That makes sense, really. If Zhu Yunwen went to Beiping Prefecture, there really wouldn't be much to worry about. Everything was arranged perfectly; for him, it was just a matter of changing his residence.

In reality, Zhu Yunwen understood that if it weren't for the fact that everyone in the world was focused on the relocation of the capital, he wouldn't have needed to feign relocation to Beiping first. After all, he had been to Beiping, and compared to the harsh and cold city, he preferred the bustling Nanjing.

He can stay in Beiping for a while first, and then move back to Yingtianfu once the relocation of the capital is completely finished. It seems a bit of a hassle, but there's nothing that can be done about it, since he's a member of the imperial family and the younger brother of the former emperor.

“Speaking of Wengeng, we have to say a few words about you.” Zhu Yunying said with a headache, “Our nephew is just like you when you were a child. He likes everything, but he doesn’t like studying.”

Zhu Yunwen wasn't ashamed; in fact, it was true—his son was a carbon copy of himself. However, Zhu Yunwen had no intention of encouraging his son to be ambitious. There was nothing wrong with liking to eat, drink, and have fun; being a wealthy prince was the best thing.

There's no need to worry about money, the future, or power. The title of prince is enough; no one will find fault with his eating, drinking, and having fun, and he doesn't need to worry about being suspected or anything like that.

Most importantly, being a wealthy prince meant a carefree and comfortable life. Zhu Yunwen had witnessed firsthand how hard his grandfather, father, and elder brother had toiled over the years. Although the emperor was the supreme ruler, in his eyes, being a prince was far less enjoyable.

So there's not much to say about it; everyone has their own ambitions. Zhu Yunwen's ambition was to be a wealthy and noble prince. Therefore, it's quite normal that his eldest son, whom he raised, liked to eat, drink, and have fun. After all, this can be considered setting an example, which is the effect of being a role model.

Hearing Zhu Yunying say this, Zhu Yunying didn't know what to say. After all, this was his younger brother, and it had always been like this.

However, to be honest, Zhu Yunwen's behavior was not bad. There's nothing wrong with being a bit of a playboy. As long as he abides by the law, there's no need to worry about causing too much trouble.

Looking at Zhu Yunying, Zhu Yunying said seriously, "After you went to Beiping, even though we weren't around, I reckon you're living a carefree life. Although you're a bit of a playboy, we're not too worried about you; you've never been that daring."

Zhu Yunwen chuckled and said smugly, "That's true. Although I enjoy eating, drinking, having fun, and indulging in romance, I can't help but bully the sons of military officers. But I'm really not brave enough to violate the laws of the country or the regulations of the court."

These are all facts. Zhu Yunwen has indeed always been like this. He's not even one who doesn't make big mistakes, but constantly makes small ones. He just likes to eat, drink, and have fun; he's a complete spoiled brat.

That's just how it is. Family members know their own affairs. Zhu Yunying knows his younger brother, and Zhu Yuntong knows himself even better.

"Your Majesty, do you want us to keep an eye on the unruly members of the imperial clan?" Zhu Yunwen asked mysteriously, but also happily. "To be honest, most of our uncles and cousins ​​are honest, but there are a few who are restless."

Zhu Yunying couldn't help but laugh and said, "You don't have that ability yet. Everyone knows we've spoiled you all these years. The imperial family members are probably all more obedient around you, but they're afraid you'll gossip about us."

These are indeed facts. Zhu Yunwen's status was indeed special, and many members of the imperial clan, while not exactly fawning over him, were at least somewhat cautious in his presence. As the emperor's younger brother, he had always been highly favored, which inevitably led to speculation.

Looking at Zhu Yunying, Zhu Yunying smiled and said, "Is everything prepared in the manor?"

"Everything that needs to be prepared has been prepared. The other members of the imperial clan know that they have gone to Beiping Prefecture and probably won't be returning to Yingtian Prefecture. They are all busy moving their belongings over there, and selling off what they can't take," Zhu Yunwen said happily. "We know we will come back in the future, so there are still many things that haven't been sold."

In that case, Zhu Yunwen's preparations for moving would be much easier, and it would indeed save him some trouble.

Zhu Yunwen said smugly, “We’ve also taken some things from the imperial clan. I guess many of them will plead for us in the future, all wanting to be able to respond to the emperor like we have. Beiping is a harsh and cold place after all, not many people want to go there.”

This wasn't Zhu Yunwen making a big fuss about it; rather, the world truly isn't lacking in intelligent people. Many were paying attention to the movements of the Wu Prince's residence, and some could tell that the Wu Prince would go to Beiping Prefecture, though they estimated he would have to return to Yingtian later.

With such a role model, some people will naturally see some hope and think about following suit.

Such a thing is indeed quite possible, and Zhu Yunying knew about it but didn't feel any remorse. After all, everyone has their own ambitions, and most of the Ming Dynasty's imperial family members knew their own future; even if they could do things, they wouldn't actually have access to power.

For members of the imperial family, living a down-to-earth life and enjoying a life of luxury is what they should be doing. They naturally cannot have any inappropriate thoughts; they are well aware of these boundaries.

Being dutiful is the most important thing for members of the imperial clan. When facing a powerful emperor, they don't need to deliberately protect themselves, but they also shouldn't act recklessly. They are all aware of these things.

Zhu Yunying was in a good mood. He pointed at Zhu Yuntong and said, "Everyone outside says that the Prince of Wu is a spoiled brat, and that the Duke of Kaiping is not up to any great task. They all say that you only have a good background. But we know that you are both smart and never cause us any trouble."

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