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...
Zhu Yunwen remained noncommittal. Just then, a junior officer rushed over and said, "Your Majesty, the people who rode the horse today have all been investigated and are awaiting Your Majesty's judgment."
The title "Your Majesty" is perfectly acceptable, as it was stipulated in the ancestral precepts of Zhu Yuanzhang. Calling him "Your Highness" is also fine, as Zhu Yunwen's title is legitimate. He preferred to be called "Your Majesty" by the soldiers, finding it imposing.
Zhu Yunwen waved his hand casually and said, "Send all the guards and servants to the Ministry of Justice. If they commit crimes or act lawlessly, that's the court's business. Tie up all the imperial family members and noble families!"
Old Zhu sat in a restaurant outside the imperial city, watching with a smile as Little Zhu ran around aimlessly on the road with a small windmill in his hand.
When he saw Zhu Yunwen riding triumphantly on horseback, he laughed. As for the dejected members of the imperial family or the sons of nobles, Old Zhu was too lazy to say much.
"Second Uncle!" Little Zhu ran over immediately and said, "Second Uncle, if you don't come soon, we won't be able to go home!"
Zhu Yunwen had already jumped off his horse and trotted over, "Why haven't you gone back yet? Where's your great-grandfather? What, were you left here alone?"
Sitting in the teahouse, Old Zhu was very satisfied. Seeing Zhu Yunwen's nervous appearance, he smiled happily.
"You bastards!" Picking up little Zhu, Zhu Yunwen angrily looked around. "Where are the guards? We're going to report this to the authorities. You all deserve to die for failing to protect the Crown Prince!"
Old Zhu was speechless for a moment. This second grandson of the eldest son was clear-headed about important matters, but truly confused about trivial ones. Once he became slightly nervous, or if something went beyond his expectations, he would instantly panic, completely lose his composure, and become utterly clueless.
This child, even if he had half the talent of the emperor, should have been the emperor's assistant, but unfortunately he is so useless.
"Great-grandfather, have some tea, let's play!" Little Zhu said with a grin, hugging Zhu Yunwen's neck. "Second Uncle, Great-grandfather said he's waiting for you to come back!"
Zhu Yunwen's expression turned bitter; it seemed he had messed up his job!