In the palace, Zhu Xi's residence.
"Fourth Brother, there's no such thing as you scamming your brothers!”
At this moment, Zhu Xi really wanted to report his fourth brother, Zhu Di.
Why did you have to run away from home?
So what if she ran away from home? Why did she have to come to him for help?
Wasn't this cheating him?
If her brother and father knew about this, Zhu Rong would definitely be beaten up as well!
But the problem was that Zhu Xiong really couldn't expose his fourth brother.
Otherwise, with Zhu Di's temper, he might not even be able to be brothers in the future.
Zhu Di knew that he was being a bit of a scammer when he heard Zhu Rong's ridicule. He bowed in embarrassment and said,
"Fifth brother, fourth brother has no choice.”
"You know Fourth Brother. Fourth Brother doesn't have any other thoughts. He just wants to follow the army north and make contributions to my Ming Dynasty.”
"We're brothers from the same mother. After thinking about it, you're the only one who can help Fourth Brother.”
"As long as you can help Fourth Brother this time, Fourth Brother will remember you for the rest of his life.”
Facing his fourth brother, Zhu Di, who had a sincere expression, Zhu Xi felt particularly speechless.
It seems that you're scamming your own brother!
However, in the face of Zhu Di's words, Zhu Rong really couldn't say anything. He could only persuade him nicely,
"Ling, it's not that I don't want to help you, but the problem is that I can't help you.”
"Not to mention that the palace is heavily guarded and there's no way to get out. Even if you can get out, how are you going to join the army?”
"The Northern Expedition Army is about to set off. The 150,000 elite cavalry are all strictly selected.”
"Moreover, the disappearance of a prince is a huge matter. Do you think your eldest brother and father will turn a blind eye to it? They won't stop until they find you.”
"This matter isn't something that you can do just because you're hot-headed. You'd better hurry back and apologize to Big Brother before things get out of hand.”
Zhu Di was unmoved by Zhu Rong's kind words. He seemed to have made up his mind and would not give up until he achieved his goal.
"Fifth Brother, don't worry. Fourth Brother will not implicate you in this matter. If there is any punishment after this, Fourth Brother will take full responsibility.”
"Fourth Brother has already thought of a way. Aren't you going to the Duke of Wei's Mansion with Eldest Brother tomorrow?”
"Let me blend into your entourage. As long as I can leave the palace, I naturally have a way to enter the Northern Expedition Army.”
"Fifth, you have to help me!”
Zhu Rong's face darkened. This was not implicating him?
If he were to sneak into his entourage, once the matter was exposed, he would not be able to explain it even if he had ten mouths!
Do you think the old man will reason with us, his sons?
No, this definitely couldn't be done this way.
Being beaten up by Zhu Di for no reason, he was not a masochist.
However, she couldn't reject Zhu Di directly.
He still had to think of a way to make this hothead retreat.
Zhu Rong's thoughts suddenly changed, and he immediately had a countermeasure in his mind.
"Alright, I'll help you with the matter of leaving the palace. You can only rely on yourself for the rest.”
Zhu Xiong reluctantly agreed.
Zhu Di was overjoyed and gave Zhu Xi a big hug."
"Fourth Brother was right about you. Fourth Brother will remember this favor.”
Zhu Xiong rolled his eyes at Zhu Di.
"Don't. Forget about the love. As long as you have any wild ideas next time, don't cheat your brother.”
Zhu Di laughed awkwardly. He knew that he was indeed in the wrong this time. Zhu Xiong had already let him down by helping him.
It was a peaceful night for Zhu Xi and Zhu Di.
However, to the entire Imperial Palace, it was a complete upheaval.
The next day, Zhu Xiong brought a group of palace servants to the Eastern Palace.
She bumped into her eldest brother, Zhu Biao, who came out to welcome her with a pair of panda eyes.
It was obvious that the sudden disappearance of his fourth brother, Zhu Di, had caused the Crown Prince to not sleep well last night.
"This minister's younger brother greets the Crown Prince!"
Zhu Rong bowed respectfully.
Zhu Biao waved his hand and said,
"No need to be so polite. Let's go.”
"Yes, sir!"
Then, Zhu Biao led Zhu Rong and the others out of the palace.
Along the way, Zhu Rong could still see countless Imperial Army soldiers searching the various palaces.
However, no one doubted their group.
Just like that, the Crown Prince led everyone out of the palace without any obstructions.
To be honest, this was the first time Zhu Rong had left the palace after traveling for so long.
Looking at the pedestrians coming and going in the capital, it felt quite fresh.
In the carriage, Zhu Biao frowned and did not say much.
Halfway through, Zhu Biao seemed to have thought of something. He suddenly glared at Zhu Rong and said,
"Fifth, tell me the truth. Was Fourth at your place last night?”
Zhu Rong was looking around when he heard Zhu Biao's words. He was shocked.
"Big, big brother, why do you think so?”
Zhu Biao's face darkened when he saw Zhu Rong's expression."
"As expected, I was wondering why I couldn't find any traces of Fourth Brother in the entire palace. Fifth Brother, do you know what you're doing?”
"Your fourth brother is messing around. Why are you messing around too? Is your butt itching for a beating?”
Zhu Rong smiled bitterly. He knew that his big brother and father were not easy to deal with. With the little tricks that his fourth brother had, he would be able to guess it without the old man taking action. As long as his big brother came back to his senses, he would be able to guess it.
Seeing that the truth had been revealed, Zhu Rong hurriedly admitted his mistake.
"Big Brother, it was Fourth Brother who came to find me last night. I wanted to report it to Big Brother immediately, but Fourth Brother was watching closely. I didn't have the chance to report it!”
Zhu Xiong decisively pushed the blame away. In any case, he actually didn't want to hide anything.
Zhu Biao's heart skipped a beat and he shouted decisively,
"Stop the car!"
Seeing this, Zhu Rong smiled bitterly and said,"
"Big brother, don't waste your time. Fourth brother will definitely run away.”
Zhu Biao was unmoved and still held a glimmer of hope.
However, the result was destined to disappoint him.
Returning to the carriage, Zhu Biao looked at Zhu Xiong angrily and scolded,"
"Well, well, you two brothers have indeed grown up. You both know that you've joined forces to become big brothers. You've really grown up!”
"Let me tell you, Imperial Father already knows about this. Just wait for your butt to explode!”
"Thinking about it, it makes sense. You're so capable. You haven't been beaten up many times since you were born, right? You're itching for a beating and want to experience the feeling of your butt exploding, right?”
"Don't worry, this time, Imperial Father will definitely let you experience it to your heart's content!”
Zhu Rong quickly cried out,"
"Big Brother, I'm innocent. I tried to persuade Fourth Brother last night, but he was determined. As his younger brother, what can I do?”
"We can't really fall out with Fourth Brother, right?”
"You're my big brother, and he's my fourth brother. We're all brothers, so why don't you teach this little brother what to do?”
"Moreover, you know Fourth Brother's personality. Once he has set his mind on something, even eight bulls can't pull him back.”
"So I think that instead of offending him, it's better to let Fourth Brother hit the nail on the head.”
"Doesn't he just want to follow the army to the northern expedition?”
"Big brother, just let him go. This military camp isn't something he can enter as he pleases.”
"If he can really sneak into the military camp, then it will be even easier. This time, Uncle Xu is the one leading the army. Let's get Uncle Xu to teach him a lesson.”
"This way, not only will it not hurt the relationship between us brothers, but it will also let Fourth Brother know that being a soldier and fighting is not child's play.”
Zhu Biao was slightly stunned by Zhu Xiong's words, and the anger in his heart calmed down a little.
"Are you saying that Fourth Brother wants to go with the army to the northern expedition?”
Zhu Rong nodded honestly,"
"That's right. Otherwise, why do you think I helped him, Eldest Brother? I reckon that after Fourth Brother leaves the palace, he will definitely go to Second Brother for help.”
"Among us brothers, other than big brother, only second brother has the ability to let fourth brother enter the military camp.”
"So, Big Brother, you don't have to worry. We'll go to the Duke of Wei's Mansion later and explain the matter to Uncle Xu.”
"I think that with the northern expedition imminent, Uncle Xu definitely wouldn't want such a huge thunderbolt to exist in the military camp.”
"There's no need for us to be anxious. Uncle Xu will definitely personally come out and teach Fourth Brother a lesson.”
"Big brother, don't worry. Believe me, once fourth brother enters the military camp, he will definitely be asking for trouble.”
Zhu Biao was stunned.
"Did you help Fourth Brother leave the palace on purpose? The goal is to make him retreat?"
Zhu Xiong was somewhat helpless.
"I had no choice! If Ling doesn't suffer a little, do you think he will give up so easily?”
Zhu Biao suddenly burst into laughter and slapped Zhu Xiong's thigh."
"Kid, you really have a lot of tricks up your sleeves. Not bad, we really have to make this fourth brother suffer a little!”
"Your idea is not bad, but it won't happen again. You should at least inform big brother in advance, right?”
"Do you know that Big Brother didn't sleep last night and was worried all night?”
Zhu Xiong scratched his head.
"I slept with Fourth Brother last night. How could I have the chance to inform Eldest Brother? However, Eldest Brother, you must not tell Fourth Brother about this. Otherwise, I will be in big trouble.”
Zhu Biao laughed.
"Don't worry, big brother will take responsibility for you. Fourth brother won't blame you.”
The brothers talked for a while more before the carriage suddenly stopped.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince, Your Highness Prince Zhou, we have arrived at the Duke of Wei Residence.”
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