The Ming Dynasty: Starting with taking Old Zhu on a journey to the future

He received a reply from Zhu Gaoxu.

Zhu Jihuang then poured him a cup of wine.

"Since my cousin has done it, I certainly won't be stingy. Today, we won't leave until we're drunk!"

He killed Lan Chen.

That was to complete the task assigned by the Crown Prince.

When my grandfather passes away and my grandson ascends the throne, I will become the heir apparent to the Prince of Jin and inherit the title of Prince of Jin.

As long as the emperor intervenes.

Even if her father was unwilling, he had no choice but to accept this fact.

The struggle for the crown prince position has always been like this.

Big brother, please don't blame me.

Zhu Gaoxu cautiously inquired, "Are you sure you still have money to treat me to dinner? Don't tell me you're broke after we've eaten, and I'll have to pay for it."

When I was in the capital.

Zhu Jihuang was almost cornered in his shop because he had no money.

They were all princes, and their salaries were not much, since they were still minors. The money was directly deposited into the prince's residence and then handed over to them.

My mother is a rather frugal person.

I won't allow myself to spend money recklessly.

Therefore, apart from daily expenses, all other matters requiring money are not approved.

No matter how much her father liked her, he had the final say on things outside the home, but her mother still had the final say on things at home.

"Don't worry, cousin. I've raised some money from my brothers, so we can afford to treat everyone to a meal."

"There will never be another embarrassing situation like last time."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu finally dared to pick up his wine cup and drink.

After drinking for a while, it got to evening.

Zhu Jihuang was already drunk and asleep, still muttering, "Father, why should he give you everything just because he's the eldest brother!"

"Father, I will prove to you that I am the most suitable person to be the heir apparent to the Prince of Jin!"

Listening to Zhu Jihuang's murmurs.

Zhu Gaoxu snorted softly, "That kid."

He swayed as he stood up and glanced at the pile of empty wine cans beside him.

We've had enough to drink.

It was getting late, so Zhu Gaoxu staggered out the door.

Then he gave instructions to Zhu Jihuang's servants and returned to the Imperial Academy.

I have just returned to the Imperial College.

Before they could even go inside to rest.

Zhu Gaochi stood at the door and asked, "Second brother, is Lan Chen really dead?"

Zhu Gaoxu was very proud.

"Of course, I hit him with one arrow. Although it didn't hit his head, that kid looked incredibly weak."

"This arrow is enough to kill him."

Zhu Gaochi sighed deeply.

My foolish younger brother has finally caused a huge disaster.

"You've been used as a tool without even realizing it, sigh... I've already written to my parents about this."

"I estimate they will make a trip to Beijing."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu immediately lost his temper.

"Why did you write to our parents?! And why did you say bad things about me in the letter?!"

Zhu Gaochi said helplessly, "You've caused a huge disaster. Do you think you can bear the responsibility all by yourself?"

"I'm doing this to give my parents some mental preparation."

Seeing that Zhu Gaoxu reeked of alcohol and was almost unsteady on his feet, Zhan Du noticed that Zhu Gaoxu was drunk.

Zhu Gaochi stepped forward to help him.

But Zhu Gaoxu shoved him away, saying, "You're just worrying unnecessarily. I don't believe that Grandfather would really do anything to me because of Lan Chen!"

After saying that, he collapsed to the ground.

Then he fell asleep.

Zhu Gaochi looked at this scene with a sense of helplessness and wanted to move Zhu Gaoxu.

But he found that he was too fat and too weak to lift it at all.

The only option was to ask someone for help.

……

Beiping.

The Prince of Yan's Mansion.

Princess Consort Xu Miaoyun looked at the accounts in her hands, with an abacus beside her.

She moved the abacus beads quickly.

Looking at the calculated expenditure amount for the Prince's residence, Xu Miaoyun murmured softly, "We should be able to save some money."

Just then.

Footsteps could be heard outside.

A maidservant, holding a letter, knocked on the door: "Your Highness, an urgent letter has arrived from the courier."

Urgent message?

Xu Miaoyun put away the account book, got up and went outside.

He took the letter from the maid.

"Who sent it?"

"It seems to be His Highness the Crown Prince," the maid replied.

High incandescence?

An urgent letter suddenly arrived; could something have happened?

Xu Miaoyun quickly opened the envelope and scanned the contents.

As Xu Miaoyun's gaze swept across the room, her expression grew increasingly solemn.

Until I finished watching it.

She was stunned for a long time before she came to her senses and hurriedly instructed the maid beside her, "Have His Highness come back."

As the Prince of Yan, Zhu Di had the responsibility of wielding power and training troops.

When there was no war, Zhu Di should have been training his troops at the drill ground.

After giving the instructions.

Xu Miaoyun checked it again to make sure she hadn't misread it.

She went back inside and looked at the accounts in front of her, but had no mind to make any plans.

Half an hour later.

Zhu Di rushed back from the training ground, covered in dust.

They didn't even have time to change their clothes.

The monk Daoyan also returned with Zhu Di.

Upon entering the house, Zhu Di immediately asked, "Miaoyun, why did you call me back so urgently?"

As he spoke, Zhu Di picked up the teapot next to Xu Miaoyun's desk and took a swig.

Xu Miaoyun frowned slightly, sighed, and handed the letter in her hand to Zhu Di: "Look at the good things Gao Xu has done."

Good news?

Zhu Di didn't react for a moment. He wiped the dust off his hands and took the letter that was handed to him.

"Let's see what this kid has done this time to make me look good."

Zhu Di turned to the side and opened the letter.

This is so that Daoyan can also read it.

As Zhu Di's gaze swept across the contents of the letter, his smile gradually froze.

Dao Yan's expression gradually became serious as well.

Zhu Di dropped his jovial demeanor and asked Xu Miaoyun, "Is everything Gao Chi said true?"

Xu Miaoyun stood up: "Your Highness may not like Gao Chi, but you should understand Gao Chi's personality; he has always spoken with composure."

"Gao Xu rashly went to the capital to assassinate Lan Chen in order to prevent Lan Chen from overturning the case of the Duke of Liang."

Zhu Di was somewhat furious: "Has this kid got his head stuck in a door? Why did he go to the capital to kill someone?!"

"However, Lan Chen is Lan Yu's son and is suspected of treason, so the Emperor will not let Lan Chen off easily."

"Assassination and death in prison are both death, so Father Emperor probably won't investigate."

Dao Yan, who was beside him, shook his head.

"Your Highness should make preparations as soon as possible, in case His Highness the Prince really assassinates Lan Chen."

"Then it's only a matter of time before the investigation reaches him."

"Once it's found, His Majesty's edict should arrive soon."

Zhu Di looked at the contents of the letter over and over again.

Is it that serious?

Dao Yan explained, "Your Highness believes that the eldest son of a traitorous general can be released from the Jinyiwei's prison."

"Who gave you permission?"

"The fact that His Majesty released this person must mean that His Majesty desires something from him."

"If he dies, do you think His Majesty will be furious?"

Even after Daoyan's explanation, Zhu Di still didn't think this matter would warrant his father's summons to the capital.

Border generals such as Fu Youde and Feng Sheng were all transferred to the capital.

The frontier defenses were filled by these vassal kings.

Now, because of Lan Chen, he is being transferred to the capital, leaving a temporary vacancy at the border.

How is that possible?