Zhu Bai continued: "He beat an innocuous shopkeeper to death. I beg my father not to pursue this matter again. saved the lives of more than 200 people up and down the Li family and the concubine Niangniang. ”

It's a half-truth, but it doesn't matter.

The important thing is that Lao Zhu really intends to let the Li family go.

Zhu Fan and Zhu Li looked at Lao Zhu for confirmation.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said: "I don't know what others are saying in your ears, I only know that the fact I found out is that the Li family bullied and dominated the market, resulting in several kinds of business in the entire Beicheng, and only the Li family can open a store." ”

A cold sweat broke out on Zhu Zhang's forehead.

Zhu Li also had a rare solemn look on his face.

They were shocked in their hearts, they didn't know that the Li family had done this, but now that they think about it, it's really wrong.

Zhu Yuanzhang said: "If Zhu Di doesn't come back to intercede with me, and directly track it down in the Beicheng Terracotta Division, the Li family will already be in the prison of the Criminal Department at this time." ”

Zhu Fan looked at Zhu Di seriously, that's right, the news he got was also that Zhu Di asked the shopkeeper about the scale and was killed directly.

When the people from the Li family arrived, Zhu Di also explicitly hinted that they didn't know about the matter of the scales, so they didn't ask anything.

Lao Zhu said again: "No one asks about the poor in the downtown area, but the rich have distant relatives in the mountains." People in the world are all in charge of the word 'profit', especially in the family of emperors like us. Those who are close to you and pull relationships with you are all for profit. That's why I always ask you to be closer to the queen and not to have contact with your relatives. Only their own brothers and parents can be trusted. ”

Lao Zhu glanced at Zhu Bai.

Zhu Bai could only help beat the gong and said, "The fourth brother is also for the good of the brothers." He has a good heart, and would rather be a wicked man himself. The brothers pondered who else could do this besides him. ”

Zhu Fan and Zhu Li thought about it, indeed.

It's not good for them to go to their grandmother's house themselves.

The eldest brother Zhu Biao has always been known for his kindness, and Zhu Hu and Zhu Zhen are also very gentle, so they can't do it.

Not to mention Zhu Bai, who only turned eight years old in half a year.

Zhu Bai sighed: "Poor fourth brother is misunderstood and doesn't explain." It's hard for me to do it. ”

Zhu Bai himself was moved by his nonsense, and choked up with true feelings.

Zhu Fan and the two of them knew that Zhu Bai was talking about Fugui being beaten, and they became more and more embarrassed.

And Zhu Bai really wanted to make trouble with Zhu Yuanzhang that day, and Concubine Li Shufei would not be able to eat and leave.

Zhu Di was always expressionless, his eyes drooping: he didn't want to pretend to be aggrieved. But most of what Zhu Bai said was true.

He originally wanted to make an example, but he didn't expect to inadvertently help the Li family.

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Coming out of the study.

Zhu Fan solemnly saluted Zhu Di and Zhu Bai, didn't say anything, and left.

Zhu Li smiled at them and caught up with Zhu Zhang.

Zhu Biao touched Zhu Bai's head with his hand and said with a smile: "You kid, sometimes you really make me afraid." ”

Zhu Bai looked innocent: "I don't understand what the eldest brother said, I just told the truth." ”

Over there, Li Cunyi came over and respectfully handed a box to Zhu Bai: "Your Highness is looking for this hairpin." ”

Zhu Bai handed it directly to Zhu Biao: "Big brother, take a look." It was dark that day, and I couldn't see it clearly. ”

Zhu Biao opened it and saw that it was exactly the same hairpin he had given to Lu Lian'er, and he glanced at Zhu Bai in surprise.

Zhu Bai smiled and said, "Lord Li wants to plug the hole in the lake, and I asked him to help find the golden hairpin that I threw into the lake that day." He found it. ”

In fact, what this means is that he successfully blackmailed Li Cunyi......

The money of corrupt officials is not used in vain.

Zhu Biao finally reacted, and nodded slightly at Li Cunyi: "That's really thank you, Master Li." ”

Zhu Yuanzhang came out of the imperial study just when he heard them talking, and almost laughed: This bastard boy is really, he has led the most generous Zhu Biao astray.

But that's a good thing. As the heir to the empire, one must be cunning enough, at least more cunning than any minister......

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Zhu Di killed the shopkeeper of the Li family with a cane in front of the Beicheng Terracotta Division that day, and it spread throughout Yingtian City within a few days.

The people waved their hands and applauded.

The Li family's roasted goods shop closed Zhang Daji.

Like mushrooms after a rain, a number of new fried shops have opened in the city.

It can be seen that everyone has been suffering from the Li family for a long time.

Merchants and ministers were all in danger and were busy checking the scales and rulers in their shops.

The ministers in the court joked that Zhu Di killed this "chicken", not only to set an example of the "monkeys" in Beicheng, but also to make the monkeys of the whole Yingtian frightened.

Zhu Di doesn't have anyone from his grandmother's family, so he doesn't have this fear at all.

His means and mind are among the best among his brothers.

Now everyone understands one thing: he is also the most ruthless among Lao Zhu's sons.

The emperor specially commended Zhu Di and Zhu Bai in the court today, showing his support for them in the most direct way.

Lao Zhu said meaningfully: "I have repeatedly emphasized that all strata must have clear boundaries and must not cross borders. However, some people ignore my words, obviously leading the court, and they still have to compete with the people for profit, and they are eager to do all the business in this world. I advise you to be more restrained. It's not that you don't report it, the time has not come. When the time comes, I'm afraid you won't be able to bear it. ”

The ministers trembled more and more as they listened.

Li Shanchang kept wiping the sweat from his forehead.

Zhu Bai was about to die of laughter: Zhu Yuanzhang is really knocking on the mountain and shaking the tiger.

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When Zhu Biao came out of the imperial study, the female official who was waiting outside for Queen Ma greeted him: "Your Highness, Niangniang, please come over and speak." ”

Although Queen Ma often inquired about Zhu Biao's daily diet, she rarely asked him to talk at this time.

He was secretly surprised, nodded slightly, and followed the female officer.

Queen Ma held Lao Zhu's heart in her arms, Princess Shouchun, who was more than five years old.

Princess Shouchun was pink, white and tender, with two small round buns, and her crystal black eyes were big and round, and when she saw Zhu Biao coming in, she immediately got down from Queen Ma with a smile and climbed onto Zhu Biao's knees.

Queen Ma asked someone to bring tea and snacks to Zhu Biao, and asked the palace people to go outside the door.

She asked a few gossips, probably asking Zhu Biao about his studies, diet and sleep.

Zhu Biao hesitated to retire and go back to rest early.

It's a bit tiring to stand all morning and sit here to deal with this.

Just thought about it, Queen Ma must have felt lonely and called him over, so she patiently continued to answer Queen Ma's words.

Queen Ma sighed softly: "You kid, you are just too docile." Let the queen mother worry about you. ”

Zhu Biao's heart moved, looked up at Queen Ma, and called hesitantly: "Queen Mother......"

Queen Ma said: "It is good to be gentle and frugal, but you must also guard against villains." In the past, your father only had you in his eyes, but now he has more than 20 sons, who are as capable as you but are ruthless and coaxing, large and small, there are two or three. You have to find a way to get your father to pay more attention to you, and think about yourself in advance. ”

Some things are not easy to say too bluntly.