The outsider is none other than His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty - Zhu Jianshen.

Although he reprimanded angrily, he had a smile on his face, and he heard all the conversations between the two children word for word, to be honest, Zhang Ru's words made him very happy.

Zhu Youzhu only heard the voice and knelt down to plead guilty, Zhang Ru on the bed chuckled in his heart after hearing the voice, and when he saw the smile on Zhu Jianshen's face in a blink of an eye, he was completely relieved, and struggled to kneel down to the ground.

Zhu Jianshen waved his big hand and said: "The emperor gets up, Huzi, don't pretend, in order not to kneel, you kid don't know how many times you have dodged me." ”

To be honest, Zhu Jianshen was very good to Zhang Ru, Zhang Ru rarely saw Zhu Jianshen in the past, but Zhu Jianshen treated him not much worse than the prince.

On the one hand, it is because Zhang Ru has been by Zhu Youzhang's side since he was a child, and Zhu Jianshen, who owes something to Zhu Youzhang, wants to make up for it, and naturally loves the house and Wu; on the other hand, Zhang Ru is unknown, but he really protects the crown prince, Zhu Jianshen treats him well, and it can be regarded as a reciprocation; The third aspect is Zhu Jianshen's personal reasons, because after Wan Guifei lost her son, she used yin owl means to make many concubines unable to conceive children, Zhu Jianshen finally found his son, and naturally liked the children who accompanied his son.

Zhang Ru obediently lay down and pleaded guiltily: "Your Majesty, forgive me, the minister is seriously injured and can't pay full courtesy." ”

"Huh? Zhang Ruchang, who is usually stunned like wood, when did Zhang Huzi understand etiquette so well? In the face of some changes in Zhang Ru, the thoughtful Zhu Jianshen also discovered that something was wrong.

Zhang Ruxin wanted to use Zhu Youzhang's words to prevaricate Zhu Jianshen, it would definitely not work, after all, he was the king of a country, and the prince was only a twelve or thirteen-year-old half-old child, and the IQ between the two was not on the same level.

After going through what he was about to say in his heart several times, he reluctantly found that he couldn't find a suitable reason to explain his change.

After thinking for a while, under Zhu Jianshen's burning gaze, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and say: "After the near-death is alive, the minister should also grow up." His Majesty can support Zhang Ru for a day or a year, but he can't support Zhang Ru for a lifetime. ”

Zhu Jianshen narrowed his eyes, and his face remained unchanged: "I can't protect you for a lifetime, isn't there still a prince, with this relationship, you Zhang Ru just eats and waits for death every day, and no one will say anything." ”

"The minister didn't dare to let the prince bear the infamy of a faint king, and naturally he didn't want to become a minister. Blindly hiding it is useless, it is better to show some edge, lest someone think that the prince is easy to bully. When he said the last few words, Zhang Ru unconsciously accentuated his tone.

In my memory, Concubine Wan Guifei sent someone to kill Zhu Youzhu more than once, and he also saved Zhu Youzhang's life more than once.

Thinking of the tragic deaths of those brothers under the butcher's knife before, he couldn't help the anger in his heart.

Zhu Jianshen showed anger, and his voice was low: "Do you dare to say it again!" ”

Zhang Ru listened to his body, this action pulled the wound, and he couldn't help frowning. After a while, the pain subsided slightly, and then he raised his head: "What the minister said is true, Your Majesty knows it, and some words are not good for the minister and Your Majesty, so the minister will rot in his stomach." However, His Royal Highness regards his ministers as brothers, and if his ministers can't protect His Highness's thoughtfulness, he will be speechless to see his parents under Jiuquan and Aunt Ji who is on his deathbed. ”

The atmosphere became tense, and Zhu Jianshen and Zhang Ru looked at each other, as if they had seen a red bull.

After a while, Zhu Jianshen sighed: "That's it, you are a smart child, but there are some things you don't understand, I don't blame you." You are not young anymore, if you want to help Youjiao, you must first have your own forces, and when you are healed, I will find you a job. ”

Zhang Ru said in a cold tone: "Thank you, Your Majesty." ”

"This kid." Zhu Jianshen turned his face to look at his son, and seeing that his son also had an indignant look on his face, he suddenly lost his ability to talk, and turned his head to the white-bearded old eunuch and ordered: "Qin Ji, teach the prince to read more, don't let Youzhu go the wrong way." ”

Qin Ji prostrate on the ground: "The old slave obeys the order." ”

"Okay, take care of your injuries, I'll come to see you when I'm free." Zhu Jianshen didn't want to stay longer, so he left after a few words.

After the emperor left, Zhang Ru collapsed on the bed as if he had been drained of strength, Zhu Youzhu took a towel to wipe the sweat beads on his face for him, and said worriedly: "Huzi, in fact, you shouldn't have talked to your father like this just now, and it is not easy for your father." ”

Zhang Ru asked rhetorically: "I know that Your Majesty is not easy, but who is easy for you and me?" You are kind by nature, even if the Wan clan wants to kill you several times, you can endure it without doing it, you can endure it, it doesn't mean that I can bear it. The revenge of my parents, the revenge of my aunt, one day I will avenge it with my own hands. ”

"Shh Zhu Youzhu hurriedly covered Zhang Ru's mouth: "You can't find death, this deep palace inner courtyard is full of eunuchs and eunuchs, if you let your father know, you will die." ”

Zhang Ru didn't know why he suddenly became a lot more impulsive, and if he thought about it carefully, if Zhu Jianshen heard this, he was afraid that he would have to shed his skin if he didn't die.

He closed his mouth and said no more, but the gaze in his eyes became more and more determined.

In the Qianqing Palace, the desk was full of folds, and Zhu Jianshen sat in front of the desk, holding the Zhu pen but not moving. His brows were furrowed, his eyes were cloudy and unfocused, and his movements stiffened for a long time before he came back to his senses and continued to review the recital.

He was thrown aside without looking at the music carefully, and Liang Fang on the side couldn't help but whisper in his eyes: "Your Majesty is tired today, why don't you approve it tomorrow!" ”

Zhu Jianshen shook his head stubbornly, Zhu Pen scribbled on the chapter, and suddenly, he grabbed the chapter and crumpled it together: "Liang Fang, do you say that I am very cowardly, and I can't even protect my own son!" ”

"This." Faced with the emperor's questioning, Liang Fang didn't know how to answer.

He can sit firmly in the position of the eunuch in charge of the seal, and he can control the East Factory for so many years, which is not without the credit of Wan Guifei. But as a person close to His Majesty, he felt that some of Concubine Wan's practices were too much.

"Say whatever you want, and I will forgive you for your innocence." The anxious Zhu Jianshen's voice improved a lot.

Liang Fang bowed and said: "The old slave shouldn't have talked about the affairs in the palace, but since His Majesty asked, the old slave dared to say what he thought." Your Majesty is not cowardly, but just too merciful. Daming needs a prince, so as to ensure the stability of Daming's country, so."

"So if I were Mingjun, I should have sent Zhen'er into the cold palace and summoned Wang Zhi back to cut off his head, instead of reprimanding Zhang Ru for being a yellow-mouthed child." Zhu Jianshen took the initiative to take over the conversation.

Liang Fang didn't dare to say anything more, if he said it again, it would be clear that Zhu Jianshen, the emperor of Chenghua, was a faint monarch.

A sad look flashed on Zhu Jianshen's face, he gently put down the Zhu pen, and sighed: "I thought I could deceive myself for a lifetime, but I never thought that I would be told by Xiao'er today. ”

After being silent for a while, he suddenly asked, "What do you think of Zhang Ru?" ”

Liang Fang opened her mouth, but she didn't know where to start.

Zhu Jianshen thought that he didn't dare to say it, but Wen Yan said: "Don't worry, just say it boldly." ”

Liang Fang nodded and said: "The old slave Guan Zhang Ru used to be silent, but he was very stubborn in his bones, but he was loyal. But after this assassination, he has undergone a lot of changes, and there is cunning in his eyes that the old slave can't see through, and the old slave doesn't know whether this change is good or bad. ”

"Even if you old dog still have some eyesight, I'm afraid that the reason why this child has changed so much is not unrelated to countless assassinations. I'm not afraid that he will be bad for Youjiao, but I'm afraid that his retributive temperament will one day be strong and will deal with Zhen'er. Zhu Jianshen looked a little melancholy.

Neither the son nor the woman, he could give up either.

So for so many years, Wan Zhen'er asked the fan of Xichang to assassinate the prince, but he knew it but pretended not to know anything, and just asked Jinyiwei to secretly protect the prince.

is so indulgent to Wan Zhen'er, not because he doesn't care about his son, but because he can't let go of the decades-long relationship with Wan Zhen'er.

Nothing happened to his son for so many years, otherwise he didn't know what kind of monstrous anger this docile emperor would have.

"Do you think I should give him an official position?" Zhu Jianshen took care of himself.

Liang Fang was stunned for a moment, then opened his mouth and replied: "If Your Majesty is worried about revenge after this son is strong, the old slave feels that it is better not to give him an official position." ”

Zhu Jianshen said: "It is definitely not okay not to give an official position, he is right, he is strong is the prince is strong, and he can't leave Youzhu with a mess that he can't clean up after he leaves." Alas. It is said that it is difficult for a Qing official to break family affairs, but I am a son of heaven, but there are also many housework that cannot be broken! ”

Liang Fang said boldly: "The old slave has a word, I don't know if I should say it." ”

"If you have something to say, when did you become so careful." Zhu Jianshen's tone was slightly dissatisfied.

"The old slave heard that the family affairs of the Son of Heaven are state affairs, and if Your Majesty is difficult to choose, it will inevitably become a big trend, and please think twice." This is the first time that Liang Fang has spoken for the prince on the bright side, because today is the first time that Zhu Jianshen has doubts about some of his decisions.

In the past, whenever the emperor asked about the matter between Concubine Wan and the crown prince, he always talked about him left and right. The reason why he has such courage today is entirely because of the suddenly enlightened Zhang Ru on the bed.

Liang Fang's words seemed to make Zhu Jianshen think of something, and he frowned and thought about it.

After a long time, Zhu Jianshen raised his head, and his eyes were full of light: "Zhang Ru's duties, you plan for him first, and wait for the vacancy." But I won't take the initiative to give him a job, and if this kid doesn't come to beg me, I won't give him a job, let him be an idler. ”

Liang Fang knew that this was the emperor's joke, but he didn't know, because of today's sentence, after Zhu Youzhu succeeded to the throne, he should have died, and he escaped from the clutches of death.