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

Chapter 246 Zhu Biao: Is Zhu Ying really Xiong Ying? Zhu Yuanzhang's dream!
Listen to what Lan Yu has to say!

Zhu Biao pondered for a moment and then immediately made a decision.

"it is good!"

"Yingtian, I will do my best to investigate what happened back then."

"Whether it was Empress Dowager who did something back then, and whether Xiong Ying is really Zhu Ying, I will investigate," Zhu Biao said in a deep voice.

Lan Yu has said so much today. Considering the cause and effect, and all the signs, Zhu Biao has already come to believe it in his heart.

When Zhu Biao first met Zhu Ying, he felt an inexplicable closeness to him. This feeling was indescribable, yet it originated from the bottom of his heart.

Now, Zhu Biao seems to have understood something as well.

perhaps.

Is this some kind of divine connection, a bloodline that draws us together from the depths of the universe?

"Your Highness."

"It's not just about why Xiong Ying came back to life back then, why he disappeared from the imperial mausoleum, and why he was sent to Yingtian."

"There's one more thing we need to figure out. Otherwise, even if we manage to reunite Xiong Ying with her later, she'll still be in danger if we don't investigate thoroughly," Lan Yu said with a very serious expression.

Hear this!

Zhu Biao frowned and asked, "What is it?"

"Find out the smallpox incident from back then."

“Back then, I had my suspicions that someone was behind this.”

"Now, I have even greater doubts."

"If we want U.A. High School to truly be at peace, we must find out the truth."

"Otherwise, it's easy to dodge a spear in the open but hard to guard against an arrow in the dark. I really don't want to go through what happened back then again," Lan Yu said with utmost seriousness. At this moment, Lan Yu bowed deeply to Zhu Biao, his face filled with deep sincerity.

This worship.

This was not a bow from a subject to Zhu Biao.

Rather, it was the great-uncle's bow to the crown prince, which was also a request.

Looking at Lan Yu like this.

Zhu Biao gave it a deep look, then nodded: "Of course, I will investigate."

"However, is there anyone you suspect in your heart?"

Hear this!

Lan Yu was about to say something without any hesitation.

At this moment!

"Your Highness."

"Lunch is ready. Your Highness, you have been late for lunch by half an hour. Although you are busy with state affairs, it is the holiday season. Please take care of your health."

Lady Lü's voice came from outside the hall.

came the voice.

Zhu Biao, who had originally wanted to ask more questions, also came to his senses and looked towards the palace gate.

"You should get up first."

Zhu Biao said to Chang Mao.

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Chang Mao thanked him and hurriedly stood up.

"Uncle."

"You do your investigation, I'll do mine."

"As for whether Zhu Ying is Xiong Ying or not, I already have a plan in mind."

"I believe you," Zhu Biao said to Lan Yu earnestly.

Hear this sentence.

A look of wild joy appeared on Lan Yu's face.

This was precisely his purpose in coming to the Eastern Palace, and also the result he desired.

Once Zhu Biao is convinced, everything else will be easy.

"Thank you for your trust, Your Highness."

"Your subject swears to be loyal to the Ming Dynasty to the death." Lan Yu bowed solemnly.

"Go."

"Now that you're at the Eastern Palace, go and see Yunhu before you leave. The New Year is approaching, and Yunhu hasn't paid his respects to you yet," Zhu Biao said with a slight smile to Lan Yu.

Unknowingly.

Zhu Biao's attitude towards Lan Yu also became more gentle and friendly.

perhaps.

This time, Lan Yu truly brought the result that Zhu Biao had been hoping for the most.

"Your subject understands." Lan Yu nodded immediately.

Then he turned to Chang Mao and said, "Come on, Yun Teng hasn't seen his uncle in a long time."

talking.

Lan Yu then turned and walked towards the palace gate.

"Your subject takes his leave." Chang Mao clasped his hands in a bow, then quickly turned and followed Lan Yu out of the hall.

Open the palace doors.

Lady Lü stood outside the hall, followed by a group of palace maids carrying dishes.

but.

Deep down, Lu was filled with apprehension.

After Lan Yu and Chang Mao entered the main hall, her informants naturally told her. Moreover, Lan Yu even closed the hall door after entering and had a detailed conversation with Zhu Biao behind closed doors, which obviously made Lady Lü very uneasy.

If Lan Yu really did discuss something in secret, that would not be a good thing.

For the Lü family...

Now, she has finally gained Zhu Biao's complete trust and is in charge of the internal affairs of the Eastern Palace. She is even only one step away from becoming the Crown Princess. All of this is what she has worked so hard for. If she loses it, everything will be ruined. Not only will her dream of becoming the Crown Princess be ruined, but her son's future path to becoming the heir apparent will also be ruined.

Therefore, the Lü family could not tolerate any failure.

This is also true.

Lady Lü personally brought palace maids to deliver the meals, in order to investigate the purpose of Lan Yu and Chang Mao's visit.

"hehe."

Upon seeing Lady Lü outside the palace, Lan Yu's lips curled into a cold smile, and she laughed twice at Lady Lü.

then.

Lan Yu glared at Madam Lü with a meaningful look in her eyes, but she didn't say anything and simply brushed past Madam Lü.

Chang Mao didn't even give Lü a second glance.

Compared to Lan Yu's status, Chang Mao was the younger brother of the former Crown Princess Chang, making him a true maternal uncle. In his eyes, Lady Lü was just a concubine, not worth mentioning.

And then.

Now his eldest nephew will soon be returning. Once he returns, the Chang family will remain the most secure imperial relatives, and their position will be unshakeable.

His status as a Duke also includes another: he is the maternal uncle of the eldest grandson of the emperor.

With that status, he could practically do whatever he wanted throughout the entire Ming Dynasty!

After Lan Yu and Chang Mao walked out directly.

Lady Lü's unease grew stronger.

“Lan Yu and Chang Mao must have discussed something when they met with the Crown Prince, and it must be related to me, no, it must be related to Yunwen.”

What exactly did they say?

Lu Shi thought to herself, her unease growing stronger.

For her.

Zhu Yunwen was her life. The thought that Lan Yu might have spoken ill of Zhu Yunwen to Zhu Biao filled Lady Lü's eyes with murderous intent.

but.

I am standing outside this main hall right now.

Lady Lü dared not show it. As she stepped into the hall, she maintained her gentle and dignified demeanor, walked to Zhu Biao's side, and said with great concern, "Husband!"

"You've been hungry for so long, your health is the most important thing."

"Your Majesty, I have already instructed the Imperial Kitchen to prepare your favorite dishes."

"Your Highness, please rest for a while."

"It was very gentle," said Madam Lü.

"kindness."

Zhu Biao nodded, his thoughts now preoccupied with Zhu Xiong Ying and what Lan Yu had said.

So he stood up somewhat absentmindedly and walked to the table and chairs that the palace maids had arranged.

Seeing Zhu Biao like this, and knowing Zhu Biao so well, Lady Lü's suspicions became even stronger. She immediately stepped forward and very considerately picked up chopsticks for Zhu Biao and served him rice.

"Has something happened to my husband?"

"The Duke of Liang and his ilk are really something. It's the New Year season, and they still dare to bother my husband. Don't they know they should wait until after the New Year?"

Lu said this with a hint of resentment, but what she showed was still concern for Zhu Biao.

Having spent so many years with Zhu Biao, and being his most favored concubine, Lady Lü was not only outstanding in appearance and skilled in bedroom arts, but she was also the concubine who understood Zhu Biao the most, which is why she was so deeply loved by him.

These seemingly complaining words, spoken with a tone of concern for Zhu Biao, naturally did not offend Zhu Biao.

"Since Uncle is here, he must have important business to attend to." Zhu Biao snapped out of his reverie and smiled slightly.

"It was my fault for being so talkative."

Seeing Zhu Biao's expression, Madam Lü immediately spoke.

"All right."

"Today is the second day of the Lunar New Year, during the festive season. After you have lunch, go back to your parents' home for a family reunion."

“It’s the same every year, and this year will be no exception. Let’s bring Yunwen and the others along as well.” Zhu Biao raised his head and smiled at Madam Lü.

"What about Yun-hu?"

"May I take Yunhu with me?" Lady Lü asked tentatively.

"You never brought Yunhu in previous years? Why are you suddenly bringing him this year?" Zhu Biao asked with a hint of surprise.

Hear this.

Lady Lü felt a pang of unease, for Zhu Biao's sudden outburst was indeed true.

all the time.

Although Zhu Yunwen was fostered in her palace, Lady Lü was extremely wary of him and would never take him to a family banquet.

But the situation seems to be different now.

"Your Highness."

"Before, when Yunhu was still young, I was afraid that he would be scared. Now that Yunhu is older, there is naturally no need to worry about him," Lady Lü immediately explained with a smile.

"No need."

"You will be away at your parents' home for a few days. I will have Yunhu go to his maternal uncle's house for a family reunion."

"This is also what Yun-hu wanted."

“His great-uncle and the others just went to pick up Yunhuo,” Zhu Biao said slowly.

"I understand."

Lu replied with some disappointment, but in her heart, a strong sense of dread and an unsettling feeling were churning within her.

"Okay, you go down first."

"You can prepare whatever gifts you want to take back to your parents' home," Zhu Biao smiled and waved to Madam Lü.

Then he picked up his chopsticks and started eating.

See this!

Having no way to get information out of her, Lady Lü could only bow and say, "Your Majesty, I take my leave."

You can think of it.

Even though she has returned to her parents' home today, Lady Lü's heart is still unsettled.

While eating, Zhu Biao was deep in thought.

Lan Yu's words were still echoing in my ears.

Especially that one sentence.

"Zhu Ying is Xiong Ying."

This sentence seemed to have a magical quality, echoing endlessly in Zhu Biao's ears.

"Zhu Ying, is he really Xiong Ying?"

"When we first met, I did feel an inexplicable sense of closeness to him."

"And Wenxi looks so much like Xiong Ying when they were young, so many coincidences."

"If what my uncle said is true, then so many coincidences together are not coincidences, but evidence."

"Zhu Ying, hero!"

"If it's true, that would be fantastic news, but... if it really is, then why does U.A. High School have no recollection of me? They see me as a complete stranger? Could it be because I lost my memory back then?"

"Evidence, everything still needs evidence. Even if I really want to, I have to investigate."

"However, what my uncle said does make sense. We must investigate what happened back then."

At this moment, Zhu Biao naturally wanted to find out everything.

and.

He also had an indescribable feeling in his heart. Lan Yu was right. Zhu Ying was indeed his eldest son.

"Those two jade pendants are the key to our breakthrough."

"The quickest way to confirm this is through these two jade pendants," Zhu Biao thought to himself, already figuring out how to get a definitive answer.

Inside the East Palace!
"Grandpa."

"Uncle."

"Why are you here?"

When Zhu Yunwen saw Lan Yu and Chang Mao arrive together, a look of joy appeared on his face, and he hurriedly went to greet them.

"I came especially to pick you up so you could go to your great-uncle's house for a family reunion," Lan Yu said with a smile.

"Then...did Father grant permission?" Zhu Yunwen asked expectantly.

"nature."

Chang Mao smiled and nodded: "His Highness specifically sent us to pick you up."

“You were too young to know many things before, but now that you’re all grown up, it’s natural that you can leave the Eastern Palace,” Chang Mao said with a smile.

"it is good."

Zhu Yunwen nodded emphatically, his eyes filled with anticipation.

Having spent so long in the Eastern Palace and hardly ever leaving, Zhu Yunwen naturally wanted to go out as well.

"Sister Yunyu, come with me to my great-uncle's house."

Zhu Yunwen immediately turned his head and looked at his personal maid, Yunyu.

"Son."

"Her Majesty has already given instructions that Yunyu and the others will return to Her Majesty's maternal home with her later."

Meanwhile, an older palace maid immediately spoke up.

Hear this.

Zhu Yunwen's heart tightened, and he immediately understood.

"What nonsense are you spouting, you lowly servant?"

"Yun Tong is the legitimate son of the Crown Prince, whose status is far higher than that of the empress you speak of. Does he need Lady Lü's consent to take anyone away?"

Chang Mao's temper flared up immediately, and he angrily rebuked the palace maid.

Faced with this sound.

The palace maid also appeared extremely frightened and dared not speak.

"Son."

"Go ahead."

"I'm fine."

See this.

Yunyu immediately spoke up, naturally fearing that because of this matter, the Lü family would target Zhu Yunwen again.

But Zhu Yunwen's eyes held a sense of resentment and worry.

In the end, he could only nod helplessly.

"Uncle."

"Let's go," Zhu Yunwen said.

"Let's go, Yunhuo."

"Your great-uncle and I have some great news to share at the East Palace today. I'll tell you when we get back home, and I guarantee you'll be very happy," Chang Mao said, putting his arm around Zhu Yunwen's shoulder with great joy.

But Lan Yu frowned and glared at Chang Mao: "Stop talking nonsense. This is Yun Tong's first time visiting my residence. Let's go."

"Okay." Chang Mao nodded immediately.

……

Cining Palace!
"Grandpa Huang."

"That girl Miaojin really bit too hard, it hurts so much."

"Miao Jin and Ya'er seem to have different personalities, but why are their actions reversed?"

"They all say they want to marry me. Look how capable your grandson is. Who will he marry in the future? Why don't you just marry them all? What do you think, Grandfather?"

"..."

now.

Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't tell whether he was dreaming or in reality.

Young Zhu Xiong Ying stood by her bedside, chattering incessantly, revealing the teeth marks on her arm where Xu Miao Jin had bitten her; she looked both aggrieved and helpless.

This scene.

It was fully presented to Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at his grandson who was so close to him, and wanted to speak, but couldn't. He wanted to reach out and grab him, but couldn't reach him no matter what he did.

at last.

With Zhu Yuanzhang's all-out effort, Zhu Xiong Ying vanished like a bubble.

Zhu Yuanzhang was also suddenly awakened.

……

(End of this chapter)