The Reborn Duke of Ming Dynasty

"Are you sure it's really all right here?" Zhang Fan asked, thinking about Liang Chao who was standing beside him.

"My lord, there is really nothing to do here." Liang Chao replied. "Now the merchant ships returning to the sea are protected by the imperial warships. In addition, there is an order to attack as long as the pirates are found. No merchant ship returning to the sea has ever been successfully attacked by pirates."

"That's good." Zhang Fan listened to him.Very satisfied. "We will go back to Yangzhou in a few days. I just want to make sure if there is anything else I need to pay attention to. Because Yangzhou is not far from here. But it is not close. In case something happens again. I can I don’t want to make a special trip back.”

"My lord, please rest assured. I don't know if anything will happen in the future. But now there is nothing to do." Liang Chao replied.He felt as if he and Zhang Fan were talking about a tongue twister.But Liang Chao was originally a slippery head.This is not only because he has worked in Jinyiwei for many years.certainly.There are also some family roots in it.And now his blunt manner is not due to anything else.Precisely because he is a slippery head.He knows what to say when he sees someone.And Zhang Fan is exactly the kind of person who likes to speak straight.Ever since.Today's Liang Chao uses his cunning to pretend to be a straight-hearted person.

Although Liang Chao didn't say anything nice.But this way of telling the truth is really what Zhang Fan likes.He even felt that Liang Chao was such a slippery person before.But now he has become "honest and loyal" because of his charisma and changed Liang Chao.

"It's just my lord. There is one thing I don't know about my humble position." Liang Chao asked.Seeing Zhang Fan nodded.he continued. "Your Excellency came to Fujian in the name of inspecting the coastal defense. Wasn't it because you heard what happened here and thought that this place was a... breakthrough. You haven't got anything yet. Are you going back now?"

"No, no, no. Although I didn't get anything here, I learned a lot." Zhang Fan smiled and shook his head. "First. I'm afraid I won't be able to use my title of inspecting coastal defense. The governor of Fujian, He Kuan, is an upright and honest official, and he manages the army well. All the soldiers under his command are also well-trained and mighty. This is not an official word. .It is true. And even now there are still many Japanese pirates coveting those returning merchant ships. But now this trouble has found a solution. Japanese pirates can no longer harass the ships on the sea. And I don’t have any now There is no reason to continue to stay here.

"Second. The original purpose of our trip to Fujian. It's not for nothing. As the saying goes. 'Shoot the man first, shoot the horse. Capture the thief first and capture the king'. Didn't we know the source of everything this time? Where is it? Although there must be other people above that person who are instructing him. But this step is enough. There is no need to add insult to injury. The dog jumped over the wall when he was in a hurry." Speaking of this.Zhang Fan was very happy.

"My lord is indeed very intelligent." Liang Chao slightly flattered Zhang Fan. "Just staring at these little fishes and shrimps will prove fruitless in the end. And now we know who is manipulating behind all this. As long as we can get the evidence, my lord's trip to the south of the Yangtze River will be considered complete." It was successful. When the time comes back to Beijing, His Majesty will definitely value your lord more. And your lord is unparalleled in tactics. Use that woman who is so determined to her lord to carry out countermeasures. It will definitely succeed immediately. It won't take much time to..."

Liang Chao was talking.The voice gradually decreased.the reason is simple.He found himself a little overexcited.That's a little too much.And Zhang Fan's face gradually became happy after listening to his words from the beginning.It was completely cold until the end.Liang Chao stopped immediately.While feeling extremely remorseful in his heart, he also knew that his flattery was on the horse's leg.Liang Chao almost wanted to slap himself dozens of big mouths right away.He secretly sighed how he was so smug.Forget about the shit about Luo Ling'er.But he still said something with joy.

Seeing Zhang Fan's unhappy expression.Liang Chao was terrified.There is still some confusion in my heart.Perhaps it is because of the contact with these superiors since childhood.Although he didn't understand the reason.But he will never understand.To today's Zhang Fan.Zhang Fan with status, money and power.The world is so big.What kind of woman is not letting him get what she wants.And why make it so emotional like it is now.It's just like... just like those passionate women.certainly.He could only think about it in his mind.Let him speak out.That is absolutely impossible.

"By the way, my lord. His Royal Highness seems to be a little bit wrong recently." Liang Chao quickly thought of a way to change the subject. "Although His Highness is still the same as before. He goes out early and returns late every day to play. However, when I occasionally saw His Highness the Crown Prince recently, I found that His Highness is a little different from before."

"It's different." Zhang Fan was really attracted by this topic.Quickly asked. "Your Highness, how is he different from the past." After all, Long Qing handed Zhu Yijun over to him.If something happens.I can't take that responsibility myself.

"Your Excellency, please rest assured. There are many brothers protecting His Highness both openly and secretly. There will be absolutely no accidents." Liang Chao knew that Zhang Fan had misunderstood.Say it quickly. "It's just that His Highness's whereabouts in the past few days are a bit abnormal."

Hearing that Zhu Yijun is not in any danger.Zhang Fan felt at ease now.But he was still a little curious: "Let's hear it."

"Your Highness, he... he has always left behind the people recently. He just took that Nurhachi with him. He was playing... in a theater all day long." Liang Chao said with a strange expression.

"Xiyuanzi." Zhang Fan felt a little strange. "What is he doing there? He won't be able to attend operas. Does he like to attend operas?" Zhang Fan naturally knew.Although Zhu Yijun behaved well in the palace.But after all, he is just a child who is only eight years old.Playful nature is there.But drama is definitely not what Zhu Yijun likes.In the past in the palace.The queen recuperated all day long.Can't walk around and get bored.Long Qing misses the relationship between husband and wife.I care about her very much.I know she likes to watch plays.From time to time, the troupe was brought into the palace to perform.And Zhu Yijun is the current prince.Of course you have to be there.Zhang Fan has experienced such a few times.But every time.He found that Zhu Yijun was always lacking in interest.But he didn't cherish the opportunity to relax at all.Instead, use it to doze off.However, Zhang Fan did not plan to delve into this matter.Besides, he didn't go to a romantic place.Harmless.then.He added another sentence: "It's nothing. Everyone will change. Besides, His Royal Highness is still a child after all. There is nothing wrong with going to the opera."

"Xiaozhi also thought so at the beginning. I didn't pay much attention to it." Liang Chao sighed.Said. "But I found out. His Royal Highness has been there for the first time since the first time. But today is the fifth day in a row. Every day is spent there for a whole day. Even if it rains heavily intermittent."

"This, kid. Once you get interested, nothing can stop you." Zhang Fan wanted to laugh.But it doesn't perform well.I had to pick up the teacup and drink tea to cover up.

Liang Chao didn't think it was funny.He continued: "I also thought so at the beginning. But I was a little worried yesterday. I still called the brothers who followed His Royal Highness. I asked about the situation. It turned out... I found out. Your Highness, he didn't go to the theater to listen to the opera. But It's...but for a...a woman."

"Pfft... cough cough cough..." Zhang Fan heard Liang Chao's words.All the tea that was half swallowed was sprayed out.He also ignored the wet front.Coughed violently.

"My lord. My lord. Are you okay?" Liang Chao was shocked when he saw this.Hurry up and pat Zhang Fan on the back.

half an hour.Only then did Zhang Fan recover.Although there is still a slight cough.But he couldn't take care of that much anymore.He hurriedly said: "What did you say. Your Highness, he... he went to the opera garden for a woman. I misheard. Or you slipped your mouth."

Liang Chao looked at Zhang Fan aggrievedly.It took a long time before he opened his mouth and said: "My lord. The humble position... The humble position is not wrong. The lord is not wrong. The situation... It is indeed as if the lord heard it. Your Highness has been going to the theater all day for a woman these days."

"He... this... he... he... this... this..." Zhang Fan didn't know what to say for a long time.Mouth has been whispering something.It sounds like I want to sing.Another long day passed.Only then did he speak. "What does the other party do? An actor."

"That woman is indeed working in the theater troupe. I heard that she is the owner of the theater troupe who has signed a contract of prostitution. It's just that she looks very ordinary. She is about twenty-eight years old." Liang Chao replied.

"Did His Highness meet her by chance or..." Zhang Fan continued to ask.He wants to find out the reason of this matter.Of course, the most important thing is whether this matter is aimed at Zhu Yijun or someone else.

"Of course it was a chance encounter." Liang Chao replied. "My lord, I feel that this incident is too coincidental. But I don't think there is any conspiracy in it. If it is really someone's trick, it is too accidental. And no one will make it so Ordinary women are going to attract someone. And. Regardless of whether there is a conspiracy or not, they should also think about it. This kind of trick is not effective for His Highness who is still an eight-year-old child."

Zhang Fan listened to his explanation.Thinking about it: "That's true. But how did His Royal Highness know that woman? How could he be so... how can I say 'fascinated' to such a woman who is an actress."

Liang Chao was also a little puzzled: "These things are unknown because of the humble position. According to the brothers, they followed the prince to the streets. They never let His Highness leave their sight. And that day. His Highness also like It was a sudden whim. I entered the theater. This woman appeared out of nowhere. I couldn't say a few words to His Highness. The woman actually hugged His Highness and burst into tears. Since then, His Highness began to go to That theater. It never stops. And every time. As long as the woman is not on stage to act, she will talk to His Highness beside His Highness. The brothers have heard it before. What they say is just commonplace."

"This is really weird." Zhang Fan was even more puzzled after hearing this. "Don't talk about it everywhere. Tell those brothers who know about it not to speak indiscriminately. I will ask His Highness personally at night. What is going on here?"