At this moment!
Zhu Di was also under an indescribable pressure.
Although what he had done in the north had long since become unknown to others, Zhu Yuanzhang's gaze still made him panic.
"Fourth Prince."
"Back when Xiongying led troops north, he took fifty thousand light cavalry deep into Northern Yuan territory. Yet the Northern Yuan Royal Court learned of the troops under Xiongying's command, and he nearly fell into their encirclement."
"Tell Us."
"Did this have anything to do with you?"
Zhu Yuanzhang stared at Zhu Di and asked in a deep voice.
As soon as those words fell.
Zhu Di immediately dropped to his knees, looking bewildered and helpless as he anxiously defended himself. "Father Emperor, your son knew nothing of this. No matter what, your son would never dare betray the Ming Dynasty!"
Watching Zhu Di's display.
Zhu Ying merely sneered coldly from the side.
Perhaps.
In history.
Zhu Di had indeed been a formidable emperor.
But in this world, with Zhu Ying here, Zhu Di could never become emperor again.
The victor became king, the loser became a bandit.
There was nothing more to say.
Within the imperial clan, speaking of affection toward one's opponents was the greatest joke of all.
"Good."
Zhu Yuanzhang answered calmly, then continued, "We will ask you again."
"During the Northern Expedition, Xiongying met you. You also saw the identity jade plaque on him. Why did you want to buy that plaque? And why did you not report it to Us?"
"If you had reported it truthfully back then, We would have learned of Xiongying's whereabouts long ago. So much time would not have been wasted."
"This is what We need you to answer."
Zhu Yuanzhang stared at Zhu Di and questioned him again.
Upon hearing this question.
Zhu Di panicked