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

Chapter 83 Zhao Xuanzhen: Be gentle, you hurt me.
Mao Xiang returned to Jinyiwei Yamen from Wenhua Palace with a depressed look on his face.

As soon as he opened the door, he was stunned and saw Fourth Master Zhu sitting leisurely in his seat, his legs resting on the table without restraint, shaking while sipping tea.

"Fourth Master, how about I recommend to Your Majesty that you be the commander of the Imperial Guard?" He spread his hands.

"Sir, the situation has become too small." Fourth Master Zhu was drinking tea and had no intention of standing up. "My subordinates definitely have no intention of coveting you as a commander in imperial robes. Following the emperor is like accompanying a king like a tiger. What's more, Zhu Yuanzhang is still a violent tiger who can eat people at any time."

Mao Xiang deeply believed it, but on the surface he shouted: "How bold! How dare you talk to your Majesty like this."

Fourth Master Zhu stood up and smiled: "There is no one here. Why are you nervous, sir? I have important information to report to you. Come on, sit down."

Do you also know that I am the Commander of the Imperial Guard?

Mao Xiang rolled his eyes, sat back in his seat and asked, "What information?"

Fourth Master Zhu told him about his visit to the Prime Minister's Mansion last night.

"Damn it, you broke into the prime minister's house at night?" Mao Xiang was surprised.

He had sent Jin Yiwei secret guards to the Prime Minister's Mansion several times, such as servants, slaves, etc., but they were all discovered by Li Shanchang and kicked out for various reasons.

"Sir, please pay attention to the key points." Fourth Master Zhu glared, "It means there is a conspiracy in Gu Cheng's matter."

Mao Xiang nodded slowly, his face solemn.

If Li Shanchang is involved in this matter, it will be a big deal.

"For the sake of the first Duke who founded the country, you want to drag the general into trouble?" Mao Xiang frowned, "Li Shanchang can't do that, right?"

"This is for you big shots to take care of." Fourth Master Zhu's eyes were sharp, "I just want to save Gu Cheng."

He remembered that Gu Cheng once tried his best to block an arrow for himself.

Not only was he a close drinking buddy, he was also a lifesaver.

……

It's already midsummer.

The Qinhuai River is like a green ribbon flowing through the capital.

On the river, boats were sailing back and forth, and music and music were melodious.

Fourth Master Zhu stood on the corridor on the third floor of Feiyan Tower and looked around.

Zhao Xuanzhen stood next to him, wearing a white tulle dress, with jade-like skin, a graceful and proud figure, and a waterfall of black hair hanging behind her back.

"Fourth Master, are you worried?" she asked softly.

"Don't ask about men's affairs." Fourth Master Zhu snorted.

Zhao Xuanzhen's narrow and charming eyes were filled with a faint smile, and she was not angry either. She stretched out her tender hands to hold Zhu Fourth Master's rough hands, and blinked slightly: "Is it okay if you don't pry? I'll sing to you. To relieve boredom?"

Fourth Master Zhu pulled hard, and Zhao Xuanzhen leaned into his arms.

Feeling the soft and tender body in his arms, he subconsciously hugged the other person's waist and buried his face in the beauty's neck.

Zhao Xuanzhen gave out a seductive trembling smile.

Suddenly, the rapid sound of horse hooves came like thunder. Fourth Master Zhu quickly turned around and saw dust flying in the direction of the city gate, and a group of people approaching in a mighty manner.

"Zhu Liangzu!" His eyes instantly became as cold as ice.

The leader of the large group of people was Zhu Liangzu, who was wearing armor and riding a tall horse. He was arrogant and looked like a victor in triumph.

In the middle of the team, there was a prison van.

Fourth Master Zhu's eyes fell on the prison car, and his body trembled suddenly.

The man in the prison car was none other than Gu Cheng.

He was wearing heavy shackles, his hair was draped loosely on his shoulders, and his head was bowed deeply, as if he had no face to face the world. His clothes were in tatters, his body was covered with scars and stains, and his former charm was gone.

"Traitor, kill him!"

Angry shouts suddenly erupted from the crowds lining the street. Immediately afterwards, countless rotten vegetable leaves and rotten eggs rained down on Gu Cheng in the prison van. Gu Cheng's head was buried even lower, and his body was hit by various dirt, making a dull sound. He huddled in a corner of the prison van in embarrassment, letting the people's anger and contempt come flooding in.

When Fourth Master Zhu saw this, the anger in his heart burned brightly. He picked up the long knife in his hand and flew downstairs to rescue Gu Cheng.

However, Zhao Xuanzhen grabbed him with quick eyes and hands, and urged him urgently: "Fourth Master, don't be impulsive. You can't save him like this."

Fourth Master Zhu's eyes widened in anger, as if fire could burst out of his eyes. He gritted his teeth and forced to hold back the impulse and anger in his heart.

As he watched the cavalry go further and further away, Fourth Master Zhu's inner turmoil calmed down a little.

At this moment, he was shocked to realize that he had been holding Zhao Xuanzhen's jade hand tightly, and a deep red mark had been left on the back of the delicate hand.

"I'm sorry, you didn't remind me." Fourth Master Zhu quickly let go, "Look, your hand is turning red. Does it hurt?"

"It doesn't hurt." Zhao Xuanzhen was charming and weak, with some tears in her eyes.

Fourth Master Zhu gently stroked her charming cheek and gently wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes with his thumb.

Zhao Xuanzhen stretched out her arms and hugged his neck tightly, and kissed him passionately. Her eyes were slightly closed, shy but full of enthusiasm.

"Fourth Master, I'm very worried about you." She whispered in Fourth Master Zhu's ear, her voice so soft that it seemed like it could drip water.

Those mesmerizing eyes were filled with tears, which made people feel distressed.

"I'll be fine," Fourth Master Zhu said, holding her hand.

She leaned into his arms, and the two were tender for a moment before Fourth Master Zhu hurriedly went downstairs.

……

Fourth Master Zhu came to Jinyiwei's prison, carrying a jug of wine and a food box in his hands.

Mao Xiang happened to be there because he had just taken over Gu Cheng from Zhu Liangzu and imprisoned him in prison.

"Fourth Master, you came very quickly." Mao Xiang said.

"I want to see Gu Cheng." Fourth Master Zhu said in a hurry.

"Okay, we can see you again." Mao Xiang was helpless.

He took Fourth Master Zhu to a cell deep in the imperial prison, where Gu Cheng was sitting.

"Lao Gu!" Fourth Master Zhu shouted urgently.

But Gu Cheng inside didn't even raise his head, he lowered his head deeply.

Fourth Master Zhu continued to shout: "Lao Gu, I want to invite you to drink."

Gu Cheng remained silent for a while, then waved his hand and said in a hoarse voice, "Fourth Master, let's go."

"Lao Gu, what do you mean!"

Fourth Master Zhu was furious, "You don't dare to see people anymore? You don't even pay attention to me? No matter what outsiders think, you Lao Gu is my best drinking buddy. I invite you to drink, why are you still holding it?" "

Being scolded by this, Gu Cheng burst into laughter and finally raised his head.

The moment Master Zhu saw Gu Cheng's face, his heart sank to the bottom.

It was a face that had completely lost all vitality and hope, a face that seemed ready to die.

Gu Cheng's eyes were empty and his face was thin and haggard. He had obviously experienced great pain and torture.

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His heart died.

"Open the cell." Fourth Master Zhu shouted urgently.

Carrying the wine and food boxes, he walked into the cell and walked up to Gu Cheng.

Gu Cheng looked up at him and smiled bitterly: "Fourth Master, why bother?"

"Find a drinking buddy, it's that simple." Fourth Master Zhu sat down.

(End of this chapter)