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

Zhu Xiongying smiled slightly.

Zhao Sili was already terrified.

In a flash, he carefully pulled Zhu Xiongying.

"bend over."

Zhao Sili muttered intermittently.

Zhu Xiongying ignored him and continued to stare at Zhu Yuanzhang.

Also watching, all the officials.

……

"Everyone, please stand up."

As Zhu Yuanzhang spoke, everyone returned to normal.

Zhu Yuanzhang took his seat.

But all the officials still stood around the round table.

They all knew that the old man would have something important to announce today.

Zhu Yuanzhang stared at the officials and said in a loud voice: "We are hosting a banquet for you today, and you know why."

All the officials remained silent.

I am able to stand here today.

They were all high-ranking officials with power, and they more or less knew what Zhu Yuanzhang was going to do.

Everyone's heart is extremely complicated, and there is also a bit of expectation.

Especially the Zhunxi nobles, led by Lan Yu, the Huaixi nobles, were extremely excited and happy at this moment!
They have been looking forward to this day for so long!
Zhu Yuanzhang continued to speak in a clear and powerful voice, "Today, we are going to bring our eldest grandson home, to bring back the eldest grandson of the Ming Dynasty."

"You scholars often say that it is the greatest joy in the world to recover something that has been lost. God has mercy on us and our grandson has returned."

There is no excessive sensationalism or too much explanation.

The news that the people below need to know, the old man has already released the news a few days ago!
During the conversation, Zhu Yuanzhang said, "Grandson, come forward."

All the officials were whispering to each other and looking towards the front gate of Wuying Palace in tacit understanding.

Zhao Sili tried to pull Zhu Xiongying, but couldn't.

At this time, Zhu Xiongying had already passed Zhao Sili and walked calmly along the historical axis of the hall!
Most buildings in the early Ming Dynasty took the central axis as the center.

It means being a human being.

Upright!
Zhu Xiongying was tall, and the royal blue robe made him look even more heroic!
A modest gentleman, gentle as jade.

All of a sudden.

The officials stared sharply at the young man at the center of the Wuying Palace!
Those eyebrows. As brave as willow leaves!
That momentum!
That face still had some immaturity.

But that calm and unhurried look reveals the young man's innate superiority.

In other words, there was no momentum, and Zhu Xiongying was established step by step.

This is also Zhu Xiongying, who has gradually understood this society and has been working in a high position behind the scenes!
He has transformed to the point where even the nobles of Zhunxi have to look up to him. He is the true eldest grandson of the Ming Emperor!
One step, two steps...

Zhu Xiongying walked forward little by little, his eyes dignified, neither humble nor arrogant, exuding confidence.

Just be the center of the spotlight
All the officials' eyes never left this young man!
Facing so many high-ranking officials and dignitaries, and their aggressive gazes.

If it were anyone else, they would probably be unsteady on their feet.

Zhao Sili's mouth was wide open.

Like a fool, he stared at Zhu Xiongying infatuatedly. He stared at Zhu Xiongying, the center of the spotlight...

Ah this...

Zhao Sili swallowed his saliva, his heart was thundering!
Compared to the sudden change in the old man's identity, he was more shocked by the change in Zhu Xiongying's status!
The eldest grandson of Emperor Zhu...!
It turned out that he was the eldest grandson of the Ming Emperor, Zhu Xiongying, who had been missing for several months!

An indescribable excitement instantly filled Zhao Sili's mind!
He was almost overwhelmed by what happened today!
Liu Sanwu and several other teachers kept nodding.

There was an unconcealable joy on his face.

The emperor's grandson is so calm and composed, and neither humble nor overbearing. He is simply a natural born king!
They were also worried that Zhu Xiongying would be nervous today.

He had to maintain his composure among so many strangers, and maintain his dignity and authority in front of many high-ranking officials at the pinnacle of power in the empire.

Put yourself in their shoes and imagine who is standing in the middle of Wuying Hall today, accepting speculation, suspicion, excitement, sadness, jealousy...

They still underestimated Zhu Xiongying's power.

Liu Sanwu and Fang Xiaoru looked at each other, and both saw a strong sense of joy!
Lan Yu and Chang Mao were also staring at Zhu Xiongying infatuatedly, and whispered, "How is our nephew-grandson?"

Chang Mao said: "How is our nephew? Don't you know it yourself?"

The two said in unison, then smiled at each other, extremely happy!
Zhu Yuanzhang also nodded secretly.

Today is a test for Zhu Xiongying, but also a transformation in his life.

Facing so many powerful officials, this kid didn't show any fear. The calmness and heroic demeanor between his brows were much better than ours at this moment.

At my age, I can only chat and gossip with the rough guys in the army. Once I encounter something serious, I will be unable to handle it.

Zhu Yuanzhang knew his own shortcomings, so when he was young, he constantly and consciously honed his state of mind in getting along with others.

Zhu Yuanzhang was somewhat moved and somewhat relieved. This kid didn't embarrass me! I'm proud of you!
Zhu Yuanzhang laughed loudly, looked around at everyone, and said in a loud voice, "He is our grandson. He has changed a lot recently, so you can hardly recognize him."

All officials were solemn.

After hesitating for a moment, Lan Yu took the lead in clasping his fists and bowing.

"Greetings to His Royal Highness the Grandson!"

In an instant, all the officials knelt down and spoke loudly like Lan Yu?
Intense, loud, and exciting, the shouts reached the sky.

Zhu Xiongying was excited listening to those voices.

Zhu Yuanzhang whispered, "Grandson, don't just stand there, let them stand up."

Zhu Xiongying finally reacted and saw the firm and gentle gaze of the old man beside him, and nodded secretly.

"Be flat."

Zhu Xiongying spoke.

"Your Highness, thank you, Grandson!"

A group of officials stood up.

Zhu Xiongying looked at them, his heart still pounding.

He looked at them, as if he controlled the life and death of all living beings. This is what it feels like to be at the pinnacle of power!
Zhu Xiongying couldn't calm down for a long time.

The next thing will still be presided over by the old man.

The Minister of Rites Li Yuan stepped out.

"Grandson! Today we are going to honor you in front of all the officials."

This is a men's party!
In a certain year in the future, there will still be teachers who will recall the past with tears in their eyes.

How fortunate I am to have seen the ruler who opened up the prosperous Ming Dynasty!
Have you seen that gentle and elegant boy?

Have you seen that young man with infinite youth?

Have you seen that gentle and elegant boy?

Have you seen that iron-blooded and ruthless young man?
At this time, Zhu Xiongying was like a little eagle. He had not yet spread his wings or extended his fangs.

He has not yet turned the Ming Dynasty into a howling wolf.

Minister of Rites Li Yuan had already walked out of the queue and arrived at the center of Wuying Hall!
The next ritual will be performed by his Ministry of Rites.

"Grant..."

Li Yuan spoke loudly.

After saying this, a eunuch came over holding a nine-tassel crown.

Li Yuan said again, "On this auspicious day of this month, I will be crowned, and I will stand on the ground with my head held high. This is the sign of adulthood..."

He kept talking.

After the Minister of Rites finished speaking, he returned to the head of the train again.

He took the lead in bowing three times, "Your Highness, I pay my respects to you. May Your Highness live a thousand years!"

"Your Highness, I pay my respects to you. May Your Highness live a thousand years!"

"Your Highness, I pay my respects to you. May Your Highness live a thousand years!"

"..."

All the officials also spoke.

After Li Yuan finished speaking, the eunuch walked up to Zhu Xiongying, bowed, and respectfully handed the nine-tassel crown to Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang was the emperor and Zhu Xiongying's elder, so he should be the one to bestow the crown.

It is naturally a great honor to be awarded a crown by the emperor.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Xiongying with satisfaction and said, "Grandson, from the beginning of today, you should be an adult. You should shoulder the responsibilities of an adult."

After it was agreed, Zhu Yuanzhang raised his hands high and put the nine-tassel crown on Zhu Xiongying's head.

Looking at the glorious moment in front of us. Not far away.

Tears fell from Zhu Yunfen's eyes again.

Zhu Yunxun, standing behind Zhu Yun's tattoo, looked extremely excited.

There are too many people in the hall.

Zhu Xiongying had no time to consider too many people.

If you want to wear the crown, you must bear its weight.

A strong sense of responsibility,
Shun Wen pressed down on Zhu Xiongying, making Zhu Xiongying excited but also a little more solemn.

at this time.

Minister of Rites Li Yuan said again, "I'll give you a crown!"

A few moments.

Another eunuch came over, holding a scarlet robe embroidered with a dragon and gold silk.

This is the court dress for the princes and grandchildren of the emperor.

During major sacrificial ceremonies and other festivals, the emperor's sons and grandsons would wear this to show the ceremony of the royal family.

"This auspicious month and this day, I am honoring you with my clothes, respecting your dignity, and being prudent and virtuous. May you live a long life and receive eternal blessings!"

Li Yuan finished speaking.

All the officials cheered again.

The coming-of-age ceremony is grand and complex; it represents the culmination of etiquette of an era and no carelessness is allowed.

Especially now that we are in heaven, the ceremony is even more solemn!
Zhu Yunwen looked at everything in front of him, his eyes had turned into rabbit eyes with jealousy.

Such a great honor, such a great glory, to crown my eldest brother in front of all the officials, Grandpa, you are really biased!
the other side.

In an instant.

A eunuch asked Zhu Xiongying to take off his outer blue shirt and change into a nine-dragon scarlet shirt!
Wearing scarlet clothes.

Zhu Xiongying's noble aura emerged spontaneously, adding a bit of majesty!
Zhao Sili watched silently, watching from afar, sighing softly, the world has changed so much, and a thought can bring you to heaven!
Lan Yu and others were in tears, and it was obvious that they could no longer control their emotions.

The road ahead will be longer and more difficult, and the responsibilities ahead will be greater and more arduous!
Followed by.

The Minister of Rites sang the ceremony again, "On an auspicious day this month, I will begin to wear mourning clothes. I will abandon your childhood name and follow your virtue. Please ask the emperor to grant you a name for the emperor's grandson!"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded majestically.

Then he smiled and looked at the tall Zhu Xiongying, and said with a smile: "Xing Zi, it is a blessing for the Ming Dynasty. We will posthumously confer the title of King Yu Huai on you."

Zhu Xiongying read the Imperial Ming Dynasty's ancestral precepts and hurriedly responded, "Sun Chen will remember this!"

Everyone in the hall nodded secretly.

At this time, the emperor's eldest grandson was not at all panicked. This state of mind alone was enough to make people admire him.

"Long live His Royal Highness the Grandson!"

All the officials cheered again.

Then, Li Yuan continued to chant the ritual: "At the beginning of the year. At the beginning of the month..."

When he finished,

All officials cheered.

Just when Zhu Xiongying breathed a sigh of relief and thought the ceremony was over, Zhu Yuanzhang spoke again.

Zhu Xiongying still underestimated the importance the ancients attached to etiquette.

As Zhu Yuanzhang spoke, another person walked out of the hall.

The officials from the Ministry of Clan Affairs respectfully step out.

He held a tray with a jade tablet and ancestral book on it.

"I respectfully pay my respects to His Royal Highness the Grandson of the Emperor and personally give him the name of a character."

Too much red tape.

Zhu Xiongying could only continue walking patiently.

He picked up his pen and wrote his name and other pseudonyms in the family tree.

Then Zhuo Jing respectfully handed the silver book and silver seal to Zhu Xiongying, which were the symbols of Zhu Xiongying's identity.

After Zhu Xiongying took it, the clan office presented another jade belt to Zhu Xiongying and tied it around his waist.

A complete set, put on at this moment, completely completed!
Baiyi once again shouted "Long live the emperor's grandson".

The old man gave me too much honor today.

For a moment, Zhu Xiongying was overwhelmed.

Zhu Yuanzhang summoned Zhu Xiongying to his side again and shouted, "You, the Ministry of Rites, should quickly arrange for sacrifices to the mountains, rivers, ancestral temples, and the land and grain..."

After a series of talks.

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and said, "Today the whole world celebrates, bells and drums are ringing, and a banquet is about to begin. All the ministers, please take a seat!"

Zhu Xiongying secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Xiongying with a smile and whispered, "Grandson, are you tired?"

Zhu Xiongying nodded.

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said, “There are many such things as Taiming. The more grand it is, the more sacred you can remain in front of them.”

"We Han people have always valued etiquette. Only when the world knows etiquette, will etiquette and music not collapse. You should know what the consequences of the collapse of etiquette and music are."

When Zhu Xiongying heard this, he thought of the great famine in the fifth year of Zhizheng and the tragic scene of eating one's own children as described by the old man himself.

Suddenly I was startled.

The consequences of the collapse of rituals and music were so terrible that Zhu Xiongying shuddered when he thought about it now.

After all the officials were seated, the banquet began.

What follows has little to do with Zhu Xiongying and his grandson.

Zhu Yuanzhang sat in the main seat. He was in a good mood today, so he pulled Zhu Xiongying to sit next to him.

In addition, Zhu Yunwen and Zhu Yunhuan were also called over by Zhu Yuanzhang.

The old man smiled and said to Zhu Xiongying: "Today, on a formal occasion, I will formally introduce you."

"This is the second brother, Zhu Yunwen."

Although Zhu Yunwen was unhappy, he still smiled and stood up, picked up the wine glass, and saluted Zhu Xiongying: "Second brother greets elder brother."

Zhu Xiongying nodded.

Return with drinks.

Zhu Xiongying felt mixed emotions when he recalled the past events.

Now he finally understood why Zhu Yunwen was so distraught on the street in Yingtian that day.

Why did Zhu Yunhuan rely on himself so much when the old man was seriously ill?

"Sit down. Brothers, you don't need to stand up. A harmonious family brings prosperity. Be more casual."

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed: "Listen to your elder brother's words! A harmonious family is the root of prosperity. Why do we have so many formalities in our family?"

Zhu Xiongying's words really touched the old man's heart.

Zhu Yunxun smiled shyly, "Okay?"

Today he finally found his backbone and was extremely happy.

"Brother, when are you going to move to the East Palace? Qingning Palace and Duanjing Palace have all been cleaned up for you."

“And there’s a surprise!”

Zhu Xiongying smiled and asked, "What's the surprise?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was standing by, grinning from ear to ear: "Don't worry."

"Anyway, grandson, you are still living outside now. If you want to go back, go back and take a look. We will move to the East Palace tomorrow."

The East Palace is only separated from the Imperial Palace by a wall, so it would be more convenient for the old man to see Zhu Xiongying.

"It's still the same as before. We should do what we should do and not let things become awkward."

Zhu Xiongying smiled and said, "Okay!"

"By the way, can I have a drink?"

Zhu Xiongying shook his head: "No."

Zhu Yuanzhang pursed his lips and said: "You know I am the emperor, and you still dare to control me like this?"

Zhu Xiongying smiled and blinked.

"Emperor, that's also my grandfather."

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed out loud: "You are absolutely right, kid!"

(End of this chapter)