He is just a captain, a sharp knife in the hands of his father.
She set up a trap against him, but instead he helped her lose weight, and even spoke good words for her in front of her father. With this attitude, all the jealousy she had before seemed even more narrow-minded in comparison.
Zhu Gaochi understood that his father's desire to establish another prince had never stopped since the day he became emperor. Therefore, he could only infinitely expand his own advantages so that Ming Chengzu would not have any excuse to abolish himself.
But this time, it was really careless.
Shocked by jealousy, he lost his mind and started playing tricks with his father.
Who is my father? He is a great hero who has become an emperor from King Yan. Of course, there is no need to mention his bravery and proficiency in battle. His meticulous scheming is unparalleled.
If he directly mentioned this matter to his father, he would be scolded at most. But how could he not see through such scheming with his father?
This time it was better. Long Yan was completely angered and gave him free accommodation in Dongchang Prison.
You don't have to believe Xiao Chen's other words. But until now, his father has not made any decision about him. Xiao Chen must have said good things for him. Although he doesn't know what the final outcome will be, he can always
Procrastination is also an opportunity for you to express yourself again.
"You don't need to remember my kindness. I'm helping you like this because only with your character will you truly think about the people in the future. But the emperor is really dissatisfied with your image. If you want to live in the East Palace again
, all I can do is buy you time, your own performance is the deciding factor of whether you can inherit the throne." Xiao Chen shook his head and said calmly.
"I understand this, and I will work hard to cooperate with your treatment. Without your consent, I will not eat." Zhu Gaochi stared at Xiao Chen seriously.
"Well, you have to do this. Otherwise, Datong will completely miss you."
"I am a blessing in disguise this time. If it were not for Father's will, I would not have met you. How could I be so reborn now?" Zhu Gaochi said to Xiao Chen.
Xiao Chen's eyes narrowed: "So, Your Highness, do you think asking me to pay for drinks with you is too much?"
"Not too much, not too much." Zhu Gaochi shook his head hard, "This is also my shortcoming. I am a little too far away from the fireworks of the world. I should take the initiative to create some benefits for my brothers."
"A boy can be taught." Xiao Chen burst out laughing.
Zhu Gaochi finally understood in his heart that what Xiao Chen wanted was actually very simple, just to make the people live a better life and to make the people around him live a better life. He really didn't care about anything else.
"Just now you said that something happened in the capital recently, could it be related to my father?" Zhu Gaochi asked again.
In Dongchang Prison, compared with before, he was like a blind man, unable to see or know anything.
He was also very anxious.
"No, but it's still your family's business." Xiao Chen stared at Zhu Gaochi and laughed.
"Our family? You mean, the King of Han and the King of Zhao? Have they taken action?"
"I don't know if King Zhao has taken any action, but your second brother, King Han, has used his own power to create public opinion in the capital." Xiao Chen said.
"What public opinion?" A trace of uneasiness flashed in Zhu Gaochi's eyes.
He has lost count of how many conspiracies his two brothers have used against him. Especially the King of Han, who has always been eyeing the throne.
This time he was imprisoned, and it was impossible for him to take action.
If in the past, I lived in the East Palace and could deal with it with ease, I wouldn't have to worry about it.
But it's different now. He is in prison, and his father has the intention of abolishing him. How can he not feel uneasy?
"Everyone says that he is the right person to inherit the throne." Xiao Chen said lightly, as if the matter had nothing to do with him.
Zhu Gaochi stopped talking and just sighed.
Choosing this time to attack, the King of Han really knew how to seize the opportunity.
But what can I do if I look like this?
"Does His Highness regret that he begged for mercy in the first place?" Xiao Chen asked mischievously.
Zhu Gaochi shook his head: "Father is a person who attaches great importance to the relationship between our brothers. If I choose to add insult to injury, or wait and see what happens and do nothing, my image will be greatly compromised. In fact, this is not a bad thing. At least,
From the different attitudes towards brothers, my father can better reveal a person's character."
"Hahaha..." Xiao Chen laughed.
"Your Highness, please don't forget that the Emperor has always favored the King of Han. If a person likes another person, other shortcomings will be ignored."
Zhu Gaochi was stunned: "You mean, my father doesn't care about this?"
"No." Xiao Chen shook his head, "Emperors vary from person to person. For the cruel King of Han, the emperor is used to him doing this. Perhaps, the emperor will also think that only in this way can he be more like an emperor.
, Only then can we govern the Ming Dynasty well."
"Brother Xiao, what do you mean, what I did before was inappropriate?"
"I don't know what other people think. But I think that Your Highness is a woman's benevolence. As the saying goes, a wildfire will never burn out, but the spring breeze will blow again. Your appeasement again and again is actually helping the evil. I know that Your Highness is capable.
To resolve these, isn't it too troublesome for Niu?" Xiao Chen shook his head.
Lying on the small bed, looking at his legs that could not move, Zhu Gaochi fell silent.
If I hadn't interceded for the King of Han at the beginning, how could I have been in this crisis today? Did I really do something wrong and shouldn't be so pretending to be kind?
"The matter has come to this, and there is no use talking about it anymore. I just hope that this kind of public opinion will not spread to my father's ears. Otherwise, my father will think that this is public opinion, and it is possible to really give him a chance." Zhu Gaochi said worriedly
His head drooped, and he felt a heavy sense of powerlessness all over his body.
Seeing Zhu Gaochi's appearance, Xiao Chen couldn't help but laugh: "From now on, don't be too kind. I've settled this kind of public opinion for you."
"Really?" Zhu Gaochi exclaimed.
"I calmed the public opinion and brought his men over. As for the King of Han himself, I didn't move. You should leave him to your highness to deal with it yourself." Xiao Chen laughed.
Although the prince is kind, if he is too kind, it will not be a good thing for governing the world.
I just hope he can understand that this crisis was all caused by himself.
"I understand." Zhu Gaochi clenched his fists hard.
Xiao Chen can help himself once or twice, but he cannot help himself forever. If you want to be safe, you must not let the hidden dangers around you exist.
"You saved me again this time, and I'm going to give Dongchang another sum of money." Zhu Gaochi said sincerely.
"Ah?" This time it was Xiao Chen's turn to be surprised.
This guy is really a fool. What does he need so much money for? Doesn’t the court use it?
