Chapter 140
Chu Nan is in pain and accidentally shoots himself in the foot
Chapter 140 Chu Nan is in pain and accidentally shoots himself in the foot
"Hey!" After hearing Zhu Di's words, Zhu Biao and other princes began to think that it was okay. Zhu Di had grown up and considered a lot.
But later they realized something was wrong. What was Zhu Di going to do? Why was he dragging his words onto Empress Ma? They felt something was wrong and wanted to ask Zhu Di to stop.
But Zhu Di didn't realize there was anything wrong with his words, and continued to speak: "In order to further ensure the authenticity of the substitute, I think he should have some interaction with the Queen Mother."
"..."
Silence, everyone was silent.
Everyone present fell silent, and the only sound that could be heard in the entire tent was their faint breathing.
Prince of Qin Zhu Chong and Prince of Jin Zhu Gang both turned pale and wanted to say something but could not utter a word.
Even a steady prince like Zhu Biao took several steps back unconsciously out of fear.
"This..." Seeing this scene, Zhu Di finally realized something was wrong and asked nervously.
"Did the king say something wrong again?"
"This king???" But just when Zhu Di was wondering, Zhu Yuanzhang's furious voice rang out, and he rushed over and grabbed Zhu Di like an eagle catching a chick.
"You little brat, you still dare to call yourself the king? Don't you realize what you just said? You are plotting against your mother!"
"You actually let our sister, your mother, cooperate with that substitute? What Ming poisoner? You are the most poisonous one!"
"I'm going to beat you to death!" Zhu Yuanzhang then raised his hand and slapped Zhu Di on the buttocks.
"Ah, ah, ah!" Zhu Di was also screaming in pain from being beaten. He couldn't understand why he was the one who got hurt every time. Was he really going to be a fool in the future?
"Alas..." Zhu Biao and the other two princes sighed helplessly when they saw this situation.
The fourth child is good in every way except that he acts impulsively and does whatever he wants.
"Ah, ah, ah!" In this way, Zhu Yuanzhang continued to give him loving education for a long time. His fatherly love is as high as a mountain.
"Huh." After enjoying the beating, Zhu Yuanzhang threw Zhu Di aside like a corpse.
"Hmm..." But after that, Zhu Yuanzhang's face became heavy again, because he actually began to think seriously about Zhu Di's words.
"In fact, what the fourth brother said makes sense. Logically, when I return to Nanjing, I must pass through Datong, and I must go back with my sister."
"And if I don't show up with my sister, there will definitely be problems."
After thinking it all through, he spoke seriously.
"Then just let the stand-in stand next to the girl to create an illusion. Nothing else can happen."
Zhu Yuanzhang found this acceptable and decided to do just that.
"Yes." Zhu Biao was a little surprised when he heard Zhu Yuanzhang's arrangement, but he agreed. After all, he was just standing by.
But Zhu Di was confused when he heard Zhu Yuanzhang's words. Since his father agreed, why did he still beat him? Wasn't he beaten in vain?
Everything is expected.
But just when Zhu Yuanzhang agreed with Zhu Di's idea, Zhu Di was beaten, and the princes were shocked, Chu Nan said nothing and observed everything.
Who said his evil plan wasn't evil? Everything in front of him was within his calculations.
His evil plan was not as simple as letting someone replace Zhu Yuanzhang and letting the princes call him father. He had already considered Empress Ma, because only in this way could the substitute be more real.
But he couldn't tell Empress Ma about this. After all, Zhu Yuanzhang loved Empress Ma so much. If he told her himself, wouldn't that be courting death?
So he took the princes into account, and as expected, Zhu Di told them. Then it was no longer Chu Nan's business, and it was not Chu Nan who was doomed.
Naturally, Chu Nan was also a grateful person. Empress Ma treated him well, so he would not make random calculations. Therefore, he also took into account that Zhu Yuanzhang would not let the substitute do too much. Therefore, Chu Nan did all this.
How could this plan not be vicious? It was just that Zhu Yuanzhang and his men did not see it this time.
"Chu Nan, I suddenly remembered something." But just as Chu Nan was thinking, Zhu Yuanzhang's voice rang out.
"Your Majesty, what's wrong?" Chu Nan was frightened when he heard Zhu Yuanzhang's voice. Could it be that his plan was discovered? He would be beaten to death.
"It's about that..." Zhu Yuanzhang laughed.
"I want to ask you, Chu Nan, who do you think this person who is making a name for himself in Jinling is?"
"Then who do you think I should send as the Imperial Envoy?"
When Zhu Yuanzhang said this, the princes all looked over. They also wanted to hear Chu Nan's thoughts on this matter.
“This person…” Chu Nan laughed when he heard it.
"Your Majesty, I am also your subject. It is a great honor to serve you. It is a great crime to be able to discuss matters under your Majesty. It is inappropriate to discuss this matter now."
"Because there is no evidence at present, any speculation is suspected of being a false accusation. I really dare not discuss it."
"But I think that the person who could cause so many troubles in Nanjing, Ming Dynasty, and who also colluded with the Northern Yuan Dynasty, must be a person of high position and power."
"A high position and great power?" Zhu Yuanzhang smiled when he heard it, but there was a cold look in his eyes.
"There aren't many people I can think of."
Not much? Chu Nan smiled inwardly when he heard it. Did he lock it directly?
Although Chu Nan did not directly say who this person was, he wanted to lead this person to Hu Weiyong. Who else could this person be who held such a high position and had such great power? It must be Hu Weiyong!
He wanted to keep guiding Zhu Yuanzhang like this, and then Zhu Yuanzhang would go back and kill Hu Weiyong, so that he would not be afraid of Hu Weiyong's threats.
"Your Majesty." But Chu Nan didn't want to do this so deliberately. He just wanted to stop at the right time to avoid causing a counter-effect.
Then he changed the subject.
"I think that the imperial envoy who will go back to investigate openly must not only be loyal to Your Majesty, but also have sufficient weight."
"At least after he returns, he will be able to convince everyone that His Majesty has given him full authority to investigate and will definitely not hold back."
"That makes sense." Zhu Yuanzhang and the princes nodded.
This is a questionable matter, so the selection of this person must not be made hastily, and the most suitable one must be chosen.
Zhu Biao asked: "Who do you think this person should be, Mr. Chu? Are there any other conditions?"
"Of course." Chu Nan laughed when he heard it.
"The first condition for this person is that he must have accompanied His Majesty on the expedition. This will make him more convincing."
"The second condition is naturally an important official trusted by His Majesty."
"So who is this person..." Chu Nan didn't say it, but the answer was already obvious. Who else could this person be? Of course it was Yao Guangxiao!
This time, Chu Nan planned to trick Yao Guangxiao again and let Yao Guangxiao go to Jinling to take care of everything.
"Are these conditions met?" After hearing Chu Nan's words, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly understood.
"Then this person should be you, Chu Nan!"
(End of this chapter)