usatvline Chapter 61 Zhu Gaoxu Leads Troops to Beijing
Chapter 61 Zhu Gaoxu Leads Troops to Beijing
Seeing the tense expressions on their faces, Zhu Gaoxi immediately calmed down, automatically filtering out Xu Miaojin's tigress-like temper and only analyzing the useful information in her words.
How did Xie Jin and Yin Changlong harm me?
These two bookworms are both guileless and their emotions are easily read on their faces.
If they harbored malicious intentions, how dare they return so openly?
Which part of the process went wrong?
They weren't even in the capital during the Chinese New Year, so how could they have had the chance to harm me?
Could it have happened before the Lunar New Year?
Before they left the capital, the last thing Xie Jin did was to ask Sanbao to deliver a letter to the old emperor.
Could there be something wrong with that letter?
What exactly did Xie Jin write in his letter?
Is there something surprising to say?
Zhu Gaoxi was instantly at a loss.
Back then, Xie Jin had spoken out for Li Shanchang. What outrageous thing has he done this time?
Although Xu Miaojin has a fiery temper and is often out of her mind, she still has basic judgment.
She knew who would protect her in crucial moments, and she would never make baseless accusations or engage in baseless speculation.
Moreover, this matter has been handled by Youdun and the old emperor.
Seeing Zhu Gaoxi deep in thought, Zhu Youdun led Xu Miaojin out of the room, leaving Zhu Gaoxi with a quiet space.
The more Zhu Gaoxi thought about it, the more important this matter seemed.
Otherwise, the old emperor wouldn't have insisted on waiting until Zhu Gaochi arrived in the capital before making a decision.
It is very likely that Youdun's early return to Beijing is also related to this.
When a major crisis strikes, it's probably too late.
there is always a solution to a problem.
Since we chose Xie Jin as our teacher, let's bear the consequences of his misdeeds for now.
We'll settle the score with him once things have calmed down.
These questions were too mentally taxing and energy-consuming. Zhu Gaoxi's stomach was rumbling with hunger, and he felt a pang of emptiness in his heart. He hurried outside to find something to eat.
Seeing his tired face, Yunfei thoughtfully placed the snack jar in his hand.
Zhu Gaoxi grabbed a handful of pine nuts and stuffed them into his mouth.
After eating and drinking some hot water, my whole body and mind felt much more comfortable.
To shut Xie Jin up with his inquisitive questions, Xu Miaojin assigned him the task of writing a teaching plan with utmost seriousness.
If it doesn't work the first time, send it back for rewriting.
I wrote it again, but it still didn't work, so I rewrote it.
Xie Jin was completely baffled; what part was wrong?
Xu Miaojin refused to say a word more, while Xie Jin continued writing, huffing and puffing.
How long will this writing go on?
Xie Jin seized the opportunity and moved closer to Zhu Gaoxi, asking him for help.
Zhu Gaoxi helplessly spread his hands, making a gesture of being unable to help.
Xu Miaojin wielded this set of unpredictable prank techniques with ease and masterful skill, striking just the right balance. It truly opened Zhu Gaoxi's eyes and left him in awe.
Zhu Gaoxi looked at Zhu Youdun with pity, thinking, "Don't think you've found a treasure; you're in for a world of hurt."
Zhu Youdun smiled without saying a word, his gaze towards Xu Miaojin still tender and affectionate.
Dewdrops can cure tofu; one thing can subdue another.
One is willing to hit, and the other is willing to be hit.
Since Zhu Youdun is willing to jump into the fire pit, let him go.
Anyway, we've done our best to warn people.
Zhu Gaoxi stretched, ate his fill, and then slept – this was the enviable, blissful life.
He might wake up one day to find Zhu Gaoxu already in the capital.
In the dream, Xu Miaojin was rejected by Zhu Youdun not long after she married into the family.
Zhu Youdun took a concubine every month, and Xu Miaojin spent her days in tears.
Regret it now? Who told you to rush into marrying him!
Zhu Gaoxi felt both schadenfreude and deep sympathy.
Everyone says that beautiful eyes are all that matter, but those beautiful eyes are practically just decorations; no one could tell that I was the best choice.
"You brat, are you dreaming about getting married? Why are you laughing in your sleep?"
Upon hearing the old emperor's voice, Zhu Gaoxi suddenly awoke, realizing that it was all a pipe dream.
He remembered falling asleep in the Prince's Mansion, so how did he wake up in the Qianqing Palace?
It must have been those two who pulled the switch while he was asleep.
Opening his eyes leisurely, Zhu Gaoxi grinned and called out in a simple and honest voice, "Grandpa."
Her voice was so sweet it was cloying; even Zhu Gaoxi himself got goosebumps when he heard it.
However, the old emperor was very receptive to this approach.
Zhu Gaoxi washed up and ate as usual, but the old emperor couldn't hold back any longer and asked, "Don't you have anything you want to ask your grandfather?"
Zhu Gaoxi swallowed the meat wontons and replied nonchalantly, "Grandpa will tell you when the time is right."
"Don't you want to know some inside information beforehand?" the old emperor coaxed.
"With Grandpa protecting me, why should I be in a hurry to find out information?" Zhu Gaoxi asked casually as he ate his braised beef with relish.
That's true. The old emperor had Zhu Youdun spread some rumors to test Zhu Gaoxi's reaction and see if he would panic and be unable to handle things.
As a result, they acted as if nothing had happened, eating and drinking as usual, without any problems.
Only by staying true to oneself can one maintain stability.
"He's not flustered in the face of trouble. This brat is no ordinary person," the old emperor thought to himself. "He looks like he's destined for great things."
Regardless of the old emperor's inner turmoil, Zhu Gaoxi continued to eat without hesitation.
They come, the security.
What's the point of worrying?!
Anyway, with the old emperor and Youdun protecting him, he certainly won't end up in a particularly tragic situation; at worst, he'll still have his cheap father to bail him out.
After much anticipation, Zhu Gaochi finally arrived in the capital.
The second brother, with his bandit-like demeanor, immediately picked up Zhu Gaoxi upon seeing him, held him tightly in his arms, and interrogated him in a gruff voice: "Speak, what trouble have you gotten into?!"
"Second brother, let me go first."
Zhu Gaoxi tried with all his might, but couldn't struggle at all; Zhu Gaoxu's reputation for superhuman strength was truly well-deserved.
Zhu Gaoxu chuckled as he placed Zhu Gaoxi on the ground. "You tell me how biased our father is. To protect you, he gave me a death order: to arrive in the capital within a specified time, without fail."
"He's truly heartless," Zhu Gaoxu said, shaking his head. "Our father, like Grandpa, has a skewed heart; he can't see any of my good qualities."
"Your second brother is destined to be a workaholic," Zhu Gaoxu complained bitterly.
"You're perfectly fine in the capital, with forty-eight guards on standby to protect you and your grandfather. Why did we have to rush here at breakneck speed?"
"Your brother's brain is really incomprehensible; he can't understand the logic behind our father and grandfather's actions."
Zhu Gaoxi didn't know the details either and couldn't answer his second brother's questions. Even if he knew the whole story, he wouldn't dare reveal a single word to Zhu Gaoxu, for his mouth would only bring him trouble.
Zhu Youdun was ordered to host a welcoming banquet for Zhu Gaoxu and his entourage.
Zhu Gaoxu brought 500 men with him to the capital, all of whom were elite, battle-hardened, and well-trained light cavalry.
"This is the first time I've seen our father so generous," Zhu Gaoxu said, his jealousy evident.
"Gao Xu will definitely stay in the Wu Prince's residence. What about Zhang Fu and Guan Tong? Fourth Uncle, do you have any plans?" Zhu Youdun asked bluntly.
Zhu Gaoxi quickly searched his mind for historical knowledge stored from his previous life: Zhang Fu, the Duke of Ying, and Guan Tong, the Duke of the Northern Yuan who surrendered. His cheap father had really gone all out this time.