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

Chapter 92 Attacking Ma Xiuying? Wang Guangyang doesn't tolerate you!
"I know."

Zhu Biao looked at Zhu Kai and asked, "Just now, did you tell Dad where you would go to patrol the border in the future?"

"Ok?"

So this is what Zhu Biao was worried about.

Zhu Kai was clueless. No matter how Zhu Biao asked, he just said, "What? Did I just say that? Did you hear me wrong? I won't say any more. I'm going to the imperial kitchen to see how to cook for mother."

……

Ma Xiuying fell ill, and the entire palace was shrouded in a dark cloud.

Now that Zhu Kai and Zhu Biao are back, the dark cloud has dissipated somewhat, but everyone is still worried.

The one who got smallpox was Queen Ma.

The concubines in Zhu Yuanzhang's harem were both happy and worried.

Ma Xiuying has enjoyed Zhu Yuanzhang's love for a long time, and Zhu Yuanzhang only regards them as machines for bearing children and does not take them seriously at all. How could these concubines not understand this?
Now Ma Xiuying is sick, and it is smallpox, an incurable disease. How can they not be happy?
They all hoped that after Ma Xiuying died, they could share the love from Zhu Yuanzhang.

But then another piece of news came.

No one knew what method Zhu Kai used, but he actually said that he could cure smallpox and could cure Ma Xiuying.

When the concubines in the harem heard this, they just thought it was funny.

Smallpox has been rampant for so many years. Unless a person has good physical fitness and can resist the invasion of smallpox, I have never heard of human power being able to cure smallpox.

How can this be?

The concubines in the harem didn't believe it at all, but when they heard Zhu Yuanzhang busy preparing meals for Ma Xiuying in the imperial kitchen, and that they were also close to Kunning Palace, they had to believe that Zhu Kai could cure smallpox.

What if it's true?
If Ma Xiuying continues to live, how can we have a chance to succeed?
The concubines didn't believe this was true, but they had to believe it.

……

"Mom, why don't you let me go out and look for my second brother?"

Zhu Di stayed in the palace, jumping up and down anxiously: "Didn't my second brother say that? Smallpox is not a big deal. He can cure smallpox, so what if I get it? And... look at father, didn't he get smallpox? Now he's fine, isn't he?"

After returning to the palace, Zhu Di was not beaten, and he heard about the big news that Ma Xiuying had contracted smallpox, so he became even more certain that he would not be beaten.

Zhu Di was a naughty boy. He couldn't sit still in the palace, so he wanted to run out and play.

At the beginning, Concubine Yi did not allow Zhu Di to go out because he had smallpox. Although Zhu Di was reluctant, he had no choice but to obey.

But now, word suddenly spread in the palace that Zhu Kai could cure smallpox, which made Zhu Di's mind active again, and he kept wanting to go out and play.

"Nonsense!"

Concubine Yi frowned and looked at Zhu Di and said, "All you do is play! Play! Play! Is it time to play now? The Second Prince is busy curing the Empress. If His Majesty sees you going out to play now, what will he think?"

It’s not that I don’t agree with Zhu Di going out, but it’s not appropriate now.

Concubine Yi didn't think that Zhu Di could become the crown prince. He could play whatever he wanted and play with whoever he wanted. It didn't matter.

But the key point is that now is not the time to play. Zhu Di is indeed still young and does not understand these things, but this is the palace! It is the place where open and secret struggles are the most intense. Zhu Di's behavior is likely to be noticed by someone with ulterior motives, and he will take this opportunity to cause trouble for Zhu Di.

Concubine Yi was just a "tribute" presented by Goryeo to Zhu Yuanzhang. She never thought that she could replace anyone or have a high status. She just wanted to live her life peacefully and teach Zhu Di how to protect herself.

This is the heavenly home, and something could happen at any time.

Concubine Yi looked at Zhu Di and couldn't help but sigh in her heart.

Alas... my silly son!

He just follows Zhu Kai all day long. Can you guarantee that he will always be loved by His Majesty?
Concubine Xi was worried.

But the next second, Zhu Kai came.

"Fifth brother? Old Five!"

Zhu Kai's voice sounded from outside, "Come here, let the second brother give you an injection!"

Second brother is here?

Zhu Di, who just looked like a defeated rooster, immediately became lively as if he had been injected with chicken blood after hearing Zhu Kai's voice, and then looked at Concubine Yi with pride.

Have you seen it?

You didn't let me go to play with my second brother, and now my second brother comes to play with me.

Those things you worry about are nothing in front of your second brother!
Concubine Xi turned her head away helplessly.

Forget it, children and grandchildren have their own blessings. Let the children decide for themselves. I can't control them anymore.

Judging from the current situation, it would be best for Zhu Di to follow Zhu Kai.

Anyway, these two people can never become emperor no matter what, so if they want to play together, then let them play together.

However, Zhu Kai did not come to play with Zhu Di, but to get the vaccine against smallpox.

Vaccines are very important. The kids at home haven’t had smallpox yet. Zhu Kai has to think more about them.

After the vaccination, Zhu Di came over immediately and said, "Brother, is the Queen okay? You can definitely cure her, right?"

"Correct."

Zhu Kai answered firmly, and then reminded Zhu Di: "Stay in the palace and don't go out these few days. You have to suffocate to death here. Do you hear me?"

Hearing Zhu Kai's words, Concubine Yi breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems that the second prince is very clear about the ways of the world. Anyone can see that he is doing this to protect Zhu Di.

It was Zhu Di's fortune to live in this palace and have a brother like Zhu Kai who was so pure and kind.

This is what Concubine Xi thought.

"……Oh."

Zhu Di was a little confused. Why were Zhu Kai and his mother so afraid to let him go out?
It’s not that he doesn’t want to take care of Ma Xiuying, it’s just that his strength doesn’t allow it?
If possible, Zhu Di could guard outside Ma Xiuying's palace gate.

Yes, you can guard outside the door of Kunning Palace!
Zhu Di suddenly had a good idea: "Second brother, I want to help the Queen stay outside Kunning Palace, is that okay?"

"Guarding Kunning Palace?"

Zhu Kai snorted coldly, then said: "No!"

"why?"

Zhu Di was puzzled. "I am making a wish for the Queen, so that she can get better soon! Why can't I do this?"

Concubine Yi lowered her head in embarrassment. She really couldn't understand when her silly son would grow up.

Help Ma Xiuying guard Kunning Palace!
You are not showing filial piety, you are competing for resources!
"I said no, that's it!"

Zhu Kai knocked Zhu Di on the head and scolded, "You bastard, don't think I don't know what you are up to. Seeing Zhang Cheng is also at the gate of Kunning Palace, you want to learn martial arts, right? Let me tell you, there is no way!"

Hearing that his little thoughts were discovered by Zhu Kai, Zhu Di chuckled twice to hide his embarrassment, and then he no longer forced it.

Since my second brother doesn't agree to go, he must have his reasons, so I just won't go.

Zhu Di was still a boy with a big heart and rough nerves. Seeing that this plan did not work, he started talking about another thing: "Second brother, how come you have learned from your elder brother to talk about scoundrels and rebellious sons all the time."

is it?

Zhu Kai recalled it and it seemed to be true.

"Shuzi!"

Zhu Kai cursed, and then gave Zhu Di a head slap: "You bastard, don't you know that I am already strong?"

I'm an adult now, and you're still a kid!

After teaching Zhu Di a lesson, Zhu Kai gave Concubine Yi some instructions, asking her to keep an eye on Zhu Di and not let him run around.

Then Zhu Kai went to find Zhu Chong and Zhu Gang and gave vaccinations to his brothers. Only then did he return to Fengxian Hall and fall asleep with peace of mind.

……

These days, Zhu Yuanzhang almost always lives with cows.

He watched the cows all day.

The cow was very strong and had never been infected with smallpox before, so after Zhu Kai poured the powder scraped from Ma Xiuying's chickenpox on the cow, blisters soon began to appear on the cow's body.

Zhu Yuanzhang had had smallpox once, so he had no fear when facing it again. When he saw a cow getting chickenpox, he was so excited that he stayed beside the cow all day, watching it, feeding it water and grass. In short, he did everything he should do.

After finishing these things, he went to the imperial kitchen to watch over the meal, and personally delivered it to Ma Xiuying when it was ready, fulfilling his responsibilities as a husband.

Zhu Yuanzhang was busy treating Ma Xiuying's illness all day and even didn't attend the court meeting. You should work, otherwise go home and celebrate the New Year.

After hearing what Zhu Yuanzhang said, some newly appointed officials were very dissatisfied with Zhu Yuanzhang's behavior of only caring about Ma Xiuying and forgetting about state affairs.

Ma Xiuying was at best a queen, she was just a woman. Why should he ignore the affairs of state just for such a woman?
He submitted a memorial to impeach Zhu Yuanzhang, asking him to focus on state affairs and not let his personal affairs interfere with state affairs.

Apart from other things, the New Year is the busiest time, with memorials pouring in from all over the country, and the matter of the Northern Expedition still has not yet been resolved by the court...

Most importantly, the prince’s coming-of-age ceremony, which had been prepared for half a year, was postponed because of Ma Xiuying’s illness.

How can this be!

The sooner Zhu Biao is appointed as the crown prince, the sooner all the officials in the world can feel at ease.

Could it be that a woman is more important than Crown Prince Zhu Biao?
For all these reasons, the young ministers felt that Zhu Yuanzhang should not be allowed to continue to be so lazy.

But the memorial was rejected before it was submitted.

Those high-ranking officials had once followed Zhu Yuanzhang to conquer the world, and they knew more about Ma Xiuying. Among the officials who had followed Zhu Yuanzhang to conquer the world and establish the Ming Dynasty, which family had not received favors from Ma Xiuying?

Want to attack Ma Xiuying now?
I don't think about it!

Go back to where you came from. If you dare to attack Ma Xiuying, I will take off your official hat!

There is another reason: since Zhu Yuanzhang is unwilling to attend court, then just don't go. Given Zhu Yuanzhang's character, would he let you rest for nothing?

impossible!
Moreover, they are not idle now. Zhu Yuanzhang is not attending court, so they have to do everything they should do. The old ministers who have followed Zhu Yuanzhang for a long time know very well that Zhu Yuanzhang is taking care of Ma Xiuying and has no time to attend court. When he has time, he will pull you out of your home on New Year's Day.

So, take some time off if you can. Once Zhu Yuanzhang becomes free, you will no longer have the chance to take some time off.

Then, those young officials who wanted to be in the limelight were excluded from the most marginal areas.

It wasn't because she couldn't have a leisurely time that she was angry or venting her anger. The only reason was that these censors actually dared to attack Ma Xiuying, which was intolerable in any way.

We won’t say anything if you attack Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Kai, Zhu Biao and others, but if you dare to attack Ma Xiuying, that is not allowed.

Including the current Prime Minister Wang Guangyang, he felt that the censors were going too far.

If in normal times, someone attacked others and Wang Guangyang felt that the attack was groundless, he would hand the memorial to Hu Weiyong and let Hu Weiyong handle it.

This time, seeing that some censors were attacking Ma Xiuying, Wang Guangyang personally stepped in and wrote a line of words at the end of the memorial: This official cannot be a censor.

After hearing about this, the censor ran to Wang Guangyang's office and started making a fuss, saying that Wang Guangyang was a traitor and scolding Wang Guangyang for deceiving the emperor.

Coincidentally, Hu Weiyong had just returned and when he heard an imperial censor scolding Wang Guangyang, he was immediately happy.

I haven’t seen anyone scolding Wang Guangyang for a long time. This scene is rare, I have to take a good look at it.

Hu Weiyong was not satisfied with just listening to this, so he stepped forward and said to the censor: "Come, tell me what grievance you have. Tell me, I will help you!"

This young and upright censor only knew that Hu Weiyong and Wang Guangyang did not get along. After hearing what Hu Weiyong said, he immediately became happy.

Now that I have offended Wang Guangyang, it would be a good choice if I could cling to Hu Weiyong's thigh.

So, the censor told Hu Weiyong the contents of the memorial. When Hu Weiyong heard the censor's words, his face turned green.

He attacked Zhu Yuanzhang and used Ma Xiuying to gain fame.

If I support this censor, wouldn't that completely offend Zhu Kai?
Hu Weiyong knew very well that Zhu Kai was the most filial to Ma Xiuying.

Without waiting for the censor to continue talking, Hu Weiyong simply raised his big foot and kicked him out.

Just kicking him once was not enough, so he rushed over, sat on the other person and started beating him up, and didn't stop until the censor was knocked unconscious.

Hu Weiyong raised his bloody fist and shook it off, saying impatiently, "Throw him out and find out how he got to be an official in the court."

This censor offended Hu Weiyong, and Hu Weiyong would not let those in his line have an easy time.

Walking into the government hall, Hu Weiyong looked at Wang Guangyang who was still reading the memorial and said, "Old Wang, this matter can't go on like this. If it continues like this and gets to His Majesty's ears, we will both be in big trouble!"

Wang Guangyang felt that Hu Weiyong was right, but he had no good solution: "How do you think it should be solved?"

"Kill a bunch of them to scare the monkeys!"

The killing mentioned here does not mean real killing, but rather the removal of some officials from their posts: "At the same time, we should also teach those old-timers not to just fish in troubled waters and kill time all day long. If such things happen again, we will punish them one by one, and no one can be let off!"

"it is good!"

Wang Guangyang immediately agreed with Hu Weiyong, "Just do as you say!"

"..."

What do you mean just do as I say...

This old fox is playing tricks again!
……

Although Zhu Yuanzhang did not ask about the chaos in the court, it does not mean that he knew nothing.

But the final result made Zhu Yuanzhang very satisfied.

In this world, the people who understand us best are those old ministers who followed us the earliest.

The next morning, Zhu Yuanzhang ran to the front of Wuying Hall almost out of habit to see how the cows were doing.

These days, Zhu Yuanzhang's care for the cow was just like that of a cowherd in the past. He fed the cow the best feed, gave it the cleanest washing, and took care of everything himself.

Hard work pays off. When Zhu Yuanzhang went outside to check on the cows while holding his urine in the morning, he saw that the cows, which had been sick before going to bed last night, suddenly regained some spirit. After seeing Zhu Yuanzhang, they even stuck out their tongues to show that they were happy to see the breeder.

Is this... hopeful?

Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly became excited and climbed onto the cow to take a look.

Sure enough, the chickenpox on the cow was much smaller and looked much better.

This……

Zhu Yuanzhang thought about what Zhu Kai said. The chickenpox on the cow began to scab, which meant that the smallpox toxin in the cow's body had been conquered and the condition would improve.

It is only the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month, and there are still so many days until the Chinese New Year. If everything goes well, doesn't that mean that the people in the palace can have a good New Year?
"Yuan Qi! Yuan Qi!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was so excited that he could hardly control himself. He quickly called to Yuan Qi: "You, go and call Kai'er over... Let him see the cow! The cow is healed, this is..."

While speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang jumped up and down excitedly.

He found that what Zhu Kai said was right, that cows themselves were resistant to smallpox.

Doesn’t that mean that Ma Xiuying can be saved?
Moreover, if smallpox can be cured, it means that other people’s smallpox can also be cured, and the smallpox that is raging around the world will no longer be a nightmare!
This is another great and beneficial thing!
Zhu Yuanzhang clapped his fists excitedly to express his inner excitement.

Soon, Zhu Kai was called over. He looked at the wound on Huang Niu's body, hesitated for a while and said to Zhu Yuanzhang: "Dad, there are indeed signs of improvement, but just in case, let's wait a little longer... wait for two more days. If everything goes well, our family can celebrate the New Year together again."

"Wait two more days?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was a little impatient, "Do we have to wait two more days? Not now? Can you dry it out like before?"

"no!"

Zhu Kai shook his head, "Dad, that was vaccination. We just wanted to get the antidote. Now we have to save people. We can't make any mistakes."

"Dad, such a long time has passed. It doesn't matter if you wait a little longer. Don't worry, there will be better results."

Zhu Kai was about to succeed at this step, so he was naturally very nervous. After all, the cowpox vaccine was created to save Ma Xiuying. Zhu Kai had no idea whether it would be successful or not.

This is probably what it means to be too concerned.

Generally speaking, when things progress to this point, it is basically certain that cowpox is the best medicine to prevent and treat smallpox.

However, Zhu Kai had never done it before. What he knew was what he learned from online articles. There was a lot of knowledge in online articles, but no verification had been done. Zhu Kai could only say that he would try his best.

"It's not impossible to wait for two days, but can your mother's body hold up?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was a little worried. He was afraid that Ma Xiuying's body could not hold on.

"Don't worry, Mom is in good health now. I've been with her these days, and you've brought her meals. She's in good spirits. It's very important for patients to have a good attitude."

Zhu Kai comforted him, "It's been so many days, it doesn't matter if you wait a few days, don't worry, Dad... everything is fine, everything will be fine."

Seeing that Zhu Kai spoke so confidently, Zhu Yuanzhang had to believe what he said even if he didn't want to.

Moreover, Zhu Kai is trustworthy.

Then, Zhu Kai told Zhu Yuanzhang another good news: "Dad, I have good news for you. After giving you the second injection today, you can go back to Kunning Palace to sleep."

"Really?"

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes suddenly lit up, shining brightly!

Zhu Kai said confidently: "In fact, you have had smallpox. You will not get smallpox again whether you get vaccinated or not. But mother is too concerned. If she knew that you didn't get vaccinated, she would definitely kick you out, so she gave you two shots."

Hearing Zhu Kai's words, Zhu Yuanzhang's smile became particularly bright.

He had been looking forward to returning to Kunning Palace to sleep for a long time, and now he finally had the chance, but... Zhu Yuanzhang gave up: "Forget it, it doesn't matter for these two days. I'll take care of the cows first and wait until my sister's illness is cured."

Zhu Yuanzhang truly cared about Ma Xiuying, and he only hoped that Ma Xiuying would be well.

Besides, if he wanted to sleep in Kunning Palace and insisted again and again, could Ma Xiuying stop him?
No!

But why didn't he go?

There is only one reason: that person is Ma Xiuying!
Now that Ma Xiuying is sick, how could Zhu Yuanzhang not want to be with Ma Xiuying every day?
miss you!
But no!

If Zhu Yuanzhang went, Ma Xiuying would definitely worry about his health and whether smallpox would affect Zhu Yuanzhang. Now Ma Xiuying just needed to rest, so how could Zhu Yuanzhang disturb Ma Xiuying's rest for his own selfish reasons?

No!

Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang's determined look, Zhu Kai couldn't help but patted him on the shoulder: "Dad, when it comes to love, you are my idol and my role model!"

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at the hand on his shoulder and glared at Zhu Kai fiercely: "You brat! Stop being so disrespectful!"

"Dad, why can't you focus on the main point?"

Zhu Kai smiled bitterly and said to Zhu Yuanzhang: "Dad, I praise you as my idol and my role model."

"Needless to say? Aren't we your idols in every aspect?"

Zhu Yuanzhang happily accepted Zhu Kai's flattery, and then said carelessly: "The relationship between your mother and I is stronger than gold! You can't learn it, kid. You just got married and you married two women, hehe!"

Zhu Kai shrugged and whispered, "That means my love is stronger."

"..."

Is there such an explanation?

This time, Zhu Yuanzhang realized that his son was really shameless.

……

Outside the Imperial Palace, the residence of the Duke of Korea.

After Zhu Yuanzhang called Li Shanchang back to Yingtian, he did not let Li Shanchang return to Fengyang, but let him live in the Duke of Korea's mansion.

In the past, Zhu Yuanzhang asked Li Shanchang to leave because Li Shanchang's influence was too great. Like himself, he could influence the court officials. Moreover, Li Shanchang had a high prestige and did not share the same ideas as Zhu Yuanzhang. In order to implement his ideas well, Zhu Yuanzhang had to let Li Shanchang leave.

Of course, Zhu Yuanzhang was also afraid that Li Shanchang would form a clique for personal gain. It was okay while he was in power, but if he left the throne and Zhu Biao inherited the throne, it would be difficult for Zhu Biao to deal with Li Shanchang's clique that formed a clique for personal gain.

However, Zhu Yuanzhang no longer has this worry now.

There is Zhu Biao as a civil official and Zhu Kai as a military general. These two brothers, one civil and one military, have no problem suppressing Li Shanchang.

Li Shanchang was already old and older than Zhu Yuanzhang, so Zhu Yuanzhang was not worried at all that Li Shanchang would be able to call the shots.

However, Li Shanchang is not in a good mood now.

The reason was very simple. When he heard the news that Ma Xiuying had contracted smallpox, he became like a walking corpse, without any energy or spirit. He only ordered Li Qi to do his best to find out the news about Ma Xiuying's condition.

Li Qi came back and after meeting Li Shanchang, he told Li Shanchang the news that Ma Xiuying might have recovered.

After listening to his son's report, Li Shanchang breathed a sigh of relief.

This is the best news Li Shanchang has heard in these days.

"Dad, do you care so much about Queen Ma's life or death?"

Li Qi was a little puzzled. "As long as Queen Ma is alive, and the people we have planted in the harem cannot take the throne, your plan will not be easily implemented."

"Confused!"

Li Shanchang glanced at Li Qi and said, "Twenty secret agents are no match for one Queen Ma!"

Seeing Li Qi's puzzled expression, Li Shanchang said earnestly: "Our Majesty is a very suspicious emperor, and has a tyrannical personality. He has not yet shown it. Do you know why?"

Li Qi shook his head, then thought of something: "You're not saying that it's Queen Ma's credit, right?"

"Why not?"

Li Shanchang said, "When His Majesty is furious, he can only listen to three people: Empress Ma, the current crown prince, and finally the Second Prince. The Second Prince is especially so. He is a strange man, and his position in His Majesty's heart is far higher than that of the crown prince."

"However, these two are too young and have been with Your Majesty for too short a time. The Empress has been with Your Majesty since His Majesty was just starting out. After so many years, Your Majesty has gotten used to having Ma Xiuying around to remind him. So as long as the Empress is alive, Your Majesty will still be a good Majesty."

"But once the Queen dies, His Majesty will unleash the evil in his heart. At that time, the ministers' advice will be useless. Anyone who opposes him will eventually die."

Thinking of Zhu Yuanzhang's stubbornness at that time, Li Shanchang couldn't help but squint his eyes.

Zhu Yuanzhang was indeed too terrifying: "When the time comes, there will be bloody storms that you and I cannot stop. Our years of planning are still no match for your crazy majesty."

After listening to Li Shanchang's analysis, Li Qi said, "So, Dad, you want Queen Ma to live? With her around, His Majesty can follow the rules with us, and we don't need to worry about His Majesty doing irrational things, right?"

"Correct!"

Li Shanchang nodded, "However, when you are doing things, you still have to be careful of one person... the Second Prince!"

"Be careful of him?"

Li Qi sneered. He didn't take Zhu Kai seriously at all. "He is just a devil. Why should we be too careful?"

"Confused!"

Li Shanchang cursed, "If the Second Prince is so cynical, how could he have been favored by His Majesty forever? Favoring has its limits. For what he did, he should have been driven out of Yingtian Prefecture long ago. Why is he still here? Can't you figure out the reason?"

"..."

After being scolded, Li Qi lowered his head obediently.

Yes, Dad, you are right.

"The Second Prince is a carbon copy of Your Majesty, and even more difficult to understand than Your Majesty."

When Li Shanchang mentioned Zhu Kai, he was apprehensive: "Do you know which emperor the Second Prince reminds me of?"

Ok?
Li Qi said he didn't know. In his heart, even if Zhu Kai became emperor, he would still be a tyrant, incompetent ruler, and king who destroyed his country like King Zhou of Shang, Qin II, and Emperor Yang of Sui.

"It's Liu Bang!"

Li Shanchang said, "He treats his ministers as slaves and dogs. Apart from him, everyone else is an appendage! Liu Bang was the emperor who treated his ministers' official hats as chamber pots. Do you think he would respect others?"

"what?"

Zhu Kai is such a fool, why should he be Liu Bang?

"Your Majesty has made the Second Prince the head of the family. This is a brilliant move by your Majesty. With him, the Ming army will have nothing to worry about!"

Li Shanchang narrowed his eyes and said, "If we want to get what we want, the Second Prince is a hurdle we must overcome. If we can't overcome it, we will fail completely."

"..."

Li Qi could never have imagined that Zhu Kai would be such a big threat.

Could it be that Dad has seen it wrong?
When evaluating Zhu Kai, Li Shanchang couldn't help but admire him: "The Second Prince is really a wonderful person. His weapons and the way he treated Queen Ma can make the Ming Dynasty worry-free! What a pity..."

It’s a pity that Zhu Kai cannot become one of us.

……

On the 25th day of the twelfth lunar month, the blisters on the cow's body began to form scabs. Zhu Kai carefully removed the scabs, crushed them carefully, and then took the powdered scabs to Kunning Palace.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao followed behind, not daring to breathe for fear of blowing the scabs away.

Yuan Qi followed closely behind, but Zhu Kai didn't care about that and went straight into Kunning Palace with the medicine scab.

"Mom, your medicine is here."

Zhu Kai took the powdered scabs and said to Ma Xiuying, "Mom, I will apply these on your face. Your illness will be cured in a few days. Hehe... our family can have a good New Year again."

"Yes, we can have a good New Year."

Ma Xiuying looked at Zhu Kai who had grown taller and couldn't help but complain: "It's just that you grow too fast. The clothes I made for you can't fit into them anymore. I can't let you wear new clothes during the New Year."

Zhu Kai likes to wear new clothes, and he is too careless to take care of them. Plus, he grows too fast, so Ma Xiuying has to make new clothes for Zhu Kai frequently to satisfy his vanity and also to ensure that Zhu Kai has suitable clothes to wear.

"Hey hey...it's okay."

Zhu Kai applied the ointment with a smile, "Mom, you are very skillful. When you recover, you can make new clothes for me so that I can wear them during the New Year."

"You kid...you're just talking nonsense!"

Ma Xiuying felt that Zhu Kai was just comforting her. How could a disease like smallpox be cured so easily?

Sure enough, after applying the medicine scab the next day, Ma Xiuying's body temperature suddenly rose and her whole body was burned.

When Zhu Yuanzhang learned that Ma Xiuying's temperature suddenly rose, he became completely uneasy. He even forgot to wear his shoes and hurriedly ran towards Kunning Palace.

When he arrived, Zhu Kai had already rushed over to Kunning Palace to help check Ma Xiuying's condition. Zhu Biao was stopped outside the door by Zhu Kai, and he also intercepted Zhu Yuanzhang at this place.

Zhu Yuanzhang could not see Zhu Kai, so he could only ask Zhu Biao: "What happened? Weren't you fine last night? Everything was normal, why did you suddenly have a fever today?"

Zhu Biao explained: "My second brother said that a sudden rise in body temperature is not necessarily a bad thing. If we can get through this, Mom may start to recover."

Do we have to get through this?

Zhu Yuanzhang was a little worried. He didn't know how Ma Xiuying would get through this hurdle.

Not long after, Zhu Kai came out of Kunning Palace. Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao immediately came up to him and looked at him anxiously: "Kaier, what's the situation? Isn't your mother getting better? Why did she suddenly have a fever again?"

"Second brother, what's the situation with mom? Is it getting worse?"

Zhu Kai said to Zhu Yuanzhang, "No, she is much better now. Although she has a fever, she is in good spirits and her mind is not confused. I have prepared a lot of antipyretic medicine for her. She is now receiving glucose. I think she will be fine once the fever goes away."

"I'll give the alcohol to the maids beside you and ask them to help you wipe your body with alcohol to cool it down. It's only a matter of time before the fever subsides."

Zhu Kai used medicine for treating colds in later generations, combined with some necessary physical auxiliary methods, and Zhu Kai was very confident about it.

Hearing Zhu Kai's words, Zhu Yuanzhang breathed a sigh of relief.

It’s okay if it’s okay, it’s okay if it’s okay.

Zhu Yuanzhang believed Zhu Kai, and he also believed that Ma Xiuying would get better after today, so he gave the order without hesitation: prepare for the New Year!
As the year was coming to an end, Ma Xiuying got smallpox. Zhu Yuanzhang was in a very bad mood and didn't even think about celebrating the New Year. He only wanted Ma Xiuying to recover. Zhu Yuanzhang also knew that smallpox was basically an incurable disease and only one in ten thousand people could survive. In his heart, he basically assumed that the possibility of Ma Xiuying surviving was very small, so at this time, Zhu Yuanzhang didn't even think about celebrating the New Year.

If the Queen of the Ming Dynasty died, no one in the world would celebrate the New Year.

But now, because of Zhu Kai's appearance, Ma Xiuying was out of danger in just one week. How could Zhu Yuanzhang not be happy?

This New Year must not only be celebrated, but also celebrated in a grand manner. Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to use the joy to wash away the dirty things that happened before the New Year.

This year, we must celebrate it in a grand manner!
Spend money?

Idiot!
During the wedding, the thing Zhu Yuanzhang was least worried about was spending money.

It's just spending money, what's the big deal? Just spend it with confidence!

In order to celebrate Ma Xiuying's recovery, Zhu Yuanzhang wants to have the most luxurious New Year!

When the children in the family heard about Zhu Yuanzhang's arrangements, they were undoubtedly the ones who were happy. The Ming Dynasty had been established for five years, and they finally had a good year. How could the children not be happy?
During the Chinese New Year, if you wanted to eat more delicious food, you had to eat it secretly, for fear that Zhu Yuanzhang would see you and say something like "extravagance".

This year, maybe I don’t have to hide it anymore, right?

……

News came from the palace that Ma Xiuying's smallpox was cured by Zhu Kai, and Zhu Yuanzhang was preparing a grand New Year's Eve dinner to celebrate Ma Xiuying's birthday.

The entire Yingtian Prefecture was in an uproar.

This is probably the best news I have heard before the New Year.

Many people in Yingtian Prefecture had been taken care of by Ma Xiuying. They believed that Ma Xiuying was a very virtuous queen and a god that the people could believe in. They also believed that they could live a better life under Ma Xiuying's protection.

Ma Xiuying fell ill years ago and recovered before the Chinese New Year. She had smallpox and was cured. Doesn’t this mean that if I get smallpox in the future, I can also be cured?
The people have gained more hope for the future.

There were also officials who were happy, especially those who had followed Zhu Yuanzhang to conquer the world. When they heard the news that Ma Xiuying had recovered from her illness and Zhu Yuanzhang had ordered a New Year's celebration, they couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

The Chinese New Year is coming soon, who doesn’t want to have a good year?

Isn’t the opportunity to have a good New Year here now?
Of course, Ma Xiuying’s illness had nothing to do with the ministers. Even if they took Zhu Yuanzhang’s feelings into consideration, it would not be a problem for them to celebrate the New Year secretly, as long as they were low-key enough and not discovered.

But the house doesn't belong to him alone, he also has a wife.

The ministers who followed Zhu Yuanzhang to conquer the world, especially the military generals, often neglected their families, and Ma Xiuying was the only one who took care of their family affairs. If there was any problem at someone's family, Ma Xiuying would be the first to come forward to help. If someone had a headache or fever at home, Ma Xiuying would also appear at the first time.

The growth of the children in the family, as well as their food, clothing and daily expenses, all depend on Ma Xiuying. Which lady in the family is not grateful to Ma Xiuying?
Now, Ma Xiuying is sick, and you still want to celebrate the New Year secretly?

There was bound to be a big fight at home! The officials were so embarrassed that they could only hope that Ma Xiuying was safe.

But now, all the beautiful visions have been realized, the officials are of course happy, and then they start to buy things for the New Year.

The whole Yingtian Prefecture began to feel the festive atmosphere of the New Year because of the news that Ma Xiuying had recovered from her illness.

……

By the evening, Ma Xiuying's fever had subsided. Except for her face still looking a little pale and her body a little weak, everything else was recovering well.

After Ma Xiuying's health improved, the smile on Zhu Yuanzhang's face never disappeared. He was really happy.

In the evening, Zhu Kai, Ma Xiuying, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao sat together in the Kunning Palace to eat.

While eating, Zhu Yuanzhang drank rice porridge and ate pickles, sighing.

It has been more than half a year, and I can finally have a meal in Kunning Palace.

Thinking about what he had experienced in the past six months, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but glare at Zhu Kai who was eating beef.

It’s all this guy’s fault!
If it weren't for him, why would I, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, sleep alone in the Wuying Palace?

The look in his eyes that wanted to stab someone couldn't be hidden at all!

Boy, if I don’t beat you before the New Year, you’ll be punished after the New Year!

Zhu Yuanzhang had no way to calm down unless he beat Zhu Kai up.

In Zhu Yuanzhang's view, it was not his own fault that he wanted to hit Zhu Kai. The only thing he could blame was Zhu Kai himself for being too strong and having thick skin, which made him very suitable for getting angry.

Don’t say that I beat Zhu Kai because he made any mistake, it’s purely because he can endure better!
Zhu Kai, who was eating, felt a chill on his back. He looked up and saw Zhu Yuanzhang's stabbing eyes.

"Dad, are you going to kill the donkey after it's done with its work?"

Zhu Kai looked at Zhu Yuanzhang fearlessly, and then said to Ma Xiuying: "Mom, look at Dad. He just cured you, and Dad is ready to turn his face against you!"

"..."

Zhu Biao did not expect that things would change so suddenly.

This seems to be the first reunion dinner the family of four has had in the past six months, right?
But before we even take two bites of the meal, has the atmosphere of family reunion already begun to turn into a sea of ​​joy?
Dad is really something. Doesn’t he see that Zhu Kai’s biggest backer is right here?

He was standing right in front of Ma Xiuying, but still showed up to cause trouble for Zhu Kai. Isn't this just asking for trouble?
(End of this chapter)