Chapter 28 Our eldest grandson is pitiful, oh oh oh...

As soon as Lao Zhu heard his eldest son crying, he panicked on the spot and hurriedly got up from his seat and approached his eldest son.

"Grandson, don't cry!"

"Tell Grandpa, if you are angry with someone, we will take it out for you!"

Zhu Yunxi was sobbing and crying while complaining aggrievedly.

"Grandpa Huang, what are you doing? Ms. Lu won't give me food, wuwuwu!"

Lao Zhu's face turned dark when he heard this. If the Jin Yiwei hadn't interrogated the people in the Prince's Mansion yesterday, he would have believed what his grandson said.

"Grandson, don't say this nonsense. We know that Mr. Lu, he may be a little thoughtful, but we will never dare to blatantly treat you harshly."

When Zhu Yunxi heard this, he immediately exploded.

"Why is it impossible?"

"Zhu Yunwen and Zhu Yunzhen have food to eat every night, but I have to endure hunger. Isn't this harsh treatment?"

When Lao Zhu heard what his eldest grandson said, he felt a little angry. This Lu family was so outrageous that he treated our eldest grandson so differently.

But then he thought about it and suddenly felt something was wrong.

He clearly remembered that there were rules in the palace: no food after lunch and no food at night. Even he, the emperor, only ate two cakes and drank some tea at night. So where did Lu get the food?

"Dasun, it's not good for children to lie. How can you slander Mrs. Lu out of thin air..."

"Grandpa Huang!"

"What the grandson said is true. Mrs. Lu cooked chicken stew for Zhu Yunwen last night. Zhu Yunwen also had a share, but I and the other concubine sisters didn't!"

At this time, Xu Xingzu stood up to testify for Zhu Yunxi.

"Your Majesty, what His Highness the Second Emperor Sun said is true. The Crown Princess did order the imperial kitchen to make two portions of stewed chicken and two bowls of fragrant rice yesterday."

"this……"

After Lao Zhu was briefly stunned, he immediately became furious.

"Xu Xingzu, how did you manage that we handed over the imperial kitchen to you and this is how you manage things?"

"explain!"

"Then what is the relationship between the Lu family and you? What kind of backdoor did you use to make you please them so much?"

When Xu Xingzu heard this, he immediately called out to Chong Tianqu.

"Your Majesty, this old slave has nothing to do with the Lu family, and he didn't go through the back door. He bought it openly and honestly."

Hearing this, Lao Zhu felt completely unwell and asked with a surprised look on his face.

"bought?"

"Did you buy it openly?"

Xu Xingzu had a matter-of-fact expression on his face.

"yes!"

“Isn’t it just an honest purchase?”

"A chicken is ten taels of silver, the price is fair, and the young and the old are not deceived."

"And not only Mrs. Lu bought it, but also Concubine Hui, Concubine Han and Concubine Gao from the harem also used money to buy it."

"Originally, I didn't want to break the emperor's rules, but I couldn't stand it anymore. The ladies begged and said that the prince and grandsons were so hungry that they cried at night. I softened my heart and agreed."

"But I have to defend myself. I didn't take any of the silver reward from the ladies. I gave it all to the people in the imperial kitchen, asking them to send it home to supplement the family income."

What Xu Xingzu said was reasonable and upright. Even a picky person like Lao Zhu had no way to refute after hearing it.

Just like what Xu Xingzu said, if your son or grandson eats the food and he doesn’t get any money, what can you do to him?

Lao Zhu couldn't even say "I won't do it next time", because once this road was blocked, wouldn't his own royal children and grandsons be starving?

Just before Lao Zhu figured out what to do, Zhu Yunxi on the other side cried "Wow".

"Father, you are so cruel, why don't you take the child away too, woo woo woo..."

"You don't know, after you left, no one took care of the child, no one asked, and he couldn't even eat dinner!"

"The palace rules set by the emperor are specifically designed to bully poor children like me who have no father's love and no mother's love. Wuwuwu..."

"The mother and concubine of other people's children buy dinner for them, but I can only stand helplessly outside other people's windows, watching other people eating and drooling. I'm so pitiful..."

"If only I could eat a few more full meals, I wouldn't be so weak that I can't take care of myself. I get cramps in my legs after walking a few steps, woo woo woo..."

How can a man of Lao Zhu's age endure this?

When I heard my grandson crying so sadly, and his words being so aggrieved and bitter, I felt like my heart was about to break.

Both eyes turned red on the spot, and the tears couldn't stop flowing down.

When he heard him say that he had no father or mother, Lao Zhu felt like ten thousand steel needles were piercing his heart, and his heart was filled with self-blame and guilt.

This child has a grudge against us, for not taking good care of him!

"Dasun, stop talking, we know you have been wronged..."

"Although your father is gone, you still have grandpa. Grandpa will take good care of you and never let anyone bully you!"

"Xingzu!"

"From now on, I will open a small stove for our eldest grandson in the imperial kitchen, and all the needs will be put on my account!"

"Whatever our eldest grandson wants to eat, you can cook it for him without any hesitation!"

"Why!"

"Old slave obeys the order!"

Xu Xingzu looked at his grandfather and grandson who were hugging each other and crying, and he also wiped away his tears sadly.

What this child said is really too pitiful, and his words are so heartbreaking that no one can stand it.

Even if the emperor didn't give orders, he planned to take extra care of the child and send someone to bring him food every day.

I dare not say too much. Whatever the other princes and grandsons eat, his share will definitely be indispensable.

As for the ingredients, it's even simpler. Just steal a few pieces from a few chickens, right?

He still couldn't believe that someone could put the chicken bones back together again if they were so free!

Lao Zhu hugged his eldest grandson and cried for a long time. He was about to go to court in the morning, so he comforted him with red eyes.

"It's getting late. You can go to the main hall to study in peace. Someone will naturally send you meals in the evening!"

"If you want to eat something, send someone to the imperial kitchen to tell you."

When Xu Xingzu heard this, he quickly agreed.

"I will definitely comply with the instructions and never let His Highness the Second Emperor suffer any further injustice..."

Seeing that his goal was achieved, Zhu Yunxi immediately nodded obediently, then picked up two large buns from the table, put them in his sleeves, and walked towards the main hall with a bound.

When Lao Zhu saw this scene, he burst into tears again.

If the child wasn't so hungry, would he still be carrying two buns after eating so much?

He was afraid that he wouldn't be full at noon, so he brought two of them in advance just in case!

"My eldest grandson is pitiful, wuwuwu..."

"The second emperor's grandson really makes people feel distressed..."

Xu Xingzu echoed, shed some tears along with Lao Zhu, and then suddenly asked as if he remembered something.

"By the way, Your Majesty, what is the level of diet for the Second Emperor's grandson? Please tell me."

Lao Zhu was crying sadly and said without thinking when he heard this.

"No need to ask, of course it is based on our level!"

Xu Xingzu was stunned when he heard this.

According to the emperor's rank, every dish must be cooked in three portions.

One portion was tasted by the chef on the spot, one portion was kept for later use, and the last portion was given to the emperor.

In this way, safety is greatly guaranteed, but the cost also rises sharply.

"Your Majesty, are you sure?"

Lao Zhu snorted coldly when he heard this.

"certainly!"

"While you were delivering the food, you also sent someone to keep an eye on us. You must not rely on others. You must send someone you trust to deliver it!"

"If something goes wrong and our eldest grandson eats something he shouldn't, you are the only one who will ask!"

When Xu Xingzu heard this, his heart suddenly became awe-inspiring, and the expression on his face became serious.

This is no longer an ordinary instruction, but a golden saying that follows the law.

Xu Xingzu solemnly saluted Lao Zhu to show that he attached great importance to this matter.

"Old slave obeys the order!"

"From now on, the food and drinks of the second emperor's grandson will be monitored by this old slave. Please rest assured, Your Majesty!"
Chapter completed!