Chapter 6 Concubine, calling herself "this palace" in front of this king? (Please read, vote for the monthly ticket, and recommend!)

"How long do you plan to stay this time?"

In the main hall of the Crown Prince's Eastern Palace, the current Crown Princess Chang Qingyun looked at Zhu Gang who was teasing the child beside her and asked softly.

"A dozen days at most."

Zhu Gang still didn't turn his head.

All I could see was this cute little guy in my arms.

After all, this little guy is not only the eldest grandson of their Zhu family, but also the grandson of Zhu Gang’s master Chang Yuchun.

Naturally, Zhu Gang loves the whole family as well as the whole person.

That’s right, perhaps because he is a time traveler, Zhu Gang was born with a photographic memory and immense strength.

Of course Zhu Yuanzhang had to find a good teacher for Zhu Gang, so Zhu Gang became Chang Yuchun's disciple and followed Chang Yuchun to practice martial arts since he was a child.

It was precisely because of this relationship that Chang Yuchun did not die suddenly in the second year of Hongwu, but was granted the title of Duke of E at the ennoblement ceremony in the third year of Hongwu, becoming one of the six founding dukes.

"Little Xiongying, you must grow up quickly. When the time comes, your uncle will teach you all his skills."

Zhu Gang looked down at the confused Zhu Xiongying again, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Moreover, Zhu Gang had already made up his mind that he must not hand Zhu Xiongying over to those corrupt scholars. After he finished dealing with the affairs in Taiyuan, he would return to Beijing and prepare to teach Zhu Xiongying personally.

As soon as Zhu Gang finished speaking, Zhu Xiongying smiled happily at him.

"Third brother, it seems that our Xiongying likes you very much."

When Chang Qingyun saw this scene, a soft look appeared in her eyes.

"Haha, of course. From the royal family's perspective, I'm Xiongying's uncle."

"And if we talk about it from the master's side, I am still Xiongying's uncle. If this child is not close to me, who else can he be close to?"

Zhu Gang also grinned and said.

"I said you were fat, but you still gasped."

Chang Qingyun rolled her eyes at Zhu Gang.

"Tomorrow, I will ask you to beg father to let you stay in Yingtian Prefecture for a while longer."

Afterwards, Chang Qingyun looked at Zhu Gang seriously and said, "And my sister-in-law should also take advantage of this time to summon the unmarried girls in the capital to the East Palace. Even if she cannot be made the principal wife, she should have a concubine to serve her. Don't you think so?"

"sister in law."

"You don't have to worry about me. Yu'er and I have been childhood sweethearts and we are in love with each other. Naturally, I will marry Yu'er."

"In a few days, I will ask the old man for permission to marry me, so don't worry."

In response to this, Zhu Gang's mouth twitched slightly, and he quickly waved his hand.

"Xie's sister?"

"But three years ago, when the emperor arranged a marriage for you, didn't you have a quarrel with him and then go to Taiyuan alone to be a vassal?"

Chang Qingyun was a little confused, so she looked at Zhu Gang in confusion.

What happened in the sixth year of Hongwu, not to mention Chang Qingyun, even the court officials would not be able to forget it, right?
After all, Zhu Gang was young at that time, only sixteen years old, and he went to Taiyuan alone to establish his fiefdom, which naturally met with opposition from the ministers.

But who could persuade Zhu Yuanzhang when he was still angry?

In addition, this incident happened on the eve of the granted marriage, so they naturally thought that Zhu Gang was unwilling to marry Xie Yuer, so the father and son had a big fight.

"Sister-in-law, this is not the same thing at all, but because of the old man's face, people mistakenly think that I don't want to marry Yu'er."

Zhu Gang looked at Chang Qingyun and curled his lips.

"Then sister-in-law won't ask."

Chang Qingyun was able to marry Zhu Biao and become the Crown Princess, so she was naturally a talented woman. As soon as Zhu Gang said this, Chang Qingyun felt that there was something complicated going on, so she waved her hand.

"Actually, it's nothing. Talking too much will only add to your troubles." Zhu Gang also nodded.

"Sister, who is this?"

At this time, a woman in embroidered palace clothes stepped into the main hall and looked at Zhu Gang with a hint of doubt. "Hmm?"

Zhu Gang also turned his head to look at the woman, frowning slightly.

"Sister is here."

Chang Qingyun turned to look at the woman and waved her hand, signaling her to come over. Then she smiled and said, "This is your brother, the Prince of Jin, who has been enfeoffed in Taiyuan, Shanxi."

Then, Chang Qingyun looked at Zhu Gang and said, "This is the Crown Prince's concubine, Lu, who was married to the Crown Prince last year. She is from the famous Lu family in Jiangnan."

In response, Zhu Gang nodded with the same expression.

"Lu has met uncle."

Hearing this, Lu looked at Zhu Gang and bowed.

"Ah."

Zhu Gang turned his head and looked at Lu, still speaking softly: "Since you have already met, then please leave and do not disturb me and Sister Chang from reminiscing about the past."

As soon as these words were spoken, Lu's face changed immediately. She was the prince's concubine. Even if her status was not as high as that of the Crown Princess Chang Qingyun, she should not be humiliated like this!
To put it in a small way, it is disrespectful to my sister-in-law, and to put it in a big way, it is disrespectful to Crown Prince Zhu Biao.

In response to this, a hint of helplessness flashed across Chang Qingyun's eyes, and she winked at Lu, asking him to leave quickly.

Otherwise, the only one who will suffer today is the Lu family.

After all, other people may not know, but how could Chang Qingyun, who grew up with Zhu Biao, not know?

If this really angers Zhu Gang, it will be useless even if you bring up Zhu Yuanzhang, let alone Zhu Biao, unless you can get Empress Ma to speak for you.

"Uncle, has the Lu family ever provoked you?"

But Lu, who was already filled with anger, immediately ignored Chang Qingyun's gaze and looked at Zhu Gang and said in a deep voice.

"No."

Zhu Gang raised his head, glanced at Lu, and then shook his head.

"Then uncle, don't you think you are a little rude?"

Upon hearing this, Lady Lu's face darkened and she said, "Although I am only your Highness's concubine, I do not deserve your humiliation like this!"

Of course, Lu knew about Zhu Gang's enfeoffment, but after all, he was an unpopular prince, so how could he compete with the Crown Prince?
"It's over."

Chang Qingyun closed her eyes and sighed inwardly. This Lu family has narrowed her own path. It is not a wise move to offend Zhu Gang in this way.

Still calling yourself "this palace" in front of Zhu Gang?
How depressed are you?

"A concubine? How dare you call yourself my concubine in front of me?"

Zhu Gang put Zhu Xiongying down, then slowly stood up and looked at Lu, with a cold look flashing in his eyes.

Such a straightforward question made Lu's heart tremble.

But facing a prince who holds real power, how can a concubine have the qualifications to call herself "this palace"?
From this point of view, even if the matter was brought to Zhu Yuanzhang, she, Mrs. Lu, would be in the wrong, and Zhu Biao would not be able to make the decision for her.

"I have overstepped my bounds. Please forgive me, Your Highness Prince Jin."

Then, Lu pursed her lips, suppressed the humiliation in her heart, bowed her head and saluted.

"Sister, since the boss is not here, you are in charge of the East Palace. How should you deal with the offense of insubordination?"

Zhu Gang turned his head to look at Chang Qingyun, still laughing softly.

"Since this is Lu's first offense, I will not punish him severely, but he will be given the power of the Eastern Palace from today and will be confined for one month."

Chang Qingyun sighed softly, then looked at Lu and said, "Lu, are you convinced?"

"I accept the punishment. Thank you, sister."

Lu once again suppressed the resentment in her eyes, looked at Chang Qingyun and saluted, then looked at Zhu Gang and saluted, "Thank you, Your Highness, Prince Jin."

Zhu Gang picked up Zhu Xiongying again and didn't bother to pay attention to Lu. Seeing this, Chang Qingyun looked at Lu and waved her hand, saying, "Go away."

(End of this chapter)