The next morning.

Minghe Hall.

"Your Majesty, the second emperor's grandson is outside asking for an audience."

Wang Defa quickly entered the hall, bowed respectfully to Zhu Yuanzhang, and whispered.

Zhu Yuanzhang, who had just returned from the next court, was dealing with the memorial. When he heard Wang Defa's words, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

In the past, whenever Zhu Yunwen came to pay his respects, he was always very happy, but today he was a little unhappy. This was the first time.

The shocking incident had already planted a seed in his heart.

"Let him in."

After hesitating for a long time, Zhu Yuanzhang finally said slowly.

After all, this grandson was once his most beloved grandson.

Not long after, Zhu Yunwen followed Wang Defa and slowly walked in from outside the hall.

"Grandson, see Grandpa Huang!"

After Zhu Yunwen came closer, he saluted respectfully and said hello.

At this time, he was still the obedient and sensible person he was before, full of filial piety and humility.

But when Zhu Yuanzhang looked at his grandson at this time, his mood was already different from the past, because the shadow of another person appeared in his mind.

"It's hard for you to come so early to pay my respects."

Zhu Yuanzhang said something calmly while looking down at the memorial.

Hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Zhu Yunwen couldn't help but feel a little thump in his heart and his face changed slightly.

By now, he has understood that, as he expected, Grandpa Huang has already seen through everything about this incident, and the reason why he didn't mention it was because he was not completely disappointed with himself yet.

But even so, he also knew that there was already bad blood between their grandfather and grandson because of this incident.

If you don't want to fall out of favor from now on, then you can only do your best to restore it.

"My grandson is so frightened that he greets Grandpa Huang. This is his daily homework."

"It's just that the emperor worked too hard on state affairs a few days ago, and the grandson couldn't bear to disturb the emperor, so he was a little slack. I hope the emperor will forgive me."

Zhu Yunxi knelt directly on the ground and said with a look of self-blame, like a child who made a mistake begging for forgiveness from his elders.

"Anything else?"

Zhu Yuanzhang raised his head and glanced at the frightened Zhu Yunwen, sighed, and asked slowly, his tone a little gentler.

"Reporting to Grandpa Huang, my grandson heard that when Wei Guogong was arresting the rebels, he found that the rebels were planning to assassinate Yunxi again. My grandson was very worried."

"So after careful consideration, Sun'er decided to cooperate with Yunxi to uncover the traitors lurking in the court and catch all the traitors!"

"Please give me your permission, Grandpa Huang."

Zhu Yunwen knelt on the ground respectfully and said seriously.

Hearing Zhu Yunwen's words, Zhu Yuanzhang paused in his movements, then slowly raised his head and looked at Zhu Yunwen who was kneeling on the ground. A flash of approval flashed between his eyebrows, but then he frowned again.

"You are doing this because you want to find out the traitor as soon as possible so that Yunxi can step down as the grandson, right?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Yunwen and asked meaningfully.

"My grandson never meant this!"

"It's really just because the rebels are too rampant. If these people are not eliminated, they will eventually become a big problem!"

"My grandson has never had any selfish motives regarding the matter of the great-grandson. No matter who he is in the end, it must be decided by the emperor himself. What's more, Yunxi is not as useless as the rumors say. Even if he really becomes the great-grandson, the grandson will have nothing to do with it." No complaints!”

"Please ask Grandpa Huang for a clear warning!"

Zhu Yunwen was shocked, shook his head hurriedly, and defended extremely seriously.

"Don't be nervous, I just said it casually."

"Since you have this intention, I am very relieved. If you want to do it, just do it. The knights are up and down at your disposal, but don't be greedy for success. Rebelliousness to the party is deeply rooted. It's not as simple as you think. Your own safety is the most important thing. ”

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and said thoughtfully, with a hint of relief on his face again.

"My grandson obeys the order!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yunwen hurriedly replied respectfully.

Immediately, Zhu Yunwen said goodbye to Zhu Yuanzhang, stood up and left the hall.

Zhu Yuanzhang watched his once-loved grandson slowly walk out of the hall and sit motionless on the dragon couch. After a long time, he couldn't help but frown and sigh with a complicated expression.

...

Wandering Palace.

At lunch time, Zhu Yunxi was preparing to enjoy lunch with Zi Ning and Liuli, when he suddenly saw Hong Yuan who had gone out to do errands and rushed back.

When the two looked at each other, a flash of embarrassment flashed across their faces at the same time, and each thought of what happened last night.

Zhu Yunxi coughed and quickly pretended that nothing happened. He picked up his chopsticks and started eating, praising Zi Ning's increasingly improved skills.

Hongyuan, on the other hand, didn't even look at Zhu Yunxi, and sat at the farthest position with a straight face.

After realizing that something seemed to be wrong between Zhu Yunxi and Hong Yuan, Zi Ning and Liu Li looked at each other with doubts on their faces.

The lunch finally ended in this weird atmosphere, but it made the two outsiders, Zi Ning and Liu Li, feel uncomfortable all the time.

Seeing everyone put down their dishes, Zi Ning and Liu Li stood up and started clearing the table.

"By the way, Your Highness, next time you do it, can you please don't leave it everywhere?"

“Really hard to clean…”

However, at this moment, Zi Ning, who was packing his things, suddenly raised his head and glanced at Zhu Yunxi imploringly, and said with a grimace.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yunxi's face instantly turned red and he wanted to die.

After glaring at Zi Ning fiercely, Zhu Yunxi stood up with a red face and prepared to escape. He really couldn't afford to embarrass this person.

"Your Highness!"

But at this moment, Hong Yuan suddenly spoke, then stood up and quickly chased after him.

"what?!"

"What do you want to do?!"

Zhu Yunxi was startled and responded. While turning his head to look at Hong Yuan, he subconsciously backed away hurriedly.

"What's wrong with you?"

Hongyuan frowned, looked at Zhu Yunxi who was in a mess, and asked with a puzzled look on his face.

"No...nothing..."

"What do you want?"

Zhu Yunxi spread his hands in embarrassment and asked.

In fact, Hong Yuan did not understand the meaning of Zi Ning's words. Instead, Zhu Yunxi felt guilty because it was Hong Yuan who helped him last night.

Speaking of which, it feels pretty good...

"I have something to report from my humble position. The matter you asked me to investigate has been cleared up."

Hong Yuan looked at Zhu Yunxi with a puzzled face and said hesitantly.

In fact, she had already given up on what happened last night. She just deliberately didn't show a good look just now. She also knew clearly what was serious business and what was petty.

"Oh…"

"Speak somewhere else."

Zhu Yunxi breathed a sigh of relief, coughed awkwardly, and left the hall directly to the back garden.

"What's the matter?"

Zhu Yunxi put his hands on his back, pretending to appreciate the scenery in front of him, and asked casually, the embarrassment on his face gradually fading.

"The flying fox has sent news that the person who secretly conveyed the news of His Highness's whereabouts to the group of Blue Jade remnants in the East Street residence has found out his origin."

Hong Yuan cupped her hands and said softly.

"Who is it?"

When Zhu Yunxi heard this, his eyes lit up and he turned around and asked.

"Yakaro!"

Hong Yuan blurted out.

But after hearing this answer, Zhu Yunxi couldn't help but frown, and a flash of doubt flashed between his eyebrows.

Because he didn't think anyone would bribe a Ye Xianglang to find out information. Although no one cared about his identity, he still felt that something was wrong.

"Isn't he the one who really delivered the news?"

Zhu Yunxi changed his mind and continued to ask.

"Your Highness has a keen eye, you guessed it right!"

"The real Ye Xianglang is dead. Shortly after the rebel group was wiped out, the Cavalry Guard discovered his body in a ditch in the city."

"According to the time of death, this person died long before Wei Guogong took action. Therefore, I concluded that someone should have pretended to be Ye Xianglang and found an opportunity to pass the news to the rebel group."

"As expected, after secret investigation, Feihu has found the person pretending to be Ye Xianglang!"

Hong Yuan was stunned for a moment, couldn't help but praise, and then said in detail.

"What is this person's identity?"

Zhu Yunxi pursed his lips and asked in a deep voice.

"The shopkeeper of a grocery store in the east of the city."

Hong Yuan replied without thinking.

"I'm afraid his identity is not that simple, right?"

Zhu Yunxi raised his eyebrows and said lightly.

"Your Highness guessed it right again!"

"The humble position has sent people to find out that this person is from the north and came to Kyoto ten years ago. He happens to match one of the people on the list handed over by Cao Yan! It can be seen that the list handed over by Cao Yan is indeed it is true!"

Hongyuan was stunned again, a flash of surprise flashed between her brows, and she answered slowly, with a hint of admiration in her eyes...


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