The Great Ming Demon Pill: Your Majesty, please address me as the Crown Prince!

[Ding! You have obtained a silver treasure chest!]

Zhu Gaoxu: "..."

He was numb.

That kid really knows how to respond.

Zhu Di was also somewhat stunned.

Although he said he wanted to beat up Zhu Gaoxu, it was just a casual remark.

My son is already so big, how can I really hit him?

I never expected my grandson to bring me the stick so timely.

So enthusiastic.

It was really hard for him to refuse.

Zhu Di hesitated for a moment, then took the stick and weighed it in his hand.

Hmm, it seems pretty handy!

Where did you find this kid?

Zhu Gaoxu's eyes almost popped out of their sockets.

Is the old man really going to beat him up?

He quickly changed the subject.

"Father, I heard today that Zhanjun is not studying properly in the main hall, and someone has complained to you about it..."

"This kid is really too naughty."

"I'll have to teach him a lesson when we get back."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Di raised his head and rebuked him.

"Nonsense!"

"I think Zhanjun is very smart."

"Those pedantic scholars just don't know how to teach."

Zhu Gaoxu looked completely bewildered.

Upon learning that Zhu Zhanjun had been summoned by Zhu Di, he immediately rushed here.

The old man always favored his eldest son and his eldest nephew.

It's bad enough that his own son doesn't live up to his expectations, but he also makes his father angry.

Wouldn't that mean I'm even further away from the throne?

I never expected the old man would actually speak up for this brat.

Could it be that the information he received was incorrect?

Zhu Gaoxu rubbed his hands together.

"Father, is there more to this than meets the eye?"

"However, I heard that this little brat doesn't even do his homework."

Just then, Zhu Zhanjun popped his head out from behind Zhu Di and pursed his lips.

"Father, as the saying goes, it is the father's fault if his son is not taught."

"Putting aside the facts, don't you bear any fault whatsoever?"

Zhu Gaoxu: "???"

Anger appeared on his rugged face.

"You're talking nonsense! What does this have to do with me?"

Zhu Zhanjun shook his head and said.

"Who told you to keep me up at night by making so much noise?"

"If I can't sleep at night, I'll have to sleep during class during the day."

"If you sleep in class, of course you won't be able to study well."

Zhu Di raised an eyebrow.

Is there something else going on here?

He glanced at the somewhat astonished Zhu Gaoxu, then turned to Zhu Zhanjun and spoke gently.

"Zhanjun, tell your grandfather, what's wrong with your father? He's keeping you awake."

Zhu Zhanjun stared with his big, dark eyes, looking completely innocent.

"My dad and mom fight all the time!"

"They're too noisy."

"You're talking nonsense!" Zhu Gaoxu roared. "When did I ever fight with your mother every day?"

Zhu Di glared at Zhu Gaoxu and scolded him.

"Would a child lie to frame you?"

"You scoundrel! Husbands and wives should treat each other with respect. You spend all day brandishing weapons. Have you forgotten all the etiquette you learned in school?"

Zhu Gaoxu looked aggrieved.

"Dad, I really haven't done such a thing."

"Don't listen to his nonsense."

Zhu Di snorted coldly.

"Your mother and I have such a harmonious relationship, how come you can't learn even the slightest bit from her?"

He turned around, patted Zhu Zhanjun's head, and said kindly.

"Zhanjun, tell Grandfather how they fought?"

"Grandpa Emperor is here to teach them a lesson."

A sly glint flashed in Zhu Zhanjun's clear black and white eyes as he spoke loudly.

"Grandpa, my father often pins my mother down on the bed and beats her. She screams in agony."

[Ding! You have obtained a golden treasure chest!]

Zhu Di: "..."

Zhu Gaoxu: "..."

Zhu Di was numb.

Wow, so that's how you fight it.

It seems I really misunderstood my second child.

Zhu Gaoxu took a deep breath, his forehead veins throbbing.

That kid really deserves a beating.

His eyes widened.

"You little brat, go home and wait."

Zhu Di blew his beard and glared.

"Gao Xu, what's wrong with you? You want to go back and beat the child?"

This little brat is really disrespecting him!

Zhu Gaoxu met Zhu Di's gaze and gave an awkward smile.

"Father, I don't mean to beat him, I just want to teach him a lesson..."

Before he could finish speaking, Zhu Zhanjun immediately interjected.

"Grandpa, please don't blame my father."

"My dad hit me, but it was for my own good."

"Who told me I was born of my father?"

"Even if they hang me from a tree and whip me like a spinning top, I, as their son, can only endure it."

"It's not that I'm afraid of pain, but I'm worried that if someone is missing an arm or a leg, they won't be able to be by my side to fulfill their filial duties to my grandfather."

[Ding! You have obtained a golden treasure chest!]

Zhu Gaoxu: "???"

When did I hang you from a tree and whip you?

Can this kid stop talking nonsense?

Upon hearing this, Zhu Di's face darkened, and he pointed at Zhu Gaoxu.

"You bastard, looks like you're asking for a beating."

Having said that, he grabbed a stick and charged at Zhu Gaoxu.

Zhu Gaoxu was so frightened that he ran away as fast as he could.

"Dad, don't listen to his nonsense."

"Ouch..."

....................

One hour later.

Qianyuan Palace.

Zhu Zhanjun lay on the bed.

Logically speaking, a prince's son like him shouldn't be staying in the palace.

However, Zhu Di made an exception and granted him a residence today.

On one hand, it was his appreciation for his grandson; on the other hand, it was a reward he gave to his grandson after losing a contest between the two.

[Silver Treasure Chest: 7]

[Golden Treasure Chest: 5]

[Prismatic treasure chest: 2]

Zhu Zhanjun looked at the virtual panel that appeared in front of him and was quite satisfied.

This was the result of his hard work all day.

He has to rely entirely on his own efforts to escape the tragic consequences of history!

System, unboxing!

A series of ding-dong sounds rang out.

[Host has chosen to open 7 silver treasure chests!]

[Ding! You have obtained 50 Kaiyuan Tongbao coins from the Tang Dynasty. Do you wish to claim them?]

[Ding! You have obtained 1 cigarette!]

[Ding! You have obtained Iron Head Kung Fu (Mastery Level). Do you wish to claim it?]

[Ding! You have received 10 diamonds. Do you wish to claim them?]

[Ding! You have received several durians. Would you like to claim them?]

[Ding! You have acquired the Riding Skill (Advanced). Do you wish to claim it?]

[Ding! You have received one tael of gold. Do you wish to claim it?]

[Host has chosen to open 5 golden treasure chests!]

[Ding! You have received several sweet potatoes. Would you like to claim them?]

[Ding! You have obtained chili seeds. Do you wish to claim them?]

[Ding! You have acquired Archery Skill (Masterful). Do you wish to claim it?]

[Ding! You have obtained one Golden Spear Pill (effect lasts for half an hour). Do you wish to claim it?]

[Ding! You have obtained 1 laxative spray. Do you wish to claim it?]

[Host has chosen to open two Prismatic Treasure Chests!]

[Ding! Obtained the Supreme Overlord Template (Gain peak Overlord combat power, and receive the Black Steed, Overlord Spear, and Overlord Armor three-piece set)]

[Ding! You have received a Prism-level quest – "The Century Trader": You are given 100 strings of cash as initial capital. Within half a month, you must multiply your initial capital by 100! Do you wish to accept the quest? (Upon completion, you will receive a Prism Treasure Chest and upgrade any one of your existing skills to Prism level.)]