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

Chapter 295 Zhu Ying: I am the eldest grandson of the emperor, Zhu Xiong Ying!

Such grief is indescribable.

But now that we've come to this point...

That's enough.

Their loved ones are finally returning, their identities restored.

The court officials were astonished.

The fact that Zhu Ying was Zhu Xiong Ying, the eldest grandson of the Ming emperor, was too shocking.

"I am Zhu Xiong Ying."

"The most regrettable eldest grandson of the emperor in history, the eldest grandson of the emperor who was loved by all."

"It really is me."

Even with Zhu Ying's own capacity to withstand it, the sound was deafening, and his heart was pounding wildly.

He is Zhu Xiong Ying.

The idea of ​​establishing a kingdom outside of the Ming Dynasty is a complete joke, because the entire Ming Dynasty will belong to him in the future—this vast empire with a population of seventy to eighty million.

It’s unimaginable!
Throughout the entire imperial court.

Aside from the ministers' discussions, the earth-shattering news made it difficult to calm down.

After going on for quite a while.

It was Zhu Yuanzhang who spoke.

"All right."

"Continue reading."

"Regardless, read out all of the Empress's edicts first," Zhu Yuanzhang said slowly.

"I accept the decree."

Han Yi replied respectfully, shifting her gaze away from Zhu Ying.

"I hope my grandson can enjoy peace and tranquility among the people, have everything go smoothly, and have his requests fulfilled. Therefore, I named him Zhu Ying."

"Yongying."

"If this imperial edict sees the light of day again, it means that you have seen your imperial grandfather and your father."

"Grandma is useless. She couldn't protect you well. But Grandma is dying, and this is all she can do. Now that you can reunite with your royal grandfather and return to your ancestral lineage, Grandma's spirit in heaven can finally rest in peace."

"Anyway."

"Grandma hopes that you can live a good life and take good care of your grandfather and father. If there is an afterlife, I hope that we, grandma and grandson, can meet again."

"And Chongba."

"Back then, Erhu, Chen Yi, and Granny Ma were all released by me, and everything they did was under my control. You have a bad temper, so don't take it out on them."

"After reading this letter, you must be old by now. You must take good care of yourself, live a long and healthy life, and live on for me."

"Biao'er."

"Now that you've grown up and can stand on your own, you must take good care of Xiong Ying."

"I will be watching over you from heaven, silently protecting you."

"And the second, third, and fourth brothers, treat them well and let them live peacefully. I hope we can be a family again in the next life."

"Ma Xiuying, leave a message."

Han Yike's voice resounded throughout the court.

If Empress Ma's previous edicts were delivered in formal official language, then after announcing Zhu Ying's identity, she spoke entirely as a wife and mother, filled with concern for her husband and son.

That concludes the conversation.

The entire Fengtian court was now completely silent.

Some officials glanced out of the corner of their eyes at the figures on the high throne. Zhu Yuanzhang and his son Zhu Biao already had tears in their eyes, but they did not let them fall, as if they were trying their best to restrain their emotions.

Some officials also turned their gazes to Zhu Ying. Although Zhu Ying looked stunned and somewhat dazed, two lines of tears seemed to flow from his eyes without him realizing it, dripping onto the ground.

When Zhu Ying came to his senses.

I could feel the tears welling up in my eyes.

"I cried?"

Zhu Ying murmured to himself. Although he had no memory of the past, upon hearing the edict left by Empress Ma, he felt his heart tremble and was deeply distressed. He couldn't help but shed tears, feeling an indescribable sorrow and longing.

"Is my body missing Empress Ma?"

"No, it seems to be my soul again?"

"Did I possess Zhu Xiong Ying's body, or am I simply Zhu Xiong Ying?"

"Why can't I remember anything before I was eight years old?" Zhu Ying didn't feel the excitement of being the eldest grandson of the emperor, Zhu Xiong Ying. Instead, he was filled with complex emotions and sadness.

On the dragon chair.

Zhu Yuanzhang had been keeping an eye on Zhu Ying.

He also wanted to see Zhu Ying's expression after he learned his identity, watching Zhu Ying's tears flow uncontrollably and his immense sorrow.

Zhu Yuanzhang felt incredibly warm inside: "My dear sister! Xiong Ying may not remember the past, but deep in his heart he still remembers you. He cried when he saw your words."

"He felt your love for him."

“Our grandson is loyal and righteous, and that has never changed from beginning to end.”

"He is still our hero."

"Don't worry, he will regain his memory one day."

Thought of this.

Zhu Yuanzhang was also very pleased.

Subsequently.

His expression gradually returned to seriousness.

"Your Majesty."

"Now, do you know who our grandson is?" Zhu Yuanzhang spoke slowly, his voice resounding throughout the entire court.

"My six beloved ministers."

Is this imperial edict genuine or fake?

Zhu Yuanzhang then looked at Han Yike and the other six important officials of the court.

"Return to the Emperor."

“This edict bears the seal of the Empress who has been buried in the imperial mausoleum, and I was fortunate enough to have seen Her Majesty the Empress’s handwriting before, so I recognize it.”

"This was written by Her Majesty the Empress herself."

"It can't be fake."

Han Yike raised the imperial edict high and replied loudly.

The five senior officials beside him nodded in agreement.

"The veteran seconded the proposal."

"This is Her Majesty the Empress's own handwriting."

"I also second my opinion."

……

Five high-ranking officials of the court echoed this sentiment, all acknowledging the authenticity of the edict.

"in this way."

"Then our grandson's identity can be confirmed."

“Back then, we saw the jade pendant with the character ‘怀’ on Wenxi’s body. It was left by Xiong Ying’s grandmother when he got married.”

"And that piece of jade with the character 'Yu' on it, Xiong Ying, should be on you, right?"

Zhu Yuanzhang's voice softened, and his gaze fell on Zhu Ying.

All eyes of the court officials were on Zhu Ying.

At this moment.

Zhu Ying was not flustered at all, nor was he in a hurry to prove anything.

As the eldest grandson of the Ming emperor and the future successor of the Ming dynasty, he was indeed blessed with unparalleled advantages.

But if Zhu Ying doesn't want to, then he simply doesn't want to.

can.

All of this was arranged by his biological grandmother. Although he didn't remember anything, not even what she looked like, Zhu Ying still felt the love that his biological grandmother, Empress Ma, had for him.

To acknowledge one's ancestors and return to one's roots.

This was also her last wish.

Under these feelings.

Zhu Ying slowly took the jade from around his neck.

Han Yike and his six ministers immediately surrounded the jade with the character "Yu" on it and examined it closely.

It was determined to be the royal family's style.

As important officials of the imperial court, how could they not recognize him?

"Your subject pays respects to the eldest grandson of the emperor."

Han Yike knelt directly in front of Zhu Ying.

The other five senior officials beside him immediately knelt down and shouted in unison, "Your humble servants pay their respects to His Highness the Crown Prince."

With the statements of six people, we have witnessed their actions.

None of the officials dared to hesitate.

The eldest grandson of the emperor, Zhu Xiong Ying, has returned; the future third-generation crown prince of the Ming Dynasty has returned. How dare they be disrespectful? Instantly!

Throughout the entire court, whether they held titles or not, everyone faced Zhu Ying and knelt down in unison.

And they all shouted loudly, "Your subjects pay their respects to the eldest grandson of the emperor."

A roar of cheers.

Its sound resounded throughout the imperial court.

Inside the entire Fengtian Hall.

Apart from Zhu Yuanzhang and his son Zhu Biao, even Yun Qi, who was serving beside the dragon throne, knelt down.

"I have a question."

Zhu Ying raised his head and looked at Zhu Yuanzhang, who was in a high position.

At this moment, Zhu Ying's feelings were naturally very complicated.

Although he had regained his identity and knew that he was Zhu Xiong Ying, he still wanted Zhu Ying to call him "Grandpa Emperor" and "Father" immediately.

Zhu Ying really couldn't bring himself to speak.

after all.

He has forgotten everything from his past.

"Yongying."

"Speak your mind," Zhu Yuanzhang said, his gaze gentle and full of kindness.

For Zhu Yuanzhang and his son Zhu Biao, their feelings were naturally equally complex.

The deceased Zhu Xiong Ying has been found and, today, his identity has been restored. They are overjoyed to recognize each other at Fengtian Hall.

"The imperial edict stated that the smallpox outbreak that year was not a natural disaster, but a man-made one," Zhu Ying said slowly, his voice icy cold.

"good."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded.

Inside the main hall, Lu Ben's heart was pounding wildly as he knelt, and his hands were still trembling.

He always felt that this fire could burn him at any moment, and burn his Lü family.

“I am Zhu Xiong Ying, the former eldest grandson of the emperor.”

"If this smallpox is specifically targeting me."

There must be an ulterior motive.

"As the eldest grandson of the emperor and the eldest son of three generations, the position of the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty will also be mine in the future."

"Based on this reasoning, the person who wants to kill me must be someone who covets that position."

“I am Zhu Xiong Ying, and Zhu Yun Tong is my younger brother. At that time, he was only a few years old and could not possibly deal with me.”

"So, if we deduce that smallpox was caused by humans, then there's only one possibility," Zhu Ying said slowly, his voice growing colder and more pointed.

As soon as he finished speaking...

The ministers in the court were as if struck by lightning, and they understood instantly.

"As the eldest grandson's younger brother, and given that the Crown Princess died in childbirth after his birth and the eldest grandson had always taken care of him, it is absolutely impossible for him to harm his own brother, especially since he is so young."

"Therefore, there is only one possibility, and it is the only possibility."

Most of those who can stand in this court are intelligent people, and they can understand everything Zhu Ying says in a matter of a moment.

Although many ministers were kneeling, their gazes were all drawn to Lü Ben, who was kneeling in front of the civil officials.

Lu family!

Lady Lü was a concubine of the Crown Prince. Since the death of the former Crown Princess in childbirth, she had taken charge of the internal affairs of the Crown Prince. Her son, Zhu Yunwen, was the only contender for the position. Over the years, there have been repeated rumors that Zhu Yunwen was highly regarded by the Crown Prince and that there were even rumors that he would make Lady Lü the Crown Prince's official wife.

These are definitely not from Turks.

Everything has a traceable path.

and.

Zhu Yunwen had always performed very well, which seemed to be deliberately done by someone. After the eldest grandson of the emperor, Zhu Xiong Ying, died of smallpox, Zhu Yunwen became a prince who was left without anyone to take care of him. He had no presence in Yingtian or the palace.

In the imperial court, and even in the common people's homes.

The discussion surrounding the sons of Crown Prince Zhu Biao was that the illegitimate son Zhu Yunwen was more capable than the legitimate son Zhu Yuntong, and that Zhu Yuntong was utterly incompetent and unfit for important positions.

all of these.

It was definitely not a coincidence.

If you think back, everything makes sense.

now.

Under the watchful eyes of many ministers in the court, cold sweat had already appeared on Lü Ben's forehead, but at this moment he only dared to kneel on the ground, with his head down, not daring to pay attention, not daring to show his face, and even less daring to speak.

It seemed that silence was the only response he could offer.

"Lu Ben."

"Stand up right there."

Zhu Ying's gaze fell directly on Lü Ben.

"Why...why does the eldest grandson of the emperor summon me?"

Lu Ben struggled to raise his head, meeting Zhu Ying's cold gaze, and replied in a trembling voice.

"Everything from before."

"I don't remember anything before I was eight years old."

"I don't even remember the Emperor, the Crown Prince, the Empress, or even my own mother."

"but……"

Zhu Ying paused, a murderous glint in his eyes: "If I really am Zhu Xiong Ying, then these grudges cannot be forgotten, much less put aside."

"then."

"If anyone wants to kill me, it's your Lü family."

"Do you want to explain?"

As soon as Zhu Ying finished speaking, his gaze was fixed on Lü Ben.

Their mental strength was further unleashed.

in the past.

Historical records state that Zhu Xiong Ying died of illness.

But everything seemed strange. When Zhu Ying looked at this part of history, he guessed that Zhu Yunwen's maternal clan, the Lü family, was definitely involved.

Now that we've truly entered this era, and this matter concerns himself, and even the death of his own grandmother, if this matter is left unresolved, then Zhu Ying would be truly heartless and ungrateful.

"Your Highness, the Crown Prince."

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty, I have been wronged!"

“I… my Lü family is utterly loyal to the Emperor and the Crown Prince.”

"How dare you act so presumptuously?"

"This old minister is innocent!"

At this moment.

Lu Ben also frantically cried out that he was innocent. He had no other choice but to deny it, as this was his only way out.

but.

He really underestimated Zhu Yuanzhang and his son.

"Yongying."

You're right.

"The only ones who want your life are the Lü family," Zhu Yuanzhang said slowly, his voice filled with certainty.

The words fell.

The court officials were in an uproar.

Lu Ben's face turned deathly pale.

"Lu Ben."

"At this point, are you still clinging to a sliver of hope?"

"If there were no evidence, do you really think that I and Father Emperor would have tolerated you for so long?" Zhu Biao sneered.

Suddenly.

Zhu Biao clapped his hands and shouted, "Bring him up!"

echoed.

A group of imperial guards brought several people up directly.

When Lü Ben saw these people, he trembled.

These men were his trained assassins, along with the commanders and generals he secretly contacted who held power in the Kyoto army.

"Five hundred suicide soldiers."

"I underestimated your Lü family."

"There is also a commander of the Kyoto Army, and three commanders of three thousand."

"The reason I haven't dealt with your Lü family since I banished them to the cold palace is because I was waiting for you to slip up."

"result."

"You truly haven't disappointed me," Zhu Biao sneered, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

……

(End of this chapter)