Chapter 106 Mother and Daughter Thoughts

Zhao Jinyu's complaint made Zhao Yushan frown.

As Zhao Yushan was unhappy, the aura she had developed as the highest female position for more than 20 years suddenly made Zhao Jinyu's heart tremble.

He couldn't help but put away his slightly nonchalant attitude.

Although Zhao Jinyu is strong and sturdy, he has always been afraid of his smart and rational sister since he was a child.

Later, for the sake of the Zhao family, Zhao Yushan married Queen Ming, who was over 50 years old and had already lost two queens, at the best age of her life. Zhao Jinyu unexpectedly had two more points of respect for Zhao Yushan in addition to a point of fear.

"Are these words yours or the elders'?"

Zhao Yushan stared at Zhao Jinyu closely.

"Sister, what are you talking about?"

Zhao Jinyu seemed not to understand what Zhao Yushan meant.

"Let me ask you, was it your idea or the idea of ​​the elders in the clan to let Wu Ge'er pass on the secret technique to the younger members of the clan?"

However, Zhao Yushan had no intention of letting Zhao Jinyu get away with it.

"Sister, I was just saying this casually! Brother Wu'er's secret technique is so powerful! Wouldn't it be a waste if only he knows it? If it could be passed on..."

Before Zhao Jinyu could finish her words, she was interrupted by Zhao Yushan.

"This is the first time, and I hope it will be the last time. If you and Zhao make such inappropriate remarks again in the future...

I will not show mercy to the black sheep who make such remarks!
Brother, please convey this to the clan members!
Most of Wu Ge'er's magical skills, forbidden techniques and secret skills are created by himself!

If the descendants of the Zhao family are really capable, they can just create their own!

Don't set your sights on Wu Ge'er!

He is our only hope now!
I don't want anyone in our Zhao family to cause trouble for Brother Wu!

Pull Wu Ge'er's hind legs!
Destroy the relationship between our Zhao family and Wu Ge'er!"

Zhao Yushan's words were powerful.

“It’s all self-created!
There are so many royal martial arts, and the old man’s “Strategy of a Mountain of Corpses and a Sea of ​​Blood”…”

Zhao Jinyu's words of rebuttal were ultimately defeated by the threatening look of her younger sister Zhao Yushan.

The sound became smaller and smaller until it disappeared completely.

"Okay! You have the final say!"

Only after Zhao Jinyu gave in did Zhao Yushan finally retract her domineering gaze.

But after all, there were emotions.

Next, Zhao Jinyu left Queen Zhao's palace without saying a word.

After Zhao Jinyu left under the guidance of Chief Steward Qing, two women, one big and one small, who looked somewhat similar to Zhao Yushan, walked out from behind the screen in King Zhao's rear hall.

"Mother!"

Although the two beauties looked similar to Zhao Yushan but had their own unique characteristics, they bowed and greeted Zhao Yushan one after another.

"Minjie'er, Lanjie'er, you have been listening for so long, what have you heard?"

Zhao Yushan asked the two of them.

After Zhu Chengwu was enthroned, Zhao Yushan, who had nothing to do in the palace, focused most of her energy on her two legitimate daughters, Zhu Xiumin and Zhu Xiulan.

With the comparison, Zhao Yushan gradually understood Zhu Chengwu's precocity and the gap between his two daughters Zhu Xiumin and Zhu Xiulan and their brother.

But it was precisely because Zhu Xiumin and Zhu Xiulan were not mature enough that Zhao Yushan felt the feeling of being a mother for the first time.

Although there was a psychological gap, it must be said that Zhao Yushan spent much more energy on her two daughters, Zhu Xiumin and Zhu Xiulan, than Zhu Chengwu.

In order to prevent the gap between Zhu Chengwu and his two sisters from being too big, and to prevent his two daughters from becoming love-brained and naive, Zhao Yushan even went against the ancestral precepts of the Zhu family and secretly taught Zhu Xiumin and Zhu Xiulan the skills of court affairs, how to deal with powerful families, and how to unite and make alliances, which are skills that only the legitimate sons of the Zhu family can learn openly.

By the way, love-brained and naive, these are also new words Zhao Yushan learned from Zhu Chengwu.

This time, letting Zhu Xiumin and Zhu Xiulan hide in the dark and listen to her conversation with Zhao Jinyu was also part of Zhao Yushan's teaching content.

"Mother, my uncle is getting a little carried away! Uh... No, he's getting a little too proud of himself! This is very dangerous!"

Zhu Xiumin is older, she is over 19 years old this year.

If it weren't for the fact that Zhu's martial arts disciples could delay their marriage leave, she would have been married by now.

When she was 19 years old, Zhu Chengwu was conferred the title more than nine years ago. This was a time when she was active and eager to learn.

I have been with my elder brother Zhu Chengwu for a long time and have a very good relationship with him, and I have learned a lot of new words from him.

Childhood habits are the hardest to change, and since her mother Zhao Yushan doesn't forbid it, Zhu Xiumin still occasionally blurts out some new words that Zhu Chengwu taught her.

"Sister Lan, what about you?"

Zhao Yushan could not deny Zhu Xiumin's answer, and turned to look at Zhu Xiulan.

Seeing the look in her mother Zhao Yushan's eyes, Zhu Xiulan seemed hesitant, but thinking that only her mother and elder sister were present, she finally mustered up the courage to speak.

"Mother, I didn't listen carefully to your conversation with my uncle!

I'm thinking of something else!
I have reread the letter that my eldest brother asked my cousin Xinghan to send to you more than three months ago!
I feel like my brother seems to be on guard against you...and the Zhao family!

My uncle thinks things are too simple, too beautiful, and too idealistic!"

After saying these words, Zhu Xiulan immediately lowered her young head, as if she had done something wrong.

If their mother Zhao Yushan had not told them not to hold back in front of her when she was teaching them, perhaps they could think from another perspective and help their mother find things that she didn't see, and help their mother fill in the gaps!
Zhu Xiulan would never dare to say these words.

After all, this has the suspicion of provoking the relationship between my mother and my eldest brother.

"Third sister, how can you think like this and say this about your eldest brother?"

Zhu Xiulan had just finished speaking and Zhao Yushan hadn't said anything yet, but Zhu Xiumin couldn't wait to speak and question her sister Zhu Xiulan.

Before Zhu Chengwu was enthroned, he had a good relationship with his brother Zhu Chengwu.

But more importantly, during her growth experience over the years, Zhu Xiumin has realized that her biological brother Zhu Chengwu is her greatest support in the future.

Whether she is married or not!
Zhu Xiumin doesn't want anyone to slander Zhu Chengwu, and she doesn't want anyone to question Zhu Chengwu's importance and affection for them.

Because just thinking about it, it was a terrible and unacceptable thing for Zhu Xiumin.

Therefore, Zhu Xiumin subconsciously ignored the alienation and defensiveness that Zhu Chengwu unconsciously revealed from time to time towards Queen Zhao and his relatives.

"Second sister, I'm sorry, I..."

Zhu Xiulan's already lowered head lowered even lower.

Before Zhu Xiulan could finish her words, she was interrupted by Zhao Yushan who was testing them.

"Okay! We are all mother and daughter here!

I told you, when we are here, you can say anything, including evaluations and comments about your eldest brother!

I taught you so much!

You should understand that your eldest brother is your biggest support in the future, no matter whether you are married or not!

Even whether you get married and who you marry may be decided by your eldest brother!
But I teach you these so that you can understand these realistic and cruel truths!
It’s to make your life better!

Instead of letting you become ostriches!
Min Jie'er, you disappoint me so much! "

Zhao Yushan spoke up and launched a harsh criticism of Zhu Xiumin.

Zhao Yushan couldn't believe that Zhu Xiulan, who was only 12 years old and not yet of marriageable age, could see the problem, but her older daughter Zhu Xiumin, who had received the same education, was older and usually performed better, couldn't see it.

Zhu Xiumin was silenced by her mother Zhao Yushan's criticism.

"I once said that for the sake of fairness, I will educate you all in the same way, and each of you will answer questions a little bit, and we can fill in each other's gaps!

Minjie, you first pointed out that your uncle is now too proud of himself, and Lanjie then pointed out that your eldest brother is on guard against me... us!

Min Jie'er, now it's your turn to continue the analysis!"

Zhao Yushan is really good at teaching people!
Under her education, Zhu Xiumin and Zhu Xiulan had many insights and opinions that were beyond the reach of not only the princesses but even most of the princes.

Zhao Yushan's words shattered Zhu Xiumin's hope and hope of "turning a blind eye".

Because Zhao Yushan had already acknowledged from her words that her eldest son Zhu Chengwu was on guard against her...them!

If we say that the third sister Zhu Xiulan is young, then it is possible that the speculation is wrong!

In Zhu Xiumin's mind, it is impossible for their mother, Queen Zhao Yushan, who taught them and showed overwhelming wisdom in every aspect, to make a wrong guess about such a matter!

"Mother, although my elder brother has successfully defeated the two masters, Duke of Yan and Marquis of Xibei, and has become a new martial arts legend, I feel that his plan seems to have been disrupted!
I have also read the letter that my elder brother sent you!
Big brother promised you a five-year agreement!
According to my eldest brother’s original plan, it seemed that he would not return to the capital for about five years.

When my eldest brother wrote to me, it should have been confirmed that the Cui family possessed the high-level rare treasure, the Earth's Core Fire Lotus!

If you wanted to obtain the Earth Core Fire Lotus and exposed yourself after you have acquired the combat power that exceeds that of ordinary masters, Big Brother would not have made such a long five-year agreement!
I think the eldest brother wants to be stronger, or even to have a dramatic change in strength before going to Beijing to show his cards...

This directly forced his father to let him succeed to the throne!
After Big Brother's original plan was ruined by the Duke of Yan and the Marquis of Northwest, I think we need to contact Big Brother now and ask him if he needs our assistance?

Although we may not make a big difference, sometimes even a small contribution can make a big difference.”

Zhu Xiumin took a deep breath, calmed down her nervousness, unwillingness and panic, then looked up again and said to Zhao Yushan.

I have to say, there are so many smart people in the world!
After Zhu Chengwu was exposed, many people have guessed what Zhu Chengwu had planned.

"Sister Lan, tell me!"

Zhao Yushan looked at Zhu Xiulan again, each with their own opinion.

Zhao Yushan is also a master of keeping things balanced!
"Mother, I think what my second sister said makes sense! We should take the initiative to contact my eldest brother and see how we can cooperate with him in the palace!

Although my eldest brother may be very defensive, judging from the fact that my grandfather is still in Xuzhou City, I think that my eldest brother and my grandfather should have reached an agreement, or at least have a certain tacit understanding!
We and the Zhao family have always been Big Brother’s closest people and the most suitable allies!

As long as someone takes a step back first and treats others with sincerity, I believe that Big Brother will be able to feel our sincerity and open his heart to us!
I even think that my mother could go to Xuzhou Prefecture in person to meet her newlywed sister-in-law!"

Zhu Xiulan agreed to contact Zhu Chengwu first.

After all, people have different minds!

Now it seems that Big Brother Zhu Chengwu is also a very cautious person!

Without prior contact, no matter how much Zhao Yushan and the others guessed or did in the palace, they might not be able to grasp the key, or even make things worse!

"Third sister, it's a good idea! But I'm afraid that mother and I can no longer leave the Ming Palace!"

This time, Zhao Yushan didn't need to speak. Zhu Xiumin automatically took over the conversation after Zhu Xiulan finished speaking and started the debate.

The truth is not clear unless it is explained; the truth is not clear unless it is argued!
This is what my eldest brother and my mother have said!

"How could that be? Even though mother is the queen, she cannot leave the Ming Palace under normal circumstances! But my eldest brother got married and mother did not attend. It is reasonable for mother to find a reason to meet the bride of her only legitimate son. Moreover, my eldest brother was recently assassinated... Father has no reason to disagree!"

Zhu Xiulan didn't understand why her second sister said that the three of them, mother and daughter, could not leave the Ming Palace.

Although her mother and second sister often emphasized to her privately that the three of them, mother and daughter, were the real relatives.

The other brothers and sisters, whether legitimate or illegitimate, are separated from them by a layer, so don’t be too sincere to them!
In actual interactions, Zhu Xiulan also felt alienation, targeting, and fear from her other legitimate and illegitimate brothers and sisters from time to time, beneath the surface of respect...

But Zhu Xiulan is still relatively close to her father, King Ming!

Because King Ming was very good to his youngest daughter!
Moreover, Zhu Xiulan had never felt any malice from her father, Ming Wang, similar to that from her other brothers and sisters.

"My silly third sister! Didn't you notice? This morning, there were many more people 'accidentally' passing by our bedroom!"

Zhu Xiumin looked at her innocent young sister, with a smile on her lips, revealing a hint of helplessness and mockery.

"Second sister, are you saying... these are all people sent by our father to monitor us? Why?"

Zhu Xiulan was not stupid and understood the meaning of Zhu Xiumin's words.

"Why else? Big Brother has revealed his strength and ambition!

My grandfather is also in Xuzhou City!

The father is naturally worried...

We are not only the closest people to eldest brother, but also the closest people to grandfather!
Father will naturally make sure we are in the palace!

I won't flee to Xuzhou Prefecture secretly!"

Zhu Xiumin's tone was filled with disdain.

Zhu Xiumin was born at an awkward time, as it was the time when Zhao and King Ming were arguing most fiercely over the position of crown prince.

Moreover, when Zhu Xiumin was young, Zhu Chengwu had not yet been conferred the title!
Naturally, she had no chance to receive too much favor from her father, Ming Wang!

Therefore, Zhu Xiumin's feelings for King Ming were far less than those for Zhu Xiulan, the last born daughter.

She also sees some of Ming Wang's actions much more clearly than Zhu Xiulan does.

Many times, what prevents people from thinking correctly is not their knowledge or IQ, but the inseparable emotions in their hearts.

"But, Father..."

Zhu Xiulan also wants to refute the debate.

"Well, as for your father, you can just have your own thoughts in your hearts, there is no need to debate about it!
After all, he is your father. Bringing this up for debate can easily hurt the relationship between you sisters!

You don't have to try to force the other party to accept your point of view.

People are meant to seek common ground while reserving differences!
By the way, “seeking common ground while reserving differences” is a new term invented by your eldest brother!

The reason why I let you express your opinions and engage in debates is not only to let you understand current affairs, but more importantly, to let you understand yourself!
Many times, the person who is most difficult to understand is ourselves!
Your eldest brother once said: What is intelligence? Knowing others! What is wisdom? Knowing yourself!
Your eldest brother has known himself clearly since he was very young, so his every word, action and gesture appear so mature, sophisticated and purposeful!
In order to ensure that the Earth Core Fire Lotus would not encounter any accidents, he would rather deceive his mother and even trade his marriage for it.

I hope you can get to know yourself as soon as possible, figure out what you really want, and how much you are willing to pay for it! "

Zhao Yushan interrupted the continued debate between Zhu Xiumin and Zhu Xiulan.

After all, they are her own daughters. When Zhao Yushan asks her two daughters to debate, she will always pay attention to the scale of their debate to prevent them from really debating and hurting the sisterhood.

In order to bring her children closer together and keep them close, Zhao Yushan has been working hard!
Privately, Zhao Yushan had even asked Zhu Xiumin and Zhu Xiulan to no longer address each other according to the order of seniority among Prince Ming's children, but to address each other according to the order of seniority among her three children.

Zhu Chengwu is the eldest brother, Zhu Xiumin is the second sister, and Zhu Xiulan is the third sister!

All I can say is that the women in the Ming Palace, who are well-fed and have nothing to do, have all kinds of little ideas and tricks that are really endless and unbelievable!
　Extra update for the Spring Equinox!
　　
　
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