Bright Spring

Guo Wei and others greeted them out of the front palace together.Zhu Gaoxu saw clearly that Duan Xuehen was also beside Guo Wei; before going out, Zhu Gaoxu asked her to follow the princess nearby, but now he returned home suddenly and saw that she was indeed keeping her promise.

"My lord!" Guo Wei called out with surprise on her face. She held up her skirt and couldn't wait to walk down the stone steps.Zhu Gaoxu strode up and supported her, "Princess is excused."

Guo Wei raised her head to look at him and said: "My concubine heard the report from the Changshi mansion that the prince's army has been delayed in Yongchang mansion for several days. I didn't expect the prince to come back so soon."

Zhu Gaoxu looked at her, Guo Wei was of course still sixteen or seventeen years old, but after giving birth, she seemed to be a little less youthful and more mature like a mother.

"Is Wei'er's body healthy? Is the baby okay?" Zhu Gaoxu asked.

Guo Wei nodded and said, "He'er is more than three months old."

"Father's name is Zhu Zhanhe?" Zhu Gaoxu asked immediately.

Guo Wei kept looking at Zhu Gaoxu. While looking at him carefully, she nodded and said, "Yeah," and said, "My father sent someone to the Yunnan Mansion to give a decree, and the name was given to me. My sister also gave birth to a boy, so I chose the name. It's Zhu Zhanyi."

Zhu Gaoxu took Guo Wei into the palace gate to see his son.He walked into the bedroom led by a group of people, and saw a child crawling on a bed, watched by two maids, they all came forward to bow their knees.

Zhu Gaoxu went straight forward, picked up the child to look at it, and saw that Zhu Zhanhe's eyes were clear and heavy in his hands, he was just a fat boy.The boy looked at Zhu Gaoxu's face curiously, but didn't cry, just kicked him with his calf.

"Father, He'er quickly call Father." Guo Wei taught by the side.

Zhu Gaoxu said with a smile: "When a child learns to speak, he usually learns to call his mother first. Father's pronunciation is too difficult."

He teased the child for a while, and then heard Guo Wei say: "My lord, let's take a bath and change clothes first."

Zhu Gaoxu looked down at his dirty armor, and then said: "I should change my clothes first, then hug him, and someone will prepare hot water."

Guo Wei said: "It's ready, my lord please."

With the help of the eunuch and maid, Zhu Gaoxu removed his armor first, then retreated to the left and right, and took a bath by himself.Guo Wei came into the partition with a clean lining, Zhu Gaoxu looked at her, and couldn't help sighing a little guilty: "A while ago, I happened to be away from home, and I didn't even have Wei'er giving birth, and when I came back, my son was more than three years old." The moon is old. Oh, I'm sorry Weier."

At this time, he heard Guo Wei respond softly: "I don't blame the prince, you don't have to apologize. The prince is not just me, you are the vassal king, and you should plan for millions of people in Yunnan; you are also a father , I have to think about it. Many people point out that relying on the prince, how can I not have such knowledge?"

After hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu stretched out his arm from the water with a "wow", and gently held Guo Wei's slender hand. He didn't speak, but expressed his inner feelings with actions.

He looked at Guo Wei silently, he hadn't seen her for more than half a year, and felt that she had indeed changed a little bit.Upon closer inspection, her small face seemed to be a little rounder, her body became plump, and her skin was as smooth as satin; her tone of voice and expression were also a little more confident and calm than before.Being a mother seems to really change a woman.

Guo Wei's voice of "thinking for the beggar's sake" suddenly reminded Zhu Gaoxu of his future fate: the whole family was killed, and no one was left behind!

He tried his best not to show his emotions, but suddenly fell silent.He silently poured water to wash off the dust and sweat on his body, looking thoughtful, and didn't speak for a long time.

Guo Wei asked softly from time to time, "Is it suitable for hot and cold?" and other trivial matters, Zhu Gaoxu didn't listen carefully, he just responded with "um".I've gotten used to his habit...

As a grown man, Zhu Gaoxu suddenly felt that there were many things that he could no longer shirk and that he was duty-bound to face his family, relatives, and a group of women and children.He has never been a father, but he can figure out with his toes, whether he is a nobleman or a commoner, if the father is not good enough, what will happen to the whole family.

After he has the identity of a father, the most direct feeling is probably like this, but it is not excitement.

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Chapter 288 A Boy

After taking a bath in hot water, Zhu Gaoxu felt a little tired at this moment, and his body was so limp that he didn't want to move.He dressed in soft silk and sat in a soft brocade chair to rest.

A young court lady in a moon-white dress came up with fragrant Yunnan tea and two stacks of snacks and dried fruits.He and the sixteen or seventeen-year-old beautiful princess sitting next to him were talking to each other about their respective things when they parted.

Not long ago, Zhu Gaoxu was eating and sleeping in the open, sleeping in rough tents and trudging on muddy roads. At this time, he felt that the Hanwang Mansion was really luxurious and comfortable.But he knew very well in his heart that even if he had such glory and wealth, he couldn't just enjoy it in the palace all day long; even his father Zhu Di, who was rich in the world, would still go to fight in all directions.

Guo Wei said softly: "When He'er was full moon, Mrs. Shen Xu gave a big gift. My concubine asked Wang Gui that those things were worth as much as ten thousand yuan. When I found out about this, the treasure gift had been recorded , Into the treasury, the concubine has no self-assessment, just wait for the prince to come back to make a decision."

Zhu Gaoxu was looking thoughtful, he just nodded slightly after hearing this.

Guo Wei asked again: "Why did Mrs. Shen Xu send such an expensive gift?"

At this time, Zhu Gaoxu raised his head and said: "The previous battle of Meng Yangsi had a lot to do with the emerald trade. The Shen family once offered to donate some military expenses, but I didn't want it. This time, the Shen Xu family took advantage of the full moon to give away [-] yuan. Guan Caihuo should be meant to make up for this expense."

After hearing this, Guo Wei suddenly said: "So that's the case. I heard that businessmen value profits, and I still wonder why Shen Xu has become so generous. It really has other meanings."

Zhu Gaoxu didn't think too much, and said casually: "Since I said that businessmen are not required to bear the military expenses, Shen Xu still has to compensate us, and there is no benefit. It can be seen that she is indeed a person who knows the gains and losses, is easy to deal with, and has considerable financial resources."

"As long as we get along well, it will be fine." Guo Wei murmured.

Zhu Gaoxu froze for a moment, he didn't know how to explain, so he had to give up.

Zhu Gaoxu didn't go anywhere that day, he just stayed in the front palace, staying with Guo Wei's mother and son.For the next two days, he went to Yao Ji's and Du Qianrui's yards in the afternoon, and they both met alone.

In a few days, Shen Xu wrote a letter and sent it to the palace.She wrote that she was supposed to go to the palace to congratulate His Highness in person, but it was inconvenient for her as a woman, and she was afraid that the princess would wait for her, so she invited His Highness the King of Han to drink tea in Shenyuan on another day.

Zhu Gaoxu went there the next morning, and he also wanted to ask about the progress of the re-opening of the jade trade.

Shen Garden is a garden behind the theater.This complex of buildings is owned by the Shen Mansion, including theaters, restaurants, and inns, including the Shen Garden, which is also a place to do business. It should be a place to receive dignified guests, and guests usually come and go.

When Zhu Gaoxu visited Shen Garden the last few times, there were usually no guests in it.Perhaps because of the two previous accidents, the Shen residence was extra vigilant.

This place is on the west side of Caihaizi. It is not the most prosperous and noisy place in Yunnan Fucheng, but it is also a densely populated place in the city.Shen Yuan was just seeking tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle, and when he came to this place, it was as if he was in a villa in a villa where no one disturbed him.

Zhu Gaoxu walked into a hall, opened the back door familiarly, and watched the pool water and weeping willows outside.

After a while, Mrs. Shen Xu arrived. She was wearing a light red dress, light makeup, and only a few pieces of gold and stone jewelry. The light dress made her look younger and more beautiful.

Mrs. Shen Xu made a generous gift, congratulated with a smile on her face, and said that she had prepared a table of delicious food and wine to celebrate the King of Han at noon.

Standing in the back door, Zhu Gaoxu asked directly: "When I left Meng Yangsi, the mine was already quarrying. How is the progress of the Shen family?"

Shen Xu's face was red, and she said softly: "Don't worry, Your Highness, the first batch of jadeite ore has arrived at the warehouse of Yongchang Mansion, and some jadeite may be shipped to Kunming City by the end of this month. We process jadeite jewelry, trade with merchants from all over the world, etc. There is no need to worry about matters, Your Highness."

"That's good." Zhu Gaoxu's mood became a little more relaxed. The huge benefits of the jade trade are very important to him.He relaxed and sat down beside a stone table.

Zhu Gaoxu went on to say: "Sixingfa was arrested, and the envoy Meng Yangxuan has replaced Sixingfa's younger brother, Si Renfa; from now on, we will still give him 800 taels of silver every year.

This king wants to let all parties in Yunnan and the surrounding chieftains see that the covenant we signed will not be easily changed.There are 800 taels written in black and white, whether it is an enemy or a friend, this king will honor it.What this king values ​​most is credit, especially in business! "

Shen Xu accompanied him, listening carefully and nodding frequently.

She stretched out her white jade-like fingers, and played with the Kung Fu tea with her own hands.While she was doing trivial things, she glanced at Zhu Gaoxu from time to time, and her voice became more and more gentle, "Your Highness was born in a noble family, and should have been pampered, but you can fight in the wild and wild land of the mountain in person. Amazing."

After hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu smiled wryly and said: "Mrs. Shen doesn't know something. When my father was King Yan, I was only ten years old, and I went to the Mongolian grassland. If I hadn't charged in the battle of Jingnan, the battle would have been more difficult. , do you believe it?"

Shen Xu said with a look of admiration: "I have heard about it a little bit. Now that His Highness is a hero, how can I not believe it?"

Her voice was as soft as water, and her expression was full of admiration, which was very useful.But whether she is sincere or a technique, Zhu Gaoxu really can't confirm.Although this Shen Xu family is a female class, she is indeed very considerate in her way of dealing with people.

Mrs. Shen Xu handed over the small lamp, and said in a casual tone: "Han Palace has written a letter to forgive some criminals in Yunnan Prefecture, and the court has already approved it. Li Louxian's husband has recently returned to Kunming City for reunion. The couple wants to see His Highness On the one hand, thank you face to face, I wonder what your highness would like?"

"What's Li Louxian's husband's name...the surname seems to be Chen?" Zhu Gaoxu said casually.

Mrs. Shen Xu nodded lightly, and said with a smile: "Your Highness has a good memory. Her husband is called Chen Xingwang. I heard that Chen Xingwang fled to the chieftain of Laos a few years ago, followed some desperadoes, and was hired by some local powerful families. I'm afraid his deeds are not very popular."