Ming Dynasty: Pick up attributes from the battlefield to create the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 231 Zhu Yunwen: Great-uncle, Zhu Ying is the eldest brother, you need to investigate! Lan Yu was stunned!
Lan Yu didn't give Lü Shi, his concubine, a kind look.

After all, Lan Yu knew that this woman, Lü Shi, was ambitious and only wanted to take her niece's position as the legitimate son.

If it were just a simple competition for favor, that would be fine, but her coveting that position is wrong; she is now a political enemy.

Political enemies!

Never die.

This is similar to the struggle between Empress Lü and Consort Qi in the early Han Dynasty; they were not vying for favor, but for imperial power.

Looking at the arrogant Lan Yu in front of him.

Although Lady Lü was angry, she was helpless because she could not show the majesty of the Crown Prince's wife in front of Lan Yu. Firstly, she was not the Crown Prince's wife, and secondly, she had to be respectful to Lan Yu according to etiquette.

Because she was the Crown Prince's concubine, and Lan Yu was the Crown Prince Zhu Biao's maternal uncle, they had the connection of the Chang family.

"Someone, go and summon Yunhuo."

Lady Lü suppressed her anger and spoke to the palace maid who was serving her.

"Yes."

The palace maid respectfully accepted the order and quickly walked out of the hall.

See this.

Lan Yu nodded with great satisfaction.

"The Lü family."

"Be a good concubine in the Eastern Palace, treat Yunhu well, don't think about anything else, and don't covet things that don't belong to you. That way, you can continue to live a long life."

"Otherwise, don't blame your uncle for being impolite."

Seeing that there was no one else around, Lan Yu sneered and threatened Lu Shi again.

"Thank you for your trouble, Uncle."

"Of course I know what I should and shouldn't do. However, I am in charge of the internal affairs of the Eastern Palace by order of His Highness the Crown Prince. It is not my uncle's place to tell me what to do," Lady Lü said, raising her head with a hint of sarcasm.

"Remember, you are just a concubine."

"According to the imperial edict, a concubine is always a concubine, and this is unchangeable," Lan Yu said again, her eyes filled with coldness.

Hear this.

Lu's heart trembled. She knew perfectly well that what Lan Yu said was true, but how could she accept her fate?

"No need for your reminder, Uncle," Madam Lü replied coldly.

"Humph."

Lan Yu snorted coldly, said no more, and walked directly to the first chair on the left and sat down.

"His Highness the Crown Prince entrusted you with the management of the Eastern Palace. Today, I have returned in triumph. How can I be so ignorant of etiquette as to not even know how to serve tea?"

Lan Yu glanced at the empty table and then gave instructions to Madam Lü.

It is clear.

This reveals Lan Yu's true character: domineering.

Especially when dealing with people they don't like, they show absolutely no tolerance.

Faced with Lan Yu's attitude, Lady Lü had no choice but to personally walk out of the main hall and order someone to make tea.

After all, Lan Yu has come this time. If she, as the concubine of the Crown Prince, does not treat her well, Lan Yu may run to Zhu Biao to complain, which would not be good for Lady Lü.

As for her going to complain about Lan Yu's arrogance and domineering attitude?
That's what you brought on yourself.

Who in the entire court didn't know Lan Yu's domineering personality?

Moreover, it's acceptable for others to say so, but for a concubine to say it is disrespectful.

"A lowly concubine dares to be so presumptuous." Lan Yu sneered inwardly, quite satisfied with how he had completely suppressed Lady Lü.

Not a moment.

Guided by Lü's personal maid, Zhu Yunwen arrived at the main hall.

Upon seeing Lan Yu sitting in the hall, Zhu Yunwen, who had been listless, immediately opened his eyes wide with excitement.

"Grandpa."

"You've returned victorious from the Northern Expedition?"

Zhu Yunwen immediately ran over, his face full of excitement.

Obviously.

Zhu Yunwen had been waiting for Lan Yu for many days, hoping for Lan Yu's return every day, the reason being, of course, Zhu Ying.

"Yes."

“Your great-uncle is back, and this time he has gained your father’s favor and is now a Duke.”

Lan Yu smiled at Zhu Yunwen. Unlike his domineering attitude towards outsiders, Lan Yu showed a rare kindness and elder-like demeanor when facing Zhu Yunwen.

Upon hearing that Lan Yu had been granted the title of Duke,

Lady Lü's face immediately turned even more unpleasant.

Obviously.

The Lü family has not yet received this news.

"Congratulations, great-uncle."

Zhu Yunwen immediately congratulated Lan Yu, which was naturally from the bottom of his heart.

This time!

A palace maid brought a cup of freshly brewed tea to Lan Yu and respectfully placed it down.

Zhu Yunwen glanced at Lady Lü out of the corner of his eye, then at Lan Yu, clearly wanting to say something but not daring to.

"The Duke wants to reminisce with his grandnephew, what are you all still standing here for? Go as far away as you can, and don't eavesdrop outside the hall. If the Duke finds out, you'll be severely tortured." Lan Yu turned his head and coldly shouted at Lady Lü.

Zhu Yunwen was also somewhat frightened when he saw Lan Yu scolding Lü Shi like this. He unconsciously clenched his hands together, lowered his head, and dared not look.

Obviously.

The fear of the Lü family is truly unforgettable, after all, they have lived under the shadow of the Lü family's control for so many years.

However, Lady Lü dared not show anything because of Lan Yu, since Lan Yu could really report anything to the Emperor and the Crown Prince.

so.

Although Lady Lü appeared to have control over the internal affairs of the Eastern Palace, her position was actually quite weak.

If Zhu Yunwen had been a little more assertive, Lady Lü wouldn't have dared to do anything, after all, he was the eldest son, and his status was much higher than Lady Lü's.

Although Lady Lü had the right to raise Zhu Yunwen, he was now grown up.

pity.

Zhu Yunwen has a weak personality, and it seems unlikely that he will change.

"Walk."

Madam Lü gritted her teeth, glared at Lan Yu, but could only leave dejectedly.

The palace maids inside the hall bowed to Lan Yu with great trepidation, and then immediately followed Lady Lü away.

After Lu left.

Zhu Yunwen looked somewhat nervously out of the hall, then around the rest of the hall, as if afraid that others might overhear him.

"Yunwen, is there something you want to tell your great-uncle?"

Seeing Zhu Yuntong's worried and frightened expression, Lan Yu couldn't help but ask.

Zhu Yunwen, however, cautiously looked around the hall. Before he could speak, he even ran to the hall entrance to secretly watch whether Lady Lü had gone far.

After confirming that Lady Lü had gone far away.

Zhu Yunwen quickly ran to Lan Yu's side, looking anxious.

"Did the Lü family bully you?" Lan Yu frowned, put her hands on Zhu Yunwen's shoulders, and asked with concern.

For Lan Yu and his generals in Huaixi, Zhu Yunwen was their greatest hope for the future. As long as Zhu Yunwen could become the Crown Prince, or even the future Crown Prince, the glory of Huaixi would remain.

Even though Zhu Ying is currently ahead in the war, as long as Zhu Yunwen can ascend to the throne in the future, this so-called advantage will be nothing.

"Uncle, I have something to tell you, but please don't be surprised." Zhu Yunwen didn't answer Lan Yu's question, but instead leaned closer to Lan Yu and said in a low voice.

This was a huge matter. Zhu Yunwen was also afraid that Lady Lü would overhear it.

Moreover, he is the only one who has made this assertion; there is currently no evidence to support it.

Moreover, it seems that his elder brother doesn't remember him. Zhu Yunwen must find evidence before he can tell his grandfather and his father.

Once his elder brother returns, everything will be clear.

"What's the matter? Tell me."

“No matter what happens, your great-uncle will always support you,” Lan Yu said immediately, looking very serious.

"Big brother is not dead, big brother is still alive."

Zhu Yunwen also looked serious, and then lowered his voice to speak.

Hear this.

Lan Yu suddenly stood up, her eyes wide open, staring intently at Zhu Yunwen, her heart trembling.

but.

After a moment.

Lan Yu thought of the time she had witnessed her great-nephew's burial, and the tremor in her heart quickly subsided, as did the indescribable excitement.

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

"You can't just say things like that."

Lan Yu said very seriously, with a hint of reproach.

"Uncle, I'm serious. I'm not making this up. I saw my older brother. It's definitely him. I would never mistake him for someone else."

Seeing that even Lan Yu, whom he trusted most, did not believe him, Zhu Yunwen became somewhat anxious.

“After your elder brother passed away, we all witnessed your burial in Xiaoling Mausoleum. It’s impossible that you’re still alive. How can your great-uncle believe you when you say such things?” Lan Yu shook her head helplessly. Clearly, Zhu Yunwen was extremely serious.

But seeing is believing.

"Uncle, you have to believe me."

"In this world, my elder brother is the closest person to me. No matter who I mistake, I could never mistake my elder brother."

"Big brother is really not dead, he's alive and well," Zhu Yunwen said anxiously.

If Yunyu doesn't believe him, that's fine; after all, she has no power to intervene or investigate such matters.

But blue jade is different.

Zhu Yunwen needs Lan Yu's help to investigate thoroughly.

Looking at Zhu Yunwen like this.

And he spoke with such solemnity.

Especially when I heard that his older brother was his closest relative.

Lan Yu was finally moved, and asked, "Alright, tell me, who is your elder brother? You've always been in the Eastern Palace, where did you meet him?"

now.

Lan Yu thought that perhaps Zhu Yunwen had just happened to see someone who looked somewhat similar to Zhu Xiong Ying, otherwise he wouldn't have been so excited.

"Champion Marquis Zhu Ying".

"You should know your great-uncle, right?"

“He is the great hero of this Northern Expedition, he is the eldest brother.” Zhu Yunwen glanced cautiously outside the hall again, then lowered his voice and said.

I heard this.

Lan Yu's expression changed drastically the moment she had been hoping that Zhu Yunwen would say something.

If we talk about the imperial court, and the military generals of the land...

Whom did Lan Yu hate the most? Perhaps in the past, it was those civil officials, those censors who would impeach him at the drop of a hat.

Now everything has changed, and the person Lan Yu fears and hates the most is Zhu Ying.

From the Liaodong battlefield onwards, he had been suppressed by Zhu Ying. He finally got the opportunity to launch the Northern Expedition and originally wanted to achieve the greatest military merit in the expedition, but Zhu Ying overtook him again. At less than twenty years old, he sealed the wolf's lair and made a great achievement.

Although they were both military officers, Lan Yu had some respect for such people, but as their adversaries and long-time rivals, he felt a strong aversion to Zhu Ying's name.

"What are you talking about?"

“How could Zhu Ying possibly be Xiong Ying?” Lan Yu said coldly, this time she was really angry at her grand-nephew.

Why bring up Zhu Ying of all people? Lan Yu can't stand hearing that name.

"Grandpa."

"You really believe me."

"I would never lie to you. The Marquis of Champion is really my elder brother. I'm certain of it. I swear on my life that I would never mistake him." Zhu Yunwen also noticed the change in Lan Yu's tone, but he could only emphasize his words and use the strongest oath to guarantee it.

"How did you recognize me? Was it just a feeling?" Lan Yu asked, her brows furrowed.

“I was raised by my older brother since I was a child. Although so many years have passed, his eyes haven’t changed, and the feeling I get when I’m close to him is like that of a father.”

"This is a feeling that no one but my older brother can give me."

"I absolutely cannot be wrong," Zhu Yunwen said in a deep voice, with great seriousness and confidence.

Hear this.

Lan Yu's expression changed slightly.

I couldn't help but recall the first time I met Zhu Ying in the Liaodong military camp.

Those eyes did indeed touch Lan Yu, but he quickly forgot about them.

Although her appearance has changed, her eyes are truly unforgettable.

After a moment of silence.

Lan Yu also came to her senses.

"it is good."

“I’ll believe you for now if you say Zhu Ying is Xiong Ying, but it’s impossible for you to use a feeling as evidence.”

"Moreover, this is only your opinion. Back then, the Emperor, the Crown Prince, and all the civil and military officials personally witnessed Xiong Ying being buried in Xiaoling Mausoleum. Hundreds of eyes were watching."

"You claim that Zhu Ying is Xiong Ying, the eldest grandson of the Ming Dynasty, based on just a few words and this so-called feeling? Who would believe that?" Lan Yu said earnestly to Zhu Yunwen.

after all.

Lan Yu still didn't believe Zhu Yunwen's words. Relying on "feelings" was really hard to believe.

"So, that's why I told my great-uncle about my older brother."

Zhu Yunwen stared at Lan Yu with utmost seriousness, displaying a royal prince's demeanor that he hadn't shown in the past decade or so—firm and confident.

"I hope you, my great-uncle, will investigate thoroughly and find evidence that Zhu Ying is the eldest brother."

“Only in this way can my elder brother come back, and then we can go back to the way things were before,” Zhu Yunwen said very seriously.

But upon hearing this...

Lan Yu shook her head with a wry smile: "Yun Tong, oh Yun Tong."

"You're really talking nonsense. So many years have passed, and it's just your feeling. What evidence could I possibly find?"

"You've really put your great-uncle in a difficult position."

In this regard.

Lan Yu appeared extremely helpless.

"Grandpa."

"There is a very simple and direct way to determine whether my older brother is still alive."

"As long as we confirm that my elder brother is alive, there's a high chance that my feeling is right, and that the Marquis of Champion is indeed my elder brother." Zhu Yunwen remained very serious, and after saying this, he exuded extraordinary confidence.

Obviously.

The method he was about to propose would absolutely prove the truth that his older brother was still alive!
"What method?" Lan Yu, who had been brought in by Zhu Yunwen, asked curiously.

……

　P.S.: The plot unfolds step by step; I can't just suddenly tell everyone, "Holy crap, Zhu Ying is the eldest grandson of the emperor!" There has to be some progression, right? I write 4,000 words a day, that's all I do. Why would I be padding my posts? If I were padding, would I be updating at midnight? I'm genuinely exhausted. I'm stuck, everyone, I'm truly innocent!

　　
　
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