My uncle is Zhu Di

Chapter 147 Persuasion (Part )
Xu Qin went to find Xu Huizu, who told him to be honest and go to the palace to find his aunt. Otherwise, if his aunt came to kill him at home, he would be the one in trouble.

When Xu Qin heard what Xu Huizu said, he rolled his eyes. His father had no hesitation in selling his son out in this matter.

"Okay, I'll go. I have to go. If I don't go, I'll really get punished." Xu Qin said with a smile. There was nothing he could do. He couldn't bear it anymore.

My aunt’s fighting ability is too high, and I may not be her match.

After waking up the next morning, Xu Qin went to the palace after having his meal and visiting his parents. When he arrived at the gate, there was still a search. However, the eunuch from Kunning Palace was already waiting there, and he also saw Xu Qin being searched.

Xu Qin did not resist. You said to search, then search. I won’t come here often anyway. Besides, even if they asked me to come often, I wouldn’t come. I am not sick, so why should I come to the palace?

Soon Xu Qin followed his father-in-law to Kunning Palace. As soon as Xu Qin appeared in the courtyard of Kunning Palace, his aunt saw him and stared at him with a dark face.

Xu Qin immediately went over with a smile: "Aunt, what's wrong? Who made you unhappy? Is it the prince? It's okay, just beat the prince. He has a lot of meat, so he's not afraid! Ouch!"

Xu Qin was still talking when Empress Xu twisted his ear and said viciously, "I asked you to come to the palace, but you refused. Do you still have my aunt in your eyes? Ah? How long has it been since the New Year? Is it because your aunt didn't ask you to come that you refused to come and have forgotten that there is another aunt in the palace?"

"It's unfair, aunt, I'm so busy. Besides, you know that my family is going to rebuild a mansion, and I also set up a workshop outside. Everything is related to the construction of the new mansion, so I'm very busy. Ouch, aunt, it hurts!" Xu Qin shouted immediately.

Empress Xu also knew that what Xu Qin said was not true, but she didn't care. Everyone knew the real reason, but no one could say it out loud.

"Hmph, if you dare to wait so long next time, your aunt will not forgive you." Empress Xu let go of his hand and warned Xu Qin.

"I don't dare anymore!" Xu Qin said while rubbing his ears. He had been unlucky these past few days. He was pinched by his mother and had his ears twisted by his aunt. What could he do?

Then Empress Xu took Xu Qin's hand and walked towards the main hall of Kunning Palace. Empress Xu smiled and said to Xu Qin, "Bao'er, what is the workshop you set up outside the city for? I heard that the eldest and the third son had a quarrel over this matter."

"Ah, they're quarreling, isn't that serious?" Xu Qin knew what was going on when he heard it. He guessed that Zhu Gaosui wanted to ask Zhu Gaochi for a share, and Zhu Gaochi would definitely not agree. He originally had few sources of income, and the workshop on Xu Qin's side got more money, and he had already given money to Xu Qin first. Now Zhu Gaosui wanted to intervene, how could Zhu Gaochi agree?

"Well, the third brother has been staring at the eldest brother. What's going on?" Queen Xu nodded and continued.

"Aunt, this is not my fault." Xu Qin shouted immediately.

"Aunt didn't say she blames you. I just want to know what happened. What kind of business could have caused these two to quarrel?" Empress Xu said to Xu Qin.

"Making glass and subsequent products, aunt, you don't understand what I'm saying. You'll know when it's done. I'll give you some then. But I'm not wrong about this. In this workshop, I own 40%, Jingchang owns 20%, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince owns 40%.

Aunt, you said, I have no way to give it to my third cousin, so I can only let him and my eldest cousin discuss it, right?" Xu Qin explained to Empress Xu.

"Well, Baoer is right. The third brother is still immature. How much money he earns a year, how much should I not know? Okay, go to the warm room and sit for a while. You got engaged yesterday. You should be sensible and do something. You can't just hang around like this." Empress Xu said while pulling Xu Qin.

Xu Qin immediately retorted, "Aunt, I'm not hanging around. I've been busy and have no time to fight. Now I run between home and the workshop outside the city every day. My mother dragged me there yesterday."

"Well, business is a minor matter after all. You are needed to restore the glory and honor of your grandfather. Your father is now confined at home and can't do anything. So the Xu family still needs you. As for Jingchang, you know what kind of person he is. It's enough if this child can live in peace and not cause trouble." Queen Xu pulled Xu Qin to sit down and said to Xu Qin with a smile.

Xu Qin smiled and said, "Aunt, I don't have such big ambitions. It's good enough like this anyway. Our family is not short of money anyway. I will stop being busy and lie at home every day after the new mansion is built. Aunt, when I have built the mansion, you can come home and stay for a few days to see the new mansion. I think it will look very beautiful when it is completed." After hearing this, Empress Xu smiled, knowing that this guy was still making excuses. What he just said meant that he had no interest in the Weaving Bureau. This was not acceptable. Moreover, Empress Xu did not want Xu Qin to keep doing business. Even if Xu Qin did not go to the Weaving Bureau, Empress Xu hoped that Xu Qin would go to the army.

Xu Qin is very good at fighting, and his martial arts skills are comparable to the second brother. It would be a pity for such a person not to join the army.

If Xu Qin were allowed to stay in the army, he could make great achievements. Now the north is in turmoil, and the court will have to use military force sooner or later. Of course, Xu Qin is not needed now, but in the future, when Xu Qin has children, he will definitely be needed to lead the army to fight.

Therefore, Empress Xu's plan for Xu Qin was to regain control of the army and become a great general of the Ming Dynasty like his father.

"Well, that won't work. In a few days you will report to the Five Military Commandery and serve as the commander-in-chief of the Rear Military Commandery, and go on duty there." Empress Xu said calmly as she sat down.

"Ah!" Xu Qin stood up in surprise. This was something Xu Qin had never expected. His aunt had directly asked him to join the army and serve in the rear military governor's office. The starting position was the governor's secretary, which was a very high position. But he didn't want to go now. Why did he go to the army? Not only did he have no money, but he would also be suspected? He would also be impeached by those civil officials for no reason. He might as well be a commoner.

Thinking of this, Xu Qin hurriedly shouted: "Aunt, I won't go. I'm only seventeen years old and not married yet. Besides, aunt, I have no status now. If I go to the rear army governor's office to take up such a high position, the officials will definitely say that you are using public resources for personal gain."

Empress Xu smiled at Xu Qin and said, "In the next few days, the title of Duke of Wei will return to your father, but your father still cannot come out and will continue to be imprisoned. This is beneficial to your father, and this title is actually for you."

After hearing this, Xu Qin looked at Empress Xu. He knew that Zhu Di had set his sights on him, so he still wanted him to go to the Weaving Bureau. Otherwise, would he return his title? So he asked tentatively, "Aunt, what do you want me to do? Aunt, I only have about 100 pounds. How much do you think I am worth? Also, let me make it clear first. If this is the case, I will go to the Rear Army Commandery, but I will not go to the Weaving Bureau."

Empress Xu glared at Xu Qin, but Xu Qin was not afraid. He just wanted to make it clear to Zhu Di that he would not go to the Weaving Bureau. Moreover, no matter who tried to persuade him, he would not go even if he was offered the title. Of course, he dared not tell them what he was thinking. He had his eyes on the title, but he could not say it, and he could not agree to it easily. If he agreed easily, Zhu Di would become even more suspicious.

"Are you still angry?" Empress Xu stared at Xu Qin and said.

Xu Qin shook his head and said, "No, aunt, please forgive me. I really don't dare to go. Do you know how many people I will offend if I go to the Weaving Bureau? Those civil officials have warned me long ago that if I still go, I will be courting death. Aunt, I am my father's only son. If something goes wrong, the eldest branch of the family will be gone. By then, it will not only be me who will die, but my father and mother will probably not survive.

"Aunt, if you want me to go to the Five Military Commandery, I will go. I will report for duty tomorrow, isn't that okay? But don't tell me about the Weaving Bureau. I really don't dare to go. No one dares to go. Those who dare to go must be determined to die. Aunt, if you want this, then I have nothing to say." After Xu Qin finished speaking, he sat down. Anyway, he made it clear to his aunt that he didn't want to go, and see if he could get better conditions.

After listening to Xu Qin's words, Empress Xu sat there in deep thought, and after a while she said, "Bao'er, it's not that serious. How could you make up your mind to die?"

"Aunt, how could I not be determined to die? If something happens, those civil officials will definitely not let this person go and force His Majesty to kill him. Besides, Aunt, we have already said openly that His Majesty does not trust our family. Who can protect me then?
For example, the last rumor was just a rumor, but I was arrested and sent to the imperial prison. So, I will not agree to anything you say about this matter. It is useless for anyone to persuade me. If it really doesn't work, you should ask His Majesty to imprison me as well!" Xu Qin sat there, with an attitude that he would not go.

When Empress Xu heard what Xu Qin said, she sighed, knowing that this was the consequence of Zhu Di's lack of consideration last time. Xu Qin no longer trusted anyone, and even if Zhu Di came in person to persuade her, it might not be useful. Even if Zhu Di personally promised, Xu Qin might not believe it.

"Bao'er, then tell me, what do you want your aunt to do so that you will go. Your aunt promises you that such a thing will never happen." Empress Xu looked at Xu Qin seriously and said.

"Aunt, you can't guarantee this." Xu Qin shook his head.

"Then let His Majesty give a guarantee?" Queen Xu continued.

After hearing this, Xu Qin remained silent. He could not say that he did not trust the emperor, but his silence conveyed his meaning.

"Baoer, the Weaving Bureau needs you to break the impasse. If the stalemate continues, ordinary people will suffer, and there will be chaos." Empress Xu sighed, then looked at Xu Qin pleadingly.

(End of this chapter)