Zhu Yue gave her good-for-nothing younger brother a stern lecture, feeling helpless and disappointed in the little rascal's lawless behavior.

Zhu Yunwen didn't care and said with a grin, "Second sister, eldest brother has given me orders. From now on, I will do things that my brother can't do. I will spend my time eating, drinking, having fun, and running rampant, becoming a despicable and scoundrel prince."

"What do you mean?" Zhu Yue asked suspiciously, somewhat annoyed. "With your great talent and ambition, why would your brother need you to handle things?"

Zhu Yunwen said smugly, "Your Majesty should not be jealous or go to brothels. If the sons of civil and military officials are disobedient, I will beat them up first before you can punish them."

Zhu Yue was both amused and exasperated, then a little worried, "Little brother, have you thought this through? If you accept this job, you'll lose your reputation."

"What use is a reputation to me?" Zhu Yunwen said with a grin, not caring at all. "Besides, I've already thought it through. As long as you protect me, what those people say is just nonsense. You're even more protective of your own than Grandfather."

Zhu Yue laughed, but lowered her voice, "My brother won't look after anyone else, except for someone as troublesome as you."

Just then, Wang Chengen walked over and said, "Your Highnesses, dinner is ready."

Zhu Xiong Ying didn't actually hope his younger brother would become a wise and virtuous king, nor did he expect his youngest son to accomplish any earth-shattering feats. However, Zhu Xiong Ying did hope that his younger brother could occasionally lend him a hand, rather than just indulging in debauchery.

Moreover, his own younger brother has a special status, and there are many things that are best left to his brother to handle, as he can effectively resolve the situation.

For example, upon arriving in Beiping, Zhu Xiong Ying secretly gave him instructions. This kid is no longer just a prince with an empty title; he is now starting to try to perform some duties, even if they are just some tasks that don't seem particularly respectable.

Zhu Yunwen got excited. His task was to help his elder brother make contact with some noble families. His main task now was to help his elder brother investigate reliable people or people that his elder brother thought were worth paying attention to.

Enjoying revelry and horseback riding and hunting—though I'm not interested in horseback riding and hunting, it can be considered a spring outing.

Xu Miaoqing was a little worried, but still advised, "Husband, my younger brother is a bit impulsive. It might be difficult for him to handle such an important matter."

"You look down on my Yunhu?" Zhu Xiong Ying feigned anger and said irritably, "Although Yunhu is impulsive and can't stand hardship, he has one good point: he knows his limits and won't act recklessly. With his status, even if he acts recklessly, it's fine. For the sake of the Emperor and for my sake, everyone will pretend that nothing happened."

As for why it wasn't said that it was for the sake of the Crown Prince, it was mainly because the First Emperor (Zhu Yuntong) disliked Zhu Yunwen, something many people know to some extent.

In the past, Xu Miaoqing would have been quite frightened by Zhu Xiong Ying's feigned anger. But now it's different. She knows that if Zhu Xiong Ying were truly angry, she wouldn't have said those things, and she also knows what Zhu Xiong Ying is really angry about.

Zhu Yue brought Zhu Yunwen over, and the two greeted each other politely, "Royal brother, royal sister-in-law."

Xu Miaoqing rose and bowed, for etiquette was essential. She represented not only herself, but also Zhu Xiong Ying's reputation, including the Xu family's upbringing, and she dared not be careless about these matters.

Zhu Xiong Ying said irritably, "It's true that etiquette is important, but when a family is together, there's no need for so many empty formalities. I think you're becoming more and more distant."

Don't be fooled by the obedient demeanor of everyone when Zhu Xiong Ying says this. In reality, they'll likely act the same way next time they meet. They dare not overlook anything in these matters. These seemingly insignificant little things reveal a person's true nature.

Zhu Xiong Ying pointed to the seats and said, "Please sit down, Yun Tong. Would you like to have a drink with your older brother?"

Zhu Yunwen immediately chuckled, showing no embarrassment, "Brother, I don't like strong liquor anymore. This wine isn't good, let's go with Qiulu Bai instead."

Autumn Dew White, this can be considered an imperial wine, or rather, it can be said that the Ming Dynasty court followed the brewing techniques of imperial wines from the Song and Yuan dynasties. It is a fine wine with a very pure and refreshing aroma, and it is basically brewed with dew, which essentially determines that such a wine cannot be produced in large quantities.

Looking at Zhu Yunwen, Zhu Xiong Ying shook his head in annoyance. His younger brother was truly a master of eating, drinking, and having fun. But then, looking at Zhu Yue and Xu Miaoqing, Zhu Xiong Ying thought it best if they both had a drink.

Wang Chengen, being perceptive, immediately changed the wine. In fact, Qiu Lu Bai wine is relatively nourishing, and there is not much of this kind of wine in the palace. Ordinary princes do not usually give it away as a reward. In fact, Zhu Xiong Ying did not have much of this good wine either.

Zhu Xiong Ying is certainly not stingy; she is happy to share these good things with her closest family. After all, they are family, so there is no need to be stingy about these things.

"Yun Tong will be returning to Yingtian Prefecture with us in the twelfth lunar month. If I have a lot of official business during this time, Yue'er, please keep an eye on him. If he misbehaves, go to your sister-in-law." Zhu Xiong Ying ate his food and drank his wine. The eldest brother is like a father to his sister. "If all else fails, come to me."

朱玥自然是乖乖点头，她也确实习惯了照顾自家这个不成器的小弟。如果她没办法照顾好，自然是来找大哥了。

朱允熥大概也习惯了这些事情，皇兄管着他，皇姐们也时时刻刻的盯着他。也就是太子侧妃对他‘最好’，让他不学无术、吃喝玩乐。只不过朱允熥可不傻，以前觉得吕氏好，现在回头再想想，觉得吕氏挺可笑的。

小主，这个章节后面还有哦，请点击下一页继续阅读，后面更精彩！