Seeing Zhu Muchen's unclear situation, Xu Xin suddenly understood, "Does the prince still not know the news that his mother and concubine died of illness?"
Zhu Muchen almost lost his balance and took two steps back, his face pale, "Xin'er, what did you say? Say it again, what's wrong with the concubine?"
Zhu Muchen thought that his mother-in-law had always been in good health in the palace, so how could she suddenly die of illness? He was shocked to learn the news.
"Since you went off to war, my concubine, the Guo family and his son soon sent people to surround the palace and make things difficult in every possible way. As a result, my concubine's health deteriorated day by day. In the end, she fell ill in bed and never got up. When she was about to die,
You are still thinking of ways to protect us, it is my fault that the prince did not take good care of my mother and concubine."
Xu Xin cried bitterly. If she was born into a noble family and could stand up in time, she would never let her mother and concubine be wronged. Unfortunately, she did not have a distinguished life experience, but she could only let her mother and concubine carry it all by herself.
"Xin'er!" Zhu Muchen pulled the woman up and held her in his arms, "Don't blame yourself. You have done a good job. You can hold on until I come here. Thank you for your hard work."
The two hugged each other, and Xu Xin burst into tears. The backbone of the palace was here, and she could finally rest.
Zhu Muchen accepted the fact that his mother and concubine had left, and went to the backyard to see Xiaoman and Ziyou. The children in their bellies were already several months old. Although they had big bellies, their faces remained unchanged and they were still beautiful. When they saw
Zhu Muchen was particularly excited and surrounded him from left to right.
"Your Majesty, you are back. The baby in your belly has been moving a lot these past two days. Your Majesty, please listen." Zi You said, touching her belly with a gentle smile.
Zhu Muchen's hand touched her belly and trembled slightly. There was a living life in her belly.
As if he felt his father coming, the little guy actually moved. Zhu Muchen was quite surprised, "The little guy is quite strong. You two, take care of yourself. I'm back. You can move to the front yard."
The palace became completely lively, changing its sluggish appearance, and the whole place was bustling with activity.
Zhu Muchen was in a heavy heart. His father was buried after he came back, and his mother and concubine died. He didn't even have time to take a look. He took some paper money and Pang Man followed him.
"Your Majesty, I will go with you."
Outside Wuchang City, you cross Daling Mountain and climb the stairs. The surroundings are quiet, and occasionally you can hear the chirping of a bird, which is refreshing.
Climbing to the highest point of Daling Mountain, this is the cemetery belonging to their prince's palace. The tombstones of the prince and the princess are close together. Aunt Su knelt in front of the princess's tombstone and gently wiped the dust on it with fine silk.
"Princess, I have been with you for a long time. You must bless the young prince in heaven so that he can return safely. When the young prince comes, he will come to offer you incense as soon as possible."
Aunt Su had been guarding the princess's tomb these days. When she later learned that the prince was dead, she collapsed and lost a lot of weight. She lay in front of the tomb, grief-stricken.
Carrying the bamboo basket, Zhu Muchen couldn't help but blush. Aunt Su was sincere to her mother and concubine, "Aunt Su, the king is back. Thank you very much for guarding the tomb of my father, the queen, and my concubine."
He is a son of a human being and should fulfill his filial piety in person, but on the battlefield, Aunt Su has worked hard to keep her filial piety for him. Now that he is back, he will never leave the matter of sweeping the graves of his father, princess, and concubines to others.
Aunt Su's back froze, then she shook her head helplessly and smiled, "Princess, look at this old slave. Not only is his eyes dazzled, his ears are not working well, and his brain is dizzy. In a few years, he will come down.
Serve you."
"The young prince is at war, how can he come back? Alas!"
With a long sigh, Grandma Su held her hands on the bluestone floor and was about to get up. Zhu Muchen burst into tears, stared at Grandma Su's gray hair, and said again, "Grandma Su, Muchen is really back!"
Aunt Su turned around, and the two of them looked at each other.
Aunt Su bowed and cried, "Little prince, you are back safely. The prince and princess will be very happy if they know what they are doing. The prince and princess have spirits in heaven, thanks to their blessing!"
With a plop, she knelt down on the ground. Now the young prince was the only master in the palace. It was not easy for him to hold up such a huge palace. Aunt Su's originally dead heart seemed to be lit with a beam of light, mixed with sadness.
With more joy.
Fortunately, the young prince came back safe and sound, and the Prince of Chu's Mansion was not at the point of despair yet.
Zhu Muchen handed the bamboo basket to Pang Man's hand and pulled up Nanny Su, "The king is back. I'm here to see my father, queen, mother and concubines."
In the past, the mother-in-law always forced him to drink pig brain soup. Her face was full of love. It seemed that her heroic appearance and smile were still in front of her. Her father, who had made great achievements in battle in his life, seemed to still accompany her through the palace. But now
But it turned into two handfuls of loess, and there was no response.
Zhu Muchen knelt upright and slowly lit a basket of paper money. The firelight reflected his tears, and the world was separated forever.
"Father, princess and concubine, the child will definitely take good care of himself and Prince Chu's palace, and will never let others bully him. If you know better, please protect the child!"
Pang Man was honest and knelt behind Zhu Muchen, "Old prince, don't worry, even if I give up my life, I won't let the King of Chu suffer any injustice. If anyone wants to bully the King of Chu, just step over him."
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He used to follow the old prince, but the old prince is dead. The old prince loves his only son Zhu Muchen the most, and he will definitely protect him.
There was silence and no one responded.
After staying with him for about two hours, he saw that the sky was getting dark and the air was getting colder again. Pang Man saw that the prince was wearing thin clothes and didn't even bring a cloak when he came out. He couldn't help but stepped forward to remind him, "Your Majesty,
How about we go back? If you really get frostbite, there will be no one in charge in the palace. We must avenge the princess, so you have to be careful about yourself."
When he mentioned the death of his mother and concubine, Zhu Muchen clenched his fists tightly. How dare a Guo family father and son bully the palace while he and his father were away. If the nine clans were not wiped out, the pain would be unbearable.
Aunt Su, who was aside, sighed softly when she mentioned this matter, but thinking of the princess's instructions, she stood up slightly and said, "Little prince, the princess doesn't want you to make a big fuss because of her death. Now the Prince of Chu's Mansion is already a target of public criticism.
Land, if you have trouble with the Guo family and his son, then you have trouble with the emperor behind them."
Nanny Su is old and doesn't care about anything, but now that the young prince is still alive, she has to take care of him.
This is also the last order of the princess. If she takes revenge, the entire Chu Palace may be ruined.
Zhu Muchen knew that Aunt Su had good intentions, but as a human son, if he could not avenge his parents, he would not be safe in this life.
"Don't worry, mama, I will definitely take revenge, but I will never put the Chu Palace in a dilemma."
He had just returned from Tartar and had made great achievements again. Although Zhu Di only gave him the position of King of Chu, he also made it clear that the Guo family and his son were just lackeys of the imperial court. I believe Zhu Di would play this move well.
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With an idea in mind, Zhu Muchen was not in a hurry to find the Guo family and his son. Instead, he looked at Grandma, "It's cold outside Wuchang and there's no place to rest. Grandma has suffered a lot these days. Now Xiaoman
He Ziyou is about to give birth, and there are not many old people in the palace. If you can take care of her, I will be grateful."
The two mistresses in the palace calculated that the time had indeed arrived when the baby was about to give birth. Aunt Su felt guilty and slapped her head, "I am really ashamed that I forgot something important. Then I will listen to the young prince and go back to take care of her first."
Produced by two masters."
With Aunt Su, Zhu Muchen felt more at ease. Pang Man on the side couldn't help shaking his head and laughing, "Aunt Su, you are on Daling Mountain. I'm afraid you don't know that now our master has been promoted to Prince of Chu. The imperial edict
The name is worthy of the name, so Nanny Su must also be careful not to let others take advantage of her."
Aunt Su was overjoyed. The young prince successfully succeeded to the throne of Prince Chu. From then on, Prince Chu's palace would not be less lonely than other palaces. The group of people went down the mountain, got on the carriage, and left here.
Just arrived in the city, when the carriage passed by the supermarket, Zhu Muchen called the driver to stop. He hadn't seen him for several months. Now the things sold in the supermarket have changed greatly. There are three-land coupons and an axe at the door, but there are people queuing up.
Not many, just a few passing by occasionally.
There was a full sale activity posted at the entrance of the supermarket, and there was an endless stream of people inside. Zhu Muchen went in and took a look around. The supermarket was approaching maturity, and some newly added small vendors were also in special areas, making it very lively.
Seeing King Chu come in, many merchants immediately greeted him and picked up the things in their hands, wanting to give them to him.
Pang Man quickly stopped, "Our prince appreciates your kindness, but there are too many things. Your prince is here today to look around, but he will come back another day to buy your favors."
The aunt selling tofu smiled cheerfully and said, "Then we look forward to seeing the young prince coming in a few days."
After walking around, Zhu Muchen, thinking of other business opportunities, got on the carriage and returned to the palace.
Behind them, there was a slave wearing brown linen and a square hat, who slipped away from under the wall and went all the way to the home of Chang Shi Guo Can!
Ever since the young prince returned to Wuchang City, Guo Can was on tenterhooks and couldn't sleep all day and night. Officials of all sizes in Wuchang City proposed to hold a banquet and invite the King of Chu, as a way of welcoming the King of Chu. But he didn't dare
There is no involvement at all. These days, I haven't even left the door.
"The young prince went to the supermarket first, but he did not do anything unusual after that, and he did not have close contact with local officials."
After the report was finished, Guo Can waved his hand impatiently. In a blink of an eye, his son Guo Gai walked in with a depressed expression, "Dad, you haven't let me go out for a long time. Good news came from the tea house over there.
I’m called a pipa player and I’m playing the pipa there. I’m bored at home all day long.”
Zhu Muchen has been back for a few days and has not found his home. They will definitely not cause trouble. Besides, they are working for the emperor. I don't believe that King Chu dares to go against the emperor. Dad is just worrying about nothing and making a fuss out of a molehill.?
