Soon, Xu Guangqi finished eating first. After all, he had been busy all night and was already starving.
Seeing that everyone was full, Chen Hong waved back and had someone serve tea.
"My dear gentlemen, please take a good rest here." After leaving these words, Chen Hong returned to Zhu Youxiao.
Zhu Youxiao gently put down the chopsticks in his hand, picked up the tea to rinse his mouth, took the silk handkerchief from Chen Hong's hand to wipe his mouth, and then slowly stood up.
"I heard it was very lively outside last night." Zhu Youxiao looked at Chen Hong and asked with a smile.
"Yes, Your Majesty. Last night..." Chen Hong naturally did not dare to hide anything and told everything that happened last night, not daring to leave out a single detail.
As the Emperor's confidant, Chen Hong knew that the Emperor was doing something big this time, and he didn't want to make any mistakes. If the job was done well, it would be a matter of course; if it was messed up, there would be consequences.
Nodding gently, Zhu Youxiao asked, "Have Lord Xu and the others finished their meal?"
"Your Majesty, I've finished eating." Chen Hong said quickly, "I'm drinking tea now."
"Then go meet them." Zhu Youxiao nodded, turned and walked outside.
When Zhu Youxiao arrived, Xu Guangqi and others had indeed finished breakfast.
After a busy night, they finally felt better after breakfast and were drinking tea to refresh themselves. There was so much to do that there was no way to rest, not to mention that they had to see the emperor soon, so they couldn't show any signs of fatigue.
Seeing Zhu Youxiao walk in, Xu Guangqi and others quickly stood up and saluted respectfully, saying, "Your Majesty, we pay our respects to you."
As they spoke, Xu Guangqi and others secretly glanced at their Majesty out of the corner of their eyes.
After all, His Majesty was assassinated yesterday. Although Chen Hong said that His Majesty was fine, Xu Guangqi and others were still worried.
Now that they saw that His Majesty was indeed fine, Xu Guangqi and the others finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Seeing the expressions of the few people, Zhu Youxiao smiled and said, "Don't worry, my dear ministers. If there is really something, I will not hide it from you. You are all my trusted ministers. There is nothing I cannot tell you. You are also worthy of my trust in important matters."
These words were very serious and also showed Zhu Youxiao's trust in Xu Guangqi and others.
Xu Guangqi and others hurriedly said, "We thank Your Majesty."
"Sit down and talk." Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and spoke casually, then sat down first.
After Xu Guangqi and the others sat down, Zhu Youxiao continued, "Has the city been stabilized?"
Xu Guangqi said, "Your Majesty, everything has stabilized. Huang Gelao and his men have captured the rebels and have now handed them over to the Imperial Guard. The Imperial Guard is currently conducting an investigation and I believe there will be a result soon."
"The city has calmed down. Officials at all levels are working to reassure the people. The soldiers are also very calm. The Duke of Ying has already inspected the entire city and there are no problems."
Zhu Youxiao nodded in satisfaction and said with a smile, "Thank you for your hard work, my dear ministers."
"This is the duty of a minister." Xu Guangqi and others said quickly.
"No need for polite words. Now that the situation has stabilized, you, my dear ministers, may return to rest." Zhu Youxiao looked at Xu Guangqi and the others and said with a smile, "They are just a few wishful thinkers. There is no need to mobilize such a large force."
Zhu Youxiao's tone was very light, as if he didn't take the matter to heart at all.
This moved several ministers, and then they breathed a sigh of relief. As expected of His Majesty, this level of mind and courage truly demonstrates the emperor's broad-mindedness.
"My dear ministers, you've been busy all night. Go home and take a good bath and get some sleep. You are all important ministers of the country and are not young anymore. Don't let these scoundrels harm your health. That would be a loss for the Ming Dynasty. You, my dear ministers, are much more important than them." Zhu Youxiao said with concern on his face, "If you feel any discomfort, I will immediately have the imperial physician see you."
"We thank Your Majesty for your concern." Xu Guangqi and others said hurriedly.
Although they were still a little reluctant and wanted to continue working, since His Majesty had already said so, Xu Guangqi and others naturally had to obey. In addition, the situation had indeed stabilized, so they could go back and rest.
"Then we will take our leave. If there is anything else, we will come back." Xu Guangqi and others said hurriedly.
"Go, go, go back and have a good rest." Zhu Youxiao said with a smile.
After watching Xu Guangqi and the others leave, Zhu Youxiao stood up, turned to look at Chen Hong and said, "Is Prince Lu here?"
The problem of King Lu must be solved, otherwise he will be scared to death.
"Your Majesty, Prince Lu is already waiting." Chen Hong nodded.
After leaving the room, Zhu Youxiao returned to his bedroom.
King Lu is already waiting at the door.
Seeing Zhu Youxiao walk in from outside, Prince Lu fell to his knees with a thud. He was terrified and said with tears streaming down his face: "Your Majesty, I am guilty! I really didn't intend to rebel, Your Majesty!"
The King of Lu slept soundly last night, thinking that the incident was over. Who could have imagined that when he woke up this morning, everything had changed.
His two closest subordinates turned out to be traitors and actually tried to assassinate His Majesty. They were simply courting death!
After waking up this morning, everyone looked at me differently. The Jinyiwei and soldiers wanted to eat me alive.
Wherever I go, I see fierce gazes.
This really frightened the King of Lu. What sin had he committed?
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