Great Emperor's Grandson of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 25 Follow me, the most important thing is honesty

The imperial study room suddenly became quiet.

Zhu Congxin never dreamed that behind Zhu Xiongying's sudden illness, there was such an inside story hidden!
[I was wondering why a good antidote turned into poison. It turned out to be because someone poisoned me again! 】

[In this case, Zhu Xiongying’s death probably has nothing to do with me.]

This made him extremely shocked, and at the same time he couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief.

"The grandpa and grandson of the emperor have realized their mistake."

Next, he quickly lowered his head and spoke sincerely.

Seeing his submissive attitude, Zhu Yuanzhang, who was originally planning to scold him, finally lost his temper.

"it is good!"

"It's good to know the mistake! It's good to know the mistake!"

"We, Lao Zhu, are never afraid of making mistakes! We are afraid of not being willing to repent even after we know we are wrong. Just like you."

"You are an extremely smart kid. You could even be said to be a genius."

"But no matter how talented you are, you are still just a child after all. So many times, you don't actually see everything comprehensively about many things."

"It's like when I used you to test poison on Xiongying."

"Others say I am cold-blooded and ruthless, even you. I'm afraid they think so too."

"But if you think about it carefully, if we don't do this, how can you continue to stay in the palace?"

"We are not an ordinary family."

"And you are not a child from an ordinary family."

"Since you entered the palace, we have received countless requests to return you."

"It is impossible for those pedantic ministers to allow a child of Prince Sai to grow up in Kyoto!"

"Especially when your father is still the second son of my Ming Dynasty!"

"Because this will affect the stability of the government and even give some people with ulterior motives a chance to change things!"

"Just like your heroic cousin."

"What happened to him is largely due to someone coveting his position. Forget it, it's better not to tell you this for now."

"You just have to remember, to get, you have to give."

"Nothing in this world comes easily."

"Whether it's the opportunity to stay in the capital, or a position that is lower than one person and higher than ten thousand people."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded first, and then said with satisfaction.

After being in the palace for so long, this was the first time Zhu Congxin saw him say so many words in one breath.

While he was surprised, he couldn't help but feel a touch of warmth in his heart.

[In this way, this old Zhu really took great pains to keep me in the capital]

And just when he was lamenting Zhu Yuanzhang's good intentions, Zhu Yuanzhang, who was talking endlessly, suddenly changed the topic and brought the topic to another person: "In addition, that Su Jianyi is indeed a talent. .If you like it, then we will make the decision and let him be your follower."

"But remember, you are different from Yunwen. He can make many mistakes, but you have only one chance to make a mistake."

"If you can't suppress Su Jianyi, then go back to Xi'an of your own volition."

To put it bluntly, this is actually a test.

The purpose was to test Zhu Congxin's ability to control his subordinates.

"What about Sister Zhang? She actually didn't do anything. She was deceived by Su Jianyi from beginning to end. Grandpa Huang, can you let her go?"

However, after hearing this, Zhu Congxin obviously didn't take it to heart at all.

Because compared to the "fear" of being driven back to Xi'an, what he is most worried about now is actually Zhang Xiulan's safety.

However, Zhu Yuanzhang's answer was completely beyond his expectation.

"What Zhang Xiulan? You want to call her cousin!" "Do you know who Zhang Tianyou is? That's your grandma's step-brother's uncle!"

"Although we were not very close to them due to some reasons before."

"But since your grandma is from the Guo family, we must recognize this uncle."

"So, Zhang Tianyou's son is actually your uncle!"

"And your cousin's uncle's daughter is naturally your cousin's aunt!"

Zhu Yuanzhang rolled his eyes and explained.

It was only then that Zhu Congxin finally remembered this so-called Zhang Tianyou.It seems to be the brother-in-law of Guo Zixing, the adoptive father of Empress Ma.

And since this is the case, the relationship between Zhang Xiulan and Queen Ma can naturally be called a relative.

"Then she."

"We have arranged for someone to take her to see your grandma. I'm afraid it will be difficult for you to see her again in the future."

Zhu Yuanzhang's words directly dispelled all Zhu Congxin's doubts.

And then, Lao Zhu, who was already a little tired, waved his hand: "Go! Practice calligraphy more if you have nothing to do! Stop following that bastard Zhu Kai around! Otherwise, the notes you write will be messy and embarrass us!"

Zhu Congxin respectfully agreed to this.

But the next moment, he simply put it behind him and returned to his Xihe Hall with ease.

At this time, Su Jianyi had been waiting for a long time with a look of panic.

Once he saw Zhu Congxin, he quickly took a step forward and bowed respectfully: "Minion Su Jianyi! Meet Your Highness!"

Because of the change in status, he even gave up the title of "lower official".

"You came early."

"How is it? Did someone explain anything to you before you came here?"

"Do you know what you have to do next?"

Zhu Congxin actually still didn't have a good impression of this sinister and vicious man. After waving his hand, he entered the inner courtyard with a look of indifference and threw his robe to the eunuch next to him.

"Go back to your highness! The father-in-law in charge only said that this was the emperor's will. I don't know anything else." Su Jianyi replied quickly.

But in fact, he had already guessed some of it.

Because since he came to Xihe Hall, he has been under the supervision of some eunuchs.

One of them even had calluses on his hands that only Lianjiazi could have.

"Take him out and beat him with thirty sticks."

"If he is not dead, he will be cured and sent to the backyard to recuperate."

Zhu Congxin was naturally aware of this and immediately said to the eunuch beside him.

After that, he directly greeted a few young eunuchs, changed into light clothes, and left the Xihe Hall in a hurry.

"Your Highness, spare your life! Your Highness, spare your life! Su will never dare to do it again! Su will never dare to hide anything from you again! Please, Your Highness, let Su have a way out!!!"

Seeing a group of eunuchs approaching fiercely, how could Su Jianyi, who is as smart as Su Jianyi, still not understand what Zhu Congxin meant?Immediately shouted anxiously.

After hearing this, Zhu Congxin paused slightly.

"Then change it to twenty sticks!"

"Remember! When you follow me from now on, the most important thing is honesty."

"I grant you three chances to lie to me."

"You have already used it this first time. The punishment is twenty army sticks."

"If you do it again, you'll get thirty sticks, and then forty sticks!"

"After forty sticks, if you are not dead yet, I will personally cut off your tongue so that you will never be able to lie to me again!"

(End of this chapter)