The stupid son of Chongba

Chapter 122: Refusing to be released from prison? Zhu Biao gets angry and scolds Zhu Ju! ( words)

In the dark and damp prison, Zhu Ju sat on a cushion with his eyes closed in meditation.

After Ma Xiuying's visit, his treatment improved dramatically. Not only was his cell cleaned from top to bottom by the jailers, but the tables, chairs and benches were also replaced, and he was even given a futon!
Apart from the lingering damp smell, his living environment can be said to be no different from the outside.

"call--"

"Ah--"

Zhu Ju took a deep breath, formed seals with his hands, his belly bulged and shrank, and he entered a state of extreme tranquility.

A stream of heat flows between the heart and kidneys...

"Your Highness, Your Highness?"

"Have you slept?"

A sound came from next door, causing Zhu Ju to frown.

"Don't make any noise, I'm practicing!"

He growled.

Mao Xiang next door immediately shut his mouth obediently.

a long time.

"call--"

Zhu Ju exhaled a breath of foul air, then opened his eyes and murmured,

"It seems that the little girl didn't play tricks on me. These two pills are indeed good stuff."

A sumptuous meal made up for all the losses. At this moment, he was full of energy and revived!

No, it’s not as simple as resurrection. Zhu Ju clearly felt that his health bar had lengthened, and his arms and thighs were stronger than before!
If I eat a few more of these, wouldn't I be as strong as an ox? !

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel a little regretful.

I regret not extorting a few more pills...

"Well, maybe next time..."

Zhu Ju took out the jade pendant from his chest, looked at its slightly green color, and stroked his chin in thought.
"I have to find a way to get my dad."

"I have to find an opportunity to get close to him and work as his secretary or something. That way I can get as much as I want from him. With his temper, I guess he's full of negative energy every day..."

After collecting the jade pendant, he shouted towards the hole in the wall:
"Mao Xiang, what are you calling me for?"

Rustling.

There was a sudden noise from next door, and in a moment, an eye peered over.

"Your Highness, have you finished your training?"

Mao Xiang looked at Zhu Ju's cell, which was clean and new, and said with envy,
"Your cell is comparable to the upper room of the inn. It's great. Mine has a dead rat in it, and the damn jailer doesn't even come to clean it for me."

"Ugh……"

Zhu Ju couldn't help but laugh when he heard that.

"You kid, are you just farting away?"

He smiled and said,
"It must be hard to be in jail, right? You've never experienced this before, right?"

Upon hearing this, Mao Xiang nodded helplessly.

"Yes, since I joined the rebel army, I have always been the soldier with the best conduct. It is precisely because I have never made any mistakes and have made many military achievements that Your Majesty transferred me to the Imperial Guard."

"If I had made even a small mistake along the way, I would not have been able to get to this point and sit in the position of commander..."

"Your Highness, to be honest, I really envy you. Even if you keep making mistakes, it's okay. Even if you get into big trouble, you can still be safe in the end."

These words were indeed from the bottom of his heart.

People cannot be compared.

For a favored prince like Zhu Ju, it doesn’t matter if he makes mistakes ten thousand times, he will still be happily serving as a vassal king in his fiefdom.

But for someone like me who has worked hard all the way to reach the position of commander, I really can't take a wrong step. If I'm not careful, I'll fall off the cliff and there's no way back!

Judging from the current situation, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wu will probably be released soon.

But what about yourself?

Even if I am lucky enough to be released, will His Majesty still trust me? Can I continue to be the commander of the Imperial Guard?
Hope, slim...

As if sensing that Mao Xiang was in a low mood, Zhu Ju comforted him:
"Mao Xiang, don't be envious."

"If I make a mistake, my mother will cover it for me; if you make a mistake, I will cover it for you too!"

"I told you before, we are brothers who have been in jail together. This is completely different from ordinary friends! Don't worry, I will definitely protect you!"

After hearing Zhu Ju's assurance, Mao Xiang's expression became a little better.

"Thank you for your grace, Your Highness."

The two were chatting when suddenly, the sound of footsteps was heard.

Three people walked down the stairs. The leader waved his hand, and the other two hurried forward and quickly unlocked the door of Zhu Ju's cell.

"Your Highness, you have suffered."

Qin Shun, the chief of the prison, walked into Zhu Ju's cell and said respectfully,
"I am here to let you out by order of your majesty."

Zhu Ju: “?”

"let me out."

He chuckled.
"Don't worry, I'm getting used to it."

"Why let me out? This prison is pretty good. I don't have to do anything. I just eat and sleep every day. I can chat with my cellmates when I have nothing to do."

"These inmates are all talented and speak well. I really like being here."

Qin Shun was slightly stunned.

"what?"

He was surprised and said,

"After so many years in charge of the prison, this is the first time I've encountered someone who doesn't want to leave."

"Your Highness... please stop joking. His Majesty's decree has arrived. He and the Queen are still waiting for you in Kunning Palace."

"Don't waste time..."

As he said that, Qin Shun stepped forward and took Zhu Ju's hand.

However, at this moment Zhu Ju's expression suddenly changed.

"Who's kidding you? Do I look like the type to joke around?"

He yelled,

"They arrested me for no reason and released me for no reason!"

"I'm a ball, right? Let him shoot me here and there! I won't go, no, no, no, no!"

Qin Shun: “!!!”

Zhu Ju's words completely stupefied him!
Others who are able to escape from the Heavenly Prison would express their gratitude profusely and would wish they could kowtow a hundred times toward the north to thank Your Majesty for the imperial grace.

But His Royal Highness the Prince of Wu not only refused to thank me, but also got angry!

"Your Highness, please don't act on impulse!"

Mao Xiang from next door quickly advised,
"Your Majesty is in Kunning Palace right now. The Empress must have used all her strength to save you, which made Your Majesty relent and issue the order to release you."

"If you disobey like this, not only will His Majesty be furious, but the Queen's efforts will be wasted!"

"Please listen to what I say and stop being willful, okay?"

He was really anxious.

This Prince Wu is really too much of a troublemaker! It's hard to expect him to be obedient!

"Yes, yes, Master Mao is right."

Qin Shun nodded repeatedly, holding Zhu Ju's hand and said,
"Your Highness, the Queen has given her so much effort, please don't let her down!"

Snapped!
Zhu Ju slapped his hand away and stood there, shouting:

"you shut up!"

"This is not a question of whether you are doing it with all your heart or not. We should be reasonable in everything, right?"

"If I'm wrong, then I should be put in jail. Not to mention ten days or half a month, even if I'm put in jail for a year or two, I'll accept it!"

"But if I am not wrong, then I shouldn't come to this kind of place! Then the person who put me in jail is wrong! If he did something wrong, then he should apologize to me! Don't you think so?"

Qin Shun was stunned.

"Right...ah, no, no! How can this be right! No!"

He subconsciously felt that what Zhu Ju said seemed to make some sense, and blurted out the word "right", but the next second, he immediately reacted!
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wu is saying that Your Majesty is wrong!
How could he agree with this?

In an instant, Qin Shun was so scared that he broke out in a cold sweat!

"What's wrong? Can you tell me?"

Zhu Ju raised his head and said,
"Come on, let's talk it out. The more we argue, the clearer the truth will be!"

Qin Shun: "￥%&*……@##!!!"

"My Lord, I am just a small jailer guarding the prison. I am here to release you by order. Please...please spare me!"

He said with a bitter look on his face.

How could he have the qualifications or the courage to argue with the King of Wu?
You might get trapped in this while you're talking, and by then, even a hundred heads wouldn't be enough to chop off!

"Okay then, I won't embarrass a little minion like you."

Zhu Ju was straightforward, crossing his arms across his chest and said,

"Anyway, I won't go out! Before the truth is made clear, I will never leave the prison!"

"If the damn old man asks, tell him exactly what I said!"

"If I am wrong, then he should clearly list all my crimes and inform me in writing, and I will stay in jail here obediently!"

"If I am not wrong and he is wrong, then I don't need him to apologize to me in writing. As long as he comes in person and apologizes to me verbally, I will accept it."

"That's all I have to say! Go ahead!"

Qin Shun: “…”

How could he dare to say this to His Majesty?
But the Prince of Wu in front of him was a very stubborn person, with an extremely tough tone, and it was impossible for him to be persuaded!

For a moment, he was in a dilemma, not knowing whether to stay or leave.

"Get out of here now, don't disturb me while I'm practicing!"

Zhu Ju looked impatient and ordered them to leave.

Qin Shun had no choice but to leave first.

However, the door of the cell was open, allowing Zhu Ju to come in and out.

"Humph!"

Zhu Ju listened to their footsteps gradually fading away, and could not help but snort coldly, then sat back down on the mat.

"Your Highness, my Highness!"

Mao Xiang was scratching his head and face anxiously in the next room, saying repeatedly,
"Why are you so stubborn? Even if His Majesty is really wrong, he will never admit it!"

"How can he, an emperor, have the nerve to apologize to you?"

"Moreover, based on my understanding of His Majesty, if your words were to reach his ears, he would definitely fly into a rage. By then, even if the Queen tries to persuade him, it may not work."

"You, you, what can I say..."

"Ugh!"

He beat his chest and sighed.

However, Zhu Ju remained calm and raised his head and said:

"People live for a breath! If you force me to swallow it, my heart will be unstable and it will affect my immortality. Do you understand?"

"If I'm not satisfied this time, I won't leave! No one can say anything!"

……

Kunning Palace.

Ma Xiuying and Zhu Yuanzhang were sitting in the courtyard, with Zhu Biao eating a midnight snack next to them.

"Look, this bastard is also following your example and going on a hunger strike."

Zhu Yuanzhang slapped Zhu Biao on the head and scolded him with a smile,
"You guys also know this trick!"

Zhu Biao wiped his mouth and said with a smile:
"As the saying goes, one trick is enough to conquer the world!"

"I know that Dad will definitely feel sorry for Mom and me, so he will definitely agree to our request!"

"So, I admit that I took advantage of my father's favor to do whatever I wanted, hehe..."

Ma Xiuying also laughed when she heard this.

"We are a family this way."

She personally scooped a bowl of soup for Zhu Biao and said with a smile,
"At this time, Xiaojuzi must be hungry too. Come over and have a midnight snack together."

"The lamb from the northern border is even better when roasted. He will definitely like it!"

"Hey...it's been so long since the decree was passed down, why hasn't he come yet?"

Looking at the sky, the moon is dim and the stars are sparse.

It was already half past midnight. Normally, Zhu Ju should have been sitting here enjoying the meal by this time.

As she was wondering, she saw a figure approaching stealthily from outside the archway.

"Gugu, gugu..."

Qin Shun imitated the sound of a bird, trying to attract Zhu Biao's attention.

After thinking it over in the Tianlao, he still felt that he could not just repeat the original words of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wu to His Majesty.

That will definitely create huge waves again!
The only way is to find an important person to persuade him, and that person can only be His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!

But as luck would have it, he ran to the Eastern Palace with great difficulty, but Zhu Biao was not there, and he was summoned to Kunning Palace instead!
He ran over again without stopping, but at this moment he didn't dare to enter the door.

Your Majesty is sitting there!
If His Majesty's attention were to be drawn and he were to start questioning him, he would be completely unable to defend himself!

After much thought, I could only muster up the courage to imitate the bird's call, praying in my heart that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince would notice it... However, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince did not notice it, but the Queen did!

"Ok?"

When Ma Xiuying saw Qin Shun crouching and hiding outside the archway, her heart couldn't help but move.

She stood up calmly, walked to the outside of the archway, grabbed Qin Shun's sleeve and pulled him to the corner.

"What's going on? Why are you here alone?"

"Where are the King of Wu?"

Qin Shun looked bitter and whispered:
"Empress, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wu is really too stubborn! He...he actually refused to come!"

"I must clarify with Your Majesty who is wrong. You say this, this, this..."

"Oh! It's really hard for me!"

Hearing this, Ma Xiuying's face darkened.

"Why is this kid so stubborn? He's just like a donkey!"

She couldn't help but say,
"I spent so much effort to get him out, and he still..."

"Ugh!"

At this moment, Ma Xiuying felt a little tired.

"My lady, I think that what His Royal Highness Prince Wu said must not be told to His Majesty, otherwise His Majesty will be furious again!"

Qin Shun said repeatedly,
"How about asking the Crown Prince to go over and persuade him to come out?"

"My words have no weight at all, and I can't persuade him!"

Ma Xiuying frowned and was silent for a long time before she looked into the yard.

"...That's all it can do."

She said softly,

"Go back, I'll write a note."

Qin Shun heaved a sigh of relief after hearing this and left with many thanks.

Inside the courtyard, Zhu Yuanzhang seemed to sense something was wrong and frowned.

"Yes, logically speaking, this kid should have come here a long time ago."

"Is he doing something weird again?"

Zhu Biao was about to reply when he was suddenly poked in the waist. He turned around and saw his mother sitting next to him.

Ma Xiuying gave him a look, and the mother and son were in sync, and Zhu Biao immediately understood what she meant.

He lowered his head, opened the note around his waist and took a look. His face suddenly changed.

"Biao'er, what's wrong with you?"

Ma Xiuying held Zhu Biao's back with a look of concern.

"hiss--"

"I think I ate something that made me sick. No, no, I need to go to the bathroom!"

"Mom, you and Dad can chat first. I'm going to go to the bathroom and come back later!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhu Biao was already holding his stomach and limping towards the door.

Ma Xiuying looked at his back and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but rise slightly.

You know what, this Biaoer is quite good at acting! He almost fooled her!

"Did he get sick from eating something? What the hell did he eat?"

Zhu Yuanzhang said in surprise.

Ma Xiuying rolled her eyes and said unhappily:

"Don't you think about when Biao'er had his meal today?"

"I knelt outside the Huagai Palace for so long during the day that I didn't have breakfast or lunch. I ate a few mouthfuls of dinner in a hurry, and then it was this midnight snack."

"If you eat like this, there's no way your stomach will be healthy! Not to mention him, my stomach is a little uncomfortable right now, hiss..."

As she spoke, she actually frowned.

This look immediately frightened Lao Zhu. He quickly put down his chopsticks and held Ma Xiuying's waist.

"Where...does it hurt?"

"Is it serious? Let's call a doctor for you!"

Ma Xiuying shook her head.

"Gastrointestinal diseases need to be treated with care. What's the point of calling the imperial physician all day long?"

She frowned and said,

"Help me in and give me a good rub."

"Every time you massage me, I feel more comfortable. It's much better than if I massage myself."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded repeatedly.

"Okay, okay, I'll give you a massage. My technique is always impeccable!"

"Forget about that little bastard, I'll just take good care of you first..."

……

Inside the prison.

Zhu Ju was sitting on a cushion in meditation when suddenly a black shadow appeared in front of him.

The black shadow grabbed his collar without saying a word and walked out.

"Hey!"

"What are you doing? Robbery!"

Zhu Ju was awakened from his meditation, cursing and about to struggle, but suddenly, he saw the appearance of the person who came.

It was none other than his good elder brother Zhu Biao!

"Don't give me crap!"

Zhu Biao said viciously,
"Follow me! Let's go to Kunning Palace!"

He pulled hard, but Zhu Ju held on to the wooden fence tightly and refused to leave.

"I won't leave, I won't leave!"

"I am a man of principles! I cannot abandon my principles!"

boom!
Zhu Biao was so angry that he kicked Zhu Ju on the butt, making him scream!
"Ouch!"

"Brother, what are you doing!"

Zhu Ju screamed in pain. This was the first time his good brother used violence against him!
"Bullshit principles, you little bastard, what are you so proud of!"

Zhu Biao was so angry that he cursed and pointed at Zhu Ju,

"Do you know what your mother did to get you out as quickly as possible? What I paid for it?"

"Mom went on a hunger strike for you! Did you know that?"

Zhu Ju was stunned. "Ah?"

"Hunger strike?"

Hearing these two words, his hands loosened instantly.

This... was something he had never expected.

"Yes! Hunger strike!"

Zhu Biao looked very disappointed and ordered:
"Not a drop of water to drink, not a grain of rice to eat, just stand there and hold on!"

"I heard that my mother was on a hunger strike, so I followed her and we were starving to the point of being close to each other!"

"It's okay for me to be hungry for a while, but don't you know that my mother has never been in good health? Don't you know how serious her stomach problems are?"

"I heard that Dad went to look for Mom, and they almost got into a fight. Mom's room was a mess!"

"Who is all this for?"

"It's all because of you! Dad finally gave in, but you're still here yelling and acting like you're the best in the world!"

Zhu Ju: “…”

After being scolded by Zhu Biao, he fell silent.

He really didn't know about his mother and elder brother's hunger strike...

"You are awesome! You insisted on making dad apologize and deciding the winner, or you wouldn't leave!"

Zhu Biao pointed at Zhu Ju again and taught him a lesson.

"Do you regard Dad as a family member or an enemy?"

"Dad is really irritable sometimes, but be honest with yourself, is he good to you? You have made so many mistakes, has he ever punished you severely?"

"You still stick your neck out and think you're not wrong. This time, you made the sons of Li Shanchang and Hu Weiyong look like that. Do you think you're right? Even if they really had a conflict with you, you wouldn't have used such harsh measures, right? Don't tell me you're doing this for justice. That's bullshit!"

"You're just doing this for your own temporary pleasure! Do you think I don't know?!"

Zhu Ju: “…”

Zhu Biao's words were full of meaning and left him speechless.

"After you did something like this, even if your father wanted to protect you, you should still show some attitude to Li Shanchang and the others, right? You can't just cripple their son and not be in any trouble, right?"

Zhu Biao continued,
"I'm sending you to the Heavenly Prison just to show them that the emperor punished his own son! Even if they have resentment in their hearts, it will be much less."

"It's not that Dad is afraid of them, but now that the Ming Dynasty was founded not long ago, it is the time when we need talents. Li Shanchang, Hu Weiyong and others are talented people who need to be appeased."

"You got into trouble, and your dad was the one who cleaned up your mess! And you just turned a blind eye to this?"

Zhu Ju continued to remain silent.

"The most important thing is that Dad is an elder and a father! We are a family!"

Seeing that Zhu Ju was no longer making a fuss, Zhu Biao softened his tone a little and said very seriously,

"Family members should keep their own opinions. Have you ever seen a father and son have a conflict and insist on determining who is right and who is wrong, and then press the other's head to make him apologize?"

"If that's the case, then they are not father and son, they are enemies! The reason why relatives are relatives is because they tolerate each other without limits. Fathers love their sons, and sons respect their fathers. Even if there are some conflicts, they will smooth things over with each other, turning big things into small things, instead of letting the conflicts get bigger!"

"Family harmony comes first! The most important thing is that the family members get along well with each other without any barriers! I understand this truth, why can't you understand it? Don't say you are young, you are selfish!"

"If you have to apologize for doing something wrong, you have to apologize to your mother ten thousand times. If you have to kowtow, then even kowtow ten thousand times is not enough!"

Zhu Ju pursed his lips.

Zhu Biao's series of teachings made it impossible for him to refute.

"Brother, I know I was wrong."

He was silent for a moment, finally lowered his head and said,
"You're right. We are one family and we shouldn't talk behind each other's backs. Even if there is a quarrel between father and son, it will be over once it's over. We shouldn't hold on to it."

"If I do that, it will only make Mom and your efforts go to waste, and it will also make Dad angry and heartbroken."

"I...will listen to you."

Because of his original family background, Zhu Ju never knew how to behave and do things in a harmonious and happy family.

He was used to quarrels and to parting on bad terms.

So subconsciously, he had to argue to determine who was right and who was wrong.

It was not until Zhu Biao's words that Zhu Ju finally came to his senses - a harmonious family requires every member to work together to maintain it!

It’s not that there won’t be conflicts and quarrels in such a family, but every time after everyone gets angry, they always think about how to move on instead of dwelling on the conflict!

"Well, that's right."

Zhu Biao finally smiled when he heard this, patted Zhu Ju on the shoulder, and said with a smile,
"I'm glad you figured it out. It's worth my and mother's hard work."

Zhu Ju nodded and gave Zhu Biao a thumbs up.

"If you ask me who I respect the most in this world, I won't respect my father, but you, big brother!"

He said sincerely,
"Brother, you will definitely be a good emperor in the future, one that will achieve greater success than father!"

"Conservatively speaking, it should be easy for him to be on par with Emperor Taizong of Tang!"

Zhu Biao laughed.

"I don't have such a big goal. I just want to protect our Zhu family's land, that's all."

He put his arm around Zhu Ju's shoulders and said with a smile,

"If I really want to achieve something, I still need your help."

"Especially you, Little Orange. Among so many brothers, you are the most mischievous and rebellious, but also the most talented and smartest! If Big Brother really becomes the emperor in the future, you have to help me!"

Zhu Ju held his head high and chest puffed out.

"That is required!"

"Oh, by the way, Zhu Di is not bad either. He is a good fighter and can be your General of the Northern Expedition in the future. He is much more useful than any other general!"

Zhu Biao's eyes lit up.

"You think highly of the fourth brother? It seems that he must have some outstanding qualities."

"I'll talk to him next time..."

The two chatted and laughed and walked out of the cell.

Zhu Ju stopped outside Mao Xiang's cell door.

"Brother, I'm not going to make a fuss anymore, but I still have one request."

He pointed at Mao Xiang and said,
"Mao Xiang has taken the blame for me. He is a talented person and should not be buried."

"My only request is that Dad release him and reinstate him."

Zhu Biao raised his eyebrows and looked at Mao Xiang in the cell.

"Your Highness..."

Mao Xiang was so moved that he almost shed tears. He hugged the wooden fence with both hands and said excitedly,
"Don't worry about your subordinates! Just... live your life well!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Biao smiled slightly.

"I have already mentioned Mao Xiang's matter to Dad."

He said,

"The Fengyang case is at a critical moment right now, and Dad also needs the results of this case to do something."

"So don't worry! He will be released soon!"

After a short pause, Zhu Biao turned to look at Mao Xiang and said:

"Take advantage of this time to think carefully about how to investigate this major case further."

"Try to get to the bottom of the case in the shortest possible time! If you can satisfy His Majesty, you will naturally be reinstated."

"have you understood?"

When Mao Xiang heard this, his expression suddenly became serious.

"Yes, His Royal Highness!"

"I will think about it carefully!"

After listening to Zhu Biao's words, he saw the hope of making a comeback and was filled with energy!
Zhu Biao raised his eyebrows and looked at Zhu Ju with a smile.

"Little Orange, let's go."

As he finished speaking, he limped towards the stairs.

"Brother, what's wrong with you?"

Zhu Ju quickly supported him and said with concern,
"Leg injured?"

Zhu Biao shook his head and waved his hand:

"It's just a scratch, nothing serious."

"Little Orange, you are really good. You can make a capable person like Mao Xiang bow down to you. It seems that you are quite capable."

Zhu Ju was slightly stunned, then scratched his head embarrassedly and smiled.

"No, it's just that I dragged him down with me. We've been through thick and thin together! We can always see some true feelings."

Zhu Biao nodded slightly.

"A friend in need is a friend indeed. It's true."

"It seems that we can make close friends with Mao Xiang, which will also be good for you. Let me tell you a piece of news. Dad is now developing a secret team. It is based on the imperial guards and the inspectors' troops, and then trains and expands them! The purpose of creating this team is also very clear, that is, to serve as the emperor's eyes and ears and control the world!"

"If Mao Xiang can handle this case well, he will have a bright future..."

……

Kunning Palace, inside the wing room.

"Girl, are you comfortable?"

"Yeah, it feels much better. Your hands are warm enough, and it feels good to rub them."

"Hehe, that's because we have a healthy body and plenty of firepower!"

"Please massage my back, neck, and feet again. Massage them all for me. My feet have been sore lately."

"Wow! Do you think I'm a masseur? I'm the emperor..."

"Do you want to press it?"

"Press, press, press. I didn't say I wouldn't press... But girl, why do your feet seem to be getting bigger and bigger?"

Snapped!
Ma Xiuying threw a pillow on Zhu Yuanzhang's head!

"Your feet are big!"

She raised her eyebrows and said,

"Although my feet are not three-inch golden lotus, they are still small feet that can be held in one hand, okay?"

"It's just that they didn't bind their feet. Foot binding is a bad custom and should be stopped! I really don't know why you stinky men like those deformed little feet. They are really perverted!"

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he just laughed.

"That's right, I don't like those small feet. I prefer your big feet, hehe..."

“Hey! Hahaha, hahaha…stop tickling me! Hahahaha…it’s itchy as hell!”

Zhu Yuanzhang felt like playing a little and started tickling the soles of Ma Xiuying's feet. The two of them were laughing so much that they didn't notice two figures appearing at the door.

"Cough, cough, cough!"

Zhu Biao coughed twice, looking a little embarrassed.

"Brother, it seems we came at the wrong time."

Zhu Ju said seriously,
"Given their current state, there may be some scenes that are not suitable for children."

"In order for us to have another brother or sister, I suggest that we go outside and not disturb them."

Zhu Biao couldn't help but smile when he saw his serious look.

"What nonsense are you talking about, you little brat!"

Zhu Yuanzhang's face turned dark and he yelled at Zhu Ju behind him.

Ma Xiuying, who was on the couch, couldn't help but blush when she heard Zhu Ju's words. She pulled her foot back, then kicked Zhu Yuanzhang again, saying unhappily,
"You are so frivolous and you made the kids laugh!"

Zhu Biao laughed.

"It's not a joke, it's not a joke."

"Dad and Mom are still so loving at this age, and they never get tired of looking at each other. It's really enviable!"

He praised highly,

"I hope Chang and I can be as loving as you when we are your age."

After hearing these words, the old couple felt even more embarrassed.

"Ahem, humph..."

Zhu Yuanzhang coughed several times and cleared his throat before he was able to barely free himself from the embarrassment.

His eyes fell on Zhu Ju and he snorted:

"Out?"

"Is it fun in the prison?"

Zhu Ju grinned.

"It's fun! It's so fun! The inmates in there are so interesting that I don't even want to come out."

He has a bit of yin and yang.

"Thank you, Dad. Thank you for your kindness, Dad, for giving me the opportunity to visit the Heavenly Prison for a day and meet these new friends."

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard the words "great lack of virtue", his face suddenly turned black.

"It seems that you have no memory at all!"

Old Zhu said angrily,

"I shouldn't have listened to your mother and let you out so quickly!"

Ma Xiuying listened to what the two said, and quickly stood up and supported Zhu Ju's shoulders, saying:

"Alright, alright, it's already this late and you're still arguing with your dad!"

"I've let you off lightly this time, but you need to learn a lesson and never do anything wrong in the future! Especially when dealing with people, don't be so impatient! You must leave room for maneuver and be sensible when doing things! Shouting for war and killing at every turn is the behavior of a gangster!"

"do you understand?"

Zhu Ju nodded obediently.

"Mom, I understand."

He said seriously,

"I will definitely learn from my mistakes and sincerely repent!"

"I don't care about outsiders. The main thing is that I don't want you to worry anymore and I don't want you to worry about me."

"I've caused too much trouble these days, so I must be quiet from now on!"

Hearing this, Ma Xiuying couldn't help but look relieved.

"Okay, okay, I'm very happy that you think so."

She stroked Zhu Ju's head gently and said with a smile,

"What about your father?"

Zhu Yuanzhang said this out of the blue, looking at Zhu Ju with some ill intent.

“I heard that you brought gifts to your mother when you went out this time, and even to the girl from the Xu family.”

"What about me? Did you bring me a gift?"

Zhu Ju: “…”

Gift?

What a gift! The gifts for my mother and sister Miaoyun were all stolen from other women!
Asking him to take out a gift now would be really too much to ask!

However, seeing Lao Zhu's expression, Zhu Ju didn't want to tell the truth. Suddenly, he slapped his head!
"oops!"

Zhu Ju said in annoyance,
"I had it originally, but when I was in jail, I don't know how it got eaten by a rat."

"The mouse died after it was eaten, and its body is still lying in Mao Xiang's cell. Oh, tut, tut, tut... What a pity, I bought it for you."

Zhu Yuanzhang: "!!!"

"you you!"

Old Zhu was so angry that his face turned green, and he cursed,
"You bought some poison and wanted to poison me to death, right?"

"You little bastard... I'm gonna beat you to death! Come over here and stand still!"

He picked up his shoes and rushed directly towards Zhu Ju!

The father and son were chasing each other and having a lot of fun, leaving Ma Xiuying and Zhu Biao standing there, looking somewhat helpless.

"This kid just said he wanted to be quiet..."

"Mom, do you believe his lies? It's easy to change the country, but it's hard to change one's nature!"

Seeing the father and son quarreling, Ma Xiuying finally had no choice but to stop them both.

"Okay, okay, stop making trouble!"

She ordered,

"How am I supposed to sleep when my room is in such a mess?"

"Please give me a break!"

After a short pause, Ma Xiuying continued:
"Little Orange, are you hungry? I'll ask the imperial kitchen to make you something to eat. What do you want to eat?"

After hearing what she said, the stomachs of several people in the room began to growl.

It's almost midnight. How can you not be hungry if you're not asleep at this time?

"Okay, I want to eat pig's feet!"

Zhu Ju said without hesitation.

Ma Xiuying: “???”

"What, what? I didn't hear you clearly. What did you want to eat?"

She doubted her ears a little and had to ask again to confirm.

"I want to eat pig's feet!"

"That's the one... Ouch!"

Before he could finish his words, Zhu Ju was hit hard on the head!
"Dad, you're sneaking up on me. You have no moral principles!"

He held his head and ran away again.

"You want to eat me, right? Come on, come on, do you want my slap? Come on!"

Zhu Yuanzhang raised his hand and scolded Zhu Ju again.

Da da da!
Da da da!
The jade pendant on his chest kept vibrating, making Zhu Ju feel comfortable.

This wave of harvest makes me feel comfortable!
“Stop it!!!”

Ma Xiuying yelled,
"If you keep making trouble, get out of here!"

"I've never seen you guys like this... Really, what on earth do you want to eat?!"

Seeing my mother getting mad, Zhu Ju finally calmed down and said:
"I want the round sole of the pig's foot, the pig's trotter, the pig's trotter!"

"Mom, you know, hehe..."

Ma Xiuying; “…”

Zhu Biao; "..."

"You are really good at giving nicknames. Pig's trotters are pig's trotters, and pig's round paws..."

"Pfft...hahaha..."

Ma Xiuying had a strange look on her face and kept mumbling something. Suddenly, she couldn't hold it in anymore and burst out laughing.

The corners of Zhu Biao's mouth were also rising wildly. He was afraid that he would not be able to hold back his laughter, so he quickly covered his mouth with his hands, but the crow's feet at the corners of his eyes still betrayed him.

"Laugh, laugh again!"

Old Zhu's face turned green and dark, and he said angrily,

"I see you're all itchy!"

"Don't eat it anymore. This dish is not allowed in the palace anymore!"

Seeing that he was furious, Ma Xiuying laughed even louder.

"Hahahaha, Chongba, don't be so stingy. Pig trotters are quite delicious. I like them too. How can you ban them?"

She waved her hand and smiled.

"I'll give you one each. After you finish eating, go back to sleep!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang was furious and started to scold the culprit Zhu Ju again. He also gave Zhu Biao two punches on the head!
"Don't think we don't know you're trying not to laugh!"

"Stinky boy!"

This family, amidst the hustle and bustle, is filled with warmth...

(End of this chapter)