Family ancestor Zhu Chongba: What happened to getting your daughter pregnant?

Minghe Hall.

"Since both of you said that you have no intention, I believe you for the time being. I hope you won't let me down one day."

After a long time, Zhu Yuanzhang, who was silent, finally spoke again.

After hearing this, the two of them, who looked calm on the surface but were very nervous on the inside, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Father, don't worry, I will never disappoint you."

"What the second brother said is exactly what I think."

Immediately afterwards, the two expressed their opinions one after another, with serious expressions on their faces.

"Okay, in that case, you all should step back, do your part, and work together to guard the northern border is the right way."

"You two haven't seen each other for a long time. After getting together, you should go back to your respective territories as soon as possible. You can take care of yourself in the future."

Zhu Yuanzhang responded, waved his hand, and said with dignity.

"My son, please retire."

The two agreed in unison, bowed respectfully, and then slowly turned around and left.

Zhu Yuanzhang watched the backs of his two sons, his brows gradually furrowed, and a meaningful look flashed in his eyes.

After the two left, Wang Defa slowly walked into the hall.

"They all promised me just now that they have never had any intention of competing for heir apparent. Wang Defa, do you believe what they said?"

Zhu Yuanzhang stood up slowly, paced, and asked thoughtfully.

"what?"

"I don't dare to make any assumptions. Your Majesty will say whatever you say."

When Wang Defa heard this question, which was inappropriate to answer no matter what, he was stunned for a moment and said hesitantly.

"Hmph! You are just an old fox!"

"I'm afraid you know it better than anyone else, but you just don't dare to say it."

Zhu Yuanzhang turned his head and glared at Wang Defa, pretending to be dissatisfied and said.

Wang Defa smiled and stood aside without comment.

The best answer to this kind of thing is not to answer.

"In the emperor's family, if they don't want to sit on this throne, then they are not worthy of being my sons. Do they really think they can hide it from me just by singing in harmony?"

"I have never seen them so harmonious in normal times! However, as long as they don't turn their brothers against each other over this, and they fight to the death, I will just turn a blind eye and pretend that nothing happened."

Zhu Yuanzhang thought deeply and said thoughtfully.

Wang Defa continued to remain silent. After serving the emperor for so many years, he already knew his majesty's intentions today.

Perhaps, the two princes also understood it in their hearts.

"Before the second son leaves the capital, he has to go to the Liuli Palace. Let people keep an eye on him and don't let him make too much noise."

After Zhu Yuanzhang paused for a moment, he slowly warned.

"Your Majesty, with the temper of His Highness King Qin, just in case..."

"How should I make my choice then?"

Wang Defa hesitated and asked tentatively.

"He won't embarrass a junior too much, but the evil fire he holds in his heart will eventually be unleashed."

"It just so happens that I also want to know how that child will deal with a prince who is dissatisfied with him."

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and slowly walked towards the back hall as he spoke.

"Yes."

Wang Defa nodded and bowed respectfully, feeling worried about the emperor's grandson in his heart.

...

Outside Minghe Hall.

King Zhu Di of Yan and King Zhu Ping of Qin stood side by side. Although they were very close to each other, there was no expression on their faces.

To outsiders, they look more like two completely unrelated strangers.

"Second brother, do you really not know who did what happened to Liu Sanwu?"

Zhu Di was silent for a long time, and finally asked slowly.

"You must be very happy, right? What has happened so far is probably the result you want to see most."

Zhu Ping didn't answer the question and snorted coldly.

"Now that the matter in Kyoto is over, it's time to leave and return to the north."

Zhu Di did not continue to ask the question just now, looked at the north and said slowly.

"Then I wish my fourth brother a safe journey. I still have some things to deal with."

Zhu Ping said casually and left without looking back.

"Are you going to the Wandering Palace? He is still just a child who doesn't know the world. Don't go too far. My father treats him as a treasure now."

Zhu Di said jokingly as he watched Zhu Xi leave.

"Since there has been a lack of discipline since childhood, I will teach my eldest brother how to behave!"

After the words fell, Zhu Ping had gradually gone away.

Zhu Di stopped where he was, glanced in the direction of Liuli Palace, showed a meaningful smile on his lips, and then left the palace with his hands behind his back.

Not long after the two left, Wang Defa hurried out of the main hall, accompanied by Guo Ying, the commander of Yulin Wei.

In order to prevent the situation from developing into an uncontrollable situation, Wang Defa knelt down and begged Guo Ying to rush to the Liuli Palace together to avoid trouble.

...

Wandering Palace.

After the dance ended, Zhu Yunxi lay lazily on the bed, holding a cup of Jiuyou pear blossom wine in his hand, feeling drunk.

In the entire hall, apart from him, only Hong Yuan stood respectfully.

"Your Highness doesn't care about the situation at Minghe Palace at all?"

Hongyuan glanced at Zhu Yunxi, who looked satisfied, and asked slowly.

"It's just a show for everyone to see. There won't be any unexpected results."

Zhu Yunxi smiled, curled his lips and said.

"put on a show?!"

"What your Highness means is that Your Majesty has no intention of really treating King Qin and King Yan at all?"

Hongyuan was stunned for a moment and asked in surprise.

"Otherwise? You don't really think that he sent King Qin to prison in a fit of rage, do you?"

"Don't say that he only listened to my side of the story. Even if King Qin really did something, he would not do anything to that son. He would only scold him a few times. Otherwise, he would not condone him doing so many evil things. How many people have died at the hands of King Qin these years?"

Zhu Yunxi snorted slightly and said disdainfully.

"If that's the case, then why did you summon King Qin to Kyoto with great fanfare? And also called King Yan into the palace?"

Hong Yuan asked in confusion.

"That's for others to see. All the civil and military officials in the court are waiting to see his attitude. He just used this incident to hit those two people."

"Do you think he didn't suspect that his two precious sons were competing for the heirloom? If they really didn't fight for it, he would be disappointed."

"Those two people also knew in their hearts that the old man would not do anything to them, so they happily accompanied them in this drama. They knew in their hearts that as long as they denied it, nothing would happen, because His Majesty still needs the two of them to guard him. Northland.”

Zhu Yunxi smiled and said confidently.

"This royal matter is really complicated!"

Hong Yuan sneered and curled her lips.

"Since ancient times, the struggle for power and profit has always been kept secret. If it were all put on the table, it would be meaningless."

Zhu Yunxi said with a smile.

Hong Yuan shook her head and lost interest in continuing to ask questions.

At this moment, a maid in purple clothes walked in quickly from the door.

"Your Highness, King Qin stormed in angrily and has already passed the front hall."

The maid in purple bowed her hands and said softly.

"The next scene will be staged soon."

"No matter what happens inside for a while, no one is allowed to come in. If anyone is curious and wants to pry, there is no need to stop them, just guard the door."

Zhu Yunxi warned, with a meaningful smile on his lips.

"Yes!"

Hongyuan respectfully agreed without any further questions this time.

While he was talking, a figure in the distance had already walked quickly through the garden and headed straight for the apse. He was walking in a hurry, as if he could no longer contain his anger.

It is none other than King Qin Zhu Cang!

Hong Yuan waved her hand and quickly withdrew from the hall with the maid in purple clothes.

"Why harm me?!"

A moment later, Zhu Ping walked in quickly, pointed at Zhu Yunxi with one finger, and shouted sternly.

Hong Yuan silently led the people to close the palace door and stood upright on the stone steps outside the door, not allowing anyone to approach.

Zhu Xi's personal bodyguard Pang Song also stood guard outside the palace with several followers, not far from Hong Yuan, his face ashen.

At this time, outside the palace, Wang Defa and Guo Ying had quickly arrived with a team of Yulin guards, guarding the palace gate, carefully listening to the movements inside, and being ready to rush in at any time.

But after listening for a long time, I didn't hear any movement at all. The entire Wandering Palace was almost silent...