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

Chapter 250 Zhu Yuanzhang's Surprise: No Bones in the Coffin, Xiong Ying is Still Alive?

With a thoughtful expression, Zhu Ying pulled out his jade pendant from around his neck.

into the eye.

Then I saw the character "虞" on this jade pendant.

Then look at the piece of jade that Lan Yu gave as a gift inside the box; it has the character "冠" (crown) on it.

Zhu Ying held the two jade pendants in one hand and examined them carefully.

"Although there are some differences in the details, the styles of these jade pendants seem to be very similar, as if they were from the same batch."

"This piece of jade with the character 'Yu' was left to me by my grandmother. Looking at the quality of the jade pendant that Lan Yu gave me, it seems that the jade pendant with the character 'Yu' is better. Could it be that my grandmother and the others lived in Yingtian before? Or were they high-ranking officials and nobles in Yingtian?" Zhu Ying looked at the two jade pendants in his hand, with a guess in his heart.

Think about it.

Zhu Ying decided to investigate further.

immediately.

He took out a piece of paper.

He directly drew the design of his jade pendant and also drew the original character "Yu" on it.

After the drawing was finished.

"Xiao Han."

Zhu Ying shouted towards the outside of the hall.

echoed.

Xiao Han strode into the hall and bowed respectfully: "Your Majesty."

"Have the Black Guards investigate, investigate discreetly, to find out where this jade pendant came from and who owns it."

"Tell me immediately once you find out."

Zhu Ying handed the painted jade to Xiao Han.

Xiao Han took it and glanced at it. Not daring to be negligent, he immediately said, "I will go and give instructions right away."

Xiao Han turned and left.

Zhu Ying then withdrew his gaze.

"When Zhu Di first saw this jade pendant of mine, he said he would spend a lot of money to buy it. I used to think of it as an antique with some value."

"But now it seems that this jade pendant is not simple. Otherwise, Zhu Di, that scheming man, would not have made a special request to buy it. Now that he has obtained a similar piece from Lan Yu, it is enough to prove that Zhu Di has seen my jade, or even jade with the same style."

"If we investigate in this way, we can find out the truth very quickly."

"I might even find the true place of origin of my grandmother and my parents, so that I can return to my roots," Zhu Ying thought to himself.

at the same time.

As night fell.

Inside Xiaoling Mausoleum.

This is the second time in recent years that someone has visited the Xiaoling Mausoleum.

Last time, they had the cooperation of the commander of Xiaoling Guard, but today they sneaked in by their own means.

Although it was an imperial decree personally given by the emperor, such a matter could not be done openly or openly, and it was even forbidden to disturb the Xiaoling Guard.

Otherwise, the news would spread throughout the imperial court and even the entire city of Yingtian the next day.

The Imperial Guards dug up the tomb of the eldest grandson of the emperor!

With just this one sentence, countless censors in the imperial court will impeach him. The Embroidered Uniform Guard was already infamous, and if word got out that they had dug up the imperial tombs, they would be condemned by everyone, and no one could protect them.

The Embroidered Uniform Guard would inevitably be disbanded.

Especially Zhu Biao.

That would be absolutely intolerable.

Moreover, even though it was Zhu Yuanzhang's personal decree, if the matter were leaked, would Jiang Huan really betray Zhu Yuanzhang?
and so.

Serving the emperor is a serious matter, and any action can be fatal.

Jiang Huan had been by Zhu Yuanzhang's side for so long that he had become accustomed to it.

"Excavate the tomb as quickly as possible, while making as little noise as possible."

"Five brothers were on guard outside. If anyone got close, they would be knocked unconscious."

"The remaining five people will make their move."

Jiang Huan, dressed in black, whispered the instructions.

Surrounding him were ten skilled members of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, equally loyal confidants who would risk their lives for Jiang Huan.

Come out this time.

Jiang Huan dared not bring people he did not trust.

It's just too dangerous.

"Yes."

The Imperial Guards all replied in low voices.

Then, taking the shovel he had brought, he began digging the grave.

When the Imperial Guards dug down with their hoes, for some reason, it felt surprisingly easy; it wasn't as hard as they had imagined.

However, since this was an excavation of an imperial tomb, they didn't dare to think too much and worked together to start digging.

Jiang Huan, standing to the side, looked around nervously. Even though it was pitch black all around and the Xiaoling Guards mostly patrolled the outer perimeter and wouldn't enter the imperial mausoleum, Jiang Huan was still extremely afraid.

After going on for quite a while.

at last.

Jiang Huan heard the voices of his Imperial Guards.

"Commander."

"We've already seen the coffin," a member of the Imperial Guard said respectfully.

"Hurry up, speed up!" Jiang Huan urged in a low voice as soon as he heard this.

At this moment, all he wanted was to complete the mission as quickly as possible and then report back to the Emperor.

Staying in this imperial tomb for even a moment longer increases the danger.

Jiang Huan was naturally terrified.

soon.

Once the coffin lid was completely dug out, the Imperial Guards took out monks and tools and pulled out all the coffin nails.

"How come these coffin nails can be pulled out so easily?"

"Could it be that it has been buried for so many years and has deteriorated?" one of the Imperial Guards couldn't help but ask.

"Never mind that, let's finish the mission first."

“If we get caught, none of us will survive,” another Imperial Guard said urgently.

As all the coffin nails were pulled out.

The Imperial Guards exchanged glances, then worked together to remove the lid.

There was a roar.

Everything inside the coffin came into view.

Jiang Huan immediately and cautiously took out a tinderbox, lit the torch, and looked into the coffin with a feeling of trepidation. When he saw what was inside, Jiang Huan was completely stunned.

"No...no remains?"

into the eye.

Apart from a decaying burial shroud, there were no remains at all, and even more strangely, all the burial objects were still there.

This was clearly not the work of tomb raiders.

There is only one possibility: the eldest grandson was still alive when he was buried, and someone arranged for him to be sent away.

Thought of this.

Jiang Huan could hardly hide the shock in his heart.

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty's guess was actually true."

"The eldest grandson of the emperor is really not dead?"

"The remains aren't even in the coffin."

"How is this possible?"

"Even if my Embroidered Uniform Guard has connections to the highest levels, back when both the Emperor's eldest grandson and the Empress had passed away, it would have been impossible for them to send the Emperor's eldest grandson out of the Xiaoling Mausoleum, would it?"

"This matter... is no small thing, it's huge."

"And the Emperor even suspects that Zhu Ying... suspects that he is the eldest grandson of the Emperor?"

"It can't really be true, right?"

"If that's the case, wouldn't the Ming Dynasty be about to undergo a complete upheaval?"

now.

Jiang Huan's heart was churning wildly, filled with unspeakable emotions.

Before arriving, Jiang Huan naturally came to complete the task assigned by Zhu Yuanzhang. In fact, Jiang Huan had already anticipated what would happen after opening the coffin: some burial objects and a skeleton.

After all, there is no other possibility besides this.

But now.

The result, however, completely overturned his expectations.

"Take out the burial clothes."

"Don't touch anything else."

Jiang Huan calmed himself down and then gave instructions to the Imperial Guards beside him.

"Yes."

One of the Imperial Guards immediately took action.

But the Imperial Guards around him were all shocked and looked at Jiang Huan with surprise and confusion.

"Commander."

"Isn't this the tomb of the former eldest grandson of the emperor? Why are there no remains inside?" "Yes."

"This is so strange."

“This is the tomb of the eldest grandson of the emperor. There are also guards at Xiaoling Mausoleum outside. It’s impossible for tomb raiders to sneak in. We were able to get in thanks to intelligence and knowing the terrain of Xiaoling Mausoleum.”

"How could the remains of the eldest grandson of the emperor have disappeared?"

"..."

The group looked at Jiang Huan with great surprise and curiosity.

In this regard.

Jiang Huan didn't know how to answer, but his face was extremely serious. He lowered his voice and said in a warning tone, "Brothers, the reason I brought you here today to carry out the task assigned by the Emperor is because I trust you and regard you as my own brothers. After all, this matter is too big. Once it is done and discovered, even if it was ordered by the Emperor, we will all be killed."

"And now."

"Let me tell you one more thing, brothers: what you see before your eyes today is something you all know in your hearts, and you must not divulge a single word of it."

“Otherwise, we will not only die, but our entire clan will be implicated. This is a very serious matter.”

"It's so important that you can't even tell your bedmate."

"Unless the Emperor allows it."

Jiang Huan spoke to his brothers with utmost seriousness.

Seeing Jiang Huan's serious expression, these Imperial Guards were well aware of his character and personality.

They all nodded, extremely serious, not daring to think too much about it.

"All right."

"Close the coffin, nail it shut, and re-bury it with soil."

"Finally, cover it with soil so that no one can tell anything," Jiang Huan instructed again.

"Yes."

The Imperial Guards immediately complied and began filling the soil.

Jiang Huan's emotions were naturally far from calm.

"The eldest grandson of the emperor, Zhu Xiong Ying, the former eldest grandson of the emperor."

"Champion Marquis Zhu Ying".

"Could those two be the same person?"

“His Majesty would not have doubts without reason. He rose from humble beginnings and would never make baseless guesses. He must have some evidence.”

"If the Marquis of Champion is indeed the eldest grandson of the emperor, then the Ming Dynasty is truly about to change."

"I must go to the palace tonight to report to the Emperor and put his mind at ease," Jiang Huan thought to himself. He didn't want to stay at Xiaoling Mausoleum for even a moment longer and just wanted to return to the palace as soon as possible to report.

After continuing for a while.

at last.

The tomb has been restored.

Jiang Huan couldn't wait to leave Xiaoling with his men. Under the cover of night, the mountain was calm and peaceful, as if nothing had ever happened.

only.

When Lan Yu first arrived, he dug up the tomb once, and now Jiang Huan has been ordered to do it again.

No one knows.

The tomb of the eldest grandson of the emperor has been excavated twice.

Inside the Cining Palace!

It is still during the New Year festival.

Therefore, according to the annual custom, Zhu Yuanzhang would stay in Cining Palace until the end of the annual holiday period before returning to Wenyuan Pavilion and his own bedroom.

And tonight.

Zhu Yuanzhang was destined to have sleepless nights.

Although the decree was issued at night, if Jiang Huan acted quickly, he could give Zhu Yuanzhang a reply that evening.

and so.

How could Zhu Yuanzhang possibly sleep?

"U.A.!"

"You must still be alive."

"I've been thinking about you all along."

"I hope my gut feeling is right."

"We really can't take any more setbacks."

Zhu Yuanzhang gazed at Zhu Xiong Ying's memorial tablet, muttering to himself.

now.

Once Jiang Huan returns from Xiaoling, he can determine from the condition inside the coffin whether his grandson is dead or alive. His deep-seated suspicion that Zhu Ying is his grandson can also be verified later.

The key to everything lies in the coffin inside the Xiaoling Mausoleum.

late at night!

Zhu Yuanzhang sat in the Cining Palace, unaware of how much time had passed.

But the lights inside the palace were still on.

at last.

"emperor."

A voice came from outside the palace.

It was Jiang Huan.

Hear this sound.

Zhu Yuanzhang, who had been lost in thought, was instantly jolted awake, and his old eyes were filled with a myriad of emotions.

For him, the moment when his thoughts were truly confirmed had arrived.

"Come in."

Zhu Yuanzhang calmed himself down and called out to the outside of the hall.

next moment.

Jiang Huan didn't even have time to change out of his night clothes before he quickly came to Zhu Yuanzhang and knelt down to pay his respects.

"I see you, Your Majesty."

Jiang Huan said respectfully.

"No need to pay tribute."

Zhu Yuanzhang raised his hand, his gaze fixed on Jiang Huan, and asked directly, "How is it?"

now,

Undoubtedly a concern.

"Reporting to the Emperor."

"Inside the Xiaoling Mausoleum, there were no remains in the coffin of the eldest grandson of the emperor."

"Moreover, the burial items of the former eldest grandson of the emperor are all inside the coffin."

"The burial clothes are still there, but there are no remains," Jiang Huan reported nervously.

Upon hearing this sound...

Zhu Yuanzhang was unable to calm himself down. He suddenly stood up from his chair, his face showing an indescribable mixture of surprise and joy.

"You...are you telling the truth?"

"There are no remains in the coffin?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked in surprise, his eyes filled with anticipation.

“I can confirm that there are no remains,” Jiang Huan replied immediately.

"Are there any signs of struggle inside the coffin?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked hurriedly.

"Your Majesty, I have already reviewed it."

"There were no signs of struggle, no remains, and no trace of tomb raiders."

“All the burial items are here,” Jiang Huan said respectfully.

between words.

Jiang Huan also took out a box. When he opened it, there was a small burial shroud inside. Although it was already rotten, the original style of the burial shroud could still be vaguely seen.

Apart from that.

Jiang Huan also took out a register and respectfully handed it to Zhu Yuanzhang: "In order to be cautious, I also led the brothers of the Embroidered Uniform Guard to check the burial items in the coffin."

"This is the register of the burial goods; please take a look, Your Majesty."

Jiang Huan respectfully held up the book with both hands.

See this.

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately reached out and took the register. His old eyes narrowed slightly as he looked at the burial items recorded in the register.

The old days.

These burial items were all personally inspected by Zhu Yuanzhang, and even after so many years, he still remembered them clearly.

When you scan the contents of this book.

soon.

Zhu Yuanzhang then found the root of the problem.

"Didn't you see two pieces of jade inside the coffin?"

"It's a piece of jade engraved with the character 'Yu' and another with the character 'Huai'?"

Zhu Yuanzhang raised his head, looked at Jiang Huan, and asked in a serious tone.

Hear this.

Jiang Huan immediately replied, "Your Majesty, all the burial objects in the coffin are recorded in the register, and I have not seen the two pieces of jade that Your Majesty mentioned."

(End of this chapter)