Zhu Ying thought that after he had made things clear with Mr. Zhu this time, that was enough.

Although Zhu Ying felt that this method might be a bit cruel to an old man whose grandson died young.

But he had no choice.

Because he won't stay in the capital for too long.

After Zhu Gaochi has settled the Military Equipment Bureau, he will leave the capital and go to Annan.

When the time comes, the woven dream will be shattered, which will definitely drive the old man crazy.

It's like experiencing the pain of losing a grandchild all over again.

This is even more cruel.

After all, a short pain is worse than a long one.

The old man's grandson died ten years early, and he must have already accepted this fact in his heart.

There is no need to open this long-sealed scar again.

However,

The development of the matter was beyond Zhu Ying's expectations.

Three days later.

The teahouse steward: "Boss, the old man is coming."

Zhu Ying: “…”

Another three days.

The teahouse steward: "Boss, the old man is here again."

Three more days.

The teahouse steward: "Boss, the old man is here again."

It's still the third day.

The teahouse steward: "Boss, the old man is here again."

Half a month passed in a flash.

No matter it was windy or rainy, Zhu Yuanzhang would always come to the teahouse to visit Zhu Ying every three days.

The stay won't be too long. After having breakfast, we will leave in about half an hour.

Ming Imperial Palace, Huagai Hall.

Zhu Yuanzhang walked in with a food box in his hand.

In the food box were a few unfinished steamed buns that he brought back from the teahouse.

He carried it all the way there with his own hands.

"Jiang Li, do you think our eldest grandson has become closer to us recently?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked Jiang Li, who was guarding beside him, with a ruddy face.

Jiang Li said respectfully, "I think Your Highness Changsun has been moved by Your Majesty."

After all, curiosity killed the cat.

During this half month, Jiang Li met Zhu Ying for the second time. According to some information that Zhu Yuanzhang accidentally revealed.

Then go and check the files yourself.

It was to let him know that Zhu Ying was the eldest grandson Zhu Xiongying who died young in the 15th year of Hongwu as mentioned by His Majesty.

After knowing this, Jiang Li observed the situation and changed the way he addressed him from "Mr. Zhu" to "Your Highness Changsun".

When Jiang Li carefully addressed him as "Your Highness" for the first time, Zhu Yuanzhang was indeed very happy.

He even patted Jiang Li on the shoulder.

Jiang Lin was excited. Such an intimate action represented Zhu Yuanzhang's recognition of him.

At present, few people know that Zhu Ying is Zhu Xiongying.

Just like in later life, when you and your leader have a common secret, your relationship becomes closer.

At the same time, Jiang Li also started to make his own plans.

Of course he could feel Zhu Yunwen's malice towards him.

Moreover, as Zhu Yuanzhang's personal guards, the Jinyiwei were hated by civil and military officials.

Civil officials in particular kept their distance from him and even cursed and criticized him behind his back.

Jiang Li did not know that after the Lan Yu case broke out the next year, his fate would be the same as that of his predecessor, Mao Xiang, the commander of the Jinyiwei, and he would be executed by Zhu Yuanzhang.

At this moment, he could only think that if Zhu Yunwen ascended the throne, his fate would definitely not be good.

What if Zhu Ying ascended the throne in the future?

So……

Recently, whenever he went to a teahouse, he was extremely polite and courteous, even to the waiters.

And try to increase the number of times you show up in front of Zhu Ying.

Now Zhu Ying is in the opposition, and no one in the court knows about it except some of his subordinates. This is his opportunity.

He even took the risk of talking to Zhang Bo, Zhu Ying's subordinate.

If there is anything going on in the teahouse, just tell him that he has connections in the Jinyiwei Yamen.

I guarantee I can help you sort it out.

Even Jiang Li thought in his heart.

If the Jinyiwei sent out to investigate Zhu Ying's background had any information that was unfavorable to Zhu Ying's identity.

He might use a Spring and Autumn style of writing.

Provide secret assistance.

Zhu Yuanzhang was obviously very satisfied when he heard Jiang Lin's answer, and he did not deal with the memorial immediately.

Instead, he opened the food box carefully.

Then take out a soft bun from it.

Take small sips and taste it.

The steamed buns are very warm and have a sweet and delicate taste, which is exactly what the elderly need.

The key point is that Zhu Yuanzhang seemed to be able to feel the taste of his eldest grandson.

…

Zhu Ying was in the teahouse, sighing helplessly.

As the saying goes, a virtuous woman is afraid of a clingy man.

This also applies to Zhu Ying and Zhu Yuanzhang.

Fifteen days, coming here every three days, seems like only five short times.

But Zhu Ying's mentality began to change quietly and unconsciously.

The old man's concern and caring for him was something Zhu Ying had never felt since he came to the Ming Dynasty.

In Zhu Ying’s previous life, his grandfather died before he was born.

I have never experienced this kind of affection between grandparents and grandchildren.

After all, human beings are emotional animals. At this moment, Zhu Ying has slowly accepted the existence of the old man.

…

Nanjing Yanwang Mansion.

"Your Highness, every three days, His Majesty will go to the teahouse to meet Zhu Ying." Yao Guangxiao said.

"I know that every three days, my father leaves the court very early, and the ministers are very happy recently."

"In more than half a month, the emperor has not executed any ministers. Even when there was a disaster report two days ago, the emperor only demoted him."

Zhu Di smiled and said that as a vassal king, he also had to attend the morning court every day.

During this period, my father has undergone a great transformation.

Especially when it comes to murderous intent, he has become like two completely different people.

Earlier there were problems such as famine and refugees, followed by a large number of death lists.

But now the old habits have been changed. For local officials, the most they are punished is exile, while the rest are fined or demoted.

"Your Highness, things are going better than expected, but it seems to be going a little too smoothly."

"I think we should have some evidence to prove it to you, so that it will be more convenient in the future."

Yao Guangxiao said with some hesitation.

Things went too smoothly. After just half a month of contact, Yao Guangxiao felt that His Majesty's recognition of Zhu Ying was almost blind.

This made him feel uneasy.

I always feel like there's something they missed.

But when I thought about it carefully, I found nothing at all.

"No need for that. Zhu Ying is a kid who can't make any big waves. If he really gets on the throne, he will be in trouble."

"How could the civil officials and military commanders believe that a person who had been dead for ten years could be resurrected again?"

"Any random rumor is enough to destabilize his throne."

"Besides, Zhu Ying is alone and weak. I know my father's character well. He is very stubborn."

"Even if the Fengtian Palace is covered in blood, Father will still give Zhu Ying his name."

"When the emperor is here, of course no one dares to object. But if he is gone..."

At the end of his speech, Zhu Di smiled confidently.

By that time, among all the princes, who would be more competitive than him?

It is at this moment,

Chunhe Hall, where the Eastern Palace is located.

"Mr. Huang, what's going on with Grandpa Huang recently? Why is he like this? Could it be because of Fourth Uncle?"

Zhu Yunwen's face was somewhat distorted.

Ever since the last time Zhu Di entered the Huagai Palace to spend time with his grandfather.

Zhu Yunwen discovered that his grandfather the Emperor suddenly became distant from him.

Although he still attended the morning court every day.

But after leaving court, he never went to the Huagai Hall to review memorials with the emperor again.

And every three days, the Emperor would retire from court and leave the palace early.

In Zhu Yunwen's view, that meant going to the residence of his fourth uncle Zhu Di, Prince of Yan, outside the palace.

Huang Zicheng's face was not very good either. Hearing this, he said, "Don't worry, Your Highness. I will ask my friends to find out the reason."

"I'll leave it to you, sir." Zhu Yunwen stood up and bowed slightly.

"Your Highness, please don't do this. It's embarrassing for me. This is my duty." Huang Zicheng looked a little excited.

Zhu Yunwen's behavior made him feel like a man would die for his friend.

It was dusk that day.

At the gate of the capital.

Liu Rixin entered the city accompanied by the Jinyiwei.

It was getting a little dark now.

In the sky, the sun has not yet set in the west, but the moon has already risen in the east.

This creates a strange sight of the sun and the moon shining together.

In the eyes of the ancients, the shining of the sun and the moon together was a beautiful omen, symbolizing that something auspicious was about to happen.

Liu Rixin didn't think much about it and subconsciously calculated with his fingers.

However, the next moment, his face was horrified and he looked up at the sky in panic.