When the court was shocked and surprised by the replacement of the Minister of Justice, or when the rabbit died and the fox was sad, the two nobles, Qi Jiliang and Xu Yanche, suddenly disappeared from the capital, so naturally they would not attract much attention. More people were concerned about who should fill the vacant position after Jiao Fang was transferred from the Left Shiìlang of the Ministry of Personnel to the Minister of Justice.

At the forefront of this kind of storm, although the emperor went out of the palace to see a mere commander's concubine, many censors reported that they were heartbroken, but Zhu Houzhao was not Emperor Hongzhi, and he was not allowed to leave any of them. On this day, he was reborn in his usual clothes and went out to the palace with Xu Xun to the west factory of Lingji Hutong. After returning to the palace, he did not go to Chengqian Palace, but pulled people straight to the Taiye Pool in Xiyuan, and looked at the palace that was being built in full swing.

After a while, he turned his head and stared at Xu Xun and said, "Hello, such a big thing, you dare to hide it from me for so long!"

"It is because the emperor is the emperor that I dare to hide it for so long."

Although this was difficult to speak, Zhu Houzhao saw that Xu Xun was calm and did not know what it meant - because the emperor was him, Xu Xun was so bold and arrogant. So he snorted and felt much more comfortable immediately, but he still squinted his eyes and scolded: "Clever words! For the sake of your devoted military affairs, I will spare you this time. If you dare to act like this in the future, see how I deal with you!"

"Yes, yes, no example!"

"By the way, is Qi Jiliang and Xu Yanche going to do such a big thing? Is it reliable or not?"

"The Emperor is just asking them to make preparations. The two families of Dingguo Duke Ren and Princess Ren and Dachang have a lot of industries in Xuanfu Datong. Besides, there is also an old firewood that is familiar with the situation in the north. It should not be a problem to contact the fire screen. Just wait for the news. Besides, as long as this line is opened, the inner treasury problem that the emperor is most worried about can be alleviated by one or two minutes."

"You're right... Alas, it costs money to ascend the throne, build a palace, reward ministers, and even if I have to pay money to marry a wife, I have to pay even more money to marry a wife. The Ministry of Revenue has been crying for poverty all day long. Is the national treasury not rich, and my inner treasury is a bottomless pit?" Zhu Houzhao was angry as he said, and then suddenly thought of something, "The leader Liu Jin told me. If I were too busy, it would be better to transfer all the eunuchs and tax officials who were sent outside and send people out again, and let them pay three to five thousand taels of silver each, so that they can live."

What a bad idea!

Xu Xun naturally looked down on this idea of ​​making money, but he was unfavorable to be with Liu Jin. This was not the time, so his eyes turned and asked with a smile: "If the emperor really waited for money at three o'clock and could not take it in the inner treasury, I could squeeze out three to five thousand to lend it to the emperor even if I sold the pot and I could lent it out to the emperor."

Zhu Houzhao was amused by Xu Xun's last sentence: "You said it nicely, aren't you afraid that I will not repay it if I borrow it?"

"The emperor's words are golden and jade. If I really borrow it and don't repay it, I can only accept it." Xu Xun deliberately made a bitter face, and then smiled. "Besides, I have a relationship with the emperor. I am a person who keeps my mouth shut. Even if the emperor doesn't repay it, I won't yell around. But if it's changed to those stingy people who feel sorry for money, then I can't say it."

Zhu Hou was moved in the face and immediately understood what Xu Xun meant. He annoyed the ministers who followed all day long and said that this was not allowed or that. When he thought of taking such a thing, he would have to make a large group of people clamoring in his ears, and perhaps even being ruined by others, he immediately threw Liu Jin's suggestion into the stinky ditch.

"Come on, let's talk about this!"

After putting this aside, the king and his minister stood under the weeping willows and said a few more words. Then there was a report that the eunuch Li Rong, the chief inspector of the Sili Supervisor, asked for a visit. Xu Xun originally planned to retreat and avoided him, but he stopped him. When Zhu Houzhao ordered him to report to Li Rong, he looked at the little emperor with some confusion. What surprised him was that after he hesitated for a while, the young emperor coughed dryly and said, "Parent Li told me before that the last thousand people have been screened, saying that there are several national and fragrant people, so I can go and see them in person. Liu Jin has been outside these days, and Gu Dayong is busy at the West Factory again. Zhang Yonggang is still working at the Imperial Horse Supervision, and the others are too busy. You can go with me to see?"

Xu Xun was almost choked to death by Zhu Houzhao's words - there were so many eunuchs in this palace, but they were all over the place. Besides, they were the great things that accompanied the emperor to see the future empress and concubines. Who wouldn't rush to take it? So, thinking that he and Li Rong would not deal with it, he became the target of public criticism when it was spread. Therefore, he had to seize the time to express his difficulties. Who knew that Zhu Houzhao immediately pushed him back annoyed.

"You have a good attitude towards choosing women, why don't you help me choose one? Although Liu Jin and the others are loyal, can I still discuss women's affairs with them who are not there? Don't forget that the story you told your mother and I have to help you make up for it!"

Xu Xun, who was speechless when asked, had to retreat aside in shame. Even if Li Rong came to Zhu Houzhao to salute him, he looked at him strangely for several times, and he could only pretend that he had not seen the dazzling gaze. Sure enough, when Li Rong heard that Zhu Houzhao was not looking at the small fire clothes he had prepared long ago, and directly told him to get another set. He fully understood that he couldn't help but take a breath. After a while, he said carefully: "Your Majesty, it's important, please think twice."

"Parent Li, don't talk too much. I just ask you to take me and him to see you, and don't do anything else! I can tell you clearly that if this matter is leaked, I will only ask you!"

As for this, Li Rong had to compromise, but he was both depressed and alert. He thought to himself that the emperor even put Liu Jin and the others aside, but went to discuss with foreign ministers, which showed Xu Xun's position in his mind. So, along the way, he was walking in front of him, observing Zhu Houzhao and Xu Xun who were two steps behind. As he heard this, his brows frowned even tighter.

"After that being said, Xu Xun, if you can find the beauty on Tang Yin's painting in it, it will be perfect."

Xu Xun then realized that the little emperor was actually thinking about the woman in a painting so much, so he had to pour cold water on it: "It's just a painting, but I don't know the character of xìng. What if it disappoints you?"

"Why don't you know the character of love? I saw her walking on the bridge with an umbrella, but she still knew that the little boy with an umbrella on her side protecting her head, and you can tell that she is a careful and considerate person. Besides, maybe I have that fate?"

Zhu Houzhao was very excited, and before he knew it, he raised his head and looked around. He rarely came to this place in the south of Xiyuan. Compared with a series of buildings around Taiye Lake in the north, the palaces here are all old. Most of them are even the former residences of Xigong built during the Yongle period. The houses are low and old, and they don’t look as grand as the imperial palace. In the end, Xu Xun whispered to remind him not to take out the emperor’s appearance, so he lowered his head angrily, but he still muttered.

"They are all carefully selected beauties, and they actually live here. This is too shabby!"

Whether it was Li Rong, Xu Xun, or even Du Jin and Li Rong's confidants behind him, they all dared not take the conversation. When they saw a small door in front of him from afar, there were waves of orioles and swallows singing through the high wall, they were all in a Jinggi accent, and even some people sang twice. Zhu Houzhao suddenly became energetic, but Li Rong frowned for a moment - what he was about to come had already ordered the eunuchs in charge here, why was it still so messy? He lowered his face and waved his hand, and Du Jin immediately ran over, with just a sound of Eunuch Li coming, and there was a silence inside.

"This is Qiongfangyuan, with a total of sixteen people living in it. The quality is the best in this selection."

With this low reminder, Li Rong walked forward first, and Zhu Houzhao pulled Xu Xun and immediately followed closely. As soon as the group entered the yard, Zhu Houzhao saw the young girls surrounded by fat and thin yards bowing their knees and said with great blessings. Then he heard the sound of Mr. Li calling neatly and crisply. He immediately widened his eyes and looked around, looking very interested.

Unlike the women who were eliminated before, the last thousand people left behind this time were all left in the palace. Unlike the Qing Dynasty's concubines who were later, the Ming Dynasty's concubines mostly selected the eunuchs' care several times, and the last was the queen mother's choice. With the same background, some could fly up to the branches and become empresses, while others could only be palace maids who worked hard all their lives. Therefore, they who had not taught etiquette knew that Li Rong was the one who controlled most of their destiny, and they all took their most respectful attitude.

"Get up." Li Rong glanced at Zhu Houzhao behind him, afraid that the master would feel proud, so he said this sentence very kindly. After seeing the girls standing upright, many of them boldly looked at their faces. While he sighed inwardly, they did not understand the rules, but at the same time, they were also glad that this could allow the emperor to see these people better. However, after only a moment, Zhu Houzhao and Xu Xun muttered from behind, which almost didn't make him angry.

"Just these are the most excellent? What's the difference between them in Chengqian Palace? Their eyes look similar!"

"Don't be impatient, isn't this the first look? I don't know what the love is like."

"I don't like you at first sight, and it's boring to see more. Otherwise, how can you fall in love at first sight? Besides, there are a thousand people, why waste your time here and change places!"

Seeing that Zhu Houzhao was obviously stubborn, Xu Xun had no choice but to step forward and whispered beside Li Rong: "Eunuch Li, since that's the case, then take her around with her. The emperor doesn't like it, so don't waste time here."

He glanced at the gorgeous women and remembered that Du Jin came up and said that the eunuch here was trying to let them gather in the yard to talk at first, just for the Emperor's curiosity. Li Rong couldn't help but curse himself as being smart, but he was indescribable. These women were all from wealthy families, and had a lot of money in their families, and were born with a lot of charm and cleverness. If the emperor really liked it, it would be a good fate in the future, but now they were all ruined!
Chapter completed!