The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 44

[44.Chapter 44 Shang Fang’s Sword]

’s Sword Emperor Hongzhi looked at Fang Jifan in disbelief.

Fang Jifan looked a little embarrassed.

I had no choice but to cough, and I wanted to say humbly, I am ashamed, this is all because the Crown Prince is smart, and I am not as good at teaching him as I am, he laughs at the sight of others.

But just as he was about to say these words, he felt a slight shock in his heart. No, what would His Majesty think if he said these words? Would you think that I usually pretend to be a pig and eat the tiger, pretend to be crazy and act stupid, and the city is unfathomable?

It is not a good thing for the emperor to think that the city is extremely deep. This will cause unnecessary suspicion and suspicion. How could Fang Jifan, who specializes in history, not know this?

He then smiled, and with this grin, his neat and white teeth were exposed. This thief-like smile seemed to have become Fang Jifan’s signature: “Yes, it was taught by me…”

This boy, Waiting for the emperor’s praise.

“…”

All the officials in Zhan Shifu were speechless for a moment.

Their impression of the other successor was that this guy was unreliable, but at the critical moment, he actually hid his secret.

Emperor Hongzhi felt turbulent in his heart, and his face turned red from holding back, as if he was trying to hold back internal injuries.

But the stern eyes just now softened in an instant: “Fang Qing’s family is very good!”

Emperor Hongzhi looked at Fang Jifan with appreciation, but after all, he did not salute Fang Jifan like he did to Yang Tinghe, but his face was full of joy. It was a sign of approval. His son was about to run towards the path of the king of subjugation. Now this guy Fang Jifan…

Emperor Hongzhi was in a very cheerful mood. He had let this boy enter Zhan Shifu. It seemed that he was really… A wonderful move.

Emperor Hongzhi laughed and said: “Excellent, excellent, Fang Qing family, I ask you, how did you teach the prince to understand these things?”

Everyone pricked up their ears and looked at Fang Jifan in surprise, as if Want to wait for the answer.

This made Fang Jifan a little embarrassed. Could it be that he bet with the prince every day, and when the prince lost, he went to study honestly. After reading the book, he would talk nonsense to the prince again?

This did not seem to fit the image of an excellent teacher. Fang Jifan could only say awkwardly: “This… minister… minister…”

Emperor Hongzhi couldn’t help blowing his beard and staring. Seeing Fang Jifan’s expression of difficulty in speaking, something suddenly occurred to him. : “Could it be that you were using the method you taught those three scholars to beat them to death?”

“…” Fang Jifan was so frightened that his face turned green!

Damn it, your majesty, please don’t accuse me wrongly. How could I dare to beat the prince? It’s unfair. It’s the greatest injustice in the history. I am even more wronged than Dou E.

Without waiting for Fang Jifan to explain…

Zhu Houzhao couldn’t help but trembled from the uneasiness just now.

In fact, Zhu Houzhao felt guilty when his father asked about it. If his father knew that he and Fang Jifan either played chess or gambled every day, uh… he would be beaten to death!

But now the father’s guess is very good, and it has established his image as a victim. His son has been beaten every day, so the father is embarrassed to continue beating himself!

So Zhu Houzhao hurriedly said aggrievedly: “I’ll tell you the truth, my son… I’m suffering…”

This guy is a born dramatist, tears come at every turn, and he specializes in tricking Fang Jifan without any discussion.

When everyone heard this, they realized that Fang Jifan was so bold. He was indeed the ridiculous and evil boy famous in the capital. He was really one thing that brought down another thing. In their opinion, the Crown Prince was already evil enough, but when he met someone like Fang Jifan who was even more ruthless, Does he really dare to be violent to the prince?

Emperor Hongzhi was also stunned. For a long time, he was speechless.

Fang Jifan blushed and wanted to explain: “Your Majesty, please listen to me, I…I am not that kind of person…I am unjust…”

As soon as the word “injustice” came out of his mouth, he was suddenly interrupted by loud laughter.

Emperor Hongzhi, instead of being furious, actually burst into laughter, clapped his hands and said with a smile: “Well done, well done. Strict teachers produce good disciples. I have always wanted to discipline them strictly, but as a father, it is inevitable that I will lick the calf.” , I can’t bear it all the time. Now that the Crown Prince is not good at school, he needs someone like Fang Aiqing to discipline him for me. Good job. If you don’t fight, you won’t be successful. If you don’t fight, you won’t be useful. It’s so true!”

Zhu Houzhao was secretly happy at first, thinking that he had escaped a disaster, but then he thought about it and suddenly felt heavy in his heart. Is this his biological father?

Fang Jifan blushed. He didn’t know if this was the emperor praising him. It should count, right? Uh… is there any possibility of being settled by Qiu Hou?

After Emperor Hongzhi laughed, his face suddenly turned cold: “Fang Jifan, do you think you are guilty of beating the prince?”

This is really like accompanying a king like a tiger. Just now he laughed and said that the fight was good, and turned around, really The reckoning begins.

The atmosphere in Minglun Hall suddenly began to feel cold, making Fang Jifan feel a chill on his back.

Zhu Houzhao was also frightened. Although he suddenly felt that his father was starting to look a bit like his biological father, it could be seen that his father Long Yan was furious, and Fang Jifan was really tricked by him, so he hurriedly wanted to explain: “Father Emperor…”

“Shut up!” Emperor Hongzhi’s eyes flashed coldly, he interrupted Zhu Houzhao sternly, and said seriously: “The state has national laws, the family has family rules, and the elders and younger ones are in order. This is Gang Chang, you are the prince, and Fang Jifan is Yu Lin. General Wei, one is the prince and the other is a minister. Can a minister deceive the emperor? Do you know what it is to deceive the emperor?”

Fang Jifan subconsciously said: “Your Majesty, you are trying to burn bridges by crossing the river.”

In fact, these were Fang Jifan’s subconscious words. After all, he has lived in two generations and has not been influenced by many monarchs and ministers of this era.

But when he said this, everyone was really frightened.

This is really the rhythm of seeking death.

Zhu Houzhao was so frightened that he didn’t dare to make trouble at this time. He quickly prostrated himself and wanted to argue for Fang Jifan.

Even other Hanlin officials felt that His Majesty treated Fang Jifan a little too much. Although this guy was unreliable, he still had merit after all. What’s more, what the prince just said… isn’t this good?

Yang Tinghe opened his mouth. He had previously been angry at Fang Jifan for leading the crown prince, but when he thought about it carefully, he seemed to feel that Fang Jifan was not guilty of death, and that this incident was all caused by him. If Fang Jifan was guilty of a major crime of deceiving the emperor, it would be really… He couldn’t explain himself, so he murmured and couldn’t help but said: “Your Majesty, I thought…”

Emperor Hongzhi’s face became even more livid, and he shouted sternly: “Crossing the river and destroying the bridge? Fang Jifan, you are so bold, how dare you slander me? Do I still want to do this? Is that wrong? I’ve wronged you? The prince is the future prince. Isn’t this bullying the prince? Have you forgotten the truth of the king?”

“Hmph!” This cold breath came from the nostrils. Hum, with a chill.

Emperor Hongzhi said sternly: “Your Fang family has been loyal and loyal for generations, but when it comes to you, why haven’t you learned any of the good things from your fathers and ancestors? Bullying the emperor is a huge crime, and you still want to deny it? Someone… take it Here comes the sword. “

The sword…

this time, it was not only cold, but also terrifying.

No one could have imagined that Emperor Hongzhi would be so furious, but those who were thoughtful understood that Emperor Hongzhi respected the classics and the principles of Confucius and Mencius. He regarded the four words “junjun, minister, minister” very seriously in his heart. After all, he was Son of Heaven, how can you allow others to do this?

Zhu Houzhao was so frightened that he lost his mind. Not long after, he saw the eunuch tremblingly fetching the sword that the emperor was carrying.

When the emperor travels, he must be in style, which is called Luan Jia. Therefore, there are special guards to protect him, special chariot drivers to carry chariots, special fans to blow, special seals to bear, and special swords to carry. Yes, in short, none of this set of things can be removed. This is called etiquette.

Emperor Hongzhi obviously had no interest in weapons. This sword was originally used for decoration. Now, Emperor Hongzhi dropped the sword in his hand. He rubbed the sword in his hand, his eyes were filled with coldness, and he said lightly: ” How dare you, Fang Jifan, dare to deceive the emperor…” After saying that, he raised his sword directly in front of Fang Jifan.

Fang Jifan was already petrified. It would be abnormal not to be afraid!

This seems to be a deadly rhythm!

However, before he could react, Emperor Hongzhi suddenly raised his sword horizontally, and the sword was placed in front of Fang Jifan.

Emperor Hongzhi said sternly: “Without a name or distinction, if you dare to beat the crown prince, you are deceiving the emperor and committing a crime. You are really stupid. If you dare to beat the prince without a name or distinction next time, I will punish you from the nine clans. But… you have a name.” It’s different because I gave you this sword. With this sword on your body, when you see the prince, you will feel like I’m here in person. In this way, it won’t be considered a taboo. If you teach the prince boldly, it won’t be considered a violation of the rules. , the crown prince is naughty, I give you this sword to borrow your courage and give him a good beating on my behalf. You must not be polite. As long as the person is not beaten to death, with this Shangfang sword in my body, I can give you any orders. You are not guilty, the Fang Qing family, I will leave this matter of beating the crown prince to you.”

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(End of this chapter)