Zhu Bai went on to say: "He beat an unimportant shopkeeper to death. I beg my father not to pursue this matter anymore. He saved the lives of more than 200 people in the Li family and Concubine Shu."
This sentence is half true and half false, but it doesn't matter anymore.
The important thing is that Lao Zhu really intends to let the Li family go.
Zhu Xi and Zhu Fan looked to Lao Zhu for confirmation.
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said: "I don't know what others said in your ears. I only know that the fact found is that the Li family bullies and dominates the market. As a result, there are several businesses in Beicheng, and only the Li family can open a store."
Cold sweat broke out on Zhu Xi's forehead.
There was also a rare serious look on Zhu Fan's face.
They were shocked and had no idea that the Li family had done this, but now that they think about it, something was wrong.
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "If Zhu Di doesn't come back to intercede with me and pursue the investigation directly at the Beicheng Military and Horse Department, all the Li family will be in the prison of the Ministry of Punishment."
Zhu Xi looked at Zhu Di seriously. Yes, the news he got was that Zhu Di had asked the shopkeeper about the weights and then killed him directly.
When the Li family members arrived, Zhu Di also explicitly hinted that they had no knowledge of the matter of weighing the weights, and did not ask any more questions.
Lao Zhu added: "When you are poor in the busy city, no one cares about you, and when you are rich in the mountains, you have distant relatives. People in the world are profit-oriented, especially from an imperial family like ours. Those who want to get close to you and build relationships will
It's for profit. This is why I always ask you to get closer to the Queen and not to have contact with your relatives. Only your brothers and parents can believe it."
Lao Zhu glanced at Zhu Bai.
Zhu Bai could only help beat the gong and said: "The fourth brother is also doing this for the sake of the brothers. He has a clear heart and would rather be a villain himself. The brothers are thinking about it, besides him, who else among us brothers can do this?"
thing."
Zhu Xi and Zhu Fan thought about it for a while, and it was true.
It's not easy for them to go to grandma's house to do something about it.
The eldest brother Zhu Biao has always been known for his kindness, and Zhu Ji and Zhu Zhen are also very gentle in temperament, and they can't do anything.
Not to mention Zhu Bai, who will only turn eight in half a year.
Zhu Bai sighed: "It's a pity that fourth brother was misunderstood and didn't explain. It's hard for me to do that too."
Zhu Bai himself was almost moved by his nonsense, and he choked up with true feelings.
Zhu Feng and the others knew that Zhu Bai was talking about rich people being beaten, and they became even more embarrassed.
Moreover, if Zhu Bai really wanted to make trouble with Zhu Yuanzhang that day, Concubine Li Shu would be unable to eat and walk away.
Zhu Di always had an expressionless face and lowered his eyes: he didn't want to pretend to be aggrieved. But most of what Zhu Bai said was true.
He originally wanted to kill him as a warning, but he accidentally helped the Li family.
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Come out of the imperial study room.
Zhu Fang saluted Zhu Di and Zhu Bai solemnly, and left without saying anything.
Zhu Fan smiled at them and caught up with Zhu Xi.
Zhu Biao touched Zhu Bai's head with his hand and said with a smile: "You kid, sometimes you really scare me."
Zhu Bai looked innocent: "I don't understand what the elder brother said. I'm just telling the truth."
Over there, Li Cunyi came over and handed a box to Zhu Bai respectfully: "Your Highness is looking for this hairpin."
Zhu Bai handed it to Zhu Biao directly: "Brother, take a look. It was dark that day, and I couldn't see clearly."
Zhu Biao opened it and saw that it was a hairpin that was exactly the same as the one he had given to Lu Lian'er. He looked at Zhu Bai in surprise.
Zhu Bai said with a smile: "Master Li wanted to block the hole in the lake. I asked him to help find the golden hairpin that I threw into the lake that day. He found it."
In fact, what this means is that he successfully blackmailed Li Cunyi...
Money from corrupt officials should not be used in vain.
Zhu Biao finally came to his senses and nodded slightly to Li Cunyi: "Thank you very much, Mr. Li."
Zhu Yuanzhang came out of the imperial study and happened to hear them talking, and almost laughed out loud: This bastard really led the most honest Zhu Biao astray.
But this is a good thing. As the heir to the empire, you must be cunning enough, at least more cunning than any minister...
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The news that Zhu Di killed the shopkeeper of the Li family with a cane that day in front of the Military and Horse Department in Beicheng spread throughout Yingtian City within a few days.
The people waved and said hello.
The Li family's roasted nuts shop is closed down.
Like mushrooms after a rain, many new roasted seeds and nuts shops have opened in the city.
It can be seen that everyone has been suffering from the Li family for a long time.
Merchants and ministers were all in danger and were busy checking the scales and rulers in their shops.
Some ministers in the court joked that by killing this "chicken", Zhu Di not only frightened the "monkeys" in Beicheng, but also made all the monkeys in Yingtian fearful.
Zhu Di didn't have anyone from his grandmother's family, so he didn't have this fear at all.
His methods and mentality are the best among the brothers.
Now everyone understands one thing: he is also the most cruel son of Lao Zhu.
The emperor specially commended Zhu Di and Zhu Bai in the court today, showing his support for them in the most direct way.
Lao Zhu said meaningfully: "I have repeatedly emphasized that all classes must have clear boundaries and no cross-border crossing. However, some people ignore my words. They are clearly receiving the salary from the court and still compete with the people for profits. They wish they could take everything in the world.
The business has been done. I advise you to restrain yourself. It’s not that you won’t retaliate, but the time has not yet come. When the time comes to liquidate, I’m afraid you won’t be able to bear it.”
The ministers became more and more frightened upon hearing this.
Li Shanchang kept wiping the sweat from his forehead.
Zhu Bai almost died laughing: Zhu Yuanzhang is the one who really knocks the mountain and shakes the tiger.
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When Zhu Biao came out of the royal study, the female officer beside Queen Ma who was waiting outside greeted him: "Your Highness, please come over and talk."
Although Queen Ma often inquired about Zhu Biao's daily diet, she rarely called him over to talk to him at this time.
He was secretly surprised, nodded slightly and followed the female officer.
Empress Ma held Lao Zhu's sweetheart, the five-year-old Princess Shouchun, in her arms.
Princess Shouchun was pink, fair and tender, with two buns in her hair, and her crystal black eyes were big and round. When she saw Zhu Biao coming in, she immediately got off Queen Ma and climbed onto Zhu Biao's lap with a smile.
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Queen Ma asked someone to bring tea and snacks to Zhu Biao, and asked the palace guests to go outside.
She asked a few gossips, mostly about Zhu Biao's studies, diet and sleep.
Zhu Biao hesitated to resign and went back to rest early.
After standing all morning and having to sit here to deal with all this, I am really tired.
He just thought for a moment that Queen Ma must have felt lonely before calling him over, and then patiently continued to answer Queen Ma's words.
Queen Ma sighed softly: "You are too docile, my child. It makes my mother so worried about you."
Zhu Biao's heart moved. He looked up at Queen Ma and called out hesitantly: "Mother..."
Empress Ma said: "It is good to be gentle, courteous, thrifty, and give way, but you must also beware of villains. In the past, your father only had you in his eyes, but now he has more than twenty sons. They are as capable as you, but they are ruthless and can deceive others, big and small.
, there are also two or three. You have to find a way to get Father to pay more attention to you, and think of anything in advance."
Some things are hard to say too straightforwardly.
