Chapter 426 Concubine

Chapter 426: Side Concubine

In the side hall, Lin Ruhai waited for an hour, during which time he drank two cups of tea and paid homage before the eunuch came to tell him.

Following the eunuch out of the side hall, Lin Ruhai entered the main hall of Qianqing Palace, and was finally taken to wait outside Nuan Pavilion.

After standing here for more than ten minutes, an official walked out. Apparently, this official had just finished the summons.

So Lin Ruhai finally tidied up her appearance to show her best side to the emperor.

"Jinling Salt Inspector Lin Ruhai came to see him"

Hearing the eunuch's call, Lin Ruhai stepped into the Nuan Pavilion and saw the emperor in regular clothes sitting behind the imperial desk.

He didn't even have time to see the emperor's face clearly, and he naturally knelt down in front of the emperor.

"I, Jinling Inspector Lin Ruhai, visited His Majesty"

Lin Ruhai was in poor physical condition. Zhu Xianming actually knew this, but when he saw it with his own eyes, he was still shocked. .

The last time they met was two years ago. Lin Ruhai was relatively thin at that time, but now he is already in his twilight years.

No wonder he wants to resign, Zhu Xianming thought.

"Get up"

"Thank you, Your Majesty"

After Lin Ruhai stood up, Zhu Xianming said, "Give me a seat"

This Two words, but Lin Ruhai was even more shocked

He knew very well who the emperor was, and he treated the court officials completely as tools. Not to mention a small fourth-rank official like him, even the six ministries and nine ministers could hardly give him the gift. Seat treatment.

"I am frightened." Lin Ruhai declined quickly.

"I have worked hard for you all these years, and now that you are like this, I have treated you badly."

This is Zhu Xianming's true words. He has dealt with many dishonest people over the years. There are few, but those who are sincere and sincere also live a miserable life.

After many accusations from the Queen, Zhu Xianming changed his mind slightly, and focused his debts to people such as Xue Li who died young on Lin Ruhai.

But don’t think that the emperor has changed. This is just a coincidence caused by the right time, place and people. Zhu Xianming is still the cold emperor in essence.

The stool was brought, Lin Ruhai sat on it extremely uneasily, and then the monarch and his subjects began to question and answer.

As for the salt affairs, Zhu Xianming didn't ask much. He mainly wanted to know about the situation in Jinling.

Under the strong pressure from the cabinet, the Jinling local government is now conducting a thorough investigation into the civil uprising, and relevant reports are sent back to the Ministry of Justice every day.

From Lin Ruhai's point of view, the situation in Jinling is generally stable, which makes Zhu Xianming a little satisfied.

After some questions and answers, half an hour passed quickly.

When Zhu Xianming signaled Lin Ruhai to leave, the latter seemed hesitant to speak.

"Is there something else, sir?" Although Zhu Xianming was asking, he had already guessed what Lin Ruhai wanted to say.

"Chen XingWith a withered face, he is already a withered bone in the grave, and it is difficult for him to take on the important task of patrolling the salt. Please ask your Majesty to appoint another wise minister to take up this important position."

After thinking for a few moments, Zhu Xianming said, "Since you insist on this, I will not It is difficult for a strong man to do what is difficult for him."

"I will assign the duty of patrolling the salt in Jinling separately. You will stay in the capital to rest for now, and then you can contribute to the court when your health improves."

"How"< /p>

The emperor's words came to this, which meant that Lin Ruhai couldn't refuse at all, otherwise he would be ignorant.

"Thank you for your kindness," Lin Ruhai said in obeisance.

"I can temporarily settle down at Yue's house"

"This is not a long-term solution, let alone Now that you are a civil servant, it is not good to disturb the Duke's palace."

"Your Majesty's lesson is correct, I will find a place to live as soon as possible." Lin Ruhai replied immediately, thinking about the meaning of the emperor's words.< /p>

Rising from the throne, Zhu Xianming slowly walked around the desk and said with a smile, "I heard that you accumulated millions of possessions during your tenure as the Salt Patrol Censor."

These sudden words really frightened Lin Ruhai half to death, and then he knelt on the ground with a plop.

"Your Majesty, this matter is completely false."

Such this. Naturally, he had heard the rumors in Jinling, and they were all spread by the salt merchants in private, in order to drive away the emperor's loyal dog.

"I know you are incorruptible, and these are my words. You won’t believe it.”

In fact, Zhu Xianming didn’t trust any of his subordinates. With Jin Yiwei and Dongchang strictly monitoring him, he certainly knew that Lin Ruhai was not corrupt.

He raised his hand to signal Lin Ruhai to get up. , Zhu Xianming said softly, "If you have any difficulties with the price of rice in the capital, you can tell me."

"Yes, thank you for your love, Your Majesty"

"By the way, your daughter is raised in the Queen's Palace Here, since you have returned to the house today, please take her back temporarily, so that you can enjoy a family relationship."

Although the emperor had his own considerations from beginning to end, Lin Ruhai was really moved. After all, this concern is real.

"Thank you, Your Majesty"

After another exchange of words, Lin Ruhai thanked him profusely and left Qianqing Palace, and then went to Qianqing Gate. Waiting for her daughter to arrive outside.

When the news reached Kunning Palace, Daiyu was confronting the princess. When she received the order, she burst into tears.

Her father is her only close relative in this world, the person she cares about and misses the most. Now that they are finally reunited after three years of separation, how can she remain calm?

"Go quickly. Well, your father is still waiting for you." Zhu Yunsheng stepped forward to wipe away Daiyu's tears.

"Please clean up Daiyu quickly."

Hearing Zhu Yunsheng's instructions , the palace maids all got busy, and soon her personal belongings were packed away.

"I can't go, Xiangyun, please send her off for me," Zhu Yunsheng ordered again.

"Yes" Xiangyun naturally took the order.

After the two said goodbye to the princess, they walked out of Kunning Palace accompanied by several palace maids.

Although Kunning Palace and Qianqing Palace are right next to each other, it still takes a few minutes to walk from Kunning Gate to Qianqing Gate.

In the snow, Lin Ruhai looked towards the palace gate and finally saw a group of people coming out, so he went inside to greet them.

"Father"

After calling out, Daiyu quickened her pace and came to her biological father as quickly as possible.

"Yu'er" Lin Ruhai's eyes were moist and her voice was choked.

"An unfilial daughter meets her father"

Seeing Daiyu about to kneel down, Lin Ruhai grabbed her. How could he let his good daughter kneel down in the snow.

"I have grown taller and my complexion has improved. The Queen is well-educated."

After sighing, Lin Ruhai knelt down towards the Forbidden Palace and kowtowed in gratitude very seriously.

Daiyu did not stop him, because this was the duty of a minister and what he had to do.

After her father finished thanking her, Daiyu stepped forward to help him up. Her father's thin body made her burst into tears again.

At this time, Xiangyun also came forward to see the gift, and Daiyu could only endure the sadness and introduce it to her biological father.

After talking for a while, Xiangyun said goodbye and returned to the forbidden palace, while Daiyu followed her father outside the palace.

On the way, the father and daughter chatted about people and things that had happened since their separation in the past two years, and for a moment they felt a sense of right and wrong.

When they walked out of Donghua Gate, they happened to meet Zhu Jinghong who had returned from Shanglin Garden. At this moment, he was surrounded by Hou Jing and his gang, chatting nonsense.

In addition to Hou Jing and others, the relatively young middle-level officers of the North Fourth Guard were mainly people like Baihu Deputy Qianhu Qianhu, and there were also more than 20 people who followed them.

Everyone spoke loudly, making the palace wall seem like a mudslide, but the civil and military officials they met along the way were no longer surprised.

"So I said, just kill those bastards. On the one hand, the imperial court is in serious trouble, and on the other hand, you can also be promoted and make a fortune, right?"

Hearing this, Hou Jing laughed dryly and said, "Thirteenth Master, what you said is too straightforward. You can't hide this kind of thing."

Looking around, Zhu Jinghong put his hands on his hips and said, "Yes. What can I hide and show it to someone?"

I am a reckless man, if I know how to hide my thoughts, then I will do it, so Zhu Jinghong thought.

While he was looking around, he saw Lin Ruhai and his daughter coming from ahead.

"Meet His Highness King Xiang" Lin Ruhai stepped forward and saluted.

At this time, everyone noticed Lin Ruhai and his daughter.

"Lin Yushi, long time no see" Zhu Jinghong asked with a smile.

Lin Ruhai leaned forward and replied, "After half a year of separation, His Highness has become more and more spirited, which really makes me dare not look up to him."

Hearing this, Zhu Jinghong couldn't help but laugh. Lin Ruhai was not a stickler for the past. People, that’s why they say these words naturally.

"Yu Shi Lin is so praised, why did he return to Beijing this time?" Zhu Jinghong asked.

"Go back to Beijing to report on your work as usual"

"Well, there are errands to run and health to take care of," Zhu Jinghong reminded.

"Girl Lin is always worried about you. She is a poor child. Now you are the only close relative, so you have to take good care of her."

Daiyu was very grateful at first. , but when she heard Zhu Jinghong say that she was a child, she immediately felt unhappy, but she didn't show it on her face.

Of course, the so-called unhappiness was just a momentary mood. In essence, Daiyu was grateful to Zhu Jinghong for saying this for her.

"Your Highness has given you some advice, I should bear it in mind"

In fact, this is enough, any more would make the protagonist seem to be meddling in other people's business.

"Yes"

With only one response, Zhu Jinghong walked away. When he passed by Daiyu, the two of them looked at each other.

Looking at Zhu Jinghong with a smile on his face, Daiyu was a little distracted for a moment. This warm and caring feeling made her realize that she had been feeling towards this Thirteenth Master for some time. It’s not just reverence anymore.

In fact, Daiyu's mental journey is similar to Baochai's, because both of them lack a sense of security, and Zhu Jinghong, who is full of martial virtue, is just able to do this.

Feeling something different in her heart, Daiyu was surprised for a moment, and even felt particularly guilty.

Daiyu, Daiyu, you call yourself a lady, how can you come up with these messy thoughts? Thirteenth Master is Sister Bao’s husband. Daiyu is reflecting on herself at the moment.

I often laugh at Zhen Qin’s stupidity, but now I am so different from that Zhen Qin

“Yuer Yuer”

“Ah, what’s wrong with my father?”

"I called you a few times, what were you thinking about"

"Oh, I left suddenly, I miss the princess and sister Xiangyun a little"

Daiyu fake The words came out of her mouth, which made her feel even more guilty. This was the first time she had lied in front of her father.

"Since you have been educated by the Queen, and now you are studying with the princess, you will still have to return to the palace in a few days."

Speaking of this, Lin Ruhai couldn't help but feel sad. It seems that the relationship between father and daughter has faded away, otherwise the daughter would miss her close friend at this time.

"My daughter would rather serve at my father's knees," Daiyu replied.

Lin Ruhai smiled, and then started chatting with her daughter again, asking her about her life in the palace.

After leaving Dong'an Gate, there were servants of the Jia family coming to pick them up. The leader was Jia Lian of the Jia Jiarong Mansion.

After returning all the way to Rongguo Mansion, Daiyu went to the inner house to meet Jia's mother and talked to several sisters, while Lin Ruhai went to see Jia She's brothers.

When Jia She asked about the interview, Lin Ruhai took the opportunity to tell the emperor's intention, making it difficult for the two brothers to say more.

As for Baoyu who returned home, he was detained by Jia Zheng and wanted to let him follow him to explore.Uncle Hua is full of literary talent.

This made Baoyu very anxious, and he only wanted to go to the inner house to see Daiyu.

But now that Lin Ruhai is here, Jia Zheng knows Baoyu's thoughts and will not let him behave rudely, so Jia Baoyu really can't see Daiyu.

After only two days at Jia's house, Lin Ruhai found a place to live in Beicheng, so he moved there with his daughter.

Because it is a temporary residence, it is only a three-in-one courtyard, which is really shabby among the wealthy families in the capital.

However, the vast majority of Beijing officials are at this level, and a few who are more financially strapped have to find accommodation in Nancheng, such as Wang Pei'an, the chief historian of Prince Xiang's Mansion.

While Lin Ruhai was busy cleaning up his new home, a new person also moved into Prince Xiang's Mansion, it was Yang Jingting who was the concubine.

At this moment, in the Chengyun Hall of the Prince's Palace, Zhu Jinghong and his wife were sitting at the top, accepting Yang Jingting's worship.

No matter how many times she had made mental preparations, Yang Jingting still felt particularly aggrieved when she was actually kneeling in front of Baochai.

But she always remembered Zhu Jinghong's words. She could only live peacefully when she came to the palace, otherwise she would be even more sad if she lost Zhu Jinghong's trust.

In fact, the people from Shangyi Bureau have already announced the decree, and the ceremony is almost over at this point.

So after Yang Jingting knelt down and worshiped, Baochai immediately stood up to greet her and helped her up personally.

"Thank you, Princess"

"What's your name, Princess? You and I are good sisters. Whatever we called her in Kunning Palace, we will call her now," Baochai said with a smile.

"I'm just afraid of being incompatible with etiquette," Yang Jingting said hesitantly.

"Let's call each other behind closed doors. Who can say that he won't make irresponsible remarks?" When he said this, Baochai looked at Zhu Jinghong who had already stood up.

"I didn't say anything." Zhu Jinghong looked helpless.

Ignoring Zhu Jinghong, Baochai picked up Yang Jingting and said, "Sister Ting's accommodation has been arranged. Let's go there first."

"Yeah"

"Let's go I'll take you there," Baochai said.

The two of them left like this, and a dozen eunuchs entered outside the palace and began to pack up all the furnishings in the room. Normally, the Chengyun Palace was rarely used, and everything inside was included. Go to the warehouse.

Zhu Jinghong naturally left. He planned to give himself a holiday today, so he went to the dormitory.

At this moment, in his bedroom, Yinglian was lecturing the maids, teaching them to be serious in their work and not to be careless.

After staying in Kunning Palace for more than a year, Yinglian studied with Zhu Yunsheng and expanded her knowledge a lot, so she was able to teach well at this time.

Seeing that it was Zhu Jinghong coming in, Yinglian waved these people away, and then trotted to Zhu Jinghong.

"Your Majesty, why are you back, Princess Yang and Madam Yang?"

Taking off the black gauze winged crown on his head, Zhu Jinghong handed it to Yinglian, and then said, "They talked about it.The old chat was lively, but I became an outsider. Naturally, I can stay where it is."

"What are you talking about, Your Majesty? Princess and you are as close as one person, so how can I treat you as an outsider?"

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While talking, Yinglian put down her gauze hat, turned around, took the tea brought by the maid, and handed it to Zhu Jinghong.

Waving her hand, she signaled Yinglian to put down the tea. , Zhu Jinghong said with a smile, "Could it be that you took advantage of the princess, otherwise you would not talk to her wholeheartedly"

"The princess is very good to everyone," Yinglian replied very seriously.

"My lord, it hurts"

Yinglian shouted. He stood up and his voice was a little exaggerated, so Zhu Jinghong squeezed again and asked, "Whose side are you on, girl?"

"Tell the truth, slave," Yinglian said, covering her face.

"That's fine"

"Come on, come on"

Seeing Zhu Jinghong waved again, Yinglian learned her lesson this time and "won't come"

"I said you girl is suspicious. Since you don't come, you can go to Tongxin Palace as an errand"

"My lord, forgive me Sin, I'll just come over."

Seeing Yinglian's reluctance to come over, Zhu Jinghong immediately laughed. When she came closer, he pulled her into his arms and reached up and down with his hands.

The eunuch and maid on duty in the palace retreated after hearing this, and then Zhu Jinghong became even more presumptuous, and soon explored the winding path. A quiet place.

Besides, the eunuchs and maids are busy here in Yihe Garden, while Yang Jingting and Baochai are sitting in the courtyard, and they are having a very happy conversation at the moment.

The two were working in the same palace in Kunning Palace, and they were really good sisters before they had any emotional entanglement. It would not be awkward to talk about the past at this time.

"Miss Qin, Princess Qi, is out asking for a meeting. "

Of course Keqing is no longer a girl, but she has no status after all, so the maid can only call her a girl.

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