Domineering Daming

Hai Lanzhu has always been worrying about gain and loss. Hearing Zhu Xu's words, a smile suddenly appeared on his face, and he said, "Yes, my concubine thanks the emperor."

Zhu Xu pulled Hai Lanzhu in, talked for a while, comforted her, and then turned to the Palace of Compassion.

Empress Dowager Zhang had already received the news, and she had been standing at the door waiting for Zhu Xu to approach, seeing his pale and tired face, her expression moved, and she said after a long time, "Aren't you leaving Beijing this time?"

Zhu Xu said with a smile: "Sister-in-law Huang, don't worry, I won't leave easily when I come back this time."

"That's good, that's good, come in, I'll have someone cook your favorite dishes..." Queen Mother Zhang said quickly, then turned her head and said to Huan'er, "Go and prepare..."

"Yes." Huan'er chuckled, and hurriedly ordered people to prepare.

After sitting down, Zhu Xu looked at Empress Dowager Zhang's expression, his heart moved, and he said, "Sister-in-law, are you still not feeling well?"

Because Empress Dowager Zhang was born in Yongning, she has some sequelae, which have been difficult to eradicate, and they occur every winter.It involved the privacy of some women, and being a sister-in-law, Zhu Xu never dared to open his mouth to ask carefully.

Empress Dowager Zhang breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Zhu Xu, she relaxed and said with a smile, "It's okay, I'm used to it, as long as you're fine."

Zhu Xu looked at Empress Dowager Zhang with a stiff expression, and said with a bent body, "Yes, I've made my sister-in-law worry."

Empress Dowager Zhang is closer to him than his elder sister-in-law. After all, when his mother passed away, Empress Zhang took over and raised him, and he lived alone until he was six years old. After that, he also grew up under the protection of Empress Dowager Zhang. It's not your own, and there's no other difference.

Empress Dowager Zhang was very pleased, and said: "I've also heard that the emperor's trip to Beijing has won a great victory over Xiyi and regained Annan. His feats are grand, and the ancestors will be happy to see it."

Zhu Xu smiled. For these false names, he cared more about whether they were useful or not. He never cared much about what others thought.

After carefully inquiring about Queen Mother Zhang's situation in the palace in the past six months, the parents chatted briefly.

There is nothing to hide from this. Empress Dowager Zhang said from Zhu Xu's selection of concubines that many wives have entered the palace recently, and the most is Xiao Yongning. Empress Dowager Zhang is very troubled by this.

Zhu Xu smiled and said nothing, the things between the mother and daughter are actually not that complicated, this is how they get along.

The little guy will be sensible in no time!

Li Jieyu probably knew that Zhu Xu had a lot to say with Empress Dowager Zhang, so he didn't come over in a hurry.

Zhu Xu and Empress Dowager Zhang were talking about some grievances with their parents and some things outside the palace, and it was getting dark in a blink of an eye.

Xiao Yongning pouted, walked in with Li Xiangjun's support, and looked at Zhu Xu with aggrieved expression.

Li Jieyu also brought his two children over, which made it lively.

The atmosphere at the dinner table was very relaxed and lively. From time to time, the two children were crying, Xiao Yongning complained, Queen Mother Zhang reprimanded, Li Jieyu persuaded, Zhu Xu watched from the side, and a thought rang in his heart-this is a home.

Chapter 793

Zhu Xu who ate this meal was very happy and satisfied.

The people outside were also very sensible and did not bother him at this time.

After eating this meal for more than an hour, it was not until dark that Zhu Xu accompanied Li Jieyu back to Yuzao Palace, chatting while walking.

"Although the emperor's wife is not very old, her health is not very good in winter. You should always pay attention to it."

Zhu Xu walked in front, feeling the warmth of the dinner, said: "You have to take care of the things in the palace, you can't always let the emperor's wife worry about us..."

Li Jieyu followed Zhu Xu, and responded softly, "Yes."

According to the rules, Zhu Xu's Queen of the Central Palace was responsible for matters in the palace, but since she hadn't been established, it was natural that the Queen Mother Zhang who had been in charge was in charge.

Zhu Xu walked slowly, and said: "Well, it's good that you know it in your heart. I don't have many women. Even if I get married next year, there will not be more than one hand in the palace. You can watch more for me. If there is no peace, the inner court must be harmonious..."

"Yes." Li Jieyu is now full of happiness, and she agrees without hesitation to what Zhu Xu says.

"Zhang Yun, have you seen it?" Zhu Xu asked suddenly.The old concubine chose three people for Zhu Xu, and Zhang Yun was the most optimistic.

Li Jieyu glanced at Zhu Xu, and said softly: "I've met her twice, Miss Zhang is the distant cousin of the Duke of England, she is well educated, elegant and beautiful, the old concubine and the empress dowager like her very much, and I want to ask the emperor to make her queen."

Zhu Xu has also investigated Zhang Yun, and he has a good character, but it's not Zhu Xu's style to be an emperor and empress all his life and live without knowing anything.

Li Jieyu understood Zhu Xu somewhat, and said softly, "Your Majesty, do you want me to find a chance to invite her into the palace..."

Zhu Xu quickly waved his hand, and said: "No need, the little girl has already caused a lot of trouble in the city, and there is a lot of uproar, so I can't do this anymore. What about you, take time to chat with the emperor's wife and the old concubine, and say that my palace cannot be flooded all at once. Three women, come one by one, stand up first and then talk..."

Li Jieyu was slightly startled, looked at Zhu Xu's side face, and nodded hesitantly.

As soon as he walked to Yuzao Palace, Liu Shimin came and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, the people who have been investigating Huitong Commercial Bank have moved."

Zhu Xu paused, and said with a slightly cold expression: "Have you found out who is behind it?"

This Huitong Trading Company was the foundation of his business. It has been maintaining the rear of the imperial court for a long time. Although it is said that it is no longer needed, it is also his industry. It is known to all the world. Who dares to be so bold!

Liu Shimin said: "Jin Yiwei has been following them secretly, and locked many people. One of them is Yuanwailang from the Ministry of Household Affairs, who may be an abandoned son."

Zhu Xu stood at the gate of Yuzao Palace, with his hands behind his back, looking at the misty moonlight, and tapped the back of his hand with his index finger behind his back.

At the beginning of the establishment of Huitong Commercial Bank, many departments participated, mainly to prevent corruption and monitor each other. As time passed, it was inevitable to be infiltrated or internally corrupted.

This kind of thing is unavoidable, and we can only continue to increase anti-corruption efforts to minimize the threat.

It's just that the matter happened in the household department, so it's worth pondering.

Zhu Xu tapped his fingers faster, the corners of his mouth slowly curled up, and suddenly said: "You said, is uncle the number one candidate for the cabinet?"

Liu Shimin bowed slightly, but did not speak.

If the emperor wants to add ministers to the cabinet, the first one to bear the brunt should be promoted from the six ministries. This is also a common practice, so as the emperor's uncle, Fu Changzong, Minister of the Household Department, naturally bears the brunt and is the No.1 choice.

Now someone wants to catch Fu Changzong's pigtails, naturally they want to pull him off the horse.

However, there are six people added this time, why are they directly targeting Fu Changzong?This is a direct slap in the face of the emperor, who has the courage now?

Zhu Xu turned his head to look at Liu Shimin, laughed, and said, "Tell Jin Yiwei not to investigate, and inform the cabinet's left and right assistants to go to the Royal Bank with me tomorrow to have a look. By the way, uncle will come too."

Liu Shimin looked up at Zhu Xu, and said, "Yes."

Zhu Xu glanced at the moonlight that seemed to be covered with several layers of veils again, waved his hands and said: "Okay, go, it's all a small trick to play, let them make trouble."

"Yes, the maidservant will leave." Liu Shimin said.

Zhu Xu ignored it, waved his hand, and entered the Yuzao Palace.

Li Jieyu was settling down the two little ones. At this time, the little ones were most energetic, their eyes were wide open, bright and bright, and they were not sleepy at all.

Zhu Xu drove for several days, while taking off his clothes, he said: "Leave it to the maid, go to bed early."

Li Jieyu quickly settled the two little guys and handed them over to the maid to take them out.

As soon as they went out, the two little guys started crying.