Zhu Yuanzhang Returns from Modern Times

"Xiao Hu, we have another piece of news here, about your son Hu Tianci."

Do you want to listen to it?

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Hu Weiyong and asked him a question.

He had a slight smile on his face.

He seemed very kind and approachable, as if he cared about Hu Weiyong's well-being.

Hu Weiyong could tell from Zhu Yuanzhang's appearance that this guy definitely had no good intentions and was up to no good.

I wanted to hold back and not ask.

This forced Zhu Yuanzhang to suppress all his thoughts.

However, it ultimately concerns my own son.

If you don't listen, you'll truly feel resentful.

So, after a brief moment of silence and careful consideration, he finally spoke.

"You said."

By this time, when addressing Zhu Yuanzhang, he no longer used any salute.

In any case, given what he did, his family and clan should definitely be wiped out.

There was nothing in this world that he cared about.

How much worse can things get in the future?
It's quite nice to know something about your son before you die.

Even though he knew that Zhu Yuanzhang was very likely up to no good, he still had to listen to what was going on since it concerned his son.

Upon seeing Hu Weiyong's attitude, Zhu Yuanzhang's expression also became serious.

He didn't care at all about Hu Weiyong's attitude towards him, whether it was respectful or not.

After all, he was a dying man, and there was no need for him to argue with me so much.

What's more, next, I will also kill him and destroy his spirit.

"Hasn't Prime Minister Hu noticed that your son, Hu Tianci, doesn't look like you at all?"

As soon as Zhu Yuanzhang said this, Hu Weiyong reacted as if he had been stepped on by a cat.

It immediately went ballistic.

"what are you saying?
Zhu Yuanzhang! I advise you not to be so vicious! Stop spouting nonsense!

He truly never expected that Zhu Yuanzhang, that bastard, would tell him this news about his son at this time!
How can this be tolerated?
As the saying goes, dragons have scales that cannot be touched, and they will become enraged.

His son was his Achilles' heel!

And all these years, he has always doted on Hu Tianci in this way.

She loved him to the core.

The reason for such a strong reaction is also because he was murdered.

Everything is based on one premise.

That is, Hu Tianci is his son, his biological son, his only biological son!

Moreover, it was a hard-won son, born in middle age.

That's why he was willing to make the sacrifice.

That's how you see things and how you feel your son is the best.

That's why, even after his son was murdered, he would rebel to seek justice for his son!

To make more people pay the price for their son's death.

But then, Zhu Yuanzhang let out this ridiculous fart.

Their sinister intentions are crystal clear!
In this situation, how could he not react strongly?
That's really no different from having your lungs punctured.

"Xiao Hu, am I talking nonsense? You should know better than me whether Hu Tianci looks like you or not, and whether he is your son."

Over the years, Xiao Hu, haven't you ever had any doubts in your heart?

I remember your wife, Xiao Hu, was incredibly busy back then, trying to conceive a son for Prime Minister Hu.

They burn incense and ask Buddha, seek immortals and ask for guidance, and pray for children in various ways.

Finally, I remember it was at Funing Temple, where I burned incense and prayed to Buddha for almost half a month.

This is what moved the immortals, who bestowed upon Prime Minister Hu such a fine son.

Hu Xiang was overjoyed after having a son.

Therefore, it was named Tianci (Heaven-sent).

Is it right or wrong?

Zhu Yuanzhang, however, did not intend to let the matter rest so easily.

Hu Weiyong is a complete scoundrel. He caused such a huge incident and now he wants to destroy my spirit and even kill me.

He doesn't mind; let him die knowing the truth.

I kindly gave him some pointers.

Zhu Yuanzhang was simply that kind of person, always willing to do good to others.

"This is because Heaven took pity on me!"

I was moved by the honesty of myself and my wife!

That's why you brought this child into my life!

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled upon hearing this.

"Is it really just a genuine feeling of being moved? Don't you, Xiao Hu, know the ins and outs here?"

Since you say you don't know, then let's just pretend you don't know.

Let me explain this to you properly.

Hu Xiang, don't forget that I was a monk for a period of time back in the day.

I've also heard about this matter of seeking a child.

Why do so many people who are seeking a child stay here for so long?

The purpose was to help the woman get pregnant and succeed in conceiving a child.

Was that child truly a manifestation of Buddha or some deity?
That's not true either.

It's all thanks to those frivolous monks.

They are the ones who manifested their power.

In the process of seeking children, countless monks have transformed themselves into Buddhas who grant children to do such things.

Besides some temples, some people also go to certain sacred sites that are considered effective for praying for children.

Choose a specific date and stay there for a few days.

At night, men from surrounding villages, or those who know about the matter, will also go there to perform the ritual of sending off a child.

The inability to have children is not just a problem for women.

Sometimes, it's also the man's problem. (The man himself/herself.)

If the problem is with the woman, then this method of seeking a child will naturally not work.

However, if the problem is with the man, this method of seeking a child is natural and the chances of success are very high.

Xiao Hu, you're a smart person.

Did you understand what I explained to you?

After Zhu Yuanzhang finished speaking, he looked at Hu Weiyong and asked him a question.

He seemed very kind-hearted.

What he said wasn't entirely nonsense.

but true.

This situation is not uncommon.

Before his journey through later generations, his thoughts were similar to those of most people in this era.

They believe that the inability to have children is a woman's problem and has nothing to do with men.

It was only in later generations that I realized that both men and women have a certain degree of potential.

Furthermore, in his previous life, he received definite news that Hu Tianci was not Hu Weiyong's biological son.

Therefore, telling Hu Weiyong these things at this time was not to deceive him.

That's absolutely true.

"In other words, Xiao Hu, the son you cherish so much is not a gift from heaven, but was given to you by some unknown wild monk."

You treat someone else's illegitimate child like a treasure, Xiao Hu.

I'm afraid of it falling if I hold it in my hand, and I'm afraid of it melting if I hold it in my mouth.

That monk probably never imagined that the offspring he left behind from helping others would have such a good life.

To be so loved by the prime minister of my great Ming Dynasty.

Even because of his death, they were willing to rebel against my Great Ming!
They'd risk their lives.

At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang's words were as sweet as honey.

It was so sweet it touched Hu Weiyong's heart!
"fart!"

"You fart!"

"Zhu Yuanzhang, you're talking nonsense!"
They just can't stand to see me doing well!
This is deliberate slander! They're trying to make me give up!

Hu Weiyong shouted curses, his eyes bloodshot.

He struggled fiercely, the iron chains binding him rattling loudly.

His entire body looked exceptionally ferocious.
He looked as if he wanted to pounce on Zhu Yuanzhang and tear him to shreds.

"Little Hu, you were once so clever, but you made a foolish mistake."

The prime minister, a man of great stature, actually had a bastard child.

But you've been kept in the dark all along. If we hadn't kindly told you, Xiao Hu, you'd probably still be a fool until the day you die, wouldn't you?

Xiao Hu, you've really gone too far; you've practically rebelled against us!
However, considering that your rebellion helped us a great deal,

We can't let you be a fool.

He was kept in the dark until his death, knowing nothing at all.

Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile.

He was extremely happy.

"Zhu Yuanzhang! You deserve to be torn to pieces!"

"Your sons are all bastards, and your sons were all illegitimate children!"

"Don't you dare spout nonsense here!"

Hu Weiyong, his eyes red, shouted curses, looking like he had gone mad.

Zhu Yuanzhang's voice remained calm and unhurried.

"Xiao Hu, don't get agitated."

Wasn't your wife arrested as well?

If we call your wife over and ask her about it, everything will come to light and become clear.

You must have moved the gods to bestow such a son upon you.

Whether it was some other wild monk or someone else who did it for her, she knows best.

If we ask, the whole truth will come to light.

Hu Xiang was able to dispel the last shred of doubt.

I know that you're just being stubborn right now, but deep down you already believe what I'm saying.

They're just putting on a brave face.

"In that case, let's ask Madam Hu."

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand as he spoke.

Standing beside Zhu Yuanzhang, expressionless, was Liu Ying, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, who was secretly enjoying the gossip.

He immediately turned and left.

Not long after, they brought Hu Weiyong's wife over.

"Come, there are no other outsiders here."

As the saying goes, a dying man speaks good words, and a dying bird sings a mournful song.

When the final moment arrives, some secrets no longer need to be hidden.

How exactly did your son, Hu Tianci, come to be?
"Just tell me everything right here."

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Hu Weiyong's wife and spoke.

Hu Weiyong raised his head, his eyes bloodshot.

"Speak! Explain yourself to me clearly today!"

My son Tianci, how did he come to be?

How did you try to conceive?
Not a single lie is allowed.
Explain everything to me clearly.

If you tell even one lie, I'll haunt you even in death! I'll skin you alive!

He spoke slowly and deliberately.

His expression was solemn, tinged with hysteria.

Madam Hu's body trembled slightly.

Look at the emperor, then look at Hu Weiyong.

She opened her mouth as if to say something, but the words did not come out.

They fell silent.

"Speak! Tell me!"
Why the silence?
Do you want me to boil you in oil?

Don't be afraid of the emperor!
Things should be done the way they are!
Since they have already committed a heinous crime punishable by the extermination of nine generations of their family, there is no way they can be pardoned.

At this point, what is there that cannot be said?
Tianci is my son, isn't he?

Tianci is like my own son!
He is my son, Hu Weiyong's son.

He is my dearest son.

That's absolutely right!

No matter who comes, Tianci is still my own son!

Even if the Heavenly King himself came, it wouldn't work!

Hu Weiyong shouted loudly, his eyes filled with madness.

Zhu Yuanzhang remained silent, simply standing quietly to the side.

Let's wait and see how it goes.

He did not instruct Liu Ying and others to coerce Hu Weiyong's wife.

They insisted on making her say this and that.

There's no requirement for her to say that Hu Tianci isn't her biological son.

In my past life, this news was revealed by Hu Yong's wife after Hu Weiyong's death.

At the time, no one subjected her to torture or forced confession.

Moreover, it is known that Hu Weiyong's wife had a difficult time during this period because she could not have children, especially not a son.

It can be said that the grudge had been brewing for a long time.

It was precisely because Zhu Yuanzhang knew these things that he dared to have Liu Ying bring Hu Weiyong's wife over at this time, as a surprise for Hu Weiyong.

If I weren't so unsure, I would have brought Hu Weiyong's wife over and asked her that question.

Hu Weiyong's wife refused to admit it, insisting that Hu Tianci was Hu Weiyong's son.

Then he really has no choice, and it's easy for him to make a scene and lose face.

It's somewhat impossible to completely destroy Hu Weiyong's morale and spirit.

If Hu Weiyong were to ask his wife such a question at this time, he would very likely get what he asked for.

Other than that, you won't get any other results.

What follows is a private matter between Hu Weiyong and his wife, and he doesn't need to interfere.

All you need to do is watch the show here.

And indeed, things turned out exactly as Zhu Yuanzhang had predicted.

Madam Hu, who had initially seemed somewhat hesitant, broke her silence after hearing what Hu Weiyong said.

She spoke up: "Hu Weiyong! Your son! Do you have a son?"

He's not your son!

He shouldn't have the surname Hu.

All these years, you've been raising other people's sons!

Hu Weiyong, all these years, haven't you had any self-awareness at all?

Why don't you think more about why, after giving birth to Tianci, there has been no further news?

Don't you find this strange?
"Think about it more, and you'll understand!"

Upon hearing this, Hu Weiyong was struck dumb.

His expression suddenly changed.

"You, you're lying! You're talking nonsense!"

"He is my son! He is my son!"

Hu Weiyong roared and charged at Madam Hu like a madman.

Unfortunately, he was chained and could only take two steps forward.

They couldn't rush to Mrs. Hu's side.

"If he's not your son, he's someone else's son!"

All these years, I haven't been able to have children, and you've treated me with disdain!

They curse and hit each other for no reason!
They say I'm a hen that can't lay eggs, so what use am I?

I've had enough of this kind of life!
I'm desperately seeking a child!
Previously, it wasn't that no one had told me about this method.

I refused them all.

I can't bear to do that.

But what about you?

But you're getting more and more unreasonable to me every day!
So I did it!

I'm going to get my revenge on you!

I just want to prove it and see whose problem it really is!
And it actually happened; they had a child.

This proves that from the very beginning, it was you, Hu Weiyong, who wronged me.

It's your incompetence that's the problem!

I used to live a peaceful and honest life with you at home, but all I got in return were insults and humiliations!

The fact that I did something like this actually made you treat me better!
Hahaha... It's laughable just thinking about it!

You, Hu Weiyong, such a shrewd person, actually raised someone else's son for more than ten years!
They still treat him like a treasure!

Ha ha ha ha……"

Mrs. Hu laughed as she spoke, but tears streamed down her face as she laughed.

He seemed to be in a very deranged state… (End of Chapter)