Ming Dynasty: Regrets about the Jingnan Rebellion? I changed it in a dream!

Chapter 59: Zhu Gaoxu: Give me a glass of Emperor's Dream Wine
East Palace, inside the Prince's Mansion.

The Crown Princess walked into the study with a plate of steaming pig's trotters in her hands and a very bad look on her face.

Zhu Gaochi was reviewing memorials to the emperor. The Crown Princess had not arrived yet, but the smell of pig's trotters was already wafting into his nose.

He quickly put down the memorial, wiped his hands, and waited for the Crown Princess to bring over the pig's trotters.

"Can you eat less? Look how fat you are?" The Prince's Mansion put the pig's trotter in front of Zhu Gaochi and said dissatisfiedly.

Zhu Gaochi waved his hand and said, "Alright, alright, stop nagging. Eat some pig's trotters. You've been nagging all day."

At this time, Zhu Gaochi found that there was only one pig's trotter: "No, why is there only one? How can this be enough to eat?"

The Crown Princess rolled her eyes and said angrily.

"I gave you a pig's trotter because you haven't eaten anything this month. Just one, no more."

"Forget it, just one." Zhu Gaochi looked embarrassed and muttered through his thick lips.

Just when Zhu Gaochi was about to start eating, he saw a palace maid outside the house delivering a message.

"Your Highness, Crown Prince, Crown Princess, Eunuch Ma is here."

Zhu Gaochi had to put down the pig's trotter that was about to reach his mouth, and waved his hand, signaling for it to come in.

Soon, Little Snot came in front of Zhu Gaochi.

However, Zhu Gaochi's eyes fell on the pig's trotters placed beside him. He just glanced at Little Nose and lowered his brows.

Upon seeing this, the Crown Princess hurriedly poked Zhu Gaochi a few times.

Since it was not an oral decree or an imperial edict, Zhu Gaochi did not need to stand up.

"Your Highness." Little Sniffle bowed.

"Well, what's the matter?"

Little Nose didn't waste any time and said directly, "I'm here to tell His Royal Highness the Crown Prince that the Emperor has imprisoned the Minister of Revenue Xia Yuanji and the Minister of Personnel Jian Yi in the Shangshufang today. They probably won't be able to come out in the short term."

"Your Highness, please distribute the work of the two ministers to the other ministers of the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Personnel."

Zhu Gaochi was stunned at first, and then confused.

"What did you say? Imprisonment?"

"Why did the emperor imprison Xia Yuanji and Jian Yi?"

In an instant, Zhu Gaochi's desire to eat pig's trotters disappeared completely.

You know, these two were ministers of the Hongwu Dynasty, and they were also Zhu Di's two favorite ministers besides Yao Guangxiao.

Over the years, the other four ministers have all been replaced, but these two are as stable as a rock.

Why are these two imprisoned for no reason?

Besides, Xia Yuanji and Jian Yi were both Shangshu and had a lot of things to deal with.

Little Sniffle did not respond, but said calmly: "This is not something I can say. I hope His Royal Highness the Crown Prince can arrange these matters. I have already said that, and I will take my leave now."

After saying that, Little Sniffle left without looking back.

Zhu Gaochi was left with a bewildered look on his face, and the Crown Princess beside him was also puzzled.

After thinking for a long time, Zhu Gaochi stood up and said solemnly: "Hurry up and prepare a set of clothes for me. I will go to see the emperor and ask what is going on."

"Imprisoning two important officials for no reason is no small matter."

The Crown Princess realized the seriousness of the matter, and hurried to get court clothes for Zhu Gaochi.

You can dress casually in the East Palace, but when meeting the emperor, you must dress neatly and wear court robes.

However, Zhu Gaochi wanted to see Zhu Di, but he couldn't find where Zhu Di was.

It was not until noon the next day that Zhu Di's whereabouts were learned.

……

At the same time, at noon the next day, Zhu Gaoxu was walking in the alley next to Zuixianlou in casual clothes.

By chance, he met Yao Guangxiao who was about to go to the pub to drink.

Both of them were silent; they were not very familiar with each other.

However, Zhu Gaoxu still admired Yao Guangxiao.

After all, if Yao Guangxiao hadn't suggested bypassing the city and heading south to attack Yingtian Prefecture, they would have been defeated sooner or later. Unknowingly, Yao Guangxiao and Zhu Gaoxu both arrived at the tavern.

Zhu Gaoxu paused and signaled Yao Guangxiao to go in first.

As an elder, Yao Guangxiao naturally did not refuse and walked into the tavern first.

The doorbell hanging at the door rang, and Zhuang Mu's clear voice echoed: "Old monk, you are here."

Yao Guangxiao nodded: "Not only am I here, there is also a guest."

Just as Zhuang Mu's eyes were filled with surprise, Zhu Gaoxu slowly walked in.

When he saw Zhu Gaoxu, Zhuang Mu's eyes couldn't help but show some vigilance.

As a result, before Zhuang Mu could speak.

Zhu Gaoxu smiled and said, "Boy, don't be so nervous. I'm not here to cause trouble."

"I am visiting this tavern as a guest this time. I am not even wearing my official uniform."

Zhuang Mu glanced at what Zhu Gaoxu was wearing.

It seems so, Zhu Gaoxu was just wearing a more gorgeous casual dress.

Obviously, it is not court dress.

"Since you are a guest, I welcome you."

"Take a seat."

Everyone who comes is a guest, and as long as they have no hostility, they can be accepted.

Afterwards, Yao Guangxiao and Zhu Gaoxu sat on both sides of Zhuang Mu respectively.

He already knew what kind of wine Yao Guangxiao wanted. In just a moment, with the help of Mei Xi, he had prepared the drink.

Mei Xi had also memorized the time when Yao Guangxiao would arrive, so she would warm up the wine and cups in advance so that Yao Guangxiao could drink hot wine within a moment of his arrival.

After taking care of the old monk, Zhuang Mu looked towards Zhu Gaoxu.

"What do you want to drink?"

"I heard that after drinking the wine here, you can dream anything."

"Doesn't it say on the plaque at the door? It's true. Whether it's a realistic dream, a dream of cultivating immortals, a dream of science and technology, a dream of love, etc., it can all be realized, even... the dream of becoming an emperor."

When saying the last three words, Zhuang Mu lowered his voice a little.

There was a burning glow in Zhu Gaoxu's eyes.

His dream of becoming an emperor was to become an emperor.

Zhu Gaoxu then said: "Okay, then I want a cup of Emperor's Dream."

Zhuang Mu didn't expect him to be so decisive.

Looking at this man's appearance, his face is full of murderous intent, but also has a bit of heroic spirit.

Before the war, this man should have looked pretty good, but the tiny scars on his face disfigured him, and also made him look more ferocious and majestic.

"really?"

"really."

"You don't think about it anymore?"

Zhu Gaoxu looked somewhat unhappy.

"Why are you talking so much nonsense? It's just a glass of wine. Are you afraid that I don't have money?"

"Don't worry, I'm different from those Jinyiwei. I drink and never buy on credit."

Zhuang Mu thought for a moment.

He doesn't buy alcohol on credit. Is this guy a Jinyiwei?
Then, Zhuang Mu snapped his fingers.

He smiled at Zhu Gaoxu who was standing at the door and said, "Since you are really here to drink, then it's fine."

Yao Guangxiao smiled. This boy is still so cautious.

Zhu Gaoxu was silent... and fell into the illusion again unknowingly, so he was cautious.

(End of this chapter)