The fierce grandson of the Ming Dynasty

"Ouch!"

Zhu Gui felt a buzzing in her head.

A sharp, dull pain shot from my forehead straight to the top of my head.

My ears felt like they were stuffed with cotton; I couldn't hear anything, and all I could see were terrified faces all around me.

He stood frozen in place for a full five breaths before turning around.

Then, he instinctively touched his hand and saw that it was covered in blood.

In an instant, Zhu Gui's eyes widened and her lips trembled.

As the grandson of Guo Zixing, the Prince of Chuyang, and the second son born to Consort Guo Hui, he was enfeoffed as the Prince of Yu at the age of four and lived a life of luxury from childhood...

Having grown up like this, who in the palace didn't cherish him?

How could I dare to disobey?

This is what fostered his irritable temperament.

Unexpectedly, I stumbled today and was beaten bloody by my nephew, who is the same age as me.

He clutched his head with one hand, pointed at Zhu Xiong Ying nearby with the other, his eyes filled with ruthlessness mixed with a hint of fear, and roared, "Ah! It hurts...it hurts so much!"

"Zhu Xiong Ying! I am your imperial uncle! How dare you hit me with a stool! I... I'm going to tell Father Emperor..."

When Zhu Xiong Ying made his move, he deliberately held back his strength to prevent anyone from dying.

Look around, this is Old Zhu's son!

Ha, if it weren't for Old Zhu's sake...

After his rebirth, through recuperation and training, his physique has become increasingly strong. How could this person stand up and speak?

Clap clap clap clap!

Before Zhu Gui could finish speaking...

Zhu Xiong Ying lunged forward and slapped the thirteenth prince five times in quick succession, leaving him stunned. Only then did she rebuke him, "You still know you're my uncle? My elder?"

"Look at what you've done and what you've said, that's why we're beating you up!"

You were born to a concubine, but our grandmother was the Empress of the Ming Dynasty.

I'm not afraid of you!

If the uncle fails to teach, it is the nephew's fault.

Since it's today, let your little dad teach you a lesson in family discipline!

Upon thinking of this, Zhu Xiong Ying grabbed Zhu Gui's robe, placed it on the bench, and began to spank him.

Snapped!

"Did I make a mistake?"

"Waaah~"

At first, Zhu Gui was stubborn, tears streaming down her face, trying her best not to cry.

But in the end, I was in so much pain, both physically and mentally, that I couldn't help but scream!

Upon witnessing this scene, all the members of the Zhu family in the main hall were in an uproar.

Some were gloating, while others were filled with fear...

"Brother Ba! My nephew is going too far! If this continues, something bad might happen. Let's all work together and pull him away!"

The person who made the suggestion was a slender and handsome man, none other than Prince Zhu Tan of Lu!

This tenth prince, only fifteen years old, was exceptionally intelligent from a young age and was proficient in all the arts, including music, chess, calligraphy, and painting.

Unfortunately, during the Hongwu era, after being enfeoffed, he indulged in women all day long and was obsessed with immortality. Just after turning twenty, he ate an "elixir of immortality" and unfortunately ascended to heaven!

The eighth prince, Zhu Zi, was enfeoffed as the Prince of Tan in the third year of the Hongwu reign.

He was over sixteen years old, tall and imposing, and his birth mother was Consort Ding, of the Da clan.

However, in terms of personality, he has been cautious, sensitive and suspicious since childhood.

He had some dissatisfaction with his thirteenth brother, Zhu Gui, who was usually uneducated and incompetent and acted eccentrically.

Seeing his nephew Zhu Xiong Ying's actions, Zhu Zi said, "Tenth Brother, don't worry, I can tell my nephew knows how much force to use!"

"As for the thirteenth brother, he not only snatched Yunwen's things, but also said those things, which were really too much... rude!"

Behind his nephew Zhu Xiong Ying stood Empress Ma.

The thirteenth prince represents Consort Guo Hui.

Zhu Zi made it clear that she was keeping to herself and avoiding getting involved.

A few steps away, the eleventh prince, Zhu Chun, the Prince of Shu, could not stand idly by.

The reason was that the one who was beaten was his own younger brother, Zhu Gui!

Looking at his own small frame, and then at his beloved nephew Zhu Xiong Ying, who was determined not to give up, he thought to himself.

Even if someone else stepped forward, they probably wouldn't be able to dissuade him!

Then observe how others watch the show!

He was anxious, frowned, and hurriedly waved to the stunned eunuch, saying, "Hurry up and go to Kunning Palace to inform Her Majesty the Empress!"

"If something goes wrong, can you take responsibility?"

"Ah, yes! This servant will go right away!"

The eunuch on duty snapped out of his daze and, leading a group of junior eunuchs, scrambled and stumbled toward Kunning Palace.

Passing by the Huagai Hall, he was still uneasy and sent someone to report to the emperor.

Inside the main hall.

Zhu Xiong Ying stopped to rest when her wrists ached from hitting the ball.

His sharp eyes looked at the many young imperial uncles, as well as his brothers Zhu Yunwen and Zhu Yuntong.

I have to admit, Old Zhu is really good at having children!

He left behind a total of twenty-six sons and sixteen daughters.

However, most of their offspring are not very promising!

Like my second uncle, Zhu Shuang, who was violent and extravagant by nature, and ultimately died a cruel death at the hands of a woman.

Third Uncle Zhu Gang, though brave and resourceful, was also cruel. Fortunately, after being reprimanded by Old Zhu, he reformed his ways.

Fifth Uncle Zhu Su was rebellious and willful in the first half of his life, but devoted himself to medicine in the second half...

In short, apart from Biao'er's father, only his fourth uncle, Zhu Di, was meticulous, brave and skilled in battle, and the most promising!

In this life, in terms of achievements and other aspects, he may not be as good as Zhu Yuanzhang.

But the number of offspring he will have in the future will inevitably exceed that of his imperial grandfather!

After a while, Zhu Xiong Ying rested and recovered. He then said to everyone, "In the second year of Hongwu, my grandfather ordered the Secretariat to compile the Ancestral Instructions."

"In the sixth year of the Hongwu reign, the Emperor himself wrote a preface and distributed it to the princes. In the ninth year of the Hongwu reign, it was revised again..."

The opening chapter states: "The king and the emperor are originally the closest of relatives, but due to their own lack of self-discipline, or due to the treacherous schemes of others, internal discord arises, and outsiders covet the throne, allowing heroes to seize power and thus leading to the downfall of their families and the destruction of their kingdoms. My descendants should take heed of this. Each should uphold the established laws of our ancestors and never forget the bond of kinship..."

Since his transmigration, Zhu Xiong Ying has had an exceptionally good memory, able to recite the "Imperial Ancestral Instructions of the Ming Dynasty" backwards.

First, they invoked ancestral precepts, thus attaching a heavy burden to the matter.

Finally, he loudly rebuked, "Zhu Gui, you disregard the ancestral precepts set by your imperial grandfather. Do you know your crime?"

"Your Majesty is busy with state affairs, so let's teach you a lesson on his behalf. Do you submit?"

Zhu Gui was in so much pain that she kept grimacing.

Hearing this, I was speechless with bitterness and almost fainted from anger.

He was beaten up like this, did he deserve it?

Moreover, if the Heavenly Gang is reversed, does that mean a nephew is justified in beating his imperial uncle?

On what grounds?

Upon seeing the thirteenth prince, they all remained silent, their faces filled with resentment.

If you're not convinced, we'll beat you until you do!

Zhu Xiong Ying raised his hand again.

"Nephew, stop! You can't keep fighting!"

"Eldest brother..."

The crowd gasped in surprise.

Even his younger brother, Zhu Yunwen, couldn't help but stand on tiptoe and peer inside to try and break up the fight.

Just then, a sharp sound came from outside the hall.

"His Majesty has arrived!"

……

Kunning Palace.

Empress Ma sat on a soft couch, lost in thought, while holding the hand of a noblewoman and chatting.

This noblewoman was none other than Consort Hui, Guo, the adopted sister of Empress Ma and daughter of Guo Zixing.

"Sister, your health wasn't very strong to begin with, and you've had several children. Don't overwork yourself. Let the palace servants do the things around you, and take more rest!"

Upon hearing this, Consort Guo glanced at Empress Ma and saw that she was as kind and approachable as ever.

But it was that intangible air of authority, and all the methods the palace had employed over the years.

This made it clear to her the enormous gap between them.

Consort Guo breathed a sigh of relief and replied cautiously, "Thank you for your concern, sister. I'll remember it..."

Before he finished speaking...

A hurried footstep interrupted the conversation.

"Your Majesty! Something has happened at the Grand Hall!"