Ministry of Industry.
"King Zhou, how is your investigation going?"
The remaining officials from the Ministry of Works asked Zhu Zhu.
Although Zhu Rui is very young, no one in the Ministry of Works officials dares to underestimate him. It is definitely not easy to become the disciple of Renyuan Bo Su Jing.
Moreover, many of the movements that Zhu Ru made in the Agricultural College were commended by Zhu Yuanzhang.
That's right, Su Jing is now someone others are proud of.
Zhu Tie looked at the accounts in front of him and replied: "There is basically no problem, but I have to check the details again."
When it comes to accounting itself, Su Jing has never taught Zhu Ju.
But Zhu Ji's mathematics level is far beyond even Zhu Biao's. As long as he understands the basic structure of accounts, checking accounts is a piece of cake for him.
After hearing Zhu Rui's words, the officials of the Ministry of Industry breathed a sigh of relief.
They are just minions. Even if there is corruption, they will not benefit much.
But if he is found out, he will definitely be implicated.
Now Zhu Rui's words undoubtedly gave them reassurance.
Zhu Xi continued to check the accounts, and the three of them also came out of the palace and came to the Ministry of Works again.
"Fifth brother, how are you?"
Zhu Xi asked Zhu Xi.
Zhu Xi raised his head and said, "Second brother, Yang Xian must have fabricated the slander about the Ministry of Industry matter, and Master Su must have been implicated as well."
"Unfortunately, even if I know this now, it's of no use."
Zhu Fan sighed slightly.
Zhu Rui immediately wondered: "Third brother, what do you mean? Haven't you seen my father?"
Zhu Rui has checked the accounts and there is no problem, so the matter of the Ministry of Works is false. Since the matter of the Ministry of Works is false, then the matter of Su Jing will naturally be self-defeating.
How could this still happen?
Zhu Fan replied: "Fifth brother, Mr. Su's matter is no longer simply related to the Ministry of Industry. Father, he should have his own considerations."
The third child, Zhu Fan, still knows better. Zhu Yuanzhang's attitude shows that he doesn't care whether Su Jing is related to the corruption of the Ministry of Industry.
Zhu Ru's face turned gloomy and he was not in a good mood.
As a student of Su Jing, he naturally wanted to help Su Jing get out of trouble, otherwise he would not have come to the Ministry of Works to check the accounts.
But the current results are a bit different from what he imagined.
"Third brother, what should we do now?"
Zhu Xi asked Zhu Fan, "How can we help Master Su?"
Zhu Xi immediately said: "Fifth brother, don't worry. The eldest brother has already gone to the prison. Although Mr. Su can't get out, he should be fine for the time being."
Since becoming the king, Zhu Yuanzhang's sons have also had their own subordinates, and they have become much better informed in obtaining information.
"But second brother, what do you think your father is thinking now? Why don't you let Master Su go even though it's clear that there's nothing wrong with him?"
Zhu Xi asked in confusion.
He knew very little about what was going on in the court.
After all, I am still too young, and I am addicted to the ocean of knowledge on weekdays. I really don’t understand these things.
Zhu Xi shook his head and said: "I don't know what my father is thinking, but Mr. Su is a god, so he must have a way to deal with it."
Zhu Jingna had personally received Su Jing's predictive guidance. He believed from the bottom of his heart that the current situation must have been anticipated by Su Jing.
And with anticipation, there is certainly nothing that can be done.
Zhu Fan nodded and said: "Second brother is right. Maybe we are just worrying here. Although Mr. Su is in prison, it does not mean that he can't do anything."
Zhu Di also echoed: "Mr. Su's wisdom is beyond our imagination. I believe Su Jing must have a way."
After these three people experienced Su Jing's individual teaching, their trust in Su Jing gradually increased.
With the safety of his three brothers, Zhu Rui felt much better and felt more relieved.
…
the other side.
In the Wei Guogong Mansion, Xu Miaoyun finally figured out what happened.
Su Jing didn't know what was going on, so she got involved with the Ministry of Industry. Of course, the source of everything must be the newly appointed right prime minister Yang Xian.
"Sister, I think it's better to forget it. After all, His Highness the Crown Prince has gone to the prison to accompany Uncle Ren Yuan. Uncle Ren Yuan must be fine."
Xu Huizu persuaded Xu Miaoyun.
Because at this moment, Xu Miaoyun also wanted to visit the prison to see how Su Jing was doing.
Xu Huizu naturally knew that it was not appropriate at such a sensitive time, so he was following Xu Miaoyun.
"Hui Zu, I am a girl. I will not inherit the Duke of Wei's palace from now on. It doesn't matter much."
Xu Miaoyun said to Xu Huizu.
When it comes to the current situation, Xu Miaoyun sees it more clearly than Xu Huizu, but after all, she is a girl, so there are always some differences.
Xu Huizu knew that he couldn't stop his eldest sister, so he could only say: "Okay, eldest sister, please be careful yourself. If something happens, remember to inform your family."
"Okay, Huizu, don't act like I'm going to die. I'm just going to visit the prison. It's nothing serious."
Xu Miaoyun said with a smile, hiding her inner uneasiness.
Xu Huizu naturally knew about his sister's situation and did not reveal it. He just said: "Sister, please go back quickly."
Xu Miaoyun nodded and left the Duke of Wei's mansion.
Xu Huizu looked at Xu Miaoyun who was galloping out, and sighed: "Who is this Uncle Renyuan? How can he make the eldest sister care so much?"
As the saying goes, there is only the wrong name, not the wrong nickname.
The nickname "Nvzhusheng" is quite appropriate for Xu Miaoyun.
She has read a lot, and is not weaker than men. Naturally, it is difficult for ordinary people to discern her. Su Jing is very intelligent and talented, and it is natural for her to be admired.
However, Su Jing really has no interest in underage brats like Xu Miaoyun.
Especially since he already knew that Xu Miaoyun was Zhu Di's queen, it was even less likely that he would have any other ideas.
Of course, Xu Huizu didn't know these things. He just felt that his eldest sister's current appearance was very different from before.
Xu Miaoyun herself didn't know whether she just had respect or admiration for Su Jing.
However, none of this matters.
…
In front of Yingtianfu Prison.
Zhu Yuanzhang has already arrived. He doesn't trust anyone to leave Su Jing's matter to him, so he can only come here in person.
The guards at the door have been dismissed by Zhu Yuanzhang. The security of the prison is very good, and there is no need to worry about the prisoners escaping.
Except for a few personal guards, Zhu Yuanzhang took no one with him.
But at this time, Zhu Yuanzhang was not in a hurry to go in. Instead, he looked at Xu Miaoyun who had just been caught in front of him and frowned.
"Miaoyun, why are you here?"
Zhu Yuanzhang naturally recognized Xu Da's girl at a glance.
Xu Miaoyun was a little embarrassed, but when Zhu Yuanzhang asked, she immediately replied: "Reporting to Your Majesty, Miaoyun wants to come and see Mr. Su."
Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned for a moment, and then said: "Su Jing and you are just acquaintances, and have nothing to do with the Xu family. Why do you come to see him?"
Zhu Yuanzhang naturally understands the relationship between Su Jing and Xu Miaoyun.
When they were in Lishui County, the two met by chance, but they never met again.
As for Xu Da and Su Jing, they didn't have any interaction, and they didn't even meet.
Of course, if binoculars and firearms are included, then it's barely enough.
Zhu Yuanzhang could understand that his sons were concerned about Su Jing, and he could understand that Lan was worried, but he did not understand when Xu Miaoyun came to see Su Jing.
The two of them are not suitable to be brought together. The age gap is too big and it is unrealistic.
Therefore, Lao Zhu is quite confused.
Xu Miaoyun replied: "To report back to Your Majesty, Miaoyun and Mr. Su did only have a one-time relationship, but later I heard about many of Mr. Su's deeds and respected him very much. I heard that Mr. Su was in prison, so I wanted to come and see him."
Xu Miaoyun's answer was in line with her age and identity.
I respect Su Jing, so I came.
Girls are so unique.
When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this answer, he smiled: "Then it's a coincidence that you came here. I also planned to go see Su Jing. How about we go together?"
Originally, Lao Zhu felt that when he went to see Su Jing alone, the atmosphere would inevitably be a bit serious.
If Xu Miaoyun was with him, the atmosphere would definitely relax a lot.
However, Xu Miaoyun's answer was not what Zhu Yuanzhang thought.
"Your Majesty, since you want to see Mr. Su, I'd better not go."
Xu Miaoyun said carefully towards Zhu Yuanzhang.
No matter how you say it, Dean Zhu is the emperor. Even if Xu Miaoyun's father and Xu Da are brothers and have a close relationship, it still takes a lot of courage to reject the emperor.
However, this is actually Xu Miaoyun's little thought.
Her rejection of Zhu Yuanzhang here means that she is talking to the elders as Zhu Yuanzhang's niece, which means that she is not representing the Xu family, but just a child, herself.
It is normal for children and elders to act coquettishly and refuse.
This is also to explain to Zhu Yuanzhang that Xu Miaoyun's visit today is entirely her own business and does not represent the attitude of the Xu family.
"Miaoyun, you are quite clever."
Zhu Yuanzhang immediately understood what Xu Miaoyun meant, smiled and nodded: "Okay, you go back today. The conversation between Su Jing and I may be a bit long."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Xu Miaoyun nodded and left immediately.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Xu Miaoyun's retreating back and sighed: "Tiande, you really gave birth to a good daughter."
After saying that, Lao Zhu no longer hesitated and walked directly into the prison.
Just a few steps in, Zhu Biao was already in front of Zhu Yuanzhang.
"My son, I pay my respects to my father."
Zhu Biao saluted Zhu Yuanzhang respectfully.
Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Zhu Biao and said angrily: "As a prince, do you still look like a prince?"
Zhu Biao lowered his head and replied: "Reporting to my father, I am worried about Master Su. At this moment, he is a student of Master Su, not the prince."
Zhu Yuanzhang's face jumped slightly, and he said directly: "Okay, since you are now Su Jing's student, you should retreat first. You are not allowed to come in without my order."
Without waiting for Zhu Biao to speak, Lao Zhu moved forward again, but Zhu Biao was directly stopped.
In the cell at this moment, Zhang Bing, who was next to Su Jing, had been taken away, and Su Jing was the only one left in the nearby cell.
Needless to say, this was exactly Zhu Yuanzhang's arrangement.
Lao Zhu wants to talk to Su Jing alone, and no one else can be present.
"It's so boring. I'm left here alone without anyone to talk to."
Su Jing sat casually on the floor of the cell. Her body already stinked because she hadn't taken a shower for many days.
But fortunately, the environment in the cell itself is smelly, so the smelly spots on the body are just integrated into the environment and do not hinder anything.
Su Jing is not a mysophobic person, so he can still tolerate this environment.
"Su Jing, why are you bored now? If you stay here for a longer time, wouldn't you be bored to death?"
Zhu Yuanzhang walked slowly to the cell door, and a chair was prepared in advance.
After all, this conversation may take a long time, and sitting is still more comfortable than standing.
The sun shone from the prison window and fell on Zhu Yuanzhang.
For this prison, sunlight is a luxury, so this location was specially arranged by Zhu Yuanzhang's subordinates.
When the emperor arrives, you can't stand in the darkness forever.
The cell door in front of Su Jing was also opened at this moment. Although he could still talk through the fence, Zhu Yuanzhang didn't like talking with such a barrier.
As for Su Jing's escape, that was not a problem he needed to consider.
Su Jing followed the sound and felt a little confused for a moment.
Because at this moment, he thought of a picture, a picture he had seen in a TV series.
It is also a TV series from the Ming Dynasty, but it is not about Zhu Yuanzhang, but his descendant Emperor Jiajing. The person sitting in the cell is not himself, but the famous direct minister Hai Rui.
The scene of Jiajing and Hai Rui's conversation in the cell flashed in Su Jing's mind.
Of course he knows that the TV series is fictional, and perhaps such a thing has never happened in real history, but this does not prevent him from thinking about it and taking it into his own hands.
"Su Jing, what, are you so surprised to see me?"
Zhu Yuanzhang was a little confused and didn't quite understand Su Jing's dazed state.
Su Jing came back to her senses and said with a smile: "Uncle, it's nothing, I just thought of something."
Zhu Yuanzhang's expression changed slightly and he said, "You still call me uncle now?"
This was all in the prison of the Ming Dynasty, and Zhu Biao never concealed his identity. This layer of window paper was still there, so it was really unnecessary.
Su Jing paused for a moment, then bowed her hands and said, "Common man Su Jing, I would like to pay my respects to Your Majesty."
At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang's identity was completely disclosed in front of Su Jing, and there was no longer any concealment.
Zhu Yuanzhang was very happy, at least he did not feel that he had lost in this identity struggle with Su Jing.
Su Jing, on the other hand, was a little emotional, because in his memory of the conversation between Jiajing and Hai Rui in prison, their identities were not disclosed at the beginning.
It was not until the end that Jiajing was so angry that Hai Rui vomited blood that his identity was revealed.
It seems that Zhu Yuanzhang is not Jiajing, and he is not Hai Rui.
The sense of immersion disappeared in an instant.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Su Jing and said, "How about it? Do you have any feelings in this cell these days?"
Su Jing said: "I feel a lot when I reply to Your Majesty."
(End of chapter)
