The Ming Dynasty started with saving the eldest grandson

Chapter 332 Because we are brothers
There is an area on the left side of the imperial city. It was originally planned as a residential area, but was later designated by the royal family and used for other purposes.

There is a very peculiar house in a remote part of this area.

It occupies a large area, about twenty acres, and the courtyard wall is several feet high.

However, it is not connected to any buildings and there are no tall trees around.

The patrolling Wuhou was also several times denser than in other places.

This high-walled compound, coupled with tight security, looks like a mansion for powerful people.

However, upon entering the house, what they saw was beyond everyone's expectations.

There are no hordes of servants, no beautiful decorations.

Some of them are just a few brick and tile houses, surrounded by neat fields.

If it weren't for the high walls around it, one might have thought it was a farmhouse in the fields.

A middle-aged couple sat in front of the house, each busy.

They only have simple food and food, which can barely satisfy their hunger.

The person who came was none other than Zhu Biao. Looking at the little girl with pink makeup and the brother who was protecting his sister, he knelt down with joy and said:
"Are you Xiaomu and Xiaodie? I am your uncle."

Wang Guanyinnu didn't take it seriously and came over for another routine inspection.

Xiao Mu grabbed his sister with both hands, ready to cry out at any time.

This couple is Zhu Xi and Wang Guanyinu, and the two young children are their children.

In the end, they did live a normal life as a couple and gave birth to two children.

As soon as his words came out, Zhu Xiang, who was working, trembled and froze.

Although it was a bit harder, my life was more fulfilling and my living conditions gradually improved.

Zhu Ming seemed oblivious and continued busy with his work.

All the concubines and concubines were sent away, and the slaves would naturally not be given.

A high-walled compound was built, and there was nothing else but a few houses.

Just pretend that Zhu Ping doesn't exist and do your own thing.

Later, Zhu Xi gradually calmed down and began to take the initiative to help her.

Just when Wang Guanyinu was about to get up and make lunch, he suddenly heard his daughter's childish voice asking:

The woman was busy with her needlework, and she looked like she was making tiger-head boots for children.

That's why he seems so ignorant...

"Uncle, what is it? Is it delicious?"

Prince... No, why did the emperor appear here?

Time passed by quietly like this, and it was almost noon before I knew it.

Except for his wife, Wang Guanyinnu, there is no one else around him.

However, paired with the high walls surrounding it, everything looks so weird.

For a while, I chased the birds, and for a while, I squatted and looked at the ants on the ground.

Although the two never had a close relationship, their relationship gradually eased.

"I'm Xiaodie." Xiaodie nodded and asked innocently:

At first, Zhu Xi fell into madness and ridiculed her.

There was a hint of bitterness in Zhu Biao's expression. The child had lived here since birth and had never had contact with outsiders.

In the yard, a four or five-year-old boy was playing with a two-year-old girl.

But she has never been a self-pitying woman, nor will she seek perfection.

"Who are you and why are you in my house?"

The man is making a small bed with carpentry tools in his hands.

It was Wang Guanyin's slave who sent a message to Ma Niangniang, asking for some farm tools, seeds, chickens and lambs.

Lao Zhu was also very angry with him. Although he did not kill him, he also deprived him of all his privileges.

Everything seemed so harmonious and beautiful.

I cultivated farmland in my yard and raised chickens and sheep.

Even the children of concubines were all given to Zongzheng Temple for unified upbringing.

But when she raised her head and saw the person, she showed an expression of disbelief.

The woman looked up at them from time to time in case something unexpected happened.

She had never bowed to him when she was in Chang'an, let alone now.

In the beginning, food and drinks were delivered from the walls by eunuchs.

Children are the most restless, running east and west for a while.

This is all caused by the fault of the parents.

Wang Guanyinu quickly came over and saluted and said: "The daughter of the people comes to see your majesty. The child is not sensible. Please forgive me."

Zhu Biao stood up and looked at Wang Guanyinnu in a coarse cloth skirt and hairpin, and said:

"No gift, I won't care about it like a child."

At this time, Zhu Ping finally came to his senses, stood up with difficulty, and saluted:
"Caomin Zhu Cang, please see Your Majesty."

Zhu Biao crossed Wang Guanyinnu and looked at him with a slight frown.

He was wearing coarse cloth clothes, with his sleeves rolled up to reveal his forearms, and his palms were covered with calluses.

The clothes were covered with sawdust, which had obviously fallen on them while working.

But his expression was a little unnatural, and he kept his head down, not daring to look at Zhu Biao.

Zhu Biao had never seen his younger brother in such a miserable state, but he didn't feel any distress at all. Instead, he nodded and said:

"Yes, if I knew it had such a miraculous effect, I should have locked you up early."

Zhu Xi lowered his head and did not answer this question.

Wang Guanyinnu saw that the atmosphere had cooled down and said quickly:
"Your Majesty, please take a seat quickly..."

After saying this, he realized that there were only a few small stools made by Zhu Xi, which were too shabby, and a look of scorn appeared on his face.

Zhu Biao, however, pulled up a small stool and sat down without any disdain, and said with a smile:
"The younger siblings are still polite. Unlike some people, the eldest brother won't even give him a seat when he comes."

Siblings? Big brother?
Wang Guanyinnu's face showed a look of surprise, and the stone hanging in his heart fell.

Having these two titles means that you are not a bad visitor.

Zhu Xi was also surprised. He raised his head and glanced at Zhu Biao, then lowered his head again.

Zhu Biao smiled and said to Wang Guanyinnu: "I'm a little thirsty, please go and get me a glass of water."

Knowing that they had something to say, Wang Guanyinu took the two children into the house, but kept listening to the sounds outside.

After they left, Zhu Biao frowned again and said:

"Sit down, stand upright to show who?"

This unceremonious but familiar tone finally made Zhu Ping break his guard, and his eyes instantly turned red.

His expression also became extremely complicated, including excitement, guilt, and pain...

It finally turned into a sentence: "I'm sorry, I didn't know it would be like this."

Zhu Biao was not as emotional as him, and just mocked:
"It's not easy to get you, Zhu Laoer, to say I'm sorry."

"Okay, sit down and let's talk."

Zhu Xi took a deep breath to control his emotions, and then sat down opposite him.

Zhu Biao said seriously: "It has been so many years, I don't want to mention it again, and there is no need to mention it again."

"My parents are both old. Be a good person in the future and don't let them worry anymore."

Zhu Fang thought he would scold him, but he didn't expect him to say such words.

But this made him feel even more guilty.

"Yes, I will be a good person and not let my parents worry."

Then he asked cautiously: "Are mom and dad okay?"

Zhu Biao snorted coldly: "Do you still have your parents in your heart? You want to know how they are doing. Come to the palace with me later and see for yourself."

Zhu Xi looked shocked again. Will he enter the palace later? What's the meaning?
Zhu Biao did not whet his appetite and said directly: "Take care of yourself and come with me to the palace to see your parents later."

"Crash..." As soon as he said this, the sound of something falling to the ground was heard in the room.

"Oops." The two children were startled.

Zhu Xiang subconsciously wanted to get up to check, but after taking a look at Zhu Biao, he sat down again, but a look of worry flashed on his face.

Zhu Biao felt something in his heart. This younger brother had really changed and knew how to care about people.

At this time, Wang Guanyinnu's voice came from the room: "It's okay, I accidentally knocked over the kettle. You can continue chatting."

But the two people outside are so smart, they naturally know what is going on.

Zhu Biao said: "Go and have a look, let her not worry."

Zhu Xi nodded, got up and went to the back room.

Zhu Biao did not listen to the couple's preference for talking about themselves, so he also got up and wandered around. The yard is kept clean and all tools are neatly placed aside.

On the left is the chicken coop, which houses more than a dozen chickens.

There is a sheepfold on the right, in which four sheep, three large and one small, are fed.

Outside the door is more than ten acres of fields, part of which is planted with wheat, and the other half is under rotational cultivation without crops.

The wheat grows neatly and green, which looks very reassuring.

He couldn't help but have an idea in his mind: pick chrysanthemums under the eastern fence and see Nanshan leisurely.

This kind of day is not bad.

Then he started laughing, wondering what he was thinking.

Give up the throne and live in seclusion? Stop it.

But it’s good to live a life like this once in a while to try to be clean.

But...what's the point of living like this when I'm alone.

He couldn't help but think of his late wife Chang, how wonderful it would be if she were still here.

Inside the house, as soon as Zhu Xi came in, he saw Wang Guanyinu hurriedly collecting the pieces of the teapot.

Both children were helping to pick it up.

He walked over silently, knelt down and helped pick it up together.

When Wang Guanyinu saw him, he squeezed out a smile on his pale face and said:
"Why did you come in, Your Majesty..."

Zhu Xiang just shook his head and said nothing. He didn't say anything until he finished picking up the fragments:

"I have made you feel wronged before. Don't worry, no matter where you are in the future, the same thing will never happen again."

Wang Guanyinnu's complexion gradually returned to normal. She had never had a good day since she married Zhu Xi.

After Deng was made a concubine, she was imprisoned and ate rotten food every day to satisfy her hunger.

Who would have thought that after being imprisoned, he would instead live the life he had dreamed of.

It can be said that these few years have been the most human-like days she has lived since the fall of the Yuan Dynasty.

Well... By the way, she is Wang Baobao's biological sister.

She is the sister of Wang Baobao, Zhao Min’s brother in The Legend of Heaven and Dragon Sword.

I don’t know if it’s Zhao Min’s true form, but his stubborn personality does look a bit like Zhao Min.

Even though she was bullied by Zhu Xi and Deng, she never lowered her head.

It was the same at this time, she was very reluctant to leave here.

But she didn't cry or beg not to leave. Instead, she gave Zhu Ping her greatest trust:

"Your words are enough. Go ahead and don't keep His Majesty waiting."

Zhu Xi was so moved that he couldn't help but reach out and hug her.

Wang Guanyinnu could no longer remain calm now, with a blush on her face and said:

"The child...the child is here."

Xiao Mu and Xiao Die quickly covered their eyes, but the gaps between their fingers were big enough to fit an egg.

Zhu Xi glared at the two little guys who were peeking.

The brother and sister were so frightened that they quickly closed their eyes, but after a while they secretly opened a crack to take a peek.

The couple hugged each other quietly for a while. The worries in Wang Guanyinnu's heart completely disappeared and he said:
"Go quickly and be more obedient when you meet the Emperor and the Queen Mother. You can't let the child live here all his life."

Only then did Zhu Ping let go of her and said, "Well, wait until I come back."

After saying that, he walked out of the room and found Zhu Biao who was melancholy in the field.

"Your Majesty, is there something on your mind?"

Zhu Biao shook his head and said: "Remembering some past events... don't mention it."

As he spoke, he glanced behind him and asked doubtfully, "Where are my siblings and children?"

Zhu Fang thought he was concerned about what happened just now, so he said:
"The kettle just broke, and they are all fine."

Zhu Biao said angrily: "If you don't take your child to see your grandparents, believe it or not, your parents will beat you with a stick."

"Ah?" Zhu Xi was shocked: "This..."

Going to the palace by oneself may mean that the two old men miss their son, or give him a chance to show off.

But it’s different when you take your wife and children with you.

Zhu Biao said: "Why, you can't bear to live here for a long time and you still want to come back?"

Zhu Xi took a deep breath and asked, "Why?"

Zhu Biao said calmly: "No matter what you have done, you are your parents' biological son and my biological brother. It's that simple."

Zhu Xi's eyes were moist, the corners of his mouth were trembling, and he murmured to himself after a long time:

"Is this so? I understand."

Zhu Biao didn't say anything more and said: "Go and pack up, take them into the palace with me."

Zhu Xi went back and told Wang Guanyinnu the news, and she was also in disbelief.

I originally thought that I would have to go through some tests before I could be free to a certain extent.

Didn't expect to let them out so easily?
But now was not the time to think too much. The couple quickly took out their new clothes and dressed up themselves and their children.

The conditions are limited, and there is really nothing to dress up. I just want to tidy up.

The two children don’t know what uncle is, but they know what grandparents mean.

I was very happy to hear that I was going to visit my grandparents.

After leaving the compound, the two little ones opened their eyes in shock when they saw the emperor's formation parked outside.

Xiao Mu said in shock: "There are so many people."

Xiaodie exclaimed: "Wow... such a big car..."

Zhu Biao bent down and said to her: "How about letting uncle give you a hug and take you in the car?"

Xiaodie opened her arms without hesitation: "Hug..."

Zhu Biao suddenly felt happy and reached out to hug her:
"Let's go by car...get in the car together."

The last sentence was said to Zhu Xi and others.

The four of them boarded the royal chariot and headed all the way to the imperial city.

The two little ones saw the outside world for the first time. They were curious about everything and kept asking questions.

Zhu Biao was not bothered at all and kept explaining to them.

Zhu Xiang and Wang Guanyinu saw everything in their eyes, and their worries disappeared.

Especially Zhu Xiang felt extremely guilty.

When Ying Tian was first caught, he actually hated Zhu Biao very much.

As your biological brother, you actually sold me out?

That's why he said such nonsense that it was Zhu Biao who framed him.

Later, when he was demoted to a commoner and imprisoned, he hated Zhu Biao even more and his character became a little crazy.

Until he heard that Zhu Biao was angry and suffered from wind disease, and he took care of his illness despite his illness.

The hatred in my heart immediately dissipated, followed by infinite regret.

Later, I heard that the condition was under control under Chen Jingke's treatment, and my guilt was slightly relieved.

It was precisely because of this turning point that he gradually calmed down and began to think about the first half of his life.

Not to mention changing my mind, I have indeed gained some insights.

The change in attitude towards Wang Guanyinnu is the best reflection.

He thought that he would live within the high wall for the rest of his life, and that at least one big change would have to happen before he could have a chance to get out.

Who would have thought that he would just walk out without any trouble.

Zhu Biao's words of 'brother' almost made him cry.

Unexpectedly, even after this, his parents and brother still remember him.

How could I make them sad and disappointed again?

Wang Guanyinnu felt his mood swings and quietly reached out to grab his hand and comfort him.

Zhu Xi turned around and smiled gratefully.

Xiaodie, who was sitting in front, looked back and seemed to have discovered something, so she lay down and whispered in Zhu Biao's ear.

Zhu Biao laughed loudly: "Shame, let's not learn from them."

The royal chariot entered the palace all the way, and the grand palace complex once again attracted exclamations from the two small groups.

The imperial chariot finally stopped in front of the Yangxin Hall.

"We're here, let's go in and see our grandparents."

(End of this chapter)