The fierce grandson of the Ming Dynasty

Inside the main hall.

Hearing his nephew's words, Zhu Zi's fear did not diminish in the slightest!

He knew all too well the implications of the word "treason"!

I understand my father's methods even better now!

It is estimated that when the Hu Weiyong case broke out in the thirteenth year of the Hongwu reign, he was only ten years old.

All I heard was a palace eunuch saying: The Prime Minister was executed by slow slicing. At the execution ground in Yingtian Prefecture, the blood gathered and stained the Qinhuai River red.

Two years later, in the fifteenth year of the Hongwu reign, the Empty Seal Case swept the nation.

The chief officials of the thirteen provincial administrations and prefectures were almost all slaughtered, and tens of thousands of people were implicated and exiled!

Six months ago, a grain theft case broke out, and all officials below the rank of Vice Minister of the Six Ministries were executed, leaving the court virtually empty and tens of thousands of people implicated and killed...

Furthermore, the "Criminal Law of the Great Ming Dynasty - Theft and Robbery" states: "Those who plot rebellion and treason are the most heinous of the ten unpardonable crimes. Regardless of whether they are the ringleaders or accomplices, they shall all be executed by slow slicing. Grandfathers, fathers, sons, grandsons, brothers, and those living with them, regardless of their surnames, uncles, brothers' sons, or whether they are from the same or different families, shall all be beheaded if they are sixteen years of age or older."

Currently, she is engaged to a woman surnamed Yu, and the wedding is scheduled for today.

Given this situation, could he, as the prospective son-in-law, possibly remain uninvolved?

Not to mention Zhu Zi's trembling body, tears streaming down her face, and her panicked and helpless state.

Zhu Xiong Ying was helping him up.

Deep down, however, I felt a surge of approval!

Before his eighth uncle could get married, the Yu family was arrested.

Old Zhu had clearly given this matter considerable thought!

This is because she doesn't want to involve her son!

That's way too high!

His eighth uncle's "hidden thunder" has now been cleared.

We won't end up like in history, with someone self-immolating!

Why did the Yu family encounter this problem at this time?

Connecting this to Li Shanchang's arrest, it's like pulling out a radish and bringing up the mud, leading back to the Hu Weiyong case itself!

Now that his grandfather has made up his mind to kill Li, I'm afraid even more meritorious generals will be implicated and imprisoned.

Not far away, I could tell that my younger brother was panicked.

Zhu Biao strode forward, his voice deep and reassuring, saying, "Eighth Brother! Don't be impatient. Let the servants find out the details first, then we can discuss this further!"

Together with her beloved son, she helped her younger brother sit down.

Zhu Biao acted swiftly and decisively, issuing several orders to send people to investigate immediately.

In addition, he instructed the chief clerk not to make any noise and to appease the guests for the time being.

About half an hour later, the servants came in to report, and only then did they learn the detailed reason.

"Involved in a major treason case, a remnant of the Hu Jintao faction?!"

Upon hearing the news.

Zhu Xiong Ying's suspicions were all confirmed.

Even Crown Prince Zhu Biao, in an instant, understood the cause and effect.

Only Zhu Zi was panicked and incoherent, saying, "Brother! It's over! It's all over!"

"On my wedding day, this happened to my father-in-law's family. Even if I jumped into the Yellow River, I couldn't clear my name..."

Looking at Uncle Ba's appearance.

He had suddenly developed "Old Zhu phobia"!

Again, Biao'er's father was lost in thought, seemingly preoccupied.

He's the one who has to step in and clear things up!

Zhu Xiong Ying picked up the teacup and handed it over, saying with a composed expression, "Eighth Uncle, please take a moment and have some water!"

"Your nephew asks you, are you aware of the details of the matter involving the Yu family?"

Zhu Zi quickly shook his head and said, "Nephew, how would I know?"

"Even the formalities of betrothal, asking the bride's name, presenting betrothal gifts, and setting the wedding date were all handled by the palace..."

Zhu Xiong Ying calmly replied, "That settles it then. Since you were unaware of the situation, and the Yu family hasn't even officially entered the family, there's been no wedding ceremony, no formal marriage ceremony, and no official record in the imperial genealogy..."

"What does the Yu family's conviction have to do with you?"

"Not to mention, you are a prince of the Ming Dynasty, the flesh and blood of your grandfather, and no one can change that!"

"Although my imperial grandfather hates traitors and is ruthless in killing them, he never implicates the innocent, let alone you, Eighth Uncle!"

"Father, don't you think so?"

Zhu Biao turned to the side and looked at his eldest son, his face showing gentle approval.

He then turned to his younger brother and earnestly said, "Ying'er is right! Eighth brother, don't scare yourself!"

"If Father Emperor truly blames me, I, as his elder brother, will stand in front of him..."

"And me, your nephew!"

Seeing the elder brother's sense of responsibility and the nephew's proud chest.

Zhu Zi's panic subsided slightly, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

With such an elder brother, what more could one ask for!

Then there's my eldest nephew, who is rough around the edges but meticulous, bold and decisive, and considerate and caring.

I was really wrong before, he's such a good nephew!

He looked up and said, "Thank you, brother, and nephew! But I..."

I've raised enough favorability!

It was clear that his eighth uncle's worries had not yet subsided.

We won't be able to eat anything at this feast today!

Zhu Xiong Ying glanced at Biao'er's father and suggested, "Father, Eighth Uncle, let's not delay!"

"Why don't we go to the palace now and ask Grandfather the truth in person..."

This suggestion reflects exactly what Zhu Biao was thinking.

He still had other questions in his mind that he needed to ask his father, the Emperor, so he nodded and said, "What Ying'er said is exactly what I thought! What do you think, Eighth Brother?"

……

One hour later.

The Imperial City, the Hall of Literary Glory.

Zhu Yuanzhang sat on the dragon throne, looking at the list in his hand, his brows gradually relaxing.

Mao Xiang, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, stood respectfully below and briefly described the day's arrests. He then remained in place, awaiting the emperor's instructions.

A moment later, a eunuch quietly entered and announced, "Your Majesty! His Highness the Crown Prince! His Highness the Prince of Tan! And His Highness the Eldest Grandson are outside requesting an audience!"

Our Biao'er, our Da Sun, our Zi'er...

They've finally arrived!

Zhu Yuanzhang had anticipated this. He glanced at Mao Xiang and said, "Go down! According to my decree, everyone else on the list must be brought to justice within the next two days!"

"yes!"

Meanwhile, Mao Xiang retreated.

Just as he was about to leave the palace, he happened to run into the Crown Prince and his entourage, and hurriedly greeted them respectfully.

During this process.

They noticed that the Crown Prince was calm and composed, the eldest grandson of the Emperor was steady and resolute, but only the Prince of Tan was anxious and uneasy.

Mao Xiang thought to himself, "The Crown Prince and the Imperial Grandson are truly worthy of being the eldest sons of the legitimate wife; they possess the demeanor of the Emperor and Empress! Ordinary princes would surely be humbled in comparison. I must treat them with utmost care in the future!"

Simultaneously.

Noticing Mao Xiang's gaze, Zhu Xiong Ying looked up and smiled, but there was a deep thought in his eyes.

Don't be fooled by how powerful this commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard is now.

But in Lao Zhu's hands, it was just a knife!

When something is no longer useful, it is time to eliminate it!

That is, in terms of ruthlessness.

He still needs to emulate his grandfather!

Strive to be the most ruthless imperial grandson of the Ming Dynasty!

Then, they stepped through the palace gate.

He stole a few glances at the imperial desk.

Seeing that Old Zhu's expression wasn't very good.

Zhu Xiong Ying immediately became more careful and avoided becoming an eye-catching figure.

Instead, he obediently followed behind Biao'er's father and Eighth Uncle, and greeted them together.

"Your subject pays respects to Your Majesty!"

"Grandson greets His Majesty!"

Five breaths later.

Zhu Yuanzhang raised his eyes and glanced at his eighth son, Zhu Zi, who was looking utterly dejected. His expression turned cold, and he said, "My eldest grandson, come to my side!"

"Biao'er, get up first!"

"Zhu Zi, you, kneel down before us!"

These words, full of accusation, made Prince Tan, Zhu Zi, tremble and dare not utter a word.

On the contrary, Zhu Biao and Zhu Xiong Ying, father and son, were of one mind and maintained their bowing posture, saying, "Father (Grandfather), please calm your anger!"