The idea of having both ends sounds really good.
However, whether Zhu Xuan will admit Zhu Di's balancing act is another matter. However, Zhu Xuan has made so many big promises to Zhu Gaochi and made many promises, so he is thinking that Zhu Di's balancing act is still useful.
It is indeed possible that he will give Yan Fan a lineage and leave at least one guaranteed descendant.
"My father knows that his sins are serious."
Zhu Gaochi felt quite uncomfortable in his heart and said helplessly: "He had no choice but to do this. Yesterday I also persuaded him, but...he didn't listen at all. However, I can be sure that he didn't know much, he just took it for granted." After being a commoner, I was deceived by that monster monk Dao Yan and helped Dao Yan hide certain things. Please be kind to Your Highness in the future."
They can't yet judge whether Zhu Di knows much or whether he is fully involved.
"Let's talk about the future in the future!"
Zhu Xuan thought for a while and said: "I can accept the gift. In fact, even if you don't give a gift, I will help you."
Zhu Gaochi said gratefully: "Thank you, Your Highness."
Zhu Xuan said: "Okay, you go down first!"
"I resign!"
Zhu Gaochi left soon.
As for the gifts he brought in, Zhu Xuan asked Hou Xian to take them away and keep the ones that could be used, and throw away the ones that couldn't be used.
As for those supplements that can be taken into the mouth or need to be worn close to the body, they are also left aside.
He can trust Zhu Gaochi, that big fat man.
But it is difficult to guarantee whether others will take advantage of Zhu Gaochi and add some ingredients to those things with ulterior motives. Safety issues are still very important.
Time passed quickly and it was noon.
"Your Highness."
Hou Xian came in again and said, "The second son of King Zhou and the second son of King Chu have arrived."
"Bring them in."
Zhu Xuan chose to meet the two of them mainly because they had internal conflicts.
For example, Zhu Youyi could report his father's rebellion, and Zhu Mengjiong could not become the king of Chu, which could show that the families of the kings of Zhou and Chu were not peaceful.
Misfortune caused the wall to collapse and the backyard to catch fire.
This kind of relationship is best suited to provoke.
Even if the provocation fails, you can still plant nails for them.
Not long after, they were brought up.
In fact, Zhu Youyi and Zhu Mengjiong were also very confused.
There were so many emperors and grandsons returning to the capital together, but Zhu Xuan summoned them to the palace to meet. They didn't believe him if he said there was nothing wrong behind his back, but Zhu Xuan had people come to summon them, and they had to respond.
I had no choice but to go into the palace to see what Zhu Xuan wanted to do.
"Greetings to His Royal Highness the Emperor Grandson!"
They both said in unison.
Zhu Xuan smiled warmly and said: "You two cousins, you don't need to be polite, Hou Xian, please give me a seat!"
They sat down and looked at Zhu Xuan doubtfully. You must know that they are not familiar with Zhu Xuan, and their relationship is not good. At most, they have met Zhu Xuan once or twice before.
Lao Zhu has so many sons and grandsons, most of whom have been away from home for many years. It is normal for them not to know each other.
"Excuse me, Your Highness, please tell us to enter the palace. Do you have any instructions?"
Zhu Youyi asked first.
Zhu Xuan said: "Actually, there is nothing special, but I have heard that the relationship between the two cousins and the emperor's uncle is not very good, and they are not well received, right?"
As soon as these words came out, Zhu Mengjiong's face darkened first.
He is indeed unpopular at home. With his eldest brother gone, it should be his turn to take over.
However, Zhu Zhen didn't like him, preferring his third brother. He always intended to support his third brother to rise to power, and even gave his third brother the position of prince.
He was definitely unhappy in his heart, but he never dared to explode and just hid it in his heart.
Zhu Youyi was also a bit unpopular, but he was more ambitious.
After listening to Zhu Xuan's words, he was in a daze for a while, as if he had seized some opportunity at this moment, and his eyes suddenly lit up.
But now I also act like I am not welcome.
Zhu Xuan saw their reactions in his eyes and said again: "I called you in because I want to tell you that our family should be harmonious. If there are any problems, we can bring them up and solve them, instead of not being ignored." Waiting to see you, and hating your elders and so on."
They looked educated.
"You are all in Beijing, and the emperor's uncle is also here."
Zhu Xuan continued: "If you have any difficulties or conflicts, you can come to me at any time and I will help you mediate. We are brothers, and it is my duty to do this. You don't have to worry."
"I know!"
They both said in unison.
Quietly, he sat aside.
Zhu Xuan asked again: "Do you have anything to say?"
Zhu Youyi had something to say, but seeing that Zhu Mengjiong was still there, he didn't dare to say it for the time being. He thought to himself, why don't he find a time to meet Zhu Xuan in private and say what he wanted to say?
Then it’s decided!
he was thinking.
Zhu Mengjiong said: "I have nothing to say."
Zhu Youhuo shook his head slightly in agreement.
Zhu Xuan said: "Well, you can retreat!"
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
They finished talking and left together.
As quickly as it comes, it goes as quickly as it comes.
Watching them go out, Zhu Xuan touched his chin, not sure if he could succeed.
However, he didn't directly say what he wanted to do. If something went wrong with them and they turned around and betrayed him, a lot of things would be exposed.
Just pretend to care and let them develop on their own to see if they can understand anything.
——
After leaving the palace, Zhu Mengjiong returned home first.
"Stand!"
Zhu Zhen had been waiting for him to come back and asked: "His Highness sent you to the palace. What happened? What did you talk about?"
Zhu Mengjiong said: "His Highness only cares about us and said that our family should not have conflicts. If there are any problems, he can come to mediate. Nothing else."
Zhu Zhen didn't quite believe it and said, "That's all?"
“That’s really all there is to it!”
Zhu Mengjiong felt aggrieved and said: "Father, even if you don't want to see me, why don't you believe me? I also know that I can't compare with the third brother, and there is nothing as good as the third brother. But His Royal Highness the Emperor Taisun said it well, our family, There can be no such contradictions and we should live in harmony."
Zhu Zhen snorted and said in disbelief: "Live in harmony? I know, he must be sowing discord. I can tell at a glance that he is not a good person, hum!"
Zhu Mengjiong shook his head and said: "Dad!"
"Don't call me daddy!"
Zhu Zhen said: "I think you have been bewitched by him. Help him be an undercover agent next to me. After the father is gone, you will help him use the knife on your father and help him cut off the vassal clan, right?" "
He has an expression that can see through everything at a glance.
Zhu Mengjiong: "..."
I knew it would be like this.
He was not popular and was not liked by Zhu Zhen.
Then no matter what you do, it will be wrong, and no matter what you do, it will not be recognized.
Zhu Mengjiong was already very tired and didn't want to explain. He turned around and went back to the room. He felt helpless and unknowingly remembered what Zhu Xuan had just said to him.
