Chapter 81

As for what King Rui said, it would be fine if Princess Rui heard it. Princess Rui told Chen Jin that she would let her family go to the border town, which was not just empty talk. This matter was decided after discussion among the family.

Princess Rui was discharged from the Zhao family. Not long after Princess Rui was accused of being given to Queen Rui, Princess Rui's father resigned and returned home. Now there are not many people left in the Zhao family in the capital, but sending a message is not hindered. Princess Rui asked someone to pass on what Prince Yongle Hou said back to Chuyuan. At this time, the Zhao family's children were almost done. They wanted to leave home to go to the border town after the Mid-Autumn Festival, but after getting the news, the current head of the Zhao family directly set off within ten days.

In fact, after all, the Zhao family was left to the crown prince by the late emperor. They could be preserved under Emperor Cheng. In addition to the Zhao family's legitimate daughter who married King Rui, there were also people from the Zhao family who took action to deal with them. They all resigned and returned home. Their children have not yet taken office, but this is also a helpless move.

"The one I am most sorry for in my life is Yuan'er." Zhao Ru, the father of Princess Rui, is over fifty years old. He looks very energetic, but when he mentions his daughter, he can't help but feel a little disappointed.

Zhao Qi, the elder son of Zhao Ru, Princess Rui, said, "We are sorry for my sister."

When Emperor Cheng ascended the throne, the prince's lineage was almost wiped out. When the Empress Dowager showed that she wanted to marry the Zhao family's legitimate daughter for King Rui, Zhao Ru agreed. At that time, Emperor Cheng also wanted to stabilize the hearts of the surviving ministers in the court. She had a good attitude towards the Zhao family's early surrender, but she didn't know that the Zhao family was perfunctory at that time, but secretly rescued many people from the former prince, who were the second son of the prince who was able to escape from the capital in the end, and the Zhao family was helped.

Zhao Ru felt that he was worthy of the previous emperor and the crown prince in his life. The only person he treated was his daughter. King Rui’s character was not worthy of his daughter at all. It would be fine if King Rui was good to his daughter, but what was the result?

Zhao Qi looked at his younger brother Zhao Duan and said, "We are in danger. You will take the Zhao family's children to the border town this time. You must restrain them, do you know?"

Zhao Duan said respectfully, "Yes."

Zhao Ru thought of his conversation with his daughter before her daughter got married, and they lurked to this day and finally waited for this day.

Zhao Duan asked, "Father, what is the situation in Shuzhong? I specially asked someone to tell them about this for my sister."

Zhao Ru thought for a while before saying, "Actually, there is something I'm not sure if it has anything to do with Emperor Cheng's move."

Zhao Qi and Zhao Duan both looked at Zhao Ru, and Zhao Ru said, "It is said that there are treasures of the previous dynasty in Shu."

"Impossible?" Zhao Qi looked at Zhao Ru and said, "Why don't we know about father?"

Zhao Ru said, "I helped the late emperor sort out some early records. It once said that Emperor Tai and Zu sent people to Shuzhong seven times, but it was not clear what was done. However, some people guessed that the treasures of the previous dynasty were for the previous dynasty. Because when Emperor Tai and Zu led their men to attack the imperial city, the emperor of the previous dynasty had already taken away and took away a large number of gold, silver and jewelry. Finally, when the last emperor was captured, the last emperor did not find anything that should have been taken away. After speculation, the most likely thing was to be hidden near Shuzhong."

Zhao Duan was full of surprise, and Zhao Ru said, "But the truth is unknown. In Tai, Zu, some emperors sent people to him, but they all got nothing. Gradually, no one mentioned this matter again. That was because I saw Tai, Zu Emperor sent people to Shuzhong. Because I was curious, I found out that after searching a lot of information, I found out."

"If this is true, how could Emperor Cheng issue an order to send troops to the Marquis of Yongning?" Zhao Qi asked.

Zhao Ru couldn't guess Emperor Cheng's plan for a moment and said, "After you arrive at the border town, you will tell Yongning Hou all about this."

"Yes." Zhao Duan said respectfully.

Zhao Qi asked, "Father, do you think the Marquis of Yongning will send troops to Shu to save the second prince?"

Zhao Ru narrowed her eyes before sneering, "No."

No matter what it is for, Emperor Cheng obviously had bad intentions, so how could Chu Xiuming go?

"Then is this just disrespectfulness?" Zhao Qi frowned and said, "At this time, isn't it good?"

Zhao Ru shook his head and said nothing, but Zhao Duan suddenly said, "Father, my son always feels that something is strange about that treasure, and it is more like a rumor."

"Yeah." Zhao Ru looked at his youngest son and said, "It is true, because there was no record of what Tai and Zu sent people to do. But he would guess so because the last emperor of the previous dynasty was extravagant. However, when Tai and Zu attacked the imperial city, there was very little left in the inner treasury of the last emperor or the national treasury."

Zhao Duan nodded and said nothing. Several people were talking, and saw Zhao Qi's son Zhao Jun and Zhao Che, the son of Zhao Duan, come hurried over. First, after saluting, Zhao Jun said, "Grandfather, father, second uncle, there was news just outside that the envoy sent by Emperor Cheng to the border city was killed by a group of robbers in Yucheng."

Zhao Che asked, "Grandfather, do we need to bring more people?"

"Yucheng?" Zhao Ru narrowed his eyes and said, "No."

Zhao Jun looked at Zhao Ru, but Zhao Ru smiled and looked at Zhao Qi, "In this way, will the things you are worried about be resolved?"

"But why is it Yucheng?" Zhao Jun and Zhao Duan had already understood that this matter was probably written by Yongning Hou.

Zhao Ru looked at her two grandsons and said, "Come here."

"Yes." Everyone then got up next to Zhao Ru. Zhao Ru dipped his fingers in tea and drew a circle on the mahogany table, and said, "Minzhong."

Zhao Ru drew another circle and said, "Border Town."

Zhao Duan suddenly understood, and Zhao Ru finally drew a circle between the two and said, "Yucheng."

"But in this case, I'm afraid Emperor Cheng can guess it too." Zhao Qi asked hesitantly.

Zhao Ru asked back, "So what if I guess?"

Zhao Qi was stunned for a moment, and Zhao Duan smiled and said, "Brother, even if Emperor Cheng guessed it, is there any evidence that it was sent by Yongning Hou? So what if there is evidence? He only dared to use some girls at the beginning..."

Before he finished speaking, Zhao Ru slapped him in the back of the head, "If your sister hears it, let's see how she teaches you a lesson."

Zhao Duan immediately admitted his mistake and said, "At the beginning, he only dared to use some means that women did not use to deal with Yongning Hou. Now there is a threat from the King of England, and he dared not touch Yongning Hou. He just felt that this matter was a little different from what Yongning Hou did in the past."

Zhao Ru nodded and said, "Well, I think it was not what Yongning Hou thought of, it was too direct."

"Isn't it good for grandfather to do this?" Zhao Che asked in confusion.

Zhao Ru smiled and said, "It's not bad. It's like you and Jun'er are fighting for something. Originally, you two have their own concerns, so you use your wisdom to snatch it. However, Jun'er's father suddenly arrived, and Jun'er took over the things directly. The purpose was the same, but the means were different. However, according to the situation in the border town, it would be appropriate to act like this."

Zhao Che and Zhao Jun nodded, as if they understood a little.

Zhao Ru looked at them and smiled, "There are many talents in the border town, so remember to study humbly then."

"The grandson understands." Both of them answered respectfully.

After Zhao Ru explained some more things, he sent them away, leaving only Zhao Qi behind and said, "You can take the time to go back to the capital these days to meet your sister."

"Yes." Zhao Qi looked at Zhao Ru and said, "Do you need me to bring anything to my sister?"

Zhao Ru said, "No, after you arrive in the capital, just listen to your sister's."

Zhao Qi was not dissatisfied with him and said, "Yes."

At this time, Chen Jin from the border town didn't know what a large number of helpers were coming. Since he came up with his ideas that day, Chen Jin had no way to be as leisurely as before in the meeting hall every morning. Both General Manager Wang and Manager Zhao liked to make ideas with her.

Chen Jin was looking at the news sent back by Chu Xiuyuan and said, "Oh, I found nothing abnormal."

Manager Wang and Manager Zhao did not say anything. Looking at Chen Jin, Chen Jin also looked at them in confusion and asked, "Is there anything wrong?"

Chen Jin actually felt that neither Manager Wang nor Manager Zhao was a bit straightforward enough. He liked to play the game where you guess and I guess.

"Madam, do you know where the general has gone?" General Manager Wang said.

The news that came from Chu Xiuyuan during this period was Chu Xiuyuan, and no mention of Chu Xiuming was mentioned. Even if they were uncertain at the beginning, they were sure that Chu Xiuming and Chu Xiuyuan were separated. However, Chu Xiuming has not sent any news back so far, so they are inevitably worried.

Chen Jin said, "Oh, my husband has gone to do business, but I can't go anywhere, so I won't let me tell others."

Manager Wang and Manager Zhao looked at each other, and both of them were amused and crying. Is it really good to say these words so bluntly? Aren’t you afraid of hurting the hearts of these loyal subordinates?

Chen Jin continued, "Don't worry, your husband will be back. Dongdong and I are here."

Why do they think the wife meant? It seemed as if they were taking the wife and the young master to threaten the general, but they knew in their hearts that Chen Jin was telling the truth. As long as they were here, the general would definitely come back, no! It seemed that the wife had been surrounded by her. Even if there was no wife and the young master, the general would come back.

Chen Jin said, "Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon. Remember to ask Princess Ruyang and her husband to write a letter back, and then prepare to send it to the capital together."

These are the matters of General Manager Wang, and he heard this and said, "Yes."

Chen Jin thought for a while and said, "I remember there was a screen that pinched gold? And..." He said a few things in succession, which were all things that Chen Jin didn't like. They were big and luxurious, but they were not suitable for them. "In addition, let Princess Ruyang make something for Emperor Cheng, the Queen Mother and the Queen."

General Manager Wang responded one by one, Chen Jin looked at General Manager Wang and said, "I will let Madam Zhao clean up these things for you."

Chen Jin continued, "Remember to Princess Ruyang's letter that there is a shortage of medicinal materials, food, supplies, and supplies here. It has had several frictions with the barbarians. Remember to have a little obscure meaning, but don't make people confused."

"Yes." General Manager Wang understood. After all, Chen Jin wanted to exchange these useless things in the border town for some useful things.

Seeing that everyone stopped talking, Chen Jin asked, "Is there anything else?"

"It's nothing else." Manager Zhao said.

Chen Jin nodded, "The rest is left to you, I'll go back first."

Everyone stood up, sat down after Chen Jin left, and then began to deal with the affairs of the border town. After Chen Jin returned, he fed Dongdong first, then changed his clothes and said, "By the way, how long will it take to rest?"

"There are two days left." Madam Zhao said after calculating.

All soldiers in the military camp on the border town have a day off every ten days. On this day, they can leave the military camp, go home or go out to buy things. This rest takes turns.

Chen Jin nodded, thought for a while but said nothing.

At this time, Emperor Cheng had just learned that the envoy was killed in Yucheng and gritted his teeth and said, "How could it be so coincidental that he went to summon Chengen to the palace."

"Yes." Li Fu responded respectfully, but before he could reach the door, he heard Emperor Cheng ask him to stand.

Emperor Cheng thought about the things in Shuzhong. He, the emperor, had not received the news yet. Chengen Duke actually got it first. It can be said that the queen was worried about her son, so she specifically asked Chengen Duke to pay attention to the news in Shuzhong. However, she was too selfish. As expected, what the mother said was right. The mother's belonging to her should be more planning for her children. Emperor Cheng sometimes couldn't help but think that if he and the second prince were killed at the same time and the queen could only save one person, who would she choose to save? I think it would be him, the emperor.

"Go to see my mother." Emperor Cheng thought for a while and said.

Li Fu responded respectfully, first asked someone to talk to the Empress Dowager, and then served Emperor Cheng to walk into the Empress Dowager's harem.

Since he learned about the Prince of Ying, Emperor Cheng often went to the Empress Dowager for advice. Because Emperor Cheng couldn't believe what happened at the time, so when there was something, he had to discuss it with the Empress Dowager.

When Emperor Cheng arrived, the Empress Dowager was not in the Buddhist temple, but in a small vegetable field specially opened in the hall. When she saw Emperor Cheng, she smiled and said, "I specially asked someone to stew the soup for you."

"My son has dinner with his mother and queen." Emperor Cheng said with a smile.

The Queen Mother said with a smile between her eyebrows and eyes, "Some of the vegetables I planted have been made. I will ask someone to pick some of them and I will make them for you to eat."

"Okay." Emperor Cheng said a few words with the Empress Dowager, then said, "Mother Queen, my son wants to ask the Empress Dowager for advice if he has something to do."

The empress dowager responded, put down her things, held Madam Zhen's hand and stood up and walked into the hall, "You use some soup first, I'll wash it."

"Yes." Emperor Cheng followed the palace maid to sit down, and soon someone brought the soup. Emperor Cheng tasted it and knew it was his favorite. After a bowl of soup was used up, the empress dowager also changed her clothes and came out.

The Empress Dowager looked at Emperor Cheng and said, "What is the dilemma in the emperor?"

Emperor Cheng said, "I sent someone to the border town to send imperial edicts, and asked the Marquis of Yongning to send troops to Shu to quell the rebellion, but the envoy was killed in Yucheng."

Speaking of the last two words, Emperor Cheng's eyes were gloomy and full of anger.
To be continued...