Zhu Houde went to see the Da Zhu family and explained the whole story. Da Zhu family heard that the one captured by Fu Cheng was the girl from the Yuan family. He was really angry and annoyed that the Yuan family came to visit him now. With his father's temperament, he would definitely
It was impossible to be tough on the Yuan family. We could only force her to give in, and the Yuan family was really not easy to mess with. Thinking of this, he said to Zhu Houde: "Brother, you go first. I will tidy up my clothes. I will come back later. I
There's blood on this shirt, I'm sorry."
Seeing that there was indeed some blood on her shoulder, Zhu Houde said, "That's good. You hold on tight, father is angry."
After Zhu Houde went out, Mrs. Zhu quickly took her maid and left through the back door.
She will not be a target for this. The Yuan family came here today to find their father, not her. Her father always has a way to deal with it, whether it is kowtow or compromise with some demands. Anyway, he has had this attitude towards the Yuan family for so many years, and he doesn't care this time.
Zhu Guogong waited outside for a long time. When the big Zhu family came out and asked people to see him again, he found that he had left. Zhu Guogong's face suddenly turned livid. After turning livid, he saw the furious face of Mrs. Yuan,
He blushed again with shame and didn't know how to explain it.
Under Mrs. Yuan's stern gaze, he felt at a loss, like a child who had done something wrong and couldn't find a way to apologize or compensate.
Naturally, this was due to his long-term psychological weakness towards Mrs. Yuan, but more importantly, in retrospect, he realized that the Duke's government had indeed gone too far.
Therefore, he could only sincerely apologize and said that he would investigate the matter and give an explanation to the Yuan family and Ah Si.
I thought that Mrs. Yuan would not give up and make a big fuss. However, after hearing his apology, Mrs. Yuan retreated from the people around her and sent everyone from the Duke's Mansion away. Then she looked at the Duke.
The master sighed softly, "My lord, we have been friends for decades. I really don't want to make this difficult for you. To be honest, my old lady has smelled the fragrance of the coffin for many years. All these grievances and resentments
Yes, in my eyes, I have always looked down on you. Over the years, I have lost my temper with you many times because of some things. Even if it is a trivial matter, I will not stop pestering you until I give you a shitty name. It seems like
Ah Si has been wronged today, a child has been wronged a little, and he knows that life is ugly, and it is not worth my trouble to trouble you, but why do I come and make this trouble, do you know?"
Isn't this the confusion in Zhu Guogong's heart?
Mrs. Yuan was not such an unreasonable and rebellious person when she was young, but why did she always like to stare at him? In the past few years, although the two families had not been in frequent contact, she always made trouble and scolded him for the smallest things.
Therefore, he asked: "Tell me, why is this? I really don't understand."
Mrs. Yuan's tone was still sulky, "Because, when my father-in-law died, he still hated you with a passion."
Zhu Guogong's face turned pale, "How...how could this happen? Why is the old general dissatisfied with me? He didn't say anything before he left. Where did you start talking about this?"
Mrs. Yuan said coldly: "He never said anything. He kept his disappointment in you in his heart. You have become famous. He scolded you because he didn't give you face. Because of your personal grudge with Xiaoyao Gong,
How many things have you hindered over the years? Let me ask you now, do you really think the prince’s proposed alliance with the Zhou Dynasty is beneficial to our Northern Tang Dynasty or does it have serious disadvantages? "
Zhu Guogong was slightly startled, "I haven't really thought about this matter."
"You haven't thought about it, but you object and you insist on objecting. Why?"
Duke Zhu Guogong slowly lowered his head and fell silent.
Mrs. Yuan said coldly: "If you really give me a few reasons for your objections, I won't be angry. Everyone has different opinions. The prince's proposal also has drawbacks. You can raise objections based on your opinions and experience."
Opinion, but you have no reason. You even think that the prince’s decision is a good one and will be conducive to the long-term stability of the Northern Tang Dynasty. In the end, you oppose it. Is it absurd?”
There were beads of sweat on Zhu Guogong's forehead. He stretched out his hand to wipe it, but still couldn't explain a word.
Mrs. Yuan continued: "We veterans, for the sake of the Northern Tang Dynasty and for the Northern Tang Dynasty not to be bullied by the Bei Mo and Xianbei, we almost threw our lives on the battlefield. In these few battles with the Bei Mo Xianbei, we suffered casualties.
Are there too few soldiers? What is our original intention of going to war? What is the reason for their sacrifice? In your opinion, all these are not important. In your heart, what is important is the personal grudge with Xiaoyao Gong, which is even greater than
Do you think my father-in-law will be disappointed with you in your family, country, and world?"
Zhu Guogong finally lowered his head in shame.
"Do you think that I am here to advocate for the prince?" Mrs. Yuan continued: "Do you know why this bill has not been passed? The emperor agreed, but why did it not pass?"
"Does the Emperor agree?" Zhu Guogong was stunned for a moment, "Has the Emperor already expressed his attitude?"
"The emperor has already expressed his attitude. Otherwise, why would the prince be allowed to lobby the ministers? I might as well tell you that the cabinet has approved this matter, so its implementation is certain. But the emperor and the cabinet have approved this matter, and you
If you have always held objections, it is a slap in the face for the emperor. The emperor delayed because he hoped that you would agree and reach a consensus with other officials of the court. This is a military action. He wants to give you, a veteran, some face, but
What about you? How did you do it? The Crown Princess came to treat your wife. You thought she was here for the motion. You thought deeply, could this motion be blocked by your own power, Mr. Zhu Guogong? You are old,
You shouldn't be willful, you shouldn't let others flatter you and chase you to coax you. State affairs are important matters, bigger than anything else. Do you think your daughter Zhu Huai has ulterior motives and deliberately provokes you? But what you did is worse than Zhu Huai's.
Huai is even worse, Zhu Huai has a purpose after all, to bring peace to her grandson, what about you? Think about it carefully, Zhu Huai regarded her good intentions as donkey liver and lungs, how could you not? There is another point, I hope you can
If you really listen, what are Zhu Huai and Di Weiming going to do? Are you going to bury the lives of hundreds of members of your Zhu family to their ambitions?"
After Mrs. Yuan finished speaking, she left.
Duke Zhu Guo stood there in a daze, feeling ashamed one after another. His face turned red and purple, and he suddenly felt ashamed. Mrs. Yuan's last words seemed to wake him up like a thunderbolt.
He went into the study and sat for half an hour. When he came out, he asked Zhu Houde to go to the clan leader and tell him to sever the father-daughter relationship with the great Zhu family.
Zhu Houde thought it was too serious and said: "Father, it's not that serious. The eldest sister is indeed confused, but she can be taught a lesson. There is really no need to sever the relationship."
"Why are you talking so much nonsense? Just go if I tell you." Zhu Guogong said angrily.
Zhu Houde knelt down and said sadly: "Father, my mother is still ill. If you cut off the relationship with my eldest sister, wouldn't it break my mother's heart? You must not do it."