Ming Jiajing: Starting from Immortality

Chapter 168 Lu Fang returns to the palace and cleans up the inner court!
The moon is white.

The imperial prison was dim. The light from the two lanterns in front of the prison door was as faint as fireflies, and even the inside of the prison did not look real.

Huang Jin tiptoed over and was immediately stunned.

It was early winter, and there was a little snow in the capital a few days ago. The weather had already turned cold, and this dark prison deep underground was even colder. Lu Fang did not sleep on the bed specially prepared by the Jinyiwei, but spread a mat on the ground. Lu Fang slept on his side with his back to the prison door, covered with a coarse cloth sheet, and his head rested on a blue brick.

The king is like a father, and going to prison is the king's and father's will. Lu Fang is willing to do so, and "sharing the pillow with him" is his filial duty!

Huang Jin's eyes were covered with tears, and his throat was choked by tears, so he couldn't speak for a while.

Huang Jin was accompanied by Jinyiwei Commander Lu Bing, who called out softly, "Eunuch Lu..."

Lu Fang was obviously a light sleeper. He opened his eyes when he heard the sound, but his body was still lying on his side. "Is it time for the execution?"

Yan Song and Yan Shifan had been dead for more than half a year.

Xu Jie had also been away from the court for more than half a year.

The "Yan Song Cabinet" that once called the shots in the Ming Dynasty has either died or left.

The rise to power of Zhang Juzheng and Gao Gong and the formation of a new cabinet had nothing to do with the original one.

This is the current situation in the outer court.

As an ancestor who had been in the inner court for the past forty years, the longer Lu Fang stayed in the imperial prison, the calmer he felt. He always felt that his death was getting closer and that he would not live to see the forty-first year of Jiajing.

Lu Bing's arrival made Lu Fang think that it was an imperial decree and his death was imminent.

Lu Bing was silent for a moment, then said, "It's Eunuch Huang who's here."

Both of them were old members of the Prince Xing's Mansion. From the 16th year of Zhengde to the 39th year of Jiajing, Lü Fang, the eunuch in charge of the Imperial Household Department, became a member of the Embroidered Uniform Guard and was his ancestor, the commander-in-chief of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, for forty years.

The Imperial Household Department had oppressed him for forty years, and the Embroidered Uniform Guard for more than a hundred years. Lu Bing had thought that he would have endless hatred for Lu Fang, but when he saw Lu Fang like this, he could only sigh endlessly.

The Eastern Depot and the Imperial Household Department were no longer in the eyes of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. Because the gap was too big, the Embroidered Uniform Guard didn't even have the thought of revenge. When they recalled the past, they could just say, "It's over."

The moment Lu Bing learned that Lu Fang was summoned back to Yuxi Palace by the Emperor, he was happy for Lu Fang from the bottom of his heart.

The current Silijian and Dongchang are in a mess under the leadership of Chen Hong, the chief eunuch of Silijian. If they continue like this, even the factories will be destroyed.

The Jinyiwei rose greatly during the Hongwu period, fell greatly during the Yongle period, and rose again this year, and has witnessed both glory and disgrace.

Lu Bing was fully aware of the dangers lurking behind the Jinyiwei's dominance in the imperial court. Only with the existence of his old rival, the Dongchang, could he always be in awe.

Of course, Lu Bing and the Jinyiwei were just missing the era when the Silijian was the dominant force, but they were not really willing to go back to the Silijian era.

If the Imperial Household Department and the Eastern Depot really have the possibility of rising again, the Imperial Guards will destroy that fire of hope with their own hands.

Lu Fang moved his body slightly, then he slowly sat up and turned around slowly.

"Godfather!" Huang Jin cried out, then fell to his knees and sobbed on the cell door.

Lu Fang stood up, looked at Lu Bing, then at Huang Jin, and had some vague guesses in his mind. He suppressed his excitement and said with a smile: "Those who never grow up will never grow up. His Majesty wants me to go back?"

When talking about the word "go back", Lu Fang's body and voice were trembling.

When he first entered the imperial prison, he fantasized a thousand times that the emperor would forgive him, but was denied a thousand and one times. At this time of disappointment, the arrival of Lu Bing and his godson Huang Jin gave him another fantasy.

Life and death depend on the next sentence.

"Yes." Huang Jin knelt straight and wiped his tears: "We must rush to the palace before dawn."

Lu Bing stepped forward, opened the prison door, made way for him, and said with a faint smile, "Eunuch Lu, you can go out now."

Lu Fang staggered out of the prison. Under the guidance of Lu Bing and with the support of Huang Jin, he walked out of the imperial prison. Looking up at the starry sky, he felt like he was reborn.

……

Having been in prison for a long time and being in bad luck, he could not see the emperor immediately. Fortunately, the eunuch on duty in the Imperial Household Department had made preparations. Lu Fang's casual clothes were already prepared there, as well as a large bucket of hot water and a large face towel.

The moment they saw Lv Fang, the two eunuchs on duty came forward with smiles on their faces. Without Huang Jin's urging, they took over the responsibility of supporting Lv Fang and said happily, "Grandpa, let me help you wash up!"

A eunuch on duty helped Lu Fang take off his outer shirt and underwear, while another eunuch on duty wrung out a towel and prepared to wipe his face and body.

Lu Fang entered the bathtub and found the water temperature was neither hot nor cold. It was obvious that someone had put a lot of thought into it, and had someone specifically try to heat and cool the water temperature.

The eunuch on duty who undressed Lu Fang also removed the copper hairpin from his bun and washed his hair.

Lu Fang, who looked brand new, put on his underwear and tied his belt. Huang Jin personally put his coat on him as well. When it came to the belt, Lu Fang did it himself.

Huang Jin brought another bowl of tonic medicine prescribed by Li Shizhen to remove earthly energy and strengthen the spirit. After Lu Fang drank it, his body suddenly felt less heavy.

"Godfather, it's still early, why don't you go to bed first?" Huang Jin took the empty bowl and asked with concern.

The candles burned brightly. Lv Fang looked deeply at Huang Jin, with three parts of gratitude and seven parts of sadness in her eyes: "Thank you for your hardship."

He served as the patriarch of the inner court for forty years and adopted countless sons and godchildren. He never felt guilty towards any of his sons. But when he faced the critical moment of life and death, only Huang Jin went to the imperial prison to visit him.

Lu Fang entered Prince Xing's Mansion when he was young, and then followed His Majesty to the capital. He had never been a father in the true sense, but at this moment, he had deep feelings about the father-son relationship.

No wonder parents always say that no matter how many sons they have, they cannot be relied upon. No wonder parents always say that one filial son is enough.

After so many years, a dog has become a parent, but countless people in the inner court are not as good as a dog, while Huang Jin is a living person.

That night, Lu Fang and Huang Jin talked a lot. Lu Fang sat and Huang Jin lay on Lu Fang's legs, his eyes full of admiration for him.

He is not my biological son, but he is better than my biological son.

The fifth drum sounds.

Lu Fang set out for Yuxi Palace. As soon as he arrived, he heard the sound of "dang" coming from inside the palace!
Lu Fang walked into the palace gate, and Huang Jin went in and pulled the door open and closed it.

After entering the monastery, Lu Fang saw Zhu Houcong sitting on the cushion with his eyes closed as usual. He knelt down silently and kowtowed. His heart was moved by the kowtow. He stood up solemnly and stood where he was.

"After three years in charge, even a dog would be dissatisfied! I have always let you manage the palace, and I will continue to let you manage it in the future. Chen Hong is not capable of this, so go and clean up the inner court." Zhu Houcong spoke softly.

"Yes." Lu Fang accepted the order.

(End of this chapter)