Ming Dynasty: Empress Ma and I swapped clothes!

Chapter 75 Kunning Palace Cleaning

Sun Miaoran slowly shared her thoughts, which made Su Qing'er purse her lips involuntarily. She then glared at Ma Wenxiang and muttered to herself, "Is this guy really that outstanding?"

"How could you say that his strengths are even inferior to His Majesty's?"

Sun Miaoran did not directly address this point.

Many things cannot be explained too clearly step by step; one can only think about them in one's heart.

Making a fortune quietly is a skill that works in any situation.

Before long, Zhu Shuang and Zhu Gang, one carrying a rag and the other carrying a basin full of cool well water, strode over.

The two men were much more robust than Zhu Biao.

After all, the two of them grew up in this palace, unlike Zhu Biao, who was born before the Ming Dynasty was established and was even in the midst of chaos and war. So naturally, they were not as well taken care of in various aspects.

Perhaps it was for this reason that Zhu Yuanzhang and Ma Xiuying always felt indebted to him and always wanted to make amends.

"Mother, we've come to help."

Ma Wenxiang nodded and waved casually, without any politeness.

Zhu Shuang and Zhu Gang exchanged a glance, and their movements became even more diligent as they worked. They felt as if they had returned to their village from Kunning Palace, and felt extremely comfortable.

Then, one big and one small.

The two of them also started working here.

In an instant, dust rose everywhere in the Kunning Palace.

I don't know how much time passed.

Their faces were both grimy and dark, one side to the left and the other to the right, making them look like two messy little turtles.

Upon seeing this, Ma Wenxiang chuckled and said, "Hurry up and come over here. There's a proper way to do things. If you two keep doing this, so clumsy and careless, when will you ever finish sweeping?"

Ma Wenxiang said, feigning anger.

Zhu Shuang and Zhu Gang chuckled, then strode confidently to Ma Wenxiang, their little faces puffed out even more.

Ma Wenxiang glared at them irritably, then grabbed the handkerchief he had used for washing and vigorously wiped the two little faces covered in grime.

Now, their sallow little faces finally regained their cleanliness.

"Alright, keep going. Take a break when you get tired, but not for too long, then get back to work, understand?"

Ma Wenxiang said.

"Understood, Mother."

"Okay, Mother."

Zhu Shuang and Zhu Gang said.

The two were tired, so they rested nearby.

At this moment, Zhu Shuang glanced at his good younger brother and said, "Little San, you've already learned to be cunning so quickly, and you're already trying to win our mother's favor."

"What, you call her 'Mother' instead of 'Father'?"

Zhu Gang chuckled, shook his head, and said, "Isn't calling her 'Mother' more affectionate? Besides, back in the village, Big Dog, Third Dog, Er Mao, and Si Qiang all called her 'Mother,' didn't they?"

"Then go and call your father, the Emperor, if you dare."

Zhu Shuang said angrily, feeling that it was bad enough that his favor had been taken away by his elder brother, the Crown Prince, but now, without him noticing, even the mistress had been taken away.

Zhu Gang remained silent, only grinning foolishly, pretending to be stupid. As his second brother, Zhu Shuang didn't have a good way to deal with him for the time being, and could only continue to stare at him angrily.

We can't underestimate this younger brother anymore; I didn't expect him to be so shrewd despite his young age.

After working for most of the day, at noon, Ma Wenxiang led Zhu Shuang and Zhu Gang to cook a pot of pork, cabbage, and vermicelli stew.

I used to live in the village.

This is what they sometimes eat after finishing their work, so naturally they want to have a good taste of it now, and let Ma Wenxiang show off his culinary skills.

As for the two of them, they naturally just lent a hand from the sidelines, just like before.

Gradually, most of the day passed by like this.

Throughout Kunning Palace, and even the entire inner courtyard, many palace maids, eunuchs, and servants learned of this matter, and the news spread far and wide.

Previously, when they were outside the village, only Su Qing'er and a few people from the Imperial Guard Commandery knew about it, so they naturally kept quiet when they returned to the palace.

But now that we're inside the palace, there are so many people and eyes watching us. If you look at me and I look at you, many things simply can't be hidden anymore.

Moreover, since this was also a good thing, everyone rushed to spread the word, and eventually it reached Zhu Di's ears.

……

"It's actually true."

Zhu Di was dumbfounded. He jumped up and down from his desk and ran straight towards Kunning Palace.

Upon arrival, a rich aroma of meat, along with a sweet fragrance, wafted out. Zhu Di subconsciously swallowed, and his heart stirred.

His gaze sharpened, then he straightened his body, patted his clothes to smooth out all the wrinkles, took a deep breath, and entered the Kunning Palace before him.

It's also important to leave a good impression on your mother.

At this point, although Zhu Di did not say it outwardly, he already believed most of what Zhu Shuang and Zhu Gang had said.

One person in the palace might lie, but so many people would never lie.

Zhu Di also didn't quite believe that Zhu Shuang and Zhu Gang could have such great abilities.

joke.

Not to mention something like today.

What he had just heard was almost entirely about their good deeds.

Normally, these palace maids and eunuchs would be more likely to complain than praise them, let alone praise them as they did. It's a complete reversal of the natural order.

After making preparations, Zhu Di entered the Kunning Palace.

As soon as he entered the door, he saw his second and third brothers jumping and skipping as they sat on small stools, then picked up chopsticks and began chewing on the feast in the pot in front of them.

"Who is this? It's our Fourth Prince from the palace."

Zhu Shuang gave him a provocative look, his eyes full of smugness.

If he can't control the Crown Prince, surely he can control you, a mere little prickly brat?

As long as I'm still alive, you, Xiao Si, will always be my little brother in front of me.

Zhu Gang seemed to be infected by the atmosphere as well, his legs swinging rapidly, as if he wanted all eyes to be on him so he could put on a good show and make a good impression.

So he also said, "Little Si, one should be principled in life; one cannot freeload."

But the next moment, Ma Wenxiang slapped the two little guys on the head with a chopstick, one in front and one behind, making them cover their foreheads and look at him pitifully.

"Is this how the Hanlin Academy scholars usually teach you to conduct yourselves? Are we no longer family?"

Ma Wenxiang said expressionlessly.

This immediately made Zhu Shuang and Zhu Gang stop their previous smugness and arrogance.