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

Chapter 129: Old memories, Zhu Biao knows the past, reunion in the tavern

Xu Miaoyun didn't say anything.

Just recalling the past with Zhu Di, I felt happy but also a little nervous.

"Old Four...are you really still alive?"

Zhu Biao's edict contained very little content, simply asking her to go to Nanjing City immediately.

This is just on the surface. After all, she needs a reason to walk in the Ming Dynasty.

In fact, in addition to this edict, she also received a letter.

That was the letter about her husband.

The content of the letter only contained a few short words: Lao Si is not dead.

Upon learning the news, Xu Miaoyun rushed to Nanjing without stopping.

All these years, since Zhu Di died on the way to his fiefdom in the 25th year of Hongwu.

She often cried bitterly, and later, Zhu Gaochi inherited the position of King of Yan.

As a result, not many years later, Zhu Gaoxu died suddenly while on his way to an expedition.

When Zhu Gaochi heard the news, he was so sad that he fell ill and died not long after.

She was the only one left in the whole family.

In fact, they originally had three sons, but the third one died right after he was born.

There's no time to pick a name yet.

"Zengshou, please go faster."

"I'm fine."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Miaoyun began to cough violently.

Her health has been getting worse over the years.

Her husband passed away, her son also passed away one after another, and her father also passed away not long ago.

Being too sad will lead to loss of appetite, and your health will naturally get worse and worse.

When Xu Zengshou heard Xu Miaoyun's cough, he not only did not speed up, but slowed down instead.

"Sister, if you don't tell me why, then I won't speed up."

He was still quite worried about Xu Miaoyun's health.

After all, she is my sister.

If anything happens to him, he will feel guilty.

Seeing this, Xu Miaoyun could only say: "The emperor said...he saw your brother-in-law."

"Let me go to Nanjing immediately."

Hearing this, Xu Zengshou was slightly stunned, and then exclaimed.

"what?!"

"Isn't my brother-in-law dead? How could it be possible that..."

At this moment, Xu Zengshou also knew why Xu Miaoyun was so anxious.

After all, my sister and brother-in-law have a very good relationship.

In particular, when his father Xu Da was seriously ill, it was Zhu Di who cured him.

It extends its lifespan by several decades.

The Xu family was extremely grateful to him, not to mention Xu Miaoyun, with whom he already had a good relationship.

Xu Zengshou thought for a moment, his eyes firm.

"Sister, sit tight!"

When Prince of Yan Zhu Di was alive, he was very good to me.

In addition to his kindness, he naturally did not forget Zhu Di.

After that, Xu Zengshou didn't say anything more and just kept on traveling.

If it weren't for Xu Miaoyun's health, they would have stopped to rest after driving for a while.

Otherwise, he could reach Nanjing within five days.

With Xu Zengshou's superb carriage driving skills, Xu Miaoyun took eight days to reach the old capital of Nanjing from the city of Beiping.

at the same time.

Zhu Biao hasn't slept well these days.

Zhu Di's words echoed in his mind.

Thinking about it, the two brothers took two different directions.

Either Zhu Di was lying, or the two brothers became enemies.

Either Zhu Di did not lie, and the two brothers lived in peace.

"Ah, Lao Si, Lao Si...you are really making things difficult for me."

Zhu Biao recalled what Zhu Di had said at the time. In fact, he was already roughly certain that what Zhu Di said should be true.

But he won't turn back until he hits the wall.

After all, how could his good brother rebel?

But since he was plotting a rebellion, why would he save me?

"Xu Yungong, where is your sister?"

We just need to wait for Xu Miaoyun's arrival, and everything will be settled.

Xu Yungong cupped his hands and responded, "According to the distance from Beiping City to Nanjing City, if we are fast, we can arrive in about five days."

"It's just that my sister hasn't been in good health these years, and the journey has been bumpy."

"I think it's going to be slower, but it's been almost twenty days since the message was sent."

"It should be arriving soon."

Hearing this, Zhu Biao picked up the memorial in his hand and read it for a while.

Just as Xu Yungong said, Xu Miaoyun had already arrived in Yingtian Prefecture.

When Zhu Biao learned about this, he put down the memorial and immediately got up and went to the palace gate to greet him.

Soon, Zhu Biao and Xu Miaoyun met at the gate of the palace.

Xu Miaoyun bowed quickly but was stopped by Zhu Biao.

"Sister-in-law, you are not fully recovered yet, so you don't need to perform the ceremony."

Seeing this, Xu Miaoyun didn't hesitate to ask.

"Your Majesty, is everything you said in your letter true?"

"Is the fourth brother...really still alive?"

Xu Miaoyun's eyes were filled with hope. Now that she could meet Zhu Di again, she could not hide her excitement.

Zhu Biao nodded.

"Yes, I saw this with my own eyes. Lan Yu and Xu Yungong were both present."

“They can all prove it.”

Hearing these words, Xu Miaoyun looked towards Xu Yungong who was accompanying Zhu Biao.

Xu Yungong nodded.

"Sister, what the emperor said is correct. We did meet my brother-in-law in that tavern."

"only……"

The Zhu Di they met in the tavern was completely different from the Zhu Di in their memory.

The Zhu Di in the tavern was no longer the Prince of Yan, but the Yongle Emperor. And he was a traitor.

It seems that he ascended to the throne through treason.

Xu Miaoyun quickly said, "Can I go see him?!"

Zhu Biao took over the conversation at this time.

"Sister-in-law, let's talk while we walk."

Because the door of the tavern had not been opened yet, it was naturally impossible to see Zhu Di for the time being.

Of course, he also needs to confirm some things with Xu Miaoyun.

Zhu Biao, along with Xu Miaoyun, Xu Yungong, Xu Zengshou, Lan Yu and others, walked towards the tavern.

On the way, Zhu Biao asked.

"Sister-in-law, I have something I want to ask you."

"You must answer me truthfully."

Xu Miaoyun nodded.

"My brother and sister-in-law will answer all the questions asked by the emperor."

Seeing this, Zhu Biao did not hesitate and asked.

"When Emperor Taizu and my mother passed away, they told me a secret."

"They said they had been hiding something from me. When I had time, I could go to Nanjing and find a tavern."

"And find a shopkeeper named Zhuang Mu, and you will know the secret."

"And now, I found this tavern. It was also in this tavern that I saw Lao Si."

"He told me that he was actually a traitor, using treasonous methods."

"Usurped the throne of Emperor Yunwen."

"He also said that his mother and Xiong Ying had actually died of illness in the 15th year of Hongwu, and that he should have died of illness in the 25th year of Hongwu."

"The reason I didn't die from the disease is all because of him."

When hearing these words, Xu Miaoyun's expression changed slightly.

At that time, Zhu Di naturally told her and Xu Da about the matter of Zhu Di becoming the emperor during the Fengtian Jingnan Campaign.

In fact, she always believed that what Zhu Di said was true.

Looking at the changes in Xu Miaoyun's expression, Zhu Biao could see clearly that what Zhu Di said seemed to be right.

But he still asked.

"I wonder if he ever told you these things?"

Seeing this, Xu Miaoyun naturally did not hide it anymore, since Zhu Di had already told Zhu Biao in person.

Then there is no need for her to hide it any longer.

After he nodded, Zhu Biao said with mixed feelings.

"So... the fourth brother's death was because of me... right?"

"In fact, the reason why the fourth brother wanted to go to the vassal state was not because he wanted to go to the vassal state."

"It was because after he cured me, he himself would not live long, so in order not to make me sad, he made up this lie."

These words also touched upon Xu Miaoyun's pain.

Zhu Di died in her arms, and she was powerless to do anything.

"Yes."

"In fact, he was already dying when he met you..."

"Before he died, he asked me to arrive in Beiping Prefecture and spread the news of his death."

"My husband passed away five hours after he met you."

Zhu Biao clenched his fists, then unclenched them.

Fourth Brother, Fourth Brother, it turns out that everything has gone so smoothly for me because you have been protecting me from the wind and rain.

Unexpectedly, I often made up my mind to protect my younger brothers.

In the end, he was protected by his own brother, and he had no idea from the beginning to the end.

Zhu Biao suddenly felt uncomfortable and felt that he owed Zhu Di something.

He had no way of commenting on the struggle between Zhu Di and Zhu Yunwen.

But it is undeniable that Zhu Di made a lot of efforts for himself.

At least, this brotherhood still exists.

As for the rebellious acts that Zhu Di committed... Alas, I'm afraid I'm not qualified to comment.

If he were Prince Yiwen, he would be qualified.

But he was able to become the Emperor Hongsheng because of Zhu Di.

"I understand."

"Lan Yu, you continue to monitor this tavern until it opens."

"Just let me know."

"Sister-in-law, if you want to see the fourth brother, you can stay near this tavern for the time being."

At this time, Zhu Biao had already brought Xu Miaoyun to the tavern.

The door of the pub remains closed today.

"As long as the door of this tavern is open, you can enter."

"The fourth one who saw another world."

Xu Miaoyun looked at the door of the Zhuangjia tavern with full of anticipation and hope.

Is the fourth brother behind this door?

At this time, Xu Zengshou said, "Sister, why don't I stay here with you?"

In fact, he was also a little curious about what this brother-in-law who came back from the dead looked like.

At this time, Xu Yungong grabbed Xu Zengshou's ear and said, "Don't you still have an important position in the court?"

"Are you bored? Big sister, I'm here to accompany you. You should return to the capital and report back to me!"

As early as the Hongwu Dynasty, Xu Zengshou was promoted to the position of sword-bearing guard of the nobility. In the Hongsheng Dynasty, he was promoted to the left general of the Left Army General's Office.

It can be considered an important task.

Over the years, we have been training troops and garrisoning at the border.

This time when he returns to Beijing to report, he will naturally be given other assignments.

"But I want to meet my brother-in-law!"

Xu Yungong was silent, then kicked Xu Zengshou on the butt.

"Get lost, don't embarrass yourself in front of the Emperor."

Seeing this, Zhu Biao didn't care and waved his hand.

"Yun Gong, it's okay. Since he wants to stay here, let him stay here."

"I will explain to the court."

Because of Zhu Di, since he took office, he entrusted important tasks to people around Zhu Di.

The Xu family and Zhu Di’s two sons.

There is also great tolerance towards it.