Royal Palace.

The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

Zhu Yuanzhang was pacing back and forth in the hall alone, frowning slightly.

The capital seemed to be much peaceful recently, with no major incidents happening, but there was always a hint of worry in his heart.

The latest report from the school inspector did not contain any useful information about Hu Fei.

Originally, this was a result that he was very happy to see, but the words Colonel Mao once said have been lingering in his heart and he can't let go for a long time.

At this moment, Pang Yuhai walked in slowly.

"Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince would like to see you."

Pang Yuhai bowed and said softly.

Hearing Pang Yuhai's words, Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes lit up, and his slightly frowned brows finally relaxed, revealing a long-lost smile.

"Quick announcement."

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand, turned around and sat back on the platform.

Soon, Prince Zhu Biao slowly walked into the hall.

"My son, I pay my respects to my father."

After approaching, Zhu Biao knelt down to salute and said respectfully.

"Get down quickly."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled, nodded, and said slowly.

Zhu Biao stood up slowly and looked at his father up and down.

"It's already this hour, why did you think of coming over to say hello?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Biao and asked with a smile, putting all the worries behind him.

Zhu Yuanzhang had always liked Zhu Biao very much, so when he first became emperor, he made Zhu Biao the crown prince of the East Palace.

When Zhu Yuanzhang led his troops on an expedition, Prince Zhu Biao supervised the country. Because of his kindheartedness and caring for the people, he was deeply loved by Zhu Yuanzhang. Among Zhu Yuanzhang's sons, Zhu Biao was the most favored one.

"I went to my mother's palace yesterday to pay my respects. I heard that my father has been busy with state affairs recently and has been very worried, so I came here to see my father today to see if there is anything I can do to help."

Zhu Biao cupped his hands and answered slowly.

After listening to Zhu Biao's words, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but frowned again, remembering the doubts lingering in his heart.

"Father, what is it that makes you so upset? You might as well tell me, maybe I can share your father's worries."

Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang's solemn expression, Zhu Biao said slowly.

"It's not a big deal. It's just that the school inspector reported to me a few days ago that in the Tu Jie case and the Chen Ning case, there are more or less clues related to Hu Fei, the son of Hu Xiang."

"In addition, Prime Minister Hu's temper has been somewhat volatile recently, which makes me have some doubts."

Zhu Yuanzhang thought for a while and said slowly.

"Hu Xiang's son, Hu Fei? He doesn't seem to have anything to do with these two people. How could he be related to these two things?"

After Zhu Biao heard this, he asked with some confusion.

"According to the information discovered by the inspection school, Hu Fei was also present when Tu Jie committed the crime in Yanyu Building. This has been confirmed by many parties and is confirmed to be correct. However, there is no real evidence to prove that Hu Fei is related to Tu Jie's case."

"But the school inspection also found that before Chen Ning's case, Hu Fei had sent people to Suzhou Prefecture, and I don't know what happened. These two things combined make me have some doubts."

Zhu Yuanzhang said slowly while thinking.

After Zhu Biao heard this, he frowned slightly and understood in his heart.

"The last time my father left the palace incognito, he should have met Hu Fei. What do you think of this person?"

Zhu Biao changed the topic and asked curiously.

"This man is somewhat intelligent, bold and careful, and indeed has some talent for businessmanship, but his behavior is a bit exaggerated."

Zhu Yuanzhang thought for a while and said thoughtfully.

At the same time, he also thought of the eight characters in Hong Bin Tower and the plaque he gave to Hong Bin Tower.

Perhaps because of doubts in his heart, he suddenly felt that those eight words were deliberately written by Hu Fei.

"There is nothing wrong with the behavior of any of the dandies in the capital who is not exaggerated. But other than this, my father seems to have a good impression of Hu Fei."

Zhu Biao said with a smile.

"Because of this, I have doubts in my heart. Why does a playboy who has always been the butt of jokes suddenly seem to be a different person? Why is his talent gradually revealed now? Why did he hide it before?"

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and said.

This was what really puzzled him.

Zhu Biao couldn't help but nodded when he heard this.

"If my father has doubts about this, I am willing to personally investigate for my father to see if this son is deliberately hiding anything."

After Zhu Biao thought for a while, he said respectfully.

"Oh? Since you are willing to take the initiative to share my worries and I feel very relieved, then you should pay more attention to this Hu Fei and see what kind of person he is."

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he immediately showed a smile of relief on his face and said slowly.

"Yes, Father."

Zhu Biao nodded immediately and replied.

With the prince sharing his worries, Zhu Yuanzhang's mood became much clearer. After the father and son chatted for a long time, Zhu Biao said goodbye to Zhu Yuanzhang and left the Yangxin Hall.

After returning to the East Palace, Zhu Biao immediately ordered people to secretly investigate Hu Fei. His original plan to go to Hong Bin Tower to find out what happened had no choice but to be postponed.

...

Hong Bin Building.

Hu's carriage slowly stopped in the parking space. Hu Fei stepped out of the carriage, followed by Chundie.

Since the last fake assassination incident, Chundie and Pei Jie stayed together except when Hu Fei was sleeping and going to the latrine.

Pei Jie has now become Hu Fei's bodyguard and coachman.

Before the three of them entered Hong Bin Building, they heard a burst of noise and a faint quarrel.

Hu Fei frowned, walked slowly to the door of the building, and then saw what was going on inside.

In the hall, two officers and soldiers in military uniforms were arguing with a young man dressed as a scholar. It seemed that the two officers and soldiers drank a lot of wine and moved their hands. The food and bowls and chopsticks fell to the floor, and the table was overturned. one.

"He is from the Military and Horse Department of the capital. He must have been drinking and causing trouble."

Pei frowned and recognized the attire of the two people at a glance, and said that he was about to go in and stop them.

But Hu Fei reached out to stop Pei Jie, leaned against the door frame, and looked at the three people with interest.

Because he found that although the young man dressed as a scholar looked weak, when facing the two officers and soldiers who were arrogant and domineering under the influence of alcohol, instead of showing the slightest panic, he actually spoke plausibly.

"At the feet of the majestic emperor, as the military commander of the capital guarding the capital, he would actually raise soldiers like you, who are unreasonable and oppress the people. How can you take the laws of the Ming Dynasty into your eyes!?"

The young man glared at the two officers and soldiers and shouted sharply.

"Who do you think you are!? You should stay out of our business! Otherwise, you will regret it! If you know what you are doing, I will kneel down and kowtow to you three times, otherwise I will beat you all over the floor!"

One of the officers and soldiers glared at the young man and roared through gritted teeth. He was so trembling that it was almost difficult to even stand.

"Don't even think about it! If you don't repent, I will go to the Military and Horse Department in the capital and tell your commander! Let him discipline you!"

"You keep saying that you are not on duty today. Even if you are not on duty, why are you wearing military uniforms?! If you are wearing military uniforms, why are you drinking here in broad daylight? How can the people in the city believe that you can protect your health if you let the people in the city see it?

The capital is safe!"

The young man was not afraid at all and argued hard, and his voice spread throughout Hongbin Tower.

"well said!"

Hu Fei, who was standing at the door, couldn't help but clapped his hands and praised with a smile.

For some reason, he actually saw the shadow of Han Yike in this young man. What he just said was enough to show his awe and respect for the Ming Dynasty.

Hu Fei's voice was heard by Xia Chan, who was outside the crowd and didn't know what to do. As soon as she turned around, she saw Hu Fei standing at the door, and then walked quickly to Hu Fei's side.

"Master, when did you come back?"

Xia Chan breathed a sigh of relief and asked curiously.

Since the troublemakers were from the Military and Horse Department of the capital, Xia Chan never knew how to deal with it, and was worried that it would be hard to explain to Hu Fei when he returned if the matter escalated.

"It's been a while, what's going on over there?"

Hu Fei smiled and asked lightly.

"Back to the young master, it was the first time for the young master to come here. When he came in, he saw two people from the Capital Army and Horses Department drinking alcohol in the building, and their words were inappropriate. The young master made a sarcastic comment, and then this happened.

, those two people must make this young man kowtow and admit his mistake, otherwise they will take action."

Xia Chan looked at the three people who were still arguing and said calmly.

After hearing this, Hu Fei nodded slowly, and couldn't help but start to admire the young man dressed as a scholar, but then his eyes instantly turned cold because he saw one of the officers and soldiers actually reached out and held the hand on his shoulder.

The knife at the waist!

What bothers him the most is people who just take action after being reasonable.

So, Hu Fei turned his head and glanced at Pei Jie beside him, and walked towards the crowd.

Pei Jie, who had long been unable to hold himself back, nodded and quickly rushed into the crowd...
Chapter completed!