Zongren Mansion.
Zhu Jixi sat in the corner of the room, holding his head with a headache, watching the darkness eat away the light bit by bit, and then the room disappeared.
Not even a candle.
Zhu Jixing looked at the sealed window and shouted unwillingly: "Tell the emperor that I was wronged!"
When Cao Guogong's house was confiscated, the vassal princes and nobles could remain indifferent. Since the founding of the Wen Dynasty, Cao Guogong's palace had lost its status and respect. There had been no contact for many years, and it was not dependent on him for power and food. There was not much difference between him dead and alive.
But Jin Wang Zhu Jixi was arrested, and the royal family had to take action.
When Zhu Yunxi heard the news, he was shocked and hurried into the palace to ask for an audience, but was blocked back. In desperation, Zhu Yunxi turned to the Queen Mother and was able to enter the palace.
Although Empress Dowager Lu was not Zhu Yunxi's biological mother, she always regarded her as her own and cared for her.
When Zhu Yunxi saw Empress Dowager Lu, he knelt down and begged for mercy: "The King of Jin, Zhu Jixi, is pure in nature, honest, good at learning, humble and polite. I was his classmate in the Imperial College, but I didn't know his nature. There must be a misunderstanding when the emperor is so angry that he raids the palace of the Prince of Jin." I heard that King Jin has been imprisoned in the clan mansion, and I asked the Queen Mother to come forward to save brother King Jin from his suffering."
Queen Mother Lu was so surprised that she stood up and asked, "The palace of Prince Jin has been raided?"
Zhu Yunxi saw that Empress Dowager Lu didn't know anything about it, and said sadly: "Not only was the Prince Jin's Palace confiscated, but even the concubines of the Prince Jin's Palace and the Empress Dowager Jin were sent to the clan's residence. Queen Mother, Meigui is only ten years old, and Mei'an is only ten years old this year." Three years old..."
Empress Dowager Lu looked at the maid and said, "Go and ask what happened. The Emperor has valued the family ties over the years and will not issue this order without reason."
Just as the maid left, Zhu Zhi, Zhu Zhen, Zhu Gui and others also came to see them. Later, Zhu Di, Zhu Mei and others also entered the palace.
Everyone knows that it is unreliable to go directly to Zhu Yunwen to intercede at this time, and he might even get a scolding. Let's go to the queen. It's a bit inappropriate in terms of status. Besides, the queen and Zhu Yunwen are on the same pillow, so they may not be able to talk. I can ask the Queen Mother to come forward.
The emperor moved the royal family, and Zhu Di and others could not sit idly by. Only by showing solidarity and speaking out for Zhu Jixi could they ensure that when it was their turn, others would also stand up and speak.
It was a matter of life and death for the vassal prince's palace, and all the vassal princes in Beijing entered the palace collectively.
Seeing that the matter was too big, Empress Dowager Lu also had a headache. The maid's reply was vague, saying that the King of Jin was involved in a major rebellion, and she couldn't explain the specific details of the rebellion.
When Empress Dowager Lu was worried and preparing to go find Zhu Yunwen in person, Zhu Yunwen and Ma Enhui had already arrived.
Zhu Di and others saluted.
Zhu Yunwen saluted the Queen Mother, helped her sit down, and then turned to look at Zhu Di, Zhu Zhi and others: "Are you asking for mercy, or are you trying to force the palace?"
Zhu Di, Zhu Gui and others who had just stood up knelt down again to explain.
Zhu Di solemnly said: "Your Majesty, we came here today just to know the situation. After all, King Zhu Jixi of Jin is a member of the royal family. It is really uneasy to be caught without telling anyone about it. Even the palace of King Jin was raided."
Zhu Yunwen looked at the members of the clan coldly: "If you want to know the situation, you shouldn't go to Wuying Palace. Why did you come to the Queen Mother's palace? Isn't it disrespectful and unfilial to disturb the Queen Mother's Qing Dynasty and only increase her troubles?"
Zhu Di and others admitted their mistake in their mouths, but disagreed in their hearts.
Go directly to the Wuying Palace, who knows if you will slam the table and throw things. At the Queen Mother's place, at least you can restrain yourself and not get angry and ransack other people's homes.
Empress Dowager Lu looked at Zhu Yunwen: "I heard that King Zhu Jixi of Jin was arrested and the palace of King Jin was raided. The queen mother was also extremely shocked. Your Majesty, Zhu Jixi is the King of Jin after all. He has always been close to the Emperor. Why did he get to this point?"
Zhu Yunwen looked at the Queen Mother and picked up the tea bowl bitterly: "Mother, Zhu Jixi made some mistakes, and I punished him to go to the clan's mansion for a period of time. It won't be long before he returns to Prince Jin's mansion."
Empress Dowager Lu looked at Zhu Yunwen, who was evading the important and taking the easy, and said with an ugly face: "The queen mother has no control over the affairs of the court. But the queen mother can still say a few words to the royal family members. Taizu taught in the past that if the royal family members make mistakes, It will be handled by the clan government. Zhu Di, you are the head of the vassal, how do you think this matter should be handled?
Set? "
Zhu Di looked at Zhu Yunwen, his eyes were cold and deep, as if he was warning, so he had to say: "Queen Mother, King Jin made a mistake, and it should be dealt with by the clan. However, the clan regards the emperor as the most respected one, and does not know the situation..."
Zhu Zhi glanced at Zhu Di with admiration. He was indeed a scheming man and asked the question to Emperor Jianwen.
Zhu Yunwen didn't speak, just drank tea quietly.
The space is a bit dull, as if there is an invisible force affecting the space, giving people a feeling of depression and uneasiness.
Seeing this, Ma Enhui stood up and saluted: "Your Majesty, Jin King Zhu Jixi has always been gentle in temperament. He has been called into the palace many times and has been deeply honored. If he has made a mistake, he should make it clear to all the clans and vassals so that he can set the record straight. If he has made no serious mistakes, he should be punished and sent back to Prince Jin's Mansion so as not to harm the harmony within the clan."
Queen Mother Lu nodded repeatedly, this queen can speak.
Zhu Di, Zhu Zhen, Zhu Zhi and others admired her. Regardless of whether the queen was acting with Zhu Yunqi or not, when she came out at this time, she really hit the key point.
Zhu Yunwen put down his tea bowl and glanced at everyone with majestic eyes: "Li Jinglong, Duke of Cao State, was dissatisfied with my neglect for many years, so he cursed me. Li Zengzhi purchased the beauty Huo Xunyan and others from the Western Regions. In fact, he was trying to control his old ministers, and his allegiance was to kill him. Michagan, intends to assassinate me, and also wants to rescue and kill Michagan and others from the clan's mansion in order to restore the country."
"ah?"
Queen Mother Lu was horrified.
The expressions of Zhu Di, Zhu Zhi, Zhu Gui and others changed greatly.
"This guy is so bold!"
"This is a heinous crime!"
"Conspirator!"
"Kill the whole family!"
Zhu Zhi, Zhu Gui and others shouted.
Zhu Yunwen raised his hand and continued: "Li Fangying killed the Buddhist mother of the White Lotus Sect in his early years, turned around and took over the White Lotus Sect, and became the king of the White Lotus Sect. He used the pseudonym Yang Wushan and raised a group of people in his hands who wanted to rebel. . The gunpowder explosion in the iron tower warehouse caused heavy losses to the Security Bureau. It was Li Fangying who hired craftsmen to make it. Zhu Di, your second son provided Li Fangying with three thousand kilograms of sulfur. You should know where the sulfur was used, right?"
Zhu Di broke into a cold sweat.
The other vassal kings looked at Zhu Di in disbelief.
"Fourth brother, what's going on?"
Zhu Gui asked eagerly.
Zhu Di kowtowed: "I am guilty of lax discipline!"
Zhu Yunwen said sternly: "You are negligent in discipline! However, during this period you have devoted yourself to the reorganization of the military camp and are responsible for training the cavalry and artillery battalion. You have no time to discipline. I cannot blame you for this."
Zhu Gaoxu and others looked at Zhu Di, wondering whether he had no idea that Zhu Gaoxu was selling sulfur, or whether he deliberately concealed it.
"But Your Majesty, what does the issue of Duke Cao's palace have to do with Prince Jin?"
Zhu Gui asked.
Zhu Yunwen knocked on the table and said slowly: "According to Li Fangying's account, Jin King Zhu Jixi is the real person behind the scenes! He wanted to join forces with Li Fangying to kill me, the prince, and the Manchu civil and military officials during the imperial ceremony, taking advantage of the chaos. Take advantage of the time and take control of the capital."
"This, how is this possible!"
Queen Mother Lu was horrified.
Zhu Zhi also couldn't believe it: "Your Majesty, is there a mistake in the investigation? Zhu Jixi does not seem to be an ambitious person, not to mention that he has stayed in the Imperial College many times over the years..."
Zhu Zhen was worried: "As far as I know Zhu Jixi, he can't do such a thing."
Zhu Chun also stood up to intercede for Zhu Jixi: "Zhu Jixi is only the second-generation vassal king. To put it bluntly, it will not benefit him if the capital is in chaos. At that time, it will be the fourth brother who wants to level him... uh..."
Zhu Di's eyes darkened, Old Eleven, you are driving me to death!
All the vassal kings looked at Zhu Di, wary.
No way……
Fourth child, you are dishonest!
No matter how you look at this matter, the people who benefit are not Li Fangying or Zhu Jixi, but you.
The emperor's family is all dead, and you are the head of the vassal and have high prestige in the army. You will not be in charge of the overall situation then...
Thinking about it this way, you should be the culprit.
Zhu Di was trembling, this
I really can’t wash myself off even if I jump into the Amazon River. I’ve messed with whoever I’ve provoked. Please forgive me, can’t I get the whole family in?
"Your Majesty, I have absolutely no knowledge of this, and I have nothing to do with the Li family."
"Isn't that right, fourth brother? Didn't Zhu Gaoxu and Li Fangying provide sulfur..."
Zhu Gui spoke up.
Zhu Di was afraid. If this continues, he will die. How can I prove my innocence and die here?
"alright."
Zhu Yunwen slapped the table, stood up and said, "Uncle Yan Wang has worked hard and is loyal. There is no doubt about it. Zhu Gaoxu's matter is a personal matter and has nothing to do with Uncle Yan. Don't speculate without reason or hurt people's hearts."
Zhu Gui frowned and asked, "Are you really the King of Jin?"
Zhu Yunwen said solemnly: "According to the investigation by the Security Bureau, thousands of kilograms of gunpowder were found in the Jin Palace, as well as evidence of treason! Even the ships carrying the gunpowder were found, and they are all owned by the Jin Palace! The evidence is conclusive, why not? He? Remember, Zhu Jixi committed the crime of treason. Now I am just imprisoning him in the clan mansion. If it is confirmed later... No one is allowed to visit or inquire about the King of Jin without my order. No one will violate the order. Be gentle!"
After speaking, Zhu Yunwen saluted the Queen Mother and turned to leave.
The Empress Dowager Lu was extremely sad. What happened to the Duke Cao's Palace and Prince Jin's Palace? They could do so many treacherous and unethical things!
Zhu Di wiped away the cold sweat and felt a little exhausted.
If it hadn't been for Zhu Yunwen's help, I would have probably found a pillar to knock down today. Damn it, I didn't want to be the leader of the vassal, but the three brothers in front of me didn't live up to the expectations!
There are problems in Duke Cao's Palace and Prince Jin's Palace. Why do you feel that the most unlucky one is Prince Yan's Palace?
Zhu Zhi, Zhu Gui, Zhu Chun, Zhu Zhen and others looked at Zhu Di who was walking in front and slowed down one after another. There is something wrong with Prince Yan's Mansion now, so everyone should keep a distance, in case the emperor raids Prince Yan's Mansion tomorrow...
The door opened and the lantern cast light.
Tang Buping and Liu Changge entered first. Zhu Jixi sat in the corner, staring up at the people from the Security Bureau, gritting his teeth secretly, and then saw a figure walking into the room.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty?"
Zhu Jixi quickly stood up, knelt down and shouted, "Your Majesty, I was framed!"
Zhu Yunwen looked at Zhu Jixi in front of him, and said with a faint look: "You know whether I have wronged you or not. I also know very well in my heart..."
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Thank you Xiaopang Ye for your reward and support. Thank you Jingxue.
