The night was cold and cold, and Lao Zhu had no intention of lighting a lamp. When he saw Mu Ying's expression was different, Lao Zhu immediately knew that something was wrong, so he sent Zhu Xi, Zhu Fan, and Zhu Di to send his eldest brother Zhu Biao back to rest so that he could have a private talk with Mu Ying alone.
"Ying'er." Lao Zhu asked when he saw that the others had gone down. "What exactly is the situation?"
"Father, that's it." Mu Ying cupped her hand. "Previously, His Highness the Prince and I intercepted the news and intercepted the thief by the Yangtze River."
"But that group of thieves is obviously no ordinary person. One of them was a warrior who risked his life and killed his wife. He also took advantage of the prince's unpreparedness and knocked the prince into the river!"
"Warrior?" Lao Zhu frowned slightly. "You and Biao'er are accompanied by dozens of elite members of the Governor's Mansion. With their protection, you can charge back and forth several times even in the enemy camp."
"Is this person really that powerful? How does he compare to Yu Chun?"
"Although the impermanent generals are brave, they are still only 45 out of 10." Mu Ying said.
Mu Ying herself is also an extraordinary martial artist. To be praised as a warrior by him, she must be one of the best in the world.
But a person with such skill, among all living beings, is like a tiger among the sheep, or a bright moon hanging in the sea of stars, there is no reason why he has no name.
Even if he is only half as brave as the late Chang Yuchun, he is still an extraordinary person!
And he dared to kidnap the Ming prince and offend the Ming court...
Zhu Yuanzhang's face turned dark.
Besides the remnants of his old rivals, who else could command such an outstanding person?
"It seems that our slaughter in the past few years was not clean enough. There are still many demons and monsters in the Ming Dynasty." Lao Zhu said gloomily.
"The Archguard...it's time for a change."
Mu Ying lowered her head. As the Commander-in-Chief of the Metropolitan Governor's Office, he already knew that Lao Zhu planned to give the Imperial Guards more power and make it a person similar to Qin's Black Ice Terrace and Tang's Bad Guys, or even worse. institution, and used it to control the entire Ming Dynasty.
It's just that everything is complicated and complicated, so I couldn't get started.
Today, a series of major events occurred in the imperial capital. It is reasonable for the emperor to be dissatisfied with various departments and ministries.
Next, Gongweisi reappeared as a minion of the emperor, and it seemed that there was no stopping him.
"Since it was Biao'er who fell into the water, why did Su'er become like that?" Zhu Yuanzhang continued to ask.
"You didn't stop the thief and let him hurt Biao'er, which is already a serious crime. Don't tell us that after the thief hurt Biao'er, you still didn't stop him and let him hurt Su'er again!"
As soon as Mu Ying heard this, cold sweat broke out, and she immediately rolled down from her chair and knelt on the ground: "I failed to protect His Highness, but I will die!"
"It's just... Brother Su jumped into the river by himself..."
"You jumped in by yourself?" Lao Zhu was startled and looked confused. "How could it be? Could it be that Su'er went crazy because of the loss?"
"Brother Su...probably wants to save His Highness the Crown Prince." Mu Ying said. "However, I think it's a little strange."
"Although His Royal Highness fell into the water at that time, the water of the July River was not cold and fast, and the water where he fell into the water was not deep. What's more, at that time, one of His Highness's hands had already climbed up a branch on the shore."
"When we saw him, we were all determined. Even His Highness the Crown Prince could not stop shouting. Because we were all wearing armor and could not float in the water, I wanted to take off my armor and go into the water to rescue His Highness the Crown Prince."
"But somehow, Su Di seemed to suddenly think of something. His face turned purple suddenly, as if he had seen a ghost, and then he plunged into the water, trying to pull His Highness out."
"But at that time, he was tied up for a long time, and the journey was bumpy... but he lost his strength, and that's why he became like that!"
During the process of Mu Ying's narration, Lao Zhu always frowned deeply. After he finished speaking, Lao Zhu thought for a long time, and then said with hesitation: "You said, Su'er suddenly thought of something, and then he went into the water to rescue Biao'er?"
"Yes." Mu Ying nodded. "My son has been paying attention to Brother Su. At first, he only looked worried, but in an instant, his expression suddenly changed..."
"You asked me to pay attention to Su Di's daily anomalies, so I can see clearly!"
Lao Zhu stood up and had a very bad suspicion in his mind. He took a few steps under the moonlight and turned his head sharply: "Ying'er, what do you think Lao Wu was thinking about at that time?"
"My son... I don't dare to guess." Mu Ying was still kneeling on one knee, her head lowered and her expression unclear.
Lao Zhu took a few more steps, his steps becoming more and more irritable.
"You don't dare to guess...you want us to guess!"
"You just said that Biao'er was clearly fine, but Lao Wu suddenly became extremely nervous and concerned."
"Even forgetting your own situation, you have to dive into the water to save..."
"Lao Wu is a time traveler from later generations. According to what he said, he is familiar with the history of later generations of our Ming Dynasty..."
"...could it be..."
He stopped abruptly, with an expression of inexplicable horror on his face.
"Could it be because he thought that Biao'er... would die from this?"
Mu Ying did not answer, still bowing her head deeply.
Lao Zhu shivered and immediately wanted to see Zhu Biao. Mu Ying suddenly said: "Father, don't worry, I have already taken the pulse of His Royal Highness."
"The cold air has not entered the body. It only needs to be nourished for a few days and it will be fine."
"Huh? Then, how could Lao Wu..."
Lao Zhu's foot that was lifted out paused again. After thinking for a moment, his face turned pale again.
"Could it be... water?"
In history, did Biaoer die from falling into the water?
It must be so! Otherwise, why would the river, which was not cold in the first place, frighten the wise old man and try his best to rescue him?
"Father, please forgive me for talking too much." Just when Lao Zhu was in shock and doubt, Mu Ying spoke. "Since Su Di is a time traveler, didn't his adoptive father ask the family members about their lifespan?"
"This..." Lao Zhu looked hesitant. "We were previously suspicious of Lao Wu's identity. If he is a demon, he will definitely confuse us with matters about life and death and the hereafter."
"Such demons have been common in all dynasties. It's always hard to tell the truth from what he says."
"Even for us, if he deliberately confuses us, I'm afraid we will have knots in our hearts. What's more, he always talks about how the kings of future generations will be rebellious. Does An Zhi want us to have the intention of abolishing the throne first, so that he can steal the throne? ?”
"Since it's better not to ask, we just won't ask. We'll just wait until the facts become clear."
"Let me say one more thing." Upon hearing this, Mu Ying immediately knelt down for a few steps. Her face was full of the grievances she felt for Zhu Su, and she kowtowed vigorously and said, "Fifth brother is willing to ignore his own safety and protect His Highness the Crown Prince with his body. Brother Family love can be seen in heaven and earth, and it will definitely not be some evil way that will cause chaos in the country!"
"My child is brave, please trust your adoptive father as your own confidant! The fifth brother not only knows the events of a hundred years before and after, but also has a strategy in his mind that is rare in the world!"
"If the fifth brother is lucky enough to be rehabilitated, please ask your adoptive father not to doubt him! If...if you are your biological parents and brothers, you must guard against them as you guard against monsters. The innocent heart of the fifth brother will be hurt by you. Tooru, never open your heart again from now on!"
"He dares to tell you his biggest secret, that is, he trusts you from the bottom of his heart. He trusts that you, his biological father, can be his greatest support as a stranger in this world!"
Mu Ying said loudly. He thought of the little figure who climbed up to the ridge of the roof alone five years ago while his brothers were running around and playing, staring blankly at the clouds rolling in the sky.
From that time on, the child's eyes showed no attachment to the world in front of him.
Just like an orphan who wants to die...
…
Mu Ying's words made Hongwu Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, who was supposed to be as stone-hearted, take a few steps back.
Lao Zhu, who had always been careless and careless, suddenly remembered at this moment, the look of loneliness that occasionally appeared on the young face of his little fiver after he recovered from illness five years ago... A time traveler from later generations awakened How could the time traveler Su Hui, the biggest alien in the world, not be afraid, lonely, and feel a weight of tens of millions of kilograms in his heart when he returns from his dream at midnight?
That day in the East Pavilion, when Lao Wu said that he was a time traveler, he looked happy and at ease. At that time, Lao Zhu only felt that this son was not dignified and embarrassed in his important role.
Thinking about it again, Lao Wu's behavior at that time was not because the heavy secret that he had carried for five years was finally lifted off his shoulders; because he had his father to rely on, and he was relieved; because with trust, people can Tell the secrets in your heart and no longer be alone...
"We...we..." Thinking of how he was so wary of Lao Wu and even asked Biao'er and Ying'er to spy on him and look for clues about him, Lao Zhu felt very worried.
"Besides, foster father, the child also thought of something." Mu Ying raised her head, the expression on her face under the moonlight was filled with a strange terror. "Ever since Di Su recovered from his illness five years ago, he has been extremely concerned about his godmother's health. He often gets angry when he sees her doing heavy work."
"When I left the palace before, I even told my brother-in-law, brother-in-law and others to take care of my godmother in every possible way and not to overwork my godmother."
"Before my child, I only thought that Su was benevolent and filial. But now that I think about it, could this be..."
Mu Ying did not continue speaking, but Lao Zhu had already reacted. His mind suddenly fell into a great panic.
"You mean...this is because..."
"Lao Wu... knew in advance that... our sister..."
"will die??"
Above Yingtian Emperor City, a huge cloud covered the moonlight that should have been bright.
