Ming Dynasty: The Crocodile King of Han Prince Zhu Gaoxu's Family

Chapter 49 Please prepare an extra set of clothes

Zhu Zhanji looked at his cousin in front of him with confusion, not understanding what Zhu Zhanhe meant.

"Brother, please explain clearly. What do you mean by asking my father to take care of his health?" Zhu Zhanji looked confused.

"There's no one else here, right?" Zhu Zhanhe asked Zhu Zhanji in a low voice with a smile on his face.

"No!" Zhu Zhanji answered firmly. He was taken aback for a moment, then realized what Zhu Zhanhe meant. He was shocked. What did he mean by "no one else?" This was the Crown Prince's residence. How could anyone possibly be watching?

Is there someone monitoring the Prince of Han's Mansion? ? ! ! At this moment, Zhu Zhanji suddenly thought of something horrifying.

"That's good. Look how fat uncle has become. You must take care of yourself." Zhu Zhanhe said to Zhu Zhanji with a look of disgust. Uncle's body really can't bear the burden.
"I know, tell me about your story," Zhu Zhanji said seriously.

"Let me make it clear first, we can't talk about this matter casually. At the moment, only the two of us know about it. I'm telling you this just to prepare you mentally, not to tell you the facts of the matter," Zhu Zhanhe continued to lay the groundwork.

"Okay, okay, go ahead," Zhu Zhanji said impatiently.

"I'm going to get into trouble soon! This trouble is very big. It can be said to be a good thing, or it can be said to be a horrible disaster. If outsiders know about this, they will die. The more people who know, the more they will die!..." Zhu Zhanhe said with a serious face.

"Fuck, stop doing this..." Zhu Zhanji became anxious after hearing what his brother said. He got up from the bed, walked quickly to Zhu Zhanhe, and tried to persuade him with an anxious look on his face.

But he knew his brother well. He was powerful, well-versed in history, and was the noble prince of Han. If he got into trouble, wouldn't it be a disaster?

"Don't worry, big brother. I'm only telling you about this now because I'll let you know before my uncle and grandfather do. Furthermore, this matter is very complicated and will require three generations of our Zhu family, or even countless descendants, to resolve. Furthermore, no one else can know about this. Currently, I'm the only one who knows about it.

So, big brother, please make sure that uncle takes good care of his health. This matter is really important. We need him, and we also need you and me," Zhu Zhanhe said to Zhu Zhanji with a smile on his face.

"What are you talking about?" Zhu Zhanji looked at his Zhu Zhanhe with a serious and confused expression, indicating that he didn't understand anything at all.

Until now, he only knew that his brother was going to do something, something serious, and very important. No one could know about it. Besides the Zhu family, anyone else who knew about it would die! But he didn't say what it was.

I have no clue at all! I can't find anyone to investigate. If they really find out something, there will be a risk of being exposed! Besides, the people involved in the investigation may die!

What the hell is going on? Zhu Zhanji scratched his head in distress, his face full of depression. He looked at his brother with pleading eyes, trying to awaken his conscience and tell him something useful.

"Brother, that's all I can say. I'm not sure if you're being monitored. If you say even one word, this Prince's Mansion will be completely wiped out in the future." Zhu Zhanhe pointed to the sky, indicating that he couldn't say any more.

After hearing what Zhu Zhanhe said, Zhu Zhanji looked up at the sky where his brother had pointed. Zhu Zhanji was even more certain that someone was watching the Prince of Han's mansion! And the only person who could watch the Prince of Han's mansion was that person!

"Okay, I won't say any more. Let's go back. Remember to remind your uncle not to say anything more. There's no point in saying too much. It will only make him worry in vain. You'll know when the truth comes out.

Also, remember to save my father's life." Zhu Zhanhe turned around and left Zhu Zhanhe's room, leaving only the confused and dazed Crown Prince, His Royal Highness, at a loss.

At noon, the real master of the Han Palace, Prince Han, finally returned to the palace. His face was a little gloomy, but still determined.

"Your Highness~" Seeing her husband coming back, Princess Han was very happy, but she still stood at the door to greet him with dignity.

"Dad!" Zhu Zhanhe also stepped forward and saluted his father.

"Okay, I'm fine, let's go back to the palace!" Prince Han waved his hand and walked in first, followed closely by Zhu Zhanhe and his mother. In the palace's training room, Prince Han was testing his son's recent martial arts skills.

The two men were slashing back and forth with wooden knives, but it was obvious that Prince Han was the one who was constantly being attacked and pushed back!
"He'er, your father has failed this time, and I just handed over my military power. Now I have no power at all. I can only live in this palace and wait for death.

But don't worry, your grandfather will be leading another expedition soon, and I will still hold the military power. As long as we don't leave the capital, we still have a chance." After receiving another fierce blow from his son, Prince Han quickly retreated to relieve the force, still looking unconvinced.

"It's good that Dad has an idea. I have no objection." Zhu Zhanhe no longer continued to persuade his father to become a vassal. It was useless to say too much. It would be better to do something practical.

"Don't worry, He'er. Your grandfather didn't kill me because he cared about his reputation. What he is worried about now are the remnants of Jianwen. As long as the world falls into chaos, we will have plenty of opportunities!" Prince Han rushed up with a knife and slashed at his son.

Zhu Zhanhe was not polite either, and joined in the fight. With a snap, the two swords collided, and the wooden sword in Prince Han's hand broke directly...

Time flies and passes in the blink of an eye.

On this day, still in the training room of Prince Han's mansion, Prince Han was standing and looking at his son.

Recently, Prince Han discovered that fighting with his son had actually improved his skills significantly, so he often challenged his son to spar. Of course, Prince Han would not admit that he was trying to get back at his son for his consecutive defeats.

After being defeated by his own son again, Prince Han felt a little embarrassed, so he made an excuse to take a rest.

"Come, son, take a rest. You can't refuse to admit that you are getting old. When I was your age, I had endless energy. You are really old now." Prince Han would not admit that his martial arts skills were not as good as his son's, and his face was full of sighs!

"Dad, you are too modest. You are still in your prime, how can you be old?" Zhu Zhanhe immediately understood his father's embarrassment, so he quickly complimented him.

"Hahaha, my son is the one who knows how to talk!" Prince Han was in a good mood after hearing his son's praise!

"Dad, you finally smiled. You've been frowning lately, and everyone in the mansion is very nervous." Zhu Zhanhe looked at his happy father and continued quickly.

"Is that so...?" Prince Han was also thoughtful after hearing his son's words.

"Dad, since you are in a good mood today, why don't I invite you to go boating on the lake at night?" Zhu Zhanhe put down the wooden sword in his hand, walked to his father, poured a cup of tea for Prince Han and handed it to him.

"Cruising on the lake at night? Sure!" Prince Han hesitated for a moment, but still agreed readily. He had been stuck at home recently, so it would be nice to go out and have some fun!

"Do you need to prepare anything?" Prince Han asked his proudest son with a loving face.

"There's nothing to prepare. Just follow me when the time comes!" Zhu Zhanhe said firmly.

After leaving the martial arts arena, Zhu Zhanhe went straight to his mother.

"Mom, I'm taking my dad to the lake tonight to let him relax. Please prepare a set of clean clothes for him. It's windy at night, so you shouldn't go. Please go during the day next time," Zhu Zhanhe said sincerely to his mother.

　Empress Chengxiaozhao Zhang (? – November 1442, 11), whose name is unknown, was a native of Yongcheng, Henan Province. She was a political figure in the early Ming Dynasty. She was the daughter of Commander Zhang Qi, the first wife of Emperor Renzong Zhu Gaochi, the mother of Emperor Xuanzong Zhu Zhanji, and the grandmother of Emperor Yingzong Zhu Qizhen and Emperor Daizong Zhu Qiyu. In the 20th year of the Hongwu reign (1395), Zhang was granted the title of Crown Princess Consort of Prince Yan, and in the 1404nd year of the Yongle reign (1442), she was promoted to Crown Princess Consort. Upon Emperor Renzong's accession to the throne, she was enthroned as Empress. After Emperor Xuanzong ascended the throne, she was honored as Empress Dowager. Upon Emperor Yingzong's accession, she was honored as Grand Empress Dowager. Due to Emperor Yingzong's young age, Zhang became the de facto regent, becoming the first Grand Empress Dowager of the Ming Dynasty. Entrusted with the assistance of five ministers, including the "Three Yangs" (cabinet ministers), Minister of Rites Hu Yi, and Duke of Yingguo Zhang Fu, she ensured a relatively clean and orderly government during the early Zhengtong reign, earning her the title of "female hero." In the seventh year of Zhengtong (), Zhang died and was posthumously named "Empress Chengxiao Gongsu Mingde Hongren Shuntian Qisheng Zhao" and buried in Xianling.

　　
　
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