The Ming Dynasty: The most ruthless imperial grandson, Old Zhu begged me not to kill him.

Chapter 2. Why did he come?

[Ding! Dragon energy of the Ming Dynasty detected. Congratulations, host, system activated!]

[Ding! Host identity detected as the Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty. System bound to the destiny of the Ming Dynasty!]

[Ding! Congratulations, host! System binding successful. With the Ming Dynasty's prosperity, you will receive a reward!]

Three mechanical voices echoed in Zhu Xiong Ying's mind, leaving him completely stunned!
what's the situation!
I've been here for almost ten years, and now a system has appeared?

and also
What exactly is this "Dragon Aura of the Ming Dynasty"? Does sitting on my grandfather's lap give me that aura? Why didn't I get it when I peed on his collar as a child?

Binding to the fate of the Ming Dynasty means that as long as you make the Ming Dynasty strong, you can receive a continuous stream of rewards.

This system is great!

As a time traveler, Zhu Xiong Ying naturally knew what great calamities would befall this land in the future!
Now that I have the opportunity, I naturally want to step in and save them!
Let's start with Qiangming!
We want the dragon flag of the Ming Dynasty to be planted all over the world! And Earth itself will be renamed Star!

However, Zhu Xiong Ying did not show any elation at the system binding.

Having lived in the royal family for a long time, Zhu Xiong Ying came to understand one thing more and more: a true ruler is never in a hurry.

And he, Zhu Xiong Ying, was destined to be the master of this world!

"The world."

"Let me, Zhu Xiong Ying, take a good look!"

Under the moonlight, a resolute look emerged in his clear eyes.

East Palace.

A middle-aged man wearing a light blue robe embroidered with golden dragons had a solemn expression as he read through a memorial to the throne.

Now that the Ming Dynasty is in dire need of reconstruction, there are naturally many government affairs reports to be issued, and he is the one who handles most of these matters first.

he,
It is none other than His Highness the Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Biao!
Throughout the entire history, he was the one whose position as crown prince was the most secure!
In the past, Zhu Yuanzhang was enfeoffed as the Prince of Wu by the Little Ming King, and Zhu Biao was the heir apparent. Later, when the Ming Dynasty was established, he was made the crown prince in the first year of the dynasty!
Not only the civil and military officials of the court, but also the princes within the royal family, and even the people of the whole country, had no doubt that Zhu Biao would ascend the throne in the future!

"Your Highness, Xiong Ying has returned."

Just then, a woman walked into the study and quietly reported something.

She is now the Crown Prince's concubine, and the daughter of Lü Ben, the Minister of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices, Lü Qinglian.

Crown Princess Chang died in childbirth, but Zhu Biao missed his late wife and has not yet made her the Crown Princess.

"I understand. Let him come over."

Zhu Biao put down the memorial and raised his head slightly.

But there was a hint of gentleness in his expression.

This is the Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty, fair and just, yet with a benevolent heart.

"Yes!"

Lu Qinglian responded gently, then turned and walked outside, a deep resentment hidden in her eyes!
If it weren't for Zhu Xiong Ying, how could the Crown Prince have missed Lady Chang so much, and how could he have become the Crown Princess!

But now.
As long as Zhu Xiong Ying was alive, she would never have the chance to raise her son Zhu Yunwen, who would only be able to become a remote prince in the future!
What's most infuriating is that Zhu Xiong Ying, whether under someone's guidance or not, was extremely wary of me, yet when I arrived at my residence, he refused to even eat a meal.

Zhu Biao slightly adjusted the memorial, then his eyes narrowed slightly.

It is unbearable to let one's own son be the ruler of such a vast empire.

As a father, it breaks my heart.

"Dad! I'm back!"

Just then, a voice rang out, and Zhu Xiong Ying strode into the study. He saw his father looking worried and then pretended to give a bow.

"Alright, everyone in the palace knows how capable you are, Zhu Xiong Ying! Even your fourth uncle, who was the most mischievous when you were young, is ashamed of himself!"

"come over."

Zhu Biao waved his hand, signaling Zhu Xiong Ying to come over.

"Yes, Dad!"

When Zhu Xiong Ying approached, Zhu Biao placed his son on his lap. The son's increasing weight indicated that he had grown up, which somewhat reassured Zhu Biao.

"Did Grandfather send you to the palace late at night to inform you that you will be attending court with your father tomorrow?"

Zhu Biao asked.

Zhu Xiong Ying nodded: "He said that the Emperor also said he would send me a big gift tomorrow."

"It's really all very mysterious!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Biao's expression turned serious: "You are not allowed to speak ill of your imperial grandfather behind his back!"

"As the Crown Prince, you must be polite and disciplined! You cannot be disrespectful in front of your Imperial Grandfather!"

He became increasingly distressed, thinking that his son seemed to know no fear at all!
Who knows what might happen if I put him in charge of the country?

"Alright, Father, from now on I will not speak ill of my Imperial Grandfather, and I will address him as His Majesty the Emperor and call my Imperial Grandmother the Empress!"

Zhu Xiong Ying pursed her lips and spoke.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Biao's expression froze instantly!
He recalled the miserable state he was in last year when he was double-teamed by his father and mother, and he was still a little scared!
"you"

Zhu Biao raised his hand, as if to strike.

Unexpectedly, Zhu Xiong Ying was 'agile' and jumped off Zhu Biao's lap, staggering back three steps.

Seeing this, Zhu Biao instinctively reached out to catch him, afraid that Zhu Xiong Ying would fall!
"Father, I have to go to court tomorrow, so I need to go to sleep now! Otherwise, I won't be able to wake up tomorrow, and that wouldn't be good!"

Zhu Xiong Ying chuckled, and then it was time to 'take his leave'!
"go Go!"

Even Zhu Biao, who now wields power comparable to the emperor, is powerless against his son and can only wave his hand helplessly.

Watching Zhu Xiong Ying's departing figure, Zhu Biao rubbed his temples, feeling a bit of a headache.

Just then, Lü Qinglian entered the study and massaged Zhu Biao's shoulders.

Knowing that His Highness the Crown Prince was angered by Zhu Xiong Ying, he seized the opportunity to speak:

"Your Highness, Yunwen also longs for Your Highness's care."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Biao remained unmoved, simply replying, "I understand."

After saying that, he continued to frown.

The resentment in Lü Qinglian's eyes deepened.

The following day, sunlight streamed down over the entire Ming Empire.

Under the sunlight, the vast Ming Palace shone with golden splendor, exuding an awe-inspiring majesty that dared not be defied.

Outside the Fengtian Hall, civil and military officials stood in rows. Li Shanchang, the Duke of Han, holding the position of Left Chancellor of the Secretariat, stood at the very front, quietly waiting for the court meeting to begin.

Beside him was his student, Hu Weiyong, who is now the Vice Minister of the Secretariat.

"Teacher, His Majesty is about to embark on a tour, and all preparations have been made."

"With the Crown Prince overseeing the country, Teacher will likely be even busier."

Hu Weiyong said with a smile.

These words were spoken with great skill.

It's clearly a matter of greater power, yet they say 'busier'.

Li Shanchang was incredibly clever; he merely glanced at his student and did not reply.

Now that he's the head of all officials, how "busy" can he be? Isn't his main job just to help his student advance further?
"Look!"

"Oh my god! What...why is he here?"

Just then, a commotion arose among the officials.

(End of this chapter)