Xu Miaoqing felt somewhat uneasy because she saw Zhu Xiong Ying sitting naturally behind a small desk, reviewing memorials with a brush. This was indeed beyond her expectations, and she felt that the Crown Prince's actions were truly overstepping his bounds. Moreover, Xu Miaoqing's upbringing had instilled in her a sense of caution and the importance of fulfilling her duties.

Zhu Xiong Ying was somewhat indifferent. He looked up at Xu Miao Qing and said, "There's no need to be so formal. My grandfather is very generous, and these things are just my duty. My grandfather is very affectionate towards his grandparents, so just treat him like an ordinary grandfather. There's no need for such formalities."

Xu Miaoqing smiled slightly, clearly disagreeing with such words. In her understanding, the current Ming emperor was very kind to his children and grandchildren, but extremely strict with the children of other noble families.

Perhaps the emperor of the Ming Dynasty wouldn't lash out at his own children and grandchildren, but it's hard to say what would happen to the children of other families.

An uneasy Xu Miaoqing simply stood there, while Zhu Xiong Ying began to seriously study some memorials. These matters needed to be handled properly and considered thoroughly.

Old Zhu strode into the Qianqing Palace and immediately began to complain, "Ying'er, you forbade us from bringing back the memorials. What are you doing? The Crown Princess is just standing here watching. How can you be so shameless?"

"I told her, but she just wouldn't believe me," Zhu Xiong Ying said to Old Zhu. "Grandfather, I've taken a look at the fiefdoms of my thirteenth and fourteenth uncles. Shouldn't we consider moving to the southwest?"

Old Zhu nodded and said, "I know. I've talked to your father about this. We'll change their fiefdoms. If you're worried, the Nine Borderlands definitely can't be made into kingdoms anymore, and the border kingdoms we made before will also have to be changed."

If Zhu Yuanzhang's original intention was for his sons to protect the border regions and serve as a shield for the court, things are different now. Since the Ming Dynasty is moving to Beiping to establish its capital, the border regions can no longer be secured by the princes. The border troops must not be allowed to act under the interference of the princes.

By then, the imperial army on the borders would naturally be under the control of the imperial court, rather than being allowed to be controlled by the vassal kings.

Zhu Xiong Ying and Old Zhu had a brief discussion, and then they could start thinking about the family banquet. Even Old Zhu, whose health wasn't very good, came over happily.

Xu Miaoqing was a little nervous, mainly because the two elders had such a strong presence. Even with Zhu Xi and Zhu Yue there, Xu Miaoqing didn't dare to relax and remained quite tense and worried.

Da Zhu was in a good mood. After putting down his chopsticks, he said, "In a couple of days, you and Miao Qing should go and pay respects to your grandmother and mother. Then go to Beiping. You still can't do without Ying'er there."

Looking at the thin Zhu, Zhu Xiong Ying nodded, "I understand. My son will definitely go and visit before he goes to Beiping."

Old Zhu remained silent, though he knew perfectly well what was going on. Over the years, his beloved grandson had always visited the Xiaoling Mausoleum. On the birthdays and death anniversaries of the Empress and Crown Princess, or before going on long journeys, his grandson would often spend the entire day there, and Old Zhu knew that his grandson would always chat about family matters.

It's understandable that he feels sorry for his grandson, because his precious grandson is so sensible. Not only has he been sensible since he was a child, but he has also always kept things to himself, as if he doesn't want his elders to worry.

They still had to go to Beiping, even though Zhu Xiong Ying was genuinely worried about Da Zhu's health. But that's how things are sometimes, especially for the Crown Prince. In these turbulent times, Zhu Xiong Ying naturally needed to shoulder even more important responsibilities.

Moreover, Zhu Xiong Ying had many things to do in Beiping and the north, so remote command was not very reliable. Ultimately, it was because they were too far apart, and it was impossible to transmit messages immediately. Naturally, some important matters required some important people to be there to oversee them.

There's nothing to be reluctant about; after all, this is a stage where he needs to focus on his career, so he can't afford to be idle. This is also Zhu Xiong Ying's responsibility and obligation; he must handle these matters properly.

Zhu Xiong Ying himself also had some expectations, hoping that under his leadership, the Ming Dynasty could be better, and that the policies he formulated could make the Ming Dynasty more prosperous and powerful, and give the nation a better future.