In the court.
The ministers were already present. Seeing that Zhu Di was still not here, the ministers whispered to each other and discussed what had happened in the past few days.
"It's safe! This time, we're sure!"
"That person is too arrogant. He deserves to end up like this!”
"No matter what, this matter has come to an end. We don't have to worry about it anymore!”
These people were all supporters of the Crown Prince, and most of them were civil officials.
With Yang Shiqi, Yang Rong, and Yang Pu as the leaders, the civil officials were all on the Crown Prince's side.
However, these people were all smart people, so they naturally wouldn't speak up in the court. They just stood behind Zhu Gaochi with their heads lowered.
As for the military officials, most of them had gloomy expressions.
They had originally supported Zhu Gaoxu. Who would have thought that this Han King was so unreliable that he would provoke the Emperor and be directly transferred to Le 'an!
The sky was high and the earth was far away. Zhu Gaoxu could no longer interfere in the court's affairs and meddle in the Crown Prince's position!
Hearing the crowd's discussion, Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi's expression turned cold and he coughed a few times.
"Cough cough!"
The few of them immediately shut up and stood respectfully in the hall.
Zhu Gaochi thought that these people were really out of their minds. They dared to say such a big thing in the imperial court?
Aren't they afraid that the Emperor would chop them all down in a fit of anger?
As the Crown Prince, Zhu Di's eldest son, Zhu Yuanzhang's grandson.
Zhu Gaochi would always understand.
When doing things in the Zhu family, one needed stability!
Before obtaining the throne, he definitely didn't dare to reveal the slightest bit of complacency!
Everyone thought that this Crown Prince was kind and amiable.
However, as the Crown Prince, he had been in charge of the country for more than ten years and was able to convince the officials. How could he be a kind and amiable person?
At this time, the imperial grandson Zhu Zhanji nudged his father with his elbow."Father! What are you nervous about? Imperial Grandfather isn't here yet!"
Zhu Zhanji looked at his father happily, and only four words were written on his face: He was proud of his success!
Zhu Gaochi's old face turned even darker." Don't talk nonsense. Be careful of what your Imperial Grandfather will punish you for!"”
"What are you afraid of?" Zhu Zhanji smiled and said,"At most, I'll just be beaten up!"”
Zhu Zhanji was proud of himself and was not afraid of Zhu Di.
Everyone knew that Zhu Di loved his eldest grandson very much, to the point of doting on him.
Back then, Zhu Di had intended to change the crown prince, but Xie Jin had dissuaded him with the words " good grandson." Thus, between Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Di had chosen Zhu Gaochi.
Because he had a good son.
Although he was sometimes mischievous, the talent that Zhu Zhanji displayed was indeed incomparable to the other imperial grandchildren.
Zhu Gaochi rolled his eyes at his son, feeling extremely helpless.
He had never been liked by Zhu Di since he was young, but the son he gave birth to was doted on by Zhu Di. He had been oppressed for a lifetime, but in the end, all the love was enjoyed by his son. Who could he reason with?
Thump!
The bell rang.
The ministers fell silent.
Zhu Di's face was gloomy as he slowly entered from the back hall and sat on the throne.
"Greetings, Emperor!"
"Hooray!"
"Hooray!"
"Long live!"
The ministers immediately kowtowed.
"Get up!" Zhu Di said casually.
His thoughts were not on these people, but on his grandson who had hidden his identity very well.
The ministers 'bodies swayed as they hurriedly stood up, holding their breaths as they stood still.
They were nervous.
Because the emperor said "get up", not "rise" or "all ministers rise"!
This meant that the Emperor had something on his mind!
This is bad!
What happened to the Emperor?
Silence!
There was a long silence!
Zhu Di didn't say anything. He just looked coldly outside the hall.
However, his appearance immediately scared the ministers half to death.
What did the Emperor mean?
No more meetings?
Something big had happened!
Something big must have happened!
Otherwise, the emperor wouldn't be like this!
Zhu Gaochi's eyes flashed as he also noticed that something was wrong with Zhu Di.
"Could it be that Father…because of Second Brother…"
Zhu Gaochi could only link Zhu Di's current state to the matter of Zhu Gaoxu leaving the vassal state.
But why?
Second Brother had already left!
Could it be that Imperial Father was still thinking about him?
When Zhu Gaochi thought of this, his heart immediately sank to the bottom.
At this moment.
The eunuch outside the hall shouted,"The Crown Prince of the Han King has arrived!"!!”
After a long period of silence, a voice suddenly rang out like a clap of thunder!
Everyone's hearts trembled!
The heir of the King of Han?
Why was he here?
The Emperor summoned him?
Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Zhanji looked at each other and immediately felt their hearts palpitate!
Why did the old man summon this kid?
Zhu Di thought to himself that the kid who deceived me had finally arrived.
"Summon him up!"
Not long after.
Under the shocked gazes of the officials, Zhu Zhanhe slowly stepped through the doors of the Hall of Heaven Tribute.
However, when everyone looked carefully.
However, he discovered that Zhu Zhanhe's face was haggard and his expression was dispirited. He had to pant for a moment with each step he took before he could forcefully take the next step.
It was as if he had used up all his strength just to enter the hall!
The officials 'eyes flickered.
This kid was seriously ill!
Usually, Zhu Zhanhe was far away from his sight. Although everyone in the imperial court knew that the King of Han had such a prince, they had never paid attention to him. They only knew that he was weak and did not like to read, so he was not liked by Zhu Di.
Seeing Zhu Zhanhe's weak body today, everyone was also shocked.
Why did the Emperor summon this guy?
Zhu Zhanhe endured the knife-like gazes of the officials and obediently walked to the center of the hall to bow.
"Grandson Zhu Zhanhe greets my emperor!
"Get up!"
Zhu Di looked at Zhu Zhanhe's trembling appearance and sneered in his heart.
Good kid, you're still pretending to be with me!
Although he knew that Zhu Zhanhe's body was weak, he shouldn't be this weak!
This must be Zhu Zhanhe's deliberate act!
As expected.
"Your Majesty!" Zhu Zhanhe said in a trembling voice. Grandson caught a cold a few days ago. I hope you can forgive me for my rudeness!”
Zhu Di sneered.
What a good disguise, my good grandson!
If I hadn't seen the simulator, I would have been fooled by you!
"Men, give me a seat!"
Whoosh!
The moment these words were said, the entire hall was in an uproar.
The officials widened their eyes in confusion.
What happened to the Emperor?
Give a seat to his grandson?
Even the old ministers in the court did not receive such treatment!
Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Zhanji looked at each other, their eyes filled with confusion and shock.
San Yang looked at each other and unconsciously narrowed his eyes.
On the contrary, the eyes of the military officials lit up!
Zhu Zhanhe was also shocked.
What was wrong with this old man? Giving me a seat in front of so many people, isn't this putting me on fire?
The princelings were all watching!
"Thank you, Your Majesty!”
A chair was moved behind Zhu Zhanhe.
Zhu Zhanhe sat down uneasily, feeling the gazes of the officials as cold as knives.
This was like a trial!
"Senior Zhang Liang?"
"What do you mean?"
Zhang Liang pondered for a moment.”
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