The Ming Dynasty: The most ruthless imperial grandson, Old Zhu begged me not to kill him.

Chapter 127 Do you really think I'm so easy to fool?

When the crowd heard these people step forward, they couldn't help but sneer. These guys seemed hesitant and awkward, as if they had something to say but didn't know how to say it.

These roughnecks finally couldn't hold back any longer.

Everyone who appears in this court is a shrewd and capable individual. Although many people do not know what these people have done wrong, seeing them in this court tells them that this matter is not simple.

"So it's you generals. What brings you here?"

At this moment, Marquis Fei Ju of Pingliang hesitated for a moment and then spoke.

"I beg Your Highness to punish me!"

“We made some minor mistakes in Fengyang Prefecture. Our families secretly bought a lot of land there without our knowledge. Some of those damned fellows committed crimes by engaging in forced buying and selling. When I found out, I was extremely angry, but it was too late to make amends. I beg Your Highness to punish them!”

The court officials kept their heads down and didn't say a word.

It is obvious that Marquis Fei Ju of Pingliang has made this matter extremely simple, but the truth is definitely not like that. If it were, it wouldn't be worth it, as all these founding nobles in the court have appeared.

Duke Xu Da of Wei shook his head helplessly. These guys were really courting death. They still wouldn't tell the truth in front of His Highness the Crown Prince. Weren't they wasting their last chance? Zhu Xiong Ying sneered when he saw that these people didn't tell the truth.

"is it?"

"It seems that you gentlemen need to restrain your families. However, just like those officials from earlier, those who have made mistakes naturally need to be punished. If we only punish one group and let the rest go, the officials in the court will probably not agree!"

The civil officials' eyes lit up immediately upon hearing this.

They just suffered extremely heavy losses, and there is a great deal of conflict between civil officials and military generals in the imperial court.

At the beginning of the founding of the country, military officers had much more power than civil officials. Now, the power of civil officials has been wiped out, and these people are worried. Now is an opportunity.

They then demanded that the matter be thoroughly investigated.

Marquis Yongjia, Zhu Liangzu, and others were extremely angry.

These guys had nothing to do with them, but they insisted on getting involved.

They thought they were just taking this opportunity to get His Highness the Crown Prince to pardon their crimes.

Then we can plead with His Majesty. For the sake of His Highness the Crown Prince's reputation, His Majesty will definitely not punish us too severely. Perhaps we can even keep our family's imperial edict.

"Your Highness, these family members have indeed done some things they shouldn't have done. As officials of the Ming Dynasty, we naturally need to consider the interests of the Ming Dynasty and will certainly not protect these people. We have decided to put righteousness above family ties and deal with them all. Please look at Your Highness, in consideration of the great contributions we have made to the Ming Dynasty, please do not implicate them and spare our lives!"

Zhu Xiong Ying was extremely surprised to hear this.

"What do you mean by that, generals? You are all generals who have fought alongside my imperial grandfather on the battlefield. You have only made some mistakes. I believe that my imperial grandfather is discerning and will surely clear your names!"

"I will definitely report this matter to my grandfather and have his Imperial Guards investigate. If this matter has nothing to do with you, I will clear your names!"

Marquis Yongjia, Zhu Liangzu, and the others felt their scalps tingle; how was this matter becoming increasingly inexplicable?

Zhu Yuanzhang already knew about this matter; if he hadn't known, these people would never have been in such a hurry.

If we send the Embroidered Uniform Guard to investigate this matter, wouldn't that mean they'd have to dig up their ancestral graves?

"Your Highness, there's no need for that. They're just some traitors using our name to run rampant. Please rest assured, Your Highness, we will definitely handle these matters properly, and none of the people involved will be let off the hook!" Zhu Xiong Ying clapped his hands.

"You gentlemen are indeed of noble character and integrity, unmatched by others. However, it is inevitable that this matter will be a bit of a trouble for you!"

"Since ancient times, officials have protected each other and relatives have concealed each other's faults. Although it is inappropriate to talk about this in the imperial court, it is still considered normal. If this matter gets out, I'm afraid the world will still not believe you generals. In that case, your reputations will be tarnished for no reason. I believe you all know how the Embroidered Uniform Guard does things. They will definitely clear your names!"

Upon hearing this, the marquises trembled with fear.

If the Embroidered Uniform Guard hadn't been involved, things would have been fine. But once they got involved, they probably would have been skinned alive.

"Your Highness, although the Embroidered Uniform Guard is reliable, we really do not wish to trouble them. Would it be possible to find someone else?"

Several people prayed.

Even if it's a completely unrelated official, as long as they find out about this person's habits and hobbies, they can get their hands on them.

Give him enough money, and you can easily win him over. Then you can just end this matter quickly.

It's probably not so easy for the Embroidered Uniform Guard to solve cases.

Zhu Xiong Ying nodded.

"Since Zhu is also unwilling to let the Embroidered Uniform Guard handle the case, then I will send my Western Depot. However, the Western Depot has no talent, and Yu Huatian is going to follow me, so I'm afraid we can't send any capable people. I'm sorry to have wronged you marquises!"

Upon hearing this, Marquis Yongjia Zhu Liangzu and others' eyes lit up.

The reputation of the Embroidered Uniform Guard was legendary, but they had never even heard of the Western Depot; they guessed it was something that couldn't be brought to the table.

Na Yuhuatian is indeed a skilled fighter, but apart from him, the others are not famous. If they had only sent an ordinary, mediocre person, they might have been able to resolve the matter after making some arrangements.

Upon hearing this, everyone was extremely excited, expressed their gratitude profusely, and then left.

Zhu Xiong Ying was pondering who to send. His Western Depot was no less powerful than the Embroidered Uniform Guard when a familiar voice came from outside.

"I'm so glad you're here, U.A.! I've finally found you!"

Zhu Xiong Ying looked in that direction and discovered that the person speaking was none other than his fourth uncle, Zhu Di.

"Fourth Uncle, what are you doing here?"

"Didn't I hear you were getting married? And it's during school hours at the main hall, yet you've sneaked out again!"

Zhu Di felt a little embarrassed upon hearing this and scratched his head sheepishly.

Zhu Di was more than happy to marry Xu Miaoyun of the Xu family.

He himself greatly admired General Xu Da, and Zhu Di's lifelong wish was to become a general like Xu Da. Naturally, he also greatly admired Xu Miaoyun's appearance.

"Xiongying, your fourth uncle really has something important to tell us about escaping from the main hall this time. You must not tell Father and Mother about this, or your fourth uncle will be finished!"

Zhu Di looked terrified. It's estimated that only Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma could frighten Zhu Di so much, along with his unfortunate brother Zhu Biao.

(End of this chapter)