Zhu Di felt a little lucky.
He thought about Ma Jing and then himself.
Other than his three sons, none of his grandchildren had disappointed him.
Especially Zhu Le!
Zhu Di was never stingy when it came to rewards based on merit. He immediately announced,
"Ma Jing's grandson's advice is meritorious! Since this kid wasn't willing to show himself, then the credit would go to Assistant Minister Ma Jing!”
"Now that the Minister of Justice is old, from today onwards, Ma Jing will temporarily take over the position of Minister!”
Although it was temporary, it had real power.
Everyone was envious. They knew that Ma Jing would become the Minister of Justice sooner or later.
At their level, it was actually very difficult to advance further.
But this Ma Jing, relying on his grandson's three strategies to quell the disaster, actually directly promoted an official rank and took the position of minister!
Ma Jing was overjoyed.
But after the joy, there was a great worry!
He felt that there was a misunderstanding. After all, he knew what his grandson was like.
If you accept the imperial edict now, I'm afraid you'll be suspected of deceiving the emperor!
After shaking his head helplessly, Ma Jing said bluntly,""Your Majesty, I dare not accept the imperial edict!"
Against the decree?
The cabinet scholars were shocked. They did not understand what was going on with Ma Jing! Could it be that he couldn't stand the joy and went crazy?
Zhu Gaochi was also shocked.
Ma Jing was someone he relied on, and he did not want anything to happen to him.
Seeing Zhu Di frown, the air in the hall turned cold.
"Assistant Minister Ma! Even if you don't want to bask in the glory of your grandson, how can you disobey Father's orders?”
In Zhu Gaochi's understanding.
Ma Jing was stubborn. The reason he resisted the imperial edict was definitely because his grandfather and grandson were not on good terms!
Unexpectedly, Ma Jing shook his head and said bluntly,""Your Majesty, I suspect that there is a misunderstanding. The person who suggested this is not my grandson.”
How could there be a misunderstanding? Everyone was confused.
Zhu Di narrowed his eyes and had a vague guess in his heart.
"Dare I ask, Crown Prince, how old is the person who suggested this? How is his height and appearance?"
Ma Jing looked at Zhu Gaochi and said.
Seeing him so serious, Zhu Gaochi also recalled,""That person is young and has just finished tying his hair. He has a moderate figure and handsome facial features.”
"As expected!" Ma Jing sighed." Your Majesty, although I have grandchildren, my youngest grandson is already twenty years old.”
"Is that true?"
Zhu Gaochi was stunned and warned,"Assistant Minister Ma, even if grandfather and grandson are not on good terms." But now that Father is here, I can't lie to you!”
"How would I dare?" Ma Jing cried out in injustice.
Seeing that everyone was still suspicious, he kowtowed to Zhu Di and said,"Emperor, if this subject really has such a grandson, not to mention the discord between grandfather and grandson, even if there is a great enmity, I am willing to worship him! But unfortunately, this person is not my grandson!"
Zhu Di nodded. He believed Ma Jing's words.
He believed that Ma Jing wasn't a fool. He wouldn't say such a thing in front of him.
The Embroidered Uniform Guards were not for decoration!
If this person wasn't Ma Jing's grandson, then who was he?
Zhu Di thought it was Zhu Le. After all, his appearance and age matched.
In order to confirm this idea, he looked at Zhu Gaoxu."The person who suggested it personally said that he was Ma Jing's grandson?”
"Not really." Zhu Gaoxu shook his head.
"Then how can you be sure that he is Ma Jing's grandson?”Zhu Di asked again.
Helplessly.
Zhu Gaoxu had no choice but to explain the situation in detail.
All the officials were still at a loss, except for Zhu Di, who was speechless.
He instantly understood what was going on from the way Old Man Ma addressed him.
How could this person be the grandson of Ma Jing?
It was indeed Zhu Le!
After a long time, it turned out that Zhu Le had mistaken him for the Minister of Justice, Ma Jing!
In his heart, Zhu Di had already guessed what had happened and didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
It wasn't appropriate to expose the fact that he had disguised himself as 'Old Man Ma' and went to the outskirts of the capital to meet Zhu Le.
After all, there were too many people, and it was better to keep the Emperor's itinerary a secret.
"I already know this matter. You can leave!”Zhu Di had a plan.
Everyone did not understand and could only retreat.
"Ma Jing and the Crown Prince will stay behind.”Zhu Di's voice sounded again.
A moment later.
Only Zhu Di, Zhu Gaoxu, and Ma Jing were left in the hall. Even the eunuchs and palace maids were dismissed.
"Your Majesty, this person is really not my grandson. I hope Your Majesty will investigate!”Ma Jing knelt down with a thud.
Zhu Gaoxu opened his mouth slightly, wanting to help him explain.
"I know." Zhu Di interrupted.
Know?
You know that, but you still want me to stay?
Ma Jing was confused.
Zhu Gaoxu was also confused. He didn't understand what his father wanted to do.
Zhu Di couldn't be bothered with their thoughts and said seriously,"
"Ma Jing, listen up."
Ma Jing's body froze, and he bowed his head to listen to the order.
"From now on, anyone who visits your residence must report to Zhen. Without Zhen's instructions, you are not allowed to receive them. Then, change your name!" Zhu Di said.
"Ah?"
Ma Jing was stunned.
Although he didn't understand the meaning of the decree, he could still understand it.
But what did the decree mean?
Why did he change his name all of a sudden?!
"What, you don't want to?" Zhu Di narrowed his eyes.
"This subject is willing!" Ma Jing replied instantly, but he was conflicted."But I really don't know what to change.”
This old man wanted to bestow a name!
Zhu Di instantly understood.
In ancient times, it was an honor to be given a name by the king, and it was the dream of all officials.
"Since you're the assistant minister of the Ministry of Justice, you'll be called Ma Xing from now on!”Zhu Di said casually.
Was it so casual?
After being stunned for a moment, Ma Jing hurriedly thanked him.
"You may leave." Zhu Di waved again.
Ma Jing was stunned again.
Did the emperor keep him here just to change his name?
He really couldn't figure it out, so he didn't probe further and left with cupped hands.
After Ma Jing left, Zhu Di summoned the Jinyiwei commander Ji Gang and instructed,""In the future, if anyone asks about Ma Jing's whereabouts, report to me immediately.”
"Understood!"
Ji Gang accepted the order and also left.
After the two of them left, only Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Di were left in the hall.
From beginning to end.
Although Zhu Di's words and actions made Zhu Gaochi extremely puzzled, he still watched obediently.
Seeing that his eldest son was about to be suffocated.
"Ask if you have anything to say!" Zhu Di said unhappily.
"Imperial Father, if that person isn't Ma Jing's grandson, then who is he?”Zhu Gaochi immediately asked.
"Zhu Le! The Old Man Ma he was talking about was me!”Zhu Di replied instantly.
" It's actually Zhu Le?!" Zhu Gaochi was shocked.
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