Jinyi champion

Chapter 52 Take what you need
Zhu Niang followed into the shop, she wanted to thank Yuan Zonggao for the cultivation of her son by the palace, but after hearing Yuan Zonggao's words, she was a little confused for a while.

Isn't my son studying in the palace?
What does it mean to let him enter the palace?
Zhu Niang is a traditional Chinese woman, and she is very humble in front of the nobles, saying: "The father of the dog died young, and he has not been formally enlightened before entering the palace. Only a passing Mr. Lu taught him, if he does not do well in the palace , Mr. Yuan, please forgive me a lot."

The implication is that I have sent my son to the palace, I will not interfere with how you discipline him.

Master Master, he has no father, so you should be his half father.

Yuan Zonggao smiled, turned to look at Zhu Hao who was hanging his head, and asked, "Zhu Hao, what's your opinion?"

Zhu Hao didn't go to see Yuan Zonggao, but said dejectedly, "I...I'm scared."

Now Zhu Hao has to behave like a child. Today he almost died in the fire, and some people clamored that the fire was set to burn him to death, and even blocked the door when he was saving someone.

If after experiencing life and death, he can still choose to stay in the palace fearlessly, it can only show that he has deep scheming and other purposes.

Zhu Niang stroked Zhu Hao's head and said, "Xiao Hao, it's rare that Mr. Yuan appreciates it so much... What, are you afraid of disappointing Mr.'s expectations?"

Zhu Hao looked embarrassed, as if he wanted to explain to his mother, but he couldn't say it.

Seeing Zhu Hao's reaction, Yuan Zonggao understood that the child was afraid of death as well as his mother's disappointment. A child whose father died early and was able to take care of himself could only hold back his grievances in his heart.

"How about this, Zhu Hao, you have just gone through a life-and-death test, why don't you rest at home for a few days, and return to the palace after your mood is completely calmed down."

Yuan Zonggao was considerate and offered to let Zhu Hao not go to the palace for the time being.

Zhu Hao hesitated a little, said "Yes", and nodded slightly.

"Since that's the case, I won't bother you too much. The residence has been arranged for you in the palace. You can study with the prince when you go back this time...Since you haven't officially started enlightenment, you have to work harder so that you can keep up with the progress...Let's go Bar!"

Yuan Zonggao didn't want to stay in the market for a long time, and he went into the shop and walked around to show that he didn't mean to look down on people, so he naturally wanted to leave when the matter was settled.

Zhu Niang didn't expect Yuan Zonggao to leave so soon, she hastily asked to stay: "Mr. Yuan, why don't you stay for a light meal."

"Haha."

Yuan Zonggao had already stepped to the front of the door, he turned his head and said with a smile, "I have to deal with some things, besides, it's getting late, so it's inconvenient to stay here... When Zhu Hao has something to do in the future, I will definitely not refuse. "

From the tone of his voice, he seems to be very optimistic about Zhu Hao, and he is going to train him with all his heart.

This remark made Zhu Niang feel very comfortable.

Look, even Mr. Yuan, the majestic governor of the palace, and Mr. Yuan, who was born as a Jinshi, think that my son is talented in reading. For him to stand out, no matter how much suffering I have gone through, it is worth it.

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Yuan Zonggao walked out of the shop after Zhu Niang's mother and son saw him off, and led Lu Song and others to the street entrance.

Yuan Zonggao was not in a hurry to get on the sedan chair.

Lu Song followed step by step, and finally couldn't bear it anymore, leaned forward and asked, "Yuan Changshi, since you want to take him back, why are you... not in a hurry?"

The most confused person at the moment is Lu Song.

Zhu Hao only wanted to escape from the palace and did not plan to go back, while Yuan Zonggao was determined to bring him back. Shouldn't the situation be reversed?

Yuan Zonggao was very anxious before, but now he asked Zhu Hao to rest at home for a few days...

I don't know what to think.

Yuan Zonggao said with deep meaning on his face, "Do you think that a child of Xing Wang's mansion can come and go whenever he wants? There are many things that can't be left to him!"

"Let's go, the old man will take you to meet someone."

Lu Song was very surprised.

After pondering for a while, he realized what Yuan Zonggao was talking about.

Zhu Hao was sent by the Zhu family to spy on the palace. Now that Zhu Hao was almost set on fire, he was so frightened that he wanted to escape from the palace and didn't want to go back, but will the Zhu family follow Zhu Hao's wishes?

I'm afraid that the Zhu family will forcefully send Zhu Hao back to the palace. If he insists on not complying... all kinds of threats will be used.

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Zhu Hao was not in a hurry to send Yuan Zonggao and Lu Song away.

Back to the palace?
What a hurry!
With Yuan Zonggao's foresight and foresight, how could he fail to consider the consequences of driving him away?Will Jin Yiwei, represented by the Zhu family, give up surveillance of Prince Xing's Mansion?
Taking a step back, even if the palace doesn't let him go back, Zhu Hao will not lose.

He rescued Zhu Houcong twice in water and fire, and established contact with the future Emperor Jiajing.

Zhu Houcong is now seven years old, and he is not an immature child with no memory. Once this fatal friendship is established, will he be able to write off the past of being rescued twice when he becomes an adult?

Right now, if he stays outside the palace and occasionally meets Zhu Houcong, it may be more effective than studying in the palace.

Zhu Niang quickly took her son's hand back to the shop, and asked with concern: "Xiaohao, you said that the palace is on fire, and that someone wants to burn you to death, what happened?"

Zhu Hao said: "Mother, I can't explain the details to you clearly. In short, I escaped from the fire today. Allow me to calm down for two days before considering whether to return to the palace."

In order not to worry Zhu Niang too much, it is inconvenient to describe to Zhu Niang the details of saving lives in the fire scene.

But how could Zhu Niang and Aunt Li not be worried?

It turns out that entering the palace is so dangerous!

At first, she didn't think much of it, but thinking that Zhu Jia's letting her son into the palace to spy on information was tantamount to making an enemy of King Xing's family. Thinking of this, Zhu Niang wondered whether to let her son completely give up the idea of ​​returning to the palace to study.

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Yuan Zonggao never took the sedan chair, and took Lu Song to meet a mysterious person.

At sunset, the man appeared outside the other courtyard where they had met. This courtyard was not owned by Prince Xing's Mansion, but privately owned by Yuan Zonggao.

Lu Song waited outside for a while, and saw a middle-aged man with a medium build and an ordinary appearance appearing in front of him. He stepped forward to inquire about the other person's surname and purpose, and then brought him into the other courtyard to meet Yuan Zonggao.

"Sir, someone brought it."

Lu Song was afraid that this person didn't know Yuan Zonggao's real identity, and it would be bad if he leaked the details because of his inappropriate address, so he only called Yuan Zonggao Mr. Yuan.

Yuan Zonggao smiled and said, "Old Liu, are you here? Let me introduce you, this is Dianzhan, Lu Song, the Minister of Yiwei of the Wangfu, and as for him...he is the old housekeeper of Jinyiwei Zhu's family, Liu Hong."

Lu Song's heart instantly rose to his throat.

The person in front of him is actually the housekeeper Liu from the Zhu family?

How did Yuan Zonggao buy and recruit him as a secret agent of King Xing's Mansion?
Lu Song thought to himself, maybe in Yuan Changshi's heart, I was trustworthy and let me know the true identity of the insider of Zhu's family, but in fact, I was doing something wrong to the palace behind my back...

Thinking of this, Lu Song felt ashamed.

"Liu Hong has been in the Zhu family for more than [-] years, and he knows everything about the Zhu family, but he has a special status, and outsiders don't know about it. If there is anything that needs to be communicated in the future, you should contact him."

After speaking to Lu Song, Yuan Zonggao said to Steward Liu again, "Old Liu, Lu Dianzhan is the pillar of Wang Xing's mansion, and he is absolutely trustworthy. If there is an emergency in the future, just tell him."

Butler Liu hurriedly bowed to Lu Song: "I have seen Lu Dianzhan before."

Lu Song cupped his fists in return.

Yuan Zonggao waved his hand and said, "Lu Dianzhan, you wait outside first, don't let anyone approach you, I have something to ask Steward Liu."

He said he wanted Lu Song to contact him in the future, but he couldn't participate in the secret conversation this time. Lu Song didn't feel unhappy because of this. He knew that his status was awkward, and when he was about to leave, he thought that he must not reveal the real identity of Butler Liu.

From the bottom of his heart, he is towards Xing Wangfu.

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After Lu Song went out, Yuan Zonggao asked about Zhu Hao in detail.

But Yuan Zonggao did not tell Butler Liu that Zhu Hao had saved someone in the palace, and it was Prince Xing's son who was saved, but only to verify the relationship between Zhu Hao and the Zhu family.

Butler Liu picked out some things he knew to explain.

"...This child is talented, he acts unconstrained, but he is quite targeted. He is really a malleable talent. But the third wife has never been favored by the old lady. His father lacked the care of his parents since he was a child, so he wanted to be in the military. It is a pity that Beishang put down the rebellion and died for the country, leaving orphans and widows who were often bullied by the family, and even his father's inheritance was difficult to preserve."

"As for the child entering the palace as a companion, afterward the family found out that he went to participate in the selection and passed in one fell swoop. For this reason, the old lady was very annoyed. She came to reprimand him and ordered him to go to the palace to find out information..."

Although Steward Liu had prejudice against Zhu Hao, it was not as deep-rooted as Zhu Jiashi and Zhu Wanjian. At this time, from a relatively neutral point of view, he felt that the Zhu family had treated Zhu Niang and her mother badly.

In other words, Butler Liu didn't hurt Zhu Hao.

He knew very well that as long as Zhu Hao had a bad relationship with the Zhu family, Xing Wangfu would not kill Zhu Hao.

Yuan Zonggao's face was lukewarm: "It seems that this son has not planned for a long time, so has he ever mentioned the affairs of the palace to the Zhu family?"

Butler Liu wondered: "This... is so small that I don't know."

Yuan Zonggao nodded, and continued to ask: "Didn't Jin Yiwei send someone to contact Zhu's family before? Can you find out where this person lives in Anlu? Who else have you met?"

"This……"

Although Steward Liu is the insider of the Zhu family bought by Xing Wangfu, everything he does involves the affairs of the Zhu family. His ability is only reflected in business management and management. It is obviously difficult for him to spy on information.

"Never mind."

Yuan Zonggao didn't force it, "In the future, if someone from Jinyiwei visits Zhu's house, you should immediately inform Lu Dianzhan that he lives in Xiaoguaizi Hutong near the Wangfu, and ask him to tell you his detailed address later."

"Yes Yes."

Steward Liu responded quickly.

Yuan Zonggao said: "Okay, before the city gate is closed before dark, you should go back earlier to avoid suspicion. Later, the palace will arrange for your talented son to be a county master near his hometown."

Butler Liu knelt down and kowtowed, expressing his gratitude.

The county magistrate is a ninth-rank official, who is usually promoted and dismissed by the tribute supervisor and officials. He is the second official of the magistrate, in charge of a county's household registration, arrest, and document handling. When the county magistrate or county magistrate is vacant, the magistrate may also act county magistrate.

Serving as the chief secretary of a county means a step-by-step leap from civilian to official. No wonder Steward Liu is very grateful.

When Butler Liu went out, Lu Song looked at Yuan Zonggao with some concern, "Yuan Changshi, can this person... be trusted?"

The corner of Yuan Zonggao's mouth twitched, and he said: "Is there anything worth trusting? He betrayed the master's family for the sake of the future of future generations, and the palace has an extra ear and eye, each takes what he needs, and he can get corresponding rewards for whatever he does. , if it is he himself who suffers from his identity exposed, wouldn't he be ignorant of the seriousness? Such things... one is willing to fight and the other is willing to suffer!"

(End of this chapter)