Chapter 658
: Kunning Palace holds a family dinner, and the six brothers gather together
Zhu Gang looked calm and steady, with a hint of determination in his solemn expression. His calm expression was like a rock that had not changed for thousands of years.
No matter how the outside world changes, you remain unmoved.
He walked with steady and powerful steps, each step was firm, and he walked towards the palace gate with great dignity.
His figure was as tall as a pine tree, and his spine was as straight as a sword.
He demonstrates the extraordinary bearing of someone who has been in a high position for a long time, and one can tell at a glance that he is no ordinary person.
When Zhu Gang just reached the palace gate, he suddenly saw the eunuch chief Wu Cheng appear like a ghost without him knowing when.
Wu Cheng's figure seemed light, but with a strange agility, he stood right in front of Zhu Gang, blocking his way.
It was like a sudden barrier that blocked Zhu Gang's way forward.
At this moment, Wu Cheng was wearing a very exquisitely tailored eunuch uniform.
The fabric was of excellent quality, obviously made from the finest silk.
It feels warm to the touch and is extremely smooth.
Under the caress of the sunlight, the garment exudes a soft and restrained luster, just like rippling water.
With every subtle movement of Wu Cheng, the luster spread out gently like ripples, showing its luxury.
He had a black ribbon tied around his waist, the color of the ribbon was dark, like a deep pool in the night.
The texture is fine and feels as smooth as a mirror.
It perfectly outlines Wu Cheng's slender figure, making him look both feminine as a eunuch and majestic as a superior.
It seems to have found a wonderful balance between femininity and majesty.
Wu Cheng bowed his body slightly, looking respectful.
His head was lowered, with his chin almost touching his chest.
A smile immediately appeared on his face, a smile as faint as smoke, seeming to be there and not there, as if a breeze could blow it away.
However, if you look closely, you can find that the smile is only on the surface and does not reach the eyes at all.
There was a hint of profound meaning in his eyes that was difficult to fathom.
It is like a bottomless pool. No matter how hard you try, it is difficult to uncover the mystery within.
Seeing this, Zhu Gang couldn't help but frown slightly.
It's like a ripple on a calm lake, fleeting but hard to ignore.
He secretly wondered in his heart what Wu Cheng was trying to achieve by doing this?
There must be some hidden reason behind this sudden obstruction.
However, being inside the Fengtian Palace, there were eyes and ears everywhere.
It was as if countless pairs of eyes were hiding in the darkness, watching his every move.
Even though Zhu Gang was filled with doubts, he was not in a position to express them easily.
Zhu Gang was well aware of the delicate situation and ways of dealing with things in the palace, and knew that acting rashly might cause many unnecessary troubles.
If you are not careful, you may end up in an irretrievable situation.
So he suppressed his inner doubts and slight displeasure and stopped steadily.
At this time, Zhu Gang's posture was still as straight as a pine tree, and his expression was calm and composed.
Like a statue, it exudes inviolable majesty.
But the slightly tightened jaw revealed that Zhu Gang was not without emotion.
The subtle movement was like a breeze before a storm, foreshadowing the turmoil in his heart.
Zhu Gang stood quietly there, his eyes calm but with a scrutinizing look in them.
Just like a hunter examining his prey, he tried to find out the true intention behind Wu Cheng's strange behavior from his every move and every word.
Wu Cheng said with a smile on his face: "Your Highness Prince Jin, His Majesty invites you to Kunning Palace for a family dinner." The voice was shrill and contained a hint of flattery, as if it was squeezed out of his throat.
Since Empress Ma fell seriously ill and her condition became increasingly serious, Zhu Yuanzhang was concerned about his wife's health, and the lively scenes of banquets held in Kunning Palace in the past had gradually disappeared.
Zhu Gang remembered that in the past Kunning Palace was often filled with laughter and melodious music.
The cheerful music seems to still echo in my ears.
All the ministers and ladies gathered together to enjoy the feast. It was a rare happy moment in the palace.
Everyone had a smile on their face, as if they had forgotten the intrigues in the palace.
But now Zhu Yuanzhang was full of worries about Empress Ma's illness. In order to allow the empress to recuperate in a quiet environment, he rarely held banquets in Kunning Palace.
The huge Kunning Palace, which was once bustling, gradually returned to tranquility, leaving only dead silence.
Only the palace servants were left, whispering softly and carefully serving the queen on her sickbed, as if they were afraid that the slightest sound from their own would disturb her peace.
The decoration inside the hall is still gorgeous, but it lacks the bright lights and bustling crowds during the banquet.
Only in the few rays of sunlight that occasionally come in, a sense of loneliness is revealed.
But now, as Zhu Gang walked along, he met Prince of Zhou Zhu Su, Prince of Yan Zhu Di, his sixth brother Zhu Zhen, his second brother Zhu Chong, and the eldest brother, Crown Prince Zhu Biao.
Zhu Zhen was seen walking towards them, wearing an extremely gorgeous brocade robe.
The main color of this robe is bright yellow, which is exclusive to the royal family and symbolizes supreme power.
It is like the blazing sun in the sky, shining brightly, demonstrating unparalleled dignity.
The robe is embroidered with exquisite cloud patterns. The lines of the cloud patterns are smooth, elegant and lively, as if the clouds in the sky are embroidered on the brocade robe.
It seems to be gently unwinding in the breeze, and seems to be slowly telling the majesty and mystery of the royal family that has been accumulated over the years.
Every line seems to contain endless meaning, as if it were a silent history book.
The collar and cuffs are trimmed with snow-white fox fur.
The fox fur is soft and fine, which not only protects against the cold and adds warmth, but also makes the whole brocade robe look luxurious and noble, as if it is a perfect fusion of the purity of winter and the royal respect.
The fox fur gleamed slightly under the sunlight, like pearls inlaid on a brocade robe.
He wore a dark black belt around his waist, which exuded elegance in its simplicity.
A huge jade ornament inlaid on the belt is particularly eye-catching.
The jade is smooth and delicate, and warm to the touch, as if it were a piece of living jade.
Under the caress of the sun, it exudes a charming and soft luster.
It is like a deep blue lake, quiet, beautiful and mysterious, highlighting the wearer's extraordinary status and taste.
Looking at Zhu Zhen's feet, he was wearing a pair of black brocade boots.
The boots are embroidered with exquisite patterns in golden thread, which sparkles in the light like stars twinkling in the night sky.
It contrasts with the bright yellow brocade robe, adding a touch of luxury.
Every step he took was steady and powerful, and his steps revealed a royal demeanor.
It was as if he had condensed the majesty of the entire palace into one person, and every step he took was firm and confident.
"Zhu Zhen has met His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and has met the second, third, fourth, and fifth brothers."
Zhu Zhen bowed slightly, his voice clear and respectful.
There was a hint of awe in that tone, as if he was facing the supreme god.
Zhu Biao raised his eyes and saw Zhu Zhen bowing slightly with his eyebrows lowered, showing his respectfulness.
A gentle smile suddenly appeared on his face, like the warm sunshine in spring.
That smile was warm and kind, as if it could melt all the ice in the world. (End of this chapter)