[Zhu Ning] For the sake of the country

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After passing Yingtian Mansion, take the road to Shandong, which is the fastest way back to the capital. During the alternation of shaking all day and resting at night, Zhu Chenhao was treated by Zhu Houzhao, and his injury gradually improved. Looking at it, he returned to his room with a little anger. On the body, Zhu Houzhao also had a relaxed smile on his melancholy face all day long.The current emperor is already young, and he is in the prime of his life. He has experienced ups and downs for many years, and his aura is restrained and majestic. Whether he is a minister in the court or a servant in the palace, he is more and more afraid of his unpredictable power. Maybe one day, the decree of punishment As soon as he was overwhelmed, Zhu Houzhao only showed a long-lost sincere smile in the warm journey created by himself. At that moment, even Zhu Chenhao would be dazzled. This is not the year of Zhengde, but the year of Hongzhi. The prince will be delighted for a long time when he shoots an arrow.And the next moment, it was the obsessive emperor again, with an unstoppable domineering, forcibly making people commit themselves.

Stopping and stopping along the way, I finally came to Tongzhou. After passing through the gate of the capital here, I stepped into the boundary of Shuntian Prefecture in the capital.

This day ushered in the long-lost sunshine. The white snow on the ground refracted the light, making people dazzled. Thousands of people gathered in the alleys in the city to welcome the holy driver. Countless people lined the roads on both sides of the main roads in the city. As the carriages passed by, they knelt down to worship and shouted. Long live long live.The emperor devoted himself to internal troubles all the way, opened warehouses for disaster relief, and condolences to the victims. Along the way, he also dealt with several corrupt officials who cheated for personal gain and embezzled money and food.The various praises of the original Taifu have quietly turned into worship of the emperor. Zhu Houzhao sat in the car, listening to the voices in his ears, thinking about how to properly solve the things he didn't understand.The wheels ran over the stones, and Zhu Chenhao's body swayed along with the carriage. He disdained whether the thousands of people outside were deliberately arranged by the emperor, or the true hearts of the people, and no emotion could be seen on his icy face.

The emperor's carriage traveled all the way to the city's official office, and the local magistrate had already made preparations to pick him up, but a group of people were driven and stopped outside the gate by the emperor's imperial army. All the way north, the emperor had only a few cronies to serve him, and it was difficult for others to see the sky .

Zhu Houzhao just got off the frame, but he was waiting beside him.

Ever since he couldn't see him many times in the Nanjing Palace, I don't know what the emperor was thinking. His identity was known by Zhu Houzhao, and his fate was beyond his control.He has expressed his intention to go many times along the way. Since Zhu Houzhao left Nanjing, it seems that his mind has changed. That was the emperor's deliberate use of intimacy to express alienation. Zhu Houzhao is now in charge of the universe and sits firmly in the country. King Ning's rebellion has no merits of his own. Zhu Houzhao is the most suitable candidate to be the emperor. The blood of this royal family has long since been abandoned.

Rubbing his hands together without understanding, he said to Zhu Houzhao familiarly, "This winter is so cold, can you let me go to the Golden Pavilion Temple in Westgate to avoid the cold?"

Zhu Houzhao understood the implication, and if he didn't know where he was going, he might never come back again. He didn't flee directly, but sincerely showed the place of retreat, and he was always upright and upright.Zhu Houzhao looked at Do not understand, and patted his shoulder with one hand. They shared joys and sorrows, passed through the carefree years of the academy, and also experienced regime changes, great changes in the empire, and Do not understand. Don't understand is the one who has always been loyal and loyal, and I finally took advantage of his precious loyalty.Sharing weal and woe is brotherhood, not to mention true brothers. Unfortunately, the Tian family has no family ties. Zhu Houzhao has experienced too much. He doesn't understand, and inexplicably longs for this kinship to last forever. He nodded towards him, "When are you leaving? "

I don't know how to laugh, "I'm a little impatient, the sooner the better. I still can't get used to staying in the capital, it's too cold."

Zhu Houzhao looked at him with incomprehensible and frank eyes, "Then I will see you off tonight."

There seemed to be tears in his eyes, "Okay! Don't get drunk tonight."

"Okay." Zhu Houzhao promised proudly.

"Mr. Hun! Today is the day of your death!" Zhu Houzhao and Bu Bubu were caught off guard by the sudden sound, while Zhu Chenhao in the carriage was also taken aback. Unlike the vigilance of the two of them, he recognized Who does this voice belong to.

A figure suddenly appeared from among the forbidden army, and stabbed at Zhu Houzhao's chest with a long sword in his hand. The bright blade of the sword contrasted with the sunlight, and it was so dazzling that he couldn't open his eyes to avoid it. In an instant, he was already in front of him. The killer masked his face and struck fiercely without any hesitation. The tip of the sword pierced Zhu Houzhao's heart quickly.Hearing the movement, Zhu Chenhao quickly jumped out of the car. He couldn't stop him, but he saw that he used his body to block the assassin's sword, took care of Zhu Hou behind him, and kicked the long sword away. .The assassin's skill is very good. Although he is hindered by his ignorance and the tip of his sword deviates, he still controls the strength in his hand. It is the sword that hits the key point of his ignorance. It will not be too late to kill the emperor after he kills the ignorant!

Zhu Chenhao hurried towards Zhu Houzhao, the assassin recognized him instantly, his eyes changed drastically, and he almost blurted out, "My lord!" Zhu Chenhao had already recognized the assassin's voice, and now that he saw the real person, he confirmed his judgment, his brows Wrinkled tightly, he shook his head slightly towards the assassin, signaling him to leave quickly.

Not knowing that the collarbone was pierced and the blood splattered, he just held back and didn't make a sound. Zhu Houzhao caught the eyes of Zhu Chenhao and the assassin in the splash of blood.

Seeing that the assassin could not succeed in one blow, he got Zhu Chenhao's order and quickly retreated. After hearing the news, the imperial guards who gathered to escort him surrounded the masked man, and fought fiercely.Zhu Houzhao didn't understand that he was bleeding profusely, but his eyes were fixed on Zhu Chenhao.Zhu Chenhao saw that the assassin was losing ground in the face of many Jinyiwei masters, with several injuries on his body, his brows tightened even more. Just when Zhu Houzhao wanted to order the capture alive, the assassin released a smoke at the critical moment, and everyone hurriedly protected the emperor. "Your Majesty, don't inhale it." At the critical moment, the assassin left in disorder, and he didn't forget to turn his head to look at Zhu Chenhao when he left. Zhu Chenhao covered his mouth and nose, and shook his hands at the departing person without any trace. Shaking his head, the assassin was helpless, and left like blood dripping from his eyes.Seeing Ye Zi leave, Zhu Chenhao lowered his eyes and let go of his hands. He was not afraid of the smoke. He didn't know whether the injury was fatal or not. As soon as he turned around slightly, he met Zhu Houzhao's cold hostility.

He didn't understand that he was carried to the backyard by Jin Yiwei, and was diagnosed and treated by the imperial physician who never left. Zhu Houzhao brought Zhu Chenhao to the inner room. It was already dusk, and the room was carefully prepared by the magistrate. A few red candles were as bright as day, and the veil was light In the end, it turned out to be a bathing pool. The graceful smoke was transpiring, bringing warmth to the room in the severe cold, and being in it made people extremely comfortable.

As soon as he entered this warm, fragrant and jade-like environment, Zhu Houzhao squeezed Zhu Chenhao's shoulder, "Don't you have anything to say to me? Huh?" Zhu Houzhao's eyes lingered on Zhu Chenhao's face, never letting go. Going through every detail, the voice was full of questioning and unbearable.

Zhu Chenhao's eyes turned into bright golden-brown amber in the light of the high candles. He also examined the other party. He listened carefully to Zhu Houzhao's questions and did not answer. Finally, he smiled with a smile on his face. With a laugh, "The emperor guessed right again. I arranged it. As long as there is a chance, I will not lose. If I don't know how to save you this time, I will win." Zhu Chenhao said happily.

Zhu Houzhao almost crushed his shoulders with his hands, "You want my life that much? You want the throne?!" He snapped.

Zhu Chenhao inhaled the smoke from the leaves, and was smoked by the water vapor again. The discomfort in his chest hit him again, and he swallowed the familiar fishy-sweet taste in his throat again. He turned his head and only gave Zhu Hou a look that was too lazy to answer.

Zhu Houzhao's mind was full of grievances and hatred. His hands were trembling. Zhu Chenhao broke free from the restraint and was pulled into his arms again. Thinking of the whereabouts of the leaves and the remaining power, Zhu Chenhao was upset, so he slapped him directly. Zhu Houzhao was caught off guard and fell back after being hit. In an instant, he grabbed Zhu Chenhao's belt, and the two of them fell into the bath together. The two of them were soaked in the fragrance. Such a sight.

Zhu Houzhao wiped away the water stains on his face, and grabbed Zhu Chenhao who was walking up the stairs and left, "Answer me!" Zhu Chenhao moved slowly in the water, and coughed instinctively after choking on the water, unable to answer.Zhu Houzhao stared at him with pain in his eyes, Zhu Chenhao could hardly swallow the smell, and said hoarsely, "Will the emperor not do it?" Looking at the slender figure outlined by the wet clothes, looking at the haggard face and dripping hair, if you want to completely surrender him, maybe it will never happen in this life, then sink into the hell of extreme wealth together.Zhu Houzhao pressed up forcefully by virtue of his physical strength, Zhu Chenhao couldn't dodge, couldn't escape, he was pressed on the edge of the bath in a state of embarrassment, his breath was robbed, and he lost himself again.

"Your Majesty!" Chen Zhuo kicked his life on his waist, and when he was dead, he reported outside the door, "The Taifu's injury is probably not good!"

Zhu Houzhao didn't understand that his life was in danger, so he stopped the aggression, "Come in and answer."

Chen Zhuo was almost fainted by the heat inside, "Your Majesty, the Taifu is poisoned, and the assassin's sword is poisoned. The imperial physicians can only stop the bleeding and use tonics to temporarily extend their lives." Chen Zhuo could only see two bodies beside the bath behind the light gauze. The shape is one, and there is a suppressed cough and the sound of gurgling water. He bowed his head and didn't dare to look any more.

"Then the master is hopeless?" Zhu Houzhao was sad for a moment.

"The imperial doctor said that it will take a few days, even if you wake up, you won't be able to live long." Chen Zhuo touched his forehead to the ground, and he could see not far away, the exquisite belt flowing on the brick floor at the edge of the bath, and the hairband worn by tourmaline beads , these accessories of King Ning were worn by Chen Zhuo himself early in the morning.

Chen Zhuo withdrew.Zhu Houzhao whispered in Zhu Chenhao's ear, "Where's the antidote?"

The blood that Zhu Chenhao couldn't swallow oozes on his lips. Hearing this sentence, Zhu Houzhao instantly smiled again. Zhu Houzhao immediately understood his meaning. A person who is a great threat to the throne is dead. , shouldn't it be fortunate that the emperor is a lonely family, so he is actually sad.

This emperor uncle of mine is indeed full of power and profit, calculating people's hearts.Zhu Houzhao bit his lip, and with the steam and fragrance curling up, he stripped off the disheveled clothes of the people below him one by one. It's been a long time.

Tai Tuo's assassination was a top secret, and he didn't know how to use the bed as a happy place to get away from political affairs by means of a sword wound.Tongzhou is the gateway to the capital, and all the officials are already in the capital to welcome the emperor. Zhu Houzhao first met the important cabinet officials and the six ministers who came from the capital here, and handled many important matters, including disaster relief and peace for the people, stabilization of the border, and the issuance of administrative orders. All four realms will benefit from these imperial edicts.For three days, the monarch and his ministers did not rest, and finally sorted out the backlog of political affairs. Finally, the courtiers finally collectively said, "King Ning rebelled and has not been executed. Please the emperor quickly descend to Tianwei to kill him. Otherwise, the world will be uneasy and people's hearts will be uncertain."

Zhu Houzhao buried his head in the political affairs frantically, heard the performance of the officials, and said calmly, "That's okay, after all, King Ning is my royal family. Since I have interrogated myself, there is no need to ask the third division to re-trial. He conspired against him. The crime is extremely heinous, and the Ministry of Punishment will choose a date for the death penalty."

The south of Tongzhou City is an open land. On this day, the execution ground was surrounded. Hundreds of officials gathered in the execution ground, and there were countless people onlookers. They wanted to witness King Ning's execution here.From early morning to noon, the crowd gathered more and more, and the noise continued, all wanting to watch the felony be beheaded and put to death.

The time has come, a team of imperial guards escorted a man in tattered prison uniform, shackles, and blindfolded into the execution ground. The criminal knelt in the center and was forced to listen to the trial of the Ministry of Punishment. The common people did not understand. , I only think that the prince deserves to be guilty of treason. In fact, it is not a big problem if the surname is not Zhu in this world. As long as there is no disaster in the sky, the emperor is wise, and it is enough to have enough food.

The executioner finally shouted loudly, "You are guilty!"

The person kneeling on the ground was already scared out of his wits, and shivered and shivered on the ground.

After reading the verdict, the executioner bowed deeply to the height of the city wall, and then ordered the executioner to behead. Amidst the shouts of thousands of people, the criminal fell to his death.

Zhu Houzhao watched the corpses separate from the city wall, and then looked at Zhu Chenhao who was beside him, "Look, everyone in the world knows that King Ning subdued the law, and he was already a dead man. From today onwards, you belong to me alone."

At first, Zhu Chenhao thought that Zhu Houzhao went to the city today to indulge in the addiction of being praised by thousands of people kneeling down. He didn't understand Zhu Houzhao's intention until the execution officials read the crime. Looking at the ridiculous execution ground under his feet, Zhu Houzhao used He tried all means to torture, and now all traces of himself in the world have been erased. He looked at Zhu Houzhao with hatred in his eyes, but he didn't say a word after all.The white snow was flying, the cold wind was blowing, and the snowflakes were falling on his shoulders. Zhu Chenhao clasped his fingers on the city wall, watched the fire ignited, and the "rebel" in the execution ground was burned to ashes. Countless onlookers cheered, and his body trembled , holding on to the crenels of the city wall to stabilize the body, the heart is like a lingering, hollowing out little by little.Zhu Chenhao looked at the burning ashes, he couldn't even die in a fair manner, "King Ning" was dead, and the rebellious minister was executed, he kept questioning, who and who he is in the future!

Are you guilty?

Ridiculous, the Communist uprising, Chengzu Jingnan, are all guilty?The king is innocent!It's just winners and losers!

Zhu Chenhao leaned against the city wall, bleeding from his fingertips.Even if the world casts aside, the people curse, the history books are exhausted, and the words are made up indiscriminately, in the future no one will face up to everything today, and I will never think about my king pleading guilty!

Zhu Houzhao regretted it. He regretted the execution of this absurd beheading. In order to block the mouth of the world, to block the words of the ministers, and to keep the selfishness of Zhu Chenhao only for himself, he used this Next step.The snow was falling all over the sky, blurring the vision and the noisy voices in the city. Zhu Houzhao looked at the back nearby.

Zhu Houzhao hugged Zhu Chenhao from the back in remorse, and rubbed his cheek against the hair on his back.Don’t be the emperor anymore, no longer have this supreme power, let’s go to a land of idyllic beauty, Zhu Houzhao said silently like an oath, even though he knew it was a fantasy, under the status of family and country, this fantasy will undoubtedly be crushed to powder, it is still this moment All my heart.The weather is extremely cold, but the body is warm in his arms. Zhu Houzhao is only for him in this life, and his dazzling eyes are only an illusion on the outside, and his heart has never been seen.

I don't know how long they stood here, their hair was dyed with snow, like a white prime minister gathering, Zhu Chenhao's body is getting hotter and hotter, his breath is scalding hot, already at this point, Zhu Houzhao restrained all his fantasies, " Can we start over again, I pray in the name of the Son of Heaven. From now until I die, my heart will not change."

Don't dare to act recklessly again, Zhu Houzhao hugged his weak body in his arms late at night, and didn't dare to close his eyes. If he fell asleep, he didn't know if Zhu Chenhao would leave. It took me half my life to have you, and I definitely won't Let go again.

We must no longer draw each other's swords to hurt each other.

The next day Zhu Houzhao was about to fly back to the capital, but because of his injury, he was temporarily delayed from following, and Chen Zhuo supported him to bid farewell, "I'll go to Westgate in two days when I'm free." Wrapped into a big bag, the whole person is like a big rice dumpling, unable to turn around.

Zhu Hou took care of his haggard and lifeless appearance, thinking of the deadly poison, he didn't know if he would live soon.

King Ning's rebellion was wiped out, there is no more understanding, there is no threat to the throne, and the country is forever in his hands, and no one can take it away.

"Remember to come when you are free." Don't understand still smiled, speaking easily.

Zhu Hou looked at his elder brother and asked himself, if he was not seriously ill, would he let him go?

Seeing that Zhu Houzhao didn’t reply, and didn’t care, he stepped forward and hugged him, patted his back, “Let’s go, remember to look for me when you come, hehe.” After saying that, he was helped to leave slowly, and it’s been a long time , goodbye or never again.Zhu Hou looked at his back, suddenly a little envious, free and easy and willful, which he couldn't do.

He walked unsteadily through the window lattice and walked out of the courtyard. In the inner room, Zhu Chenhao looked at his staggering steps through the carved window. Ye Zi had followed him for many years, and he had no habit of using poison at all. Assassination is not fatal. Prince Ning's Mansion is the mansion of the prince and prince who was sealed by the emperor of the Ming Dynasty. How could he develop a life-threatening poison like the bottom of the rivers and lakes? No solution.

Zhu Chenhao didn't know how to disappear, showing a long-lost sincere smile, you are much smarter than your brother.

Leaving Tongzhou, the emperor returned to the capital in two days. Hundreds of officials lined up from Zhengyangmen to Damingmen to welcome the holy driver. They waited from early morning to dusk, but were told that the emperor had already entered the city from Deshengmen to return to the palace. Already in the Qing Palace.

It was the end of the year again, except for the early court, the ministers could not see the emperor at all, the memorials were approved by the cabinet, and even the discussion of political affairs was made by the important officials themselves, the ministers had many guesses, but they didn't know what was going on.The New Year's Eve is approaching, and everyone is immersed in the festivities of getting rid of the old and welcoming the New Year, thinking that the emperor is exhausted after returning from the expedition all the way, and taking advantage of the New Year's Eve to sneak away.

The palace is decorated with lanterns and festoons to welcome the New Year, and the Qianqing Palace is even more magnificently decorated. As time goes by, Zhu Houzhao takes care of this ordinary day and night carefully.

On the Lantern Festival, Zhu Houzhao drove away all the servants, and sat with Zhu Chenhao in front of a table full of dishes, "Uncle Huang likes the dim sum in Fengbinlou, I recruited the cook into the palace, they made these Yes." Zhu Houzhao smiled, pointing to the other dishes and said, "This is fresh bamboo shoots from the south of the Yangtze River, and this is the sweet-scented osmanthus brewed. Come, drink some." Zhu Houzhao personally poured a pot of sweet and fragrant In the cup, it was handed in front of Zhu Chenhao, the uncle's expression was too sad, and the plain clothes were even more crisp, as if snowflakes were blowing on his shoulders outside, and the warmth in the palace couldn't dissipate even a bit.

Zhu Chenhao looked at the cup full of sweetness, and at Zhu Houzhao's kindness, took a sip, but couldn't taste the taste, the taste of the bitter soup remained unchanged between his lips and teeth.

Zhu Houzhao took his hand, brought the wine glass close to him, and drank the sweet water in the glass with the rim of the glass, "Sweet." He smiled flawlessly.

Zhu Chenhao's expression was indifferent, he didn't know which dish to use with the chopsticks in his hand, the taste of each dish was the same.Zhu Houzhao stared at his side face, seeing his hesitation, he personally put a piece of fresh bamboo shoots into the bowl, and added some delicate snacks, Zhu Chenhao looked down at these foods, and picked one at random, grinding his teeth, Zhu Houzhao Taking a trance as he chewed with his eyebrows lowered, his eyes moved along his profile to his neck, chest, wrist, and fingers.The gold buckle jewel on Zhu Chenhao's left wrist was shining extraordinary under the lamp, and seeing Zhu Houzhao's gaze, Zhu Chenhao put down his chopsticks, clenched his wrist, looked at the other side and said, "Your Majesty, do you like this pair of gold buckles?"

Zhu Hou looked at him, not daring to nod his head.

Fireworks were blooming in the sky, and both of them were attracted by the light outside. In the dark night, there was a dazzling star rain. When the fireworks were burnt out, Zhu Chenhao pursed his lips and smiled lightly. There is a pattern on the gold buckle, and with a slight twist, the gold buckle snaps and separates at the bite. The owner untied the gold buckle and put it on Zhu Houzhao's palm, "Then give it to the emperor." After saying that, he turned around. Continue to take a bite of the dish.

Zhu Houzhao held this heavy token of prince status, and suddenly understood the meaning of Zhu Chenhao, "Will the emperor give it to me?" He asked eagerly, unable to hide his surprise on his face.

The gold wrist buckle represents the status of the royal family of King Ning, bestowed by the mother himself, and inherited from generation to generation.The emperor uncle gave himself the treasure that represents the status of a nobleman, does it represent a change in his mind, does it mean that he can take himself into his heart...

At this moment, Zhu Chenhao was watching, and Zhu Houzhao carefully held the golden buckle, which was still warm, and his emotions were undoubtedly revealed on his face.Zhu Chenhao looked at him and smiled, with affection in the corners of his eyes, as if many years ago, during the First Flower Festival in Meilong Town in the south of the Yangtze River, he came from the capital and nodded to the prince in private clothes with the same smile.

Zhu Houzhao put the gold buckle into the close part of his clothes, got up from his seat, picked up the hairpin that Zhu Chenhao had discarded at random, helped him fix the crown, tidied his sideburns, and invited, "Today is the Lantern Festival, Uncle Emperor, come with me."

Zhu Chenhao obediently stood up, and followed him out of the Nuan Pavilion, his eyes suddenly lit up, inside and outside the Qianqing Palace, there were countless lanterns decorated, some hanging on the walls, or hanging from the eaves, with different shapes, exquisite and extraordinary, making the palace Bright as day, like a palace in the sky.

Zhu Houzhao walked a few steps, and there were bright lights all around him. He looked back at Zhu Chenhao. The man was covered by these exquisite lanterns that radiated light. The first flower festival in Longzhen met exactly the same.Uncle Huang, let's start again, and we will definitely do what I said.

The flames burned the sky, and the two were attracted by the sound again. Looking at the sky outside the window, streamers flashed in their eyes and faces.

"Your Majesty, during the Lantern Festival, the Son of Heaven ascends to the Daming Gate, where he is greeted by officials and the people, and enjoys himself with the people. Aren't you going this year?" Zhu Chenhao said to Zhu Houzhao with a faint smile in the bustling bushes.

This is the ancestral system, and it is also a means to win over the hearts of the people.

"No, I won't go, stay with the emperor..." Zhu Houzhao was deeply immersed in this eye-catching smile and kind tone, and his every frown and smile were all his attention. It's been a long time since the emperor was so gentle and kind. Have you let yourself go?

"Isn't the emperor going to be a good emperor? How can he violate the ancestral system and disappoint the people. Just go, the emperor, and I'll have some food." Zhu Chenhao turned around and was about to leave.

"Uncle Emperor!" Zhu Houzhao was dazzled by his appearance, saw that he was about to leave, and hurriedly pulled his sleeves, Zhu Chenhao looked back and turned around, watching him with a bright smile.Even in the abyss, with this smile, Zhu Houzhao will be happy, as long as Zhu Chenhao says, he will do it, "Then the emperor is waiting for me?"

Zhu Chenhao's smile remained unchanged, and he nodded.

Zhu Houzhao reluctantly left, not forgetting to look back at each step. The figure of the man was also looking at himself in the halo of the lantern lights, his pupils were shining, and his smile was burning. Is the emperor going to start again? Today is so beautiful. Like a dream.Zhu Houzhao was full of joy, and stepped out of the palace gate excitedly. His heart for many years had been answered, and he was happier than being enthroned. Besides, the palace was heavily guarded, and Zhu Chenhao could not go anywhere. It's okay to tidy up. Thinking of this, he wished he could go to the top of the Daming Gate city wall immediately and accept the worship of the whole country. Today he really felt that he was the Emperor of Daming.

The emperor's chariot got up and drove out of the palace.

Zhu Chenhao passed by Nuan Pavilion and came to the Imperial Study Room of Qianqing Palace, a figure flashed in and knelt down beside him on one knee, "I will see you, my lord!"

Zhu Chenhao didn't sit on the dragon chair, but directly used the desk as a chair boldly. Just now when he saw a white flame rising into the sky along with the fireworks, he knew that his subordinates were waiting for an opportunity not far away to meet him.Sure enough, after dismissing Zhu Houzhao, Jin Xuan appeared.Because Zhu Houzhao didn't want people to disturb the entire Qianqing Palace, the forbidden army surrounded the palace gate, and the internal servants were guarding outside the palace. There was no obstacle for the two of them to meet each other. "How did you enter the palace?" Zhu Chenhao glanced at the table in the imperial study. The Four Treasures of the Study and the Memorial, asked lightly, without the smile just now.

Jin Xuan bowed his head and said, "Go back to the lord, since the Poyang Lake water battle, the subordinates were ordered to lead all the surviving troops to join the lord from Nanchang waterway down to Nanjing to meet the lord. Unexpectedly, when they heard that the lord fell into the enemy's hands, they conspired with Zhu Qin to rescue the lord. My wish was not fulfilled, Zhu Qin failed, our troops were wiped out by the court navy, and the prince’s whereabouts were unknown, so the subordinates and Ye Zi had to hide their whereabouts and inquired in the city and palace of Nanjing. The next guess is the prince, so he followed all the way north, in Tongzhou City, Ye Zi finally had a chance to sneak into the imperial army to rescue the prince, and his subordinates responded on the periphery, but in the end they were still weak, and Ye Zi was seriously injured and died." Jin Xuan is the leader of the elite army of the palace, Martial arts are superb, and in just a few words, he has exhausted the hardships of the past six months, all of which are to find out Zhu Chenhao's whereabouts and try to rescue him.

Hearing that Ye Zi had also died, Zhu Chenhao sighed, and sat looking at this extremely rich and noble place in the world, "Now, I only have you..." Tens of thousands of people lost all their horses, Jin Xuan said It was as expected, but listening to his brief narration, even though the loss of the battle was skipped, Zhu Chenhao was still silent and gloomy.

"My lord! The subordinates must protect the lord comprehensively, and send the lord out of the palace with all their might!" Jin Xuan said sonorously. "When my subordinates and Ye Zi were in Nanjing, they found a woman acting suspiciously outside the palace, as if she was investigating the inner palace, so my subordinates followed them and found a shop in the city with the same name as the Longfeng shop in Meilong Town. It was opened by Li Feng, and Li Feng returned the token given to her by the prince to escape from the capital to avoid being implicated by King Zheng. Enter the palace to see the prince."

The first emperor gave him this token on the pretext of some merit back then, it was nothing more than a warning to him to make offerings and worship the tokens of imperial power, and he was absolutely not allowed to have any dissenting intentions or any rash actions.Forget it, I didn't take the late emperor's warning seriously back then, so it's okay to make more use of it now. "'King Ning' has died in Tongzhou to the outside world, but you are loyal and still looking for the whereabouts of this king." Zhu Chenhao ordered Jin Xuan to get up.

Jin Xuan finally got to see the lord, the herbs and strong ambergris mixed with the lord, there was an almost coquettish smell. "Zhengde is absurd. He beheaded the lord by pretending to be a prisoner on death row. He deceived the ignorant people, but he couldn't fool his subordinates. The subordinates will not look for the lord for a day! God protects you today. Now that you have met the lord, the subordinates will definitely protect the lord! "Jinxuan experienced Zhu Chenhao going to Beijing to fight against the four kings by himself, experienced the power of Prince Ning's mansion, and followed Zhu Chenhao to seize the throne, and then the army was wiped out. The situation has changed dramatically in a year. As long as the prince is still there, he will definitely To follow to the end.

After Zhu Chenhao listened to Jin Xuan's words, he raised his head and squinted at the study of the emperors of past dynasties. Fireworks rose into the sky and bloomed one after another, illuminating the faint stream of light on his fine clothes. Unchanged, the phoenix eyes flying upwards still interpret the willful demeanor with the world as the bargaining chip. The prince's jade belt is wrapped around his waist, and the crown is embellished. In this palace, he has the temperament of the Ninth Five.

"Go to the imperial dining room and find a jar of good wine." Zhu Chenhao stood in front of the window and looked at the corner of the palace, and ordered in a light tone. The altar of imperial wine came back, the jar was delicately burnt and beautifully crafted, it looked like good wine, Zhu Chenhao was still in the imperial study, took the wine jar, and poured a few mouthfuls from the mouth of the altar with his face up, his side face, jaw and neck were connected into a perfect posture, Strong wine pierced his throat, and he hadn't drank it heartily for many years. He wiped his lips with the back of his hand, and asked Jin Xuan, "How is Nanchang Ning Palace?"

"Wu Dayong's army is stationed around Nanchang, there is no change, and the palace is safe." Jin Xuan clasped his hands and replied.

"Hmph! Forgive him for not daring to enter the city or enter my palace!" Even if he is thousands of miles away, he can be regarded as exhaustive.

"Jinxuan, listen, I ordered you to return to Nanchang immediately. The books engraved by Xuanzu in my palace, the rare books of the past dynasties, the ancient books of picture scrolls, the medical books of piano scores, and the collections of the past dynasties in the study room must be preserved! Do not damage them! All the letters between people are destroyed, so that we can preserve the centuries-old collection of my palace, understand?" Zhu Chenhao looked at Jin Xuan and said solemnly.

Hearing these entrustments, Jin Xuan had a bad feeling, "My lord, this subordinate will definitely rescue you!"

Zhu Chenhao drank a few more sips of wine, looked at the lanterns, "Zhu Houzhao has already "rectified" this king in Tongzhou, and beheaded the king. King Ning must die, and he will never let me go," said this, Zhu Chenhao coughed violently, Jin Xuan watched worriedly, Zhu Chenhao swayed his body, and finally stood still, he paced around the place where the important state affairs of tomorrow were held, looking at the memorials on the table, and the scrolls on the shelves , the first time he entered Beijing, he was also summoned by the late emperor here. "I was imprisoned here by him today, and tomorrow it will be a prison, and in the end it will be the imperial decree of death..." In the end, he couldn't move anymore, and his body gradually became limp. Jin Xuan hurriedly supported him, "My lord..." he sobbed.

Zhu Chenhao's lips were stained with wine, and under the bright lantern, there was a moving luster, "This king..." This king is already dead, and the two of them are in the middle of the imperial study, he is powerless to say, Slightly looked up at the golden dragon chair in the room. "My lord, Zhengde has no heirs, let's make a comeback!" Jin Xuan put his arms around Zhu Chenhao's thin body, looked at his pale face, it turned out that the lord was really seriously injured, could it be that he has been struggling to support and wait for himself these days?Thinking of this, Jin Xuan wanted to carry him on his back to break out.

Zhu Chenhao clenched his teeth and endured the pain, "Have you forgotten my order?" As soon as the words fell, a few drops of blood fell on Jin Xuan's sleeve. In order to sneak into the Qianqing Palace, he deliberately disguised himself as an imperial guard The red flying fish suit, the blood seeped into it and blended into one color.

Jin Xuanben was kneeling on the ground, letting Zhu Chenhao lean on his chest, and after hearing this sentence, he was horrified to realize that the prince's entrustment might be his last words. "My lord!" Jin Xuan would not be afraid even if he faced an army of millions by himself, but at this moment, his heart was desolate, "Hmph," a piercing laugh came out, "It's not that you never thought that this king is dead, You tried your best to preserve the palace, and this king knows it." Hearing Zhu Chenhao's words, Jin Xuan couldn't help feeling that the prince's talent is the most talented in the world, and so is his arrogance, he will not live if he is deeply humiliated in this deep palace. "In the royal mansion in the capital, there is a folding fan with bamboo leaves in the study room. You take it with you and present it to the emperor as a last resort. It can save my Xuanzu's hard work..." Jinxuan said painfully, "Your subordinate obeys! This subordinate must fulfill the prince's entrustment." ..." The prince has used countless people's hearts in his life, and in the end he is still scheming against Zhengde.

Zhu Chenhao gathered up some strength and stood up slowly. He glanced at the gorgeous scene of fireworks outside, then turned his head and looked at Jin Xuan with sharp and resolute eyes, "Not yet! In the future..." He thought for a while I didn't want to say it in the end.

Jin Xuan made a big salute to Zhu Chenhao, and took a last look, "This subordinate understands..." He walked away vigorously.

Zhu Chenhao seemed to have been pulled out of the last ounce of energy, cruising frivolously in the emperor's residence, he saw clearly on Zhu Houzhao's desk case, an unfolded map of the territory of the Ming Dynasty, which marked the important border towns, the two capital cities, There are also Haozhou, Westgate, the most inscribed point is me... the feudal land..., Zhu Chenhao smiled happily, grabbed the painting and held it to his chest, and took the wine jar with the other hand to drink until he saw it. At the bottom, there is the taste of fine wine in the mouth, and there are countless flowers in front of my eyes.

With a bang, the wine jar fell to the ground and burst.Several lanterns were knocked down to the ground, and the torches ignited the outer veil, turning into a cluster of warm flames.

Zhu Chenhao's cheek was pressed against the cold brick floor. He could hear the howling wind from Daning in the borderland thousands of miles away. Whoever has the long tassel in his hand, who drew a good bow and shot at whose throat...

The blood pooled into a shallow pool, surrounded Zhu Chenhao's body, and soaked his clothes. The cold wind and white snow blew from the window, blowing the scrolls on the table, and they were unfolded under the map of the territory of the Ming Dynasty , one person looks down at the person in the painting day by day.The frivolous picture scrolls were blown up by the wind and then fell, or fell into flames, or were polluted by blood, and another scroll fell on Zhu Chenhao's body. On him is the moonlight in the south of the Yangtze River, two people fishing...

Zhu Chenhao's eyes were full of bright red and magnificent colors, and he couldn't tell whether it was fire or blood. He could only see Zhu Houzhao clearly in the painting, and exhausted all his spare energy to hold it in his arms together with the map of the territory of Ming Dynasty. Zhu Houzhao,