knowledge are among the best in the world. If I were the thirteenth brother, I would definitely choose her."
"That's right." Yes, Miss Xue is very knowledgeable. I have heard my mother praise her so many times."
After Zhu Jingyuan finished speaking, he immediately continued, "Actually, it doesn't matter whether you are talented or not. Why should we Zhu family men care? It's rare to choose someone you like."
"Just like Your Sixth Sister-in-law, there were many women who were just as good as her in terms of appearance and appearance, but I just liked Sixth Brother and finally didn’t follow the old man’s wishes, so I handed Ruyi to her.”
This is what I said. It was tantamount to making it clear to Zhu Jinghong that he could safely and boldly choose his concubine according to his heart. As for whether Zhu Jingyuan really violated the emperor's wishes back then, Zhu Jinghong could not figure out clearly.
The combination of the words of Zhu Jingyuan and his wife told Zhu Jinghong that he liked Baochai, so he should choose her as the princess no matter what other people thought.
Zhu Jinghong probably understood the intentions of these two people, so he followed their intentions and said with a smile, "Bao girl, I am naturally willing to be my princess."
Even though she understood Zhu Jinghong's intentions, Baochai was still extremely happy when she heard this. At least she could confirm that among the girls in No. 1 Middle School, she was the most important in Zhu Jinghong's heart.
"Sixth brother, tell me why you are talking about my marriage again when you clearly asked me to come for a meal."
"This matter will not be finalized for more than a month. I'm hungry right now, so you'd better hurry up and get food served." After saying this, Zhu Jinghong patted his stomach.
What a great talent, Zhu Jingyuan and his wife came up with the same idea.
"Okay, let's go now. The banquet will be held in the back garden," Zhu Jingyuan said with a smile.
"Then let's leave now," Zhu Jinghong said.
Baochai was about to leave, but was stopped by Chen Zhi, and said at the same time, "Bao girl, you can come to the banquet too. These ingredients are rare today, and you can try them out."
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Princess Rui was so kind, but Baochai couldn't refuse, so she could only go along.
The banquet at Prince Rui's Mansion was truly unique, and Zhu Jinghong really ate a lot.
In the conversation at the banquet, Prince Rui and his wife also focused on Baochai, praising her to the sky.
There is only one central idea. Zhu Jinghong should grasp a rare woman like Baochai at all costs.
To be honest, Prince Rui and his wife overacted, and Zhu Jinghong was not really stupid, so he realized their purpose.
Although these two people had bad intentions, Zhu Jinghong took advantage of their plan and made an expression of deep understanding, which made Zhu Jingyuan and Zhu Jingyuan even more confident.
As a result, everyone was happy at the banquet, which lasted for an hour and then broke up.
Zhu Jinghong originally wanted to send Baochai back home, but was eventually stopped by Zhu Jingyuan and his wife, because it was indeed inappropriate to do so.
In the end, Prince Rui's Mansion sent someone to take Baochai home, while Zhu Jinghong returned to the palace.
The days gradually passed, and in the blink of an eye it came to February 20th, which was the last day for the prince to choose his concubine and surrender.
In other words, if you have not submitted your candidacy documents after this day, the government will no longer accept it.
According to statistics from the Ministry of Rites, there are more than 650 ladies from Gyeonggi and nearby prefectures and counties who submitted their submissions to run for the princess.
Only ninety-eight of them are the daughters of Juren, and the rest are the daughters of Shengyuan families. This data is also consistent with the normal situation.
In order to give enough ladies time to go to Beijing to participate in the election, the Ministry of Etiquette and the Bureau of Shangyi will conduct a preliminary election on March 10th. Only 100 people will be selected in a total of three days, and the rest will be sent to the countryside. .
Of course, these are all things for later. There is another major event today, which is the regular court meeting once every ten days.
Generally speaking, no matter whether it is a large court meeting or a regular court meeting, no specific military and political matters will be discussed. It is just a ceremonial meeting between hundreds of officials and the emperor. In many cases, the emperor will dispense with it.
But since the Chinese New Year, every major and regular meeting has been carried out strictly, and discussions on specific affairs have begun.
Of course, the content of the recent discussions is basically the same, that is, the issue of clearing the land, and the chief minister Zhao Yushan presides over the court meeting every time.
Through these means, it is equivalent to announcing to the government and the opposition that this major event has been put on the agenda, and everyone must obey the cabinet's administrative arrangements.
Today in the Chang Dynasty, the emperor officially announced that following the example of Tianfu, he would launch a pilot project to clear land. Jia Yucun, who had always observed and studied politics, accepted the order in court.
After leaving Jinling for nearly a month, it was time for them to go back.
The court meeting dispersed. After the emperor left, the civil and military officials dispersed, and the prince and Prince Rui also left.
"Your Highness, I think this is an opportunity. You must not hesitate any longer."
In the large square outside Fengtian Palace, Zhu Jingyuan was walking towards the palace gate. Behind him Followed by two officers.
While walking, Zhu Jingyuan said, "This matter is serious and offends too many people. If I stand up, I will only be criticized."
The two officials beside him were trying to persuade him Stand up to support Qingzhang to gain the emperor's favor.
It should be noted that most of the people who follow Zhu Jingyuan are speculators, so it is not surprising that they came up with this method.
"But if you are favored by the Holy Spirit, Your Highness can also benefit a lot."
"Once the matter of clearing the abbot is completed, His Highness has a unique vision. Even if it fails, you can only blame Zhao Ge." He is not a good planner and has nothing to do with His Highness."
At last year's Sutra Banquet, Zhu Jingyuan reconciled with Xini and did not make a clear stance on Qingtian's tax collection.
Of course, he can continue to remain silent now, but if he wants to quickly seize political capital, this "risk-taking" approach will be very effective, but it involves uncontrollable risks.
But to be honest, it would actually be more beneficial to the prince to just spend time with the prince.
It was precisely because they saw this clearly that Zhu Jingyuan’s followers persuaded him that these people wanted to have a greater chance of winning.
"Your Highness"
"Let me think about it again, let me think about it carefully"
FacingZhu Jingyuan is extremely cautious about such a big matter, just because he really can't make mistakes.
At this moment, he envied Zhu Jinghong. At least this younger brother lived a free and happy life.
Zhu Jingyuan’s idea was indeed correct, because at this time Zhu Jinghong was in Shanglin Garden, establishing friendships with the generals of the Northern Four Guards.
The fellowship is also for the generals of the four guards to communicate with each other, share their daily training experiences, and then compete in the next stage of the competition.
The form of the so-called friendship itself is actually to prepare barbecue and fine wine, and also organize a riding and shooting competition.
Those who can participate in this friendship are at least deputy qianhu who are pro-military, and their grades are at least the sixth grade.
Barbecue dinners are rare nowadays even among military generals, so everyone still feels novel.
Have wine and meat and then practice riding and shooting. The school ground was very lively all morning, and everyone had a great time.
The several commanders who participated felt that they were much younger, and they were as happy as rich men.
"Thirteenth brother, you will definitely hit this time" Zhu Jingchun handed over an arrow.
At this moment, the target distance has been set to 120 steps. It is really outrageous to design the accuracy of this distance.
What’s more, Zhu Jinghong was still drinking.
With everyone watching, Zhu Jinghong smiled heartily and said, "Wine"
Zhu Jinghao squeezed Yu Hai aside, took the wine and handed it to Zhu Jinghong himself, and said respectfully, "Thirteen." Brother, please"
This time when he arrived at Shanglin Garden, Zhu Jinghong finally did not forget these two younger brothers and brought them out to play together.
Shanglin Garden is much more fun than the palace. The two of them rode horses, shot arrows, barbecued and drank wine. They came as they pleased, so much so that they didn’t want to go back to the palace now.
After drinking a bowl of wine, Zhu Jinghong threw the bowl on the table, and then took the arrow held by Zhu Jingchun.
With his bow and arrow ready, he looked into the distance based on his own experience and prediction. Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Zhu Jinghong loosened his bowstring.
The arrows whizzed out, attracting everyone’s attention and followed them away.
Someone ran out in pursuit of the arrow, wanting to know the result of the hit as soon as possible.
Soon someone ran back cheering and shouted "hit, hit", which made everyone at the scene exclaim in amazement.
No one among the generals at the scene could match this ability, not even the more than 20,000 soldiers of the North Fourth Guard.
Throwing the bow to the eunuch on the side, Zhu Jinghong clapped his hands and said, "Okay, that's it for today. I won't play any more."
"The Thirteenth Master is a great shooter, truly unparalleled in the world." No one can reach it."
"Yes, I'm afraid even the martial arts star will not have such magical skills"
Surrounded by a group of generals, listening to their compliments as if they were free of money, Zhu Jinghong didn't have any wandering thoughts.
After he organized the order of words, he said, "I am one of you who have this magic shot. I can use it in the military formation."Attacking is of no use."
"Unless I am a great Ming archer, all archers like me will be invincible."
"You also know, To practice archery, talent and hard work are indispensable, and it is extremely difficult to become a qualified archer."
At this point, Zhu Jinghong turned around, looked at everyone and said, "However, the fire gun has no such restrictions, as long as it is an individual You can learn it in a few months."
"The future will definitely be dominated by firecrackers and artillery. It is precisely because of this that the Holy Spirit ordered you to retrain."
"For That’s it”
Zhu Jinghong talked non-stop. His personal demonstration and on-site preaching were very effective in changing the generals’ ideas.
At this moment, several people The eunuch came quickly to convey the emperor's will.
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