Daming Wuhou

At this moment, there was a sudden noise outside the hall, and Lu Changting and Zhu Di were naturally alarmed.

Could it be that the Lu family and Zhu Biao have already clashed?

Lu Changting walked out quickly without thinking. Zhu Di frowned. Although he was extremely unhappy with Donggong, he followed him out.

But as soon as they walked out, Zhu Biao and the Crown Princess Lu Shi were still standing in the hall. Zhu Biao's expression was a little weird, obviously he didn't think about why there was noise coming from outside the hall.

Compared with their unattractive faces, Lu seemed much calmer. She lowered her head and played with the tassels in her hand, and her attention to the outside world became weaker and weaker.

Lu Changting frowned secretly, if this trend continues, the Lu family will not be in good shape.

At this time, Zhu Biao could no longer bear the noise outside.

How could there be such a chaotic scene in the East Palace?Isn't it ridiculous?Zhu Biao frowned, and strode out.Lu Changting glanced at Mrs. Lu, she was very quiet, standing there without even giving Lu Changting any extra glances.Lu Changting felt relieved and said, "Fourth brother, let's go out and have a look."

In fact, at this time, Lu Changting already had a vague guess in his heart.

Before Zhu Biao tried his best to hide the matter of the princess, why was it finally exposed in the eyes of Emperor Hongwu?But because the entire palace is firmly in the hands of Emperor Hongwu.What's more, Emperor Hongwu has Jin Yiwei in his hands at this time, it is really not easy to hide it from him.However, after Emperor Hongwu knew that the crown princess was different, he was concerned about the safety of the crown prince and the emperor's grandson, so he would definitely pay more attention to the East Palace and pay close attention to it all the time.

I'm afraid that the news of the emperor's grandson's disappearance will soon reach Emperor Hongwu.

Who else would come at this time?Most of them are Hong Wudi's people!

Only the emperor's people dared to clash with the people in the East Palace. It's just that the people in the East Palace got Zhu Biao's order early and didn't dare to let people in easily, so they made a fuss.

These thoughts quickly passed through Lu Changting's mind, and when he came to his senses, he was already standing outside the palace gate with Zhu Di.

Zhu Biao didn't know that his father already knew what he had buried with all his heart. At this time, he showed the demeanor of a prince, stretched his face, and scolded in a cold voice unceremoniously: "In my East Palace, you Do you dare to be so rude?"

The leading eunuch was an unfamiliar face, he bowed slightly, and said respectfully: "His Royal Highness, calm down, servants and servants are here at the emperor's order."

"What to do?" Zhu Biao's eyelids twitched, and a little guilty conscience was already revealed on his face.

After all, he was facing the person sent by his father, and Zhu Biao was not a character who was used to lying, so he naturally showed his clues.

Seeing this, Lu Changting couldn't help sighing from the bottom of his heart. With Zhu Biao's rank, it was as difficult as going to the sky to hide from Emperor Hongwu.

The eunuch was not frightened by Zhu Biao's sharp words at all, he said slowly: "His Royal Highness, please open the gate of the palace, and let the slaves and maidservants come in to invite the Crown Princess."

Zhu Biao's expression became even more tense.

Lu Changting even felt that Zhu Biao might be full of the feeling of the sky falling at this moment.

"You guys are so brave, come to me to invite the princess!" Zhu Biao refused to budge.

The eunuch immediately knelt down on the ground, and said sincerely: "Please don't embarrass your servants... It's just that your majesty wants to ask the princess to come over and say a few words."

Of course Zhu Biao didn't believe it, he just said a few words.

At this time, the subordinates of the Eastern Palace were already agitated, and the daring ones had already started arguing with the eunuch, teaching him not to take the crown prince seriously, and dared to come to the Eastern Palace...

Lu Changting glanced at Jiao Yu sympathetically.It is true that a newborn calf is not afraid of tigers, and now even the people sent by Emperor Hongwu, he dares to get angry... Besides, wouldn't Jiao Yu change his rhetoric?Does he just repeat these few words over and over again?

Lu Changting turned his eyes away and glanced into the distance.

If his guess was correct, Emperor Hongwu might come in person in a short while.Because Emperor Hongwu was very aware of his son's firmness in his bones, if the prince refused to get out of the way at this time, how could these people really dare to offend the prince?To get rid of this stalemate and calm down the worries in his heart, Emperor Hongwu had to come in person.

Lu Changting grabbed Zhu Di's sleeve and led him to move sideways.

Let Zhu Biao and Emperor Hongwu's people argue for a while now.

Lu Changting looked up at the plaque on his head, then narrowed his eyes slightly.Lu Changting slowly calmed down, and his vision became clearer.Then, he saw clearly what was between the plaques.

This angle is really good!Lu Changting sighed inwardly.

It was a piece of cloth. It seemed that it was originally sandwiched behind the plaque, but for some reason a corner fell off, so when the wind blew, the cloth would flutter behind the plaque.Because of the movement, it became slightly conspicuous behind the vermilion-backed plaque.

Lu Changting did a lot of searching, but he couldn't think of any rules that require red cloth strips to be hung on the plaque.It should be even more particular in the palace, it is absolutely impossible to hang any cloth strips on the plaque, otherwise what would it be?Wouldn't it lower the face of the royal family?Although the Zhu family came from mud-legged backgrounds, they all came here following the etiquette system.

You must take down that plaque to see...

As soon as Lu Changting thought of this, he heard someone say from a distance: "What are you doing standing at the door? Didn't I let you in and invite the princess out?" The voice was deep and deep, full of momentum, no matter how hard it was to let it go. People associate this with kindness.

The one who spoke was naturally Hongwu Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang.

Emperor Hong Wu acted as if he hadn't seen the stalemate between Zhu Biao and his subordinates, he strode over, and Lu Changting could see a menacing look from him.After all, Zhu Yuanzhang had been the emperor for so long, he was quite calm, but when facing his favorite eldest son, Lu Changting felt that it would be difficult for him to maintain his rationality.The more Zhu Biao defended the princess at this time, the more the anger in Emperor Hongwu's heart would increase.

Zhu Biao showed anxiety, and walked quickly to Emperor Hongwu, with a smile on his face: "Why did the father come here? The father should have a good rest..."

Emperor Hongwu patiently listened to the eldest son finish the series of words that he tried to ambiguous, and then said calmly: "Go invite the princess."

The expression on Zhu Biao's face froze immediately.The more Emperor Hongwu understood him, the more he understood Emperor Hongwu.When Emperor Hongwu showed this attitude, Zhu Biao realized that Emperor Hongwu would never change his mind.

In a panic, Zhu Biao turned his head to look at Lu Changting.

Lu Changting: ...

Why did he feel like he was shot while lying down?

Zhu Biao looked at him, and Emperor Hongwu naturally turned his gaze to Lu Changting.

Emperor Hongwu could be patient with his favorite eldest son, but he had no patience with Lu Changting.Emperor Hongwu's eyes fell on Lu Changting, and he said coldly: "Prince, do you still want to stop me from the door? The princess is different. You deliberately concealed me. Did I ever blame you? But now It's different. Yun Wen is gone, as his father, do you still want to protect the murderer? Prince! You should distinguish which is more important, don't make me disappointed!"

When did Emperor Hongwu ever say such serious words to Zhu Biao?Zhu Biao's face turned pale immediately, and he was speechless.

While the rest of the people were intimidated by Emperor Hongwu's aura, they all lowered their heads, not daring to say another word, and the East Palace became extremely quiet for a while.

Lu Changting then lowered his head, he didn't want to face Hong Wudi's sharp aura.

After lowering his head, Lu Changting sneaked a glance in Zhu Di's direction.

Zhu Di's face was condensed, and no emotion could be seen.But Lu Changting keenly felt that Zhu Di was extremely unhappy at this time, much more unhappy than when he was dissatisfied with Zhu Biaoxin.It's just that these emotions have not been leaked out, and the protagonist is not him at this time, so no one noticed him.

Is he worried about Zhu Biao?This... this is unlikely.

Zhu Biao gritted his teeth, and finally gave in to Emperor Hongwu.

Zhu Biao walked to the side without saying a word. He lowered his head, looking extremely depressed, and the aura of a prince disappeared completely at this moment.

Seeing his appearance, Emperor Hongwu felt even more unhappy in his heart.

For a person like Emperor Hongwu, the son he likes is naturally good in every way. If there is something unsatisfactory, it must be someone else's fault.At this time, Emperor Hongwu put the account on the Crown Princess.

Looking at this scene, Lu Changting couldn't help shaking his head secretly.Although Zhu Biao has a good temper...but he really doesn't know how to adapt.

Emperor Hongwu raised his hand to signal: "Go in."

The eunuch who was kneeling on the ground hurriedly got up, and led a group of eunuchs and maids to push open the palace door and walk in.These eunuchs and court ladies all look a little big and round, and of course they are not pure palace people.They must have been carefully selected by Emperor Hongwu to capture the Crown Princess.If it wasn't for the prince's embarrassment, he might have gone directly to Jin Yiwei.

Soon the Crown Princess Lu was captured by two court ladies, surrounded by eunuchs, and it seemed that she could not escape with her wings.

Lu's hair was disheveled, and a puzzled and sad expression appeared on his delicate and soft face: "Father? Prince? What are you doing?"

Zhu Biao looked back and saw Lu's appearance like this, how could he bear it.

Lu Changting reckoned that Zhu Biao's kind heart was provoked into unbearable again.

Sure enough, Zhu Biao pursed his lips tightly, the veins on his forehead tensed up, his hands even trembled slightly, and half of his face was slightly blue from being suppressed.This is the performance that can only be achieved when you hold back to the extreme.

"Father..."

Emperor Hongwu's complexion became more serious, but his sharp eyes swept over Lu Changting again.

Lu Changting: ...

He knew that Emperor Hongwu didn't want him to watch the royal scandal here, but...but Lu Changting really couldn't leave.Now it is nothing more than a choice between offending Emperor Hongwu or offending Zhu Biao, Lu Changting would rather offend Emperor Hongwu right now.After all, when Emperor Hongwu recalled today later, he would at least realize that Lu Changting's steadfastness could somewhat arouse Dian Hongwu's appreciation.If he chooses to offend Zhu Biao, Emperor Hongwu will only think that this person has betrayed his eldest son mercilessly in the future, and his character is really bad!

Lu Changting didn't want to fall into such a situation, so he stood there motionless, pretending not to notice Hong Wudi's indifference.

Just when the situation was about to stalemate again, a scream suddenly burst out from Lu's mouth.

Everyone's attention was immediately attracted, and immediately after, everyone watched Lu's gentle face twisted and grim... until they completely lost the dignity and self-control of the past.There was a strangeness in her bright eyebrows and eyes, Zhu Biao looked at her in a daze, and it was hard to feel pity for Lu's appearance in his heart.

"Prince! Prince!" Lu looked at Zhu Biao fixedly, and let out a heart-piercing cry from his throat while struggling.

Emperor Hongwu sternly said: "Take the Crown Princess down!"

Lu Shi suddenly stopped struggling, and looked at Zhu Biao with cold eyes, the depth of resentment, Zhu Biao could feel it even if he was blind.

Zhu Biao was also caught in a struggle at this time, with a bitter expression on his face, he begged Emperor Hongwu for a while: "Father, let the princess stay here..."

After finishing speaking, Zhu Biao looked at Lu Changting again: "Changting..."

Lu Changting was suddenly drawn into the battle again, and this time it was obviously difficult for him to escape from the battle.Lu Changting had no choice but to clear his throat, and said in a low voice, "Please don't worry, since the Crown Princess is here, why don't you find the crux of the Crown Princess first, and then deal with it?"

"What's the crux?" Emperor Hongwu said coldly, "She is ill. She should not stay in the East Palace if she is ill. Otherwise, the crown prince and grandson of the emperor will get sick. What should I do?" Emperor Hongwu no longer felt dissatisfied with Lu Changting. covered up.

Lu Changting lowered his eyes slightly and noticed Zhu Di who was beside him, and when Emperor Hong Wu said this, Zhu Di tensed up slightly.

Lu Changting didn't want Zhu Di to lose his composure in a hurry like Zhu Biao did.Lu Changting moved aside without a trace, facing Zhu Biao's anxious and expectant gaze, and accompanied by the voice of Crown Princess Lu's struggling and weeping, he said, "Your Majesty, Changting knows the crux."

As soon as these words came out, everyone turned their attention to Lu Changting.Only one of them was full of anxiety and worry.Lu Changting knew it without thinking, it belonged to Zhu Di.

Because Lu Changting's performance in the past was really good, when Emperor Hong Wu heard the words at this time, it was not easy to cut off Lu Changting's words directly.After all, it is really important to figure out the crux of the matter. If he is not clear, the first thing he will do is to arrest the scourge of the Crown Princess, but if he has figured it out, he will naturally ask what is going on first.

Only by knowing exactly what happened and what caused it can Emperor Hongwu truly feel at ease.

But Emperor Hongwu was still dissatisfied with Lu Changting, so his face turned cold, and he didn't let go immediately, but said coldly: "Do you know what will happen if you lie to me?"

"I know." Lu Changting remained motionless, with a calm expression on his face.

At such a time, he can still maintain such a demeanor, which can be called neither humble nor overbearing.

Zhu Biao's heart was agitated for a while, and the eyes that looked at Lu Changting became slightly excited.

Emperor Hongwu's face became even colder: "Then do you know what will happen if you say something wrong?"

Obviously, in front of the ancient emperor, you can't pay attention to human rights with him...Anyway, if you make a mistake, it is tantamount to death. This logic is not wrong in ancient times.

Lu Changting nodded: "I know."

At the same time, Lu Changting once again noticed that Zhu Di's whole body was tense, and his complexion suddenly darkened.Fortunately, that was only for a moment, and Zhu Di was much better than Zhu Biao in restraining his emotions.

At this time, Emperor Hongwu finally let go: "Then I will listen to what you said about the crux of the matter, where exactly is it!"

Zhu Biao breathed a sigh of relief.

The maid holding Lu's hand slightly loosened her grip. Lu's previous struggle exhausted her strength, but now she softened and sat down on the ground.

Lu Changting pointed to the plaque on his finger: "Let someone take it off first."

Is Lu Changting really confident at this time?of course not.He only had a vague idea in his heart, but he still had to verify them one by one before he could get the result.Speaking of it, it can be regarded as a big gamble.

But the miracle is that Lu Changting doesn't feel nervous at the moment.

Maybe it's because he has dealt with Fengshui a lot after all... Fengshui is like eating and drinking water for him.

"How can this be obtained?" Hong Wudi frowned: "Could it be that there is something behind that?"

Lu Changting said: "Take it off and you will know." After finishing speaking, Lu Changting felt that his tone seemed to disrespect Hong Wudi, but Hong Wudi's attention was not here at all.

Emperor Hongwu frowned again, and ordered people to do as Lu Changting said.

Jiao Yu was extremely nervous. In his opinion, Lu Changting's request was simply ridiculous.He couldn't help tugging at Zhu Biao's sleeve: "Prince..."

Zhu Biao didn't even look at him, Jiao Yu gritted his teeth and could only turn his head and continue to look at Lu Changting.

At this moment, Jiao Yu couldn't tell whether he was looking forward to Lu Changting's downfall, or whether he hoped that he would quickly solve this mess in the East Palace...

Soon, someone set up a ladder to fetch it.

In order to prevent things from falling from above and hurting nobles, Emperor Hongwu and his party moved to a place farther away.

The guard quickly climbed to the top of the ladder, and then everyone heard the guard's exclamation, full of surprise.

Emperor Hongwu frowned even tighter, and he said almost immediately: "What did you find?"

The guard grabbed something in his hand and quickly climbed down from the top.

"Your Majesty." The guard knelt in front of Emperor Hong Wu, and presented the thing with both hands.

Lu Changting took a step forward and took a closer look.

It was a brown doll wrapped in a layer of red cloth as clothes.The doll has eyes, a mouth and a nose, probably because of its rough manufacture, it looks stiff and expressionless.

Seeing this scene, everyone couldn't help but let out a voice of horror.

Lu Changting thought calmly, oh, so that smear of red floating around is the red cloth wrapped around the doll.