Martial Arts: This world is different

Chapter 407
"His Royal Highness wants to see you." Du Ping asked in a low voice.

Now Lin Hu already knew that Du Ping was from the East Palace, so he was not too surprised to hear this, but was a little curious: "Why does His Royal Highness want to see me?"

"I don't dare to ask you for the details, but I can assure you that His Highness has no ill intentions towards you, Master. You'd better go there once."

As soon as Lin Hu thought about the fact that King Han had lost his power, if the timeline here continued to develop according to the history he knew, then the crown prince would succeed in the future and become Emperor Renzong of Ming Dynasty. He should meet him out of reason. Thinking of this, Lin Hu couldn't help asking: "When is it?"

"Preferably tomorrow."

"Okay, I'll go tomorrow afternoon."

Du Ping was delighted when he heard that, "Tu'er will accompany you then."

Lin Hu thought that Du Ping was originally from the East Palace, and it would be good to have him introduce him, so he nodded and agreed. Since it was related to the crown prince, Lin Hu didn't tell Shi Fazong, Pu Sheng and others about this matter. He just greeted Nangong Shaoqing before leaving the next day, and the latter couldn't help being concerned: "What do you think the crown prince is looking for you suddenly?"

Lin Hu said: "I guess there should be nothing bad. I haven't offended the crown prince, let alone protecting Yang Xima and the others. I have done some merit to the East Palace. Maybe the crown prince just wants to win me over."

"People's hearts are unpredictable, anyway, you should be more careful."

Lin Hu nodded when he heard this, and he left the yamen at the appointed time. Du Ping had already been waiting outside, and after the master and apprentice met, he rushed to the East Palace.

Since Lin Hu was the person whom the prince wanted to meet by name, the journey was smooth after arriving at the East Palace. In the end, Lin Hu and Du Ping met the prince in the West Flower Hall of the East Palace, who would be Ming Renzong Zhu Gaochi in the future.

According to the historical records of Lin Hu's original world, Zhu Gaochi was obese, and he even struggled to walk on horseback. Zhu Gaochi in this world is not so exaggerated, but he is indeed a fat man, and his birth is quite honest. There is a clear difference from Zhu Di's heroic martial arts.

Lin Hu and Du Ping rushed to salute the prince when they saw him, but the latter looked very kind and waved at them: "Get up, you don't need to be too polite."

Lin Hu and Du Ping heard that they stood up with their hands down, the crown prince looked at Lin Hu and asked, "You are Lin Hu, Lin Zhenfu?"

"It's a humble job."

"It is said that you are a rising star in Jinyiwei. When I saw you today, you are indeed a good-looking talent."

"Your Highness is too well-reputed, and I am ashamed to take a humble position."

"Actually, Gu came to you this time for nothing else, but to thank you on behalf of the imprisoned officials of the Eastern Palace. I heard that if you hadn't taken care of them this time, their lives would have been in danger, and even Gu would have suffered disaster."

As the prince said, he immediately bowed to Lin Hu. Seeing this, Lin Hu hurriedly saluted: "Your Highness, please don't do this. This is a shameful job. In fact, these are all things of a humble job."

The prince shook his head with a wry smile when he heard this: "At that time, the King of Han was so powerful that even Gudu's status could not be guaranteed. You must have taken a huge risk to do that. Neither Gu nor the officials of the East Palace are ungrateful people. We must remember this kindness in our hearts."

Speaking of this, the prince winked at the eunuch beside him, and soon after, the other party brought a tray, opened it and saw that there was an extra-large pearl inside, which was shining bursts of splendor under the light.

"This pearl will be rewarded to you, it's just a little care."

Lin Hu has been in the officialdom for a long time, and his vision is extraordinary. He knew the value of this pearl at a glance, and said immediately: "Your Highness is very kind, I appreciate it, but I would never dare to accept such a valuable gift."

The prince smiled: "You're welcome, it's just a gift from Gu to you."

At this time, Du Ping who was on the side also said: "Master, it is a kind intention from Your Highness, please accept it."

Lin Hu was more polite at that time, but finally saw that he couldn't shirk it, so he reluctantly accepted the pearl, and he couldn't help but thank the prince again.

At that time, the crown prince asked about Lin Hu's personal situation, and then said with emotion: "The imperial court has spent a lot of time using troops in the past few years, and the battle between the King of Han and Gu is so complicated. It really needs the help of a talent like Lin Zhenfu."

Upon hearing this, Lin Hu hurriedly said: "It is only natural to serve the court in a humble position because of the king's salary, and to take care of the king's worries. From now on, His Royal Highness's humble position will be useful just to order."

The prince nodded when he heard about it, as if he had thought of something, and asked: "Then Yilin Zhenfu, look, now facing the matter of King Han, how should Gu deal with himself?"

When Lin Hu heard that the crown prince wanted to test himself, he pondered for a while and said: "This is His Highness's family matter, and as a foreign minister with a lowly position, I really dare not speak rashly."

The prince laughed and said: "Lin Zhenfu's words are wrong. This is not only a lonely family matter, but also a state matter, and even a world matter. As an official of the imperial court, it is your duty to discuss a few words. In short, these words are only known to everyone present today, and they must not be spread outside."

Lin Huwen turned his eyes and said, "Since Your Highness must let the humble official speak, then the humble official will speak up boldly. If there is any mistake, I hope that your Highness will forgive me."

The prince nodded: "Don't worry, you can speak freely, and the widow will never blame you."

After hearing this, Lin Hu dared to say: "According to my humble opinion, Your Highness should intercede for the King of Han."

As soon as this remark came out, everyone present was stunned. Everyone knew that the King of Han and the Crown Prince had been fighting fiercely over the years, and the hatred between the brothers was very deep. Especially in the case of the East Palace last time, if there were not many important officials who tried to protect the position of the Crown Prince, it was almost impossible to protect the King of Han.

At that time, even Du Ping was a little worried for Lin Hu, so he hurriedly said, "Master, did you slip up because you were too happy to see His Highness?"

Lin Hu understood that Du Ping was looking for a way out for himself, and smiled lightly at the time: "I didn't make a slip of the tongue, I just think His Highness should intercede for the King of Han."

At this time, the prince seemed to realize something, and said to Lin Hu, "Why did Lin Zhenfu say that?"

Lin Hu further explained: "Although the King of Han is out of favor now, according to the lowly position, Wansui still has a father-son affection for him. It's just that he was angry for a while, and he shouted to depose him as a commoner. It was not Wansui's sincerity. If His Highness intercedes for the King of Han at this time, it can leave a good impression on Wansui, and let the subjects see your generosity and benevolence. It really serves multiple purposes."

Hearing this, the crown prince frowned slightly, and asked after a while: "Then what if it becomes self-defeating and allows the King of Han to gain power again?"

Lin Hu shook his head: "I don't think so from my humble position. Long live, since he is determined to abandon the King of Han, he will not change his mind easily. What's more, the king of Han has been demolished after this setback. If he wants to make a comeback, I'm afraid it will not be so easy."

(End of this chapter)