Gao Chi of the Ming River

Tanabata, festival.

You should take a good rest, enjoy the delicious snacks delivered by Songzhuyuan recently, hold a cup of tea, sit in the courtyard of your own Tingtaoyuan, and look at the blue sky and white clouds outside, how leisurely and comfortable it should be.

Zhu Gaochi felt emotional, but on Qixi Festival, he had to sit in the study and listen to the non-stop monk who sat opposite him talking about literary theory.

Teacher monk, you don't need to celebrate the holidays, but the students do.

"My son? Did you understand?" Dao Yan asked with a smile.

Zhu Gaochi bowed his hands respectfully on his face, "The students understand, and I miss the teacher's teaching."

Dao Yan looked at Zhu Gaochi, feeling very relieved, this son is intelligent and generous, it is rare that he is neither arrogant nor arrogant, but also so humble and studious.

Then he nodded and said, "My lord, this is the end of today's lecture, and my lord will finish this essay tonight."

Zhu Gaochi heaved a sigh of relief, it's good, he still has two hours to rest before night, he can visit his brothers.

But after Daoyan finished speaking, he stared at Zhu Gaochi and asked meaningfully, "My lord, have you ever heard the story of three people becoming tigers?"

Zhu Gaochi was taken aback for a moment, and instantly thought of the rumors circulating in Beiping recently.

The face is still solemn and serious, "The students have heard the story of three people becoming a tiger. The story is that three people lied about the tiger in the market, and the listeners believed it."

Dao Yan smiled again and said, "My lord, the story of three people becoming a tiger can also be said in reverse, three people, not becoming a tiger."

Zhu Gaochi's heart was shocked, and he couldn't help but focus on Dao Yan, thinking in his heart, is the monk teacher going to tell him something?

Dao Yan changed the topic again, "I don't know what the prince thinks about the recent rumors outside?"

Zhu Gaochi was startled, then worried, what do you think?Do you still need to ask?Even if his father had ambitions, his father would not spread rumors with such fanfare that he was going to be the emperor, so not only he did not believe it, but also the people in Beiping would not believe it, and no one with a little brain would believe it But the rumors were spread by his father, so why ask?His father wanted to convince the world that his father would not be the emperor.And his father has put so much effort into it, it can only be said that someone has doubted him, capital, his grandpa has doubted his father, right?

Zhu Gaochi understands, very understands, but the problem is that he can't say it.He had to pretend not to understand, because he was seven-year-old Zhu Gaochi.

So, Zhu Gaochi was worried, and pretended to think for a while, and then he said slowly, "Teacher, I don't believe that my father will have... thoughts..." After finishing speaking, Zhu Gaochi's face was full of anxiety He looked at Dao Yan.

Dao Yan smiled, "The son and the prince are deeply in love with each other, so they naturally believe in the prince, but outsiders don't necessarily think so."

Zhu Gaochi was speechless for a moment, didn't he see his father's various tricks just to convince outsiders?And according to him, the old man's handwriting is still good.

Teacher Monk, what exactly do you want to say?

Dao Yan said mysteriously, "For example, that princess..."

Zhu Gaochi was stunned, and gradually realized something, so he looked at Dao Yan seriously, "Students ask the teacher, how can people no longer doubt my father?"

Dao Yan shook his head slightly, and sighed, "I don't know about this...poor monk."

Zhu Gaochi froze, looked at Dao Yan, feeling powerless, if you don't know Mr. Monk, then...why are you talking so much nonsense?

Dao Yan patted Zhu Gaochi's head, smiled, and said meaningfully, "Perhaps, the princess will understand if she sees something."

Zhu Gaochi was completely stunned.

Dao Yan asked mysteriously again, "Does your son know that there is an empty garden in the ancestral hall in the backyard?"

Yes!Empty garden!

That Princess Anping has disturbed the peace of the palace these days, isn't it because of the empty garden?If the princess saw Kong Yuanzi, wouldn't she be able to give up?

But... how to let the princess see it?

Zhu Gaochi's first thought was to let someone who would not be suspected lead the princess over.

"If my son wants to see it, it's best to be at night. Today is Qixi Festival. According to legend, Qixi Festival can see things that you would never see normally..." Dao Yan said mysteriously in a low voice.

Zhu Gaochi's heart sank, so..., is he the best person?To lead the princess there?

Zhu Gaochi couldn't help but look up at Dao Yan, only to see that Dao Yan had already got up, turned around, and was about to leave.Zhu Gaochi opened his mouth, but closed it silently.

Zhu Gaochi wanted to ask, is this what his father meant?

After seeing off Daoyan, Zhu Gaochi stood silently in the yard, looking at the sky that was gradually filled with colorful clouds at dusk.

Zhiqin stepped forward with a smile on her face, saluted respectfully, and said, "My lord, just now Songzhuyuan sent another plate of dim sum."

Zhu Gaochi nodded slowly, turned to look at Zhiqin, and smiled gently, "Bring it here, and make a pot of tea by the way."

After Zhu Gaochi finished speaking, he put his hands behind his back, walked slowly to the big tree in the yard, sat down slowly, leaned against the big tree, looked at the sky full of colorful clouds, and sighed in his heart, that's all, it's the old man's So what does it mean, so what if it's not what daddy meant?

Now that I know it, I will definitely do it.

No matter who it is, the meaning is the same, because he will help no matter what, who told that person to be his father?

Rubbing his chin, Zhu Gaochi thought to himself, today is Qixi Festival, everyone will get together to enjoy fireworks and eat cakes at night.

So, it's tonight.

At this time, in Songzhu courtyard.

Zhu Di looked at Dao Yan with a complicated expression.

"Dao Yan! You should know that Chi'er is only seven years old! How could he understand such a complicated thing?!" Zhu Di said angrily in a low voice.

Dao Yan looked solemn, "My lord, we are running out of time, the longer it drags on, the worse it will be for us! The news from the capital is all bad news. Whether the emperor believes Princess Anping's words or not, he has already agreed with Princess Anping. You have doubts!"

Zhu Di kept his face cold and pursed his lips tightly.

Dao Yan gave a wry smile, shook his head and said, "My lord, the poor monk once warned you that Princess Anping had a strange face. To you, she is both a blessing and a curse. Now, it seems that she is really a disaster. If you don't solve it, It's very bad for you."

"Anyone is fine! Why does it have to be Chi'er!" Zhu Di asked coldly, staring at Dao Yan with cold eyes.

Dao Yan sighed, "Because the son is a unicorn, he is a blessing to you, and a disaster to Princess Anping. More importantly, no one will doubt a 7-year-old child, the princess will not, and the emperor will not." Yes!" Seeing Zhu Di's still gloomy face, Dao Yan was puzzled, "My lord, I just let the son lead the princess there, there will be no danger."

Zhu Di's heart froze, but he couldn't help clenching his fists. He knew what Dao Yan said was right, but he didn't want to!In no mood!

That kid... as long as he stays by his side obediently is enough!

These bad things have nothing to do with him!

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Whether Zhu Di is willing or not, night is coming.

A platform was set up in front of the main hall.

Zhu Di, Xu Shi, and Anping sat in the first seat, followed by Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui.

Looking at the stage, Zhu Gaochi was very curious, and invited an actor to sing today?

Zhu Gaochi watched the actors singing on the stage with frowning eyes.I am very happy, he likes to listen to operas very much, it seems that he has liked it in his previous life, right?There are many things that have been forgotten, but Zhu Gaochi found that although some very profound things have been forgotten, the feeling is still there.

For example, my father and mother, although they have forgotten what they did as their sons in their previous lives, the feeling that they are important to them has not disappeared.

So... why did I care so much about my father doubting me a while ago?

But now, do you feel willing to do what you want to do?

Seeing Anping get up and leave, Zhu Gaochi was about to get up when Zhu Di suddenly spoke.

"Chi'er, come here."

Zhu Gaochi was startled, but walked over slowly with his face still on his face, bowed his hands respectfully, "Father."

Zhu Di pointed to the pastry on the table, smiled at Zhu Gaochi and said, "Chi'er, this is your favorite pastry, come, come to my father!"

Zhu Gaochi was stunned for a moment, looking at Zhu Di, he saw Zhu Di had a peaceful smile on his face. Dad, this is... don't you want me to go to Anping?

Zhu Gaochi's heart was a little complicated, and he slowly bowed his hands and said respectfully, "My son thanked the father for the reward, but the son is going to relieve himself now..."

Zhu Di stared at Zhu Gaochi, got up slowly, walked up to Zhu Gaochi, smiled, bent down and stroked Zhu Gaochi's head, and said softly, "Come on, go to Father Wang's place and eat some cakes before going."

Zhu Gaochi lowered his head, still arched his hands, and said in a low voice, "Father, son...it's urgent..."

Zhu Di stared at Zhu Gaochi closely, and remained silent for a while.

Zhu Gaochi bowed his hands in salute, lowered his head, and walked away from Zhu Di quickly.

Zhu Di silently watched Zhu Gaochi go away, his eyes were still fixed on Zhu Gaochi's back, but his hands could not help but clenched into fists.

After Zhu Gaochi quickly left the main room, he said gently to Agui who was following him, "Go back first. I'll go back alone later."

Agui hesitated, "My lord, the sky is so dark, if you fall..."

Zhu Gaochi waved his hands with a smile, "It's all right..."

Seeing that Zhu Gaochi was so determined, Agui had no choice but to back down.

Seeing that Agui had retreated, Zhu Gaochi habitually put his hands behind his back, and walked forward slowly. Soon, he saw Anping circling around in the garden, and there was only one court lady beside Anping?Hmm...that would be better, unfortunately there is only one person, it would be better if there were more.

Zhu Gaochi thought with some regret in his heart, narrowed his eyes slightly, curved his mouth, and walked over.

When he came to Anping, Zhu Gaochi bowed his hands respectfully, "My nephew has met my aunt."

Anping was taken aback for a moment, then turned to see Zhu Gaochi, and said irritably, "Go, go! Don't you see that you are bothering here?"

Zhu Gaochi pretended to be in a daze and cupped his hands, "Damn my nephew, my nephew disturbed my aunt, I'm leaving now." After finishing speaking, he turned around, but after walking a few steps, he turned around pretending to be hesitant and came back, Na Na said ,"aunt……"

Anping stared, "Why?!"

Zhu Gaochi continued, "Didn't Auntie ask about Chi'er's empty garden a while ago?"

Anping was taken aback for a moment, then hurried forward and grabbed Zhu Gaochi's shoulder and asked eagerly, "You know?! Where is that place?!"

Zhu Gaochi was worried, why is Anping's hands so strong?It hurt his shoulders!

But the face is still a bit simple and honest and a bit ignorant, "Well... I heard that you can see things that you don't usually see on the night of Qixi Festival, so... Auntie, if it's that place, that's fine too. Auntie can see the empty garden that Auntie found..."

"That place? What place?! Take me there!" Anping ordered excitedly.

Zhu Gaochi nodded hurriedly, turned around and pointed to the backyard, with a silly smile on his face, "That's right there, the backyard!"

Anping hurriedly grabbed Zhu Gaochi's clothes by the shoulders, and hurriedly said, "Let's go! Take aunt!"

Zhu Gaochi was worried, even if he wanted to leave, don't grab his clothes.It hurts.

But the nurturing maid looked anxious, but had no choice but to follow.

Zhu Gaochi secretly glanced at the nurturing maid, who may be the best witness who can help his father clear the evidence of "wanting to be emperor".

After arriving in the backyard, Zhu Gaochi pointed to the closed ancestral hall, with a hesitant expression on his face, "Auntie, it's closed, or come back another day."

Anping frowned, stepped forward and pushed hard.

Kara said, Huh, the door opened?Well, it seems that Dad's preparations are very thorough.

After Anping pushed it away, he went in to have a look, then turned around and shouted at Zhu Gaochi, "What are you still standing there for?! Why don't you come in quickly?!"

Zhu Gaochi hurriedly responded, smiled foolishly, and tried to follow in with his short hands and legs.

After entering the ancestral hall, Zhu Gaochi hurriedly knelt down and worshiped three times.The ancestors of their old Zhu family are enshrined here!

Anping frowned when he saw it, and snorted coldly, "Superstition!"

Zhu Gaochi raised his head to look at Anping with a puzzled expression after paying his respects, "Auntie, what are superstitions? Can I eat them?"

Anping froze, and gave Zhu Gaochi a contemptuous look, "You talk a lot of nonsense, tell aunt quickly, where is that empty garden?"

Zhu Gaochi let out a groan, then stood up slowly, walked to the side door, and gently moved the seemingly thick, but actually very light wooden door.

Anping's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly pushed Zhu Gaochi away. Zhu Gaochi almost fell down after being pushed like this, but fortunately, the nurturing maid who followed closely behind hurriedly stepped forward to support him.

Zhu Gaochi wiped his sweat, stood firm, and smiled politely at the grooming maid, "Thank you, ma'am."

Seeing the gentle smile on Zhu Gaochi's face, the nurturing maid admired in her heart, she really deserves to be the son of Prince Yan.Then he turned his head to look at Anping who had already run into the garden, his contempt could not be concealed in his eyes.

Zhu Gaochi walked into the garden slowly with his short legs, and his eyes lit up. It used to be a martial arts practice garden a while ago, but now it has been planted with fruit trees, and there is a small field. I don't know what it is, but it seems to be growing well.

Anping stood in the garden in a daze, and the corner of his mouth couldn't help murmuring, "How could it be here?"

Zhu Gaochi walked to the edge of the small field with his hands behind his back with great interest, squatted down, studied the vegetables in the field under the moonlight, touched his chin to distinguish, what kind of vegetables are these?Is it the spring vegetables you just ate last night?or what?

While Zhu Gaochi was researching, Anping ran over angrily, "Zhu Gaochi!"

Zhu Gaochi was startled, stood up, looked at Anping, pretending to be confused, "Auntie, what's wrong?"

"Not here! Absolutely not here!" Anping yelled crazily, and couldn't help muttering, "I don't have much time! I have to find it!!"

Zhu Gaochi looked at Anping's crazy look, and backed away quietly. Oh no, isn't this Anping going crazy?

Anping suddenly grabbed Zhu Gaochi by the collar, and Zhu Gaochi hurriedly said, "Aunt! This is what my nephew saw!"

Anping stared, and pulled it out, so the unicorn jade pendant hanging around Zhu Gaochi's neck was pulled out.

Zhu Gaochi was impatient and shouted, "Auntie! Give it back to me! It's my nephew's jade pendant!"

Anping smiled coldly, turned around and threw the jade pendant at the fruit tree!

Zhu Gaochi couldn't help shouting, "No!"

Anping then pushed Zhu Gaochi to the ground, Zhu Gaochi staggered, and then fell to the ground. At this moment, the grooming maid hurriedly stepped forward to stop her, "Princess, what are you going to do?!"

Anping glared at Zhu Gaochi, turned his head and said angrily to the grooming maid, "You don't have to worry about what I do!" After finishing speaking, Anping strode towards the gate of the garden.

The nurturing maid saluted Zhu Gaochi apologetically, and hurriedly chased towards Anping.

After seeing Anping leave, Zhu Gaochi sat up slowly, looked at the sand-cut wound on the palm of his hand, and smiled wryly, hey, it seems that he doesn't need to write these days.

He slowly got up, patted the sand on his body, and looked in the direction where the jade pendant was thrown. After searching for a long time, he finally saw his own jade pendant on a fruit tree.

It was actually hung at such a high place...

Zhu Gaochi stared at it for a long time before he lowered his head and sighed. Do we still have to climb up?

Looking at his chubby short hands and chubby feet, Zhu Gaochi looked at the jade pendant again, slowly rolled up his sleeves, and climbed up the fruit tree.

It's a pity that he has short hands and feet, and he has never climbed a tree before. He was clumsy, and he slipped down after climbing a short distance.After slipping and falling several times, causing wounds on his arms, Zhu Gaochi finally climbed half way up, took a deep breath, Zhu Gaochi continued his efforts, and finally climbed up the thick tree pole, wiped his sweat, and supported the trunk Trying to stand still, after accidentally glancing at the ground, Zhu Gaochi's face turned pale, and his eyes almost went dark. He hurriedly hugged the tree trunk, tried to breathe steadily, and then opened his eyes a little, staring hard at the tree not far above his head. Yupei, very good, very good, I'll catch it soon.

Thinking that if he couldn't catch it once, he was afraid that he would become more and more afraid, so Zhu Gaochi aimed at the jade pendant, jumped up suddenly, and grabbed it with his hand, very good!I caught it, Zhu Gaochi was overjoyed, but the foot that landed on the ground was in the air, Zhu Gaochi's heart sank, it's over!

Zhu Gaochi looked at the dense leaves on the top of his head that were getting farther and farther away from him, and the sky that was getting more and more open. Zhu Gaochi smiled wryly in his heart, wouldn't he just fall to his death?

When it was dark before his eyes, Zhu Gaochi heard a terrified and angry roar, "Chi'er——"