Jinyi champion

Chapter 396
Zhu Hao returned to Huguang on July [-].

On this day, he learned that King Ning was defeated, and got the news from the people sent by Lu Song that he had successfully rescued Lou Suzhen from Pohu General.

After Lou Suzhen jumped into the lake, the officers and soldiers should organize salvage.

But the problem is that Lou Suzhen wears shackles on her hands, and most people can't even swim in this situation, let alone escape?Even if the officers and soldiers wanted to look for them, they couldn't see anything because they were in the dark. In addition, Lou Suzhen insisted on seeking death and would not struggle, which made it more difficult to find people.

Who would have thought that someone was lurking under the water and could be rescued?

Tens of thousands of people drowned in Poyang Lake that day, and the bodies were left to float on the water. Under such circumstances, it is still difficult to find Lou Suzhen in the lake.

So the officers and soldiers on board yelled and ignored them.

In fact, Lou Suzhen was found by the water ghost who heard the sound after she jumped into the lake. After filling her with oxygen tanks, she left the range of the official boat at the bottom of the water at night.

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It was the [-]th of July when Zhu Hao returned to Wuchang Mansion.

Su Xigui has arrived two days ahead of schedule.

Su Xigui heard that King Ning failed to attack Anqing, so he dared to set out for Wuchang Mansion. On the way, he heard that King Ning's army was completely overthrown, and finally he was completely relieved.

On the morning of July [-]th, the two met at Zhu Hao's residence, which was arranged by Su Xigui.

"Master Zhu, I heard that you have been studying behind closed doors recently. I wanted to do my best to give you a few ancient books, but I didn't even touch the door."

Su Xigui heard that Zhu Hao had arrived in Wuchang Mansion early, and wanted to know what Zhu Hao would do besides preparing for the exam.

But they sent someone to inquire, but they couldn't get any news from Zhu Hao.

It's rare to meet, so naturally we have to try it out.

Zhu Hao said with a smile: "Recently, I always want to research some good things, but I can't get the point. This year, I'm manufacturing and selling cloth, which is the kind of cotton cloth I mentioned to Su Dongzhu before... Has Su Dongzhu seen it before?" ?”

Su Xigui had a look of disbelief on his face: "With Zhu Xiao being the master, he is only weaving cloth? I'm afraid... things are not that simple, are they?"

Zhu Hao spread his hands.

If you want to know what I did, go investigate it yourself, or if you want a treasure that doesn’t exist in this world, something that can make you a lot of money, and you suspect that I’m selling it behind your back, then you have to find out what rare things are on the market first. It's popular on the Internet... What's wrong with you?
"It's a pity that the talented Mr. Tang didn't come to Wuchang. King Ning rebelled rebelliously, and finally ended up with no bones left. It's a pity...Mr. Tang doesn't need to hide anymore." Su Xigui said.

Zhu Hao asked puzzledly, "Is King Ning dead?"

Su Xigui smiled embarrassingly: "What's the difference between dying and not dying? But I've heard that after the defeat, he killed himself."

Because King Ning's rebellion had just been quelled, even Su Xigui, who was always well-informed, didn't know Zhu Chenhao's exact news, so he listened to all kinds of gossip.

"Before I came here, I just heard about a very regrettable thing. On the way back to Nanchang, the young concubine Lou committed suicide by jumping into the lake. She is really a heroine."

Zhu Hao was a little surprised, Su Xigui actually knew about Lou Suzhen jumping into the lake?
This can only be explained that when Wang Shouren found out that Lou Suzhen's body could not be found, in order to prevent being held accountable by the court, and also to prevent someone from using Princess Ning to attack the Lou family who had been kind to him, he simply made the news public and informed the world that Lou Suzhen was dead , In this way, Lou Suzhen's reputation is complete, and this person who has a close relationship with King Ning disappears from the world, reducing the guilt of the Lou family.

Regardless of whether it was Jiang Bin, the emperor, or anyone who had any thoughts about Lou Suzhen, such as the dignitary Jianchang Hou, they could completely cut off the idea of ​​getting Lou Suzhen.

Zhu Hao pretended to be puzzled and asked, "Concubine Lou...who is that? Concubine Ning?"

Su Xigui was surprised and said: "The young master doesn't know Concubine Lou? She is a well-known talented woman in Jiangxi. She comes from a family of Neo-Confucianism. Not to mention her beauty, she is proficient in all kinds of poetry, especially calligraphy and painting. I heard and... ...Hehe, she is Mr. Tang's female disciple... Maybe Mr. Tang didn't want to recall the past, so he didn't mention it in front of you."

Zhu Hao nodded: "Since that's the case, it's really a pity, but she is the concubine Ni Wang after all, so she should have expected the result."

Su Xigui leaned over again and said: "I came from the capital, and I heard that when His Majesty was personally on the expedition, among the close ministers such as Jiang Bin, they offered a reward to present this girl to His Majesty... The death of Concubine Lou may be related to that The governor of Gannan intentionally condoned the relationship, and he didn't want to make him suffer... If you die, you will be able to gain a full name, which is considered a fulfillment."

Even Su Xigui felt that Lou Suzhen's death had some sense of "fulfillment", as if everyone knew about Wang Shouren's relationship with the Lou family, knowing that Lou Suzhen's death would not end well in the hands of the court, Lou Suzhen's death could be said to be The best confession to the court and the people of the world.

Zhu Hao thought to himself, Wang Shouren quelled the rebellion of King Ning in the Zhengde Dynasty. He made outstanding contributions, but he was not reused. He would have to wait until after Jiajing ascended the throne to be promoted to the throne. The reason was that Zhu Houzhao hated Wang Shouren for robbing him of the credit for his personal conquest and the pacification of King Ning's rebellion. , There is also the death of Lou Suzhen, which made the emperor and Jiang Bin feel that Wang Shouren deliberately "wronged" it.

"Don't gossip, if there is anything wrong with Zhu Xiaodang's family recently, just tell me. I will stay in Wuchang Mansion for the next half month, and then I will leave for Nanjing to deal with some things. I can't wait for you Nominated for Guibang... Sigh, if I can stay a few more days, I will get a good report from your examination, what a pity..."

Su Xigui looked very regretful, with a sad face, Zhu Hao smiled and comforted: "If I am really lucky enough to go to high school, even if Dongzhu Su is thousands of miles away, I will send someone to tell you the good news. Good luck."

Su Xigui patted his thigh: "Are you that stingy person? I will definitely give you a generous gift then!"

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On the second day of August, Lu Song and Yu San and his party arrived in Wuchang Mansion by boat. Lou Suzhen, who was dressed in plain clothes, wore coarse hairpins, and did not apply rouge, came with them.

Zhu Hao saw him at the pier outside the city.

Not seeing each other for several years, Zhu Hao recognized at a glance that this was the woman who sent Tang Yin's entourage outside Nanchang back then, but she was much haggard, with a little blush on her pale pretty face, and a feeling of sickness, nothing. Spirit.

The boat docked, and when the group disembarked, Zhu Hao asked about the situation at the water ghost's side.

Lu Song approached and briefly introduced the situation, indicating that everyone was arranged to return to their hometowns, and he was repeatedly instructed to keep silent, otherwise it would lead to catastrophe.As for the settlement of all the commissions, it was the money that Zhu Hao handed over to him in advance.

"This lady choked on the water in the lake, and she was a bit cold. She has been ill for the past few days after going ashore, or there may be heart disease factors in it..."

Lu Song looked back at Lou Suzhen.

Zhu Hao nodded, and walked forward to salute respectfully: "I, Zhu Hao, is Mr. Tang's disciple. When Zhengde ten years and Mr. left Nanchang City, I had the honor to meet my wife once."

Lou Suzhen's eyes fell on Zhu Hao. Although she was not in high spirits, she still looked at him carefully. Unfortunately, she didn't remember seeing Zhu Hao at all. Maybe it was too long, or she never took the child at heart. , I have long forgotten it at this moment, and I shook my head again and again.

"Where is the commander?"

After a while, Lou Suzhen asked in a weak voice.

Zhu Hao replied: "Mr. stayed in Anlu. I was here to participate in the Grand Competition in Wuchang... You should know who this Lu Dianzhan is. In fact, we have worked hard all the way this time, and Mr. arranged everything secretly."

Lu Song looked at Zhu Hao with weird eyes.

How dare you say that Tang Yin arranges everything?He doesn't seem to know it at all!It was you and King Xiaoxing planning secretly, you two kids are really daring, and this can be successful?
"At present, there are rumors that Concubine Lou has thrown water in Pohu Lake and was buried by Wang Zhongcheng, who led the army. This matter has been finalized. As for Lu Yin, etc., I will let someone do it for my wife, but my wife will accompany me for the time being. As a maidservant, I will stay outside Wuchang City, and return to Anlu together after my big competition." Zhu Hao said.

Lu Song said: "If it's inconvenient for Young Master Zhu, you can take your wife back by yourself."

Zhu Hao smiled and said: "Brother Lu, the ground in Huguang is not peaceful now, and officers and soldiers in Wuchang Mansion and surrounding counties set up checkpoints to search for defeated soldiers. Merchants can be seen everywhere at the ferry outside the city, just find a place to stay... It won’t be too late to leave after the wind calms down a bit.”

Lu Song thought about it, nodded and agreed to Zhu Hao's order.

After all, Zhu Si had something to say first, and when he was traveling, he followed Zhu Hao's arrangements for everything. He himself came to Wuchang on the grounds of accompanying Zhu Hao to take part in the imperial examination. Explain the meaning of this trip to colleagues in the palace?

Lou Suzhen looked at the two people in front of her curiously. One was a royal battler who was famous for his meritorious service against thieves, and the other was a child...but the child decided everything.

"You...are you really Mr. Tang's disciple?"

Lou Suzhen couldn't believe it.

I have never heard that Tang Yin has accepted such a disciple, and he is still so young.

Lu Songdao: "It's a fake exchange...Young master Zhu is studying in the palace, and now he is a student master. With his talent and learning, he has a great chance of going to high school in the rural examination."

Lou Suzhen frowned when she heard this.

I've heard that talented people are so conceited, but I've never seen such a boastful person. Even if Tang Yin is a great talent, he will have to be nearly thirty years old to pass the exam. A child can be said to be learned when he is admitted to the student body, but How can you dare to say that the provincial examination, which is not only about learning and knowledge, but also about luck, will let a young man pass it at will?

You Xingwangfu people are so confident in him?
"Madam, don't talk too much, because Madam often shows up in Nanchang, and many people know her, so try not to go out recently. I will send someone to hire a maid for Madam, and find a female doctor to diagnose Madam's pulse. In addition, I have to ask for security matters. It's up to Lu Dian."

Zhu Hao glanced at Lu Song meaningfully.

As if to say.

It's cheap for you, although Lou Suzhen is not young, but such a graceful and graceful lady, letting you take care of her is considered good or bad, right?

(End of this chapter)