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

Zhu Chong saw that everyone was feeling a little awkward at this moment, so he had to step out and liven up the atmosphere.

"Brother, you don't have to take what my second brother said to heart. We all understand these principles.

There is no need to bother with such a small matter. General Chang Yuchun has personally told the emperor what he has said. You can make your own arrangements. Wang Baobao and the others are protected by so many imperial guards. Can they still be in danger? Not at all. "

Zhu Gang was unable to react for a moment, so he could only nod.

He knew that Zhu Yuanzhang loved Crown Prince Zhu Biao the most because he had the same ideas as him and would never make mistakes.

Only Zhu Di stood by and did not express any opinions. He was always like this.

"Old Five, you really don't speak a word when it's none of your business, and when asked, you shake your head and say you don't know."

"Father, I really don't know how to handle such a complicated matter. I'll let my elder and second brothers make the decision. I'm still young, so I can only learn more and more by following them."

"Well, it's good that you understand."

After thinking for a long time, Crown Prince Zhu Biao finally came up with a foolproof plan.

"Well, there is a very good idea now, which is to let Chang Sheng do this. He is the son of General Chang Yuchun and the eldest brother-in-law of this prince. He is very capable and has learned the true teachings of General Chang."

"This is a really good idea, big brother. You are really smart to be able to come up with such a good idea. I believe that when second brother knows about it, he will agree and he will not object."

Zhu Yuanzhang said seriously.

"What can he object to? Who can object to the decision made by the Crown Prince and me? Even if the Second Brother is being willful, he shouldn't be so ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth."

When Zhu Chong heard what Zhu Yuanzhang said, he quickly nodded in agreement.

"Brother, your idea is really good. Lord Chang Sheng is young and promising, so it's time for him to gain some experience. Besides, we are of similar age, so communication will be smoother."

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this arrangement, he nodded with satisfaction.

"Okay, I think you guys are exhausted, let's go to the Queen's bedroom to have dinner first.

The imperial kitchen had already prepared everything. For any dish that took time to cook, they would start preparing it before dawn.

The Queen has taken great pains for you guys. Even if you are very tired now, you must go to the Queen, take a look at her and then go back to sleep."

"Yes, what father said is very true. We also miss our mother day and night. If that's the case, then let's go."

Zhu Yuanzhang walked in front with his hands behind his back, accompanied by the Crown Prince and eunuchs who lit lamps to lead the way for them.

The three brothers Zhu Gang, Zhu Chong and Zhu Di followed behind.

At this time, what Zhu Di was really thinking about was his biological mother, Concubine Yi.

However, due to the special nature of his mother's identity, he could not mention it in front of Zhu Yuanzhang, let alone take the initiative to say that he was going to see his mother.

Zhu Yuanzhang had been waiting for the station and took the initiative to bring up this matter. He wanted to test the other party's attitude.

Knowing that the locals were kind to the people of the Mongol Yuan tribe, he became even more dissatisfied because his mother was a concubine of the Mongol Yuan tribe.

If this allowed them to have closer ties with their maternal family, they might develop the intention of seizing the throne. This was what Zhu Yuanzhang least wanted to see and what he was always on guard against.

Inside the Queen's bedroom, the palace maids were busy going in and out carrying all kinds of dishes. It didn't feel like late at night but rather like early morning.

"Put this dish inside, they have to drink the soup first and then eat the greasy food, put the light ones outside, and put the chicken soup and shark fin on the side.

The Third Prince and the Fourth Prince both like to eat the Emerald Cabbage. Put it next to the soup. I heard that they only eat beef and mutton in the border areas, so they are interested in these fresh vegetables instead. "

At this time, Empress Ma did not regard herself as the empress of the Ming Dynasty. She just regarded herself as an ordinary mother who was waiting for her son to return. That was all.

Just at this moment, a palace maid came to report.

"Empress, the Emperor, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and several other princes will be here soon."

Ma Xiuying was also very surprised that their conversation went on so quickly. She was almost not ready yet, so she hurriedly urged the palace maids to hurry up.

"Did you hear that? The emperor and his men are coming soon. You should prepare the dishes quickly."

"Yes~"

Ma Xiuying walked directly to the palace gate and stood there waiting to see her sons.

It’s just that he didn’t see Zhu Kai today, which is what he was most concerned about. Fortunately, the person who served the meal came back to report.

Both Zhu Kai and Xu Miaoyun are very good people. Although the journey was a bit tiring, there were no accidents and it can be said to be safe and smooth.

Zhu Chong and Zhu Gang followed behind and saw that there were lanterns lit in Empress Ma's palace, and it seemed that everyone was very busy.

"Father, it's so late, and Mother hasn't gone to bed yet. She has been preparing food for us. It's really troubling her."

"Yes, it makes us sons feel a little embarrassed. We really can't bear to see our mother like this."

"A mother worries about her son even when he is away from home. The Queen is also a loving mother. Since he wants to prepare, let him go. He is so happy now that you are back that he has no time to feel sleepy."

After Zhu Yuanzhang said this, he turned around and looked at Zhu Di, who still did not show any expression.

Zhu Yuanzhang finally couldn't help it, he asked casually.

"Old Fifth, you haven't asked Concubine Xi a single question since you came back. Don't you miss your mother?"

"Of course I thought about the bond between mother and son, and I dare not lie. It's just that my mother's status is quite special, and I just came back from the Mongolian tribe on the border, so I have to take into account the gossip in the court. I can't add trouble to my mother."

“You have always been the most sensible among the princes, and now you are the youngest, but you are still very thoughtful.

Don't worry, you finally come back, I won't let you and your son be separated, after you meet the queen, you can go to Concubine Xi to meet your biological mother."

When Zhu Di heard what Zhu Yuanzhang said, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

This matter could only be brought up by Zhu Yuanzhang himself. If he did so, it would arouse Zhu Yuanzhang's suspicion.

As Zhu Yuanzhang gets older, he becomes more and more suspicious.

It was not just towards these sons, but also towards the people around them. Everyone was careful in what they said and did, cautious in every possible way, for fear that they would make a mistake and arouse Zhu Yuanzhang's suspicion.

When Zhu Di heard what Zhu Yuanzhang said, he immediately thanked him. "Thank you, father, for understanding my feelings for my mother."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, with a slight smile on his face, and said nothing.

At this time, Zhu Di remembered what Zhu Kai had said to him.

Zhu Kai once told him that this time when he returned to the capital, even if he missed his mother, he could not bring it up on his own initiative, let alone ask Zhu Yuanzhang about it, as this would only make him more disgusted.

At the beginning, Concubine Yi was sent by the Mongolian Yuan tribe to marry. Although she was beautiful, she was a foreign woman after all.

Zhu Yuanzhang was extremely wary of her. In addition, he had Empress Ma by his side, who shared his joys and sorrows. Naturally, he looked down on everyone else and only regarded her as a decoration in the harem.

Now Zhu Di had been with Zhu Kai in the Mongolian tribe for such a long time and had a lot of contact with them, and Wang Baobao also knew that Zhu Di's mother was a member of their tribe.

Therefore, he must be treated specially. Especially at this time, he must distance himself from it and not appear to be too active in such matters.

Zhu Di also kept Zhu Kai's words in mind. He knew that when he was with a smart brother like Zhu Kai, he would be willing to listen to whatever the other person said.

Zhu Yuanzhang’s reaction just now also confirmed Zhu Kai’s guess.

Zhu Di had the opportunity to see his mother without being suspected by Zhu Yuanzhang. This was a win-win situation. Naturally, he was very grateful to his brother Zhu Kai for guiding him in these things.

Zhu Gang was a man with high emotional intelligence. When he heard this, he immediately patted Zhu Di on the shoulder.

"Old Five, you don't have to worry so much.

In the imperial palace, all concubines are taken care of by the queen mother. In the harem under the jurisdiction of the queen mother, there will be no jealousy or mutual framing.

They all get along well with each other, no matter what your mother's identity is or whether she is a foreigner or not."

"Third brother, you said that and I don't know how to answer.

I have never doubted that anything bad would happen to my mother under the care of the Empress. Besides, this is my father's family affair, and it is not convenient for us as his sons to speak up.

I am already very satisfied to be able to see my mother this time. This is all the grace of my father, and I will remember it in my heart."

Zhu Chong actually looked down on Zhu Di a little.

He felt that since he was not the queen's legitimate son, his status and position were definitely inferior to those of his brothers. If Zhu Kai had not insisted on taking him to the tribe, Zhu Yuanzhang might not have wanted to take him with him.

Fortunately, he is usually a low-key person and never participates in the fights between brothers. One more person won't make much difference. Assuming that he really has ill intentions and wants to fight for power, then don't blame everyone for forgetting their brotherhood.

While they were thinking about this, they had already arrived at the gate of Queen Ma's palace.

Zhu Di looked at Empress Ma who was standing at the door expectantly, and he suddenly thought of his mother.

The Queen Mother has a special status and is qualified to wait here to see her son when he returns.

But his mother could only wait for the summons from the empress and the emperor to have the chance to see her son. Zhu Di felt heartbroken when he thought of this.

When Empress Ma saw Zhu Yuanzhang coming back with his sons, she immediately walked down the stairs excitedly.

The palace maids behind her saw that Empress Ma was in such a hurry and were worried that she would trip, so they hurried forward to support her.

"Empress, please be careful and watch the steps carefully."

"it does not matter."

When Zhu Yuanzhang saw how anxious Empress Ma was, his heart also became nervous. He immediately ignored his son behind him and rushed forward to support Empress Ma.

"Xiuying, you are already old now, can you please pay attention to your body? Such a high staircase, go down slowly, these brats are waiting for you below, can they still run away?"

"Oh, I was so happy that I forgot...forgot..."

Crown Prince Zhu Biao smiled, pulled his brothers and came in front of Empress Ma, and they all knelt down in unison.

"I've met my mother."

Empress Ma, with tears in her eyes, hurried forward to help her sons up, and at the same time she did not ignore Zhu Di.

"Now that we're all back, stop arguing and get up quickly. You guys have all lost weight. You must have suffered a lot in the borderland. Your second brother has lost weight too."

When Empress Ma saw Zhu Chong and Zhu Gang, she immediately thought of Zhu Kai. They didn't have to worry about anything when they were with Zhu Kai, and they had already suffered so much.

Zhu Kai has to deal with Wang Baobao over there and rebuild the border area. He also has so many great ideas that it must have been even more stressful. I wonder how thin he has become now.

Thinking of this, Queen Ma felt very distressed for him, and she wanted to rush to Zhu Kai's mansion to see her precious son.

"Mother, my second brother is in good health and hasn't changed much.

He said he was working out recently? I think that's the word, I can't quite remember.

It means that I want to make myself stronger so that I can be more powerful on the battlefield.

Although he looks thinner, he is indeed heavier than before, and we can only eat beef and mutton in the borderland. My second brother said that beef contains a lot of protein, which can make his body stronger. "

Empress Ma was also a little confused when she heard what Zhu Chong said, so she quickly touched his head.

"You have been with your second brother for too long, so you have learned all these messed up words from him.

I've never heard of it before. I was shocked. I thought you had a fever and started talking nonsense. It's normal for you to say all this nonsense when you're with Zhu Kai. We can't understand what you're saying."

When Zhu Chong heard what Queen Ma said, he smiled naively.

"Yes, mother, you are right. We have indeed been with our second brother for too long, so we have learned these strange words he said.

But we are already used to it. We must change this when we return to the capital. We cannot say these nonsense in front of the queen mother and make her unable to understand. "

"Okay, stop kneeling here and follow me in. The imperial kitchen has prepared a lot of food for you."

"Mother, you are so kind. I have been so hungry that my stomach has started to rumble and my intestines are about to rebel."

Empress Ma extended her right index finger and gently tapped Zhu Chong's head. (End of this chapter)