Yongle Emperor's grandson: Zhu Yuanzhang with cheats, Zhu Di went crazy

Chapter 127 I have no morals, so morality cannot hold me hostage

"This kid is really something. He just came back and insisted that I come to find him. He has become bolder after going out for a while."

On the road to the imperial farm, a large ceremonial team moved slowly forward.

In the middle of the team, a huge golden carriage was moving slowly forward, pulled by horses.

In the carriage, Empress Xu sat in the main seat, while Mother Yun and Crown Princess Zhang squatted on both sides, listening to Empress Xu's scolding with a smile.

Although Empress Xu expressed dissatisfaction, there was no blame in her eyes, instead there was a hint of doting.

"That's right. Now that we're there, my daughter-in-law has to teach that brat a lesson. He's already grown up, but he doesn't know any rules."

"Yes, he should be taught a lesson."

Empress Xu agreed with a smile, and then sighed, "In the blink of an eye, this child has grown so big. He is also strong and as tall as me. It's time to arrange his marriage."

Crown Princess Zhang's eyes lit up, and she thought of something her family had mentioned, and said, "Now that your Majesty Queen has mentioned this, your daughter-in-law has actually remembered something."

Empress Xu looked at her.

Zhang said, "A few days ago, a letter came from my hometown saying that there is a pretty girl. My mother thinks she is pretty good and wants to send her to the palace."

Empress Xu asked with a smile, "You want to marry her to Zhanjun."

"My daughter-in-law has this idea."

"What's your family background?"

Zhang understood what Empress Xu meant.

According to Taizu's system, the wives of princes and dukes must be chosen from the common people and cannot be from powerful families.

Empress Xu asked this because she wanted to see if it complied with the system.

"Her father is Sun Zhong, the chief clerk of Yongcheng County, and he meets the rules for selection by the imperial court."

Empress Xu nodded and said, "If that's the case, then let her come and have a look. If possible, keep her in the East Palace first and let them get along with each other for a while."

Zhang nodded quickly.

It has been an old rule in the Zhu family for young people to get along with each other.

Empress Xu and the old man had known each other since childhood and were childhood sweethearts, so they had such a deep relationship.

Zhang also entered the Prince of Yan's Mansion at a very young age. She and Zhu Pangpang have been supporting each other for so many years, and they have a very deep emotional foundation.

In addition to cultivating the relationship between the two, there is another important reason for doing this. That is, it allows the mother-in-law to teach the daughter-in-law in advance and pass on some experience and rules.

"Your Majesty, we have arrived at the imperial farm, but..."

The carriage slowly stopped, and soon a report was heard, but in the end it was hesitant to speak.

Mother Yun, who was standing by, bowed to Empress Xu, then stood up and walked out.

But it only took a moment for him to return.

"What's the matter?"

Empress Xu looked at Mother Yun to ask about the situation.

Mother Yun had a strange expression on her face and said, "There are two boxes on the road. The boxes are open and filled with gold and silver."

"Um, there's this."

Empress Xu thought of many reasons, but she never expected that she was blocked because of this incident.

Mother Yun nodded and whispered in a low voice, "The area is surrounded by the guards of the imperial manor, leaving only the way we came here."

"Those guards were very far away from the box, just watching from a distance."

Empress Xu instantly understood why her grandson asked her to come. The reason was because of the two boxes of gold and silver.

"Did anyone come here just now?"

Mother Yun was a little hesitant.

"explain."

Empress Xu frowned when she saw this.

"I just asked around, and a man who was cutting wood said that it seemed like the master had brought some people here just now."

Seeing a man passing by while chopping wood, Empress Xu's mouth twitched slightly.

A man who was passing by while chopping wood actually knew so much, he must be kidding.

Empress Xu pondered for a moment and suddenly laughed, saying to her daughter-in-law, "We are lucky today. We found money when we went out. It seems that great fortune is coming."

Zhang, who was listening nearby, understood the reason after hearing what her mother-in-law said after just a quick thought.

"My daughter-in-law is blessed by the queen mother, otherwise how could she be so lucky." "You." Empress Xu pointed at Zhang helplessly and ordered Mother Yun: "Tell them to move the money to the car."

Soon two boxes were brought over, one box of gold bars and the other box of silver bars.

Empress Xu reached out and took out a gold bar that was two fingers wide and one finger long. She weighed it in her hand. Although there was a smile on her face, her eyes were very calm.

Soon, the team entered the imperial farm.

"Grandson Zhu Zhanjun pays respects to Grandma and Mother."

Zhu Zhanjun, who had been waiting for a long time, first bowed to the carriage, then hurried forward and personally helped Empress Xu, his mother, and Mother Yun down.

"Don't worry, there's more. Have someone move the boxes down from the back as well."

Zhu Zhanjun was about to help Empress Xu to the main hall when Empress Xu pointed at the car and said with a smile, "Your mother and I were lucky today. We picked up some money on the road."

"It's a common saying that if you find money you have to spend it, otherwise bad things will happen."

"It just so happens that my family has a shop, and I don't want to go far away. These gold and silver can be regarded as the cost of fruits and vegetables for the palace for a year."

Zhu Zhanjun immediately showed a flattering smile on his face: "Oh, we have been open for so long, and finally you, a big customer, are here. Come on, come in and take a seat. Your grandson will massage your shoulders and back."

After giving an eye signal to Qiu Xue and Qiu Yu beside him, Zhu Zhanjun helped Empress Xu into the main hall with an apologetic smile.

After entering the room, Empress Xu asked everyone to leave, including Crown Princess Zhang, leaving only the grandfather and grandson in the room.

"Why did Jingchang give you money?"

Empress Xu's smile faded and she asked Zhu Zhanjun seriously.

"He said he was making amends to his brother-in-law." Zhu Zhanjun replied directly: "A box of gold, a box of silver, a box of jewelry, oh, and a beautiful girl."

"But I didn't ask for it. I was born upright and I'm a good kid who abides by the law. Grandpa hates people who embezzle and take bribes the most. I can't let you and grandpa down."

Empress Xu was somewhat speechless and continued to ask: "Where are the girl and the jewelry?"

Zhu Zhanjun sighed sympathetically and said, "That girl is so pitiful. She had nowhere else to go, so she brought her luggage and went to the imperial farm to beg for a living."

"Qiu Xue felt sorry for her, so she took her in and gave her a job to make a living, which was considered a way for her to survive."

Zhu Zhanjun did not accept the girl because she came to him looking for a job.

Finding a job and hiring people are two different things, no matter how far he goes, he is right.

As for the money, he confiscated it.

These gold and silver bars were the money the Queen used to buy things. As for where the Queen got them, that was none of his business.

Looking at this guy who was talking nonsense, Empress Xu shook her head helplessly.

"Have you told your grandfather?"

Zhu Zhanjun quickly shook his head: "Not yet, Grandpa is fighting a war. No matter how important the matter is, it cannot affect Grandpa's command."

Empress Xu nodded slightly, and after a moment she asked, "What do you think? Can you tell Grandma?"

Zhu Zhanjun asked Empress Xu to come over just to say hello in advance.

After all, they were her grandmother's family. Rather than keeping it a secret and letting the old lady feel sad and heartbroken, it would be better to give her a heads-up in advance so that Empress Xu could be prepared.

If it were someone else, Zhu Zhanjun might have hesitated, worried that the old lady would not be able to bear it and choose to shelter him.

But Empress Xu was different. She stood firmly behind the old man and supported him silently.

No matter who does something that affects the operation of the country and harms the people, Empress Xu will not show the slightest mercy.

She was the daughter of a general and a female warrior who helped her son defend the city of Beiping.

She is also a female student who is well-versed in history books and understands historical tragedies.

Empress Xu was well aware of the extent of the impact that the external relatives had on the people.

It was because of the old lady's character and the way she did things that Zhu Zhanjun thought of informing her.

Empress Xu went back at noon, and Zhu Zhanjun suggested putting the matter on hold until the old man came back, which she approved.

Although Xu Jingchang was the mastermind, many Fengyang nobles were also involved.

Many of these people are currently fighting with the old man in the north.

While others were fighting for the Ming Dynasty on the front lines, their families in the rear were captured by their own people.

Zhu Zhanjun didn't think he was a good person, but he still disdained to do such a thing as stabbing someone in the back.

PS: Sorry, my bosses. I wrote two chapters last night, closed my eyes and wanted to take a break, but when I opened my eyes it was already dawn.

I work during the day and write 10,000 chapters at night. I am really exhausted. I promise not to sleep next time. I will update two chapters first, and I will try to update the remaining two chapters before 8 o'clock in the evening. Sorry, sorry.

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