The Holy Emperor of Ming

Chapter 29: The Princes of Ming Dynasty

Heading to the Qianqing Palace.

When Zhu Houzhao heard this, he rushed to the Qianqing Palace.

It's been a long time since they last met, and he really missed his uncle.

I also want to know how he and Su Xin are doing?

When he arrived at the Qianqing Palace, he heard his father's angry scolding and immediately listened with great interest.

"What's going on with Gu Santong? Why did he kill 108 masters from the eight major sects in one fell swoop? He is cutting himself off from the righteous path of the martial arts world. He is so courageous!

You are his sworn brother, and all inquiries from the eight major sects have come to me.

You asked me about the relationship between my court and Gu Santong, how do you want me to answer?

The answer is that you have no relationship with Gu Santong, aren’t you sworn brothers?

Or should I answer that you are not from the Ming Dynasty royal family and have no relationship with my royal family?" Zhu Youtang said angrily.

As long as it didn't affect the imperial court, Zhu Youtang didn't care about simple fighting in the martial arts world, and he was even happy to see it.

What he wanted to see was a lone man like Gu Santong killing 108 masters from the eight major sects.

But the prerequisite is that Gu Santong cannot have anything to do with the royal family.

Especially when the prince was unusually close to military affairs, which made the civil service group tolerate it again and again.

But Gu Santong happened to be related to the royal family.

In addition to anger, there is also some pity.

Because Gu Santong has great potential and because of his relationship with Zhu Wusi, the royal family has invested resources in Gu Santong.

But now...

"Your Majesty, please calm down. I don't know why Gu Santong went crazy and killed 108 masters from the eight major sects in one fell swoop. I am willing to accept the punishment." Zhu Wusi lowered his head and said respectfully.

"What's the point of punishing you?" Zhu Youtang snorted coldly, paused, and said coldly: "Now my royal family must sever all ties with Gu Santong, including you, understand?"

"Yes, I understand." Zhu Wusi hesitated, but nodded.

"Including Su Xin, the girl you brought back, let her go. After all, she is Gu Santong's fiancée." Zhu Youtang said again.

As long as Zhu Wusi clearly states that he has severed his relationship with Gu Santong, he will let Su Xin, who came to the capital with Zhu Wusi again, leave.

The eight major sects and the righteous martial arts world can't say anything.

After all, they are just sworn brothers, and Zhu Wusi is not an accomplice or murderer.

Zhu Wusi's face changed drastically, and he said anxiously and fearfully: "Your Majesty, I have been accompanying Su Xin all these days.

Su Xin has no other relationship with Gu Santong, please understand, Your Majesty."

Zhu Youtang sighed in his heart when he saw the anxiety and fear on Zhu Wusi's face for the first time since he entered the Qianqing Palace.

I thought of my father again.

He couldn't help but sigh again, his heart softened, and he said in a gentle tone: "Thirteenth brother, Gu Santong's crime is too serious, and my royal family cannot fall out with the righteous martial arts world because of him.

Just a woman, let her go. "

Zhu Wusi knelt down with a plop and begged, "Your Majesty, I beg Your Majesty to help me and Su Xin. I am willing to personally capture Gu Santong and give an explanation to the royal family, the eight major sects, and the righteous martial arts community."

"Go and capture Gu Santong! How are you going to capture him?
According to intelligence, Gu Santong challenged many masters from the eight major sects and it is very likely that he has broken through to the level of Grandmaster.

And since he was able to kill these 108 masters in one fell swoop, it was obvious that he must have made a breakthrough.

How do you catch him?" Zhu Youtang scolded, anger rising again.

That was one of the reasons why he was so angry.

The eight major sects were obviously well aware of Gu Santong's achievement of the Grand Master status, which is why they held the Ming court accountable.

The main purpose is to see what the Ming court thinks about this matter.

Will he protect Gu Santong?
Those who have reached the realm of Grand Master are rare and powerful people in the world.

Even the Ming Dynasty court had to give it some face and would not easily provoke it as an enemy.

If the Ming Dynasty wants to deal with such a strong man, it must also take it seriously.

How could Zhu Youtang not be angry when Zhu Wusi had to deal with a great master just because of a woman?

Also, such a powerful grandmaster should be close to the imperial court.

Pity.

“I have reached the peak of the Xiantian realm and I am determined to break through.

When I succeed, I will immediately go and capture Gu Santong." Zhu Wusi said resolutely.

Zhu Youtang's expression changed and he calmed down a lot.

There was a hint of joy and worry in his eyes: "Are you sure you can break through? If you are not sure, don't worry for now. You can slowly plan the matter of Gu Santong."

He paused, sighed, and added, "Su Xin's matter can be put on hold for now."

His attitude has changed drastically compared to before.

The reason is simple. The Ming Dynasty court and the royal family have no shortage of innate masters.

What is lacking is someone stronger than the Grand Master.

Every great master is a part of the Ming Dynasty court and the royal family. Zhu Wusi is especially rare since he is a member of the royal family.

For this reason, he would rather talk to the eight major sects and offer some benefits in other aspects in exchange for the safety of a woman.

All I can say is, even if they are brothers, even if it is Zhu Youtang, who is recognized for his kind character.

As an emperor, interests are the basis for his decision-making.

Except for one person, um... plus half a person.

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I am sure that I will not let Your Majesty down.

This is my personal matter. I am too willful and dare not let the royal family and the court pay the price. I am willing to arrest Gu Santong." Zhu Wusi said with a more determined look.

Zhu Youtang pondered for a moment and nodded.

He said calmly: "Okay, you try to break through first, there is no rush for Gu Santong's matter.

Everything will be discussed after you make a breakthrough."

"Yes." Zhu Wusi replied, feeling relieved.

Nothing has gone as expected.

"Uncle Thirteen, after you break through, let's go together to capture Gu Santong." At this time, Zhu Houzhao jumped out and said anxiously.

Zhu Youtang and Zhu Wusi were not curious about Zhu Houzhao's sudden appearance. One had been reminded of it, and the other discovered it himself.

However, Zhu Youtang's eyebrows twitched slightly, and he quickly gave Zhu Wusi a look.

You come to refuse.

"Your Highness, you are the crown prince, you must not venture into danger lightly.

Even if Gu Santong is at the level of a Grandmaster, it is not enough for you to go there in person." Zhu Wusi said solemnly.

"I heard everything. Gu Santong killed 108 citizens of our Ming Dynasty. They were all our sons, brothers and sisters. I want to catch him with my own hands." Zhu Houzhao said angrily on his face.

Zhu Youtang and Zhu Wusi both frowned, looked at each other, and saw each other's embarrassment.

Zhao'er (the prince) treats people from the martial arts world as ordinary citizens of the Ming Dynasty, which is not good.

Should I tell him something?

Is it too early?

Zhu Youtang hesitated, and Zhu Wusi didn't dare to make a decision.

After two breaths, Zhu Youtang made a decision.

Zhaoer has a stubborn and obstinate personality. If we don't let him know some things, he might cause trouble in the future.

He said in a deep voice: "Thirteenth brother, please tell Zhao'er some things about the martial arts world."

"Yes." Zhu Wusi understood and said, "Your Highness, matters in the martial arts world have always been resolved by the martial arts world.

As long as the fighting among the martial artists does not affect the imperial court and does not endanger ordinary people, our imperial court will not pay attention to it.

If Gu Santong was not my sworn brother this time, no matter how many people he killed in the martial arts world, it would have nothing to do with my court."

"Ah! Then the martial artists in the territory of my Ming Dynasty are no longer the people of my Ming Dynasty?" Zhu Houzhao said in surprise.

“Yes, no.” Zhu Wusi gave an answer, and said in a serious tone: “In the territory of my Great Ming, they are naturally my citizens of the Great Ming.

But everyone in the martial arts world is a martial artist, they have personal strength and possess powerful force.

Therefore, my Ming Dynasty court also needs to give them face.

Therefore, there are such rules. "

"Isn't this the princes that Lao Wang was talking about?" Zhu Houzhao rolled his eyes, and suddenly seemed to have thought of something and became furious: "Princes will cause chaos in the country, and the Ming Dynasty cannot have princes.

Dad, Uncle Thirteen, why don't you kill them?"

Zhu Youtang and Zhu Wusi were silent for a moment.

Are they unwilling?
“Zhao’er, Wulin has existed since ancient times and has always co-existed with the imperial court and the country.

Even Taizu could not eradicate them.

Moreover, the strength of the martial arts world is also considered a part of the strength of our Ming Dynasty.

When resisting foreign enemies, the righteous martial arts also contributed their strength." Zhu Youtang said earnestly.

"Even Taizu can't destroy them. He's not that strong." Zhu Houzhao said.

Zhu Youtang and Zhu Wushi were both speechless.

"Zhao'er, you can't slander Taizu." Zhu Youtang rebuked lightly.

"How did I slander him?" Zhu Houzhao looked at his father in confusion.

Zhu Youtang: “…”

He opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.