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

Minghe Hall.

"My grandson understands."

"But my grandson thinks, is this unfair to Yun Wen? He has nothing to do with this matter. If something happens, how can my grandson cope with his father's spirit in heaven?"

Hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's comfort, Zhu Yunwen bowed his hands and said with worry on his face, his words full of concern for his brother.

"The second brother is concerned about the safety of the younger brother, and the younger brother is very grateful."

"But for the sake of the future of the Ming Dynasty, I am fearless and willing to take risks, just to help Grandpa Huang find the traitor as soon as possible! Return the peace of Kyoto to the past!"

Before Zhu Yuanzhang could speak, Zhu Yunxi turned around to face Zhu Yunwen, bowed his hands, and said with an awe-inspiring expression, every word being decisive and resounding.

Seeing Zhu Yunxi's firm look, Zhu Yuanzhang nodded with satisfaction, and a deep smile appeared at the corner of his mouth again.

"The third brother takes the overall situation into consideration, which makes the second brother admire him!"

"In this case, the second brother can't say anything more. I only hope that the third brother must protect himself."

Zhu Yunwen glanced at Zhu Yuanzhang who was full of relief, sighed in his heart, turned around and cupped his hands towards Zhu Yunxi, and warned him earnestly.

He knew very well that since Grandpa Huang had said that, the matter was a foregone conclusion, and if he continued to entangle, it would only arouse suspicion.

"Second brother, don't worry, I know what's going on."

Zhu Yunxi nodded and answered affirmatively.

"good very good!"

"In that case, the matter is settled."

Zhu Yuanzhang patted his thigh and said with satisfaction.

Immediately afterwards, the two brothers exchanged a few words with Zhu Yuanzhang, said goodbye at the same time, and slowly walked out of the hall.

Outside the hall, Zhu Yunxi, who had walked not far away, slowly stopped and waited for Zhu Yunxi to come to him.

"Second brother, don't worry too much. My younger brother just doesn't want to see Grandpa Huang being worried all day long because of the affairs of the Hu and Blue parties, so I can only make this decision."

Zhu Yunxi bowed his hands and explained seriously.

"Third brother said something serious, I know it, there is no need to explain."

"I'm just asking you to put yourself in danger. My second brother is really worried about your safety."

Zhu Yunwen smiled and said slowly, but there was a hint of unnaturalness in his smile that only he knew clearly.

"With the second brother's concern, even if the younger brother dies because of this, it's still worth it."

Zhu Yunxi looked at Zhu Yunzhen gratefully and said meaningfully.

"Take care of yourself!"

Zhu Yunwen said with a smile, then left without stopping.

Zhu Yunxi stood there, watching Zhu Yunwen, his brows slightly furrowed.

He could clearly feel the dissatisfaction and resistance in Zhu Yunwen's heart, although Zhu Yunwen concealed it very well from beginning to end.

"I am doing this not only to save myself, but also to save you."

After a long time, Zhu Yunwen murmured something to himself, turned around and walked in the direction of Liuli Palace.

Being familiar with history, he knew that with Zhu Yunwen's mind and ability, he was no match for Zhu Di. Although he might not be able to defeat Zhu Di, he at least had a greater chance of winning than Zhu Yunwen!

But he also knew that after today, he and Zhu Yunwen might officially become enemies.

...

Splendid Palace.

"Your Majesty, your Majesty summoned you suddenly. Why?"

When Zhu Yunwen returned to the Splendid Palace with a glum look on his face, Li Jinglong, who had been waiting, hurriedly came closer and asked with concern.

"The emperor has promised that he will make Yunxi his grandson in the near future."

Zhu Yunwen frowned and said in a deep voice.

"what?!"

Hearing Zhu Yunwen's answer, Li Jinglong opened his eyes wide in surprise, his face full of disbelief.

In fact, they also guessed that Zhu Yuanzhang might actually agree in the end, but they did not expect to make a decision so quickly.

"If my guess is correct, Grandpa Huang will announce this decision and hold a registration ceremony after the Mid-Autumn Festival Night Banquet at the latest."

Zhu Yunwen frowned, his voice was low, and his eyes were full of unwillingness.

"Then what should we do? Should we inform the Crown Princess?"

Li Jinglong asked with a solemn expression.

"Now that the matter has come to this point, even informing the mother and concubine will be of no use. We should inform our people that once the emperor announces the appointment of Yunxi as his grandson, we must do everything possible to stop it."

Zhu Yunwen shook his head, clenched his fists, and said in a deep voice.

"Yes!"

Li Jinglong nodded heavily, also frowning.

For him, the candidate for the future crown prince in his heart has always been Zhu Yunwen, so he has been close to Zhu Yunwen over the years. Once other variables arise, all his future opportunities will disappear.

...

Xiao Mansion.

"Sir, someone is coming from the palace!"

Gu Tong, the housekeeper of the Xiao Mansion, walked quickly into the front hall and said anxiously.

Hearing the butler's words, Xiao Huan, who was sitting on the chair, stood up hurriedly. When he looked up, he found that the eunuch who had delivered the order had quickly climbed up the steps and walked straight in.

Xiao Huan frowned slightly and hurriedly greeted him with doubt on his face.

"His Majesty ordered Xiao Huan, the commander of the military guards, to bring his daughter to the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet tomorrow. I appreciate this."

The eunuch who delivered the order glanced at Xiao Huan, who was a little nervous, and said with a smile.

As soon as these words came out, Xiao Huan's eyes widened in surprise, unable to believe his ears.

According to convention, officials of the fifth rank or above in the court can participate in the annual Mid-Autumn Festival Night Banquet, but there has never been a precedent for bringing their family members to participate.

Unexpectedly, he was actually allowed to bring his daughter to the palace tomorrow to attend. This was the first time he had ever done so, and it was truly a great favor!

"Commander Xiao, you still haven't accepted the order?"

The eunuch who delivered the order looked at Xiao Huan thoughtfully and reminded him in a low voice.

"Oh..."

"I accept the order! Thank you Lord for your kindness!"

Xiao Huan came back to his senses, hurriedly saluted, and said respectfully.

"Congratulations to Commander Xiao. This kind of favor is really enviable."

The eunuch who delivered the order smiled and congratulated him.

"Thank you, father-in-law."

Xiao Huan returned the gift with a smile, then immediately winked at Gu Tong and stuffed a little bit of silver into his hand.

The eunuch who conveyed the order put away the money, turned and left with a smile.

Xiao Huan's face was full of excitement. After hesitating for a moment, he hurried out of the front hall and hurried to the backyard.

Backyard wing.

"Why does Your Majesty have such a will?!"

"My daughter doesn't want to go!"

When Xiao Ling'er heard Zhu Yuanzhang's will, she looked at Xiao Huan with confusion on her face, with rejection written all over her face.

"Presumptuous! Your Majesty has a decree, why can't you go?!"

"If you don't go, you are disobeying the decree!"

Xiao Huan's face darkened and he said dissatisfied.

"But His Majesty said clearly that you can bring women to participate, but it is not necessary to bring women to participate. That means you can go or not."

"So many courtiers are going, but my daughter doesn't know any of them and doesn't like such occasions."

Xiao Ling'er looked bitter and shook her head to firmly refuse.

"presumptuous!"

"Do you know that this is all because you are engaged to His Highness the Third Emperor? This is a once-in-a-lifetime honor for our Xiao family! How can we miss it so easily?!"

"must go!"

Xiao Huan had a sullen face and said in a dissatisfied voice, leaving no room for negotiation.

Xiao Ling'er stamped her feet helplessly and could only agree, but she was not very happy in her heart.

Although her impression of Zhu Yunxi has changed slightly, she still does not want to become a victim of the rise of the Xiao family.

...

The next evening.

Huagai Palace.

All the officials of rank five and above arrived one after another and exchanged greetings with each other. Everyone's face was filled with festive joy, and the whole hall was extremely lively.

Xiao Huan arrived early with his daughter who was forced to dress up carefully. After looking around and finding that Zhu Yunxi had not arrived yet, he took his daughter and walked among the courtiers, greeting each other and introducing each other, as if he was afraid that others would not recognize him. Knowing that his daughter also followed him to tonight's banquet.

Xiao Linger reluctantly followed her father and saluted the courtiers frequently, her arms were sore.

Finally, while her father was chatting happily with others, Xiao Ling'er finally found an opportunity and quietly slipped out of the hall and came to the back garden.

After leaving the main hall, my ears finally became quiet. I couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief and started walking in the garden.

She didn't want to come because she didn't like those false greetings, not to mention that she didn't know anyone. Even if she saluted, she would forget who was who.

If she hadn't been able to sneak out of the palace directly, she would have fled long ago.

However, just when Xiao Ling'er was staying alone among the flowers, someone in the nearby corridor happened to see her while passing by.

She is also a woman, but she is surrounded by others, and her status is obviously more noble than Xiao Ling'er.

When the woman saw the unpretentious Xiao Ling'er among the flowers, she couldn't help but frown, and a trace of disgust flashed in her eyes...