Ming Dynasty: The Crocodile King of Han Prince Zhu Gaoxu's Family

Chapter 25 Son, Let Me Find You a Wife

Zhu Zhanhe has been living a very comfortable life these days, sleeping soundly every night with his two little beauties in his arms.

I get up in the morning and go to the martial arts arena to sweat a little, then go to pay my respects to my father and mother. Then I chat with my mother for a while.

Then go to Chaotian Palace to practice health-preserving techniques with the old Taoist priest, go home for lunch or eat directly at the Taoist temple.

After returning home in the afternoon, I took a nap first, then read the history books borrowed from the Daming Library, and then routinely checked the maps of coastal areas prepared by Xiao Xizi.

I have dinner at home at night, then read some history books, and then follow the big crocodiles to play in the sea as usual. Sometimes I find that the sea at night is still very interesting.

Finally, he washed up, hugged the two little girls and fell into a sweet dream for the day.

He never spent a single day fooling around outside, because he had everything at home, and because he didn't want to get involved in the fight for the throne, he had no worries at all. He didn't need to make friends with civil and military officials every day. Even when his father, Prince Han, wanted him to be an officer in the army, he refused, which made Prince Han unhappy for several days.

However, our Prince Han was not particularly angry and just complained a few words and it was over.

On this day, the weather was clear and sunny. Zhu Zhanhe, who was staying at the palace again without going out, was reading the history book that Xiao Xizi had just borrowed from the palace in the study.

His study was very big, bigger than that of his father, Prince Han. It was filled with books, all of which were history books. He liked history books, so all of them were history books. Of course, there were also some other books.

At this moment, he is very happy, with a beautiful woman on one side and warm sunshine on the other. It can be said that a good life is just like this.

At this time, he saw the records in the book, which were the transaction records between Japan and various dynasties.

For example, the Song Dynasty's main exports to Japan were silk, porcelain, ironware, lacquerware, and medicine, while Japan traded in tea, iron, silver, jellyfish, and fans.

For example, the Tang Dynasty also purchased gold, silver, pearls, deer antlers, poria cocos, sulfur, bronzeware, etc. from Japan.

Another example is the Yuan Dynasty...

These records once again opened Zhu Zhanhe's Ren and Du meridians, giving him a sudden clarity of mind. He abruptly stood up, pacing back and forth with a look of delight on his face. The words "gold and silver" were too conspicuous, reminding him of Japan's Iwami Ginzan! This was the foundation for his future as a dashing prince!

"Master? What's wrong with you?" Jian'er, who was serving the incense, was fiddling with the incense in her hand carefully. However, her eyes, full of admiration, would occasionally glance at her Master, and then quickly look away. The Master's sudden rise startled her, and she quickly walked over to Zhu Zhanhe and asked with concern.

"It's okay. I'm very happy when I read something I like." Zhu Zhanhe was very happy at this moment. Looking at the little girl who was staring at him with surprise and worry, he was also very happy, looking at the little girl's delicate face and rosy little mouth.

Zhu Zhanhe's heart moved, and he hugged the attractive little girl in front of him in his arms, kissed her fiercely, and touched her all over. It took him a long time to let go reluctantly.

Jian'er also looked confused. She was just wondering what happened to the prince when she was suddenly attacked by him. Before she could say anything, her mouth was blocked. For a long time, she almost couldn't breathe.

"Master, you can't do this in broad daylight~" After being released, Jian'er quickly lowered her head and looked around, then gently and considerately tidied up her Master's clothes. While complaining sweetly, she was tidying up her own messy clothes.

"Young Master, time for some tea." At this time, Yun Yatou, who was outside the door, came in with tea. As soon as she entered the door, she saw the two little sisters with sullen eyes and red faces. She was immediately dissatisfied. What's the matter? You two are eating in broad daylight while I'm away!
So she spoke with a little dissatisfaction, then smiled sweetly, brought the teacup to the prince, and fed him with a smile.

"Hmm~" Zhu Zhanhe was not polite and started drinking directly. He pulled Xiao Yun'er over and touched her randomly again, causing Yun'er to almost drop the tea she was holding on the ground. She kept breathing slightly.

"Ahem." While the three of them were playing around, they suddenly heard two coughs. They came from Xiao Xizi outside the door.

"Aunt Xiu'er, you are here. The prince is reading a book inside." Xiao Xizi outside the door spoke with great perceptiveness and a loud voice.

Aunt Xiu'er in front of him also rolled her eyes. She was an experienced person, so how could she not know what was going on in the house?

After hearing Xiao Xizi's reminder, the three people in the room quickly quieted down. The two little girls hurriedly tidied up Zhu Zhanhe's clothes, then tidied themselves, and then stood respectfully aside.

It was about time, Xiao Xizi opened the door of the study and let Aunt Xiuer in.

"Aunt Xiu'er is here, I wonder what's the matter?" Zhu Zhanhe was also a thick-skinned guy. He didn't feel shy at all about being caught. Instead, he stood up and asked openly.

"Young Master, the princess asked you to come over. The prince is here too and has something to tell you." Xiu'er looked at Zhu Zhanhe with some surprise, who had a serious face. She then looked at the two shy little girls beside him, and couldn't help but sigh in her heart that the young master had indeed grown up and become more sophisticated.

"Aunt Xiu'er, let's go." Zhu Zhanhe was a little surprised when he heard that it was his father and mother looking for him. He didn't know what it was about, but he didn't hesitate and followed them.

"Xiao Xizi, follow me. Yun'er, Jian'er, clean up the study." When he reached the door, Zhu Zhanhe saw Xiao Xizi standing at the door with an expectant look on his face, and then he said another sentence. Xiao Xizi immediately followed him happily.

"Greetings to Father and Mother. May I know what's the matter that you called me here?" Zhu Zhanhe followed Aunt Xiu'er to the main hall of the house. As soon as he entered the door, he saw his father and mother waiting for him, so he hurried forward to pay his respects and asked what was the matter.

"He'er, get up quickly. Your father and I have something important to talk to you about today." When Princess Wei saw her son, her face was full of smiles and she put down the tea in her hand.

"Son, let me tell you something. Yesterday, your eldest uncle's son, your brother Emperor Zhanji, had a secret meeting with a woman in the Tingyuxuan restaurant in the city. He even jumped down from the building with her. The woman was dressed as a man, and I heard she was pretty good-looking. It's good to be young, and you can have fun all the time." Our Prince Han did not say anything directly. Instead, he talked about the new and interesting things that happened in the city yesterday. He was talking with such relish while holding a teacup that people who didn't know would think he had seen it with his own eyes.

"Let's talk about business, stop talking nonsense," Princess Wei said to her prince with a dissatisfied look on her face, then turned to look at her son.

"Son, you see, Zhanji from your uncle's family is looking for a girl. Have you ever thought about what kind of girl you want?" Princess Wei stared at her son with wide eyes and expectation.

"What?!" Zhu Zhanhe looked at his mother in confusion, then turned to look at his father who was a little excited.

"Are you two planning to..." Zhu Zhanhe asked in disbelief. Are you planning to find me a wife?

"You are right. Your father and I are planning to find you a princess. Do you like anyone? Or do you have a girl in your eyes?" Princess Wei looked at her son with a little surprise and asked him with satisfaction.

"No, no, whatever you two elders think is good, I have no objection." Zhu Zhanhe knew that he had no choice in this matter. In addition, his father wanted to compete for the position of crown prince, so he must find someone who could help him!
　Zhu Gaoxu had a fierce and savage temperament, and his mischievous youth displeased him, making him unloved by Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty. In the 1395th year of the Hongwu reign (1399 AD), Zhu Gaoxu was granted the title of Prince of Gaoyang. After the death of the founding emperor, Zhu Yunwen ascended the throne. In the first year of the Jianwen reign (1402 AD), Zhu Di, the Prince of Yan, launched the Jingnan Campaign. Zhu Gaoxu accompanied the army on the expedition, repeatedly assisting Zhu Di in times of crisis. In the fourth year of the Jianwen reign (1404 AD), Zhu Di ascended the throne as the Chengzu. Regarding the choice of crown prince, the Chengzu hesitated between his eldest son, Zhu Gaochi, and Zhu Gaoxu. In the second year of the Yongle reign ( AD), the Chengzu appointed Zhu Gaochi as crown prince and granted him the title of Prince of Han. Zhu Gaoxu refused to leave the capital, repeatedly refusing to return to his fiefdom, and repeatedly framed Zhu Gaoxu.

　　In the 1416th year of the Yongle reign ( AD), Emperor Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty imprisoned Zhu Gaoxu for his numerous violations of law and order, intending to depose him as a commoner. However, Zhu Gaochi, out of brotherly love, pleaded for him repeatedly, ultimately saving Zhu Gaoxu from the throne and forcing him to leave the capital and move to his fiefdom of Le'an Prefecture.

　　After Emperor Renzong Zhu Gaochi ascended the throne, he showered Zhu Gaoxu with gifts and rewards. However, Zhu Gaoxu constantly sought opportunities to seize the throne. In the first year of the Hongxi reign (1425 AD), Emperor Renzong died. Crown Prince Zhu Zhanji rushed from Nanjing to Beijing. Zhu Gaoxu attempted to ambush Zhu Zhanji en route, but failed. Emperor Xuanzong Zhu Zhanji ascended the throne without incident.

　　In the first year of the Xuande reign (1426 AD), Zhu Gaoxu rebelled. Emperor Xuanzong personally led the army to quell the rebellion, then demoted Zhu Gaoxu to a commoner and imprisoned him within the imperial city. Ultimately, Zhu Gaoxu was burned to death in a copper vat, and all of his sons were executed.

　　
　
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