Ming Dynasty: At the beginning of the game, Lao Zhu resigned and retired.

Zhu Xiongying was not the kind of person who was depressed.

After being briefly reminded by Master Hu, everything suddenly became clear.

I can’t say that the shadow is completely gone, but at least I’m not as depressed as before.

Moreover, Zhu Xiongying felt that chatting with Mr. Hu was much more interesting than chatting with other people.

Therefore, Zhu Xiongying became more and more bold in his words.

"Then Mr. Hu, do you think my brother will be designated as the crown prince by our father in the future?"

"will not!"

Mr. Hu also answered with a firm answer.

This made Zhu Xiongying curious again.

"Why?"

"He's so tiny, maybe he'll be smarter than me in the future!"

At this time, Zhu Xiongying did not feel that he was talking about any taboo topic.

In other words, these topics should be avoided when talking to other people.

What is there to be shy about when talking to Master Hu?

This is not the first or second time that Mr. Hu has talked about these things with his father and grandfather.

The emperor had told him all these things.

As for Master Hu, he didn't care even more.

In his opinion, some things can only be solved by speaking them out loud.

Hiding things is the real trouble.

Therefore, he explained to Zhu Xiongying with an indifferent look on his face.

"Xiongying, look, your brother, my grandson, may be very smart in the future."

“But it could also be ordinary.”

"But just because of a tiny possibility, we have to give up on you?"

"Your grandfather and your father have not cultivated you for just one or two days or one or two years. They have been teaching you step by step since you were a child."

"Just for this little possibility, they are going to teach Yun Wen?"

When Zhu Xiongying heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up.

"right!"

"I was forced by Grandfather Emperor and Father to learn a lot of things."

Mr. Hu nodded as a matter of course.

"Yes!"

"Your grandfather and your father have already chosen you!"

"Then why change it?"

"Secondly, even if Yunwen is very smart in the future, wouldn't it be enough to let him be a vassal king or help you?"

"Why must he be the emperor?"

"If you make such a scene of brothers fighting against each other, wouldn't it just make people laugh at you?"

Zhu Xiongying nodded his little head repeatedly, wishing he could cheer loudly on the spot.

But Master Hu hadn't finished speaking yet.

"After talking about the most important person in the palace, let's talk about the outside world."

"Zhu Yunwen, after all, if you want to compete for the throne in the future, your biggest reliance will be on me."

"But what do you want, old man?"

Master Hu simply spread his hands and looked at Zhu Xiongying speechlessly.

"Xiong Ying, those who have supported the prince in his bid for the throne in every dynasty are those who have not done well themselves, so they are blinded by greed and want to climb up the social ladder."

"Or maybe he was threatened by the originally designated crown prince, so he has to protect himself!"

"But look at me, do I have such worries?"

Mr. Hu pointed directly at his nose and looked at Zhu Xiongying.

Zhu Xiongying thought about it seriously, then smiled and shook his head.

"Mr. Hu has everything he needs. Unless you become the emperor yourself, I don't know what else you want to do."

When Mr. Hu heard this, he clapped his hands with deep emotion.

"That's right. If we talk about status, I have been the Prime Minister."

"Even if the position of prime minister of the Ming Dynasty is still there, if I really want to take the position and take power, can't I just tell your grandfather?"

"Why make such a big fuss?"

"What's more, now I don't even want to be an official, I just want to live a good life. Only a fool would fight for those things!"

When Mr. Hu said this, he turned and looked directly at Zhu Xiongying.

"Another aspect is that the originally designated crown prince feels that I am a threat."

"But after thinking about it, I don't think there is any conflict between me and you, little guy."

"Look, in terms of friendship, I have a long-standing friendship with your grandfather and father."

"In the future, after your father ascends the throne, your niece, whom I treat as my own daughter, will be the queen who rules the country."

"When you succeed to the throne, she will be the Queen Mother. Then what's wrong with me supporting you?"

"You have been studying here since you were young, so we can be considered as a teacher-student relationship. In addition, your grandfather, father, and mother are related..."

"You figure it out yourself!"

"What kind of conflict do you think you will have with this old man?"

When Zhu Xiongying heard this, his head shook like a rattle.

Apparently, he understood it, too.

For Mr. Hu, ascending the throne and becoming the emperor is the most normal thing.

Because the Hu family has long been tied to the Zhu family.

Only when the Zhu family has a smooth and stable inheritance can the Hu family live a stable life.

This is not just about interests, but also about years of friendship and blood ties.

These are all real.

After hearing this, Zhu Xiongying understood everything, and the last trace of doubt in his heart disappeared.

"Mr. Hu, thank you for guiding Xiong Ying today!"

"If it weren't for what you said, I'm afraid I would have to worry about this for a long time."

"If I still can't figure it out by then, I might even get scolded!"

"Don't worry, I will remember your kindness. When I become the emperor in the future, I will repay you!"

Looking at Zhu Xiongying with a confident look on his face, Master Hu was at a loss whether to laugh or cry at first, and then he rubbed the other's head and said with a smile.

"You boy!"

"Why are you saying all that?"

"I just treat you as my student and junior, so I just say a few words."

"As for asking for your reward?"

"Let's not talk about whether I was still alive when you became emperor, let's just talk about your repayment!"

"You know I don't want to be an official. I don't lack money either. Your grandfather will definitely give me the title in the future."

"Then what are you going to repay?"

"Hahahaha, if it really doesn't work, wait until you succeed to the throne. If I'm still alive, please give me some beauties!"

Zhu Xiongying was listening to Master Hu's words and thinking hard, but when he heard the last part, his eyes suddenly lit up.

"Okay! Then I will send a group of stunning beauties to Lord Hu!"

"Hahahahahaha, fine, then it's settled between us. I'll try to live longer and wait for your beauty!"

Master Hu smiled and made this slightly unorthodox agreement with Zhu Xiongying, and then pulled Zhu Xiongying back into the hall.

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang and others were more or less drunk.

Seeing that Master Hu had returned, he wanted to challenge Master Hu to a drinking contest.

But can Mr. Hu’s physical fitness be the same as theirs?

Whoever is caught will be knocked down!

In the end, everyone else was carried out drunk, but Master Hu stayed behind.

After all, this is his own niece, he wants to see more of her!