The news of Zhu Wenzheng's premeditated rebellion shocked the government and the opposition, and Li Wenzhong and Zhu Muying, who had always been good friends with him, couldn't believe this fact, and hurriedly responded to Tianfu's plan to intercede for him.

The two went to the study to meet Zhu Yuanzhang first.

Zhu Yuanzhang had a cold face, standing in front of the window and not knowing what scenery he was looking at, the sunset shrouded his body and covered the light, making the interior more and more dark.

Li Wenzhong and Zhu Muying suddenly felt a feeling of suffocation and oppression, their hearts tightened, and they hurriedly knelt down and saluted respectfully, "Nephew Wenzhong (child Muying) to meet uncle (father-in-law)." ”

Zhu Yuanzhang turned around, waved his hand casually, and said in a deep voice: "You are all here, get up, find a place to sit by yourself." The battle ahead is undecided, what are you doing when you come back? If the situation is delayed, I will not spare you. ”

Li Wenzhong and Zhu Muying heard the displeasure in his tone, and wherever they dared to sit, they all stood nervously with their hands tied.

Seeing that the two children were becoming more timid and cautious, and they were not as casual as before, Zhu Yuanzhang snorted, "If you have something to say, just say it!"

The awe-inspiring momentum made Zhu Muying cower and didn't say anything for a long time.

Li Wenzhong was anxious, stepped forward and said: "Wenzhong is very sad to hear about Brother Wen Zheng, and I ask my uncle to forgive Brother Wen Zheng for the sake of being young, ignorant and impulsive." ”

"Hugh has to mention this son of a, he has a wife and children, and he is still young and ignorant?" Zhu Yuanzhang was furious and said bitterly: "You are all grown up by me, how much do I expect from you." In the past, he didn't learn anything, and he was idle, I just thought he had no one to teach him since he was a child, and he was carefully cultivated in the house, entrusted with important tasks, and entrusted important towns such as Hongdu to him. It is hateful that he has meritorious deeds in defending the city, and he does not act according to the law. He dared not accept my order for three days. Tell him to train the sailor, and the whole team is as lazy as Hanako. He also sent people to trade in prohibited goods in the army in western Zhejiang, but whenever anyone went to the yamen to expose his crimes, he cut off their tongues and put the whole family to death. The soldiers and civilians dared not speak out, he became more and more domineering, poor and extravagant, and even snatched other people's wives and daughters back to the mansion. I didn't allow anyone to sell salt without permission, but he actually set up his own approval in Jiangxi to let merchants resell official salt, and the patrol team on the river did not dare to stop him. Alas, do you know how much money and stolen goods were found in the house when he raided his house? Hmph! Even dragon and phoenix accessories!"

The more Zhu Yuanzhang spoke, the more annoyed he became, "He has committed so many crimes, shouldn't I punish him? Just because I want to punish him, he actually plans to betray me and gang up with Zhang Shicheng to deal with me." Such an unkind and unfilial son, you still have to help him speak, and he will be angry with me!"

Li Wenzhong and Zhu Muying were dumbfounded, any crime in it can sentence Zhu Wenzheng to death, he is only under house arrest now, and he is already merciful under Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Muying pouted and knelt down again, and said in a trembling voice: "Mu Ying doesn't dare, Mu Ying is afraid that her father-in-law will be sad, so she rushed back to visit her father-in-law, and there is another war that needs to be decided by her father-in-law." ”

Li Wenzhong knelt down and said sadly: "Uncle don't worry, Wenzhong is here today thanks to his uncle's pension, and Wenzhong will never dare to forget his uncle's great kindness." It's just that Brother Wen Zheng and I grew up together and are like brothers and sisters, so I can't bear to see him fall, so I have the courage to beg my uncle to forgive Brother Wen Zheng. Wen Zhong is willing and willing to be punished for Brother Wen Zheng. ”

"Get out, you unproductive fellow! What benefits did he give you, so that you would not hesitate to speak for him at the expense of your own future? He will bear his own affairs, if you beg for mercy for him again, I will punish you together!" Zhu Yuanzhang slapped his palm on the window lattice, and his chest rose and fell violently.

Zhu Muying hurriedly glanced at Li Wenzhong, "Wenzhong, I still have a war discussion with my father-in-law, and if my father-in-law tells you to go out, you will go out first." ”

Li Wenzhong raised his head, his eyes were full of tears, and he wanted to say more. Suddenly saw Zhu Yuanzhang's temples turned white under the sun, and there were several deep lines on his angular face, even though his face was still majestic, he couldn't hide his tired expression and the bloodshot red in his eyes.

Li Wenzhong was like a fish in his throat, and he couldn't say anything when it came to his mouth, he fell deep on the ground, choked up, and said: "Wenzhong offended his uncle, he didn't dare to ask his uncle for forgiveness, he only asked his uncle to take care of his body." ”

"Well, go meet your aunt, she misses you a lot. She is not in good health, and there are some things not to mention in front of her. Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Li Wenzhong, who was crying, and slowed down his tone. "Mu Ying, you also go to see your stepmother, and the war will be discussed later. ”

Ma Xiuying was lying on the bed sullenly, hearing that Li Wenzhong and Zhu Muying asked to see her, a smile appeared on her pale cheeks, and she casually put on a gown and came to the living room. Seeing Li Wenzhong's eyes red, he couldn't help but ask in surprise: "What's wrong with Wenzhong?" But your uncle has made you angry, and he has been in a bad mood these days, so don't take it to heart. ”

"Mu Ying has seen her stepmother. ”

"Wen Zhong has seen his uncle. Hearing that his aunt was sick in bed, Wen Zhong was very worried. Li Wenzhong heard Ma Xiuying's kind voice, and tears burst out of his eyes.

"Good boy, I'm fine, don't worry. Ma Xiuying helped the two up, held one in one hand, and looked carefully, "The army has a stroke and sleeps in the open, look at you all lost weight, I am not by your side, you have to take care of yourself." Think more about things and don't be impulsive. When you really can't make up your mind, send a letter to me or discuss it with the person you trust the most, don't learn from Wenzheng......" Speaking of this, Ma Xiuying's eyes were red, and she couldn't speak in a hoarse throat.

"Uncle, don't be sad," Originally, Li Wenzhong didn't plan to mention Zhu Wenzheng in front of Ma Xiuying, but Ma Xiuying mentioned it first, so he couldn't help but clench his fists and asked, "Brother Wenzheng really rebelled against his uncle?"

Ma Xiuying lowered her eyes and covered the regret in her eyes, "He didn't really betray your uncle, but he shouldn't be angry and secretly exchange letters with Zhang Shicheng, I used to be too used to him, which made him arrogant and extravagant, but hurt him." ”

"Uncle, this is all Brother Wen Zheng's own fault, how can I blame you. Over the years, you have been like a mother and son to us, and without you and your uncle, there would be no us. Don't blame yourself for hurting yourself. Hearing that Zhu Wenzheng's rebellion was not groundless, Li Wenzhong loosened his fist in a decadent manner, dispelling the idea of begging Ma Xiuying to persuade Zhu Yuanzhang to release Zhu Wenzheng's crimes.

"Forget it, let's not talk about that. Ma Xiuying wiped her eyes, cheered up and said: "You have time to go and see Wenzheng, persuade him, don't let him leave a knot in his heart, and repent with peace of mind, maybe one day the prince will be able to release him if he has amnesty to the world." Alas, tell him not to worry about his family, as long as I am for a day, no one will dare to bully his mother and the iron pillar. ”

Although Wang is Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest sister-in-law, she can only cry secretly when her son falls under house arrest, and does not dare to speak out. Ma Xiuying went to comfort her several times, but the Wang family was worried about her son, depressed, and her health was not as good as day by day, I am afraid it will be difficult to get better. Ma Xiuying didn't dare to say this news in front of Li Wenzhong and Zhu Muying, if it reached Zhu Wenzheng's ears, the child would be even more uncomfortable.

Li Wenzhong and Zhu Muying wanted to find a chance to meet Zhu Wenzheng, and immediately responded: "Auntie, don't worry, we will definitely persuade Brother Wen Zheng to let go of his knots, and you don't have to be sad about Brother Wen Zheng's affairs, Brother Biao, they still want you to take care of it." ”

The two comforted Ma Xiuying for a while, and then went to Zhu Yuanzhang to talk back.

Hearing that Ma Xiuying asked them to see Zhu Wenzheng, Zhu Yuanzhang was silent for a long time and acquiesced to the request of the two.