Reciting poems, painting, and listening to music in brothels have now become Zhu Ying's most common activities.

A few days ago, when he was strolling in the capital, he accidentally discovered a good place, the Jiaofangsi.

Originally, he didn't have much interest in Zhu Ying, the director of the Music Bureau, but after he married several concubines, he became interested in her.

Of course, every time he went to the Jiaofangsi, he mainly listened to the folk songs and had not yet gained any deeper understanding.

In the backyard, he accompanied Xu Miaojin in painting.

Because Xiao Wencheng was too clingy, Zhu Ying had little time to "get close" to Ye Yueqing.

"Your Highness, I may be pregnant." Xu Miaojin looked a little shy.

Thanks to Zhu Ying's recent hard work, at this age of just over 20, he naturally enjoys partying every night.

As the crown prince, there could be no protection measures, as everyone was aiming for pregnancy.

Hearing this, Zhu Ying gently kissed Xu Miaojin's cheek and said, "I'll ask the imperial physician to come and see you later."

Xu Miaojin nodded slightly.

At this time, an eunuch came to report: "Your Highness, Commander Jiang Li of the Grand Palace wants to see you."

Zhu Ying looked at the unfinished flowers and plants and said, "I'll go see what's going on first."

Then he stood up and told the eunuch to call Doctor Zhang to check on Xu Miaojin, and then went to the main hall of Kunning Palace.

Jiang Li was waiting here respectfully: "I pay my respects to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Zhu Ying nodded and said, "No need to be polite. Commander Jiang, is there anything I can do for Grandpa?"

Just like the old man called himself "we", Zhu Ying never called him "Grandpa Emperor" but always called him "Grandpa" like the common people.

This had actually been impeached by some censors before, who said that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince should follow royal etiquette and be careful about how he addresses himself.

However, the impeachment memorial from the censor never reached the old man's desk, and he died of a sudden illness the next day. It was such a pity.

You have to know that in the Western Regions, there are many messy ghost tricks, and most of the doctors in the Ming Dynasty have never understood them, so naturally they have no way of knowing them.

Zhu Ying never indulges minor characters.

Of course, the main reason why they wanted to kill him was because when they were investigating his situation, they found that this censor was actually involved in human trafficking, but he was clean and there was no evidence.

But Zhu Ying didn't need any evidence, so it was considered decent.

When Jiang Lin heard the Crown Prince's question, he reported the situation of tens of thousands of people writing in blood in the capital city.

After listening to this, Zhu Ying was also a little confused.

He didn't expect that just because he wanted to go on a diplomatic mission to Japan, so many people would come to persuade him.

But I soon realized that this might have been pushed by someone with ulterior motives. It wasn't that they had any intention of harming me, but maybe they wanted to flatter me secretly. I just didn't expect that it would cause such a big thing.

"How are those bloody letters being handled now?"

Zhu Ying felt a little touched. In fact, from Zhu Ying's point of view, he himself did not say that he had really done much for the people.

The occurrence of many things is just the result of some experiences in his previous life.

The main reason is that the people living in today's world are suffering so much, so it is natural for him to help them, after all, he has the ability to do so.

When safeguarding the interests of the people, Zhu Ying actually did not think about winning the hearts of the people. He was more concerned about strengthening the overall strength of the Ming Dynasty.

If you plant flowers with care, they may not bloom; but if you plant willows by accident, they may grow into a shade.

Unconsciously, Zhu Ying's fame had become completely famous throughout the Ming Dynasty.

"This is a grand occasion. The people have treated me sincerely. I cannot let them down."

"But the diplomatic mission to Japan has already been decided, and it cannot be changed overnight."

"What does grandpa say?"

Having stayed in the capital for more than four years, Zhu Ying had to go to Japan this time because of the situation. Secondly, Zhu Ying also wanted to take a walk to see his own beautiful land and Japan, which was about to become a territory of the Ming Dynasty.

Jiang Li replied: "Your Majesty means that Your Highness can make the decision on his own."

Zhu Ying nodded slightly, and after pondering for a while, he came up with an idea.

"These letters written in blood by tens of thousands of people represent the hopes and recognition of the people of the Ming Dynasty for the imperial court and for me. It is inappropriate to waste them like this."

"Commander Jiang, please make another trip and tell the Imperial Report Office to add a paragraph in tomorrow's article. The court will build a People's Hall. All the letters written in blood by tens of thousands of people will be displayed in the Hall, and all the people in the world can enter the hall to visit."

This is a very good opportunity to win the hearts of the people. After the Wanmin Hall is built, through the publicity in the court bulletin, naturally a large number of people will go to watch it.

These names written in blood will become the pride of the people in the capital and the source of their future loyalty to the Ming Dynasty.

This loyalty will be passed on to their children and even to future generations.

"I will report this matter to Your Majesty immediately." Jiang Li's eyes moved, and he replied with surprise in his tone.

He didn't expect that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince would have such an idea. It was simply a stroke of genius.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see the key.

The Crown Prince's foundation, which is already extremely solid, will become even more solid, and will form a seamless connection with the inheritance of the throne.

When the news about Wanmin Hall reached Zhu Yuanzhang, his eyes lit up.

It was not just the Wanmin Hall. He suddenly realized that he could win the hearts of the people by building more such halls.

"As expected, our eldest grandson always has some unexpected and wonderful ideas."

…

When Zhu Ying returned to the backyard of Kunning Palace, Imperial Doctor Zhang had already taken Xu Miaojin's pulse.

"Congratulations, Your Highness. Concubine Jin is pregnant."

Zhu Ying was naturally very happy to hear this affirmative answer.

From an emotional point of view, among the many concubines, excluding Ye Yueqing, only Xu Miaojin can still feel free to fall in love.

At that time, Zhu Ying was just a businessman but he won the favor of Xu Miaojin.

You have to know that at that time, Zhu Ying, a businessman, was not qualified to marry Xu Miaojin.

But in Xu Miaojin's heart, she would not marry anyone else but him, and she often contacted Zhu Ying through Zhu Gaochi.

But because of strict family education, I didn’t have many opportunities to play with Zhu Ying.

Then, Zhu Ying entered the palace and suddenly became the Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty, and in turn became the most honorable person in the Ming Dynasty. As for Xu Miaojin, it was not a question of whether she was worthy of him, but whether Zhu Ying wanted her or not.

To the point that Xu Miaojin became a little worried.

Now, not only has she become Zhu Ying's concubine, but she is also pregnant.

Touching her flat belly, Xu Miaojin showed a happy smile on her face.

However, since you are pregnant, you cannot have sex at night.

At night, Zhu Ying asked the nanny to take Xiao Wencheng away after he fell asleep.

It has been more than half a year, and Ye Yueqing's body has recovered, so she can naturally give birth to two more children.

The next day.

The news about Wanmin Hall in the imperial gazette of the capital once again caused a sensation.

Almost all the citizens who participated became even more excited when they thought that their names would appear in the Hall of All Peoples.

Many people even asked where the Wanmin Hall would be built and when construction would begin.

Regarding the diplomatic mission to Japan, the atmosphere was very exciting on the surface, but in the dark corners, undercurrents were also surging.

After all, there are still many people, especially among the envoys from various countries, who do not want to see the rise of the Ming Dynasty.

If we can get rid of the Ming Crown Prince, then any number of deaths will be worth it.

Unfortunately, the 200,000 troops accompanying them will shatter their plans.

The transfer order from the Ministry of War was quickly delivered to each garrison.

After all, the gathering and logistical preparation of an army of 200,000 is no small matter.

It's not like Zhu Ying can just go out like that. It will take at least a month of preparation.

Also this year, Zhu Yunhuan will turn seventeen years old.

"Sister, do you think my eldest brother will give me a fiefdom like my second brother did?" Zhu Yunhuan asked with an expectant look.

He graduated from the Ming Military Academy last year. According to Ming rules, the sixteen-year-old Zhu Yunhuan was already considered an adult.

The news that Zhu Yunwen went to Champa made Zhu Yunhuan very envious.

At his age, like many princes before him, he naturally wanted to see the bigger world.

From birth to present, Zhu Yunhuan has spent almost all of his life in the imperial palace. Even in the capital city, he has not been there very often.

"Do you also want to be a vassal king overseas? But overseas is not as prosperous as the capital."

Zhu Mingyue said with some curiosity.

In fact, Zhu Mingyue has reached the age to get married, especially since all the young sisters around her have started families.

Of course, she already had a husband she liked, Geng Xuan, the eldest son of Marquis Changxing.

But as a girl, it’s not easy for me to take the initiative to speak.

Zhu Yunxun said dejectedly, "Sister, you don't know that I am not attending classes at the academy now, and the military academy has already graduated. I have nothing to do all day."

"I just want to find something to do. For example, my second brother went to Champa. I heard that it is also very interesting there, and there is the sea."

When talking about the sea, Zhu Yunhuan's eyes lit up.

He had never seen what the sea looked like.

Not only Zhu Yunhuan, but also Zhu Mingyue had some longing in her eyes. She also wanted to see what the sea that only existed in paintings and poems looked like.

"Why don't you go ask big brother directly." Zhu Mingyue suggested.

Zhu Yunhuan had a worried look on his face: "But I'm afraid my elder brother won't agree."

"In fact, my elder brother has said before that he wants me to take up an official position, but I have no interest in being an official."

Zhu Mingyue thought for a moment and said, "I think it would be better if you tell your elder brother directly. He will definitely give you a fiefdom."

"Then I can go to your territory to have some fun."

Zhu Yunhuan struggled a bit, but finally nodded and said, "Okay."

The two children originally lived in Kunning Palace.

However, after Zhu Yunwen and Lu left the Eastern Palace, they moved back to the Eastern Palace to live.

Now all the concubines of Zhu Yuanzhang live in the harem, so the situation in Kunning Palace seems a little tense.

Zhu Ying had just gotten used to living there and had no intention of moving to the East Palace.

Zhu Yuanzhang did not appoint a queen. He just wanted to see his eldest grandson and great-grandson every day, so naturally he would not ask Zhu Ying to move to the Eastern Palace.

During dinner, Zhu Yunhuan came to Kunning Palace.

"You came here because of the smell. Today I made your favorite roast goose and roast duck." Zhu Ying smiled and invited Zhu Yunhuan to sit down and eat.

Zhu Yunhuan also wanted to eat for free, so of course he would not refuse.

After the meal, Zhu Yunhuan looked a little embarrassed.

Zhu Ying smiled and asked, "Well, there is no such thing as a visit without a reason. Is there anything you want to tell me today?"

Zhu Yunxun immediately said somewhat embarrassedly: "Brother, I feel so bored staying in the palace lately. I want to go out and take a look."

Even when the words were on the tip of his tongue, Zhu Yunhuan still didn't mention the matter of the vassal state.

Zhu Ying didn't even think about the vassal state.

Because more than a year ago, Zhu Ying had asked Zhu Yunhuan whether he wanted to stay in the capital or become a vassal king overseas.

No matter which aspect, Zhu Ying will choose to support his biological brother.

At that time, Zhu Yunhuan answered with certainty that he wanted to stay in the capital.

But after training at the Ming Military Academy, this idea changed a little.

In the Ming Military Academy, the class that Zhu Yunhuan attended was naturally the most outstanding.

There are not only successful candidates from all over the country, but also elites from the military.

Among them, there was one who came to study from the Ming Dynasty Navy and had a personality that was more compatible with Zhu Yunhuan.

When Zhu Yunhuan went to the Ming Military Academy, he was not allowed to reveal his identity. There was a rule in the military academy that prohibited anyone from publicizing their identity during school hours.

This is also to prevent some people from taking advantage of this opportunity to form cliques.

Of course, a complete ban is impossible, but it can make many people cautious, at least not taking advantage of their status to abuse their power.

Anyone who abuses his power will be dismissed immediately once it is discovered.

The consequences of being dismissed from the Ming Military Academy can be imagined.

So everyone will be cautious.

It was also because that classmate broadened Zhu Yunhuan's horizons that it was normal for him to begin to yearn for the outside world.

Furthermore, her elder sister Zhu Mingyue, who had been dependent on her since childhood, was also about to get married.

After Zhu Mingyue got married, Zhu Yunhuan didn't have many friends in the palace because of their relationships in his early years.

Several of my good friends are heirs of princes and are no longer attending school.

The huge palace made Zhu Yunhuan feel a little unfamiliar.

Among the students who graduated from the Ming Military Academy this year were Zhu Yunhuan and his classmate.

Through his connections, he found out that his friend had become the chief flag officer in the navy, which made Zhu Yunhuan very envious.

Because according to the current court's plan for the navy, the friend who serves as the chief flag officer can be stationed overseas in the future.

Until now, that good friend still doesn’t know Zhu Yunhuan’s identity.

However, Zhu Yunhuan knew that his good friend was not the son of any noble family, and his father was just a minor official. He was able to enter the Ming Military Academy largely through his own efforts.

The night before graduation, Zhu Yunhuan couldn't sleep as he listened to his good friend talk about his dream of sailing in the future.

That's why I came to my elder brother Zhu Ying today to ask for a fiefdom.

Zhu Ying smiled and said, "It just so happens that there is no morning court tomorrow, so I will take you to see our Daming City that never sleeps tonight."