Zhu Di held the sword in one hand and the branch without thorns in the other. It was obvious that he wanted Zhu Gaochi to hold the branch.
The thorns on the branches were not soft and powerless. Each thorn was extremely sharp. Once one held it, one's hand would be filled with blood.
Zhu Gaochi suddenly knelt on the ground and looked at the branch, speechless.
Zhu Zhanyi and Zhu Zhanji also knelt down.
Zhu Di shouted coldly again," I told you to take it!”
Hearing the coldness and anger in Zhu Di's voice, Zhu Gaochi did not even dare to raise his head. He said shakily,""There are thorns."
Hearing Zhu Gaochi's words, Zhu Di said coldly,""Why don't I help you remove the thorn?"
Zhu Zhanxin looked at the branch and then at Zhu Di's expression. He vaguely understood something.
Zhu Di deliberately cut off such a thorny branch and let Zhu Gaochi hold it. He didn't really want Zhu Gaochi's hand to bleed, nor did he want to punish Zhu Gaochi for contradicting him.
Instead, he was beating Zhu Gaochi and forcing him to make a choice.
Zhu Zhanji's expression also turned slightly cold. He clearly understood what Zhu Di was implying.
Everyone looked at the branch, but no one dared to make a sound.
The Embroidered Uniform Guards who were originally guarding outside the door were already shocked when they saw Zhu Di walking out with a sword in hand. They did not expect to see Zhu Di chopping trees and even let the Crown Prince take the branch full of thorns.
For a moment, the entire room was frighteningly silent.
All the Brocade Guards were secretly wondering what Zhu Di meant by this. They had heard from outside that it was clearly the Han King who had committed a crime, but why did it become the Crown Prince?
Could it be that the Crown Prince had contradicted the Emperor?
However, this was not the first time. The Crown Prince had argued with the Emperor for a long time regarding the northern expedition, and their words were even more intense.
However, His Majesty did not punish the Crown Prince at that time. What was going on this time?
When Zhu Gaochi heard Zhu Di's words, he understood what he meant.
His second brother had always coveted the throne and repeatedly fought with him. He was ambitious and could be said to be the biggest obstacle to his succession to the throne.
Just like the sharp thorns on this branch, if they were not removed, they would be stabbed until they bled.
However, no matter what, he was still his younger brother! A brother from the same mother!
Although they were constantly fighting for it, they were still family members who shared the same blood. How could it be a thorn in their hearts that they would not be happy until they were removed?
His mother had left early, and he had promised his mother that he would take good care of his younger brother. Now, how could he lay his hands on his younger brother?
Zhu Gaochi didn't let Zhu Di investigate further, not only because it would be difficult to clean up the mess if it was found out that it was Zhu Gaoxu, but also to prevent Zhu Gaoxu from getting into big trouble under Zhu Di's anger.
Putting aside the fact that Zhu Di was currently furious, anything could happen under impulse.
If they really found out something, even if Zhu Di didn't want to punish Zhu Gaoxu severely, the courtiers would never allow it.
At that time, Zhu Gaoxu would be severely punished.
That was why Zhu Gaochi decided not to continue investigating!
Zhu Di stared at Zhu Gaochi." Since you're afraid of the thorns, I pulled them out for you, but you're unwilling. What do you want?”
Zhu Gaochi lowered his head and stared at the branch. His lips moved slightly," But…"
Zhu Zhanji couldn't help but tighten his grip on the ground.
He knew his father's character very well. If he had to choose, he would definitely not choose to let Zhu Di remove the thorn.
With Zhu Gaochi's personality, he would not do such a thing. This would make him feel guilty for the rest of his life.
Moreover, if he could be so ruthless, his position as the Crown Prince would definitely be much more stable.
In fact, if it were Zhu Zhanji, he knew that it would be difficult for him to choose.
If they didn't, the Han King and Zhao King would forever be a variable on the road to the throne.
Even if Zhu Gaochi was the Crown Prince now, everything was still uncertain. Who knew what would happen tomorrow?
Now Zhu Gaochi couldn't bear to hurt Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui.
But once their family was defeated and their lives were in Zhu Gaoxu's hands, could they guarantee their survival?
If he did, it would be because of their blood ties.
Zhu Zhanji closed his eyes, and with Zhan Xin's current actions…
Although Zhu Gaochi was the one making the choice today, Zhu Zhanji knew in his heart that sooner or later, it would be his turn to make this choice.
Zhu Zhanyi glanced at Zhu Zhanji and saw the struggle on his face.
It had to be said that Zhu Di's move was indeed brilliant.
This was not only Zhu Gaochi's choice, but also a warning to him and Zhu Zhanji.
Zhu Gaochi was still stuttering, unable to speak.
He was not only afraid of the spikes, but also afraid that the branch was too important.
Seeing this scene, Zhu Di shouted coldly,"Men!"
The Embroidered Uniform Guards, who had been waiting at the side and did not dare to make a sound, quickly walked over.
"Your Majesty."
Zhu Zhanxin and the other two raised their heads and looked at Zhu Di.
Zhu Di stared at Zhu Gaochi and said coldly,""In that case, pass down the order to throw Han King Zhu Gaoxu into the imperial prison!”
As soon as he finished speaking.
Everyone present was shocked.
Imprison?
Everyone present knew what this meant.
Although Zhu Gaoxu was a prince, he would not be as miserable as the prisoners in the imperial prison.
But once he was thrown into the imperial prison, it was hard to say whether or not he would be able to come out.
And even if Zhu Gaoxu was able to walk out of the imperial prison in the end, he would have no fate with the throne.
It could even be said that he had no fate with the power of the imperial court.
Zhu Gaoxu was basically crippled.
Zhu Di had already spoken. No matter how shocked the Brocade Guard was, they could only carry it out.
"Yes."
After the Embroidered Uniform Guards accepted the order, they walked towards Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui.
"Wait!" Zhu Gaochi suddenly shouted.
Zhu Di's face was cold. Just as he was about to scold him, he suddenly realized that the branch in his hand trembled.
He looked down and saw Zhu Gaochi staring at the branch and stretching out his fat hand.
His chubby hands trembled as he reached for the branch. He was trembling slightly, but he was determined to hold it, ignoring the spikes on it.
Zhu Zhanji's expression changed, and he couldn't help but take a few steps forward with his knees. He cried out involuntarily,""Father!"
Zhu Di didn't expect Zhu Gaochi to suddenly be unafraid of the spikes on it.
Just as Zhu Gaochi's hand was about to touch the spikes, a figure suddenly rushed forward.
It's Zhu Zhan!
Zhu Zhanshi stood up and rushed forward. He pushed Zhu Gaochi's hand away and grabbed the branch.
The sharp spikes on the branches pierced Zhu Zhanxin's hand. Blood flowed out of the wound and dripped onto the ground along the branches and Zhu Zhanxin's hand.
For a moment, the tree branches, Zhu Zhanshi's hands, and the ground were all stained with Zhu Zhanshi's blood.
Zhu Zhan Xin, however, seemed to be unable to feel the pain. He gripped the tree branch, and blood instantly flowed down. However, he stared at Zhu Di, his expression unchanged, and said seriously,"Royal grandfather, can you listen to your grandson's opinion on this matter?”
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