Ming Dynasty: At the beginning of the game, Lao Zhu resigned and retired.

Chapter 1033: Master Hu writes a letter to Zhu Biao
“Life is like a train that keeps going to the destination, with some people getting on and some getting off along the way!”

"Some people can quietly accompany you all the way to the end, while others jump and make a lot of noise when they get on the bus, but get off after a while."

"But at the end of the day, you are the driver of this car!"

For some reason, Xie Jin suddenly thought of these words.

These words were spoken several years ago, when he and Mr. Hu had just met and were chatting over drinks in a brothel.

Xie Jin didn't feel much at that time.

After all, going to a brothel every day to drink and hug girls, and occasionally being treated to meals by others, was already a very good treatment for Xie Jin at that time.

What does it have to do with us if we are in the same industry or not?

But today, looking at Fang Xiaoru who was indignant in front of him, Xie Jin suddenly understood what Master Hu had said before.

Some people don't want to harm you or deliberately oppose you, but as you go along, they fall behind or turn a corner and no longer follow your path.

As for Fang Xiaoru, Xie Jin actually knew very early on that this guy was actually much more stubborn and old-fashioned than himself.

But what he didn't expect was that after having been in the officialdom for so long and having seen the infighting, collusion and scheming in the officialdom, he could still be so naive.

Of course, you can say that you are not interested in fame and fortune, and do not seek promotion or wealth, but you don't have to drag yourself and all your relatives and friends into a pit and bury them.

To put it bluntly, it doesn't matter if you don't "go along with the crowd".

But if you know there is a pit and still jump into it, you are really stupid.

Xie Jin sighed silently and looked up at the ceiling.

He is pondering a problem.

'This was just the first pitfall, and Xiao Fang jumped into it.'

"What happens next?"

'How many more pits will Xiao Fang fall into in the future?'

'I can save him once, how many times do I have to save him next time?'

"What if I can't save him?"

'Will Xiao Fang pull me down with him then?'

Xie Jin was really scared.

Over the past six months, he has had a lot of contact with Old Man Hu and Zhu Yuanzhang, especially Zhu Yuanzhang.

In the past, he had mostly heard some information about the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty based on what others said.

But now that he was actually dealing with them, he discovered that people were far smarter, more ruthless, and more decisive in killing than he had previously thought.

When he looks back at his past behavior and thoughts now, he feels extremely ashamed.

It can be said that it is full of fantasies about officialdom and the court.

In a real court, if you don’t have a certain level and identity, how can you talk about the friendship between the monarch and his subjects?
There is only naked profit involved!

But what about Fang Xiaoru in front of him? He didn’t even bother to talk about feelings, so how could he talk about morality?

Who believes this stuff?
The point is, it's okay that you are lenient to yourself and strict with others, but are you targeting the royal family?
If he were a moderate ruler, perhaps this restriction and targeting would actually be successful.

But now?

The founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty was established, the second emperor of the Ming Dynasty had been trained for many years and properly ascended the throne, and the third emperor of the Ming Dynasty was being trained.

It can be said that the Ming Dynasty, at least in the matter of the succession of imperial power, was very prudent.

In that situation, how could the royal family accommodate such a person who finds fault?
The key is that if what you say makes sense, everyone can help each other.

Your king is willing to accept advice with an open mind, and I, the censor, am willing to speak out against him. It's good for you, for us, and for everyone.

But now, eh?

You actually still want to meddle in the private affairs of a married princess?
Who will die if you don’t die?
Not to mention the royal family, even the wealthy families would never allow others to point fingers at their private affairs. So, Xiao Fang, what are you trying to achieve?

The two brothers, who were originally full of gay love, just sat facing each other in silence.

But the originally enthusiastic atmosphere between them completely fell to freezing point.

At this time in the palace, Zhu Biao was frowning as he looked at the elegant handwriting on the paper in his hand.

"Song Ren, are you sure this was arranged by your uncle?"

Although Zhu Biao could tell just by looking at the font, it was definitely written by Master Hu himself.

But looking at the arrangements above, he still felt his scalp tingling.

Song Ren, who was standing by, heard Zhu Biao's question and quickly bowed and replied, "Your Majesty, it was indeed written by Lord Hu himself!"

"No one below dares to mess around with such a confidential letter!"

"Well! Then go and ask the Queen to come over!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Song Ren left the Jinshen Hall at a rapid pace and headed straight for the harem. He didn't even have time to pay attention to the eunuchs and palace maids who greeted him on the way.

As Song Li's godson and also the 'number one eunuch' in the palace after Song Li left, Song Ren knew it very well.

It seems that he is in a very good position now, but if he is not careful, he will fall into the abyss.

This palace is filled with many huge pits where people are eaten without leaving any bones behind.

It is good to stand high, but if you fall from above, it will be a very hard fall.

Therefore, these some noble people must not be offended.

At a time when Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma were basically living in China and were happy without wanting to leave, Zhu Biao was naturally the number one person who should not be offended, followed closely by Empress Hu Xinyue.

Although this queen was a few years younger than Zhu Biao, she was a legitimate queen, and a "powerful queen" whose power exceeded that of many queens in history!
The entire palace's purse and the jurisdiction over the eunuchs and palace maids are all in this person's hands.

In fact, Hu Xinyue had already obtained these rights when she was still the Crown Princess.

For the palace maids and eunuchs, if they offended other nobles, they might be scolded for minor offenses or beaten for major offenses.

But if you offend the queen, haha, believe it or not, your annual income will be reduced by more than half?

Without him!

Rewards, monthly salaries, bonuses and all other things are decided by her, the queen!

Who would be willing to give up such an honest way of making money?

Therefore, even though he was the "number one person" around Zhu Biao, after Song Ren arrived at Kunning Palace, he still behaved like a grandson and hurriedly greeted and delivered messages.

Hu Xinyue raised her eyebrows when she heard this: "Why did your majesty invite me over?"

"I never interfere in government affairs, but what's the problem with the royal property?"

Logically speaking, Song Ren should be the most tight-lipped, but that also depends on who he is facing.

He was still quite honest when facing Hu Xinyue.

"Replying to the Queen, a document was sent from the army to your Majesty in person."

"After seeing this, His Majesty asked me to come and invite the Queen. I think it must be related to this!"

When Hu Xinyue heard her uncle's name, not only did her doubts not get resolved, but she became even more confused.

Even though my uncle and father got along very well with everyone in the royal family and they were friends regardless of whether they were the emperor or his subjects, they actually never broke the royal rules.

How is it possible to mention myself in a formal document?

Strange! (End of this chapter)