gnovel Chapter 57 The old man asked me to oversee the country, so wearing a python robe isn't too much
Chapter 57 The old man asked me to oversee the country, so wearing a python robe isn't too much
Zhu Di was staying in the Fengtian Hall.
Beside him were the Crown Prince and his grandson.
"Father, why don't you go and rest for a while? After all, the imperial physician said that you were so angry that you suffered a heart attack this time," Zhu Gaochi said worriedly.
Zhu Di said, "Don't worry, your father isn't that fragile."
"But this time, I truly didn't expect this brat to dare to defy me so blatantly!"
Zhu Gaochi asked cautiously, "Then, Father, if you appoint the Second Prince as regent this time, will he still agree?"
"What, are you scared?" Zhu Di retorted. "Are you afraid that the second prince will take your position as crown prince?"
Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Zhanji were both startled and immediately knelt down.
"Your subject dares not."
Zhu Zhanji quickly said, "Grandfather, you've misunderstood my father."
"That's not what my dad meant, he absolutely didn't mean that."
Zhu Di waved his hand: "Alright, get up, all of you."
As they were talking, Ji Gang walked over.
"Your Majesty, His Highness the Prince of Han has already received the decree, and he also said that he will attend the morning court session on time tomorrow," Ji Gang said.
"Very good!"
"I see this lad has finally come to his senses! Excellent, truly wonderful!" Zhu Di exclaimed with delight. "It seems I no longer need to worry about preparing the army for my northern expedition."
He knew that this kid had made a lot of money. Although he didn't know where the kid had transferred the money, this time, with the second prince agreeing to oversee the country, a weight had been lifted from his heart.
"Your Highness!" Zhu Di called out.
"Your subject is here."
"Compile all your memorials from your time as regent, as well as the funds needed for the war, and hand them over to the Second Prince later," Zhu Di instructed.
"Your subject understands." Zhu Gaochi's eyes also lit up. If the second son could solve these problems, he, as the crown prince, would be relieved.
"As for me, I'll be taking a rest at Jiming Temple these next few days."
Zhu Di said, "And you, my lord, are tired too. During this time, stay in the Eastern Palace and rest well!"
Zhu Gaochi exclaimed with emotion, "Father is truly wise!"
"Alright," Zhu Di said, "Don't be too happy yet. You don't have much to do in the Eastern Palace these days, so take good care of yourself and lose some weight."
"Look how fat you've gotten!"
Zhu Gaochi: ...
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Inside the Prince of Han's Palace.
Now, Zhu Gaochi is in the courtyard, and not only that, he waved his hand.
"Your Highness, I'm here," Huangfu Yun said.
"You've come at the right time. Now there's something I need you to do, and you must do it well."
Huangfu Yun was slightly taken aback. He asked curiously, "May I ask, Your Highness, what do you want me to do?"
"Go to the Imperial Wardrobe and order someone to make a python robe. The pattern should be embroidered in a very imposing manner."
"I have to attend the morning court session tomorrow, so this python robe must be finished tonight."
At this point, Zhu Gaoxu began to emphasize again:
"This python robe must be grand and imposing."
Princess Consort of Han was taken aback: "Your Highness, why did you suddenly put on this python robe?"
"His Majesty has now appointed you as regent, and you've gone there wearing a python robe, so ostentatiously. If word gets out, you'll likely be the subject of gossip among the court officials."
It must be said that the Princess Consort of Han is actually quite worried now.
Zhu Gaoxu smiled dismissively.
"The old man appointed me as regent, so it's not unreasonable for me to wear a python robe, is it?"
"As for criticism, what do I have to fear?"
"His Majesty has appointed me as regent; I can wear whatever I want!"
"It's already quite good that I'm not wearing a dragon robe."
Princess Consort of Han and Huangfu Yun: ...
Princess Consort of Han frowned: "But husband, isn't what you're doing a bit too ostentatious?"
Zhu Gaoxu immediately smiled and said, "That's exactly what I want—to be flamboyant!"
"His Majesty appointed me as regent, isn't it just to make me replenish the treasury?"
"Do you think I don't know what he's up to?"
He glared at Huangfu Yun: "What are you still standing there for?"
"Aren't you going yet?!"
"Yes...yes..." Huangfu Yun nodded and quickly did as instructed.
After Huangfu Yun left, the Princess Consort of Han asked, "Husband, His Majesty only appointed you as regent, yet you had a python robe made, and so ostentatiously at that. Isn't it inappropriate to continue like this?"
Zhu Gaoxu smiled and said, "My dear consort, you don't need to worry so much."
"His Majesty appointed me to oversee the country, which means he wants me to do my part and prepare the funds for the northern expedition."
"Now the old man is asking me for a favor; it's him, not me, who's panicking!"
Upon hearing this, the Princess Consort of Han could only nod.
"Alright, I'll do whatever my husband says."
"That's more like it," Zhu Gaoxu said. "Once this matter is settled, we'll leave the capital immediately."
"The old man won't let me leave, so I'll leave on my own."
The Princess Consort of Han said, "Isn't this a bit inappropriate?"
"What's wrong with it?"
"I am a cultivator, capable of traversing heaven and earth, omnipotent!"
"I've had enough of this capital city," Zhu Gaoxu said. "It's certainly exhilarating to outwit His Majesty, but I can't give up my cultivation of immortality."
The Princess Consort of Han asked, "Then, my husband, how do you plan to leave?"
Zhu Gaoxu couldn't help but smile: "This northern expedition is a good choice."
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Jiming Temple.
Zhu Di refused to leave Jiming Temple and kept nagging Yao Guangxiao.
"That King of Han, he's really made something of himself!"
"He made money, but instead of sharing my burdens, he secretly transferred the money away."
"Isn't that infuriating?"
Zhu Di kept talking.
"Ahem, Your Majesty, you've been here for hours on end, aren't you tired?" Yao Guangxiao said with a wry smile.
"What do I have to be tired about?" Zhu Di retorted. "I'm just stating the facts for you!"
"This second son has grown up now; he doesn't listen to me much anymore."
"That's because His Highness the Prince of Han is now powerful enough that if he really wants to leave, you probably can't stop him," Yao Guangxiao said.
"That's impossible!"
Zhu Di said, "He is my son. Without my order, he is not allowed to go anywhere!"
Yao Guangxiao sighed: "Your Majesty, let me tell you the truth."
"I can't see through His Highness the Prince of Han now, and his ambitions don't lie in the capital. He doesn't seem interested in the throne either."
"I reckon it won't be long before he leaves you, leaves the capital!"
Zhu Di suddenly felt a pang of panic!
He cannot afford to lose Zhu Gaoxu.
This son is now a master alchemist, and Zhu Di plans to gain benefits from him.
What will I do if he leaves?
"Your Majesty, I have something to say, but I don't know if I should say it?" Yao Guangxiao said.
"Spit it out, stop beating around the bush."
"Treat the Prince of Han better. After all, you and your father have been at odds lately. If His Highness really stops caring about you in the future, you'll regret it," Yao Guangxiao said.