"I am not guilty."
Lan Shenxing was neither servile nor overbearing.
Zhu Biao, who was not far away, motioned for Lan Shenxing to confess.
However, Lan Shenxing did not look at him and pretended not to see him.
"Not guilty?"
Zhu Yuanzhang's face darkened.
He had originally planned that as long as Lan Shenxing pleaded guilty, he would be fined a year's salary symbolically.
In the end, Lan Shenxing did not plead guilty.
Zhu Yuanzhang said in a deep voice,"As the general flag of the Jinyiwei, you left the city without my permission. Isn't this a crime?"”
"Your Majesty, I was forced to leave the city." Lan Shenxing said.”
"Forced?"
Zhu Yuanzhang stared at Lan Shenxing and said,"Your legs are on your body. Who can force you?"”
"A few days ago, I reported my father Lan Yu in the court. My father hated me and threatened to tear me into pieces." I was afraid, and in order to save my life, I had to escape from Ying Tian overnight.”
“？？？”
Lan Yu was startled.
How could this matter involve him?
All the officials in the hall were speechless.
No matter what, this fellow would always push it onto Lan Yu.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Lan Yu,"Lan Yu, is there such a thing?"”
"I did say those words, but I was just saying it out of anger. After all, even a vicious tiger won't eat its cubs. Who knew that this kid…would take it seriously.”
Lan Yu covered for Lan Shenxing.
However, he was not born to lie.
Even many generals could see through it, not to mention the civil officials and Zhu Yuanzhang.
Zhu Yuanzhang also saw through it and did not say anything. He looked at Lan Shenxing and said,"Since you're running for your life, why did you bring him out of the city?”
"I was thinking that since I was escaping, I probably wouldn't come back, so..."
Before Lan Shenxing could finish, Zhu Yuanzhang interrupted,"So you thought of preparing a wife for yourself?”
Many people already knew that Lan Shenxing had brought Xu Miaoyun out of the city, so there was no need to hide it.
The only thing that needed to be hidden was the matter of the falling red.
"Your Majesty is wise."
Lan Shenxing nodded." That's what I planned. But no matter how good my plan is, it's futile in the face of His Majesty's might." The next night, His Majesty's divine weapon descended from the sky and captured me.”
Zhu Biao chuckled and didn't say anything.
This guy even managed to get Zhu Yuanzhang's rainbow fart.
However, this rainbow fart was quite useful.
Zhu Yuanzhang was not disgusted.
It was one thing to believe these compliments, but as long as one was a human, they would definitely like to hear them.
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and asked,"Then according to what you said, the guilty one is Lan Yu?"”
"Your Majesty is wise."
Lan Shenxing shouted.
Blue Jade: "???"
"It is the fault of the father that the son does not teach. Since that's the case, then punish Lan Yu and deduct a year of Lan Yu's salary.”
Lan Yu's annual salary was much higher than Lan Shenxing's.
"Your Majesty, I have something to say."
"What else do you want to say?"
Zhu Yuanzhang was getting impatient.
Originally, Lan Shenxing was imprisoned to avenge Xu Da. As for whether he was punished or not, it did not matter.
Now that he was locked up and the matter was resolved, it was time to talk about the next serious matter.
In the end…Lan Shenxing made trouble again.
Lan Shenxing said loudly," My father is guilty, but he is still my father. I am willing to take the punishment on behalf of my father. If Your Majesty wants to punish me, then punish me."”
“？？？”
Lan Yu was so angry that she laughed.
You're putting the blame on me, and you're pretending to be a filial son?
"Fine, I'll punish you. This matter ends here.”
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand.
Two Embroidered Uniform Guards removed Lan Shenxing's torture tools and left the hall.
"Does anyone have anything else to report?"
Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Xu Da as he spoke.
"Superior, I have something to report."
Xu Da stepped out of the formation.
"What is it?"
Zhu Yuanzhang asked even though he knew the answer.
Xu Da had a helpless expression as he said loudly,"My eldest daughter, Xu Miaoyun, has reached the age of marriage. I hope that you can find a husband for my daughter.”
Hu Weiyong's expression changed slightly.
From the moment Lan Shenxing came in with the instruments of torture, he felt that something was wrong.
Now, was it finally time for the main topic?
Zhu Yuanzhang frowned slightly.
He originally thought that Xu Da would say it directly, but he did not expect that…this fellow would kick the ball to his side.
He naturally understood Xu Da's intentions.
The two of them knew about the matter of falling red. They knew clearly who this husband was.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Xu Da.
When he saw Xu Da's helpless expression, he sympathized with his old friend.
After all, Lan Shenxing and Xu Miaoyun had already performed the courtesy of the Duke of Zhou. Although they couldn't guarantee that the latter would get pregnant, what if she did?
Xu Da didn't dare to take such a gamble.
He, Zhu Yuanzhang, didn't dare to take the risk.
Therefore, in Zhu Yuanzhang's opinion, Xu Da could only helplessly 'endure the pain' and marry his daughter.
"What do you think?"
Zhu Yuanzhang kicked the ball to the officials again.
This question stunned all the officials. Everyone looked at each other. No one wanted to be the first to stand out.
After all, it would be fine if he was right, but if he was wrong, it would be tragic.
"I feel that this matter should be decided by the higher-ups.”
Hu Weiyong stepped forward and kicked the ball back to Zhu Yuanzhang.
"I, second…"
The officials expressed their opinions one after another.
"Tang He, what do you think?"
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Tang He.
Tang He expressed his stance." I'll return to my superior's words. I only know how to fight, not how to love.”
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Li Wenzhong.
But before he could speak, Li Wenzhong hurriedly stepped forward and said,""I agree."
“……”
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Biao and asked,"What about you, Crown Prince?"”
In short.
He, Zhu Yuanzhang, could agree to this marriage, but he could not say it out loud.
Otherwise, wouldn't those officials who felt that this matter wasn't appropriate annoy him to death?
Zhu Biao could see the current situation.
Xu Da could not say.
His father couldn't say it either.
Tang He, Li Wenzhong, and the others didn't know about it, and even if they did, they wouldn't say anything.
Now, he was the only one left.
Only he was the best candidate.
Since Zhu Biao had said this, then…in another sense, he was the middleman between Lan Shenxing and Xu Miaoyun.
Zhu Biao bowed and said,"Your son will recommend…Lan Shenxing!"”
As soon as he finished speaking.
The expressions of all the officials in the hall changed.
Be it the civil officials or the generals, their eyes were filled with doubt.
Especially Hu Weiyong, he even thought that Zhu Yuanzhang was crazy.
Originally.
He thought that Zhu Yuanzhang would let his son marry Xu Da, but he did not expect it to be Lan Shenxing!
The military and civil officials groups were never balanced.
If Zhu Yuanzhang did this, the Lan family would have immense power after the new emperor ascended the throne.
Wouldn't the civil officials be crushed to death?
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