Starting boy Ma Kongqun

Chapter 177 Taiping Palace

In the twenty-fifth year of Hongwu's reign, Zhu Yuanzhang changed the title of the thirteenth son Zhu Gui, who was originally named King of Yu, to the title of acting king, and established a vassal in Datong Mansion.

When the title of King of Dai was passed to the sixth generation Zhu Tingqi, he had four sons, including the eldest son Zhu Naixuan, the second son Zhu Naijun, the third son Zhu Naiyu, and the last born Zhu Naikeng who was the legitimate son. .

Ordinarily, according to the etiquette and patriarchal laws, the title of Daiwang should be inherited by Zhu Naikeng, who was the youngest but the legitimate son. However, in the sixth year of Longqing, the young Zhu Naikeng contracted a strange disease and died young. Zhu Tingqi was heartbroken and mourned for his son. After less than a year, he died in May of the first year of Wanli. The imperial court gave him the posthumous title "Gong".

In October of that year, Chen Shi, the concubine of Prince Gong, reported to the court that the late king had no legitimate son, and requested that his eldest son, Taiping Prince Zhu Naixuan, be temporarily in charge of the affairs of the government until the period of filial piety is over.

It turned out that this matter was in line with etiquette, law and humanity, and the court quickly responded with approval.

Unexpectedly, in the second year, when Zhu Naixuan was still serving as a filial piety, he was impeached by Chen Wensui, the censor of Zhili, Shangshu. He was accused of corruption and illegality and conspiracy to seize the heir.

The former is of no importance. The Ming Dynasty kings are everywhere, and there are many wanton and corrupt people. There is only one Taiping King named "Taiping" who makes the people uneasy; Naikeng's death is very strange, and it is suspected that Zhu Naixuan was murdered.

At that time, the imperial court sent a special person to Datong Prefecture to investigate. Although no real evidence was found in the end, the imperial court still issued an order to suspend the canonization of Zhu Naixuan and ordered him to still manage affairs as Prince of Taiping for a period of five years. His performance would be observed before deciding whether to approve it. Attack the king.

Since then, Zhu Naixuan has worked conscientiously to serve as the acting king in name only, looking at the court day and night in anticipation. However, this year is already the sixth year, and he still has not received the decree from the court.

That night, Zhu Naixuan and his son Zhu Yitao were discussing matters in the study.

The prince Taiping was only sixteen years old. He was handsome in appearance and outstanding in both literary and martial arts. He was Zhu Naixuan's only son and had always been relied upon by him. He was able to participate in making decisions on the affairs of the palace when he was only ten years old.

Zhu Naixuan looked a little uncertain and asked: "Ajiu, do you think we should accept the overtures of the 'Rakshasa Cult'?"

"Ajiu" is Zhu Yitao's nickname, and the reason is that he ranked ninth among his brothers in the Daiwang Palace.

Zhu Yitao said: "Why don't you accept it? Now the 'Rakshasa Cult' has replaced the Demon Cult to dominate the Western Region. It is really a decisive force. If we can get its help, we will definitely have a better chance of winning the big things we seek. Not to mention the 'Yuluo Cult' Although Sha' acts secretly, she cannot hide it from my eyes and ears after all, and I have found out the mother-child relationship between her and Ximen Chuixue. In my opinion, Ximen Chuixue is the real treasure and is of inestimable value. "

Zhu Naixuan said in surprise: "Ximen Chuixue is known as a peerless swordsman genius, but after all he is just an ordinary man's courage. What great value can he have to us?"

Zhu Yitao said leisurely: "Father, do you think anyone believes that Ximen Chuixue will be driven to assassinate?"

Zhu Naixuan shook his head and said: "I heard that this person is aloof and unparalleled. If he is willing, he can run thousands of miles to avenge and kill a stranger; if he is not willing, even if you spend all your wealth, it will not be much." Have a look."

Zhu Yitao said: "The old guy who taught me Kung Fu once said that the best murderers are invisible people. The so-called 'invisible' does not mean that people cannot see it, but that people can't think of it. Precisely because no one can Thinking that it was him, no one would be wary of him before killing, and no one would doubt him after killing. Just like back then, no one thought that Fourth Uncle was...

"Therefore, for us, Ximen Chuixue is the most perfect invisible person. When the time comes in the future, this person will also become our sharpest sword and play the most critical role in that major event!"

Zhu Naixuan was overjoyed at first, but then he said with some uncertainty: "But with Ximen Chuixue's temperament, I'm afraid he would rather break than bend, how can he be willing to be driven by us?"

Zhu Yitao said: "What I learned from the old guy is not only martial arts, but also the method of observing and controlling people. People like Ximen Chuixue seem to be ruthless, but in fact they are the most sincere. As long as Holding the person he cares about most in his hands, even if he were told to commit suicide immediately, he would not hesitate at all." Although Zhu Naixuan nodded in agreement, he still had some concerns: "It's just that the 'Jade Rakshasa' is not easy to do. I'm afraid it won't be able to be used as a bargaining chip to blackmail Ximen Chuixue."

An evil smile appeared on Zhu Yitao's face, making his face that had not completely shed its childishness become as scary as a devil: "It doesn't necessarily have to be a 'Jade Rakshasa'. Ximen Chuixue doesn't care about anything else." Man, we can definitely make one... Hey, maybe we can buy one and get one free?"

Looking at the smile on his son's face, Zhu Naixuan, the father, couldn't help but shudder. He subconsciously looked away and did not dare to look at him again. At the same time, he thought of the "old guy"'s comment about him in his son's mouth:

"Ajiu is made of nine things - the liquid of poisonous snakes, the heart of foxes, the ice and snow in the North Sea, the rocks of Tianshan Mountains, the bravery of lions, the cruelty of jackals, the patience of camels, the wisdom of people, plus The previous one came from a ghost from the eighteenth level of hell. Therefore, he is destined to become the most terrifying person in the world, and will also become a nightmare that I send to everyone in the world."

"If he hadn't personally experienced the horror of the eighteen levels of hell, how could he have the other eight things..."

Thinking of this, he felt an inexplicable sadness in his heart, and he felt that what he had been chasing had become a bit boring.

If possible, he would rather remain the good-for-nothing who was destined to miss the position of king due to his status and wait to die while guarding the title of Prince Taiping. As long as his Ah Jiu is still the same innocent and happy person as before, with a smile on her face. A child with a bright smile.

It's a pity that since some things have been done, there is no chance to look back.

Suddenly, a heavy gasp woke him up from his daze.

Zhu Dingxuan looked at his son, only to see that his face had become distorted and his breathing was getting heavier and heavier, as if he was trying his best to endure some great pain.

He changed his expression and asked, "Ajiu, are you sick again?"

Zhu Yitao suddenly fell from his chair and fell to the ground, his body curled up into a ball, like a dying beast.

"Father, let Sharman come and save me, I can't bear it anymore!"

Listening to his son's screams that he tried to suppress, Zhu Dingxuan showed a look of struggle on his face. Finally, he got up and walked out of the study. He said to a girl standing at the door of the study: "You... go in and help him!"

Although the girl is only thirteen or fourteen years old, she is already quite tall. Her facial contours are quite obvious, not as gentle as those of ordinary women. Coupled with a pair of cat-like eyes that flash with gleaming green light, In addition to being cold and smart, she also has an indescribable sense of laziness.

She held a black leather whip in her hand. When she heard Zhu Dingxuan's instructions, her fingers subconsciously squeezed the whip tighter, so that her fingertips turned a little white, but she still lowered her head and said "Yes!" before turning and entering the study.

Immediately, the sound of a whip being slapped on his body came from the study. From the loud sound of the whip, it was obvious that the force was not small. However, with the intensive sound of the whip, Zhu Yitao's pain-filled roars and moans gradually subsided.

(End of this chapter)