The changes in Peking were refreshing to both Zhu Yong and Zhu Gaochi, and from the moment the carriage entered the capital, they were attracted by the scene in front of them. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 infoThe spacious and flat cement main street, flanked by two-storey buildings of the same architectural style, is 18 meters wide and does not have the congestion of Nanjing.

Horse-drawn carriages run in the middle of the road, lined with pedestrians and vendors, so that even if there are many people, it will not be chaotic. The imperial city is located in the center of the city, which is the location of Zhu Di's vassal palace in the past. It's just that now it has been transformed into an imperial city, and this area has expanded countless times.

What has been made up here is no different from Tang Myeong's Jeju Island, and it even seems to be as good as that. If it weren't for the fact that there were no cars speeding on the road, but horse-drawn carriages, as well as the clothes worn by pedestrians on the road, they all belonged to this era, in fact, they were no different from the small county towns of later generations.

The majestic and tall city wall stands in the center of Beiping City, and each gate corresponds to a main street, and the carriage drives straight into it after verifying its identity at the gate of the palace.

Most of the wooden halls and houses in the imperial city are still maintained, but there is not much difference from those in Nanjing, the carriage bends around in the corridor in the imperial city, and Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Yong are like walking through a maze, and they have long lost their direction.

When the lanterns were first on, the imperial city was illuminated by large lanterns as bright as day, and the carriage finally stopped at this time. Zhu Gaochi secretly calculated the time, and after the carriage entered the imperial city, it was nearly an hour to the present. It seems that the imperial city of Beiping is more than twice as large as Nanjing.

Huang Fu took the two of them around a small garden for a while, and then came to a quiet two-story hall with a plaque above the door, on which the dragon flew and the phoenix danced with three lacquered gold characters 'Imperial Study'.

After the passage of the eunuch guarding the door, the three of them had already entered the imperial study, and when they entered the door, there was a hall, and more than a dozen huge fire candles were burning. A slight crackling sound could be heard when the firelight flickered, and the hall was empty at the moment, but behind the dwelling place, there was a huge screen, and there seemed to be a faint sound of footsteps coming from behind.

Huang Fu obviously came to the imperial study room a lot, and he was very familiar with this place, so he walked behind the screen with Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Yong. Bypassing the aisle next to it, everyone was lit up in front of him, and behind this screen was the place where Zhu Di really worked when he was working.

The space is no smaller than the hall outside, except for a few large bookcases, dragon tables, dragon chairs, and a dragon bed for temporary rest. There should be all the furniture, and at this moment, Zhu Di seems to have just had dinner, and several eunuchs are cleaning up their meals.

As soon as the three of them saw Zhu Di, they immediately knelt on the ground and shouted long live, Zhu Di wiped his hands that had just been washed, and sat down on the dragon chair. looked at Zhu Gaochi who was kneeling in front of him with great interest for a moment, and then the three of them were flattened!

Zhu Di casually took a cup of fragrant tea handed by the eunuch and took a sip, and then said to Zhu Gao slowly: "Wu'er has been gone for nearly a year, and it seems that I have suffered a lot outside, right?" Not only have they darkened, but they have also lost a lot of weight! ”

It is rare that Zhu Di, a father who has always been serious, actually said such a homely thing, and Zhu Gaochi instantly felt the long-lost father's love. Slightly excited responded: "Thank you father for hanging on the child, it's not hard outside, but it has gone through a lot of training." ”

Zhu Di seemed to be very satisfied with this, but he didn't continue to talk about it, but turned to Zhu Yongyan and said, "Your father has been waiting at home early in the morning, go back quickly!" ”

Zhu Yong suddenly felt that the emperor seemed to have changed a lot compared to before, but he couldn't say why it had changed. I just feel that the emperor has become more humane now, although I don't understand why there is such a change, but he has not been home for more than a year, and he is also worried in his heart, and he hurriedly retreats after confessing his guilt.

At this moment, Huang Fu also took the opportunity to retire, the emperor obviously wanted to chat with the prince in private, and the old guy wisely followed behind Zhu Yong and went out of the palace together.

After the two left, Zhu Di asked Zhu Gaochi to sit down on the side, and said softly: "Tang Ming didn't do anything to you, right?" ”

Hearing this, Zhu Gaochi was stunned for a moment, and said with a smile on his face: "Brother Tang takes care of me!" ”

Zhu Di nodded and fell silent, from the time he saw his son come back so quickly, he knew that Tang Ming must have not obstructed him. It can also be seen that he did not take his son as a hostage, no matter what Tang Ming's purpose was, at least Zhu Di now understands that Tang Ming is not as unbearable as he imagined.

Under the silent atmosphere, it was very depressing, Zhu Gaochi wanted to take the opportunity to ask clearly what he meant by calling him back, but he finally held back. At least until he has figured out his father's true intentions, it's better not to ask about anything.

Just when Zhu Gaochi was immersed in thinking, Zhu Di suddenly spoke again: "Since the death of your mother, a few years have passed unconsciously, and my father also feels that he is getting older and older. Calling you back this time, in addition to fulfilling my promise to the Empress, it is also time to stabilize the position of the crown prince! ”

Zhu Di's expression at the moment is quite lonely, the queen has been dead for a few years, but he has never set up a new queen, originally his favorite concubines and ministers persuaded him to become a queen, but Zhu Di has always refused.

As early as when the queen was alive, his body had already had hidden diseases, especially recently he had felt more and more serious. Although the imperial doctor didn't dare to say anything, he just asked him to recuperate, but he knew his body best.

Zhu Di had a vague premonition that he would live for another two or three years at most, but recently he felt more and more unwell, and he was riddled with major and minor illnesses at every turn, especially when he was angry.

"But didn't my father want to pass on the crown prince to his second brother before? If the second brother learns what his father means, I'm afraid he won't be able to stand this blow. Zhu Gaochi had to express his worries, he didn't want to miss such an opportunity, some things were put on the surface, at least it would be good for everyone.

Zhu Di waved his hand when he heard the words and said: "You don't have to worry about him anymore, I believe you should have the bottom in your heart about what to do, and those who do big things are not informal, I believe that after this period of training, you should know how to do it is the best." Now the only thing my father is worried about is Tang Ming, he has threatened the foundation of my Da Ming, so he must be removed! (To be continued.) )