Crown Prince's Counterattack

After leaving the palace, Zhu Shuang and Zhu Bian separated quickly, and Zhu Bian's carriage circled the east and west streets before returning to the mansion he bought in Beijing.

The first time he returned to the mansion, he did not go to see his concubine, but instead went to the west courtyard.The west courtyard is the largest courtyard besides the main courtyard. The plants and trees inside are all rare and exotic, and the scenery is different in four seasons. It costs a lot of silver taels at first glance, and the silver taels are not calculated based on the prince’s salary. The small number is enough to show how much the women living here are favored.

"My lord, are you back?!"

With a sound of surprise, a woman in lake-green clothes suddenly hugged Zhu Bian who had just stepped into the courtyard gate, and Zhu Bian had no change in expression, and there seemed to be a touch of doting in his eyes. The woman was in her arms.

It took a long while before the intimacy dissipated, and Zhao Lu seemed to realize that she was too enthusiastic, with a faint pink on her face, which was charming and charming.

Although her appearance is exquisite, she is not the kind of big beauty that makes people's eyes shine. She has a soft temperament, and it is rare to have a pair of black eyes on her face, looking forward to shine, and her innocence is full of charm.

This kind of shyness made Zhu Bian move his index finger, his eyes had a strange look, but the woman standing in front of him was different from ordinary concubines, he still cherished her very much, and naturally he was not willing to let her lose face.

Zhao Lu seemed to be aware of it, and looked at Zhu Bian with a half-smile, and then withdrew from his embrace.

At this time, the servants guarding the yard all lowered their heads, some things should not be heard or seen, so that this day can last for a long time.

The two dragged themselves into the inner room, and the servants left the room after making tea, and closed the door carefully for the two of them.

"My lord, have you delivered that thing?"

Zhao Lu looked at Zhu Fen eagerly, with a bit of anticipation in his eyes, which suddenly made Zhu Fen feel a little weird.

"My lord, you seem to be more concerned about this matter than I am—"

Zhu Fen's tone was indifferent, but Zhao Lu could hear the suspicion in her heart.

"My lord, are you doubting my concubine's identity..."

Chao Lu burst into tears, with a bit of resentment and disbelief in her tone.

"I'm just worried about your safety, but I didn't expect that you don't believe in me!!!"

Zhao Lu stood up from the chair, her voice was full of questioning, excitement, and anger...

Knowing that he had made a slip of the tongue, Zhu Biao stood up in a hurry, walked in front of Chao Lu, and stretched out his hand to hold her hand, so that her attitude would soften and not get too excited, but Chao Lu vigorously shook off the hand that was stretched out, and turned around. Turn your back to him.

Zhu Fen was about to get angry when he saw the crystal clear teardrops on her face inadvertently, the anger in his heart had to die down again, sighing secretly that he was really hurt.If an ordinary concubine Ji dared to be petty to him like this, he would have thrown her into the cold palace long ago. How could there be any helplessness now? In the final analysis, there are only three words, reluctance.

"Okay, don't be angry"

Zhu Yan sighed, and the dignified man would only be short of breath in front of the woman he likes.

"Don't get angry, why don't you get angry?! The concubine has been with the prince for so many years, and she is so attentive that she can even give up her life for the prince. Not to mention the credit, there is some hard work, but I didn't expect the prince to treat the concubine. I don't even have this little trust, so why should the prince still come here as a concubine?"

After saying this, Zhao Lu was already sobbing, her body with her back to Zhu Bian was trembling, obviously extremely sad.

"It's my king's fault..."

This time Zhu Yan's words finally contained a sincere apology, and Zhao Lu's words also brought back memories of the past.

It's not without reason that Zhu Fong attached great importance to Chao Lu. When Chao Lu first entered the mansion, Zhu Fen also doted on him for a while. Later, there were more and more beauties in the mansion. Chao Lu was neither beautiful nor rare. So it was quickly forgotten by him.However, after an accidental assassination, Chaolu desperately protected Zhu Fen, allowing Zhu Fen to escape the inevitable death. Coupled with the fact that the two shared weal and woe for a period of time, Chao Lu stood out in Zhu Fen's harem.

But this is just the beginning, even if the water in the backyard of the palace is not deeper than the palace, all kinds of intrigues are emerging one after another. Chao Lu was able to get the status that even the princess is now taboo in the backyard of the palace, which shows that she has paid a lot for so many years.

Zhu Bian looked at Chao Lu with a softer gaze, obviously he remembered the time when this woman was willing to sacrifice her life for herself, which shows how much she loved him, and she has no children yet, so she has no other choice but to rely on him in the palace, How could he harm himself, Zhu Yan also felt that he was too suspicious, and felt a little more guilty for this little woman in his heart.

Hearing the prince personally apologized to her, Chao Luren was stunned, and the tears stopped, knowing that sometimes women have to stop being hypocritical, not to mention her goal has been achieved.Some things are only impressive if they are brought up now and then.

"My lord, please don't—"

"I'm just a little sad, how could I be really angry with you?"

Zhu Bing felt very comforted that this woman was tolerant to him at any time.

"This king knows how you are, don't worry, when this king one day... this king will definitely leave the best for you"

Zhu Yan's words stop at the point, with strong ambition in his tone, even the temptation is a promise.

Zhao Lu was delighted, and his eyes sparkled.

On New Year's Eve, a banquet was going to be held in the palace, and all the palaces had made preparations early. In the evening, the princes and their families were also preparing to enter the palace.

The carriage of Prince Gong's Mansion suddenly stopped in front of the Xuanwu Gate.

"What happened?"

Zhu Bian, who was behind the curtain, asked, he had been lingering with Chaolu for a long time before going out today, it was already a bit late at this point.

"Back to the lord, it was the carriage of Yan Wang's mansion who stood in the way"

The coachman replied timidly.

"Fourth brother, what do you mean?!"

Zhu Yan lifted the door curtain, his tone was already a bit angry, this kind of behavior was already equivalent to provoking him, not to mention that he had never liked this younger brother.

He was jealous that Zhu Di was more favored by his father than himself. The father gave such a good fiefdom to the fourth brother. It's fine that he can't compare to the eldest brother who is the eldest son, but why can't he even compare to a concubine born to a concubine?

"Why is third brother so angry?!"

In stark contrast to Zhu Bian, Zhu Di was smiling, and seemed not at all angry at Zhu Bian's rudeness.

"Is something wrong with the fourth brother?"

Zhu Fen also felt that his attitude was different, and restrained the anger on his face, but it was a bit bland, and he didn't want to talk to this person at all.

This kind of refusal was not noticed by Zhu Di, and there was even obvious intimacy in his eyes, which made Zhu Di lose his appetite.

"Of course, I haven't seen the third brother for a long time since the last time we had a hasty farewell. Since it's rare to meet today, why don't we have a chat, third brother, what do you think?"

not so...

"Sorry, fourth brother, I still have something to do, so I can't chat with you, let's talk next time... let's go!"

Zhu Yan refused without thinking, put down the curtain indifferently, and told the coachman to move on.

He doesn't want to be fooled with Zhu Dixu at all. He has been using himself since he was a child. He was fooled when he was a fool. After so many years, he still hasn't made any progress, but he won't be fooled because he won't give him a chance at all. Say one more word.

"My lord, what do you think of Prince Gong's attitude?!"

Seeing the back of Prince Gong's mansion's carriage leaving gracefully, the father-in-law standing beside Zhu Di finally couldn't help but speak, his face was so ugly.

His master's kind invitation, he actually didn't pay attention to his master's words at all, no wonder this prince was not favored by the Holy One, he was really arrogant.

"It doesn't matter, the third brother has this temperament, I know it well, but I wanted to remind him of some things, now it seems that I can only be helpless."

There seemed to be a touch of regret in Zhu Di's tone.

On the night of New Year's Eve, the sky was full of snowflakes. This was the first snow since the beginning of winter. The auspicious snow heralded a good year, and the last day of the old calendar added a little joy to the dynasty.

In the Daming Palace, the huge palace is resplendent with golden walls, nine hundred and ninety-nine colored glazed lanterns reflect all kinds of splendor, the floor is covered with expensive and soft carpets, the stove is burning early, and the flowers in the vases are still dripping with dew. , He Gong was completely dressed up and down, and once he entered the main hall, he seemed to see the splendor of the four seasons like spring.

The palace people played ritual and music, and the graceful dance was dazzling. Three thousand palace people stood in the main hall, holding tea and refilling wine for the masters of each palace. Everyone was talking and laughing. I just felt that the atmosphere was very harmony.

Zhu Yuanzhang sat at the highest position, looked at the children and grandchildren, and showed a sincere smile of joy. When he was young, he only thought that the mountains and rivers were the most beautiful. At his age, he felt that the grandchildren here are the most moving.

Sima Yi sat under Zhu Yuanzhang's hands, and he watched everything at the banquet silently. This was not an ordinary family banquet. The people who came today were all clans with status and status. He had already noticed that there were quite a few People have contacts in private.

Today he also brought Mrs. Lu, Zhu Yunxuan and Zhu Yunxie, who are the sons-in-law, also came. Compared with Zhu Yunxie who was surrounded by everyone, Zhu Yunxie on the other side seemed a bit deserted, but this was all he had to solve by himself. The problem.

Because Sima Yi's body has not yet recovered, the wine in the cup has long been replaced with ordinary water, so he always welcomes everyone who comes to toast, as if everyone is admiring the good demeanor of His Highness the Crown Prince .

And Sima Yi had already noticed that Zhu Di was walking towards his position with a glass of water and wine.

There was a warm smile on his face, but Sima Yi felt the danger for no reason.