"This Fourth Bro is really infuriating!”
"What do you mean if Fifth Brother can go to the battlefield, he can't?”
"Do you really think we're willing to let No. 5 participate in the northern expedition?”
"If it wasn't for the sake of appeasing Tiande, would we have let him go?”
Zhu Yuanzhang was so angry that he cursed and swore, scaring all the eunuchs and serving girls in Ciqing Palace. They didn't even dare to breathe loudly, afraid of attracting Old Zhu's attention.
In the entire Ciqing Palace, only Empress Ma boldly rolled her eyes at Old Zhu.
"Why are you so angry with the child!"
"It's not like you don't know Fourth Brother's ambition, to expel the Tartars and reclaim the territory of the Han people.”
"It's not easy for him to have the opportunity to go out on an expedition. He will definitely fight for it with all his might!”
"However, Fourth Brother's temper is inherited from you. He's smelly and stubborn.”
Empress Ma said as she patted Zhu Yuanzhang's back to calm him down.
After hesitating for a long time, Empress Ma finally couldn't help but suggest.
"Chongba, why don't you tell Tiandeti not to bring No. 5 to the battlefield?”
"Old Fifth can cultivate high-yield rice. This is our Great Ming's national treasure and the hope of the people of Great Ming. If anything happens on the battlefield, it will be a huge loss for our Great Ming.”
"You moved him emotionally and reasoned with him. I believe that Tiande will definitely listen.”
No matter if it was Fourth or Fifth, they were all flesh that fell from her body.
As a mother, how could she be willing to let her son risk his life on the battlefield?
Moreover, compared to the fourth brother, the fifth brother's martial arts skills were average, so the probability of something happening was higher.
Zhu Yuanzhang patted Empress Ma's hand on his shoulder and shook his head.""I know you feel sorry for No. 5 and can't bear to let him take the risk, but this brat has done such a ridiculous thing this time. How can Tiande forgive him so easily?”
"Old Fifth, that little bastard. It's fine if he bullied the eldest daughter of the Xu family, but he's greedy. He even wants the second and third daughters of the Xu family.”
"Look at this audacious thing. He might even have his eyes on the most precious fourth girl of Tiande. It's just that the fourth girl is too young now, so he didn't mention it during the bet.”
"This little bastard is going to wipe out the Xu family's girl!”
"Empress, put yourself in Tiande's shoes and think about it. If someone took away all your daughters to be his wife, how would you feel?”
After hearing this, Empress Ma fell silent.
If someone had feelings for all her daughters at the same time, she would definitely break their legs.
At the same time, she cursed Zhu Rong for being greedy and out of line.
One Xu Miaoyun wasn't enough to satisfy him. Why did he have to do so many things? It would be strange if Tiande wasn't so angry.
At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang spoke again.
"Empress, don't worry too much. Tiande may be angry, but in the end, the rice has already been cooked.”
"He has to acknowledge Fifth Brother as his son-in-law no matter what.”
"Besides, you and I both know how important Fifth is to the people of Great Ming. How could Tiande not know?”
"Tiande is still aware of the big picture.”
"So, you can rest assured that Tiande will definitely protect Fifth.”
"If my guess is correct, Tiande will most likely keep No. 5 by his side as a general with the army. There will be almost no chance for him to fight on the battlefield.”
"But Fourth Brother is different. He has a bad temper and is determined to be promoted with military merits. If he enters the military camp, he will definitely start as a soldier.”
"His martial arts skills are not bad, but swords have no eyes. The battlefield is chaotic, and the probability of something happening is too high.”
Zhu Yuanzhang's words made Empress Ma understand that Zhu Rong had to go to the battlefield this time.
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Wu Manor.
Zhu Rong didn't know what had happened in Ciqing Palace.
At this moment, he was concentrating on the flintlock.
Quartz pots were placed on the crimson furnace.
The red liquid that was slightly rippling inside was melted liquid iron.
On the shelf at the side, there were many molds that were used to cast the modules needed for the flintlock.
One of the most important things was the seamless steel pipe, which was the key to improving the accuracy of shooting.
As time passed, the modules were cast one by one.
However, the initial modules were rather rough and needed further refinement.
Dong dong dong!
"Wangye, it's time for dinner!"
A voice from outside the door interrupted Zhu Rong's movements.
He pushed the door open, took the food in, and closed the door again.
However, Zhu Rong's current appearance frightened the little maidservant.
The clothes on his body were burned and had holes.
His face, arms, and any part of his skin that was exposed to the air were stained with coal ash. It was black and looked especially scary.
"What is your highness doing?"
"His back is still injured!"
"If I don't rest well, won't my injury worsen?!!”
The little maidservant's face was filled with worry and anxiety.
He really wanted to go to the palace to see the Empress and ask her to persuade His Highness King Wu to have a good rest.
However, when he thought of His Highness Wu Wang's order not to be disturbed, he did not dare to move.
After all, His Highness Wu Wang was her master. His Highness Wu Wang's orders had to come first.
"Forget it, forget it. Just follow the instructions and deliver food to your highness on time.”
In the end, the little maidservant shook her head and left.
For the next two days, she delivered food on time. If it wasn't for the fact that His Highness Wu Wang would always send a message, she would have already risked being scolded and rushed in.
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Late at night.
The Ming Imperial Palace, which should have been quiet, was brightly lit at this moment. The imperial guards held torches and walked around the palace.
Ciqing Palace.
Bang!
Zhu Yuanzhang slammed his palm on the table and cursed with a livid face,"
"Fourth Bro, that bastard, he actually dared to do this to us.”
"Investigate! Investigate carefully! When did he run out of the palace?”
Not bad!
After two days of planning, Zhu Di ran away.
Originally, according to Zhu Di's age, he should have already opened a residence outside the palace.
After all, the fifth brother, Zhu Xi, who was one year younger than him, had moved into the Wu Estate.
However, due to some reasons, Zhu Di, who should have moved into King Yan's residence three months ago, was still living in the palace.
Therefore, as long as Zhu Di disappeared, Old Zhu would be the first to receive the news.
In Ciqing Palace, after the guards received the order, they immediately turned around to investigate Zhu Di's whereabouts.
Only Crown Prince Zhu Biao, Empress Ma, and Zhu Yuanzhang were left in the hall.
"Imperial Father, the responsibility for this matter lies with me.”
"Fourth was raised by your son. It was your son who did not teach him well, allowing Fourth to have this lawless personality.”
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand helplessly." Why are you pleading with us?!"”
"If you have the time, why don't you think about where your brother will escape to? After all, you brought him up. You should know him best.”
Zhu Biao frowned, his eyes flashing with a thoughtful look.
Suddenly, his eyes lit up. He raised his head and said,"
"Father, if it's a commoner's family, there's a high chance that they'll go to their relatives after escaping."
When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, his eyes also lit up." Men, go to the second and third brother's houses and see if you can find that little bastard fourth brother."”
"Wait, I almost forgot. Don't forget about No. 5.”
Old Zhu suddenly remembered that Old Fifth had already moved into his residence seven days ago.
However, in the first few days, this little bastard had been staying in the palace, which almost made him mistakenly think that this little bastard had not opened his residence yet.
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