King Xiang of the Red Chamber

Chapter 158
The Supreme Emperor had eleven sons in total, of which the only three sons were Zhu Xianming, and the remaining four sons were still alive.

Only in terms of blood relationship, Zhu Xianmao and Zhu Xianming who are separated by a layer are not very close.

From Yizong to the current Zhengtong years, the several royal massacres made Zhu Xianmao very clear about his position.

So at this moment he understood that the emperor was not asking for his opinion, but asking himself how to deal with it.

And what he has to do is to say what the emperor wants, which is the most perfect solution.

Guessing the holy will has always been a difficult and high-risk matter.

However, as a cousin, Zhu Xianmao is better than Zhu Xianming's brothers, so naturally he has his own advantages.

"Your Majesty, I think...Jing Hong is right!"

"Japan is just a small country. Compared with my face, Ming Dynasty, the truth of the matter is not important!"

After taking a look at the emperor's expression and judging that he was probably right, Zhu Xianmao went on to say: "So I think that the Japanese envoys don't know the etiquette of the Chinese court, and it is only natural for my prince to teach me a lesson!"

"But I have a large number of people in the sky. As long as the Japanese envoys come forward to plead guilty, His Majesty will forgive them for their rudeness!"

Zhu Xianmao's words are a vivid interpretation of what it means to beat back and forth.

"That's...it makes sense!" Zhu Xianming nodded slightly.

Hearing this, Zhu Xianmao breathed a sigh of relief, this test was finally passed.

Although he is a brother valued by the emperor, Zhu Xianmao also knows that being with the king is like being with a tiger.

No matter how close I am to the emperor, can Prince Li be closer to King Yinger?The two of them are brothers of the same mother and compatriots, and they were wiped out by the one in front of them.

Putting down the scroll, Zhu Xianming turned his head and asked, "Where did you get this painting?"

"It was found by the servants of the mansion. Although Huizong's inscription is on it, I don't know whether it is true or not, so I am here to ask Your Majesty to appreciate it!"

"These things... I don't have any accomplishments, and I can't see the fame at the moment!"

Zhu Xianmao quickly said: "Since it's hard to tell the truth from the fake, it's better for your Majesty to keep this painting for now. Your Majesty's holy candle will illuminate it...you can always see through it if you look more often. The left and right ministers don't have such eyesight!"

"I don't have time to read these..." Zhu Xianming casually put down the scroll.

It can be seen that Zhu Xianmao is very distressed, because it is indeed the authentic work of the Emperor Daojun, and it cost him [-] silver to get it.

After all, he didn't have the guts to fool the emperor with fake paintings.

"Your Majesty is burdened with tens of thousands of weights in Shenzhou, worrying about state affairs every day, and my ministers only feel sad when thinking about it..."

"That's why I'm looking for some ancient paintings and treasures for your Majesty's entertainment, entertainment and fatigue, and please accept them!"

In order to please this fourth brother, Zhu Xianmao also tried his best, so he just said it clearly at this moment.

"Since you are so loyal, then...keep it!"

Zhu Xianmao answered immediately: "This is the blessing of this painting!"

Next, the two brothers discussed the painting again. After half an hour, the Minister of Rites came to visit, and Zhu Xianmao took his leave and planned to leave.

"Why did you say he came here?"

Zhu Xianmao replied: "I think I came... because the Japanese envoy was beaten!"

Zhu Xianming laughed and said, "Why are you covering it up? Why don't you just say that he came here to ask the crime!"

After laughing twice, Zhu Xianmao didn't say much, he really didn't want to participate too much in these matters.

"Go back first, I'll talk to you when I'm free!"

"Yes... my younger brother is resigning!" Zhu Xianmao replied respectfully.

After he left, Zhu Xianming ordered someone to put away the paintings, and then he went to see the Minister of the Ministry of Rites.

After a few breaths, an old man in a red official robe came down to the warm pavilion under the guidance of the eunuch.

"My humble servant greets His Majesty!"

"Yang Qing is free!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Yang Jintang, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, is already fifty-three this year, and his beard and hair are already grizzled.

"What's wrong with Yang Qing?"

"Your Majesty, I have something important to report when I come to see you!"

Zhu Xianming nodded and said, "Ai Qing, please tell me!"

"The Japanese envoy was beaten and injured in the palace. I wonder if His Majesty knows?"

"I already know about this matter, and now I am ordering people to investigate this matter strictly!"

Yang Jintang went on to say: "This matter is important, and it has been spread among the envoys of various countries. Just now, the envoys of the Zasak Khanate found the Ministry of Rites and made a special trip to report this matter!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Xianming's eyes glowed coldly, but then disappeared without a trace.

"The Zasak people? They are positive, but they don't know what kind of intentions they have!" Zhu Xianming said indifferently.

"Your Majesty, no matter how thoughtful they are, this matter must be handled with caution, and an explanation must be given to the subjects of the world!"

To be honest, Yang Jintang's words made Zhu Xianming very uncomfortable.

What does it mean to explain to the subjects of the world?Does the Celestial Dynasty use it to explain to the people below?

As the emperor on horseback, Zhu Xianming knew very well that the reason why the nations and allies surrendered was because of Ming's powerful force rather than benevolence.

So at any time, Da Ming must show his strength, instead of killing himself to show his weakness.

"Of course there must be an explanation, but we have to wait until the matter is found out. I have ordered Dongchang to be responsible for this matter!"

However, this statement also made Yang Jintang dissatisfied, so he said: "Your Majesty, I think it is inappropriate. It is only fair that such a major matter should be sent to the Ministry for investigation!"

The person who beat him was the emperor's son, so it seemed inappropriate to use royal servants like factory guards to investigate.

Zhu Xianming also realized this, he is still a good person, so he asked: "According to your opinion, how should we investigate?"

Yang Jintang said respectfully: "Your Majesty can order the Ministry of Punishments to join forces with the Dali Temple of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. The joint trial of the three divisions will be fair!"

In this regard, Zhu Xianming did not express his position, but said leisurely: "You go back and write the notes, and see what the cabinet thinks!"

Since it is necessary to be fair and just, it should be carried out to the end and adjudicated through the most formal procedures.

However, the ending of the plot has been determined by Zhu Xianming, no matter what the procedure is in the middle, it will not change.

"The minister obeys the order!"

After Yang Jintang stepped back and left, Zhu Xianming thought for a while, and then ordered someone to send Dai Quan an audience.

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Besides Zhu Jinghong, after he left the Qianqing Palace, he went back to the bedroom to rest, and ordered people to take out the armor and sword for maintenance.

He is the only one who has a private arsenal in the palace, which shows how indulgent the emperor is to his son-in-law.

Of course, Zhu Jinghong wasn't really worried, so he asked Deng An to take someone to find out the news.

"Brother Thirteen, why did you skip class again today?"

Zhu Jinghao led his followers into the courtyard with a surprised tone.

Zhu Jinghong was also surprised, so he asked, "Didn't Mr. yesterday say that you don't have to go today because you're on vacation?"

Walking up to one of the armors, Zhu Jinghao reached out and touched it, his eyes full of love.

It's a pity that he is not a son-in-law, and he doesn't have a strong sense of presence in front of the emperor, so how dare he make trouble with these things.

"Mr. yesterday said that you don't have to go in the morning, and you will still have classes in the afternoon as usual. Brother Thirteen, you skipped class again!"

Seeing Zhu Jinghong's indifferent appearance, Zhu Jinghao reminded again: "Sir, I will report your skipping class to my father!"

"Oh!"

oh?Just such a reaction?Zhu Jinghao felt very helpless.

How did he know that Zhu Jinghong is not afraid of itchiness when he has too many lice, so skipping class is really not a priority.

(End of this chapter)