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

Chapter 65 I'd rather believe a sow can fly than believe Zhu Di's words.

Inside the main hall, Zhu Di looked at Zhu Gaosui, his expression still grim.

"What are you still kneeling for? Do you want me to ask you to get up?"

"Father, your son wouldn't dare."

Seeing Zhu Gaosui stand up, Zhu Di continued in a deep voice, "Third brother, there are some things I can forgive once, but only once."

Even though your eldest and second eldest brothers plead for you, you can't escape punishment.

"Go back. Without an imperial decree, and until then, stay put and think carefully about what you've done."

Zhu Di didn't say much. If Zhu Gaosui could understand, he would naturally be able to figure things out.

If he can't figure it out, he has corresponding arrangements.

"Father, I understand." Zhu Gaosui hurriedly replied, then looked at Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Gaoxu.

"Big brother, second brother, thank you."

Zhu Gaosui cupped his hands in greeting and then left.

After Zhu Gaosui left, Zhu Di looked at Zhu Gaoxu.

"Second son, you did a great job this time. Your filial piety is commendable and makes me very happy."

You've seen what my third brother is like now. You'd better work hard and help me out, understand?

"Dad, I will definitely do my best to help you!"

Upon hearing Zhu Di's words, Zhu Gaoxu became instantly excited.

This time, Zhu Di finally acknowledged him. After so long, Zhu Di was finally willing to praise him.

In particular, Zhu Di's words of "please help me more" were the key to Zhu Gaoxu's delight.

In Zhu Gaoxu's view, this meant that Zhu Di was preparing to give him an important position.

Having been heartbroken by Zhu Gaosui, she has finally remembered him.

As for Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Gaoxu no longer thought about it. After all, Zhu Gaosui's current situation was inseparable from Zhu Gaochi's trap.

Although Zhu Gaochi was forced into this situation, he didn't care and continued to set a trap.

His chance was finally coming.

Zhu Gaochi glanced at Zhu Di, then at the overjoyed Zhu Gaoxu, and put a hand to his forehead.

He just couldn't understand it. Zhu Di had said these things to Zhu Gaoxu quite a few times, so why did this guy never learn from his mistakes and keep falling for them?

Especially after witnessing Zhu Di's terrifying display, Zhu Gaochi understood a crucial point.

I'd rather believe a sow can fly than believe Zhu Di's words.

Looking at Zhu Di, aside from other matters, he was truly adept at dealing with Zhu Gaoxu.

Zhu Gaochi wouldn't eat anyone else's cakes, but he ate Zhu Di's cakes with great relish.

Zhu Di looked at Zhu Gaoxu and smiled even more broadly.

"Okay, I believe you. This is my second child. This kind of heart is much better than some other people's."

As Zhu Di spoke, he glanced at Zhu Gaochi, his words clearly directed at this person.

Zhu Gaoxu understood and laughed even more happily.

"Father, if the eldest son wants to rest, then let him rest properly. He's also tired from treating Mother this time, so I can help you out."

Seeing Zhu Gaoxu patting his chest and making grand promises, Zhu Di's lips twitched slightly.

This is what it means to be shameless and boastful.

Zhu Gaochi couldn't bear to look either. Although he wanted to rest, his words were a bit too blunt.

Moreover, has this person completely forgotten about the bet they made before?

At that moment, Zhu Di's voice came.

"Good, that's the kind of mindset you need. Do your job well, now you can go."

"Yes, Father."

Zhu Gaoxu left excitedly, leaving only Zhu Di and Zhu Gaochi in the hall.

Zhu Di looked at Zhu Gaochi and felt gratified.

"Boss, you've really impressed me this time. How did you do it?"

"Father, as I've already said, this is not solely due to my efforts."

Initially, I only saw it in the Jingyue Complete Works. Later, after discussing it with Dean Jiang and others, and consulting various corresponding medical books through the use of the medicine, we finally confirmed its authenticity.

Zhu Gaochi remained calm, knowing that Zhu Di was either doubting or trying to ascertain how it had been done.

But the established fact is what he said, and he's not afraid of Zhu Di investigating.

There was no intention to hide these things from the beginning; they were done so that Zhu Di could easily trace the origins of these things, which would put Zhu Di at ease.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Di did not ask any further questions and smiled, "Eldest son, no matter what, it is your merit that your mother was cured this time."

Tell me, what do you want? Whatever you ask for, I will grant it.

This time, Zhu Di didn't just make empty promises to Zhu Gaochi; he genuinely wanted to compensate him.

Zhu Gaochi was well aware of the immense pressure he was under, and his composure and calmness throughout the ordeal were something that pleased him.

More importantly, from the beginning to the treatment of Xu Miaoyun, whether looking back or backward, Zhu Gaochi's filial piety was the most precious thing in Zhu Di's eyes.

Zhu Di admitted in his heart that Zhu Gaochi did a better job than him in this respect.

He dared not do this when Empress Ma was seriously ill.

But now, Zhu Gaochi has done it.

"Father, saving Mother is what I should do. Others may ask for rewards, but I don't need them."

I did this simply because she is my mother; nothing else matters.

Zhu Gaochi spoke calmly, which reflected both his suspicion of Zhu Di, that Zhu Di was testing him with this matter, and that he truly did not have anything he particularly wanted.

Could Zhu Di really give him the throne?

Even if Zhu Di were willing, he would never have considered it.

He had already seen how tiring it was for an emperor through Zhu Di, and he had no interest in doing so now.

In addition, he didn't want to associate saving Xu Miaoyun with what he wanted to gain.

He has achieved his goal. The world knows of his filial piety and that he cured Xu Miaoyun. As long as he doesn't do anything reckless, his position is basically secure.

That's enough.

Zhu Di, upon hearing Zhu Gaochi's words, refused to comply.

"Boss, you advised me before not to be too suspicious. Now it's time to return that advice to you."

I told you to speak, so just speak. Why are you thinking about all that nonsense?

Let me tell you, those who perform meritorious service will naturally be rewarded, even if you are the crown prince.

Hurry up and tell me, or I'll have to hit you.

I heard that you prepared a bamboo stick for my grandson, and he was whipped quite hard by you.

"Believe it or not, I'll try it on you too?"

Zhu Di was now determined to win, as many people in the world desired his rewards but could not obtain them.

Zhu Gaochi's current disdain for him greatly displeased him.

Zhu Di had finally managed to clear his mind and simply wanted to make amends to Zhu Gaochi, but this man still misunderstood him. How could Zhu Di tolerate this?

The more Zhu Gaochi didn't want it, the more he wanted to give it to him.

Zhu Gaochi looked at Zhu Di, and his eyelids twitched.

He believed Zhu Di was telling the truth; he didn't know what was wrong with this man, but he kept pressuring him to ask for something.

If he really wanted to, Zhu Di wouldn't think much of it now, but he was sure that the moment he left, Zhu Di would start to have second thoughts.

But Zhu Gaochi never expected to be whipped with bamboo strips by Zhu Di.

"Father, since you insist on giving it to him, then arrange for your holy grandson to be taught by a teacher."

"Has the matter concerning Zhang Xin, Tan Zhong, and Xu An been settled?"

"Boss, are you sure about this? Why don't you think about it again?"

This is your chance; if you miss it, you'll never have another.

Zhu Gaochi remained unmoved despite Zhu Di's constant temptations.

He smiled and said, "Father, this is it. I don't want anything else."

Seeing that Zhu Gaochi was unyielding, Zhu Di was at his wit's end.

"I approve this matter. The imperial edict will be issued tomorrow."

After Zhu Di finished speaking, he looked deeply at Zhu Gaochi, and then his expression became solemn.

"Boss, now that we've finished talking about this, I have one more question. How did you know that Lao San would add those things to the medicine? Since you knew, why did you bring them to Lao San?"

Do you know how serious the consequences would be if the second son and the holy grandson hadn't stopped the third son?

Zhu Gaochi's heart skipped a beat. Zhu Di had said so much, and now the main point was finally here.

Everything before was just to lower his guard, all for this one moment.