After the hot summer, the weather gradually became cooler.
At this time in the late Ming Dynasty, the actual summer vacation was not very long. It could be said that it came and went in a hurry. Instead, it was the long winter that was a headache.
At this time, Zhu Youxiao was sitting in the carriage, feeling a little confused.
Although the carriage wasn't rocking too much, he still felt sleepy. He hadn't been able to get rid of this problem of wanting to sleep in a carriage in two lifetimes. There was really no way around it.
Fortunately, the concrete road was smooth, otherwise it would be so bumpy that Zhu Youxiao would not be able to bear it.
Ming Dynasty had few cement roads, but the one between Beijing and Tianjin was the first. There were post stations along the road, which not only handled the delivery of messages but also took care of the road maintenance.
In addition, there were no large trucks in this era, so cement slabs were enough and there wouldn't be any major problems.
At this time, Zhu Youxiao was sitting in a spacious four-wheeled carriage. Concubine Tian and Concubine Yuan were on both sides, looking at Zhu Youxiao carefully and ready to go up and help him at any time.
They were worried that His Majesty might fall and hit his head. Although there were cushions, there were also tables, teapots, and other things inside.
Zhu Youxiao raised his eyelids, glanced at the two of them, and said with a smile, "Why are you so nervous?"
The two of them looked at Zhu Youxiao helplessly.
Concubine Yuan said coquettishly, "Your Majesty, you are not nervous, but this time, if the two of us follow Your Majesty out, even if Your Majesty loses a hair, the Queen will blame us when we return."
Tian Fei nodded beside her, like a chick pecking at rice.
Zhu Youxiao glanced at the two of them and said, "Why didn't I realize before that you two have such a good relationship?"
This was not something Zhu Youxiao said on purpose, it was just a casual remark.
After all, the two of them were very well-coordinated when they spoke, and it was obvious that this wasn't something they had developed in a day or two. Did the powerful Empress Zhang really allow the two of them to stick together?
I don’t know whether to unite and fight together, or to unite and keep each other warm?
But judging from the current situation, this is definitely a case of banding together for warmth.
Seeing Concubine Yuan about to explain and Concubine Tian looking anxious, Zhu Youxiao quickly reached out and grabbed one of their hands, saying, "It's all my fault for neglecting you all these years. I've actually made you fear me to this extent. It's my fault."
The two looked at each other, not knowing what to say for a moment.
In fact, everyone in the palace knew that the emperor only favored the empress, and the two of them seemed to have been sent to the palace since they entered. They could be said to have always been cautious, and it was better in the past two years after they had a child.
However, they didn't expect Zhu Youxiao to have such an attitude towards them, which made them a little confused.
The two of them still looked tense.
Zhu Youxiao patted them and said, "Don't be too nervous. You are all my concubines. We are also husband and wife. Don't always think of yourselves as concubines."
"The Queen is the Queen, the Imperial Concubine is the Imperial Concubine. You all have ranks, so don't act like concubines who are being bullied. Besides, even if you are a concubine, you can still act like a spoiled brat in front of the Master."
After hearing this, looking at Zhu Youxiao's funny performance, Concubine Yuan and Concubine Tian both burst out laughing.
The two exchanged glances, and Concubine Yuan said coquettishly, "Your Majesty, how can you speak like that? It's too vulgar. You're the Emperor, you have to follow the rules. What will happen to others if they hear this?"
Zhu Youxiao waved his hand nonchalantly and said, "Our family is just like this, who can do anything to us?"
Zhu Youxiao said this with confidence, and then he said: "What was the origin of our Zhu family's Taizu Emperor? Will it be rich if it is passed down to future generations? People should not forget their roots."
"If you look at the imperial edicts of Emperor Taizu and Emperor Chengzu, you'll find they're all written in plain language, filled with insults."
Only Zhu Youxiao dared to speak about this matter, while the two imperial concubines did not dare to say a word.
They didn't dare to talk about Emperor Taizu in private, but they also knew that what His Majesty said was probably true.
Zhu Youxiao never felt ashamed of this incident; he was very proud of it.
Zhu Yuanzhang’s words “I am originally a commoner from Huaixi, what can the world do to me!” were so domineering!
People in the Zhu family are like this. If you don’t accept it, you have to keep it to yourself.
Concubine Yuan laughed.
Concubine Tian was also covering her mouth and laughing.
"Stop laughing, or I'll punish you." Zhu Youxiao said as he stretched out his hand and patted the two of them on the back, and there was a snapping sound.
Zhu Youxiao withdrew his hand and asked doubtfully, "I didn't use any force, why would you think so?"
Concubine Tian and Concubine Yuan were no longer happy with this and both threw themselves on Zhu Youxiao and started to act coquettishly.
Through what just happened, they have gradually regained some of their senses and are no longer so afraid of Zhu Youxiao.
On the shaft of the carriage, Wei Chao glanced at the guard Yu Jikang sitting next to him and said, "Get out."
Yu Jikang was stunned and a little confused. He looked at Wei Chao and was about to speak when Wei Chao glared at him fiercely.
Then he heard laughter coming from inside the car, and he understood instantly and jumped out of the car immediately.
Wei Chao directly ordered: "Let everyone disperse and not get within ten steps of the carriage."
"Yes, father-in-law." Yu Jikang quickly agreed and ran out to give orders.
Wei Chao drove the carriage and slowed down.
You must not drive at this time, let alone drive fast, otherwise it is easy to get into trouble.
If this bump hits Your Majesty and something happens, I cannot take the responsibility.
My dear, there is more to this chapter. Please click on the next page to continue reading. It will be even more exciting later!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
