The fierce grandson of the Ming Dynasty

Actually.

Between Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma, Zhu Xiong Ying's main strategy was to avoid offending either of them!

The long-winded explanation came to an end.

All the points that needed to be expressed have been made.

Thirty-six strategies, walking is the best strategy.

He picked up his schoolbag and said in a clear voice, "Grandpa, Grandma, I almost forgot! I haven't finished the homework Mr. Liu assigned last time!"

"Grandson will head back to his dorm now..."

Watching his eldest grandson run away without looking back, he couldn't be stopped even when called.

Facing Empress Ma alone, Zhu Yuanzhang became uneasy again, shifted his body slightly, and said, "Sister, what we were saying earlier..."

As a couple of so many years.

When Zhu Yuanzhang lifted his buttocks, how could Empress Ma not know what kind of fart he was spouting?

She glanced at him indifferently and said, "Chongba, don't try to fool me with Xiong Ying!"

"U.A. is still just a child; his words are never fully considered..."

"The reason I advised Chongba to stop his attack on the Duke of Han's mansion and not implicate Li Shanchang was to preserve the credibility of the imperial court!"

"Furthermore, so many people have already been killed since the Hu Weiyong case, and there's also the Guo Huan case. Everyone is already living in fear. If you insist on doing this, it will only further rift the emperor and his ministers!"

"If all else fails, it would be better to strip him of his title, revoke all his imperial edicts and iron certificates, confine him to his residence, let him reflect on his mistakes, and let him live out his days at home. That would be better than killing him outright..."

Empress Ma's words set a clear bottom line for her husband's subsequent handling of the situation, and also represented an important concession.

Zhu Yuanzhang remained silent for a moment, glanced at the sky outside, still somewhat reluctant, and said, "I will consider my sister's words!"

"We still have some official documents to process, so we'll head back now..."

After her husband left the house.

Empress Ma had no interest in sewing clothes; instead, she sat on the couch, frowning and pondering for a while.

Chongba's original intention was good.

Sometimes, though, I can be a bit impatient.

In this respect, Sun Xiong Ying is also like that!

For the sake of the overall situation in the court, we can only hope that Chongba can figure this out!

Sometimes, what appears to be a retreat is actually a advance...

Then, Empress Ma looked at the lady-in-waiting who entered and asked, "The day after tomorrow is the Duke of Cao's birthday. The eldest grandson of the Emperor will represent the royal family and go there in person!"

"Have all the gifts I asked you to prepare been checked and counted? Make sure there aren't any mistakes!"

My nephew, Li Wenzhong, lost his parents at a young age.

He's been with her and Chongba since he was a child.

Like Mu Ying and other adopted sons, he was treated as a son!

Under normal circumstances, if Chongba were angered, who else would protect him if she didn't?

And so many years have passed.

She, as the aunt, knows best how much hardship and toil her nephew endured for the sake of the Ming Dynasty!

As for the royal family, they owe them something and must make amends accordingly.

The lady-in-waiting handed over the gift list, curtsied, and said, "Your Majesty, everything is prepared. Each item has been checked three times, and there is absolutely no mistake!"

Empress Ma nodded and glanced at it.

It is evident that everything recorded inside was carefully selected according to her instructions, choosing thoughtful and practical items, deliberately avoiding vulgar things such as gold and jade ornaments and rare decorative items.

The other items included a pair of lambskin knee pads, two fine cotton undergarments, and a calming purse.

The second item was some medicine and food to regulate the body, as mentioned by his grandson Zhu Xiong Ying.

For example, there's honey-based ointment for moisturizing the lungs and relieving coughs, as well as Sichuan fritillary bulbs and local honey from Shandong...

The third item was four bolts of plain-colored Hangzhou silk, all made of soft material, prepared for my nephew's wife...

The palace maids handled the situation appropriately.

Empress Ma slowly lowered her head and continued, "The marriage of Prince Tan is set for August. Princess Fuqing will marry the Marquis of Fengxiang in September. And in December, Prince Lu will marry the daughter of the Duke of Xin..."

"These are all joyous occasions for the royal family; the ceremonial procedures must all be handled properly!"

The political situation was turbulent in the first half of the year.

Many auspicious dates for royal weddings have been postponed!

Zhu Yuanzhang had no energy to manage these affairs, so Empress Ma handled everything.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

……

Two days later, at the Duke of Cao's residence.

Today is Li Wenzhong's birthday, and he originally wanted to keep a low profile.

Unexpectedly, from the morning onwards, people came to offer their congratulations in an endless stream.

A group of Huaixi military generals, including Tang He, Feng Sheng, and Fu Youde, who had a life-or-death bond with each other, were all present.

Even the proud and arrogant Lan Yu did not forget to have the steward send over a gift in advance.

Although Xu Da did not come in person, he sent his eldest son Xu Yungong with him, which showed that he attached great importance to the matter!

And there's also Chang Mao, the eldest brother-in-law of the Crown Prince...

Inside the main hall.

Everyone was chatting happily, and the atmosphere was quite pleasant.

When they talked about how the emperor had summoned them a few days ago, intending to send Feng and Fu to the north to oversee the war, Li Wenzhong sighed and expressed his longing.

Just now.

Suddenly, a long tune came from outside the door.

"The eldest grandson of the emperor has arrived!"

This shout startled the entire Duke's mansion.

When Li Wenzhong and others went to greet them outside the ceremonial gate.

With twelve Imperial Guards leading the way, the procession came to a steady stop.

"Your Highness, Duke Cao and his entourage have arrived!"

Meanwhile, Sanbao informed the sedan chair.

Zhu Xiong Ying lifted the sedan curtain, looked at the mansion she had visited several times before, straightened her clothes, and stepped down.

"Your Majesty, our humble servants, respectfully welcome His Highness the eldest grandson of the Emperor!"

Amidst the sounds of greetings.

He took a closer look and, wow, they were all familiar faces.

"Uncle, Grandpa Tang, Grandpa Feng, Grandpa Fu... Uncle, you are all elders of Xiong Ying, please rise!"

When Zhu Xiong Ying approached, she personally helped them all up, and didn't forget to ask about their health and well-being.

As for Li Wenzhong, or Feng Sheng and his ilk, no matter how fierce and invincible they were on the battlefield.

At this moment, they all wore kind smiles and kept replying!

Compared to other imperial grandsons.

The crowd was willing to surround, respect, cherish, and protect Zhu Xiong Ying...

Because he was the eldest grandson of the emperor and empress, and also the maternal grandson of the Prince of Kaiping!

All the generals of Huaixi watched their children grow up, the apple of their eye!

Most importantly, like the Crown Prince, he truly represents the future hope of all of them!

After the grandson of the emperor was welcomed inside, the atmosphere immediately became much more lively.

Zhu Xiong Ying naturally became the center of attention.

Before the banquet began, he did not forget his mission and conveyed the words of Emperor Zhu and Empress Ma to everyone, his words full of concern.

"Speaking of which, before Xiong Ying left the palace, his grandfather and grandmother specifically instructed him, saying that if it weren't for his uncle and other elders who joined the army and risked their lives when the uprising broke out in Haozhou, there would be no Ming Dynasty today!"

"You are all meritorious officials of the Ming Dynasty, and also relatives of the Zhu family. We're all family, so let's not be like strangers..."

Thinking back to the South Korean public officials and their relatives who were imprisoned a few days ago.

At this critical juncture.

Not only did the emperor's grandson personally attend.

Seeing the royal family's thoughtfulness, Tang He and the others felt reassured and instantly at ease.

Then, the royal gift list was presented to me.

Tears streaming down his face, Li Wenzhong hurriedly led his children and bowed towards the direction of the imperial city, saying, "Your Majesty and Your Majesty the Empress, I, your subject and my family, kowtow to express our gratitude!!"