Ming Dynasty: Regrets about the Jingnan Rebellion? I changed it in a dream!

Chapter 25 New Guest, Elegant Middle-aged Man

"Speaking of which, this year is already the sixteenth year of Yongle."

"You two princes, the King of Han and the King of Zhao, should go to your fiefdoms and take up residence there."

"But I have not yet shown any intention of leaving for the vassal state."

"emperor……"

Jian Yi's face was firm as he spoke slowly.

In fact, Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui should have been enfeoffed long ago.

But he has been dragging his feet and has no intention of going to the fiefdom yet.

This matter is neither big nor small.

No matter what, the two princes were great contributors to the Jingnan Campaign and saved Zhu Di's life many times.

If they stay in the capital, they will just be given some jobs and more salary.

However, everyone knew what Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui wanted to do by staying in Kyoto.

He is simply unwilling to accept his fate and is plotting to become the crown prince.

Xia Yuanji and others also looked at Zhu Di.

Most of the ministers here were officials selected during the Hongwu Dynasty and had followed Zhu Di for many years.

They were undoubtedly his confidants, and Zhu Di never replaced them, so their relationship was naturally deep.

Just say whatever you want to say.

This is also the reason why Zhu Di liked Xia Yuanji, Jian Yi and others, even when they were sleeping.

They were all asked to report their memorials by the bed.

Zhu Di looked at the stove and said helplessly.

"The order to go to the vassal state has already been issued. The second and third sons don't want to go. What can I do?"

Xia Yuanji, Jian Yi and others remained silent.

Others may not know, but Zhu Di and his men knew very well that he had his three sons under his thumb.

As long as Zhu Di wanted, would Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui dare to disobey his orders?

After all, Zhu Di was unwilling to make up his mind.

Xia Yuanji took over and said, "Your Majesty, it's time for you to be ruthless."

"It's not a good idea for the King of Han and the King of Zhao to stay in the capital."

"Besides, if the two princes were to behave themselves in the capital, it would be fine, but the two princes would always cause trouble."

"It is really difficult for us to deal with this."

Zhu Di looked at Xia Yuanji with some melancholy in his eyes.

"I've already scolded them, but they refused to go. What can I do?"

"Whenever I mentioned the matter of becoming a vassal, they would take off their clothes. Looking at the knife and arrow wounds on their bodies, I, as a father, felt really bad."

"I can't bear it. With them both here, at least they can come and see me from time to time, right?"

Hearing this, Xia Yuanji, Jian Yi and others stopped talking, and they didn't know how to start again.

This matter is indeed a bit difficult to handle.

If it was an ordinary vassal king, it would be fine. He would just go to his fiefdom after receiving an order.

Zhu Gaoxu was different from Zhu Gaosui. Although they had military merits, their only trump cards were the knife and arrow wounds on their bodies.

In addition, Zhu Di was getting old and more sentimental, which made him feel uncomfortable when he saw the knife and arrow wounds on Zhu Gaoxu's body.

and.

Zhu Gaochi was a non-competitive person.

He also attached great importance to family affection, and Zhu Gaochi was permissive towards Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui.

This has resulted in the current situation.

The emperor and the crown prince both indulged the two princes.

The queen died early, and there was really no one to take care of these two people.

At this moment, Zhu Di suddenly thought of something.

"By the way, I recently had an idea to move the Shangshufang to a new location."

"What do you think?"

Xia Yuanji, Jian Yi and Song Li looked at each other when they heard this.

Song Li spoke first.

"Your Majesty, this Jiming Temple is outside the city. We, the ministers, have to report our memorials from inside the city to outside the city."

"If it were any other season, we would be able to endure it, but the prince is weak."

"The road is bumpy, so it's a bit too difficult to report the memorial."

When Zhu Di wanted to move his office location.

The first thing they thought of was Jiming Temple.

However, the Jiming Temple was built outside the city, in the middle of winter.

Very inconvenient.

Zhu Gaochi was particularly fat and could not stand the bumpy journey. Zhu Di's energy obviously declined, and they discussed many things with Zhu Gaochi and then reported to Zhu Di.

Hearing this, Zhu Di thought for a moment.

He originally wanted to see if he could move the Shangshufang to Zhuang Mu's tavern.

Now it seems unlikely.

Zhu Gaochi really couldn't stand the trouble.

He also needed to attend court every day, and the journey back and forth was very cumbersome.

"Little Sniffle, haven't the memorials reviewed by the Crown Prince been moved here yet?"

……

In the tavern.

Zhuang Mu felt helpless when he saw Ximei, who was very clumsy in doing things.

"Didn't you say you could work?"

"How do you look like someone who has ever worked?"

Just as he guessed, Ximei looked disheveled.

But you can tell at a glance that he has never done any work.

She has fair skin, regular facial features, a figure that is neither thin nor fat, and also has a somewhat feminine temperament.

Upon seeing this, Ximei quickly knelt down in front of Zhuang Mu and begged.

"You, don't chase me away. I will learn."

Zhuang Mu quickly helped him up.

Forget it, I only earn the salary of a bowl of rice porridge, so I don’t expect to be proficient in everything.

Besides, it's pleasing to the eyes.

"Oh, never mind. I'm going to bed later."

"After I go to bed, if any customers come, tell him our opening hours."

"Tell him to come back tomorrow."

"Also, if you don't want to freeze to death at night, clean up the utility room on the second floor. There are beddings in there."

After giving these instructions, Zhuang Mu prepared to eat something and then go to bed.

Ximei didn't seem to care whether she understood or not, she just kept nodding.

Only after Zhuang Mu went upstairs did Ximei breathe a sigh of relief.

Just shortly after Zhuang Mu fell asleep.

Ximei was cleaning the house when she saw a figure appear at the door.

While looking at the person in front of her, Ximei muttered something.

"Hello, store owner, do you sell alcohol?"

At this time, the middle-aged man standing at the door spoke slowly.

He has a very elegant temperament and a very easy-going tone.

Ximei quickly shook her head.

"Not at the moment, but you can come tomorrow around noon. We're open at this time."

The elegant middle-aged man was a little surprised when he heard this.

"If I'm not mistaken, it's just after noon, how come the store is closed?"

It is rare for a restaurant to close at this time.

After all, the times when restaurants have the most customers are in the afternoon, evening, or night.

Closing down the business at this time is not doing business, it's just a joke.

The elegant middle-aged man smiled.

"In that case, I won't bother you anymore and will come back tomorrow."

"But, do you really not recognize the clothes I'm wearing?"

Ximei shook her head.

A hint of surprise flashed across the eyes of the elegant middle-aged man, but he soon calmed down.

It's quite interesting. Logically speaking, there shouldn't be anyone in this world who can't recognize the clothes they are wearing.

Never mind, let’s come back and have a look tomorrow.

"What's your name?"

"Hello sister."

"Are you the owner of this restaurant?"

Ximei shook her head.

"Then please tell him that I will come again tomorrow. I hope he will close later tomorrow."

After saying this, the elegant middle-aged man turned around and prepared to leave.

(End of this chapter)