Time Travel: After Seizing the Throne, I Lead the Ming Dynasty to Take Off

He retracted his somewhat distant gaze.

He fixed his gaze on Zhu Di, his eyes narrowed slightly as he said, "Fourth Brother, it's New Year's Day now, and you're still thinking about that? It seems like you didn't listen to what I said last time?"

Zhu Di toasted him on behalf of Zhu Biao, Zhu Chong, Zhu Gang and other brothers, but Zhu Yuanzhang did not think much of it. Even now that he had come to his senses, he was unwilling to doubt their sincerity.

But this guy climbed along the pole...

He then began to use the deaths of the second and third brothers to make him hate the so-called "person behind the scenes". But when he came to his senses and looked back, it was not difficult to guess what he was thinking.

Being stared at by Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Di suddenly felt a chill on his back and his throat became a little tight.

However, he had been a vassal in Beiping for many years and had naturally seen many big events. He was not lacking in both composure and courage. He immediately put on an innocent and confused look and said, "Father...what was I thinking? I have upset you during the New Year. It is indeed my fault, and I admit it."

"But since you're talking about my second and third brothers, Dad, you're sad and angry. As your younger brother, I can't help but feel sad and angry too. I hate that person and am angry that he was so cruel. As your son, as a descendant of the Zhu family, I'm also considering the Zhu dynasty that you, the emperor, built single-handedly."

Zhu Di defended himself earnestly and convincingly, saying that he was a steady man and had naturally thought of a way out of this excuse long ago.

Now when I talk about it, I feel particularly calm.

After he made such an explanation, Zhu Yuanzhang's fierce expression immediately eased. It was New Year's Day, and he only had this son by his side, so his temper would naturally be much better. He was reluctant to criticize him too much, nor was he willing to doubt his own son's sincerity at such a time.

Stare at Zhu Di for a moment.

Then he sighed deeply, shook his head and said, "Forget it, forget it."

Zhu Di then secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

But after this incident, the originally happy atmosphere between the father and son suddenly faded a lot. They didn't talk as much or as enthusiastically as before, and even drank wine in small sips with the food.

All of a sudden.

The only sounds left in the room were the slight clinking of dishes and the gentle sound of wine bowls being picked up and put down.

During the meal, Zhu Di moved his lips and wanted to say something, but he finally held back - he understood that he had underestimated his father's partiality for that young boy. If he said more, he might really anger the Hongwu Emperor.

Figured this out.

Zhu Di no longer dwelled on trying to impress Zhu Yunhuan in front of Zhu Yuanzhang. After a moment's thought, he put aside his other thoughts, stood up, picked up his wine bowl, and played the family card, saying, "Dad! It's New Year's Day, we shouldn't be like this! I was truly distressed for you just now, and I know you're also distressed for me. You couldn't bear to let me wait any longer in the snow."

As soon as these words were spoken, the coldness on Zhu Yuanzhang's face melted away.

A smile reappeared on his face, and he said stubbornly: "You? What's there for you, a rough boy, to feel sorry for? Isn't it because of Miaoyun's face? I feel sorry for my daughter-in-law."

Zhu Di didn't care and said with a smile: "My son and Miaoyun are one. If you feel sorry for Miaoyun, isn't that the same as feeling sorry for your son?"

"You little brat, you've been cunning since you were little!"

Zhu Yuanzhang pointed at Zhu Di and drank the remaining wine in his bowl in one gulp, thus putting aside what had just happened.

Zhu Di then suggested, "Speaking of the previous matter, why would Lu Chenshi come to you at this critical moment? I'm afraid it's something about Yingtian Prefecture, right?"

"You're worried about your son and haven't seen it yet, but I know you're definitely still worried about your grandson in Yingtian Mansion. Why don't Miaoyun and I take shelter in the side wing first? You can do your thing."

He acted like a loving father and a filial son.

As he said this, he was about to take Xu Miaoyun up.

However, Zhu Yuanzhang waved at them and said, "Sit down, sit down. It's New Year's Day and we're just having a New Year's dinner. Just sit down and enjoy your meal. I'll watch my own."

The relationship between father and son had just thawed, so Zhu Yuanzhang naturally didn't want this to happen.

Zhu Di raised his lips in an imperceptible arc and sat down again: "Since the emperor doesn't mind, then I will eat a few more bites."

He mentioned this matter.

How could he be trying to avoid suspicion? He was simply after this intelligence—his plan to sow discord failed, but this was a rare opportunity, so he had to get something back, right?

I took a step back to advance, and talked about the love between father and son, and the love between grandfather and grandson.

My father would definitely not be willing to kick me out at this time.

Zhu Yuanzhang's side.

When Zhu Di mentioned this matter, it naturally brought up his heart...

How could he not be thinking about his grandson who was far away in Yingtian Prefecture during the New Year? Of course, he was anxious to see the news in the intelligence. At this time, after three rounds of drinks and having said what he needed to say, he directly pulled out the intelligence that he had just suppressed from his sleeve.

He couldn't wait to tear it open and took out a stack of rice paper used to record information. There was a lot of paper and a lot of words on it.

Zhu Yuanzhang first flipped through several pieces of paper and roughly looked at the contents on them. There were a total of four records.

[Situation of Huaibei Mine]

[Situation of Huainan Mine]

[Situation of the Pingxiang Mine in Yuanzhou Prefecture]

[Situation of Jiangxia Mine in Wuchang Prefecture]

Zhu Yuanzhang raised an eyebrow and looked at his fourth son, who was retreating to advance and deliberately avoiding his gaze. He said kindly, "Why are you hiding? It's not something that needs to be avoided."

Zhu Yuanzhang only read the title and did not read it carefully, so naturally he did not take the information too seriously.