Chapter 64: How do you want me to compensate you?
Zhu Yunhuan ran up to Old Zhu's carriage and spoke before Old Zhu could open his mouth.
"Grandpa Huang, you must be going to visit my third uncle, so it's a good opportunity to take me with you."
"You don't know, I've been so worried these past few days that I've lost my appetite, can't eat, and can't even sleep at night!"
When Erhu heard this, his face twitched.
He also saw this guy eating more than a dozen steamed buns, a bowl of sour soup noodles, and several side dishes this morning.
Although he didn't know about it at noon, the Emperor Guang sent him a lot of food . It doesn't look like he has no appetite for tea or food, right?
Old Zhu also had a headache after hearing this. This grandson was getting better and better at making up lies in order to avoid being beaten...
"Zhu Yunxun, do you think we can forgive you just by saying this?"
"Your Third Uncle came back to the capital regardless of weather conditions, traveling day and night to pay respects to your father. After returning, he fell ill from paying respects to your father. It would be fine if you didn't feel grateful, but you actually followed this bunch of bastards to catch toads. Do you think you deserved your Third Uncle's kindness?"
At this time, the princes who had rushed over with their heads hung fell to their knees one after another after hearing these words.
It turns out that he specifically brought these people here just for this matter!
But isn’t this a bit unfair? It wasn’t us who made Third Brother sick. We just caught two frogs. Who are we offending?
Zhu Zhi and others only dared to complain in their hearts, but they did not have the courage to argue with Old Zhu in person, and they did not even have the courage to look up at their father.
When Zhu Yunhuan heard this, he was afraid that the bunch of losers behind him would give in, so he hurriedly answered.
"Father, Uncle Fifteen and his friends heard that toads can cure diseases, so they brought their grandson to catch toads and plan to send them to Uncle Three!"
"Uncle Fifteen, please say something. Didn't you always tell me that toads can cure colds?"
Zhu Zhi was stunned for a moment, then he was overjoyed.
It’s no wonder that he likes this nephew. His brain works quickly at critical moments!
"Father, Zhu Yunhuan is right. I just want to catch some toads for my third brother to nourish his body. I hope that his condition will improve soon after eating the toads!"
After Zhu Zhi finished speaking, he did not forget to criticize Zhu Yu, the Prince of Min, and Zhu Song, the Prince of Han. The two of them quickly reacted and started to make up stories based on what Zhu Zhi said.
Although Lao Zhu was not familiar with medicine, he knew with a little thought that toads had nothing to do with curing colds.
"Someone come!"
"Take off the pants of these nonsense guys, push them to the ground and give them thirty lashes!"
"After beating them, there's no need to carry them to the Imperial Hospital. Just throw them on the bridge and make them lie prone!"
"Don't they like to hear frogs croaking? Let's let them hear it to their heart's content today!"
The reason why Lao Zhu was so strict was that he just wanted to use the butts of a few guys to convey an attitude to the world.
That is, the prince's funeral cannot be treated carelessly by anyone, and the King of Jin's illness cannot be ignored by anyone!
After hearing this, Zhu Zhi and his companions turned pale with fright and kowtowed to beg for mercy.
"Father, please spare my life. I will never dare to do that again..."
Not only did Old Zhu ignore the men's pleas for mercy, he also pointed at his rebellious grandson who was lying on his carriage.
"And this one, drag it over and beat it together."
"After you're done beating him, send him to the Third Brother's residence and make him kneel in front of his Third Uncle's bed and reflect on his actions!"
After saying this, Old Zhu lowered the curtain of the carriage and ignored the rebellious sons and grandsons outside. He wanted to get to the third son's house as quickly as possible.
However, Zhu Yunhuan's words made him stop again.
"Grandpa Huang, I can cure Third Uncle's illness!"
"The toad may not be reliable, but the willow branch in my hand is reliable!"
"This stuff contains salicylic acid, which is the best thing for reducing fever. Just boil two bowls for Uncle San, and I guarantee that he will be full of energy immediately!"
The Jinyiwei didn't care about this and still went forward and grabbed Zhu Yunhuan, dragged him to the edge of the bridge and lined him up with several other guards, then pulled down his pants and pinned him to the ground and beat him with a stick.
The emperor was really angry today, and his anger would not subside until he heard a few loud cries.
So, the Jinyiwei acted contrary to their usual behavior and hit them hard with the first blow, which immediately made the young boys scream in pain.
"Grandpa Emperor, I really didn't lie to you. This salicylic acid can really cure diseases!"
"I didn't follow Uncle Fifteen and the others to catch frogs. I came here to pick herbs. Wow wow wow wow..."
When Old Zhu saw that Zhu Yunhuan was beaten with a stick but still did not forget to make up a lie, he felt a little hesitant.
Could it be that this willow branch can really cure diseases?
Thinking of this, Old Zhu immediately lifted the car curtain and shouted to stop him.
“Stop first!”
"Put that rebellious grandson in the car, and remember to punish the others for now."
When the Jinyiwei heard this, they immediately dragged Zhu Yunhuan up from the ground and stuffed him into Zhu's carriage.
Old Zhu looked at his eldest grandson who was crying loudly and lectured him with a stern face.
"Let's see if you dare to act recklessly again!"
"It's fine if you're just fooling around at other times, but now all your uncles have come back to attend your father's funeral. As a son, you actually have the leisure to catch toads. Aren't you just giving people something to talk about?"
"Grandpa Emperor, I really am collecting herbs. This willow branch can really reduce fever. Why don't you believe me?"
Old Zhu snorted coldly.
“Hehehe!”
"Whether it can be cured or not, we will find out when we get to your uncle's house."
"If it's proven that you're lying to me, I'll beat you to death with this willow branch!"
Zhu Yunhuan retorted without giving in.
"If it is confirmed that what I said is true and can really cure Third Uncle, then what do you say!"
"What do you mean?"
"Is it true that those blows I just received were in vain?"
"You have wronged me, you must compensate me!"
When Lao Zhu heard this, his face immediately darkened. He thought to himself, I raised you to this age, and after hitting you a couple of times you still dare to ask for compensation?
Although Old Zhu had a lot of complaints in his mind, he still patiently asked, wanting to see what his grandson really wanted.
"Then how do you want us to compensate you?"
"Please give me a house. It doesn't have to be big, just as big as my third uncle's house!"
When Old Zhu heard that his grandson wanted this, a hint of surprise flashed across his face.
This grandson wants to live separately...
"We'll talk about this later. If this willow branch can really cure your uncle, it's not impossible to give you a house..."
When Zhu Yunhuan heard this, he immediately burst into laughter and was secretly proud of himself, thinking that he was one step closer to being crowned king.
This time there was no need for Old Zhu to urge him. Zhu Yunhuan took over his position and kept urging the coachman to go faster.
Old Zhu looked at his anxious little rebellious grandson and couldn't help but murmur in his heart.
This child is in such a hurry to move out, could it be that he has suffered some injustice in the Prince's Mansion?
Originally, Old Zhu planned to let Zhu Yunhuan move out after two years.
If he can really cure the third child this time and make this great contribution, it wouldn't be a problem to advance the time by two years.
Soon, the two men arrived at Prince Jin's Mansion and went straight to Zhu Gang's bedside.
When he saw Zhu Gang's condition, even though he was mentally prepared, he was still scared.
Zhu Gang's face was pale, his eyes were closed, and he looked unconscious.
"how so!"
Hao Wenjie, director of the Imperial Hospital, replied quickly.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, His Royal Highness Prince Jin had already caught a cold on the road, and was holding on with only one breath. He also slept in the mourning hall for a night, and was invaded by the icy air in the mourning hall, so..."
"Don't tell me all that nonsense. I just want to ask you one question: Can our prince be saved?"
"this……"
