The Imperial Grandson of the Great Ming

In the seventh year of Hongwu, the legitimate eldest grandson of Zhu Yuanzhang, the great ancestor of the Ming Dynasty, was born.

He who resides as the legitimate heir will surely ascend to t...

Chapter 2 Competing for Favor

After reading the memorials that had already been approved, Zhu Biao earnestly studied his father's experience in governing the country.

Seeing his father rise, Zhu Biao immediately stood up as well. "Father, the Crown Princess misses the Grandson very much..."

"If you miss the Crown Prince, just go to Kunning Palace!" Zhu Yuanzhang, being such a clever man, immediately interrupted, "We're not stopping you!"

Zhu Biao wasn't afraid of his father, the emperor, so he continued to pester him, "Father, the Crown Prince hasn't returned to Chunhe Palace for a long time..."

“The Crown Prince can’t eat or sleep well without us and your mother. If you miss him, just go to Kunning Palace to see him.” Zhu Yuanzhang said with a flick of his sleeve, “By the way, Biao’er, we’re not going back to our hometown to build Zhongdu. We’re going to rebuild the inner palace. Keep an eye on this, and ask us more questions.”

After saying this, Zhu Yuanzhang hurried toward the Kunning Palace.

For the workaholic Zhu Yuanzhang, the greatest pleasure these days is playing with his chubby grandson.

Zhu Xiong Ying sat on the tatami mat, his chubby frame looking at his eldest aunt who was about to get married and his seven-year-old youngest aunt, unsure of what to say. He was just a toy now, a toy that everyone liked to tease.

"Father!"

"Father!"

Looking at his two legitimate daughters, Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, "Ah, go and help your mother mend her clothes."

After saying this, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately smiled and asked, "My eldest grandson, have you missed your imperial grandfather?"

I was thinking of ways to please you, sir!

Start with a bowl, then secure your rule! Drive out the barbarians and restore China!

This is a plot that even novels wouldn't dare to write, and it's definitely too exaggerated!

Zhu Xiong Ying opened her small, lotus-root-like hands, and Zhu Yuanzhang immediately beamed with joy, "Oh my, she really is our eldest grandson!"

The Empress, who was doing needlework, smiled and said, "Chongba, Xiong Ying is indeed a member of the Zhu family, and he is just as close to you and Biao'er!"

"Biao'er is so insensible! He just tried to take our eldest grandson back with him!" Zhu Yuanzhang carefully pressed his rough old face against Zhu Xiong Ying's face and said with some reproach, "Biao'er has read so many books, how come he doesn't know how to be filial to us!"

Empress Ma couldn't help but laugh. Normally, Biao'er was perfect in every way, but the moment she mentioned taking her grandson back, he was considered an unfilial descendant.

Zhu Yuanzhang was very proud and enjoyed his grandson's dependence on him, but suddenly his grandson tugged his beard several times.

"ah!"

"ah!"

Zhu Xiong Ying became anxious and tried to speak, pointing at Empress Ma.

"Sister!" Zhu Yuanzhang was delighted and said proudly, "Xiong Ying is a descendant of our Zhu family, and also your grandson!"

Empress Ma quickly put down her needlework and walked over with a smile.

Zhu Yuanzhang beamed with joy, and he and his wife pressed their faces against their grandson's chubby, delicate face, one on each side.

The Crown Prince and Crown Princess want to take the Crown Prince back with them?

snort!

While Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma were overjoyed, the atmosphere in the Eastern Palace was quite different.

When the Crown Prince's wife, Lady Chang, saw him return to his palace, she hurriedly asked, "Your Highness, have Father and Mother agreed?"

Zhu Biao sighed and said, "Father sent me away, but he won't allow it! Oh, Crown Princess, what kind of situation is this!"

The Chang family was both pleased and worried.

What pleased her was that she would occasionally visit her son at Kunning Palace. She knew he was healthy, lively, and exceptionally clever and well-behaved. No wonder her father and mother were reluctant to send the child back, especially her mother, who had repeatedly said that the grandson and the crown prince looked exactly alike when they were young.

There are naturally many worries. How can the Crown Prince be personally cared for by the Empress? The Eastern Palace is not without people!

"Grandpa Emperor!"

"Why!"

"Royal Grandmother!"

"I'm here, right here!"

Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma were overjoyed. Some children speak early, some as early as seven or eight months. But their grandson was different; he started speaking at seven months and his speech was quite clear by eight months.

The elderly couple were overjoyed, and looking at their intelligent grandson, they were even more satisfied with their current life.

"Auntie, little auntie!"

Zhu Yuanzhang chuckled and whispered, "Sister, our grandson is wonderful! Not only is he as intelligent as Biao'er, but he also cares for his family just like us and the Crown Prince!"

"Xiong Ying loves his two aunts the most. If one day his two aunts get married, I'm afraid he will be unhappy!" Empress Ma said in a low voice. "You didn't see it yesterday, but Zhu'er fell down. Xiong Ying was heartbroken and had to comfort her for half an hour."

Zhu Yuanzhang was even happier, as he knew about this matter.

Yesterday, he and the Empress's youngest daughter fell, apparently scraping her arm. Now, Zhu'er is crying terribly, and the Crown Prince has been comforting her for half an hour!

After finishing his meal, Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and picked up his chubby grandson, "Xiongying, call me!"

Zhu Xiong Ying spoke without hesitation, "Grandfather!"

Zhu Yuanzhang beamed and readily agreed, "Yes!"

The Crown Prince and Crown Princess arrived, having finally given birth to a son, but it's almost impossible to take him home. Seeing their son isn't difficult, but the mere mention of taking him back is enough to send them flying, practically threatening to be driven away by the Emperor and Empress.

Looking at her son and daughter-in-law with satisfaction, Empress Ma asked with a smile, "Biao'er, what brings you here at this hour?"

Zhu Biao smiled and explained, "The Crown Princess was worried about the Crown Prince, so she came to check on him!"

"Hmph!" Zhu Yuanzhang was displeased and tightened his grip on his chubby grandson. "We, the Empress and I, will personally look after the Crown Prince. What is there to worry about?"

The Crown Princess turned pale, looking somewhat uneasy.

Just then, Zhu Xiong Ying spoke up, "Grandfather, Father, Mother!"

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately laughed and coaxed his chubby grandson, "Our grandson's father and mother have arrived!"

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