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

After Crown Princess Lü left.

Zhu Wusi then asked, "Who is the Crown Princess?"

Wang Sancai explained, "The Crown Princess is the Crown Prince's wife. The Crown Prince's first wife died in childbirth, and this is his second Crown Princess."

"She is also the mother of the Crown Prince and the current heir apparent."

So she's the granddaughter-in-law; she certainly looks like a lady from a respectable family.

"Speaking of which, the young man who brought you to the palace also has some connection with you."

"You mean Lan Chen?"

Wang Sancai nodded: "Lan Chen's father, Lan Yu, is the uncle of your first granddaughter-in-law."

Zhu Wusi was somewhat surprised.

I never expected they were in-laws.

During the conversation.

Zhu Wusi returned to the West Palace.

Zhu Wusi continued eating, while Wang Sancai recounted what had just happened.

He told Zhu Yuanzhang everything.

Zhu Yuanzhang's face turned cold, and he immediately stood up and said, "Father, let's go take a piss."

Zhu Wusi nodded, and Zhu Yuanzhang went outside.

"Didn't you tell the Crown Princess that our father is a distinguished guest?"

"Your Majesty, I spoke twice, but Li Yan remained aggressive. Fortunately, the Crown Princess finally understood my intentions."

"Li Yan was taught a lesson on the spot."

He who does not know is not guilty.

Even after being reminded so many times, they still wouldn't let it go.

Zhu Yuanzhang's tone was very cold: "You idiot, take your men to the East Palace and have the Crown Princess personally escort Li Yan to the sixteenth floor."

"If we don't see Li Yan's name on the roster on the sixteenth floor within a day, then send her to the Imperial Guard prison."

Wang Sancai's body trembled.

His Majesty is still so ruthless, even though Li Yan is a member of the Crown Princess's family.

If he were to enter the sixteenth floor, he would be utterly disgraced, and it would also have some impact on the Crown Princess.

If we don't go to the sixteenth floor, then we'll go to the Imperial Guard's prison.

Either become a prostitute, ruin your reputation, and be confined to a lowly status for life.

Either die.

"This servant understands."

After dealing with Li Yan's matter, Zhu Yuanzhang returned to his room, pretending that nothing had happened.

She continued eating with her father.

After lunch, Zhu Wusi said, "There's still so much left, Chongba. Can you pack it up for me? I want your mother and the others to try some too, just a little."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded in agreement: "I'll have someone make a new one."

Zhu Wusi refused: "The rest will suffice."

Then, Zhu Wusi picked up the eggs he had placed aside.

"This is?"

"This is what your mother asked me to give to Li Zhen, as a token of gratitude from Li Zhen for compensating you for the sheep on behalf of Chongba."

"This thank-you gift is naturally for you. It's nothing very valuable, so please don't find it offensive."

In name, it was Li Zhenhuan's landlord sheep.

In reality, it was Zhu Yuanzhang who repaid it.

Giving these eggs to Zhu Yuanzhang wouldn't be a problem.

Zhu Yuanzhang, carrying the eggs, said, "These must have been saved up by you and Mother for a long time, right?"

He was about to refuse when Zhu Wusi silenced him with a kiss.

"Don't refuse, or your mother will be unhappy."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang did not refuse.

These eggs aren't expensive, but they represent a sentiment.

In the following time, Zhu Yuanzhang led Zhu Wusi on a tour of various parts of the inner palace.

The splendor of the palace dazzled Zhu Wusi.

I don't know what to watch for a moment.

This scene also made Zhu Wusi feel so unreal.

It was like a dream.

However, despite the palace's size, he felt somewhat lonely.

It gradually became evening.

"Father, your clothes have gone bad. Shall we get you a new set?"

Zhu Wusi shook his head.

"I'm not used to wearing this. I still prefer what I'm wearing now. I'll wash it when I get back."

It's almost evening, time to rest.

Zhu Yuanzhang then led Zhu Wusi to his dragon bed.

"Dad, why don't you try this? It's so comfortable. Don't you have a bad back? Our bed is so soft."

Zhu Wusi shook his head repeatedly: "I smell bad, let's not."

But Zhu Yuanzhang directly pressed his father onto the dragon throne.

The soft bedding also exuded a faint fragrance.

It must be very comfortable to sleep in.

However, there wasn't enough time left for him to get some sleep here.

Wang Sancai slowly walked into the Qianqing Palace, bowed, and said, "Your Majesty, Lan Chen has arrived."

It's almost time.

Zhu Wusi also knew that it was time for him to go back.

But at this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly lost his temper.

He shouted angrily, "Get out! We didn't let you in. Who gave you permission to come in?!"

Zhu Wusi was slightly taken aback when he saw Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly fly into a rage.

He could sense that Chongba seemed like a completely different person at that moment.

Irritability, anger, and restlessness.

If a person's emotions suddenly change, something must have touched a nerve.

Zhu Yuanzhang's volatile temper.

Wang Sancai and the other eunuchs and palace maids were forced to prostrate themselves on the ground.

If the emperor was angry, he would punish the victim with caning at best, and death at worst.

"Where's Lan Chen? Tell him to get in here!"

When Lan Chen got closer.

Zhu Yuanzhang, hands on his hips, paced back and forth: "Our father will sleep here tonight."

Lan Chen was slightly taken aback, then explained.

"Your Majesty, the time of travel cannot be changed midway. We need to return as soon as the time approaches."

"Otherwise, they'll be forcibly dragged back."

If forcibly pulled back, without the protection of a ship, it would most likely be submerged in the river of time.

The dangers of the river of time are like the turbulent Yellow River and Yangtze River.

It's impossible to go against the current by relying on your physical body.

If it's calm, it's fine, but if it's during a flood, it will be submerged instantly and swept downstream.

By the time they reach the shore, there will probably only be a corpse left.

Back then, Wang Baobao was able to cross the Yellow River thanks to a piece of wood.

Zhu Yuanzhang completely ignored Lan Chen's explanation: "I don't care! I don't care what methods you use! You must give our father more time!"

"You want to overturn your father's case? If you can't even do that, what's the point of overturning it at all!"

"Tell me, do you want our blood or something else?! We can prepare either for you!"

"What are you still kneeling for? Get me some silver needles!" Zhu Yuanzhang pointed at Wang Sancai, who was kneeling on the ground.

At this moment, Zhu Wusi slowly placed his hand on Zhu Yuanzhang's raised right wrist.

He slowly pressed down Zhu Yuanzhang's raised hand.

Also suppressed was Zhu Yuanzhang's anxious and restless heart.

"Zhongba, you sent me here just to let me know you weren't lying, weren't you?"

"I already know what I need to know, and I've seen what I need to see."

"It's time for me to go back. Your mother and your older brother are still waiting for me."

Facing separation.

Tears finally streamed down Zhu Yuanzhang's face, which had long been as cold as a deep pool.

"Father, we can't bear to part with you."

As one loved one after another passed away, he could find no warmth of home in the vast palace.

All that accompanied him was the cold palace and loneliness.

Zhu Wusi's skeletal hands gently caressed Zhu Yuanzhang's face.

Wiping away tears from the corners of her eyes, she laughed and said, "You're over sixty years old, and you're still crying."

"How ridiculous!"

As he spoke, he looked towards Lan Chen.

Upon seeing this, Lan Chen immediately summoned his ship.

After boarding the ship, Zhu Wusi looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and said, "Zhongba, I hope you will be well in the future, and it would be best if... you never come looking for us again."