Can they afford to offend you, uncle?
Su Jing's rhetorical question made Zhu Yuanzhang stunned on the spot.
"Su Jing, what do you mean?"
Zhu Yuanzhang hesitated for a moment and asked Su Jing.
Su Jing shook her head slightly and said, "What else can it mean? It's just what you think it means."
"Su Jing, you didn't talk like this before. It's not like you to hide it like this."
Zhu Yuanzhang had a stern face and seemed a little angry.
Su Jing looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and said nothing.
The two of them became silent, no one spoke, and they remained in a stalemate.
It is getting late and the night is getting deeper.
In the hall, Zhu Yuanzhang and Su Jing were still sitting opposite each other, both seemed to have entered a state of zazen.
Until an hour later, Queen Ma couldn't wait any longer.
"Mr. Su, it's getting late. You've been running all the way, so it's time to rest."
Queen Ma walked into the hall and said to Su Jing, but she did not forget to glare at Zhu Yuanzhang.
"Madam said yes, then I will go and rest first."
Queen Ma still had to give her face, so Su Jing immediately stood up and left.
When Su Jing had completely left, Empress Ma turned around and said angrily: "Chongba, what's the matter with you? Mr. Su is so tired from traveling and traveling, is this how you treat him?"
When Zhu Yuanzhang and Su Jing were in silence, Queen Ma came secretly several times.
She really didn't expect that these two people could be in a stalemate for so long.
"Sister, you must be biased now. I'm just waiting for Su Jing to take the initiative to explain. I never thought that this kid wouldn't accept me at all."
Zhu Yuanzhang explained to Queen Ma with a lot of resentment in his mouth.
Doesn’t Queen Ma know why she and Su Jing were in a stalemate?
Empress Ma snorted coldly and said, "Chongba, didn't I tell you earlier that it's not that easy to bring Mr. Su into the world?"
"Whatever is easy or not easy, I am the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and I have already done it in front of him. Why is Su Jing still dissatisfied? She even plays word games with me. She is not honest at all."
Zhu Yuanzhang said angrily.
From Su Jing's previous rhetorical question, he had already realized that Su Jing should know his identity.
But if Su Jing doesn't say it, then Zhu Yuanzhang will definitely not take the initiative to say it.
Once he said it, it would be Zhu Yuanzhang's initiative to reveal his identity, and he would be at a disadvantage during the conversation.
Su Jing's thoughts are similar to Zhu Yuanzhang's.
If you don't say so, then I'll pretend to be dead and see who can outlast the other.
So there was a scene where the two of them were in a stalemate in the hall for an hour.
"Candid?"
Empress Ma frowned and said: "Chongba, if you say this, then I have to tell you, who is the one who is not honest between you and Mr. Su?"
"When you and Uncle Chengyi went to Lishui County to meet Mr. Su by chance last year, why didn't you be honest?"
Queen Ma's move directly turned over old scores, which was quite sharp.
Empress Ma knew all about the encounter between Su Jing and Zhu Yuanzhang.
In the beginning, it was Zhu Yuanzhang and Liu Bowen's private visit incognito, and everything that followed happened.
"Sister, you have wronged me. I went to Lishui County for a private visit. If my identity is exposed, it will not cause riots."
Zhu Yuanzhang immediately explained.
But Queen Ma didn't save any face for Zhu Yuanzhang, and said directly: "It was a private visit at that time, but how about letting Biao'er become a student of Mr. Su? And for such a long time after that, there was no chance to be honest with Mr. Su. ?”
Zhu Yuanzhang was speechless and had nothing to say for a while.
Reasoning with Queen Ma, he had no chance of winning.
"By the way, Chongba, Mr. Su was injured. What happened? Are Biao'er and Ying'er okay?"
Empress Ma did not continue to embarrass Zhu Yuanzhang. They were both husband and wife, so they could just talk about it. The son's matters were more important.
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Biao'er and Ying'er are fine. Mr. Su was injured because someone deliberately dealt with him again."
"Deliberately dealing with Mr. Su? Did Mr. Su provoke any enemies?"
Empress Ma asked, she was not too nervous because Zhu Yuanzhang did not explicitly say that this deliberate attack was an assassination, and the severity did not seem that serious.
Zhu Yuanzhang took a breath and said, "This matter has something to do with me. Su Jing's enemies are from the court."
Court!
Upon hearing this, Queen Ma's expression changed instantly.
She is not stupid. He knows the current situation in the court very well.
Zhu Yuanzhang kept pushing Su Jing up, which naturally aroused the fear of some people.
"Chongba, tell me the truth, what kind of persecution did Mr. Su face?"
Queen Ma asked Zhu Yuanzhang with a solemn face.
The target from above the court is life and death, and there is no room for it at all.
Moreover, those people above the court are all in high positions and have great power at their disposal.
Su Jing did have great talents, but Queen Ma was not optimistic about this kind of personal threat.
Zhu Yuanzhang immediately briefly told Empress Ma about Su Jing's attack. Because Mu Ying did not understand the actual process, Zhu Yuanzhang could only explain it briefly.
"To actually want to kill Mr. Su, these people are going too far!"
Queen Ma's anger suddenly rose.
Compared to Zhu Yuanzhang, Empress Ma was optimistic about Su Jing earlier and believed in Su Jing.
"Chongba, who is going to deal with Mr. Su! We must not let him go! Mr. Su has made so many contributions to the Ming Dynasty and is a hero of the Ming Dynasty. Anyone who dares to touch him is trying to harm the Ming Dynasty!"
Empress Ma didn't hesitate at all, she was about to find out the murderer of Su Jing, and she didn't have any thought of giving him mercy.
This is completely different from the way he usually pleads for ministers.
Even Zhu Yuanzhang was quite surprised, because Queen Ma had allowed him to spare many ministers these days.
When it comes to dealing with Su Jing, Queen Ma's attitude is quite different.
"Sister, in fact, Su Jing didn't even tell Biao'er about this. It was because Ying'er saw it that he said it. Su Jing didn't want to use external force. He should have guessed it when he was in Qingzhou Mansion at the latest. Biao'er's identity was revealed, but he still didn't say it."
Zhu Yuanzhang did not refute directly, but reasoned with Queen Ma.
Empress Ma nodded when she heard this, and Zhu Yuanzhang took advantage of the situation and continued: "So, Su Jing must want to solve it by himself, so if I intervene, will it be disrespectful to Su Jing?"
Although Zhu Yuanzhang weighed the pros and cons and chose not to take action in his heart, he knew that he could not be so direct with Empress Ma.
Even Queen Ma's always tolerant personality can be changed because of Su Jing. Some words must be considered from Su Jing's perspective.
Sure enough, Empress Ma looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and said, "Chongba, it's rare for you to think so carefully. Mr. Su didn't take the initiative to tell me this because he really didn't want to trouble others."
"It's just that those guys in the court are going too far with this kind of hidden attack. I'm afraid Mr. Su will not be able to resist it!"
Comparing the status of Su Jing and the ministers above the court, the gap is still huge.
Because Su Jing did not have any real power in his hands.
Regardless of Su Jing's current status, she has accumulated a lot of buffs, but what can she mobilize?
Unless it is like Qingzhou Prefecture, where Zhu Biao comes forward.
But the plague was rampant in Qingzhou Prefecture, and it was for the hundreds of thousands of people in Qingzhou Prefecture. Su Jing did not resist at all.
Now Su Jing was attacked, and he didn't even want to tell Zhu Biao, let alone ask Zhu Biao to come forward.
Therefore, Queen Ma was very worried that Su Jing was no match for those people.
Zhu Yuanzhang immediately said: "So, sister, Su Jing has to enter the court as soon as possible, so that you don't have to worry. With Su Jing's ability, no opponent of any kind can be his opponent."
Zhu Yuanzhang successfully brought the topic back.
Empress Ma immediately realized something was wrong and said immediately: "Chongba, don't expect me to come forward. You can handle your own affairs by yourself. If you want to hide it in front of Mr. Su, then you should make it public."
"Sister, you can't do this! Aren't you also hiding your identity in front of Su Jing?"
Zhu Yuanzhang pleaded with Empress Ma, not like the omnipotent Ming Emperor at all.
Empress Ma stood up and said calmly: "Okay, don't tell me these things. It's getting late and I'm tired. If you need anything, let's talk about it tomorrow."
Don't pick up the fight.
Queen Ma would not coddle Zhu Yuanzhang. Anyway, she was not the one who was worried about Su Jing.
It will be early morning tomorrow, and Zhu Yuanzhang will have to deal with state affairs most of the day.
Things seem to be at an impasse.
"Your Majesty, Duke E and General Lan Yulan want to see you."
As soon as Queen Ma left, the eunuch came to her back.
Chang Yuchun?
Sapphire?
Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned and a little surprised.
How could Chang Yuchun and Lan Yu ask for a meeting? They were still here and at this time.
"Xuan."
Zhu Yuanzhang said directly.
Although the time and place were a bit sensitive, Chang Yuchun was still relieved.
Soon, Chang Yuchun and Lan Yu appeared in front of Zhu Yuanzhang.
"I often pay homage to Your Majesty in the spring."
"I, Lan Yu, pay my respects to Your Majesty."
Chang Yuchun and Lan Yu knelt down to salute at the same time.
It's good to have a good brother-in-law, and it's just casual to show off your reputation in front of the big boss.
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hands and said: "Get up, Boren, what do you want?"
Zhu Yuanzhang was quite casual when talking to Chang Yuchun.
Chang Yuchun said immediately: "Your Majesty, I came here to see Mr. Su. I had been waiting outside before, but I didn't expect that Mr. Su never came out, so I came here on my own initiative."
Chang Yuchun was also very direct, saying he wanted to see Su Jing just to see her.
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded. He knew why Chang Yuchun was obsessed with meeting Su Jing. He saved his life twice. This kind of kindness is not something that ordinary people can give.
"Where's Lan Yu? What's Lan Yu doing here?"
Zhu Yuanzhang asked again.
Zhu Yuanzhang also had a deep memory of Chang Yuchun's brother-in-law. Among the young generals of the Ming Dynasty, blue jade was very eye-catching.
Lan Yu replied: "Reporting to your Majesty, I admire Mr. Su very much, so I also came to see him."
Chang Yuchun's brother-in-law is also the soldier he has been leading, and he has the same direct personality.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the two people in front of him and couldn't help but think.
Chang Yuchun is considered a representative figure of the Huaixi Group and the future father-in-law of Prince Zhu Biao.
Pushing Su Jing up was actually to balance the situation that all the princes in the dynasty were Huai people. This was undoubtedly a confrontation with the Huaixi Group.
However, the Huaixi Group cannot be regarded as monolithic. It can only be said that it has gradually formed such a pattern since Zhu Yuanzhang's uprising.
Chang Yuchun's status in the Huaixi Group was high enough, but he and Su Jing had a relationship of being rescued and rescued.
As the father-in-law of Prince Zhu Biao, Chang Yuchun has no need to form a party with the Huaixi Group. It is enough for him to be a supporter of the prince.
The more Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Chang Yuchun, the more suitable he felt!
"Bo Ren, I have something that I need you and Lan Yu to do."
Zhu Yuanzhang said.
"Your Majesty, please tell me, I will do my best!" x2
Chang Yuchun and Lan Yu immediately agreed without any hesitation.
Then Zhu Yuanzhang began to make arrangements for the two of them.
…
the other side.
In the wing room.
Su Jing sat by the window and didn't sleep.
"Damn, it really opened my eyes."
Su Jing complained, with a little helplessness on her face.
In the Qingzhou government office, with Zhu Biao's words, the prefect Jia Shaozu immediately gave up his powers.
At that time, Su Jing had already guessed that Niu Yi was Zhu Biao, the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty.
Because no other minor child can do this.
The prefect of Qingzhou Prefecture is a big official, not a kitten or puppy.
In addition to the prince, it would not work if it were any prince or the son of a duke.
There are hundreds of thousands of people, not just anyone can take responsibility.
Of course, Su Jing also knew that the prince Zhu Biao had always won the support of hundreds of officials in the history of the Ming Dynasty, and the officials trusted him.
So, even though I didn’t say it explicitly, I knew it in my heart.
However, because the plague in Qingzhou Prefecture had implicated countless people, Su Jing's first thought was to help the people tide over the difficulties.
After that, Zhu Biao didn't mention it, and Su Jing didn't say anything either.
After staying in Laizhou Mansion for a while and then coming back, Su Jing thought deeply about what she had said to Zhu Biao before.
To be honest, it was impossible for Su Jing not to panic.
Talking about politics with the orthodox heir of the Ming Emperor.
To put it another way, isn't it that the keyboard warrior was caught directly from the Internet world, or in front of the supreme ruler?
help me!
Who can help me!
This was Su Jing's first thought at the time!
When she was in Laizhou Mansion, Su Jing thought more than once that she might as well just run away.
After all, the mountain is high and the emperor is far away, and with systematic black technology, it is completely possible to make Su Jing disappear from the Ming Dynasty.
However, Zhu Biao's attitude moved Su Jing.
Even though the prince guessed that Su Jing might know his identity, his attitude towards Su Jing still did not change at all.
Students are students and teachers are teachers.
From beginning to end.
After spending more than half a year together, Su Jing is not an iron man, but she still has feelings for her.
Su Jing didn't want this master-disciple friendship to end unilaterally.
At least, if I leave Zhu Biao without saying goodbye, it will definitely break Zhu Biao's heart.
Therefore, Su Jing chose to come back and see what would happen.
(End of chapter)
