The most important place in the Xiaoling Mausoleum is the Taimiao Mausoleum of Empress Ma.

After Zhu Ying went out with Eunuch Zhang,

Song Zhong and other Jinyiwei followed, but were stopped by Xiaolingwei in front of Empress Ma's ancestral temple.

"Mr. Zhu, please wait a moment. I will go in and report."

Eunuch Zhang said to Zhu Ying.

The chief eunuch in charge of the Shengongjian was guarding in the Taimiao of Empress Ma.

This place is much more magnificent than that of Prince Yu Zhu Xiongying.

There were twelve people guarding the entrance to the Xiaoling Mausoleum, and there were also many patrol teams.

The Taimiao looks almost the same as a palace and is extremely majestic.

Apart from His Majesty, even members of the royal family who come here have to obtain the consent of the chief eunuch in charge of the Shrine's seal before they can enter, and the guards are extremely strict.

The twelve Xiaoling guards were all tall and strong, with their eyes fixed straight ahead.

There were so many princes and vassal kings who came here. Although Zhu Ying looked to have an extraordinary temperament, this did not make them give in.

Although the Xiaoling Guards were under the control of the Shengong Supervisor at the Xiaoling Mausoleum, their direct superior was the emperor himself.

Inside the Empress Ma’s Imperial Ancestral Temple.

Eunuch Zhang reported to the eunuch in charge of the seal and requested to go inside to pay tribute.

"You mean, this person was sent by Song Zhong, the pacification envoy of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and looks very similar to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?" Eunuch Wei, the seal-holding eunuch, asked with a frown.

"Yes, I suspect it might be the Crown Prince's illegitimate child." Eunuch Zhang expressed his inner guess.

Of course he couldn't think of Zhu Xiongying.

However, since this person looks so similar to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, this is the only possibility.

Moreover, he was sent by the Embroidered Uniform Guard, saying that he was a businessman, so naturally Your Majesty knew about it.

"Well, we will go to greet him together." Eunuch Wei said after a moment of hesitation.

The Jingu Warden guards the mausoleum and has great power.

Since he is not in the palace, it is useless even if the princes and dukes come here.

However, since it involves His Majesty, the eunuch Wei, who holds the seal, decided to go in person.

In less than half an incense stick of time, several eunuchs from the Imperial Palace, led by Eunuch Wei, walked towards Zhu Ying.

Eunuch Wei, as the chief official of the Shengongjian, was very familiar with Crown Prince Zhu Biao.

After all, every year on the Queen’s death anniversary, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince would come to pay tribute on time.

Although he was mentally prepared, he was still shocked when he saw Zhu Ying.

Even between biological father and son, there are not many who look and have such similar temperament.

"This is Eunuch Wei, the chief seal-holder," Eunuch Zhang introduced.

"Greetings, Eunuch Wei." Zhu Ying bowed.

"Mr. Zhu, you are too polite. Please come in and take a seat." Eunuch Wei said with a smile, glanced at Song Zhong and other Jinyiwei, and ignored them.

Because the Shengong Prison was isolated from the outside world, it did not look kindly upon the Jinyiwei.

There is no need to be afraid of them, as the Jinyiwei have no jurisdiction over the Shengong Prison.

Song Zhong was not angry. He had seen such situations many times and it didn't matter to him.

When the previous commander-in-chief was in charge of the Jinyiwei, its notoriety was widely known.

Zhu Ying entered Empress Ma's ancestral temple along with Eunuch Wei, Eunuch Zhang and others.

Although Zhu Ying was not very familiar with Empress Ma, he admired her very much.

Its importance to Zhu Yuanzhang is self-evident.

The sentence that impressed me the most is the one that has been widely circulated in later generations.

"All women in the Ming Dynasty, regardless of whether they are rich or poor, can wear royal clothing and phoenix crowns and robes when they marry."

There is currently no factual evidence or historical evidence to prove that this sentence was said by Queen Ma.

But this custom did start in the Ming Dynasty.

The use of phoenix coronet and phoenix bridal robe in the weddings of common women was indeed tacitly approved by the royal family.

Zhu Ying has also seen it many times.

The phoenix coronet and bridal robe is not a piece of clothing, but an accessory.

The phoenix crown is a crown worn by the emperor and his concubines, decorated with phoenix-shaped jewels.

Xiapei is a part of the formal dress of Ming Dynasty women, similar to a modern shawl.

During the Ming Dynasty, there was no concept of renting wedding dresses, and naturally not everyone could afford them. Only wealthy families could afford them.

After entering the Taimiao, Zhu Ying lit bamboo incense and kowtowed respectfully.

Ordinary memorial services do not require too many rituals, just expressing respect is enough.

After the worship, Zhu Ying did not stay any longer and said goodbye to Eunuch Wei and Eunuch Zhang and left.

Watching Zhu Ying's back as he left.

Eunuch Wei asked with some confusion: "Why do I feel that Master Zhu looks so familiar? I feel like I have seen him somewhere before."

After saying that, he added: "It's not because he looks like His Royal Highness, but because I feel like it's someone else."

Hearing this, Eunuch Zhang hesitated for a moment and said, "Does Eunuch Wei feel the same way?"

Upon hearing this, Eunuch Wei asked, "Do you know who it is?"

Eunuch Zhang said, "Your Highness Prince Yu."

"That's impossible." Eunuch Wei retorted subconsciously.

Then he recalled the figure of His Royal Highness Prince Yu that he had seen in the palace.

"This... how is it possible?" Eunuch Wei said in disbelief.

"Since Your Majesty has asked Master Zhu to come to the Xiaoling Mausoleum, he must have known about it. We don't need to worry too much," said Eunuch Zhang.

"That makes sense," Eunuch Wei replied, and then sighed, "These are troubled times."

…

The location of King Yu’s tomb.

After Liu Rixin looked at the time and nodded in confirmation, three thousand laborers immediately started digging.

Several officials from the Imperial Observatory, holding compasses, observed the excavation progress in four directions.

There were hundreds of Xiaoling guards assisting around. Liu Rixin seemed to be constantly moving around to supervise, but in fact he was constantly calculating in his sleeves.

It's not about counting others, it's about counting yourself.

At the moment of excavation, Liu Rixin felt a sudden sense of relief.

After some calculations, he discovered that his fate had changed and there seemed to be new life.

It’s like being reborn as a human being.

"Could it be related to Master Zhu?" Liu Rixin thought to himself.

…

The excavation of the Xiaoling Mausoleum could not be completed overnight, even with the labor of 3,000 civilians.

After all, it is not like in later generations, which is equivalent to pure manual excavation.

Due to the restrictions of the underground river, we cannot move too fast.

And because there had been a collapse, the excavation must have been quite deep.

It will take at least ten days to see results.

In the Huagai Hall of the Ming Imperial Palace.

After Song Zhong sent Zhu Ying back, he immediately reported the situation.

Upon receiving the news, Jiang Lin hurried to report Zhu Ying's actions in Xiaoling Mausoleum to His Majesty.

"Good grandson, even though he has lost his memory, he still knows to visit his grandma."

After listening to this, Zhu Yuanzhang said with some sigh, feeling some comfort and regret in his heart.

Unfortunately, the eldest grandson cannot hold a proper memorial ceremony at present.

"Send a message to Liu Rixin to supervise at all times and prevent any collapse. Our eldest grandson's coffin must be dug out."

"We're going to open the coffin and do the autopsy ourselves."

Zhu Yuanzhang said, with a cold look in his eyes.

He had no doubt that Zhu Ying might be his eldest grandson.

So in this case, the person in the coffin is most likely Li Dai Tao Jiang.

"It seems that the palace needs a thorough investigation."

Just when Zhu Yuanzhang was thinking deeply about the matter of his eldest grandson, the Minister of War Ru Chang asked for a meeting.

"Xuan."

"Your Majesty, I was told to be on the lookout for Japanese pirates along the coast. Now I have received reports that Japanese pirates have indeed appeared."