Outside the palace.
The news of Empress Ma's recovery immediately spread. When the news spread, it shocked the entire Ying Tian Prefecture!
The citizens of the city were celebrating as if it was a grand festival!
All of this was because of Empress Ma's generosity, love, and genuine compassion for the people, thus winning the hearts of the people.
In the hearts of the people of Great Ming, she was the true mother of the world, the well-deserved Mistress of Great Ming!
On the other side, in the Crown Prince's residence.
Zhu Biao also came out of the palace and returned to his residence.
Along the way, he was all smiles and seemed to be in a good mood!
Seeing the smile on Zhu Biao's face, Lady Lu was also puzzled. She asked,"Husband seems to be in a good mood today!”
Empress Ma's illness had been getting worse and worse recently. Zhu Biao had been worried ever since he returned from the palace. Today was too abnormal!
"Yes, because my mother has recovered!" Zhu Biao said with a smile.”
"That's great. I'll prepare some nourishment later. Husband will bring it to mother when you enter the palace next time.”
Madam Lu laughed when she heard these words.
She understood that Empress Ma was very important to Zhu Biao. Her recovery could at least help Zhu Biao calm down, which was a good thing for her and the Crown Prince's Residence!
"Yes." Zhu Biao smiled and nodded." I only found out today that Second Brother's daughter has returned. Father even named her Princess Baoqing. I believe Second Brother will be back soon."”
He turned around and looked at the koi swimming freely in the pond in front of him. He could not help but sigh,"When Second Brother returns, I will give up the position of Crown Prince. Our family will live a carefree life!”
Without waiting for Lady Lu's reaction, Zhu Biao walked straight into the hall. As he walked, he said to the servant beside him,"Go prepare more food and some wine from the Western Regions. I'm in a good mood today.”
Lady Lu stood where she was with her head lowered and her expression dark.
Although she had heard of the Second Prince Zhu Heng, she did not know how terrifying he was!
She didn't expect Zhu Biao to be willing to give up the position of Crown Prince in front of Zhu Heng. This was something she couldn't accept.
After marrying into the Eastern Palace, she had been enduring and keeping a low profile everywhere she went. It was not easy for her to use some methods to make Madam Chang die of illness before she entered the Crown Prince's residence and became the Crown Princess.
During this period of time, she had been increasing Zhu Xiongying's schoolwork burden, saying that it was for his own good, but in fact, she wanted him to die of overwork. At that time, his son, Zhu Yunwen, would naturally become the eldest son!
She had to let her son Zhu Yunwen become the emperor's grandson. Only then could her Lu family get rid of the label of the Yuan Dynasty!
She could even become the empress and become the mother of the world!
She had sacrificed too much for all of this!
Therefore, she would get rid of anyone who tried to stop her, including Princess Bao Qing who had just been conferred the title!
As for the legend of Zhu Heng?
He was just lying to a child. In order to consolidate the authority of Imperial Entertainment, if he was really that powerful, why would Zhu Heng disappear?
He was just afraid of being exposed!
"Zhu Heng, if you dare to come back and fight for the position of Crown Prince, I will definitely make you pay a heavy price!”
Lady Lu's face was cold as she gritted her teeth.
She had no idea how terrifying Zhu Heng was, and the ignorant were naturally fearless…
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On the other side, there were also undercurrents surging in Huaixi Group.
"Empress Ma's illness has actually recovered. This is truly a miracle.”
"That princess Bao Qing is probably Zhu Heng's daughter. Is he really coming back?”
"This is absolutely impossible. There has been no news of him all these years. If he was not dead, how could he let the prince live a good life?”
"Then how do you explain this Princess Baoqing?"
"This…"
The officials were all discussing.
They were shocked by Empress Ma's recovery from her serious illness, and they were also afraid of the news that Zhu Heng was returning!
However, many people felt that Zhu Heng's return was unlikely. Princess Bao Qing's background was still a question mark.
On the main seat, Hu Weiyong's expression was very ugly.
He was not only worried about the possibility of Zhu Heng's return, but also about everything that had happened before his eyes.
Many ministers had been invited to the gathering today. He could understand why Xu Da and Tang He did not come. After all, they were Zhu Yuanzhang's loyal supporters.
However, Lan Yu and Geng Bingwen, who were also generals of Huaixi, did not come!
He frowned slightly and asked the guard beside him,"Why didn't General Blue Jade and the others come?”
The guard respectfully replied," Reporting to Lord Prime Minister. General Blue Jade sent someone to report that he suddenly caught a cold and is not feeling well."”
"Hahahaha, what a coincidence!”
Hu Weiyong suddenly laughed.
With his laughter, the noisy hall suddenly quieted down.
The officials were all shrewd people. They naturally understood why Blue Jade and the others had reported illness at this time. They were just waiting for the news to wait and see if the news and rumors were true before the matter was settled.
At this moment, their hearts were filled with worry!
After all, if the Second Prince Zhu Heng returned, not only would their plans all these years be for naught, but they might even die in his hands if they were not careful!
The strength that Zhu Heng had displayed in the battle at Poyang Lake was simply too terrifying!
As long as he was here, the sun, moon, mountains, and rivers would be eternal, and the Ming Dynasty would not fall!
All demons and monsters would turn into ashes in front of that man with a single breath!
At this moment, everyone felt that a storm was coming, and some of the officials were thinking of retreating.
Hu Weiyong also noticed everyone's emotions. He said with a fake smile,"We are all high-ranking officials. Just do your work in peace.”
"If the Second Prince returns, then my Great Ming can be considered to have gained another fierce general.”
"In ancient times, there was Zhou Lang who set Red Cliff on fire. Now, there is the Second Prince who set Chen Youliang's fleet on fire. The east wind that night can be said to have established the country of my Great Ming!”
Hu Weiyong's words were flattering on the surface, but in fact, he was secretly criticizing Zhu Heng for being full of exaggeration in the battle at Poyang Lake.
It was said that the victory of that battle was only due to the weather, not because Zhu Heng was powerful and terrifying!
After all, most of the officials present were new. They had not personally experienced the battle at Poyang Lake, so they naturally believed Hu Weiyong's words and were not so afraid of Zhu Heng.
Some of the officials who knew the inside story wanted to say something but didn't dare to offend Hu Weiyong.
After all, the Huaixi Group could be said to control half of the power in the imperial court!
Moreover, the current prime minister was covering for them, which gave them great confidence!
Hu Weiyong looked at everyone's calm and composed expressions and smiled faintly.
However, the moment he lowered his head to drink his tea, one could still see his extremely cold gaze!
Those officials and generals who didn't come today,
He had already memorized all of them in his heart. As long as the time was right, he would settle them one by one!
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