Early the next morning, Zhang Ren went to James's house as usual.
Because many honorable nobles have been in jail recently, their disciples are either confined at home or staying behind closed doors. This has also made the originally bustling James Mansion quite depressed, and only little birds come to class. Two or three.
Zhu Yunwen did not come to class today. Zhang Ren had just greeted Fu Rang and Zhou Ji when he was called over by the eunuch who delivered the order.
"Master Zhang, if your Majesty wants to see you, please follow me into the palace as soon as possible."
Zhang Ren blinked, feeling a little guilty. Counting the time, it was almost as if he had just left the court. The emperor was actually so anxious to summon him? Could it be that Han Qin didn't beat him yesterday and went to complain to Zhu Yuanzhang?
Seeing that Zhang Ren looked worried and didn't reply, the eunuch who delivered the order could only say again: "Mr. Zhang? Let's enter the palace quickly. Your Majesty will not be negligent."
Zhang Ren turned around and smiled, and then he said, "I was the one who was negligent. Please lead the way, father-in-law."
The two of them went all the way to the imperial study room.
But when he reached the door, Zhang Ren stopped. The eunuch beside him also felt a little confused. Fortunately, he had already reached the door of the imperial study room, so the eunuch stopped urging him.
Zhang Ren could not help but feel anxious as he walked. Looking at the imperial study room in front of him, he felt like a giant beast that chose people to devour.
Are you really afraid of Han Qin? It doesn't really matter, I just feel that if I provoke this devil, I'm afraid there will be countless troubles. Zhang Ren gritted his teeth. Back then, the young master was not afraid when facing a certain death situation like that of Jiumen. Was he still afraid that this girl Han Qin would sue? Besides, the worst the emperor can do is to give himself a beating. At most, he can lie in bed for half a month and we will be a good man again!
With this thought in his mind, Zhang Ren simply changed his mind and pushed the door open directly.
Today, not only Zhu Yuanzhang was in the imperial study, but also father and son, Prince Zhu Biao and Zhu Yunwen, were accompanying him.
Zhang Ren took a few steps forward, knelt directly on the ground, and said very sincerely: "I respectfully wish the Five Emperors long live, long live, long live. I have met the prince and his highness."
You should know that Zhang Ren rarely kneels down on weekdays, and basically gives up when he meets Zhu Yuanzhang. Today, he knelt directly on the ground, which made Zhu Yuanzhang's ancestors and grandson somewhat confused.
Zhu Yuanzhang gently stroked the beard on his chin and asked: "Zhang Ren, this is the imperial study room, not a court meeting. Why did you give such a big gift?"
Why else? Aren't you just afraid that if that girl Han Qin files a complaint, you, the old man, will punish us later?
Although he thought this in his mind, Zhang Ren said seriously: "I am really in awe of Your Majesty. I can only express it through body language."
What a shrewd person Zhu Yuanzhang was? Naturally, he didn't believe Zhang Ren's words, "Zhang Ren, you kid didn't make any mistake, so you went out of your way to kneel down and beg for mercy, right?"
Eh? Could it be that Han Qin's girl didn't come to complain? Thinking of this, Zhang Ren quickly waved his hand and said, "Your Majesty, please stop talking nonsense. You don't know what I am like? With my upright face, do I look like a person who can make mistakes?"
Zhu Yuanzhang curled his lips and said: "Humph, how can you be so upright? I'm not blind! I think you have the face of a bastard!"
The conversation that day was so intense that Zhang Ren really didn’t know how to answer the conversation.
Prince Zhu Biao was still smiling, and he defended Zhang Ren by saying, "Zhang Ren is young after all. With more polish, he might become a wise minister."
After hearing this, Zhang Ren burst into laughter. He quickly gave the prince a thumbs up and said, "The prince still has a sharp eye."
Unexpectedly, Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly again: "Humph, you kid, are you saying that my old eyesight is dim? Look, your kid is not standing or sitting with each other. Now he even dances while kneeling. Follow me. Look, you just look like a sycophant."
The emperor is the emperor, and he can chat to death as soon as he speaks, so how can anyone continue to talk to him? Zhang Ren was helpless, but he also knew that Zhu Yuanzhang was making fun of him, because Zhu Yuanzhang now called himself "I" instead of "I".
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With a constipated face, Zhu Yunwen, who had been silent all this time, also burst out laughing.
In the end, Zhu Yuanzhang knocked on the table, and this ended the cheerful atmosphere.
"Zhang Ren, you kid, please get up and talk first." Zhu Yuanzhang opened his mouth and ordered.
Zhang Ren stood up as he was told and couldn't help but rub his knees.
Zhu Yuanzhang did not feel dissatisfied, but continued to speak: "I called you here today because I have something important to tell you. The Ministry of Punishment has recently taken over a very difficult case. Wang Ge, the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, has just taken office. I am afraid that he will If there is anything inappropriate, then you, my boy, will supervise the case."
Although it was said to be supervision, Zhang Ren also understood in his heart that he was just required to be present during the torture and to report anything to the emperor in a timely manner.
Zhang Ren quickly raised his hands and said, "I accept the decree."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, and then waved his hand to Zhu Yunwen. Zhu Yunwen took out a wooden tray from the back. The robe of Zhang Ren's Jinyiwei was placed in it, and his Xiuchundao and Jinyiwei waist badge were also on it. , and there is an extra token on the top.
Just when Zhang Ren reached out to take it, Zhu Yuanzhang said again: "You hold the top token. Anyone holding this token can enter the palace to see me at any time. Okay, please step back."
Zhang Ren nodded and walked out with the plate. Zhu Yunwen also immediately asked for instructions: "Grandpa Huang, father, Yunwen is going to send Zhang Ren off."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and agreed.
Two young men of the same age were walking side by side on the path of the palace. Zhang Ren felt somewhat ashamed of Zhu Yunwen. He asked, "I think His Highness the Crown Prince looks pretty good. Is his illness cured?"
Zhu Yunwen shook his head and said, "My father's complexion is not bad, but the doctors say that this disease is incurable, so we can only take care of it patiently."
Zhang Ren lamented, if he had known he could travel through time, it would be great to learn more about mathematics, physics, chemistry, medicine and so on. Now he is so helpless when facing many problems.
Zhang Ren had a lot of things on his mind and unconsciously slowed down. When Zhu Yunwen saw that Zhang Ren didn't keep up, he turned around and asked, "I think Brother Ren is absent-minded, but what's on your mind?"
Zhang Ren shook his head and said, "Yunwen, I'm sorry."
Zhu Yunwen was confused by these words, "Brother Ren, why did you suddenly apologize?"
Zhang Ren said, "I used to have a very high self-esteem and was looked down upon by everyone. But in the end I found that I had accomplished nothing. I couldn't help you or the prince. I feel really bad about it."
