Ming Dynasty: Empress Ma and I swapped clothes!

Chapter 138 Zhu Zhen's Unexpected Performance

Seeing this, Ma Wenxiang was somewhat amused and exasperated, but since it was healthy competition, he naturally turned a blind eye.

When the health preservation class ended and they were about to leave the courtyard of Kunning Palace, Zhu Shuang and Zhu Gang, like two top students, immediately put their hands on their hips and surrounded Zhu Zhen from both sides.

At this time, Zhu Zhen was still a little kid. Even if he was brave, tall, and strong, how could he compare to the troublemaker who was used to running rampant in the palace?

The difference is definitely not small.

Moreover, there's the added prestige of his elder brother.

It's unlikely he'd be able to make a move even if he wanted to.

So naturally, he had no choice but to find another way. He took two steps at a time and moved swiftly, hiding directly behind Zhu Biao.

"Crown Prince, elder brother."

Zhu Zhen called out weakly.

Seeing this, Zhu Shuang's pupils shrank, as if she couldn't believe that the other party would do such a thing, and even tattle on her. "Alright, stop bullying Xiao Liu."

Zhu Biao spoke up, "Xiao Liu is kind-hearted. Wasn't he always on your side before? And he's always been your little shadow. Why are you bullying him now?"

"Isn't this like our own people fighting each other?"

Zhu Biao gave him a scolding. Upon hearing this, Zhu Shuang quickly put on an innocent expression and shook his head repeatedly, saying, "Brother Crown Prince, you misunderstand. How could I possibly be that kind of person?"

"I just wanted to catch up with Zhu Zhen. After all, we haven't spoken much for a long time. It was just me, as the second brother, wanting to show him some concern."

At this moment, even though Zhu Shuang spoke very eloquently, Zhu Biao was clearly not so easily convinced. He merely glanced at him indifferently and then gave him a few more lukewarm warnings.

Soon after, they saw that Zhu Zhen was safe.

He then slowly left, not actually staying in the courtyard of Kunning Palace for too long.

Unlike his younger brothers, now that he is handling government affairs, he naturally needs to act like one.

Every day at a certain time.

Not only did he have to attend court assemblies at the Fengtian Hall, but he also had to handle government affairs at the Wuying Hall. In many cases, he also had to go to the Qianqing Palace to discuss matters with the people of the Jinyiwei Commandery. He also had to take good care of that Lady Ma outside the palace.

down one day.

Zhu Biao had so many things to do that he simply couldn't spare much free time or energy to spend with his younger brothers.

Once Zhu Biao's figure disappeared, only the princes and princesses remained in the courtyard of Kunning Palace.

Huaiqing blinked, her rosy cheeks showing that she didn't participate in the boys' fight, yet she still appeared exceptionally well-behaved.

He played directly with Princess Ningguo and Princess Anqing, and seemed to be having a great time.

Those various games were enough to make these children have a happy childhood: hopscotch, jump rope, cat's cradle, swing, and play cards.

In this palace, it's incredibly easy to find materials on the spot, so naturally, it can be accomplished with just a word.

These little girls are really something else; they can multitask so well. While playing games, their adorable little eyes keep glancing at their brothers.

"Sister Anqing, Sister Ningguo, are the brothers really going to start a fight?"

Princess Huaiqing said hesitantly.

Although my second brother has improved recently, I don't know exactly how much he has improved.

She really had no idea what was going on.

However, considering that this is Kunning Palace and our mother is here, even if my second brother wanted to do something bad, he should restrain himself.

"Uh-huh."

Hearing this, Xiao Huaiqing was finally relieved.

She didn't want her brothers to actually fight.

"Hahaha."

At this moment, Zhu Shuang also appeared in front of Zhu Zhen, and Zhu Gang followed. At first glance, it seemed that Zhu Zhen was about to become a victim of the palace violence that haunted his childhood.

Zhu Zhen looked at his two older brothers, who were getting closer and closer, and for a moment he seemed genuinely frightened. At that moment, he shouted, "Don't come any closer! Don't come any closer! Little Six knows he was wrong and will never dare to argue with you brothers again. Please, brothers, let Little Six go, okay?"

Zhu Zhen said pitifully.

"Let you go?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Shuang curled his lip, then let out an even louder, bell-like laugh. He then exchanged a glance with Zhu Gang beside him. "If you've got the guts, let's have a fight between princes. Does Sixth Prince dare to do it?"

"Hahaha. Little Six, you're not scared, are you?"

Zhu Shuang spoke loudly, issuing a call for a decisive battle.

Meanwhile, Zhu Gang, standing nearby, used a provocation tactic. The two of them, one a sleeping dragon and the other a phoenix chick, worked together quite well for a time.

"Then how do we decide the final battle?"

Zhu Zhen said hesitantly.

Looking at his two older brothers, he knew that if he didn't agree today, they would never let him off easily, so he had no choice but to agree.

"Then how do we duel?"

Zhu Zhen said weakly.

"Rock, paper, scissors".

Zhu Shuang and Zhu Gang exchanged a glance, and then asked in unison.

What does "rock, paper, scissors" mean?

Zhu Zhen asked, looking puzzled.

Then the three brothers went to a corner, where Zhu Shuang and Zhu Gang explained the rules first. Then, the two sides began their "battle" between men, which was so fierce that it shook heaven and earth.

"I never expected you to be so good at comforting children! And where did all these strange and wonderful things come from?"

Su Qing'er puffed out her cheeks and looked at Ma Wenxiang with annoyance, as if in her eyes Ma Wenxiang had never been a good person, so even if he had come up with these interesting things.

She still didn't have much affection for Ma Wenxiang.

Ma Wenxiang looked around and found that his accomplice Sun Miaoran was not there. He was relieved and then walked over to Su Qing'er.

Seeing Ma Wenxiang's actions, Su Qing'er seemed quite wary, silently taking a step back before asking, "What do you want to do?"

"Of course, I want to have a showdown between a man and a woman with you."

Ma Wenxiang said with a childlike expression.

But at this moment, Su Qing'er clearly had some ulterior motives. She spat at Ma Wenxiang and then walked away.