Chapter 167: Three Major Charges

After coming to his senses, Li Quan immediately said, "Please, Master, give your orders for everything!"

Zhu Gaoxu nodded and said, "After the Longevity Festival, the various wines will begin to be sold. At this time, you must cultivate some capable shopkeepers, and at the same time, you must check the sales volume."

"Remember, you must control the sales volume. Strictly follow what we discussed before every month. After everything is normal, wait for news from this Prince."

Hearing Zhu Gaoxu's words, Li Quan nodded and said, "Rest assured, Master, this humble servant understands."

Zhu Gaoxu had to say these things in advance. The Longevity Festival was coming up soon, and he had other preparations to make these few days; he really might not have the time to deal with Li Quan's side again.

After saying a few more simple words and letting Li Quan go, Zhu Gaoxu returned to his bedroom.

He didn't eat any dinner; Zhu Gaoxu had spent the whole day dealing with a group of foreign envoys and was already exhausted.

He immediately lay down on the bed and fell asleep.

The next day, before dawn, Zhu Gaoxu was dragged up by the servants.

There was no help for it; there was an early morning court session today. If they waited for Zhu Gaoxu to wake up naturally, it would likely be too late.

Zhu Gaoxu sat up with sleepy eyes, and naturally, a maidservant wiped his face and helped him wash.

Just like that, in a daze, Zhu Gaoxu was already dressed.

When Zhu Gaoxu was all ready and stepped out, he found that his father was already prepared and standing in the courtyard waiting for him.

At this, Zhu Gaoxu was completely energized.

He smiled at his father, and then the two of them headed toward the palace together.

The journey was silent; Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Di arrived in front of Fengtian Hall and stood obediently in place.

During this time, one or two officials struck up a conversation with Zhu Di, and Zhu Di chatted with them very politely for a few sentences.

As for Zhu Gaoxu, he stood honestly in a position slightly behind.

After all, by rank, he was only a fourth-rank Director of Military Equipment.

Before long, the early morning court session began.

A crowd of officials walked majestically into Fengtian Hall.

Although Zhu Gaoxu had attended early morning court sessions many times,

he had previously always accompanied Lao Zhu.

This was his first time standing below.

Just as Zhu Gaoxu was wondering what kind of mood Lao Zhu was in to make him attend the early morning court, Lao Zhu was already sitting on the Dragon Throne.

"If you officials have matters to report, do so; if not, the court is dismissed."

Following Zhu Yuanzhang's words, the officials below began to report on the day's work.

Zhu Gaoxu, however, listened until he was drowsy.

He had already woken up early today, and now, listening to the empty platitudes of those officials, it was like a lullaby.

Just like that, Zhu Gaoxu managed to pick up a skill from his previous life when he was in school.

Sleeping while standing!

Before long, Zhu Gaoxu began to snore lightly.

Fortunately, the sound was not loud, and only the four or five officials in front, behind, and to his sides could hear it.

Seeing Zhu Gaoxu sleeping soundly, no one in the crowd dared to disturb him.

And when everyone had finished reporting and no one was speaking, Zhu Gaoxu's snoring, though soft, became distinct.

Even Zhu Yuanzhang, sitting on the Dragon Throne, heard some of it.

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw Zhu Gaoxu with his head lowered, drooling, and sleeping soundly.

Zhu Gaoxu instantly became the focus of the entire hall.

When Zhu Di saw this scene, his face turned dark, and he immediately coughed heavily twice.

Yet Zhu Gaoxu seemed to be sleeping very deeply and didn't feel a thing.

A few black lines flashed across Lao Zhu's forehead, and he covered for Zhu Gaoxu, saying, "Since there are no matters, then let the court be dismissed."

Just as the officials were breaking into a cold sweat for Zhu Gaoxu, Li Hao stepped out.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, this official has a matter to submit."

Seeing this, Zhu Yuanzhang frowned.

However, he still said, "Official Li, what matter do you wish to submit?"

Li Hao took a step forward and said, "This official wishes to impeach His Highness the Nanyang Commandery Prince, Zhu Gaoxu. I impeach him on three major charges!"

Hearing Li Hao's words, both Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Di frowned.

Many officials also narrowed their eyes.

The officials who understood the situation in their hearts knew that some people were starting their move.

Of course, more officials nodded in their hearts.

It was high time to discipline this brat Zhu Gaoxu.

He was too arrogant.

Meanwhile, Zhu Gaoxu, who had been sleeping the whole time, did not know he had been impeached and was still sleeping.

Fortunately, standing behind Zhu Gaoxu was his subordinate, Yan Zhenzhi.

At the critical moment, Yan Zhenzhi stepped forward half a step and then poked Zhu Gaoxu with his hand.

And Zhu Gaoxu, who was having a sweet dream, finally woke up.

Dazedly rubbing his eyes, Zhu Gaoxu asked, "Is the court dismissed?"

The voice was not loud, but everyone present heard it clearly.

At this moment, the expressions in the eyes of all the officials looking at Zhu Gaoxu were somewhat strange.

There was worry, coldness, schadenfreude, and so on.

Some even accidentally let out a soft laugh.

Only then did Zhu Gaoxu notice that something was wrong.

He looked toward Zhu Yuanzhang on the Dragon Throne with some confusion.

Zhu Yuanzhang also saw Zhu Gaoxu's gaze and, knowing this little monkey still did not know what had happened, immediately said, "Since Minister Li wishes to impeach the Nanyang Commandery Prince and claims he has three major crimes, then speak them out for Us and the assembled ministers to hear."

Hearing these words from Lao Zhu, Zhu Gaoxu finally understood that someone was trying to impeach him.

Looking toward the front, Zhu Gaoxu happened to see Li Hao standing outside.

Narrowing his eyes, Zhu Gaoxu finally understood why Lao Zhu had wanted him to attend the morning court session.

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