Ming Dynasty: What's wrong with being a leisurely crown prince?

Chapter 56 Zhu Gaosui's ruthlessness, even the third brother has dreams!

Zhu Di and Xu Miaoyun were both shocked when they heard the news about the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

Xu Miaoyun's smile grew wider, but then she started coughing again.

Zhu Di, who was originally anxious, heard Xu Miaoyun coughing and quickly came to Xu Miaoyun's side to pour her hot water.

He wanted to say something, but Xu Miaoyun held his hand tightly.

Seeing Xu Miaoyun firmly shake her head, Zhu Di sighed with grief and indignation.

This situation has now developed to the point where he has completely lost control.

At this moment, the mighty Yongle Emperor was filled with immense worry, concerned about what he would do if things spiraled out of control.

There is no right or wrong in this kind of thing; everyone has their own reasons, and it is equally difficult to handle.

Xu Miaoyun was his devoted wife who shared his hardships and was the Empress of the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Gaochi was his eldest son and the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty.

If the scene he desperately wanted to avoid actually happened, and he lost Xu Miaoyun, would he really have to punish Zhu Gaochi?

It's not just Xu Miaoyun's "last words" that will cause a huge uproar in the court and opposition from scholars all over the country, not to mention that Zhu Gaochi is his own son.

Even if he really had to deal with it, he couldn't bring himself to do it.

Although he kept saying that Zhu Gaochi was unlike himself, that he thought Zhu Gaochi was weak and hypocritical, and that he disliked Zhu Gaochi's private morality and his inability to carry heavy loads, he only kept it to himself.

Especially now that Zhu Gaochi has changed so much, he often sees the image of Zhu Yuanzhang when he was still by Zhu's side, and it gives him a real sense of home. All his moral failings, hypocrisy, weakness and so on have disappeared.

With so many changes, he didn't know how to deal with Zhu Gaochi under these circumstances.

But if we don't address this, what if future generations use the same excuse to do the same thing again?

Not everyone does this out of filial piety; some people may use it to achieve their own goals.

Besides, he couldn't bring himself to refrain from punishing Zhu Gaochi due to personal feelings.

But once Zhu Gaochi is dealt with, those problems will arise, especially since he has already prepared to launch a northern expedition against the Tatars and Oirats. Neither Zhu Gaoxu nor Zhu Gaosui can take on the responsibility of overseeing the country.

This matter is no longer just a family affair; it is a national affair of the Ming Dynasty, a matter of great importance concerning the fate of the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Di was hesitant, distressed, and furious.

Originally, there wouldn't have been so many problems; it was all Zhu Gaochi's doing that caused all this trouble.

Since this person changed, he originally thought everything was better, but now he has discovered that one thing has gone wrong.

That is, before he was afraid of causing trouble, but now he causes trouble all day long, even more so than Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui.

Which dynasty's crown prince was like Zhu Gaochi, who seemed afraid that others wouldn't find any fault with him?

If Zhu Gaochi hadn't caused all this trouble, how perfect Zhu Gaochi would be in Zhu Di's eyes now.

While everyone was preoccupied with their own thoughts, news came again from the Embroidered Uniform Guard: the medicine had been prepared and Zhu Gaosui had personally brought it over.

"You said the King of Zhao sent it over? The King of Han and the eldest grandson are behind? The Crown Prince didn't come; he's still in the Eastern Palace brewing medicine?"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Zhu Di stared intently at Ji Gang; he simply couldn't believe the news.

The prescription Zhu Gaochi came up with, but the person in question doesn't show up? He even has to rely on someone else to deliver the medicine?

Thinking about all this, Zhu Di, despite not knowing what Zhu Gaochi was really planning, suddenly exploded with anger, which was already building up inside him.

"Damn it! How dare he not come to such an important event!"

Go tell him to get over here right now! If he doesn't come, let him spend the rest of his life brewing medicine; he can forget about being the crown prince!

Zhu Di instinctively wanted to slam his hand on the table, but out of consideration for Xu Miaoyun, he held back.

But his thoughts about Zhu Gaochi were becoming increasingly profound, far deeper than ever before.

Ji Gang lay prostrate on the ground, his expression filled with fear, hesitation, and struggle.

He didn't know if Zhu Di was speaking out of anger or meant it. If it was just anger, he would be in trouble once Zhu Di calmed down after he left.

But if it's the truth, and we don't pass it on now, he'll be in trouble too.

However, at this moment, Zhu Di's voice came again.

"What? My words no longer carry weight?"

Zhu Di stared intently at Ji Gang, his eyes calm and devoid of any emotion.

Upon hearing this, Ji Gang's heart pounded wildly, and he quickly apologized and got up to leave.

But then Xu Miaoyun's voice came through again.

"Stop right there! You dare try walking out this door!"

The empress dowager was forbidden from interfering in politics; this was an ironclad rule established by Zhu Yuanzhang. Xu Miaoyun's words were undoubtedly an act of interference in politics.

But Ji Gang's foot, which had been about to step out, dared not land. His face was covered in fine sweat, and his back was soaked with sweat.

Zhu Di looked at Ji Gang with an even colder gaze.

Looking back at Xu Miaoyun, all her worries had vanished, leaving only worry and distress.

He couldn't bring himself to say anything about the harem not interfering in politics at this moment.

"Si Lang, there must be a reason why the boss did this. Let's just wait and see."

Zhu Di looked at Xu Miaoyun and could only nod.

Especially at times like these, he didn't want Xu Miaoyun to suffer.

Because, perhaps, this remaining time is Xu Miaoyun's last time.

Zhu Di looked at Ji Gang with icy eyes.

"Get out of here."

Hearing Zhu Di's words, Ji Gang breathed a sigh of relief, quickly admitted his mistake, thanked the emperor, and withdrew.

Outside, Yang Shiqi had already arrived at a corner. Hearing the news from the people of the Eastern Palace, he was shocked. He immediately discussed with Huang Huai and the others, and then quietly retreated with Huang Huai and Jin Youzi.

Even though all of this was under the watchful eyes of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, the group did not hesitate in the slightest.

At this moment, Zhu Gaosui, who was delivering the medicine, was carrying the decocted medicine in his hand. Although his steps were fast, his heart was constantly struggling.

Before long, Zhu Gaosui's eyes gradually brightened, as if he had made up his mind.

After taking a few more steps, Zhu Gaosui slipped and carefully protected the decocted medicine. However, the lid containing the medicine was unknowingly opened.

Zhu Gaosui quickly began to tidy up, and in the gap between closing the lid and overlapping his hands, a small packet of fine powder appeared.

Without any hesitation, Zhu Gaosui quietly put the medicine in and shook it while closing the lid.

Seemingly to check if the medicine had spilled, he opened the lid again to take a look. The medicine inside showed no abnormalities and was exactly the same as before. Zhu Gaosui continued walking forward.

At this moment, Zhu Gaosui felt a complex mix of excitement and distress.

"Mother, don't blame your son. He can't cure our eldest son. He's only read a few medical books; how could he possibly cure him?"

"Mother, haven't you always loved me? Please help your son one last time. I will definitely spend these last days by your bedside, fulfilling my filial duty."

At this moment, Zhu Gaosui's heart was filled with nothing but madness.

In his view, he didn't want to miss such a good opportunity.

Once he misses this opportunity, he will never have another chance.

Zhu Gaosui knew very well that this was the only chance he had in his life to reach that position, and he didn't want any regrets.

If Xu Miaoyun's illness could be cured, he wouldn't have done this, but since it can't be cured, his psychological burden isn't that great.

If successful, Zhu Gaochi will inevitably be caught in the eye of the storm, and Zhu Gaoxu will inevitably fight with Zhu Gaochi over this matter.

Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Gaoxu were both dragged away; this was his only chance in his life, one he would never have again.

As the third child, I also have dreams!

It was something he had always been unwilling to accept; he was originally the true heir of the Prince of Yan's mansion.

When Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Gaoxu were not by Zhu Di and Xu Miaoyun's side, he was the one who accompanied them!

He also has a share of that position!