The fierce grandson of the Ming Dynasty

Zhu Xiong Ying answered all of Empress Ma's questions.

Furthermore, they deliberately downplayed the severity of Biao'er's father's illness to avoid causing his close relatives any worry.

But at the very end, he took the opportunity to pull a small notebook from his schoolbag, handed it to his grandmother, and earnestly said, "Grandmother, please understand!"

"Over the past few years, I have watched my grandfather toil day and night for the affairs of the state, rising early and going to bed late, his anger damaging his liver. I have also seen my father, within the Eastern Palace, assisting in the management of state affairs, working too hard."

"Even you, my grandmother, are always preoccupied with the women of the palace and don't care about your own health at all."

"My grandson was anxious, so he consulted Mr. Dai. Following his medical advice and advice, he also consulted ancient books, carefully organized and verified the information, and wrote this health preservation manual..."

Upon hearing this,

Empress Ma has opened the booklet.

The writing inside was dense and clearly organized.

Her grandmother, her husband Chongba, and her eldest son Zhu Biao are each listed in separate volumes.

It includes categories such as diet, daily routine, exercise, emotions, and taboos.

He remembers everything clearly, down to what to eat each day, when to rest, and how to relax his muscles and bones.

As she turned to the last page, Empress Ma felt a surge of warmth in her heart, and her phoenix eyes unconsciously welled up with tears.

Looking at all his descendants, although they are all very filial, few are as meticulous and attentive as his eldest grandson, Xiong Ying!

She put down the booklet, pulled her beloved grandson to sit beside her, and sighed, "You poor child, you're so young, yet you worry about so much."

"Whether it's me, your imperial grandfather, or your father, they're all being watched over by the Imperial Hospital. Why are you working so hard, writing so much stuff!"

"My dear grandmother, I truly feel so sorry for you!"

Seeing that things have come to this point.

They knew the time had come.

Zhu Xiong Ying said, "Grandmother, your grandson is not suffering!"

"Before I came here, I advised my grandfather and father on how to take good care of their health, but their attention was focused on the court and they didn't pay any attention to it."

"I am but a humble child with little influence, and today I saw my father faint. That's why I have no choice but to seek your help..."

"After all, in our family, only Grandfather listens to what Grandmother says, and the same goes for Father..."

Empress Ma was a very intelligent person.

In an instant, he understood Da Sun's little scheme.

She smiled and said, "Alright, alright, Grandmother will listen to you!"

"In the past two years, you've consulted with Physician Dai, going to great lengths to prepare medicinal meals for me, and you've invited him to take my pulse every few days!"

"My health is so much better than it was a few years ago. I haven't even had a winter asthma attack since. I remember it all!"

My grandmother talked about this.

Zhu Xiong Ying turned his head and said solemnly, "My greatest wish is for my grandmother to be in good health!"

"Only when I am healthy can my grandson be at ease, and only then can the world be at ease!"

Looking at the eldest grandson's demeanor.

Empress Ma laughed and handed the small notebook to a palace maid, saying, "Your Majesty will do as you say!"

"Put it away carefully and place it on my dressing table! Starting tomorrow, not only me, but also your imperial grandfather and your father, will do as it says..."

The palace maid responded and withdrew.

Empress Ma placed the shelled pine nuts into her beloved grandson's hand, and said with a touch of dazed emotion, "I remember that time I told your grandfather, 'You are a treasure bestowed upon our family by heaven!'"

"Looking at you today, you are indeed this age, possessing not only the ability to govern the country but also this thoughtfulness. Your grandfather and I are truly blessed to have a grandson like you!"

Upon hearing her grandmother's approval, Zhu Xiong Ying took a bite of a pine nut and said frankly, "Please don't say that!"

"The greatest blessing is that your grandson can stay by the side of his grandmother and grandfather to fulfill his filial duties and share the burdens of the Ming Dynasty!"

"By the way, when I returned to the palace, I heard from the servants that my maternal aunt went to the palace today. I wonder what it was for?"

Seeing her grandson's sly look, Empress Ma suppressed a laugh, shook her head, and tapped her beloved grandson's forehead, teasingly saying, "You silly child, you know everything perfectly well, yet you deliberately ask me!"

Zhu Xiong Ying blinked: "Grandmother, are you referring to the marriage between Eleventh Uncle and Aunt?"

Empress Ma nodded and said, "That's right. The steps of betrothal, asking the name, and accepting the auspicious date were all completed in the first two months."

"Your great-aunt came today to finalize the betrothal date and the auspicious wedding day. The Imperial Astronomical Bureau gave three options, and according to your imperial grandfather, the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month is the most suitable, as it is neither inauspicious nor unfavorable!"

In the early Ming Dynasty, the old system of the Tang and Song Dynasties was followed. However, for the wedding of a prince, the six rites of betrothal, asking the name, accepting auspicious gifts, accepting betrothal gifts, setting the wedding date, and welcoming the prince were strictly implemented.

In terms of time, from the betrothal ceremony to the end of the wedding, it generally takes three to six months.

In the later years of the Hongwu reign, it was even simplified to one month!

Old Zhu chose to form a marriage alliance with the Lan family in order to completely bind his maternal uncle Lan Yu to the Eastern Palace and pave the way for Biao'er's father to succeed to the throne!

In addition, it also served to balance the power of the imperial relatives in the court, support the emerging military merit group represented by the Duke of Liang, and fill the void left by the old nobles such as Hu Weiyong's faction...

This demonstrates Zhu De's extraordinary political foresight and overall strategic planning ability!

On the other hand, a new round of fighting is about to begin in the Northern Yuan.

His maternal uncle from the Lan family might go to the northern battlefield next year.

A glorious victory is about to be achieved...

Before we go any further, we must give you a heads-up: don't get carried away and repeat the same mistakes!

This thought had just settled.

Zhu Xiong Ying thought that he had to be present on the wedding day, not only to give face to his maternal uncle, but also to attend the banquet...

Beside me, I saw little stars twinkling in my eldest grandson's eyes.

Empress Ma smiled and said, "Grandmother knows you like to join in the fun. After the Mid-Autumn Festival, your eighth uncle will also be getting married!"

"On that joyous day, you will go with your father..."

Over the years, every time his younger brother got married, Crown Prince Zhu Biao, as the elder brother, would personally attend the ceremony and offer his blessings.

Zhu Xiong Ying was pleased with what he heard and replied, "I will leave it to Grandmother's arrangement!"

……

More than ten days have passed.

August 12th has arrived in the blink of an eye, and there are only three days left until the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Considering the drought in Shandong and Henan provinces, as well as the grain theft cases this year, etc.

Therefore, Empress Ma specifically instructed the palace staff to keep the decorations as simple as possible.

As for the Eastern Palace, Crown Prince Zhu Biao rested for two days and, once he felt better, he resumed his work as soon as possible.

However, as Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang assigned some miscellaneous tasks to the Grand Secretaries, their workload was not as heavy as before.

With Empress Ma's advice as well, Old Zhu and Young Zhu finally began to pay attention to their health...

Everything is moving in a positive direction.

Even the construction of the university in the suburbs has been accelerated.

However, on this day, within the imperial city...

A storm is brewing...

Evening, at the Jinshen Hall.

Mao Xiang, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, faced the imperial desk with a humble and respectful attitude, and reported, "Your Majesty!"

"Since Li Cunyi and his son Li You were imprisoned in the imperial prison, after several interrogations, all their crimes have been determined, and we have come to report this to Your Majesty!"