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

Zhu Kai's sudden apology completely stunned Zhu Chong. He didn't know how to respond. In his mind, his second brother had always been very arrogant and never admitted his mistakes.

He was really surprised that this time he could make a sincere apology to the Queen in front of her.

"Second brother, I..."

In fact, in the beginning, Zhu Kai was more likely to exploit his younger brothers, but people have feelings, and after being together for a long time, how could he not have feelings and understanding for them.

I can be said to have watched these younger brothers grow up, and I absolutely cannot bear to deceive him like this.

"Do you know why my second brother never told you about this?"

Zhu Chong shook his head helplessly. In fact, the anger in his heart had long since subsided. Otherwise, he would have directly said that Zhu Kai was too selfish and chose to conceal the truth because he was unwilling to tell him.

“Perhaps you can also feel that Second Brother’s predictions about some things are relatively accurate, but because of this, I can also understand that many things cannot be easily changed.

Even if I tell you the truth in advance, what will happen?

If this matter can be changed, I can discuss it with you. I know your wishes. You don't want to marry Guanyin Nu.

No matter how beautiful she is, she is a foreign woman after all, which is still a lot of pressure for you."

When Zhu Chong heard this, he completely understood that his second brother knew everything about these things.

"But if you had told me earlier, I would have been able to be mentally prepared and would not be so flustered and at a loss when I received the imperial edict from my father again."

"Because this was my father's intention. I had some correspondence with him before, and he asked me to keep this secret. At that time, the candidate was between you and Zhu Gang, and he hadn't decided who to choose."

Zhu Kai deliberately did not tell the whole truth. He understood history and knew that there was no way to change it.

However, there are relatively few records about Guanyin Slave in history. Even if Zhu Kai was very powerful, it was impossible for him to understand a person so thoroughly from inside out.

"So you should understand what I'm thinking..."

"I see. It seems that Father is still quite concerned about us sons."

"Guess what will be discussed in the court today?"

Zhu Di said softly.

"Since the imperial edict has been passed down, the wedding date must be agreed upon. Second brother, we have returned to Yingtian Prefecture from the border for several days, but the emperor has not summoned Wang Baobao yet.

It was really not appropriate to keep him waiting in the inn. The emperor didn't summon him simply because he hadn't decided what position to give him.

If he had thought this matter through, I think he would have been able to make up his mind soon, and would have discussed the wedding date with Wang Baobao when they met for the first time.

And you, Third Brother, have already been given a title. I believe that after the New Year, you will be sent to a place to be a vassal. By then, you will be separated from Second Brother."

"What? You mean I'm going to be separated from my second brother? I'm not mentally prepared yet. What should I do? I can't handle it alone."

The other side is in the court.

Crown Prince Zhu Biao chatted with Zhu Kai until midnight last night and had to get up early in the morning to go to the court. In fact, his job as the Crown Prince is quite hard.

If you want to be respected in front of others, you must suffer behind the scenes.

In fact, being the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty was not easy. There was too much pressure to bear. On the one hand, Zhu Yuanzhang's emphasis on him put a lot of pressure on him invisibly.

On the other hand, the brothers around him must strike a good balance, as they are very afraid that the Xuanwu Gate Incident will happen again.

Zhu Biao never worried about Zhu Kai. Even though he was very capable, he had no fear of him because he knew there was no way Zhu Kai could snatch his position as crown prince.

"I heard that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince stayed with His Royal Highness Zhu Kai last night. I wonder if the two princes discussed something?"

Hu Weiyong had a sticking mustache and didn't look like a good guy.

It was clear from what he said that he was trying to sow discord. Everyone knew what kind of person he was. As long as he was around, no one could live in peace.

"Hu Weiyong, you are asking a question that you already know the answer to. Zhu Kai and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince have always had a very good relationship. The two brothers have not seen each other for such a long time, so they must have a lot to talk about. Do you really need to make irresponsible remarks here?"

"Oh my, Lord Chang Yuchun is right, but I am a little worried that the emperor might mention some news today that none of us want to hear."

At this time, Li Shanchang walked in slowly from outside.

"We are all ministers of the Ming Dynasty. The Emperor is the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty. We should do whatever he says. If there is something the Emperor says and we don't want to hear it, wouldn't that be treason?"

Sometimes the relationship between Li Shanchang and Hu Weiyong was indeed quite subtle.

"Alright, alright, stop arguing here. Let's go inside and talk about what we have to say."

It was the next day in the court, and everyone was waiting for the emperor to announce when the wedding of His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin and Wang Baobao's sister would be held.

They have arrived at the Hall of Supreme Harmony one by one.

At this moment, Wang Jinghong supported Zhu Yuanzhang and walked out slowly.

Everyone knelt on the ground in unison.

"Long live the emperor. Long live the emperor."

"Everyone, please stand up. You all look very energetic. I guess your physical and mental states are much better as the New Year is coming to an end."

"Yes, it is said that people feel happy when they are happy. From the emperor's expression, we can see that his son is about to get married, so the emperor is naturally in a good mood."

"My sons are growing up one by one, and gradually they are starting to have families and careers. As a father, I am very pleased.

But seeing that they were given various titles of princes, they had to leave the capital. I think it’s okay, but the key is that the queen may not want to part with these sons. "His Royal Highness Zhu Kai has also been named the King of the Frontier, but he still came back from the border.

With such a beginning, the other princes can just make the same arrangements. Otherwise, some people might think that the emperor is partial to his sons, and that the princes would not feel good about treating them differently."

Hu Weiyong said these words in a relaxed manner, while looking at Zhu Yuanzhang somewhat nervously.

At this time, Deqing Hou Liao Yongzhong stood up and spoke.

"Lord Hu Weiyong, what you said means that the emperor is somewhat biased.

There is no parent in the world who can treat all of them equally, let alone the emperor who has to treat every son equally. How many princes does our Ming Dynasty have to have?"

Liao Yongzhong really has no idea of ​​his own limitations. He dares to say anything.

Such words could be easily blurted out, and Zhu Yuanzhang had already been a little annoyed with this guy. However, it was not the most important thing for him now. The most important thing was to stabilize the other party's emotions, and then slowly deal with him.

“Marquis Deqing is really humorous.

From ancient times to the present, there has never been a time when there are two princes in the court. Your Highness the Crown Prince was chosen by me personally. Do you think I want to change my mind now?
It seems that you really know me well enough. Even the Queen doesn't dare to say these words, so how dare you say them so easily?"

After Zhu Yuanzhang said this, everyone could feel that there was something wrong with his emotions.

Especially Liu Bowen.

He is a very smart man, and he is also the Prince's Grand Tutor. His status and position are extraordinary. If he had said this, Zhu Yuanzhang might not have been so angry.

Hu Weiyong was best at observing people's words and expressions. He knew that Zhu Yuanzhang had no defenses against Zhu Kai. At least for now, it did not seem that the two brothers had any intention of competing with each other.

Yesterday, he had some disagreements with Liao Yongzhong on the road, and even Crown Prince Zhu Biao saw it. Now is the best opportunity for him to avenge himself.

"Marquis Deqing, what you said is quite disrespectful.

The emperor didn't say anything, but you dare to speculate his intentions. Don't forget our identities. We only have the right to give suggestions to the emperor, but we do not have the right to make decisions for him.

It seems a bit disrespectful of you to do this. The New Year is almost here, you'd better not make yourself uncomfortable.

Yesterday, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said that he wanted to send an imperial physician to your residence to check your legs carefully. These people in the Imperial Hospital are really inefficient.

Why haven't you checked on Marquis Deqing's residence yet? You are the emperor's right-hand man. If there is anything you haven't taken good care of, everyone here will be held responsible."

"Alright, alright, stop arguing.

This matter has nothing to do with the people in the Imperial Hospital. I went to the hospital this morning to find some medicine to treat the cold. I felt a slight cold last night.

But I just have long ears, so I listened a little more.

I heard that the people from the Imperial Hospital were driven out by the stewards in your mansion before they even arrived at Marquis Deqing's mansion. These stewards in your mansion are just taking advantage of the power of their masters and are very arrogant.

Isn't it a bit unreasonable that he doesn't even take the resentful judge of the Imperial Hospital in the palace seriously?"

Hu Weiyong had a really good strategy. He first raised questions and then raised his own doubts, leading Zhu Yuanzhang into the circle step by step and following his logical thinking.

If Zhu Kai were here, he would definitely be able to figure out his little tricks. Even His Royal Highness the Crown Prince could sense this guy's purpose.

Hu Weiyong was a very smart man. He went to the Imperial Medical Service on purpose today.

Perhaps because he heard what the prince said yesterday, he wanted to find out the news, or maybe the people around him had already informed him of these things.

Anyway, he was deliberately looking for trouble today to give himself a reason to lose his temper in the court.

Zhu Yuanzhang had already reached the limit of his patience with Liao Yongzhong, but seeing that the New Year was almost approaching and it was also the auspicious day for his son to marry Guanyinnu, he did not want to engage in swordplay and fighting at this time.

What's more, she wanted to leave this matter to Zhu Kai, but Zhu Kai was not here today. Once any conflict broke out, it would be completely contrary to her plan.

Zhu Yuanzhang calmed down his anger and turned to speak to Hu Weiyong with concern.

"Master Hu, why did you feel a little cold last night?
The weather is a bit cold now, and it looks like spring is almost here, but you still have to be more careful, as your health will deteriorate as you get older.

Just like me, sometimes when you get older, your physical condition cannot be compared with any young person.

Zhu Kai once said that people are more likely to suffer from the three highs when they get older. I forgot what it meant, but it just told us to pay more attention to our health. "

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. It's nothing serious. It's just a minor cold."

"The Imperial Hospital is a department that serves everyone. Why would the prime minister of the dynasty need to go to the Imperial Hospital to look for medicinal materials?"

"Your Majesty, please don't misunderstand. This has nothing to do with anyone in the Imperial Hospital. I just walked there on my way to court today.

Although I am the prime minister of the Ming Dynasty, I am still far inferior to Lord Liao Yongzhong, and our identities and status are also different.

Lord Liao Yongzhong could have the hospital clerk come to see him, but he drove them away. I don't have such a big air, and I will never be treated like this in my life."

Hu Weiyong said this on purpose. He wanted to sow discord.

Zhu Yuanzhang knew very well that Liao Yongzhong had become so outrageous that he had to quickly get rid of this thorn in his side, but not now.

So many people in the court heard this, but no one dared to stand up and say anything. At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang missed his outspoken son, Zhu Kai. If he were really here, he would be able to make these people speechless. This is his greatest advantage, and it is also his greatest disadvantage, that is, he cannot control his mouth. Even though he has gone to the border, he seems to have not corrected this problem in more than a year. Thinking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang was unwilling to think about it anymore. He felt that it was useless to say too much, so he should put the matter aside for now. Then he immediately changed his attitude and said to Liao Yongzhong with a smile.

"Since His Royal Highness has already sent the judge of the Imperial Hospital to your residence to check your condition, why don't you let him in?

Or was it that the housekeeper had kicked out the director of the Imperial Hospital? What on earth was going on?

Marquis Deqing, the housekeeper in your mansion is so arrogant, but the chief judge of the Imperial Hospital is a fourth-rank official of the dynasty." (End of this chapter)