Emperor Ming's grandson

Chapter 30 Zhu Di’s verification

King Yan Zhu Di was walking in the imperial city at a leisurely pace, but at this moment, a layer of gloom enveloped his heart.

There is no other reason, just because there are a lot of rumors between the government and the public, saying that the "saint grandson delivering medicine" is bizarre and weird. It has even become more popular among the people than the old Song Dynasty palace mystery "Civet Cat for Prince". The disguise of ghosts and the suspicion of medicine and stone , various speculations lingered in his mind.

Although the monk Dao Yan who was recently under Zhu Di had something to say about this matter, Zhu Di still had doubts about him and could not be completely convinced. In addition, many ministers asked him to ask questions because it was inconvenient for him to ask. Therefore, he decided to do it himself. He went to the East Palace and privately asked his eldest brother, Prince Zhu Biao, to confirm the authenticity of the matter and whether it was as what his father said at the banquet that day.

Suddenly, a commotion in front caught his attention. He saw several fat women dragging a palace maid out with rough hands and feet. The palace maid had a slim figure, and her hands were holding on to the cracks of the bricks. Her fingertips were already Her flesh and blood were bruised, but her struggle seemed quite powerless in front of the brute strength of those women, and she was dragged away in two strokes.

The palace maid's mouth was blocked by a piece of cloth, and she could only moan "wuwu". When she saw Zhu Di, her incomprehensible cry for help became even louder.

Zhu Di frowned, took a few steps forward, and asked in a deep voice, "What's going on?"

Seeing this, the women hurriedly saluted, and one of them explained: "Reporting to His Highness King Yan, this maid has slandered the Queen, and we have been ordered to drag her down for execution."

"Slandering the Queen Mother?" A cold light flashed in Zhu Di's eyes, "What did she say?"

"She, she rumored that Queen Ma's soul has been replaced by ghosts from the underworld. Today's Queen Ma is no longer the kind and loving Queen of the past..."

The woman's voice became smaller and smaller, obviously frightened by Zhu Di's rising momentum. This was not her illusion, but really as his emotions changed, Zhu Di's body was honed by fighting on the battlefield. The murderous aura could no longer be suppressed.

Hearing this, Zhu Di was immediately furious. He always valued the dignity of the royal family very seriously. How could he tolerate such ridiculous words being spread in the palace? He immediately pulled out the dagger from his waist. It was the dagger he used to cut meat when he was marching and eating. It was extremely sharp.

Zhu Di pulled out the cloth strip from the other party's mouth, cut off most of the palace maid's tongue with one knife, and then left her struggling in a pool of blood.

This scene made the surrounding palace people stay silent and did not dare to say anything anymore. Zhu Di glanced at them coldly, crushed the half of his tongue with the sole of his boot, turned around and continued walking towards the East Palace.

Rumors inside and outside the palace grew like weeds. Although Zhu Di acted decisively and ruthlessly, he couldn't help but feel uneasy because he didn't know the truth at the moment.

There is a reason why everyone does not believe what the emperor said. Superstition is superstition, but no one is a fool. It is really difficult for people to believe that there is not another reason for something like this that sounds so bizarre, at least it is not as simple as it seems.

Well, people with simple minds could not survive in the Ming Dynasty court, but complex minds also meant that some simple things would be taken into consideration in complicated aspects.

The layout of the palace is very simple and clear, with the Meridian Gate in the south, Donghua Gate in the east, Xihua Gate in the west, and Xuanwu Gate in the north. Then entering the Meridian Gate is Fengtian Gate, with the main hall Fengtian Hall inside, and Wenlou, Wenlou, and Wenlou on the left and right in front of the palace. Wu Tower, followed by Huagai Hall and Jinshen Hall, is the core part of the palace. In the inner court, there are two residences of the emperor and empress, Qianqing Palace and Kunning Palace, as well as six east and west palaces.

Finally arriving in front of the East Palace Gate, Zhu Di took a deep breath and calmed down before walking in.

Zhu Di's sudden visit was obviously beyond the expectations of the eunuchs of the East Palace. They quickly informed the prince's family, and then Zhu Biao received Zhu Di in the main hall of the East Palace.

"Fourth brother, I'm used to living in Mongolian palaces, but it's much more cramped to come to my eldest brother's East Palace."

"Brother is joking."

After the two chatted for a while, Zhu Di couldn't wait to ask Zhu Biao privately about "Zhu Xiongying's appearance in the underworld".

"Fourth brother, are you asking on behalf of those nobles?" Zhu Biao looked at him with a half-smile and asked. Zhu Di nodded awkwardly: "There are indeed many nobles who are doubtful about this, including the second brother, third brother and fifth brother. They don't dare to ask, so I will ask for them. If there is any offense, please ask the eldest brother Haihan .”

Zhu Biao nodded clearly. He was very good to his younger brothers. However, as he grew older and became more majestic, many of his younger brothers were not as close to him as they were when they were young. Only Zhu Di, who was fearless, dared to Take the initiative to ask him this.

"Yes, Ying'er did appear in the underworld and saved his mother's life."

Zhu Biao then described in detail what he had seen in Zhongshan before, and how Zhu Xiongying appeared to deliver medicine.

After retelling the process at that time, Zhu Biao still had some lingering fears: "This child Ying'er really took action at a critical moment! If he hadn't appeared in time to deliver the medicine, the life of the queen mother would have been difficult to save."

Hearing this, Zhu Di became even more curious. He couldn't help but ask: "Brother, what is that medicine? How can it have such a miraculous effect?"

Zhu Biao shook his head and said: "I don't know exactly what it is. I only know that it is several extremely precious elixirs, one of which is named 'vancomycin'."

"Vancomycin? What a domineering name!"

Zhu Di was a little surprised and a little greedy, and an idea floated in his mind. It would be great if all the Ming army could be equipped with this magical medicine of "life and death, flesh and bones".

"Of course."

Having said this, Zhu Biao paused and added: "Fourth brother, I think you should stop being suspicious. Although this child Xiongying died young, he has always been paying attention to the Ming Dynasty. We should understand his thoughts. That’s it!”

During the conversation, Zhu Di also noticed that the smile of Princess Lu, who was sitting next to him, was a little stiff. Obviously, she was not as accepting of this conversation and the "saint grandson delivering medicine" as she seemed, but Zhu Di did not say anything. .After all, this is an internal matter within the East Palace. As an outsider, it would be better for him to stay less involved.

What's more, what he is most concerned about now is not how to verify the authenticity of "Saint Sun's delivery of medicine", but what hidden meaning his father has behind it.

But at this moment, a eunuch suddenly came to report.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty has an urgent request to go to the Altar of Saint Sun in Zhongshan."

"Are there any for the kings in Beijing?"

Looking at Zhu Di, the eunuch quickly said: "Someone is also looking for him."

"Without further ado, fourth brother, let's go together."

Zhu Di followed Zhu Biao and hurried out. There were officials preparing carriages and horses outside.

Maybe if I go to Zhongshan with my eldest brother this time, I can know the truth of these things.

Thinking of this, Zhu Di couldn't help but feel a sense of expectation in his heart.
(End of this chapter)