Zhu Yuanzhang Returns from Modern Times

Chapter 163 Lady Lü: If I really do that, then please skin me alive.

Zhu Biao gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with endless resentment.

He didn't even dare to think about it.

Just thinking about it sends chills down my spine. I can't help but feel a surge of anger in my chest.

He wished he could tear Lady Lü to pieces.

They had treated the Lü family very well and trusted them a great deal before.

Thinking about it now fills me with such frustration and anger.

This kind of betrayal from one's spouse is truly unbearable.

Upon hearing Zhu Biao's words, Lady Lü was greatly shaken, as if she had fallen into an ice cave!

understood?
Zhu Biao actually found out?
Should not!
This really shouldn't have happened!

This matter was kept extremely secret, and I had been doing it all under the guise of doing what was best for that bastard Chang.

No matter how you look at it, Zhu Biao shouldn't know this.

Moreover, there were no outsiders present when Granny Cui gave the doctor's orders.

I exist alone.

It absolutely could not have been transmitted from me.

Now, there is only one possibility.

That is, it was that scoundrel Cui who spread these words.

But this is also something that shouldn't be done.

That old hag Cui is a ruthless person who doesn't know what's important.

Palace intrigues have always been something many people have avoided.

Outsiders, in particular, try to avoid getting involved if possible.

If things go wrong, it could lead to ruin and death, with people dying without even knowing how they died.

The Cui family had served the royal family for generations, so it was impossible for them not to know these things.

It's impossible for me to spout nonsense on such a matter.

If she really dares to do that, isn't she worried that she, the Crown Prince's concubine, might kill her?
Besides, that foolish woman, Lady Chang, is only showing signs of a difficult childbirth; it doesn't mean she's about to die.

It wasn't actually a difficult childbirth.

Under these circumstances, Granny Cui had no reason to tell Zhu Biao or anyone else about these things.

That's completely impossible.

So now the question is, who exactly informed Zhu Biao of the news?
I can't figure it out, I really can't figure it out!
"Your Highness, you...you have wronged me."

I truly did not do that.

"I truly had no idea that eating well during pregnancy could have such a negative effect..."

With a loud slap, Zhu Biao delivered another hard slap to the face.

He became increasingly angry with the Lü family.

"You bastard! You don't know?"
You could have denied knowing before.

But why, after Granny Cui gave you the doctor's instructions and told you that you couldn't eat like this anymore, did you still not repent and continue to make so many delicious things?

They relentlessly fed Consort Chang fatty meat and eggs.
What's your intention?
You're going to pretend you don't know at this point? Go to hell!

Zhu Biao was furious and slapped Lü twice more, causing her mouth to bleed.

His cheeks were swollen high, and he looked very miserable.

"Your Highness, you...you have wronged me, you have truly wronged me."

Sister Chang has been so good to me, how could I possibly do such a thing to her?

If I were to actually do such a thing, wouldn't I be worse than a beast?

My lord, I truly do not have any.

"I swear, if I truly harbored any ill intentions towards Sister Chang, may I be struck by lightning, pierced by a thousand arrows, and skinned alive!"

Lady Lü wept bitterly, her face streaked with tears, and swore an oath to the heavens.

At this point, she had already made up her mind.

As for the matter concerning that foolish woman Chang, there's no way we can admit to it.

Judging from Zhu Biao's current appearance, it's clear he might actually admit it.

I will definitely not get anything good out of this.

Besides, what I did was inherently dangerous.

It would be better to deny it outright and leave no room for proof.

Besides, Granny Cui might already be dead by now.

And the method by which he dealt with that foolish woman, Chang, was so secretive.

It wasn't poisoning, nor was it anything else.

It was simply to be kind to her and encourage her to eat more, nothing more.

In this situation, as long as you don't admit it, there won't be any major problems.

Although Zhu Biao may neglect me in the future, it won't be too severe.

But if I were to admit it, things would be extremely difficult.

There is absolutely no room for conversion.

The lightest punishment he received was being sidelined.

It's not impossible that they might even die from it.

After all, this palace wasn't just home to Zhu Biao and Lady Chang; it also housed Ma Dajiao and Zhu Chongba.

If he were to confess everything, Zhu Biao might show him leniency.

But Zhu Chongba probably wasn't so kind.

Therefore, we must stick to what we're doing and not admit it under any circumstances.

As long as they don't admit it, it's not a big deal.

Once you admit it, you'll only push yourself into an abyss.

As for whether the oath she swore at this time would come true, Lady Lü was not worried at all.

Originally, oaths were quite useful and had a certain binding force.

However, ever since Sima Yi swore an oath by pointing to the Luo River, he has completely ruined the whole affair.

You can make vows casually, and there will absolutely be no bad consequences.

As long as I can get through this crisis.

Let alone making such a vow.

Even if it involved her father, and even the entire nine generations of her Lü family, she could handle it without batting an eye.

Making an oath is a lie; only a fool would believe that an oath can come true.

"Granny Cui has never said anything like this to me, and I was unaware of such a medical order."

If I had known, I would never have dared to make these dishes for Sister Chang.

"I am a human being, not an animal. I know how good Sister Chang has been to me..."

"Great! Great! Excellent!"
"So you've made up your mind, and there's no way to prove it now, right?"

Zhu Biao laughed in extreme anger.

He then slapped Ms. Lü several more times.

"Do you really think these things are beyond proof?"
Do you really think we can't find your weakness?
No one will know what you've done.

You probably don't know this, but after the imperial physicians diagnosed the illness, they would go back and leave a record for archiving.

You can argue with Granny Cui, but it's all empty talk that tarnishes your reputation.

Even after summoning Granny Cui for a confrontation, you still manage to offer such a sophistry.

However, the diagnostic records archived on the day of the diagnosis do not lie.

I'll have someone bring him over right away, so we can see if you're truly innocent!

Upon hearing Zhu Biao's words, the Crown Prince's concubine, Lady Lü, was immediately stunned.

what's the situation.

Surprisingly... it can actually be done this way.

Who exactly came up with this rule?
Who is so shameless and vicious?

Isn't this just pure harm?
Lady Lü was stunned and at a loss.

At first, her idea was indeed just as Zhu Biao had said.

Even though Granny Cui was still alive at this time, Zhu Biao summoned her to confront her.

She wasn't afraid at all.

If Granny Cui dares to speak, then I dare to deny it.

Before this, Granny Cui had not mentioned any of these things to her.

Now, however, a situation has arisen where someone is trying to harm me and is trying to sow discord.

Some people can't stand to see others doing well and want to sabotage the relationship between the imperial family and the celestial family.

Anyone can say that, "It's all talk and no action."

He was so convinced of his own folly that he didn't know it would cause the mother to have a difficult labor; he was only thinking of Chang's best interests.

Then this matter isn't a big problem.

Zhu Biao and his group had no way to deal with themselves.

Ultimately, it all came to nothing.

But who could have imagined that at this moment, they would suddenly receive such news from Zhu Biao.

That would make things difficult.

As Zhu Biao spoke, he was about to send someone to fetch the diagnostic records.

Lady Lü gritted her teeth and prepared to kneel down and admit her mistake.

However, she managed to hold back the words that were on the tip of her tongue.

She wondered if Zhu Biao was deliberately trying to trick her.

The more I think about it, the more I feel that this is the truth.

She had been in the palace for quite some time and had never heard of such a rule.

Things that happen inside the palace can't be kept secret from you.

This is why Zhu Biao couldn't find any real evidence.

He was thinking of using this method to deceive himself.

As long as you can't help but admit it for a moment.

That concludes the matter.

Luckily, I was quick-witted and smart enough.

At the last moment, I realized what was happening.

Otherwise, it'll all be over this time!
Zhu Biao tricked everything into revealing his secrets.

I never expected this! I really never expected this.
Zhu Biao, this seemingly honest and kind fellow with thick eyebrows and big eyes, also has such a sinister and cunning side.

Fortunately, I was quick-witted and reacted fast enough to realize the truth at the last moment.

Otherwise, we would have suffered a huge loss and been completely fooled, and would have been doomed forever!

"Husband, no."

I really don't.

"My lord, please have someone retrieve the medical records from the Imperial Hospital so I can see them and prove my innocence."

She was gambling, gambling that Zhu Biao was completely deceiving her.

The Imperial Medical Academy simply did not have all the records.

And she believed that she could definitely win the gamble.

Upon hearing Lu's words, Zhu Biao became extremely angry.

At the same time, he completely gave up hope. He had shared a bed with Lady Lü for so many years; it would be a lie to say he had no feelings for her.

He and Lady Lü had a very deep relationship.

He truly accepted Lady Lü into his heart.

Even after what Lu Shi did, he was still thinking about whether he could show a little leniency when punishing Lu Shi in the future, and not go straight for the kill.

But at this moment, he heard what Lady Lü said and saw her attitude.

The last bit of hesitation and tenderness in Zhu Biao's heart, and the affection between husband and wife, vanished completely without a trace.

That bastard Lü is truly a vicious woman through and through.

She has a beautiful and delicate appearance, but in reality, she is a complete venomous snake inside!

"Go to the Imperial Hospital and bring me the diagnostic records for Consort Chang."

You guys go together.

Zhu Biao went outside and spoke to his trusted men in the Eastern Palace.

He gave them his badge and told them to go to the hospital immediately.

When Lady Lü saw Zhu Biao's behavior, her heart tightened.

Could it be that I guessed wrong?

Zhu Biao wasn't lying to himself; he genuinely had the corresponding diagnostic records.

However, after such a thought appeared in his mind, he rejected it.

No!

Definitely not!

If such a rule really existed, it would be impossible for her, as the Crown Prince's concubine, not to know about it.

This is Zhu Biao deceiving himself and bluffing.

Using this method, they are making themselves unable to withstand the psychological pressure.

In the final moments, let yourself tell the truth.

It's like when customers are haggling over prices, they pretend to leave and wait for the shopkeeper to call them back.

I can't fall for Zhu Biao's trick at this time!

Zhu Biao, observing Lü's reaction, knew perfectly well what she was thinking.

I felt a chill in my heart, but also felt extremely fortunate.

Fortunately, I have my father, the Emperor, here.

The Emperor, with his keen insight, had already sensed the sinister intentions of that scoundrel Lü.

Otherwise, given how vicious this woman is...

Then I really would be completely kept in the dark by this bastard.

They might actually let her succeed and cause the death of their own Consort Chang!

……

"Your Majesty, something...something has happened, Your Majesty..."

People from the Eastern Palace rushed towards Crown Princess Chang in a panic.

He ran and shouted, appearing extremely flustered.

"What's wrong? What happened?"

Upon hearing the man's shout, Crown Princess Chang was immediately startled and quickly stood up to inquire.

"The Crown Prince and Consort Lü are having a fight."

The Crown Prince struck Consort Lü.

what? !

Upon hearing this news, Crown Princess Chang was taken aback.

He seemed a little dazed.

This was an outcome she had never imagined before.

When she first heard the news, she thought it was Xiong Ying who had bumped or hurt himself.

Who would have thought that this would be such unexpected news?

This shouldn't have happened! This really shouldn't have happened!
My husband and my sister Lü have always had a very good relationship.

And Sister Lü is particularly well-behaved, sensible, and gentle.

This means that my husband was in a bit of a hurry today and went to the kitchen to find Sister Lü, intending to do something there.

Then Sister Lü will surely obey her husband.

Even if Sister Lü is rather shy about this, at most she would just play hard to get.

How did it turn into the two of them fighting now?
My husband isn't one to get angry easily!

In all the years that my husband and I have been married, we have never even had a falling out.

Given how well-behaved and sensible Sister Lü is, it's even more impossible that this situation would occur.

But now, this is exactly what has happened.

This left Crown Princess Chang completely bewildered.

What... could be the reason for this?
"Go, go!"

She spoke up and then hurried toward the kitchen.

As expected of a daughter of a military family, she is someone who often practices martial arts.

His physical fitness was truly incredible.

Even though it's been more than four months, she still walks with incredible speed.

It doesn't look clumsy at all.

She was really anxious at that moment.

Whether it was her husband or her sister Lü, they were both her family.

She really didn't want to see them having a fight right now.

We must get there immediately, find out what happened, and resolve the issue.

We can't let a rift develop between Sister Lü and her husband...

……

"Husband, what... what's wrong, husband?"

A moment later, Crown Princess Chang arrived at the kitchen.
Upon seeing Madam Lü, who was slumped on the ground with her cheeks swollen and constantly wiping away tears, he asked in surprise.

It's actually true that Sister Lü was beaten by her husband?

Are you not just talking nonsense?
As he spoke, he hurriedly went to help Lady Lü up.

"Consort Chang, don't help her up, let her continue sitting on the ground!"

This bastard doesn't deserve to be treated like this by Consort Chang!
That scoundrel has let Consort Chang down.

You were so devoted to her, but she turned out to be a vicious woman!

Hearing Zhu Biao's words, Chang seemed rather bewildered.

This was the first time she had ever seen her husband so angry.

"Husband, what... what is going on?"

Sister Lü, we're family. Even if I've done something wrong, let's sit down and talk it out calmly.

We can't just take action right away!

Zhu Biao looked at his Consort Chang and then thought about all the things that that scoundrel Lü had done.

It was growing resentment.

He grew increasingly disgusted with the Lü family.

That bastard Lü, even though his own Consort Chang treats him so well.

But in the end, this bastard did such a vicious thing!
She completely failed Consort Chang and was utterly unworthy of Consort Chang's concern and care for her.

"Ask this bastard, let this vile woman tell me herself what she did!"

Zhu Biao pointed at Lady Lü, his voice cold and filled with boundless anger.

He was practically gritting his teeth as he said this.

"Sister Lü, what... what exactly happened?"

"Little sister, don't be afraid, just tell me."

Crown Princess Chang looked at Lady Lü and asked her a question.

Before Lady Lü could even speak, large tears began to fall from her eyes.

"Sister, I don't know... I don't know which villain has slandered my husband."

If you insist that I cook so many delicious meals for you every day so that I might be plotting against you, my sister, then this is not true.

It was to make your childbirth difficult, sister.

"Thus, I could have killed you, sister, and taken the position of Crown Princess."

Upon hearing this, Crown Princess Chang was taken aback.

“My husband, this is clearly a rumor.”

My sister Lü always prepared different dishes for me.

She was afraid that I wasn't eating well and that I was neglecting my child.

How can anyone say such a thing?
When someone is pregnant, shouldn't they eat more good food?

"Consort Chang, don't listen to this scoundrel's nonsense."

Two days ago, Granny Cui came to examine Consort Chang and said that Consort Chang was showing signs of a difficult labor.

He told this poisonous woman all of this, and specifically instructed her that she should never again allow Consort Chang to eat such rich and lavish meals.

Otherwise, a difficult birth would definitely occur.

Consort Chang, reduce your food intake by half.

But this wicked woman didn't tell you, Consort Chang.

Moreover, they haven't been restraining their diet at all in the past few days.

I'll still make you this much fatty meat, eggs, and other things.

The children are eating too well, and they are growing too big and too fast.

Difficult births are inevitable in the future.

Upon hearing Zhu Biao's words, Crown Princess Chang was stunned.

This... there's actually such a saying?
I had no idea before.

“Husband, you must be mistaken. Sister Lü is not that kind of person.”

Crown Princess Chang once again defended Lady Lü.

"Consort Chang, I have already sent someone to retrieve Granny Cui's medical records."

I'll get it back in a little while.

"Let's take a look in a moment, and everything will become clear!"

After about 15 minutes, the man holding the red badge returned.

He was holding the files he had retrieved from the Imperial Medical Academy.

Lady Lü was taken aback.

There are actually records?
She immediately rejected this idea as soon as it came to mind.

This is definitely a fake!

Or is it used to deceive oneself?

As she was thinking this, Zhu Biao opened the file in front of her and found Granny Cui's latest diagnosis record.

Looking at the diagnosis record that clearly stated signs of dystocia, I saw...

Lady Lü stood there stunned, as if struck by lightning...

(End of this chapter)