For Emperor Zhu Yunying, disciplining his children was also a very important matter.

Putting everything else aside, young Zhu is the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty, and this boy will inherit the throne in the future. In such a feudal dynasty, the ability and character of a monarch can truly affect the rise and fall of a dynasty, which is no small matter.

This is why Zhu Yunying always cared so much about the moral education of his young son, Zhu. The fact that the young Zhu didn't understand the Four Books and Five Classics wasn't a problem. Even if some scholars and officials were unhappy, Zhu Yunying didn't care.

He didn't need a crown prince who was 'full of knowledge', nor did the Ming Dynasty need an emperor who appeared to be a literary genius.

So far, Xiao Zhu is doing well, although he's not particularly good at studying. But he's quite perceptive about many things.

The importance placed on the education of young Zhu was because his future was extraordinary. However, this did not mean that Zhu Yunying could neglect his other children, who were princes and princesses of the Ming Dynasty, each wielding considerable power.

Zhu Yunying could 'indulge' these children, allowing them to do things according to their own interests and hobbies. After all, his children basically didn't need to worry about making a living, and these pampered children could do what they liked.

However, it is also obvious that Zhu Yunying did not want his children to have eccentric personalities, otherwise it would be a troublesome matter.

This was Zhu Yunying's task, and it actually required Xu Miaoqing's help. Ultimately, Zhu Yunying's energy was limited and he couldn't attend to everything, so Xu Miaoqing, as the head of the harem, had to fulfill her duties as empress; it was her responsibility.

Because of Zhu Wenjin's annoyance, Zhu Yunying's good mood was slightly affected.

However, this only means that things in the court are relatively smooth, and many things are unfolding in an orderly manner. These things are obviously reasons why Zhu Yunying feels happy and satisfied.

Now, something that Zhu Yunying was not happy about has happened again: his younger sister has brought two nephews to the palace. After living in Yingtian Prefecture for more than a year, the mother and her two nephews are also going back to Yunnan.

"Go back and live a good life." Zhu Yunying, the eldest brother, said earnestly, "You've always been strong-willed since you were little, but remember this: a married couple doesn't have to determine who's superior. You are our sister, that's true, but you can't always put your husband down."

After thinking for a moment, Zhu Yunying said, "Never mind, you know what's going on in your mind. Go see your sister-in-law, let's have a family get-together today."

The eldest sister is going to Yunnan, which means the four siblings should get together. Although there are plenty of opportunities to see each other in Yingtian Prefecture, Zhu Yunying is the emperor after all, and he can't keep an eye on his younger siblings all the time.

Zhu Yunying beckoned and said with a smile, "Muqi, come here. Come to your uncle, your uncle wants to talk to you."

This eldest nephew is old enough to know a bit about things. During his year or so in Yingtian Prefecture, although he is more familiar with his younger uncle, he knows exactly who his eldest uncle is.

Mu Qi obediently went to the imperial table and said, "Uncle, would you like us to grind the ink for you?"

"He's better than your cousin." Zhu Yunying laughed and praised, "Our Qi'er has the style of your grandfather and father, which makes us happy. In the future, Qi'er will be able to help his uncle guard Yunnan and help our Great Ming Dynasty to forever guard the southwest."

Ten-year-old Mu Qi proudly declared, "Uncle, I am the heir of the Duke of Qian! I am your nephew, and I am practically a member of the Zhu family!"

Zhu Yunying was displeased upon hearing this. He picked up Mu Qi and patted his bottom lightly twice. "Your grandfather is someone we all have to call uncle. Even your maternal grandfather is someone we consider elder brother. We're half Zhu family members. Our Zhu family and the Mu family are practically family!"

Mu Qi nodded obediently and said, "Our father and second uncle both said that the imperial family is most fond of the Mu family, so our Mu family must be loyal. We must do everything that my eldest uncle asked us to do!"

Zhu Yunying laughed and asked, "Then tell your uncle what you should do when you get to Yunnan?"

“Our father made the decision, so we are the heir.” Mu Qi smiled ingratiatingly and said, “Besides, our grandfather already had the rules, so we just have to follow them.”

That's not entirely wrong. When Mu Ying was stationed in Yunnan, he did a great deal of work. Besides suppressing some barbarian rebellions, he also built water conservancy projects, improved people's livelihoods, and promoted education, all of which were in the best interests of the Ming Dynasty.

The Mu family's actions in guarding Yunnan were far better than those of the princes who were enfeoffed in the past. They were definitely loyal and virtuous ministers of the Ming Dynasty, which is why the old Zhu, the great Zhu, and even the current little Zhu trusted the Mu family so much.

In fact, for nearly a year, the Mu family's Qilin had been studying at the main hall, along with other dragon sons and grandsons, as well as some noble children.

However, Zhu Yunying personally taught Mu Qi quite a bit. This kid did indeed play and joke around with his cousin, Little Zhu, who was about the same age.

Zhu Yunwen arrived at the palace with Lady Sang and Zhu Wengeng, looking somewhat sullen. His eldest sister was about to leave for Yunnan. Although he was now in his early twenties and a father, he remained very close to his two older sisters.

After all, he lost his mother at a very young age, and although his older brother could take care of him, it was mostly his two older sisters, who were only a year or two older than him, who raised and cared for him.

"Let's not be so sentimental. Let's have a drink together, brothers and sisters." Zhu Yunying, the eldest brother, smiled and raised his wine cup, saying, "Putting everything else aside, our parents are happy as long as the four of us brothers and sisters are healthy. Now that we're all married and have children, that's better than anything else."

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