Zhu Yunteng looked at Zhu Yunteng kneeling there.
He looked at the resentment and grievance written across his face.
The faint smiles on Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao's faces instantly darkened.
"Yunteng."
"What grievance do you have?"
"Speak freely. Imperial Grandfather will uphold justice for you," Zhu Yuanzhang asked in a deep voice, his expression exceptionally solemn.
Zhu Biao's expression also turned serious as he stared at Zhu Yunteng.
Today's Zhu Yunteng...
To Zhu Biao, he seemed far too unfamiliar.
Yet...
He had also shown Zhu Biao a completely different side of himself.
"Ever since Elder Brother passed away, Father has had the Lu clan temporarily take care of me."
"But all these years, the Lu clan has never truly treated me sincerely."
"Since childhood, I have suffered the Lu clan's suppression. At best, she scolded me; at worst, she beat and berated me. To make me seem worthless in Father's eyes, she forbade me from attending the Imperial Academy, cut my stipend, and set rules for me: I had to lower my head before everyone, or else I would be beaten, scolded, and rebuked."
"..."
Without any hesitation, Zhu Yunteng raised his head and spoke with a solemn expression.
His words were lengthy.
But they could be summed up in one point: the Lu clan had been harsh toward him and suppressed him.
To him, she was like a venomous woman.
Before others, however, she pretended to be a kind and loving mother.
As they listened to Zhu Yunteng's words...
Zhu Yuanzhang's face turned livid, and Zhu Biao's expression was equally ugly.
"Yunteng."
"Are you telling the truth?"
Zhu Biao rose to his feet and stared sternly at Zhu Yunteng, clearly finding it difficult to believe.
After all, before him, the Lu clan had always been so dignified and