September, 15th year of Hongwu.
At the foot of Mount Zhong, the Qingxi River flowed slowly from west to east.
Winding and winding, sparkling.
At this moment, they were traveling upstream of the Qingxi River.
An old farmer with a face full of ravines was holding a cradle with both hands.
Looking at the cute baby sleeping soundly, he could not bear to see it.
After a long time, the old farmer gritted his teeth and finally made up his mind.
He first looked around and made sure that no one noticed him. Then, he made up his mind.
He placed the cradle on the Qingxi River.
He watched as the Cradle went down the Qingxi River.
The old farmer muttered with a face full of shame,"
"This is all I can do. I hope you have a good life and can meet a kind-hearted person to survive.”
"Ugh, this is really a sin…"
The old farmer stood rooted to the ground, staring blankly.
Until the cradle is out of sight
Only then did he turn around dejectedly and leave with staggering steps…
......
At the same time.
On Zhongshan Mountain, Xiao Ling is located.
The Emperor of the Great Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang, was leading all the civil and military officials of the imperial clan.
A grand burial ceremony was held for Empress Xiao Ci Gao, who had passed away not long ago.
The scene was filled with grief.
Countless people wailed in pain.
Among them, there were some who were pretending.
However, the vast majority of them were sincere.
After all, after so many years.
Empress Ma's virtuous virtue, kindness, and tolerance were obvious to all.
Especially when Old Zhu was furious and wanted to kill someone.
It was Empress Ma who had braved the storm to persuade and plead for mercy, saving many lives.
Who doesn't appreciate his kindness?
But now, Empress Ma had passed away!!
Facing Old Zhu, who was obviously getting more and more irritable.
In the future, who would be able to plead for them?
Thinking of this, many people were terrified.
The sound of crying also became louder.
In front of them, Zhu Biao, who was wearing mourning clothes, was kneeling on the ground with his sons and grandsons.
Especially Zhu Biao, who was overwhelmed with grief.
He even vomited a few mouthfuls of blood and almost fainted.
Zhu Yuanzhang, who was standing at the front, was completely oblivious to all of this.
At this moment, he was like a quiet piece of wood, lifeless.
Originally, he looked like a lion who would never admit defeat.
At this moment, he suddenly felt like the Lion King was in his twilight years.
His usually straight back could not help but bend down.
The shoulders that could carry the world seemed to have collapsed.
He stared blankly at Empress Ma's coffin that was being lowered, his eyes deathly still.
In his mind, Empress Ma's voice and smile kept appearing!!
She wasn't beautiful, but she was Zhu Yuanzhang's only true love.
Regardless of life or death, no matter when or where, she would never leave him.
In the past, when he was imprisoned by Guo Ziyi, it was Empress Ma who secretly sent him food.
Because of this, his chest was burned by the steamed buns that had just come out of the pot.
In the past, when he lost the battle with Chen Youliang, he was heavily injured and almost lost his life.
It was this woman again who carried him and escaped from Shengtian.
She had helped Zhu Yuanzhang countless times, but she had never asked for anything.
In this life, Zhu Yuanzhang had experienced countless hardships and dangers.
His heart had long been tempered like iron.
However, at this moment, his heart felt like it was being cut by a knife.
Unknowingly, tears welled up in her eyes as she recalled all of this.
Empress Ma's figure seemed to gradually fade away.
"Sister…"
Zhu Yuanzhang panicked and couldn't help but exclaim.
He raised his trembling hand, wanting to grab something.
However, it was destined to be futile.
Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes revealed a trace of helplessness.
He stood there in a daze and stared blankly for a long time.
Just like that, time slowly passed!
After a long time.
The burial ceremony ended!
Zhu Yuanzhang led everyone down from Mount Zhong.
However, Zhu Yuanzhang did not return to the palace.
Instead, he ordered the Crown Prince Zhu Biao and the other members of the Imperial Clan, as well as the civil and military officials, to disperse.
He brought his personal eunuch, Liu He, along the Qingxi River at the foot of Mount Zhong and walked slowly.
Relieve the sadness and depression in his heart.
Behind them.
The newly established Embroidered Uniform Guards, Commander Mao Xiang, brought a large group of people and followed behind respectfully.
He looked around vigilantly to protect Zhu Yuanzhang.
"In my life, I have allowed many people who were on the verge of death to live, and I have also allowed many people to die…"
"Life and death are all up to us!”
"However, human strength has its limit. We can't do anything to heaven's will…I can't save our sister…"
Zhu Yuanzhang walked slowly with a sad expression and muttered to himself from time to time.
He was like a lonely old man who was telling her how helpless he was.
At this moment, he felt an unprecedented loneliness surrounding him.
Meanwhile, Liu He, who was serving at the side, kept his head down and did not say a word.
He had served Zhu Yuanzhang for so many years and was deeply trusted.
Of course, he understood. At this moment, he did not need to open his mouth to comfort her.
There was no need for him to give any response.
He just had to be an invisible person.
"Younger sister, if you have a spirit in the heavens, how can you bear to see us alone in this world…
There wasn't even anyone to talk to…Why are you so ruthless…"
Zhu Yuanzhang continued to speak, thinking about his sadness.
Tears welled up in her eyes.
He raised his head slightly and forced himself not to show his weak side.
After a long time, he took a deep breath and looked into the distance with determination.
After the girl left, no one would call him Zhu Zhongba anymore.
Since that was the case, Zhu Zhongba would no longer exist in this world.
Only Emperor Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang!!
"Let's go back to the palace…Hmm?"
Zhu Yuanzhang let out a breath of turbid air, sorted out his emotions, and planned to turn around and leave.
However, at this moment, he suddenly noticed something out of the corner of his eye.
He stopped and looked over.
Not far away, on the Qingxi River, it came from the west.
Something was floating down the river…
It seemed to be a cradle?
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