Qianqing Palace.
The prince, grandson, King of Han, the crown prince of Han, King Zhao, and crown prince of Zhao gathered here.
Zhu Di leaned on the bed and looked at his children and grandchildren with a calm and peaceful expression. He no longer had the majesty and domineering look of the past, but only gentleness.
"Come all over."
Six people came forward and knelt beside the bed, "Father Huang (Grandpa Huang)."
"Good children, they are all good children." Zhu Di patted their heads one by one, "We are all a family. You must love and help each other in the future."
"Yes, my son (grandson) will remember this."
Zhu Di burst out into a smile, and then said with some hidden worries: "Zhan Ji."
"My grandson is here."
Zhu Di said seriously: "Your second uncle and third uncle have made great contributions to the country, and you must treat them well in the future, you know?"
They are not only the vassal kings of the Ming Dynasty, but also your uncles. Zhanqi and Zhanchu are your cousins. They are brothers whose blood is thicker than water, and who can break bones and connect tendons..."
The eldest son has a kind heart and a soft face and will never use the knife on his brothers, but the eldest grandson is different. He knows that if the second and third elders do something excessive, Zhu Zhanji will be able to do it.
The only person Zhu Di is worried about is Zhu Zhanji.
The eldest grandson was taught by him, and his behavior is no different from his. This is what Zhu Di is worried about.
As an emperor, Zhu Di hoped that the future Zhu Zhanji would be a cruel and domineering king, but he did not want him to be cruel to his blood relatives.
Because Zhu Di is not only an emperor, but also a father and grandfather.
"You are all well, don't make trouble, the family must be in harmony..." Zhu Di kept talking.
Zhu Zhanji listened quietly.
A quarter of an hour later, Zhu Di stopped and asked, "Have you remembered everything?"
"My grandson has taken note of it." Zhu Zhanji nodded.
"Not only do you have to write it down, but you also have to do it, you know?" Zhu Di added.
"My grandson will definitely do it." Zhu Zhanji promised.
"Good boy." Zhu Di was relieved and said with a smile: "Gao Xu, Gao Sui, you have come all the way, go and rest, come back tomorrow, let us have a drink together tomorrow."
The two nodded: "My son, please leave."
"Grandson, please leave."
"Zhanji, please step back too."
"Yes." Zhu Zhanji exited the hall.
In the main hall, only Zhu Di, Xiao Pang and Li Qing were left.
Zhu Di felt a little tired after talking so much, "Li Qing."
Li Qing stepped forward, "Your Majesty, please tell me."
"I want to drink tomorrow." Zhu Di said firmly.
"……good."
The fat man looked melancholy and opened his mouth but said nothing.
Zhu Di added: "No matter what method you use, I must be allowed to recover temporarily tomorrow, whether it is acupuncture, prescribing strong medicine, or other things. In short, I cannot be allowed to lie on this bed again."
"……good."
Xiaopang remained silent. He knew that his father was really approaching his end. Although he was reluctant to do so, he respected his choice.
…
After Zhu Di fell asleep, the two walked out of Qianqing Palace.
"Brother Qing, how much time do you have left, Father?"
"This..." Li Qing thought for a while, "If you cooperate with the treatment, you will have at least half a month, but if you rely on him, it will take at most three days."
"Three days..." Xiaopang lowered his eyes, remained silent for a while, and then said, "Just follow him!"
Li Qing nodded: "I'll go back and prescribe medicine."
"Um."
…
Yongqinghou Mansion.
Zhu Zhanji was drinking tea in the pavilion. When he saw him coming back, he came forward with a smile and said, "Uncle Qing."
"Why are you here?" Li Qing raised an eyebrow, "Is something wrong?"
"Yes." Zhu Zhanji asked, "Where did Jianwen go?"
"Buried."
"Stop being careless," Zhu Zhanji said seriously, "Uncle Qing, you should understand that if you cut the grass without removing the root, it will grow again with the spring breeze. Keeping Jianwen alive is a hidden danger after all."
"Eliminate the root?" Li Qing smiled, "Aren't you the same root?
They are born from the same roots, so why rush each other? "
Zhu Zhanji was speechless and hummed: "I have to kill Jianwen."
"This is a cowardly move on your part." Li Qing said calmly, "Now Jianwen is just a peasant. He has neither subordinates nor capital, so how can he stir up trouble?
Furthermore, you can't help but see that he has no interest in the throne at all, right? "
Zhu Zhanji still insisted: "Either don't do it, or do it absolutely."
"It's up to you," Li Qing didn't give him a good look, "Is there anything else?"
"Yes," Zhu Zhanji asked again, "How is Grandpa Huang's health?"
"Not good."
"Can you hold on until...the second uncle and the third uncle leave?"
Li Qing frowned: "The emperor asked them to come because he wanted to experience the happiness of a family at the last moment of his life. Why should he let them go back."
"The situation in the DPRK is unstable!" Zhu Zhanji worriedly said, "Second uncle stayed in the capital for so many years. Although the capital has been moved now, the people are still the same. What if..."
"He can't make waves!" Li Qing glanced at him sideways and teased: "Are you afraid that the emperor will change his mind and pass on the throne as King of Han when he is dying?"
Zhu Zhanji blushed and admitted frankly: "Grandpa Huang likes his second uncle the most. You know my father...what if he changes his mind?"
"It's easy to eat carrots and worry about nothing." Li Qing said angrily, "You shouldn't worry about these things, just be yourself."
"Uncle Qing, we are one of our own..."
"Okay, if you have nothing to do, you can go back. I still have to prepare medicine for the emperor." Li Qing waved to see the guest off.
Zhu Zhanji was thick-skinned and refused to leave, "I know you have feelings for Jianwen, so be it. I can guarantee that as long as you can let your second uncle go back, I will never pursue Jianwen's affairs again in the future."
Li Qing was a little annoyed: "You have no right to say this."
"Why not?" Zhu Zhanji refused, "My father is the eldest son and I am the eldest grandson."
"You're not the emperor yet." Li Qing snorted: "Go back and tell your father these words. Do you think he can beat you?"
"I……"
"Emperor Grandson, walk slowly."
Zhu Zhanji still fought for it: "Uncle Qing, please think about it again, for the sake of Ming Dynasty..."
"I won't send it."
"..." Zhu Zhanji had no choice but to turn around and leave.
Li Qing muttered a curse word and returned to the backyard.
…
The next day, Qianqing Palace.
Zhu Di took pills as big as his thumb and received acupuncture. His energy and energy were better than ever before. There was a vitality in his body supporting him. He no longer had any symptoms of illness and he did not need help when walking.
"I really have you." Zhu Di was very satisfied with the current situation.
"Your Majesty, this medicine...has side effects." Li Qing reminded.
"I know, but it's okay." Zhu Di said nonchalantly, "It's better than staying in the hospital bed all the time."
He walked to the bronze mirror, looked in the mirror, straightened his clothes, and said without looking back, "It's morning now. Gao Chi and the others will be there soon. Don't leave either. We'll be together later."
"Isn't this bad?" Li Qing declined politely: I don't want to get involved in your family's gathering.
"There's nothing wrong with it." Zhu Di turned around and said with a smile: "You have made many contributions to the Ming Dynasty over the years. A marquis is not worthy of you. I am going to make you a Duke!"
"It's really not necessary." Li Qing shook his head: "The Marquis is fine. I'm very satisfied with my current life. Besides, the Duke of Ming Dynasty cannot serve as an official in the government, and the emperor doesn't want me to resign as Minister of War, right?"
"Yes... indeed." Zhu Di nodded: "Then whatever reward you want, I will accept it."
"..." Li Qing resisted the urge to complain: "If the emperor wants to reward me, just reward me with some money!"
"Is the reward for you still small?" Zhu Di asked angrily.
I knew it was just like farting when you said this... Li Qing said speechlessly: "Eating the emperor's salary will relieve the emperor's worries, but I dare not invite rewards."
"Rewards must be given." Zhu Di thought for a while, "Well, the Yongqing Marquis Mansion in Jinling will be rewarded to you, and it will completely belong to you."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward." Li Qing smiled: I can have this.
That Marquis Mansion is worth a lot of money. If it becomes privately owned, it can be resold. Even if you don't need the status of 'Yongqing Marquis' in the future, you can still use it to live.
In the future, you can take Master and the others over and enjoy them.
At this time, Xiaopang walked in and said, "My son, I will meet my father."
With this salute, Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui behind him came into Li Qing's field of vision.
"Get up." Zhu Di said with a smile, "Sit down, the food and wine will be served soon, let us have a good drink."
Li Qing cursed: Fourth brother, you took advantage of me.
"Yes, Father."
~
Two quarters of an hour later, the food and wine were served.
Zhu Di couldn't wait to sit down at the table and said, "Come here, we won't go home until we get drunk."
Li Qing was dumbfounded: I asked you to drink, but I didn’t make you drunk!
"Your Majesty, it's better to drink less." Li Qing said tactfully.
Zhu Di had a straight face: "Are you teaching me how to do things?"
"..."
