Ming Dynasty: The ghost betrays the Confucian sage, my son Zhu Yuanzhang

Chapter 274 Fourth Master Zhu: Is the Lu family crown princess? I don't agree

Wenhua Hall.

After Yao Guangxiao met with Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Yuanzhang ordered someone to sit down. An eunuch brought a chair over, and Yao Guangxiao was secretly shocked. Zhu Yuanzhang granted him a seat in the Wenhua Hall. This was a treatment only for a prince. However, he also sat down without formality.

"Daoyan, Master Xinzhai of Huangjue Temple told us about you." Zhu Yuanzhang said, "Have you been back to Huangjue Temple recently? How is Master Xinzhai? We haven't seen you for several years."

"Your Majesty, when the poor monk returned from overseas, he went to Huangjue Temple. The old monk in Xinzhai is very good. He will have no problem living for another few decades." Yao Guangxiao spread his hands.

"Hahaha, okay, we know that the old monk must have a long life." Zhu Yuanzhang laughed.

The prince Zhu Biao on the side looked strange.

You two are an old monk, so isn't Master Xinzhai your master? Speaking of which, you are still brothers.

"Dao Yan, tell us about the situation in Nanyang." Zhu Yuanzhang waved.

"I obey." Yao Guangxiao nodded.

"Isn't it?" Weier nodded with deep sympathy, "Now that this little girl has His Majesty's support, she is not even afraid of me, the mother-in-law."

However, Zhu Mengyao cared deeply for Zhu Xiongying and urged him to practice martial arts. Queen Ma looked at the two children with deep affection in her eyes. She said with emotion: "It is a blessing for the children to have a close playmate in their childhood."

He then spoke eloquently and talked for a full hour. Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao listened attentively. They finally had a more detailed understanding of the situation in Nanyang.

"Dao Yan, you can't always act as a trading company of the Ming Dynasty." Zhu Yuanzhang thought for a moment and said, "We will grant the title of Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs and patrol Nanyang on behalf of the Ming Dynasty."

The two of them were having a good chat when Mrs. Lu came in with Zhu Yunwen in her arms and greeted the queen. Empress Ma smiled gently and raised her hand to excuse her, and took Zhu Yunwen from her arms. This is also her precious grandson.

Yao Guangxiao was startled and immediately bowed: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."

But Wen'er smiled bitterly, frowned, and said helplessly: "My Mengyao has such a wild temper, I'm really worried that she will lead Xiongying astray. Yesterday, the two of them secretly went horse riding. If it hadn't been for I found them in time and caught them. I'm afraid they might have slipped out of the palace."

Empress Ma gently handed Zhu Yunwen back to Mrs. Lu, and warned: "You are also a mother for the first time. If there is anything you don't understand, remember to ask me in time."

Locally, the Daming Trading Company had its own army, which was very powerful. The local king even had to listen to the Daming Trading Company. Firstly, he was deterred by force, and secondly, he needed money. In addition, the Ming Dynasty established military bases in various countries, and the Ming Dynasty people were very proud overseas.

After chatting for a while, Mrs. Lu herself seemed not used to staying in Kunning Palace.

Queen Ma and Wen'er were drinking tea, and Zhu Mengyao was playing with Zhu Xiongying. Since Chang's death, Queen Ma took the two children Zhu Xiongying and Zhu Yunxi to Kunning Palace and raised them personally. Zhu Xiongying was tidied up by Zhu Mengyao and followed behind Zhu Mengyao.

"Mother," Ms. Lu said softly with a smile, "my daughter-in-law has left first and has to go back to feed Yunwen."

Mrs. Lu also saluted respectfully to Weinger, but Wener just raised her hand lightly. She has never had a good impression of Lu. Since Chang's death, she has never set foot in the East Palace.

The Ming Trading Company established textile factories, porcelain factories, etc. in various countries in Southeast Asia, and hired local people to raise silkworms. Now all the silk produced can be supplied to the Ming Dynasty. The silk and porcelain produced were not only sold locally, but also exported to the West.

Empress Ma smiled and joked: "I'll have to take care of Zhu Chongba later. It's not okay for him to indulge his children like this."

"Very good!" Zhu Yuanzhang smiled, "Next time you go to Nanyang, we will send a prince to accompany you, and you can show him Nanyang."

"Your Majesty, after the guards are gradually eroded, we can start to entrust vassal kings and overseas." Yao Guang paid homage.

"I obey." Yao Guangxiao nodded.

Dusk, Kunning Palace.

After hearing this, Queen Ma couldn't help but sigh: "It's a bit of a fuss. It's all because Your Majesty loves Mengyao too much and makes her so willful."

……

Mrs. Lu nodded and said, "Yes, my daughter-in-law understands. But with the help of the nuns to take care of her, she can still cope with it for now."

After she finished speaking, she respectfully exited Kunning Palace. However, as she walked on the road, her expression turned gloomy: "Mr. Chang died, but the two brothers Zhu Xiongying and Zhu Yunxi got a big advantage and were raised by the queen herself."

This is what she is worried about because it means that Zhu Xiongying and Zhu Yunxi will get more love from the queen.

She quickly returned to the East Palace, still frowning, and said to herself: "I have to find a chance to meet my father. Last time he said that there was a way to help me become the crown princess. This matter has to be done." Hurry up. As long as I become the crown prince, Yun Wen will be the eldest grandson of the Ming Dynasty. "...

Lu Mansion.

After becoming the Minister of Civil Affairs, Lu Ben did not expand his residence, but he still made some changes to the layout of the residence. Prime Minister Hu Weiyong died, and the old Prime Minister Li Shanchang stayed behind closed doors. Now, Lu Ben has become a famous figure in the court. He is the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel and the father-in-law of the prince. This status is unmatched by ordinary people.

Despite this, Lu Ben always kept a low profile. He did not make friends with the nobles of Huaixi, nor did he associate with Liu Bowen and other civil servants in eastern Zhejiang. Instead, he had close contacts with those scholars from poor families. He understood that the emperor intended to promote talents from poor families, so he secretly made plans for the future. He even accepted several disciples from poor families, such as Qi De, Huang Zicheng, Lian Zining, etc., all of whom are outstanding talents of the younger generation.

At this moment, in the deep backyard of Lu Mansion, Wu Yu, who had lived here for a long time, was sitting quietly in the pavilion, lost in thought. Augu, who was dressed in black robes, quietly landed next to her and saluted respectfully: "Witch Queen, the Empress has sent a letter expressing her full support for your plan."

Wu Yu smiled slightly when he heard this and said confidently: "I knew she would agree. With the empress in Dayuan, perhaps there will be new hope. Aogu, it's time for you to let go of the past grudges. Isn't your master not dead? You There is no deep grudge against the Empress.”

Ao Gu snorted coldly: "That's my master's fate that shouldn't be cut off."

Wu Yu persuaded softly: "Aogu, the empress ascended the throne in line with the current situation. As the people of Dayuan, we should put the overall situation first and put aside personal grudges. The empress has already expressed her apology, and you should also follow the trend."

"Have I not done enough for Dayuan?" Ao Gu asked, with a hint of dissatisfaction in her tone.

"As long as you understand." Wu Yu did not go into details and turned to the business, "Next, our goal is to support Lu to become the crown princess. Haha, when Zhu Yunwen ascends the throne in the future, our opportunity will come."

Ao Gu nodded in agreement: "Everything is subject to the arrangements of the Witch Queen. The new Tanma Army Commander I have secretly trained over the past few years can finally be put to use now."

The two people's eyes met, and a cold light flashed in their eyes.

……

Lu Mansion, Lu Ben's study.

Lu Ben was sitting on a chair, and standing in front of him were Qi De, Huang Zicheng and Lian Zining, three of his most proud disciples. They were all students of the Imperial College now. Lu Ben has not yet asked them to take part in the imperial examination. They still need to wait. The opportunity will come after the emperor purges the court again.

"In ancient times, princes married nine daughters at a time, so there were no two direct wives in the temple. Since the Qin Dynasty, there have been remarries. The former married and the successor were all direct wives. There is no suspicion between the two." Qi De bowed to Lu Ben and said, "Sir, now in the East Palace, there are only The second concubine, the prince has no intention of marrying another one. If the concubine is reorganized, there will be a chance. In this way, His Highness Yunwen is also the prince's legitimate son. "

"Even so, His Highness Yunwen's road will still be difficult in the future." Huang Zicheng frowned, "His Royal Highness Xiongying is the eldest son, and his status is unshakable."

"Otherwise!" A bright light flashed in Lian Zining's eyes, "I think your majesty admires the emperor of the Han Dynasty very much and is very familiar with the history of the Han Dynasty. But there is a word in the history of the Han Dynasty that will definitely frighten your majesty, that is, foreign relatives."

As soon as he said this, the other three people understood. The Han Dynasty was deeply affected by the chaos caused by foreign relatives, and your majesty must know it now. Behind Zhu Xiongying, there are powerful relatives. His grandfather is the deceased Chang Yuchun, and his uncle is Lan Yu. The Chang family and the Lan family are in the Ming army. But it's deep-rooted.

"Your Majesty is actually just worried." Lu Ben said, "He still chose Zhu Xiongying, but he will help Zhu Xiongying solve those problems. Or, in the future, after the prince ascends the throne, he will also help Zhu Xiongying solve it."

After hearing this, the three disciples frowned and nodded.

……

Peking City.

Fourth Master Zhu was reading the intelligence report submitted by Jin Yiwei Ding Xiu. Huang Lv'e was standing behind him, beating his back with her slender hands. Recently, the relationship between the two has become increasingly close and they are inseparable.

Fourth Master Zhu frowned, snorted coldly, and slammed the spy report on the table, "Did these two guys, Zhu Chongba and Zhu Biao, have water in their heads? Are they trying to straighten Mrs. Lu?"

He had no favorable impression of Lu, especially the aura she exuded, which reminded him involuntarily of the Witch Queen of Thirteen Wings.

Upon seeing this, Huang Lv'e leaned over gently, put her white arms around Master Zhu's neck, her beautiful face pressed against his, and her voice was as gentle as water: "If you don't agree, write a letter explaining that you Isn’t this a good idea? Why send spies to the capital?”

Fourth Master Zhu rolled his eyes and sighed helplessly: "I didn't send spies to steal the secrets of the imperial court, but to understand the imperial court's movements from another angle. Recently, Tanma Military Division has become active again."

Huang Luhe coquettishly snuggled into his arms, "You are far away in Northern Xinjiang now. Let the emperor handle the matters in the capital. You, the Supreme Emperor, have too much to worry about, right? There are still many things in Beiping City. I need your attention. For example, my textile factory is going to update its machinery and equipment, don’t you want to go take a look?”

Fourth Master Zhu smiled and hugged her into his arms, pinched her cheek gently, "Of course I'm relieved when you do things."

Huang Lv'e's pretty face turned red, and Fourth Master Zhu leaned over and kissed her.

(End of this chapter)