"See Princess."

"You two don't have to be polite. We can be considered old acquaintances. I shouldn't have come today because I was worried about your situation in the capital. But I thought it would be fine if the prince came to visit."

Guanyinnu immediately smiled and said.

"Thank you for your concern, Princess. We have been doing well in the capital this night. We have eaten well and slept soundly, and we have not suffered from any discomfort caused by the local climate."

"That's good. After all, you came from the border. I was worried that you might not be used to it here. When I first went to your place, I had vomiting and diarrhea and it took me half a month to rest before I got better."

"The princess is delicate. We all grew up on the grassland, so we are quite adaptable."

Zhu Kai saw that Xu Miaoyun coming over was definitely not a simple matter. She must want to say something to him. He seemed to have discovered that there was a note in Xu Miaoyun's hand.

He must have met the person sent by Xu Da when he was on the street, and he had received some news and came to the inn to tell him.

There is still a tacit understanding between the two of them.

Zhu Kai saw Xu Miaoyun's thoughts at once. The two of them didn't need to communicate too much. They only needed to make eye contact to understand what was going on.

Zhu Kai quickly stepped forward and held Xu Miaoyun's arm.

"You just came back from such a long journey yesterday. Why don't you take a good rest? Although I asked you to take the blueprint to the blacksmith shop and then go back to rest and lie down, you still have to come to the inn."

"Don't mention it. I just saw the guards around you in a hurry on the street. I didn't know what happened. I was scared. I thought something happened at the inn, so I came to check it out because I was worried."

"So that's what's going on. Does it scare you?"

"We just returned to the capital, and we haven't recovered yet.

If there was any emergency, it would be really disturbing, but fortunately nothing happened and it was just a false alarm."

When Zhu Kai heard this, he gently patted Xu Miaoyun on the back to comfort him.

"It's okay. As long as I'm here, nothing special will happen."

"By the way, I just heard from General Chang Sheng that when you just came out of the mansion, you encountered someone riding a horse and rushing around on the street. What happened?"

"Chang Sheng is such a quick-witted guy."

"Don't blame him. I saw the guard next to you on the street and asked him casually. He couldn't hide anything from me."

At this moment, the guard who had just gone to investigate was kneeling on the ground and had no time to reply.

"He was about to answer you when you came in from outside. It just so happens that the princess is here too. Just tell her everything that happened just now and reply at once."

"Let him stand up and answer."

"You should have heard what the princess said. Don't kneel on the ground. Didn't I tell you? You don't have to kneel in front of me. I don't have such rules."

"Thank you, Your Majesty. Thank you, Princess."

"what is going on?"

“Reporting to the prince, I was chasing that group of people just now. Their speed was really too fast. I almost couldn’t catch up with them. I chased them all the way to the residence of Marquis Deqing.

They went straight in, so I couldn't follow them in, and I couldn't arrest anyone at their door in broad daylight."

When Zhu Kai and Xu Miaoyun heard this, they immediately looked at each other.

"Are you sure it's the residence of Marquis Deqing?"

"I am sure that the mansion of Marquis Deqing is so luxurious that everyone in the capital knows about it."

"How could Liao Yongzhong be so courageous?"

"Shh..."

Xu Miaoyun saw that Zhu Kai was furious and was ready to step forward to control his temper.

He knew that Zhu Kai had a bad temper, and he must not offend anyone at this time, let alone someone like Marquis Deqing who held power.

He also followed Zhu Yuanzhang to conquer the world, so his status and position were naturally extraordinary, and it was said that this person was very narrow-minded.

Now he is extremely conceited and always boasts about his achievements when he was young.

Xu Da also hated this man extremely, but after all, he had followed Zhu Yuanzhang for so many years, and now that he had achieved success and fame, he could not let the cunning rabbit die and the running dog be abandoned, and do anything excessive to him.

Even if Zhu Yuanzhang could not tolerate him, he could not deal with him so blatantly in broad daylight and help to boost his power.

He was simply going too far. Zhu Kai knew that this man was seeking death.

Who is Zhu Yuanzhang? He can't tolerate these things.

“Your Highness, although this group of people entered the residence of Marquis Deqing, we don’t know whether they are Liao Yongzhong’s followers.

Besides, we don’t know the cause and effect of the development of the matter, so we blame all these things on Deqing Hou.”

Zhu Kai hammered the wall angrily.

“How can it not be his business?

They are nothing but a bunch of guys who rely on their superiors for power. If they hadn't relied on his power, how dare they rampage around in the capital? It's because I ran into them today that they can be so bold.

It is hard to imagine how domineering and rampant they are when I have not met them.

Anyway, I will not let this matter go. When my father meets me, I must make this matter clear to him. I must not let him continue like this. This is simply nonsense."

Zhu Kai said these words very angrily.

Xu Miaoyun hurried forward to dissuade him.

"Your Highness, it's better not to get involved in this matter. You can find Marquis Deqing in private and talk to him about what happened today. Ask him not to act like this again."

"It's no use for me to tell him. After this year, it will be the eighth year of Hongwu."

"Yes, after this year it will be the eighth year of Hongwu, so what's the problem?"

"A lot of things will happen in the eighth year of Hongwu. I believe it is time for him to be in trouble."

Xu Miaoyun looked at Zhu Kai and said this with such decisiveness, he still had some concerns in his heart, and he didn't understand why Zhu Kai said that.

"Your Majesty, sometimes I feel like you can predict the future."

"These are all my own guesses, and I can't say I'm a prophet."

"How do you plan to deal with Liao Yongzhong's case? After all, he is the younger brother of Liao Yongan, the Duke of Chu. Back then, they built a stronghold in Chaohu to protect themselves, and the two brothers surrendered to the emperor together.

Over the years, I have followed the emperor in battles and served him at his side. I have worked hard for half my life. The emperor will not punish me easily. "Zhu Kai smiled and nodded when he saw Xu Miaoyun's earnest advice to him.

"Don't worry, leave this matter to me. I won't handle it impulsively. Don't you know me well? I always think twice before doing anything. I won't act rashly until I'm sure."

"Your Majesty, of course I believe you."

Zhu Kai had already received the note that Xu Miaoyun handed to him. He had already seen the contents of the note when the two were talking just now.

The note contained the message that Xu Da wanted to convey to Zhu Kai, which was to say, what the emperor's next plans were.

"The Emperor wants Zhu Chong to marry Guanyin Nu."

Zhu Kai saw that the words written above were of no use to him at all. He already knew the outcome of the matter, so why wait until today.

But it's okay to think about it. I have a God's perspective and know the direction in which things are developing, while other people don't know so much.

“I am not sure how to handle this matter today.

However, now that we know more and more about them, Marquis Deqing is becoming more and more outrageous.

Under the Emperor's nose, he actually dared to do so many treasonous things. If he is not punished, how can we face those who have been bullied by him? "

"How do you know there are people in the capital who have been bullied by him?"

"Of course I know, is there any need to explain this?

In a person like him, even the guards around him can take advantage of the power of others, but he himself doesn't even know how to be so arrogant and domineering.

I have heard that he has built several large houses in the capital and has been collecting beautiful women everywhere. It seems that he is really getting old and confused. This matter must be handled with caution. Let's talk about it after I meet the emperor."

After Zhu Kai finished speaking, he said to Xu Miaoyun.

"If you have nothing else, go back first."

"Shall I go back first?"

"I will stay and have a good talk with Wang Baobao and the others about how to deal with the next matter. You don't have to stay here with me all the time. You should go back to the mansion and have a good rest first."

After hearing what Zhu Kai said, Xu Miaoyun did not refuse and nodded.

"I know my staying here might distract you, so I'll go back and get ready.

By the way, what would you like to eat today? Anyway, I am almost done resting, I will go buy some good wine and food and wait for the prince to come back in the evening. "

"You'd better stop being busy. Why do you need to deal with these things in person? I'll take you to Zuixianlou for dinner tonight. You've left the capital and haven't been to Zuixianlou for more than a year. I believe you miss their food."

Xu Miaoyun lowered her head and smiled.

“I do miss the roast goose at Zuishilou.”

"Then it's settled. When I'm done here, I'll send someone back to the mansion to pick you up. We'll go to Zuixianlou together."

"Well, I'll go back first then."

Xu Miaoyun left the inn directly with the maid beside her. When she went downstairs, she happened to meet Li Wenzhong and Chang Sheng who had completed the handover.

"Princess, are we leaving now?"

"Well, I'll go back first, you guys continue."

"Farewell, Princess."

Li Wenzhong thought that he had to go back now, so why not just send Xu Miaoyun back to the mansion directly?
He thought that if he did this, he would be able to perform well in front of Zhu Kai.

At least Li Wenzhong has seen it clearly now. Zhu Kai has returned from the border area, and this time he has bad intentions. Even His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is completely open to him.

It would not be good if my relationship with him became strained, so I might as well take this opportunity to send Xu Miaoyun back to the mansion.

"Princess, please wait a moment."

"General Li Wenzhong, is there anything else I can help you with?"

"Princess, I have completed the handover here. All matters concerning the inn can be handed over to General Chang Sheng. I am going to take these imperial guards back to the palace. It is on the way anyway, so why not send Princess back with me."

Xu Miaoyun stood there and looked at the expressions of these people. He smiled and said.

"Don't bother General Li Wenzhong. You just completed the handover here and have to return to the palace and the Crown Prince. There is also the Emperor's father's order. How can I delay your official business?"

"The prince said that he encountered a group of people running rampant on the street just now. I don't know what happened. Princess, you just came back from the border area. I'm afraid you can't adapt to the situation in the capital."

"No need. This is in broad daylight after all. I don't believe anyone would dare to blatantly hurt this princess."

Chang Sheng smiled and said.

"General Li Wenzhong, the princess didn't let you send him back because it was for your own good. You should know that the Imperial Guards cannot be mobilized casually.

You should take these people back to the palace immediately. I can have my men escort the princess back to the palace."

"Chang Sheng, your reaction is really quick. In this case, I can't say anything more. Just send your men to escort the princess back to the palace."

"That's natural."

Afterwards, Chang Sheng directly called two people around him to send Xu Miaoyun back.

"You two, put aside everything you are doing and escort the princess back to the mansion immediately."

"General Chang Sheng, there's really no need to bother with this. I have a maid with me, and I also came out with guards. Your matters here are more important, so don't let me delay your serious matters."

"Princess, if His Royal Highness the Crown Prince were here, he would make the same decision as me. Please don't be polite."

Xu Miaoyun couldn't refuse. She thought it would be nice to have someone escort her back. The key point was that she just wanted to perform well in front of Zhu Kai. Why should she embarrass others? In this case, if he wanted to send her back, then let him do it.

"Then it's better to be respectful than to obey."

Chang Sheng sent someone to see Xu Miaoyun off, and Li Wenzhong muttered to himself beside him.

"General Chang Sheng, you really didn't give me any chance to show my abilities. Just now I asked you to send the Imperial Guards, but you refused."

"I'm not trying to take credit for your work. I hope you can think it through carefully."

"What do you want to think clearly about? The prince is watching from above. You really don't give me any chance to show my ability. If the prince sees this, he will think something has happened to me."

"I'm too lazy to explain to you. If all the Royal Guards were walking around the streets in their uniforms, it would definitely cause panic. If others saw them, they would think that the prince's return this time was a big deal.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has always disliked being so high-profile. Don't you think about it for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince? I have no problem doing this." (End of this chapter)