Royal Palace.

The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

"what happened?"

Hearing Li Wenzhong plead for Hu Fei, Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and asked in confusion.

"Today, after Hu Fei beat General Xu's son in the Imperial College, he personally escorted General Xu's son back to his residence. However, when he reported it to General Xu, he deliberately stirred up trouble and intended to anger General Xu, with the purpose of using General Xu's hand to deal with Hu Fei.

No."

"Because Hu Fei repeatedly had gaps with Cai Yuanji during his training in the Imperial College, Cai Yuanji held a grudge in his heart and was always waiting for an opportunity to retaliate. He has personally admitted that his ministers have captured him and are waiting for His Majesty's disposal."

Li Wenzhong bowed his hands respectfully and explained the situation to Zhu Yuanzhang in detail.

After listening to Li Wenzhong's words, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly realized, turned his head to look at Hu Fei and Xu Da, and nodded thoughtfully.

"Father, my sons and ministers have heard about Cai Yuanji. There is indeed an old grudge between him and Hu Fei. It seems that today's incident of Wei Guogong leading troops to break into the Prime Minister's Mansion was indeed instigated by this person, which almost led to a disaster.

disaster."

"Although it is wrong for Hu Fei to hit someone, since Wei Guogong has promised not to pursue the case again, the son and minister suggested that it is better to reduce the big issue to trivial matters. Wei Guogong loves his son very much. Although he should not lead troops to break into the Prime Minister's Mansion, there is a reason for the incident. I hope my father will appease his anger.

."

"Now that the culprit has confessed, I hope my father will give Hu Fei and Wei Guogong a lighter punishment."

At this time, Zhu Biao also stood up, cupped his hands, and at the same time begged for Hu Fei and Xu Da's love.

Xu Da looked gloomy and pursed his lips tightly. He originally planned to make Hu Fei pay the price today, but he didn't expect that he would be implicated in the end.

"Well, what the prince said makes sense and is in line with my wishes."

"Xu Qing, although you are justified in standing up for your son, you really shouldn't have led troops into the Prime Minister's Mansion and caused uproar in the city. You should learn from Prime Minister Hu's profound righteousness,"

"As my right-hand men, you two should not be incompatible with each other. Today, Prime Minister Hu has already made concessions and did not even go to the palace to plead for his son. You should also show your respect and take the initiative to come to my door after you return to turn the fight into friendship.

yes."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, looked at Xu Da and said earnestly.

"The humble minister obeys the decree."

Xu Da cupped his hands and agreed respectfully, but there was no expression on his face.

When things had developed to this point, he had no choice but to give up. Hu Fei alone had a mouth that could talk dead people alive, and coupled with the pleas of the prince and Cao Guogong, he had no choice but to give up.

"As for Hu Fei, although Xu Qing no longer intends to pursue you for beating people, it is a fact that you killed someone in public, and it happened after all! But because you were considering the overall situation, you took this step out of desperation, so

I’ll give you a small punishment but a big warning.”

"Recently, the city defense army outside the city is repairing the city defense fortifications. I will punish you to do hard labor in the city defense army for one month to help the city defense army repair the fortifications. You are not allowed to use your identity as the prime minister's son, you are not allowed to use the golden dragon dagger, and you are not allowed to use the Xuanwu Order.

You must obey the instructions and obey the instructions!!”

"If you let me know that you disobey orders, you will be severely punished! Do you understand?"

Then, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Hu Fei again and said in a deep voice.

Hard labor?!

Isn’t that just moving bricks?!

When Hu Fei heard this, he couldn't help but moan in his heart.

"Your Majesty, can you change..."

"Why don't you kneel down and thank me!?"

Hu Fei originally planned to bargain with a grimace, but before he could finish his words, Zhu Biao turned to look at him with a stern face and shouted sharply.

"I obey your decree, Your Majesty is kind and virtuous, I will bear it in my heart! From now on, I will be a mess and die!"

Hu Fei had no choice but to kneel down and salute and said respectfully.

"Okay, now that this matter has been concluded, you can retreat now. I'm tired."

Seeing Hu Fei's ups and downs, Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hands impatiently and said.

So, everyone bid farewell to Zhu Yuanzhang and left the Yangxin Hall.

As soon as he left the hall, Xu Da cupped his hands at Zhu Biao and strode away angrily.

Seeing Xu Da leaving unwillingly, Zhu Biao could only shake his head and sigh, and couldn't help but turn his head and glare at Hu Fei who was following him.

Li Wenzhong was also on the side, walking on either side of Zhu Biao with Hu Fei.

Hu Fei drooped his head and looked listless.

He knew in his heart that the reason why Zhu Yuanzhang punished him to do hard labor in the city defense army was not only to appease Xu Da, but also because he did not want to see him cause any trouble again a year ago.

Seeing that it was less than a month before the New Year's Day, by the time he finished his hard labor, it would already be the first day of the Lunar New Year.

I have to say that Zhu Yuanzhang's move is really good.

"What are you thinking, you haven't thanked Mr. Cao Guo yet?"

"If it weren't for Mr. Cao Guo, your crime would probably not be as simple as hard labor, but just a month of physical and mental suffering. Just be satisfied!"

When Hu Fei was upset, Zhu Biao turned his head, glared at Hu Fei, and said slowly.

"Thank you very much, Commander, for interceding for me today. I am very grateful."

Upon hearing this, Hu Fei immediately retracted his thoughts, cupped his hands towards Li Wenzhong, and said respectfully.

He meant this thank you sincerely, and Li Wenzhong's appearance was indeed an unexpected surprise.

"No need, I just reported it truthfully. I didn't come to the palace to plead for you. Your Majesty ordered me to supervise the Imperial College. Naturally, I cannot let the Imperial College be controlled by people like Cai Yuanji."

Li Wenzhong glanced at Hu Fei and said in a stiff tone.

"No matter what, I still have to thank the Commander-in-Chief. I will definitely repay this favor in the future."

Hu Fei smiled and said seriously.

"Don't be too happy too early. Although you have escaped heavy responsibility for what happened today, don't forget that Wei Guogong is the chief general of the army. Many people in the city guard army have served under him. You

I’m afraid this month will not be easy.”

Li Wenzhong snorted coldly and said slowly.

After listening to Li Wenzhong's words, Hu Fei and Zhu Biao frowned at the same time.

"Your Highness, I have some important matters to deal with, so please go ahead."

Immediately afterwards, Li Wenzhong bowed his hands to Zhu Biao and said respectfully.

Zhu Biao nodded and indicated that Li Wenzhong could leave.

Li Wenzhong said nothing more and strode out of the palace.

"This little brother of mine is always so duplicitous. He obviously admires you very much in his heart, but he just doesn't want to admit it with his mouth."

Looking at Li Wenzhong's leaving figure, Zhu Biao shook his head and said.

"Your Highness, what the governor just said is right. I won't be secretly beheaded within half a day of joining the city guard, right?"

Hu Fei looked at Zhu Biao and said with a bitter face.

"nonsense!"

"You were sent to the City Guards by Emperor Father's decree. If something happens to you, how will the City Guards explain to Father?!"

"It's just that you can't avoid some hardships. You have to report to the city guard tomorrow. You'd better wish for yourself. Let's see if you dare to do things regardless of the consequences in the future!"

Zhu Biao snorted coldly. As he spoke, he also quickened his pace and ignored Hu Fei. However, a strange smile flashed across his lips.

When Hu Fei heard this, he immediately looked like an eggplant beaten by frost. He drooped his head and walked slowly outside the palace, as if he wished he could go on this journey for a month.

After a long time, Hu Fei finally reluctantly walked out of the palace and saw Pei Jie and Chun Die anxiously waiting at the palace gate.

Seeing Hu Fei finally appear, Pei Jie and Chundie hurriedly came forward to greet him.

While they waited anxiously at the palace gate, they first watched Xu Da leave angrily, and then the prince also left. However, they still didn't see Hu Fei coming out, so they couldn't help but start to make random guesses, thinking that something had happened to Hu Fei.

"Master, Master, are you okay?"

The two came to Hu Fei and asked with concern while looking at Hu Fei's body.

After they confirmed that Hu Fei had no external injuries, they breathed a sigh of relief.

"Go back home and prepare a last supper for me."

Hu Fei got on the carriage listlessly and said feebly.

"ah?!"

After hearing what Hu Fei said, Pei Jie and Pei Jie exclaimed at the same time. They looked at Hu Fei who got into the carriage in despair with worried faces, and kept asking what kind of punishment His Majesty gave Hu Fei.

After the two of them found out that Hu Fei was going to serve as a hard worker in the city defense army for a month, they couldn't help showing sympathy and began to comfort each other with words.

When Hu Weiyong learned that his son had been sentenced to hard labor in the city defense army, he finally let go of his worries. He was not worried that his son would encounter any danger in the city protection army, and planned to take this opportunity to train his son.

Early the next morning, Wei Guogong Xu Da personally visited the Prime Minister's Mansion and took the initiative to turn the conflict into friendship with Hu Weiyong. However, the two of them exchanged some polite words during their greetings, so it would be strange if they could shake hands and make peace.

Hu Fei also left home, reported to the city guard outside the city, and began his one-month hard labor career...
Chapter completed!