Chapter 50 Wang Yue breaks into Cining Palace late at night
It is getting late, and the palace lanterns have been lit up in Cining Palace.
There seemed to be a cold wind blowing outside, and the cold air blew by the window with a whistling sound.
Fortunately, the doors and windows were closed tightly, and there was a fire in the pavilion, so it was as warm as spring, and even a little hot.
Zhu Houzhao was currently sitting on a large chair built on a goose-yellow dragon-carved chair, cantilevered over the desk covered with fine golden gauze, and was copying the "Tai Shang Induction Chapter".
It was not Zhu Houzhao who liked these scriptures, but Empress Dowager Zhang suddenly asked him to copy them.
Zhu Houzhao simply agreed, thinking that he would practice calligraphy anyway. After all, he would probably have many opportunities to write names at famous places around the world in the future, and it would be better if his calligraphy looked good.
The Empress Dowager Zhang had not gone to rest yet. She just sat on the warm kang and leaned against the goose-yellow phoenix pillow. She looked at Zhu Houzhao with a motherly smile on her lips. She was afraid that Zhu Houzhao would be cold, so she asked her female officer to pay attention to Zhu Houzhao from time to time. The fire in the stove beside you.
Although "Tai Shang Induction" has the effect of calming people's minds, Zhu Houzhao was not at peace at the moment, but he had to be calm in front of Empress Dowager Zhang. He did not want Empress Dowager Zhang to see the anxiety between his brows, that is, Try not to frown.
If there was anyone in the Ming Dynasty who made Zhu Houzhao have some emotions, it was Empress Dowager Zhang.
As an orphan in his previous life, he already regarded Empress Dowager Zhang as his mother, and because of this, Zhu Houzhao became more interested in the death of Emperor Hongzhi, and became more determined to avenge Emperor Hongzhi if he was determined to have been killed. Heart.
The rustling wind seemed to be getting stronger and stronger, and the rain started to fall more and more.
Zhu Houzhao's pen stopped, but it was difficult to continue writing: "Gao Feng, let someone carry a pot of fire to Guo Rong outside the house, and give him a pot of hot wine and a roast chicken!"
After Zhu Houzhao finished speaking, he glanced at the cuff of his right arm. There was a dagger coated with poison hidden there.
"My son, what big thing are you going to do tonight?"
Queen Mother Zhang saw that the pen in Zhu Houzhao's hand stopped several times, and finally couldn't help but ask.
A woman's sixth sense is very accurate, and Zhu Houzhao naturally couldn't hide it from the Queen Mother Zhang. When he saw the Queen Mother Zhang asking, he no longer concealed it. He decided to stop the pen in his hand, stood up, walked to the Queen Mother Zhang and sat down next to him:
"The child dare not deceive the queen. The child wants to become the emperor of the Ming Dynasty who can truly make decisions for himself and the Ming Dynasty. Because of this, some things have to be done."
Queen Mother Zhang only held Zhu Houzhao's hand tightly and smiled helplessly: "The Queen Mother did not expect that you would change so much after your father's death, but the Queen Mother still hopes that you can be as carefree and happy as before. Live happily and don’t think about big things. Your mother doesn’t ask you to be a good emperor, as long as you are safe.”
"But mother, the child wants to be a wise king like his father, or even better. And sometimes, even if the child wants to be a person who is not enterprising, the people around the child will not be willing to become such a person. Even if the child doesn't do it now, A few years later, they will force the child to do it! Because the child has become the Ming Dynasty emperor, it is impossible to live in peace in that position.”
Zhu Houzhao understood Empress Dowager Zhang's mood, so he could only explain it nicely.
"Queen Mother understands! Unfortunately we are an imperial family. Queen Mother goes to bed first. Remember, no matter what happens tonight, don't leave Queen Mother. If you lose, take Queen Mother with you if you want to leave."
After Empress Dowager Zhang said this, she asked the female official to help her to her sleeping quarters.
Zhu Houzhao stood up and held his hands in his hands: "My child is sending me off to my mother."
Zhu Houzhao was deeply touched by Queen Mother Zhang's words, especially the tears in Queen Mother Zhang's eyes that made him feel worried. He knew that Queen Mother Zhang was afraid that he would lose to those old foxes outside, so she said she wanted to take her with her. , it can even be said to be a request.
Zhu Houzhao showed a calmness that was different from that of his age. He only held his hands tighter and said in his heart: "I will not lose. Zhu Houzhao never lost in history. How could I lose!"
Zhu Houzhao walked through the moon cave door indoors and opened the pearl curtain. When the two palace ladies saw him coming out, they hurriedly bowed and saluted.
Zhu Houzhao just raised his hand and strode directly outside. When he opened the palace door, he saw Gu Dayong and Ma Yongcheng standing outside the door holding hands with solemn expressions. He asked: "How is the guy named Guo Rong outside now?"< br>
"Returning to the emperor, he has just finished his meal and is currently standing guard seriously. He has no intention of slacking off." Gu Dayong said.
Zhu Houzhao nodded and asked again: "Is there any movement outside?"
"Not yet! It seems to be quieter than before," Gu Dayong replied.
After hearing this, Zhu Houzhao said: "Then keep watching. Nothing will happen after tonight. Your lives, glory and wealth can be saved, so can I, and so can the man named Guo Rong outside! And it's time to jump out. The clowns will also jump out!”
"I understand! I'm afraid the guy outside doesn't understand," Ma Yongcheng replied.
Zhu Houzhao just smiled slightly, said nothing, and still closed the door. Seeing that a palace maid had begun to doze off, he hurriedly supported her. The palace maid shivered with fright and was about to apologize. Zhu Houzhao only patted her shoulder: "It's okay. ! If you want to sleep, go back to sleep."
at this time.
Guo Rong, who was guarding the main entrance outside the screen wall of the hall, didn't feel cold after eating strong wine and roast chicken, and he was more energetic, especially when there was a pot of fire beside him, but he did not dare to squat. He warmed himself by the fire, because he knew that his duty tonight was to protect the safety of His Majesty in the palace.
Guo Rong understood that in the palace behind him was the most noble person in the Ming Dynasty, and what he was eating was a gift from the emperor, which made him feel even more sacred. However, he still couldn't help but think of his relatives. He was thinking about where they were at this moment. What to eat.
However, just as Guo Rong was thinking, he suddenly heard the sound of chaotic footsteps.
Guo Rong immediately became vigilant, pulled out his long knife, and shouted loudly: "Who is it!"
Gu Dayong and Ma Yongcheng both trembled with fear when Guo Rong shouted.
"Guo Qianhu is really alert. Come back!"
At this time, Lu He, eunuch Bingbi, the eunuch and governor of Dongchang, appeared in front of Guo Rong like a ghost. Also appearing with him were several eunuchs holding long swords, who should be Lu He's cronies.
Zhu Houzhao, who was in the house and heard the noise outside, also clenched the dagger in his hand and listened carefully to the conversation outside.
Guo Rong breathed a sigh of relief, because he could see that these eunuchs with knives obviously wanted to sneak attack on him.
But at the same time, Guo Rong couldn't help but become more serious and asked coldly: "What do you want to do!"
"Guo Rong, Guo Qianhu, right? Our ancestors said that if you can let the emperor go to see the late emperor, he can serve as a general for you!"
Eunuch Lu He, the eunuch who was responsible for the ceremony, Bingbi, said.
Here, Gu Dayong and Ma Yongcheng couldn't help but feel nervous when they heard this. Fortunately, their emperor had prepared a back-up plan. Otherwise, if Guo Rong was persuaded by these traitors, their and the emperor's lives would really not be guaranteed.
"You are not good people, you are rebellious ministers and traitors! The last general is a loyal minister of the Ming Dynasty, so don't try to bribe me!"
Guo Rong didn't know that his words saved him.
At this time, Lu He just smiled awkwardly: "In that case, our family won't force it!"
At the same time, Lu He just shouted: "Your Majesty, if you are here, come out, our ancestors are here too!"
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