Bright Spring

Zhu Gaoxu helped her up, seeing her nervous and shy expression, he was immediately excited.He waved his hand directly and said, "Let's all go out."

"Yes." The maids and eunuchs bowed together and left the palace one after another.

"The concubine undresses the sage." Li Xianhui tremblingly said.She thought it was a hint that Zhu Gaoxu dismissed the attendants.

After hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu didn't object, and went straight to the point.Her movements were very gentle and meticulous, and she slowly took off Zhu Gaoxu's robe, leaving only the white gauze obscene clothes.Zhu Gaoxu calmed down and sat on the largest bed in the Ming Dynasty.

Standing in front of him, Li Xianhui began to undress slowly in front of him. Ribbons, hairpins, and robes were removed one by one, and they were neatly placed on the cabinet next to her.

Her movements are very gentle and elegant, but the expression on her face is very rich and interesting.She also accepted the experience of Confucian men and women defending against etiquette, but now she is doing this kind of thing in a legitimate way, which is obviously full of contradictions before and after; plus her first shy nature, it is subtly displayed in her demeanor and eyes. .

Zhu Gaoxu saw her trembling eyelashes, and her eyes flickered, as if she really wanted to see him, but was too embarrassed to look at him.When she unfolded the collared skirt, she acted entangled and twisted, and pinched the skirt with her hands very hard, but her movements were slow and light.

During the slow and meticulous process at this time, Zhu Gaoxu was a little distracted by accident.

He remembered an experience he had had when conquering Annan Kingdom.At that time, there was a general of the Hu regime who surrendered, named Ruan Gonggui. The defense deployed by this man was absurd, and he also kept hundreds of concubines in the mansion.The Ming army marched into the state city defended by Ruan Gonggui, and naturally captured a large group of his women.There are so many people with different backgrounds and appearances.When Zhu Gaoxu was choosing, he found that some native women who did not know their origins were obviously good-looking, and they were very revealingly dressed, but he just wasn't interested, and he didn't know why.

Now Zhu Gaoxu understands that what those women lack is a refined temperament and a subtle psychology hidden under their clothes.Women will take off whatever clothes they wear, but he is a little obsessed with "what kind of clothes to take off", which is very strange.

And Li Xianhui's gentle movements also made Zhu Gaoxu a little patient from his impatience.He seems to have been influenced by her, and he will taste everything about her more carefully and slowly tonight.

...The next morning, the monarchs and ministers were inside the outer gate of Fengtianmen, repeating the etiquette that had been repeated countless times.Zhu Gaoxu has already begun to feel tired of these cutscenes.Fortunately, he still has expectations, that is tonight's seventeen or eighteen-year-old Concubine Zhuang, Shen Baoyan.

At first, when Zhu Gaoxu participated in these ceremonies, he felt a sense of freshness and satisfaction, because in the etiquette, the emperor was always respected and worshiped.However, there are too many times, which will inevitably make him irritable. Sometimes he has to toss for a long time, but apart from putting on a show, he actually does nothing.

In the second stage of the early dynasty, important ministers entered Fengtianmen to discuss politics, and Zhu Gaoxu sat on the throne, which was called "the imperial gate listening to politics".But such occasions generally do not solve any practical problems.

Just like this morning, a minister reported that there was an earthquake in a certain county.However, the main point of discussion among the officials is that the local chief's etiquette is not in place and his moral cultivation is not enough; the solution is to order the county magistrate to strengthen self-cultivation.

Zhu Gaoxu was dumbfounded when he heard it, but he could understand all this.As long as you recall the palace examination questions written in the name of Zhu Gaoxu a few days ago, and then think about the thoughts and remarks in the questions, everything will become clear.

However, these things can still be maintained. After all, in addition to "superstition", the local government has long been prepared to deal with specific disasters, and there is no need for the court to intervene.For example, there is a kind of storage called Yicang. The famous gentry will collect and store the surplus food and materials of the common people, and open the warehouse for disaster relief when there is a disaster.

At night, Zhu Gaoxu immediately summoned his concubine Zhuang, who had just been canonized, to go to the Qianqing Palace to sleep.

He had met Shen Baoyan in Yunnan before, but she was only a little over ten years old at that time, and she was still a little girl; later, although Zhu Gaoxu visited the Shen family's mansion many times, he never saw Baoyan again.When Shen Baoyan was canonized that day, she stood far away, wearing a phoenix crown and a heavy dress, Zhu Gaoxu really didn't see clearly, but it also refreshed his impression: Baoyan has grown up.

When seeing Shen Baoyan again tonight, Zhu Gaoxu still felt very strange.

She was indeed beautiful, with youthful and energetic jade-white skin, which was even more fair against the dark purple silk dress.The black hair on her head was so beautiful that it gave people an illusion. When Zhu Gaoxu first saw her, he was at a distance, and it was impossible to smell the smell of her hair, but he seemed to be able to smell a kind of fragrance from them.Her eyes are like the clear water in a deep pool, deep black and watery.

But unlike Li Xianhui, Bao Yan is obviously a beautiful girl, but she can't make Zhu Gaoxu have the desire to profane.He didn't know what was going on.

Maybe his impression is still from when Baoyan was a little girl?Or maybe her eyes were a little more mysterious and a little less charming.

Zhu Gaoxu had no choice but to make himself realize: this is a seventeen or eighteen-year-old woman, and under the custom of women getting married at fifteen, she has long been considered an adult.Moreover, a young lady who lives deep in the courtyard must have limited knowledge and depth of thought, so how mysterious is it?

When he saw Baoyan's eyes, it seemed that there was a sense of distance. After all, it should be normal for two men and women who have just met with such a huge age difference.

After the etiquette, Zhu Gaoxu took the initiative to chat and said: "I heard that the Xu family has a young man who wanted to marry you before. Have you met him?" He felt that it would be easier to talk about Shen Baoyan's family, since it was her after all. familiar circle.

Shen Baoyan stood beside her, nodded lightly and said, "He's a little afraid of me."

"Oh?" Zhu Gaoxu felt that her answer was very strange.

At this time, he remembered that when he met Shen Baoyan in Yunnan, he had such a feeling.Zhu Gaoxu had forgotten what specific topic he was talking about at that time, but he still had the impression that the girl's speech was always different from the usual routine.

After Zhu Gaoxu's questioning voice passed, Shen Baoyan turned her head slightly and replied: "Because he thinks he can't see through me? The maids and women at home, their troubles, joys, and wishes are easy to guess. "

"It makes sense." Zhu Gaoxu nodded and said, "Then if you enter the palace now, will the Xu family be unhappy?"

Shen Baoyan shook her head and said: "At first they wanted me to marry into the Xu family so that they could control the Shen family's property. But now they feel that they can get more benefits without doing that. Didn't the sage give the Shen family to help the sea trade franchise right?"

This little girl is quite smart and knows a lot.Zhu Gaoxu smiled and said: "Then I'm relieved, I'm afraid you won't want to enter the palace."

"The Holy One cares whether the concubine is willing or not?" Shen Baoyan looked at Zhu Gaoxu and asked curiously.

Zhu Gaoxu said warmly: "If I want you to be my close person, of course I will care."

Shen Baoyan was silent for a while, then said softly: "I know about the matter between the Holy Majesty and her."

Zhu Gaoxu: "..."

Shen Baoyan glanced at him, and said: "The Xu family said it, but they were just guessing. I saw it with my own eyes."

Zhu Gaoxu felt very embarrassed, but heard her continue quietly: "She seems to be in pain, but I know it's not like that."

Zhu Gaoxu couldn't carry on this topic, facing this pure-looking girl who was a bit different, thinking about performing Zhou Gong's ceremony tonight, he felt very strange.But under the watchful eyes of many officials, Shen Baoyan has already been canonized, so what else?Zhu Gaoxu can only regard tonight as a different kind of experience.

"Bao Yan is really unique." Zhu Gaoxu had no choice but to say.

Shen Baoyan raised her head and looked at Zhu Gaoxu.But for some reason, her eyes seemed to suddenly soften a little.

Chapter 723 Ruthless and Unjust

The light rain was blowing horizontally in the wind, and the damp | wet morning, the sky was gray and white.The light is not very bright yet, and everything in the palace, vegetation and other scenery seems to be somewhat dim.According to the sound of bells and drums, the people in the palace believed that it was the time of sunrise.

On the other side of Fengtian Gate, the emperor who came from Wenrou Township must be receiving the worship of officials.Rain will not affect the morning court, but people are allowed to wear raincoats, so that they can perform rituals in the rain on the brick square outside Fengtianmen.

From the imperial palace to the whole world, people should start doing their own things at this moment. The sunrise rises and the sunset rests. Man and the sky maintain the same rhythm.

The eunuchs are no exception. Cao Fu, the eunuch of Shangshan Supervisor, is not on duty with the emperor today, but he has his own duties to do.Cao Fu, who was neatly dressed and wearing a red and black hat, had arrived at the apse of Rouyi Hall, where there were eunuchs responsible for opening and closing the gate and cleaning the ground.

Cao Fu asked, is Chen Xian really up?The eunuch outside the apse spoke up.

So Cao Fu went straight to the yard behind, and along the corridor under the eaves, he came to the door of the house where Chen Xianzhen lived.When a young woman in a Taoist robe came to the door, Cao Fu hugged Fuchen and said, "Good morning, Xiangu Chen."

Chen Xian had really seen him before, and he immediately replied, "Cao Gonggong is on your way."

"The weather is not very good recently, but the people from Qin Tianjian said that the rain won't last long, and it will clear up in a few days." Cao Fu started talking before he sat down.For two irrelevant people who really have nothing to talk about, talking about the weather is undoubtedly the easiest way to start.

Sure enough, Chen Xianzhen responded very kindly: "I heard that between the Jianghuai River and the Huaihe River in the Ming Dynasty, there was a kind of 'plum rain' season in the first summer, and the rain was endless. It should not be the season for a while, so it won't be continuous."

Cao Fu praised: "Xianggu is quite knowledgeable." Seeing Chen Xianzhen gesturing to invite him to take a seat, he sat down beside a chair and continued, "Ten days ago, a fleet of Ming Dynasty sailed northward. They want to send the envoys of North Korea|North Korea and Japan back. Recently, the palace has made a decision. As soon as the rain stops and the weather clears up, the rest of the sea ships will also set sail. Go west."

Chen Xianzhen glanced at Cao Fu and nodded.

Cao Fu continued: "Most seagoing ships have already gone to Liujiagang (the south bank of the Yangtze River estuary, near Shanghai), but there are still a few large ships waiting in Longjiang Port of the capital, and they can take Chen Xiangu back by the way... "

Before he could speak, Chen Xianzhen's face changed suddenly, and the anger seemed to be born out of nothing, instantly covering her entire face.Cao Fu had expected in advance that Chen Xianzhen would be unhappy, but he did not expect her reaction to be so great.

"Go back?" Chen Xianzhen said angrily, "What do you mean?"

Her voice became louder as she lost control of her emotions.

Cao Fu restrained his emotions and persuaded: "Don't worry, Xiangu. When you entered Beijing, you were originally the envoy of the rebel leader Chen Jikuo. Didn't you have a deputy envoy? Chen Jikuo's rebels discussed it for the last time, so they decided to send you back to An Nanguo, is there any problem?"

Chen Xianzhen's expression was mixed with shame and anger, and he asked back: "The emperor of Ming Dynasty took away my innocence, but sent me away like this, who do you think?"