Jiazhu of the Red Chamber

It is said that because Jia Zhu was traveling far away for the first time, and he was also on an imperial mission, everyone in the Ningguo Mansion, from Jia Mu to the little girls Han'er and Jiu'er, gathered around this matter, and they were full of daily necessities. Two big boxes.

On the appointed day, Jia Zhu brought Zhang Fu, Zhang Gui, Caisong, and Nuanbai, followed by two big horses to salute, and arrived at the gate of Yongding early. At the gate of Yongding, there was already a person waiting on the horse. Seeing that it was Zhu Ting, Jia Zhu dismounted and saluted.

Zhu Ting rode alone, without any entourage or luggage. After watching Jia Zhu's battle, he sneered, "If you don't know, you might think which lady is going out?"

Jia Zhu showed embarrassment, and could only say: "The elders are also worried that they will be wronged when they go out."

Zhu Ting found it funny when he heard this, and said, "That's right. Mr. Jia just started studying this year. He was supposed to study hard in the mansion. He was accompanied by servants when he went out, and a girl was waiting for him at home. Can't he study hard? But for some reason, the second prince has to Tell you to go together, see him coming later, see you like this, can you not regret it?"

Jia Zhu could hear the sarcasm in his words, and didn't want to continue to tangle with him, she smiled without saying a word, led Zhang Fu and others to find a tea shed, and sat waiting for Shui Rong to come over.

After a cup of tea, the second prince rode over on a purple lizard horse. Zhu Ting hurriedly stepped forward to salute. The second prince waved his hand to indicate no need. The decree is secret, there is no need to salute everywhere, revealing your identity." Then he said: "We also do not bring guards of honor, guards, etc., so as not to disturb the place along the way."

Zhu Ting helped him pull the reins, tilted his head and pointed at Jia Zhu's entourage and saluted, and said with a smile: "The second prince does not need to accompany him, but Mr. Jia must take it with him. This is the first time for Mr. Ren to go out. He is thirsty, hungry and tired. What can I do?"

The young Jia Zhu was so thin-skinned that he couldn't lift his head when he said that, his face was flushed with shame, and he whispered to Zhang Fu: "You all go back, and tell the old lady when you are on the way, just say that the prince will take care of you on the way, and you don't need to bring people in the house. .”

Zhang Fu is more mature after all, he quietly looked at the faces of the second prince and Zhu Ting, saw that they were talking about other things, ignored Jia Zhu, hurriedly pulled him aside, took out the bank notes and pieces of silver from his body, and stuffed them in Jia Zhu said in a low voice: "Look at these two masters who often go out, so naturally they are not afraid. It's just that the uncle is no better than them, he does everything according to his ability, just follow the prince of Beijing carefully."

Zhang Fu is the son of Jia Zhu's wet nurse, how old is he, Jia Zhu still calls him elder brother, so he is different from the others, seeing that Zhu Ting and the second prince don't have any entourage, knowing that this trip can't take care of Jia Zhu, Only then did he instruct Jia Zhu carefully.

Jia Zhu put away the banknotes and broken silver, and said to Zhang Fu: "Tell them a few, don't tell the mansion what happened just now, the old ladies in the province are worried."

Zhang Fu said: "Don't worry, sir, I know how to measure."

Caisong Nuanbai bid farewell to Jia Zhu with tears in his eyes. Jia Zhu felt that it was too hypocritical and hurriedly asked Zhang Fu to take them away.

Zhang Fu was worried after all, sorted out a small package in the teahouse, tied it to Jia Zhu's horse, and said, "Always bring a few pieces of personal clothing, and some common medicines, just in case .”

Jia Zhu agreed, and Zhang Fu left with the others.

Jia Zhu returned to sit in the teahouse, but the second prince and Zhu Ting were sitting on the horse and standing on the ground, not knowing what they were talking about.

It wasn't until the third quarter of the hour that the four horse-riding carriages from the Beijing Prince's Mansion came slowly, followed by four horse-riding servants. The King of Beijing Jing saw the three of them, saluted the second prince, and pulled Jia Zhu with a frown. About to get on the carriage, Zhu Ting hurried forward to stop the two of them, and said proudly: "The second prince said that this trip is a secret order, so you have to travel in plain clothes. The prince's battle is not in line with the imperial order!"

Shui Rong looked at the second prince, who nodded with a smile, and said: "Father ordered so, so I have to wrong you."

Shui Rong smiled and said: "My illness has not recovered yet, I really shouldn't be tired, so I will go to the palace to ask for an order, please withdraw the order from the emperor, and send another strong person to go."

Zhu Ting said anxiously: "That's okay, the imperial decree has already been issued, so there is no reason to take it back so easily!"

Shui Rong said: "Then what should we do? If the second prince and the young prince Zhongshun go first, Zhu'er and I will ride in this carriage and follow slowly behind. Originally, the second prince and the young prince were responsible for this trip, and Zhu'er and I It's just a tip."

Zhu Ting stepped forward, stood in front of Jia Zhu, and said, "Don't even think about it!"

Shui Rong spread his hands and said: "Then what should I do? This doesn't work, that doesn't work either, please show me the second prince, the little prince."

Zhu Ting snorted anxiously and said, "Anyway, it won't work, you don't want to walk with him alone."

Jia Zhu saw that Zhu Ting was still acting like a rascal, so she didn't know what his plans were, so she lowered her head and said nothing. Among the four, he was the most soft-spoken, so she didn't say anything at all, and waited for the three to decide.

Zhu Ting and Shui Rong froze at the gate of the city, and more and more people came in and out of the city. Look at these four handsome young men, talking in low voices one after another, and some bold people blatantly looked at Shui Rong Jia Zhu. Shui Rong's entourage followed, probably coming to talk to him.

Jia Zhu didn't know how long the two of them would be deadlocked, so she had to look at the second prince, hoping that he would say a word to resolve the embarrassing situation, who knew that the second prince was also looking at Jia Zhu at some point, with their eyes facing each other, Jia Zhu hurriedly looked away with a smile, and said in her heart, let you go, it would be best to avoid this trip.

The second prince seemed to be antagonizing Jia Zhu on purpose, and said: "Since the water-soluble serious illness has not recovered, how can I endure the pain of driving and horses? I have an idea, and you can refer to it for details."

Zhu Ting hurriedly said: "My good prince, don't be a fool."

The second prince raised his head to look at the sun, and said: "If I speak out this good idea of ​​impartiality, you must not make trouble anymore. If the trouble continues, I'm afraid the guards in the capital will have to report back to the emperor."

Shui Rong said: "Since there is a plan to get the best of both worlds, how could I not follow it?"

Then the second prince smiled and said: "Tongzhou is not far from here. There is a Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Tongzhou. Passenger ships of various colors on the river go to and from Beijing-Hangzhou. The boats are full of items, which can save you from the pain of traveling day and night. How about it, my lord?"

Shui Rong smiled and said: "What a good idea! If that's the case, let's go to Tongzhou first."

The second prince looked at Zhu Ting again, and Zhu Ting agreed, "It's indeed a good idea. It's not a bad idea for us to charter a big boat to Hangzhou."

The second prince said again: "Since both of you agree, let's invite you first. Mr. Jia and I will ride overland on horseback. Let's split up and meet at Hangzhou Mansion."

None of the other three expected him to say this suddenly, Zhu Ting clapped his hands and laughed, "That's right! Don't delay, the prince is really a good plan!"

Shui Rong disagreed, and said displeasedly: "The Jia family entrusted the eldest son to me, how can I rest assured that he can act alone? In case something goes wrong, how can I explain to the old lady and wife?"

Jia Zhu naturally disagreed, and complained in his heart about the second prince's bad idea. He didn't know what the second prince's idea was, but just looking at Zhu Ting's satisfied expression, he knew that he was uneasy and kind. The forces of the Beijing Palace do not dare to be too arrogant. Now that the Beijing Palace has lost power and he is away from home, he might be in trouble along the way. Jia Zhu looked at the burly Zhu Ting and felt more and more uneasy, and said without caring about his dignity. : "The second prince just said before that he was afraid that the prince of Beijing would be bored and panicked on the way, so he sent me to follow, but today he asked me to separate from the prince. Wouldn't it be contrary to the original intention?"

Zhu Ting was in a hurry and shouted, "If I'm talking with Prince Beijing, will you still bore him?"

Jia Zhu had already opened her mouth, so she had no worries, and said with a smile: "Of course I'm not afraid of annoying the prince, but I'm afraid of angering him."

Zhu Ting let out a hey, and was about to go up to Jia Zhu to make a theory. Seeing that the situation was not good, Shui Rong was about to stop Jia Zhu, but the second prince pulled him behind him, and said to Zhu Ting: "Enough, not yet." Hurry up and drive a car for Prince Beijing!"

Jia Zhu's arm was clamped by him, she struggled a few times but couldn't break free, she blushed anxiously and said, "Prince, please let go."

The second prince ignored him, and only said to Shui Rong: "Don't worry, Prince Beijing, Mr. Jia has kindness to me, and I will definitely take good care of him."

Shui Rong looked directly at the second prince, and the second prince smiled: "The prince should take care of himself first!" "

Jia Zhu saw that Shui Rong's expression was not good, she shook her arm vigorously, the second prince snorted twice, let him go, Jia Zhu pulled Shui Rong over, and said, "What's wrong with you?"

Shui Rong's face was pale, and he said with a bitter smile: "You and I will leave now, take care of yourself, the second prince is the most gracious person, and I think he won't embarrass you."

After finishing speaking, supported by his servants, he got into the carriage. Zhu Ting sat in the driver's seat, clasped his fists at the second prince, and said, "Thank you for your success, I will definitely live up to your kindness!" Four big horses galloped out of the city, followed by the four followers of King Beijing on horseback. Jia Zhu watched the carriage go further and further until he could no longer see it. A chill came from the bottom of his heart. Huluo Pingyang, I don't know how to be humiliated by Zhu Ting, he is so proud, I don't know how to endure it.