peasant young lady

Chapter 105 The Antique Man Appears

Cheng Xia knew that it would be impolite to stare at others without blinking, especially at the gate of the Herbal Food Workshop, which was crowded with people coming in and out, but Cheng Xia couldn't help but take a second look She obviously felt that her heartbeat was about to stop, she just stared at him in a daze with her mouth slightly open.

The visitor's cool demeanor, his whole body's nobility is natural, his tall and straight body stood at the door, and it attracted countless attentions. He praised 'big man', and then continued to turn his head to eat.

Cheng Xia wanted to keep herself from losing her composure, but there was no way, the person in front of her was too powerful, Cheng Xia didn't grab his hand excitedly to ask for his autograph, she already felt that she was calm enough.

Who is this? This is a famous figure in history, the fourth prince of Ming Xianzong, the current emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and the younger brother of Ming Xiaozong who will be enthroned as emperor in September. This is not shocking, he is even more amazing His identity is because of his son, Emperor Jiajing, who was well-known in the Ming Dynasty.

Emperor Jiajing controlled the power of the Ming Dynasty internally, fought against Japanese pirates externally to revitalize the state, and created the Jiajing Zhongxing situation. Even in historical records, he was also a successful emperor, let alone rectified during Jiajing's reign. The ruling of the court and the reduction of taxes consolidated the rule of the Ming Dynasty, and laid the foundation for the subsequent Longqing New Deal, Zhang Juzheng Reform, and Jialong Wanda Reform.

Cheng Xia once worshiped Emperor Jiajing a lot. He was so amazing that he had avoided living in Xiyuan for more than 20 years, practicing Taoism and Xuan, but he was still able to firmly control the politics, finance, military and people's livelihood of the entire Ming Dynasty. Don't let your rights get sidelined.Cheng Xia had followed a very popular TV series "Da Ming Dynasty 1566" before, and he had a deep memory of the story of Jiajing, Hai Rui and Yan Song falling in love and killing each other.

It is now 1487 A.D., and there are still 20 years before Jiajing was born, but Emperor Jiajing's own father is standing in front of him alive now.

Cheng Xia wanted to scream, this was the first big man she saw after coming to Ming Dynasty.

His name is Zhu Youzhu, and his mother is Concubine Shao Chen who was once loved by Emperor Xianzong. On July 1494 this year, his father Emperor Xianzong will make him King Xing before his death. Guang'an Luzhou became a vassal, and he has lived in Huguang since then until his death in 10 AD, which can be regarded as an untimely death.Zhu Youtang didn't even have time to see his son ascend the throne of the emperor.

Or maybe Cheng Xia's gaze staring at Zhu Youzhao was too straightforward, and it was filled with endless pity and sadness. Zhu Youzhao looked at Cheng Xia with eyebrows tightly furrowed. Wang Hanxiao, who was helping to grab the medicine, accidentally caught a glimpse of it, and hurried over to take a look.

Just as Wang Hanxiao was about to greet him, Zhu Youzhao waved his hand. Wang Hanxiao understood, and quickly winked at Cheng Xia, and then invited Zhu Youzhao and his party to the most distinguished private room on the second floor.

Seeing the person leaving, Cheng Xia suddenly patted his chest with lingering fear, it was dangerous, he was a prince who could control other people's life and death, she just stared at him like this for a long time, thinking about it, it was really true Scared.

Cheng Xia touched her face subconsciously. Fortunately, it was covered by a veil, and only a pair of eyes were exposed. It wasn't too rude, and there was no danger if she wasn't recognized. At worst, she wouldn't come closer for a while. No matter how curious you are about these 'antique' historical figures, you don't stare at them. If they really die, then the loss outweighs the gain.

Cheng Xia walked into the lobby and looked around. There were more customers dining than before she left. Liu Wen and Cheng Shang were gone soon. After a quick glance, Cheng Xia accidentally found an old man with Liu Jingzhong sat and ate in the middle.

Cheng Xia nodded, no need to think, the old man must be the master Liu Wen kept mentioning.

Cheng Xia shrugged. Hearing the cook shouting that the medicinal food was ready, Cheng Xia hurried into the kitchen. Just as she was about to help, she saw Wang Hanxiao hurried down from the stairs on the second floor, running towards Cheng Xia. up.

Cheng Xia was taken aback, looked at Aunt Han's expression, and thought it must not be the fourth prince's business, right?

Wang Hanxiao hurriedly walked to Cheng Xia's side, carefully avoiding the eyes of others and took her aside, then asked cautiously, "Do you know the person who just went upstairs?"

Just kidding, Cheng Xia hurriedly shook her head, and kept waving her hands, for fear that Aunt Han would not believe it, "Aunt Han, that distinguished guest is extraordinary at first glance, how could I know such a big man, Aunt Han, don't joke gone."

"Is that so?" Wang Hanxiao didn't show politeness to Cheng Xia, and said directly, "That's the fourth prince of the current dynasty, the most beloved eldest son of Concubine Shao Chen, and also the younger brother of the prince who grew up with him. It’s really not ordinary honor.”

"Oh," Cheng Xia nodded, wondering how the four princes grew up together. The prince was only discovered by his father when he was five years old. It turned out that he had another son, and he was made the prince. It was also that year that Zhu Youzhao was just born, and there was still a difference of five years in between.

However, it is not false to say that the relationship between the crown prince and the fourth prince is very good.

Seeing that Cheng Xia was absent-minded, Wang Hanxiao hurriedly said, "The fourth prince asked you to go up and serve tea."

"What?" Cheng Xia was startled, and quickly shook her head, "Aunt Han, I don't dare." She didn't want to get involved with such a big man, it's too scary to lose her head every minute.

"It's okay." Seeing Cheng Xia's reaction, Wang Hanxiao thought she was scared, and quickly comforted her, "The fourth prince just looked at you twice at the door. I told him that you have a rash on your face. It's not convenient to take off the veil, he just asked you to go up and serve tea, don't be afraid."

That's okay, Cheng Xia nodded, and asked a few more words, "Aunt Han, you said he is the prince, so why isn't he in the capital, why did he come to this small place in Chong'an County?"

Wang Hanxiao twisted Cheng Xia's ears in a funny way, "Children don't inquire about official affairs, Liang Zhong has already gone up to accompany him, so you can go up with tea and then come down again."

"Okay," Cheng Xia nodded, it's just a walk, it's not a big deal.

Wang Hanxiao personally brewed Biluochun and handed it to Cheng Xia, and then instructed carefully, "Be careful later, don't be careless, and don't take off the veil."

Seeing Cheng Xia nodding his promise to himself, Wang Hanxiao was relieved a little.Cheng Xiasheng's beauty is too beautiful, if it is not guaranteed, the fourth prince will have some different thoughts. It just happened that she heard that Concubine Shao Chen in the capital is already busy giving the fourth prince Zhang Luo Wangfei. If something happens, then she really can't alright.

Not to mention that Cheng Xia is already married, Wang Hanxiao has already seen through this month's relationship with Cheng Xia that this girl has never had any intention of getting involved with high-ranking officials and dignitaries. , this is what Wang Hanxiao has always liked most about Cheng Xia.Therefore, she most hopes that this girl will always go smoothly, and don't let anything destroy her character.

Thinking about it, Wang Hanxiao suddenly laughed, she felt that she was worrying too much, the fourth prince just asked Cheng Xia to serve a cup of tea, and she could think of so many things, really.

Cheng Xia carefully carried a pot of Biluochun up to the second floor, and the fragrance of Biluochun wafted to the nostrils.

Several private rooms on the second floor also had customers dining. Cheng Xia went straight to the innermost and largest private room. There were two men with swords guarding the door. Seeing that it was Cheng Xia who was coming, he did not stop him, so he knocked on the door. He knocked on the door and heard voices coming from inside, so he opened the door and let Cheng Xia in.

Cheng Xia took a deep breath carefully, and silently reminded herself to be cautious, to keep her eyes fixed, and not to look at the fourth prince like an antique, otherwise she would cry if she really saw the decapitation.

In the private room, the shopkeeper Shang was talking, "A few days ago, I had a detailed chat with the owner of Tianyou Restaurant, and I heard him mention the fourth prince at that time. I didn't expect that today when I opened the Herbal Food Shop, I suddenly saw the prince Come here, it really makes this medicated food workshop flourish."

"Hey," Zhu Youzhu said with a slight smile on his cold face, "you're welcome, you also watched me grow up back then, and you gave me advice several times. Especially Taifu Shang, who taught me and the emperor's homework since childhood. I will firmly remember this kindness, shopkeeper, you are welcome."

Just as Shang Liangzhong was about to say something, when he saw Cheng Xia coming in, he got up and took the teapot over, raised his eyebrows at her and told her to go down, Cheng Xia breathed a sigh of relief, gave a little blessing and went out.

"Stop!" A cold and domineering voice sounded behind her, and Cheng Xia's feet almost fell down. She clearly felt the movement of the fourth prince getting up and slowly walking in front of her. Cheng Xia looked up and saw Zhu Youzhao Already in front of her, Cheng Xia grinned, although others could not see her movements clearly through the veil, but it was always right to show kindness.

Zhu Youtang looked around Cheng Xia for a long time before he said coldly, "Do you recognize my Highness?"

Cheng Xia lowered her head and closed her eyes fiercely, told herself to calm down, and after a long time of psychological construction, she raised her head and said with a smile, "Back to the fourth prince, a minnv is a country woman who was born in the country and grew up in the country. Can I see the nobleman?"

"However, the gaze you just saw His Highness is not directed at strangers." Zhu Youzhao squinted his eyes and stared at Cheng Xia, "There is still pity in your gaze," Zhu Youzhao suddenly chuckled, "If it wasn't for this Your Highness really doesn't remember seeing you, just by the look in your eyes, His Highness thought that his life would not be long."

Cheng Xia lowered her eyes and gritted her teeth, she blamed herself for thinking too much just now looking at him, even thinking about his untimely death, it was inevitable that some of her own feelings could be seen in his expression.Cheng Xia thought for a long time before saying, "Forgive me, the fourth prince, but the girl just misread her. I didn't know the identity of the fourth prince just now, but I just felt like an old friend of the girl, so I took a second look and looked at the four The prince forgives the sin."

Cheng Xia knew that it might be better to kneel at this time, but her knees were stiff, and after living for more than [-] years now, she couldn't learn the ancient servile attitude at all.

Zhu Youzhu nodded, didn't say much, just waved Cheng Xia back, and still turned around and sat down and said to Shang Liangzhong, "I came this time to find someone under the order of the emperor, but I just heard that my subordinates came to report, Wang Something happened, so I came to your place to inquire about one or two."

Cheng Xia walked to the door, and when he heard the word Wang Zhi, the tray in his hand fell to the ground uncontrollably.

(End of this chapter)