That night, Zhu Yuanzhang drank quite a lot of wine.
It was rare for Zhu Yuanzhang to get so drunk. After getting drunk, Zhu Yuanzhang rubbed his eyes, looked at Zhu Yunwen, and said:
"Yunwen, we miss your father so much. We haven't been able to sleep well these past few nights. When we do fall asleep, it's as if we see your father as a child. He loved reading from a young age and was very intelligent."
Even at a young age, he displayed remarkable political abilities. We knew back then that he was a person with potential, and that he was more suitable to be emperor than we were.
It's such a pity that fate is unfair; heaven is jealous of talent. Our Biao'er, such a perfect person, is gone just like that.
Zhu Yunwen listened quietly, unsure whether it was because he had become one with the Zhu Yunwen of this world and thus developed the same feelings, or because he was moved by Zhu Yuanzhang's emotions, but he also felt a strange sadness and distress.
He looked at the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty before him, a ruthless and powerful man who now seemed to have become an ordinary father.
He rubbed his eyes helplessly, as if trying to wipe away the sorrowful tears.
But her eyes still couldn't help but continue to shed more tears.
Zhu Yunwen's eyes also became a little moist. He gently placed his hand on Zhu Yuanzhang's shoulder and slowly said:
“Grandfather, I am still here. Although Father is gone, I will be as filial to you as he was. I am your grandson, the son of your son. What Father could not do, I will certainly do.”
At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Yunwen seriously.
He always felt that there was another meaning behind Zhu Yunwen's words.
But I wasn't sure, though I was still very happy, and nodded, saying:
"Sigh, I'm getting old, and I'm bound to become a bit sentimental."
After wiping away his tears, he patted Zhu Yunwen on the shoulder and said:
"Like father, like son! Your father is such a perfect crown prince. His son will certainly not be bad either. Yunwen, we look forward to your performance."
Zhu Yunwen nodded, then smiled and said:
"If Grandfather has nothing else to say, I will head back now, as it is getting late."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said, "Go ahead and get some rest. If you have nothing to do, come and keep your imperial grandfather company while he looks at memorials and such."
You have the ability, and since you do, you should think about how to contribute. At this time, Grandfather has many things to do and needs someone's help.
Zhu Yuntong nodded and then left Zhu Yuanzhang's bedroom.
After leaving, Zhu Yunwen did not return to Shaoyang Palace, but instead wandered around the palace with his hands behind his back.
He felt a bit full after eating, and thought he needed to digest it.
Not long after they left, Zhu Yunwen vaguely heard some sounds coming from a small pavilion not far away.
Listen closely, and it seems to be a woman's voice, along with a man's panting.
Although Zhu Yuanzhang had many concubines, he rarely favored them.
Especially during this special period, Zhu Biao had only recently died, and Zhu Yuanzhang was in a state of grief, so it was naturally even less likely that he would favor his concubines.
Besides, Zhu Yuntong had just come from Zhu Yuanzhang's place, so it's impossible for Zhu Yuanzhang to be in this small pavilion.
However, the sounds coming from the attic were clearly not normal.
Zhu Yunwen frowned, immediately sensing that something was amiss.
He slowly walked over, listened carefully, and heard a man's voice inside:
"Chunyan, be good to me, and I will reward you handsomely. Once you leave the palace, I will take you to my residence and make you my concubine. You will live a life of wealth and honor without any hardship."
The woman then spoke:
"Don't do this. This is the palace. If you do this and are discovered, it will be a capital offense."
"Enough with the nonsense. If you don't comply today, you'll regret it."
Then came a rustling sound.
The woman seemed to be resisting, but the man kept threatening her.
Zhu Yunwen's face outside darkened. Apart from eunuchs and members of the royal family, the men in the palace were almost all guards.
Therefore, the man inside is most likely a palace guard.
Moreover, it should also have a certain background.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have suggested taking the palace maids out to his own residence to become concubines.
Zhu Yunwen stepped forward and angrily kicked the door open.
Inside the room, a man was forcibly pinning a palace maid to the ground. Despite the maid's struggles, the man showed no sign of stopping.
The palace maid was probably worried that if the matter were discovered, she would not have a good end, so even though she was very resistant and struggling, she dared not cry out for help.
The door was suddenly pushed open, startling the man and the palace maid inside.
The man then turned his head and glanced at Zhu Yunwen, initially looking as if he was about to unleash a torrent of curses.
This man was well aware that, apart from members of the royal family and eunuchs, there were no other men in the palace.
However, just as he was about to scold him, he noticed that Zhu Yunwen's attire was extremely extraordinary, and only then did he recognize him. He was so frightened that he immediately knelt down:
"Your Highness, the Third Prince..."
Zhu Yunwen frowned as he looked at the man, who had already taken off his outer clothes and thrown them aside. It was a suit of armor, and judging from its appearance, he was probably a palace guard, and of a high rank.
The palace maid standing to the side was dressed in ordinary palace maid clothes; apart from being pretty, she was nothing special.
The palace maid quickly returned and knelt down, saying:
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