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

Chapter 298 Zhu Ying: My grave has been dug up? Everything is clear!
However, Zhu Biao failed to fulfill his responsibilities as a father.

All these years.

Zhu Yunwen was completely unaware of the extent to which Lady Lü had humiliated him.

"You may have forgotten the past, but your personality is still the same as when you were a kid. You always like to tease us and your dad."

Seeing Zhu Ying's somewhat defiant expression, Zhu Yuanzhang could only shake his head with a helpless smile.

"Yongying."

“These things are all in the past now. No one will bully Yun-tung anymore,” Zhu Biao replied immediately.

"Then continue."

"How did you determine that?" Zhu Ying didn't say anything more, but continued to ask.

“Yun Tong told his maternal uncle, and then Lan Yu took Chang Mao to Xiaoling and dug up your grave.”

"This confirmed that you were still alive, and the missing burial jade pendant was reported to me by Lan Yu and the others."

"Except."

"They also made a jade pendant in the same style as your identity pendant. Lan Yu secretly observed and discovered that you really had this pendant, thus confirming the identity," Zhu Biao said with a smile.

Hear this.

Zhu Ying thought back for a moment.

He immediately recalled the expression on Lan Yu's face when she deliberately showed off the jade pendant during her visit, and how he had even glanced at it.

and.

They even dug up their own graves?
That's really amazing!

"And what about the Emperor?" Zhu Ying asked again.

Zhu Biao can confirm it; Lan Yu's transformation over the past six months is almost revolutionary. But how did Zhu Yuanzhang know this?

“We’re much more reliable than your dad.”

"When I first met you, you were drunk."

"We saw the teeth marks on your arm," Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile, his tone tinged with emotion.

"Tooth marks?"

Zhu Ying immediately pulled up his sleeve, revealing a clearly visible small tooth mark.

Although so many years have passed, the tooth mark is still intact.

"Who made these teeth marks?" Zhu Ying asked with great curiosity.

After living in Beiping, looking at the teeth marks on his arm, Zhu Ying couldn't recall any memory of them at all, no matter how hard he tried.

But at this moment.

After thinking for a moment.

Zhu Ying then recalled the scene when Xu Miaojin and Mu Ya blocked his way in the palace and directly pulled open his sleeves to look inside.

"Could it be..." Zhu Ying seemed to have guessed something, and asked in surprise, "Could it be Mu Ya?"

Think about it.

That is indeed possible.

After all, Xu Miaojin and Mu Ya are two different women. Xu Miaojin has a gentle personality, while Mu Ya is more fiery, given her background as a military general.

Upon hearing Zhu Ying's words, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but laugh again.

"It's already quite impressive that you could even think of this girl."

"However, you're wrong."

“These teeth marks were made by Miaojin,” Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile.

"Miaojin?"

Zhu Ying was stunned; he hadn't expected this at all.

Xu Miaojin was quite different when she was on the bed. I never expected that she used to bite people when she was a child.

"You were quite charming even when you were a kid."

"Miaojin and Muya have been clinging to you since they were little, and they said they would marry you when they grew up. Back then, we were worried about who we should choose for you as your wife. Now, so many years have passed, and we never expected that you would be so lucky. These two girls still haven't forgotten you, and they even recognized you and married you together." Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile and great emotion.

That's it.

Zhu Ying's mind was struck as if by a thunderbolt, and everything became completely clear.

"No wonder they come from such good families, yet they insisted on marrying me and kept trying to win me over."

"No wonder they stopped me from confirming it back then."

"They already knew my identity." Zhu Ying felt a sense of realization.

but.

As for whether the two women liked Zhu Xiong Ying, rather than themselves?

Zhu Ying really didn't need to be jealous of himself. Although he didn't remember the past, Zhu Ying had a feeling that he might have been born into the Ming Dynasty, not through possession or anything like that. It was a complete rebirth of his soul, a second life.

The reason for this feeling was that Zhu Ying's subconscious mind told him something deep in his heart.

Zhu Xiong Ying is him.

Zhu Ying is also him.

"Yongying."

"Over the years, countless suitors have come to propose to them, all of whom came from respectable families, but they have all refused, and it's all because of you."

"Fortunately, Heaven has eyes. You are alive and you have returned, which is why they were able to marry you as they wished."

"If you hadn't come back, knowing their personalities as we do, they might never have remarried."

"You must treat them well and not bully them," Zhu Yuanzhang earnestly instructed.

Zhu Ying nodded solemnly: "I didn't understand before why these two women would pester me and want to marry me, but now I understand completely."

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will treat them well and sincerely."

now.

Zhu Ying also made a promise.

"Speak of it."

"These two girls are indeed deeply in love with you, Xiong Ying."

"At first, we didn't notice or investigate further, but they were certain after just one look."

"It is precisely because of their confirmation that we have issued an order to conduct a thorough investigation."

"So I also sent Jiang Huan with the Embroidered Uniform Guard to Xiaoling Mausoleum," Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile.

"They dug up the grave again?" Zhu Ying said with a helpless smile.

"How can we determine whether you're alive or dead if we don't dig it open?"

"It's just that we discovered it a step too late, after Lan Yu and the others," Zhu Yuanzhang laughed.

Zhu Yuanzhang was extremely pleased to hear everything that had happened before.

"Grandpa Chen."

"And those palace maids were all once by my grandmother's side?"

"Were they also sent by the Emperor?" Zhu Ying asked.

“We’ll have the Embroidered Uniform Guard search the whole country and find some clues. Your grandmother was very clever back then. She didn’t give us any chance at all and just dismissed all the palace staff.”

"Fortunately, you left behind the two people you trusted most to take care of you, otherwise we really wouldn't be able to see you today, let alone recognize you," Zhu Yuanzhang said with great relief.

"So how did I survive back then?"

"If you contract smallpox, it's almost certainly a death sentence," Zhu Ying asked, puzzled.

This matter was not discussed in detail in today's court; only the phrase "miracle" was uttered.

According to Chen Yi.

"After you were diagnosed as dead, a miraculous golden light suddenly appeared on your body, enveloping you completely, and your life force gradually recovered under the healing power of this golden light."

"As for where this miracle came from, no one knows."

"But in our view, perhaps it really is the blessing of Heaven," Zhu Yuanzhang said with emotion.

And hear this.

Zhu Ying's heart stirred, and he became even more certain: "It seems that after I died back then, the panel saved my life. This is the fundamental reason why I was able to survive. However, after it saved me and rebuilt me, my memories disappeared. Perhaps this is also a side effect of the passive treatment."

If the panel hadn't been on his body when he was reborn, Zhu Ying might not have been able to come back to life.

"Why was Lady Lü banished to the Cold Palace?"

"I only overheard a few words, saying that Yunhu submitted a memorial?" Zhu Ying asked curiously.

“Yun Tong did indeed submit a memorial, recounting all the suffering he had endured in the Eastern Palace over the years.”

"It's fortunate that you appeared, which gave Yunhu the courage to submit a memorial. Otherwise, your father and I would still be kept in the dark by that poisonous woman, Lü, and would have no idea how ruthless she was," Zhu Yuanzhang said coldly.

Mentioning this matter not only caused Zhu Yunwen endless suffering, but also greatly damaged the reputation of the imperial family.

The Eastern Palace was located within the Imperial Palace.

They were completely unaware that their eldest son, Zhu Yunwen, had suffered so much suppression over the years; this was a huge loss of face for them.

Fortunately, Zhu Yuanzhang suppressed the matter and it did not spread widely, otherwise it would have been truly embarrassing.

“I originally thought that her suppression of Yun Tong was the limit of her actions, but I never expected that she would also harm your mother, and even more so you and your grandmother.”

"That woman deserves to die."

When the Lü family was mentioned, Zhu Biao was filled with hatred.

This woman destroyed his home and killed the two most important people to Zhu Biao. How could he not hate her?

"She deserves to die."

Zhu Ying slowly opened his mouth.

"Damn it."

“The entire Lü family deserves to die,” Zhu Yuanzhang said coldly.

but.

His gaze shifted and landed on Zhu Biao: "But Biao'er, what are your plans regarding the three sons born to Lady Lü?"

"Although they are your biological children, they are only illegitimate children, and with such a mother, the two younger ones are still too young to understand. But we don't want Zhu Yunwen to be completely unaware of anything."

“Such a person is not worthy of staying in the Eastern Palace, much less worthy of being a member of the royal family.”

That concludes the discussion.

Although it was said in a consultative tone, it was actually Zhu Yuanzhang issuing a direct decree to Zhu Biao.

Zhu Biao was then ordered to deal with the three illegitimate sons.

The status of royalty could not be given to them.

With such a mother, and being born out of wedlock, it was impossible for her to receive much favor or kindness.

in history.

For Zhu Yuanzhang, if Zhu Yunwen hadn't been so unremarkable, the throne would never have gone to Zhu Yunwen, who was born out of wedlock.

Now that Zhu Biao is alive and his eldest grandson has returned, there's no need to think about anything more.

Royal families are inherently heartless.

Zhu Yuanzhang had many sons and grandsons, so he naturally didn't care about those born out of wedlock.

"What Father says is absolutely right."

“With such a mother, they are destined to be unworthy of being descendants of royalty.”

"Your Majesty, I will strip them of their royal status and send them away from the Eastern Palace, so that they may live peacefully among the common people."

"This is the only thing I can do as their father," Zhu Biao said slowly after a moment of contemplation.

Reality.

If it weren't for the father-son relationship, Zhu Biao would have been ready to take his anger out on his son.

His beloved wife raised him, and his mother was harmed by that vile woman, Lady Lü.

How could Zhu Biao not take his anger out on others?
How could he possibly face the three sons born to Lady Lü?

Zhu Biao was not a saint; he couldn't do it.

And then.

If Zhu Ying were to become the Crown Prince in the future, he absolutely could not allow these three illegitimate sons to get in his way. Zhu Biao was also thinking of making amends to Zhu Ying. How cruel it would be to let the children of one's enemy live in the same palace.
"That's how it should be."

"You and Xiong Ying are in charge of handling this matter."

"Also, take Xiong Ying to the East Palace."

"We're tired today too." Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, not wanting to say anything more.

He waved to Zhu Biao and Zhu Ying.

"My son, I accept the decree."

Zhu Biao slowly walked down the steps and bowed to Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Ying also bowed deeply: "Your subject obeys the decree."

"Xiongying, come back to the East Palace with me."

"Take a look at the palace you used to live in."

"Perhaps we can recall something and also deal with the Lü family in the process," Zhu Biao said gently to Zhu Ying, turning his head.

"kindness."

Zhu Ying nodded, naturally not refusing.

This time.

The difference between the two is no longer simply that of ruler and subject, but there is still an invisible barrier between them.

This blood connection is wonderful, but it still requires nurturing and developing feelings.

Who could have imagined that in just one day, there would be such a change in one's status?

Their relationship transformed from that of ruler and subject to that of close relatives!

"correct."

"In a few days, we will have the Ministry of Rites draft the regulations so that Xiong Ying can be recognized as a member of his clan."

"Then, let's go see Xiong Ying's grandmother together."

“His grandmother’s last wish was to be recognized by his ancestors, and we have to give her an explanation.”

Watching his children and grandchildren turn to leave, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly snapped back to reality and shouted.

In this regard.

Without any hesitation, Zhu Ying immediately replied loudly, "Okay!"

Mentioning my grandmother.

Even though Zhu Ying didn't remember the past, the mere appearance of those two words still stirred an indescribable emotion within him.

"Go."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled kindly and waved his hand.

Zhu Biao and Zhu Ying then walked out of the main hall.

Watching the two figures disappear, a hint of relief appeared on Zhu Yuanzhang's dignified face: "My dear sister! Thank you. If it weren't for your arrangement back then, perhaps we really wouldn't have been able to get them back."

"you are right."

"If we had left Xiong Ying in the palace back then, we really wouldn't have been able to defend against him."

"But things are different now."

"Everything is different now."

“Xiong Ying is back. In a few days, after the imperial examination is over, we will let Xiong Ying be recognized by his ancestors and fulfill your last wish.”

“We’re getting old too. When Biao’er inherits the throne and Xiong Ying becomes the crown prince, we’ll go and join you.”

this moment.

Zhu Yuanzhang leaned back on the dragon throne, a look of relief and relaxation on his old face.

Zhu Xiong Ying's return is a real relief for Zhu Yuanzhang, who has been worried about the third-generation successor.

There's no need to worry anymore.

With his grandson's abilities, he would become the crown prince and eventually the emperor of the Ming Dynasty.

With the abilities of his son, the Ming Dynasty will usher in a truly prosperous era. How powerful will the Ming Dynasty become under three generations of wise rulers?
Zhu Yuanzhang also harbored a vision in his heart.

"Yun Qi."

Coming to his senses, Zhu Yuanzhang shouted loudly.

Yun Qi, who was waiting outside the hall, immediately strode into Fengtian Hall and knelt down respectfully, saying, "Please give your orders, Your Majesty."

"deliver an imperial order."

"Jiang Huan, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and his subordinates have made great contributions by verifying the evidence of the eldest grandson of the emperor."

"Give him a thousand pieces of gold."

"Other."

"Jiang Huan is granted the title of Earl."

"All Jinyiwei officers who participated in the investigation will be promoted one rank."

……

(End of this chapter)