Chapter 5 Starting from around you ()

Zhu Changluo's good days have finally come to an end.

Although Emperor Wanli did not step into Jingyang Palace as he expected, but from the time the emperor seized power in December last year to the current ten months of the eleventh year of Wanli, he basically came to Jingyang Palace several times a month, but he was not happy at all. Because his young father, every time he came to Jingyang Palace, he basically said with a smile in front of Concubine Wang Gong, "I have dismissed who else this month..." People who don't know the inside thought that the emperor was talking to his beloved concubine.

Zhu Changluo, who knew the inside story, obviously did not think so. He knew that Emperor Wanli wanted to convey this to Empress Dowager Cisheng who had rarely stepped out of the Cining Palace through the mouth of Concubine Wang Gong. Zhu Changluo, who had been frustrated in the unit for many years in his previous life, could understand Emperor Wanli's actions. This was probably because he had been suppressed for too long, and it could also be understood as a child who had been suppressed for many years showing off his achievements to his mother.

However, none of these matters. What made Zhu Changluo most frustrated or even despaired was that since he was able to speak, every time Zhu Yijun came to Jingyang Palace, he would always look at the emperor with his innocent big eyes with his face full of desire, and listen to the tender tone: "Honey, hug." In order to get recognition. But every time Emperor Wanli would frown and look at him, and then he would signal the palace maid to take him away quickly!

Every time he saw this scene, Concubine Wang would burst into tears, kneel down and kowtow to the emperor desperately, hoping that Wanli could satisfy his son's little wish, but what he got was the emperor's frown and then he turned his head away without looking back.

Whenever this happens, Concubine Wang will collapse to the ground and sobb until late at night.

After several times, Zhu Changluo stopped forcing it. The deep-rooted prejudice could not be eliminated in a short while. Moreover, he remembered the kindness of Concubine Wang Gong to him in his heart. Now he has a sense of identity with this mother. Since he cannot force it, he can no longer make his mother sad. What's more, he still remembers that Concubine Wang Gong was crying because of her frequent tears. He didn't want history to repeat it. This was a poor woman.

"Since I can't get the emperor's recognition now, then, as the eldest son, I will strive to take the position of looking down on all living beings as soon as possible, for myself, for my mother, for my descendants, and for the great Ming Dynasty!" Zhu Changluo was angry in his heart: "The first goal is to get the position of prince as soon as possible! This may be a difficult and long process, but nothing is absolute. As long as you have a clear purpose, you will try every means to work hard!"

"Your Highness, the Empress is looking for you!"

The eunuch of Jingyang Palace, Zou Yi, came behind Zhu Changluo and called softly.

Every time I see this eldest prince who is just five years old standing in the yard with his hands behind his back and looking in the distance in a daze, Zou Yi can't help but have ridiculous thoughts, as if there is a weather-beaten wise man standing here, not a ignorant child.

Zhu Changluo came to his senses and turned around to look at the eunuch who had been taking care of him. His face was full of smiles: "I understand, is my mother in the warm room?"

Zou Yi nodded with a smile, squatted down to help Zhu Changluo sort out the corners of his clothes that were blown by the wind, then took out a piece of candied fruit like a magic trick, blinked his eyes, and said, "This is the pearl plum that Your Highness loves to eat the most."

Zhu Changluo's nose felt sore and he almost burst into tears.

I thought it would be fine if I was not favored by Emperor Wanli, but other food and drink expenses should be treated as the concubines and princes? But the cruel reality once again told Zhu Changluo that he was too naive!

Jingyang Palace is like a cold palace, which can be seen from the number of palace maids and eunuchs. Not to mention the Qixiang Palace of Concubine Zheng, who is favored by Wanli, can often mobilize the scale of hundreds of palace maids and eunuchs, even other unpopular concubines have twenty or thirty eunuchs and palace maids who serve them, but there are only six servants in the huge Jingyang Palace!

It would be fine if it was just like this, but what made Zhu Changluo extremely angry was that among the three eunuchs, two were over fifty years old, one coughed all day long and the other was hunched. Not to mention taking care of others, it would be good if it was not taken care of. Zou Yi, who was only in his twenties, was normal. Zhu Changluo probably had offended someone and was sent to Jingyang Palace where Emperor Wanli would basically not set foot.

As for food and drink, Zhu Changluo realized what helplessness means. If the imperial chef who was in charge of Jingyang Palace food in the imperial kitchen stood in front of him, Zhu Changluo would pinch the other party's neck without hesitation, first spitting out his face, and then ask in tears: "Which shameless bastard actually made you an imperial chef? Can you... distinguish between oil, salt, sauce and vinegar?"

This is the case with the staple food, not to mention other side foods. Zhu Changluo grew up so old that he could eat only a handful of normal snacks. When he came to Jingyang Palace, he was either moldy or bad, or he was so unpalatable that he couldn't swallow!

Zhu Changluo didn't have to make any effort to guess. Someone must have made this arrangement on purpose! He had two suspects, Empress Wang and Concubine Zheng!

Until today, Zhu Changluo still hasn't figured out what went wrong.

He clearly remembered that in the historical books, Queen Wang was gentle in temperament, but was not loved by Emperor Shenzong of the Ming Dynasty. In order to show her mother's demeanor, she protected her in many ways and cared for the eldest son of the emperor, which saved Zhu Changluo from the disaster many times.

But why does Zhu Changluo always ignore or sarcastically treat Queen Wang every time he follows his mother to pay tribute to Queen Wang? Why do he always look bitter and revenge against him? Is it because she has not given birth to a son and is jealous of Concubine Wang Gong?

Zhu Changluo had reason to believe that the envoy behind everything that happened in Jingyang Palace must be inseparable from those two women! The Queen Wang is the whole... The Lord of the Swordsman, doing these things is just a matter of one sentence; and the favored Concubine Zheng must have hoped that he, the eldest son of the emperor, would return to the west as soon as possible so as to make room for the children in her belly. Didn’t the second son of Concubine Shun die prematurely for no reason last year? It is not certain that someone was touching.

It is said that the palace is the most ruthless and cruelest place in the world. Zhu Changluo finally believed it now. Even if you are the prince and the imperial concubine, if you are not favored, you will still be struggling in the palace.

Looking at the candied fruit in Zou Yi's hand, although it was just a small piece, Zhu Changluo's heart was still touched. There were few such "luxury" things in Jingyang Palace, and it was obvious that this was brought in from outside.

If Zhu Changluo remembers correctly, this little eunuch would always bring him some delicious snacks every month, although it was just a little bit!

Zhu Changluo knew very well that if Zou Yi was sent to Jingyang Palace, then he would definitely not have a big eunuch outside as his backer. If he wanted to get this small piece of candied fruit or other food, there was only one way, which was to buy it from other eunuchs. The subsidies for eunuchs were not high, let alone Zou Yi, a small eunuch who was excluded. His monthly offer was enough to buy this small piece of candied fruit!

After taking the candied fruit handed over by Zou Yi, Zhu Changluo tore off a small piece, smiled and handed the small piece to Zou Yi again, and said in a still tender voice: "This is what I give to you! One day in the future, I will reward you with my own things!"

Zou Yi, who was smiling and looking at Zhu Changluo, was stunned, his smile froze on his face.

Then, the man in his twenties suddenly burst into tears, and took the inconspicuous candied fruit with his hands tremblingly, as if he was holding a priceless treasure in his hands, slowly put it into his mouth, but his tearsy face was full of smiles and kowtowed: "Thank you the grace! I... This is the best thing I have ever eaten in my life! Thank you... Woo!"
Chapter completed!