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

Chapter 248 Zhu Yunwen's Awakening, the Lü Clan is Doomed!
Hearing Lan Yu's words.

Zhu Yunwen's face also showed surprise, and then he hurriedly asked, "What did my father say? Did he believe it?"

This question.

Zhu Yunwen also showed extreme eagerness.

If his father believed him, then his elder brother would have a greater chance of returning to the Eastern Palace and regaining his status.

"I believe you now." Lan Yu laughed loudly, making no attempt to hide her excitement.

“I knew my father would believe it.”

"After all, that's the eldest brother."

"Everyone is thinking of you, my elder brother, my grandfather, my father, and my maternal uncle."

"We were all so excited to see our eldest brother back. It's wonderful!" Zhu Yunwen was also incredibly excited, his eyes even glistening with tears of excitement.

“Not only did your father believe it, but we also told him about the investigation in Beiping Prefecture. We will leave it to you to find out exactly how your elder brother went to Beiping Prefecture.”

"As for what happened back then, including why your elder brother contracted smallpox, the Crown Prince will personally investigate these matters, as well as why your elder brother was sent out of Yingtian back then," Lan Yu said, his expression gradually becoming serious.

"Uncle."

"The arrival of that Lu family member was really too coincidental."

"Fortunately, she arrived at just the right time, otherwise you would have made a mistake, Uncle," Chang Mao said at this moment.

"What foolish thing did I do?" Lan Yu looked at Chang Mao in confusion.

“When the Crown Prince asked you who you suspected before, you would definitely say the Lü family, right?” Chang Mao smiled and looked at Lan Yu very seriously.

Hear this.

Lan Yu was silent for a moment, then said, "Xiong Ying's contracting smallpox and even his death were too suspicious. Anyone can imagine that if something happened to Xiong Ying, who would benefit the most? That would be the Lü family."

"It was precisely because of Xiong Ying's death that the Eastern Palace was taken over by the Lü family. The Crown Prince favored her greatly, and even entrusted her with the internal affairs of the Eastern Palace."

"Moreover, she has been cultivating her son all along, finding famous scholars to teach him, and even trying to get him connected with your older brother."

"This ambition is now blatantly obvious."

"If she wasn't the one who did it back then, then there's no one else."

"I suspected it was her back then, but I had no proof."

In this regard.

Chang Mao nodded, but said seriously, "Uncle, although we have our suspicions, we cannot speak of Lady Lü in front of the Crown Prince right now. After all, Lady Lü is deeply favored by the Crown Prince, and we cannot speak of her until Xiong Ying truly returns."

In response to Chang Mao's concerns, Lan Yu pondered for a moment and then smiled and said, "You've finally seen the light today. It seems that Xiong Ying's continued existence has made you a bit smarter."

"Uncle."

"What we need to do now is to ensure that Xiong Ying can return with dignity. We can discuss other matters later," Chang Mao replied with a smile.

"Nonsense, of course I know."

"I was the one who spearheaded this."

"If I hadn't been bold today, I wouldn't have been able to gain the Crown Prince's approval," Lan Yu said irritably, though her words were also full of pride.

But when Lan Yu came to her senses, she looked at Zhu Yunwen with a very serious expression.

"Yunxun."

"We're not in the Eastern Palace now, and there are no spies from the Lü clan here."

"Your great-uncle wants to ask you some questions. Answer truthfully and don't be afraid," Lan Yu said to Zhu Yunwen in a deep voice.

"What's the matter, Uncle?" Zhu Yunwen asked.

"Since your elder brother left, what kind of life have you been living in the Eastern Palace? Has Lady Lü bullied you?" Lan Yu asked directly.

this moment.

Lan Yu got straight to the point.

Obviously.

This was also preparation for dealing with the Lü family in the future.

Upon hearing this question...

A look of worry flashed across Zhu Yunwen's face, and fear appeared in his eyes.

The fear of Lady Lü was not a threat of a few days, but a threat that would last for ten years, a threat that had cast a shadow over Zhu Yunwen's heart.

Seeing Zhu Yuntong's frightened appearance, Lan Yu and Chang Mao exchanged a glance and understood what was going on.

only.

They didn't press him for answers at the moment, since Zhu Yunwen had to tell them himself.

"Yunxun."

"There are no outsiders here. If you have any grievances, just say so. Your great-uncle and your eldest uncle will stand up for you."

“Even if they can’t stand up for you, your older brother will definitely be able to stand up for you when he comes back.”

"Are you going to keep hiding it forever? Are you going to keep all your grievances to yourself forever?"

"If your older brother knew, he would definitely be very disappointed."

This time!

Madam Mu walked to Zhu Yunwen's side and spoke with great kindness, her voice filled with deep affection and concern.

Hear this.

Zhu Yunwen's face showed a struggle, and after a moment, he gritted his teeth, seemingly having finally made a decision.

"I said."

"I can't let my older brother down."

"I have disappointed my elder brother over the years."

"When my older brother left, he told me to take care of myself and not to be afraid of anyone. But... but I disappointed him."

"Now that my elder brother is coming back, I absolutely cannot let him down."

As Zhu Yunwen spoke slowly, the fear in his eyes gradually faded, replaced by a look of determination.

"Grandpa."

“Over the years, the Lü family has indeed been targeting me.”

"Not only did he force me to stay away from school, but he also made my father really think that I didn't want to learn."

"And I also withheld my rations and was subjected to all sorts of harsh treatment."

"..."

Zhu Yunwen recounted everything that had happened in the Eastern Palace over the years, including how Lady Lü had treated him.

Listen to this.

Lan Yu and Chang Mao's expressions both turned cold.

Although they had seen the cowardly Zhu Yunwen, they did suspect that it was the work of Lady Lü. After all, how could a prince and grandson of the emperor be so incompetent? How could he be so humble and cowardly?

just now.

The root cause has been found.

It was precisely because of the Lü family's ten-year suppression that Zhu Yunwen became like this.

If not.

Zhu Yunwen was absolutely a legitimate prince and the eldest son of the Crown Prince.

for these.

Furthermore, why didn't Zhu Yunwen speak up before, and why didn't Lan Yu reprimand or blame him?

after all.

Considering that Zhu Yunwen was targeted, beaten, and humiliated by Lady Lü when he was so young, it is quite remarkable that he was able to grow up to be able to confess and speak out about his greatest fears today.

"Yunxun."

“You’re quite good. The fact that you were able to say it today proves that you are a descendant of the Zhu family, and that you haven’t disgraced your mother or your elder brother.”

"do not worry."

"Your great-uncle has remembered all of this. We will settle accounts with that poisonous woman, Lü, when she returns. Once your elder brother is back, he will settle accounts with her." Lan Yu walked up to Zhu Yunwen, put her hands on his shoulders, and said very seriously.

"Thank you, Uncle." Zhu Yunwen said sincerely.

Having recounted the mistreatment he had suffered at the hands of the Lü family over the years, Zhu Yunwen felt much lighter, as if years of pent-up emotions had been released.

Previously, only his personal maids knew the truth, but now everything has finally been revealed.

"However, Yun Tong."

"Now that you've spoken out today, it's enough to prove that you haven't disgraced the royal family, and it also proves that you have the courage to face the Lü family."

"Your great-uncle is here today to have a serious talk with you, so listen carefully."

"When you return to the Eastern Palace, no one will dare to bully you," Lan Yu said suddenly, her tone serious, carrying a sense of encouragement and instruction.

"Grandpa, what do you say?" Zhu Yunwen looked at Lan Yu earnestly.

"You need to remember one thing."

"although."

“After your elder brother passed away, Lady Lü obtained the right to raise you through the Crown Prince, but in terms of status, she was just a lowly concubine, and her status was not comparable to that of you, the legitimate son.”

“In the entire Eastern Palace, apart from the Crown Prince, including his concubines, Lady Lü, and all the young masters and princesses, no one has a status as noble as yours.”

"Because you are the Crown Prince's legitimate son, and you are the son of the former Crown Princess," Lan Yu said to Zhu Yunwen with a meaningful look.

These words.

It was not just an encouragement, but also a way for Zhu Yunwen to clearly understand his own identity.

"But my father doesn't value me at all."

"And...and my father doesn't like me at all. My mother had a difficult childbirth because of me..."

Upon hearing Lan Yu mention his status as the eldest son, Zhu Yunwen lowered his head, overwhelmed with self-reproach and guilt.

because.

His own mother died during childbirth because of complications.

"Yunxun."

"You should know that your mother was very happy when she had you."

“Your great-uncle knows about this, and your eldest uncle knows about it too,” Lan Yu said slowly, giving Chang Mao a look.

"Yes."

"After my eldest sister conceived you, she longed for your birth every day. But the difficult birth was something that was hard to explain, so how could we blame a mere child like you?"

"As for your statement that the Crown Prince dislikes you, it's all because of the Lü family. If the Lü family hadn't suppressed you for so many years, making you lack any royal demeanor, how could the Crown Prince dislike you?"

"In the end, it all comes down to the Lü family."

“You don’t need to blame yourself. If your mother were still alive, she would definitely want you to be happy, not blame yourself,” Chang Mao immediately comforted her.

Hearing this, Zhu Yuntong's eyes gradually lit up: "Really?"

See this.

Both Lan Yu and Chang Mao had joy in their eyes.

Although it has now been basically confirmed that Zhu Ying is Zhu Xiong Ying, there is no need to worry so much about Huai Xi in the future. As long as they are loyal to the Ming Dynasty, their family will prosper forever. They can give up forcing Zhu Yunwen to fight for that position.

But Zhu Yunwen was, after all, their nephew and grand-nephew.

They naturally wouldn't want to see Zhu Yunwen continue living such a humble life.

"real."

Lan Yu nodded emphatically, then added meaningfully, "Moreover, my great-uncle has another suspicion."

"When your mother gave birth to your eldest brother and your two older sisters, there were no difficult births; they were all very smooth."

"For women, the more children they have, the easier it is to give birth."

"But it was really strange that you were born with a difficult labor."

"so……"

Lan Yu paused for a moment, her face serious, even a little cold: "I suspect that the reason your mother had a difficult childbirth may also be related to Madam Lü."

As soon as these words fell.

Chang Mao stared wide-eyed at Lan Yu, a look of shock on his face.

Zhu Yunwen also suddenly stood up from his chair, staring intently at Lan Yu. Shock appeared on his still somewhat childish face, along with a suppressed anger.

"Grandpa...you...are you telling the truth?" Zhu Yunwen asked in a trembling voice.

“It was very strange that your eldest brother contracted smallpox. If it was really Lu Shi who did it, it proves that she does have methods. It’s natural that she also had methods to make your mother have a difficult childbirth,” Lan Yu said with great certainty.

Now that it has been said...

Lan Yu naturally wanted Zhu Yunwen to understand that he was destined not to coexist with the Lü family.

Rather than letting Zhu Yunwen fear Lady Lü and allow her to control everything in the Eastern Palace, it would be better to let Zhu Yunwen hate Lady Lü and truly fight against her in the Eastern Palace. This would also be a preparation for Zhu Xiong Ying's eventual return to the Eastern Palace.

Once the Lü clan's influence in the Eastern Palace is gradually dismantled, things will be much easier to resolve later.

"The Lü family."

"That woman."

"My mother suffered a difficult childbirth because of her?"

"Was my elder brother also harmed by her?"

Zhu Yunwen muttered to himself, his eyes gradually shifting from a dazed state to one of anger and hatred.

Hatred directed at the Lü family.

"I'll make this woman suffer a terrible death."

Zhu Yunwen clenched his fist and slammed it onto the table.

A loud bang echoed throughout the hall.

Zhu Yunwen's punch landed on the table so hard that his hand bled.

But at this moment, Zhu Yunwen did not appear to be in any pain.

See this scene.

Lan Yu revealed a satisfied expression.

This is exactly the result he wanted.

It's better to make Zhu Yunwen hate Lady Lü than to make him fear her.

Only in this way, under the power of hatred, could Zhu Yunwen be roused, no longer afraid of the Lü clan, and dare to confront them.

Even.

What Lan Yu said was just speculation, but these speculations were entirely based on evidence of how the Lü family had bullied Zhu Yunwen over the years and how they had suppressed him so that he was not valued by Zhu Biao.

These are all traces.

Apart from that.

When Lady Chang gave birth to Zhu Yunwen, she suffered a difficult labor and severe bleeding, which was highly suspicious.

It was too suspicious that Zhu Xiong Ying died of smallpox in the past.

Connecting these factors, there is indeed reason to suspect Lü.

It's all worth it if it can cheer Zhu Yunwen up.

"now it's right."

"Yunxun."

"You have to remember."

“The Lü family may be the murderer of your mother. Also, remember that your elder brother was also harmed by this vile woman, as was your imperial grandmother.”

"This may all have been orchestrated by the Lü family."

"Don't be afraid of this woman. She's just a lowly concubine, and her status is nowhere near yours."

“You can do whatever you want in the Eastern Palace, and she won’t dare to do anything to you.”

"She's been threatening you for years, but what can she actually do to you? She simply doesn't have that ability."

"So, you don't need to be afraid of her at all."

Lan Yu continued speaking to Zhu Yunwen, encouraging him and telling him not to be afraid of the Lü family anymore.

He said these things.

Zhu Yunwen was completely enraged and unable to regain his senses.

……

(End of this chapter)