Daming: Dad, you are really not good at governing the country

Zhu Gang turned around and looked at Zhu Biao with burning eyes, gratitude and determination mixed in his eyes.

He hurriedly bowed and spoke earnestly.

"Brother, you are so caring, I will do my best to live up to your trust.

Big brother, I will go to see the Queen Mother right away."

Zhu Biao nodded gently, his eyes full of brotherly love and concern.

He warned earnestly: "Third brother, this journey is long and full of twists and turns, you must be careful and cautious in everything you do.

The matter of Datong Racecourse concerns the combat effectiveness of the Ming Dynasty’s military horses.

It is really of utmost importance and it all depends on your careful consideration.

In the court, the forces of all parties are complicated and intertwined.

Don't worry, I will help you solve your problems and support you with all my strength."

After Zhu Gang left, Zhu Biao paced alone in the study.

The sky outside the window gradually darkened, and the inky twilight quietly spread, as if it was going to swallow up the entire world.

My mother is seriously ill and is in critical condition.

This made Zhu Biao worried and unable to sleep or eat.

The affairs of the court are also complicated, with various forces intertwined and intertwined.

Every decision is made on thin ice, and the slightest mistake could cause an uproar.

The younger brothers have their own thoughts, and the future situation is unpredictable, full of unknowns and challenges.

As the crown prince regent, Zhu Biao felt that the responsibility on his shoulders was heavier than Mount Tai, and this heavy burden made him feel a little breathless.

This military exercise in Yingtian is related to the future direction of the Ming army.

Can the Shenshu Camp stand out and shoulder the heavy responsibility of protecting the vast territory of the Ming Dynasty?

What kind of unspeakable secrets are hidden behind Datong Racecourse, and what results will this investigation yield?
Overseas trade is the key to a country's economic lifeline.

How should we make careful plans so that Ming Dynasty can take the lead in the global trade routes and lead the world trend?

These difficult matters were like huge rocks, weighing heavily on Zhu Biao's heart.

He slowly walked to the desk, gently spread out the rice paper, and slowly picked up the brush.

However, the tip of the pen was suspended in the air and had not fallen yet.

Zhu Biao's eyes wandered around the study, and finally stopped on the picture of mountains and rivers hanging on the wall.

The winding mountains and the rushing rivers.

The vast land seemed to be telling him the weight and responsibility of the Ming Dynasty.

"When will the Ming Dynasty be truly stable and secure, and the people can live and work in peace and contentment..."

Zhu Biao murmured to himself, his voice full of fatigue and worry.

He knew very well that every decision he made was related to the well-being of all people in the world and he could not afford to make the slightest mistake.

After thinking for a long time, Zhu Biao took a deep breath.

He forced himself to cheer up and wrote quickly on the rice paper.

That was Zhu Biao's detailed deployment of the Shenshu Camp's military performance and the preliminary arrangements for the investigation of Datong Racecourse.

Every stroke is so powerful that it seems as if one wants to deeply integrate one's determination and worries into the ink.

At the same time, Zhu Gang was sitting in the carriage on his way back home, his thoughts tangled like a tangled mess.

The investigation mission of Datong Racecourse was both a rare opportunity and a severe challenge for him.

On the one hand, this might allow Zhu Gang to temporarily escape from the complicated situation in Yingtian Prefecture.

To gain more time and resources for his carefully planned overseas vassal plan and to open up a broader space for development.

On the other hand, Zhu Gang knew that the journey would be full of thorns.

Dangers are lurking on every side, and if you are not careful, you may end up in an irretrievable situation.

The illness of Empress Ma was like a sharp dagger, deeply hurting Zhu Gang's heart. He didn't know whether this separation from his mother would be a farewell forever.

Thinking of this, Zhu Gang's eyes couldn't help but become slightly moist, and his heart was filled with reluctance and worry.

He clenched his fists tightly and vowed secretly: No matter how many difficulties and obstacles lie ahead, he must gain something from his investigation of Datong Racecourse.

Win more chips for your future, but at the same time never let down your big brother's trust and expectations.

Zhu Gang knew very well that every step he took must be cautious and firm.

Because behind him lies not only his own destiny, but also the future of the entire Prince Jin's Mansion.

Outside the palace, Xie Yuer was waiting anxiously.

She kept looking around, with a hint of uneasiness in her eyes.

Seeing the carriage representing Prince Jin slowly approaching, Xie Yuer's heart finally settled down a little.

She turned and looked at Xu Miaoyun beside her, forcing a smile on her face.

Xie Yuer said softly, "Miaoyun, tonight, I will arrange for you to sleep with your husband.

Ji Xi has been clamoring for a younger brother. If you can give birth to a child soon, it will be a relief."

When Xu Miaoyun heard this, her cheeks instantly turned red.

She said shyly: "Sister Yu'er, my husband has mentioned before that I should take good care of my body before preparing for pregnancy.

Will our private arrangement make him unhappy?"

Xie Yuer smiled lightly, waved her hand and said: "My husband is busy with important matters all day long, so these matters in the backyard naturally have to be decided by us women.

Before you married into the palace, you were also a famous "female scholar" in Yingtian City, with extraordinary intelligence.

There are some things that I don’t need to say too bluntly, sister.”

Having said this, Xie Yuer paused slightly, a trace of worry flashing in her eyes.

She lowered her voice, leaned close to Xu Miaoyun's ear and reminded her, "You also know that Shuxiu is pregnant now.

If she gives birth to a daughter in the future, that would be fine.

But if it's a son, it would be a big problem."

Xu Miaoyun's heart trembled, and she instantly remembered the promise Zhu Yuanzhang had made to his father Xu Da: "The third son's second son can be named Zhu Xiongjie, and he can be listed as a hero together with Zhu Xiongying, which means two heroes in one family."

If Fang Shuxiu gave birth to a son, according to the Zhu family's generation order of "Jimei Zhongqibiao, Zhixin Shenminqiu, Shenxin Xianjingmu, Shuxue Jiqianxiu", he would have the same generation name as Zhu Jihui, "Ji".

But according to Zhu Yuanzhang's promise, Zhu Gang's second son should be named Zhu Xiongjie.

Xu Miaoyun frowned and fell into deep thought.

It was no coincidence that Fang Shuxiu married into the palace under her own name.

At that time, Empress Ma urgently needed to place a reliable person next to Zhu Gang. Although Fang Shuxiu was of humble origin, she was meticulous.

In addition, she was loyal to Queen Ma, so she was chosen.

However, some people can't help but speculate whether there is a deeper meaning behind this. After all, the status and position of royal heirs are of vital importance.

Now Fang Shuxiu is pregnant. If she follows convention to have a son, there will be a huge difference in status between the eldest son of a concubine and the second son of a legitimate wife.

She is using the name "Xu Miaoyun" and has a relationship with Empress Ma, so the situation is bound to become complicated.

If Zhu Gang treated this child differently in the future and gave him too high a status in the palace, it would very likely cause a dispute between legitimate and illegitimate children in the palace.

Moreover, once the news gets out, it will probably attract the attention and be used by some forces in the DPRK.

After all, the internal situation of Prince Jin's Mansion may also affect the situation in the court.

Thinking of this, Xu Miaoyun felt flustered and subconsciously clutched the corner of her clothes.

But soon Xu Miaoyun tried to calm herself down, and a hint of determination flashed in her eyes.

She looked at Xie Yuer gratefully, "Thanks to Sister Yuer for waking me up today, otherwise I would have regretted it in the future.

However, this matter still needs to be considered in the long run, and we must not act too hastily, lest we end up making things worse." (End of this chapter)