"Mother, mother…Imperial Father and Fourth Brother are back."
In the Great Ming Imperial Palace.
According to the Jinyiwei, Zhu Yuanzhang had returned to the palace after a few days of traveling incognito.
Zhu Zhen, the sixth brother, happily ran to Empress Ma's palace to report the good news.
However, when he arrived…
The Crown Prince Zhu Biao and the King of Qin Zhu Xi had been waiting in the Palace of Earthly Tranquility for a long time.
"Sigh... I thought I was the first to know about this! I didn't expect you to know about it!”
After Zhu Zhen saw the people standing in the hall, he immediately lost interest.
"Sixth Brother, why didn't you come over to greet Mother when you saw her? What are you playing at? Come over quickly..."
Zhu Biao, who was dressed in a crown prince's robe, saw his brother's disappointed expression.
She waved at him in annoyance.
The brothers were all sitting in Empress Ma's bedroom, waiting.
On the dining table, there were all kinds of delicacies and drinks.
This was the welcoming banquet that the brothers had prepared for the old man.
On the main seat, Empress Ma was making shoes for Old Zhu with a cone and a shoe sole in her hand.
The two of them had gone from being a couple in distress to the current emperor and mother of the country.
Some things had already been used to after decades.
For example, most of the shoes that Old Zhu had worn over the years were made for him by Empress Ma.
In Old Zhu's words, the shoes made by others, no matter how they hurt your feet, should be done by your sister.
"Alright, alright. We're all family. Why are you asking about our safety? Hurry up and see if your Imperial Father has returned.”
Empress Ma looked at the house full of children.
The corners of his mouth also curled into a kind smile.
"Ai, mother, your son will make another trip. I think Imperial Father and the others should be arriving soon…"
Zhu Biao didn't say anything else after hearing his mother's words.
He only gave a look to the smiling Zhu Zhen, signaling him to sit down and wait obediently.
Only then did he stand up and walk out.
"There's no need to go. We're already back. How can I get lost in this palace!”
Zhu Biao stood up.
Zhu Yuanzhang's angry voice came from outside.
After hearing Old Zhu's voice, Empress Ma temporarily put down her work.
He raised his head and looked in the direction of the door with a smile.
However, when the depressed Old Zhu brought the aggrieved Zhu Di in from outside the hall.
Empress Ma could tell at a glance that he was not in a good mood.
"What's wrong, Chongba? Looking at this worried face, did this trip to Fengyang not go well? It was still Liu Bai…Did he really commit a crime as Hu Weiyong said?”
Eight.
This was the name that Zhu Yuanzhang used in the past.
Of course, only Empress Ma dared to call him by this name.
"Sigh! Don't mention it!"
Zhu Yuanzhang thought of all the troubles he had encountered along the way.
He felt as if he had stepped on sh * t…Alright, he really did step on it.
"What's going on? If you have something on your mind, you have to say it! Fourth Brother…What's wrong with you? Why do you look like you've lost your soul?"
Empress Ma saw that after Old Zhu entered the palace, he didn't even look at the food on the table. He grabbed the wine and poured himself a cup of wine.
Her heart also jumped.
Knowing Old Zhu's temper, she did not ask further. Instead, she looked at the aggrieved Zhu Di.
"Mother…I... I don't know what to say either…"
Zhu Di was asked by Empress Ma.
He wanted to tell the truth, but when he saw his old man's angry look, he was shocked.
Then, he thought about the back of his head that was still hurting.
Even if he wanted to say it, he didn't dare to say it now!
"Sigh! Fourth Brother, just say what you want to say. Mother is here. If you don't say it, Mother will be anxious. Hurry up and tell me what happened."
Zhu Biao looked at the father and son who were both depressed and aggrieved after they came back.
Then, he looked at his mother who was anxious.
As the eldest brother, he quickly comforted Zhu Di.
At the same time, she winked at him subtly.
His meaning couldn't be any more obvious.
If you have anything to say, just say it.
He and Empress Ma would protect him. He did not need to be afraid of the old man.
Everyone knew that only Empress Ma and Crown Prince Zhu Biao could persuade and criticize Old Zhu.
Who else would dare to open their mouths?
"Then father. I told you!"
Although he had his brother's guarantee, Zhu Di still looked at Old Zhu worriedly.
In the end, he was met with Zhu Yuanzhang's warning gaze.
"Say what? Just say whatever you want to say! Did I say that I wouldn't let you say it?"
Although Zhu Yuanzhang said that, his eyes sent a signal to Zhu Di.
If you dare to open your mouth, try it!
At this moment, Zhu Di felt that he was simply an innocent person.
"Hey, Chongba, why are you scaring your son? If there's anything, just let him say it! It's just scaring the children and making us anxious. Fourth Brother, come to Mother's side and say that he dares to touch you!”
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