Chapter 563 King Qin was deposed "Your Highness, your meal is here." The jailer walked into the cell carrying a bowl of simple food with a disdainful expression on his face. Zhu Ming took the food and nodded slightly, his eyes revealing a different kind of firmness and determination. Late one night. Zhu Yuanzhang went to Zhao Prison to visit Zhu Chong. The two sat face to face, and the atmosphere in the prison seemed extremely solemn. Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Ping quietly, his eyes full of love and guilt: "Second brother, everything you have done is seen by us. As a father, we may have been negligent and burdened you too much. This is my father’s fault.” Hearing this, Zhu Xi lowered his head deeply, his voice trembling: "Father, I am willing to take responsibility for what I have done. I will learn from this incident. I just want to slow down and give me a chance to correct myself." Zhu Yuanzhang gently patted Zhu Xi's shoulder: "Second brother, my father has not cared enough about you for so many years, and I have been wronged." Zhu Ping had made meritorious service to the court and was rewarded by Zhu Yuanzhang. This time such an incident happened and he was sent to prison, which was a gratifying punishment for himself. Over the years, Zhu Yuanzhang heard many misdeeds about his son Zhu Xi, and he felt angry and disappointed.

"Father." Zhu Xi stood up, the chain in front of him made a crisp sound, and his eyes were full of desire. Zhu Yuanzhang did not speak. He stared at Zhu Xi silently, his eyes full of complex emotions. Seeing that his father had been indifferent for many years, Zhu Yuan struggled to speak: "Father, I have no intention of violating the imperial order. Please ask Father." Please give me some mercy." Zhu Yuanzhang was silent, looking particularly cold in the darkness of the imperial prison, and Zhu Ping's plea seemed so thin in this space. "Father, I realize that I have made a mistake. Please be merciful and allow me to start a new life." Zhu Xiang's voice was trembling. He sincerely hoped to be forgiven and forgiven by his father. Zhu Yuanzhang stared at Zhu Xi calmly, with a hint of imperceptible emotion hidden on his lips. He did not say a word, but the whole cell was filled with unspeakable depression. In the prison, time seemed to have stopped. Zhu Ping's breathing was deep and powerful in the air. He knew that his father would not forgive him this time. The next day. In the early morning, the court hall was resplendent and magnificent. Zhu Yuanzhang was sitting on the dragon chair with a gloomy look on his face. The courtiers stood solemnly one by one, bowed and saluted, and there was a trace of uneasiness and worry in everyone's eyes. Zhu Yuanzhang sat on the dragon throne with a solemn expression and announced loudly: "In the past few days, after careful consideration, I had to make a difficult decision for the sake of the stability and tranquility of the country." When the ministers heard this, they knew that something important was about to happen, and they couldn't help but feel even more uneasy. The entire court fell into silence, and only Zhu Yuanzhang's clear voice echoed in the court. "Depose King Qin Zhu Xi of the title of king, remove him from his official position, and demote him to a commoner." Zhu Yuanzhang's voice was heavy and decisive. When the courtiers heard this, they were all shocked. Zhu Ping's past achievements were well known. "Your Majesty, this..." Some courtiers couldn't help but remind him, but You Long swallowed the words alive because he understood that Zhu Yuanzhang's decision was so ruthless and any persuasion was in vain. Zhu Yuanzhang raised his hand and signaled the courtiers not to say anything further: "This is a major event for the future of our country, and it is also the responsibility of our courtiers. We understand the uneasiness and confusion this move will bring to the Ming Dynasty, but please understand that this is also for the sake of the Ming Dynasty." Maintain the peace of Ming Dynasty.” After hearing this, the ministers had no choice but to retreat, their hearts full of worries. The emperor's decision would undoubtedly usher in huge waves in both the government and the public. After the news came out, the entire capital was enveloped in a tense atmosphere. The people were talking a lot, and the market was also full of discussions. No one could predict what kind of ups and downs the Ming Dynasty would usher in when Zhu Ping was deposed. In the prison, Zhu Ping learned the news of his deposing. He was speechless for a moment. His heart was full of pain and helplessness. Facing the deposing, he knew that his destiny had changed drastically. "Your Highness, it would be too disrespectful of your Majesty's affection to remove you from your official position." Liu Gao, the steward of Prince Qin's palace, looked at Zhu Ping and could not hide his anxiety.

Zhu Ping was silent. He knew that what he was seeing was irreversible. He slowly closed his eyes, but his heart was filled with endless bitterness. This decision meant that he would lose the right to inherit the throne and suffer the ravages of the storm of power. "The removal of my title and official position is actually not unexpected." Zhu Ping smiled slightly. He was very aware of the political calculations and maneuvers involved, but no matter what, this blow was still fatal to him. "Your Highness, you have just recovered. It is not appropriate to work hard at this moment. I am willing to do my best. You just need to take care of yourself and you will be able to make a comeback in the future." The butler said with worry, his heart full of loyalty and concern for Zhu Ping. Imprisonment. Amidst the ferocious noise, the heavy door of the prison creaked, as if announcing some unknown fate. The sound of the chains colliding was harsh, and the distance seemed to be getting closer step by step, and it seemed that it would never be welcomed. Zhu Xi stood in front of the old door, his eyes showing a trace of confusion and unwillingness. Behind him were a group of jailers, their cold eyes filled with a hint of coldness. One of the jailers roughly grabbed Zhu Ming's arm and dragged him out. Zhu Ping's mood was very complicated. He knew that this scene was doomed, although he was inevitably deeply sad and angry. After being dragged out of the prison, Zhu Ping was taken to a nearby street. Instead of sending him to a specific place, the guards dropped him randomly and walked away. Zhu Ping's body was crumbling. He stood sadly on the street, feeling the desolation and loneliness of it all. The people on both sides of the eldest sister looked sideways. They looked at the once majestic King of Qin with surprised eyes, but now he had become an abandoned and unknown person. Zhu Xi felt the strange looks from the people around him. He not only felt a little embarrassed and ashamed. Walking on the street, Zhu Ping suddenly saw a bronze mirror hanging on the side of the road. He walked over tremblingly and raised his head. His miserable appearance was reflected in the mirror. When he saw his haggard and decadent face and his peaceful body, he suddenly felt a surge of grief and despair in his heart. "No, this is impossible..." Zhu Xi shook his head violently, as if he wanted to shake off the scene in the mirror, "How could I become like this? I am the King of Qin in the Ming Dynasty. I once commanded the army and controlled power... But now ,nothing left." Passers-by still cast strange looks, some talked, and some pointed. Zhu Feng felt full of humiliation and helplessness. He didn't know where he would go. (End of this chapter)