King of Han Dynasty of Ming Dynasty

"what?"

Zhu Zhanji was stunned by the sudden scolding and questioning. He looked up at his father who was sitting behind the desk with a look of astonishment. He subconsciously let out a surprised cry, then waved his hands and shook his head and replied:

"No, no. No."

"Dad, look at what you are saying. This is just my son's personal curiosity."

"How could it be possible that he heard what others said and wanted to trick his father into saying something?"

As he spoke, Zhu Zhanji was no fool. Seeing his father's big reaction, he instantly realized that the situation was unusual and quickly changed his words, saying:
"it's okay no problem"

"This is purely out of my son's curiosity."

"If this matter involves too much, and it is inconvenient for father to tell you, then just pretend that your son has never asked."

Hearing this, Zhu Gaochi narrowed his eyes and looked back. The expression on his face had returned to normal. His right hand gently and rhythmically tapped the table, making crisp "bang bang bang" sounds, and said in a deep voice:

"Really no one told you?"

"Is it really just you, out of curiosity?"

Zhu Zhanji looked reserved, like a good boy, and nodded repeatedly in agreement:
"Yes Yes Yes"

"It's absolutely true. It was my son's own curiosity."

Seeing his answer, Zhu Gaochi looked at him deeply, and did not dwell on this matter too much. He waved his hand and said:
"You can only ask about things that are yours to ask about."

"I will tell you what you should know, and it's best not to ask about things you shouldn't know. It will only benefit everyone and won't cause any harm."

"Understand?"

Zhu Zhanji was slightly startled, then nodded solemnly and replied:
"Yes Yes Yes"

"The father was teaching that his son had indeed crossed the line in this matter."

"Please don't mind it, father. I won't do it again."

Seeing that he understood, Zhu Gaochi nodded with satisfaction, raised his eyebrows and asked:

"Well"

"I know, as long as I understand."

"Is there anything else?"

Zhu Zhanji shook his head and said, "No more."

"you"

After getting the definite answer, Zhu Gaochi was about to say something, but then stopped immediately.

Because he suddenly felt that there was no need to ask.

His son has always been by his side, and he knows better than anyone what kind of personality he has. Since there are some things he doesn't want to say, no matter how he asks, this little bastard will never answer, unless he is really forced into a desperate situation.

What is happening right now is nothing more than words between a father and his son, which obviously cannot lead to a real desperate situation or the point where evidence is placed before their eyes.

So don't even think that this little bastard can answer me honestly.

Thinking about this, Zhu Gaochi picked up the steaming teacup on the table, took a sip of the tea, and waved his hand to signal, "If there is nothing else, you can leave first. We still have a lot of things to do today!"

"I don't have time to be here with you, chatting and wasting time."

"Go!"

"You are growing up now, so you should rest early."

Zhu Zhanji was slightly stunned when he heard this, which made him a little surprised.

Zhu Gaochi understood his son, and how could a son not know his old father's character?

Because his father's reaction was completely different from his previous reactions.

You know, when he was asked just now, he was still on high alert, and kept thinking in his mind what words he should use to answer and get through the questioning.

The result was that he raised it high and then put it down gently, which was really unexpected for him, and all the nonsense he had just thought of were naturally useless.

"Yes."

"I'll take my leave, Dad, you should finish your work and have a rest. Don't stay up too late."

Although Zhu Zhanji had many doubts in his mind and was unsure of what his father was thinking, he knew what was tactful and said no more. He bowed respectfully and left.

Watching Zhu Zhanji disappear behind the door, Zhu Gaochi gently put down the teacup in his hand, frowned and pondered for a moment, then shouted to the outside of the door:

"Here comes someone."

"Let Zhang De come to see us quickly."

"promise!"

As soon as he finished speaking, there was a response from outside the door.

Da da da.
Soon, a hurried sound of footsteps was heard, and an old figure walked in with small steps, at a speed beyond his age, bowed respectfully and said:

"My servant pays homage to His Highness the Crown Prince."

Hearing the greeting, Zhu Gaochi still lowered his head, his eyes fixed on the memorial in his hand, but he asked:

"Has anyone come to visit me in the palace today, or has anyone come into contact with the Crown Prince?"

Zhang De paused for a moment, thought for a moment, bowed and replied respectfully:

"Your Highness the Crown Prince."

"Today, Lord Yang, Zuo Zhongyun of Zuo Chunfang of Zhanshifu, came to the mansion near dusk to ask for an audience with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

"At that time, His Royal Highness was reading in the courtyard, so the two chatted for a while."

"But I don't know what the two talked about."

"But afterwards, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince warned me to keep the fact that they happened to meet to myself and pretend that I saw nothing and knew nothing."

Get a definite answer.

Zhu Gaochi's eyes narrowed slightly, and a hint of intriguing expression flashed across his face. He did not say more on this issue, but waved his hand at Zhang De and said in a deep voice:

"okay."

"We know."

"If there is nothing else, please leave first!"

"If the Crown Prince asks about why we summoned you, you know how to respond, right?"

Zhang De was no fool. Although he didn't know what the Crown Prince and the Crown Prince were talking about, he knew what to say and what not to say. Of course, the most important thing was who was the real head of the Crown Prince's mansion. He didn't dare to disobey, so he didn't hesitate at all and bowed respectfully, saying:
"Your Highness, don't worry."

"I know what to do and how to answer."

"Old slave, please retire."

After saying this, Zhang De hunched over and quickly retreated.

After a while.

The prince was the only one left in the study, and the atmosphere was eerily quiet.

Just like that, after about a cup of tea, Zhu Gaochi came back to his senses from his thoughts, a hint of coldness appeared at the corners of his slightly raised mouth, and he muttered to himself in a low voice:
"Yang Shiqi! Yang Shiqi!"

"Why can't you learn this? Why can't you put away your curiosity?"

"The second brother suggested earlier that you and Chen Ji should stay with each other in the Jinyiwei prison to contribute to the reform of the imperial examination system in the Ming Dynasty. We still have a lot to lose and feel that it is a bit of a waste of talent."

"For this reason, I also want to find someone to replace you and keep you from going to the Jinyiwei prison."

"Look, it's so late, and I'm still wondering who is the right person to go in and who is the right person."

"But you, a bastard, rushed in to find out what was inside."

"I want to know what's going on inside."

"Your curiosity is huge, and I really don't know how to say hello to you."

"This matter should be a lesson for you all. It will temper your curiosity."

Having said this, he paused, then suddenly changed the subject and continued:
"Since you are so curious and want to know what exactly exists here and what kind of plan the second brother and I have, then I will simply help you understand clearly what the plan between the second brother and I is and what the two of us are doing."

"But the price of this matter is that you and Chen Ji will be together in the imperial prison for a long time."

"If this matter doesn't go well, I can't guarantee whether you can come out or not."

"If we can get out, this matter can be settled smoothly."

"I hope you can remember the lesson from this incident!" As he spoke, Zhu Gaochi stood up from his chair and shouted to the outside of the door:

"Somebody come!"

"Order someone to prepare the car."

"Inform the King of Han, Yang Shiqi, to meet him in the Jinyiwei prison."

……

At the gate of Jinyiwei prison.

Zhu Gaoxu, who had received the summons, came in a carriage at full speed. As soon as he got off the carriage, he saw the prince who had been waiting at the door. He looked over with displeasure on his face, complained with resentment, and said:
"no!"

"Boss, are you unable to sleep in the middle of the night?"

"Don't you see what time it is, my dear brother!"

"It's almost Yin hour."

"Even the farmer's donkey pulling the millstone can't be used like this!"

"Aren't you afraid of tiring people to death?"

"Do you really get things done?"

"I'm sleeping comfortably and soundly."

"You just gave me an order and dragged me out of bed."

"What happened that is worthy of your hasty action? Why can't you wait until tomorrow to discuss it?"

"Can you give me a reasonable explanation? If you can't satisfy me, don't blame me for being rude or for being grumpy when I woke up!"

After hearing this, Zhu Gaochi put his arm around Zhu Gaoxu's shoulders and said with a smile:

"Okay, okay, stop complaining."

"You were at least dozing off for a while. I haven't even taken a nap since daytime, and I haven't complained yet!"

"Let's go, let's go..."

"We've asked someone to prepare some strong tea. Come in and have a cup to refresh yourself. I guarantee you'll feel refreshed."

Zhu Gaoxu didn't care about this. He reached out and knocked away the big hand on his shoulder, and said in a very nonchalant manner:

"Let's get down to business."

"You haven't answered my question yet."

"What on earth is going on so late at night?"

"hurry up……"

"Don't try to change the subject. I won't fall for it."

Seeing that he could not escape, Zhu Gaochi stopped playing dumb and said:

"We are not trying to change the subject."

"Don't we have to wait for someone to come so that the show can continue?"

"No, the others haven't come yet, haven't they?"

This is said.

Zhu Gaoxu was a little surprised, his eyes narrowed slightly, a hint of curiosity flashed across his eyes, and he asked:

"Is there still one person who hasn't arrived yet?"

"Who?"

Zhu Gaochi replied calmly, "Who else could it be? It must be the person you suggested earlier this day who can help Chen Ji compile new teaching materials for the imperial examination."

"Yang Shiqi?" Zhu Gaoxu was slightly stunned and asked subconsciously.

As he was talking, Zhu Gaoxu seemed to have thought of something. He was stunned for a moment, turned his head in astonishment and said:

"no!"

"Boss..."

"What on earth are you up to, you bastard? What evil are you planning?"

"Didn't you think it was inappropriate during the day?"

"Don't you feel reluctant to let go of Yang Shiqi? You think his talent is not limited to this and should not be wasted on compiling things?"

"You're talking about thinking about it carefully and changing to someone else."

"How come we were talking so well? Now it's only been two hours, but you've put on such a scene for me."

"What on earth do you mean?"

"Shouldn't you give me a reasonable explanation for this matter?"

"otherwise……"

The rest of the words were not said, but everyone was smart and naturally knew the other party's implication and understood that it was a defensive measure.

Although the tone was unfriendly.

But it also left the prince at a loss for words to refute.

There is no other reason.

After all, he had said this with absolute certainty only a few hours ago, but he was the one who changed his mind just a short while later.

In this regard.

It is normal for others to have such doubts and concerns.

As for the current situation, if it were him, his ideas would not be much better than those of the King of Han.

The two seemed to be working together, but it was impossible to say how much they trusted each other.

After all, some things are clear to everyone even if they are not said.

The throne and the imperial power!

How tempting, how hard it is to let go.

How many bloody incidents have there been throughout the dynasties due to the throne?

For this reason, who can truly trust each other, and who is the real fool, really ridiculous!
Of course, it is impossible for me to live to this time, or it is impossible for the other party to take it to heart, let alone become a thorn in the eyes of others, and become a person that others fear.

For this reason, Zhu Gaochi was not angry. After calming down, he told Zhu Gaoxu everything that happened in the mansion today without hiding anything. He said:

"Second dick!"

“这个理由够吗？”

"satisfied?"

"Are you still suspicious? Do you still think I have ulterior motives?"

"If this happened to you, would you tolerate such a person?"

So replied.

This was indeed beyond Zhu Gaoxu's expectations. He never thought that Zhu Zhanji would ask such a question. He also never expected that Yang Shiqi would be so outspoken and dare to say anything.

It can be said that he is really very courageous. Of course, it can also be considered that this bastard is simply spoiled because of his favor.

In some places and at some times in my heart, I have completely lost my sense of awe.

No matter from which angle you look at it, such behavior deserves a good beating.

It is great to be able to understand and change.

If not.

I think the prince was able to make such a decision, so he must have made some kind of determination.

"Row!"

"satisfy!"

"Then let's just wait!"

(End of this chapter)