Zhu Biao choked and nodded: "Yes."
His mother died, how could he not be sad?
During this period, he was under tremendous pressure, endured his sadness, and worked hard late into the night.
Even if he finally managed to sleep for a while, he would always dream of Empress Ma looking at him with a smile, and then wake up crying in aggrieved state.
He finally understood what Lao Zhu said: The person sitting in this position does not deserve to be sad or emotional.
Because you are a loner and cannot let anyone get too close to you, no one can understand you and no one will sympathize with you.
In addition to Zhu Biao, there is another person who is very disappointed, and that is Liu Bowen.
In the past, he just pretended to be mute in court, but now Lao Zhu is back.
He can only take it seriously as a mute and a decoration.
How could he let go of the control he had finally regained?
Although Lao Zhu came back to court again, he could no longer go to the imperial study room, but he could still control Zhu Biao.
After the court was over, Liu Bowen waited for Zhu Biao in the East Palace.
Zhu Biao was a little surprised. In fact, he didn't ask Liu Bowen to come.
But the people in the East Palace were already used to Liu Bowen's coming and going, so no one stopped him.
Liu Bowen saluted Zhu Biao: "What do you think of Concubine Li Shu?"
Zhu Biao was stunned and said: "Concubine Li Shu suddenly got crazy. I feel a little sorry for her."
Liu Bowen shook his head: "Your Highness, Zhu Bai has taken control of the harem. Didn't Your Highness see it?"
Zhu Biao was a little displeased: "The twelfth brother has already lived outside the palace. And after the death of the mother, Concubine Li Shu has been in charge of the harem. If you want to say that Concubine Li Shu harmed the twelfth brother, I think it is possible."
As soon as Concubine Li Shu came on board, she changed several eunuchs in charge. Even if there were people who had a slightly better relationship with Zhu Bai, they would have been replaced long ago.
The rest are all Queen Ma's people.
Zhu Biao is still very confident in Queen Ma's control of the harem.
Otherwise, how could the harem be so peaceful for so many years.
Even if Zhu Bai doesn't like Concubine Li and wants to kill Concubine Li, he still needs someone willing to help him.
Besides, why did Zhu Bai bother to kill Concubine Li Shu? Concubine Hu Shun is not the kind of person who strives for power at all.
Zhu Bai's temperament would not kill people for small grudges.
Liu Bowen: "Your Highness, you can't just look at the surface. Is it possible that King Yan wants to kill Concubine Li Shu?"
Zhu Biao smiled: "This is even more impossible. Zhu Di is far away in Peiping. Even this palace can't let someone poison Concubine Li Shu without her knowing. How can Zhu Di do it?"
To put it bluntly, are my father's personal military captains and my royal guards all living on dry food?
Liu Bowen added: "Your Highness must not underestimate King Xiang."
Zhu Biao finally became impatient: "I understand. Master, don't worry too much. There is still a little bit of trust and affection between us brothers."
He once thought that Liu Bowen had completely changed, but now he realized that the appearance and modesty were just Liu Bowen's disguise to regain control of him.
He added: "Master, if you have nothing to do, there is no need to come to the East Palace all day long. You have worked too hard, and I will not feel sorry for you."
Liu Bowen choked, bowed his head in disappointment and saluted: "I understand."
As soon as Liu Bowen left, Zhu Biao told the guards not to let Liu Bowen in again without his summons.
There is another reason why Zhu Biao does not doubt Zhu Bai. In fact, Concubine Hu Shun and Concubine Li Shu were sick together.
Concubine Li Shu was noisy, but Concubine Hu Shun was just sleeping.
I sleep all day long, and when I wake up I feel like a normal person.
Lao Zhu asked the imperial doctor to see her twice.
The imperial doctor said that it was caused by kidney yang deficiency, and the medicine was not effective.
Lao Zhu asked the palace people to serve Concubine Hu Shun well, and issued a death order to the entire harem. Anyone who dared to reveal it to King Xiang would be killed without mercy.
Zhu Bai, without knowing it, was living and drinking in the palace and was extremely happy.
Therefore, no one even informed Zhu Bai that his own mother was sick. How could anyone help Zhu Bai poison Concubine Li Shu without her knowledge?
The next day, Qin Tianjian said in the court: "There are several sinister people in the north who have violated Tai Sui."
It means that there is a powerful force in the north that will be detrimental to Zhu Yuanzhang, and it implies that Zhu Yuanzhang recalled Zhu Di to Yingtian for imprisonment.
Lao Zhu knew with his toes that it was either An Ran or Liu Bowen who instigated it.
He didn't bother to argue, so he called Zhu Bai to the court and asked him in front of all the civil and military officials: "You are Liu Bowen's closed disciple. What do you think about this matter?"
Zhu Bai said: "My son feels that Qin Tianjian is very accurate this time."
Everyone was surprised that Zhu Bai suddenly changed his temper.
Only Liu Bowen said secretly: "It's bad, this little King of Hell has already thought of a way to solve it."
Lao Zhu asked: "Oh, what should I say?"
Zhu Bai said: "Since the beginning of spring, the Manchus and Mongols in the north have invaded Juyongguan and Shanhaiguan many times. They are just trying to offend Tai Sui. Fortunately, my fourth brother, King Yan, is guarding the border in Beiping. Otherwise, our border with Ming Dynasty would be in danger."
Zhu Bai was originally a little worried that Zhu Di's troops were too strong now, but now he was relieved when Zhu Bai said it.
you do not say. He was asked to defend himself against the enemy, but he was not given any troops.
Even gods can't do it.
Qin Tianjian was anxious: Ah, that’s not the explanation!
Your Majesty, listen to me.
Lao Zhu cast a cold murderous look at him and said word for word: "We have told you before. Anyone who dares to drive a wedge between our father and son, our brotherly relationship, will be killed without mercy."
Qin Tianjian immediately became speechless and lowered his head: "The emperor is wise, but the humble ministers dare not."
Haha, those who understand current affairs are heroes.
I guess you can turn fast.
Lao Zhu nodded slightly: "Well, you measured it accurately this time. Reward."
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Before Lan Yu and the others went to rescue Kang Duo, Kang Duo died in the army at the age of twenty-three.
The doctor said it was poisonous energy attacking the heart and miasma stagnation.
Zhu Bai suspected that Kang Duo had malaria.
Lao Zhu and the others were lamenting. They were originally talented generals, but it was a pity.
Lao Zhu posthumously named Kang Duo the Duke of Qi, with the posthumous title of "Zhongmin". But Kang Duo didn't even leave a son, so the title could not be passed on.
So Lao Zhu also named Kang Duo's younger brother Kang Jian as General Mingwei and Guangxi Guard Commander, so that the Kang family, young and old, would not be helpless.
Zhu Bai sighed: If Kang Duo had not died, Zhu Yunwen might have been able to resist for a while longer.
Some things seem to be coincidences, but in the end countless coincidences come together and become "inevitability" and "fate".
Zhu Biao's desire to strengthen contact with the military attache became more and more urgent, and he quickly drew up a patrol route.
Starting from Yingtian, passing through Shandong to Beiping, then from Beiping to Shanxi and finally to Xi'an, Lanzhou, then east and south to Kaifeng, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi and back to Yingtian.
Lao Zhu called Zhu Bai to the imperial study and asked him to accompany Zhu Biao on an inspection tour.
Another reason why Zhu Biao insisted on dragging Zhu Bai was because he was worried about what Zhu Bai would do when he was not in Yingtian.
In Zhu Biao's eyes, Lao Zhu doted on Zhu Bai.
Lao Zhu may not be able to see what Zhu Bai does behind Lao Zhu's back, and even if he sees it, he may not be able to remain rational like other people.
Even if Zhu Fang secretly commits such a treasonous thing, Lao Zhu actually never really thought about punishing Zhu Fang severely.
If it were placed on Zhu Bai, it would be even worse.
Li Shimin killed his brother and became emperor in the end.
