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

Chapter 453 A Dilemma
Who could blame him for being the most eager among the Hanlin Academy members to pledge allegiance to Zhu Xiong Ying?

Ru Chang was immediately shocked. At this moment, he also guessed that his defection to Zhu Xiong Ying was definitely revenge, but he did not expect that the revenge would come so quickly.

The officials in the court were all shocked, knowing that favoritism and corruption were extremely serious matters.

This incident occurred during the first imperial examination after Zhu Xiong Ying reformed the system, and everyone frowned upon hearing this.

They had already received the news.

Ru Chang and her men from the Hanlin Academy have already defected to Zhu Xiong Ying.

Why are these people suddenly impeaching Ru Chang?

Soon, those in the court understood what had happened.

It seems that all of these people are Zhu Yunwen's men.

If the person targeting the grandson of the Crown Prince Zhu Xiong Ying was Zhu Yunwen, then this matter would make much more sense.

At this moment, Ru Chang was also covered in sweat.

This matter is indeed of utmost importance.

I reckon His Highness the Crown Prince wouldn't favor me; if that's the case...

It's likely that many ministers in the court have ulterior motives, which would not only fail to solve anything but also make the situation more chaotic.

Thinking about all this, he sighed.

Whether it's students from all over the world or just yourself, everyone knows how to make the right choice.

Everyone turned their gaze toward Zhu Xiong Ying, as if trying to discern something from his eyes. However, Zhu Xiong Ying remained expressionless, as if nothing had happened.

At this point, Zhu Yuanzhang had no time to consider these things.

Empress Ma's condition is still uncertain.

He couldn't wait to leave this place and return to Renshou Palace.

Where is Ru Chang?

Upon hearing this, Ru Chang hurriedly stepped forward.

"Wei Chen is here!"

"So aren't you going to explain this matter?"

Ru Chang's expression was complicated. He didn't know how to resolve this matter. He couldn't very well say that this was an order from the Grand Secretary of the Hanlin Academy, could he? At this moment, he was very frustrated. He was worried that Zhu Xiong Ying would take this opportunity to deal with him, but now, before Zhu Xiong Ying even started to deal with him, he was being targeted by Zhu Yunwen's faction.

Those things have been mostly dealt with, so they shouldn't be discovered, he thought to himself, trying to reassure himself.

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly.

"A traitor like you deserves to die! Guards!"

Before he could finish speaking, Zhu Xiong Ying, who was standing to the side, said with a smile.

"Grandpa Emperor, there are quite a few problems in the imperial examinations that we didn't notice, but it's not a big deal!"

"If we have to say that they are guilty, then wouldn't that mean all the officials in the Hanlin Academy are guilty!"

The officials from the handling department were stunned when they heard this. This matter had nothing to do with them, but they had been dragged into it for no reason.

They argued back angrily.

"This is outrageous! We have never paid attention to these matters before, so how could this possibly be related to us!"

"That makes sense. We have never been involved in these matters!"

...These officials kept trying to defend themselves, but then Zhu Xiong Ying sneered and said, "So you all saw Ru Chang sabotage the imperial examination with your own eyes?"

Upon hearing this, the group frowned. Although they wished to say it, they were afraid of offending His Highness the Crown Prince.

Everyone else frowned, unsure of what to do.

At that moment, an official stepped forward.

This official was also a veteran of the Hanlin Academy.

His position in the Hanlin Academy was second only to the Grand Secretary of the Hanlin Academy.

However, he was extremely devoted to the Four Books and Five Classics and disdained the newly emerging imperial examination system, believing it to be a tragedy for scholars everywhere.

It was precisely for this reason that he and Zhu Yunwen became very close, which directly confirmed his statement.

"I heard with my own ears that Ru Chang was going to admit all the marked exam papers during the imperial examinations, and there is absolutely no problem with that!"

"We scholars have nothing to fear from anyone. No matter what happens today, I will say the same thing!"

Upon hearing these words, everyone couldn't help but feel a deep respect. Although this person didn't get along with them, his actions were indeed very upright, and even they admired him greatly.

After thinking for a moment, Zhu Xiong Ying said.

"Since he committed a crime, he must be punished!"

At this moment, Zhu Xiong Ying looked at Zhu Yuan Zhang beside him and said.

"Grandfather, I wish to have Duke Lan Yu of Liang stationed at the U-Tsang Provincial Administration Commission, but he lacks an assistant. Why not send Ru Chang to help him?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was taken aback for a moment, then looked at Zhu Xiong Ying with a puzzled expression.

"You want to send Lan Yu to the Tibet Autonomous Prefecture?"

What's there? Why send him there at all!

Zhu Yuanzhang thought Zhu Xiong Ying had already died. Lan Yu wanted to exile Lan Yu to this frontier region. Although Lan Yu's character was indeed not good, in the court, both he and Crown Prince Zhu Biao...

Even if Zhu Xiong Ying could easily suppress him, as long as the three of them were safe, there was no need for Lan Yu to make a move.

Now, for no apparent reason, he has been demoted to a remote place.

What was the reason for this? Upon hearing this, the civil officials in the court had a bright idea: exiling Lan Yu to the border region was exactly what they wanted.

Military generals wielded far too much power.

This is a very unfavorable situation for them, as Li Wenzhong, Feng Sheng, and other veteran generals have now left the court.

At present, only Lan Yu can keep the court officials in check.

Sending Lan Yu to the border region at this time would be a huge benefit for them.

These people were very excited upon hearing this, and they didn't even ask too many questions about Ru Chang's affairs.

However, Zhu Yuanzhang asked in confusion.

Is it inappropriate to send the Duke of Liang to such a far-off place as the U-Tsang Provincial Administration Commission? Wouldn't it be better to send someone else? However, Zhu Xiong Ying shook his head firmly at this moment.

"Grandpa, I believe this person is none other than Lan Yu!"

Seeing Zhu Xiong Ying's resolute expression, Zhu Yuanzhang was speechless. He then turned his gaze to Crown Prince Zhu Biao, thinking that Zhu Biao would surely need to help Lan Yu.

Meanwhile, Crown Prince Zhu Biao kept nodding, as if this was the way things should be. This puzzled him. Although he didn't know what these two were thinking, he decided to do as they suggested for now and ask them about it when he got back.

"Alright, since that's the case, Lan Yu, are you willing to go to the U-Tsang Provincial Administration Commission?"

(End of this chapter)