Duke Chengguo Zhu Chunchen and Prince Fu Zhu Changxun were both in a situation where they didn't know what to do.
Next door, Zhu Youxiao had finished his breakfast. He took the silk scarf handed to him by Chen Hong, wiped his mouth, and then stood up.
Turning his head to glance at Chen Hong, Zhu Youxiao said, "Have you finished the matter over there?"
"Your Majesty, it has been completed." Chen Hong said hurriedly, with no expression on his face.
The reason is simple. It is inappropriate to express any emotion at this time. It is best to have no sense of presence.
Nodding gently and throwing the silk scarf to Chen Hong, Zhu Youxiao said, "Then go over and take a look."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Chen Hong quickly agreed and turned around to lead the way.
Zhu Youxiao was reluctant to meet Zhu Changxun and the other two, as the two idiots would be disgusting to see each other. However, he had to meet them now, as the matter was not yet completed.
Zhu Youxiao returned to his palace and waited quietly for Zhu Changxun and the other man to arrive.
On the side of Duke Chengguo Zhu Chunchen.
The young eunuch smiled and said to Zhu Chunchen, "Duke, His Majesty has summoned you."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Chunchen shuddered, and the bad premonition in his heart became even stronger.
However, he did not dare to neglect it at this time, and quickly stood up and said, "Please lead the way, eunuch."
The young eunuch quickly smiled and said, "I don't deserve it. Please, my lord, please come this way."
After saying this, the young eunuch led the way.
Zhu Changxun next door experienced the same thing.
Zhu Changxun had already made up his mind that this time he would put all the blame on Zhu Chunchen no matter what.
Anyway, I can't take it on. The current situation is already very bad. If I offend so many people in the capital, I will be finished!
Zhu Changxun and Zhu Chunchen came to the palace where Zhu Youxiao was, one after the other, and looked at each other.
All they saw in each other's eyes was hesitation, and they also saw regret in each other's eyes.
However, the two of them didn't say anything because Chen Hong had already come out to greet them.
"You two, His Majesty is already waiting inside." Chen Hong said to Zhu Changxun and the others with a smile, "Please follow me!"
After saying this, Chen Hong turned and walked into the palace.
Zhu Changxun and the other man did not dare to hesitate and quickly followed Chen Hong inside.
Seeing the two men come in, Zhu Youxiao smiled and said, "Did you two sleep well last night?"
The two of them looked at each other quietly, and saw the pain and helplessness in each other's eyes.
Zhu Changxun quickly bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I have never slept so well."
Zhu Chunchen on the side also hurriedly said: "I slept well too."
Zhu Youxiao nodded and said, "I slept well too. I am very pleased that you two ministers are so loyal to the country. If the Ming Dynasty had more ministers like you, why would it not prosper?"
After saying this, Zhu Youxiao turned to look at Chen Hong and instructed: "From now on, the emperor's uncle will no longer need to be informed when he enters the palace. The emperor's uncle is not in good health, so he can enter the palace in a sedan chair from now on."
Chen Hong quickly agreed, "Yes, Your Majesty, I'll write it down."
Zhu Changxun did not dare to refuse the greeting and immediately knelt on the ground and said, "I thank your Majesty for your grace."
"Uncle Emperor, please excuse me from the formalities." Zhu Youxiao said with a bright smile on his face, "One more thing, from now on, when Uncle Emperor enters the palace, please excuse me from paying my respects to him."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Zhu Changxun quickly agreed.
"This is what the Emperor's uncle deserves. His words last night moved me deeply. As the saying goes, brothers fight tigers together, and fathers and sons fight in battle. This family is ultimately a family."
"Although the Imperial Uncle made mistakes before, I can sense his remorse. I've already arranged matters concerning the Imperial Farm. As for the tax payment, I'll inform the Ministry of Revenue."
"Don't worry, uncle. I will also inform the court officials and let them know your feelings."
"I thank your majesty for your grace!" Zhu Changxun said, "This is what I should do!"
After saying this, Zhu Changxun took another step forward and said, "Compared to what Duke Chengguo did, what I did is shameful."
"When I was in Henan, I made mistakes, brought disgrace to the court, and brought shame to Your Majesty."
"On the other hand, Duke Cheng, upon hearing me speak yesterday about the taxation of the imperial estates, took the initiative to petition for the estates to pay taxes. He is truly a model for ministers and a role model for nobles and relatives. I beg Your Majesty to reward him generously!"
When Zhu Chunchen heard what Zhu Changxun said, his face turned black.
In fact, Zhu Chunchen was very doubtful whether he had said such words.
Could it be that I was really drunk and didn't remember anything?
There was hesitation in his heart.
But now, both His Majesty and the eunuchs in the palace have all confirmed this matter. Now even the old Prince Fu said so. Zhu Chunchen dared not deny it anymore, nor did he dare to say that he did not remember this matter.
For a moment I didn't know what to do.
Zhu Youxiao looked at Zhu Chunchen, then at Zhu Changxun, and a smile appeared on his face.
It was obvious that his uncle already knew what was going on. He was clearly cooperating with him, but the blame was put on Zhu Chunchen.
Zhu Youxiao didn't care about this matter, but he felt better about Zhu Chunchen.
Zhu Youxiao then smiled and said, "Yes, many people have impeached the nobles and relatives of the nobles before, saying that they have become decadent, that they only know how to ride horses in the imperial court, travel around, and oppress the good people. They have long lost the heart to serve the country that our ancestors had."
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