my brother-in-law is the prince

Chapter 511 The Emperor's Heart Is Unpredictable
Zhang Anshi said: "Your Majesty, please make it clear."

Zhu Di said slowly, "Bring the teacup."

Zhang Anshi hurriedly fetched tea.

Zhu Di sat on the bed and took a sip before saying, "Zhang Qing's family, tell me, what is the Son of Heaven?"

"Ah..." Zhang Anshi was taken aback for a moment, this question was really sudden, but he still thought about it and said, "I am the Ninth Five Lord..."

But Zhu Di shook his head and said: "The Ninth Five-Year Lord is not wrong, life and death, thunder and rain, and words follow the law, these are all right. But... I am still human after all."

Zhu Di spoke eloquently, he opened his lips lightly, and continued slowly: "Since the power of the world is in the hands of people like me, then... it is inevitable... there will be countless people coveting it. My lord, after all... I am a human being, they think, they are also human. Some people cling to, flatter, or rob me, always hoping to get something from my hand."

"It's terrible..." Zhu Di actually expressed emotion: "People say that they are not afraid of thieves stealing, but they are afraid of thieves thinking about it. But I am the emperor. Since I took over the throne, there must be tens of thousands of people thinking about it. Hold me, surround me. Zhang Qing, do you now know what it means to be too cold at a high place?"

Zhang Anshi followed up with a sentence of emotion: "Yes, people's hearts are not old now, and the world is going downhill. There are really everyone. Fortunately, Lai Chen is different."

Zhu Di shook his hand, signaling to Zhang Anshi that there is no need to continue.

It is said that people become mature with age, and now Zhu Di has flashing tiger eyes. Although he does not have the courage of the past, he has a shrewdness that he did not have before.

He continued: "Last year, my old disease relapsed, and I mentioned it to others casually. So there was a Hanlin waiting for an imperial edict, hoping that I could call for miracles from all over the world to cure my disease."

Zhu Di took a deep look at Zhang Anshi: "Zhang Qing thinks...is there something strange here?"

Zhang Anshi thought for a while, then shook his head.

Zhu Di said again: "I was tempted, so I asked casually. Immediately, I ordered Geng Wenzhong, the servant of the Ministry of Rites, to look for famous doctors in the world. A few months later, Geng Wenzhong went to Fujian Chief Envoy and recommended a person. This is Xu Zhenren. It is said that this real person's pill is extremely effective, it can prolong life and relieve pain, Zhang Qing...do you think there is something strange about it?"

Zhang Anshi thought for a while and said: "It should be reasonable, after all, it is His Majesty's decree, and this Minister Geng's decree is recommended, as long as it is effective or not, it actually has little to do with him."

Zhu Di nodded and said: "So I went along with the flow and ordered this Master Xu to come to Nanjing. Master Xu really offered the elixir, and has been making alchemy for me in the palace. You said, there... is there something strange?"

Zhang Anshi lowered his head and pondered for a long time before he said, "Actually...it makes sense."

Zhu Di then nodded again and said: "I have given excuses to this real person Xu for a heavy reward, and even... I even ordered people to go to the Fujian chief envoy to repair his Taoist temple, which cost a lot of money. , and canonize the two gods he enshrines as real people, is this... not wrong?"

Zhang Anshi nodded and said: "Your Majesty... there is really nothing strange about it."

Zhu Di smiled and said, "But what if, if the Hanlin said something casually, I would be kind to him, but did it do it on purpose?"

Zhang Anshi: "..."

Zhu Di said: "As for this servant, did you really acquiesce in ordering him to visit the doctor?"

Zhang Anshi said: "..."

Zhu Di said: "Suppose, after this Master Xu was elected, I ordered him to come to Nanjing, did I deliberately condone it?"

Zhang Anshi frowned and said, "Your Majesty means...Actually...Your Majesty has always followed what they said, and then deliberately wanted to see what their plans are?"

Zhu Di said: "Of course I want to take a look, because everything...is reasonable, but it is the biggest irrationality."

Zhang Anshi said: "Where is it unreasonable?"

Zhu Di said: "Throughout the dynasties, alchemists entered the court, and the elixirs they refined eventually caused the emperor's early death. It is not uncommon in history. No one can live long by relying on elixirs. The so-called real people and immortals, if they really have something I have already acquired the ability, so why bother to work hard for the emperor's longevity in the palace. Such things... I understand, but some people think I don't understand."

Zhu Di paused, and continued meaningfully: "But even if I don't understand, don't they understand? They are scholars, whether it is the Hanlin or the servant, they are all people who have read poetry and books. What's more, I Several times, Daoist Xu has been deliberately rewarded with an imperial edict, from the Hanlin who drafted the edict to the officials in charge of disseminating it, everyone just needs to read this edict, in fact, their hearts are like a mirror, and they know what's going on .”

"It's just... Does Zhang Qing know... so far, the only person who has advised me not to take this pill is Yi Shiha? The rest... seem to have become deaf, blind, and human all of a sudden. Everyone kept silent, as if this real person Xu didn't exist in the world, or, as if the sudden use of pills became what should be done."

Zhang Anshi suddenly came to his senses, and seemed to realize something: "Could it be that... everyone is afraid, so they dare not speak?"

Zhu Di suddenly said decisively: "No, it's because some people are looking forward to my death!"

Zhang Anshi: "..."

He really couldn't continue to say this.

Zhu Di smiled, but seemed to be self-deprecating, and continued: "On weekdays, they dare to speak out about anything. There are not ten or eight impeachment memorials that I receive every day, but three or five. From Xu Zhenren's entry So far, it has been more than half a year, but everyone is silent. In fact, I have been waiting, waiting for someone to come to talk about this matter, and want to see... Is it because my lovers are stupid, so that the future It's an afterthought. Or...everyone is looking forward to the time when I die."

It may not be a consensus among the emperor that eating elixir will lead to early death.

After all, all kinds of emperors have a special hobby for taking pills.

But for scholars, there is almost a certain consensus. What scholars are best at is to find lessons from the classics and history, and in the classics and history, there is no good word for any warlock.

Basically, if you look through the annals of history, you will probably know that the so-called warlocks are clowns who mislead the country and the people, and the so-called elixir, or various red pills, black pills, etc., are almost poisonous.

Now... Asking Hanlin, Hanlin said that he could look for a famous doctor, that's all, and sent someone to look for it, so that he could not die, and found a guy who made alchemy, and the person who was looking for it was actually a court minister who was a scholar.

It is impossible to keep things in the palace completely secret, especially with so many imperial edicts, it is possible that the ministers of various ministries and Hanlin can get a glimpse of some clues.

These ministers are obviously all good people. Even if Zhu Di didn't make it clear, they can actually figure out what happened in the palace.

Zhang Anshi was negligent because he was busy with other things.But when I was in the face of the saint, I noticed something was wrong, and I could immediately sense something, and turned to ask Yishi.

It can be said... Although Zhu Di is old, he has grown old and refined. He still supports this Master Xu, pretending to favor and trust him, but he quietly hides the pills offered by Master Xu, and never speaks. He didn't eat it, but took this Master Xu as his touchstone.

Who is true and who is false, who is loyal and who is evil, can be discerned at a glance.

It's a pity... the crown prince, Zhang Anshi, and King Yi jumped out at this time and directly exposed this real person Xu, but missed Zhu Di's plan to play tricks.

Zhang Anshi didn't expect Zhu Di to make such a move behind his back, so he let out a foul breath and said, "Your Majesty said earlier, if I knew about it and ordered you to have a plan, I...wouldn't be so reckless. It's just..."

Zhu Di's face was much gentler.

At least in this process, Zhu Di has also deeply experienced Yi Shiha's thoughtfulness, the prince's filial piety, and the loyalty of King Yi and Zhang Anshi.

Being able to resist the temptation of the prince to inherit the throne, risking being scolded by the emperor, and rushing into the palace, this alone is enough to prove that the prince's filial piety is not fake.

Zhang Anshi is the wife and brother of the prince, but at this time, he can also behave like this, which is enough to make Zhu Di gratified.

Therefore, although Zhu Di regretted that the original plan was ruined, he was not really angry. He waved his hands and said, "Just what?"

Zhang Anshi said suspiciously: "It's just that they do this... what's the use... Even if your majesty... ahem... unfortunately passed away, but His Royal Highness, Xiao Gui Cao Sui..."

Zhu Di said lightly: "Without one, the second one will not be dropped. There are three stones on the ground, if the first one is not kicked off, how can we clean up the second and third ones? When the crown prince ascends the throne, maybe...they will There are other ways. I am in power and have done some things, and these things are enough to make people gnash their teeth at me."

Zhang Anshi thought for a while and said, "Could it be that His Majesty is worrying too much?"

Zhu Di took a deep look at Zhang Anshi, and then said: "I think back then, for the sake of the big position, I and Zhu Yunqi's uncle and nephew could still kill each other. I also heard that among the people, it is common for brothers to turn against each other for a little wealth. From this It can be seen that this is caused by people's hearts, how can I just worry too much because I control the world?"

Zhang Anshi: "..."

These words obviously belonged to the category that Zhang Anshi dared not answer. Of course, it is another matter to secretly tell people that His Majesty eats X.

But it is another matter to discuss the murder of uncle and nephew with Zhu Di in person.

His Majesty was obviously driven into a hurry and wanted to prove that the world is dangerous, so he exposed his scars, but Zhang Anshi didn't know what to say.

After waiting for a long time, Zhang Anshi said: "Since that's the case, then...then I will interrogate this Master Xu, and... those involved in this matter..."

But Zhu Di shook his head and interrupted: "No need, there are too many people involved, not just one or two. The so-called holding together for warmth, my ministers are very shrewd, trying to catch their tails , easier said than done? It is precisely because of this...that is why I...just now...fainted..."

Zhang Anshi was shocked, and said, "Is it fake just now?"

Zhu Di didn't expect that until now, this guy hadn't thought that he was faking fainting, so his squinted eyes suddenly widened, and he stared at Zhang Anshi speechlessly and said, "What do you think?"

Zhang Anshi couldn't help saying: "It's true, Your Majesty...pretends too much, as expected of Your Majesty..."

Zhu Di said indifferently: "What I mean is... that the previous game was destroyed by you. Then... we will set up another game, and I want to see... what kind of medicine are these people... selling in the gourd? I want to see again, who are the people involved, and what is their conspiracy?"

"Layout?" Zhang Anshi frowned, and slowly began to figure out the taste.

Zhang Anshi's IQ has always been self-proclaimed. The reason why he looks confused this time is purely because Zhu Di's flamboyant operation made him a little confused.

Because he has always believed that His Majesty belongs to the kind, cut down the nonsense, and do whatever he does.Where did you think, but there is such a patiently planning layout, a hidden side.

But when you think about it carefully, when Zhu Di was preparing for rebellion when Jing Nan was in trouble, he pretended to be crazy and foolish, but at the same time quietly began to manufacture weapons in the mansion, and when he was ready for rebellion, what kind of endurance was that.

After all, he still misunderstood His Majesty. He always saw His Majesty's happy grievances, but he did not expect that His Majesty also has a side of "just like a tiger lying on a barren hill, lurking and enduring his minions".

So Zhang Anshi said: "Your Majesty, this time, are you pretending to be crazy or... pretending to be dead..."

After hearing this, Zhu Di rolled his eyes, seeming to be angry, but he held back, and said sullenly, "Why are you pretending to be crazy?"

Zhang Anshi blushed, and said: "Chen... what I mean is..."

Seeing Zhang Anshi like this, Zhu Di suddenly thought of some kind of bad picture, and couldn't help saying: "What exactly are you trying to say?"

Zhang Anshi had no choice but to say: "The meaning of your majesty is not to lure the snake out of the hole... I just want to ask your majesty..."

Zhu Di pursed his lips, and then said slowly: "From now on, you will keep everything from everyone and act according to my plan..."

Zhang Anshi then said: "I... obey the order."

Zhang Anshi seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, feeling like he was out of danger.

He didn't know why, His Majesty always seemed to have a strange association with pretending to be crazy, and he could even confess that his uncle and nephew were killing each other, but it became a taboo to pretend to be crazy and act stupid.

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After two sticks of incense.

Zhang Anshi walked out of the bedroom.

He looked frustrated and sighed.

Zhu Gaochi and the others surrounded him worriedly.

"how?"

Zhang Anshi looked around, looked at the Crown Prince, King Yi, Yi Shiha, and many trembling eunuchs in the corner of the outer hall, and said: "Your Majesty... Your Majesty has a decree... to cut Daoist Xu... into pieces..."

As soon as this statement comes out...

Zhu Gaochi's eyes turned red immediately, and for a moment, tears were about to burst out of his eyes.

Yishiha only felt his body go limp, and he couldn't stand up, he fell down and tried to get up, but he felt weak and weak.

But Yiwang Zhu scratched his head and said: "As expected of you, the emperor, you hate evil like a vengeful enemy, for that swindler, a thousand cuts to death is already light."

Zhang Anshi gave Zhu a look as if caring for mentally handicapped children. He couldn't understand how this guy...with such a low EQ, could ensure the accuracy of intelligence analysis.

At this time, Zhu Gaochi choked up and said, "But...is there any medicine doctor?"

Zhang Anshi said with a sullen face, "Don't worry brother-in-law, I will do everything possible..."

Then, he was speechless.

In fact, speaking of this, even Zhu felt that something was wrong, and wailed: "Could it be that the emperor's brother is about to die?"

As he said that, Zhu Jing also burst into tears, crying loudly.

Although he is afraid of Zhu Di just like mice are afraid of cats, he was raised by Zhu Di after all. On the surface, he is a brother, but emotionally he is a father and son. Even if he is not a father and son, it is not too much to say that he is a stepfather.

Immediately, Zhu tears spilled on the skirt of his clothes, and there was a commotion.

The eunuchs hurried forward and carefully supported Zhu.

Zhu was still sobbing.

Zhu Gaochi seemed calmer, but at this moment, he felt his mind was blank and confused.

Yishiha's face was pale, and he said sadly: "My Highness, my condolences, my condolences..."

Zhang Anshi didn't say much at this time, he just said: "At this time... Your Majesty doesn't want anyone to disturb you, so please also... just take care of him in front of the emperor. The rest of you... don't want to go in and out, so as not to make Your Majesty... It's getting worse."

Zhu Gaochi didn't wait and refused to agree, but said: "Why did you come to this point!"

Zhang Anshi couldn't bear to see everyone's grief-stricken look, but fortunately, he did not reveal his secrets rationally, and tried his best to put on a mournful expression: "Your Majesty has an old disease, and after taking so many pills, this pill There is lead poison in the medicine, it accumulates in the body over time, and after a long time, it becomes a poison that has no solution. Originally...you can persist for a while before the poison is likely to occur, but who would have thought..."

Zhang Anshi looked sad, and continued: "Who would have thought that today... the real face of Xu Zhenren was exposed, His Majesty was furious, and was furious, so... it is now like this."

As he said that, he looked at Zhu Gaochi and said, "Brother-in-law, hurry up and let Zhanji go back to Beijing."

Zhu Gaochi nodded subconsciously: "Go... let Zhanji... go back to Beijing quickly..."

The next moment, Zhu Gaochi seemed to have thought of something, and then said: "How many more days can I hold on..."

Zhang Anshi said faintly: "This... can't be said clearly... But... there shouldn't be much time left."

Zhu Gaochi only nodded dejectedly, his eyes flickered, tears flickered in his eyes, and he was speechless for a while.

Zhang Anshi said with relief: "When people are born, old, sick, and die, brother-in-law doesn't need to be sad. While His Majesty still has some energy... later... I'm afraid the ministers will be called to see him."

Zhu Gaochi immediately understood that it was time to start the procedure.

The only possibility of summoning the ministers in such a hurry is... the time is running out.

He had a sad look on his face, and he was disappointed even just looking at it.

Yi Shiha hurriedly said: "Slave... slave girl... to arrange, I don't know if tomorrow can..."

Zhang Anshi immediately said: "It's really late now, but...in my opinion...it should be as early as possible, without delay, maybe after an hour."

"It was already dark by then..." Yi Shiha said in surprise.

Zhang Anshi said solemnly: "It's not too late."

These four words, like a gigantic boulder, crushed Yi Shiha's last bit of hope into powder.

He suddenly understood...

Maybe even tonight... may not be able to survive.

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Others are traveling in the mountains and rivers during the holidays, and the tiger is still coding in a stuffy room. How miserable!
(End of this chapter)