Daming: I am the Crown Prince

The holidays are here, and workaholic Zhu Yunhuan doesn't think there is anything wrong with this. Even though he is usually very passionate about political affairs, he still needs to take a break from his busy schedule occasionally.

The emperor is resting now, and so are all the officials. This is a rare opportunity for them to rest.

When faced with a workaholic emperor, all officials had their own grievances. Even if they felt tired, they had to grit their teeth and persevere when it was time to do so. Complaining was useless.

On the third day of the Lunar New Year, Zhu Yunhuan arrived at the Prince of Kaiping's palace, and no one was surprised by this. Chang Lan was still there, and this was the biggest political resource of the Prince of Kaiping's family. For many people, she was their backer.

This is the emperor's grandmother, and the emperor's filial piety is known to the world.

Chang Sheng seemed to be in a good mood and said, "Your Majesty, just send someone to ask. There is no need for Your Majesty to come."

"My uncle is filial, so I can't be filial?" Zhu Yunhuan said with a smile, "No matter what, I have to come and see you. It would be a bit awkward if I didn't bring my children with me."

Chang Sheng said quickly, "It's still so cold, how can we let the little prince go out and run around."

Your Highness is the apple of His Majesty the Retired Emperor’s eye. No one can expect His Majesty the Retired Emperor to be willing to let Your Highness leave the palace when it is so cold.

It's okay to say that. Old Zhu never objected to Zhu Yunhuan's filial piety and didn't mind him coming to Kaiping Palace occasionally. But Chang Lan, Zhu Yunhuan's grandmother, had a distant relationship with Zhu Wenyao.

Chang Lan seemed to be in good spirits. When she saw Zhu Yunhuan, she smiled and said, "Your Majesty, please come over. I am really uneasy."

Zhu Yunhuan smiled and said, "Grandma, you are joking. I should have come yesterday, but I had a lot of things to do, so I delayed it until now. It's my grandson's fault. If the younger generation of an ordinary family did this, they would have been scolded a long time ago."

Chang Lan said proudly, "Your Majesty is not an ordinary person. Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven. My grandson is the emperor. He does not need to observe folk etiquette."

Zhu Yunhuan smiled and sat on the bedside, holding Chang Lan's hand and said, "Grandma, no matter what, I am still your grandson."

Chang Lan, who was leaning against the head of the bed, smiled and said, "I gave birth to a good daughter, and my daughter gave birth to a good son!"

Many people were surprised that Chang Lan had managed to hold on until now. When Zhu Yunhuan ascended the throne, many people thought that she was on the verge of death.

Chang Jizu climbed onto the bed and leaned on Chang Lan's shoulder intimately, "Cousin."

Zhu Yunhuan was happy, and when he was happy, he spent money. "Here you go, take it."

Chang Jizu looked at it with some disgust, "No, I don't want the jade."

"It's different from ordinary jade. This is the jade I wear for myself." Zhu Yunhuan stuffed the jade pendant into Chang Jizu's hand. "I can't bear to give away such an ungrateful little thing to an ordinary person."

Chang Jizu said unconvincedly, "I have a lot of jade pendants, a lot!"

Chang Jizu climbed off the bed and began to rummage through the drawers. He held up a small box and showed it off, "So many jade pendants!"

Zhu Yunhuan looked down and was immediately amused, "When did I give you so many jade pendants? Grandmother, why don't I remember?"

Chang Lan smiled and said, "Your Majesty gave Jizu a jade pendant every time he saw him, so this time he has twelve. Your Majesty, if I am gone, I hope you can take good care of Jizu."

Zhu Yunxun smiled and said, "I don't like teasing children now, and Wen Yao is very naughty. It's better for grandma to take care of Jizu herself, so that he can have a bright future."

Chang Lan looked at Chang Jizu lovingly and said, "This child is too young. I can't take care of him for long. Chang Sheng is not up to the task, and Lan Yu can't be relied on. I can only entrust the child to Your Majesty."

Chang Sheng, who was standing aside, was not embarrassed. He knew his own abilities and understood that he was sometimes not very trustworthy. Teaching children was even more unfamiliar to him.

What's more, to be more realistic, Zhu Yunhuan is the emperor after all, and entrusting Chang Jizu to him is the best choice.

Zhu Yunxun smiled and said, "Don't worry, grandma. When Stepfather grows up, I will bring him to the palace to study with him. He will definitely accompany Wen Yao to study and practice martial arts. Not only is he Wen Yao's cousin, but he is also the right age for him."

Hearing Zhu Yunhuan say this, Chang Lan naturally felt happier. This was also her last wish. It can even be said that she had been holding on until now just to ask Zhu Yunhuan to agree to something in her own identity.

It is true that Zhu Yunhuan is a grandson, and Chang Lan is proud to have such a grandson. But she must also care about the Chang and Lan families very much. These are her family, and these are also some of her responsibilities.

Chang Lan's health condition was not very good, and everyone was aware of this, and they had prepared themselves mentally. If something really happened, everyone would be able to accept it.

After staying as a guest in the Prince of Kaiping's Palace, Zhu Yunhuan returned to the palace as there were still many things that needed to be dealt with.

Seeing Huo Xian coming back, Xu Miaojin asked with concern, "Your Majesty, how is your grandmother?"

Zhu Yunhuan smiled and said, "He looks energetic and speaks clearly. There's no need to worry too much."

Since Zhu Yunhuan said so, Xu Miaojin naturally would not think too much. In fact, she also knew that Chang Lan's health was not good. She could barely walk some time ago, but now she is bedridden.

It's just that Chang Lan's age is already like this, and everyone can basically accept it. Even many people understand that even if Lao Zhu is 70 years old, there is no need to panic if something really happens.

Birth, aging, sickness and death are all beyond human control. Zhu Yunhuan and others have done what they should do.

Now if I think about it carefully, I have no regrets at all, so there is no need to feel too sad.

Zhu Yunhuan was also restless and asked casually, "It's the New Year after all, so the things that should be sent to each government should be sent over, right?"

Xu Miaojin smiled and replied, "I have sent people to various government offices to deliver all the rewards. I think the letters of thanks from the officials will also be delivered."

Zhu Yunhuan smiled and said, "I don't need to read these. If I really read these posts, I will be annoyed. Before, I said that my grandfather beat people because the memorials were too complicated. I felt that it was not good. Now I am afraid that I can't control myself."

Ru Taisu's memorial could contain more than 17,000 words, which made Zhu Yunhuan's scalp numb. He could not help beating people without saying much. This also set a rule for the ministers of the Ming Dynasty. This was definitely not a bad thing. Zhu Yunhuan was quite supportive and recognized of these regulations.

Zhu Yunxun asked curiously, "Didn't the Zhongshan Palace say they would go back, or send someone to the palace to see him?"

Xu Miaojin said, "Your Majesty, I am now the Queen, so I can't go back to Prince Zhongshan's Palace easily. My family background is not ordinary, and if I go back often, the officials will inevitably think too much."

"You just think too much, just like me." Zhu Yunhuan said with a smile, "The lintel of the Zhongshan Palace is right there. Although it is more prominent because of you, it is still the credit of the Zhongshan King in the end."

Xu Miaojin naturally agreed with Zhu Yunhuan's statement. She also knew that if she had not been born in the Prince of Zhongshan's Mansion, she would not have been able to become the Queen Mother of the Ming Dynasty.

But it is precisely because of this that even after becoming the Crown Prince's Consort, she would not get too close to her natal family. It's not that she has no feelings, but she wants to avoid unnecessary trouble.

"Today I promised my grandmother that I would let Jizu enter the palace to study with her, but Wen Yao is still too young to be suitable now." Zhu Yunhuan smiled and said, "I think Xu Qin needs to pay more attention and study hard."

Xu Miaojin smiled and said, "Your Majesty, don't worry. Not to mention that my elder brother is a humble and dutiful person, even I am keeping an eye on him. Xu Qin is already eight years old, so it's time for him to start learning."

In history, Xu Qin inherited the title after Xu Huizu was placed under house arrest and died of depression. However, this third generation Duke of Wei was extremely arrogant and even dared to leave the capital without an imperial edict.

Zhu Di first demoted Xu Huizu, and then let Xu Qin inherit the title. Then he stripped Xu Qin of his title and sent him back to Fengyang, and then restored his title when Zhu Gaochi came to power.

This is of course because of Zhu Di's wife, but we must also say that Xu Da, the first meritorious minister, had too much influence. It makes sense that 'the founding hero must have a successor'.

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Zhu Yunhuan said with some concern, "Jizu is my cousin, and I like him. But nowadays, when I look at the descendants of my relatives, they are not very promising and are all very spoiled."

Xu Miaojin was aware of this. Chang Jizu was simply spoiled, but everyone seemed to be accustomed to it and did not find it surprising at all.

If Chang Mao had been properly educated at the Kaiping Palace, he would not have committed a crime and been deposed. Chang Sheng "picked up" a title, but it still could not change the reality that he was mediocre in ability and a bit of a dandy.

I originally thought that the family education at Zhongshan Palace was good, and Xu Miaojin's brothers and sisters all seemed to be promising and responsible.

However, Xu Qin had already begun to show signs of being a playboy, and even though Xu Huizu educated him strictly, the results were still very mediocre.

In the mansion, Xu Qin can be honest and obedient, looking like a standard good boy, but when he is not under Xu Huizu's nose, this is the future Duke of Wei, and everyone fawns on him and coaxes him.

Children are naturally curious, and their ability to judge and control themselves is average, so if you are not careful, they may become spoiled brats.

Xu Miaojin naturally knew some things, and could only worry about them. Her nephew was likely to become a playboy, which she had noticed to some extent, and she was also trying to guide him in the right direction.

But it is hard to say about her son, because old Zhu is very spoiled. Although Zhu Wenyao seems to be lively and active and very tough, he actually has a very bad temper.

There was no way, he was the apple of Zhu's eye, the eldest son of the Ming Dynasty, and everyone was trying to please him. If Zhu Yunhuan said a few more words, Zhu would turn his face down and drive him away.

Xu Miaojin was even more sensible and she didn't dare to question the way Mr. Zhu educated his children.

The couple looked at each other in bewilderment. They were supposed to be happy during the Chinese New Year, but when they thought about some things, it was hard to laugh.

Forget it, you still can't think too much about these things. Thinking too much will only cause you trouble. The most important thing is to realize some things now, so that you can have the opportunity to educate your children slowly in the future.

In fact, Zhu Yunhuan did not have high requirements for educating his children. Outstanding ability was the best. However, in his opinion, the most important thing for Zhu Wenyao in the future was his nature.

Being kind, being able to distinguish right from wrong, and being righteous are actually enough. It is not a big problem if one is mediocre. After all, he is a king who maintains the status quo. There is no need to require his children to be all-round talents in civil and military affairs and have great talents and strategies.

Of course, if Zhu Wenyao had outstanding abilities, etc., that would be a better thing and would be something to be proud of.

This does not necessarily mean that he can accept his child's mediocrity, etc., but as an emperor, Zhu Yunhuan hopes that his son can defend the country and maintain the rising momentum of the Ming Dynasty.

After resting for five days in a row, Zhu Yunhuan felt refreshed and no longer tired. Instead, he felt a little restless. He thought he shouldn't be too comfortable and needed to do something.

Even though some political affairs have been dealt with over the past few days, they were all small matters and not very important, so this is not appropriate.

Zhu Yunxi and others also came. Those who should go to Fengyang went to Fengyang, and those who should go to visit their uncles and aunts in accordance with the emperor's order went to visit their uncles and aunts.

No, Zhu Zanyi, the Prince of Jingjiang, is the great-grandson of Zhu Yuanzhang. The Prince of Shu and others he is going to visit are of his grandfather's generation. This sixteen-year-old prince also needs to formally visit the Prince of Jingjiang's Palace in Guilin.

Not only did Zhu Yunhuan give Zhu Zanyi many instructions, but Zhu the Elder also gave him constant warnings, because Zhu Wenzhen and Zhu Shouqian, father and son, gave Zhu the Elder a lot of worry and their endings were not good.

Old Zhu naturally didn't want Zhu Zanyi to repeat the same mistake. After all, this was the descendant of his eldest brother and the legitimate "eldest branch" of the Zhu family.

This can be considered as a benefit from Zhu Yunhuan's accession to the throne. Otherwise, Zhu Zanyi would have to continue to live in Yingtian Prefecture, and it would be impossible to let Prince Jingjiang return to guard Guilin for the time being.

Zhu Yunhuan was relatively confident in Zhu Zanyi, as he was a man of good manners and good manners, and should be able to guard the southwestern border reliably.

This was just the beginning, Zhu Zanyi and others were about to start the road to becoming vassal kings for them. Mei Yin and others were almost ready, and Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Jihui and others were also about to return to their respective homes.

Starting with these royal family members, some things in the new year will unfold one after another. Now that the royal family kings have made arrangements, it is obvious that the next series of state affairs will be the next big thing, which is an absolute big thing.

Zhu Yunhuan stretched and looked at Zhang Fusheng, "How is the cleaning of Fengtian Hall going?"

"Your Majesty, someone is cleaning every day." Zhang Fusheng quickly replied, "The area outside Fengtian Gate is also ready, and everything in the palace is as usual."

Zhu Yunxun nodded in satisfaction. The holiday was over and it was time to start work. (End of this chapter)