darknovel Chapter 142
Chapter 142
"What is your majesty's order?" Jin Yiwei was in a strong figure, and when he heard Zhu Yuanzhang's call, he flew to the carriage.
"Go and find out the origin of the Qinghe Cao family, and report immediately if there is any abnormality." Zhu Yuanzhang ordered coldly.
"Yes, my subordinates obey."
The carriage rolled and headed towards the imperial city.
As soon as the breeze blows, the pink petals on the peach blossom tree fall down one after another. Under the peach blossom tree, a woman in a light pink skirt has a little sadness between her eyebrows.
It was Xu Zhirong.
Recalling the girl named Zhao Jinmian I met at the Rouge Shop a few days ago, her brows frowned even tighter.
She didn't know when Zhu Xiongying and Zhao Jinmian met, but they seemed to be very familiar with each other, besides that Zhao Jinmian was smart, Zhu Yuanzhang fell in love with him immediately after meeting him.
Compared with himself, Zhu Yuanzhang likes it more.
Xu Zhirong let out a sigh of relief, turned around and sat on the stone table, a petal fell into the sapphire teacup, causing ripples.
Feeling unacceptable, going deeper.
Ever since I developed a romantic relationship with Zhu Xiongying, I couldn't control it. Seeing that he was intimate with other women, I naturally felt uncomfortable.
But Zhu Xiongying is still his elder brother in name, outsiders see that there is only a brother and sister relationship between the two, how dare he let others see the slightest clue at will.
Mrs. Duke happened to pass by the courtyard, saw Xu Zhirong sitting alone in the courtyard and sighed, so she let the servants go down first.
"Rong'er."
"Respect kindness." Xu Zhirong stood up and saluted.
Mrs. Guo took Xu Zhirong's two jade hands, led her to sit down again: "I see that you are not in a good mood these days, but if you have something on your mind, just talk to Chongci."
Xu Zhirong pursed her lips, shook her head and said nothing.
How could the Duke's wife not see it.
This daughter's family's thoughts are all written on her face.
"Rong'er doesn't say anything, but Chongci understands it in his heart." Mrs. Guo patted Xu Zhirong's hand, her face was full of kindness, "I'm afraid it's because of that child Huaiying again?"
Xu Zhirong was guessed, and turned her head shyly.
"That child Huaiying has been talented since he was a child, and there is nothing wrong with him. If he is a girl, he must fall in love with him."
"Besides, you and Huaiying grew up together, were cared for and loved by him, and it's reasonable to fall in love with him, but..."
The Duke's Madam had a troubled look on her face.
Xu Zhirong naturally knew what his Chongci was going to say, lowered his eyes to hide the disappointment in his eyes.
Zhu Xiongying has a special status, has many entanglements behind him, and is a person whom the Son of Heaven loves to reuse. Naturally, he is different from ordinary men, so he has to be more careful in everything.
"Rong'er." Xu Da walked over at this moment.
"Rong'er has met the eldest father."
"The master is back?" Mrs. Guo stepped forward to embrace Xu Da's arm, and Xu Da reached out and patted Mrs. Guo's hand.
"I heard what you two said just now."
"Rong'er, your father knows what's on your mind." Xu Da looked at Xu Zhirong lovingly.
This is my granddaughter who grew up holding her in the palm of my hand since she was a child, so naturally I don't want her to be wronged.
"The child Huaiying's life experience is considered a taboo, and his status is special. He really can't do things according to his will. The water is too deep, and if he is not careful, he may get in by himself, and it will also implicate the entire Xu family!"
Xu Da turned his hands away and looked up into the distance: "Last time when His Majesty saw the clue, he mentioned this to the old man. This is Your Majesty's Dragon's Reverse Scale, and it cannot be touched no matter what."
Xu Zhirong nodded: "Rong'er knows he was wrong, and he has caused trouble to the eldest father. Rong'er will definitely not do it again in the future."
Xu Da felt distressed and closed his eyes.
"Now is not the time. When the identity of Huaiying's child is revealed to the world, we don't have to work so hard to hide it."
"But..." Xu Da turned around, "Father still has to explain something to you."
"Father, please speak."
"That child Huaiying is likely to be in a high position in the future, and he will still be a unique nobleman. Father hopes that you will seize this opportunity."
Mrs. Guogong and Xu Zhirong were both taken aback, obviously they didn't understand the meaning of Xu Da's words for a while.
Xu Da lowered his voice: "Huaiying grew up with you since childhood, and the friendship is not comparable to that of other ordinary people, which means that you have a better chance of winning and a greater chance of winning. That child Huaiying doesn't know her life experience now, but there is always On the day when the truth comes out, you will be justified."
Zhu Xiongying's identity has been known to him for a long time, and there will always be a day when it will be exposed, so Xu Da naturally has to think about himself and the entire Duke of Wei's mansion.
Looking at Zhu Yuanzhang's attitude towards Zhu Xiongying now, it is not difficult to know how much he loves and values Zhu Xiongying. Even though he still has no way to fully confirm whether Zhu Xiongying is his own grandson, Zhu Yuanzhang probably already regards Zhu Xiongying as his own grandson in his heart.
Maybe in a few years, Zhu Yuanzhang will pave the way for Zhu Xiongying's child. He may be a prince, a general, and he will also be in a high position, and he will also get the emperor's favor that others dare not ask for.
If Xu Zhirong and Zhu Xiongying's affairs can have a good result, Xu Zhirong will have a good home for the rest of his life, and as the eldest father, he is not a disappointment to future generations.
What's more, I have been a soldier all my life, followed Zhu Yuanzhang to conquer the world and guard the country, and I have achieved fame and fortune, but I still lack the reputation of future generations, and the final destination in the future...
Since ancient times, the famous ministers and generals of all dynasties were finally able to disarm and return to their fields safely, but only a few of them returned to their hometowns. A careless move could be a victim of the imperial power, and even a hard work would end up with a dead body that lasts for thousands of years.
Xu Da lived carefully for decades. Although he was indeed loyal, he was not foolishly loyal. Zhu Yuanzhang was a rare emperor with strategy, ambition and means. Even Xu Da could not guarantee that Zhu Yuanzhang would not touch him in the future.
If Zhu Yunqi succeeds to the throne in the future, Zhu Yuanzhang will naturally eliminate some unnecessary threats for his grandson...
Therefore, Xu Da, including the entire Huaixi generals, cannot and cannot afford to lose.
As long as Zhu Xiongying can successfully sit on the throne in the future, Xu Zhirong is the best candidate for the queen, which means that the entire Xu family will be invincible.
Xu Zhirong opened her mouth slightly, looking at the darkness on Xu Da's face, she felt a little uneasy. She understood what Xu Da was thinking, but felt that this power struggle was so nakedly shown in front of her eyes for the first time, and she was a little unprepared.
"Rong'er, Father knows that you are pure-hearted, but there is no way for this person in this world not to fight or rob, otherwise, in the future, others will treat you as fish and meat, and you will not have the strength to stand up."
Xu Zhirong pinched the palm of his hand: "Rong'er understands."
It turns out that his own friendship will inevitably be tainted with the filth of the world, Xu Zhirong began to doubt whether this relationship is right or wrong...
"Yeah." Xu Da nodded, "You don't have to doubt that kid Huaiying, you have to make good use of it, but be careful not to let His Majesty see anything."
"Father, don't worry."