Daming: I am the Crown Prince

Zhu Yunhuan took his wife and children to the Prince of Kaiping's Palace. Chang Lan was happy, and Zhu Wenyao was also happy.

One was because he saw his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and the other was because he saw new playmates.

Chang Lan was very weak and asked with concern, "Your Highness, I am overstepping my authority. If that time really comes, how should I arrange my affairs after my death?"

Zhu Yunhuan naturally said, "Of course I will be with my grandfather, and I will hold the ceremony for the Princess of Kaiping. By then, I will probably bring Miao Jin with me."

Chang Lan was relieved, and there was no problem with Zhu Yunhuan coming. In the past few years, the emperor occasionally went to pay tribute to ministers, so there was naturally no problem with Chang Lan receiving such treatment.

Chang Lan asked in a low voice, "I'm afraid I can't bear it. How will the reign title be decided after Your Highness ascends the throne?"

"Grandfather intended to name me Chengkang." Zhu Yunhuan said with a smile, "My father is Emperor Xiaokang, so I will naturally inherit the throne from Emperor Xiaokang. My mother is Empress Xiaokang, so my eldest brother can only be Prince Yu Huai."

Chang Lan had no objection to this. Zhu Xiongying was only the eldest grandson of the emperor, theoretically at the level of a prince. But when Zhu Xiongying died, he was buried at the level of a prince.

It was reasonable that Zhu Biao and Princess Chang were posthumously named emperor and empress, and no one would be surprised by this.

Chang Lan said with some worry, "Your Highness, I have nothing else to worry about. It's just that Chang Sheng is not capable enough, so we must not let him do anything big."

Parents naturally want to see their children succeed, but sometimes they also need to see the reality clearly. Chang Lan knew very well that Chang Sheng's ability was average, or even quite average.

Considering the Princess of Kaiping's wealthy family and special status, it seems reasonable to assign Chang Sheng some particularly important tasks.

It's just that his ability is not good enough, if he is reused, it will naturally harm him. After all, if you mess up some tasks, you have to take responsibility, even if you have a special status.

Zhu Yunhuan knew this and said quickly, "Don't worry, Grandmother. If there is a military or national event, it will definitely be the Duke of Liang who will do it. I also know the abilities of my second and third uncles, so they will naturally not act recklessly."

There is no need to oppose nepotism or the like, but one needs to do things within one's capabilities. It would obviously not be a good idea to force someone to do something.

Chang Lan was not unhappy, and said with relief, "Doing some hard work is what they should do. There are many capable people in the court who can do the important things. They can do it."

Chang Sheng, who was standing next to him, was not unhappy at all. He knew his own abilities very well. If he was really asked to lead troops to fight, he would definitely not be able to do it. He thought he did not have those abilities.

But if he is asked to guard Yingtian Prefecture and go out to inspect the various garrisons when necessary, there is no problem. As long as he does not do something that may cause a big mistake, there is not much technical content to do.

The Kaiping Palace is a wealthy and powerful place with a special status. Chang Sheng does not pursue any achievements, and preserving the family business is enough for him.

Xu Miaojin held the two children in her arms, "Grandma, my stepfather will be sent to the palace to study with me in two years. Wen Yao will still have to follow my grandfather, studying in the morning and playing in the afternoon."

Zhu Yunhuan also smiled and said, "I thought so too. I decided to choose a few sons of close relatives. I don't want any from the royal family. I have to think about Wen Yao's future."

Chang Lan asked with concern, "Your Highness, I also know Jizu. He looks like a smart child, but he is a little stubborn and has a bad temper. I spoiled him because of that."

"Whether it's Jizu or Xu Qin, I think character is the most important." Zhu Yunhuan said with a smile, "It doesn't matter how much you read, as long as you understand the principles. If you study in the main hall, I can go there often."

This kind of treatment is almost unparalleled. Although there are still many nobles and relatives in the court, it can be said that there are very few who can receive the same treatment as Chang Jizu and Xu Qin.

But no one has any objection to this, and it can even be said that everyone thinks this is as it should be.

Zhu Yunxun continued, "I have to keep an eye on these children. They will be Wen Yao's right-hand men in the future. In addition to their behavior, the children will grow up together and have a harmonious relationship."

Chang Lan immediately smiled and said, "This is the best, and it is also Jizu's blessing. From now on, the family business of Kaiping Palace will all belong to him. If Chang Sheng doesn't live up to his expectations, Jizu can't be a failure."

In fact, there would be no problem if Chang Jizu and Xu Qin were really mediocre, but they should not be spoiled too much, so they should be trained well when the time comes.

Zhu Wenyao turned his head and looked at Chang Lanshi, saying in a baby voice, "Grandma."

Chang Lan smiled very happily and quickly tried to sit up, "Your Highness, are you okay?"

Zhu Wenyao didn't give face this time. If his parents hadn't told him many times, he would definitely not call anyone, mainly because he didn't even know him.

But Chang Lan didn't care. She just smiled and said, "I have no regrets. I just want to hold on for a while. I can't let your highness down."

This was Chang Lan's true feelings. She just wanted to hold on until she saw Zhu Yunhuan sitting on the throne and wearing the dragon robe. She wanted to hold on until the first year of Chengkang, rather than leaving in the 30th year of Hongwu.

After all, she was Zhu Yunhun's grandmother. If she really left at this time, Zhu Yunhun, who had just ascended the throne, would be even busier.

Zhu Yunhuan felt unhappy and said with a smile, "Then grandma, just take a good rest and watch me govern the country and watch Jizu grow up. This is the best!"

"I don't want to hold on any longer." Chang Lan was more open-minded and said, "I just want to see your grandfather as soon as possible and talk to your mother. I only have one daughter, and she has been gone for twenty years."

Zhu Yunhuan didn't know how to persuade her for a while. Although Chang Jizu had given Chang Lan more hope, he still felt a great regret in his heart, after all, his biological daughter passed away too early.

Chang Lan continued to smile and said, "Chang Mao was not very ambitious and left early. He is also unreliable. When he meets Old Chang over there, he might just talk nonsense."

Lan Yu immediately advised, "Sister, Chang Mao won't do this. Brother-in-law is such a powerful person, how can Chang Mao be bullied?"

After all, Lan Yu understood Chang Lan. After all, Chang Mao was raised by Chang Lan herself. Even if his son was not very good, he was still his son. It was a pity that he was exiled and died in exile at an early age, and he did not leave any offspring. If he could live longer and wait until Zhu Yunhuan was canonized as the crown prince, maybe it would be a different story. But there is no if, he did not wait until that day.

After visiting the Prince of Kaiping's mansion, Zhu Yunhuan and Xu Miaojin felt unhappy. They had some bad premonitions when they came to visit before, and now this premonition is even stronger.

"My grandmother has lost her spirit, and that's the most troublesome thing." Zhu Yunxun sighed, "My grandfather was also like that when my father passed away a few years ago. It's only been a little better in the past two or three years."

Xu Miaojin quickly said, "Grandfather is now in a much calmer mood. Wen Yao is making a fuss in front of him, and Grandfather is also happy."

That's right. In the first one or two years after Zhu Biao passed away, Old Zhu aged rapidly and visibly. Sometimes, his implicit meaning was that life was meaningless and he missed his wife and children.

In the past two years, Old Zhu has hardly mentioned these things. It is probably because he thinks that his grandson Zhu Yunhuan is a good one and he can't let him go. He is even more concerned about his great-grandson.

The two chatted quietly, while Zhu Wenyao was already fast asleep. That's the good thing about children, when they get tired from playing, they just fall asleep.

After carefully sending Zhu Wenyao back to the West Palace, Zhu Yunhuan said, "Grandfather, my son is a little fat, it's time to control his weight. When he was at the Prince of Kaiping's Palace, he wanted to eat everything he saw."

Old Zhu said unhappily, "Fat? Where is he fat? It's a good thing that Wen Yao has a good appetite. He looks so funny now. Who wouldn't say that Wen Yao has a blessed face?"

It's no wonder that Lao Zhu said that. Even hundreds of years later, chubby human babies would be praised as cute. As long as they are not abnormally fat, people are generally more tolerant.

Zhu Wenyao is not particularly fat, but the Zhu family is of a rather sturdy build. Now the little guy is fair and tender, and Zhu can't take his eyes off him. He is also a lucky doll in the eyes of outsiders.

Zhu Yunhuan was speechless for a moment, then he said, "I talked to my grandmother today, and I think the mansion over there has probably prepared something as well."

Old Zhu had seen this coming and said, "It is what it is, so it is better to be prepared. If we really reach that critical moment, don't be sad, because no one can survive."

"Let's not talk about this anymore. My birthday is in two days." Zhu Yunhuan said with a smile, "I thought I would just ask my aunt and sisters to come over so that we can have a meal and chat as a family."

Old Zhu also knew Zhu Yunhuan's personality and knew that he didn't like to celebrate his birthday. "Okay, let's do it this year. It shouldn't be the same next year. From now on, your birthday will be a big event, so we should celebrate it as it should be."

Zhu Yunhuan didn't think so. "When that time comes, the palace will offer sacrifices and the officials will congratulate and pay respects. It's acceptable to live a rounded life, but it's not okay to hold a grand ceremony every year."

"Now that you have ascended the throne, please let your uncles go to their fiefdoms, and your brothers should go to their fiefdoms as well." Old Zhu reminded, "The palaces of the Liao King and his brothers should also be repaired as soon as possible."

Prince of Han Zhu Song, Prince of Shen Zhu Mo, Prince of An Zhu Ying, Prince of Tang Zhu Gao, Prince of Ying Zhu Dong, and Prince of Yi Zhu, these are all princes who have not yet been enfeoffed.

Zhu Zhi, King of Liao, Zhu Yu, King of Min, and Zhu Zan, King of Qing, had not yet built their palaces, either because their fiefs were too remote or there were some hidden dangers around them.

Zhu Yunhuan smiled and said, "The first thing I will do is to get the princes to their fiefdoms. My uncles should all be there. I won't fight any wars, and the princes' palaces should be built. Otherwise, it would be inappropriate."

Zhu Yunhuan's words made Old Zhu very satisfied. Zhu Yunhuan continued, "I want to let Uncle Qi go to Guizhou. Zanyi is about to turn 18, so let him get married first and then return to Guilin."

Old Zhu said quickly, "It's arranged this way, that's how it should be. Your seventh uncle can't go back to Qingzhou, you have to catch one or two of these clan members and teach them a lesson and set some rules. It's time for Zanyi to go back, too."

Now that Zhu Yunhuan has become emperor, other members of the royal family will definitely benefit from it.

It's impossible that he alone can take all the benefits, otherwise it would be a bit unreasonable. In ordinary families, it is believed that if one person succeeds, the whole family will benefit.

The same is naturally true in the royal family. When Zhu Yunhu, the crown prince, ascended the throne and became emperor, his uncles and brothers naturally deserved their own status and benefits. This is also a distribution of interests.

"I thought of letting them go to Suzhou first. They must go to pay homage to Xu Wangmiao." Zhu Yunhuan continued, "It's not far away anyway. Then they can go their separate ways to their respective fiefdoms."

The so-called Xuwang Temple is a place to worship Ma Taigong.

Old Zhu thought about it carefully and said, "Back then, we asked your father to do the mourning period for Concubine Sun, but he refused to agree. Your uncles acknowledged your grandmother in front of us, but they may not acknowledge her in private."

When Concubine Sun died without a son, Zhu Yuanzhang asked Zhu Biao to go through the mourning period. However, Zhu Biao directly said that Concubine Sun was not his mother, which made Zhu Yuanzhang so angry that he drew his sword and chased after the unfilial son to chop him down.

"That's not up to my uncles to think. My grandmother is their legal mother." Zhu Yunhuan said, "It's normal to go back to my hometown to worship. Now that I'm a vassal, I should go to Suzhou."

Old Zhu chuckled and said proudly, "You decide on the matter. You are the emperor. My son is your uncle and will be your subject in the future. Let's see if you can handle them!"

"I'll deal with Uncle Five first!" Zhu Yunhuan joked with a smile, "I claim to have the best relationship with Uncle Five, but how long has it been since he wrote to me? It's good that he still remembers to write to me and talk to me."

Old Zhu nodded in agreement, "Old Five has been a bit outrageous, and it's time to punish him. How will your Third Uncle arrange this?"

"Third uncle?" Zhu Yunxun said with a smile, "Third uncle and fourth uncle are competing, one in the northwest and the other in Peking. The construction of the border city and the division of pastures will be done by the third uncle and the fourth uncle. Second uncle will go to mediate. I have thought of it all!"

Old Zhu suddenly laughed, "You will have a headache by then, because your second uncle will definitely say that your fourth uncle is very capable in front of your third uncle, and will exaggerate in front of your fourth uncle and say that your third uncle is very capable."

"That's the best. Third Uncle and Fourth Uncle will work together." Zhu Yunxun said with a sly smile, "Then they will definitely do something amazing, and Second Uncle will be able to control Third Uncle and Fourth Uncle."

Seeing that Zhu Yunhuan was speaking calmly, Old Zhu reminded him, "When the matter is done, the power in the hands of your third and fourth uncles will be taken back. Then let them enjoy wealth and comfort like other vassal kings."

Zhu Yunhuan nodded, "It's just not possible now. Third and Fourth Uncles still have work to do. Only when the Ming Dynasty is stable can they enjoy life. If you have the ability, then do more work!" (End of this chapter)