Zhu Ying's call of "Fourth Uncle" was a preemptive move.

The same applies to dressing up.

In this regard, Zhu Ying wanted to suppress Zhu Di.

It seems that Zhu Di's ability to obtain the throne from the Jingnan Campaign was largely due to luck, but it was also inseparable from Zhu Di himself.

Although from Zhu Ying's current perspective, after his life story was exposed, Zhu Di's chance of becoming emperor was completely lost.

"I really didn't expect that you are actually my nephew." There was a sigh in Zhu Di's tone.

He really didn't expect Zhu Ying's true identity. If the tomb of King Yu had not been dug up, the situation inside would have been revealed.

Based solely on the circumstances of Zhu Ying's hometown, Zhu Di would not think that Zhu Ying was really his nephew.

In fact, when Zhu Di first met Zhu Ying, he had a vague premonition in his heart, and he felt that Zhu Ying was real.

Even now, there is a feeling of unreality.

"I didn't expect that His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan is actually my fourth uncle." Zhu Ying said with a smile, his tone gentle, as if he was really meeting his fourth uncle.

After Zhu Ying finished speaking, he couldn't help but look at Yao Guangxiao who was next to Zhu Di.

At this moment, Yao Guangxiao was dressed in black, standing quietly beside Zhu Di, with a very friendly demeanor, and a kind smile in his eyes as he looked at Zhu Ying.

This feeling can easily make people lose their guard.

But who is Zhu Ying? Yao Guangxiao's expression and appearance can never conceal his true thoughts in front of Zhu Ying.

Zhu Ying took a deep look at Yao Guangxiao. He knew that from restricting himself in Beiping to bringing him to the capital, all of this was inseparable from Yao Guangxiao's planning.

Even today's dinner was most likely instigated by Yao Guangxiao. Zhu Ying didn't know the purpose yet, but he would probably understand it later.

Yao Guangxiao felt Zhu Ying's meaningful look, his expression remained unchanged, but he was shocked in his heart.

This feeling of palpitations made the sharp-minded Yao Guangxiao secretly think that something was wrong.

He seemed to be aware of Zhu Ying and saw through his thoughts.

Zhu Ying is now about to become the crown prince. If someone really wants to take action against him, even the Prince of Yan may not be able to save him.

Just because of this glance, Yao Guangxiao actually had an urge to escape, but this urge was forcibly suppressed by him.

As Zhu Ying took her seat, the singing girls and dancers also came in and began to perform their shows.

Obviously, the banquet organized by Zhu Di this time was also very formal.

Zhu Ying sat on a chair. On the table in front of him were dishes that he was familiar with.

That’s right, as early as when Zhu Ying opened the teahouse, the chef in Prince Yan’s Mansion was sent by Zhu Ying.

So the dishes in Prince Yan's Mansion taste very good.

After three rounds of drinks, the dancers left the stage.

Zhu Di waved his hand and all irrelevant personnel, even Zhu Gaochi, retreated.

Only Yao Guangxiao remained on the court.

"My nephew, I wonder if my father has said when he will let me enter the palace. I am so impatient to see you in charge of Fengtian Palace."

Zhu Di said this with a smile, his tone even sounding a bit flattering.

However, Zhu Ying could hear a hint of unwillingness in his voice.

Come to think of it, Zhu Ying had been very respectful to Prince Yan before, but now his identities have suddenly changed. Not to mention that Zhu Ying is not the crown prince yet.

Just based on the title of eldest grandson, Zhu Di could not afford to offend him.

All the older princes knew that their father doted on his eldest grandson.

He was a little bully that even His Royal Highness the Crown Prince had to avoid.

Crown Prince Zhu Biao dared to argue and confront his father directly in the court.

But when it comes to Zhu Xiongying's matter, there is really no way out at all.

In general disputes, Crown Prince Zhu Biao could still get help from Empress Ma, but if he had any complaints against Zhu Xiongying, Empress Ma would immediately switch sides.

At that time, Zhu Biao could enjoy the mixed doubles of Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma.

Many princes saw these things and kept them in mind.

When Zhu Xiongying was a child, you could only coax him.

When Zhu Di recalls this now, he feels a little traumatized.

"Thank you for your concern, uncle. I am still a little confused and cannot enter the palace for the time being. Let's talk about it later."

Zhu Ying refused.

Zhu Di's calling him "imperial nephew" seemed polite, but in fact, the unfamiliarity was very obvious.

He has a completely different feeling from Prince of Qin Zhu Chong and Prince of Jin Zhu Gang.

Perhaps Zhu Di now has too many thoughts, which is why he subconsciously keeps his distance.

After the greetings, Yao Guangxiao, who was sitting below, signaled Zhu Di with his eyes.

Zhu Di frowned slightly, but still said to Zhu Ying: "My nephew must have heard about the Japanese pirates in the southeast coast."

Hearing this, Zhu Ying immediately understood Zhu Di's intention, pondered for a moment, and replied:

"My nephew knows about this matter. I wonder what your opinion is on this matter."

Zhu Di pondered for a moment and said directly: "It is really abominable that the Japanese pirates invaded our Ming Dynasty. Fourth uncle hates the Japanese pirates so much that he wants to lead the army to fight against them personally."

"There are a large number of pirates gathering in Japan right now, and my father has not yet decided on the candidate to defeat them."

"Fourth uncle wants to ask the nephew for help in this matter."

After Zhu Di finished speaking, he stood up and bowed deeply to Zhu Ying.

"Uncle, please don't do this. It's embarrassing for your nephew." Zhu Ying also quickly stood up and said.

Hearing this, Zhu Di also straightened his body and said, "My nephew has promised my fourth uncle."

Zhu Ying smiled bitterly and said, "Uncle Four thinks too highly of me. I am not qualified to participate in such an important event."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Di said confidently: "My nephew, please do not underestimate your position in your father's heart. As long as my nephew speaks up, this matter will surely be accomplished."

"Well, let me try it. If it fails, please don't blame me, my uncle." Zhu Ying said helplessly.

Hearing this, Zhu Di laughed and said, "As long as my nephew can help say a few words, my uncle's expedition against the Japanese pirates will be a done deal. Come, my uncle will toast you."

Zhu Di picked up the wine glass on the table and raised it towards Zhu Ying.

Zhu Ying also picked up the wine glass and drank together.

The moment the long sleeves blocked his view, a gleam of light appeared in Zhu Ying's eyes.

He finally understood what Zhu Di was thinking.

No, that was what Yao Guangxiao was thinking.

At this moment, Zhu Ying began to feel a little wary of Yao Guangxiao.

This guy is really too scheming, he was able to plan a way to break the formation.

According to past history, after Crown Prince Zhu Biao's memorial service, Zhu Di would have no choice but to return to his fiefdom.

Peking, a mere city, has no qualifications to confront the entire Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Ying is not a person like Zhu Yunwen, and Huang Zicheng cannot become Zhu Ying's confidant.

The forces around Zhu Ying are clean, which is also something that Yao Guangxiao cannot reach, and this has a great influence on Zhu Ying.

As for the question of origin, as far as the current situation is concerned, as long as Zhu Ying slowly enters the palace, Zhu Di will have no way to deal with it.

The path Zhu Ying is taking now is to build high walls, store up grain, and slowly become king.

When he is fully grown, he can enter the palace and announce his identity. No one can object, and at most there will be some rumors.

Even if Zhu Yuanzhang was not around, Zhu Ying could still control the military power.

This was also the only miscalculation of Yao Guangxiao.

Besides, Zhu Ying is not some pedantic scholar. Anyone who knows a little about Zhu Ying's background knows that he is a killer. He would not be able to survive until now if he was lenient.

Under such circumstances, Yao Guangxiao would think of a way to help Prince of Yan Zhu Di plan for the position of commander-in-chief in this campaign against the Japanese invaders.

This is the best opportunity right now.

If they missed this opportunity, when they left the capital and returned to their vassal state of Peking, they would be like lambs to be slaughtered.

Of course Zhu Ying could see these things, but could he refuse?

He can't.

This is also the cleverness of Yao Guangxiao, using friendship to force Zhu Ying.

In any case, the previous King of Yan gave Zhu Ying a lot of help.

Given the current situation, Zhu Ying had no way to refuse.

After Zhu Ying agreed, Zhu Di toasted him frequently and was extremely polite and caring, showing the affection between uncle and nephew to the fullest.

Old fox. Looking at Zhu Di's gentle face, Zhu Ying secretly spat in his heart.

Little fox. Zhu Di looked at Zhu Ying's friendly smile and felt a little awkward.

What he hated most was facing someone as cunning as Zhu Ying. After all, he himself was also quite cunning.

After the banquet, Zhu Gaochi sent Zhu Ying back home.

"Brother."

In the carriage, Zhu Gaochi seemed a little restrained.

Zhu Ying is completely different now. Even his own father has to be polite to Zhu Ying.

Zhu Gaochi was well aware that Zhu Ying, as the eldest grandson, would become the future emperor of the Ming Dynasty once his identity was announced.

"Why, now that we've changed places, you feel unfamiliar with me." Zhu Ying joked.

He still liked Zhu Gaochi more.

Especially in terms of character, he is quite kind-hearted, without the delicate temperament of a prince's son, although his body is indeed a little delicate.

“Brother, it’s not like that. How could it be that I…” Zhu Gaochi was a little anxious and didn’t know how to explain after talking for a long time.

"Don't think too much. The me of the past and the me of the present are still me. There won't be much change. We were friends before and now we are brothers. Shouldn't our relationship be closer?"

"Why do I feel like you've become more distant to me after we went from being friends to being brothers?"

Zhu Ying said with a smile.

Hearing this, Zhu Gaochi's somewhat excited mood finally eased, his heart warmed, and he couldn't help but say, "Brother."

Suddenly, Zhu Ying felt goosebumps all over his body.

"Get lost, you're so disgusting." Zhu Ying moved his body away from Zhu Gaochi, with a look of disgust on his face.

Zhu Gaochi now felt that with such a joking remark, the estrangement caused by Zhu Ying's identity change had completely disappeared.

"By the way, I'll take you to the Gunpowder Department in a few days. A few days ago, I developed a new type of musket in the Gunpowder Department. Maybe it will open your eyes."

Zhu Ying said with a smile.

Zhu Gaochi himself also liked firearms, so it should be possible for the first matchlock rifle to be invented in a few days.

Zhu Ying didn't have many friends in the capital, so naturally he wanted to find someone to share his joy with.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Gaochi hurriedly asked, "Brother, have you invented a new type of firearm? How powerful is it?"

"You can go and see it yourself when the time comes." Zhu Ying said with a smile.

"All right."

Seeing that his elder brother Zhu Ying was unwilling to tell him in advance, Zhu Gaochi did not dare to ask any further questions. After all, his status had changed.

After getting off the carriage, Zhu Ying returned to his own yard.

At this time, the smile on Zhu Ying's face disappeared.

I began to think about Yao Guangxiao.

After all, Yao Guangxiao's mind is definitely not a stable factor.

He thought carefully about how to deal with Yao Guangxiao.