In early July, Chen Dachui returned to Yunnan alone. Zhu Gaoxu came to the study room on the east side of the front hall and immediately summoned Chen Dachui.
Chen Dachui's hair was covered in dust, and he hadn't changed his clothes in who knows how long; sweat and dirt mixed into black mud, which accumulated on his neck and formed two obvious black lines along the wrinkles of his skin.
"I have been traveling non-stop all the way. I just arrived at the city and haven't had time to go home yet." Chen Dachui's dirty face looked tired. "I have something urgent to report to the prince."
Zhu Gaoxu personally picked up the teapot, poured tea into a blue and white porcelain cup, and handed it over, "Sit down and talk."
"Thank you, Your Highness." Chen Dachui picked up the teacup and took a big gulp, leaving several black fingerprints on the white porcelain cup.
Chen Dachui pulled open his cross-collared coat with both hands and put his palm inside. He h
In the quiet warm room, there was an occasional "swish" sound of turning papers. Yao Ji was eagerly flipping through the book, and Zhu Gaoxu was sitting silently on the round stool.At this time, Zhu Gaoxu remembered a subtlety of something that he had originally overlooked.That time, Zhu Gaoxu wanted to secretly pick up Sheng Yong's family, but fortunately Yao Ji reminded him; because of this, he was able to confirm Yao Ji's identity as a traitor!Before Yao Ji was exposed, she asked Zhu Gaoxu to play horse riding with her... It was very childish, and only children would play it. But Yao Ji, who was not very old, was not the kind of cute little girl.Zhu Gaoxu only realized now that Yao Ji might have thought of her father at that time. Many people have obsessions, but could it be that Yao Ji's obsession was with her biological father?Thinking of this, Zhu Gaoxu said, "It's been too long, and Yao Fengji has escaped again. It's hard to find a cl
The lobby of the Shen Family Liyuan was packed again. Zhu Gaoxu sat down upstairs and couldn't help but praise him. The chief shopkeeper Xu Cailiu said that there were not so many guests every day, but whenever it was Li Louxian's play, it was usually like this.After waiting for a long time, Shen Xu finally arrived. She was wearing a blue cotton skirt with a dark red hem. The dark cotton material looked a bit old-fashioned. Fortunately, Shen Xu had snow-white skin and an elegant temperament. The coat with a stand-up collar covered her tightly, and Zhu Gaoxu felt that her dress was intentional.After receiving the courtesy, Mrs. Shen Xu poured tea into two small cups, and Zhu Gaoxu picked up a cup."Master, wait a moment." Shen Xu said, "I'll drink first."Zhu Gaoxu shook his head and drank the tea in the small cup in one gulp. Seeing this, Mrs. Shen Xu glanced at him and poured tea for him again."There was an accident last time, but I don't thi
Wang Gui came to the main hall and whispered something to Zhu Gaoxu, who then said, "Go back to the palace and ask Chen Dachui to come.""I obey your command." Wang Gui replied.Ping An, who was sitting next to him, sighed, "Mu Sheng is enjoying the glory of being the Marquis of Xiping, but I am like a stray dog. I really feel ashamed of my father."Ping An's matter seemed to be very troublesome. Zhu Gaoxu had no smile on his face and was in a slightly heavy mood. However, he did not have a sad face. His expression was unusually calm and almost expressionless. His tone was also very steady. "I think there are always many capable people in the world. The most successful people are not necessarily the most talented. It just depends on whether there are people who appreciate them.""Bo Le?" Ping An blurted out.Zhu Gaoxu glanced at him and said, "I can also appreciate Brother Ping An's character."Ping An remained silent, as if wondering where
Ping'an was walking on the street leading the horse. He had a slight illusion that he was not in Yunnan, but in an ordinary city in the mainland.There were almost no pedestrians on the street. Occasionally one or two people walked by, and their clothes were similar to those of the Han people in the capital and other places.At this time, a well-dressed young man came from the opposite side of the street, heading in the opposite direction of Ping An. The two of them were separated by a not very wide street, and Ping An noticed that the young man was looking at him sideways, so he turned his head and looked at the young man.But seeing that the young man had delicate features and was very young and handsome, Ping An felt that he looked familiar, as if he had seen him somewhere before, but he could not remember where. Ping An immediately turned his head away and continued walking forward.When he reached the first intersection, Ping'an turned right as th
Geng Hao did not sleep all night. The small window high up on the wall seemed to be a little brighter, and the first crow of the rooster could be clearly heard.The faces of Mu Sheng, Mu Zhen, Old Madam Geng, and Hu Yi, as well as their conversations, flashed through Geng Hao's mind one by one again.The last time Hu Yi came to see Geng Hao, he explained the Geng family's situation to him. Hu Yi said that the Mu family could not protect the Geng family, let alone bring him wealth and honor. For now, the only right way was to join the current emperor! Hu Yi even showed the emperor's secret decree, proving that he was the emperor's confidant.Later, Geng Hao finally went to Baoen Temple Street and talked to Hu Yi, expressing his willingness to get close to him. That time, Hu Yi said that since the Mu Mansion could accommodate Geng's family, there must be other people; as long as Geng Hao informed on the matter and made contributions, Hu Yi would ensure that he
"Xu Xu..." Wang Gui finally stopped the carriage because the carriage had just gone down a long slope down the mountain.There are mountains on all sides, very big mountains, but they are different from the high mountains in Guizhou Province. The mountains here are relatively gentle, with continuous ups and downs. Sometimes you can't even notice that you are on the hillside. When the carriage can't stop, you will wake up and realize that you are on a long slope.Yang Sheng, the groom of the Mu Mansion, got out of the carriage, limped hurriedly to the side of the post road, untied his belt facing a body of water covered with lush southern reeds, then raised his head and let out a long breath.When Yang Sheng tied his belt again and turned around, Duan Yang was already standing behind him."The reeds are dense here. I'll keep watch for you," said Yang Sheng.Duan Yang shook her head, squinting her eyes at the surrounding scenery, and then fixed her
The sun was still hanging in the western sky. Behind the three main halls of the Han Palace and inside the Chengyun Gate was the harem; the last rays of the setting sun sprinkled all over the palaces and brick floors here.Guo Wei was doing chores in the palace, her skirt fluttering in the orange afterglow, the silk material was quite shiny, as if all the light was gathered on the dress.When she was not meeting guests, she usually wore ordinary clothes, not the princess's formal dress or casual clothes. Because the clothes stipulated by etiquette were very rigid in style, color and pattern, and what to wear was only related to one's social status. Therefore, the daily dressing of the ladies could best reflect their preferences.Guo Wei was wearing a light purple silk jacket that reached her knees, and a simple six-pleated long skirt. After all, she was only fifteen years old, so choosing clothes with light colors was suitable for her. There were no patterns
Not long after Yuan Gong left, the sound of wooden fish in the room stopped.There was a sudden silence in the temple, which made Yao Guangxiao feel a little lonely inadvertently.There are unpainted wood everywhere in the simple fasting room, and the official uniform placed on the straw mat only has some color.It's not that Yao Guangxiao couldn't get those prosperous and luxurious things. The emperor personally wanted to reward Yao Guangxiao with a mansion, beautiful maids, and fertile land, but he refused... Now what is the use of those external things? Seventy years is rare in life, and Yao Guangxiao, who is nearly seventy years old, even has loose teeth.When he was young, he felt that he had seen through the mundane world and had no obsession with getting married and having children. Now that he has achieved success and fame, Yao Guangxiao can't help but occasionally think about this: What would it be like if I had children?Yao Guangxiao r