Daming: From the end of Hongwu

Chapter 203 A Slight Breakthrough in Emotions (Two in One)

Yingtian Mansion, in the imperial palace.

Since the death of the prince Zhu Biao, the 65-year-old Zhu Yuanzhang seemed to have aged by more than 20 years, and his back, which was always tall and straight in the past, also began to become rickety.

He often thinks about the past.

Still unwilling to face reality.

Zhu Yuanzhang never thought that he lived a life of iron and blood. When he heard the news of Zhu Biao's death, he couldn't help crying in public. These tears not only contained the sadness of a white-haired man sending a black-haired man, but also expressed his love for Daming Jiangshan. future worries.

Many of his designs and arrangements are closely related to Zhu Biao.

Now that Zhu Biao has passed away, many plans have also died.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the capital construction plan that Zhu Biao had presented before his death, and closed it again with a heartbroken face. He couldn't bear to take another look. He moved the capital, moved the capital, and moved everything now.

Even the amnesty of the world can't save his son, so what's the use of this capital construction plan for him.

"Your Majesty." The minister said softly with concern.

Zhu Yuanzhang came back to his senses, took a deep breath and said, "Notify the Ministry of Rites, the clan's mansion, etc. that the funeral of Prince Yiwen will be handled according to the emperor's standard."

"The humble minister takes orders." After the near minister bowed and said, he slowly retreated under Zhu Yuanzhang's wave.

The room fell into silence again, and Zhu Yuanzhang was in a trance for a while, feeling disheartened and wishing he could stop meddling with the affairs of the world.

But he just couldn't.

He cheered up, got up and walked towards the East Palace. As soon as he reached the entrance of the East Palace, his steps hesitated a little. He gritted his teeth and endured the grief in his heart, and walked in.

Zhu Yunwen took a group of children and knelt beside Zhu Biao's coffin to accompany him, but the behavior of the children was different. Zhu Yunwen was still sad, looking as if he was crumbling and heartbroken.

When several children heard the footsteps, they all turned their heads to see Zhu Yuanzhang. The other children were a little scared, but only Zhu Yunwen burst into tears and said mournfully, "Grandfather, I miss my father."

Zhu Yuanzhang's grief, which he had been enduring, was suddenly aroused by this miserable cry. He looked at Zhu Yunwen, as if he saw Zhu Biao when he was young, he was equally gentle, sincere and filial.

"Good grandson, the grandpa misses your father too." Zhu Yuanzhang said empathetically. He thought of when Zhu Biao was ill, and Zhu Yunwen couldn't untie his clothes. When looking at Zhu Yunwen, he also brought kindness.

Like an ordinary old man who lost his son.

Because of the son's death, the love for the son began to transfer to the grandson.

……

At this time, Lan Yu also received the news of Zhu Biao's death. His mind was agitated, and he couldn't help pinching the letter into a ball, but then he just felt depressed and uncomfortable, and wished he could return to Beijing immediately.

But no, Yuelu Timur, the commander of Jianchang, rebelled at this time, and he still needs to lead an army to conquer.

He gritted his teeth.

It took a long time to calm down.

After calming down, Sapphire, like most people, began to consider the position of the crown prince. After thinking about it, Sapphire's eyes flashed sharply: "If the bastard dares to covet the throne, don't blame me for not keeping Sapphire." feelings."

Then, Sapphire had someone notify his subordinates.

When he notified the news of Zhu Biao's death, these people were all horrified. They always followed Lan Yu and claimed to be Zhu Biao's direct lineage. Now that Zhu Biao is gone, they are more difficult to accept than others.

In the large tent, the faces of these people were cloudy and uncertain.

All of them soon thought of the issue of the crown prince.

I don't know how long it took before one of the generals stood up, and asked solemnly and doubtfully: "Master Guo, I don't know which emperor's grandson the emperor prefers?"

Sapphire shook her head.

The general was stunned for a moment, his face was tangled and he said: "Grandpa, we have to support the third emperor's grandson, after all, the third emperor's grandson is the real descendant, and he is also the blood relative of the Duke of the country."

Seeing this, the others immediately reacted and spoke up one after another.

Lan Yu was sullen, still no one spoke, but she was satisfied with the reaction of his subordinates, and it was not in vain for them to fight and kill together for most of their lives.

At this time, someone said: "In this case, it is not appropriate for the Duke of the country to talk too much, but we can't do nothing. This expedition is an opportunity. As long as we return with a big victory, the emperor will always look after the Duke of the country." For the sake of it, think more about it."

"Yes, yes, that makes sense."

"While the army is out, we can find some more meritorious service, and when we go back later, we can also give the Three Emperors a great reputation."

……

Zhu Biao's death caused great turmoil and discussions. Not only Lan Yu, but also all over the country couldn't help guessing about the ownership of the Ming Dynasty, and even argued with friends in private if they were bold.

However, Zhu Di in Beiping City seemed much calmer.

He didn't discuss this matter with his subordinates. Although his heart had been churning for a long time because of this matter, which made him unable to sleep, but in the eyes of outsiders, he at least maintained his calmness.

This kind of composure comes from the conversation with Monk Daoyan immediately after getting the news.

Every time Zhu Di couldn't keep his composure, Master Daoyan's words would appear in his mind: "Why is Your Highness so excited? There are two kings of Qin and Jin on His Highness, and two nephews on His Highness. What's there to be excited about?"

"Then I won't fight?" Zhu Di couldn't help asking.

"Let them fight first." Dao Yan said calmly.

At the end of the conversation, Zhu Di also began to endure the thoughts in his heart, just like when he took command of the army for the first time, he could defeat Naier Buhua with his army, but he still couldn't help the great feat he dreamed of and persuaded him to surrender.

He, Zhu Di, has a good tolerance. Although he wants to fight, he doesn't panic about it.

When Zhu Biao was there, he accepted his fate to be only a vassal king, but he refused to accept the others.

After Zhen Wu and Tan Yuan got the order in Yanwang Mansion, they returned to the camp early in the morning for the sergeants to rectify, so that they could go south with Zhu Di directly on the third day. Zhen Wu felt a little surprised when he saw the calm Zhu Di.

Some people have certain qualities that are really admirable.

Zhen Wu was sure that the resignation of a team leader in future generations would cause many people to wait in shock for a long time, but there were very few people who could maintain their composure when the throne was hanging in the air and had a chance to fall on their own head.

Zhu Di nodded after listening to the report, and let Zhen Wu and Tan Yuan go down without saying anything.

Zhen Wu and the two left Zhu Di's study room and walked outside as companions, but before they had gone far, Zhen Wu saw Jin'er standing on one side and waving at him.

Seeing this, Tan Yuan smiled at Zhen Wu, and left on his own.

Zhen Wu followed Jin'er to a room.

In the room, Zhu Yuying was sitting on a chair, pinching her fingers and waiting for him. After Jin'er came in, she whispered in Zhu Yuying's ear: "The princess needs to hurry up, it won't take long, if the princess finds out, she will definitely If you want to punish the servants, you can't even blame the princess."

Zhu Yuying glared at Jin'er impatiently.

Jin'er hurriedly retreated knowingly.

For a while, only Zhu Yuying and Zhen Wu were left in the room. The light from the lantern at night was already limited, and it was even more hazy when it shone into the room.

But in this hazy environment, Zhen Wu only felt that Zhu Yuying was a bit more attractive than before.

This is not the first time the two have been alone together, but this time there seems to be a taste of a tryst, which makes their hearts beat faster, especially when both of them have already understood their intentions.

"I heard that you will go to Beijing with your father tomorrow." Zhu Yuying turned her body slightly and said softly.

Zhen Wu hummed, and didn't know what to add for a while, after thinking about it, thinking of Zhu Biao's death, she felt that Zhu Yuying was Zhu Biao's niece after all, so she said: "His Royal Highness passed away, and the princess still needs to mourn."

This sentence made the atmosphere in the room suddenly change.

Zhu Yuying opened her mouth, and then puffed up her mouth a little unhappy. Speaking of which, she and Zhu Biao had hardly met each other. If she said that she was sentimental, she must be there, but if she said how sad she was, she would be deceiving herself.

There have always been many royal children, and the kinship is weak. Otherwise, how could Zhu Di raise his knife and call his nephew with a smile in the future, but he would be merciless in his strikes.

But Zhu Yuying couldn't say these words, it would be treasonous, and she had to express her sadness.

This made Zhu Yuying a little distressed.

She said a little angrily: "That's why you and your father need to take care of themselves."

Zhen Wu grinned, not aware of Zhu Yuying's emotions, and said to himself: "Don't worry, I will do my best to protect His Highness, and I will be fine."

Zhu Yuying stopped talking.

Zhen Wu scratched his head, not knowing what to say.

He also wondered, he was not like this when facing girls in the past, but he didn't know why he always didn't know how to play with such a pure love style with Zhu Yuying.

Maybe it's because I'm getting old in my heart, and I'm used to the equivalent exchange in the past, so I can't play this kind of sincere emotional communication.

The two were silent for a while.

Zhen Wu felt that the atmosphere was really awkward, and wanted to leave, but seeing that Zhu Yuying had something to say, she was too embarrassed to say so, after thinking about it, she finally couldn't help it, and asked.

"Princess, is there anything else?"

Zhu Yuying was annoyed again, but she was annoyed and knew that time was beyond her control, so in the end she took the initiative to admit defeat and stopped playing her temper.

She sighed, and said in a low voice the main reason for calling Zhen Wu over this time: "You know that there is still no reply to the royal father's memorial to the emperor to marry him."

Zhen Wu nodded, he knew about it.

Zhu Yuying suddenly felt a little sad and wanted to cry, she lowered her head, a little scared and choked up, and said, "I'm afraid the emperor won't agree to our marriage."

Zhen Wu was taken aback, he hadn't thought about this question before.

But at this moment, hearing Zhu Yuying's weak and choked voice, he suddenly felt uncomfortable.

As a child of the royal family, how difficult it is to have a happy marriage, how could he, a descendant, not understand, he seemed to feel the pressure that Zhu Yuying had been putting in his heart at this moment.

Zhen Wu's tone became softer.

"No, the emperor will definitely agree."

Zhen Wu looked at Zhu Yuying, who was close at hand, but with her head lowered and slightly sideways. The two stood in the room, and under the light of the lantern, their shadows were full of affection.

When Zhu Yuying heard Zhen Wu's words, she couldn't bear it any longer, and threw herself into Zhen Wu's arms, she said sullenly but also firmly: "I only want to marry you in this life, and I only want to marry you. You, even if the emperor disagrees, this ambition will not be changed, you...you are not allowed to betray me, you held my hand, backed me, and now hug me, if you betray me, I will trouble you forever , entangled with you."

What a curse.

Zhen Wu's stiff arm gradually softened, he stretched out his arm, and gently wrapped Zhu Yuying in his arms, Zhu Yuying's body froze, and then hugged Zhen Wu a little tighter.

Zhen Wu said softly with a smile: "Do you know that if you marry me, you may not be able to live the life of a princess anymore, are you willing?"

"Worthy."

Zhu Yuying said without thinking, but the next moment, Zhu Yuying raised her head slightly, her beautiful eyes were a little confused and said: "But I checked, my father will build a mansion for me, and give us money every year. Count it, quite a few."

amount.

This…

Zhen Wu was unwilling to admit defeat and lose face, and said again: "But you also know that I have many younger sisters in my family, so I have to subsidize them."

"Then let's save some, I'm not afraid."

After hearing this, Zhen Wu couldn't hold back the corners of his mouth anymore, revealing a deep smile, what more could a husband ask for if he got a wife like this.

Thinking of this, Zhen Wu said earnestly: "This trip to Beijing, I think our marriage should have a result, but don't worry, even if the emperor disagrees, I will try my best to make the emperor change his mind, and I will definitely do it Come, I promise you."

"So, you obediently wait for me in Peking, and we will get married when I come back."

Zhu Yuying mentioned Zhen Wu's words, and the panic and worry in her heart gradually eased, and then she was a little happy. She nodded in Zhen Wu's arms, and was about to say something else.

At this moment, Jin'er outside the door suddenly coughed twice, Zhu Yuying jumped out of Zhen Wu's embrace like an electric shock, and Jin'er's voice came from outside the door.

"Princess, it's getting late, we should go back."

Zhu Yuying's expression was a bit tangled, but Zhen Wu knew that at this time, the two of them were not in love with each other, so he said to Zhu Yuying, "Go back, we will grow up in Japan in the future."

"Okay then." Zhu Yuying was unhappy, but obedient, but then she added: "Then... I... I will wait for you in Peking."

Zhen Wu nodded.

Only then did Zhu Yuying walk towards the door gracefully, and then Zhen Wu heard Zhu Yuying complaining to Jin'er in a low voice, until she couldn't hear clearly, Zhen Wu walked out of the room.

Tonight, the moonlight is so beautiful, Zhen Wu also feels that this world is so beautiful.

……

On the second day, Zhen Wu and others followed Zhu Di to Yingtian Mansion.

This time when he went to Beijing, Zhu Di brought his three sons with him. Zhu Gaochi couldn't ride a horse for a long time, and Zhu Gaosui was too young to ride a horse, so he was equipped with a carriage.

Zhu Di and Zhu Gaoxu both like martial arts and exercise regularly, and their bodies are relatively tough, so they ride horses with the sergeants.

He often even takes the lead, looking quite heroic and vigorous.

When the group passed through Baoding Mansion, Zhen Wu looked in the direction of Wuji County, but it was a pity that time was not allowed, and Zhen Wu didn't want to go to his hometown for a while.

I just thought in my heart that if Zhang Yuqing wants to come someday, he can accompany Zhang Yuqing. He still remembers what happened back then, how embarrassing his parents left at that time, and now he must go to help The mother is in a good mood.

Speaking of this kind of mentality, it is not to embarrass the old family, but just to tell them that Father Zhen's choice back then was not wrong.

After passing through Baoding Mansion and entering Henan, without much delay along the way, after another seven days, everyone finally entered Yingtian Mansion.

Yingtianfu has jurisdiction over many counties, and the capital is also called Nanjing City.

Five miles outside Nanjing City, there was a large camp for soldiers. After Zhu Di threw the badge to Zhen Wu, he led dozens of guard soldiers and headed towards the capital first.

And Zhen Wu and Tan Yuan took the sergeants to resettle, and when the resettlement was completed, the two of them took several talents and headed towards the capital to meet Zhu Di.

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　Thanks to 'Code Correspondent' for the reward, thank you boss.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)