At this moment, Zhu Yunwen no longer cared about his manners, and there was a hint of hysteria in his voice.

When Huang Zicheng said that his eldest brother might be alive.

It was like a bolt of thunder that instantly struck his forehead, and he immediately had an epiphany.

The scenes were immediately recalled.

Why did Jiang Li ask to avoid me no matter what when reporting the situation?

Why was Fourth Uncle summoned to the Huagai Palace for a private talk?

Why has Grandpa Huang become more and more distant from me recently?

Why does the Emperor have to leave the palace every few days?

It seems that the source of all this has been discovered.

The most important thing is that Yunhu and Mingyue were taken out of the palace by the Emperor.

Before, Zhu Yunwen couldn't figure out who else could receive more attention from his grandfather the Emperor than himself. Now that he thought about it, everything became clear.

"But my eldest brother has passed away for ten years. A full ten years."

"How can a person who has been dead for ten years be resurrected? This is ridiculous. I don't believe it. It is absolutely impossible."

Zhu Yunwen was a little crazy at this moment. He gritted his teeth and made loud noises while speaking.

Although all the clues currently point to the fact that his eldest brother is still alive, Zhu Yunwen refuses to believe it no matter what.

He is already the crown prince, and he will be canonized in September after his father's coffin is buried.

Why did a big brother suddenly appear at this critical moment? There is something wrong, there is definitely something wrong.

The timing was too coincidental.

"Perhaps, just as the rumors in Xiaoling Mausoleum said, ten years ago, His Royal Highness Prince Yu did not die at all, but luckily survived."

Huang Zicheng felt a little distressed when he saw His Royal Highness the Crown Prince in such a state, but he still explained.

Some things are easy to understand once you figure them out. The only possibility for His Majesty to indulge in rumors about the Xiaoling Mausoleum is to build momentum for the resurrection of His Royal Highness Prince Yu.

"Even if my eldest brother didn't pass away, why didn't he show up in the past ten years? Ten years had passed, and Grandfather Emperor had already announced that I was the Crown Prince, before he showed up."

"Why! Why!"

There was an extremely strong hatred in Zhu Yunwen's tone.

If his eldest brother had come back at that time, he would not have thought so much, if his eldest brother had come back before his father passed away.

He might feel a little uncomfortable, but this is the position that belongs to the eldest brother, and he can accept it.

But the eldest brother returned just when his father passed away and he had been declared the crown prince.

Is this directed at me?

But brother, I haven't offended you, why do you have to torture me like this?

Seeing that Zhu Yunwen had fallen into a state of self-madness, Huang Zicheng quickly said: "Your Highness, maybe there is no need to worry. No matter what the situation is, there may still be hope."

Zhu Yunwen's face, which had been gradually becoming ferocious, froze for a moment, as if he had found an oasis in the desert. With a pleading look in his eyes, he said to Huang Zicheng:

"Sir, teach me!"

Huang Zicheng was also unambiguous and analyzed: "Your Highness, if it is really His Royal Highness Prince Yu who has returned, I believe no one can stop the position of the Crown Prince."

Zhu Yunwen nodded. This was true. He even understood his elder brother Zhu Xiongying's status and favor better than anyone else.

"But has Your Highness ever thought about whether this person is really related to Your Highness Prince Yu? Not to mention the complicated situation in the mausoleum, let alone how strictly the Xiaoling Mausoleum is guarded by heavy troops."

"The only possibility for someone to come back after ten years is that the so-called Prince Yu no longer has any memory of his past."

"I don't know why Your Majesty is so sure that the person who appears now is the real Prince Yu. But in fact, Your Majesty should also have doubts in his heart."

"Otherwise, given your Majesty's temperament, you would have taken His Royal Highness Prince Yu back to the palace as soon as you discovered him, and even announced his identity directly."

"But Your Highness, think back. Since half a month ago, His Majesty has been leaving the palace frequently. He should have discovered the so-called Prince Yu at that time."

"But until now, no rumors have spread, except for the recent rumors about the Xiaoling Mausoleum."

"It seems that Your Majesty is also confused about the identity of His Royal Highness Prince Yu, and even has doubts to a great extent."

As Huang Zicheng spoke, he thought carefully in his mind. By the end of his speech, he had a feeling of sudden enlightenment.

Zhu Yunwen's originally dim eyes began to become brighter as Huang Zicheng continued his analysis.

Seeing Zhu Yunwen's spirit, he was obviously becoming more excited.

Zhu Yunwen added: "Your Highness, no matter whether the current Prince Yu is real or fake, Your Highness is currently the most favorable competitor. After all, Your Highness has been declared the Crown Prince by His Majesty, which already gives you an advantage."

"Besides, all of this is just our speculation. Who knows, His Majesty might have other things in mind."

In the end, Huang Zicheng said quietly, "Besides, even if it's the real Prince Yu, so what? He has passed away for ten years, so the real thing should have become fake."

When Zhu Yunwen heard this, he couldn't help but say, "Yes, even if it is true, it must be false now. Someone must have deceived Grandpa Huang and used my eldest brother's identity to deceive Grandpa Huang."

"Not only that, he even wants to seize our Ming Dynasty."

After saying this, Zhu Yunwen regained his composure and even bowed to Huang Zicheng in a gentle and elegant manner.

"Thank you for teaching me, Mr. Xie. Otherwise, I would have fallen into a state of madness."

Huang Zicheng quickly held Zhu Yunwen's hands and said, "I am very sorry. Planning for Your Highness is my duty. I hope Your Highness will not do this in the future."

Zhu Yunwen stood up and said with some emotion: "I didn't expect that my elder brother could be resurrected. It's incredible."

Although Huang Zicheng said there were other possibilities, Zhu Yunwen was not a stupid person. On the contrary, he was extremely intelligent.

Otherwise, he would not have been valued and loved by Zhu Yuanzhang.

After he calmed down, Zhu Yunwen realized that no matter whether it was true or false, judging from the emperor's current actions, such an older brother did appear.

Thinking of this, Zhu Yunwen said to Huang Zicheng: "Sir, instead of letting it go, it is better to face it head-on. After the morning court tomorrow, I will go to the emperor and ask the truth."

"This... Your Highness, is this too hasty?" Huang Zicheng asked hesitantly.

But at this time, Zhu Yunwen, after experiencing the near collapse just now, seemed to have suddenly come to his senses.

He shook his head and said, "Sir, you don't understand. Now that the Emperor has not sent my eldest brother to the palace, as you said, there are still doubts about my eldest brother's identity."

"We can't just sit there and wait for death, trapped in the palace and wait, because once Grandfather Emperor summons my eldest brother to the palace, it means the situation is set, and I won't have any chance no matter what."

"The only way is to strike first. I will first inquire from Grandfather Huang to confirm whether it is related to Big Brother. Then I will try every possible way to get close to Big Brother."

"If it's fake, there must be some flaws. I'll have a chance to take action, and even report it to Grandpa Huang."

"If it's really Big Brother, there's no falsehood. With my status, I have no qualifications to compete with Big Brother for the throne. It's better to withdraw early, maybe I can be valued by Big Brother and appreciated by Grandpa Emperor."

"It's not a bad idea to find a good fiefdom and be a rich and noble prince."

When he said this, Zhu Yunwen laughed at himself, his tone full of calmness.

Huang Zicheng was completely stunned by these words.

Is this still the Prince Yunwen that he knows? Such a scene and such words are simply too shocking.

Since ancient times, there have been too many cases of brothers killing each other in endless struggle for the throne.

At present, Huang Zicheng has only discussed a hypothetical possibility with Zhu Yunwen.

In the face of the struggle for the throne, Zhu Yunwen was able to speak such righteous words.

This is something that only a truly wise king can tell.

"Your Highness is so noble and upright that I feel guilty. I am willing to serve you till death. No matter what, as long as you don't despise me, I am willing to follow you."

Huang Zicheng's eyes showed excitement.

He immediately took a step back, knelt down, and bowed deeply.

But at this time, Zhu Yunwen had a strange look in his eyes. He glanced at a window outside the palace and saw the shadow in the corner disappear. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

Then he stepped forward and helped Huang Zicheng up and said, "Sir, Yunwen naturally understands what you are thinking. As long as you don't leave, Yunwen will definitely not abandon you."

“Your Highness!”

Huang Zicheng cried out softly, and his body began to tremble slightly.

…

"Did Yunwen really say that? But no one taught him."

After arriving at the Qianqing Palace from the Kunning Palace, Liu He soon reported to His Majesty everything that had just happened in the Chunhe Hall.

Although Liu He knew that such words were very powerful for Zhu Yunwen, as the seal holder of the Imperial Household Department, Liu He was also responsible for the eyes and ears of the palace.

No matter what the situation is, he cannot have any selfish thoughts.

Besides, there are some things that he cannot hide just because he wants to. Once he conceals the matter, there is a possibility that the eunuchs under him will report it directly to the emperor.

There shouldn't be too many people eyeing his position. Many eunuchs are hoping that he will make a mistake.

Not long ago, Liu He received news that a certain eunuch was acting suspiciously and secretly reporting news about the emperor to outsiders.

After the discovery, Liu He launched a counter-reconnaissance and directly locked onto the Chunhe Hall.

It was natural for me to eavesdrop.

"Your Majesty, that is indeed the case," Liu He replied.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, and sighed: "He is a good grandson who knows how to be sensible and filial. I didn't expect that Yunwen, this child, has such a mentality. It really makes me look at him with new eyes."

"It seems that we have wronged him a little. Let's ask our eldest grandson to give him a good place to be a vassal in the future."