Han Prince pondered for a moment, then stood up under the astonished gazes of Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Gao燧.
Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Gao燧 now had only one thought: What is the second brother going to do now?
At present, the two were genuinely afraid that Han Prince would cause another disturbance. They had both been thinking earlier, wondering why Han Prince was so uncharacteristically strange tonight.
The conclusion they reached was that Han Prince seemed to have suddenly understood many things, as if his entire person had changed. Furthermore, regarding the matter of going overseas to establish a fief, Han Prince probably genuinely thought so, it didn't seem feigned.
Especially Zhu Gaochi, who had spent more time with Han Prince tonight than Zhu Gao燧; he could feel Han Prince's change more clearly.
Before, he still had a sinister aura, but now he was full of frankness. When speaking of anything, he truly didn't avoid it at all. Even in front of Zhu Di, he said whatever he wanted without considering the consequences.
Thinking about these changes in Han Prince, Zhu Gaochi was actually relieved in his heart. His position was originally stable; even if he said he would yield his position to Han Prince, Zhu Di would not agree, and basically none of the court officials would agree.
Moreover, Zhu Gaochi knew very well that Han Prince simply couldn't handle the mess of the Great Ming; Han Prince simply didn't have that ability.
Now that Han Prince could understand these things, how could he not be relieved? At least he wouldn't have to fight with his two foolish younger brothers anymore; he was truly exhausted.
But even with these thoughts, Zhu Gaochi's heart remained vigilant. He was also worried that this was another scheme Han Prince was playing on him, after all, after so many years, they knew each other very well, knowing what kind of people their brothers were.
However, the bad side was that the current Han Prince gave him an even bigger headache, because he simply couldn't guess what Han Prince truly wanted to do.
Han Prince's current behavior seemed utterly bizarre to him. As for going overseas to establish a fief, although he believed it for a moment, he immediately dismissed it.
Going overseas to establish a fief, was that establishing a fief? That was exile, banishment!
Han Prince wouldn't even go to his original fiefdom, and now he wants to go overseas?
Who would believe that?
Han Prince stood up and looked at the two kneeling beside him, sighing that these two were truly honest, then slowly spoke.
"I'm going back. Eldest Brother, Third Brother, you'd best go back too. If you truly kneel all night, your bodies won't be able to bear it, especially you, Eldest Brother.
Also, my going overseas to establish a fief is real. Tomorrow, I will begin preparations.
Eldest Brother, if you acknowledge me as your second brother, prepare some seagoing ships for me. I want to take that army battalion with me, otherwise, I won't be going to establish a fief, but to my death.
Additionally, prepare some money and grain for me. Life outside is hard, and I have to take so many people. Although I have some family wealth, it's not enough. For the sake of our brotherhood, help me out."
"Third Brother, from now on, follow Eldest Brother well. Also, I know the Jinyiwei (Imperial Guards) seize a lot of money when they raid corrupt officials. If you acknowledge me as your second brother, help me out.
Later, when I'm settled outside and have plenty, I won't forget your kindness today."
"You two think about it. I'm leaving now."
After Han Prince finished speaking, he walked straight away without any lingering attachment, and no one came out to stop him. He left smoothly, his figure gradually disappearing.
Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Gao燧 exchanged glances, looking at each other. At this moment, they were very troubled.
Not only were they troubled by what Han Prince had just said, but they were also troubled about whether they should continue kneeling.
Finally, Zhu Gaochi sighed and stood up.
"Third Brother, let's go back. Second Brother has left, and we should leave too. We can't let Second Brother be alone."
At Zhu Gaochi's suggestion, Zhu Gao燧 immediately reacted and quickly stood up.
"Eldest Brother is right. We are brothers. Since Second Brother has left, we should leave too. Whatever happens, we brothers will face it together."
Zhu Gao燧 didn't want to stay there any longer and immediately ran off like a wisp of smoke.
Zhu Gaochi sighed again and looked at Zhu Zhanji, who still hadn't fully recovered, his heart filled with even more melancholy.
"Boy, get up, let's go home."
Zhu Gaochi pulled Zhu Zhanji, and only then did Zhu Zhanji snap back to reality.
"Father, if we go back now, will it be bad?"
Zhu Gaochi looked at Zhu Zhanji, who was still afraid of Zhu Di's punishment, and patted Zhu Zhanji's shoulder, sighing immensely in his heart.
"Let's go. If we don't, we'll be punished by the old man.
You are still a bit too naive right now. Get involved less in these matters. Look at me, I'm often scared by the old man, but I've never been like you.
You also shouldn't overthink things. The old man is getting old and more suspicious. You also need to recognize yourself. Don't think that just because the old man usually dotes on you, or sometimes calls you Grandson, that you are truly the Grandson.
Even if you are truly the Grandson, don't get involved in some matters. You are not qualified enough yet."
As Zhu Gaochi walked, he lectured Zhu Zhanji. He knew that Zhu Zhanji was actually becoming somewhat arrogant, and this reprimand from Zhu Di, in his opinion, was just right.
Zhu Zhanji was not only too naive now, but also had no real power. Getting involved in matters between their brothers could easily lead to problems.
The two slowly returned to the Crown Prince's Residence. At this moment, the Crown Prince's Residence was brightly lit, and Crown Prince Concubine Zhang was waiting inside the room.
Seeing the two return, Crown Prince Concubine Zhang stood up and helped Zhu Gaochi sit down.
"You two, really, going out in the middle of the night. And that old man, really, calling you so late. Your health is already not good, and you've started coughing again."
Zhu Gaochi looked at the complaining Crown Prince Concubine Zhang, coughed twice, and quickly spoke.
"Can't you say a little less? Can you talk about the old man like that? You're a woman, you don't understand. Something big happened tonight.
You go to sleep first. I still need to think about it, otherwise, it won't be easy to explain to the old man tomorrow."
Zhu Gaochi didn't say anything harsh. Crown Prince Concubine Zhang complaining about Zhu Di wasn't a one or two-time occurrence. Not only Zhu Di, but which of their brothers hadn't been complained about by Crown Prince Concubine Zhang?
It was just that Crown Prince Concubine Zhang knew her limits, and it was always from the perspective of his health, so Zhu Gaochi basically didn't mind, and Zhu Di acted as if nothing had happened.
The Han Prince's Residence was also brightly lit at this moment. Han Prince Consort Wei was waiting inside the room, looking extremely worried.
What Han Prince went out to do, others didn't know, but she was very clear about it. For this, she had made all preparations.
Just then, a maid's voice announced, "Han Prince has returned!" Han Prince Consort Wei immediately stood up and hurried out.
Han Prince looked at the Han Prince's Residence before him. Even though it was night, he could roughly see it by the moonlight.
This Han Prince's Residence was truly not small, quite imposing.
Following his memory, he walked inside and soon saw a woman walking quickly towards him, her speed increasing.
"Your Highness, are you well?"
Han Prince looked at the elegant and noble woman before him, her face full of worry, her eyes a little moist. Han Prince's eyes lit up, but he also felt complex emotions.
His eyes lit up because the beautiful woman before him was extremely stunning. The complexity came from her concern for him, which left him momentarily unsure how to respond.
Even the original owner didn't have a deep affection for this Han Prince Consort. This was the original Han Prince's feeling towards Han Prince Consort, not very strong. As someone who had transmigrated, and seeing her for the first time, what affection could he have?
"I'm fine. Let's go inside and talk."
Han Prince responded simply, then walked into the room. Han Prince Consort Wei followed beside Han Prince. Once inside, Han Prince Consort Wei brought a cloak and draped it over Han Prince.
Han Prince looked at Han Prince Consort Wei and slowly said, "Madam, if I prepare to go to an island overseas, would you be willing to go with me?"
Han Prince looked seriously at Han Prince Consort Wei. This was his test for this wife. If Han Prince Consort Wei was truly willing to be of one mind with him, he would adjust his relationship with Han Prince Consort Wei in the future.
If she was unwilling to go with him, then she could only be left to gather dust in the residence.
Han Prince Consort Wei's heart was greatly shaken, her eyes gradually reddened. Her originally happy face was now somewhat pale, and her eyes gradually began to moisten.
Go to an island overseas?
In Han Prince Consort Wei's heart, wasn't this being exiled? And exiled to a barren island overseas, no longer even within the Great Ming.
It was enough to show how severe the punishment Han Prince had received this time was.
