If I fail to overcome the tribulation, I can only return to the Ming Dynasty and become a prince.

Chapter 5 Zhu Guo in 50 years
Taking the fruit handed over by Zhu Zhanqun, Zhu Gaochi took it in his hand and smelled it. He immediately felt the fragrant fragrance, which made him feel comfortable all over. At the same time, his mouth was full of saliva and his index finger moved. He couldn't help but start chewing it.

The fruit is bright red, which makes people very appetizing, and the juice after biting it is particularly sweet and delicious.

But it wasn't overly sweet and greasy, it just made Zhu Gaochi feel a sweetness coming from the bottom of his heart, making him want to eat more.

Soon the whole fruit disappeared into Zhu Gaochi's mouth. The usually greedy prince not only gnawed clean the core, but also didn't let go of the juice on his hands. He reluctantly sucked it clean. Reluctantly, he asked his son: "Zhanju, where did you get these fruits? It's so delicious. Can you give me some more? I'll keep them for you to review the memorial in the palace later. I'm hungry." I have something to fill my stomach.”

"Ah? Dad, you actually plan to fill your stomach with it?" Hearing Zhu Gaochi's words, Zhu Zhanquan looked at his father with a dumbfounded expression and asked: "Dad, do you know what you are eating? Fill your stomach with it?" , Dad, you can tell it!"

Hearing what his son said, Zhu Gaochi suddenly showed a puzzled expression on his face, but he was a little embarrassed when he thought that the prince's east palace was not financially well-off and his own princess had a reputation for being picky.

But the sweet smell of the fruit left in his mouth still made the Executive Vice-Emperor of the Ming Dynasty ask: "The left and right fruits are just a kind of fruit. Is it a tribute from other countries to your grandfather as a reward? It can't be something that our Ming Dynasty doesn't have, right?"

"Grandpa can't appreciate this thing. It's called Zhuguo. It only grows in beautiful places where the spiritual energy of heaven and earth gathers. It blooms once every ten years and bears fruit once every ten years. Then it has to hang on the branches for ten years before it matures. , and after the first fruiting, the fruit tree will take 20 years to bloom again, and you can only eat it once every 50 years! Eating one can replenish qi and blood, relax muscles and activate the body, make the whole body healthy, and extend life by ten years." Zhu Zhanquan explained , and at the same time, he looked narrowly at his fat father and said jokingly: "If I hadn't seen you, Dad, you are so exhausted that you would be reluctant to take it out. Dad, you actually fill your stomach with such a precious thing. It is indeed the Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty. , so generous!”

"Ah? Don't lie to your father. Is this thing so rare?" Zhu Gaochi was shocked. He didn't expect that he had eaten such a precious thing.

At this time, it was still the early Ming Dynasty, and legends of various gods and ghosts were very popular. Both the people and the court believed in these things.

Therefore, even the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Gaochi, was convinced that he actually ate a red fruit that could only be eaten once every 50 years, and did not suspect that his son was lying to him.

Not only that, at this time, Zhu Gaochi really felt a warm breath emanating from his stomach, making his whole body feel very comfortable.

This made Zhu Gaochi not care about his prince's dignity, so he reached out and grabbed his own throat, as if he wanted to spit out the red fruits he had eaten.

Seeing this, Zhu Zhanju hurriedly stopped him: "Father, what are you doing? Your Majesty, the Crown Prince, eats a piece of fruit and spits it out again. Don't you mind burying it? Besides, this fruit melts in your mouth, and you've already eaten it. There’s no point in spitting it out!”

"No, you should give such a precious treasure to your grandpa. What are you doing for me! I wasted it by eating it! If not, I can give it to your mother to replenish her health!" Zhu Gaochi helplessly put down his fat hand on his throat, his face There was a pity expression on his face.In the eyes of the prince Zhu Gaochi, the most important person in the entire Ming Dynasty was Emperor Zhu Di, so when he learned that there was such a treasure that could prolong life, his first thought was to dedicate it to the emperor.

But now that the red fruit has entered his stomach, Zhu Gaochi could only clapped his hands regretfully and said: "Hey, your grandfather has been away on expeditions all year round. Even though he is as strong as an ox, he has actually been practicing with bows, horses and swords for many years. Your grandpa is also injured all over. You should think more about your grandpa when you have a baby like this to take care of your body. I won’t be in the way of your dad. Just eat more good supplements. You shouldn’t waste good things!”

"Father, I don't like hearing what you are saying. The prince is the foundation of the Ming Dynasty. Only if you, the prince, are healthy and your position is stable, can our country and the country of the Ming Dynasty be stable." Zhu Zhanquan objected to Zhu Gaochi's words at this time: "Think about the time when Emperor Taizu Gao was the emperor. Isn't it because of the early death of Prince Yiwen that all the mess happened? If grandpa were still alive, do you think he would have caused trouble like this? thing?
Besides, this dynasty, if you are in good health, dad, and if your second uncle has even the slightest thought about the position of crown prince, it is impossible for grandpa to consider passing the throne to him. "

"Don't dare to talk nonsense! Don't say such things in front of your grandfather. How can you say such things casually!" Zhu Gaochi quickly stopped his son, looked around carefully and then told Zhu Zhanqi: "Zhanju, you have been sleeping for eight years and you don't know that Jingnan has become the biggest thorn in your grandfather's heart after your grandma passed away. Whoever mentions it will be in trouble. You should mention it less in the future! It's best not to mention it at all. !”

The Jingnan incident was the biggest thorn in Zhu Di's heart. It was fine back then, but with the death of Queen Xu in recent years, Zhu Di's temper became more and more violent, and the Jingnan incident became more and more taboo.

Seeing Zhu Gaochi's cautious look, Zhu Zhanquan could only sigh and said: "I know, Prince! Seriously, which prince in the past has lived like this, are you so aggrieved? You are simply not like him. It’s the prince, he’s like a doormat.”

After saying that, Zhu Zhanjun glanced at his fat father, feeling helpless and angry.

But despite the expression on his face, Zhu Zhanjun knew that his fat dad was not as simple as he appeared.

You must know that although Ming Renzong only reigned for ten months, he was able to control the court and govern the country in the hands of Zhu Di, who was regarded as the emperor of the ages. He supported Zhu Di's five Northern Expeditions, seven voyages to the West, and the compilation of the Yongle Grand Ceremony, a series of money-burning projects. There will be no trouble in the activities. The ability of the Executive Vice-Emperor of the Ming Dynasty is not just a boast.

"With an emperor like your grandfather, how do you think the prince can be different from others?" Zhu Gaochi also showed a helpless expression at this time. Although he was capable, he faced his younger brother who wanted to usurp the throne. With a decisive and moody father, he could only sigh.

Seeing his father's appearance, Zhu Zhanquan shook his head slightly, sighed and put his hand into his sleeve, took out a jade box and handed it to Zhu Gaochi: "Here, take it to grandpa, there is something else in it." Two red fruits. When grandpa asks where they came from, you can tell me that I got them from my dream eight years ago when I went to Penglai Fairy Island to work as a fire boy for the Antarctic Immortal. There are only three in total. You eat one, and the remaining two are filial piety. Your Majesty, you always say this to anyone who asks you.”

(End of this chapter)