"That's what happened. The second brother committed a big crime this time. My father has already sent someone to take him back to the capital. Now he is confined in the palace, waiting to be punished. I begged my father several times, but nothing happened. It's of little use." Zhu Biao also thought that this matter was very difficult to handle, so he patiently explained a few words to Han Du.
Han Du silently picked up the teacup and took another sip. After a while, his expression became a little strange: "You can't even persuade the emperor. Do you think the emperor will listen to me? Maybe if I open my mouth, he will be The emperor was beaten to death."
Han Du had no intention of interceding for Zhu Ping, and he was not familiar with him, so why should he help him intercede in front of Lao Zhu? Besides, whether it is Zhu Cang or Zhu Biao, they and Lao Zhu are both blood relatives, father and son, even if the bones are broken, the tendons are still connected. Han Du felt that with Lao Zhu's protective temper, he would not do anything to Zhu Chong.
On the contrary, if an outsider intervenes, it will be a problem.
Seeing Han Du's eyes dodge, obviously not wanting to help, Zhu Biao suddenly became anxious. Han Du didn't see his father's anger with his own eyes, so he didn't know how serious Zhu Ping's crime was this time. The father has been very angry because of his second brother's affairs these days, and he is determined to punish him severely. Even his mother and himself cannot persuade him. If he had no other choice, he would not come to Han Du for help.
"I know you are smart and have many bad ideas, so think of a solution quickly."
Han Du shook his head like a rattle and refused: "This is not something that can be solved by any means. If you want the emperor to spare King Qin, you must let the emperor vent his anger first. But that's possible. Now the emperor is angry, how difficult it is to make him vent his anger..."
Han Du couldn't see any hope at all and could only give Zhu Biao a helpless look.
Zhu Biao naturally knew that this matter was very difficult, otherwise he would not have made a special trip to find Han Du. Seeing that Han Du had no intention of helping, Zhu Biao simply gritted his teeth, stood up and pulled Han Du's arm, trying to forcefully drag Han Du away.
"Let's go, you and Gu go together to ask to see the emperor. If we go together, the emperor may not agree."
Although Zhu Biao is fat, he is fat and strong. He has been fighting in the military camp since he was a child, and his strength is not weak at all. Pulling Han Du, it took no effort at all, and pulled him out of the door before Han Du could react.
Han Du only felt as if his arm was clamped by a pair of iron pliers, and he couldn't break free at all. Zhu Biao was pulled out of the door with stumbling steps.
"Stop, stop, stop quickly... Your Highness, you are the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty. What do you mean by fussing like this?" Han Du talked about etiquette, which finally made Zhu Biao have some scruples.
Zhu Biao had been taught by famous Confucian officials since he was a child, and etiquette was almost engraved in his heart. If he hadn't been so impatient just now, he wouldn't have acted so rudely.
Zhu Biao hesitated, but finally let go of Han Du's hand and asked with joy, "Do you agree?"
Han Du shook his head subconsciously.
When Zhu Biao saw him, he immediately grabbed Han Du and dragged him with him.
There was no other way. Facing the unreasonable Zhu Biao, Han Du had no choice but to relax and agree temporarily, "Okay, okay... But I can only try to say a few good words for King Qin. I don't know if it will be of any use. "
"Okay, I'll listen to you. Let's go and see our father right now." Seeing that Han Du finally agreed, Zhu Biao happily put his arms around Han Du's shoulders and was about to go out.
Han Du pushed Zhu Biao's hand away and looked at him helplessly. Zhu Biao is indeed too kind, which is not only his strength, but also his shortcoming.
If it were Zhu Di who was involved in King Qin's matter, he would have looked on coldly and would not have gotten in front of Lao Zhu to be scolded.
But there was no way. Who asked Han Du to choose Zhu Biao? Call it a coincidence or forced. In short, since Han Du chose Zhu Biao, he had to work hard to wipe his ass.
As for meeting Lao Zhu, Han Du didn't want to go yet, so he said to Zhu Biao: "I'm not in a hurry to see the emperor. I want to meet the King of Qin first. I don't know if it can be done?"
King Qin was banned from the palace. Logically speaking, no one was allowed to enter the prince's palace, but this ban obviously could not stop Zhu Biao. Could it be that if Zhu Biao went to see his younger brother, who could stop him? Even if Lao Zhu knew about it, he would blame Zhu Biao and instead praise his brotherly harmony.
But Zhu Biao can go by himself. It is not easy to bring Han Du in, at least it is impossible to bring Han Du in like this.
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Zhu Biao asked Han Du to pretend to be a follower and bring a food box to Prince Qin's mansion.
When the general guarding the gate saw Zhu Biao approaching from a distance, he suddenly felt dizzy. He wanted to stop Zhu Biao, but he didn't have the courage. If you don't stop me, it won't be easy to explain to the superiors.
He had no choice but to greet him with a smile, "General, I will pay my respects to His Highness the Crown Prince. May I ask His Highness..."
The guard wanted to stop Zhu Biao, but Zhu Biao ignored him at all and just said, "Second brother Gu wants to eat the food and wine from the seafood restaurant. Gu is here specifically to deliver food and wine to the second brother."
The guard glanced at the person who was following the prince with his head lowered and silently. He thought he was a eunuch from the East Palace and paid no attention to him. He quickly stepped forward and stood in front of Zhu Biao.
Zhu Biao stopped, looked at the guard and sneered: "What? You dare to stop me?"
"Don't dare, don't dare
, even if the general had eaten the courage of a bear and a leopard, he would not dare to stop His Highness. But, can His Highness give the food box to the general, and the general will take it in for His Highness? "The guard glanced at the food box in Han Du's hand, and then looked at Zhu Biao's eyes, with pleading in his eyes.
After hearing this, Zhu Biao puffed up his chest, raised his head, and said with a faint smile: "Okay, but if this thing passes through your hands, if there is any problem if King Qin eats it, then it will be your business."
The guard suddenly swallowed his saliva, his face was so frightened that cold sweat broke out, and he did not dare to say anything. Although he believed that there was nothing wrong with the food box brought by His Royal Highness, he had seen how generous King Qin was in the past few days. Even if there is nothing wrong with the food box, if King Qin insists on saying that there is something wrong with the food and wine after eating it, rolling around on the ground with his belly in his arms can kill him.
Does the guard dare to take a gamble? He doesn't dare!
"I'm sorry, Your Highness, please come in!" After saying that, he quickly moved out of the way and never dared to bring up the matter of getting the prince's food box again.
Han Du lowered his head and followed Zhu Biao into Prince Qin's Mansion. As soon as he was out of sight of the defenders, he immediately raised his head.
Everything you see is prosperous and wealthy, including stone walls, clear springs, rockeries, pavilions...all of them. However, upon closer inspection, Han Du could clearly see that although the Qin Prince's Mansion was much better than an ordinary mansion, it was far inferior to Zhu Biao's East Palace.
Under the leadership of his chamberlain, Zhu Biao found King Qin drinking and having fun in a pavilion.
Seeing Zhu Biao coming, King Qin did not stand up to greet him. He just glanced at him lightly and said casually: "Brother Emperor, come to see us again? You have worked hard these days. You come to see me every day. "
King Qin's tone was a little decadent, and even when he was talking to Zhu Biao, he did not put down the wine glass in his hand, and even took a sip during the process.
Han Du could see King Qin's indifference towards Zhu Biao, and looked at Zhu Biao strangely, feeling a little unworthy of him. Although Zhu Biao didn't say anything, Han Du could guess from his red eyes that Zhu Biao had probably spent a lot of effort running for King Qin these days.
Han Du stood up from behind Zhu Biao, put the food box on the stone table with a "dong" sound, and looked at Zhu Ping with contempt.
Zhu Xiang was suddenly angry. He was extremely unlucky these days. Because his father, Emperor Jiazi, had a birthday, he went back to the capital in person to celebrate his father's birthday. Unexpectedly, just because he went and left Xi'an, someone took advantage of him and came to the capital to sue him.
Although he, Zhu Ping, was in decline now, he was still the majestic King of Qin, and it was not something that a eunuch and a servant could throw his face at. Just when he was about to get angry, he suddenly felt that the person in front of him was somewhat familiar.
He immediately raised his hand and pointed at Han Du and asked doubtfully: "You, you are not..."
Han Du pulled off the shading crown and sat down opposite Zhu Xi unceremoniously.
"Han Du? What are you doing here?" Zhu Ping recognized Han Du, but he was not happy at all. He raised his head and glanced at Zhu Biao, wondering what Zhu Biao meant.
"Gu...this...Han Du said he wanted to see you, so he brought him here." Zhu Biao wanted to explain, but didn't know where to start. Finally Just found a reason.
Zhu Xiang frowned when he heard this. He had no friendship with Han Du, they just knew each other and had drinks at the same table.
"What do you want to do when you meet this king?"
Han Du glanced at Zhu Biao but did not expose what he said. He turned his head to look at Zhu Xi, and after humming twice, he said: "At this point, King Qin is still in the mood to drink and have fun. Should I say that you are confused, or that you are not afraid of death?"
"Hahaha, what are you talking about, death? Will this king die? What a joke, who will let this king die? Who dares to let this king die?" Not only did Zhu Ping not restrain himself from Han Du's warning, on the contrary, he became more and more arrogant. stand up.
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After saying that, he ignored Han Du at all, took a sip of wine, and threw the wine bottle out of the pavilion. It hit the rockery and the pieces flew everywhere.
Han Du was speechless when he saw Zhu Xi's behavior. In addition, Han Du didn't want to get involved at all. He turned back to Zhu Biao and said, "It seems that the King of Qin is quite confident about this matter. He doesn't need you at all, Your Highness." Don't worry, let's go back. Otherwise, others will regard your kindness as a donkey's liver and lungs, and you will be so exhausted that you won't be remembered well by others, so why bother?"
Zhu Biao didn't speak, but motioned Han Du to shut up with his wink. Zhu Xiang had been greatly stimulated this time, and Zhu Biao was afraid that if Han Du continued to stimulate Zhu Xiang, Zhu Xiang would have bad consequences.
But Han Du insisted on saying it.
"What has this king asked you to worry about?" Zhu Xi asked disapprovingly with a face filled with impatience.
The more Zhu Feng showed such an attitude, the more unhappy Han Du felt. He said in a deep voice: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has been trying to find ways to plead for you in front of the Emperor these days. It's a good thing that you not only have no intention of repenting, but are drinking in the palace." It’s time to have fun. Aren’t you mistaking the prince’s kindness for a donkey’s liver and lungs, so what are you?”
After hearing this, Zhu Xi not only showed no gratitude at all, but instead looked up at Zhu Biao with a sneer and said coldly: "I have asked you to plead for me in front of my father?"
Zhu Biao was not angry because of Zhu Ming's rudeness. Instead, he sighed and persuaded softly: "Second brother, this time things are different from usual. For those mistakes you made in the past, I am begging for forgiveness in front of my father." It has been revealed. But this time, my father is really furious, so you should surrender to my father and ask for mercy."
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He glanced disdainfully at Zhu Biao, who was trying to persuade him, then sat down nonchalantly, picked up a bottle of wine, opened it, and raised his head to drink.
Han Du looked at it with his hands folded, without the slightest intention to stop him. Drink it. It would be best if you drink it to death. If you drink it to death, you don't have to risk yourself in front of Lao Zhu.
Han Du could ignore the matter and watch Zhu Ping drink helplessly, but Zhu Biao could not.
Zhu Biao quickly reached out and was about to take the wine bottle from Zhu Xi's hand, but Zhu Xi broke away with a flick of his hand.
"Leave me alone!"
Zhu Ping got angry for no reason, leaving Zhu Biao stunned. He didn't understand that it was obvious that he was wholeheartedly doing the best for his second brother and wanted to intercede for his second brother in front of his father. For this reason, he even did not hesitate to bring Han Du here. Why now, the second brother doesn't want to see him get up?
Zhu Biao felt that he seemed to be trapped in a situation where he was surrounded by enemies on all sides and was not a human being inside or outside.
Zhu Xi held the wine pot tightly with one hand, looked at Zhu Biao and said: "Don't scare me, why do you plead for me in front of my father? In fact, it's not all for you? I belong to the emperor." Son, even if you are at fault, so what if you don’t come here to pretend to be a good person, will your father kill me? Does he dare to kill me?
A tiger's poison will not eat its seeds. This king is his son, Zhu Chongba, and he wants to be a wise king. In this world, is there any wise man who kills his son?
Hahaha! He doesn't dare to kill me, he doesn't dare to kill me! "
What a lunatic!
Han Du was speechless, shook his head and sighed, Zhu Biao was really kind and fed the dog. Han Du was not worthy of pleading for such a brother.
Han Du even gave Zhu Feng a strange look, a little curious as to whether he was beaten too lightly by Lao Zhu when he was a child, so that he dared to call Lao Zhu a bad name.
Seeing Zhu Ping's unscrupulous look, Han Du pondered and sneered: "Yes, you are the emperor's son. The emperor will not do anything to you no matter what."
"Han Du..." Zhu Biao glanced at Han Du with some dissatisfaction. He asked you to come here to persuade his second brother to bow his head and admit his mistake, not to stir up trouble.
Han Du ignored Zhu Biao's eyes to stop him, and continued with a sneer: "But Your Highness, King Qin, can only protect you. The Emperor will not have the slightest scruples about others."
Zhu Xiang's face suddenly changed after hearing this, as if he had thought of something. He stared at Han Du with a stern look and asked, "What are you talking about?"
"Whether I am talking nonsense or not, Your Highness King Qin, you know better than anyone else." Han Du looked at Zhu Xi, as if he could see his heart.
Zhu Ping was extremely dissatisfied with Han Du's attitude. He snorted disapprovingly and started to mock.
Han Du acted preemptively and said, "His Royal Highness the King of Qin is not afraid of the Emperor. I don't know that the prince's second concubine, Deng, is the Deng family, right?"
"What do you want to say?" Zhu Ping's face suddenly darkened, and his eyes looking at Han Du were a little cold.
Han Du smiled, glanced at Zhu Biao from the corner of his eye, and then said slowly: "I heard that large-scale construction projects and torture of palace people for fun were all the ideas of Deng. I don't know if the emperor will let Deng go." , will she be punished?"
"No, you can't do this!" Zhu Ping's expression flashed with panic. He really loved Deng to the core. When he heard that Deng would be questioned, Zhu Xi suddenly lost his composure.
In fact, Zhu Ping knew that if his father found out about what Deng had done, he would definitely not let her go. Therefore, after he was banned, he deliberately acted more and more recklessly, just to attract everyone's attention to him and make everyone think that he had done those things. Way to take the blame for Deng and protect her.
But after being exposed by Han Du, Zhu Ping panicked. Even Han Du could see the problem, he wouldn't think that his father would not be able to see it. This means that the cover-up he did for Deng was of no use at all. Once his father made up his mind to accuse him, Deng would definitely be the first to be prosecuted.
Even in order to protect his face as the King of Qin, officials would take the initiative to put all the blame on Deng.
If things develop to this point, Deng will have almost no chance of survival.
Han Du was angry at Zhu Xi's bad attitude just now and deliberately turned his head to one side, not wanting to look at him.
Zhu Ping couldn't help but beg Han Du in a low voice, so he had to look at Zhu Biao. "Brother Imperial... no, Your Highness the Crown Prince, Deng doesn't understand anything. She knows nothing. She is innocent. The Crown Prince must save her. I beg the Crown Prince."
Zhu Chen, a dignified King of Qin, was willing to kneel down for a concubine. He was considered to be the seed of infatuation and had a charming temperament.
When Zhu Biao saw this, he was shocked and immediately helped Zhu Ping up. He sighed and said, "My second brother is serious. We are brothers. Blood is thicker than water. How could I not help? Get up quickly."
When Zhu Biao nodded in agreement, Zhu Feng got up and sat in front of Zhu Biao.
Han Du was a little dissatisfied that Zhu Biao let Zhu Ping pass easily, and did not pursue his attitude towards us just now. He curled his lips and said with some displeasure: "Where is the end of the fearlessness just now? It's not that you are not afraid of anything, what? It doesn’t matter, just keep going!”
Zhu Xiang lowered his head in response to Han Du's words. He did not dare to look at Han Du and looked at Zhu Biao with pleading eyes.
Zhu Biao turned around helplessly and glared at Han Du, "Can you say a few words less? If you have such thoughts, you might as well think carefully about how you can help your second brother to beg your father."
