Chapter 39: The Completely Crazy Lu Family, the Lu Family on the Verge of Destruction (Please read on, please vote for the monthly ticket, please vote for the recommendation ticket)

After Zhu Yuanzhang finished speaking, Zhu Gang looked at Zhu Xian in front of him and asked, "What's your name?"

"Reporting to His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin, I am Zhu Xian, the Captain of the Imperial Guards."

Zhu Xian didn't even think about it, he just looked at Zhu Gang and clasped his fists.

"Marquis Yongjia, who are you?"

Hearing this, Zhu Gang looked at Zhu Xian deeply before speaking.

"It's my father." Zhu Xian said with a slight change of expression.

"He is indeed the eldest son of Yongjia Marquis Zhu Liangzu. He was originally working in Shuzhong, and was only recalled to the capital by his father last year."

Zhu Biao, who was standing next to Zhu Gang, also spoke softly.

In response, Zhu Gang nodded first, then looked at Zhu Xian and chuckled, "It's just that it's a bit of a waste of talent for the son of Yongjia Marquis to be a thousand households."

"Your Highness, you are too kind. Duke Han said that protecting His Majesty is the duty of the Huaixi people."

"When my father surrendered to Your Majesty, he even said that he was willing to serve Your Majesty for the rest of his life."

"That's why I was recommended to join the Imperial Guard Commandant's Office to serve as your Majesty's personal guard."

Zhu Xian still looked at Zhu Gang and Zhu Biao humbly and bowed.

"Well, this is the kind of child we want."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, but no one knew what he was thinking in his heart.

"My father and I have received the grace of the country for generations. We will work hard to serve Your Majesty, even if it means sacrificing our lives."

In response to Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Zhu Xian quickly knelt on one knee and said.

"We know the loyalty of you and your son."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded with satisfaction and smiled.

"Zhu Xian, lead the troops to surround the Lu family."

"Until the king arrives, not even an ant can be allowed in."

Zhu Gang then took out his own gold medal of King of Jin from his waist and handed it to Zhu Xian.

"I accept your orders."

Zhu Xian took the gold medal respectfully, clasped his fists, then stood up and walked out of the Prince's Eastern Palace.

"This is a good move by you."

As soon as Zhu Xian stepped out of the Prince's Eastern Palace, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Gang and said softly.

"If you can be so smart in governing a country, how can the Ming Dynasty stand still?"

Zhu Gang naturally understood what Lao Zhu wanted to say, but he just glanced at Lao Zhu and said.

"We, you"

As soon as these words came out, Lao Zhu's expression suddenly became extremely embarrassed.

This bastard boy really keeps bringing up things that are not relevant to the topic.

As for Zhu Biao and Chang Qingyun, there was a hint of helplessness in their eyes. It was indeed the familiar formula, and it was still the familiar Third Brother, who always had to make Old Zhu angry.

And the only person in the world who could make Old Zhu so angry and helpless is Zhu Gang, right?

"Let's go and meet that bitch Lu."

Seeing that Old Zhu didn't seem to want to pay attention to Zhu Gang, Zhu Biao spoke.

"Ah."

Including Chang Qingyun and Xie Yuer, everyone nodded.

"Let's not get involved."

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Biao and waved his hand, then glanced at Wang Jinghong beside him and said, "Go to the Duke of E's mansion and the Duke of Wei's mansion and tell them that our elder brother is inviting them to dinner."

"According to the order."

Wang Jinghong bowed quickly and accepted the order.

"Dad, why did you invite Uncle Chang?"

A hint of doubt suddenly flashed across Zhu Chong's eyes, and he looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and asked.

"Wipe your big brother's ass!"

Zhu Yuanzhang glared at Zhu Chong, and this frightened Zhu Chong so much that he shrank his head.

"Daughter-in-law, come over later, and let your mother cook for you."

Then Old Zhu looked at Xie Yuer and Chang Qingyun with a friendly expression and said with a smile, "Your daughter-in-law (the minister) obeys your order."

Upon hearing this, Chang Qingyun and Xie Yuer looked at Old Zhu and saluted.

But when Old Zhu called her "daughter-in-law", Xie Yuer blushed. Although this was already an established fact, she was not yet married to Zhu Gang.

Of course, being called like that by Old Zhu made her look very shy like a girl.

"Humph!"

But facing Zhu Gang, Old Zhu just snorted coldly and walked out of Kunning Palace.

"This old man still treats people differently?"

Facing Old Zhu's cold snort, Zhu Gang looked at Zhu Biao with a somewhat amused look.

"It was you who targeted the old man first, why are you now turning the tables and saying that the old man treated you differently?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Biao just shook his head helplessly, while Zhu Chong on the side put his arm around Zhu Gang's shoulders and teased with a smile.

Zhu Tan: ㄟ(▔，▔)ㄏ

In the side hall, Mrs. Lu looked particularly anxious. She kept pacing back and forth in the room, her brows furrowed, her face full of worry that was difficult to conceal.

After all, the East Palace had been blocked at this time, and the news could not be passed on at all. It would be strange if the Lu family was not anxious.

But at this moment, the door of the side hall was slowly pushed open, and what came into view was Zhu Biao's gloomy face.

This scene was like a cold wind blowing through the hall, which instantly made Lu's heart sink, and the chill penetrated deep into his heart.

Then Zhu Biao slowly stepped into the side hall, and the moment his eyes met Lu, it was like a sharp light that directly penetrated Lu's heart.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince."

Lu forced herself to suppress the anxiety in her heart and saluted Zhu Biao.

"Ms. Lu, do you admit your guilt?"

Facing Lu's salute, Zhu Biao remained cold as ice.

And every word was like a heavy hammer, hitting Lu's heart.

In response to this, Mrs. Lu's body trembled slightly, and panic flashed in her eyes, but she still forced herself to remain calm and said, "I am stupid and don't know what crime your highness is pointing at?"

"I want to ask you, has Qingyun ever treated you harshly?"

Seeing that Lu was still pretending to be stupid, Zhu Biao's eyes became even colder.

"Your Highness, my sister has never treated me harshly."

When Lu heard this, his pupils suddenly shrank and he shook his head.

But there was an almost inaudible tremor in his tone, as if he was trying hard to suppress the fluctuations in his heart.

"Never treated harshly?"

"Then why do you want to kill Qingyun!"

Suddenly, Zhu Biao's question was like thunder, his voice rose sharply, resounding in the side hall, stirring up endless echoes, making the surrounding air seem to solidify.

"Your Highness, I...I don't understand what you are talking about."

"How could I possibly poison my sister?"

"And how dare I have such an outrageous thought? Your Highness, there must be a traitor who is trying to confuse the public."

Faced with Zhu Biao's questioning, a trace of panic flashed across Lu's face, but she still gritted her teeth, refusing to admit it and shook her head.

But before Mrs. Lu could finish her words, Zhu Gang walked in again and interrupted her coldly, "Mrs. Lu, since it wasn't you who did it, then how did you know that the Crown Princess was poisoned?"

As soon as these words came out, Lu's face turned pale as paper in an instant, and his body was shaky, as if all the strength in his body had been drained in an instant.

"At this point, how long do you want to play dumb?"

Zhu Biao's voice sounded again like a cold wind passing through.

"Hahaha!"

In an instant, Lu burst into hysterical laughter.

The laughter sounded particularly harsh in the quiet side hall, and Lu's eyes began to unfocus.

It was as if he had finally given up all disguise and resistance, revealing a ferocious look of having given up hope.

"Yes! I did it! It was all me!"

In another moment, Lu suddenly stood up, clenched his hands into fists, and dug his sharp nails deeply into the flesh. Blood oozed out, and he laughed hysterically and crazily.

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