Hearing Zhu Houzhao's words, Zhu Bujue's expression changed.
The Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom involved Suxin's life and death.
And Su Xin could be said to be Zhu Bujue's lifeline!
Although Zhu Bujue was a scheming old fox, he still couldn't help but reveal his emotions on his face.
"I wonder how the emperor found out?”Taking a deep breath, Zhu Budian asked Zhu Houzhao.
"The Dragon Guarding Mountain Villa and the World's Best Manor have intelligence agencies all over the world, but the East and West Chambers are not just for show." Zhu Houzhao said calmly.”
Zhu Bujue's eyes flashed for a moment before he asked,""I wonder why the emperor suddenly brought this up?”
"Not long ago, I accidentally broke a small mermaid pearl in Yunluo and happened to find the Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom in it." Zhu Houzhao said lightly.”
Zhu Houzhao's words were half true and half false.
Zhu Houzhao had indeed coaxed Yun Luo to give him the Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom.
However, that was not something Zhu Houzhao discovered unintentionally.
In addition, Zhu Houzhao didn't just have one Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom, but two.
Zhu Houzhao was no longer afraid of Zhu Bujue in terms of his personal strength. He was prepared to strengthen his forces.
Zhu Houzhao planned to use the Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom to get what he needed from Zhu Budian.
Only by separating the two Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom would Zhu Houzhao be able to obtain more benefits from Zhu Budian.
Zhu Bujue naturally didn't know about this. Hearing Zhu Houzhao's words, Zhu Bujue's breathing became hurried and his muscles tensed up.
All these years, Zhu Bujue had been searching for the whereabouts of the Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom. He did not expect that one of them would be in Yun Luo's hands, and it was hidden in a common mermaid pearl.
If he had known earlier, he would never have waited until today to let the Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom fall into Zhu Houzhao's hands!
Taking a deep breath, Zhu Budian asked in a deep voice,""I don't know what condition the emperor wants to give this king the Heavenly Fragrant Cardamom.”
Zhu Houzhao smiled and said,"Back then, Imperial Uncle made a great contribution to the Ming Dynasty, so Imperial Father rewarded Imperial Uncle with a Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom." What kind of contribution did Imperial Uncle think he could use to exchange for a second Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom?”
Hearing Zhu Houzhao's words, Zhu Budian knew that his nephew had already planned this. This time, he would have to pay a huge price.
However, for the sake of Suxin, Zhu Bujue had no other choice!
Zhu Budian cupped his fists at Zhu Houzhao and said in a deep voice,""If the emperor has any instructions, please speak frankly. As long as this king can do it, this king will not refuse!”
Zhu Houzhao pretended to think for a while and then said,""I heard that Imperial Uncle has the secret files of the Great Ming Empire's Ten Great Generals. I hope Imperial Uncle will hand over these files to me.”
Swoosh!
Hearing Zhu Houzhao's request, Zhu Bujue's expression changed.
Zhu Bujue had long coveted the throne. He had the secret files of the ten generals in order to blackmail them and make them listen to him.
Once the time was ripe, Zhu Budian could order the ten generals to force Zhu Houzhao to abdicate the throne to him.
Zhu Budian didn't expect that Zhu Houzhao, who had just ascended the throne, already knew about this. Moreover, he wanted to force him to give up his greatest power with the Heavenly Fragrance Doukou as a condition.
Once he lost control of the Ten Great Generals, he would lose more than half of his forces. At that time, he would probably no longer have the chance to force Zhu Houzhao to abdicate.
But if he didn't agree to Zhu Houzhao's conditions, Zhu Houzhao would definitely not give him the Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom!
Without the Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom, Suxin would not be able to live!
Thinking of this, Zhu Budian felt conflicted and was caught in a dilemma.
On one hand, Zhu Budian was reluctant to hand over the power in his hands. This might mean that he would never have the chance to touch the country again!
On the other hand, Zhu Bujue was reluctant to part with Su Xin.
Country, beauty, they were constantly swaying in Zhu Bujue's heart.
In fact, there was even an occasional fierce glint in Zhu Bujue's eyes when he looked at Zhu Houzhao. It was because he was hesitating whether he should directly attack and take Zhu Houzhao down!
Nie Feng and Bu Jingyun, who were beside Zhu Houzhao, were on guard, ready to attack at any moment.
Cheng Fei Fei also looked like he was going to risk his life for Zhu Houzhao as he stared at Zhu Bujue.
Zhu Houzhao, however, looked calm and smiled.""What's wrong? Does Imperial Uncle want to snatch the Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom from me?”
Zhu Budian looked at the calm Zhu Houzhao and felt that his nephew was becoming more and more difficult to grasp.
The aura on Zhu Houzhao's body made Zhu Budian not 100% confident that he could easily take down Zhu Houzhao.
Moreover, once he made a move against Zhu Houzhao, there would be no turning back and he could only rebel.
But now, Zhu Bujue was not prepared to rebel.
Zhu Budian took a deep breath and cupped his fists at Zhu Houzhao."I dare not."
Zhu Houzhao said lightly," In that case, please go back and consider my proposal. I'm not in a hurry. You can take your time to consider it."”
"I will seriously consider it. I will take my leave.”
Zhu Budian looked deeply at Zhu Houzhao, cupped his fists at Zhu Houzhao, and then turned to leave.
When Zhu Houzhao's back disappeared from his sight, he turned around and said lightly,"Let's go too."
Zhu Houzhao stood up and headed back to the palace.
Nie Feng and Bu Jingyun naturally followed closely behind Zhu Houzhao.
Cheng Fei 'er and Cheng Huan paid their respects to Gu Santong again and quickly followed…
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