The emperor was still upholding the crown prince's authority and racking his brains to prevent the crown prince from making mistakes. So even if some things seemed unpleasant, at this point, he could only grit his teeth and accept them.

By deliberately inviting the crown prince to court, many people have come to understand the emperor's true intentions this time.

Ultimately, it was only natural to have the Crown Prince greet the victorious army of the imperial court, which can be considered a fairly standard procedure.

The crown prince's limited contact with the military is a practice that has been common in dynasties throughout history. This also demonstrates the crown prince's status; when the army returns in triumph, the crown prince is the one to greet them, highlighting the imperial family's emphasis on the military.

Zhu Biao had previously gone out of the city to welcome the imperial army, and Zhu Yunying had also had a similar experience.

This was not only to show the soldiers the importance the imperial family placed on the army, but also to let the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty see the demeanor of the crown prince and the grandeur of the foundation of the Ming Dynasty.

This wasn't a major problem, and the civil and military officials all felt it was a suitable time. After all, the imperial army had won a victorious return this time, and this was a war of annihilation, so it was only natural for the Crown Prince to come out of the city to welcome and inspect the army.

Even if the Crown Prince is nominally in charge of this award ceremony, no one sees anything wrong with it. It is the Crown Prince's prerogative, and it is also a good opportunity for the Crown Prince to have limited contact with the army. There is nothing wrong with it.

However, many civil and military officials felt that the emperor must be feeling frustrated. The crown prince had taken it upon himself to choose Li Qi. This was interesting; if the emperor didn't approve, it would be a slap in the face to the crown prince. If the emperor approved the crown prince's recommendation, Emperor Hongwu might get angry and even face some criticism.

After all, some cases were handled personally by the Hongwu Emperor, and now the emperor seems to be considering overturning the verdicts, which is quite interesting.

This is no small matter; it's a major case. The emperor might have to apologize after court and face some turmoil in the court ahead.

Xu Huizu remained expressionless, seemingly oblivious to his surroundings. At this point, it was best to say nothing and remain low-key. Any interference would only create more trouble.

In fact, Xu Huizu understood that some military officers who were close to the Prince of Zhongshan's mansion were also secretly anxious. But Xu Huizu couldn't do anything about it. It wasn't appropriate for him to say too much at this time. Sometimes it was better to keep things to himself. Speaking out would only cause trouble for himself and the Crown Prince, so he just kept quiet.

Fortunately, Xu Huizu is a respectful person, so it's fine even if he doesn't express his opinion, as everyone knows his personality.

It seems this matter has passed, so let's not say anything more about it or discuss it further.

It was obvious the emperor was in a bad mood, and causing trouble at this time would only make things difficult for him. The Hongwu Emperor was petty and vengeful, and the Ying Shi Emperor wasn't much better; he could be quite harsh at times.

It seems that this morning's court session proceeded smoothly. All the matters that needed to be reported were reported, and all the matters that needed to be discussed were discussed. Some issues that needed to be addressed were indeed resolved, making it a happy ending for everyone. It was a successful morning court session.

That's about right. At least Zhu Yunying was quite satisfied. He preferred to see such a successful morning court session, which was relatively worry-free.

Of course, being an emperor wasn't just about presiding over morning court sessions; much of his work involved paperwork. Even with the cabinet helping him review memorials, Emperor Zhu Yunying still had a significant amount of desk work to do.

After all, the Grand Secretaries of the Cabinet could only offer suggestions and give cursory approval to memorials; they couldn't actually review them. Leaving aside their capabilities, the very fact that the emperor wouldn't completely relinquish power speaks volumes.

Before leaving the court, Zhu Yunying said, "My beloved ministers, please step down. The Crown Prince will accompany me to the Wuying Hall."

The civil and military officials had no further objections. The morning court session had already ended, so they quickly bowed and left. Those who needed to attend to their duties went to their offices, and those who needed to handle official business went about their business. If there was really nothing else, they simply left the palace and returned to their residences to rest or enjoy themselves; that would be fine.

The fact that the emperor left behind a crown prince has led many to speculate about certain things.

It seems the emperor exercised restraint in court and did not reprimand the crown prince there. However, the emperor was clearly not satisfied with some of the crown prince's actions and planned to discipline and instruct him after court.

At this point, it seems the best course of action is to leave obediently and observe the wind direction for the next few days.

By observing whether the Crown Prince has been punished or whether Li Qi has received any assignments from the court, one can discern the Crown Prince's status and position in the Emperor's heart.

This concerns the very foundation of the nation, and at this juncture, no amount of caution or meticulousness is excessive. Even though the current crown prince is still young and has little experience in state affairs, there are still things that need to be considered.

Xu Huizu left Fengtian Hall in a hurry, dismissing his colleagues who came to inquire about information with indifferent attitude. No one was surprised by his attitude; it would have been strange if Xu Huizu had been overly enthusiastic.

Even at this moment, Xu Huizu had to appear serious, after all, his nephew might be in trouble, and he had to be worried. If he acted nonchalantly at this time, it might displease the emperor.

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