"Sister, Lang'er was also confused for a moment. Just scold him and ask him to change. Don't get angry because of it!"
Zhang Yan on the side saw that Empress Zhou was furious and Zhu Cihong had nowhere to go, so she spoke to persuade him.
After hearing this, Zhou Hou stopped scolding and said breathlessly to Zhang Yan: "Sister, please don't...please for mercy on behalf of this evildoer."
"Today...he could actually do...something that...forgets his ancestors...if he doesn't...be disciplined... ...I don’t know what he...he can...be able to do in the future!"
After she finished speaking, she shouted outside: "Come...come...let me...drag this evil obstacle out...beat it hard." ..... Thirty sticks!"
As soon as Zhou Hou finished speaking, two strong women walked in like wolves and tigers.
Seeing this, Zhang Yan hurriedly stood up to dissuade him, and winked at Zhu Cixiang, asking him to admit his mistake to Empress Zhou.
Although Zhu Cixiang was worried that Empress Zhou would be so angry that she would be in bad health, he was also afraid that revealing the story of his personal expedition would make Empress Zhou even more worried.
Therefore, I didn’t dare to say anything more, I just kowtowed and apologized.
Seeing that he refused to repent, Empress Zhou became even more angry and shouted at the two women: "You... are doing... in a daze... and still don't give me..." ....Give it to me...to drag this evil...obstacle out!"
The two women knew that Queen Zhou had always loved Zhu Cixiang, so they were so angry that they said this. Seeing that Queen Yi'an shook her head slightly, they did not take action.
Seeing this, Zhou Hou scolded again: "You...you...cough cough cough..."
"Mom, calm down, my child, go out and receive your punishment now!"
Seeing that Empress Zhou was about to faint from anger, Zhu Cihong hurriedly kowtowed and apologized, and then walked out.
Zhang Yan grabbed Zhu Cixiang's sleeve and scolded: "Why are you so stubborn at this time? Why don't you quickly admit your mistake to your mother!"
Seeing this, Princess Zhu Aiao of Kunxing also advised: "Brother, you... don't be willful anymore!"
Zhu Cixiang felt unbearable when he heard this. He wanted to tell the truth, but in the end he swallowed the words that came to his lips.
He bowed respectfully to everyone and walked out resolutely.
Seeing this situation, Zhang Yan was about to chase her out, but she heard Zhou Hou's voice saying: "Sister, please don't..."
"puff!"
Before Zhou Hou finished speaking, he spat out a mouthful of blood.
Seeing this, Zhang Yan quickly stepped forward, supported Zhou Hou and said, "Sister, are you...are you okay?"
After vomiting blood for a week, his expression became even more depressed, but his eyes seemed to be brighter than before.
She shook her head slightly and said, "Don't worry, sister, I'm just angry and upset, nothing's wrong!"
As she spoke, she looked at the two bewildered women and said, "You guys will give me a hard beating. If I find out that you dare to show favoritism, I will watch your skin carefully!"
The two women trembled slightly, bowed in agreement, and hurried out.
After a while, the sound of "papa" was heard from outside.
When Zhou Hou heard this, the tears in his eyes immediately fell down.
Seeing this, Zhang Yan stepped forward and held Zhou Hou's hand, saying sadly: "Sister, why are you going through this? You know..."
"elder sister......"
Zhou Kai finally spoke, but was choked with tears.
Zhang Yan gently hugged Queen Zhou and whispered comfort, while winking at Zhu Aona.
The latter nodded slightly and then walked quietly outside the house.
Zhu Ya'ao came outside the house and saw faint blood stains on Zhu Cixiang's buttocks, and tears suddenly flashed in her eyes.
She quickly stepped forward and stopped the two women, letting them hit the empty space, and then called the palace servants to carry Zhu Cixiang to Duanben Palace.
After the two women had finished counting, she went into the house to serve Queen Zhou.
After Zhu Auao entered the house, she felt a little relieved when she saw that Queen Zhou had laid down under Zhang Yan's comfort and her mood had calmed down.
Although she was worried about Zhu Cixiang's injury at this moment, she did not dare to leave easily because she was afraid of annoying Empress Zhou again.
It wasn't until Zhou Hou fell into a deep sleep that she hurried to Duanben Palace while it was dark.
When Zhu Ya'ao came to Zhu Cixiang's bedroom and saw Zhu Cixiang lying on the bed reading a book, with blood stains still visible on his buttocks, she almost shed tears again.
She held back her tears, sat next to Zhu Cixiang, and said distressedly: "Brother, do you still feel pain?"
Zhu Cixiang forced a smile and said: "It's okay, just a little skin injury!"
Zhu Aao glanced at him lovingly again, then suddenly changed her expression and said, "Brother, why are you so confused? How could you want to negotiate peace with the Jurchens? Are you worthy of your ancestors?"
Seeing her scolding her harshly, Zhu Cixiang couldn't help but feel pain in his heart.
He wanted to tell the truth, but he endured it and pretended to be helpless and said: "Now that the Jurchens and rebels are coming together, if we fight on both sides, there is no chance of winning, so I want to stabilize the Jurchens first."
"After defeating the rebels, we will go back and deal with it..."
As Zhu Cixiang spoke, he saw Zhu Yuluo staring at his face. He couldn't help but stop and subconsciously touched his face and asked, "Is there anything dirty on my face?"
Zhu Yasuo shook her head and said: "No, it's just that every time you lie, in order to make others believe, your eyes will move slower than usual."
Hearing this, Zhu Cixiang was about to deny it, but he heard Zhu Yu'ao say: "Don't lie to me. I know that your peace talks are fake. In fact, you want to lead the army to go on an expedition, right?"
Zhu Cixiang knew that Zhu Ailao had always been smart, and he was a little depressed in his heart. At the same time, he wanted her to help hide it from Zhou Hou, so he stopped hiding it and told all his previous plans one by one.
After listening to his story, Zhu Ayao was silent for a while and said: "Although your strategy is good, if things go wrong, Wang Jiayan alone may not be able to control the capital."
After she finished speaking, she saw Zhu Cixiang nodded slightly and continued: "In my opinion, as the prince of the prison country, you should stay in the capital. As for attacking the rebels, it is up to me... and Zhou Shixian to do it. .”
Zhu Cixiang, who was nodding his head, was stunned when he heard this. He shook his head repeatedly and said: "This must not be done..."
"Why is it absolutely impossible?"
Zhu Ayao interrupted Zhu Cixiang and said: "Although I have never practiced martial arts, I have also practiced riding and shooting, so I will not show any cowardice."
"Although Zhou Shixian's martial arts skills are ordinary, he has also practiced the art of war. In addition, he has more than a hundred dead soldiers in his house, so he can be protected."
"Going to war in the name of our princess and consort is enough to save the lives of the soldiers, so why not?"
Zhu Cixiang smiled bitterly and said: "Sister, I know you have good intentions, but the battlefield is dangerous. Neither you nor the consort have ever been on the battlefield..."
"We have never been on the battlefield, have you ever been?"
Zhu Yasuo retorted unwillingly without waiting for Zhu Cixiang to finish his words.
Zhu Cixiang said solemnly: "Although I have never been on the battlefield, I have been studying with my father in the past few days. In addition, my father also compiled a strategic summary for me. This book can be worth ten years of work." .”
"Furthermore, I was born into an emperor's family. Since I have enjoyed the glory that others do not enjoy, I should also bear the responsibilities that others cannot bear."
"And this war is related to the fate of the Ming Dynasty. As the prince of the supervising country, I am even more responsible!"
Zhu Cixiang saw that Zhu A'ao seemed to be about to refute, so he continued: "I led the army to go on an expedition. I could hide it from my mother on the grounds of government affairs. If you want to go, how can you hide it from your mother..."
"There is also the matter of guarding the capital. Although Wang Jiayan is loyal and brave, his qualifications may not be able to control everyone in the capital. Now the mother is seriously ill, and my sister will be needed to come forward..."
Zhu's concubine also knew that her expedition was not feasible, but she suddenly came up with the idea because she felt sorry for Zhu Cixiang.
After listening to Zhu Cixiang's story, he couldn't help but said sadly: "Brother, although you have never said it clearly, I know that your fight is more for your mother and us. After all, you have never..."
As Zhu Ayao spoke, she choked again, paused, and said: "But you have not yet reached the championship, and you have to fight for us. How can you let my sister feel at ease..."
Before Zhu Aona finished speaking, a stream of hot tears burst out uncontrollably.
Seeing this, Zhu Cixiang gritted his teeth and stood up to comfort him: "Sister, don't blame yourself. I feel very happy to have a sister like you and a father and mother who love me."
"I remember when I read operas and history books, it was said that the emperor's family was the most ruthless. But I was born in an emperor's family, but I felt very warm and satisfied."
"I am very happy to be able to fight for you now. I am really..."
"And sister, don't worry too much. I have planned everything, and my father will be back soon. And for you and my mother, I am confident that I can win this battle..."
"Why!"
Just as the Zhu Cixiang siblings were encouraging each other, a plaintive and sad sigh sounded outside the house.
Some people died, but not completely...
