Gao Chi of the Ming River

What Zhu Gaochi didn't know was that after he left Fengxian Hall, the atmosphere in Fengxian Hall suddenly froze.

"Yun Wen, what's going on with you today?!" The old man, that is, Zhu Yuanzhang asked with a gloomy face and staring eyes.

The young man, that is, Zhu Yunqi hurriedly knelt down and said, "Grandfather, please calm down, grandson is... acting presumptuous today." Zhu Yunqi lowered his head, a little ashamed.

He knew that what he did today was naive and should not be done.

But when he saw Zhu Gaochi, he couldn't help but think of what Aunt Anping had said, couldn't help thinking of his father who was in the hospital bed now, and Qi Tai and Huang Zicheng's words about "the harm of the vassal king"...

Aunt Anping said: "Believe it or not, within five years, Zhu Di will be your enemy!"

Qi Tai and Huang Zicheng said, "The vassal kings hold military power and are too powerful, especially Zhu Di, the king of Yan, who has [-] soldiers in his hands. The affairs of the army can be decided by themselves. Maybe it doesn't have to wait until the end of the few generations. It is now to seize the vassals , I’m afraid it won’t be easy... and after several generations, the conquest of the feudal vassals may lead to the "rebellion of the seven kingdoms" and "rebellion of the eight kings" in the previous dynasty..."

Zhu Yunqi, who was kneeling on the ground, couldn't help clenching his hands into fists.

"Yunwen?" Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the obvious look of surprise on Zhu Yunwen's face, sighed in his heart, and said, "The emperor knows that you are worried about your father, don't worry, didn't the imperial physician say that your father is fine... ..."

Zhu Yunwen raised his head and forced a smile.

Of course he knew what the imperial doctor said, but his heart was always uneasy.

After chatting for a few words, Zhu Yuanzhang asked Zhu Yunqi to kneel down.

Looking at Zhu Yunqi's back slowly receding, Zhu Yuanzhang was thoughtful. Yunwen's performance today made him a little disappointed. This child has been pampered by him since he was a child, and he is used to going smoothly. Recently, the prince fell ill and became impetuous. ?Hey... It seems that I still haven't tempered enough.Thinking of Zhu Gaochi's simple and honest smile just now, he couldn't help but smile, this is an interesting child.

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Zhu Gaochi left Fengxian Hall, and then left the palace with Xu.

As soon as he walked out of the palace, Zhu Gaochi heaved a sigh of relief.He was worried at first, what if he had to stay in the palace?Well, it's nice to live outside...

At this time, the sky has been covered with a faint rosy clouds.

Just as he was about to walk towards the carriage, a deep voice came, "Minister Xu Zengshou pays homage to the princess, to the prince! I have seen the two young masters."

Xu turned her head in surprise, and looked at the middle-aged man who was bowing respectfully not far away. This man was tall and dark-skinned and had a bright face. When Xu saw him, his voice was a little excited, "Second Brother..."

Zhu Gaochi was taken aback, second brother?His second uncle?

Xu Zengshou smiled, took a few steps forward, first nodded slightly to Mrs. Xu, then lowered his head to look at Zhu Gaochi, and bowed his hands respectfully, "Is your son safe?"

Zhu Gaochi smiled honestly, cupped his hands slowly, and said respectfully but pretending to be clumsy, "Gaochi has seen uncle."

Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui also stepped forward, imitating Zhu Gaochi's appearance and saluting.

Xu Zengshou smiled, and said very happily, "I haven't seen you for half a year, the son seems to have grown a lot taller."

Zhu Gaochi's heart froze, did he grow a lot taller?

His grandpa said he didn't grow taller, but his second uncle said he grew a lot taller?

Hmm... Make a mark when you go back at night, and write it down once a month in the future!

"Why did the second brother come? How is the eldest brother?" Xu asked in a low voice, glanced at the palace gate not far away, and a trace of worry flashed in his eyes.

Xu Zengshou smiled wryly, "I came by order to pick you up to live in Xu's residence."

Xu was taken aback.

Zhu Gaochi's heart sank, living in Xu Mansion?

This is adding a lock to their Prince Yan's Mansion. If there is any change, the Xu Mansion will suffer accordingly...

Zhu Gaochi sighed inwardly, Grandpa Huang is really careful!

Moreover, this move is really chilling, right?His father is working hard in Mobei now!

Zhu Gaochi sat in the carriage, propped his forehead, watched the people coming and going outside the window, and his father's figure flashed again in his heart.

Dad... It's been a long time since I wrote.

After entering the Xu Mansion, I glanced at the outside of the Xu Mansion. It is very simple, but very grand.

After entering the main room, he met the current head of the Xu Mansion—his uncle Xu Huizu.

Salute each other politely.Zhu Gaochi smiled innocently and sat down at Xu's knee.

"The concubine should advise the lord more often." Xu Huizu said with a frown as soon as he sat down and waved his hand to signal the servant to retreat.

Xu was taken aback for a moment, and then smiled embarrassingly.

Zhu Gaochi felt a little weak in his heart, so he advised him?His father's temper is probably not the same even for the emperor's grandfather, right?Also, what is the advice?

"There are no outsiders here, so I'll just say it straight. Since Princess Anping returned to Beijing, there have been some unpleasant rumors inside and outside the palace..." Xu Huizu thought about it, but he didn't say what the rumors were, but Zhu Gaochi also I know what this so-called bad rumor is.

"However, the emperor still trusts the lord, otherwise, he would not order the lord to lead troops to march to Mobei..." Xu Huizu said solemnly again.

That's true... Zhu Gaochi was thinking in his heart, but did Grandpa Huang ever think that if there is a war ahead, but the rear is so unstable, what would the people fighting in the front think?

Glancing up at Xu Huizu secretly, Zhu Gaochi sighed softly in his heart, this uncle must have been sent by the emperor to give them a warning hint.

"Princess, on weekdays, you should persuade the prince not to be arrogant. Think more about the emperor, and..." After hesitating for a while, Xu Huizu said softly, "And...the empress..."

Xu was startled.

Zhu Gaochi was taken aback, empress?His grandma who had passed away that he had no chance to meet?

When Xu came back to her senses, she seemed to understand something, sighed lightly, nodded and said, "I understand. Brother"

Only then did Xu Huizu sigh, his tone softened, "Sister, there are some things that my elder brother... doesn't want to."

girl?At this time, it is the real gossip.

Xu smiled wryly, "Brother, you also know that about the prince, in fact... I don't know anything at all."

Xu Zengshou whispered at this time, "Do your best."

Zhu Gaochi shook his head in his heart, these two uncles really don't understand the old man, try their best?His father's temper doesn't know what it means to do his best...

After dinner, Zhu Gaochi returned to the courtyard arranged by the Xu family.

After washing up, Zhu Gaochi lay down on the bed a little tired.

Ma Sanbao stepped forward lightly, and asked in a low voice, "Your Majesty, can I give you a pinch?"

Zhu Gaochi smiled gently, and slowly shook his head, "Sanbao, you and Zhiqin are tired too, go down and rest." After a pause, he gently instructed, "Just remember to wake me up early tomorrow."

Ma Sanbao and Zhiqin then retreated respectfully.

After they retreated, Zhu Gaochi put away the gentle smile on his face, closed his eyes, and looked tired.

He raised his hand and touched his chest. On the outside of the jacket was the jade pendant given by the emperor's grandfather, and inside the jacket was the unicorn jade pendant given to him by his father.

Sighing in his heart, when he was about to turn over to sleep, he suddenly heard a slight sound. Zhu Gaochi opened his eyes vigilantly, turned over slowly, and saw a small opening in the window that should have been closed. Zhu Gaochi slowly sat up and glanced at the window. I glanced at the window, and my eyes fell to the ground. There seemed to be something under the window?

Zhu Gaochi climbed out of bed and walked over slowly and carefully.

When you get closer, you see a small paper ball?

Zhu Gaochi's heart skipped a beat, could it be his father?

Pick up the small ball of paper, in the light of the moon and the dim light of the candle.Zhu Gaochi slowly spread out the small ball of paper, and on the paper was some scrawled and hasty handwriting that he was familiar with: Chi'er, Dad will be back soon.

Only then did Zhu Gaochi feel that his uneasy heart had settled down a little bit, and he was relieved. It seemed that his father was safe and sound.

So, burning the note slowly, Zhu Gaochi climbed onto the bed with a smile, covered the quilt, sighed contentedly, closed his eyes, and fell asleep snoring.

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The next day, Ma Sanbao looked at Zhu Gaochi who had a very gentle smile, and was very surprised. The son is in a good mood today?

Although I don't understand why Shizi is in such a good mood after sleeping, but Shizi is in a good mood, and he, a slave, is also happy.

Went to another courtyard to greet Mrs. Xu, took the two younger brothers to the main room, greeted the two uncles, exchanged greetings, finished breakfast, and the second uncle said with a smile that he would take Zhu Gaochi outside to play While playing, someone came from the palace.

The purpose is very clear and simple: the grandson of the emperor wants to find a few cousins ​​to play with.

Zhu Gaochi smiled innocently, and smiled at the worried Xu Shi, then took Zhu Gaoxu with his left hand and Zhu Gaosui with his right hand, and followed the father-in-law who came to announce the decree slowly towards the palace.

then……

Two hours later, the accident happened.

Zhu Yunwen dared to swear to God, he asked Zhu Gaochi and the others to come because he really just wanted to have a simple gathering.

Thinking that Zhu Gaochi was only seven years old after all, and yesterday's self was indeed a little too much, he wanted to get together and give some compensation by the way.

But it will become like this, Zhu Yunqi really didn't expect...

Glancing secretly at the angry Zhu Yuanzhang who was sitting on the head seat of the Fengxian Hall, Zhu Yunqi felt regretful, and would have never called them here if he had known...

"Say! Who broke this!?" Zhu Yuanzhang said angrily.

Zhu Gaochi glanced at the shattered porcelain pieces on the ground, feeling depressed, this thing...is it the emperor's grandfather's favorite?Then why not put it in your room and treasure it?If you put it in your grandson's palace, you are giving it to your grandson. It is his grandson's stuff. If you accidentally break it, it is your grandson who came out and yelled...

"Say! Are you all dumb?!" Zhu Yuanzhang patted the armrest angrily.

Zhu Yunwen opened his mouth, but closed it silently.

"Huang, Grandpa Huang, that, that one was accidentally knocked down by me..." Zhu Gaochi pretended to be timid, and quietly grabbed Zhu Gaosui who was about to cry with his left hand, and motioned for him to endure.

Zhu Yunqi was taken aback, then turned to look at Zhu Gaochi who was kneeling on the ground.

It was obviously that Zhu Gaosui and Zhu Gaoxu accidentally bumped into each other while running...

Zhu Gaochi...is he taking the blame?

Zhu Yuanzhang stared, "It's you?! Good! Come!"

Zhu Yunwen was startled, and hurriedly knelt down and said, "Grandfather! Gao Chi is young, he is not sensible! He didn't mean to—"

"Shut up!" Zhu Yuanzhang stared fiercely.The sharpness in those eyes made Zhu Yunxuan couldn't help being terrified, so he timidly closed his mouth.

"Pull the prince out and give me ten blows with the cane!"

Zhu Gaochi suddenly wrinkled his heart into a bitter face, no, yes, right?Cane? !