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

Lan Chen's smile gradually faded, and he fell into a slight silence.

Jiang Huan turned and looked down at Lan Chen: "Duke of Liang, I must say, you are truly blessed."

"When he was still young, he caused trouble, but he was protected by the Prince of Kaiping and the Crown Prince."

"Now, she has given birth to a fine son."

"Lan Chen has risked his life these past few days to try and overturn your case."

Lan Yu's expression changed, and she looked up at Jiang Huan: "What do you mean by that?!"

Seeing Lan Yu's tense expression, Jiang Huan deliberately paused to make him anxious.

Then he smiled calmly and said, "Even if you knew, what good would it do? It would only add to your troubles."

Lan Yu was so angry that her teeth itched.

"Jiang Huan!!!"

After venting his anger on Lan Yu.

Jiang Huan then explained, "Some time ago, Lan Chen was assassinated at Jiangdong Gate and was almost chopped into mincemeat."

"But thankfully, I survived."

"I don't think I need to explain the reasons to you, do I?"

Lan Chen wants to overturn the verdict against the Duke of Liang's mansion.

Of course, some people don't want that.

"His Majesty intends to pardon Lan Chen's crimes, but Zhan Hui insists on holding onto the fact that he is the son of a traitor."

"Your Majesty has suppressed the ministers' memorials this time, but what about next time?"

"His Majesty cannot protect him every time."

Upon learning of her son's situation, Lan Yu pondered for a long time.

Although the emperor's actions were intended to consolidate the old emperor's own power, rather than solely to protect Lan Chen.

Yes, this move is advantageous to Lan Chen.

Since that's the case, why not do it?

This was the only thing he, as a father, could do to help Lan Chen.

Lan Yu compromised: "I can do as you say, but... I hope you can pass on a message to His Majesty."

"I hope Your Majesty will consider my meritorious service and grant me... a bloodline."

Looking at Lan Yu, Jiang Huan pondered for a moment.

He turned and walked out of the cell: "I will convey your message."

As soon as he finished speaking, the cell door slammed shut.

Jiang Huan also left the imperial prison.

……

The next day.

Zhu Yunwen and Zhan Hui arrived at the Jinyiwei prison.

Looking at Lan Yu, who was bound to the torture instruments, Zhan Hui demanded, "Speak! Who else is your accomplice?!"

Zhu Yunwen and Jiang Huan stood aside and watched.

Lan Yu laughed wildly, "Hahaha, I, Lan Yu, have fought for my country all my life, but in the end, I am accused of treason."

Zhan Hui roared, "Nonsense! I advise you to tell the truth! Don't implicate others!"

Looking at Zhan Hui, the Left Censor-in-Chief and Minister of Personnel, Lan Yu snorted coldly: "Since you're so eager to know about my accomplices..."

"Then I'll tell you."

Upon hearing this, Zhan Hui was overjoyed: "Hurry up and confess the truth!"

"Isn't my accomplice you? Zhan Hui, the Left Censor-in-Chief and Minister of Personnel, Lord Zhan."

This statement came out.

The prison was silent.

Jiang Huan immediately stepped forward: "I didn't expect Imperial Censor Zhan to be so well hidden."

Jiang Huan drew his sword from his waist and pressed it against Zhan Hui's neck.

Then he turned to look at Zhu Yunwen, seemingly waiting for Zhu Yunwen to give an order.

Zhan Hui was terrified at this point.

Zhu Yunwen stared into Jiang Huan's cold eyes, and after a moment of silence, immediately ordered, "Take down the traitor Zhan Hui!"

Zhan Hui was completely dumbfounded.

He immediately cried out in protest, "Your Highness! You've been wronged! Your Highness! You've been wronged!"

Lan Yu, witnessing this scene, burst into laughter: "Hahaha, who wouldn't cry foul after entering this Imperial Guard prison?!"

Jiang Huan immediately ordered the Embroidered Uniform Guard to strip Zhan Hui of his official robes.

Immediately afterwards, Jiang Huan placed the sword he was carrying into Zhu Yunwen's hand.

"Your Highness, His Majesty has given instructions: traitors should be executed immediately, and not a single grain of food should be wasted."

"In order to temper the character of the Crown Prince, this traitor shall be executed by you personally."

Zhu Yunwen gripped the embroidered spring knife, which was stained with the smell of blood.

My hands started trembling again.

Jiang Huan laughed and said, "Grandson, there's no need to be afraid. His Highness the Crown Prince went through the same thing back then."

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Jiang Huan then supported Zhu Yunwen's trembling hands and slowly plunged the embroidered spring knife into Zhan Hui's chest.

Zhan Hui's eyes were filled with despair.

Just a second ago, he was the Left Censor-in-Chief of the Censorate and concurrently the Minister of Personnel, but now...

He became a prisoner and was killed by the grandson of the emperor.

As the embroidered spring knife gradually pierced his heart, blood gushed out, and Zhan Hui's pupils gradually dilated and lost their color.

Ultimately, it became a cold corpse.

Zhu Yunwen's Adam's apple bobbed repeatedly at this moment. The feeling of killing for the first time made his stomach churn.

Then, he quickly ran out of the Imperial Guard prison.

Lan Yu looked at this scene and said calmly, "Isn't Your Majesty afraid of scaring Zhu Yunwen out of his wits with this action?"

"Not everyone can remain calm in the face of danger like the Crown Prince."

When faced with political disagreements.

The emperor also frequently used bloody and cruel methods to intimidate Crown Prince Zhu Biao.

This is both a trial and a deterrent.

She hoped that this method would make her son give in a little.

After all, emperors often used this method to deal with their civil and military officials.

But clearly, Crown Prince Zhu Biao did not compromise with the emperor because of this.

When political views differ, they will still argue. Sometimes, when the arguments get heated, the emperor, unable to win the argument, will resort to violence.

As a son, Zhu Biao couldn't hit his father, so he could only run away. Being chased all over the palace was a common occurrence for him.

"You can barely take care of yourself, yet you have the mind to worry about others. Duke Liang should worry about himself instead."

Jiang Huan dragged Zhan Hui's body outside.

……

Evening, the palace.

Inside the study, Jiang Huan entered, bowed, and reported, "Your Majesty, Zhan Hui has been executed."

Zhu Yuanzhang remained completely unmoved.

The execution of a person of such rank as the Left Censor-in-Chief of the Censorate and concurrently Minister of Personnel would have been enough to shake the court and the public in any other dynasty.

It was possible during the Hongwu reign.

This is not uncommon.

"How is the Crown Prince's condition?"

"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince is not used to it and seems to be frightened."

You're still too timid.

When Biao'er killed someone for the first time, he didn't show any fear.

It's just that it's the first time someone has killed someone, so there will be some physical discomfort.

As the future crown prince, how can he not have the courage to kill?

"These days, let the Crown Prince rest in the Eastern Palace; he doesn't need to come to the morning court."

At this time.

Jiang Huan took out a memorial from his bosom, raised it above his head with both hands, and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, this is the Great Ming Treasure Note Currency Stabilization Plan written by Lan Chen."

"Please read this, Your Majesty."

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't take this to heart and didn't even raise his head.

"Put it on the table."

Jiang Huan placed it on the table.

After finishing his business, Jiang Huan bowed and withdrew, leaving the study.

It was getting close to night.

After Zhu Yuanzhang finished reviewing the memorial, he prepared to return to the Qianqing Palace.

Looking at the memorial written by Lan Chen.

After a moment of silence, Zhu Yuanzhang sat down.

That's it.

Let's take a look, otherwise, what if this kid writes utter nonsense?

The people from the Inspectorate are going to start whining again.

Although Zhan Hui was executed, it was not because he dared to speak frankly, but because he had other motives behind his frankness.

Although, this was just for show.

But it can't look too bad.