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

"In the future, you and I will both be people who have passed away."

"I knew he was lonely, which is why he came to see my daughter and me."

"However, people always have to look forward. If you can annoy him and make him throw a tantrum, he'll come here less often."

"That's a good thing too."

Zhu Yuanzhang was a nostalgic person.

She was happy that Zhu Yuanzhang still thought of her even after so many years since her death.

But the more she did this, the less she could allow Zhu Yuanzhang to become dependent on her.

If they develop a dependency, Zhu Yuanzhang will definitely visit them frequently.

This is not what she wanted.

"Besides, each time he travels through time, he needs blood. Chongba is already old, and this will drain him dry."

Lan Chen explained, "Actually, this time travel was done using the blood of a palace maid who served the Empress."

Empress Ma sighed softly.

"No one's blood can withstand being lost again and again."

"Even palace maids can't withstand frequent bleeding."

That's true.

He trained his body to resemble that of a crane, so he was no longer afraid of palace maids strangling him.

Taking one's own blood is for drawing talismans, while Jiajing took blood for alchemy.

In a sense, he and Jiajing were from the same school.

He just didn't have many requirements for the blood he wanted.

However, if too much fluid is lost, the palace maids will definitely complain.

Zhu Biao also understood his mother's thoughts.

Rather than having Father Emperor frequently travel to their place, it would be better to have him travel to the future.

It would be best to resolve the matter of the crown prince as soon as possible.

"Your subject understands."

Empress Ma looked at Lan Chen and Jiang Huan and said, "I hope you two can keep this matter to yourselves."

Jiang Huan and Lan Chen exchanged a glance.

He nodded.

After discussing and agreeing on the terms.

Empress Ma then returned to Kunning Palace.

He then told Zhu Yuanzhang about Zhu Biao's refusal to admit his mistake.

Things turned out exactly as Empress Ma had predicted.

Zhu Yuanzhang was furious when he learned that Zhu Biao refused to admit his mistake.

In a fit of anger, he prepared to leave.

Zhu Yuanzhang walked to the outside of Kunning Palace and shouted, "Lan Chen? Where the hell are you?!"

Jiang Huan immediately carried Lan Chen on his back and came to Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately asked, "Have you rested enough?"

Lan Chen got off Jiang Huan and twisted his neck.

Going downstream doesn't require as much physical exertion.

"almost."

"Your Majesty, are you sure you want to leave? We still have plenty of time."

Zhu Yuanzhang did not respond.

Instead, he turned to Empress Ma and said, "Sister, let's give him another chance. If he apologizes to us, we won't leave."

Before Empress Ma could reply.

Zhu Biao then stepped forward and slowly said, "Mother, please convey to Father that if Father wishes to stay a little longer, I welcome it, but if you ask me to apologize..."

"What wrong have I done?"

Actually, all he wanted was an attitude.

Given Zhu Biao's attitude, if he were to stay any longer, he would only be humiliating himself.

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately snorted coldly, looked at Zhu Biao, and said to Empress Ma, "Sister, tell Biao'er that since we came to see him and he doesn't appreciate it, then we won't come to see him again!"

The words were spoken.

A pale blue mist gradually drifted in.

The palace walls and flowers were all enveloped within it.

The boats slowly approached.

Lan Chen and Jiang Huan boarded the ship first, while Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Empress Ma.

Even though the anger had not subsided.

But I was still reluctant to leave.

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Zhu Biao again, his anger rising, but he ultimately chose to board the ship.

Standing at the bow of the boat, with his back to Empress Ma, Zhu Yuanzhang slowly said, "Sister, after some time, when Biao'er has thought things through, we'll come to see you again."

Seeing this, Zhu Biao said, "If that's what Father Emperor thinks, then Father Emperor doesn't need to come."

These words were spoken.

Zhu Yuanzhang then made no decision without hesitation.

He gritted his teeth.

He roared, "Start the boat!"

As the ship slowly disappeared into the mist, Zhu Biao remained somewhat silent.

It seems like we've gone a bit too far.

Zhu Biao stood beside Empress Ma and whispered, "Mother, did I go a bit too far?"

Empress Ma gently tapped Zhu Biao's head with her hand.

"I'm telling you to annoy him and make your father come less often, not to drive him away so he won't come at all."

However, what's done is done, and there's no point in saying more.

If Chongba can let go of his past obsessions because of this, it might not be such a bad thing.

……

Qianqing Palace.

When he arrived, Zhu Yuanzhang was all smiles.

When he returned, Zhu Yuanzhang had a solemn expression, clearly not in a good mood.

After disembarking.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Lan Chen: "We couldn't do anything to you there, but here, can't we do anything to you?"

"Jiang Huan!"

Jiang Huan threw Lan Chen to the ground, bowed, and said, "Your humble servant is here."

Lan Chen lay on the ground.

It seems a beating is inevitable.

Zhu Yuanzhang narrowed his eyes and said in an icy tone, "I expect that for the next month, not a single drop of meat will be allowed on your family's dining table."

He originally intended to give Lan Chen dozens of lashes.

But after thinking about it, I decided against it.

After dozens of strokes, he'll be bedridden for at least a month.

Given Lan Chen's sickly body and the poison he has, it wouldn't be worth it if he were killed.

He felt uneasy if he didn't teach Lan Chen a lesson.

Lan Chen remained silent for a moment before speaking, "Your Majesty, why don't you just hit me?"

Not allowing meat for a month? Wouldn't your mouth be so bland?

It would be better to give them a few lashes.

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled calmly: "Fight? Yes, we should fight."

"Has the torture of Lan Yu stopped these past few days?"

Jiang Huan nodded: "It's been stopped for almost a month now."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded.

"When a son makes a mistake, the father makes the payment."

"Strike Lan Yu ten times with a whip every day."

Before Jiang Huan and Lan Chen could react, Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and expelled them both from the Qianqing Palace.

The two arrived outside the hall.

Lan Chen and Jiang Huan exchanged a glance and remained silent for a moment.

Jiang Huan felt helpless.

Why should I suffer along with Lan Chen when he makes a mistake?

He couldn't help but ponder it.

Would it be a mistake to let Lan Chen move into my house?

I abstained from meat for a month.

Lan Chen himself doesn't have much to do every day, he doesn't work, and he's fine even if he doesn't eat.

But he has a lot of things to do every day, and his body can't handle it if he doesn't eat meat.

My two children are also at the age when they are growing.

How can you grow taller without meat?

Thinking of this, Jiang Huan sighed softly, "What a tragedy."

After sighing.

Jiang Huan looked at Lan Chen: "Are you still able to walk?"

Lan Chen lay on the ground and shook his head: "I'm exhausted, I can't walk anymore."

Jiang Huan immediately carried Lan Chen, who was lying on the ground, and headed home.

What you choose, you have to bear, no matter how hard it is.

"Commander Jiang, could you have gone a little easier on my father when you were hitting him?"

Jiang Huan nodded: "I'll try my best not to beat him to death."

Hearing Jiang Huan's tone, Lan Chen immediately sensed something was wrong.

Father, it seems you're going to suffer some physical pain.

But he should be fine. Lan Yu has been fighting on the battlefield for many years and is tough-skinned.

Ten consecutive draws a day shouldn't be a problem.

"By the way, have you found any leads on the person I asked you to find?"