Seeing that at the end of the year, Chen Xi was still taking a break at home step by step and doing some part-time jobs, but he put his job aside.

It is very cold in the capital in winter. Chenxi goes out to walk from time to time, mostly to Huiniang's place, and occasionally to Malian's place, but he basically doesn't spend the night outside.

The main reason is that he is paying attention to the public at this time and needs to take the initiative to avoid some things.

At this time, the capital was very lively, and almost all the envoys from the vassal states of the Ming Dynasty gathered together. The Huitong Pavilion could not be accommodated. Many even arranged to live in the Kings Pavilion near the Dongdan Archway. Because Chen Xi was specifically responsible for the reception, there were many people who wanted to give him gifts, but basically they could not find a way.

Even though those foreign envoys received the news that the Ming Dynasty gave Chen Xi various conveniences for receiving gifts and wanted to take the initiative to give gifts, the high threshold of the Shen family was not something that could be entered just by just entering.

As for Zhu Houzhao, he did fulfill his promise to Chen Xi and used the time before going to bed in the morning to hold two consecutive court meetings in Fengtian Hall, but they all ended in half an hour, and basically no turmoil was caused.

At first, Zhu Houzhao did hold a court meeting for ten years, but after a long time, he returned to normal. He did not intend to convene a court meeting for more than half a month.

Because Xie Qian and Shen Xi were both resting, no one challenged him now, so the court stopped. In this twelfth lunar month, it was a few heavy snowfalls in the capital city, and the entire city was covered with ice and snow, covered in silver, which was particularly enchanting.

On that day, Chen Xi stayed in his study room at home to handle official duties as usual. Zhu Hong suddenly came to report that it was the official from Honglu Temple who came to ask for a meeting.

"Tell them that Your Majesty has no time to meet him for the time being, so that the envoys of the vassal states can wait at the Huitong Hall and the palaces of the princes. Perhaps they will have the opportunity to pay homage to Your Majesty after the beginning of spring." Chen Xi said to Zhu Hong.

Zhu Hong asked, "Master, the matter may not be related to the envoys of foreign countries. You should go and meet them!"

Chen Xi waved his hand: "Just say that, I may be a little busy these two days and have no time to take care of the affairs of the Ministry of Rites and the Honglu Temple, so that they can send more people to focus on those envoys of foreign countries. Don't cause any trouble in the capital, otherwise it will be difficult to end!"

"Yes, Master."

Zhu Hong took the order and left.

Chen Xi wrote the letter at his desk, put it in an envelope, put it in his arms, and got up and walked out.

At this time, Zhu Qi came over and asked: "Master, it's very cold outside today. Why would you prepare a thicker piece of clothing for you?"

"No."

Chen Xi waved his hand, "I won't be left tonight, I won't come back... I'll send additional staff to protect the mansion these days, and if there are strangers around me, they will drive them away."

"Okay, lord."

Zhu Qi sent Chen Xi out of the mansion. At this time, the sedan chairs were prepared outside. The snow on the streets had not been completely cleaned, so Chen Xi went out.

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In the leopard room, Zhu Houzhao's life was extremely comfortable.

The trade with the Folang Jiren has not yet been made, but he is still quite generous, mainly from selling the money he earned from the sales of the Sili Supervisor's seal and the eunuchs, which is enough for him to spend a while.

Zhu Houzhao was not very comfortable because Xie Qian and Shen Xi were asking for trouble. He changed his ways to eat, drink and have fun every day. However, there was one thing he was not very satisfied with, and he was unable to search for beauties from the people. This was also to fulfill his promise to Chen Xi. Even if Jiang Bin secretly helped him find women, he refused for Zhu Houzhao.

During this period, Zhu Houzhao showed off the leopard room several times, visited the Qinlou Chu Pavilion in the city, and also went to the banquet held by Su Tong and Zheng Qian.

After the city was closed due to heavy snow, Zhu Houzhao never left the gate of the leopard room, but began to think about calling Su Tong and Zheng Qian to the leopard room to play.

"...The two of them are my friends, so they have to treat them well and not be negligent at all."

Before the morning of rest, Zhu Houzhao gave this explanation to Xiao Taozi and Jiang Bin, "Today I will hold a banquet in the Leopard Room. In addition to the necessary southern opera, I will arrange for the Jiaofangsi to perform singing and dancing, and take out all the recently rehearsed repertoire for me... I finally invited the guests back. If you can't do it well, it will smash my sign!"

"Yes, your Majesty."

Xiao Tiaozi responded quickly.

Zhu Houzhao suddenly remembered something and asked, "Why haven't you seen Zhang Yuan these two days... Oh, by the way, Qian would rather come back?"

Xiao Zhuozi said, "Eunuch Zhang is busy with business and has not come to the Leopard Room to ask for His Majesty... As for Commander Qian, hasn't he left Beijing to handle the major case? I am not very clear about this."

Zhu Houzhao frowned: "It was said that it would take little time to find out, but there was no news as soon as he left. What is this? Go out for a trip under my name?"

Jiang Bin said: "Your Majesty, maybe the mountains are blocked due to heavy snow and the rivers are frozen, so there will be some delays on the road."

"Well, that's probably the case."

Zhu Houzhao nodded and said, "Don't worry about him for now. All peace will come to the court. If Mr. Shen comes, you must remember to notify me, just let me go... forget it."

Xiao Taozi and Jiang Bin felt that Zhu Houzhao didn't want to pay attention to the affairs of the court at all, and even felt a heartfelt disgust towards all officials. Only Shen Xi "has a special liking" for Shen Xi. Among the ministers, only Shen Xi could meet the saint at will, and even Xiao Taozi and Jiang Bin dared not stop him.

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The emperor wanted to rest, and Xiao Taozi and Jiang Bin left the bedroom consciously. The two of them wanted to arrange a banquet so that Zhu Houzhao could receive Su Tong and Zheng Qian.

Jiang Bin asked, "Dude-in-law, why does Your Majesty treat outsiders? Where are these two people?"

Xiao Tiaozi said, "You don't know the reason. Every time Your Majesty meets these two, Lord Jiang does not accompany you. Here is a reminder that these two are friends who Your Majesty met in the city. They are from Juren. They were introduced to Your Majesty by Lord Shen. I heard that they were classmates when Lord Shen participated in the imperial examination."

"Mr. Shen's classmate?"

Jiang Bin felt it was very new, "Mr. Shen has reached a high position at such an age, so his classmate..."

Xiao Taozi interrupted Jiang Bin: "What? I feel incredible? What's wrong with this... Lord Shen is the top scorer in Hongzhi for the twelve years. He was still a young man at that time. Three Yuans are the first to be a sensation in the government and the country... You, Lord Jiang, don't you?"

Jiang Bin said: "What is the purpose of Lord Shen recommending the two to His Majesty?"

Xiao Tiaozi shook his head: "How can I know this? As long as your Majesty arranges it, it's okay to do it. What's the purpose? You, Lord Jiang, will be responsible for this banquet."

Jiang Bin's face was a little bad. He obviously didn't want outsiders to compete for favor with him, especially the other party was a scholar with fame.

The Ming Dynasty Juren had a high status and had Shen Xi's background, which aroused Jiang Bin's alertness.

Xiao Taozi didn't know that Jiang Bin had so much thought, and muttered thoughtfully: "The court is too quiet now, I'm afraid there will be a rush of undercurrents under this stagnant water... If Lord Shen goes to the Ministry of Personnel's Office, it will be lively!"

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Shen Xi has no plans to take the office in the yamen. The people he went to meet that day were Yun Liu and Xier.

He had a private meeting with the second daughter mainly to explain some things. Due to heavy snow, the city was blocked, which caused serious obstacles to information exchanges. He didn't know much about the situation outside and needed to inquire at all times.

"Sir, according to what I have checked before, Qian Ning has completed his errand and returned to Beijing. Should he intercept him halfway through, or even..." Speaking of this, Yun Liu made a "cut" gesture with a firm face.

Yun Liu acted like her character, capable and decisive. His ruthlessness was most appreciated by Chen Xi on weekdays, but he shook his head: "There is no need to kill someone to silence him... To put it bluntly, this case is to stumbling on some people in the court. We just need to watch, and if necessary, we can even provide some help to help him return to Beijing as soon as possible... Whether he can make a contribution this time depends on how capable he has."

Xier said on the side: "How capable can such a villain who is flattering and taking the lead?"

"A commander of the Jinyiwei, killing people to silence his power is a slaughter. Isn't such a person still dangerous?" Chen Xi warned, "Be careful, although he has not yet gained the trust of His Majesty, he is in an important position. If the person he is following is discovered by him, it will be difficult to get out."

Yun Liu bowed: "Sir, please rest assured. The people who follow him are veterans and you will not make any mistakes."

Chen Xidao: "That's the case, but it's better to be careful. In addition, keep a close eye on the houses of the Marquis of Shouning and Marquis of Jianchang, so there will be no mistakes."

"Yes, sir."

Yun Liu received the order again.

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The capital city, Jianchang Hou Mansion.

Zhang Yanling has not gone out these days and has been staying at home and having fun all day.

Because of the great wealth of war before, even if Emperor Zhengde had no chance to make money again when he returned to the court, the Marquis's Mansion still accumulated a large amount of wealth, and then used money to lend money to usury, and wealth soared. In this way, Zhang Yanling did not need to go out and force the women or occupy the land of the people. Just the current money can make him live a comfortable life.

Before the end of the year, Zhang Yanling bought a lot of women back. While enjoying himself, he wanted to cultivate it and give it to Zhu Houzhao.

"I have to win over my big nephew. Even Concubine Hua sent it from me... Hehe, after I have eaten the meat, I will leave the soup for you to drink, don't say that my uncle doesn't think about you!"

Zhang Yanling obviously had no good intentions. The women he found were searching for from the city Lefang and bought them from the disaster area, the same way as Jiang Bin searched for Zhu Houzhao before.

However, due to Chen Xi's obstruction and Jiang Bin's behavior was blocked, and it has been a long time since the newcomer joined the Leopard Room.

But no one cares about Zhang Yanling, or others can't control it even if they want to.

Zhang Yanling had no sense of shame at all, and did not commit crimes, so even if Shuntian Prefecture or local governments knew about what he did, he would turn a blind eye.

The city was blocked with heavy snow, so Zhang Yanling simply hid at home, eating, drinking and having fun every day, and learned Zhu Houzhao's style. It seemed that all the powerful and powerful lifestyles in the capital were placing the same as Zhu Houzhao, which was also considered as the upward and downward effect.

At this moment, Zhang Yanling got a very bad news from Qian Ning to investigate the Japanese pirates.

"He went to investigate the Japanese pirates? Who gave him the power? Didn't he say that he would do it around the capital? When did he go to the south?"

The one who brought news to Zhang Yanling was Topaz.

After helping Zhang Yanling accumulate a lot of wealth, Huang Yu was also valued and appointed a general official title in the Beijing camp. He is now mainly responsible for helping the Hou Mansion to contact the forces in the martial arts world.

Huang Yu said: "No one knows what Qian Ning did to the south... The news came from the palace, saying that it was an errand specially appointed by His Majesty. At that time, the commander of the Jinyiwei was in a worrying situation in the Leopard Room..."

Zhang Yanling said: "I heard that Qian Ning was bought by Zhang Yuan who had just returned to the capital. It seems that this matter is related to Zhang Yuan! It is related to Zhang Yuan, which is related to... a boy named Chen!"
Chapter completed!