In fact, it's not that Lao Zhu didn't understand what Queen Ma said.
But everyone has his shortcomings. Zhu Yuanzhang reflected that it was probably because Zhang Yi talked about the misfortune of Chang Yuchun and his eldest descendant that inspired his instinct of self-protection.
In Zhu Yuanzhang's heart, Chang Yuchun was both a monarch and a brother, and his family was Zhu Yuanzhang's untouchable foe.
After Empress Ma's enlightenment, Lao Zhu really felt that this matter was a blessing rather than a disaster.
If he could foresee the future, he could make up for his bad decisions and correct them.
Can fate be changed? Facing the illusory future, the emperor was not sure.
But he is Zhu Yuanzhang, and the things he wants to change must be changed.
Seeing that the emperor was gradually regaining his vitality, Empress Ma smiled. She looked at Zhu Yuanzhang with an expression like looking at a big child having a tantrum.
She recalled that when he married her, he looked a little inferior in his excitement. Just like teaching a child, she taught him step by step, taught him how to read, and gave him advice.
That man who had a slight inferiority complex has now grown into a mountain that she can rely on and is her idol.
No matter how many concubines he has later, his childishness will always belong to him only!
"Hmph, that boy cursed the descendants of my old Zhu family. He must find a solution for me, otherwise, I will make him look good!"
Zhu Yuanzhang's angry look made the queen laugh.
"Biao'er went to see off the girl from the Chang family. I think the little girl from the Chang family is well-educated, gentle and courteous. She will be a good wife in the future. I just hope they can have a good relationship!"
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Zhu Biao, whom Queen Ma mentioned, was sitting in a carriage with his future wife, looking at each other.
The Chang family girl lowered her head, but did not dare to take another look at her future husband.
Although the emperor did not grant the marriage, the marriage contract between the two had been set by the elders long ago, and they were very familiar with each other.
Not to mention that after the founding of the Ming Dynasty, the emperor allowed the children of meritorious officials to enter the palace at will, and they were all childhood sweethearts with the princes.
Even before the founding of the Ming Dynasty, people like Chang Yuchun and Xu Da were brothers to Zhu Yuanzhang, who was still King of Wu.
It's not that Zhu Biao and the Chang family girl don't know each other, on the contrary, they are very familiar with each other.
But as they grew older, the two became more shy and affectionate, so the Chang family girl felt uncomfortable.
"Sister Chang, my condolences!"
"The so-called life is unsatisfactory nine times out of ten, but we should finally look forward!"
Zhu Biao's gentle words made the girl from the Chang family feel less sad. She lowered her head and said thank you to His Highness, and the two looked at each other and smiled.
Zhu Biao looked at the Chang family girl's pretty face and became more and more gentle.
He put his hand on Mrs. Chang's. The girl of the Chang family was shaken all over, but she did not shrink back. Zhu Biao only felt very happy.
The two chatted in low voices and arrived at Chang's Mansion unknowingly.
The mourning halls have begun to be arranged in the Chang Mansion, and faint sounds of crying can be heard in the mansion.
The Chang family girl entered with Zhu Biao, and the servants saw the prince arriving and were about to report it.
At this time, a discordant sound came out, the sound of someone beating and scolding a servant.
"You slaves, you don't think much of my brother! I will kill you all today and bury my brother with him..."
Is it Chang Mao?
Zhu Biao frowned slightly, feeling very unhappy.
As the prince of the East Palace and the future son-in-law of the Chang family, he also had some knowledge of what Chang Mao did after his great achievement.
Chang Mao's temperament doesn't have a good reputation, it can even be said to be a bit bad.
But because his father was Chang Yuchun, everyone chose to tolerate it.
Zhu Biao had never seen Chang Mao's dandy before, but today he drove his horse through the busy city, which gave him a bad impression of this person.
Zhu Biao heard the sound and heard the servant's wailing.
"Master, this servant has realized his mistake! It's not that I'm not sad, it's the young master who climbed the wall and ran away..."
"You dog slave, you're still making excuses!"
"elder brother!"
"Your Highness the Crown Prince!"
With the appearance of Zhu Biao and the Chang family girl, Chang Mao also stopped what he was doing.
Zhu Biao looked at the servant who had been beaten to a bloody pulp on the ground with a cold face and was filled with anger.
Thinking of Zhang Yi's evaluation of Chang Mao, Zhu Biao became more and more convinced that this man was just an Adou who couldn't be helped. Uncle Chang had been fighting outside all year round, but he still neglected the education of his children. He never thought that such a big problem would arise.
Chang Mao's dandy, if Zhu Biao was not the prince or the future son-in-law of the Chang family, he probably wouldn't be too entangled.
But it would be too disturbing for the future king to have such a brother-in-law.
"Your Highness, why are you here!"
The news of Zhu Biao's arrival was reported to the Chang family's mistress, Lan, who rushed over wearing plain clothes.
"I have met His Highness the Crown Prince!"
The Chang family members knelt down and saluted Zhu Biao.
"Zhu Biao has met Madam, and I have heard about the Chang family's younger brother. Madam, please express your condolences and be kind to me!"
"Father asked me to prepare a gift, and the palace people will send it to me later. If there is anything you need here, please tell me!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty, thank you, His Royal Highness!"
"Madam, I've seen something foreign. Not to mention that Uncle Chang and my father are like brothers, even my brothers and I have been playing together since childhood. I am also sad that something happened to Chang Sen. If you can help me, In this place, I also want to do my best!”
After these words, the Chang family members burst into tears of gratitude.
"I'm going to burn incense for my brother!"
After Zhu Biao finished speaking, the Chang family made a gesture of invitation.
However, before leaving, the prince inadvertently glanced at the two servants:
"This kind of day should not see blood. Even if they are wrong, they are not unforgivable..."
Zhu Biao's seemingly casual words made Lan's face turn pale. She glared at Chang Mao and whispered:
"Your Highness taught you a lesson!"
Chang Mao was still a little aggrieved, but Lan suppressed him with his eyes.
Zhu Biao saw everything in his eyes and sighed:
"Chang Mao's behavior is probably related to the Lan family!"
He followed Lan into the mourning hall and offered incense to the deceased Chang Sen.
After staying in the Chang Mansion for a while, Zhu Biao returned to the palace to resume his duties, but as the carriage slowly advanced, he still felt a little depressed.
Regarding his unreliable uncle and the dead Chang Sen, Zhu Biao was depressed. The girl who was riding with him in the car with a sweet smile made Zhu Biao even more heartbroken. .
Beauty is in trouble?
"You guys stop for a moment and let me change my clothes!"
"I want to go to pure mind meditation!"
Finally unable to let go of his worries, Zhu Biao decided not to return to the palace at all. He asked the guards around him to change their clothes, leaving one to go back to the palace to report, and went directly to Qingxin Temple.
The carriage came to Qingxin Temple again. The Taoist temple was not closed, but it was dilapidated and not very popular.
So there are not even any serious pilgrims.
Deng Zhongxiu was reciting Taoist scriptures silently in the main hall. When he saw Zhu Biao approaching, he hurried out to greet him:
"It's Mr. Huang, why are you back again?"
"Taoist Master, I have something to see your junior brother. Where is he?"
"Junior brother is in the house, I will take you there!"
"No, I can just go by myself!"
Zhu Biao casually took out five hundred coins and placed it in the merit box in the main hall. Then he asked the guards to stay with Deng Zhongxiu in the main hall and went to the backyard.
Zhang Yi was writing something in the room when he heard someone knocking on the door and hurried to open the door.
"Brother Huang, what are you doing here again?"
Zhang Yi did not expect that Zhu Biao would leave and come back!
"I want to ask my brother for advice on how to change my destiny against heaven!"
Zhu Biao solemnly bowed to Zhang Yi.
