My father is Jiajing

Chapter 190 Leisurely Life in Prince Yu's Mansion
The morning light is cool and the breeze is chilly. This is the weather in late autumn.

Zhu Zaigui was wearing a loose and comfortable dark blue Taoist home robe, and his hair was tied up with a simple white jade hairpin. He was extremely relaxed as he practiced the "Xiantian Gong" exercises in his own courtyard.

His movements, in which he contracted and relaxed, not only showed the previous ease and grace, but also a bit of inexplicable strength. This strength was hidden very deeply, and when it was not erupting, it was no different from ordinary times.

Once it breaks out, it will be like thunder!

This kind of strength was not accidental, but a kind of momentum that he had developed during his time leading troops in the suburbs of Beijing. It could be called murderous aura, but there was no killing intent.

Therefore, it was difficult for Zhu Zaigui to understand why such a change occurred in just one finger. In the end, he could only attribute it to a qualitative change caused by a change in his state of mind.

Otherwise, Zhu Zaigui would not be able to explain it.

"Your Majesty, breakfast is ready."

After Meng Chong prepared breakfast, he went to Zhu Zaigui's courtyard and reminded him quietly.

Zhu Zaigui stopped his movements and said, "I will go after I wash up."

Zhu Zaigui washed his hands, brushed his teeth, and cleaned his face with the help of the servants in the mansion. He changed into casual clothes and went to the small restaurant.

Eating the long-missed breakfast of side dishes, Zhu Zaigui couldn't help but feel that days like this were the most comfortable.

During the time I spent in the suburbs of Beijing, I had to sleep in the open air every day. Not only did I not eat well, I couldn't even get enough rest. I was always worried about accidents, and I was exhausted.

Now that he was back in the palace, enjoying the long-lost sense of comfort, Zhu Zaigui happily felt the importance of peace.

Of course~~
Happiness lies in living a good life in a peaceful state, otherwise it will be endless waste and involution.

So, having money is such an important indicator of happiness.

Although money cannot solve all problems, at least problems related to money are not problems.

"Your Majesty, you have lost weight."

Meng Chong was serving Zhu Zaigui's meal. He looked at Zhu Zaigui's appearance and finally said these words with heartache.

Zhu Zaiqi laughed, "Really? This prince thinks so too. Add some meat dishes in the future. This prince must nourish himself well, otherwise all the hardship he has endured these days will be in vain."

When Meng Chong heard Zhu Zaigui's laughter, he immediately relaxed.

Then Zhu Zaigui asked casually, "What did His Majesty ask you yesterday?"

Meng Chong quickly replied: "Your Majesty asked about the prince's recent affairs, and I told your Majesty everything."

Zhu Zaigui hummed and said, "Well done. If His Majesty asks you about me again in the future, you must tell him everything you know and not hide anything."

Meng Chong nodded heavily and said, "I'll remember that."

Zhu Zaigui looked at the somewhat nervous Meng Chong, and he said in a relaxed tone, "Come and sit down, and have dinner with me. Don't be so reserved."

Meng Chong bowed in fear and said, "I dare not eat with the prince."

Looking at the frightened Meng Chong, Zhu Zaigui did not force him. After all, there was a gap in their status. If he was too enthusiastic, it would make him feel scared.

Therefore, there must be a sense of propriety. As long as the two people are of one mind, the rest of the things can be done according to their own heart and the rules.

Not long after Zhu Zaigui finished his meal, the eunuch from the palace arrived.

The eunuch arrived at the front hall of the palace to announce the Emperor Jiajing's oral instructions. Zhu Zaigui did not delay for a moment and immediately took Meng Chong to the front hall to await the order.

When the eunuch saw Zhu Zaigui appear, he also hurriedly bowed and said, "Your servant Qin Fu greets His Majesty."

Zhu Zaigui looked at Qin Fu who came to announce the Emperor Jiajing's oral instructions, and returned the greeting slightly, "Hello, angel." Qin Fu smiled slightly, "I don't deserve it."

Then Qin Fu said directly: "The emperor has a verbal order."

Zhu Zaigui also bowed solemnly and said, "I wish you all the best."

Qin Fu bowed in the direction of the West Garden and said, "Your Majesty, rest in peace."

"The Emperor asked: What has Prince Yu been doing recently? Why didn't he even ask for peace? Ask him to write a good memorial to the Emperor, and not let anyone else write it for him! I decree this."

Zhu Zaigui was also stunned after hearing the oral order. What did this mean?
Didn’t you say hello?

It seems that the palace arranges special eunuchs to go to the Western Garden to pay respects on behalf of the emperor every day.

Did the eunuch who was paying respects on his behalf slack off? Or did Taoist Master Jiajing suddenly get the wrong idea and start to care about these trivial matters?
Zhu Zaigui could not guess the emperor's intention, so he could only bow obediently, "I am terrified. I have been unwell recently and have been recuperating in my residence. I was unable to ask about your well-being in time. Am I being unfilial and disloyal, or is this a punishment from your Majesty?"

Qin Fu heard Zhu Zai's answer and kept it firmly in mind. He said to Zhu Zai in a gentle manner: "Your Majesty, remember to write a detailed explanation and report it to the emperor."

Zhu Zaiqi hummed and said, "I've made a note of it. Thank you, eunuch." Then Zhu Zaiqi instructed Meng Chong, "Go and get two cans of Yiran Sugar and Bingxin Sugar for this eunuch Qin Fu."

Meng Chong quickly took out the gift boxes of Yiran and Bingxin candies that had been prepared long ago and handed them to Qin Fu.

Qin Fu accepted Zhu Zaigui's gift with a smile on his face. He had enjoyed these goodies before, but his salary in the palace was meager and his extra income was little, so he could not enjoy them very often.

Now that he got so much Yiran candy and Bingxin candy at one time, Qin Fu was so happy.

Qin Fu happily bowed to Zhu Zaigui and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Zhu Zaigui also laughed and said, "It is I who want to thank you. You all serve His Majesty, and I cannot be near him, so I can only ask you to serve His Majesty well on my behalf and perform some of my humble filial duties."

Qin Fu said: "The emperor knows your majesty's filial piety. I will not disturb your majesty's rest. I will return to the palace to report first."

Zhu Zaigui escorted Qin Fu to the gate of the palace and then came back.

Zhu Zaigui was thinking about the content of the oral order and writing a memorial to explain it, but he didn't want anyone to write it for him. What did this mean?

For a moment, Zhu Zaigui was a little confused.

Forget it, I don't want to.

Zhu Zaigui instructed Meng Chong, "Help me write a memorial to explain this."

Meng Chong said in surprise, "You can't do that, my Lord. The Emperor wants you to write this yourself, not someone else."

Zhu Zaiqi said: "I just asked you to make a draft, and then I copied it myself. Isn't it my own handwriting?"

Listening to Zhu Zaigui's reasoning, Meng Chong still felt a little afraid and whispered, "Isn't this bad? It seems like deceiving the emperor."

Zhu Zaiqi was helpless when he heard this, "Okay then."

Just as Zhu Zaigui was racking his brains over how to write this personal explanation memorial, things were not peaceful inside and outside the capital.

The shocking news, as sudden as a hurricane, was like a thunderclap, instantly frightening everyone inside and outside the capital.

General Zhu San, who turned the tide, used his military skills like a god, defeated the larger force with a smaller one, and expelled the Tatars, rose like a bright meteor, and then disappeared in a flash, passing away in his sleep in the camp outside the capital. He left quietly, as if he had never been there, which was hard to accept.

All the officers, soldiers and civilians who were still immersed in the joy of driving away the Tatar bandits were stunned for a moment. They never dreamed that this god-like hero was gone.

How unfair this God is!
(End of this chapter)