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

Chapter 262 Zhu Yuanzhang's Wrath! Zhu Biao's Wrath, the Truth Revealed!

Upon hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words...

Zhu Biao, who was standing to the side, did not say anything, but it was clear from his expression that he did not stop it either, because he also wanted an answer.

"I accept the decree."

Without any hesitation, Jiang Huan immediately called out to the outside of the hall, "Please, ladies and princesses, enter the hall for an audience."

A sound fell.

Then, Consort Chen and Zhu Biao's other two concubines entered the main hall of Wenyuan Pavilion.

Zhu Biao was not overly interested in women; compared to his father, he only had four concubines.

After entering the hall.

Four concubines and several princesses arrived, and they saw Zhu Yuanzhang on the high dragon throne.

Without the slightest hesitation, they all knelt down: "Your Majesty, may Your Majesty live ten thousand years!"

"Your humble servant pays respects to Your Majesty, and wishes Your Majesty a long life."

The crowd knelt down and shouted in unison.

"All right."

"Everyone is free of charge."

Zhu Yuanzhang's expression was cold, and with a wave of his hand, the entire hall was filled with a suffocating sense of majesty.

"Thank you, Your Majesty [Grandfather]."

Everyone thanked him and slowly stood up, but they were very reserved and did not even dare to look up directly at him, for fear of offending the emperor.

"today."

"The entry of the Embroidered Uniform Guard into the Eastern Palace was ordered by us."

"We want to clarify some things."

"But I don't like people lying. My eyes can see through people's hearts. No one can deceive me. If anyone dares to talk nonsense in front of me, I will definitely not let them get away with it." Zhu Yuanzhang scanned the crowd with a stern and authoritative air.

This made the oppressive atmosphere inside the hall even more intense.

Now that he had been summoned, Zhu Yuanzhang naturally wanted to hear the truth, not something that was concealed.

In nature.

Zhu Yuanzhang had already believed Zhu Yunwen's words. After all, he would never have come to this point if he hadn't been forced into a certain situation.

As Zhu Yuanzhang finished speaking, the powerful pressure he exuded caused the faces of all the concubines and princesses in the hall to change.

of course.

Apart from Consort Chen and her daughter, who had already inquired beforehand, they naturally knew what Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to know.

Moreover, looking at the silent Crown Prince Zhu Biao, they knew very well that Zhu Biao's decision to let the Embroidered Uniform Guard into the Eastern Palace meant that he had chosen to trust Zhu Yunwen.

"Consort Chen".

“You raised our granddaughter, so you should speak.”

"How exactly has Lady Lü treated our grandson all these years?" Zhu Yuanzhang's gaze swept across the room and landed directly on Consort Chen.

The words fell.

Consort Chen felt a pang of anxiety. Although she had made some preparations on the way here, she was still somewhat flustered when facing Zhu Yuanzhang.

But things have already come to this point.

Consort Chen and Zhu Yunling exchanged a glance, both looking at each other with a firm resolve.

They knew very well that this opportunity was crucial, and if they wanted to truly survive in the Eastern Palace in the future, they had to make a choice.

"Return to the Emperor."

“Since the passing of the former eldest grandson of the emperor, Yun Tong has never been able to eat his fill or stay warm in the palace. He has even been deprived of his monthly stipend.”

“It has continued for more than ten years now,” Consort Chen said loudly, raising her head.

As soon as these words fell.

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes narrowed, exuding a powerful aura of authority, and his anger surged forth.

Zhu Biao's face also turned ugly instantly.

"Consort Chen, are you telling the truth?"

"Has Yuntong truly been treated so poorly over the past ten years?"

"Was it really the work of the Lü family?" Zhu Biao stared at Consort Chen, his eyes filled with turbulent emotions. Clearly, this answer had completely shocked Zhu Biao and shattered his last hope.

"Return to your highness."

"Your Majesty, I do not know whether it was Lady Lü who did it, but this is what Yunwen has been going through all these years."

"The palace servants around Lady Lü are all targeting Yunhu in every way," Consort Chen replied respectfully.

but.

She is also very smart.

They didn't definitively say that it was Lady Lü who did it, but rather that it was done by a palace servant close to Lady Lü.

Based on just these two!
The Lü family can never be completely cleansed.

Without Lady Lü's authorization, would the palace servants dare to suppress and harm the noble legitimate son?

"Grandfather, Father."

"It's not just what my mother said. Over the years, Yunhu has been frequently absent from the main hall, and he has been reprimanded by the teacher and reported to my father. In fact, it was the palace servants around Lady Lü who did this. At first, they kept Yunhu locked up and wouldn't let him go. Later, they forced Yunhu not to go."

"Moreover, if Yunhu dares to speak up, they will use even harsher methods, ranging from beatings and scoldings to depriving her of food for several days."

now.

Zhu Yunling could no longer tolerate it and immediately stood up, speaking with an angry expression.

Hearing that his son had been treated this way, and that it happened right under his nose in the Eastern Palace, was unbearable.

Zhu Biao's eyes also turned bloodshot with rage, and he stared intently at Zhu Yunling: "Why didn't you tell me?"

Faced with Zhu Biao's question.

Zhu Yunling, however, showed no fear today.

“Father has always favored Lady Lü. When I first saw Yunhu suffering, I went to see Father and told him that Yunhu was not doing well and hoped that Father could take better care of him. But Father did not believe me at all and said that with Lady Lü’s care, Yunhu would definitely be fine.”

"It was precisely because I secretly told my father this time that Lady Lü found out."

"My mother was also implicated by me. Our entire palace's salary was suspended for half a year. We only managed to get through it by having my mother sell her jewelry," Zhu Yunling replied loudly.

Hear this!

Zhu Biao fell silent, recalling what happened back then.

seem.

There really was such a time!
Is what Consort Chen said true?

Zhu Biao's eyes were bloodshot, and his gaze turned to the other two concubines.

Facing Zhu Biao's gaze.

The two concubines wore expressions of unease and struggle, as if they were weighing the pros and cons.

And this moment.

Zhu Yuanzhang's cold, sharp gaze immediately fell upon them, and the oppressive aura he exuded made them feel suffocated.

"Consort Chen... Consort Chen's words are true."

“What Yunling said is also true.”

Faced with Zhu Yuanzhang's overwhelming authority, they dared not lie and replied with a sense of trepidation.

Of the four concubines in the Eastern Palace, three can testify.

here.

The answer is already quite obvious.

"How dare she treat my son like this?"

"More than ten years."

"I had no idea."

"I trusted her so much, how dare she do this?"

Zhu Biao's eyes were bloodshot, and his voice was hoarse, revealing boundless anger.

When Zhu Yunwen mentioned the grievances he had suffered over the years, Zhu Biao was somewhat skeptical, but now that the facts were before him, he had no choice but to believe it.

How much he trusted Lady Lü!

But this is how Lady Lü treated him.

"Biao'er, don't worry."

"Wait a moment for the Embroidered Uniform Guard to conduct their trial of those palace servants in the Eastern Palace."

“Once they speak up, things will become much clearer.”

Seeing Zhu Biao's anger and frustration, Zhu Yuanzhang still spoke up to comfort him.

now.

Besides the words of these concubines, Zhu Yuanzhang was even more interested in the interrogation of the palace servants around Lady Lü, to see what they could reveal.

Hear this!

Zhu Biao didn't speak again, but his gaze had already fallen on Zhu Yunwen, who was standing silently to the side.

Blame yourself.

Guilt. All sorts of emotions were displayed on Zhu Biao's face.

Over the years, Zhu Biao disliked and neglected this son.

If it weren't for his neglect and the disgust he harbored, Zhu Yunwen would never have ended up being bullied by the Lü family.

If only he paid a little more attention.

How old was Zhu Yunwen when his elder brother passed away?
He's only a few years old.

He was still an innocent child, completely ignorant, and longing for his father's care. But at that time, Zhu Biao personally handed Zhu Yunwen over to Lady Lü, thus beginning Zhu Yunwen's many years of suffering.

Zhu Biao could even imagine what Zhu Yunwen had endured over the years.

The subservient and humble demeanor towards everyone.

None of Zhu Yuanzhang's sons and grandsons had ever done this before, and now everything is clear.

"Yunxun."

"I'm sorry, Dad."

Zhu Biao slowly walked up to Zhu Yunwen. As the crown prince and as his father, he apologized to Zhu Yunwen for the first time.

This sound made Zhu Yunwen tremble all over.

The moment she raised her head, the moment her eyes met Zhu Biao's.

Zhu Yunwen's tears were already flowing uncontrollably.

So many years!
Zhu Yunwen always longed to receive Zhu Biao's fatherly love and recognition.

But I never received it.

Even when he was being suppressed and tormented, Zhu Yunwen hoped that his father would come to protect him.

This has never happened before.

And today.

This apology released a torrent of pent-up grievances from Zhu Yunwen.

"Don't cry."

"Father was wrong."

"Father shouldn't have entrusted you to that slut. Father trusted that slut too much."

"It's all Dad's fault."

"Father will definitely seek justice for you." A cold glint appeared in Zhu Biao's eyes.

He, who has always presented himself as kind and benevolent, has never shown this expression before; this is the first time.

perhaps.

Not only because Zhu Yunwen had suffered so much torment over the years, but also because Zhu Biao harbored a deep resentment at having his trust betrayed.

these years.

All the despicable things Zhu Yunwen displayed were man-made; everything was deliberately designed.

The thought that he had wronged Zhu Yunwen all these years made Zhu Biao's heart ache.

This time!

"Report."

A loud shout came from outside the hall.

"emperor."

"The trial should have reached a conclusion."

“In the torture chambers of my Embroidered Uniform Guard, very few people can endure for more than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn,” Jiang Huan said respectfully.

"Summon them." Zhu Yuanzhang said without any hesitation.

Yun Qi, who was standing to the side, immediately said, "Summon them!"

echoed.

A member of the Imperial Guard strode into the hall, then knelt down and bowed: "Your subject greets Your Majesty."

"Just tell us the result."

"What did the palace servants around Lady Lü confess?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked directly, waving his hand.

"Your Majesty, Your Highness."

"The palace servants around Lady Lü confessed their crimes against Prince Yunhu."

"But the head maid said that she did it all by herself and that it had nothing to do with Lady Lü. All the palace maids also confessed that the head maid was the mastermind behind the attack on Young Master Yuntong."

"These are statements and testimonies."

"Please take a look, Your Majesty." The Imperial Guard respectfully handed over a confession.

Zhu Yuanzhang took a look and sneered, "It seems these palace servants are truly loyal. It was all done by an old palace maid. They all point to her."

"emperor."

“When I interrogated the palace servants around Lady Lü, that old woman even tried to commit suicide by hitting her head against a doorpost. She was brought back to the Embroidered Uniform Guard and then revived for interrogation.”

"It's clear she's very loyal," Jiang Huan said respectfully.

"Biao'er, what do you think?" Zhu Yuanzhang turned his gaze to Zhu Biao.

"If it weren't for that vile woman's instigation, I don't believe those palace servants would dare to target Yunhu so boldly," Zhu Biao said coldly, his face full of anger.

"kindness."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded in agreement.

Palace servants, who were already of low status, were they really targeting the legitimate son?
Unless they brought this upon themselves, or they have powerful backers, the outcome is beyond doubt.

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Consort Chen and the others inside the hall.

"You guys go down first."

"Today's events."

"Don't talk nonsense. Without my decree, anyone who dares to speak out of turn will be severely punished," Zhu Yuanzhang said in a deep voice, with a warning in his tone.

Hear this!

Consort Chen and the others immediately bowed and said, "Your Majesty, we understand."

"Chen and concubine retire."

immediately.

They dared not linger there and slowly withdrew from the main hall of Wenyuan Pavilion.

Not a moment.

Only Zhu Yuanzhang, his two grandsons, Yun Qi, and Jiang Huan remained in the main hall.

"Yunxun."

"These years have truly been tough on you," Zhu Yuanzhang said, looking at Zhu Yunwen with a kind expression.

At this moment.

Zhu Yuanzhang did not say that Zhu Yunwen was cowardly and dared not report anything. After all, Zhu Yunwen had been suppressed and mistreated since childhood, and no one supported him. How could he dare?
"Today, my grandfather and father are upholding justice for Yuntong."

That's enough.

Zhu Yunwen bowed deeply and said.

Past events.

Zhu Yunwen no longer wanted to think about it. Now, all he wanted was revenge and to make the Lü family pay the price.

"Biao'er."

"What do you plan to do with this Lü family member?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked Zhu Biao.

"This bitch treated Yun Teng like that, I'm going to kill her." A fierce glint flashed in Zhu Biao's eyes.

Obviously.

This time, Zhu Biao was truly enraged.

The fact that Zhu Yunwen suffered such oppression shows that Zhu Biao lacks the wisdom to judge people and was completely fooled by a woman. If this gets out, how embarrassing would it be for him?
What a humiliation!

"The Lü family."

"We cannot kill them now."

"Furthermore, matters concerning Yun-teng must not be spread."

Zhu Yuanzhang spoke slowly, his voice serious.

"Why?"

Zhu Biao frowned, a look of dissatisfaction on his face.

"Yun Tong has been suppressed by a concubine for more than ten years, right under your nose. What a humiliating and shameful thing this is! If this gets out, what will become of the reputation of my royal family?"

"And then, what about your reputation?"

"Even if we have to deal with it, we can't do it in a blatant way."

"As for not killing this Lady Lü for now, we have made up our minds. We still have some suspicions about something related to her, and we must find out the truth." Zhu Yuanzhang said, his old eyes filled with boundless anger.

Through today's events.

Zhu Yuanzhang's suspicions grew stronger.

……

(End of this chapter)