Zhu Yuanzhang, who commanded the wind and rain, lived a long and arduous life.

Is there such a relationship?

Zhu Xiong Ying was taken aback.

He asked many people about the deaths of Hu Huaiyong and Li Shanchang.

Many people said that the crime did not warrant death, but Zhu Xiong Ying also understood another meaning behind their words: her grandfather was too cold and heartless.

Even his own father, Zhu Biao, said that the crime did not warrant death.

But now, he heard another explanation.

As Zhu Xiong Ying seemed lost in thought, Zhu Chang Ye was also watching him.

Zhu Changye stopped on purpose.

After all, it was said to a child, so the little guy needs some time to process it.

Once the little guy seemed to have accepted it, Zhu Changye continued, "Back then, these two prime ministers, relying on the glory of helping your grandfather establish the country, appointed relatives and friends, protected each other, disrupted the court, formed cliques for personal gain, and abused their power."

“The crimes committed one by one are obvious and tell the whole story of how this person wanted to seize the throne and take his place.”

"Their contributions to the founding of the Ming Dynasty were indeed significant, but that is no excuse for their arrogance. Your grandfather's rewards to them were substantial, and we thought they would restrain themselves. However, instead of restraining themselves, they have become even more arrogant and domineering."

“Even under these circumstances, your grandfather still cherished old friendships and tolerated these two prime ministers for many years before finally deciding to take action.”

"So, U.A., wasn't your grandfather a pitiful man? He had to personally turn the butcher's knife against his old partner, bear the infamy for all eternity, and also save face for these old comrades. Tell me... is there anything more helpless than this?"

Zhu Xiong Ying was deeply shocked upon hearing this.

"Yes, if you look at it that way, my grandfather was indeed a pitiful man."

"But Master, how do you know all this?"

Zhu Xiong Ying couldn't help but ask.

Zhu Changye chuckled: "Back when I was cultivating, I had nothing to do and felt bored. I happened to hear about such a big case, so I analyzed it out of boredom."

He wouldn't say that it's because Zhu Yuanzhang is his own child, and what parent doesn't understand their child?

He would not meet with Zhu Yuanzhang.

These are Zhu Changye's thoughts after careful consideration over this period of time.

He was killed by Yuan soldiers more than fifty years ago. Zhu Yuanzhang believed him to be dead. He was initially in pain, but after so many years, he had come to accept it.

They even gave him a temple name: Zhu Shizhen, the Ming Renzu Emperor.

If his child is having a hard time, he should step forward and help him; that's what a father should do.

But now the children are doing well, the grandson is still alive, and the Empress Ma has recovered. They have many children and grandchildren and can enjoy the happiness of family life.

As an old codger, I shouldn't disturb his peaceful life.

Moreover, given Zhu Yuanzhang's personality,

If he were to go to Zhu Yuanzhang, then Zhu Yuanzhang would know that his father was alive, and given Zhu Yuanzhang's filial piety, he would certainly grant him the position of the retired emperor.

With a larger location comes too many distractions during cultivation.

Moreover, a centenarian emperor emeritus could still be so lively and energetic. In the 21st century, a centenarian is considered a superhuman, let alone in ancient times, where people were considered old in their thirties or forties. A centenarian emperor emeritus...

If this news gets out, what will the world think? What will the imperial court think?

Historians of the Ming Dynasty all praised Zhu Yuanzhang, a commoner, for his great achievement of overthrowing the Yuan Dynasty. How did he maintain this success?

After all, his father lived to be a hundred years old and was still alive and kicking; he didn't seem like a normal person at all.

If we extrapolate, it's possible that Zhu Yuanzhang's father secretly helped him a great deal in becoming the emperor he is today.

All sorts of rumors and gossip will fly around.

This would cause Zhu Yuanzhang a lot of trouble.

This is not what Zhu Changye wanted to see.

As parents, all we want is for our children to be happy.

So does he.

The child is doing well now, so let's not cause trouble.

"I see. Then, Master, you also said that my grandfather was destined for a life of hardship. What do you mean by 'destined for a life of hardship' and 'good emperor'?"

Zhu Changye thought for a moment and said, "That's easy to understand. The dynasty has just been established, and everything needs to be rebuilt. Your grandfather had to do many political affairs personally. How could he not be tired?"

"However... it is truly admirable that your grandfather, born a farmer, could maintain such a pragmatic character even after becoming emperor."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Xiong Ying sighed and said, "Yes, Grandpa does many things personally. Sometimes I suggest that he shouldn't work so hard and let the others do some of the work."

"But Grandpa said he was afraid the people below would shirk their responsibilities and cheat. He... sigh, he's really too tired."

Zhu Xiong Ying was quite helpless.

Then he asked some more questions, which Zhu Changye answered fluently.

After all, he was his great-grandson, so he wouldn't hesitate to help Zhu Changye.

Once Zhu Xiong Ying was out of danger, Zhu Chang Ye began to teach her cultivation until sunset, at which point Zhu Xiong Ying slowly bid farewell and left.

Zhu Xiong Ying's cultivation made no progress today.

And this is also the norm in cultivation.

You must endure long periods of solitude to achieve that one moment of brilliance.

That fleeting moment of brilliance will ultimately shine as brightly as fireworks.

….….….….….…

Imperial City.

Kunning Palace.

"What? Your master told you that?"

Zhu Yuanzhang stared wide-eyed at Zhu Xiong Ying in disbelief.

After Zhu Xiong Ying returned, she came to see him.

Then he said that he had asked his master about things today, and about his master's views on the Hu Huaiyong case.

At first, Zhu Yuanzhang didn't pay much attention to it.

After all, they are cultivators; how could they understand these court intrigues?

But the more he listened, the more his brows furrowed, and in the end he almost stood up.

"Grandpa, could it be... that my master was wrong?"

Zhu Xiong Ying shrank back and asked in return.

Zhu Yuanzhang did not answer; his eyes were still filled with shock.

Was the immortal's analysis of him incorrect?

Correct!

exactly! !

This immortal actually knew the real reason why he killed Hu Huaiyong and Li Shanchang?

Zhu Yuanzhang initially treated the two men with decency, but then executed them on charges of treason. In truth, Zhu Yuanzhang could have charged them with usurping the throne.

But he never told anyone about this.

Many secrets were buried deep in Zhu Yuanzhang's heart, he silently endured them, and he was willing to be the cruel monarch in the eyes of the world.

But who can truly understand Zhu Yuanzhang's helplessness?

These two prime ministers were founding heroes. Zhu Yuanzhang tolerated them for seventeen years, thinking they would restrain themselves. However, things developed beyond Zhu Yuanzhang's expectations, and he had no choice but to take up the sword and turn against these old comrades!

This was his true thought process back then.

Even Zhu Biao couldn't figure out the motive.

The immortal, on the contrary, saw through it?

Moreover, what Da Sun just said is exactly the same as what happened back then!

How can this be? !

These were secrets buried deep in Zhu Yuanzhang's heart, and no one could possibly know them!

The only explanation is...

That person was truly an immortal.

He used supernatural means to learn about his own thoughts and motives.

"Amazing, amazing!"

Zhu Yuanzhang let out a breath and couldn't help but sigh, "I've seen my share of storms in my life, but this... is the first time I've ever seen anything like this."

"Xiongying, from now on, whatever your master tells you to do, just do it. Don't ask questions, don't worry about anything! Just be obedient."