Zhu Yuanzhang Returns from Modern Times

Chapter 161 Zhu Biao's Wrath! Punishing the Lü Clan
Inside the Wuying Hall, Zhu Yuanzhang put down his vermilion brush.

A chilling killing intent burst forth from his tiger-like eyes.

The entire Wuying Hall instantly became chilling.

Do it?
Did that bastard really make a move?

This poisonous woman!

The information I obtained from modern times and my own deductions were indeed correct.

It really was this vicious woman who laid a hand on the eldest son's wife!

Using such methods to harm his own eldest son's wife!
They used this to seize the position of Crown Princess!

That bastard deserves to die!

Now, we have found solid evidence on our side.

We can take action and get rid of this damned, poisonous woman!
Zhu Yuanzhang's feelings were complicated, mixed with anger, resentment, and many other emotions.

And there are many regrets.

In my past life, I didn't see through this wicked woman's true colors.

He caused the tragic deaths of his own eldest grandson and his eldest daughter-in-law.

This allowed the wicked woman's evil scheme to succeed.

At the same time, I feel very fortunate.

I'm so glad I had this amazing experience.

To allow myself to see her true colors and make up for the regrets of my past life!
Now, there is solid evidence to prove that I did not wrong this wicked woman.

I have tolerated this wicked woman for so long.

Finally, I can take action against this damn bastard!
This wicked woman has finally shown her true colors!
"Arrange for someone to secretly protect Granny Cui."

We can't let anything happen to Granny Cui.

If someone goes to kill the old woman, then capture them directly.

Don't be afraid of alerting them.

Zhu Yuanzhang then spoke to Liu Ying, giving him instructions.

Upon hearing this, Liu Ying accepted the order and left.

His heart was also very unsettled.

Before this, he received orders from his superiors to monitor the Lü family.

He was still extremely puzzled.

I don't understand why someone in a position of power would make me do this.

After all, in his opinion, the Crown Prince's concubine, Lady Lü, was a very good person.

The good reputation of the Crown Prince's concubine, Lady Lü, is widely acknowledged.

However, the person who ascended to power secretly arranged for people to closely monitor the Crown Prince's concubine's every move from the Eastern Palace.

I always feel like something's not quite right.

He even wondered to himself if His Majesty was being overly suspicious.

What bad things could a good person like Lady Lü possibly do?

Moreover, the Crown Prince's residence has been under continuous monitoring during this period.

This also proves Lady Lü's innocence.

Lady Lü handled everything exceptionally well.

For a long time, Lady Lü has been in charge of all the affairs in the Eastern Palace.

The Crown Princess was also taken care of in a meticulous and attentive manner.

The same applies to Zhu Xiong Ying, the eldest grandson of the emperor.

He thought this was a good idea, perhaps this way he could dispel His Majesty's suspicions about Consort Lü.

To prove Consort Lü's innocence.

But at this point, he no longer thought that way.

All the feelings of indignation I had for Consort Lü vanished.

I just felt that His Majesty had great foresight.

I actually sensed something was wrong a long time ago!

Who would have thought that such a kind Consort Lü would actually be such a person in secret!

To do such a vicious thing!

They actually plotted such a deadly attack against Consort Chang in secret!
How could you be so malicious!

Even he felt a chill run down his spine at such a sinister and scheming mind.

On the surface, he treated the Crown Princess with utmost kindness, but behind her back, he was ruthless in stabbing her in the back.

Taking action is a deadly move.

On the surface, nothing is immediately apparent.

Horrible, terrible!

"Go and find the flag for us."

After Liu Ying left, Zhu Yuanzhang sat there for a while to calm himself down before giving his orders.

Soon, Eunuch Wang accepted the order and went to find Zhu Biao.

The difficulty in killing that vile woman, Lady Lü, has never been Lady Lü herself.

It's not about his own family's logo.

If it weren't for caring about my son, Biao'er, and being afraid that he might misunderstand.

The father and son were estranged because of the vicious woman, Lady Lü.

She killed so many vicious women like Lady Lü!
Why go through all that trouble?

For many things, it's enough to just have doubts.

But when it comes to Biao'er, many things change.

You need to consider Biao'er's feelings.

It's impossible to do things so freely.

Fortunately, concrete evidence has now been found.

It's time to confront Biao'er.

Although the truth was cruel, Zhu Yuanzhang did not want Biao'er to be harmed because of it.

But now that things have come to this, it's time to make a decision. And so, a decision must be made.

Can't delay any longer.

If this drags on any longer, my eldest son's wife might really have a difficult childbirth!

With that in mind, Zhu Biao quickly arrived over there.

"Father, are you looking for me?"

Zhu Yuanzhang's face was full of smiles at this moment, a stark contrast to his murderous appearance not long ago.

"Haha, Biao'er is here?"

sit."

Zhu Yuanzhang greeted him with a smile and pointed to the chair next to him.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Biao naturally walked over to Zhu Yuanzhang and sat down.

"What are the opinions of the people at the Imperial Academy, and those scholars, regarding the inclusion of agriculture and physics in the Imperial Academy?"

Zhu Biao shook his head.

"Many people have strong opinions about this."

Everyone thinks that agronomy and physics are simply inexplicable and nonsensical.

To bring them into the classroom and teach them, especially into the Imperial Academy, is simply incomprehensible.

Even subtly, many people have already turned their attention to Song Ne, the Chancellor of the Imperial Academy.

Speaking of Mr. Song, the Chancellor of the Imperial Academy was very incompetent.

They crammed everything into the Imperial Academy.

This is truly an insult to civility…

Zhu Biao spoke of this matter with some helplessness, even though he had been mentally prepared for it from the beginning.

Knowing that if things were to actually go this way, things would definitely not turn out well.

But seeing everyone's reactions at this moment still makes me feel a little uncomfortable.

After thinking for a moment, he added, "Father, although the reaction was quite strong."

But it wasn't as intense as I'd expected.

The situation is still under control.

Upon hearing Zhu Biao's words, Zhu Yuanzhang nodded.

He shook his head again.

“Biao’er, I think it’s not that these people’s reaction to this is not strong enough, but because the fourth brother is currently in Jiangnan punishing evil and promoting good.”

To restore order.

A mountain of heads rolled as people were killed.

Many of these people were frightened by this incident.

I'm afraid we'll also use some ruthless methods to deal with them.

That's why they've become more restrained.

The weapon of criticism is not as effective as the criticism of weapons.

Violence certainly cannot solve all problems.

However, many problems cannot be solved without violence.

Let's wait and see, after things settle down in Jiangnan.

These people are definitely not very honest.

Some outrageous things will happen next.

Many of those people are the type who never learn from their mistakes.

Zhu Biao nodded, indicating his approval of his father, the emperor.

This matter has truly only just begun.

There is still a long way to go.

However, what my own father said—that the weapon of criticism is not as good as the criticism of weapons—is quite interesting.

It is very novel, and it contains some profound truths.

It had to be something my own father, the emperor, said occasionally.

They are all thought-provoking and contain profound insights.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao briefly discussed the matter, but did not elaborate further.

After hesitating for a long time, he looked at Zhu Biao and said, "Biao'er, there is another matter we called you here for today."

Zhu Biao was not surprised at all.

He knew that his father hadn't summoned him here today just to ask him this one question.

There must be other things to say.
Now it seems that is indeed the case.

I just don't know what my father is going to tell me.

"Biao'er, you need to be mentally prepared."

What I'm about to tell you isn't good.

This might be quite stimulating for you.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Biao and spoke up to remind him.

I'm very afraid that my son Biao'er won't be able to handle it.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Biao became even more curious.

I don't know what my father meant.

What could be so important, and what could possibly cause such a strong reaction in me?

He racked his brains but couldn't come up with an answer.

"Father, please speak freely."

"I am prepared and can endure anything."

Zhu Yuanzhang took a deep breath, looked at Zhu Biao, and slowly spoke:
"Biao'er, what do you think of the Lü family?"

Zhu Biao was taken aback. His father had summoned him and told him to prepare himself. It turned out to be about Consort Lü?
After a moment of stunned silence, a very bad premonition arose in my heart.

Could it be that Consort Lü has done something particularly bad?
This shouldn't be happening!

Consort Lü was always sensible, virtuous, and filial to her parents-in-law.

They do everything exceptionally well.

What can he possibly do?

"Father, I think Consort Lü is a very good person."

"Has...did Consort Lü commit some offense?"

Zhu Biao seemed uneasy.

Zhu Yuanzhang took a deep breath and looked at Zhu Biao, saying, "Biao'er, if we were to tell you that all of Lü's actions were an act, a performance for all of us to see."

In reality, she is not that kind of person.

Not only that, but he is also scheming and sinister.

"Biao'er, would you believe that?"

Zhu Biao was quite bewildered after hearing what Zhu Yuanzhang said.

Scheming, cunning, and vicious?
No... can such a statement be applied to Consort Lü?
The more I think about it, the less likely it seems.
Did Father make a mistake?

Consort Lü is not that kind of person!

"Father, have you discovered something?"

Even though he was extremely puzzled and felt that his father might have made a mistake.

But Zhu Biao still asked this question at this moment.

Since the Emperor is so concerned about me and so serious about this matter, he certainly wouldn't be making baseless accusations.

They must have discovered something.

Otherwise, given the Emperor's concern for him, he should never have said such a thing.

"Biao'er, we've discovered some things recently."

Many of these women are just pretending.

She is currently plotting to murder the eldest son's wife.

They orchestrated a difficult childbirth for the eldest son's wife, hoping to seize the position of Crown Princess.

Upon hearing his father's words, Zhu Biao was stunned once again.

My heart skipped a beat.

He sat up straight immediately.

"Father, this...this can't be real, can it?"
Consort Lü... she shouldn't be that kind of person, she wouldn't do such a thing.

She and Consort Chang were as close as sisters.

Zhu Biao instinctively spoke up to refute and defend Lü.

After so many years of marriage, Mrs. Lü had truly won his heart.

The key point is that Consort Lü and Consort Chang got along exceptionally well on a daily basis.

Even sisters are no better than this.

At this moment, the Emperor suddenly said that Consort Lü was secretly plotting to kill Consort Chang and seize the position of Crown Princess.

This was something Zhu Biao absolutely refused to believe.

I just feel that this matter is a bit too outrageous.

It was beyond his understanding.

After saying all that, I realized that there was something wrong with what I said.

According to my father's care and love for me, if no actual evidence of wrongdoing is found.

How could he possibly say these things for himself?
"Father, do you... have some evidence, or have you heard something?"

Zhu Yuanzhang sighed inwardly upon seeing Zhu Biao's reaction.

He knew his own limitations and couldn't accept this situation.

This incident greatly affected Biao'er.

He immediately said, "Biao'er, there is indeed evidence."

Granny Cui performed a routine diagnosis on her eldest daughter-in-law.

It is said that the eldest son's wife may have a difficult childbirth.

He also said that the reason his eldest son's wife might have had a difficult childbirth was because she ate too well and too much on a regular basis.

Zhu Biao was taken aback when he heard his father say these words.

Could this also be evidence that Consort Lü plotted to murder Consort Chang?
"Father, this... doesn't this mean that after becoming pregnant, one should eat more good food?"

After Consort Chang became pregnant, Consort Lü went to great lengths to prepare a variety of dishes for her every day.

Consort Chang also particularly enjoyed the food cooked by Consort Lü.

This... this can't be said to mean that Consort Chang had a difficult childbirth because she ate too much, and then blame it all on Consort Lü.

It is said that Consort Lü plotted to harm Consort Chang.

This... is probably not quite appropriate.

Consort Lü's defeat was likely unintentional.

After hearing Zhu Biao's words, Zhu Yuanzhang realized that he had been cautious and had not taken sudden action against the Lü family at the beginning.

Instead, they chose to find the relevant evidence first, and only after the vicious woman, Lady Lü, was exposed did they take action, which they were glad to be able to do.

Otherwise, depending on how your family reacts at this time, the situation is really hard to explain.

"Biao'er, you're right."

We might suspect the Lü family based on this.

However, Granny Cui told Lady Lü about this diagnosis.

He also gave Lu the doctor's instructions, telling her to make sure her eldest daughter-in-law stopped eating so much fatty meat and eggs.

Not only that, but they also have to halve their food intake to control the fetus's growth rate and prevent it from growing too fast, which could lead to a difficult labor.

However, Lady Lü concealed all of this.

He didn't even tell the eldest son's wife.

Not only did they not say anything, they also completely disregarded the doctor's orders.

When cooking for the eldest son's wife, he would still use fatty meat and eggs, and try to prepare different dishes for her.

"And tell her to eat more."

Upon hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Zhu Biao felt as if he had been struck by lightning.

Now, he no longer felt that his father, the Emperor, had wronged Consort Lü in this matter.

He looked completely incredulous.

Many shocks were felt in my heart.

My head was buzzing for a moment.

No... how could this be?

how so!
Consort Lü... How could Consort Lü be so vicious?
How could someone do such a thing?

It shouldn’t be!

The two of them are as close as sisters!

Consort Lü was always obedient and sensible, which she considered to be perfect.

Not only did she say she was good, but everyone else said she was good too.

How could such a good person, so gentle and sensible, do such a vicious thing!

This shouldn't be happening, it really shouldn't be happening!

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't say anything more, wanting to give his son, Biao'er, some time to think.

He knew that this matter would have a huge impact on his son, Biao'er.

For Biao'er, this was no less than someone suddenly telling him that everything his sister did was an act.

My own sister isn't nearly as good as I thought.

This was done to gain favor and to ruthlessly harm those around them...

It's normal for my own son to react this way.

"Father, is it...really?"

Zhu Yuanzhang sighed and nodded:

"It is indeed true."

When we heard it, we were just as incredulous.

However, after this verification, it has become certain.

It is absolutely true.

Lu was indeed a beast, a wolf in sheep's clothing.

She hides it well on the surface, but in reality, there is no one more beastly than her.

Granny Cui's diagnosis records were filed in the Imperial Hospital.

Since Granny Cui is still alive, we can question her.

By comparing the two, you can see the difference.

Of course, if you want to verify this further, we can wait a few more days.

I think the Lü family won't be so obedient in the future.

There's a high chance they'll send someone to kill Granny Cui, to silence her.

We can wait a bit and catch them red-handed.

Of course, this can't be delayed for too long.

The eldest son's wife is now showing signs of a difficult labor.

If it takes too long, let her keep eating like this.

Then, it's highly likely that things will become a difficult birth, leading to irreversible consequences.

Upon hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Zhu Biao remained silent, sitting in deep thought.

His expression kept changing, and he looked extremely unpleasant.

Even his body was trembling uncontrollably.

He knew that his father would never speak carelessly about this matter.

What my own father said is the truth.

However, his emotions prevented him from accepting this outcome.

She was unwilling to accept that Consort Lü was such a person.

"Biao'er, calm down."

It's truly heartbreaking to encounter such a beast.

However, we shouldn't get too angry over this beast and cause something bad to happen; that wouldn't be worth it.

Such a beast doesn't deserve all this.

Upon hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Zhu Biao came to his senses.

"Father, you are right, your son... your son will return to the East Palace now!"
Give this wicked woman a good question!
She dared to do such a thing, I will not forgive her!

After Zhu Biao finished speaking, he got up and left.

I don't want to wait a moment longer.

At that moment, all he wanted was to understand the whole situation...

……

On the Eastern Palace side, the Crown Prince's concubine, Lady Lü, was in a very good mood.

Several days have passed since Granny Cui made the diagnosis.

In the past few days, I have continued to cook for that foolish woman, Chang, just as before.

The Chang family enjoyed their meal very much.

I am very grateful to myself.

As for that old woman Cui, he had already arranged for people to find an opportunity to take her life.

Once Granny Cui is dealt with, everything will be perfect...

As she was thinking this, Zhu Biao hurried back to the East Palace...

(End of this chapter)