" Tianshan Snow Lotus, thousand-year-old Chinese Knotweed, eight-hundred-year-old ginseng, five-hundred-year-old Lingzhi…Hiss…" In the Palace of Earthly Tranquility, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the row of medicinal herbs that had been appraised by the imperial physician and felt his teeth ache.
"Chongba, don't be too harsh on Little Five in the future. Actually, you don't have to say it. He has long planned to give it to us. "Maybe it's your business-like tone that angered him, so..." Empress Ma thought of her unruly youngest son and shook her head helplessly.
Hearing Empress Ma's words, Zhu Yuanzhang also fell silent.
Zhu Su was right. He had so many sons. Why did he only talk business with him?
Moreover, these were all good treasures that could revive the dead. Even an ordinary family would not take them out to exchange for rewards unless they were desperate, right?
As for power?
He, Zhu Su, would be a Prince in the future. What else could he do? If he wanted to improve, he would have to rebel. Why would that silly boy do that?
For the first time, Zhu Yuanzhang felt that he should change his attitude towards Zhu Su. Didn't he see that he was rarely amiable, but that kid was scared as if he had seen a ghost? She felt uncomfortable all over, as if she had lice.
"It's time to give your son some dignity, right?”Zhu Yuanzhang turned to Empress Ma and asked tentatively.
In the end, he found that his wife had already started to send invitations to his brothers, inviting them to enter the palace to ask the imperial physician to recuperate their bodies and treat their previous injuries.
Seeing that Empress Ma was ignoring him, Zhu Yuanzhang sighed and silently entered the study.
Soon, the news of Zhu Su being conferred the title of King Wu spread throughout the court.
"Little Wu, congratulations, King Wu.”Zhu Di, who was usually busy with his studies, was rarely free today. When he learned that Zhu Su had been conferred the title of Queen Wu, he immediately came to congratulate him.
Just as he was about to say something, he saw Zhu Su rushing out of Halcyon Palace's square where the princes practiced their martial arts with a furious look and sprinting in the direction of the Eastern Palace.
After a quarter of an hour, Zhu Biao, who was helping Chang Xiyun to coax his son to sleep, looked at his fifth brother, who was like a fighting cock, and was stunned.
"Big brother, is that all? Wu Wang? Just this?" "What about the other rewards?" Zhu Su asked with grief and indignation.”He was still thinking about giving him at least a few hundred thousand taels of silver to spend.
He still wanted to reserve the entire Qinhuai River and bring his brothers along with him!
Just this? Wu Wang? And then?
"What? What other rewards do you want? Isn't King Wu enough for you to show off your might? Your fourth brother hasn't even been crowned king yet." Zhu Biao's eyes widened. He felt that Xiaowu was a little ungrateful.
Zhu Di, who had rushed over, happened to hear this. He was curious as to why he was involved, but he decided to be a bystander for the time being.
" Xiaowu." Chang Xiyun, as the eldest sister-in-law, had just given birth to a child. She seemed to be exuding the glow of motherly love from head to toe. She loved Zhu Su even more, who was willing to prepare the thousand-year-old ginseng for her just in case.
"What else do you want?" she asked. Tell Sister-in-law, she will help you.”
"Wait, Yun 'Er, don't spoil him first.”Zhu Biao frowned and interrupted Chang Xiyun. He looked at Zhu Su and said seriously,"Xiaowu, do you know what kind of king father was before he ascended the throne?”
"What king?" Zhu Su had never really cared about this.
"It's Wu Wang!" Zhu Biao did not beat around the bush.”
"What? I've become the Crown Prince's reserve?" Zhu Su was shocked. He turned to Zhu Di and begged,""Fourth Brother, I don't want to sleep earlier than a chicken and later than a dog. I work for our father day and night, and sometimes I might even be scolded by the ministers.”
" Err..." Although Zhu Di had long adapted to Zhu Su's unusual thinking, he could not keep up with his fifth brother's thinking.
He did not know how to answer him.
Only Zhu Biao's face had darkened.
Because Zhu Su's words seemed to be true.
Before becoming the Crown Prince, it was indeed a thankless position.
If not for Old Zhu spoiling Zhu Biao and the fact that there was no suspicion between father and son, Zhu Biao might not even have the intention to take a concubine.
Chang Xiyun smiled as she watched her husband suffer. She kissed her son, who was still in swaddling clothes. These days were comfortable.
" Moreover," Zhu Su didn't care what they thought. Zhu Xiaowu, who was sober in the mortal world, raised a finger," I want to remind everyone here: Other than you, which of our remaining brothers wasn't born to be crowned king?
As long as we haven't reached adulthood, so what if we become kings? Didn't our father kick him like a rubber ball? He would kick him a few times if he was happy or not?
Besides, isn't it the same if others call me Your Highness Wu Wang or Zhu Su or Your Highness the Fifth Prince?
I'm still me.
So, big brother, give me something practical.”Zhu Su rubbed his fingers." My things didn't come from the wind. I spent millions of gold and silver to get them back.”
Zhu Su winked at Chang Xiyun as he said,""Of course, I'm willing to give it to Sister Xiyun. Sister Xiyun will take the credit for giving birth to my nephew.”
Chang Xiyun pursed her lips and chuckled." Zhu Xiaowu, you mischievous brat. Are you teasing me now?" I thought this was your betrothal gift for Yao 'er.”
Zhu Su's body trembled when he heard that. He put on a serious expression.""Sigh, Sister-in-law, don't joke around. If word gets out, you can't ruin Sister Yao 'er's reputation. Don't mention this matter again, don't mention it again!”
Zhu Su and Zhu Biao looked at each other and couldn't help but turn their heads to stifle their laughter.
Back then, Zhu Su had wanted to become sworn brothers with Chang Yuchun when he was drunk, but he had no choice but to do so because of his youngest daughter.
Chang Yao 'er was three years older than Zhu Su. When she was nine years old, she fell into the water and was rescued by Zhu Su with a wooden stick.
From then on, she declared that she would devote herself to Zhu Su and often went to Empress Ma and Zhu Yuanzhang, clamoring to be their daughter-in-law.
As for Zhu Yuanzhang, it was rare to see a little girl who was not afraid of him. Empress Ma also felt that Chang Yao 'er had a good personality, so she was very happy. Both husband and wife were very satisfied with Chang Yao' er, so they faintly had the intention of betrothing Chang Yao 'er to Zhu Su.
In the end, Zhu Su, who was really afraid of the other party, listened to Li Jinglong's advice." Think of a way to become sworn brothers with Chang Yuchun. When I become your uncle, you won't have the right to covet my body anymore, right?
In the end…
One mistake, three beatings…
From the Crown Prince to Empress Ma and then to Zhu Yuanzhang, the poor Zhu Xiaowu could not get out of bed for half a month.
Li Jinglong didn't have this kind of treatment. From then on, his father would have to smile and make a detour whenever he met General Chang Yuchun. The more he thought about it, the angrier he would get when he returned to the residence. Then, he would beat his son to vent his anger.
Zhu Su and Li Jinglong had gone through this incident, and their reputations in the court and even among the people could be said to be like the sun at noon. They were known as the crouching dragon and phoenix chicks.
However, Zhu Biao was a kind person, so he decided to give his brother a practical reward on behalf of his father."Alright, Little Five, tell me what you want. I'll try my best to satisfy you.”
"Silver! Silver!" Zhu Su rubbed his fingers, his eyes shining with a golden light.
"How much do you want?" Zhu Biao asked.
"Not much, not much. 100,500 silver taels.”Zhu Su puffed out his chest and said righteously.
"Good fellow, you still want to have zeros and rounds.”Zhu Di could not help but complain.
"It's none of your business. Don't be noisy!" Zhu Su was fierce and fierce.
Zhu Di touched his nose. Fine, blame yourself for being a b * tch.
Zhu Biao was already used to this.
"Alright, big brother will make the decision.”Zhu Biao sipped his tea and reminded Zhu Su,""Remember, don't go and cause trouble with Imperial Father and Imperial Mother again. Otherwise, I'll cut you.”
"Yes, yes! Good, good, good!" Zhu Su hurriedly nodded. In a good mood, he ran to Chang Xiyun and kissed his nephew.
"Brother, does my big nephew have a name?”
"Father gave it to me. My name is Zhu Xiong Ying." Zhu Biao's tone was filled with the joy of being a father for the first time.
"Big brother, congratulations." Zhu Di also congratulated Zhu Biao and placed the gift he had prepared for Zhu Xiongying in his arms.
As a result, Zhu Xiongying, who had just fallen asleep, was woken up by their commotion. He began to hug Jin Suo and wail loudly. Chang Xiyun, who didn't know whether to laugh or cry, was so angry that she wanted to chase them away.
After taking the money from Zhu Biao, Zhu Su and Zhu Di left the Eastern Palace.
After walking for a while, the two of them came to the carp pond in the imperial garden. Zhu Su looked around and handed an envelope to Zhu Di.
Zhu Di understood. He found a stone table and sat down calmly. He read the letter silently, then sealed it again and handed it to Zhu Su.
Zhu Di's eyes reddened when he believed it.
Obviously, Zhu Su was used to this kind of thing. He took back the envelope and put it back into his pocket. He continued to count the money and asked,""If there's anything I can help you pass on to Lil 'Miss?”
"It's nothing. I just told her that I'm fine and that she doesn't have to worry about me.”Zhu Di took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. He forced himself to be spirited and teased Zhu Su,""Are you rich?"
Zhu Su rolled his eyes at him and put the money back into his sleeve." This is just the capital. I plan to start a business with it." You see, when I earn money later, I'll double it back to Big Brother. Big Brother will praise me for making money.”Zhu Su said proudly.
Zhu Di looked at Zhu Su and didn't say anything. He suddenly found that no matter how happy or sad his fifth brother was, he didn't seem to have any troubles that bothered him. He was really envious.
"Alright, it's getting late. Fourth Brother, you should go back. I'm going out of the palace for a while. Help me tell Mother that I'll be resting at Li Jinglong's place today.”Zhu Su patted Zhu Di's shoulder and got up to leave.
"Fifth brother, thank you." Zhu Di could not help but ask Zhu Su.
"Stop, stop." Zhu Su hurriedly waved his hand and crossed his arms, making a gesture that gave him goosebumps.""Fourth brother, we are brothers. There are some things that a younger brother like me should do. You just have to remember that you are my brother and also the son of my mother. In the future, you have to be as filial to my mother as I am.”
After Zhu Su finished speaking, he waved at Zhu Di and turned to leave without looking back. He could not bear to see Zhu Di like this.
After Zhu Su left, Zhu Di stood where he was, watching Zhu Su's back and guiding him to disappear around the corner. He did not leave for a long time. Even though the cold wind was blowing, his heart was still burning.
He, Zhu Di, was so lucky to have such a mother and brother.
He wasn't Empress Ma's biological son, but Empress Ma treated him like her own and cared for him in every way, no matter how big or small.
However, Zhu Di himself knew that his birth mother was a Mengyuan woman.
When Zhu Di was very young, his mother was taken away from him by Zhu Yuanzhang.
However, Zhu Di had memories of living with his biological mother. Although it was vague, he remembered those happy days.
He had thought that he had hidden the secret well enough until more than a year ago, when Zhu Su took him to a secluded corner and handed him a letter.
It was written by Zhu Di's biological mother.
His biological mother told him a lot about Zhu Di's childhood. She told Zhu Di that Zhu Su had sent someone to save her and arranged for her to live in a very safe place.
Zhu Di's biological mother had missed him every day during the years when they were separated.
He hoped that they could meet again in this lifetime.
Only Zhu Di himself knew how excited he was. He could only shed tears of gratitude for Zhu Su.
However, Zhu Su never allowed him to write down a few words and send them to his mother. He only dictated them to her, and Zhu Su sent someone to deliver them on his behalf.
After all, once this thing was exposed, the two brothers would lose a layer of skin even if they did not die.
After all, Zhu Su's method of switching the crown prince with a civet cat was extremely crude. A fire and a pile of unrecognizable corpses. God knows if Zhu Yuanzhang continued to secretly investigate Zhu Di's birth mother.
Anyway, Zhu Su was going all out for Zhu Di. In this world, there had never been anything crueler than taking a mother away from her child.
Comrade Zhu had committed a sin, and he was doing him a favor.
Thinking of this, Zhu Su walked out of the palace more briskly.
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