On the streets of Kyoto at night, Zhu Yunxi and Xu Huizu stood opposite each other, their expressions a little solemn.

"Why?!"

After hearing Zhu Yunxi's unkind invitation, Xu Huizu frowned and his face was full of doubts.

"It's best not to ask, it won't do you any good."

"It's almost dawn. I'm tired. I have to go back to the palace first."

"The danger in the north is not less than an hour or two, what do you think?"

Zhu Yunxi shook his head, glanced at the horizon, and said seriously without answering Xu Huizu's question.

After listening to Zhu Yunxi's words, Xu Huizu looked thoughtful and fell into silence.

He knew that what the Third Emperor Sun said was right. There was still some time before the eighth day of October. Even if he reported to His Majesty a few hours later, it would not delay the war. But what he didn't understand was why the Third Emperor Sun acted like this.

"Mr. Wei, do you still remember what I told you last time?"

Seeing Xu Huizu fall into silence, Zhu Yunxi smiled and continued to walk forward while speaking slowly.

"remember."

Xu Huizu was stunned for a moment and replied subconsciously.

Last time, Zhu Yunxi asked him in person who was the best candidate for the future crown prince between himself and Zhu Yunwen, and he hinted to Xu Huizu overtly and secretly that if King Yan had an opportunity to take advantage of it, the Ming Dynasty would be in chaos!

At that time, Xu Huizu's answer was only ambiguous and he did not express his inner thoughts.

This kind of thing shouldn't be discussed behind his back as a minister.

"Once Can Yuan invades, it will be my fourth uncle who sends troops to fight. In today's court, he is the only one who is the most suitable candidate! Everyone will support him!"

"The Yanbei army is brave and good at fighting. I don't need to tell you that the Duke of the country will naturally understand that the iron hoof of the army will definitely drive the Beiyuan army back to its hometown!"

"But by then, the fourth uncle will have once again accumulated extraordinary achievements, and will definitely be sought after by thousands of people. His status in the heart of Grandpa Huang will naturally increase!"

"Those courtiers who originally supported him to take the future throne will definitely support him even more, and the people on the border will be even more grateful to him!"

"He has won the hearts of the people, favors, and the support of civil and military officials. Once he participates in the fight for the heirloom, neither I nor the second child will have a chance of winning!"

"Once Fourth Uncle gets involved, other Uncle Wang will definitely not sit back and watch. Who knows what will happen?! How many people will be implicated?!"

"Is that a situation that the Duke really wants to see?!"

Zhu Yunxi said meaningfully while thinking about it, and he said it with sincerity.

Listening to Zhu Yunxi's words, the expression on Xu Huizu's face became more and more solemn, his brows were furrowed, and he was frightened. He did not expect that in just a few words, the Third Emperor Sun could see so clearly everything that might happen in the future.

If that is really the case, the future Ming Dynasty will definitely stage a thrilling battle for the crown prince! At that time, all living beings will be devastated and the government will be unstable!

"Every sentence His Highness said hit the point, and I was enlightened by my humility."

After Xu Huizu clarified his thoughts, he bowed respectfully and said seriously, his eyes full of respect.

"So, can the Duke agree to my request just now?"

"As long as the Duke agrees, this situation can be resolved!"

Zhu Yunxi smiled and returned to the original question.

"But even if it is two hours late, His Highness still has to report this matter to His Majesty. At that time, it will still be King Yan who will lead the troops to fight against the Bei Yuan army. After destroying the Bei Yuan army, he will still make immortal contributions. Your Highness will What can be changed?”

Xu Huizu frowned and asked worriedly.

"I don't want to change all this, but I want to make his heroic achievements of facing up to difficulties and moving forward indomitable into a meritorious service for his crimes!"

Zhu Yunxi smiled and said thoughtfully, with a confident smile on his lips.

Hearing Zhu Yunxi's answer, Xu Huizu's expression suddenly changed, and he looked at Zhu Yunxi with solemn doubts, and countless thoughts flashed through his mind.

"Just do as His Highness wishes."

After hesitating for a moment, Xu Huizu nodded and replied respectfully, without any further doubts, although he still could not understand the intention behind the request of the Third Emperor Sun.

But he also knew very well that if the Third Emperor Sun had not told him the result of the interrogation, he would not have known about the Beiyuan army's invasion of the Ming Dynasty border, and the Third Emperor Sun would not have had to ask him to keep it secret for the time being. .

He was extremely grateful for this trust and honesty.

"Okay, I only need two hours. After two hours, I will definitely go into the palace and report this matter to Grandpa Huang. I will do what I say."

Zhu Yunxi smiled and nodded, and said decisively.

Xu Huizu responded without saying anything more.

"Okay, it's getting late. I have other things to do, so I'll take my leave first."

Zhu Yunxi smiled, cupped his hands and fists at Xu Huizu, and said slowly.

"Your Highness, walk slowly."

Xu Huizu hurriedly returned the courtesy respectfully.

"By the way, maybe the Duke of Guo will need to help Xiao Huan soon. I hope that the Duke of Guo can come forward at that time."

After Zhu Yunxi took two steps, he stopped again, turned to look at Xu Huizu, and said meaningfully.

"What does your Highness mean by this?"

Xu Huizu frowned and asked in confusion.

"The Duke will naturally know when the time comes."

Zhu Yunxi said with a smile, and then left directly with Hongyuan and others.

Xu Huizu stood there, watching Zhu Yunxi's figure gradually disappear into the night, with a strange look on his face.

After tonight, he finally had a complete change in his view of the once notorious imperial grandson.

...

Splendid Palace.

In the main hall, Zhu Yunwen and Crown Princess Lu all looked solemn. Huang Zicheng and Tong Wenjie, the Minister of Household Affairs, were also summoned into the palace late at night and stood respectfully on one side.

None of them spoke. They were all waiting for news from outside the palace. Li Jinglong had already led the Cavalry Guard to the Lu family to investigate the attack on the Lu family.

At this moment, Zhu Yunwen had mixed feelings in his heart. He had already grasped the key clues to find out the traitor, but unexpectedly, the Lu family suffered a disaster, which disrupted his next move.

After his uncle Lu Wenbo was killed, the first murderer he thought of was Lao San!

Because the Lu family had sent retainers to assassinate the third child on the street, he had suspected at that time that perhaps the third child had known everything.

"Princess, Your Highness, Duke Cao Guo is here!"

At this moment, Ji Quan, the eunuch leader of Jinxiu Palace, quickly appeared at the door and said respectfully.

As soon as he finished speaking, he saw Li Jinglong walking into the hall in three steps and two steps at a time.

"How is it?! Do you want to find out the origin of the killer?!"

Crown Princess Lu was the first to stand up and asked anxiously.

Lu Wenbo was her second uncle and her closest relative. He had secretly done many shady things for her over the years and was one of her most trusted people. But now he was suddenly killed. How could she just sit back and watch? !

As long as she finds out who did it, she will make the murderer pay with blood!

"Reporting to the Crown Princess, Your Highness, I have personally gone to the scene to inspect. The killer is very cunning. According to the servants in the mansion, the killer is uniformly dressed in night clothes. He came and left quickly, leaving no clues at all."

"I'm afraid it won't be possible to find out their origins for a while. They are humble and incompetent, and they have let down the Crown Princess and His Highness."

Li Jinglong bowed his hands and said with remorse on his face.

After hearing Li Jinglong's words, Crown Princess Lu instantly showed disappointment, and sat down helplessly again, her face struggling.

"Isn't there anyone in the Lu family who can clearly see the killer?!"

Zhu Yunwen frowned and asked in a deep voice.

"No, the fighting was so brutal at that time that no one from the Lu family dared to show up without authorization. Perhaps they were worried that they would be killed. All the nursing staff and Jianghu disciples who rushed to support were all killed, and no one survived."

Li Jinglong shook his head and said solemnly.

Hearing Li Jinglong's answer, Zhu Yunwen couldn't help but frown, as if he didn't expect the killer's methods to be so ruthless.

"waste!"

"I've been bullied to the point of being bullied, but I don't even know who the other person is!"

"Those people must be coming for you and me!"

"It's him! It must be that little wolf cub! He must have found out that I asked the Lu family to send a killer to assassinate him!"

Crown Princess Lu gritted her teeth and glared at Li Jinglong, then turned to look at Zhu Yunzhen, shouting at the top of her lungs, feeling very excited.

"Concubine, the matter has not been clarified yet, please don't talk nonsense, be careful that walls have ears!"

Zhu Yunwen was stunned for a moment and hurriedly reminded him.

"I don't care! You must find out about this matter and give an explanation to your dead uncle! Otherwise, I will never let it go!"

Crown Princess Lu looked at Zhu Yunwen angrily and ordered loudly.

"Don't worry, mother and concubine, I will do my best to prevent my great-uncle from dying in peace!"

Zhu Yunwen nodded and said decisively.

But even though he said so, even he himself was not sure how sure he was.

It was obvious that when the Lu family was attacked this time, the opponent must have made careful arrangements and would never leave any loopholes easily.

After hearing Zhu Yunwen's words, Crown Princess Lu calmed down, but then she began to sob softly again, looking extremely sad.

"Take your mother and concubine back to rest first, so that you can take good care of her."

Zhu Yunwen frowned, glanced at Ji Quan, and said in a deep voice.

Ji Quan agreed and immediately called several maids to help the Crown Princess Lu leave the hall.

Zhu Yunwen sighed, with a trace of helplessness on his face and his brows furrowed.

Immediately afterwards, Zhu Yunwen glanced at Li Jinglong intentionally or unintentionally, and winked secretly.

When Li Jinglong saw this, he immediately nodded silently...

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