Before the hour came, the carriage stopped outside the unremarkable thatched cottage in the countryside. Zhu Yunxuan was helped by Gao An to get off the carriage. The servant in the courtyard who was cleaning saw him and threw the broom in his hand. He hurriedly turned around and ran back into the house.

After a while, the old man with the thick hair of the crane led the whole family out, and knelt in front of Zhu Yunxuan with sincerity and fear: "Long live, long live!"

"Teacher, flatten your body." Zhu Yunxuan stepped forward, bent down and helped him up himself.

A quarter of an hour later, the two of them sat opposite each other in the study room, with two cups of tea in front of them. Zhu Yunxuan glanced at the simple but elegant furnishings in the room, and smiled lightly: "How is your life in this country, teacher?"

The old man sighed, "It's all about having fun with the cloud and wild cranes. Today, it's a pleasure to take care of grandchildren and flowers and plants every day."

"That's really good," Zhu Yunxuan nodded, took a sip from the teacup, and was silent for a moment, then said, "Teacher, are you willing to go back...to help me?"

"What's the problem, Your Majesty?"

Zhu Yunxuan smiled bitterly: "When I first ascended to the great treasure, I was controlled by others everywhere. Now the cabinet is empty, and the officials in the DPRK and China have two hearts. There are very few people who can be used by me. It's just that I really don't have any other way, so please go back and help me because I've been studying with you for a few years."

Zhu Yunxuan recalled the past, and there was a lot of helplessness in his words. The old man was filled with emotion when he heard the words: "I haven't seen you for a few years. Your Majesty is very different from before."

"Always grow up."

This old man used to be the Grand Master of the Prince of the East Palace. His surname was Zeng Huai. He was the enlightenment teacher of the defunct Prince Zhu Yunjing. When he was a child, Zhu Yunxuan adhered to his elder brother every day. Book. Five years ago, he was implicated in the Donggong witch-gu case. At that time, all the officials in the Donggong were investigated, and Zeng Huai was also dismissed from office.

In Zeng Huai's impression, the little prince who often followed behind the prince was always lively, clever and perverse, and he was completely sentenced to the emperor who was preoccupied and gloomy in front of him. .

Zhu Yunxuan pleaded: "Teacher, go back and help me, I really have no one to use and I am helpless..."

Zeng Huai hesitated: "Caomin's official position was dismissed by the previous emperor. If he goes back now, I'm afraid it will cause criticism and implicate Your Majesty."

"There's no need to worry about this. The witch-gu case has already been rehabilitated. Naturally, the teacher doesn't need to be burdened by this unjust case. It should have been rehabilitated long ago."

As early as when King Yu Zhu Yunxun was executed for treason, the East Palace had been rehabilitated, but Emperor Zhaoyang refused to let Zhu Yunjing come back to life, and naturally he would no longer appoint the former officials of the East Palace. Zhu Yunxuan has no one to use now. Zeng Huai was mentioned to him by Zhu Yunjing in his letter. This old gentleman is indeed a talented person with both knowledge and ability, and has a wide range of contacts. He is highly respected among the civil servants. His presence can also alleviate the controversies and doubts caused by the killing of Zhang Nianling and others.

Seeing that the old man was still hesitant, Zhu Yunxuan pleaded again: "Teacher, it's for the sake of my brother, and I ask the teacher to help me."

Zeng Huai sighed. He and Zhu Yunjing have had a teacher-student friendship for more than ten years. Even if Zhu Yunjing is not a student who can satisfy him very much, it is always a great regret in his heart that he was innocent and killed in the end. That's all, if you can assist the new emperor, it can be considered to make up for regrets.

After thinking about this section, Zeng Huai kneeled down respectfully, and gave a decree to express his gratitude: "I am grateful for Your Majesty's love, and this old minister is willing to do everything in his power to serve His Majesty!"

Zhu Yunxuan lifted up the person with both hands: "Teacher, please get up, I should thank the teacher."

After chatting with Zeng Huai for an hour, Zhu Yunxuan said goodbye and left. On the return journey, the sky was always cloudy and there was a light rain. Zhu Yunxuan made people speed up and wanted to return to the palace before noon.

The sky didn't turn out to be what people hoped, and as soon as they entered the city, the rain increased, and the sky became more and more gloomy. With the explosion of a spring thunder, the pouring rain poured down, and the last ray of light from the sky was blocked by the dense black clouds.

Zhu Yunxuan felt annoyed for no reason, the car stopped suddenly, and Gao An's voice came into the car: "Your Majesty, the Zhao Wangfu is in front. The Zhao Wang sent someone here, please go to the palace and take a break."

Zhu Yunxuan pushed the car window and glanced out. He was going out in micro-clothing today, and the entourage of guards had only brought more than ten people. In front of the carriage, the person who came to pick him up from Prince Zhao's mansion was kneeling on the ground, waiting for his decision.

After a brief hesitation, Zhu Yunxuan agreed: "Then I will trouble King Zhao."

The gate of Zhaowang's mansion opened wide, and dozens of royal family members with lanterns came out with Liang Zhen, and the lanterns in their hands lit up the dimly lit street. Liang Zhen walked to the side of the carriage and smiled at Zhu Yunxuan who got out of the car: "I don't know if Your Majesty is coming, and if I miss you, please forgive me."

Zhu Yunxuan nodded lightly: "I'm talking about King Zhao."

Liang Zhen took the umbrella from Gao An and personally supported Zhu Yunxuan. Zhu Yunxuan paused for a moment, met Liang Zhen's eyes, and the other party smiled and blinked at him. Zhu Yunxuan didn't say anything. Entered the gate of the palace together with Liang Zhen.

This palace was given to Liang Zhen by Emperor Zhaoyang himself. It was very good in feng shui and very stylish, unlike Zhu Yunxuan who had to be named a prince before, but because he was not married, he didn't even live in the palace all the time. . It was too dark to see the surrounding scenery clearly, and Zhu Yunxuan was not very interested, and Liang Zhen led him to the main courtyard where he lived in silence.

The servant brought them tea, and Zhu Yunxuan's eyes swept over the graceful maidservants inadvertently. When he retracted it, he touched Liang Zhen's smiling eyes, coughed lightly, and asked, "King Zhao, how did you know that I happened to pass by your house? superior?"

"If you know it, then you know it," Liang Zhen asked Zhu Yunxuan back with a smile, "Your Majesty left the palace in a light dress, where did you go?"

"You know, why ask again." Zhu Yunxuan's voice was cold and hard, and any emperor would not be happy when his subjects were completely controlled by his subjects.

Liang Zhen changed the topic wisely: "My minister asked someone to prepare lunch, why don't your majesty stay here for dinner?"

Zhu Yunxuan raised his eyes and glanced at the still dark sky outside, without objection.

The meals in Prince Zhao's mansion were very rich, but Zhu Yunxuan had no appetite. He only tasted everything before putting down his chopsticks. Liang Zhen asked someone to serve him soup: "Your Majesty is not used to the meals in the court's mansion? This cook is still from Jiangnan invited them, but these dishes are not to His Majesty's taste?"

"King Zhao really enjoys it." Zhu Yunxuan said calmly. He used to be a person who likes food and wine, and likes to eat, drink, and have fun, but since his elder brother was abolished and given to death, he has been very tense every day, and he never dared to relax. In the days after he ascended the throne, he was often restless, how could he still have the mind to indulge and enjoy himself like Liang Zhen.

"If your majesty likes it, the minister will send two cooks to the palace tomorrow for your majesty."

Liang Zhen looked at him with a smile, Zhu Yunxuan didn't answer, lowered his head and used the soup quietly.

After lunch, Liang Zhen invited Zhu Yunxuan into his study, and after entering the door, Zhu Yunxuan glanced at him casually. He walked to the bookshelf on the whole wall, took out a book and flipped through it, it turned out to be a strategy book on sea marching.

Although Liang Zhen is a military general, he has never been on the battlefield, let alone a naval battle. Zhu Yunxuan didn't expect that he would watch this kind of thing in his spare time. , whispered in his ear: "Your Majesty, how about I play chess with you to kill time?"

Zhu Yunxuan put the book in his hand back on the shelf, and glanced at him with a tilted head.

The chessboard was placed on the low table on the couch, the two sat on the couch, and the maid brought the hot tea in. Zhu Yunxuan glanced at the little girl with low eyebrows and pleasing eyes, his mind moved slightly, and after the person retreated, he suddenly asked Liang Zhen: "King Zhao is already in his twenties now, is he still not married?"

Liang Zhen, who was playing with the chess pieces, paused and smiled: "When is your Majesty interested in caring about the lifelong affairs of the minister?"

Zhu Yunxuan put down the teacup: "Just say it casually, King Zhao is young and promising, and he is a hot young talent in the court today. Many daughters are watching, and it is time to start a family soon..."

Liang Zhen leaned forward and approached Zhu Yunxuan, almost touching the tip of his nose, breathing interlaced, staring at him with a smile in his eyes. Zhu Yunxuan's unfinished words were suddenly interrupted, his pupils dilated slightly, a flash of panic flashed in his eyes, he quickly calmed down, and his eyes were cold: "What is the meaning of King Zhao?"

Liang Zhen raised his hand with a smile, lightly rubbed his cheek, and whispered, "What do you think, Your Majesty?"

Zhu Yunxuan sneered: "There are so many beautiful maids in King Zhao's mansion, isn't it enough to satisfy King Zhao? If King Zhao really has nowhere to vent his energy, it is the right way to get married and have children as soon as possible."

The warm breath was close to Zhu Yunxuan, and a laughing voice sounded in his ear: "Your Majesty is so concerned about whether the minister gets a wife or not, why don't you marry the minister and be the wife of the minister?"

Zhu Yunxuan turned his face away, gritted his teeth and ordered, "Go back."

Liang Zhen chuckled softly, put a kiss on his lips, and stepped back.

Zhu Yunxuan's eyes reddened instantly, glaring at Liang Zhen, Liang Zhen said "tsk" lightly, this little emperor is always like this, it's really interesting without being teased.

Putting a piece on the chessboard, he said slowly: "These things will not bother Your Majesty. Why should Your Majesty pretend to be confused? I don't look down on those women, Your Majesty doesn't have to worry about it."

Zhu Yunxuan reminded him coldly: "King Zhao is also wasting his time."

Liang Zhen's expression remained unmoved, and he smiled slightly: "That may not be the case."