The Ming Dynasty emperor's background was different from the previous emperors.
The most obvious thing was that he was fated with Buddha.
When Zhu Yuanzhang was young, he was forced to go to Huangjue Temple to be a monk.
When Zhu Di was still the King of Yan, he had also received the help of an amazing eminent monk.
This man's name was Yao Guangxiao, from Guyang, Changzhou.
During the Battle of Jingnan, he was Zhu Di's main strategist and helped Zhu Di win the battle.
After the establishment of the dynasty, Yao Guangxiao did not covet fame and fortune and was appointed as an official.
Instead, he retired to Jiming Temple alone and returned to being the monk who rang the bell.
However, although Yao Guangxiao had retired, his influence in the court, especially within the Zhu family, was still very high. He was called the Prime Minister in black by the people in the court!
…
"Dang dang dang dang…"
The sound of the wooden fish knocking on the tree could be heard, and the birds chirped and sang on the branches.
It was a peaceful and beautiful scene in Jichao Temple.
Zhu Di lay on the self-made bed made of futons and stretched comfortably.
"Your place is still the best…there's no 'His Majesty' or 'Emperor'.”
"Staying in the palace for so long, these words have caused calluses in my ears.”
Under the Buddha statue, the black-haired monk Yao Guangxiao fiddled with the Buddha beads in his hand, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.
"Why, are you annoyed now?"
"Back then in the King's Mansion of Beiping, where did the King of Yan, who carried a saber and said that he wanted to pacify the world, go?”
"At that time, you didn't think that it was difficult to be the emperor.”
Zhu Di supported his head with his hand and lay on his side on the bed. He smiled and said,"I had no choice back then.”
"I moved my body this morning. I'm so tired! Time…is unforgiving."
"This bunch of little brats…they don't even let me live in peace.”
"The King of Han again?" Yao Guangxiao asked.
Zhu Di did not comment. He took out a waist token from his pocket and threw it at Yao Guangxiao's feet.
Yao Guangxiao put down the prayer beads and picked up the waist token.
He frowned.
"A net?"
Zhu Di nodded." It fell from the assassin's body. What do you think?"”
Yao Guangxiao gently caressed the purple token.
He didn't say anything, but his brows furrowed even tighter.
After a long time, he softly spat out a word.
"Fiendish."
Zhu Di frowned." What do you mean?"
Yao Guangxiao put his palms together." Lonely stars and lonely nights, overlapping stars at every other angle, causing Yin and Yang to go wrong and severe punishment. It's the star of heaven's evil.”
"The owner of this token will definitely cause a torrential rain of blood in the future!”
Boom!
Zhu Di's gaze trembled and he was stunned on the spot.
At this moment, the eunuch Little Snot walked in and said softly,""Your Majesty, General Fan has returned."
"Call him in," Zhu Di said in a deep voice.”
"Yes," replied Little Snot.
He turned around and left.
Not long after, an armored general walked in. It was Fan Zhong.
Fan Zhong knelt on one knee and cupped his hands. May Your Majesty be blessed."
Zhu Di nodded." Zhen An, get up."”
"Tell me, how's the investigation on the token going?”
"Your Majesty, according to the Brocade Guard who went there, the assassins were divided into two groups."”
"The first batch of assassins had average skills, about twenty people.”
"The second batch of assassins are very skilled. There are a total of eleven people.”
"The two assassins appeared in turn. That waist token is from the second batch of assassins!”
"Also, after those people disappeared from Jiangyang Lake, they disappeared without a trace…"
After hearing Fan Zhong's words.
Zhu Di's face, which was already not calm, became even more solemn at this moment.
"I was right. The net and the Jingnan assassins are two different groups.”
"To be able to raise such a terrifying force, who is it?”
According to Yao Guangxiao's prediction.
The owner of this net would definitely cause a bloody storm in the future.
Although Yao Guangxiao's prophecy might not come true.
However, Zhu Di was still extremely cautious.
What he wanted to know the most now was who was the person behind the scenes who could cause such a bloody storm?
……
Night, noon.
The autumn wind in Yingtian Prefecture was exceptionally cold. Inside and outside the Imperial City, it was silent and bleak.
In Yangxin Palace Hall, Zhu Di was wrapped in a black woolen coat and reading beside the stove.
Not long after, the eunuch Little Snot came in to report,""Your Majesty, the Crown Prince and the Prince of Liang have arrived.”
Zhu Di nodded." Call them in."”
Swoosh…
Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Gaoyan walked into the hall and bowed.
"Your son greets Imperial Father.”
Zhu Di put down the book and smiled.”
"Men, give me a seat!"
Two young eunuchs brought over stools and respectfully placed them behind the two of them.
This stool was quite exquisite. It was made of solid wood, inlaid with iron, and hollow inside.
When the weather was cold, charcoal fire was added to the empty space inside, and it became a simple version of an electric heating stool.
Zhu Gaoyan jumped lightly and sat on the stool. A warm feeling instantly wrapped around his buttocks, making him feel very comfortable.
Zhu Di smiled when he saw this." Little brat, come and sit beside me. Let me take a good look at you."”
"Alright, Dad."
Zhu Gaoyan pushed the stool to Zhu Di's side and sat down again.
At this moment, Zhu Di bent down and pinched Zhu Gaoyan's face. He looked around and said with concern,""Let father see if my son is injured.”
"Father is busy during the day and doesn't have time to take a good look at my son. Father feels guilty…"
"I'm fine, Dad," Zhu Gaoyan said softly.”
Zhu Di smiled and looked at the Crown Prince." Boss, this monkey has done a great job. I want to reward him heavily!"”
"Don't decline. Zhen is happy, so it's settled.”
"Thank you for your concern, Father," Zhu Gaochi hurriedly said.”
Looking at the intimate father and son, Zhu Gaochi secretly heaved a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, he had talked to Zhu Gaoyan in advance, so he was able to get a warm welcome.
Otherwise, with Zhu Di's temper, it would be strange if he didn't come in and scold him after such a big incident.
The world was vast, and the emperor was the greatest.
To be able to win the Emperor's favor was the greatest ability.
To make an inappropriate analogy, as long as Zhu Gaoyan blew on Zhu Di's pillow talk.
That would be even better than his three years of service as the crown prince!
Zhu Gaochi knew this very well, which was why he took the initiative to rope in Zhu Gaoyan.
Looking at it now, this move was very correct.
Thinking of this, Zhu Gaochi struck while the iron was hot and took the initiative to apologize,"Father, such a big thing has happened this time. It's your son's dereliction of duty as the Crown Prince.”
"I have sinned, please punish me.”
Zhu Di rolled his eyes at Zhu Gaochi." You didn't do anything wrong. You've done a great job!”
"In the past six months, thanks to your hard work in court, the battle in front could be fought smoothly.”
"Your father, I, have an old problem. If I don't get on a horse for a day, my entire body will feel uncomfortable.”
"You're filial. You don't say anything when you're suffering, but Father has seen it all.”
"Tell me, what kind of reward do you want?”
Zhu Gaochi knelt on the ground and kowtowed,""This is your son's duty, I dare not ask for a reward.”
"If Father insists on rewarding me, then please take my position as Crown Prince and give it to Second Brother…"
"You!" Zhu Di gritted his teeth in anger.
Zhu Gaoyan quickly patted Zhu Di's chest." Dad, don't be angry. It's bad for your health."”However, he sneered in his heart.
Boss was really good at acting.
Zhu Zhanji was injured by the " second brother's assassin ", and Zhu Di was feeling distressed.
At this moment, he whispered in Zhu Di's ear that he did not want to be the crown prince anymore.
Did he really not want to be the Crown Prince?
Wasn't he obviously complaining to Zhu Di that his second brother was bullying him too much?
Boss, when it comes to green tea, it's you.
As expected, after Zhu Di heard this, he said impatiently,"Alright, don't feel wronged. I'll tell you the truth.”
As he spoke, he took out a purple token from behind his pillow and threw it on the ground.
Zhu Gaochi picked up the token and was confused." Father, this is?……”
"Don't pretend with me. You must know about Second Brother." Zhu Di said expressionlessly.”
"But I want to tell you that the one who injured the monkey was not Second Brother, but someone else.”
"Even your father can't do anything to those people.”
"After searching for so long, there's only this lousy sign…"
Zhu Gaoxu felt as if he had been struck by lightning and was stunned on the spot.
What was that?
Someone else injured Zhu Zhanji?
Moreover, from what Zhu Di said, he had already investigated.
Even the emperor was helpless…
Who exactly was this Net?
"Little brat, why are you trembling? Cold?"
Zhu Di tilted his head to look at Zhu Gaoyan and found that the latter was secretly shrinking his neck.
Zhu Di didn't think too much about it and assumed that Zhu Gaoyan was feeling cold.
Zhu Gaoyan went downhill and rubbed his hands."Father, it's indeed not warm here."
Zhu Di smiled and patted Zhu Gaoyan's head." You're still a child…Alright, you can go back first."”
"Boss, you stay here. Father has something to tell you.”
"I'll be leaving first, Dad!" Zhu Gaoyan chuckled.”
With that, he ran out of the hall.
……
Outside the palace.
Zhu Gaoyan rubbed his hands and felt a chill run down his spine.
It wasn't her body that was cold, but her heart!
"This old man is too smart!"
"How long has it been? It hasn't even been half a day!"
Zhu Gaoyan had originally expected that the framing of Zhu Gaoxu would last for a while.
He did not expect to hide it from Zhu Di, but he did not expect Zhu Di to solve the case so quickly!
As expected, no emperor was simple.
"Looks like I have to be more careful in the future. I almost exposed myself just now. Fortunately, the old man didn't notice.”
Zhu Gaoyan was about to walk back.
At this moment, a familiar voice sounded behind him.
"Your Highness, what a coincidence. You're here too.”
Zhu Gaoyan turned around and saw a palace maid standing not far away, greeting him.
It was Hu Shan Xiang.
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