It was a rare treat to eat mutton boiled in a pot in such ice and snow. For this, Mou Biao rewarded the old post official five taels of silver.

We were eating here when we heard reports coming from outside. Mou Biao raised his eyebrows.

"Is there someone coming from the capital?"

The gatekeeper outside responded,

"My lord is indeed from the capital, from the East Palace. My subordinates have checked my waist badge..."

"The people in the East Palace... seem to be in trouble!"

Mou Biao stood up, took the big cloak hanging by the side and put it on his body, then went out. Snowflakes were flying all over the sky outside. The snowflakes blocked people's eyes, and they couldn't see anyone even ten feet in front of him.

When he arrived outside the door, he saw two brothers from the Imperial Guard guarding one person. When the person saw him, he lifted his hat, revealing a thin face with three strands of green beard under his chin. He was walking in a hurry and looked a little haggard, but

His eyes were still bright and bright, and he opened his mouth when he saw him,

"Mo Baihu, where is His Highness the Crown Prince?"

Mou Biao knew that this person was Han Shu, the guest of the Prince of the East Palace. He was a little surprised and said,

"Master Han, why are you here?"

Although the position of guest of the crown prince in the East Palace is a false position, he still receives the salary of a third-grade official. In terms of rank, he is several levels higher than Mou Biao. It is not an exaggeration to call him "sir".

Han Shu was polite and bowed his hands,

"There is actually something going on in the palace, and Han needs to come to meet the Crown Prince. I also ask Mou Baihu to lead the way..."

Mou Biao saw that he seemed to be in a hurry, so he nodded immediately.

"Okay, come with me!"

At that moment, Han Shu was brought in. Zhu Houzhao, Ying'er and Mu Yourong were also eating mutton pots. The fat sheep, the leg and the thin meat on the neck were all given to the prince. The prince had two beauties.

The companion then drove Liu Jin back to his room. He and Ying'er sat across from each other, drinking wine and eating mutton. Mu Yourong was waiting on the side. Zhu Houzhao took a sip of the muddy wine and shook his head and said,

"It's a pity that we came out for official business, so we didn't bring many things with us, and we didn't have time to buy anything. If we had been in the palace in this weather, we would have had home-brewed Golden Stem Dew, and Taixi White... Speaking of which, this is too

I like Xibai the most. It has a rich but not greasy taste, a color like shochu, and a sweet aftertaste..."

Speaking of this, the prince, who had been sleeping outdoors for several months, couldn't help but make a disgraceful gesture, sucking at the corners of his mouth. Ying'er covered her mouth and laughed when she saw it, but Mu Yourong on the side asked curiously.

road,

"His Royal Highness the Prince is talking about the fine wine brewed in the palace. When I was at home, I heard that there is good wine in the palace. Not only the eunuchs in the palace brew it themselves, but also those carefully selected as tribute from outside. That Wuliangchun is

One, very delicious..."

Zhu Houzhao nodded and said,

"Wuliang Chun is a bit strong, but I don't have much drinking capacity. I'll drink it after just one drink..."

Speaking of this, he smiled and said,

"On the contrary, Heavenly Milk and Gentleman's Soup are given to the concubines in the harem, but I can drink a big pot of them..."

Mu Yourong smiled and said,

"I heard from His Highness the Crown Prince that the drunkard has crawled out of me. When I was at home, I ate Dukang and Song He..."

Zhu Houzhao smiled and said,

"I have also eaten with Du Kang and Song He, but I ate the top of Song He, and Du Kang couldn't eat a glass, so I'd better eat more with light wine..."

Although the third daughter of the Mu family is said to be a businessman, she has been vigorously trained by the Mu family since she was a child. She has learned a lot and is very knowledgeable. When it comes to wine, she is not inferior to Zhu Houzhao, the prince who is used to seeing the world's best products.

The more they talk, the more they agree, and they actually have two friends.

Feeling helpless, Ying'er listened to the side with a calm expression. From time to time, she would pick up a piece of mutton from the pot and put it into Zhu Houzhao's bowl. However, no one noticed that her hand on her knee had been clenched tightly.

With one punch, his fingernails dug into his palm.

When these two people were talking lively, Mou Biao's voice sounded outside,

"Your Highness, there is someone coming from the East Palace!"

The voices inside were just a pause, Ying'er let out a breath silently, and Zhu Hou responded,

"Come in!"

Mou Biao opened the door and led Han Shu in.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince!"

When Han Shu came in, he knelt down and kowtowed. Zhu Houzhao was a little surprised when he saw him.

"Mr. Han, why are you here?"

Han Shudao,

"Your Highness, there is something urgent that needs to be reported to Your Highness. I was on my way at starry night. I hurriedly and slowly finally met Your Highness here!"

Zhu Houzhao raised his eyebrows when he heard this.

"What's the matter?"

"this……"

Han Shu raised his head and looked around. Zhu Houzhao waved his hand and let everyone in the room go out. Mou Biao followed him out. After the door was closed, Mu Yourong bowed to Mou Biao and saluted.

"Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Mou!"

Mou Biao nodded,

"It's hard work to do errands for the Crown Prince!"

Mu Yourong nodded and smiled, then turned around and retreated. Mou Biao nodded to Ying'er beside him. Ying'er looked at Mu Yourong who had already left the yard and asked,

"Master Mou, is this young lady from the Mu family related to you?"

Mou Biao shook his head,

"No……"

"Oh...really?"

Ying'er smiled and blessed him, turned around and left. Mou Biao looked at her slim back and frowned in confusion. Han Shu was given a seat by Zhu Houzhao in the room.

"Mr. Han, what's the rush for you to come to see me on such a snowy day?"

Han Shudao,

"Prince, I dare to ask, this time when the prince returns to Beijing from Kaifeng, thousands of people kneel to see him off, saying that he wants to erect a memorial tablet for immortality, and also offer an umbrella to everyone?"

Zhu Houzhao felt most proud when talking about this, and he smiled and said,

"Exactly, I just did some trivial things, but I didn't expect that people would remember my gratitude to this extent. It really makes me feel ashamed!"

After all, this country belongs to the Zhu family, and the people are the people of the Zhu family. The Zhu family was supposed to protect it, but he only did his own duty, which made the people burst into tears. He was really a little ashamed!

Han Shu looked solemn after hearing this,

"This is exactly where Wei Chen traveled all night long to warn the Crown Prince..."

"oh……"

Zhu Houzhao was stunned when he heard this.

"How do you say this, Mr. Han?"

Han Shu sighed,

"This is not the words of a single minister, but the meaning of many advisers in the East Palace. Your Highness, the Crown Prince... you should not be too pushy at this time!"

Think about it!

Be it Henan or Shanxi, natural disasters ruthlessly displaced the people, the court failed to provide disaster relief, and there were widespread complaints among the people. At this time, the prince made a show of himself and gained a reputation. Wouldn't he be jealous of others?

After Han Shu finished speaking, Zhu Houzhao still didn't understand.

"I am the crown prince. Who dares to be jealous of me?"

Han Shu sighed and said,

"Your Highness, there is a His Majesty above you!"

The prince is still too young. When you are young, you are full of energy. When you do things, you just want to be in the limelight. You don't know that you have a reputation. If you can't promote it yourself, you can't promote it!

Zhu Houzhao was a smart man. When he heard Han Shu's words, he calmed down and thought about it. He understood immediately and changed his face at that time.

"Did you get some news, sir?"

Han Shu nodded and said,

"After His Royal Highness the Crown Prince arrived in Shunde, the situation in Kaifeng spread to the capital. At that time, someone wrote in Zhezi that His Highness was out to provide disaster relief and was not practical, but handed over to merchants. Later, when the Ten Thousand People's Umbrella incident came about, it was even more serious.

Some people say that the prince, in order to gain fame, forcibly requisitions food and grass from merchants. Maybe he can survive the severe winter this year, but next year even if there is a good harvest, he will not be able to make up for this year's deficit!"

Zhu Houzhao was furious when he heard this, and his gentle and delicate face turned red.

"Wow..."

He reached out and lifted the plate on the table.
To be continued...