He naturally couldn't confront Zhu Yunwen.

Even if he tries to deny it, he can't withstand the investigation!

Seeing Zhu Yunwen remain silent, the civil officials, not being fools, immediately realized that things might be as Zhu Yunwen had said.

Immediately, everyone's expression turned rather unpleasant.

It was at this moment that, among the military officers, Duke Ying, Fu Youde, stepped forward and said:

"The matter is already very clear. The reason why His Highness the Third Prince initially insulted the Lü family was simply because he was eager to protect his two younger sisters."

However, because of this trivial matter, the Second Prince sent men to plot against the Third Prince on the way.

Whether the intention was to teach someone a lesson or there was some other ulterior motive, it was extremely inappropriate. Regardless of the motivation, such behavior was wrong to have done it.

As for what happened later, His Highness the Third Prince said that yesterday, because his two younger sisters were bullied and beaten by Lady Lü, he couldn't help but hit Lady Lü. In my opinion, although he was also at fault.

After all, there were reasons for it. It's not hard to understand why a child who has lost both parents might do something extreme when faced with a stepmother like this.

The other military officers nodded in agreement and offered their support.

Although they are not good with words, they still understand the principles.

This time, however, the military officers clearly gained the upper hand, while the civil officials remained silent, their expressions rather unpleasant.

Zhu Yunwen clearly didn't want this matter to end so easily. He slowly walked to Zhu Yunwen's side and calmly said:

"Second brother, you certainly know how to talk. With just a few words, you've made me the victim, while I'm condemned to eternal damnation. It's hard to imagine what kind of words you'll use to distort the truth if I were to die on this disaster relief trip."

After all, I'd be left with no way to prove anything then, wouldn't I? Oh, by the way, Second Brother, did you ever expect I'd be at the morning court session today? If I hadn't come, wouldn't the entire court have become your mouthpiece, saying whatever you wanted?

Throughout the entire process, Zhu Yunwen clenched his fists and gritted his teeth. He really wanted to refute, but he didn't know how to respond.

The group of civil officials behind them sighed inwardly, feeling somewhat helpless.

These civil officials are indeed somewhat hateful. As long as they have even the slightest bit of reason, they will all rise up and talk endlessly about heaven and earth.

But if they have no reason at all, they will play dumb and use silence to deal with everything.

Seeing that Zhu Yunwen was speechless after being rebuked, Zhu Yunwen knew that he had achieved his goal.

If we press them further, it will only make us seem unreasonable and unforgiving.

So he waved his hand and said:

"Alright, alright, you are still the elder brother. Do whatever you want. At least you still have a mother alive. Unlike me, an orphan with no one to support me, I can only live under someone else's roof!"

After Zhu Yunwen finished speaking, a somewhat domineering voice rang out from one side of the hall:

"Who said you're an orphan? Who said no one's backing you up? Who said you're living under someone else's roof?"

As the sound rang out, everyone looked over and saw Zhu Yuanzhang walking up slowly with his back straight.

He had actually been there for a while, but hearing the court officials discussing the matter, he decided to come out later to see how things would develop.

However, to Zhu Yuanzhang's astonishment, Zhu Yunwen turned the tide of the situation without Zhu Yuanzhang having to make a move himself.

This silenced all the civil officials in the court.

This sharp tongue and eloquence were something Zhu Yuanzhang had never expected.

He was shocked yet relieved. Was this still the same stammering, timid third grandson of the emperor?

Obviously not.

All the civil and military officials shouted "Long live the Emperor!" and performed the grand ceremony. Zhu Yuanzhang then had them all stand up, and Zhu Yunwen cupped his hands and said:

“Grandpa, it’s true that my two sisters and I are now more like orphans, feeling like we’re living under someone else’s roof.”

His meaning was quite clear: he didn't want to live in the East Palace anymore.

Zhu Yuanzhang probably understood Zhu Yunwen's predicament, after all, the Eastern Palace was still occupied by Lady Lü and the legitimate eldest grandson Zhu Yunwen.

On the contrary, it seemed that Lady Lü and Zhu Yunwen had become the masters of the Eastern Palace, making Zhu Yunwen and his two other sisters feel like they were living under someone else's roof, which was not surprising.

So Zhu Yuanzhang said:

“Yun Tong, your grandfather is your support, and this palace is your home. How can you say you are an orphan? How can you be living under someone else's roof? You are not allowed to say such things again.”

Zhu Yunwen hesitated for a moment and then said:

"That's true, but now, my grandson and the Crown Princess have a rift and conflict, and my second brother has started to use underhanded tricks against me. Last time I suddenly fell seriously ill, and the illness was quite strange. If I were to stay in the Eastern Palace, I'm afraid my grandson's life would be too short to keep up with it."

These words made Zhu Yunwen seem innocent and pitiful, while also subtly implying that Zhu Yunwen and his two younger sisters would be in danger living in the Eastern Palace.

He even said that his previous illness was very likely caused by someone.

Now that he's said all that, everyone can understand what he's trying to say.

Zhu Yunwen's expression changed at this moment, and he hurriedly stood up and said:

"What do you mean by that? I admit I shouldn't have let anyone teach you a lesson on this disaster relief trip. But your last illness had absolutely nothing to do with me or my mother! You can't make baseless accusations!"

Zhu Yunwen smiled, his eyes narrowed, and said:

"Second brother, why are you in such a hurry? I didn't say what you did."

Zhu Yunwen roared, "I'm not in a hurry, why would I be in a hurry? Don't talk nonsense..."

Everyone: "???"

Zhu Yuanzhang paused for a moment, then spoke:

"We understand what you mean. You don't want to live in the East Palace, and we won't force you. How about this: you and your two younger sisters live in the Shaoyang Palace next to our bedroom?

Zhu Yunwen was taken aback. He really didn't want to live in the East Palace, but he never expected that Zhu Yuanzhang would arrange for him to live next to Zhu Yuanzhang's sleeping quarters.

Although he could clearly sense that Zhu Yuanzhang had recently grown quite fond of him.

But is it really necessary for someone to live next door?

Zhu Yuanzhang's words shocked the civil and military officials present.

Clearly, no one expected Zhu Yuanzhang to make such a decision.