First Prince of Ming Dynasty

"Don't dare to speak? Then I will be interested."

Zhu Biao put down the book with great interest and leaned on the back of the chair to look at Jiang Yu who was kneeling on the ground. In fact, Zhu Biao knew from the beginning that it was probably Mao Xiang's handwriting.

Quan Xu has recruited such a huge number of orphans, and there is a steady stream of resources injected into it. This kind of thing can't be hidden for a while, but it can't be hidden for a lifetime, let alone an organization that specializes in inquiring about news like the Pro-Military Captain's Mansion.

Therefore, it is normal to have any gossip. Mao Xiang deliberately exaggerated and released the rumors, probably just to stir up protests within the Captain's Mansion, so as to take this opportunity to win over some people with unclean backgrounds.

But he probably didn't expect that he really guessed right. Most people just thought that Quan Xu was cultivating new blood in the pro-military captain's mansion to prepare for the pro-military captain's mansion in the future.

This is also what Zhu Biao and Quan Xu expressed in secret. There are only a handful of people who really know the future role of Jin Yiwei, and there is absolutely no Mao Xiang or Hu Weiyong among them.

Jiang Yu said in a slow voice: "Flying birds are good bows, cunning rabbits are dead and good dogs are cooking. In the end, I will find out that the commander Li Shaoguang and several governors have been talking nonsense while drinking, and some of them are disrespectful to the Holy Majesty and His Highness... "

"It is also said that the old man is stupid, His Highness is not willing to be content, and it is unwise to cross the river and demolish the bridge if the great cause is not accomplished. It is a waste of the brothers in the Duwei Mansion who have worked so hard to help the Zhu family lay down the country."

Zhu Biao's face remained unchanged, but he just looked at Jiang Yu thoughtfully, while Liu Jin on the side had a ferocious expression and gritted his teeth. Even if he lost the match, he would rush forward and bite off a piece of bloody flesh.

"Have you ever reported these words to the Holy One?"

"This... never before, the news of the general was only found out last night. Today, the Holy Majesty is busy with work and has not summoned the general, so I will report it to His Highness first."

Zhu Biao casually stretched out a finger and tapped the desk in front of him. The hall was quiet, and Jiang Yu's knelt figure trembled a little. He suspected that he had made a wrong bet and violated the taboo of His Highness the Crown Prince.

There were crisp knocking sounds as if hitting his heart, and his mouth was constantly secreting saliva, but he didn't dare to lose his manners in front of His Royal Highness, so he could only keep swallowing.

Zhu Biao was thinking with a somewhat empty gaze. A mere Li Shaoguang is nothing, and some ridiculous words are not worthy of anger. He wants to know what Jiang Yu's position is. It stands to reason that such matters should be reported to the emperor first. As for what he said It is impossible not to see.

Mao Xiang was not in the capital, and Jiang Yu was the supreme commander of the pro-army Duwei's Mansion and the emperor's trusted eyes and ears. As long as he said there was an emergency, he could enter the palace for an audience even in the middle of the night.

Since he could see the emperor obviously, he should not talk to the prince about it out of reason or reason. After all, it is not a great and difficult case. Isn't it just scolding the emperor and the prince at the wine table? It's just a capital crime.

Zhu Biao took a deep look at Jiang Yu and ordered: "Immediately send someone to capture Li Shaoguang and others, and put them in the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice. No one is allowed to come into contact with the interrogation. The rumors in the pro-military captain's mansion must also be resolved. You Jiang Yu are the right ones." If there is such a thing as Dutong again, I will first punish you for laxity!"

"The general obeys!" Jiang Yu nodded again, got up and bowed. Seeing him walking away, Liu Jin raised the teapot and poured a new cup of tea for her highness.

"Do you think this Jiang Yu is harboring ulterior motives or simply wants to pick up the opportunity and climb up the dragon to greet the palace to show his loyalty?"

Liu Jin thought for a moment and replied: "The servant is stupid, but I always feel that this matter is a bit weird. Just now, the servant wished to tear Li Shaoguang and others alive, but now he suspects that they are really so bold to say such disrespectful words just because of some gossip? "

Zhu Biao picked up his teacup and took a sip: "Let's see, some people have been pressing for so long, and they should be a little bit moved."

Liu Jin didn't answer the conversation this time, but carefully helped His Royal Highness sort out the messy books on the desk. It is also a matter of knowledge in the palace what to answer and what not to answer.

At noon, someone came to report, saying that Li Shaoguang and other criminals had been put in prison, and his house had been searched. Minister of the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple Minister Yan Donglai also came to ask for instructions.

Zhu Biao didn't meet him, but asked Liu Jin to order Yan Donglai to send a special person to guard the cell, and no one was allowed to interrogate Li Shaoguang and others without the presence of people from Dali Temple.

Such a movement naturally alarmed many officials, but no one knew exactly what was going on, and the prisoner was hostile to both civil and military personnel in the pro-military Duwei's Mansion, so no one came forward to say anything.

Zhu Biao didn't go to talk to his father until the afternoon, and then put the matter on hold for the time being. He planned to wait until the end of the New Year to give some people time to think about it.

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In the blink of an eye, it will be the twenty-fourth day of the twelfth lunar month, and the official preparations for the New Year will begin in the palace. The imperial dining room will begin offering sacrifices to the Kitchen God, with a large number of steamed buns, steamed dim sum, pork meat, etc. Red lanterns will be hung everywhere, and incense will be offered at the Sheji altar of Fengxian Hall and other places. constantly.

The maids and eunuchs also put on new clothes, most of them wore gourd Jingbuzi's clothes, and the favored servants like Liu Jin were rewarded with python robes, but it was only during the Chinese New Year when they accompanied the king. to wear.

In fact, to put it bluntly, it is still just to serve people for auspiciousness. For example, the gourd Jing Buzi's robe is because the branches and vines of the gourd are homonymous with the word ten thousand, and there are many gourd seeds in mature gourds, which all have the meaning of flourishing children and grandchildren.

In the evening, Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma led a group of children to watch the scenery such as the installation of Aoshan lanterns and fireworks in the palace. Wherever they went, the five-colored fireworks continued to explode. , even blowing down, the stars are like rain.

The little princes and princesses ran around excitedly with their big eyes blinking. Empress Ma ordered to take care of them from time to time. Old Zhu smiled and led the older children around leisurely. No, he was not in the mood to come out, but let Queen Ma lead the children to watch the fireworks.

Zhu Biao naturally felt the look in his father's eyes, even if he was mature, he couldn't help being a little shy, his father really loves himself too much, the trouble of happiness.

He leaned forward and pointed to the light mountain made of lanterns in the distance, coaxing his father and emperor to be happy. The second and third children were also playing tricks beside him, making Lao Zhu laugh. Acting cute.

It is true that apart from Zhu Biao, any prince rarely has the opportunity to see his father, let alone the princesses. Of course, Zhu Lu, who was born in the first place, is not counted. She is still young and has not moved out of Kunning Palace. , so it is not uncommon to see the emperor following Empress Ma.

From here, we can also see the difference between the concubine and the concubine, not to mention that Lao Zhu is a standard old feudalist, and his patriarchy is basically engraved in his bones. Even though he loves his daughters, he will not be too close.

Zhu Biao looked inexplicably at the side and also had some feelings. The Tian family rarely had flesh and blood ties. The imperial power was too sacred. Even if the children faced their own fathers, they were in awe from the bottom of their hearts, and they dared not surpass them in the slightest.

It was cold at night, and everyone returned to the harem after just a quick glance. There was a family banquet tonight. Chang Luohua was in charge of the banquet in Zhongcui Palace. The concubines in the harem were very cooperative. The crown princess of the Jongmyo family tree is the future queen of the palace, and they are just concubines.

After a while, the empress led a group of children into the Zhongcui Palace, Chang Luohua led a group of concubines to greet her, and Zhu Yuanzhang took a glance at her and happily praised her daughter-in-law.

This is a great hero of his Zhu family. Not only did he give birth to his grandson, but his father also perfectly resisted the Mongolian invasion in northern Xinjiang. With a wave of his big hand, he rewarded a golden silk jade wishful. Give the golden phoenix pattern Xiapei.

Ruyi Ruyi, wishful thinking, the emperor promised you sincerity, which one would dare to bother you?

The golden phoenix pattern Xiapei is only suitable for the queen to wear. Chang Luohua could only wear the Diwen Xiapei originally, but now it is a leapfrog reward.

With this honor bestowed by the empress, Chang Luohua's status is as stable as Mount Tai, even Zhu Biao can't shake it, otherwise it would be unfilial.

Zhu Biao suddenly became a little skeptical. Could it be that his princess is the protagonist?

Chang Luohua graciously knelt down and thanked his in-laws. His heroic spirit, which is not inferior to that of a man, was fully revealed. Zhu Yuanzhang was even more satisfied after reading it, and he was proud of himself for being wise. At the beginning, he felt that his son was a little weak, so he chose this general. .

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