Daming: I am the Crown Prince

Chapter 43 Suspicious Trust
Zhu Yunwen and Zhu Chong were indeed somewhat dissatisfied with him. It was outrageous that he was so arrogant before he even became the crown prince!
But after getting angry, he also felt that his nephew Zhu Yunhuan might have been tarnished by someone with ulterior motives over the years. For a thirteen-year-old boy, not to mention how he treated people, his ability to understand his grandfather's thoughts was extraordinary.

In front of Zhu Biao's coffin, Zhu Chong and others cried very sadly.

He did have awe and respect for Zhu Biao, Zhu Chong and others, not to mention that they were his brothers. Of course he would be sad that the brothers who grew up together were now separated from each other forever.

Even though he was the crown prince, he knew from childhood that there were some things that he dared not reach out for and did not belong to him. Naturally, he would occasionally complain, but he would not let these things hurt the brotherhood too much.

Zhu Chong cried for a while and said to Zhu Yunhuan, "You go back, we will keep vigil for him."

Zhu Gang also said, "Listen to your second uncle, let's talk among the brothers, and you, a junior, should not get in the way."

Zhu Yunhuan was not polite and said, "Uncles must be tired after traveling all the way. If you can't hold on any longer, just take a rest."

"Do I need your instruction?" Zhu Chong scolded, "You youngsters don't behave like youngsters. One dares to accept courtesy, and the other dares to teach me how to do things!"

Zhu Yunhuan was not angry, he just bowed before leaving.

"My brother has taught his son a good lesson." Zhu Su suddenly spoke up, "Yesterday my father asked me to go talk to him. He said that although my brother and Yun Hu have a grudge, he has been giving them advice over the years."

Zhu Di, who originally had little presence, said, "His words and deeds seem to have been taught by no one? If you think about it carefully, I'm afraid it was only my brother who taught him."

Zhu Chong looked at Zhu Biao's spirit tablet and said, "Yunwen looks like his elder brother from the outside, gentle as jade, a handsome gentleman. Yunxun is like the elder sister-in-law, looking carefree but actually thoughtful."

Zhu Su suddenly said, "I remember that year when my eldest sister-in-law entered the palace, there was a maid in my palace who was restless. My eldest sister-in-law knew about it and scolded me, saying that I was young and lustful. Then I don't know where the maid went."

Zhu Di glared at Zhu Su and said, "If it weren't for you, my sister-in-law would have replaced all of us in one go. Either they are too old or they are ugly!"

"She comes from a military family and is so close to my brother, so she must have some skills." Zhu Chong said, "I get annoyed by the Mongolian woman in my room. She still has the habits of a Tartar, and it makes me angry just by looking at her!"

Zhu Su suddenly sighed and said, "Now that my brother is gone, our lives are going to be hard! In the past, my brother protected us and it didn't matter if we acted out of line. Now, if we act out of line again, my father won't punish us, but the Crown Prince will."

Zhu Di also said a little depressed, "It's fine if the emperor controls us. He is the elder brother, and it is natural for him to control us. If the crown prince controls us in the future, I will not be happy."

"Not happy?" Zhu Chong glanced at Zhu Di and said, "If I were you, I would keep the Prince of Yan's Palace open when I return. Send that monk or Taoist priest to Yingtian Prefecture immediately."

Seeing Zhu Di remained silent, Zhu Chong said with emotion, "One learned to be tolerant on the surface, and the other learned to be tolerant in the bones. Everyone says that my father is partial, and I think my brother is also very partial!"

Zhu Gang burned paper ingots and said, "When we go to court tomorrow, second brother must make things clear, so that the court officials won't think too much. We are afraid now. If those two guys hold a grudge, they will suffer!"

Zhu Su also said, "That's right, second brother, you have to make your words clear tomorrow. A few days ago, someone said that they wanted to establish a crown prince. Second brother, you are the first one to stand out, you must not let people misunderstand you!"

Zhu Chong was immediately very angry. They were brothers, but when something happened, each of them ran away faster than the other!

But Zhu Chong had no choice, because he was the King of Qin, the oldest of his father's sons. Whenever the question of the successor to the crown prince was brought up, he, the King of Qin, would definitely be mentioned.

This matter really failed to gain any benefit but ended up causing trouble for myself!

The throne has nothing to do with him, his father is firm in his determination.

But now, because of that impossible thing, he, the King of Qin, has to go to the court to express his true feelings, and as the representative of the princes, firmly advocate the establishment of the Crown Prince!

Zhu Yunhuan didn't know about these things happening in front of the coffin. He had originally planned to return to Rouyi Palace, but was stopped halfway.

Zhu Yunhuan went directly to Fengxian Hall, burned incense to his ancestors one by one, and then waited quietly for Old Zhu.

In the evening, Old Zhu came and saw Zhu Yunhuan and said, "How are your three uncles?" "What else can they do? They are just being a little bit petty!" Zhu Yunhuan said with a smile, "Second uncle also understands it in his heart, but he just can't get over it and said a few words to vent his anger."

Old Zhu took the incense handed to him by Zhu Yunhuan and lit it, then asked, "Aren't you afraid that he really has that intention?"

"Second uncle and third uncle are both smart people, how could they not understand?" Zhu Yunhuan asked in return, "If they really don't understand, then today, my great grandfather has made it so clear, they should also understand. Second uncle used to be law-abiding, and he is still the same now."

Old Zhu glanced at Zhu Yunxun and asked, "Behave yourself?"

It is impossible for Zhu Chong to be absolutely law-abiding. It is no exaggeration to say that he is a scumbag.

But when it comes to the matter of the crown prince, His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin really did not act recklessly and was truly law-abiding.

After offering incense, Old Zhu said, "You must be on guard against others. For the throne, a son can starve his father to death, and a younger brother can kill his older brother. You keep an eye on him, your second uncle is not an ordinary person. And your third uncle, he always lets your second uncle show up when something happens, and he hides behind."

Zhu Yunhuan nodded and said, "Okay, but I don't have anyone I can use right now. My two sisters can do the job, but I'm afraid they won't dare to speak when they see my second uncle."

"You're going to the Five Military Commandery? Aren't those your family soldiers?" Old Zhu was teasing. "Then the Marquis Dingyuan's family will probably have to lead your horse and hold the stirrups for you. Do you want the Marquis Huining's family to guard the central army camp for you?"

Zhu Yunhuan was not embarrassed, but just said, "It's not a war, we don't need them. As for the Jinyiwei, it's better to use the Jinyiwei."

Old Zhu stared at Zhu Yunhuan and said, "You are really a son raised by the eldest brother! You are good to your uncles, but you should be on guard against them. People say that the Jinyiwei are domineering, but it is so easy for him to use them!"

Although Old Zhu was joking, he would just complain a few words about Zhu Yunhuan's behavior at most, but he would not be really angry.

The emperor should be suspicious. He can be kind to his own family, but he should also take necessary precautions.

No matter how harshly the Jinyiwei were cursed outside, as if it was the wrath of heaven and the resentment of the people, the worst that could happen was that they would burn some instruments of torture in front of everyone to appease the people's hearts. In fact, they would have no scruples at all when using them.

There is no need for the Embroidered Uniform Guards. Those civil and military officials have rebelled against the emperor, and the emperor's ears and eyes should be clear!

Those Jinyiwei also need to be warned, lest they become complacent. Using the complaints of civil and military officials to suppress the Jinyiwei a little is the best way to employ people!

Old Zhu took out a token from his pocket and said, "I'll lend it to you for a few days, but don't come up with a bunch of evidence of Yun Wen's rebellion in the next few days. Those Jinyiwei are the best at this."

Zhu Yunhuan took the token and said with a smile, "Even if the people below sent me evidence of Yunwen's rebellion, I would just treat it as a joke and kill people. Yunwen doesn't have the guts, and I can't let the Jinyiwei fool me so easily."

Old Zhu looked at Zhu Yunhuan and said meaningfully, "Don't underestimate Yunhuan, he is more anxious than you!"

It seems that Old Zhu knows something, but Zhu Yunwen is not surprised. It would be strange if Old Zhu didn't know anything. And it would also be strange if Zhu Yunwen didn't make some small moves.

Even Zhu Yunhuan made some moves, but his every move was seen by Old Zhu, so there was no secret at all.

Zhu Yunhuan continued to ask, "Can I go to the Five Military Commandery now?"

Old Zhu said bluntly, "No! You don't need those nobles to serve you now, just let the Jinyiwei keep an eye on them. As long as your second uncle and his men don't collude with the court officials, you don't have to care. If they collude with the nobles, you can do whatever you want!"

Zhu Yunhuan understood and said, "Then I'll go meet him."

Seeing Zhu Yunhuan trying to run away, Old Zhu was very angry, "What time is it now? Don't you want to eat? Can you still run away? Let's eat!"

(End of this chapter)