Misty Rain Building.

Zhu Yunxi didn't eat much and just wanted to drink. The reason why he chose to bring Zi Ning here was because it had the best wine in Kyoto, Jiuyou Lihua Niang.

But when he was about to pour himself a glass, he was grabbed by Hong Yuan who was sitting next to him.

"Your Highness's injury has not healed yet, so he should not drink alcohol."

Hong Yuan said with a straight face while pushing the wine jar far away.

"One bite, just one bite."

Zhu Yunxi smiled bitterly and said in a flattering way.

"no!"

Hongyuan shook her head, leaving no room for negotiation.

"Then why didn't you stop me when I asked for a drink just now? It's all right in front of you, and you didn't give me a drink?"

Zhu Yunxi said helplessly.

"Isn't she going to treat you? Don't ask for it for free. You can take it back when you leave later, and you can drink it after His Highness recovers from his injuries."

Hong Yuan curled her lips and said seriously, but there was still a hint of disgust towards Lan Yue in her words.

After listening to Hong Yuan's words, Zhu Yunxi shook his head and smiled bitterly, and could only give up.

If this scene were seen by outsiders, they would never believe that the three people in front of them were the relationship between the emperor's grandson and his maids and guards.

After all, under the feudal system, how could any maid or guard sit at the same table with their master?

...

three days later.

The commander of the Jin Yiwei sent Jiang Wei to the palace late at night to pay an audience.

"Your Majesty, the people sent to Xi'an Mansion have sent back the news."

Jiang Wei said respectfully after saluting.

"How is the result?!"

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and asked in a deep voice.

Princes have fought for power too many times throughout the ages. Which dynasty has not fought to the death for the throne? He had already been mentally prepared, so he was so anxious to make his grandson the grandson.

But now, he is no longer as anxious as before, not just because of the rebellion against the party not long ago.

"After investigation, in the past year, His Royal Highness King Qin and Liu Sanwu have indeed had close contacts, but no evidence has been found about whether His Highness King Qin and Liu Sanwu are suspected of competing for the crown prince with His Highness King Yan."

"There is no evidence that His Highness King Qin ordered Liu Sanwu to persuade His Majesty to make the second emperor's grandson the grandson."

Jiang Wei cupped his hands and said respectfully.

"Since there is no evidence, why did the two of them suddenly have close contact? Have any other reasons been found?"

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and continued to ask.

"Never found."

"If His Majesty is still suspicious, I'm afraid he will have to continue to investigate in detail, but the people sent to Xi'an Mansion mentioned that His Highness King Qin seems to have noticed it, and Wei Chen is worried that if the investigation continues, there may be some misunderstanding between the two parties. "

Jiang Wei shook his head and said cautiously.

"Then there's no need to check!"

Zhu Yuanzhang thought for a moment and said in a deep voice.

"Yes!"

Jiang Wei breathed a sigh of relief, cupped his hands and replied.

He didn't want to offend a prince for no reason because of this matter. Although the decree was issued by the majesty in front of him, once he angered the prince, he might be the unlucky one.

"Ask your people to go directly to him and pass on my instructions to him to enter the capital immediately. I will ask him personally!"

But at this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang spoke again.

"According to the order!"

Jiang Wei, who had just breathed a sigh of relief, was stunned when he heard this. In the end, he could only reply helplessly, then made a big salute, exited the hall with a solemn expression, and sent a message to Xi'an Mansion overnight.

"Wang Defa."

After Jiang Wei left, Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and pondered for a long time before speaking slowly.

"His Majesty?"

Wang Defa hurriedly approached and saluted respectfully.

"Since Liu Sanwu has been sent to prison, there is no need to come out."

"In recognition of his meritorious service, I will give him a glass of wine and return his whole body to his hometown."

Zhu Yuanzhang hesitated and spoke slowly.

"According to the order!"

After hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Wang Defa was shocked and hurriedly bowed to answer, not daring to be negligent and full of surprise in his heart.

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't say anything more, he stood up slowly and walked to the back hall.

After Wang Defa watched Zhu Yuanzhang slowly leave, he shrank his neck and immediately rushed to Jinyiwei Prison.

He knew in his heart that regardless of whether there was collusion between Liu Sanwu and the King of Qin, His Majesty would never tolerate the formation of cliques.

Liu Sanwu's outcome seemed to have been determined from the time the registration ceremony at Fengtian Palace was postponed.

...

Jin Yi Wei Zhao prison.

Wang Defa and his two followers, carrying a pot of wine and a wine glass, slowly came to the door of Liu Sanwu's cell.

"Eunuch Wang, has the matter been cleared up? Can I go out?"

Seeing Wang Defa's sudden arrival, Liu Sanwu was overjoyed, rushed to the cell door, and asked happily.

At this time, he had long lost his former charm. He looked in a miserable state, with messy hair, blood stains on his clothes, and injuries on his face.

No one who enters the imperial prison is safe and sound. He must have suffered a lot of torture.

Jin Yiwei's torture tools are not decorations. The reason why he can still walk upright is probably because Jiang Yu has shown enough kindness. After all, he was once half a celebrity around Zhu Yuanzhang.

"The Holy Edict!"

Wang Defa looked at Liu Sanwu, who was full of hope, and spoke slowly, the male duck's voice gradually echoing in the prison.

Liu Sanwu was stunned for a moment and hurriedly knelt down to receive the order.

"Your Majesty said that since Mr. Liu is in prison, there is no need to go out. In recognition of your contribution to the court over the years, I will give you a cup of fine wine."

Wang Defa bowed his hands to the top of his head and spoke in a toned tone. After speaking, he motioned to the accompanying young eunuch beside him to pour a glass of wine.

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty!"

With an excited smile on his face, Liu Sanwu reached out his hand to take the wine glass and moved it to his mouth without hesitation.

Perhaps because I was so happy when I heard His Majesty give me wine, I didn’t realize that there was a key piece of information clearly mentioned in the first half of Wang Defa’s sentence!

But just when he was about to take a sip, he suddenly stopped, frowned, and looked hesitantly at Wang Defa, who was smiling.

"My lord, does your Majesty have anything else to say?"

Liu Sanwu looked pale and asked tentatively.

"That's all I said."

Wang Defa shook his head and answered slowly.

Liu Sanwu nodded with some disappointment, holding the wine glass in his hand, and slowly raised his head.

"wrong!"

"The wine is poisonous?!"

But just when he was about to drink, he suddenly took a look at Wang Defa and the two young eunuchs, immediately moved the glass away, and asked loudly with a pale face.

It was only then that he discovered the words "no need to go out" mentioned in the first half of Wang Defa's sentence. When he heard the wine was given, he didn't react for a moment!

"Master Liu, now that the matter is over, you should recognize the reality."

"Party matters are taboo. You know it. From the moment you step into the prison, you should have expected your own ending."

Wang Defa sighed and said seriously.

"Why?!"

"I was wronged! Just because the Third Emperor Sun made a casual slander, your Majesty is going to kill me?!"

"I want to meet His Majesty! I want to meet His Majesty! I don't believe that Your Majesty really wants to kill me!"

Liu Sanwu's face was full of excitement, he dropped the wine glass in his hand and shouted loudly.

"Your Majesty will not see you. This matter has been decided. Even if you do, there will be no room for change."

"In addition, since what happened at Fengtian Palace that day, His Majesty the Third Emperor's Highness is no longer what he used to be in His Majesty's heart. This is all we have to say. Mr. Liu, get on your way and don't make any fearless struggles."

Wang Defa shook his head and said seriously.

"Why?! When did it come to a waste to have a say in the life and death of the courtiers?!"

"My loyalty is unwavering, why would Your Majesty rather believe in the deliberate trap of a dandy than believe in my loyalty?!"

"Zhu Yunxi has bad intentions! Please, Your Majesty, check it out clearly! Give me justice!"

Liu Sanwu shook his head and said unwillingly, his eyes full of resentment.

"Master Liu!"

"At this point, the truth is no longer important! This is His Majesty's decision!"

"Just take care of yourself and stop pestering me. Isn't it enough for you to die? Do you want your entire Liu family to be involved too?!"

Wang Defa's face darkened and he said coldly.

Hearing Wang Defa's words, Liu Sanwu was shocked and his face was ashen.

Wang Defa's last words completely shattered all his hopes.

"Raise your glass."

Wang Defa pursed his lips at the wine glass that fell to the ground and said expressionlessly.

Liu Sanwu hesitated, stretched out his trembling hand, slowly picked up the wine glass on the ground, and held it in front of his chest.

Wang Defa turned around and signaled to the young eunuch behind him, then filled the wine glass again.

"Let's go."

"Don't worry, His Majesty has said that you are allowed to return your body to your hometown. After you die, someone will send your bones back to your hometown. It can also be considered as a fallen leaf returning to its roots."

Wang Defa looked at the helpless Liu Sanwu and slowly comforted him.

"My lord, my fate may be your fate in the future."

"That day in the Fengtian Palace, Zhu Yunxi humiliated you so much in front of all the civil and military officials. Don't you ever hold a grudge? Since he can kill me, he can also kill you."

Liu Sanwu raised his wine glass, hesitated, slowly raised his head and looked at Wang Defa again, and said meaningfully.

Wang Defa pursed his lips and smiled, turned around and walked out.

"Our family is just a slave, let alone humiliating me. Even if the Third Emperor and his grandson beat me in front of all the officials, our family can only bear with it."

"As a slave, you should know your status, say less what you shouldn't say, and do less what you shouldn't do."

"Master Liu, please take care of yourself."

When the words fell, Wang Defa had already left the imperial prison with his entourage.

Liu Sanwu showed a sad smile with an ashen face, glanced at the wine in the glass, closed his eyes, no longer hesitated, raised his head and drank it all.

Until his death, he could not let go of his resentment towards Zhu Yunxi...

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