Zhu Xiong Ying returned to Yingtian Prefecture, and naturally, he couldn't stay idle; he had quite a lot to do.

Besides attending court and reviewing memorials, Zhu Xiong Ying would also frequently visit the Eastern Palace to chat with the eldest Zhu. His younger siblings were not exactly easy to manage, and Zhu Xiong Ying needed to teach them a lesson. Especially his younger brother, who was fond of womanizing and keeping mistresses, needed a severe reprimand.

However, Zhu Xiong Ying felt that his troublesome younger brother had now learned to rebel. Zhu Yun Tong, who had long since given up and only thought about eating, drinking and having fun, was now truly letting himself go, and only after leaving the palace did he realize how wonderful life was.

No one dared to offend him, and he didn't need to worry about lacking money. There were plenty of people who wanted to get close to him and flatter him... Zhu Yunwen felt that this was life. He was happy every day and enjoyed every day. He didn't think about anything else at all.

As for his elder brother's criticism, he should just listen patiently and nod repeatedly to show he understands. He'll just let it go in one ear and out the other; Zhu Yunwen doesn't need to worry about so many things. Continuing to eat, drink, and be merry is his only pursuit. He doesn't care about titles like Prince of the First Rank or fiefdoms.

It's better to stay in the bustling city of Yingtianfu; that's what life is all about. If I were to go to a harsh, cold place, and have to lead troops into battle, that would be utter torture.

Zhu Xiong Ying didn't know what to say. Perhaps he felt a sense of disappointment and frustration. However, his younger brother being so 'easy to deal with' wasn't necessarily a bad thing for him. What he feared most was that these princes and grandsons of the emperor would have too many ideas.

Da Zhu was quite happy. He was helped out of the palace gate by Zhu Xiong Ying. "Great! Our Ying'er is getting married! Our Ying'er is starting a family!"

"Perhaps Father will become a grandfather next year." Zhu Xiong Ying laughed and said to Da Zhu, "Then Father can hold his grandson. I've been thinking about having an artist paint a family portrait for us so we can keep it as a memento."

Da Zhu nodded and said, "Alright, you can go find a painter later. It's good to have a memento. We're regretting now that we don't have the likenesses of your mother and your grandmother."

Portraits certainly exist, but traditional Chinese painting often prioritizes artistic conception rather than exact accuracy. It differs somewhat from Western painting and sketching.

Zhu Xiong Ying was pondering this. His artistic skills weren't very high; he had only taken art classes in elementary and middle school. He had certainly been exposed to sketching, but he really couldn't say he had any talent for it.

Even if it's a bit too crafty, Zhu Xiong Ying thinks it's better to just make a pencil. Leaving behind a sketch is also good; Zhu Xiong Ying thinks such a thing is worthwhile.

Zhu Xiong Ying didn't really care much about the interests and hobbies of some traditional literati, nor did he intend to cater to their ideas; there was really no need.

The Crown Prince's upcoming wedding has slightly improved the atmosphere in the palace. At this time, many people are naturally quite busy, as this is not just a family matter, but also a matter of national importance, and there can be no slackening in any way.

Consort Guo Ning is currently acting as the acting head of the harem, so she is naturally extremely focused on the matter. For other princes' weddings, as long as it's not too shabby, it's fine. But the Crown Prince's marriage is something everyone is watching closely, and absolutely no oversight can be tolerated.

Officials, including those from the Ministry of Rites, dared not be careless at this time. The Crown Prince was the heir apparent, and his marriage was naturally a top priority, at least for now. They had to handle everything perfectly and absolutely could not afford any mistakes.

Zhu Xiong Ying was not in a hurry at all, as he was not concerned about many things.

Zhu Xiong Ying now only needs to wait for the Crown Prince's wife to marry into the royal family. Of course, before that, Zhu Xiong Ying also needs to do a few things. Mainly, it's about ancestral worship and such matters, which is probably the most important thing for Zhu Xiong Ying, the Crown Prince, to do well in this matter of marriage.

As for other matters, they had already been arranged, and everything was proceeding in an orderly manner.

I'm not nervous, maybe a little excited, but that's about it.