"Your son is naturally aware of Imperial Father's intentions.”
"The long-term plan that your son spoke of is not what Imperial Father understands."”
When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he was stunned.
He understood what Zhu Biao meant. He meant that they had to take a long time to think about the deployment.
Zhu Yuanzhang lowered his head and pondered for a long time before gesturing for Mao Xiang to leave. Then, he stood up and pulled Zhu Biao towards Empress Ma.
Although he was the one who set the rule that the harem could not interfere in politics.
However…
Whenever he encountered something special, he would still look for Empress Ma and Zhu Biao. The family of three would sit together and discuss happily.
Empress Ma had already fallen asleep, but Zhu Yuanzhang pulled her up forcefully.
"Sister, let me tell you something.”
Zhu Yuanzhang then told him about Lan Shenxing and Xu Miaoyun.
"Has this been confirmed?"
Empress Ma asked.
"We're already living together. How can we not confirm it?”
Zhu Yuanzhang took out the memorial and said,"It's written clearly here."”
Empress Ma lowered her head and pondered for a long time.
Although the matter had yet to be confirmed, the two ignorant young men and women had lived together for nearly two days. It was obvious that they were doomed.
"Sister, why don't we find someone to replace Lan Yu…"
Zhu Yuanzhang said.
Without waiting for him to finish, Empress Ma interrupted,""Chongba, you also know that there are not many veterans who can fight now. Tiande can still fight, but how many more years can he fight? Among the second generation generals, who could compare to Lan Yu?”
Zhu Yuanzhang was silent.
Although Lan Yu didn't have the merits of defending the city for a hundred days like in the TV series, he had to admit that he was indeed a fierce general who was familiar with military books. He was famous for daring to fight and kill in battle.
In this situation, even if Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to promote the other second-generation generals, it would be difficult for them to do so.
"Aren't you just afraid that the Lan family will become powerful in the future and Biao 'er won't be able to suppress them?”
Empress Ma's words struck a chord in Zhu Yuanzhang's heart.
Lan Shenxing was originally the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guards that he had personally chosen for Zhu Biao. After he put Lan Yu in an important position, Lan Yu would definitely become the Great General.
In the original plan, the Lan family's power was already great enough.
If Lan Shenxing was tied to Xu Da again, then this power…would be too great!
"Imperial Father, your son can suppress it."
Zhu Biao expressed.
Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Zhu Biao but did not say anything.
"Lan Yu is Madam Chang's uncle, and Shen Xing is Xiong Ying's uncle. In the end, they are all family. Even if Shen Xing and Tiande are tied together, they are still family.”
Empress Ma's words made Zhu Yuanzhang fall into deep thought.
Lan Shenxing being together with Xu Miaoyun indirectly meant that Xu Da, who had never taken sides, would become a prince through and through.
This was what Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to see.
However, there were many uncertainties in Empress Ma's words.
That was…
With Zhu Biao around, Blue Jade Guild was extremely loyal.
With Zhu Xiongying around, he was not afraid that Lan Shenxing would rebel.
But if…
If anything happened to these two…
Then no one could suppress the Lan family!
However…
Zhu Yuanzhang thought that the possibility of an accident happening to both of them was too low. He looked at Zhu Biao and said,"Biao Er, remember my words. After you ascend the throne and the world is stable, you must weaken the Lan family's power as soon as possible!”
"Your son will remember it."
Zhu Biao nodded.
"Right now, this is the only way."
Zhu Yuanzhang sighed." However, Lan Shenxing needs to be taught a lesson. Otherwise…I'm afraid you won't be able to use this saber well, Biao 'er!"”
After saying that.
Zhu Yuanzhang stood up and walked to the door. He handed the memorial to the eunuch and said,"Immediately send the memorial to the Duke of Wei Residence. Also…after Lan Shenxing enters the city, lock him up in the Zhao Prison and bring him to the court for trial tomorrow! He sent Xu Miaoyun back to the Duke of Wei Residence.”
"Yes."
The eunuch took the memorial and strode away.
……
Duke Wei's Mansion.
After Xu Da read the contents of the memorial, he turned his back to the eunuch who delivered it.
The eunuch felt that Xu Da's expression was gloomy.
In reality.
Xu Da's gaze was very calm. Clearly…he had long expected this scene.
Suddenly.
Xu Da threw the memorial on the ground and shouted,"Tie up that unfilial son!”
Xu Huizu, who was sleeping, was tied up and hung from the beam.
"Father, you…"
Xu Huizu's expression was ugly.
Xu Da strode into the room, closed the door with one hand, and whipped it.
Cracking sounds rang out continuously, accompanied by Xu Huizu's miserable shrieks.
His voice reached the ears of the eunuchs outside and the Brocade Guard stationed in the manor.
It wouldn't be long before Zhu Yuanzhang heard about it.
Xu Da was tired of beating him. He threw down the whip and put Xu Huizu down. He ordered someone to apply medicine on him.
He returned to his room.
"Finally, we've come this far.”
Xu Da didn't climb up. Instead, he stood in front of the window.
……
Lan Shenxing rode into the city.
As soon as he entered the city gate, he was stopped by more than a dozen Brocade Guards. One of them dragged him down from his horse, and the others controlled him.
"Take him to Zhao Prison!"
The Brocade Guard took Lan Shenxing away.
Xu Miaoyun did not dismount to stop him.
Lan Shenxing had told her that if nothing unexpected happened, he would be taken away by the Jinyiwei the moment he entered the city. However, he would be released in a few days.
Xu Miaoyun returned to the Duke of Wei Residence.
Xu Da called him to the study. This place was his private space. Even the Embroidered Uniform Guards could not infiltrate this place.
"Have you thought it through?"
Xu Da looked at Xu Miaoyun and asked softly.
"Yes."
Xu Miaoyun nodded." Yes."
Xu Da sighed.”
He knew about Xu Miaoyun and Lan Shenxing's relationship from the very beginning. He also knew that his daughter had a good impression of Lan Shenxing.
And the reason why he chased Lan Shenxing for a few streets with a knife.
After that, he rejected Lan Shenxing and whipped Xu Huizu today.
All of this was to create an illusion: The Duke of Wei Residence and the Lan Family were not on good terms, so he looked down on Lan Shenxing.
However, as Zhu Yuanzhang's childhood friend, how could Xu Da not see through Zhu Yuanzhang's plans for the Lan family?
For so many years, he, Xu Da, had never taken sides.
But now, he had to stand.
"Father, whether it's a marriage alliance with the royal family or Shenxing and I, you're taking sides." Xu Miaoyun said softly. However, if it was a marriage alliance, you would be standing on the side of the vassal king, but now, you are standing on the side of the crown prince.”
"As long as you think it through."
Xu Da knew that his daughter knew everything, so he did not want to continue this topic. He raised his head and looked at Xu Miaoyun with a bitter expression."That kid really got off easy?"
"Make a guess."
Xu Miaoyun stood up and walked out." I'm tired. I'm going to rest. You should rest early too."”
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