Emperor Ming's grandson

Chapter 8 The true meaning of "beat me"
The quarrel with Zhu Yuanzhang seemed to still be echoing in his ears. Zhu Biaohuai dragged his tired body back to the East Palace with helplessness in his heart. His steps were very weak, and every step seemed to be stepping on cotton.

Zhu Yunwen had been waiting at the gate of the East Palace for a long time. When he saw his father returning, he rushed forward to greet him.

There are no secrets in the palace. At least if the door of Fengtian Hall is open, any movement inside can be quickly spread to the entire palace.

What's more, the reason why Zhu Biao went to Fengtian Palace is also clear to his close friends in the East Palace.

Zhu Yunwen looked at his father's furrowed brows and gloomy face, feeling sad in his heart, but he still comforted him softly: "Father, you don't have to worry too much. Grandpa Huang just can't think about it for the moment. After some time, he will understand your painstaking efforts."

Zhu Biao looked at his son's young face, and the irritability in his heart calmed down a little. He knelt down, patted Zhu Yunwen's shoulder gently, sighed and said, "When you grow up, you know how to share your father's worries."

At this moment, Crown Princess Lu also came over. She pretended to blame Zhu Yunwen and said: "You kid, how can you talk? Your grandpa misses your brother too much, so he is a little confused. Then The Taoist priest Qiu Xuanqing can only pick up some nice words to seduce your grandpa, how can he be so unfaithful as your father?"

Zhu Yunwen was a little unhappy, but he didn't dare to talk back to his mother and concubine, so he could only pout the corners of his mouth.

Zhu Biao heard this and looked at Zhu Yunwen who was pouting, and couldn't help crying or laughing. Of course, he knew that although Lu's words were pretending to blame Zhu Yunwen, they were actually comforting himself.

However, he was too lazy to care about this and just smiled faintly.

Seeing Zhu Biao's smile, Mrs. Lu knew that her words had an effect, so she continued: "Your Highness, don't take it too seriously. Your Majesty is old and it's normal for you to have trouble thinking about some things. You just have to do your best." Just divide it.”

Zhu Biao's main concubine was Chang Yuchun, the daughter of King Chang Yuchun of Kaiping. She was canonized as the crown princess as early as April of the fourth year of Hongwu. However, Chang died in November of the eleventh year of Hongwu, so the side concubine Lu was able to Became the Crown Princess.

In other words, Zhu Yunwen was originally a concubine, a son who was valued by his mother, but now he became a legitimate son.

And Lu's father was Lu Ben, the former minister of Taichang Temple, whose status was far inferior to that of Kaiping King Chang Yuchun. Moreover, Lu Ben had just passed away last year, so Lu's natal family background was not strong enough, and it was a concubine who came to the position. Only then did the mother and son show respect to Zhu Biao and tried their best to follow Zhu Biao's words and make him happy.

Zhu Biao didn't know that Lu was deliberately trying to please him, but he enjoyed the current family atmosphere very much. The princess was considerate of him in every possible way, and his son was obedient, filial, diligent and studious, and never behaved badly. This made him very busy at work and under great pressure. As for Zhu Biao, what more could he ask for?
Is it possible that if you are angry outside, you will also be angry when you go home?

Therefore, Zhu Biao just nodded and agreed with what Lu said, which was somewhat unruly but sounded pleasing to his ears.

However, he couldn't say anything more. After all, although Zhu Biao was still dissatisfied with Zhu Yuanzhang's actions, he couldn't say it out in front of the mother and son. Speaking out would be of another nature.

Zhu Biao still had time to change his clothes. At this moment, there was a burst of rapid footsteps outside, and then a eunuch came in and reported in a low voice.

"Your Highness, the Queen's condition has suddenly worsened."

This news hit Zhu Biao's heart like a heavy hammer, and he suddenly felt a suffocating heartache.

As Zhu Biao's biological mother, Queen Ma has always been one of his most respected people. Now when he heard the news that her condition had worsened, Zhu Biao felt dizzy and almost unsteady.

Zhu Yunwen and Lu were also a little overwhelmed by the sudden news. They looked at Zhu Biao's shaky body, rushed forward to support him, and asked with concern: "Father (His Royal Highness), are you okay?"

Zhu Biao waved his hand to indicate that he was fine.

He took a few deep breaths and forced himself to calm down. Zhu Biao knew that he could not panic at this time, so he cheered up and said to Zhu Yunwen and Lu: "You guys wait in the East Palace first. I will go visit my mother. If you need me When I come, I will send someone to call you.”

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In Kunning Palace, Queen Ma looked particularly fragile on her hospital bed. Her face was as pale as paper, her eye sockets were sunken, and her former charm was gone.

However, even when she was ill, her eyes were not dim. She looked at Zhu Yuanzhang so tenderly but did not speak.

Zhu Yuanzhang sat beside the bed and held Queen Ma's hand tightly. His big hands were rough and strong, which was in sharp contrast with Queen Ma's fingers.

The eyes of this married couple met together, as if a thousand words were being conveyed silently.

"Sister, how are you?" Zhu Yuanzhang's voice was slightly trembling, and every word revealed deep concern.

Empress Ma's eyes slowly swept over Zhu Yuanzhang's face, as if she wanted to imprint his appearance deeply in her heart. She tried her best to squeeze out a smile. Although the smile was weak, it was like the rising sun, bringing a sense of joy to the depressing atmosphere. A touch of warmth came.

"Chongpachi, I'm fine."

Queen Ma's voice was a little hoarse, but it sounded distressing: "You don't have to worry about me. There are still many things in Ming Dynasty that need you to deal with, so go ahead and do your work." Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes were slightly moist, and he held back tears, his voice Choking up sobs: "Sister, we want you to get well soon."

Empress Ma nodded slightly, and moved her fingers slightly, as if she wanted to smooth Zhu Yuanzhang's frown, but she did not break out of Zhu Yuanzhang's hand.

"I heard about Ying'er."

"Chongpachi, I believe in you. No matter what others say, I know you will not do anything wrong."

Zhu Yuanzhang felt warm in his heart. He knew that Queen Ma was the person who understood him best in this world.

"Sister, do you really believe that we are not old fools?"

Queen Ma smiled and nodded gently: "I will always believe in you."

Zhu Yuanzhang's heart was deeply touched. He lowered his head and rubbed Queen Ma's cold hand with both hands.

At this time, Dai Sigong, the envoy of the Taiyuan Hospital, came in with a bowl of medicine. After respectfully saluting Zhu Yuanzhang and Queen Ma, at Zhu Yuanzhang's signal, he handed the medicine bowl to Zhu Yuanzhang's hand.

Zhu Yuanzhang carefully lifted Queen Ma up, put a pillow behind her, and brought the medicine bowl to her mouth.

Queen Ma frowned slightly. She seemed to be resisting the overly bitter taste of the medicine. However, when she saw Zhu Yuanzhang's concerned eyes, a warm current surged in her heart, so she opened her mouth and drank the medicine one mouthful at a time.

After drinking the medicine, Queen Ma's complexion seemed to be better, her breathing became much calmer, and the pain in her eyebrows also lightened a lot. She once again gave Zhu Yuanzhang a comforting smile: "Chongba, Don’t worry, I’ll be fine.”

Looking at his strong wife, Zhu Yuanzhang had mixed feelings in his heart. Queen Ma was not only his wife, but also his confidant and ally. They had gone through many ups and downs together. Now she is still his strongest support. Only Ma Only the Queen will trust him unconditionally, no matter how ridiculous and unbelievable it seems.

Therefore, after Zhu Yuanzhang helped Queen Ma lie down, he asked the doubts in his heart.

"Sister, what do you mean when Ying'er said 'beat me'? We have never figured it out. Has our eldest grandson been wronged in some way down there?"

Empress Ma said thoughtfully: "I guess, 'beat me' should mean 'big case'. Chongba, over the years you have killed many people in big cases in order to stabilize the Ming Dynasty. If those innocent souls are They all gathered underground, fearing that they would bring a steady stream of enemies to Ying'er."

In fact, after Hu Weiyong was killed, his charges continued to escalate. At first, it was just that Hu Weiyong was "exerting power and establishing the party". Later, he was added to the charges of "collaborating with the Japanese", "collaborating with the captives" and "conspiracy of rebellion". implicate and expand. The number of accomplices involved in the case became more and more numerous, and the scope of the case became wider and wider. The implication spread, and it has not been resolved even this year.

Zhu Yuanzhang was shocked when he heard this. He never expected that his killing would have such an impact on his eldest grandson, but Queen Ma's speculation was indeed reasonable.

Empress Ma looked at Zhu Yuanzhang's silent expression and sighed softly: "Chongba, I know you are doing it for the sake of the Ming Dynasty, but killing too much is not a good thing. The resentment of those wronged souls is too strong, and sooner or later they will come back. Now. It's hard to say that Ying'er prevented you from disaster."

Empress Ma believed in Buddhism, and Zhu Yuanzhang even served as a monk. Knowing these things, he might have something to say.

[It turns out that the eldest grandson has silently endured so much for us. No wonder the eldest grandson has said it several times to remind us. 】

Zhu Yuanzhang felt grateful to his grandson in his heart.

Looking at Queen Ma's sick body, a trace of regret flashed in Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes: "Don't worry, sister, I will end Hu Weiyong's case as soon as possible and will no longer be involved."

Queen Ma looked at Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes and felt a little relieved.

She knew that her husband was a responsible man and he would make the right choice.

Zhu Yuanzhang quickly issued an imperial edict to stop further involvement in the Hu Weiyong case. The frightened courtiers breathed a sigh of relief. The reason why Zhu Yuanzhang no longer expanded on the case also spread like wildfire between the government and the public. The heroic spirit of the eldest grandson appeared in this world and tried to dissuade the emperor from committing an ominous killing!
For this reason, the courtiers who survived the disaster even enshrined King Yu's spiritual tablet in their own homes, and burned incense and prayed devoutly every day, for no other reason than that the emperor's eldest grandson could properly persuade his grandfather to be okay. I want them to be divided into five equal parts like Shang Yang. Wouldn't it be nice for everyone to live in peace and harmony?
Zhu Yuanzhang naturally heard about this incident from Jin Yiwei's report, but he did not comment on it and did not order a ban.

If you don’t want it, you want it. If you don’t prohibit it, you encourage it.

As a result, the courtiers worshiped more happily. Anyway, this is not a living temple, so there is no taboo.

But the courtiers breathed a sigh of relief, but Zhu Yuanzhang could not, because soon, Queen Ma's condition began to deteriorate rapidly!

(End of this chapter)