Ming Dynasty: He was ordered to give lectures in prison, but Lao Zhu eavesdropped and made people nu

Chapter 608: Zhu Yuanzhang's Murder
In terms of martial arts, Lin Che, the national teacher, is superior to all the ministers, and in terms of wisdom, he is unrivaled.

In terms of knowledge, it encompasses everything.

His every word and action would become the focus of discussion among his ministers.

Because of this, some narrow-minded ministers frequently teased Zhu Yuanzhang behind his back, trying to sow doubts about Lin Che in the king's mind.

The night breeze caressed Zhu Yuanzhang as he paced in the library, a look of worry on his face.

In addition to being the decisive and merciless Hongwu Emperor, he was also a sage monarch who was good at thinking. These doubts made it difficult for him to quell the uneasiness deep in his heart.

"Your Majesty, what are you thinking about? Why do you look so sad?" A steady voice broke the silence.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked up and saw the Imperial Preceptor Lin Che standing in front of the door of the library. He walked in quietly without disturbing Zhu Yuanzhang's private affairs.

"Master," Zhu Yuanzhang sighed, "You and I both know that there is no ruler who is not right and no minister who is not prudent. I am worried about the power struggle in the court. This is my concern."

Lin Che walked in lightly, with clear eyes, looking directly at Zhu Yuanzhang, "Your Majesty, power fluctuations in the court have been the norm since ancient times."

"Imperial Master, I have no doubt about your loyalty, but I am troubled by the discussions in the court these days."

"It is said that you have great power in the court and may cause trouble in the future." Zhu Yuanzhang's voice was slightly heavy, revealing his doubts and worries.

Lin Che remained expressionless, and after a while he spoke, "Your Majesty is worried, and I feel deeply saddened."

"But what I have done in the court is nothing more than to protect the great Ming dynasty and its people and to ensure peace and prosperity for the country."

"If there is any violation of etiquette, Your Majesty should be aware of it. I have no intention of hiding it."

"Imperial Master, you don't need to say much in front of me." Zhu Yuanzhang interrupted him.

"I know it very well, but those restless ministers always whisper in my ears. You know how much pressure I am under."

Lin Che nodded slightly, his expression stern, "Your Majesty, if you really have this intention, I will resign from the position of Imperial Master and step back."

When saying this, Lin Che was calm and composed, without any panic at all.

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, his expression suddenly changed, as if struck by lightning. He pondered for a long time again and finally spoke.

"If you leave, who in the court can be your equal?"

“Your Majesty is wise.” A light flashed in Lin Che’s eyes.

"If Your Majesty truly feels that my power is too great, I am willing to abdicate, but someone must take responsibility for the safety of the court and beyond."

"If I stay away from state affairs just because of doubts, won't that allow those villains to succeed?"

Zhu Yuanzhang listened carefully to these words, and the worry on his face gradually dissipated, "Grandmaster, you are also loyal in your heart, and I believe in you."

“Your Majesty.” Lin Che’s expression became serious, and he said seriously: “The Ming Dynasty is now prosperous and peaceful, but the disease is not cured by medicine. I will never allow scum to interfere in government affairs.”

Zhu Yuanzhang was shocked, his eyes sparkling, and he responded: "Lin Che, I understand what you mean, there is no need to say more, you and I are of the same mind, the country is more important than anything else."

"The two looked at each other and smiled, as if they had released the knot in their hearts."

Zhu Yuanzhang knew that what he was worried about was not Lin Che's ambition.

It was the instigation and incitement of those villains behind the scenes.

Lin Che's wisdom only strengthened Zhu Yuanzhang's trust in him.

The morning glow of dawn has not yet washed away the dust of the capital's prosperity. The imperial teacher Lin Che stands in the imperial garden with the same extraordinary demeanor. The surrounding plants seem to be more vibrant under his aura.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Lin Che's back. He decided to personally test the loyalty and ability of the Imperial Master today.

Zhu Yuanzhang stepped down the imperial road and came behind Lin Che, his voice as deep as a surging undercurrent.

“Imperial Master, you hold an unparalleled position in the court, but few have heard of your desire for power. I wonder what’s in your mind?” Lin Che turned around, his expression calm, his inky black hair moving slightly in the cool breeze.

"Your Majesty, all I want is for the court to be stable and the world to be at peace."

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes were deep, as if he wanted to find out the true meaning of Lin Che's words:
"If it is true as you said, I have something I need you to do today."

Under Zhu Yuanzhang's arrangement, Lin Che encountered a series of events that seemed accidental but were actually strange.

First, a minor official in the court repeatedly broke into the Forbidden City, suspected of delivering secret letters.

Then, the maid disappeared and was never heard from again.

Faced with wave after wave of challenges, Lin Che took them on as if they were flat ground. He first stopped a petty official who had intruded into the court with a single blow, then uncovered the mastermind behind the official and eliminated a traitor who had been hiding in the court for a long time.

Then he used a talisman to find the missing palace maid, and she was safe and sound.

However, the test of imperial power did not end there.

An assassination plan aimed at Zhu Yuanzhang himself surfaced quietly like a ghost.

Lin Che observed carefully, found some signs, and decisively stepped forward to report.

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned. He needed time to think and make a decision, so he said to Lin Che:

"Master, if this assassination is not groundless, are you sure you can stop it for me?"

The national teacher smiled slightly, and in that smile were all kinds of mysteries.

"Your Majesty, all the worlds have their destiny, but how can this destiny bind me?"

As Lin Che finished speaking, there was a sudden shouting from outside the palace. The Imperial Master did not panic, but just floated outside the gate.

He waved his sleeves lightly, and several gusts of strong wind came out quietly.

The noisy voices suddenly stopped, and the restless crowd was like a still lake, with no sound from the wind and no shaking leaves.

Lin Che came back to his senses and clasped his fists towards Zhu Yuanzhang from a distance, as if he had calmed down all the chaos.

At dusk, at a banquet, Zhu Yuanzhang placed the cup of wine in Lin Che's hand and issued an order:
"Today, I will give the token to the Imperial Master as a token of my trust."

The wisdom and loyalty he displayed made him a pillar of the Ming Dynasty."

Immediately afterwards, another sinister assassination took place quietly under the arrangement of Zhu Yuanzhang. The assassin held a steel knife with a sharp blade pointing directly at Zhu Yuanzhang.

The speed was so fast and the blade was so powerful that even the palace guards present could hardly see its trajectory.

As for Lin Che, he just walked forward slowly without any panic.

He gently waved the Luan Feng Huan in his hand, and the knife light was bounced away by soft waves. The assassin was immediately stopped by the gentle force and instantly lost the power to resist.

The guests exclaimed at the wisdom of the Imperial Master, but Zhu Yuanzhang just calmly walked through the crowd, came to Lin Che, and said in a deep voice: "I know today that you are truly for the Ming Dynasty and for me."

"From now on, you and I will be close friends."

Lin Che returned the compliment, "Your Majesty, I am only doing my duty."

After the banquet, Zhu Yuanzhang saw Lin Che standing alone under the moonlight, smiling as he talked about state affairs. The back of the state teacher Lin Che was like a wise man with a heavy responsibility, standing at the top of the world.

In late autumn, the capital city was filled with cool breeze. Inside the Wanshou Palace, Zhu Yuanzhang sat on the dragon throne, watching the debate among his ministers in the court.

There was a faint smile on his face, but his sharp eyes were as sharp as a sword, detailed and deep.

(End of this chapter)