Ming Dynasty: Zhu Biao's younger brother, the most rebellious son in history

After hearing what his sister said, Wang Baobao suddenly felt some admiration for his sister.

"No wonder you kept giving him hints on the road, whether intentionally or unintentionally. It looked like you were flirting with him, but in fact, you had already begun planning your next move."

“I can’t help it. He has been with Zhu Kai in our tribe for a year and a half, and we haven’t had many opportunities to meet. Besides, I don’t have any particular thoughts about this person, and I don’t take him seriously at all.

But now that we two may soon become a family, it won't be too difficult if I let him have some feelings for me in advance.

In fact, for the princes of the Ming Dynasty, it was very difficult to accept marrying a woman from a foreign race as their principal wife.

In order to prevent him from causing a big fuss, it is necessary to cultivate some feelings on the road, lest if he refuses, it will also make our tribe lose face. "

"Since you have already guessed what Zhu Yuanzhang might be thinking, I'm sure Zhu Kai should have guessed it as well. No wonder he said he would help us without hesitation. So that's how it is.

Sister, we are the only ones here now. Tell me the truth. What do you think of the Third Prince Zhu Chong?"

"Brother, didn't I tell you just now? I don't have any idea about this person at all. He is completely different from Zhu Kai. Zhu Kai is very smart and scheming.

At the same time, he is easy-going and humorous.

Not to mention the appearance, even in terms of inner qualities, he and Zhu Kai cannot be compared.

Zhu Chong is a flamboyant and shallow person. He always puts on airs like a Ming Dynasty prince and is a bit arrogant. I don't have a very good impression of him. "

"That's really unfair to you, sister.

It is too great a sacrifice to let you marry someone you dislike, or even hate, just in exchange for the peace and tranquility of our entire tribe.

It's all my fault as a brother. I was defeated by these people from the Ming Dynasty and couldn't even protect my own sister."

To put it another way, there is indeed a real brother-sister relationship between Wang Baobao and his sister.

He also felt sorry for his sister, who was about to marry such a man, but they did not choose to surrender to the Ming Dynasty or listen to Zhu Yuanzhang's arrangements, otherwise they would be disobeying the imperial edict.

In danger are not just the two siblings, but their entire tribe.

"Brother, you don't have to think so much about me. I'm willing to do anything for you."

"From what you said just now, are you still thinking about Zhu Kai in your heart? Do you still have some real feelings for him?"

When Guanyinnu heard Wang Baobao's question, he hesitated.

"Okay, you don't have to answer me. Judging from your attitude, it's very likely that you still have some feelings for Zhu Kai.

But it is also normal. He is handsome and has many advantages. It is especially obvious when compared with his younger brothers. There is no harm without comparison.

It's just that he has Xu Miaoyun by his side now, and it seems that he doesn't intend to find another woman. "

"It's better than that. If we don't have emotions, we won't have too many scruples when doing things. We only need to consider the interests."

Crown Prince Zhu Biao also returned to the palace with his younger brothers.

Zhu Chong stopped on his horse at the gate of the imperial palace and couldn't help but sigh.

"I haven't been back for a long time. This is our home. It's so familiar. I have to say that the palace is much better than the border tribes. That place is simply deserted. Usually there are cows, horses and sheep running around everywhere. It's so dirty."

Zhu Gang smiled and said.

"Third brother, second brother is not here. You are finally telling the truth. When you are with second brother, didn't you say you like the border tribes when he asked you? Why do you say the palace is better now?"

"Oh, Fourth Brother, you are such a stubborn person. Second Brother just likes to hear nice things. In front of him, I naturally have to say what he likes to hear.

Now that my second brother is not here, can you also tell me the truth and say from the bottom of your heart whether the border tribe is better or the palace is better?"

Zhu Gang smiled awkwardly.

"If we compare them this way, the palace is definitely better. There are palace maids serving you and you can eat all kinds of delicacies from the land and the sea. In the border tribes, besides beef and mutton, you can also drink milk tea.

How can it be called good if you can’t even eat fresh vegetables?
But it’s quite fun to be with my second brother. I learn a lot every day, things we’ve never heard of before, some good and some bad, so the merits and demerits offset each other.”

When Zhu Biao heard his two younger brothers say this, he laughed.

“Father feels sorry for you two, and Mother has prepared a lot of delicious food for you in the harem. He has also prepared some, which have been sent to the second son’s residence in advance. I believe they should have finished their meal and rested.

You will soon be able to feast on the delicacies of the mountains and sea, so you might as well cherish them. Let’s go, I’ll take you to the palace first.”

Zhu Di said nothing. He was not a man who was content with pleasure.

He felt that being with Zhu Kai was the most important thing, and he also had the opportunity to learn from General Lan Yu, which was much better than being in the capital.

Besides, the border area is a natural place for training troops. He can find his own value there, which is much better than being a prince who is content with his life in the palace.

Crown Prince Zhu Biao looked at Zhu Di, who said nothing but had a very serious expression. Thinking that Zhu Di was feeling unwell, he quickly asked with concern.

"Old Five, I've only heard them chattering all the way, but you've said very little. Are you feeling unwell somewhere?"

"Brother, thank you for your concern. I'm not feeling unwell. I just haven't been home for a long time. I'm a little excited and don't know what to say for a moment. You know, I'm usually not good at speaking."

Zhu Chong sighed and said.

"Brother, don't worry about it. He is like this in the border areas. He rarely speaks around my second brother. He just stays in the barracks all day long. I don't know what he is studying."

"Third brother, you know me better. I really like staying in the military camp. During the past year or so with those soldiers, I have been trying to get familiar with the layout of the border area.

If one day my father, Emperor Xia Zhi, wants to attack Mobei, we can also familiarize ourselves with the local terrain in advance, all for the sake of the Ming Dynasty. I think so too."

"Old Five, although you don't like to talk, you have a good sense of the overall situation."

Zhu Gang and Zhu Chong stood at the gate of the palace and sighed for a while, and Crown Prince Zhu Biao urged them to ride back to the palace first.

"It's getting late, so don't hesitate here.

As the eldest brother, don't you understand how you feel? If you want to delay it a little longer, until Father and Mother fall asleep, you can escape.

Forget it. If you ask me, you can avoid it on the first day, but not on the fifteenth. Father has been waiting for you in Nanxun Palace."

"Nanxun Palace? What is our father waiting for us for there?" Zhu Gang also echoed.

"Yes, Nanxun Palace used to collect all kinds of books. It's a bit chilling to come to such a deserted place in the middle of the night."

"You have the eldest brother accompanying you, and there are so many people around you, what are you afraid of? Could it be that following the second brother for more than a year has made you all spineless?"

Zhu Chong is a guy who usually rushes around recklessly. The thing he fears least is provocation.

Provoking someone was the most effective method for him. After hearing what Crown Prince Zhu Biao said, he immediately perked up and spoke.

"Brother, please don't underestimate us when you say this. There is nothing to be afraid of. We just feel sorry for our father.

It's late at night, and Nanxun Palace is already gloomy. Usually, few people go there because it's cold and damp. I'm afraid that my father's old cold legs will relapse."

“You are quite filial.

Let's go. We will meet sooner or later. If the Emperor wants to ask you something, think about it before answering him.

I think he won't make things too difficult for you so late at night. What's more, Zhu Kai has already told me that no matter what the emperor says to you, I will do my best to protect you two little brats.

This is what I, as the eldest brother, promised. You are all my brothers, and I don’t want to see Father getting angry at you.”

Zhu Di was not particularly nervous. He knew that he had nothing to do with many things, and his father had always given him a laissez-faire attitude.

In fact, the person Zhu Yuanzhang cared least about was Zhu Di.

Expectations for him were not particularly high, as he had already put all his energy into training the prince.

This made Zhu Di feel a little psychologically unbalanced, but he received enough respect from Zhu Kai, so naturally he had more respect for his second brother Zhu Kai.

Afterwards, Crown Prince Zhu Biao took the three of them back to the palace.

Under normal circumstances, the palace should have been closed by now, with only a few patrols. Unexpectedly, today it was extra grand in order to wait and welcome them.

The Imperial Guards and the Embroidered Uniform Guards went out together, and such a large scene scared them.

"Father is really thoughtful. He should have prepared all these before he decided to let us come back."

"Father's thoughts have always been like this, and we brothers can't all guess them."

Crown Prince Zhu Biao brought Zhu Chong, Zhu Gang and Zhu Di to the Nanxun Palace.

Late in the night, the place where usually no one comes was brightly lit. It seemed that Zhu Yuanzhang had already made preparations and was ready to meet his sons here.

"Is the Emperor in there?"

"The eunuch beside the emperor is not here. I think he should not be in the hall either. Let's go in first, and then send someone to invite the emperor."

Crown Prince Zhu Biao came into the hall with several of his younger brothers.

He turned around and said to the eunuch next to him.

"Eunuch, go and tell the emperor that we are back and ask him if he will summon us tonight."

"Reporting to His Royal Highness, the Emperor has given instructions. When His Royal Highness returns, go and report immediately. He will be here soon."

"Then go quickly."

"No need. I saw His Royal Highness the Crown Prince coming back at the door just now, and I have already told the people beside me to report to the Emperor first. Please take a rest, the Emperor will be here soon."

Zhu Di nodded and said.

"Thank you so much, father-in-law."

"Oh, my Lord, please don't say that. It's embarrassing for me."

Zhu Chong felt a little uneasy now, and he couldn't tell what was going on. Perhaps it was because he had not returned to the palace for too long and had long since become unable to adapt to the environment here.

On the other side, Zhu Yuanzhang and Ma Xiuying were together. After hearing the eunuch's report, Zhu Yuanzhang prepared to go to Nanxun Palace to meet his sons first.

Ma Xiuying was also very anxious to see her son, but she knew that Zhu Yuanzhang brought them to Nanxun Palace late at night, and he must want to tell her something about Zhu Kai.

It’s better not to go with them for now. Please wait in Gongli. After they finish their serious talk, I will arrange for them to have dinner.

"Your Majesty, it's getting late and the dew is heavy. You have to be careful on your way."

"Queen, you don't have to worry so much. With so many people around me, what can possibly happen? Besides, I'm not old at all."

"Chongba, when you see your sons, don't just think about testing them.

Over the past year or so, they have suffered a lot in the border area. As a father, you need to pay more attention to your children, otherwise they will feel even more unbalanced and always think that we, as parents, are too biased. "

Ma Xiuying repeatedly advised Zhu Yuanzhang, but how could Zhu Yuanzhang not understand this truth? He hoped that the sons around him could stand on their own feet and he had very high expectations for his children.

Zhu Kai once said that if Zhu Yuanzhang were alive today, he would also be a parent who would push his children hard.

"Isn't it the same for every parent in the world who wants their children to be successful?
Besides, I teach them for the sake of the Ming Dynasty's longevity.

We can’t put all the pressure on Biao’er alone. In the future, he will be the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, but the brothers around him must also fulfill their responsibilities as assistants.”

"That being said, you still have to think carefully before you act. They have been with Zhu Kai for more than a year, and they are bound to have picked up some of Zhu Kai's temperament and character."

"It wouldn't be a big deal if they could pick up on the second brother's temperament and character, but the most important thing is to learn more from the second brother's intelligence and wisdom."

"You are too strict a father. You want them to learn from the second child's smart mind and cooperative style, but you don't want them to learn from the second child's temper. You want the horse to run but not eat grass."

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard Ma Xiuying's words, he lowered his head and smiled.

In fact, only Ma Xiuying dared to tell the truth in front of Zhu Yuanzhang.

Otherwise, no one would dare to say anything in front of Zhu Yuanzhang, even his loyal ministers would not dare to speak nonsense. (End of this chapter)