It would take two incense sticks of time to travel from the palace to the Qinhuai River even by horse carriage.

"Jiang Li, tell me what is going on."

After the initial excitement, Zhu Yuanzhang gradually calmed down.

He was a little confused, as so many imperial doctors had confirmed it and he had also verified it.

How did he suddenly come back to life?

Besides, even if he really came back to life, how could an eight-year-old child come out of the coffin?

The funeral of the Ming Dynasty royal family was not just a simple burial in a coffin.

After being wiped, the body was first placed in a small coffin made of precious wood.

This is the wooden coffin, after the gap is completely sealed.

There is a stone coffin on the outer layer of the wooden coffin.

Collectively known as coffin.

The gaps on the outer layer of the stone coffin will also be sealed, and then nails will be hammered in to hold the coffin down.

Not to mention a child, even an adult, or even a warrior, would not be able to climb out of it.

Besides, even if he could climb out.

Back then, the earth dragons rolled and the mausoleum collapsed, and it had long been buried deep underground.

Of course, Zhu Yuanzhang arranged for people to dig, but unfortunately they went too deep and could not see the end, so they stopped.

Zhu Yuanzhang, who was on the road at this moment, had a very complicated mood.

When Jiang Li heard your majesty's question, he said, "It was discovered earlier by the pacification envoy Song Zhong, who was shocked and secretly left a portrait."

"I did not dare to make a conclusion after seeing it, so I went to the teahouse this morning to confirm it, and it is indeed the case."

"That's a report like your majesty."

After a brief pause, Jiang Li hesitated for a moment and then said, "After a brief investigation, I found that this boy entered the capital with His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan."

"Fourth Brother? Do you mean he came to the capital with Fourth Brother?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked immediately.

"I dare not make any rash comments. According to his travel permit, he did depart from Beiping and arrived in the capital on the same day as His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan."

"This boy is a merchant. It only took him eleven days to get from Beiping to the capital. I think he went through the post station."

Jiang Li spoke cautiously. Since this matter involved Prince of Yan Zhu Di and Crown Prince Zhu Biao, he was particularly careful with his choice of words.

Anyone who gets involved in such royal affairs generally does not end well.

But if Jiang Li conceals the truth and is discovered by His Majesty one day, he will die a more miserable death.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang remained silent and did not answer, his face looking a little gloomy.

Soon, the carriage arrived at the Qinhuai River.

After getting off the car, Jiang Li asked many of his men to step aside and led His Majesty to Ping'an Teahouse alone.

In the carriage on the road, Zhu Yuanzhang changed into his regular clothes and dressed in simple civilian attire.

"Your Majesty, this is it." Jiang Li pointed at Ping'an Teahouse and said.

Then he explained: "When I was observing this in the morning, this boy had already gone out. I don't know if he will come back now."

"It's okay, we'll just wait." After Zhu Yuanzhang said this, he went straight to the teahouse.

The entrance of the teahouse was quite lively. Even at this time, it was obvious that the breakfast had been sold out.

In the hall of the teahouse, many guests were drinking tea and chatting, and there was a storyteller telling stories on the stage.

"Would you two like to drink tea and listen to a book? The breakfast is sold out."

After Jiang Li and Zhu Yuanzhang entered the door, a welcoming servant immediately came up to them and spoke politely.

"Where is your boss? My master has something to discuss with him." Jiang Lin turned his head to look at the emperor who was looking around but not speaking, and asked knowingly.

"Our boss went out this morning and hasn't come back yet." The welcoming servant said respectfully. Those who could directly ask to see the boss were obviously very important people in the capital.

Seeing this, the shopkeeper beside him hurried over and said, "I wonder what the two guests want to talk to the boss about. If the boss goes home, I will help convey it to him."

"No need. Arrange a seat. My master and I will wait for your boss to come back." Jiang Lin said. He also understood that His Majesty would not be able to go back without seeing Zhu Ying.

At the same time, he felt a little regretful as to why he didn't send someone to follow Zhu Ying.

However, he did not dare to investigate such matters privately without the approval of His Majesty.

Jiang Li was a cautious person, and he would report to His Majesty immediately on anything related to the royal family.

"This..." The shopkeeper hesitated when he heard this. He looked at the two men carefully, one old and one middle-aged.

It didn't seem like they had any grudge against each other, nor did they seem to be coming here just for breakfast.

After a slight hesitation, Uncle Zhang, who had been watching this place for a long time, came over and said, "Two guests, it's noisy downstairs, why don't you go to the private room upstairs and wait."

Although Zhang Bo was a wild Jurchen, he had made a deep study of Han culture. Just by looking at the lining of their clothes, he knew that the origins of these two people were probably not simple.

No matter whether the visitor is good or bad, it is never a good thing to neglect him.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and went upstairs to the private room to wait.

Today, he must see the person in the portrait who looks almost exactly like his eldest grandson.

…

"Thank you, Prince, for what happened today."

At the door of the dental clinic, Zhu Ying clasped his fists and said.

Being able to book the courtyard directly, and the price seemed to be very good, it was obvious that Guan Ya was doing this to give face to Zhu Gaochi.

"Brother Ying, that's nothing. This little favor is nothing."

Zhu Gaochi quickly waved his hand and said.

After that, someone whispered, "It's just that the matter of the Armory Bureau may take a few days to come."

Zhu Ying asked with a puzzled look on his face: "Could it be that the eldest prince can't go in either?"

Zhu Ying's puzzled expression was obvious, and he was obviously trying to provoke Zhu Gaochi to tell him the reason.

"Not really, it's just that my father has been in a bad mood recently. It seems that he was scolded by the emperor in the court."

"The Arms Bureau, especially the Gunpowder Department, is a place I can't enter without a warrant."

Zhu Gaochi said with a wry smile.

Before coming, Zhu Gaochi was still relatively optimistic about this matter.

He just wanted to go in and take a look. As the grandson of the emperor, the entire Ming Dynasty belonged to his family. Was there any place he couldn't go to?

As a result, after getting in touch, they found that the Armament Bureau still had a way to deal with it, but the Gunpowder Bureau stationed outside Nanjing City did not have any solution at all without a warrant.

Not only is the place heavily guarded, but even if my father, Prince of Yan Zhu Di, wanted to enter, he had to get the approval of my grandfather, the Emperor.

Zhu Ying nodded, not surprised by this situation.

A large amount of gunpowder is stored in the Gunpowder Department, and if you are not careful, there will be a big explosion.

Zhu Gaochi could not enter, not because the current emperor was on guard against his own family, but because he was afraid that these young princes and grandchildren would mess around and accidentally blow up the gunpowder bureau.

"This is really a pity." The disappointed look on Zhu Ying's face was extremely obvious, and he seemed very surprised that Zhu Gaochi could not bring him in.

Zhu Gaochi seemed to be aroused by his competitive spirit. After all, he was a teenager and the grandson of the emperor, so he had the best reputation.

"Don't worry, Ying'er. When my father is in a better mood in a few days, I will go and ask for it myself."

"If...if my father doesn't agree, I will go and ask Grandpa Emperor directly."

After saying this, Zhu Gaochi spoke firmly as if to encourage himself.

"I believe that the eldest prince will definitely succeed. If you can see it, I think the mystery is enough for you and me to discuss for a long time."

Zhu Yingwen's tone showed great trust in Zhu Gaochi and seemed to have no doubts about it.

Feeling this trust, Zhu Gaochi became obviously more determined.

After a brief chat, the two parted at the intersection.

Zhu Ying returned to the teahouse alone. He asked his men to arrange the relocation.

As soon as he entered the teahouse, Uncle Zhang came up to report:

"Boss, there are two distinguished guests looking for you. They are waiting in the private room upstairs."

Zhu Ying was a little surprised. Who would come to see him?

He doesn't have many acquaintances in the capital.

Could it be the previous Jinyiwei?

Without much hesitation, he went straight up the stairs.

The second floor of the teahouse was divided into two areas by Zhu Ying.

On one side are private rooms for guests of higher status.

The other half is an office structure similar to that of later generations, which is exclusive to Zhu Ying.

The private room is not completely enclosed, but semi-open, but it can also be blocked by drawing a curtain.

As soon as Zhu Ying went upstairs, he saw the nearest private room where an old man was sitting quietly.

A sturdy middle-aged man stood guard next to him, obviously a first-class guard.

As if sensing Zhu Ying's gaze, the old man, who was originally looking out the window, suddenly turned his eyes towards her.

Just happened to meet Zhu Ying's eyes.