Daming prepares the emperor

The courtyard where Mrs. Li lives is further back, much smaller than Ma Xiuying's, but this is a case of comparison. If it is taken alone, it is still a very good place.

As soon as Zhu Biao entered, several women came up to greet him, first frowned at him, then realized who it was, and immediately saluted and greeted him repeatedly.

"I'm going to see my brother."

A woman wrapped her head in a dark blue cotton cloth smiled and said, "The eldest son and your slaves come, the younger master is in the back room."

Hearing this address at first, Zhu Biao was a little dazed. From now on, he would no longer be a young master or a young master, but the eldest young master and eldest son, and the title of eldest son would also be added to him.With these prefixes, it is bound to shoulder the corresponding responsibilities and encounter rival plots.

These titles will probably continue until Zhu Yuanzhang becomes the king and emperor of Wu, and Zhu Biao becomes the eldest son and prince. At that time, although the title of eldest son is no longer mentioned, these unique titles will be more serious.

The woman opened the curtain for Zhu Biao, led him in, and carefully lowered the curtain to cut off the cold wind outside the door.

The room is very warm, and the nanny seems to have just put the baby down, and is standing aside, sorting out some sundries.

The baby was just born, a soft ball, wrapped in swaddling clothes, and placed alone on a small bed.

To be honest, it really doesn't look good.Most of the newborn babies have darker skin and thinner hair, and as for the smell of milk, there is no such thing at all.

Even if you open your eyes and look at people, the dark eyes have no specific target, and it is scary.

Although there are many disadvantages above, it is not without advantages. There is a saying in modern society that the second child is for the boss to play with, and if there is a younger brother or sister, the boss will be very lucky.

Zhu Biao looked at Zhu Xi, although he wasn't thinking about bullying him, he was unconsciously thinking about how to educate him in the future.

After reading for a long time, Zhu Biao went out. In fact, he wanted to visit Mrs. Li, but the woman said that she was weak and still resting. She had slept for a day and a night, and there was a bloody smell in the room, so she couldn't see her. People, so I had to give up.

After he went back, Zhu Yuanzhang and Ma Xiuying had indeed reconciled and were sitting together affectionately.Ma Xiuying was sitting on the couch embroidering a yellow handkerchief, while Zhu Yuanzhang was reading a book leaning on the pillow, peeling and eating peanuts one by one, occasionally throwing the red leather coat on the plate.

As soon as Zhu Biao came to them, Zhu Yuanzhang stuffed him with peeled and peeled peanuts, and then carried him up and put him on his lap.

Ma Xiuying looked at them with a smile on her lips, and her eyes became softer.

Zhu Biao also went to look at the book in Zhu Yuanzhang's hand, and found that he had already finished reading "Tai Ping Guang Ji", and suddenly lost interest, while sending peanuts to his mouth, while looking out of the window, he suddenly intuitively felt that something was wrong .

Without any basis or reason, it was more like an accurate intuition. Zhu Biao grabbed Zhu Yuanzhang's hanging sleeve and said vigilantly, "Father, someone is watching us."

Zhu Yuanzhang wondered: "There is indeed someone, it is Wu Ce."

"Wu Ce?"

"It's the guard carrying the cage." Zhu Yuanzhang said, "Biaoer, how did you know there was someone outside?"

"Feel."

"What do you feel?"

"I feel like I can see him."

Zhu Yuanzhang said happily: "If you feel it again, where is he looking at us?"

Zhu Biao took another look. Although he didn't see anyone, he said decisively: "On the top of the pavilion... Now go to the tree."

"Not bad." Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't figure it out, but still said happily, "Sister, look at our logo, it has already shown its ability."

Ma Xiuying also said happily: "This is a good thing. With such ability, it is safer to oppose the outside world. If you have any confidential matters to discuss in the future, you can ask Biaoer to help you."

"Wu Ce is father's bodyguard, belonging to the Gongwei Division." Zhu Yuanzhang said, "If you recognize him more, you must meet him."

"Will he do light work?"

Zhu Yuanzhang held the book behind his back and said casually: "It should be."

"Is he from the quack?"

"may be."

Zhu Yuanzhang's words revealed domineering inside and out, and his face was covered with the four words of imperial skill.

For him, what Wu Ce did before, of course, has been clearly investigated, but considering that Zhu Biao is still young, he doesn't want to say it too clearly. In your hands, ensuring loyalty is the most important thing.

Zhu Biao turned his gaze and found that Wu Ce had already gone outside the door again.

Sure enough, there was a light knock on the door outside, Wu Ce lowered his head, snowflakes covered his head and body, and said in a deep voice, "Marshal, I have military information to report."

Zhu Yuanzhang quickly put down Zhu Biao, got up suddenly, flicked his sleeves, picked up the coat on the hanger and draped it over his body without buttoning or turning his head.

Wu Ce followed behind him, like a shadow clinging tightly, never leaving, soundless and dark, like a poisonous snake swimming away.

After he went out, Ma Xiuying put down the needle and thread in her hand, sat down beside Zhu Biao, and asked, "Biaoer, how about you go to the backyard to see your brother?"

Zhu Biao said, "It's pretty ugly."

Ma Xiuying patted Zhu Biao's head, made him short, and said with a smile, "You were ugly when you were young. I'm asking how his body is, how is his condition?"

Zhu Biao said: "The body is very healthy, and the servant is also very attentive, but Mrs. Li is not awake yet, I have not seen it."

Ma Xiuying said: "Aren't you awake... It's not too late to see this side. You are usually more careful, I hope your father will be more incensed here, but other people may not be sure, understand?"

Zhu Biao expressed his understanding.

But Ma Xiuying denied, "No, you don't understand. I'm not only telling you to be careful, I'm also telling you not to be fooled by schemes, harm your own brother, and be used as a scapegoat."

Zhu Biao asked, "You mean like Wu Zetian smothered his own daughter to death?"

Although this is roughly an allusion to unofficial history, it is quite appropriate to use it, and the meaning is exactly that.

Ma Xiuying sighed: "You kid is too straightforward...but that's the reason."

Then Zhu Biao said: "I really understand, I can't understand anymore!"

Ma Xiuying nodded in satisfaction, and said: "Hurry up and practice calligraphy, there are still two pieces of paper to write today."

After Zhu Biao practiced his calligraphy, he walked past the main hall with Liu Chubai in his arms, walked through the snow-colored garden, passed the long corridor and the flower window, and then returned to the bedroom.

Liu Chubai opened his gray-blue round eyes all the way, wagging his tail and sweeping Zhu Biao's wrist, curious about the snowflakes on the ground, and also very interested in the sparrows in the sky.

At night, Zhu Yuanzhang hadn't come back yet, and it was estimated that he had been discussing matters all night.

The guards who were standing outside the door moved in, and there were several more maids, to ensure that Zhu Biao could come to take care of him whenever there was any movement.

In the middle of the night, Zhu Biao felt the quilt sink, and opened his eyes to see that Liu Chubai was squatting on the quilt and stepping on him, making barking noises.

Zhu Biao's first reaction was to lift the quilt, throwing Liu Chubai to the ground along with the quilt, and at the same time pulled out the dagger that old Comrade Zhu had put under the pillow.

With such a loud dog barking, the guard outside the door did not respond, either dead or fainted.

Could it be that an assassin broke in?

Just as Zhu Biao was about to find a way to escape, the door opened, and a wet sparrow flew in, landed on the shelf, shook its feathers and sneezed.

"You are the one..."

A tortoise the size of a millstone slowly crawled into the door, leaving a string of wet water marks on the ground. The tortoise shell shone bright green under the moonlight, flashing and flashing, and it also spoke slowly, "Under I am here to pay my lord a visit."

It's really strange, it's not like they haven't met each other in the past eight or nine months. Wupin brought these two sparrows, and occasionally sent some local products such as Ganoderma lucidum and ginseng or wild fruits to visit.

When I saw it today, I don't know what happened, Zhu Biao suddenly had the title of an adult in its mouth.

Wu Pin said: "I take the liberty to visit, and I hope to forgive my sin."

"What's the matter with you?"

Wu Pin said: "My Highness said that today there is a high-ranking guest, so let me take the lord to pay a visit."

Zhu Biao said: "...can you not go?"

Wu Pin didn't seem to think that he would be rejected, he hesitated and said: "Well, my lord really doesn't want to go? This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and it's hard to find an expert, let alone staying tonight."

Zhu Biao felt that life was the most important thing, and he had to be more cautious, and never wanted to take risks.

Wu Pin said: "Your Excellency, let's go. If the apprenticeship is successful, it will be of great benefit to Marshal Zhu and Mrs. Zhu. There is also that weasel. Isn't Your Excellency always worried that he will take revenge?"

Upin knew that it was too late for the weasel to curry favor, and it was absolutely impossible for him to retaliate, but in order to complete his task, he still tried every means to lie.

This sentence is indeed useful, Zhu Biao thinks about it again and again, but thinks that being too cautious is not good enough. Today is different from the past, and being cautious also means missing opportunities.

Adding weights like parents, Huang Pizi, and an expert to one end of the balance, it even tilted directly.

"Okay, I'll go, please wait a moment."

"It's natural."

The sparrows landed on the tortoise's back, retreated together, and waited in the yard.

Zhu Biao put on the padded clothes and cloak, put on the lambskin boots, and then carried Liu Chubai who had just been wrapped in the quilt and went out.

Liuchubai was also well-behaved, he just didn't make a sound, and didn't do anything except staring at Wu Pin fiercely.

He glanced out of the courtyard and found that the guards and maids were still standing there, as if they didn't notice anything at all.

Wu Pin watched him look over, and explained: "This is just a trick. Marshal Zhu's evil spirit is too strong. If we want to come to you, sir, we can only come when he is not around. Today, Marshal Zhu happened to be gone when the master came to visit. , It’s just a coincidence, very rare.”

Zhu Biao didn't answer this question, but asked, "How do we go?"

Wu Pin sneaked out of the courtyard with Zhu Biao, and walked to a river.

The moonlight was cold, and the water in the small river was very clear, shimmering with silver fragments, and it hadn't even frozen yet.There is some frozen soil by the river, dark and hard.

Zhu Biao turned his head to look around, and found that the high attic on the right was the one that Mu Ying took him to.

Wupin jumped into the water, sank down, quickly sank into the icy river, and when he came up again, his body was five or six times bigger, which was as big as the roof of a car. carry on.

The sparrow fluttered over and landed on Upin's back, holding a pearl in its mouth. The pearl shone brightly in the dark, illuminating a small area of ​​water.

"My lord, please. Let's go by water, go out from the moat, and go straight to Yanque Lake."

Zhu Biao stepped on the frozen wet mud by the river, lifted his robe, stood on the back of the turtle, sat down again, and listened to the sound of running water, only to feel that it was both novel and outrageous.

The Upin set off and swam very fast, like an express yacht, not to mention the splashes on both sides, and left a series of marks behind the tail.Zhu Biao didn't feel any discomfort when he sat on it, but after entering the wide moat, there was only a bright moon above his head, and he couldn't see anything else. Even with the dim light of the night pearl, it was very scary.

The leaves in Yanque Lake are no longer green. After the leaves are gone, there are only wet brown trunks left. The surrounding fields are cold and silent, and the birds and animals are gone.

The lake was not frozen either, and the whole dark water seemed to be dripping from the leaves, with only one drop, symmetrical and calm.

Standing on the ground, Zhu Biao walked along the gravel road, and saw a bonfire burning by the lake from a distance. The flames danced and turned into gold and red, which was very eye-catching in the ice and snow.

The land around the flames was scorched by heat, and the snow scattered and turned into snow water, flowing to the surroundings with a faint cold light.

There was a strangely shaped copper pot on the fire, steaming from it, it was white, and I didn't know what was being stewed.

And beside the fire stood a Taoist priest in a toga with big sleeves, only his back could be seen. He was tall and thin, with messy gray hair hanging down to his waist, with one hand behind his back and the other holding a The wine bottle, looking up to the sky and laughing loudly, poured all the wine in the cup into the lake with his backhand.

"Brother Yu, Brother Yu, come, drink!"