It should be early in the afternoon when the snow stopped, but the winter day was short and the cloudy sky gradually dimmed. The snow was still piled up on the roofs, on the roadside, and in all corners. Zhu Gaoxu felt that the snow in Liaodong would probably not melt before spring.

When he came to Mu Zhen's residence, he found that Chen Xianzhen was also here.

After the gift, Mu Zhen said, "Miss Chen is so polite. Yesterday I gave me a coat, and she made a 'oil magnetic' return to Annan Shenglong City's food 'oil magnetic' and even delivered it to her in person."

Zhu Gaoxu nodded.

"I'm wearing it today, this one." Chen Xianzhen immediately spoke. Before Mu Zhen could finish her voice, Chen Xianzhen seemed to be rushing to speak in front of Zhu Gaoxu.

Zhu Gaoxu turned his head to look at Chen Xianzhen and said, "No, the clothes are very beautiful."

Chen Xianzhen noticed his gaze and looked up at Zhu Gaoxu for a moment. Her eyes seemed to have a kind of contempt, but maybe it was just Zhu Gaoxu's illusion. Chen Xianzhen said again: "As long as it is given by the imperial concubine, how can it be worse?"

Mu Zhen smiled and said, "I don't care about fur and have little knowledge. Why did I need to wear this kind of clothes in Yunnan? But this coat is new and has never been worn."

The two of them said one by one, and Zhu Gaoxu was mainly listening.

Mu Zhen's voice said again: "The oil magnet made by Madam Chen is best to taste while it is fresh, and the emperor can also try it."

Zhu Gaoxu smiled and said, "Then I will be exposed to the imperial concubine."

So Mu Zhen invited Zhu Gaoxu to sit on the kang by the window. There was a blanket on the kang, with futons and a few tables on it. At night, I collected things and laid bedding, so that the palace maids on the night could still take a nap here.

Chen Xianzhen took off her coat and went to the kang with Mu Zhen. The kang was the warmest place. If Chen Xianzhen sat on it in a fur coat, it would obviously not be a good time. Both of them knelt on the cushion, but only Zhu Gaoxu sat cross-legged. The kneeling posture was a demeanor passed down from ancestors. However, now there are chairs and stools, and Zhu Gaoxu rarely knelt down. This posture made him feel very uncomfortable with his ankles and legs.

After a while, the palace maids served three plates of food and dried fruit tea. The so-called "oil magnet" was a bit like rice noodles, with thin skin and more filling, and a sauce was poured on the outside. The thing had been cut open, and it was obvious that someone had tried it first.

"Come on, try it." Zhu Gaoxu picked up the chopsticks and started eating. The taste was pretty good, but he still prefers seafood.

Mu Zhen's voice said: "Gao Siqing followed the north tour, but he has been staying in Shandong for several months. What has the emperor sent him to do?"

Zhu Gaoxu glanced at Chen Xianzhen, then looked at Mu Zhen and responded: "Things about the White Lotus Sect."

"Has Gao Siqing done it?" Mu Zhen asked.

Zhu Gaoxu shook his head and said, "It can't be that simple. Shandong governor Chu Tak is a timid person, but he has been an official in Shandong for many years and must understand the truth and know that the White Lotus Sect has a foundation among the people. Chu Tak is afraid of arousing public change, so he adopts appeasement strategies. Of course, we can directly investigate the White Lotus Sect, but doing so will easily make the public opinion of the government among the people unfavorable, and become opposite to the people, which is not conducive to the people's hearts."

Mu Zhen said softly: "I know that the emperor must have good plans. I like to hear how the emperor realizes his ambitions and governs the world."

Her words inadvertently aroused Zhu Gaoxu's interest, and he said a few more words: "In the past, during the 'Jingnan Battle', Shandong, Jinan and other places resisted fiercely and were extremely difficult to attack, and the Jingnan Army suffered heavy losses. Zhang Yu, one of the three guards of the King of Yan, was damaged in Shandong, with hundreds of arrows and almost no intact skin on his body. In addition, the Yan Palace was completely against the trend and the military pressure was extremely high, so the central army relaxed its control over the soldiers. I have also witnessed the indulgence of looting in the army.

The Shandong Provincial Administration Office suffered from war disasters, and Yongle first moved the capital to clear the labor service of the canal to recruit strong men, and the people complained. The White Lotus Sect took advantage of the situation and developed and moved in many places.

Therefore, the court's strategy is not only to fight against the White Lotus Sect, but also to win the hearts of the people in order to make a long-term and stable strategy. We must first occupy the positive public opinion, and then actually reduce the burden and provide relief to the victims. Both are equally important. Gao Xianning is aiming to do this."

Mu Zhen said: "The emperor is planning and strategizing, and I am just waiting for the emperor to make a rough success."

Chen Xianzhen suddenly interrupted: "After losing troops and generals and losing generals, the emperor still used a gentle strategy to try to win them back. The emperor always treats people like this."

Zhu Gaoxu didn't understand the "always" in her words for a while, so he casually said, "The problem must be solved."

He just talked about Gao Xianning with Mu Zhen, and seemed to have neglected Chen Xianzhen and never commented on the meal she made. Zhu Gaoxu thought of this and said, "This 'oil magnetic' is delicious, delicious and not greasy. I ate a lot when I was not careful."

Mu Zhen then agreed: "Miss Chen is skillful."

Chen Xianzhen seemed a little happy and said humbly: "It's not a rare thing."

The three of them were drinking tea and snacks while chatting, waiting for dinner. Chen Xianzhen and Mu Zhen sat side by side, both opposite Zhu Gaoxu. Perhaps because of their status, Chen Xianzhen deliberately sat back a little further away from several cases, which made Mu Zhen’s status appear to be higher. In this way, unless Mu Zhen turned around and went to see her, she could hardly see Chen Xianzhen; while Zhu Gaoxu on the opposite side could see the two clearly with his light.

Ordinary women cannot look directly in front of men with high status. But Chen Xianzhen kept looking at Zhu Gaoxu. Her eyes and expressions changed, as if it was a change in her mood. Chen Xianzhen used to blame Zhu Gaoxu for insulting her, but now she is watching him at the scene, which makes him a little confused and unable to understand the woman's thoughts.

The imperial concubine Mu Zhen is very beautiful. The delicate facial features, gentle and beautiful expressions on Taoxin's face are more beautiful than Chen Xianzhen. But Zhu Gaoxu is often with Mu Zhen, and the most sensation is inevitably close. Zhu Gaoxu hasn't seen Chen Xianzhen for several years. He had a skin-skin relationship with her a few years ago. Zhu Gaoxu almost completely forgot what he looked like, so that today he pays attention to Chen Xianzhen, which seems to be more than Mu Zhen.

Chen Xian is really far away from a few cases, which allows Zhu Gaoxu to see the whole. Zhu Gaoxu feels that when a woman sits, the folding posture between her legs and upper body is very beautiful, the material on the skirt and waist of the hips will be tightened, and the wrinkles of the fabric can make the woman's beautiful contour more contours; even if she is dressed neatly, she can show her unique body lines.

After dinner, Chen Xianzhen left, and Zhu Gaoxu's arrangement today did not change at all. It was not until evening that Chen Xianzhen's appearance appeared in his mind by chance. Only then did he remember the moment of his heartbeat during that afternoon.

The next day, Zhu Gaoxu went to the front yard study room and read some files and memorials at will. At this time, a eunuch reported that Chen Xianzhen wanted to meet the saint outside the door.

Zhu Gaoxu was slightly surprised and asked someone to invite her in and speak.

Chen Xianzhen lifted the curtain and walked in. She probably stood outside the door for a while, her face was pale and her body shivered slightly. Seeing this, Zhu Gaoxu said kindly: "Don't give me a gift, come and sit on the kang."

"Xie Sheng." Chen Xianzhen said, and took off his fur coat.

Zhu Gaoxu was stunned because she was wearing the thin "jacket" inside, which was a gift he gave to Chen Xianzhen. The dress was originally worn in summer or suitable for the hot Annan Kingdom, so it was naturally very light and thin; but she first wore a fur coat outside, which was fine inside. This dress was something beyond the times, completely different from the flowing elegance of ordinary dresses, and was cut very close to the body, which could show a woman's waist-slim posture and graceful figure. Because the fabric was light and soft, I usually wear it, a thick lining inside should not be misplaced so as not to lose my manners. However, today Chen Xianzhen has a coat outside, and only wears that "jacket" inside, which looks completely unlimited.

Without any brewing, Zhu Gaoxu's emotions were very direct, and he did not hide his eyes when he looked at Chen Xianzhen.

At the beginning, Asari took the initiative to hint, but Zhu Gaoxu declined. Perhaps because Asari said that Benjali had lost sweat, he always felt that something was not good. But he had no such feelings about Chen Xianzhen, let alone that he had been close to Chen Xianzhen before. Now Chen Xianzhen came over, and Zhu Gaoxu had no restraint.

Chen Xianzhen took off her shoes and was about to go to the kang to take a seat. Zhu Gaoxu suddenly moved to the edge of the kang and reached out to grab her wrist. Chen Xianzhen turned to look at Zhu Gaoxu, and the two of them looked at each other silently. Seeing that she did not resist, Zhu Gaoxu pulled her back and wanted to hug Chen Xianzhen. She should have felt Zhu Gaoxu's body change immediately, and pushed her back and refused her powerlessly, but let him hug her. At this time, she spoke and whispered: "I can see the emperor, passed by Depin and Eunuch Cao."

"Well..." Zhu Gaoxu responded casually.

Chen Xianzhen said: "They will be confused for a while, and the hair is hard to comb. They will definitely guess it after they stay here for a long time."

"So what?" Zhu Gaoxu asked back.

Chen Xianzhen said: "The Imperial Concubine kindly gave me a coat, but I took advantage of the fact that the Emperor was going to go yesterday and sent oil magnet to the Imperial Concubine. She may have been dissatisfied with me. If I were to the Emperor again soon, wouldn't the Imperial Concubine be angry? Once she thought she was used by me, I wouldn't have any good results in the future."
Chapter completed!