Daming: I am the Crown Prince

Chapter 15 The future is uncertain

Zhu Yunhuan's existence was hope for many people, but it could also be a pressure for some people. Whether he was willing to fight for the throne, and whether he had the ability to fight for the throne, was related to the lives and property of many people, and the fate of many prominent families.

Princess Chang Lan of Kaiping hurried to the study and asked directly, "Sheng'er, did something big happen in the court today?"

Chang Sheng quickly said, "Mom, someone impeached Yun Hun today."

Chang Lan's face changed, and she was immediately furious. "Is my poor little grandson so annoying? Now someone is impeaching him! Fine, fine! I will go to the palace to ask for an audience tomorrow!"

"Mom!" Chang Sheng quickly stopped his mother and said in a low voice, "Yun Hun doesn't seem to be what the outside world says."

Chang Lan was confused, but she was still angry. "What do you mean?"

Chang Sheng said excitedly, "Yun Hun is definitely not a playboy! Today in the court, the Minister of Personnel Zhan Hui was played around by Yun Hun! It seems that His Majesty is getting close to Yun Hun!"

Hearing Chang Sheng say this, Chang Lan was stunned and didn't know how to react for a moment.

Chang Lan knew a little about what kind of person that little grandson was. To put it simply, he was a dissolute playboy, and it was said that the prince disliked him very much.

After the death of the crown prince, Chang Lan did not even think that her little grandson had a chance to compete for the position of crown prince. She just hoped that her little grandson could be safe and happy, that was all.

Chang Sheng lowered his voice and said excitedly, "Yun Hun spoke to me in the court today!"

Chang Lan immediately asked with concern, "What did you say?"

"Let me beat up those civil officials. Let us, the military heroes of Huaixi, beat up those civil officials together!" Chang Sheng said proudly. "Yun Hu forced us, the military heroes, to take sides. The Duke of Ying took action, the Marquis of Wuding took action, and most of the military heroes took action!"

A worried look appeared on Chang Lan's face. "Have you taken action? Will His Majesty forgive you?"

Chang Sheng said even more excitedly, "Otherwise, why do you say that Your Majesty is close to Yun Hun! Your Majesty seemed furious, and he grabbed Yun Hun's ear and went to Fengxian Hall. I dare not ask about the palace, but if you think about it carefully, which grandson has Your Majesty been so close to in recent years?"

Chang Lan thought about it and it made sense, but she was still a little anxious. "I will go to the palace to ask for an audience tomorrow, and His Majesty will probably give me some respect. Then I will think of a way to see if I can meet Yun Hun."

Chang Sheng quickly said, "That's what I think! The emperor's grandchildren are all in the palace, and no outsiders can see them. I'd better trouble my mother to find out about these things. Only when you know Yunxun's intentions can you help him!"

Chang Lan said decisively, "Don't worry about this matter. If Yun Hun wants to seize the throne, the Kaiping Palace should be the first to rush in! When I get the news tomorrow, you can write a letter to your uncle."

Chang Lan was the wife of Chang Yuchun, the Prince of Kaiping, and the mother of the former Crown Princess. In her early years, she struggled to survive with her brother Lan Yu, and only found support when she met Chang Yuchun, who was still in a bandit den.

She has always had a hot-tempered temper. When Empress Ma was in charge of all matters, big and small, in Yingtian Prefecture, it was this shrew, Chang Lan, who would rush to the front and make trouble in many matters.

Is it okay to be less aggressive?
Many of those people were country folks and desperate criminals. Once they gained power, they would certainly become arrogant and domineering. And how many of their wives and concubines were so-called ladies? Aren’t most of them country women? They may not be very virtuous after gaining power.

The Crown Prince and the Crown Princess were betrothed to each other and had been childhood sweethearts. It goes without saying that they had a good relationship. But if it weren't for Chang Lan, the Queen's confidant, would the marriage have been so easy to come by?
The Kaiping Palace is busy, and other military families are also busy.

The military heroes who took part in the morning court today were thinking about some things in their minds, and the military heroes who did not take part were also thinking about it in their minds. Some civil officials were a little uneasy and were also carefully reviewing some things.

The death of the prince caught many people by surprise, and the direction of many things made people feel at a loss and unable to see the direction.

Many people have their own thoughts and ideas about the next crown prince. Some people are unsure whether to appoint the crown prince or the King of Qin.

As for the choice of the crown prince, everyone thought that Zhu Yunwen seemed to be the best candidate before, and the current trend should also be him. However, the sudden appearance of Zhu Yunhuan made everyone realize that they must not ignore the legitimate son of the former crown prince.

The reputation of being a playboy might be true, but this legitimate son of the crown prince is definitely not a playboy without brains. Judging from some of the situations in today's morning court, Zhu Yunhuan shocked everyone a lot.

Many people had to think deeply about this scene, especially considering that the emperor's attitude was a bit strange, so it needed to be taken seriously. In the past, no one would consider the merits of following the emperor, and would not think about the affairs of the palace, because the position of the former prince was too stable.

But now, whether to support the King of Qin, or to cheer for the second grandson Zhu Yunwen, or to support the third grandson Zhu Yunhuan, this is a big question.

If you stand on the right side, you will have the opportunity to make further progress in your career. If you stand on the wrong side, it may also cause the high-ranking nobles to fall from the mortal world.

You have to be careful when dealing with these things, as your life and property are involved!
Zhu Yunhuan was sleeping soundly, not because he didn't care about some things, but because he knew that some things were useless no matter how anxious he was.

He knew better than anyone that if he did not fight for the throne, he would inevitably be imprisoned in Fengyang and die in obscurity. Knowing the direction of history, he would feel more pressured.

But what's the use of being anxious? It is more important to proceed step by step and strive for some opportunities bit by bit at this time.

After waking up in the morning, Zhu Yunhuan washed up, had breakfast, and then went to keep vigil.

Zhu Yourong caught up and asked, "Little brother, do you have anything else to say?"

Zhu Yunhuan thought about it carefully before saying, "I told you yesterday that my second uncle and his men should not rush into anything. We need stability now."

Zhu Yourong was still a little worried and said, "Is this all right? Do you really not need my second uncle to help contact some people?"

Zhu Yunhuan shook his head, "No, we are not in a hurry for those things now. It hasn't come to that stage yet, I know what I am doing."

Watching Zhu Yunxun leave, Zhu Youling said, "Big sister, does what I said make sense?"

Zhu Yourong was worried, but still said, "How would I know those things? I was deceived by that woman before. If we had some knowledge, we could give me some advice now. Now that you don't understand, don't cause trouble for me. Just do what he says."

While the two sisters were talking, Concubine Guo Ning came over with a smile on her face. "You are leaving the palace today. I will arrange for a few caring maids to follow you. You don't have to worry too much when you go to the Kaiping Palace. It's just that there are some rules in the palace that are not easy to ignore."

Zhu Yourong quickly thanked her and said, "Thank you, Concubine Ning."

Concubine Guo Ning smiled and took Zhu Yourong's hand, patted it gently and said, "We are all military families. My two brothers also followed the King of Kaiping in the early years and fought in many battles. They broke bones and tendons."

Marquis of Gongchang Guo Xing is no longer with us, and he no longer has his title, but Marquis of Wuding Guo Ying is still here.

It's just that Zhu Yourong and Zhu Youling were a little strange. Those two marquises had never been heard to have served under my grandfather's command before. Instead, they were mostly heard to have been the former guards of my royal grandfather, or to have followed the former King of Zhongshan, Xu Da, as deputy generals.

Concubine Guo Ning smiled and said, "His Majesty also issued an order yesterday. If you want to leave the palace in the future, you can go out once every ten days. Just report in advance and arrange for a carriage and guards. But His Majesty has repeatedly warned you not to take His Highness Yunhuan with you."

Zhu Yourong quickly assured him, "Your Majesty, you are joking. How dare we take Yunhuan out of the palace in private?"

Concubine Guo Ning pretended to complain and said, "You dare not. You are all well-educated and sensible, so His Majesty is relieved. His Majesty is worried about His Highness Yun Hun. He is bold and His Majesty can't control him."

Zhu Youling panicked and said quickly, "My queen, Yunxun is not that kind of person. Please speak well of him in front of the emperor!"

Zhu Yourong also became concerned and confused, "My queen, Yunhuan loves and respects the emperor's grandfather the most, how dare I act rashly?"

Looking at the two girls, Concubine Guo Ning sighed silently in her heart. The Crown Princess was so heroic and decisive in the past, but it was a pity that these two girls were also spoiled and could not provide more help to His Highness Yunhuan.

Concubine Guo Ning lowered her voice and said, "Your Majesty loves Yun Hun! You must remember that beating is love! Has Your Majesty ever treated other grandchildren like this? Even Yun Hun, Your Majesty scolded him harshly and beat him a lot, but didn't he protect him everywhere?"

Zhu Yourong and Zhu Youling's eyes lit up and they were excited, "Really?"

(End of this chapter)