The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 41

[41.Chapter 41: Similarity]

Deng Jian became Fang Jifan’s follower again.

This was Fang Jinglong’s order. Without the 50,000 taels of real gold and silver, his father, who finally felt that there was smoke coming out of his ancestral grave, became depressed again.

A good military commander actually added to the melancholy of the Wanyuan poets. When he looked up and saw the moon, he sighed, and looking at the sparkling autumn waves in the pond, he had the urge to write poems and express emotions.

Thousands of melancholy emotions were intertwined, and Fang Jinglong returned to his gloomy look.

The reason why Deng Jian was arranged to follow him on duty was because Fang Jinglong was determined to protect his last fortune. This wealth was the material basis for him to complete a bold idea, and he could no longer let Fang Jifan waste it.

So, Fang Jifan put on his unicorn clothes and went out early in the morning, and Deng Jian followed pitifully behind him. Fang Jifan asked his family to set up a car for him, and he rode in the car, while he trotted behind him panting.

When they arrived at Zhan Shifu, they saw Zhu Houzhao waiting for something with his legs crossed. When he saw Fang Jifan coming, he was overjoyed and said: “Come, let’s play a game of chess first. I have been thinking hard all night. I have been waiting for you to come. I will definitely kill you.” Not staying.”

When Deng Jian arrived out of breath, Zhu Houzhao frowned and looked at Deng Jian coldly: “Who is this person?”

Fang Jifan said, “This is my servant.”

Zhu Houzhao probably understood. The servant is almost the same as the eunuch beside him.

Deng Jian seemed to have never seen any big scenes. When he saw the prince, his legs felt a little weak and he subconsciously said: “I have seen His Highness the Prince before. His Majesty’s weapons are majestic. He is really… really heroic and extraordinary.”

Zhu Houzhao said in surprise. : “Why do I seem to have heard this before? It sounds so familiar to me.”

“…” Fang Jifan was ashamed and kicked Deng Jian’s butt directly: “You talk a lot, but I, the young master, also steal my lines?” He said dryly again With a smile, he said to Zhu Houzhao: “Your Highness, I have heard and seen it. It’s getting late. I’m afraid I won’t have time to play this chess. Over at Zuo Chunfang, Yang Shidu is still waiting for Your Highness to go to study.”

Zhu Houzhao curled his lips and said: “I won’t go. , I asked Liu Banban to talk to Shi Yang, saying that I am unwell today.”

After saying that, without paying attention to Fang Jifan’s consent, he took Fang Jifan to the bedroom, played a chess game, and said with gritted teeth, “Today .

I’ll kill you without leaving any trace of you.”

Fang Jifan shrugged, this guy still thought he didn’t lose enough.

So… come on.

Zhu Houzhao is a very focused person. Once he is interested in something, he starts to get into it. He holds his chin, his eyes are bloodshot, sometimes he gnashes his teeth, sometimes he murmurs in a low voice, sometimes he laughs, and sometimes he Frowning.

Fang Jifan accompanied him every step of the way.

However, Zhu Houzhao was actually quite good at chess, which forced him to deal with it carefully.

I don’t know how long it took, but Fang Jifan became fully focused.

There seemed to be no sound around. Just now I heard the footsteps of a few eunuchs. Occasionally, Liu Jin and others would make tea, but now… there was an indescribable silence all around. Zhu Houzhao was completely immersed in chess, but Fang Jifan always felt , there is something wrong.

He couldn’t help but raise his eyes, only to find a figure standing behind Zhu Houzhao like a ghost.

Fang Jifan took a closer look and was stunned to see that it was Emperor Hongzhi.

I was so focused on playing chess just now that I actually ignored someone coming in.

The question is, why is Your Majesty here?

Who asked him to come?

Now that he’s here, why don’t Liu Jin and others make any noise?

Fang Jifan’s heart skipped a beat, and he instantly understood that he was here to catch Jian, ah, no, he was here to catch stolen goods.

But I saw Emperor Hongzhi clasping his hands behind his back, with a half-smile on his face. He looked very quiet, still standing tall, with an elegant temperament all over his body, and a pair of eyes fell on Zhu Houzhao’s fingertips. Move the chess pieces.

“Haha, this palace has exploded. It has exploded your commander. Hey, come on, come on, it’s your turn!”

Fang Jifan was stunned, ignored Zhu Houzhao, and looked at him with a smile, but this smile always seemed like Emperor Hongzhi, who was a bit perceptive, subconsciously said: “Your Majesty… Your Majesty…”

Zhu Houzhao raised his eyebrows: “You mean my father? My father is good at everything, but he is too gentle. Look at the emperors of the past dynasties, which one It’s not that he has countless concubines, but look at his father, hey, I can’t understand him. Successor, you don’t know that when he saw his mother, his father became as docile as… like a quail. Last time he wanted to beat me. Palace, hey… The Queen Mother roared, and nothing happened. “

“…”

“Get off quickly, you!”

Emperor Hongzhi squinted, recalling Zhu Houzhao’s comments, his eyes were dark, and he could not see under the shadow. Show his joy and anger.

Fang Jifan was so frightened that he hurriedly said: “I have seen your majesty, long live our emperor!”

Zhu Houzhao smiled: “You kid, how dare you come to scare me. At this time, my father should be reviewing memorials in Nuan Pavilion. How can I have free time…” He turned around subconsciously, and then… the expression on his face instantly stiffened, like a fossil solidified in amber.

Emperor Hongzhi smiled slightly, put his hand gently on Zhu Houzhao’s shoulder, and glanced at Fang Jifan, who was speechless.

Emperor Hongzhi smiled lightly: “I heard that the emperor was ill, so I came here to take a look. It seems that the emperor is in good spirits.”

“Father, my son… my son…” Zhu Houzhao wanted to say something.

Emperor Hongzhi smiled again and said: “This place… is too small to be used. It is not a place to talk. I am waiting for you in Minglun Hall in Zuochunfang. Oh, Fang Jifan…”

Fang Jifan looked embarrassed: ” “I’m here.”

Emperor Hongzhi said lightly, “You are coming too.”

After that, he walked slowly and really left the dormitory.

Fang Jifan and Zhu Houzhao stared at each other.

Fang Jifan has always been the one to trick others, but today, it can be considered that the old master lost his hand and was tricked by Zhu Houzhao.

As soon as Emperor Hongzhi left, Liu Jin came in trembling with sweat like soybeans on his forehead.

“Your Majesty… Your Highness…”

Zhu Houzhao said angrily: “You are like a dog. Why didn’t you inform me that Father is here?”

Liu Jin trembled and said: “Slave… when I saw Your Majesty, I didn’t call out yet. The accompanying guard… just… drew his sword, and the servant… the servant was stunned. “

It’s completely over, this is a premeditated action.

It seems that Zhu Houzhao was too complacent and fell ill every now and then. Minister Yang turned his head and went to complain.

This time…it’s really going to end.

“I’m going to get beaten again this time.” Zhu Houzhao shuddered.

Nonsense, the question now is whether to beat him to death or to maim him. Should you Zhu Houzhao die miserably or our successor should die more miserably.

But he heard Zhu Houzhao swish up and said: “Liu Jin, hurry to Kunning Palace, go see the queen mother, and tell your son that his life is in danger. Help! Also, go back and put on a thick coat to cushion your body.”

“Your Highness the Crown Prince! “Fang Jifan shouted: “Find me some, I want to wear a coat too!”

…

Minglun Hall.

Emperor Hongzhi sat here with an expressionless expression. On the table next to him was a stick.

There was no way, Fang Jifan didn’t bring his whip with him, so Emperor Hongzhi personally picked up a few firewood branches on the way, chose the thickest one, and tried it, and the effect was pretty good.

Today, they were caught. The Yang Qing family had come to the palace to file complaints several times. At first, Emperor Hongzhi didn’t pay attention. It was only early this morning when Yang Tinghe came to complain angrily that he became cautious.

Talents emerge from under sticks, this is the principle taught by Fang Jifan, and now… I am becoming more and more convinced of it.

Emperor Hongzhi had complicated feelings about his successor. Fang Jifan’s father, Fang Jinglong, had been loyal to the court for generations, which also made Emperor Hongzhi indulge in this prodigal son.

In addition, Emperor Hongzhi also felt that although this prodigal son was absurd, he also had some shining points. Emperor Hongzhi gave him a golden belt and then ordered him to come to Zhanshi Mansion as the chief flag officer of Yulin Wei, which has its own tempering qualities. his meaning.

After all, the civil and military officials of Zhanshi Mansion are the pillars of the imperial court reserved by the imperial court. They will surround the crown prince and become the crown prince’s team. As their age and seniority increase, they will gradually become more stable and eventually become the crown prince. The minister of the humerus.

The young man was fooling around, but it was nothing. Emperor Hongzhi fully hoped that Fang Jifan could polish off the absurd energy of his youth in Zhan Shifu and gradually become a talent. He had the intention of paving the way for Fang Jifan.

But who would have thought…the two bedbugs would actually have the same odor when they are together!

If the tiger doesn’t show off its power, do you think I’m a sick cat?

For just a moment, Emperor Hongzhi’s eyes flashed with the edge of falling into the bag!

(End of chapter)