Chapter 1: Find Him for Me When a woman goes crazy, it is best to stay away from her —— "My Memoirs" by Emperor Jiajing of the Ming Dynasty "Those crazy women!" In the middle of the night, shouting and cursing in Anlu dialect were heard from the emperor's bedroom. Huang Jin, who was on duty at night, was dozing off. He stretched his neck when he heard the sound, looked around, and closed his eyes again. In the early morning, the emperor's cry was heard from the bedroom. "Mother, I was wrong. I will ask someone to find ..." Huang Jin opened his eyes, raised his hand, and signaled the palace maids and eunuchs who were rushing over to keep quiet. He tilted his head slightly, and several eunuchs followed suit. Huang Jin glanced at them sideways, and the eunuchs stepped back awkwardly. Huang Jin was an old man from the time when His Majesty was in the palace. Even if he heard something private, he could still survive. But they... were just consumables.
After an unknown amount of time, the emperor's voice was heard from inside. "Let Lu Bing come." The voice sounded a little weak and mixed with complaints, and the eunuchs could not understand it. Huang Jin, however, understands Anlu dialect. "...Uncle...I'm afraid he has died a long time ago." …… Lu Bing was the emperor's foster brother...his mother was the wet nurse of Emperor Jiajing Zhu Houzhao. Emperor Zhengde died childless. Empress Dowager Zhang and the prime ministers selected and chose Zhu Houzhao, Prince Xing of Anlu, to succeed him according to the principle of "the younger brother shall succeed the elder brother". Zhu Houcong arrived in the capital excitedly, but was repeatedly suppressed by Empress Dowager Zhang, the prime minister, and the literati. Others would probably have kept their heads down, but Zhu Houcong and his mother were stubborn. what? Do you want me to change my father? Zhu Houcong and his mother Jiang were furious, and then a great battle between the emperor and his ministers began... This war seemed to end with Zhu Houcong's victory, but it planted the seeds of division between the emperor and his subjects, which continues to this day. This also led to Zhu Houcong's distrust of his ministers, which became more obvious after the palace coup in the 21st year of Jiajing - Zhu Houcong simply moved to Xiyuan. ——In the 21st year of Jiajing's reign, several palace maids joined forces to assassinate the emperor. Fortunately, the rope was tied into a knot in the panic, otherwise Zhu Houcong would have died without a doubt. From then on, Zhu Houcong only trusted his blood relatives and the elders in the Prince Xing's Mansion. Lu Bing is a half-blood relative. Lu Bing walked with his back straight and his eyes straight ahead. The eunuch in front of him turned back and smiled at him from time to time. "Commander, slow down." The Jinyiwei's bad reputation outside the palace could stop children from crying at night, but Lu Bing was smart and never interfered in palace affairs.
He said in a deep voice: "How dare I neglect your Majesty's summons?" "Yes Yes Yes." When they arrived outside the palace where the emperor was practicing Taoism, the eunuch went in to report. Lu Bing lowered his eyes slightly, and the voices around him came faintly. "...Last night...Your Majesty...had a nightmare..." "very scary." "…The Queen Mother appeared…" After an unknown amount of time, the clear sound of a jade chime was heard from inside. Huang Jin came out and said, "Come with us." Lu Bing lowered his head and went in. Emperor Jiajing Zhu Houzhao, dressed in a Taoist robe, sat cross-legged on a cushion, with jade chimes and other items placed on the table in front of him. "How is Xia Yan at home?" Zhu Houcong's voice was low. Former Prime Minister Xia Yan was framed by Yan Song and dismissed from office. Now he is in his hometown, hoping that Zhu Houcong will change his mind. "I have complaints." Lu Bing whispered, but his back trembled slightly. Lu Bing played a vital role in Yan Song's overthrow of Xia Yan. The expected anger did not come, and Lu Bing could not help but guess the content of Zhu Houcong's nightmare. The thin cheek moved slightly and a sigh was heard. Lu Bing didn't move. "My grandfather had a son at an old age, and there were some strange phenomena after my uncle was born..." Tsk! The word "vision" can only be used for noble people! Even if the king's uncle is still alive, he is not a child anymore. Why is he causing such strange phenomena? Isn't that courting death? Lu Bing savored the emperor's words in his heart. "My uncle loves to cry. He only laughs when he is with my mother. Therefore, my mother often takes him with her..." This is the case. An elder sister is like a mother! "Before my mother got married, my family took my uncle out to play and he got lost..." Lu Bing's heart was slightly moved. Even if the eldest sister was like a mother, she shouldn't be so worried, right? What was the reason that Jiang and the emperor still missed the uncle after so many years? "When the people in the palace were choosing a concubine for my father, my mother was not outstanding." The emperor's voice was filled with an emotion that was not sure whether it was gratitude or confusion. It was obvious that being an emperor was not entirely a blessing for him. "Several sisters were candidates, but the person from the palace had his eyes on someone else. At this moment, my uncle rushed into the hall crying and hugged my mother's legs tightly..." This…… This is privacy! Lu Bing wished he could cover his ears. "Not long after the palace people returned, news came that my mother was chosen." "My mother only found out about this after she got married. Those people went back and mentioned this matter. The person in charge of this matter said: The fact that the young children in the family miss her so much shows that this girl is virtuous. Because of this, my mother succeeded in her counterattack."
"Do you understand?" Zhu Houcong asked. "Yes." Lu Bing said softly: "That nobleman said to the Queen Mother and Your Majesty..." "I have done you a favor!" Zhu Houcong said what he dared not to say, "I will repay my grudges and my kindness!" Therefore, most of the ministers who stood opposite Zhu Houcong in the battle between the monarch and his ministers did not have a good ending... As the saying goes, it is never too late for a gentleman to take revenge. As for me, I take revenge from morning to night! The emperor said that if the king's uncle was found, he would be able to rule the capital for the rest of his life. "I am willing to share your Majesty's worries!" Lu Bing knelt down. Zhu Houcong stood up. "Before she passed away, my mother was obsessed with my uncle and asked me to find him. Later, I was busy with government affairs and forgot about it. Last night, my mother came to me in a dream and was furious. She said that I was not a son, but a... beast!" Empress Dowager Jiang was a tough girl and would yell at the emperor directly when she was dissatisfied with him in private. I dare not listen to such words... Lu Bing's cheeks trembled slightly. "Last night, I promised my mother." Zhu Houcong, who worshipped Taoism, swore to the gods, "I swear that I will find my uncle and his family and make them extremely rich and powerful!" Zhu Houcong walked down with his hands behind his back and stood in front of Lu Bing. "Find him for me!" …… New book released, long time no see brothers. Please support! Recommendation ticket, monthly ticket, collection... (End of this chapter)