Ming Dynasty: A hundred-year-old immortal cultivator, Zhu Yuanzhang’s biological father

Zhu Xiongying then asked Lan Yu: "Uncle, what did you mean by that? Did something happen in the court? Why did you say that the whole world is celebrating?"

Everyone was looking at Zhu Xiongying meaningfully.

I watched and laughed non-stop.

Zhu Xiongying was puzzled, "What happened?"

The laughter stopped abruptly, and Lan Yu said unhappily: "What are you laughing at!"

Everyone continued to laugh wildly: "Happy!"

Lan Yu rolled her eyes and said to Zhu Xiongying unhappily, "Ignore them."

Zhu Xiongying hummed and asked, "Uncle, what happened in the court? Why is grandpa going to hold a banquet in front of the emperor tomorrow?"

"A few days ago, I saw Grandpa grant amnesty to the whole world."

Everyone stopped smiling.

Lan Yu looked at Zhu Xiongying and said, "The emperor is hosting a banquet for you."

This!
Zhu Xiongying widened his eyes and looked at Lan Yu in astonishment, "For me? Why?"

Lan Yu said: "Because you will be wearing the crown tomorrow."

Zhu Xiongying was even more astonished, thinking about the old man's promise to give him a grand coming-of-age ceremony, but he didn't expect it to be such a big deal.

Zhu Xiongying stared and asked, "Grandpa, will he ask for it too?"

Lan Yu rolled his eyes at him and said, "Of course!"

Now, Zhu Xiongying was even more shocked.

He looked at Lan Yu with sparkling eyes and asked hurriedly, "Really? Doesn't it mean that I can meet Grandpa in public tomorrow?"

Lan Yu smiled and said, "Yes, tomorrow you will see a different Emperor Hongwu. You will see the old man wearing a dragon robe and looking down upon the world! You will see the imposing and powerful Emperor Hongwu with his weapons and iron cavalry!"

"Tomorrow he will not be a kind old man, but our greatest emperor who will span the ages and the long river of history!"

Zhu Xiongying's heart became more and more turbulent, and he clenched his fists secretly.

He wanted to see how powerful the legendary emperor Zhu Yuanzhang was in formal occasions!
He wanted to try and see if he could compete with the gods!
Zhu Xiongying never mentioned this to anyone else, but he knew his character flaws. He was a bit conceited, confident to the point of arrogance!
In just one year, Zhu Xiongying had already controlled too much power and brought about too many changes in the Ming Dynasty.

It is difficult to achieve one thing after another!

He is determined to conquer the Ming Dynasty. Apart from his own father, he has always been convinced by everyone. He wants to see whether he can compete with this legendary emperor!

Seeing Zhu Xiongying's trembling face, Lan Yu also smiled and said, "There are many etiquettes in the palace. The civil and military officials who participated in the Wuying Palace banquet this time are like crucian carp crossing the river."

"Everyone is watching you, don't be too nervous."

"No matter what happens tomorrow, you should do what you did yesterday. Don't be too nervous. As I said before, we old guys are here to support you."

"We have chosen you. Just be at peace with yourself."

Zhu Xiongying glanced at the amiable Lan Yu, and then at the generals present. Each of their eyes had a very gentle look.

Zhu Xiongying finally knew why they came this time.

This is because he was afraid that he had never seen such a big scene and would get stage fright.

This is to give yourself a strong backing!
Zhu Xiongying was somewhat moved. He stood up, clasped his fists and saluted.

"Zhu Xiongying is lucky to have met you all!"

Lan Yu was solemn.

Everyone is solemn!
They quickly stood up and responded to Zhu Xiongying's most solemn etiquette: "It is a great fortune for us to meet you. In the future, our fate will be above yours. Heaven and earth can bear witness to our enthusiasm!"

Facing the sudden solemnity of the crowd, Zhu Xiongying became more suspicious, but he was not too shy and nodded firmly, "I'm here!"

"I am willing to use the rest of my body to protect your safety and the eternal peace of the Ming Dynasty. Wherever you point, no matter how difficult it is, we can get it!"

Zhu Xiongying's heart trembled, wondering how he could have such a virtue.

He really couldn't understand how he could deserve such respect from Huaixi Zhugui!
The rain was still pouring outside and the atmosphere inside the house was exciting.

This was the last time that the Huaixi nobles spoke to Zhu Xiongying in this way. There was no need to worry about the disparity in status between the two sides, and there was no need to consider the etiquette of respecting the elders and the young, and the monarch and his subjects.

Lan Yu and the others did not stay with Zhu Xiongying for long. They all knew that they were not the only ones coming today. There would definitely be more people looking for Zhu Xiongying next time!
Zhu Xiongying solemnly saw Lan Yu off.

Sitting in the flower hall, I was so excited that I couldn't calm down for a long time!
The old man said that the ceremony was a little too grand, Zhu Xiongying really didn't expect it to be so grand!
The old man received him personally and also led all the officials to meet him.

He was always curious before. He had done so much for Ming Dynasty, why did his grandfather turn a blind eye to it?
It turns out they were all waiting here.

Zhu Xiongying picked up the teacup excitedly and was about to drink tea.

Outside, two elegant figures appeared again.

Two people walked over slowly with umbrellas.

I went under the eaves, folded my umbrella, and brushed the rain off my body.

Zhu Xiongying looked over and saw Liu Sanwu and Fang Xiaoru.

Liu Sanwu and Fang Xiaoru nodded.

Fang Xingru then reached out his hand and helped Zhu Xiongying up: "Please stand up quickly, no need to be so polite!"

Zhu Xiongying was very surprised, but he didn't know what the two masters were doing here.

In the past two days, many people have come to see me.

And they are all high-ranking officials and dignitaries.

From six departments.

To the Huaixi nobles.

Go to the Imperial College teacher.

It seems that all the high-ranking officials of the Ming Dynasty have come here in the past few days.

In fact, Zhu Xiongying didn’t know that there were many people who wanted to visit Zhu Xiongying.

But they were not qualified, or in other words, many of them were still secretly guessing where the emperor's eldest grandson was.

It is not surprising that someone has consulted the six ministries and sought out the nobles of Zhunxi.

But how could these cunning people reveal Zhu Xiongying's address and name to others?

Those who are close to the water get the moon first, and none of them wants to give up this opportunity.

Liu Sanwu and Fang Xiaoru looked at Zhu Xiongying with kind eyes.

Zhu Xiongying extended his hand and said, "Teachers, please stop standing and sit down."

They both thanked him.

Then they sat down at the same time.

Zhu Xiongying was a little curious. Just as Lan Yu and others left, Liu Sanwu and Fang Xiaoru came.

Moreover, in such extreme weather.

Zhu Xiongying found that the hems of both of their skirts were wet by the heavy rain.

"Two masters, if you have anything to say, please let me pass on the message. I can just go over and pay a visit. Why do I have to come here in person?"

Fang Xiaoru smiled and shook his head, saying, "It would be better for us to come here in person for this matter."

He glanced at Liu Sanwu.

Liu Sanwu asked Zhu Xiongying, "I wonder if the Ministry of Rites can send us the Record of Ancestral Instructions."

Zhu Xiongying nodded, "I gave it to you two days ago."

Liu Sanwu smiled and asked Zhu Xiongying kindly again, "Have you learned the etiquette?"

"There will be a banquet in the palace tomorrow. There are many rules in the palace, and there are many people and eyes. Countless eyes will be staring at you, so the rules must not be broken." Since ancient times, China has been a country of etiquette.

It is the hook of Chinese civilization that has run through thousands of years and is indispensable in every aspect of life.

The imperial palace is a place that places great emphasis on etiquette and law. All kinds of rules are very strict. There are also officials such as the Imperial Secretary and the Imperial Censor who are specifically responsible for checking etiquette and morality.
This shows how much importance the Qing dynasty attached to "ritual".

Tomorrow is an extraordinary day.

Liu Sanwu and Fang Xiaoru had to personally test Zhu Xiongying, and if there were any violations of the rules, they could also give him some pointers.

No matter what, the two of them would not let Zhu Xiongying make any mistakes in an occasion like tomorrow!
Zhu Xiongying nodded and said with a smile, "Thank you for your concern, teachers. I have learned almost everything."

Ji Xiangru said: "I am bold and want to test it."

Zhu Xiongying hummed.

Fang Xiaoru said, "In the sixth chapter, it says, 'What should be done on the emperor's birthday?'"

Zhu Xiongying blurted out: "First, we will offer sacrifices in the ancestral temple, then talk about family etiquette, and all officials will celebrate. After the ceremony, we will have a banquet.'"

These are the provisions of the Ming Dynasty's ancestral teachings on the Ming Dynasty's etiquette and laws, and Zhu Xiongying is already familiar with them.

Fang Xiaoru nodded secretly with a hint of satisfaction in his eyes.

Fang Xiaoru glanced at Liu Sanwu.

Liu Sanwu asked, "When presenting a congratulatory letter, what should the emperor's grandson do?"

Zhu Xiongying thought for a moment and said, "If it is a grandson, he should call himself the eldest grandson, so-and-so, and so-and-so. If it is the emperor, he should call himself grandfather, the emperor, and if it is Your Majesty, he should call himself grandmother, the empress."

These are the rules of "Imperial Ming Ancestor Instructions". I am honored.

The Ming Dynasty's "Imperial Ancestor's Instructions" has been passed down to later generations, allowing them to conduct a comprehensive study of Ming court etiquette.

This is where the charm of history lies, and where the inheritance of civilization lies.

Every historical document carries the heritage of civilization. It allows future generations to see the lives of their ancestors and the changes in history!
After Zhu Xiongying finished speaking, he looked at Liu Sanwu and Fang Xiaoru with some curiosity, but he didn't know what the two of them were discussing in such detail about the Imperial Ming Ancestor Instructions.

Liu Sanwu and Fang Xiaoru looked at each other silently and nodded with satisfaction.

Zhu Xiongying asked curiously, "Two masters, why did you suddenly mention the Imperial Ming Dynasty's ancestral precepts?"

Liu Sanwu smiled and said, "There are many rules in the palace. We are also afraid that you will make mistakes and become a laughing stock."

"Seeing your words today, I can rest assured."

Fang Xiaoru nodded.

Looking at Zhu Xiongying, he said, "When we usually have small-scale conversations, we are relaxed and don't get nervous or frightened."

"Tomorrow will be very grand. No matter what, don't be arrogant or impatient, don't be humble or overbearing. If you are really nervous, there is no need to talk too much. Don't worry about a hundred words."

Zhu Xiongying was stunned.

It turned out that these two masters were also afraid that there would be too many people present tomorrow and that I would be nervous, so they came to give me some advice.

Zhu Xiongying was slightly touched and said with a smile: "I understand. Thank you for your concern and care."

The two nodded with a smile, looking at Zhu Xiongying, who was gentle, kind, and polite, they suddenly felt that they were a little too anxious.

With such calmness and composure, no matter what happens, how can one be afraid of the stage?
"We are overthinking. Don't blame me."

Zhu Xiongying shook his head: "You two teachers are doing this for my own good. I am so grateful that I cannot even begin to blame you."

Fang Xiaoru was already satisfied with Zhu Xiongying. Fang Xiaoru was Song Lian's student. Song Lian was Zhu Biao's teacher!
He and Zhu Biao are actually fellow apprentices, and now he regards Zhu Xiongying as his junior student.

Because he loved Zhu Xiongying so much, and Zhu Xiongying was so outstanding, how could Fang Xiaoru not give his wholehearted heart to Zhu Xiongying!
Liu Sanwu took a sip of tea, then stood up and clasped his fists towards Zhu Xiongying, saying, "In that case, we will not bother Your Highness any more."

Zhu Xiongying hurriedly said, "Teachers, have some tea. Since we have nothing to do today and it's raining heavily outside, it's a good idea for us to sit down and study hard."

Fang Xiaoru smiled and said, "There will be a chance in the future."

Then, he said meaningfully: "In the future, I will introduce you to more knowledgeable people. We will slowly delve into knowledge. Don't we have plenty of time?"

Zhu Xiongying nodded, "In that case, I will send the two masters off."

Liu Sanwu held his hands down and said, "No need. Just review the etiquette and we will leave on our own."

"Please, both of you."

Zhu Xiongying bowed and bid farewell to the two masters.

After the two men left, Zhu Xiongying stood under the eaves with his hands behind his back, watching the heavy rain pouring down from the sky.

He originally didn't feel anything, but now he was really getting nervous because of these people.

Isn't it just a trip to the palace?
Why do all these people take it so seriously, as if they are going to do something big tomorrow?

Besides, with the old man here, he will take care of everything, so what is there to be afraid of?
At best, it's just a glimpse of the grand scene.

Just as I was thinking this, another figure walked out from the rain.

Zhu Xiongying was speechless.

There are so many people coming today!
In just one morning, three waves of people had arrived.

Xu Miaojin put down the oil-paper umbrella and saw Zhu Xiongying standing in front of the door.

She was slightly startled, "How did you know I was coming?"

Zhu Xiongying smiled bitterly: "I just sent two groups of people away and was standing here for a while when you came."

Xu Miaojin said, "Who are they?"

Xu Miaojin uttered an "oh", folded the umbrella, and stood on the eaves side by side with Zhu Xiongying, looking at the endless rain outside, and was silent for a while.

"Come on, what are you going to tell me?"

Xu Miaojin shook her head: "I didn't want to say anything. They've already said everything they need to say."

As she spoke, Xu Miaojin's eyelids dimmed a little, and she said, "You will be crowned tomorrow. The Xu family's status is sensitive now, and the emperor has not invited me, so I can't go to the palace. I'm afraid I won't be able to see you perform the crowning ceremony."

"It's such an important day. Alas... so I can only come to celebrate your coming-of-age ceremony in advance."

Zhu Xiongying smiled and said, "What's the important thing?"

Xu Miaojin shook her head. "After you become the crown, you will have to shoulder more and more responsibilities. The old man has deep intentions."

"I will take this opportunity to bring you to the palace and show you in front of Bai Yi. This means that after you are crowned, you will have to shoulder more responsibilities. When others are crowned, they shoulder family responsibilities, but when you are crowned, you will shoulder the responsibility of this country!"

Xu Miaojin was slightly excited.

He looked up silently at Zhu Xiongying.

Zhu Xiongying said calmly, "I have always been shouldering the responsibility."

Xu Miaojin shook her head: "This time it's different."

Xu Miaojin suddenly asked: "Mr. Zhu, do you remember what I told you before? If I lied to you, would you blame me?"

Zhu Xiongying was stunned for a moment, and asked in confusion: "What's the matter? This is the second time you've said that."

Xu Miaojin shook her head: "You will know tomorrow."

"Oh, right. I have learned how to make cakes. I will cook some for you. Let's celebrate your coming-of-age ceremony in advance today."

I don't know what Xu Miaojin is thinking.

Suddenly her face turned red, and she handed a jade pendant to Zhu Xiongying, "Waist pendant, wear it."

After saying that, she ran to the kitchen with a blushing face.

Zhu Xiongying looked at the Hetian jade waist pendant in his hand and asked in confusion, "What is this? Why are you shy?"

He naturally didn't know that this was the dowry that King Xu Da of Zhongshan left for Miss Xu. (End of this chapter)