Zhu Yunwen was young after all, and he became a little panicked when he heard this.

And this trace of panic was just caught by Liu He.

A few days ago, Zhu Yunwen was very troubled by the revision of the Ming Dynasty Law, and the progress of the entire Dali Temple was extremely slow.

After all, there are too many clauses involved, and according to what my eldest brother said, it must be made specific and even supported by similar cases.

This involves a large amount of files.

Among the files sent over from the Ministry of Justice, when checked against the current laws that are about to be revised, it was discovered that most of the files had problems.

There even seems to be a sense of injustice.

At this time, there is controversy.

The biggest controversy is undoubtedly the "Imperial Edict".

"The Great Imperial Edict" was compiled by Zhu Yuanzhang himself and collected a large number of cases.

Logically speaking, even the new laws of the Ming Dynasty should be based mainly on the "Imperial Edict". Although the new laws of the Ming Dynasty were revised at the request of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, His Majesty is still alive and some things should be taken into consideration.

As a result, the disputes became more and more serious. Often, the formulation of a law required a long period of debate. In the main hall of the Dali Temple, there were often fierce arguments.

When the stalemate comes, we can only ask His Royal Highness the Grandson of the Emperor Zhu Yunwen to make the decision.

After listening to the left side, Zhu Yunwen felt that the left side made sense, and after listening to the right side, he felt that the right side made sense.

I was suddenly at a loss.

So the many Dali Temple officials had no choice but to continue arguing. Several times the arguments became so intense that they almost rolled up their sleeves and started a fight.

Many officials nowadays, especially those from the older generation, are not serious scholars. Most of them followed Zhu Yuanzhang to conquer the world, made some contributions, and then were assigned here.

This gave Zhu Yunwen a headache. He was originally appointed as the chief editor of the revision of the Ming Dynasty Law, but now he felt dizzy every day.

This is much more uncomfortable than the training arranged by my elder brother.

The key is that there is no end in sight for days like this.

It was Lu's words that made Zhu Yunwen feel the opposite.

In fact, according to Lu's idea, they should first explain the matter of Xie Jin to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince in advance, and then try to get His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's consent.

In this way, there will be no problems or possibilities of errors.

Lu knew clearly that although Xie Jin was a man of great talent, he was sent back to his hometown by His Majesty last year to cultivate his character and temper.

The only one who can call him back now is His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

Zhu Yunwen was originally planning to do so, but on the second day, Zhu Ying happened to be out, and when he returned to the East Palace, Huang Zicheng was there.

Huang Zicheng was Zhu Yunwen's study partner and also his close friend. Although they had less contact due to recent events in the Eastern Palace, their friendship remained.

When Huang Zicheng heard you, Zhu Yunwen, talking about Xie Jin, he immediately became interested.

Xie Jin was indeed very arrogant, but he was only arrogant towards officials. In the circle of literati, he still had a great reputation and many friends.

Huang Zicheng happened to have a good relationship with Xie Jin.

He immediately expressed his intention to write a letter to inquire about Xie Jin's situation, and then asked Xie Jin to come to the capital first. As for whether His Royal Highness the Crown Prince would be interested in him, it depended on personal fate.

In this way, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince won't have to wait for a long time. After all, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is very busy with affairs and he might forget about it one day.

Zhu Yunwen also thought it made sense and agreed to it.

Now that Liu He was asking about it, he suspected that it was related to the assassination.

After a long while, Zhu Yunwen could only explain: "What I told Huang Hanlin to do was to invite Xie Jin back to the capital to participate in the revision of the Ming Dynasty Law, nothing else."

Liu He was cunning and continued to ask, "I wonder if His Royal Highness knows about this matter. As I recall, it seemed that last year, it was His Majesty who personally asked Xie Jin to return home. After ten years of training, he was allowed to enter the government."

Zhu Yunwen felt a little uncomfortable about this matter and said, "My elder brother has been busy recently and has not been able to tell you about this matter several times."

Liu He did not ask further questions, but asked, "I wonder if Your Highness has been with Huang Hanlin every day recently?"

Zhu Yunwen hesitated for a moment and told the truth: "No, we meet about once every three or four days. Recently, my elder brother has been reorganizing the imperial examinations, and there are many things going on in the Hanlin Academy, so Huang Hanlin is also very busy."

After Liu He finished asking, he bowed and left.

Zhu Yunwen hurried to the back hall, staggered and almost fell to the ground.

"Why are you so flustered?"

When Mrs. Lu heard the noise, she went out to check. Seeing Zhu Yunwen's disheveled clothes and anxious expression, she asked directly.

"Mom, my eldest brother was assassinated."

"What!"

Lu immediately exclaimed, and then hurriedly asked: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince lives in the palace, who is the assassin so bold as to dare to assassinate him in the palace?"

"How is your elder brother now? Is he injured? Has the assassin been caught? Who did it?"

Mrs. Lu didn't care too much and took a few steps forward and spoke quickly.

Zhu Yunwen heard this and realized that he had said the wrong thing in a hurry, so he quickly explained, "It was not an assassination attempt, but someone was plotting to assassinate my brother, and the Jinyiwei got the news in advance, and now the person has been arrested and is in the imperial prison."

Lu heaved a sigh of relief when she heard this. The palace was heavily guarded, and it would be unimaginable if an assassin broke in.

Then he said, "If that's the case, why are you so panicked?"

After saying this, a flash of doubt flashed through Lu's mind, and then he asked, "Could it be that you are involved in this?"

When saying this, Lu's tone was already slightly angry.

If he was really involved in this assassination, would Zhu Yunwen still have a future?

Even if the assassination attempt is successful, will the throne definitely fall into his hands?

There are also so many vassal kings who all have the right of inheritance.

It's really stupid.

Zhu Yunwen felt a little aggrieved when he heard his mother's scolding.

Why does the Emperor suspect me? Now even my mother suspects me. I clearly did nothing and I didn't even know anything about it.

After working so hard for so many days, how come I am implicated now?

"Mother, you are aware of my condition these days, so how could you be involved in this matter? If you really knew about this in advance, you would have told me long ago."

"Besides, I am now valued by my elder brother. Even the revision of laws, which concerns the people of the whole Ming Dynasty, was allowed to be compiled by my elder brother. How could I be the kind of person who repays kindness with enmity?"

"Isn't it that all the years of studying the sage books are in vain? I can't even forgive myself."

After hearing this explanation, Mrs. Lu was completely relieved, and then asked again: "Tell me what happened just now that made you so hurried."

Hearing this, Zhu Yunwen felt so wronged that he almost cried, his eyes were filled with tears, and he replied with a slightly tearful tone: "Just now in the front hall, Liu He, the eunuch of the imperial ceremonies, came to ask me about this matter."

Lu frowned slightly, he felt that it was not that simple, and asked, "If you have no guilt in your heart, why worry about asking questions?"

Lu naturally knew why Zhu Yunwen was questioned. After all, in the eyes of many people, the biggest beneficiary of the assassination attempt was naturally Zhu Yunwen.

What’s more important is that Yunwen was previously positioned as the crown prince, and his motives were very consistent with his intention to use some shady means.

In fact, if it weren't for my persuasion, things would have most likely developed in this way when His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was first recognized.

After all, Yunwen already had a strong hatred for his elder brother in his heart. If he had not intervened, even if there had been no assassination attempt, there would never have been the harmonious relationship between the brothers like today.

If that were really the case, Yunwen would be subjected to various attacks and would not be able to live in the East Palace.

When Zhu Yunwen heard his mother's words, the corners of his mouth felt a little bitter, but he could only helplessly tell her the whole cause and effect.

After listening patiently, Lu's chest heaved as he forced himself to suppress the anger in his heart.

She didn't expect that her child was so ignorant that he would contact Xie Jin without permission. Last year, Xie Jin was dismissed from his official position by His Majesty and sent back to his hometown. She had witnessed it with her own eyes. How could he be so shameless?

However, Lu also knew that it was useless to scold Yunwen at this time.

After calming down a little and thinking for a while, he said, "Don't panic. Although it's a little wrong, it's nothing compared to the assassination attempt."

"It's just that it's a coincidence at this time, and it might arouse your majesty's suspicion. But as long as it has not been done, although the Jinyiwei has a bad reputation, it will not slander the emperor's grandson."

"With the ability of the Imperial Guard, it is not difficult to clear your name. There is no need to panic. Even if His Majesty summons you, there is no need to be afraid."

After listening to his mother's words, Zhu Yunwen finally found his backbone.

He was too afraid of his grandfather, the emperor, just like other princes and grandchildren.

Therefore, if something is slightly wrong, the mind will easily become confused.

"Mother, what should I do now?" Zhu Yunwen asked.

Lu said, "What are you going to do? You don't have to do anything. Just do what you need to do as usual. But after dinner, you can go to Kunning Palace to pay your respects to your elder brother."

"After all, this matter is of great importance. After you know this, you must also pay attention to it. There is no need to go now. Your elder brother is probably dining with His Majesty."

This was also the time for dinner. After everything was clear, Zhu Yunwen prepared to have dinner here.

During this time, the younger brother was crying and Lu had no choice but to comfort him.

Zhu Yun Huoxi was born last year and was only a few months old. It was during the funeral of Crown Prince Zhu Biao, so there were no congratulations.

The mourning clothes of the royal family are different from those of ordinary people. They do not have to follow too many mourning rules, but at least they cannot do anything to celebrate.

After returning, as soon as the meal was served, Zhu Yunwen asked, "Mother, who do you think was behind this assassination? Why did he dare to assassinate my brother? Don't you know my brother's prestige?"

"If something happens to my eldest brother, the Emperor will be very worried. The sky of the Ming Dynasty will turn blood red."

Zhu Yunwen naturally knew what kind of person his royal grandfather was.

The kindness we have now does not represent the kindness we had before.

Ever since the death of the Empress Dowager, the Emperor's grandfather has had a violent temper. Unless the Emperor's father intervenes, any official who commits a crime will almost always be sentenced to death.

If you were late for the morning court session, you might be beaten to death with a stick in the court.

Zhu Yunwen remembered clearly that there was a period of time when his father was out on an inspection tour and his grandfather was in a bad mood. It seemed that his second uncle had offended his father.

During that period, officials would be executed every morning during the court session. Even if the death was not in the court, it was in the local area.

It can be said that everyone is in danger.

But Zhu Yunwen was of low status at that time and did not dare to speak.

When Mrs. Lu heard this, she nodded in agreement.

Everyone in the palace knows your Majesty's temper.

In fact, after the death of Crown Prince Zhu Biao, many ministers were extremely frightened and felt that a large number of people would be executed. However, because His Royal Highness the Crown Prince returned, no one was reported to have died.

There were even fewer people being executed. Even if there were some minor mistakes, they would not be severely punished. They would just be reprimanded or have their salary fined, and that would be the end of it.

While thinking, Lu suddenly thought of a possibility.

"This matter may really be related to you, Yun Wen."

Zhu Yunwen was stunned. He was eating and almost choked to death. After swallowing, he asked hurriedly, "What do you mean by that, mother? You know me well. How could I be related to this matter?"

"Mother, you are so scared!"

Zhu Yunwen was really panicked this time. If his mother thought so, how could he explain it clearly?

Lu said, "That's not what you think. It's possible that the people below took the initiative."

"Think about it, if Huang Zicheng and the others did something like this without telling you, do you think it's possible?"

"Even if His Majesty really discovered it, and after investigation, it was found that you were not involved, if it succeeded, there is a great possibility that the throne will return to you again."

When Zhu Yunwen heard this and thought about it carefully, it seemed that such a possibility did exist.

Thinking of this, he said bitterly, "If the Royal Guards investigate Mr. Huang and really find out something fishy, ​​given Grandpa Huang's character, how could he let me off so easily?"

Lu did not respond, as he knew that Yunwen was taking things lightly.

In this regard, in fact, as far as the imperial power is concerned, everything is possible as long as there is insufficient evidence.

Whatever happens at that time will happen naturally.

There are some things that even Your Majesty has to consider for the future of the Ming Dynasty.

Besides, if the truth is truly revealed, Your Majesty will not have many choices but to proceed as before, except that many people will die in vain.

But Lu knew in his heart that there were many such martyrs in history.

"You don't have to worry. Huang Hanlin and his group are just scholars. It is highly likely that they don't have this ability. To be honest, the most likely person is him."

When Zhu Yunwen heard the words, a figure emerged in his mind.

That was his fourth uncle, Prince of Yan Zhu Di.