Ming Dynasty: Regrets about the Jingnan Rebellion? I changed it in a dream!

Chapter 108 The Gate to a Parallel World

"If I tell even the slightest lie, my whole family will be in trouble."

Zhu Di was silent...

The whole family? Zhu Zhanji thought to himself, ah, should I be considered as Zhu Gaoxu's whole family?

He and Zhu Gaoxu were only uncle and nephew, so they shouldn't be considered family.

Knowing that Zhu Gaoxu was resentful, Zhu Di put his hands on his hips and said unhappily.

"Zhanji, tell your second uncle not to use this to scare people. I don't believe it."

"The whole family will die?"

"Is he swearing an oath, or cursing me? Why, does he want to die?"

"There is a tree outside the palace. You can buy a hemp rope for only a few coins. If all else fails, just jump into the river and drown. This way you don't have to spend my money on a coffin."

The father and son were facing each other, less than three steps apart.

But he insisted on having someone deliver the message.

Zhu Gaoxu was also unconvinced: "Nephew, tell your grandfather that as long as he issues an order."

"Whether it's hanging myself or jumping into the river, I will do it immediately."

Zhu Di was so angry that he laughed.

"Do you really think I dare not? Little snot!"

"Doesn't the Prince of Han want the white silk? Give it to him, right here, in my study, and let him hang himself."

Upon hearing this, Little Nose knelt down and pleaded with Zhu Di.

"Your Majesty, Prince Han was just confused for a moment, please don't take it seriously."

"Prince Han, please admit your mistake to the Emperor."

Xiao Bisi was a eunuch who had followed Zhu Di since he was a child. Naturally, he watched Zhu Gaoxu grow up, and he knew it too.

The father and son were just having a bad temper. If Zhu Di really wanted to kill Zhu Gaoxu, he would have killed him long ago.

If Zhu Gaoxu really wanted to die, he would not be angry with Zhu Di here.

He could only persuade both sides.

Zhu Zhanji watched calmly, even with some anticipation.

If my second uncle died, it would really save me a lot of trouble.

Fortunately, Zhu Gaochi happened to come to deliver a memorial to Zhu Di at this time.

As soon as he entered the room, he heard that Zhu Di was going to sentence Zhu Gaoxu to death, so he hurriedly advised him against it.

"Dad, these are the memorials I reviewed these days. There are many memorials that have no problems with what I reviewed."

"You have been diligent and conscientious these days, and have not been perfunctory in governing the country."

"Spare his life."

It was naturally impossible for Zhu Di to really kill Zhu Gaoxu.

So he walked down the stairs, looked at the kneeling Zhu Gaoxu, and snorted coldly.

"roll!"

After hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu left without looking back.

Zhu Gaochi was already accustomed to the conflicts between father and son.

At this time, Zhu Di thought of what Zhu Gaoxu had just said.

If Zhu Gaoxu really didn't lie, and the person who hurt him was really Lan Yu, then the people around him...

So Zhu Di hurriedly asked Zhu Zhanji.

"Zhanji, you should have seen these two rebels. One of them is called Duke Liang. What are the characteristics of the other one?"

Hearing his grandfather's question, Zhu Zhanji responded: "Characteristics?"

After thinking for a moment, he recalled the man's characteristics.

"It seems that the Duke of Liang is very respectful to the other older, Confucian man."

"And he's still calling him Your Majesty, and he's even wearing a dragon robe!"

Assuming that what Zhu Gaoxu said is correct, that person is Lan Yu.

So who in the world can suppress Lan Yu?

Zhu Yunwen was definitely not qualified to wear the dragon robe, and I saw him "burn himself" in the palace with my own eyes.

But if it were Zhu Yuanzhang, it would not be very likely. If Zhu Yuanzhang were alive, he would come to kill me with a knife when I shouted about the Jingnan Rebellion.

Could it be Big Brother...

But if it was Zhu Biao, why would he hide it?

Why didn't Zhu Biao come out when he rebelled?

Thinking about these things, it seemed as if they all happened in Zhuang Mu’s tavern.

Whether it is the mysterious old Taoist priest.

Or maybe they were two rebels who often went in and out of Zhuang Mu's tavern.

And according to Zhu Zhanji and Zhu Gaosui, they would disappear once they walked out of the tavern.

Could it really be related to Zhuang Mu’s ability?

But if I remember correctly, Zhuang Mu’s ability is to help people fall asleep and control their dreams.

"It seems that I need to ask Zhuang Mu in person."

Hostile people could not approach Zhuang Mu who was sleeping.

It is not realistic to catch Zhuang Mu when he wakes up.

This is also the reason why the Jinyiwei has not made any progress in investigating the case.

Could it be that Zhuang Mu really did this?
Only he could do it, making a living person disappear without anyone noticing.

Maybe I'm too close to Zhuang Mu.

Leading to a lack of vigilance.

Even if this matter has no direct relationship with Zhuang Mu, it is still indirectly related.

After all, it can't be a coincidence that these people appear in Zhuang Mu's tavern so many times.

……

The next day, the scorching sun rose as usual, and last night's snow had already covered the ankles.

In front of the tavern, Ximei was sweeping the snow in front of the door with a broom.

Clear a path.

And arrange the tables and chairs in the pub, put out the wine glasses, and wait until it is almost noon.

She then made some hot water, which was basically what she needed to do every day.

Soon, the deserted tavern gradually became warmer with the arrival of Yao Guangxiao, an old monk wearing a black robe and with a bald head.

Zhu Di also arrived at the tavern very punctually.

Zhu Zhanji was also brought along.

Zhuang Mu was just about to mix the drinks when the door was opened again and the bell hanging on the door rang.

The people who came were Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui.

When he saw Zhu Di was also here, Zhu Gaoxu silently went to the table on the left and sat down. Zhu Gaosui hesitated for a moment.

Dad is here too, where should I sit?
Fortunately, Zhu Di ignored Zhu Gaoxu at this time. Instead, he asked Zhuang Mu, "Zhuang, we've known each other for a while, right?"

Zhuang Mu responded while mixing drinks for Yao Guangxiao.

"It's been a while, what's wrong?"

"Aren't you curious about my identity?"

Without hesitation or thought, he answered directly.

"Not curious."

"Of course, whether I know or not is up to you."

"If you want me to know, then I will know. If you don't want me to know, then I won't know."

"As a restaurant owner, making and selling drinks is my job, and helping customers solve their problems is also acceptable."

High-quality service means satisfying guests in all aspects, both spiritually and materially.

Hearing this ambiguous answer, Zhu Di also laughed.

"Okay, then if I want you to know my identity, you can know it?"

"nature."

"who am I?"

"Everyone who comes is a guest. Here, there is no distinction between noble and humble. All are treated equally. The same applies to you, old man."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Di was slightly stunned.

Everyone is equal, what a big tone.

Are you the one who elevates yourself to the status of an emperor, or am I, the emperor, the one who lowers myself to the status of a merchant?
If someone mentions equality in front of you, it won't be a capital crime, but a few beatings on the buttocks will be ok.

Of course, Zhuang Mu is special.

"When did you know that?"

Zhuang Mu looked towards Yao Guangxiao and said, "Actually, after knowing the old monk's identity, old man, your identity is pretty easy to guess."

Zhu Di looked at Yao Guangxiao and didn't think there was any big problem.

Since his identity was clear, there was not much to worry about. His identity as the emperor was clear anyway, so Zhuang Mu had no intention of distancing himself or being afraid.

This way you don’t have to be afraid.

"Yes, you are right. I am the emperor of the Yongle Dynasty."

"This is my grandson, Zhu Zhanji. I'm sure you know who the other two are."

"You should be able to guess that I have nothing to do all day and can live under the same roof with you."

Zhuang Mu naturally knew that Yao Guangxiao was able to plead for him, that he wore luxurious clothes, and that he could hang out with the emperor from time to time.

It must be the King of Han and the King of Zhao.

"I came here this time for no other reason than to ask you a question."

"Recently, some strange people have often appeared in the tavern, such as the dragon robe usurper and the old Taoist priest."

"I asked Prince Zhao and Zhanji to investigate these people, and guess what?"

"No news at all."

"As long as you leave the door of your tavern, it's as if you have disappeared from the face of the earth."

"I don't care about the rest, but you should know the crime of usurping the dragon robe."

"Are you... related to them?"

Zhu Di stared at Zhuang Mu and could feel a strong sense of oppression.

However, Zhuang Mu did not feel nervous at all, but spoke calmly.

"What connection? Shouldn't you have checked my background?"

"I slept for eight or ten hours. You don't think I have anything to do with the two people who plotted rebellion, do you?"

Zhu Di chuckled.

"That's what puzzles me, you sleep for a long time."

"But why are these people gathering in your tavern?"

This is also the thing that Zhu Di is most confused about.

Those who say that there is something wrong with Zhuang Mu really do sleep for a long time. There are more than a dozen secret agents outside the house, all keeping an eye on this pub.

It can almost be said that there is nothing abnormal about Zhuang Mu.

There's no problem, right? The Taoist priest and the two rebels often appear here, and only here.

And they couldn't find it at all.

It was as if they would disappear from the face of the earth as soon as they left the tavern.

"I'm afraid that even though you may not be directly involved in this matter, you may be indirectly related to it."

Zhuang Mu was stunned when he heard this.

After thinking about it, he really had nothing to do with these people, but Zhu Di said so.

He must have his reasons. The Jinyiwei are spread all over the city. It is impossible that they cannot catch anyone, and there is no news at all.

"Old man, you just said that those people disappeared after leaving the door of my tavern?"

Zhu Di looked towards Zhu Zhanji.

Zhu Zhanji explained: "Yes, your maid must have seen it too. It's very strange."

"Those two men disappeared after leaving the tavern."

Zhuang Mu looked at Ximei who was serving beside him and asked.

"What he said is true?"

Ximei nodded: "Yes."

After getting Ximei's reply, Zhuang Mu looked at the dream power in his hand.

Is it really caused by myself?
So Zhuang Mu walked out of the counter and came to the door of the pub.

As long as you walk out of this tavern, you will disappear.

At this time, Zhuang Mu suddenly discovered that the dream power that was tinged on the gate... seemed a little too strong.

The power of your dreams can easily leak out, especially when you are sleeping.

Therefore, every part of the tavern will be stained with some of its own power.

Even Ximei, a girl, would sometimes become drowsy after staying with him for a long time.

This is also the reason why Ximei often dozes off.

This is caused by the leakage of one's own power, but the impact is not great.

Zhu Di and Zhu Zhanji came to Zhuang Mu and looked at the door.

Asked: "How is it? What did you find?"

Zhuang Mu did not answer, but slowly placed his hand on the door, and then injected a little strength into the door.

Then, a push.

Yao Guangxiao, who was sitting at the counter, showed a slight change in expression.

"Disappeared?"

(End of this chapter)