Daming: I am the Crown Prince

Chapter 156 Brothers and Brothers Respect
Some were busy with the autumn harvest, some were busy with going to war, and some were busy with their own work in the government office.

Zhu Yunhuan was also very busy. He had to get up before dawn every day to attend court. After lunch, he could take a nap for about an hour and a half, and then he would be busy until sunset.

He is definitely tired, but Zhu Yunhuan is also happy about something because he can get help with some things.

He had no plans to launch a cabinet plan. If he did, he would certainly be beaten up by Zhu. But now he had Xia Yuanji, Daoyan and others to help. They were not just "senior secretaries" and could help share a lot of trivial matters.

Chang Sheng came running over happily, "Your Highness, the Prince of Qin and others can return to the capital tomorrow."

Zhu Yunhuan nodded and said, "Then arrange it. Just don't be too polite."

After saying this, Zhu Yunxun said to Zhang Fusheng, "Arrange these things. I will get together with all the brothers tomorrow. Unless it is something urgent, put everything else aside for the time being."

Zhang Fusheng naturally obeyed the order quickly. Many people who knew a little about Zhu Yunhuan knew what those princes' sons represented. They were not just ordinary princes' sons.

These grandchildren can basically be considered to have grown up together. Even though they are cousins, their relationship is not necessarily worse than that of brothers. After all, they studied together, played together, and grew up together, so of course they have feelings for each other.

Just like Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Jihui and others, who were either born in Fengyang or Yingtianfu, had a better relationship with cousins ​​like Zhu Yunhuan, but were unfamiliar with their younger brothers or half-brothers, and only had some contact with them in the past two years.

After a busy day, Zhu Yunhuan ran to the Qianqing Palace and said, "Grandfather, my brothers are back. When will they come to your side?"

Old Zhu thought for a moment and said, "First, you should host a banquet to entertain your brothers, who grew up together. They have nothing to do in Yingtian Prefecture, so they can help you harvest rice and thresh rice in a couple of days. They will also help you in the future, so you have to do what you need to do."

Zhu Yunhuan joked, "Others are fine, but what about Gao Chi?"

Thinking of the fat grandson who was the same age as Zhu Yunhuan, Old Zhu said, "I haven't seen this kid for a year. I wonder if he has lost weight."

"That's terrible." Zhu Yunhuan said with a skeptical attitude, "He prefers quietness to movement. When we were in Yingtian Prefecture, I could still take him to ride horses and shoot arrows. After returning to Beiping, I guess he will only study and not ride or shoot."

Old Zhu said, "You look more festive when you are fatter, but you don't look like an emperor if you are too thin."

Zhu Yunhuan immediately looked at Zhang Fusheng, "Bring me a bronze mirror! I am skinny and don't look like an emperor. If outsiders hear me, they will think something is wrong with me!"

Zhang Fusheng would not really go to get the bronze mirror. The emperor and the grandson always liked to bicker with each other. So Zhang Fusheng and others had to learn to read people's expressions, otherwise they would make mistakes.

Old Zhu patted Zhu Yunxun's belly and said, "Looking like you don't have any flesh, people will think we abused you and made you lose weight."

Zhu Yunhuan didn't know what to say. In his simple understanding, chubby people are blessed. However, in such an era, fat people are indeed "blessed people". They don't have enough food to eat or warm clothes to wear, and they can't get fat even if they want to.

Grandparents are close to each other, just like many people think chubby babies are very cute. In Mr. Zhu's eyes, if all his grandchildren are white and chubby, it is also a manifestation of great blessing.

It is naturally a good thing that Zhu Yunhuan is as strong and healthy as he is, but it is not a blessing.

"I was planning to arrange some things for Gao Chi and the others." Zhu Yunhuan said with a smile, "Now that the brothers are back, I don't plan to let them just take a look around and go back."

Old Zhu asked, "Would you be happy if you had a hostage in your hands? Your second uncle, third uncle, and fourth uncle are all worried now. Not only did you send three dukes to fight with them, but you also detained their prince in the capital."

Old Zhu's words that destroyed unity were harsh to hear, but Zhu Yunhuan had no choice, as he had to endure it because he knew he was his grandfather.

"My brothers are all princes, and now they are not young anymore. They have either started a family or are preparing to start one." Zhu Yunhuan said, "At the beginning of the year, I asked my 20th and 21st uncles to visit my second uncle and his family. Now it is the turn of Jihui and Gao Chi to return the favor and visit my sixth uncle and his family."

Old Zhu immediately smiled happily and said, "That's right, that's right. Your twenty-uncle and his brothers are younger brothers, so they should go visit their elder brothers. Ji Hui and his brothers are the younger generation, so they should also go visit your uncles who are away from home."

Zhu Yunxun said, "Not only that, another reason is that Gao Chi and his men have been back to the vassal state for a year or two now, and they have seen some people and things. They grew up in the imperial city, so I thought of letting them go to the south to see the world, so that they can be in charge in the future."

Hearing what Zhu Yunhuan said, Old Zhu was naturally even happier. He thought there was nothing wrong with this arrangement.

Zhu Jihui and his people will definitely be vassal kings in the future. They will all become the most prominent princes of the Ming Dynasty and guard some important places. We don't expect all of them to be wise, but it's good for them to understand people's livelihood.

Zhu Yunhuan also said, "I think so too. Although they have no rule over the people, they are still vassal kings of the Ming Dynasty. Even if they just think about the hardship of the people's lives and don't do evil, it's worth it."

It has to be said that Zhu Yunhuan's requirements for some members of the royal family were indeed very low. He really didn't care that some members of the royal family only knew how to eat, drink, and have fun and were content with the status quo. That was not a big deal. As long as they didn't do anything evil, the court didn't mind keeping a few good-for-nothings.

The arrangements for his cousins ​​to return to Yingtian Prefecture were already made. Even though they had not returned yet, everything was arranged clearly. This was not a bad thing. Although Zhu Gaochi and others were coming back, Zhu Yunhuan still went to court as usual. He changed into his crown and robes after the morning court session and went to Fengtian Palace solemnly.

Zhu Shangbing, Zhu Jihui, Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Youdun, the four great princes' sons, all followed the rules and went to Fengxian Hall first after returning to Beijing.

Seeing that Zhu Yunhuan, his former study partner, was now wearing the same crown and robes as a prince, while they themselves could only wear the crown and robes of a county prince, Zhu Gaochi and others still felt complicated, but they all saluted obediently.

In fact, they all knew in their hearts that the position of crown prince had nothing to do with them, and it could only be fought for by Zhu Yunwen and Zhu Yunhuan. Even though they studied and grew up together, they knew in their hearts that they were destined to become monarch and subject.

After the ceremony, Zhu Yunhuan took his brothers to a side hall.

With a bright smile, Zhu Yunxun said, "I am so happy that you are finally back. It has been over a year since we last met."

Zhu Jihui, who was a little older, laughed and said, "Yunhuan, you are wearing a crown and robes, I can hardly recognize you."

The chubby Zhu Gaochi said, "Brother, Yunhu is the Crown Prince, aren't you afraid that he will blame you for being so rude?"

"That's true." Zhu Jihui pretended to salute Zhu Yunhuan, "I am sorry for being rude. I hope Your Highness will forgive me!"

Zhu Yunhuan said with a straight face, "Prince Jin disobeyed the Crown Prince, and will be fined one year's salary!"

Zhu Jihui immediately looked at Zhu Yunhuan fiercely, "You're also fining my salary? My supplies are already insufficient. If you finite my salary again, I will stay in Yingtian Prefecture and eat your food!"

The younger Zhu Shangbing said, "Brother, it will be fine for you to stay here. Brother Yunxun has never lacked food and drink since he was a child. He always has snacks and preserved fruits in his bag."

Zhu Jihui and Zhu Gaochi looked at the stupid Zhu Shangbing. Although Zhu Yunhuan was different from others when he studied before, he was always surrounded by eunuchs and maids. While other imperial grandsons studied properly, he could be absent and eat and drink.

But those things are not easy to mention. If we mention it now, it means that Zhu Yunhuan has been a playboy since he was young. Thinking back, he is the only one who is so special. Isn't it the deliberate act of Lu? That is not doting, that is flattery.

Zhu Yunhuan didn't take it seriously and said, "Shang Bing is right. I have plenty of food and drink. We brothers drank a lot today, so it's time for us to drink now, right?"

Zhu Youdun stood up and said, "Brother, my father forbids me to drink alcohol, saying that my kidney water is not yet stable and drinking alcohol will damage my liver and spleen."

Zhu Yunhuan became happy and said, "Fifth uncle doesn't allow you to drink? Well, if I let you drink, Fifth uncle will scold me when he comes back. Just watch us drink, and I'll prepare some honey for you."

Although they haven't seen each other for a while, and because the difference in status has become obvious, the brothers are still a little unfamiliar. However, under Zhu Yunhuan's deliberate guidance, it seems that they have returned to the carefree days of the big hall. The brothers quarrel and play, and they don't care even if it's just a joke.

They were born and raised in the royal family and received elite education since childhood. Especially now that they are all around fifteen or sixteen years old, in an age of precocity, everyone is smart.

So everyone tacitly did not mention Zhu Yunwen at this time, even though among the children who grew up, the most "dazzling" one was Zhu Yunwen. As for Zhu Xiongying, the most special grandson of the emperor, many people could no longer remember him, but only vaguely knew that there was such a brother who was very different from them.

Leading a group of people towards the East Palace, Zhu Yunhuan said happily, "Tomorrow we won't hold court, and we won't lock you up in the palace. You can go visit relatives and friends as you like. I'm not bragging, but the palace seals are in my hands now. If you want to leave the palace, just come to me. No one can stop you."

Zhu Jihui's eyes lit up and he asked, "What if I don't return to the palace?"

Zhu Yunhuan turned around and asked, "If you're not going back to the palace, where are you going?"

"Accompany your sister-in-law back to her parents' home." Zhu Jihui said confidently, "Is it okay or not?"

Zhu Yunhuan showed an embarrassment, then stamped his feet fiercely, "Okay, even if I have to be scolded by my grandfather, I will accept it."

Zhu Gaochi suddenly said, "Brother, Yunhu lied to you. This is not a difficult matter. The emperor will not punish him."

Zhu Youdun also said, "I also think Brother Yunxun is pretending."

Zhu Shangbing was puzzled, "How did you figure that out?"

Zhu Yunhuan patted Zhu Shangbing on the shoulder and said, "My brother Shangbing is honest. The others are too cunning!"

(End of this chapter)