Father can be an enemy country

Chapter 1375 You Should Laugh at Me for Being So Affectionate

Chuhaidian Palace.

Wang Runer is packing Zhu Zhen's luggage.

Looking at the boxes and crates piled up on the floor of the bedroom, Zhu Zhen didn't know whether to laugh or cry and said, "You women will be gone in a few days, do I really need to bring so many things?"

"The prince himself said that he hasn't been back for more than two years. Don't you have to bring enough gifts for Liu Li and Miao Qing?" Wang Run'er said softly, "And the two poor little Meng Xuan and Meng Can are three years old and have never seen their father. Don't you have to give them all the toys they have had since they were young?"

"That makes sense." Zhu Zhen couldn't help but nod.

"There is also Master Zhang who is practicing in Kunming, as well as Madam Shexiang and Madam Shuzhu..." Wang Run'er counted on her fingers, which made Lao Liu blush. He couldn't tell whether she was acting like a lady or mocking him.

Seeing Ma Sanbao poking his head out, he immediately coughed and asked, "What's the matter?"

"Yes." Ma Sanbao responded, "The Crown Princess sent someone to ask the prince to come over quickly."

"Oh? My sister-in-law is looking for me. It must be a big deal. Let's go!" Zhu Zhen pulled Ma Sanbao out of the hall as if they were escaping.

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Zhu Zhen did not want to disturb the people, and never used ceremonial guards unless necessary. When traveling in the capital, he only brought three or five carriages and one or two hundred guards.

He sat in a random carriage, silently thinking about what else he had to do before leaving Beijing. For example, he had to go to his master's place again. Although he no longer recognized him, the purpose of the visit was to commemorate him. One less look is one less, so cherish it while you can.

I also have to go to Guozi University. Although he is no longer the chief priest, it is not easy to just leave it alone. I still have to cheer up Zeng Tai and Song Yan...

He was daydreaming when the carriage suddenly stopped.

"What's going on?" Zhu Zhen asked.

"Your Highness, the Royal Guards have blocked the intersection. They must be arresting someone." Deng Duo said in a deep voice, "I'll tell them to get out of the way."

"No need." Zhu Zhen opened the car door, got out and said, "Let's see what's going on."

The imperial city was filled with residences of high-ranking officials and dignitaries, so it was unusual for the Jinyiwei to arrest people in such a high-profile manner.

"Didn't the Crown Princess ask the Prince to hurry over?" Deng Duo reminded him.

"It's okay. If there's really something big, it's just that my eldest brother called me." Zhu Zhen said lightly. He already knew what his eldest sister-in-law wanted to talk to him about.

To be honest, he didn't want to get involved in this trivial matter... He wanted to see if he could delay it so that he wouldn't have anything to do with it.

As they were talking, the two of them came to the outside of the crowd watching the excitement. Zhu Zhen shook his arms and easily squeezed in.

The people who were pushed away by him wanted to curse him, but when they saw his physique, they had to give him some mercy.

"Father, what's going on?" Zhu Zhen asked the old man beside him.

"I don't know. The street was suddenly closed, and then large groups of Jinyiwei came over, rushed into the mansion and arrested people." The old man told him with his head raised.

"The three alleys of Xi'an Gate are blocked, where the four families of Ji'an Hou, Yan'an Hou, Pingliang Hou and Nanxiong Hou live..." Deng Duo whispered behind him.

"It's really like fish looking for fish and shrimp looking for shrimp." Zhu Zhen sneered, and saw the Jinyiwei escorting all of Fei Ju's personal soldiers and servants out of Pingliang Marquis' Mansion.

At this time, someone from the Jinyiwei also saw him and hurried to report it. After a while, Mao Xiang came running over. Seeing the Jinyiwei leader rushing over, the onlookers were frightened and exposed themselves in an instant.

"Oh, it's really the prince. I pay my respects to the prince." Mao Xiang smiled and bowed.

"No need to be polite, I'm just passing by." Zhu Zhen waved his hand and said, "I didn't intend to disturb you, but I was recognized anyway."

"There's nothing we can do. Who made the prince so outstanding, like a crane standing out among chickens?" Mao Xiang flattered.

“Hahaha, why don’t you just say that I’m like a door god?” Zhu Zhen laughed out loud.

"No, no, that's definitely not what I meant. How can there be a door god like your Highness who is both talented in literature and martial arts and so handsome?" Mao Xiang waved his hands in panic.

"I won't waste my time talking to you. Now that you've recognized me, just let me go. I have something else to do." Zhu Zhen said with a smile.

"Yes, let them go!" Mao Xiang waved his hand quickly, but looked at Lao Liu eagerly and said, "Your Majesty, aren't you curious about what's going on?"

"Not curious." Zhu Zhen shook his head and said, "You are the emperor's envoy, so I'd better not ask too much."

"Your Majesty is not someone else. The Emperor will not blame me if I tell you this." Mao Xiang hurriedly smiled and said, "I still need your guidance."

"Alas, I can't guarantee that I can give you any advice." Zhu Zhen sighed.

"Okay!" Mao Xiang was overjoyed, and quickly lowered his voice and told everything: "In fact, I am still confused... An hour ago, the emperor suddenly summoned me, gave me a list, and ordered the Jinyiwei to arrest people according to the list."

As he spoke, he took out a list from his sleeve and presented it to Zhu Zhen.

"Just show it to me." Zhu Zhen quickly glanced at the names on it and said, "I don't recognize many of them."

"Yes, but the prince knows their masters." Mao Xiang pointed at those names and said, "These are from Li Taifu's mansion. These are from Ji'an Marquis' mansion, these are from Yan'an Marquis' mansion, and these are from Pingliang Marquis' mansion..."

"Why are you arresting so many servants?" Zhu Zhen asked curiously.

"Yes, the emperor didn't say anything, and I don't know either." Mao Xiang bowed and asked for advice: "So I want to ask the prince, is this a big deal?"

"What do you think?" Zhu Zhen asked back.

"I think it's a big deal, but those who were arrested were servants. But if you say it's not a big deal, this is an order issued by the emperor himself." Mao Xiang said with a bitter face.

"You said it yourself, this is an order from the emperor himself." Zhu Zhen said calmly, "If I were you, I wouldn't take my boss's order as a small matter."

"Yes, yes, your Majesty is right." Mao Xiang nodded horribly, and whispered, "Aren't you afraid that these people won't be able to withstand the interrogation and will say everything they should and shouldn't say, making the matter worse and worse?"

"Take the person back first." Zhu Zhen said in a deep voice: "Father will definitely tell you what to do next."

"Oh, I understand." Mao Xiang nodded and said with a wry smile, "I also know that it is easiest to follow orders, but I have already offended the civil officials in the Guo Huan case. If I offend the nobles and generals again this time, I am afraid that I will be dead soon."

Zhu Zhen thought to himself, your feeling is quite accurate. Then he said softly, "Don't worry, Father will probably let the Criminal Court take charge of the trial. Just let them be the bad guys."

"Yes." Mao Xiang nodded happily and said, "That Wu Yong loves to be in the limelight, I will let him have enough this time!"

(End of this chapter)