Daming: Old Zhu, we agreed not to rush!

Chapter 438 Before entering Beijing or before the accident
"My son sees my father."

Zhu Ping knelt down and saluted with great respect.

Zhu Yuanzhang put down the letter in his hand and said calmly: "Get up, second brother, why are you so anxious to come here?"

"Thank you, Father."

Zhu Xi stood up and said, "I heard that my father summoned Mr. Su to Beijing, so I came here to see my father to confirm the matter."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded: "Yes, this is the case."

Zhu Xiang's face changed slightly, and then he said: "I wonder why my father summoned Mr. Su? Is there anything I can do to help?"

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Zhu Xi and said calmly: "What's wrong? Second brother, you are making all these twists and turns when talking to us now. This is not like you."

His own son, Zhu Yuanzhang, knows best.

Zhu Ping's sudden arrival was not just for what he said.

"Father, I heard some rumors that Mr. Su seems to have encountered something bad this time. Is it true?"

Zhu Xi no longer hid, and asked Zhu Yuanzhang directly, with a much more anxious expression on his face.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Chong, feeling somewhat satisfied in his heart.

My second son is much better now than before, and he also knows how to hide what is on his mind.

As a superior, this is the most basic ability.

Although Zhu Xi is still a little immature now, at least he is doing this consciously.

"Second Brother, where did you get this news?"

Zhu Yuanzhang did not answer, but asked Zhu Ping.

Zhu Xi replied: "I heard the diners mention it when they were chatting with each other in the Jinling Hotel, but I didn't hear anyone explain clearly what was going on."

"Ah."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded slightly. The diners at Jinling Hotel were actually arranged by him.

The news of Su Jing's arrival in Beijing must not only be spread in the court, that would be too deliberate and obvious.

Zhu Xiang's Jinling Hotel branch has now become famous in the capital, and many dignitaries will eat there. It is a good way to spread the news.

"Father, what happened to Mr. Su? Is Mr. Su's safety okay?"

Zhu Xi asked Zhu Yuanzhang eagerly.

Zhu Yuanzhang paused slightly and said: "Su Jing is fine now. We let him come to Beijing just for personal trial."

Judge in person!

When Zhu Xi heard this, he was shocked.

A case that can be interrogated by his father in person is definitely no small matter.

"Father, is this something unexpected happened to Mr. Su?"

Zhu Ping was still very anxious.

Zhu Yuanzhang said calmly: "Didn't we just say that Su Jing is fine, and the second child is too restless."

"Yes, what my father is teaching me is that my son is worried about Mr. Su and is a little bit uncalm."

Zhu Xi came back to his senses and calmed down a lot.

Zhu Yuanzhang continued: "Second brother, not long ago, Su Jing was assassinated in Lishui County."

What, assassination!

Zhu Xi, who had just felt relieved, was once again provoked by the words of his father Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Father, who is so bold? To assassinate Mr. Su is simply audacious. If you let me know who it is, I must let him know how serious the consequences will be!"

Zhu Xi said with an angry look.

Su Jing's matter was his matter. Su Jing was assassinated, and Zhu Xi couldn't contain his emotions at all.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Xi and said calmly: "Second brother, of course we will investigate this matter, but there is one thing that we need you to do."

"Father, please speak."

Zhu Xi was still immersed in anger, but just complied.

Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Second brother, I need you to pretend you don't know anything about this matter. Can you do it?"

Zhu Xi was stunned for a moment. What did the father mean by this?
You just told yourself about Su Jing's assassination, and now you want to pretend that you don't know?

"Father, I am confused, father, why is this happening?"

Zhu Xi asked with a puzzled look on his face.

At this moment, he wished he could go into battle himself and must find out the murderer behind Su Jing's assassination.

It would be too difficult for him to pretend he didn't know anything.

Zhu Yuanzhang said calmly: "It's okay if you don't understand. When you understand, you don't have to pretend you don't know anything."

Lao Zhu knew very well the temper and character of the second eldest child, Zhu Xiang, so he did this on purpose.

The purpose is naturally very simple, which is to let Zhu Xi learn to be indifferent to emotions and emotions.

Pretending is just like acting, but it's quite difficult to act so that others can't see it.

Su Jing is very important to Zhu Xi, so this kind of test is more and more useful.

"I know, I will do my best to do what my father ordered me to do!"

Although Zhu Fang didn't know that Zhu Yuanzhang's purpose was to test himself, now he is not the kind of person who retreats when faced with difficulties, but will choose to face difficulties.

"Okay, second brother, let's remember what you say now."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, with a hint of joy on his face.

Soon Zhu Xi resigned, and Zhu Yuanzhang continued to read the letters sent back by Zhu Di.

"This murderer has some courage. It seems that the person behind it is not simple either!"

Zhu Yuanzhang said to himself.

Zhu Di wrote about Lao Zhou's performance in great detail because he is the most critical figure.

Like Su Jing, Lao Zhu also somewhat recognized this Lao Zhou.

However, Zhu Yuanzhang would not have the slightest sympathy, nor would he be at all forgiving of Lao Zhou's treatment.

"But this person is seriously injured and cannot be sent here in time. It's troublesome!"

Zhu Yuanzhang sighed.

Zhu Di was worried, and so was he.

"What's wrong, Chongba? I saw you sighing like this when I first came here. Could it be that Ping'er made you unhappy?"

Queen Ma appeared in the Fengxian Hall and asked Zhu Yuanzhang.

Just now, she saw Zhu Ming leaving Fengxian Hall.

"Sister, that's not the case."

Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head and said: "The second son has performed well recently. We are very satisfied. This is a matter of personal interrogation. The most important criminal is now seriously injured and comatose. He may not be able to come to the capital for interrogation for a while."

Regarding Empress Ma, Lao Zhu has always been outspoken and did not hide anything.

Empress Ma smiled and said: "So, Chongba, this is what you are worried about?"

"Hmm? Girl, why are you laughing? Is this matter easy to solve?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Queen Ma and asked with a strange expression.

Empress Ma smiled and said: "In my opinion, this matter can be easily solved. All we need to do is let Di'er stay in Lishui County while Mr. Su and others come to the capital."

"As soon as the murderer regained consciousness, he asked Di'er to continue the interrogation without delaying Mr. Su's arrival in Beijing."

Queen Ma's suggestion, to put it bluntly, is to separate Su Jing and Zhu Di.

As soon as these words came out, Zhu Yuanzhang was also a little stunned.

"Sister, you are right, why didn't we think of it? The fourth child is still there, just let him watch the murderer, and Su Jing can go to Beijing first." Zhu Yuanzhang looked excited and very happy.

Before, he had fallen into a habitual thinking, which was to let Zhu Di bring Su Jing over. He never thought that he could divide his troops into two groups.

Empress Ma said calmly: "You just think too much. In fact, no matter what, the most important thing is to get Mr. Su to Beijing as soon as possible."

"Since the murderer behind the assassination failed, there is no guarantee that he will not commit a second time. It is best to bring Mr. Su to the capital as soon as possible."

Empress Ma always puts the investigation of the case second.

Su Jing's safety is the first priority.

As for Zhu Di's safety, Queen Ma believes that no one dares to assassinate King Yan within the territory of the Ming Dynasty.

"Yes, yes, sister, you have thought it through, so this is how we will handle it."

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately took out the banknotes and started writing a reply.

Empress Ma said: "Chongba, Mr. Su was assassinated. This kind of thing should not happen again. Taking advantage of this opportunity, you can find a way to let Mr. Su settle down directly in the capital."

Su Jing settled in the capital!

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he stopped writing in his hand.

This matter is simple, but it is simple at that. With Su Jing's financial resources and the arrangement of the emperor, Su Jing can basically choose any house in the capital.

Materially, there is no problem at all.

But the fundamental problem has never been this material problem.

But Su Jing didn't want to come.

"Sister, we will find a way to deal with this matter and try our best to keep Su Jing in the capital."

Zhu Yuanzhang answered bravely.

Why did he say it was because he had no idea at all.

Queen Ma didn't stay long, and left directly after giving a few more instructions.

Zhu Yuanzhang quickly wrote a reply and sent someone to deliver it.

Not long after this was done, Jin Wang Zhu Fan came to ask for an audience.

"Third brother, what's the matter with you?"

Zhu Yuanzhang asked casually. He had just settled the matter of Su Jing's coming to Beijing, and he was still in a good mood.

Zhu Fan bowed and said: "Father, Master Su is about to come to Beijing, why didn't you inform me?"

Unlike Zhu Xi, Zhu Fan is now a student recognized by Su Jing.

Since they are students, when the teacher comes, the students must prepare the reception in advance.

Therefore, what Zhu Fan said is reasonable and well-founded.

Zhu Yuanzhang replied: "Su Jing came to Beijing because of important matters. It is not convenient to reveal too much, so I didn't tell you."

Zhu Fan is a thoughtful character, so there is no need to test Zhu Fan again.

However, Zhu Han's next words directly surprised Lao Zhu.

"Father, something must have happened to Master Su."

Zhu Fan said very calmly.

Zhu Yuanzhang's heart moved slightly, and he said with a normal expression: "Third brother, why did you say this?"

Zhu Fan replied: "Father, after the fourth brother came back, he disappeared within a few days. If he left the palace normally, I would know it by just asking around."

"But I didn't find out, so the fourth brother must have been ordered to do something by the emperor. And the fourth brother just came back from Master Su, so I guessed that he must have been sent back urgently."

"Because the fourth brother has been away from Master Su for the shortest time, if something happens to Master Su, it may be easier for him to find something."

Zhu Yuanzhang also quite agreed with this well-founded analysis.

"Yes, Third Brother, your guess is basically correct."

Seeing that Zhu Fan had guessed it, Zhu Yuanzhang no longer concealed it.

He was not too worried that others could guess the same as Zhu Fan. After all, Zhu Di was the King of Yan, and his whereabouts were not something ordinary people could inquire about, and no ordinary person dared to inquire.

Zhu Fan is Zhu Di's third brother, so it's normal for brothers to ask questions.

After hearing the exact answer, Zhu Fan, who had always been calm, became nervous: "Father, is Master Su injured? How is he doing now?"

Zhu Yuanzhang replied: "No, everything is fine with Su Jing and she will go to Beijing soon."

"That's good, that's good! Master Su, just be fine."

Zhu Fan breathed a sigh of relief, and then said: "Father, I don't know when Master Su will arrive, so that I can welcome Master Su."

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Fan and said, "What, third child, do you want to investigate the case?"

Zhu Fan nodded seriously and said, "Yes, Father, I want to check."

"If it were just an ordinary case, it would be okay to leave it to you, but not this time. You should just pretend you don't know anything."

Zhu Yuanzhang said lightly.

Zhu Fan's expression changed and he already had a guess in his mind. He nodded and said, "I understand."

"Okay, then just step back and do whatever you have to do."

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and did not give any special instructions. Zhu Han was relatively relieved.

"Yes, Father."

Zhu Fan slowly retreated.

……

Yongjiahou Mansion.

Zhu Liangzu, who was sitting on pins and needles, was really getting more and more impatient now.

The people he sent out to inquire about the information also compiled the information.

Su Jing is really going to Beijing!

Don't think about it, it must be about the case.

"Damn it, Su Jing, why didn't you die!"

In the study room, Zhu Liangzu was still furious and incompetent.

Although the news that Su Jing was not dead had been obtained from Hu Weiyong before, but now that it was confirmed, his anger did not decrease by half.

In other words, it was fear.

Lao Zhou failed in his assassination mission, and his life or death was uncertain. There was no news about the people he sent out to clean up Lao Zhou.

Zhu Liangzu's mind is always filled with the battle between heaven and man.

One side said: Now that we have taken action, we cannot hesitate. Su Jing has to go to Beijing. This road is the last chance. We must not let Su Jing enter Beijing safely. If we kill him on the way, there will be no worries.

The other side said: Su Jing is alive, but it does not mean that you have been exposed. There must be a lot of security around Su Jing now. If you act rashly, you will only expose yourself. It is better to wait. Su Jing will not be able to find you that easily.

Two voices kept fighting in Zhu Liangzu's mind, and they refused to give in to each other.

Zhu Liangzu was not very good at this kind of thing originally, but now he just finds it difficult to deal with.

But he didn't dare to tell anyone because he couldn't trust anyone else except himself.

"What should I do? Give it a try or wait!"

Zhu Liangzu was still hesitating, but at this moment, Su Jing was making more self-defense weapons in the small courtyard.

Having already encountered two such deliberate assassinations, Su Jing's level of protection for her own safety has been raised to the highest level.

At the outermost perimeter are the guards of the pro-military Duwei Mansion, which are actually the most powerful guarantee.

But no matter how good the guard is, he feels more secure with gunpowder in his hand.

(End of this chapter)