In the gazebo, the sound of the piano is melodious.
But Guanshi trembled all over.
When the sound of the piano became loud and exciting, his whole body was sweating like rain, and his clothes were soaked with sweat, as if he had been fished out of the water.
At this moment, he wished he could kill himself to end everything.
boom!
The strings are broken!
For a moment, Manager Hu was so frightened that he wanted to hold his breath.
Zhou Jin exuded a fierce aura all over his body. He raised his hand, and his fingertips were cut by the strings, bleeding out.
Blood dripped and landed on the black robe.
The corners of his mouth were raised, with an evil look.
A fair-skinned, beautiful, long-legged servant girl took out her hand to wipe his bleeding fingers tremblingly.
He followed the maid's hand, his gaze went all the way up, and finally fell on the maid's face.
I don't know what he thought of, so he grabbed the servant girl's chin, "Let me see, this face looks very good, but unfortunately it is a piece of wood."
As soon as he exerted force with his hand, the maid was pushed out and directly mounted on the guardrail. Her waist was almost broken, but the servant girl didn't dare to make a sound, but knelt on the ground to plead guilty.
Looking around, all the maids are more or less similar.
To be precise, these maids more or less look like Gu Jiu.
Some are eyes, some are noses, some are lips, some are from a certain angle, some are from a certain side, and some are from a certain state...
In a year, Zhou Jin collected so many maidservants who looked similar, which shows that it took a lot of effort.
Yet he was unhappy, he was dissatisfied, he was irritable.
No matter how similar he looks, he is not that person.
There is neither a trace of charm of the master, nor the courage and courage of the master, let alone the brain.
In Zhou Jin's eyes, these people are just similar-looking pieces of wood.
Who would like a piece of wood.
He took a handkerchief and wiped his fingers lightly.
The fingertips had stopped bleeding.
He looked at Manager Hu, "What did she say?"
Manager Hu tremblingly said, "Mrs. Chao accepted the gift. It seems that she didn't know about the hijacking of the Zhu family's sea boat before. She, she almost guessed the identity of the young master. She also said that she would return the jade carving that was sent last year to the young master. "
Zhou Jin laughed, "Did she really guess my identity?"
"Of course the little one didn't admit it, he just said that the young master helped the pirates sell their stolen goods."
"You are clever."
Manager Hu buried his head on the ground, not daring to take credit.
Zhou Jin asked again: "Does she want to see my son?"
"The madam said that she was unwell and it was inconvenient to go out. The younger one suggested that the young master should visit the palace, but Mrs. Zhao said, but said that the young master is not afraid? Mrs. Zhao also asked the young master to remind the young master that the capital is not Jiangnan, so be careful not to capsize."
"Hahaha… "
Zhou Jin laughed out loud, looking particularly happy.
Others must be very angry when they hear such words.
However, he is not an ordinary person, he is an abnormal person.
He is not angry but happy.
He was excited and excited, "She must have guessed my identity, but there is no evidence to support it. Next, she will definitely send someone to investigate my identity background."
Manager Hu boldly asked, "Young Master, aren't you worried?"
"Why worry? Do you think she will send someone to catch me?"
Manager Hu was speechless.
Zhou Jin laughed, "She won't. She is not a person who follows the rules. After she learns that I am a pirate, she will choose to cooperate with him while guarding against him. For example, ask him to come forward to build a navy. She won't turn against me until she ensures that the navy is capable of turning against me."
"The imperial court has a regular navy, what should the young master do?" Manager Hu panicked.
Zhou Jin laughed, "My son can go ashore for nothing and become a businessman. Or he can flee overseas, occupy land and become king, and become the founding emperor. My son has many paths."
"But Mrs. Zhao has become a confidant's trouble."
Zhou Jin smiled contemptuously, "Life is lonely!"
How lonely life is without an opponent.
It is rare that someone has the ability to have the opportunity to be his opponent, how can he easily kill the opponent.
What's more, this person is still a beautiful woman.
I only hate that the woman is married and will have a child soon.
Zhou Jin's complexion turned gloomy in an instant.
Manager Hu trembled subconsciously.
"Clean up and leave here immediately. I expect that someone will search for it soon. For the time being, I don't want to have a face-to-face meeting with Young Master Zhao."
Zhou Jin stood up.
The guard immediately followed, took the necessary items, and left directly from the next door.
By the time the guard Zhao San brought people to kill him, the other courtyard had already been emptied, leaving only a broken piano and a used tea set.
Zhao San was furious.
As soon as Guanshi Hu left the palace, someone followed behind to confirm the location.
They rushed over at the first time, but they were still in vain.
"Search! Don't let go of any useful clues."
Half an hour later, the search was over, and the guard Zhao San returned to the palace to report.
In the document garden, Liu Zhao had just finished bathing and was drinking tea.
Zhao San bowed and stood in front of him, "This subordinate is incompetent, and the building was empty when he rushed over."
Liu Zhao frowned slightly, "Running too fast."
It seems that he still underestimated this person named Zhou Mingjin.
Guard Zhao San asked cautiously: "Master, is this Mr. Zhou really a pirate?"
Liu Zhao was expressionless, "Send people south to investigate, and we can always find clues."
It seems that the navy plan that was stranded before must be put on the agenda.
A "pirate leader" swaggered to the capital, but he dared to get close to Xiao Jiu. Is it just a show to treat him as the emperor's grandson
He also ordered: "Notify the Embroidered Clothes Guard, Wucheng Bingma Division, to pay attention to this person. Anyone who sees any suspicious person should be arrested."
The guard Zhao San bowed to accept the order, and asked before leaving: "Madam has business dealings with this Mr. Zhou, do you want Madam to terminate the cooperation with him?"
"Not for now. Just arrest people, ignore business, keep it as bait."
After explaining the matter, Liu Zhao came to the upper room.
The flag is still on the desk.
Liu Zhao looked at it as an eyesore and asked someone to put it away.
Gu Jiu looked at him, "How is it? Did you find someone?"
He shook his head, "Zhao San is late."
Gu Jiu laughed, "It seems that he is very alert. He expected that I would doubt his identity, so he left early."
Liu Zhao held her shoulders, "Don't associate with this person in the future. It's definitely not a good thing to dare to sell stolen goods for pirates."
Gu Jiu responded with a smile, "I know. Do you think he might be a pirate?"
"I have sent people south to investigate."
Gu Jiu thought for a while, "He is a relative of the Zhou family in Chuzhou, next time I see Grandma Zhou, I will ask her if she remembers Zhou Jin.
It's just that I'm curious why he specially sent a steward to deliver a flag, and even generously admitted that he was selling stolen goods for the pirates.
The stolen goods worth several million taels are beyond the reach of ordinary people. Cheng Enbo's Zhu family is not a nameless generation, how could he have the confidence to provoke the Zhu family? "
Liu Zhao stared at Gu Jiu, drawing her eyebrows and eyes, "Don't think about his purpose, this person is very dangerous, in short, don't associate with him in the future."
Gu Jiu leaned into his arms, "It's a pity that there is a supplier missing."
"Are you going to cut off business with him?"
"That's what I'm planning. I'll also write to Rong Xin to remind him to be careful about Zhou Jin."
Liu Zhao hesitated for a moment, "It's better not to cut off the business relationship, just treat it as a bait."
Gu Jiu raised his eyebrows and smiled, "You want to catch him?"
Liu Zhao did not deny it.
Gu Jiu said: "It's not impossible to keep doing business with him. It's just that you have to ignore the identity behind him and pretend you don't know anything."
Liu Zhao said: "Just follow your heart."
Gu Jiu laughed, "Forget it, let's maintain the status quo first. Now my emotions are affected by pregnancy, so it's not appropriate to make major decisions. I'll talk about it after I give birth."
Liu Zhao said solemnly: "Don't worry, everything is up to me."
Rumble!
rain again.
royal palace.
Chen Dachang stood under the eaves, looking at the rain curtain with a dignified expression.
A small yellow door came to him in a hurry, bowed and said, "Report to Eunuch, Jiang Shuyi has activated ahead of schedule."
Chen Dachang hummed first, "How long has it been?"
"It's been two hours."
"What did the doctor say?"
"The imperial doctor said that the fetal position is not correct, and it may cause dystocia."
Rumble!
Lightning accompanied by thunder, tore apart the rain curtain, leaving all demons and ghosts nowhere to hide.
Chen Dachang said, "Keep staring at Jiang Shuyi."
Xiao Huangmen bowed to accept the order, opened his mouth, hesitated to speak.
"What else is there?"
"In case of an accident, should we protect the elder or the younger?"
"Who asked you to ask this?"
"No, no one."
"Then keep your mouth shut and don't say anything unnecessary."
"As ordered."
Xiao Huangmen turned around and left in a hurry.
Chen Dachang remained silent for about this incense stick before returning to Zhengyang Hall.
The emperor is reviewing the memorial.
Chen Dachang stood silently beside the emperor, ready to be dispatched.
He was not in a hurry to tell the emperor about Jiang Shuyi's launch.
The candlelight flickered until the third quarter of the Hai hour, when the emperor finally finished his work.
Chen Dachang stepped forward, sorted the memorials on the desk, and then inadvertently mentioned Jiang Shuyi's mobilization, fearing a difficult delivery.
The Son of Heaven froze for a moment, "Activate today?"
"Twenty days earlier than the date predicted by the imperial physician."
Premature!
The emperor asked, "How long have you been born?"
"Nearly four hours."
The emperor nodded, "Tell me if you give birth."
"The old slave complies."
In the harem, apart from the sound of rain, the only sound was Jiang Shuyi's screams.
Wen Po and Nanny helped Jiang Shuyi give birth together.
The imperial physician waited outside the delivery room in case of any accident.
This birth was very difficult.
From day to night, from night to wee hours.
When the black sky was pulled open and the east side spit white, the harem finally heard the sound of a newborn baby crying.
"what… "
Accompanied by the crying of the baby was Wen Po's screams.
Immediately afterwards, the scream was gagged in his mouth and he couldn't get it out.
The nanny in the harem looked at the infant child, "Is this a ghost fetus?"
Wen Po was trembling with fright. Especially as the child's legs move, the extra leg on the lower leg also moves. It looked weird and scary.
Not only that, but there was a dark birthmark on the child's face, covering half of his face.
With the flickering of the candlelight, it must be a ghost.
"My child, give me the child." Jiang Shuyi didn't faint, she still had the last bit of strength left.
"Miss Shuyi, it's better not to look at it."
"To me! You lowly servant girl, you dare to disobey my words."
With a straight face, the nanny came to Jiang Shuyi with the child in her arms.
Jiang Shuyi's eyes exuded tenderness and anticipation, but in an instant, her body stiffened, her pupils widened, and her teeth chattered.
"Get out! Get out! Get out! This is not my child, take it away quickly. Where did you take my child? Hand over my child, or I will tell you to die..."
As soon as the words fell, Jiang Shuyi passed out directly.
…
Before dawn, Chen Dachang was already waiting in the bedroom.
A small yellow door came in quietly, hesitated for a while, and then came to Chen Dachang and reported in a low voice.
"really?"
Xiao Huangmen nodded, "It's absolutely true. Jiang Shuyi has passed out."
Chen Dachang waved his hand and dismissed Xiao Huangmen.
After the emperor finished dressing, he whispered, "Your Majesty, Jiang Shuyi was born as a prince. But..."
"But what?"
"The child has some problems, and there are some things on his body."
The emperor paused and turned to look at Chen Dachang.
Chen Dachang lowered his eyebrows and stood beside him.
The emperor didn't say anything, and got up directly to go to the harem.
Chen Dachang hastily followed.
In a palace in the harem, the atmosphere was tense and oppressive.
Until the arrival of the emperor, everyone knelt on the ground, waiting for the final judgment.
The baby was carried out from the delivery room, the bag was spread out, and everything about the baby was clear at a glance.
The emperor's face was gloomy, and he said nothing.
Chen Dachang summoned Imperial Physician Hu, "How?"
Physician Hu understood and knew that Chen Dachang was asking about the child.
He shook his head, "It's not good. I'm not yet a month old, and I've experienced dystocia, and I'm weak."
Chen Dachang understood.
What to do, everything has to wait for His Majesty to make a decision.
The emperor's eyes were like a knife, and the knife stabbed the newborn baby.
"Deal with it!"
Only these three words.
After the emperor finished speaking, he turned and left.
Chen Dachang left a few confidantes to deal with the follow-up matters, and then issued a gag order. Jiang Shuyi had dystocia, and the child was gone.
…
When Jiang Shuyi woke up, it was already afternoon.
Her memory still stays in that ghost fetus before she fell into a coma.
"Child, where is the child?"
"Your Majesty, take care of your health. Your Majesty had a difficult delivery, and the child could not be kept."
Jiang Shuyi's eyes were serious, "Who taught you to say that?"
The palace maid knelt on the ground and kowtowed to plead guilty, "Your Majesty, please calm down, Your Majesty, please calm down. In the morning, His Majesty came down to take a look and ordered someone to bury the little prince."
"What did you say? Your Majesty came down and saw the child?"
Just after giving birth, Jiang Shuyi's face was already pale, but now her blood has faded and her face is ashen.
"Hurry up, invite Zhou Miao, Eunuch Zhou. Hurry up!"
"Slave is going here."
Jiang Shuyi lay paralyzed on the bed, it's over, it's over.
Everything is known by the emperor, and she is finished.
If she gives birth to a ghost, the emperor will definitely hate her.
Why is she so miserable.
She is unwilling! She is angry!
She screamed and screamed, but she couldn't change what had happened.
It's all over.
"Your Majesty just gave birth to a baby, why did you cry. You can't cry during confinement, be careful that your eyes can't stand it."
A familiar voice rang in my ears.
She turned her head and saw Zhou Miao.
She opened her mouth and said three words, "I'm done!"
"Your Majesty is talking nonsense, why are you finished? Although the child with dystocia was not saved, it is not finished."
Zhou Miao put the food box on the table, sat by the bed, and looked at her.
"No, it's not like that."
Jiang Shuyi tensed all over, her teeth chattering.
"It's not like that, the baby is born. It's alive when it's born."
Zhou Miao's heart skipped a beat. Since the child was still alive after birth, why did the palace say that the child died after birth.
Jiang Shuyi's eyes were blank, and she said mechanically: "The child is alive, I saw it with my own eyes. But he, he is a ghost!"
ah
Zhou Miao's complexion changed drastically, and he asked seriously, "Is it really a ghost?"
Two tears flowed from her eyes, she closed her eyes and nodded, "I saw with my own eyes that the child has a ghost face and three legs."
OMG!
Zhou Miao frowned, "Does Your Majesty know?"
Jiang Shuyi nodded in despair, "Your Majesty saw it with his own eyes, and even ordered the child to be disposed of. Your Majesty must be tired of me. What do you think I should do? Will I be thrown into limbo?"
She reached out and grabbed Zhou Miao's wrist.
Now in this huge palace, the only person she can rely on is Zhou Miao.
Zhou Miao was also frightened.
But after all, he had a big heart and quickly calmed down.
"Miss Shuyi, the most important thing for you now is to stay in confinement and take good care of your body."
"What's the use of maintaining a healthy body. Your Majesty will never be lucky with me again."
Jiang Shuyi's heart was ashamed.
"Did the empress accept her fate?"
Jiang Shuyi shook her head in pain, "Of course I don't accept my fate. But what can I do? Tell me, what should I do now?"
"Confinement, nourish your body. This is the only thing you must do well. Everything will be discussed after confinement."
"Is there any hope for me?"
Zhou Miao said solemnly: "It's up to people. If you don't take good care of your health, everything is hopeless."
Jiang Shuyi cried again.