Ming Dynasty: What's wrong with being a leisurely crown prince?

Chapter 35 The King of Han Suddenly Becomes Timid

Zhu Gaoxu is now completely bewildered by Zhu Gaochi. Is this person really trying to help him out of kindness?

Thinking about all this, Zhu Gaoxu immediately dismissed all his ideas. He would rather believe that pigs could fly than believe that Zhu Gaochi would have such a kind heart.

"Boss, tell me, what are you after? Or are you plotting something again?"

Zhu Gaoxu stared intently at Zhu Gaochi, trying to discern any difference.

Zhu Gaochi rested his right hand on his forehead; he was feeling very tired.

"Second brother, in your heart, am I that kind of person?"

Seeing Zhu Gaoxu nod earnestly, Zhu Gaochi was at a loss for words.

How much psychological trauma must this person have to have to doubt him and still not feel at ease with him?

Prejudice in people's hearts is truly a mountain, the kind made of steel.

"Second brother, think about it carefully. What do I have to lie to you about what I'm saying?"

Now I must prioritize studying medical books to cure my mother's illness; that is the most important thing.

As for why I'm telling you all this, it's because we've already made a promise: once I heal Mother, everything will be over.

"I'm confident I can cure Mother, so why should I care about anything else?"

Seeing Zhu Gaochi's frank yet helpless words, Zhu Gaoxu began to believe him, feeling both happy and conflicted.

Fortunately, this time Zhu Gaochi didn't seem to be trying to trick him, otherwise Zhu Gaochi wouldn't have been able to escape either.

The complicated thing is that Zhu Gaochi actually naively thought that he could give up those things with just an agreement. He didn't know whether to say that Zhu Gaochi was naive or to think that he was naive.

"Boss, you better not be lying to me. I'll believe you this once."

Zhu Gaoxu didn't care anymore. If there really was a trap, he would just expose Zhu Gaochi as well, and no one would get away with it.

After figuring things out, Zhu Gaoxu felt much better.

"Oh, right, there's one more thing. The third son is reaching the age to be enfeoffed. As you know, his fief is in Zhangde Prefecture. Now, the third son still wants to stay with the old man and mother to fulfill his filial duties. Do you have any way to get him to stay temporarily?"

Zhu Gaochi looked at Zhu Gaoxu who was standing close by and listened to these words, and began to ponder deeply.

According to the timeline, Zhu Gaosui will soon be sent to Shuntian.

Zhu Gaosui went to Shuntian and caused quite a few troubles.

Thinking about all this, Zhu Gaochi also considered keeping Zhu Gaosui around, since having him by his side would make many things more convenient.

Zhu Gaochi was also somewhat troubled. Although he did not know why Zhu Di had sent Zhu Gaosui to Shuntian, he could guess the reason.

Zhu Di wanted to build Beiping, and he felt most at ease sending Zhu Gaosui there.

Looking at Zhu Gaoxu, Zhu Gaochi slowly spoke.

"Let's talk about it together with the third brother sometime. After all, we need to ask for his opinion first."

"Okay, let's get together tomorrow, right here at your place."

Zhu Gaoxu breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Zhu Gaochi did not refuse.

Once the two had made their decision, Zhu Gaoxu immediately got up and left without the slightest hesitation.

Seeing Zhu Gaoxu leave, Zhu Gaochi stopped thinking about it. As for Zhu Gaosui's matter, it would be best if it could be resolved, but if it couldn't, there was nothing he could do.

He doesn't want to think about these things anymore.

He stood up and looked at the small lake outside the pavilion. After a long while, Zhu Gaochi summoned the eunuch beside him.

"Put some fish in there, but not the golden or white carp. Put in more other kinds of fish, and also prepare a fishing rod for me."

A smile gradually appeared on Zhu Gaochi's face. Fishing, he thought. In his previous life, he could only fish once or twice occasionally, and he never had much time for it. This time, he was determined to experience it properly.

Men often can't resist the temptation of becoming a fisherman.

Those who aren't interested yet simply haven't experienced the thrill of fishing.

He wasn't interested in the fish themselves, but the battle of wits between the fish when they took the bait, and the fun of playing and catching them, was a great part of fishing.

Inside the palace, Zhu Di looked at the report presented by the Embroidered Uniform Guard with a gloomy expression.

"Interesting. Do these people think they can be safe just by building fortifications? They're even thinking of launching a preemptive strike. How utterly arrogant!"

Zhu Di muttered to himself, then suddenly laughed.

"Go down and investigate further, then report back."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Even after the Embroidered Uniform Guard left, Zhu Di was still pondering.

A moment later, footsteps sounded. Zhu Di opened his eyes, looked at the person who walked in, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.

"Father, I see the Imperial Guards look hurried, has something happened?"

"Second brother, why are you suddenly interested in national affairs?"

The person who entered was Zhu Gaoxu.

Zhu Gaoxu looked up at Zhu Di's words, then quickly lowered his head again.

"Father, I heard that the Crown Prince has gone to study medical books and is neglecting state affairs. I thought that you must have someone to help you, so I came."

"Oh? It seems you're very well-informed. You're always scattering your gold coins everywhere; are all the people in the palace sending you messages?"

Zhu Di looked at Zhu Gaoxu with amusement in his heart, but his expression was extremely solemn. He walked up to Zhu Gaoxu as he spoke.

Zhu Gaoxu's thoughts were pretty much clear to him, but now that he had made a huge change in his opinion of the altered Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Gaoxu had directly run into Zhu Di's line of fire.

He was already extremely worried about handling state affairs all day, and none of his brothers could give him any peace of mind; they were always causing him trouble.

Especially considering his desire to move the capital and the need for a large amount of money and supplies to build Beiping, and the fact that Zhu Gaochi was giving away gold coins everywhere as if they were nothing, Zhu Di's temper gradually began to rise.

Zhu Gaoxu trembled upon hearing Zhu Di's words. Especially when Zhu Di came to his side, he knelt down directly, not daring to raise his head or utter a single word.

He couldn't respond to Zhu Di's words; it was blatant bribery of someone in the palace, a taboo subject.

"Father, I wouldn't dare, I absolutely didn't do it. This is what the third brother told me. I even went to the eldest brother, and he admitted it too..."

Zhu Gaoxu blurted everything out, and as for Zhu Gaosui, he was completely betrayed by him.

Zhu Gaochi, who had been so imposing in the Eastern Palace, now had to suppress even the slightest urge to fart, and dared not utter a sound in front of Zhu Di.

Zhu Di smiled as he listened to Zhu Gaoxu's words.

It was only then that he realized that Zhu Gaoxu was much more fun.

Look at Zhu Gaochi. After he got angry, that person didn't react at all. If you say too much, they will still get angry with you and even dare to argue with you.

Then look at Zhu Gaoxu, that's more like it.

Although his brothers were a handful, they also brought him good cheer many times.

Dealing with state affairs is already exhausting enough; finding some joy in these brothers can effectively relieve stress.

"Tell me, what brings you here?"

Zhu Di did not pursue the matter further; he merely seized the initiative and took control.

Zhu Di is now very interested in Zhu Gaoxu's intentions, even though he has already guessed them.

"Father, it's nothing. I just came to see if you need any help from your son."

Zhu Gaoxu was quite helpless. In front of Zhu Di, he didn't know what was wrong with him. He just couldn't straighten his heart or his legs.

Now, intimidated by Zhu Di, they dare not reveal their true intentions.

Zhu Di was amused, but at the same time he felt bored.

Compared to Zhu Gaochi, it really lacks a certain something.

Get up.

"I am very pleased that you have such filial piety; it's very good."

Now there is indeed something I want to ask you: if I wanted to rebuild Beiping, what would you think?