Daming: I am the Crown Prince

Zhu Yunhuan had actually already let go of many things and was already aware of some of them.

Although there are no birthday cakes nowadays, there are still some so-called rituals. For example, longevity noodles are one of the reserved items.

Zhu Wenyao looked at it eagerly, staring at the bowl of longevity noodles without blinking, and felt eager to try it.

Old Zhu smiled and hugged his fat great-grandson, "Wen Yao, that's your father's longevity noodles. It doesn't taste very good. Let's go back and eat something better."

Zhu Wenyao still turned a deaf ear and continued to stare at the bowl of noodles, his eyes even starting to drool.

"Grandfather, I'll take Wen Yao back to raise him." Zhu Yunhuan joked, "Look at my son, he must be starving. He's so hungry even for a bowl of plain noodles, he must not be full."

Princess Anqing and the others had to admire Zhu Yunhuan, and they also felt a little sour in their hearts. They were very cautious in front of Zhu Yunhuan, and they didn't dare to speak too loudly, let alone disobey or make jokes.

Old Zhu was not happy, and didn't even want to hear jokes. "Look at how well Wen Yao has been raised. You've seen children, too. How many of them are as white and plump as Wen Yao?"

Zhu Wenyao is not only chubby, but his little face is also pink and rosy, which makes people want to take a bite.

Old Zhu grabbed Zhu Wenyao's hand and urged him, "Eat the noodles quickly. This kid just can't stand seeing others eating. He has to try it no matter whether it tastes good or not, and his hands are quick."

Zhu Yunhuan was not surprised by this, as children's hands were sometimes as fast as lightning. If he was not careful, his little paw might reach into the bowl and stuff the food into his mouth without paying attention.

As for whether it tastes good or not, it is secondary. Sometimes we don’t care whether it can be eaten or not, because these human cubs have no awareness of this at all, and this is also an instinctive reaction.

Princess Ningguo smiled and said to Zhu Yunhuan, "You have to eat slowly, and remember to finish it in one go. This may look like a bowl of noodles, but it is actually one noodle, so don't chew it through."

Zhu Yunxun couldn't help but complain, "Aunt, just show your appreciation. I don't know whose skill it is, one stick of noodles can be made into a small bowl, it really takes skill!"

"You should live a long life, of course you should live longer." Old Zhu said succinctly, but also with good expectations, "Don't say weird things, eat noodles!"

Now that things have come to this, Zhu Yunhuan naturally has nothing more to say. He must accept the good wishes and appreciate the old man's kindness.

Zhu Yunhuan didn't say anything more. Now the whole family was looking at him, and they all had enough and sincere blessings for him, so naturally he couldn't let them down.

Maybe he couldn't do everything to satisfy his family, but if he couldn't even meet their small expectations now, it would be hard to understand and too unreasonable.

Zhu Wenyao could be said to be the most anxious one. He tried many times to break free from Lao Zhu's control with his little arms. His little mouth was smacking subconsciously. It seemed that he was indeed a little hungry and really wanted to eat.

But it is obvious that no matter how much he dotes on this child at other times, it is impossible to just let this little guy do whatever he wants at this moment.

When it got dark, Princess Ningguo and her companions naturally had to leave the palace. Old Zhu also took Zhu Wenyao back to the West Palace. Even if they were having a happy gathering, they could not ignore the time at all.

Zhu Yunhuan’s birthday started in such a lively and busy manner, and ended with the whole family laughing and chatting together in a warm atmosphere.

After accepting congratulations from everyone in the Eastern Palace again, Zhu Yunhuan finally relaxed completely.

We basically just walked around all day. The palace is too big and we couldn't use a sedan chair during sacrifices. My calves started to cramp from walking so much.

"Today is not a big celebration, but we still need to pay attention to what we should pay attention to." Zhu Yunhuan looked at Xu Miaojin and asked with a smile, "Have all the ladies of the court entered the palace to celebrate?"

Xu Miaojin smiled and nodded, saying, "The wives of the imperial court officials and their wives should enter the palace and present their names to the emperor. My grandmother wanted to come, but she was stopped and my aunts were allowed to enter the palace instead."

Zhu Yunhuan smiled and said, "That's right. If she really gets tired, even young and middle-aged people can't handle it, not to mention that she's not in good health right now. She'll be really tired in a few days. I'm afraid she'll want to come again."

After a long silence, Xu Miaojin spoke up, "Your Highness, I think it would be best to let Grandmother fulfill her wish. Although Grandmother is in trouble, that's all the old lady wants now."

Zhu Yunhuan understood this logic very well. Things had come to this point. When it came to some things, he couldn't just think about the younger generation being filial, but also had to consider the elders' thoughts, their last wishes, etc.

However, Zhu Yunhuan still said in embarrassment, "That's the truth, but what will the people of the world say when the time comes?"

Zhu Yunhuan's words made Xu Miaojin not know how to respond, and the actual situation was indeed so. If Chang Lan was really allowed to enter the palace, then someone would definitely say that Zhu Yunhuan was "unfilial".

Some things are indeed like this. It is rare to have the right time. How can everything be perfect? ​​There is no such good thing at all.

These things were nothing to Zhu Yunhuan. He had expected them a long time ago and was mentally prepared for them. Naturally, he knew how to deal with them.

Xu Miaojin also knew that time was running out, so she said to Zhu Yunhuan, "When Your Highness hadn't returned today, Grandfather gave me some instructions, asking me to start cleaning up the palace tomorrow."

Zhu Yunhuan smiled and said, "Just let go, and your grandfather's concubines should be a little more careful. Everyone should be decent, and they should know the rules."

In fact, it is Zhu Yuanzhang's concubines who are more difficult. After all, they are the emperor's concubines and Zhu Yunhuan's elders.

Fortunately, Zhu Yuanzhang always valued his descendants and the crown prince Zhu Yunhuan, and did not care too much about his concubines.

This means that whether it is Zhu Yunhuan or Xu Miaojin, they just need to be a little careful so as not to cause too much trouble or give people the opportunity to talk about them.

Xu Miaojin naturally understood this and continued, "I have been trying to sort out the affairs of the palace before. Many of the eunuchs, female officials, and concubines in the East Palace have been released, but I haven't replaced them all at once."

It is normal for one person to benefit from his success. As Zhu Yunhuan and Xu Miaojin's status further improved, some people in the Eastern Palace would naturally benefit from it, which was also fine.

Zhu Yunhuan thought for a while before speaking, "This is the best way to do it. It's safer. I haven't replaced all the officials in the court at once." Although a new official has to do three things when he takes office, replacing his own confidants will make it easier for him to control some institutions.

But we can't change them all at once. After all, if we really change them all at once, it might affect the normal operation of some institutions, which is obviously not a good thing.

On the other hand, it was naturally because Zhu Yuanzhang was willing to give up power before. So whether they were the emperor's people or the crown prince's people, there was no clear distinction, and they could just use them directly after taking over.

Xu Miaojin replied, "I think so too. Many of the old people are doing their job conscientiously. I don't think they need to be replaced. If the people in the East Palace are really replaced, some of them don't have those abilities."

Zhu Yunhuan naturally understood that since he entered the Eastern Palace, the people he had arranged to come here were basically elite and capable people, and most of them were not too old, with most of them being in the two age groups of youth and middle-aged people.

In fact, what Old Zhu meant was very clear, which was to give Zhu Yunhuan a chance. He could use him directly now, or he could use him later after some training.

Zhu Yunhuan agreed and said, "This is the best way to do it. In fact, some people in the East Palace are not at peace. Many people in the palace are sycophants. It would be bad if they became arrogant after getting their way."

Xu Miaojin naturally knew this and immediately said, "I am also most afraid of these things. It would be bad if someone from the East Palace offended the old man in the palace. After all, he is an old man and a meritorious official."

This is not just a random statement, there are still some old people in the East Palace, who look very old. But it is possible that they were the ones who followed the old Zhu Wuwang, or raised the princes and princesses.

Zhu Yunhuan smiled and said, "Then you should be more diligent and keep a closer eye on them. People who leave the East Palace should behave themselves. But if those old people rely on their seniority, you don't have to be too polite."

Some people become arrogant when they are successful, some may just take advantage of their seniority, some want to quickly seize power and climb up, but there are also some who, once they have tasted power, are reluctant to give it up.

All of these are very possible, so we should follow the rules when it is time to do so, and follow the laws when it is time to do so. It is not really appropriate to only talk about human relationships.

Zhu Yunhuan understood this principle, and Xu Miaojin naturally understood it very well as well.

Xu Miaojin smiled and said, "Grandfather Huang said the same thing, but he loves Your Highness the most and said that if the old people in the palace are difficult to deal with, he will come forward."

Zhu Yunhuan immediately became happy, "Then there's no need for that. If we really have to trouble him for everything, we two will become decorations, which is not good. We have to do what needs to be done."

This does not necessarily mean that they want to directly snatch all power from Zhu Yuanzhang or completely sideline Zhu Yuanzhang. Zhu Yunhuan has no worries in this regard.

In the final analysis, as the crown prince, and about to ascend the throne, not everything has to be solved by Zhu Yuanzhang.

The responsibilities that should be borne naturally need to be borne, which is also an obvious thing. But you can't run to Lao Zhu and cry when you encounter something difficult.

Xu Miaojin asked tentatively, "Your Highness, I will start arranging some things for the palace tomorrow. Sweeping and decorating, and tidying up some utensils in the East Palace."

Zhu Yunhuan didn't make any jokes and said, "It's only six or seven days away, and it's time to do these things. You can do it as you see fit, just don't waste time. We don't need to keep a low profile now."

Zhu Yunhuan had indeed been relatively low-key before this. He did not want to give people the excuse that he was being arrogant after gaining power. It could even be said that he was deliberately keeping a low profile.

But now it is obviously not necessary. What should be announced has been announced, and what should be prepared has been prepared. Now we can start preparing some things.

If we still keep doing nothing and keep a low profile at this time, it may not be a good thing when the time comes, and we may start to become flustered.

Old Zhu had repeatedly urged and delegated his authority. Zhu Yunhuan also gave his permission and began to formally prepare for some things.

For Xu Miaojin, this naturally means that she can let go and no longer have to be hesitant or hesitant about many things. Now she just needs to concentrate on preparing for the coronation ceremony.

But don't think that some things can only be done in the court, there are many things that need to be prepared in the palace. Xu Miaojin, the mistress of the house, naturally needs to take on responsibilities.

After all, she is not just a decoration. As the Crown Prince's Consort, she also has remarkable abilities, so naturally there are more things she should do.

Xu Miaojin obviously needs to get busy. There will be a lot of things that need her to deal with, and she won't be able to take some time off even if she wants to.

Even though we have been very busy these past two days because of Zhu Yunhuan's birthday, there will definitely be more things to do in the future and everyone will be even busier.

This is understandable, and she would probably enjoy it. After all, Zhu Yunhuan became the emperor, and she was the queen, the most noble woman in the world.

Xu Miaojin will be very busy next, and Zhu Yunhuan will naturally be even busier at this time. Xu Miaojin needs to deal with some things in the palace, while he has to deal with important matters in the court.

All the officials are also busy at this time. There are many things that require them to come out, and there are also many things that need to be completely settled in these few days. Everyone is racing against time.

Zhu Yunhuan got up early as usual. He couldn't get carried away just because a big event was approaching. He still had to do the important work.

Seeing Zhang Fusheng's jubilant look, Zhu Yunhuan joked, "I heard that the emperor is not anxious, but the eunuchs are. Why do you seem to be more anxious and more festive than me?"

Zhang Fusheng quickly said in a flattering tone, "Your Highness, I am able to achieve what I have today thanks to Your Highness, so naturally I want to do better for Your Highness."

"Be restrained." Zhu Yunhuan said with a smile, "If you are too proud, I will be in trouble. Just be happy in private, and don't let others say that the person in front of me looks like a villain who has succeeded."

Zhang Fusheng nodded repeatedly. In fact, he was trying hard to control his expression.

The real villains have emerged, such as Chang Sheng and Lan Yu, who are arrogant and arrogant. The crown prince ascended the throne, and they benefited from it! (End of this chapter)