Daming Wuhou

Zhu Mi thought simply, only saw Lu Changting's superficial status, but never thought deeply about what made Lu Changting able to follow Zhu Di, enter and exit the palace, and was summoned by the prince and the emperor.

In the eyes of King Qi Gong, only his elder brother, parents and elders are irresistible, and he never puts anything else in his eyes.Lu Changting naturally did the same.

So not only did he beg for Lu Changting in front of everyone, he was even sure from the bottom of his heart that he would get it.

Isn't it just one person?At the time of farewell, how could the father refuse to give it?

When Zhu Yu's eyes fell on Lu Changting's cold face, he felt even more proud.However, this pride did not last long.Because when he turned his gaze back, he found that the face of Emperor Hongwu who was sitting in the upper position had also turned cold, and he scolded mercilessly: "You have only been away for a few years, and you don't even understand the rules? "

Zhu Yu was stunned on the spot, and subconsciously defended himself: "Father, son..."

However, Emperor Hongwu didn't even give him a chance to defend himself, and reprimanded him again: "You have no eyes, who taught you the rules?"

How can anyone be able to bear the momentum of Emperor Hongwu's reprimand?The pride in Zhu Yu's heart faded completely, and at the same time, he felt his legs go weak.If other people reprimanded him like this, Zhu Yu would not have noticed it, but it was Emperor Hongwu who said this.But in the face of his father, the man who is also the father and the emperor, Zhu Yu is afraid of losing the love of his father, the love and value of the emperor...

All kinds of fear weighed on her body, and Zhu Yu was so frightened that she couldn't even utter a word to defend herself for a while.

"Chang Ting is your fourth brother's foster brother, and he will be an official in the court in the future, what did you say just now?" Hong Wudi's face became more and more gloomy.He had many sons, and Zhu Yu received some favors on weekdays, but it was only due to his young age and dexterous appearance, but in terms of which sons did Emperor Hongwu have the deepest affection for?None other than Zhu Biao and Zhu Xi.They were born early, before the Ming Dynasty was established. Emperor Hongwu took care of them several times as an ordinary father, and established a deep father-son relationship with them.

Don't say that Zhu Yu is placed in front of Zhu Biao, even if it is placed in front of Zhu Yu, it is far from enough to see.

How dare he be so brazen and ask Lu Changting to go?Being so clumsy and without winks, it was difficult for Emperor Hongwu to connect the young man in front of him with the dexterous Seventh Son when he was young.Disappointment and anger accumulated together, and Emperor Hongwu naturally became more and more displeased the more he looked at it.Emperor Hongwu had already acquiesced that Lu Changting would be one of Zhu Biao's team members in the future, and now that Zhu Yu said this, he was really on the line that Emperor Hongwu could not tolerate.

"Still make amends to your fourth brother!" After all, Lu Changting is not yet a member of the East Palace, so Emperor Hongwu of course asked Zhu Mi to make amends to Zhu Di, to give his fourth son enough face.

Zhu Yu didn't expect that Emperor Hongwu would just reprimand him, but his attitude was so tough that he insisted on asking him to make an apology to Zhu Di.This is a shameful thing!

Zhu Yu still wanted to do the final dying struggle, so with a bitter face, he said: "Father, it was just that my son was talking too fast..."

Emperor Hongwu's face suddenly became serious: "I just had no elder brother, so now I am going to have no king and no father?"

This accusation was really too serious, Zhu Yu's knees softened, and he couldn't help but knelt down: "I'm afraid, I have absolutely no intention of doing so."

From behind, Lu Changting could just see Zhu Yu's back slumped at this time, his pride was blown away, and he looked quite embarrassed.

At this time, there was no need for Emperor Hongwu to say anything, Zhu Yu immediately and consciously kowtowed, then got up and turned to Zhu Di's direction, his eyes were red and he said: "Please forgive me for my nonsense just now."

Zhu Mi felt that his fourth brother turned his eyes to him, and almost immediately, Zhu Mi shuddered, a chill came from the bottom of his heart, submerging his whole body. Seeing this, Zhu Yu even felt like he didn't dare to look at Zhu Di.

"Fourth brother..." Zhu Yu moved his lips and squeezed out these two words from his throat with difficulty. He vaguely felt from Zhu Di's body that something seemed to be different from before.

Zhu Di didn't speak, but Zhu Xi on the other end sneered first: "Then what nonsense..."

As soon as Zhu Yu heard the first half of the sentence, some hope arose in his heart. Could it be that the second brother is still willing to stand up for him?

"That's obviously a bastard! You can say such words? No wonder the father scolded you!" Zhu Yu suddenly raised his voice and scolded, his attitude was much more vicious than that of Emperor Hongwu.

The heart that Zhu Mi had just raised fell back with a "boom".That's right, the second brother has a very good relationship with Lu Changting, so naturally he won't speak up for him at this time, but he hates that his brother is no match for such a grassroots man!

Zhu's face turned red, and he retorted in a low voice: "I have already asked the fourth brother for my sins, why... why did the second brother reprimand me like this?" After finishing speaking, Zhu could not help looking at Emperor Hongwu.

However, Emperor Hongwu didn't express his opinion at all at this time, so Zhu Yu could only grit his teeth and asked again: "Please forgive my younger brother for my mistakes!"

Lu Changting thought it was a little funny.Now he remembered that he was Zhu Di's younger brother?

Zhu Di glanced at him indifferently, and said, "Let's assume it was the seventh brother's unintentional fault." When he said this, Lu Changting caught a glimpse of the slightly protruding blue veins on Zhu Di's neck. As he said, it should be regarded as Zhu Yu's unintentional fault.

Zhu Mi didn't realize it, he just thought it was Zhu Di who gave in. He was full of thoughts that he had an explanation in front of his father, turned around and looked at Emperor Hongwu with a smile on his face: "Father, fourth brother forgive me gone."

Emperor Hong Wu didn't even look at him, and said, "Where is Mr. Lu?"

Zhu Yu was stunned for a while, but fortunately he was not stupid to the end, so he choked the question that was about to rush out of his throat: Do I still have to apologize to Lu Changting?

Zhu Yu couldn't understand why he would fall into such a situation.

Emperor Hongwu didn't urge him this time, but Zhu Yu himself felt a chill all over his body.After a fierce struggle in his heart, Zhu Yu finally turned to Lu Changting: "Master Lu...it was I, Meng Lang, just now, please don't take it to heart, Mr. Lu."

There is no need for Lu Changting to embarrass him at this time, after all...the days are still long.He couldn't remember who Zhu Yu was before, but now he found Zhu Yu's information from that meager memory.The fate of this King Qi Gong was not good. He offended both the then Emperor Jianwen and the later Ming Chengzu. In the end, he seemed to die under house arrest... So it will take longer to deal with him in the future, so why bother? Emperor Hongwu was embarrassing his son in front of him.

It's just that although it's not embarrassing, it doesn't mean that Lu Changting will give him a good face.

Lu Changting glanced sideways, and said coldly, "Don't dare."

Zhu Yu's complexion changed slightly, and he cursed in his heart, kicked his nose and slapped his face, he really took himself as the master!Zhu Yu immediately turned his head to look at Emperor Hongwu, expecting that Emperor Hongwu would also reprimand Lu Changting.But Zhu Yu didn't expect that Emperor Hongwu's face didn't fluctuate in the slightest, and the reprimand he was looking forward to didn't come for a long time.

Zhu Yu stared at Emperor Hongwu unswervingly, and did not move for a long time.

Emperor Hongwu finally frowned, and finally spoke.

Zhu Yu was full of expectations.

Only Hong Wudi said: "What are you still doing there? Go back to your seat."

Zhu Mi's heart full of anticipation was instantly shattered.

He lowered his head and replied wearily: "Yes, father." After finishing speaking, he immediately returned to his seat, and he didn't want to make a fool of himself in front of so many brothers.

Lu Changting happened to catch the whole change of Zhu Min's expression in his eyes, and almost laughed so hard that he fell down.This Zhu Wei has reached a new level of stupidity... Count the princes and princes of the Zhu family, and they are not as stupid as him... Zhu Wei is quick-witted, Zhu Wei has become a medical expert, and Zhu Wei is also quite good at military affairs. In order to be handy... Zhu Yu doesn't look like their brother, but seems to be picked up from outside.

Without Zhu Mi to disturb the situation, the banquet just became normal.And Emperor Hongwu, in order to make up for his son's omissions, often questioned Lu Changting during the banquet, in front of the princes and princes, he made no secret of his admiration for Lu Changting.In the future, Lu Changting will also enter the court. Compared with the past, Emperor Hongwu's attitude towards Lu Changting now seems to be much more affordable.At least today's release, so that the princes and lords will know that this person surnamed Lu has really won the favor of his father. It's not that they can't afford to offend Lu Changting. It's just that many friends are better than many enemies. Don't be an enemy of him.

Soon, the banquet dissipated.Lu Changting and Zhu Di did not leave just yet.

Emperor Hongwu stopped them.

Perhaps it was because Emperor Hongwu still had something to say because he was leaving the next day.

Changed to another main hall, only Lu Changting, Emperor Hongwu, Zhu Biao, and Zhu Di remained in the hall, and of course there were some eunuchs and maids who were waiting by the side.

"Next year will be the township examination, is Changting prepared?" Hong Wudi asked.

"Already preparing." Lu Changting said with a bow.

"Does Beiping have any outstanding teachers?" As soon as these words came out, even Zhu Biao looked over.

"Although I don't have one in Beiping, the King of Qin hired a teacher for me earlier."

Emperor Hongwu nodded his head, and he felt relieved.After all, if Lu Changting can't even pass the provincial examination, then his admiration for Lu Changting will naturally be useless.

Emperor Hongwu then gave some books to Lu Changting before he was taken out, while Zhu Di still stayed inside.Lu Changting reckoned that Emperor Hongwu would have to ask some more questions about the White Lotus Sect, maybe he would mention the Northern Expedition again, so Lu Changting simply withdrew.

Lu Changting walked out of the hall, and Zhu Biao followed him.

"His Royal Highness." Lu Changting nodded slightly as a salute.

Zhu Biao said in a low voice, "You're leaving Yingtian tomorrow, right?"

"Yes."

"Be careful on the road."

Lu Changting nodded.Looking at Zhu Biao's obviously haggard face, he suddenly remembered something.Why did the residence of the princess lose its aura?Who set up this game again?

"His Royal Highness, dare to ask, who is the one who murdered the Crown Princess? Is there a conclusion now?"

When this episode was mentioned suddenly, Zhu Biao's face immediately became darker, and Lu Changting immediately knew that there must be no conclusion about the person behind the scenes.

Lu Changting couldn't help but said: "The last time the prince was ill, it was related to the White Lotus Sect, will it be the same this time..."

Zhu Biao frowned and shook his head, hesitantly said: "This is impossible... Ever since that happened, the palace has been very careful, and many people related to the second concubine have been executed, even those who slipped through the net are impossible. have!"

Lu Changting moved his lips, and said: "Everything can't be too absolute. Since there is no conclusion now, it's better to check in the direction of the White Lotus Sect. Also, in my heart..." Lu Changting paused, with a look of embarrassment on his face.

Seeing this, Zhu Biao hurriedly said: "Changting doesn't need to be cautious in front of me, just say it."

Only then did Lu Changting cautiously say: "I have some suspicions in my heart. Of course, I don't have enough evidence at this time, so I can't be sure. A long time ago, when my fourth brother was still in the central capital, I discovered something The abnormal feng shui was set up for their residence at that time. Now that the prince and princess have been subjected to such plots one after another, I have doubts in my heart. Is this a huge plan of the White Lotus Sect? They keep feng shui masters, They are scattered all over the place, especially targeting the royal family, using such disgraceful means to assassinate members of the royal family, with the intention of disturbing the tranquility of the royal family... Has the prince ever thought about this possibility?"

Zhu Biao's face immediately changed, and he even gasped a little harder: "Changting...Changting's worry is not impossible, if you don't think of this, I can't imagine it. The White Lotus Sect..." If you say that just now Zhu Biao Biao's suspicion of the White Lotus Sect is not deep yet, so it has already reached its peak at this moment.

Zhu Biao and Hong Wudi had different temperaments. Although he also believed that the White Lotus Sect was an evil religion earlier, he never thought that they should all be damned. On the contrary, he still wanted to educate them.But for Zhu Biao today, the members of the White Lotus Sect are extremely cruel and cruel. If they don't deserve to die, then who else in the world deserves to die?

"The prince also knows that I am very interested in Fengshui. If you find anything in the future, please ask the prince to send someone to talk to me."

After the princess concubine incident, Zhu Biao showed more "comrade-in-arms feelings" towards Lu Changting, because they experienced this incident together, and their relationship was naturally stronger than before.So Zhu Biao said without thinking: "At that time, I will write a letter with my own hand and send it to Peiping."

Lu Changting nodded: "Prince, be careful in everything, after all, these methods are always unpredictable."

Zhu Biao sighed: "There is a princess who gave me her life to sharpen my memory, how dare I make omissions in the future?"

Lu Changting didn't say any more.

At this time, Zhu Biao suddenly took the initiative and said, "Changting, do you want to follow me to the East Palace again?"

"Okay." Lu Changting was worried that there were still some things he didn't want to understand.

With Zhu Biao leading the way, Lu Changting entered the East Palace again.

Along the way, there was nothing wrong with it, until he stopped outside the residence of the princess again, the aura he could feel suddenly disappeared completely, as if this place was isolated by itself.

Lu Changting raised his feet and walked forward, and within a few steps, he saw a small figure, followed by many palace people.

That was Zhu Yunwen.

After his disappearance, Emperor Hongwu couldn't be relieved, so he arranged many palace people to follow him, even when he went out to take a bath, they were not allowed to leave them, and there were no fewer than four people at any time. At any time, if this person has a different heart, he can easily harm Zhu Yunqi.

At this time, Zhu Yunqi heard the footsteps and turned his head. When he saw Lu Changting and Zhu Biao, he immediately trotted over.

In the past, Zhu Biao might not have reprimanded him for not having rules, but at this time Zhu Biao just hugged his son who ran forward.

At this time, both father and son were aroused with sadness at the same time.

But Lu Changting had no choice but to interrupt their sadness, saying: "Prince, shall I go in first?"

Zhu Biao immediately put an end to his sad emotions. He patted Zhu Yunwen on the shoulder, then let go of his embrace, and said, "Let's go, let's go in together."

Lu Changting nodded, and entered this place with Zhu Biao again.That day Zhu Biao was still talking to the Lu family outside, but now the palace has lost its owner.

When their footsteps resounded in the hall, it was extraordinarily silent, and one couldn't help feeling creepy.

There is no inconsistency.

After walking for five full laps, there was no violation.

The whole palace seemed to have fallen into a dead silence, and Lu Changting could not detect any vitality.This is the first time he has encountered such a difficult problem.Also, to kill the princess, the clay doll is enough, so what is the purpose of doing so much?Hide the palace?Hide... hide the people in the palace?The person who did it was the servant of the princess' residence?

Although it was just a suspicion, Lu Changting did not intend to let go of this speculation, he immediately asked: "Is there anything unusual among the palace servants who used to serve the princess?"

Although Zhu Biao was puzzled, he still answered: "No, nothing unusual was found."

Lu Changting was a little disappointed.

When the princess had an accident, the first thing everyone thought of was that there was something wrong with the servant, so she must have been interrogated long ago, but there is no result so far, so this guess is useless.

At this time, a palace official came in and said in a low voice: "His Royal Highness, King Yan has arrived."

Zhu Biao couldn't help but said: "The fourth brother is always worried about you."

Lu Changting's heart skipped a beat unconsciously, but he didn't show any strangeness on his face.

"Come on, let's go out first."

After walking around for so many times, Zhu Yunqi's eyes turned red, and Zhu Biao couldn't bear to see it.

"Hmm." Lu Changting looked down at Zhu Yunqi, as if he was about to lose his hold, and was about to pass out from grief the next moment.After all, he was young... It was rare for Lu Changting to feel a little pity in his heart.